HMS AUDACIOUS ARRIVES AT CLYDE HOME
April 7, 2020
The 7,400-tonne boats can circumnavigate the globe submerged, producing their own oxygen and drinking water. … More HMS AUDACIOUS ARRIVES AT CLYDE HOME
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BBC SCOTLAND RINGS CHANGES DURING VIRUS LOCKDOWN
April 7, 2020
In addition, as previously announced, the BBC has donated £700,000 to support The Film and TV Charity to assist freelancers affected by the hiatus in filming and production caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. … More BBC SCOTLAND RINGS CHANGES DURING VIRUS LOCKDOWN
CARDINAL FREED ON APPEAL AFTER SEX ABUSE CHARGES
April 7, 2020
Cardinal George Pell has been driven from prison to a church property in Melbourne’s inner east after the nation’s highest court quashed his child sexual abuse convictions. … More CARDINAL FREED ON APPEAL AFTER SEX ABUSE CHARGES
CORONAVIRUS: FREEDOM OF INFO REQUESTS
April 7, 2020
They may not all be answerable within normal timescales. But authorities such as West Dunbartonshire Council which appear to treat the right to know as a disposable extra may lose public trust when they most need it. … More CORONAVIRUS: FREEDOM OF INFO REQUESTS
VIRUS: BILL HEANEY’S NOTEBOOK ON FIRST MINISTER’S PRESS CONFERENCE
April 7, 2020
She was however able to tell the daily midday press briefing that the death toll in Scotland now stands at 296, an increase of 74 on yesterday’s numbers. … More VIRUS: BILL HEANEY’S NOTEBOOK ON FIRST MINISTER’S PRESS CONFERENCE
VIRUS: NON-ESSENTIAL WORK SHOULD STOP NOW
April 7, 2020
Guidance for construction industry Published: 06 Apr 2020 15:45 By Democrat reporter A construction site at Westcliff in Dumbarton. Picture by Bill Heaney By Democrat reporter Work on construction sites, unless it is for essential projects, should stop immediately, as confirmed in new guidance for the construction industry. The guidance makes clear that work on construction … More VIRUS: NON-ESSENTIAL WORK SHOULD STOP NOW
VIRUS: HELP FOR DRUG ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS
April 7, 2020
“By working together and observing the latest guidance, we can all play our part in keeping everyone safe.” … More VIRUS: HELP FOR DRUG ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS
CHILDCARE HUBS TO REMAIN OPEN OVER SPRING BREAK
April 7, 2020
“By keeping learning and childcare hubs open in our local authorities, we can make sure children are safe and well looked-after while their parents are doing critical jobs helping our communities.” … More CHILDCARE HUBS TO REMAIN OPEN OVER SPRING BREAK
ANTI POLLUTION RULES RELAXED FOR SALMON FARMERS
April 7, 2020
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has agreed to relax the rules governing monitoring, the weight of salmon in cages and how long they can stay there. This is to help fish farms cope with staff shortages caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. … More ANTI POLLUTION RULES RELAXED FOR SALMON FARMERS
VIRUS: GMB TRIBUTE TO HOME CARER CATHERINE SWEENEY
April 6, 2020
“She was a caring and generous person, especially when it came to her time, having dedicated over twenty years of her life as a home carer to unfailingly serving the needs of the most vulnerable in society.” … More VIRUS: GMB TRIBUTE TO HOME CARER CATHERINE SWEENEY
