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Day: November 29, 2025

BUDGET: MSP JACKIE BAILLIE WELCOMES SCRAPPING OF TWO-CHILD BENEFIT CAP

November 29, 2025 heaneymedia

 by Democrat reporter MSP Jackie Baillie has welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget Statement, describing it as “running to the heart of Labour values”.  And the

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PARLIAMO HELENSBURGH: PADRONE IN RUNNING FOR BEST PIZZA AWARD

November 29, 2025 heaneymedia

A Helensburgh waterfront pizzeria is hoping to taste success after being named one of the best in the country. Padrone Pizza, on West Clyde Street,

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Which trains will be operating over Christmas and New Year?

November 29, 2025 heaneymedia

by Bill Heaney ScotRail has announced its Christmas and New Year timetable which includes the last Christmas Eve and Hogmanay trains departing earlier than usual.

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QUELLE DOMAGE! DUMBARTON 0 AUCHINLECK TALBOT 4 PICTURES BY JON LEINO

November 29, 2025 heaneymedia

Sons sack their manager after the match … Dumbarton manager Stevie Farrell, pictured here by Jon Leino after the match, one of Scottish football’s longest

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Dumbarton pensioners ‘robbed’ of thousands as insurer pulls plug on 25-year policy

November 29, 2025 heaneymedia

Special report by Tara Fitzpatrick of STV News Dumbarton pensioners who paid into a funeral plan for 25 years say they feel “robbed” after the

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HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

HAITI:  A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

by Bill Heaney Where is Haiti? Scotland, having been drawn against them in the World Cup, will not be travelling to the island to meet

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We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

Rhu Bay We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad · THE COUNTDOWN IS OFFICIALLY ON Scotland is back on the global stage for their first

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LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Red Arrows flypast by Ella Kipling Crowds gathered in

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World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

The American flag met a chorus of boos during the opening ceremony at the Azteca by Ken Early in The Irish Times World Cup, Group

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START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

View online Hello, Democrat readers. Make 2026 the year of the best family road trip yet So, why not make that big family getaway happen

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Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

by Bill Heaney As Refugee Festival Scotland officially gets underway today, Friday 12 June, the nationwide event run by Scottish Refugee Council is proudly embracing

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WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

Committees, which are formed of MSPs and look in detail at a range of issues, were agreed to in the Parliament last week. This week,

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Three further arrests following disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final

Three further arrests following disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final

by Democrat reporter Officers investigating disorder at the Scottish Cup Quarter Final between Rangers and Celtic on Sunday, 8 March 2026, have made three further

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