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Day: August 30, 2025

Doctors brand financial pressures facing GP practices ‘national shame’

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Scottish Government promises to make the process of getting an appointment with a doctor easier By Democrat reporter Doctors have described the financial pressures facing

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Evidence of misogyny at Police Scotland …

August 30, 2025 heaneymedia

Report found “inappropriate jokes and comments” were made to female officers By Democrat reporter A report has found evidence of sexism, misogyny and violence against

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MATCH DAY TODAY: SONS V EDINBURGH CITY

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Dumbarton Football Club  Saturday afternoons at the Rock Edinburgh City William Hill League Two Marbill Coaches Stadium 3:00pm https://vist.ly/453yg https://vist.ly/453yi sonsplayer.com Bar 72 open from

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VALE TRUST’S WALK ON THE CALM SIDE …

August 30, 2025 heaneymedia

Vale of Leven Trust Step outside and into the present moment with this guided Mindfulness Walk, designed to awaken the senses, calm the mind, and

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  • UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …
  • Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’
  • Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP
  • “IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW
  • POLITICIANS FIGHT LIKE CATS IN A SACK OVER CREDIT FOR ABOLITION OF TARIFFS ON SCOTCH WHISKY

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UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …

UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …

Katie Mellett in The Irish Times Main points US president Donald Trump said he was sticking with a naval blockade of Iranian ports amid concerns the vital

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Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’

Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’

by Lucy Ashton Scotland has suffered almost 7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP, Russell Findlay said today (Sunday), on the 19th anniversary of

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Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services

Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services

by Lucy Ashton Midwives in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are encouraging women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby to familiarise themselves

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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“IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW

“IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to “reset the balance between grieving families and powerful institutions” in the wake of the Queen Elizabeth University

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POLITICIANS FIGHT LIKE CATS IN A SACK OVER CREDIT FOR ABOLITION OF TARIFFS ON SCOTCH WHISKY

Trump’s decision was ‘a personal favour’ following the end of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the White House by Felipe Schrieberg

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HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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