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Scotland's papers: Balaclava ban plan and fireworks crackdown

Scotland's papers: Balaclava ban plan and fireworks crackdown
BBC Scotland Friday 16 October 2026, 05:32 UTC 1 min read
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A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
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