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Day: March 18, 2026

STV staff back strike action over planned pay freeze

March 18, 2026 heaneymedia

The strikes could impact STV’s coverage of the upcoming Holyrood election on May 7. by Jamie McIvor,  Scotland news correspondent BBC Glasgow Broadcaster STV is

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HOSPICE CAMPAIGNERS AGAINST ASSISTED DYING STAND OUT AT HOLYROOD …

March 18, 2026 heaneymedia

Sister Rita Dawson, of the St Margaret of Scotland Hospice in West Dunbartonshire, the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland and the Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator

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Church of Scotland: ‘We could not support a change in the law’

March 18, 2026 heaneymedia

Church of Scotland The Scottish Parliament has voted to reject the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill by 69 votes to 57. Rt

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DUMBARTON, HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND MSP VOTES AGAINST THE ASSISTED DYING BILL

March 18, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Members of the Scottish Parliament vote 69 to 57 against legalising assisted dying. One member abstained. The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill

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Humanities skills power careers and lifelong impact at Glasgow University

March 18, 2026 heaneymedia

by AINE ALLARDYCE The University of Glasgow has released new research demonstrating the long‑term value of Humanities degrees at a time when these subjects face

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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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