October 4, 2025 – THE DEMOCRAT

TORIES AND SNP battling it out to see who can best shift the blame, says Dumbarton MSP

October 4, 2025 heaneymedia

Dame Jackie Baillie MSP, Tory Leader Russell Findlay and Liz Truss. By Bill Heaney Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie has accused Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay

GLEN SANNOX SPELLS STORMY WATERS FOR SNP LEADER SWINNEY

by Bill Heaney John Swinney must take responsibility for the ferry fiasco, Scottish Labour has said, as new analysis reveals 20,000 cancellations have been caused

Bumps, bangs and bruises? Get NHS-approved advice for kids this spring

by Gillian Morrison As spring is in full swing and many kids are taking advantage of the nicer weather to head outdoors, NHS 24 is reminding

LIBDEMS ARE UP FOR THE FIGHT IN HOLYROOD ELECTION

by Lucy Ashton Talk about fighting an election? Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today tried his hand at judo alongside former Commonwealth medallist,

SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL “UNLOCK FULL POTENTIAL OF ARTS INDUSTRY”, SAYS SARWAR

by Bill Heaney Scottish Labour has pledged to “back Scotland’s world-class arts sector” with new plans to support artists and help creative industries grow. The

Trump agrees to a two-week extension after threatening massive attacks

By NBC News What to know TRUMP AGREES TO EXTENSION: President Donald Trump said this evening, just hours ahead of his deadline, that he had agreed

EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL REPORT AND PICTURES

Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass by Jessica Rawnsley for the BBC 5 April 2026 Thousands of

SHAGGY DOG STORY OF OVERTOUN BRIDGE

The shaggy dog story, often told but seldom with the same angle, has appeared yet again in a new and, admittedly, interesting online platform. The

Health and social care: a year of progress 2025-2026

This report on driving improvement and building a stronger NHS sets out the progress in Scotland’s health and social care system during 2025 to 2026

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