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Day: August 27, 2025

Ministers give go-ahead to controversial Loch Long salmon farm

August 27, 2025 heaneymedia

An artist’s impression shows what the containers will look like on the loch. By Bill Heaney SNP Ministers have given the go-ahead for “a new

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BAILLIE PUTS THE BOOT IN ON SIMPSON DEFECTION FROM TORIES

August 27, 2025 heaneymedia

Labour’s Jackie Baillie attacks Tory defector Graham Simpson. By Democrat reporter Conservative MSP Graham Simpson has defected from the Holyrood Tories to Reform UK. Dumbarton

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Recorded rape crimes rise by 15% across Scotland … domestic abuse up too

August 27, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The number of rapes and attempted rapes in Scotland increased by 15 per cent last year. Statistics released by the Scottish Government

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PICTURES BY JON LEINO: SONS TAKE POINTS FROM BEATING HEARTS LAST NIGHT

August 27, 2025 heaneymedia

Dumbarton 1 Hearts B 0                  26 August 2025 Full Time Dumbarton 19 Ollie Ecrepont 2 Aron Lynas

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Sir Jackie Stewart’s heartbreaking update about Lady Helen …

August 27, 2025 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart has revealed his wife can no longer walk in a heartbreaking update on her battle with

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Wild Swimming & Water Safety Sessions for beginners …

August 27, 2025 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire Community  ·  The Wild Sauna Company  Keen to try swimming in open water but lacking in confidence? Introducing our Wild Swimming & Water Safety

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  • CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL
  • EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026
  • Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …
  • WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
  • WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK
  • Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

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CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council was forced into closing schools on Tuesday when classroom learning assistants took strike action over their pay and working

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EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

Monthly e-news: May 2026 edition Festival dates: 15-30 August View this email in your browser It’s May and we’re well on the way! It feels like ages since

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Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Rogano, pictured in 2001, was said to be Glasgow’s longest surviving restaurant until it closed in 2020. A legal row over the iconic Glasgow restaurant

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   The First Minister is selected   On Tuesday, MSPs voted to select John Swinney MSP as the First Minister of

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WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

Road Policing officers are continuing their inquiries and appealing for information following a fatal crash in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park at Callander

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland today, Thursday 21 May, announces its inspiring 2026 programme, designed to put solidarity centre stage and bring people together in celebration of

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People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar I congratulate John Swinney and the SNP on their election win on 7 May. My party fought the election on

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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