April 6, 2026 – THE DEMOCRAT

PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND

April 6, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney One of Scotland’s foremost news services, the Dundee Press Agency, has been sold to newly formed Hero Media & Entertainment. The new

Horrific drug deaths figures confirm SNP’s approach has catastrophically failed

by BILL HEANEY The huge increase in Scotland’s drug deaths toll for 2025 shows the SNP’s approach to tackling the country’s drug deaths crisis has

Celtic report £4.8m loss as revenue drops by 22.7%

Celtic are in the Europa League after missing out on the Champions League September 23, 2026 Celtic have announced a loss after tax of £4.8m

New NHS Scotland chief executive to ‘deliver better outcomes’ for patients

Christine McLaughlin will spearhead a programme of reform aiming to boost performance and ensure stability of NHS services by LUCY ASHTON NHS Scotland’s newly appointed

Council leaders wary of radical plan to redraw Scotland’s local government map

The future of Scotland’s 32 council system hangs in the balance by Jamie McIvor, BBC Scotland news correspondent Council leaders have been voicing their concerns

Council’s clear commitment to build on positive outcomes for children and young people

Labour Party councillors John Millar and Michelle McGinty. by LUCY ASHTON An ambitious educational Improvement Plan which sets out a clear commitment to build on

RELIGION: Important updates on possible changes to Scotland’s diocesan structures

by BILL HEANEY Scotland’s Catholic bishops have been asked by the Vatican to consult with clergy and congregations to consider how the current diocesan structures

LAURA ASKS PARLIAMENT TO PROTECT PROVENANCE OF SCOTCH WHISKY

by BILL HEANEY The Scotch Whisky Association has said that it is profoundly concerned by the Labour Government’s decision to give a geographic indicator for

Offord brands independence debate a ‘stunt’ as he walks out of the Holyrood chamber

by BILL HEANEY Reform UK’s Scotland leader has walked out of the chamber at Holyrood after branding an independence debate as a “stunt” and a

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