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Day: November 3, 2026

Scotland’s NHS gearing up for another grim winter under SNP, forecast LibDems

November 3, 2026 heaneymedia

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP has today warned that the NHS is “gearing up for another grim winter” if

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HALF OF UNPAID CARERS HAVE TO CANCEL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

November 3, 2026 heaneymedia

by BILL HEANEY Unpaid carers cannot afford to attend medical appointments. A new report published by Carers Scotland has revealed that half of unpaid carers

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EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION: PARTICIPATION PLUMMETS BY 11 PER CENT FOR 19 YEAR OLDS

November 3, 2026 heaneymedia

by BILL HEANEY  Participation in education, employment or training plummets as school leavers get older, new figures from Skills Development Scotland suggest today.   The 2026

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  • Scotland’s NHS gearing up for another grim winter under SNP, forecast LibDems
  • HALF OF UNPAID CARERS HAVE TO CANCEL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
  • EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION: PARTICIPATION PLUMMETS BY 11 PER CENT FOR 19 YEAR OLDS
  • Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.
  • Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram
  • Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden

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Scotland’s NHS gearing up for another grim winter under SNP, forecast LibDems

Scotland’s NHS gearing up for another grim winter under SNP, forecast LibDems

by BILL HEANEY Scottish Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Adam Harley MSP has today warned that the NHS is “gearing up for another grim winter” if

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HALF OF UNPAID CARERS HAVE TO CANCEL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

HALF OF UNPAID CARERS HAVE TO CANCEL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

by BILL HEANEY Unpaid carers cannot afford to attend medical appointments. A new report published by Carers Scotland has revealed that half of unpaid carers

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EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION: PARTICIPATION PLUMMETS BY 11 PER CENT FOR 19 YEAR OLDS

EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION: PARTICIPATION PLUMMETS BY 11 PER CENT FOR 19 YEAR OLDS

by BILL HEANEY  Participation in education, employment or training plummets as school leavers get older, new figures from Skills Development Scotland suggest today.   The 2026

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Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.

Ex-police officer jailed seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences.

by Democrat reporter A former policeman has been jailed for seven years for a series of violent and sexual offences. Derek McNee, 42, committed the

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Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram

Police hunt for thug who threw a firework at family with baby in pram

02 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY Police Scotland officers are appealing for information after a child was struck by a firework in Glasgow. Around 6.35

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Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden

Investigation launched following disorder ahead of semi-finals at Hampden

by BILL HEANEY There was more football-related violence at the weekend. An investigation has been launched after officers were targeted during disorder on Curtis Avenue

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Scottish Liberal Democrats call on Government to redouble support for fire and flood safety

Scottish Liberal Democrats call on Government to redouble support for fire and flood safety

Scottish Liberal Democrats are calling on the Scottish Government to redouble its support for fire and flood safety after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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HM Naval Base Clyde: Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend

HM Naval Base Clyde: Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend

HM Naval Base Clyde The Submariners Association’s Annual Remembrance Weekend brought together serving and retired submariners, families and veterans in London to honour those who

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