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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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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

Around 240 dogs from across Scotland took the plunge at Gourock Outdoor Swimming Pool, including some from Helensburgh and Rhu, for the big splash. The

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Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and lomond Community Group Scotland This isn’t a “visitor levy”; it’s a tax on all local people

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WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL ON THE PENINSLA

WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL ON THE PENINSLA

A NEW SEASON CALLS FOR A NEW MENU Our new Autumn Menu is arriving at Castle Isle this weekend – and there’s one addition we

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Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch

Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch

The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer has marked 80 years since it was first launched on Glasgow’s River Kelvin. The Waverley passed through London’s Tower

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Oban’s Robert MacIntyre warned after drone row at Carnousiee

Oban’s Robert MacIntyre warned after drone row at Carnousiee

Robert MacIntyre expressed his frustration at the use of drones at the Dunhill Links Championship by Brian McLauchlin BBC Sport Scotland senior reporter 1 October

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Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

The new chairwoman of BMA Scotland, Dr Nora Murray-Cavanagh, said there was no evidence the plan would benefit patients by Democrat reporter Leading doctors are

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Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Cases of bluetongue in Scotland were first detected in August. by BBC Scotland agriculture reporters Bluetongue restrictions are to be expanded across the whole of

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Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison

Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison

Jagtar Singh Johal was released from prison in Delhi by Andrew Clarance, BBC India producer, reporting from Delhi, and Katie Hunter, BBC Scotland, reporting from Dumbarton 1 October 2026, 13:23

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