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Day: February 5, 2026

Chief nurse’s ‘Disney trip’ suggestion for bereaved families ‘shameful’ – Sarwar

February 5, 2026 heaneymedia

Professor McQueen previously said she did not recall making the comment. by Angus Cochrane Senior political journalist BBC Scotland News An alleged comment made by

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HOSPITAL DEATHS: Sarwar tells Holyrood that what the First Minister is saying is a blatant untruth

February 5, 2026 heaneymedia

First Minister John Swinney, Labour leader Anas Sarwar, SNP Health Secretary Shona Robison, Lord Brodie, Milly Main and Andrew Slorance and family. by Bill Heaney

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ENTERTAINMENT: ALL FROTH AND NO BEER: HOLYROOD UPROAR OVER PUB CLOSURES

February 5, 2026 heaneymedia

First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay clashed at Holyrood. by Bill Heaney All froth and no beer. That’s how Conservative leader

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DUMBARTON LABOUR MSP PLEDGES TO BAN MOBILE PHONES IN CLASSROOMS

February 5, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter MSP Jackie Baillie has backed her party’s plans to implement a mobile phone ban in classrooms, if Scottish Labour comes to power

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  • APRIL SHOWERS FAIL TO DETER LEVENGROVE PARK RUNNERS — DEMOCRAT PICTURE SPECIAL
  • Save The Tower Arts Centre in Helensbsurgh
  • Scottish Labour says its first priority will be to cut waiting times and end the 8am rush for GP appointments
  • LibDems promise to to make it easier to see your GP
  • Scottish Conservatives pledge parent panels to oversee sex education in schools

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SCOTTISH LABOUR IS THE ONLY CHOICE FOR CHANGE, SAYS LABOUR CANDIDATE BAILLIE

SCOTTISH LABOUR IS THE ONLY CHOICE FOR CHANGE, SAYS LABOUR CANDIDATE BAILLIE

John Swinney and Lord Offord – neither is fit to run Scotland, according to Dumbarton candidate  Jackie Baillie. by Bill Heaney Scottish Labour claimed victory

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APRIL SHOWERS FAIL TO DETER LEVENGROVE PARK RUNNERS — DEMOCRAT PICTURE SPECIAL

APRIL SHOWERS FAIL TO DETER LEVENGROVE PARK RUNNERS — DEMOCRAT PICTURE SPECIAL
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Save The Tower Arts Centre in Helensbsurgh

Save The Tower Arts Centre in Helensbsurgh

Save The Tower Arts Centre Thank you to every one of you who turned up armed with gardening tools, cleaning supplies, and plenty of enthusiasm!!

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Scottish Labour says its first priority will be to cut waiting times and end the 8am rush for GP appointments

Scottish Labour says its first priority will be to cut waiting times and end the 8am rush for GP appointments

SARWAR: ‘YOU’VE GIVEN THE SNP 20 YEARS – GIVE ME five TO FIX THE MESS, SAVE OUR NHS AND DELIVER THE CHANGE SCOTLAND NEEDS’ Hospitals

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LibDems promise to to make it easier to see your GP

LibDems promise to to make it easier to see your GP

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that only his party has a realistic plan to fix NHS staffing and

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Scottish Conservatives pledge parent panels to oversee sex education in schools

Scottish Conservatives pledge parent panels to oversee sex education in schools

by Lucy Ashton Parents would be given a say on what their children are taught about sensitive issues, including sex education, under Scottish Conservative plans.

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Refusal to back Bill failure of political courage, moral clarity and leadership on violence against women and girls, says Regan

Refusal to back Bill failure of political courage, moral clarity and leadership on violence against women and girls, says Regan

By Lucy Ashton The Scottish government will not support a bill that would criminalise paying for sex, it confirmed in the final week of the

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What a weekend at Lochside!

What a weekend at Lochside!

A.T.Hughes Lochside · Lovely weather again here in Scotland, and we’re already halfway through the Easter holidays… where has that time gone?!  We’ve been busy in

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