The Latest Breaking News from Jackie Baillie

West Dunbartonshire Council's leader labels Scottish Government funding "scandalous"

Labour's Martin Rooney has written to MSPs demanding extra cash for the local area, whilst Clydebank MSP Marie McNair has accused the Lomond member of 'juvenile politics'.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Humza Yousaf announces funding for extra care beds to ease pressure on NHS in Scotland

Yousaf, who has faced calls to quit, announced £8m for "interim" social care beds that would be time-limited.

Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023

Opposition rounds on Humza Yousaf and ignores Brexit elephant as NHS crisis deepens

THE opposition is gunning for Humza Yousaf’s scalp but refusing to address the Brexit elephant in the room, as Scotland’s NHS faces its most…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2023

Scots pensioner who suffered stroke lifted into car by family and driven to A&E after 'no ambulance available'

Moira Buchanan's son, daughter and her partner had to lift her into a family car to rush her to A&E - despite suffering severe stroke symptoms.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

Dumbarton Football Club prepare to mark their 150th anniversary on December 23

Formed on December 23, 1872, the Sons of the Rock were one of the most successful teams in the early years of Scottish football – lifting the first two Scottish Football League titles, and winning the 1883 Scottish Cup.

Daily Record · Dec 22, 2022

Dumbarton and Alexandria commuters 'let down' by ScotRail, MSP claims

Figures released after a Freedom of Information Request showed that over 6000 local Scotrail services have been cancelled since 2020.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

Anas Sarwar urged to condemn Wes Streeting's 'appalling' attack on health union

SCOTTISH Labour have been told to urgently condemn an "unconscionable attack" on a health union by Keir Starmer’s shadow health…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2022

Warning over lack of antibiotics to treat Strep A in Scotland as infections soar

As the death toll in the UK from Strep A reached 16 yesterday, GPs were warned them to expect drug shortages to last for the rest of the year.

Daily Record · Dec 10, 2022

Dumbarton pensioner slams Scottish Government after she was denied breast screening appointment

The 77-year-old contacted MSP Jackie Baillie after she was told she couldn’t have a mammogram due to her age.

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

Scottish Labour support for gender recognition law 'very fragile' as final Holyrood vote looms

Anas Sarwar's party still intends to support the Bill later this month, but no decision has been reached and MSPs want the Government to accept amendments.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022