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Day: April 29, 2026

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP “cannot be trusted with your health” as he revealed that

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New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

by Charlotte Morris A new study from the University of Glasgow and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place Programme argues that understanding how

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Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

April 29, 2026 heaneymedia

Rose Docherty was arrested near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from  Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. by Lucy Ashton A woman who was

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  • Fresh energy, ambition, and a determination to ensure our area gets the attention it merits, says Sophiebeen denied
  • New whisky festival set for Loch Lomond 
  • SNP will use a majority in election to immediately demand another independence referendum
  • Rentonians who went to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War …
  • LibDems leader sets out plans for building housing for key workers …
  • SCOTTISH LIB DEM GREENE CHAMPION OF EV DRIVER GENERATION …

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Fresh energy, ambition, and a determination to ensure our area gets the attention it merits, says Sophiebeen denied

Fresh energy, ambition, and a determination to ensure our area gets the attention it merits, says Sophiebeen denied

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton I’m incredibly honoured to be the SNP candidate for the Dumbarton Constituency. Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege of serving

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New whisky festival set for Loch Lomond 

New whisky festival set for Loch Lomond 

Glen Scotia Mini Malts Festival is launching this month by Lucy Ashton A new whisky festival will take place on the shores of Loch Lomond

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SNP will use a majority in election to immediately demand another independence referendum

SNP will use a majority in election to immediately demand another independence referendum

Scottish Conservative deputy leader Rachael Hamilton, pictured above, said today:  “Stephen Flynn made it crystal clear that the SNP will use a majority in Thursday’s

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Rentonians who went to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War …

Rentonians who went to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War …

Peter Robinson is in Renton, West Dunbartonshire. Inspired by the Clydesiders’ “Our Stories Heritage Festival,” I took a walk through Renton to explore some of the things

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LibDems leader sets out plans for building housing for key workers …

LibDems leader sets out plans for building housing for key workers …

by Lucy Ashton Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has set out his plans to create new housing for key workers and to say that

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SCOTTISH LIB DEM GREENE CHAMPION OF EV DRIVER GENERATION …

SCOTTISH LIB DEM GREENE CHAMPION OF EV DRIVER GENERATION …

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Jamie Greene has today said that only his party have set out a realistic plan to help

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ON THURSDAY ONLY LABOUR CAN BEAT SNP IN CONSTITUENCIES ACROSS SCOTLAND, SAYS SARWAR

ON THURSDAY ONLY LABOUR CAN BEAT SNP IN CONSTITUENCIES ACROSS SCOTLAND, SAYS SARWAR

by Bill Heaney As the final week before polling begins, Anas Sarwar pledged to change Scotland when he said only Scottish Labour can beat the

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ELECTION: FIRST MINISTER JOINS SOPHIE’S CAMPAIGN TO WIN DUMBARTON SEAT

ELECTION: FIRST MINISTER JOINS SOPHIE’S CAMPAIGN TO WIN DUMBARTON SEAT

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton Brilliant to be out this weekend in Dumbarton with the First Minister, speaking with local residents and campaigners and hearing

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