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Day: October 19, 2026

Mothers ‘held back’ from work by childcare costs and inflexible jobs

October 19, 2026 heaneymedia

Young mums are being pushed into insecure, low-paid work as researchers warn the labour market is ‘systematically failing’ them A new study by Close the

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The Mobile Disco Company – Loch Lomond Tel: 07306 054794

October 19, 2026 heaneymedia

The Mobile Disco Company – Loch Lomond Tel: 07306 054794’s post

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HALLOWE’EN PARTY AT CARDROSS BOWLING CLUB

October 19, 2026 heaneymedia
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‘Islamist’ bomb threat sent to 300 UK schools being treated as a hoax, say police

October 19, 2026 heaneymedia

Northern Ireland’s education minister said some schools closed after receiving the threatening email 19 October 2026 A bomb threat email described as “Islamist” and ending

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Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent

October 19, 2026 heaneymedia

Avove: Amanda Bland represents Central Scotland and Lothians West. 19 October 2026 by Glenn Campbell, BBC Scotland political editor, and Angus Cochrane, senior political journalist. 19 October 2026 MSP Amanda

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POACHING: Police Scotland officers to carry out joint patrols with river bailiffs

October 19, 2026 heaneymedia

by BILL HEANEY A week of action to target fish poaching begins on Monday, 19 October, 2026, with the aim of safeguarding species across the

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  • Healey promises £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget
  • Scottish Budget and UK Budget directly affect Scotland’s public services, taxes, and household finances.
  • Budget for Scotland 2026: MIXED RECEPTION FOR £15 BILLION SPENDING ON DEFENCE
  • BURNHAM BUDGET 2026: ‘BREATHING SPACE FOR TODAY, HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, SAYS HEALEY
  • Campaigners call for new body to lead Mackintosh Building restoration
  • Alcohol deaths still ‘far too high’ despite decrease, minister says

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Healey promises £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget

Healey promises £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget

27 October 2026 by BILL HEANEY Chancellor John Healey has pledged to give £15m to a fund established to tackle misogyny in schools, at work

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Scottish Budget and UK Budget directly affect Scotland’s public services, taxes, and household finances.

Scottish Budget and UK Budget directly affect Scotland’s public services, taxes, and household finances.

Both the Scottish Government’s own Budget and the UK Government’s Budget directly affect Scotland’s public services, taxes, and household finances. Scotland’s devolved budget for 2026–27

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Budget for Scotland 2026: MIXED RECEPTION FOR £15 BILLION SPENDING ON DEFENCE

Budget for Scotland 2026: MIXED RECEPTION FOR £15 BILLION SPENDING ON DEFENCE

Wednesday 28 Oct 2026 Energy costs lowered as home heating oil tariffs removed and 0% VAT on household electricity extended.  Growth backed with investments in

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BURNHAM BUDGET 2026: ‘BREATHING SPACE FOR TODAY, HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, SAYS HEALEY

BURNHAM BUDGET 2026: ‘BREATHING SPACE FOR TODAY, HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, SAYS HEALEY

Chancellor John Healey delivers a Budget to give families and businesses breathing space from rising costs, with action on energy bills, fuel duty, wages and

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Campaigners call for new body to lead Mackintosh Building restoration

Campaigners call for new body to lead Mackintosh Building restoration

Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh Building was devastated by two fires  26 October 2026 Responsibility for rebuilding the fire-damaged Mackintosh Building should be transferred from

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Alcohol deaths still ‘far too high’ despite decrease, minister says

Alcohol deaths still ‘far too high’ despite decrease, minister says

by BILL HEANEY More than a thousand Scots died from alcohol-related illness in 2025, new statistics show. The number of deaths recorded by the National

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Moderator joins in prayer and in the spirit of the Ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage

Moderator joins in prayer and in the spirit of the Ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage

Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy met ecumenical leaders, faith-based NGOs and government officials at Lambeth Palace in London. by BILL HEANEY The Moderator of the General

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READERS PICTURES FROM THE FLOODING IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE AND FIRTH OF CLYDE

READERS PICTURES FROM THE FLOODING IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE AND FIRTH OF CLYDE
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