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Day: February 24, 2026

WHEN ALEX SALMOND WAS CLEARED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING NINE WOMEN

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

by Glenn Campbell, Scotland political editor and Angus Cochrane , Senior political journalist, BBC Scotland Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accused her predecessor Alex Salmond of pursuing “a bit of

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Lord Advocate told First Minister of Peter Murrell charge nearly a year ago …

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain’s wig may be on a shaky peg in the gown room of the Court of Session now it

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Health Board shares benefits of real Living Wage across Scotland

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

by Democrat reporter NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is using its commitment to the real Living Wage and its status as an anchor organisation

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Scottish Government dismisses Flamingo Land appeal — but they haven’t gone away you know

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Plans for Flamingoland, the controversial tourist development at Balloch on the banks of Loch Lomond, have been rejected by the Scottish Government. But, like a

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Peter Mandelson arrest latest: Virginia Giuffre’s family issue statement as peer is held by police

February 24, 2026 heaneymedia

Ex-Labour peer faces questioning over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary by David Maddox, Athena Stavrou & Nicole Wootton-Cane in the Independent The

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ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

ARMED SERVICES DAY IN DUMBARTON

West Dunbartonshire Council marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend by paying tribute to its military community as part of the global celebration. The event

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Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Scotland’s new top law officer ‘exceptionally well qualified’, John Swinney says

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC is to be appointed as Scotland’s new Lord Advocate – the country’s most senior law officer Ruth Charteris KC is

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Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Disabled rural drivers ‘would be hit hardest’ by Motability cuts

Graeme Stuart from Balloch says his Motability car is his lifeline Updated 16 June 2026 06:03 BST Disabled drivers in rural Scotland are worried they

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Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Scotland fans call for better crowd system at next World Cup match

Long queues built at Boston’s South Station as fans waited to board the trains to Foxborough Updated 16 June 2026 06:02 BST BBC Scotland is

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IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

IT’S PARTY TIME FOR SCOTLAND IN BOSTON USA

SCOTLAND 1 – HAITI 0. Scotland Claim Crucial World Cup Opener. A memorable, tense 1-0 victory over Haiti in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener

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MARY’S MEALS BRINGS FOOD AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD

MARY’S MEALS BRINGS FOOD AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD

Mary’s Meals, the Scottish charity which works out of a shed in the back garden of a house at Dalmally near Oban in Argyll, does

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MAGGIE O’FARRELL TAKES HER NEW BOOK ‘LAND’ ON A NATIONWIDE TOUR

MAGGIE O’FARRELL TAKES HER NEW BOOK ‘LAND’ ON A NATIONWIDE TOUR

Maggie O’Farrell  Now that’s what I call “a good crowd” who turned up when Maggie talked to Caroline Lang about her new novel, Land, to

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POLICE PRAISE FOR FANS WHO STAYED UP LATE TO CELEBRATE SCOTLAND WINNING

POLICE PRAISE FOR FANS WHO STAYED UP LATE TO CELEBRATE SCOTLAND WINNING

Statement from Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston following Scotland’s opening World Cup match: “I want to recognise the conduct of football fans across the country

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