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Day: January 20, 2026

Hospitals inquiry holds final sessions after infected water admission …

January 20, 2026 heaneymedia

Milly Main died after contracting an infection at the Royal Hospital for Children, part of the QEUH campus. by Democrat reporter The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry

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SAVE THE DATE: St Margaret of Scotland Hospice ball

January 20, 2026 heaneymedia

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice Get ready for an evening of glamour, entertainment, and generosity at our upcoming Gala Ball! This event will take place

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  • IRISH BUDGET: Help-to-buy scheme increases; free contraception age rises; fuel allowance to increase by €5
  • Neurodivergent people have been let down by SNP promises yet again– LibDems
  • POLICE SCOTLAND: Twenty six officers accused of domestic abuse, nine of sexual offences and two of stalking
  • Ben Lomond path to close ahead of repairs to popular walking route
  • CELTIC CONNECTIONS LAUNCHES THE FULL PROGRAMME FOR FABULOUS FESTIVAL IN JANUARY
  • Chart-topping singer and television host Lena Martell dies, aged 86

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IRISH BUDGET: Help-to-buy scheme increases; free contraception age rises; fuel allowance to increase by €5

IRISH BUDGET: Help-to-buy scheme increases; free contraception age rises; fuel allowance to increase by €5

Tuesday, October 06, 2026 Minister for Finance Simon Harris and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers, pictured above, have unveiled Budget 2027 Reductions in tax

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Neurodivergent people have been let down by SNP promises yet again– LibDems

Neurodivergent people have been let down by SNP promises yet again– LibDems

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP has today questioned Health Minister Maree Todd, pictured right, on the government’s decision to

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POLICE SCOTLAND: Twenty six officers accused of domestic abuse, nine of sexual offences and two of stalking

POLICE SCOTLAND: Twenty six officers accused of domestic abuse, nine of sexual offences and two of stalking

Domestic abuse, sexual offences, stalking and violence against women have all been given a high public profile by Police Scotland in the past year, including

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Ben Lomond path to close ahead of repairs to popular walking route

Ben Lomond path to close ahead of repairs to popular walking route

The path will be closed for four hours to allow for materials to be delivered via helicopter Stones will need to replaced along the path.

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CELTIC CONNECTIONS LAUNCHES THE FULL PROGRAMME FOR FABULOUS FESTIVAL IN JANUARY

CELTIC CONNECTIONS LAUNCHES THE FULL PROGRAMME FOR FABULOUS FESTIVAL IN JANUARY

by LIAM O’HEANAI World-renowned music festival Celtic Connections today unveils an incredible programme powered by a spirit of discovery for its 2027 edition, as it prepares to

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Chart-topping singer and television host Lena Martell dies, aged 86

Chart-topping singer and television host Lena Martell dies, aged 86

Lena Martell was the first solo Scottish female singer to top the UK singles chart with One Day at a Time by LUCY ASHTON Scottish

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YER HAVIN’ A LAUGH: WELCOME TO THE FANTASY WORLD OF WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

YER HAVIN’ A LAUGH: WELCOME TO THE FANTASY WORLD OF WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Published 05 October 2026 West Dunbartonshire Council has welcomed an independent audit report praising its community engagement and resident-focused approach to decision-making, according to West

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GARVACHY ROAD: Appeal court reserves judgement over Drumcree parade dispute

GARVACHY ROAD: Appeal court reserves judgement over Drumcree parade dispute

By Julian O’Neill, BBC Crime and Justice correspondent, and Mark Simpson, Community correspondent October 5, 2026 The Court of Appeal has reserved judgement in a bid by Garvaghy

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