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Day: September 16, 2025

Mourners gather at Westminster Cathedral for the funeral of the Duchess of Kent

September 16, 2025 heaneymedia

The Duchess of Kent died on September 5, at the age of 92. The Duchess of Kent died on September 5, at the age of

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Hospitals inquiry enters new phase after dispute over expert reports

September 16, 2025 heaneymedia

By Andrew Picken Data Journalist, BBC Scotland When Molly Cuddihy gave evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, her view was clear: “The building itself is

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BAILLIE URGES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TO LISTEN OVER FLAMINGO LAND PLAN

September 16, 2025 heaneymedia

Dumbarton constituency MSP Jackie Baillie has made a last ditch call for the Scottish Government to heed the views of local residents as it rules

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‘Shameful’: Homelessness reaches its highest level for 14 years …

September 16, 2025 heaneymedia

The homelessness crisis is being blamed on the SNP’s failure to build more houses – but the Scottish Government says Brexit and the cost-of-living crisis

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Scandal that suicide rates remain so much higher in the poorest communities, says Baillie

September 16, 2025 heaneymedia

Although the number of probable suicide deaths dropped for both men and women, the rate remains 2.9 times higher for males The number of probable

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High school pupils inspire graphic novel exploring freedom after World War II

High school pupils inspire graphic novel exploring freedom after World War II

Pupils from three local schools have collaborated with a comic author to create a graphic novel marking 80 years since the end of World War

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Volunteers Week at the Golden Jubilee

Volunteers Week at the Golden Jubilee

NHS Golden Jubilee Our volunteers had the opportunity to step behind the scenes and experience the NHS Scotland Academy as part of #VolunteersWeek. From exploring

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SUNNY STROLL BRINGS SMILES TO HELENSBURGH CARE HOME RESIDENTS

SUNNY STROLL BRINGS SMILES TO HELENSBURGH CARE HOME RESIDENTS

Hermitage House, operated by Morar Living, is a purpose-built, 64-bed luxury care home located on Sinclair Street in Helensburgh. With the upper-floor balconies showcasing stunning

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LATEST HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE

LATEST HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE

LATEST HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE … Further delays have hit the reopening of Helensburgh’s £23m leisure centre following the discovery of severe dampness inside the

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NEW EDUCATION MINISTER BACKS MOBILE PHONE BAN IN SCHOOLS

NEW EDUCATION MINISTER BACKS MOBILE PHONE BAN IN SCHOOLS

by Bill Heaney Màiri McAllan, the new Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, told the Scottish Parliament this week that her priority is to

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LibDems call for SNP inquiry and Sturgeon to assist police

LibDems call for SNP inquiry and Sturgeon to assist police

by Bill Heaney In the wake of Peter Murrell’s court hearing today and confirmation that the majority of items bought with stolen funds have not

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From intensive care unit to giving back: Patient returns to the ward that saved his life

From intensive care unit to giving back: Patient returns to the ward that saved his life

by Lucy Ashton After spending days in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), Willie Millar never imagined he would one day

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Loadsamoney Peter Murrell used fake invoices to cover up £400,000 spending spree …

Loadsamoney Peter Murrell used fake invoices to cover up £400,000 spending spree …

Peter Murrell SNP embezzlement details laid out in court by Angus Cochrane Senior political journalist, BBC Scotland 2 June 2026, 12:04 BSTUpdated 15 minutes ago

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