THE DEMOCRAT

Petty crime figures soar as local police numbers drop under SNP, says Baillie Thin on the ground – police officers patrolling Luss Highland Games on

Short-changed as cash machine fails to pay out more often than it works Jackie Baillie MSP with disappointed customers of the Royal Bank in Alexandria.

Greetings everyone. Here is this week’s sporting takeaway, my impartial look at what’s making the headlines after the weekend dust has settled. Thank you so

Author Malachi O’Doherty and Gerry Adams carrying a tricolour draped coffin with Martin McGuinness. O’Doherty picture by Bill Heaney There was a far larger audience

Maggie’s dog-tired after 25-mile walk for charity Participants in the Kilt Walk, Maggie with her medal; Petra and Everest challenge companion Emma Johnston; dog-tired Maggie