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Meanwhile in the newspapers 96

Posted on March 08, 2014 by

littledanny

New currency options explored 87

Posted on March 01, 2014 by

fiscalwings

A developing theme 223

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

From today’s Telegraph.

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And there’s plenty more where that came from.

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The Sunday papers 79

Posted on February 23, 2014 by

sundaypapers

Scotland’s Valentine 91

Posted on February 16, 2014 by

hamishvalentine

Fields of gold 86

Posted on February 08, 2014 by

scheme

Always have a backup 69

Posted on February 01, 2014 by

GovernorHamishSmall

Murphy’s law 38

Posted on January 25, 2014 by

murphyslaw

(Story.)

The conscientious objector 51

Posted on January 11, 2014 by

lionsdodgedbydonkeys

(Story 1, story 2)

A new beginning 58

Posted on January 01, 2014 by

2014hamish

Respect agenda still strong 62

Posted on December 27, 2013 by

Since we’re talking about The Independent today, we thought those of you who don’t follow us on Twitter or Facebook might like to see their latest editorial cartoon.

indysalmond1

No, we’re not making that up.

Season’s greetin’ 148

Posted on December 24, 2013 by

The official Wings Christmas card.

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