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The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Co-op brings back its 'best ever' Freezer Filler deal
The only catch is that you need to buy everything - if anything is out of stock, the whole deal doesn't work. What's in the Co-op Freezer Filler deal? This time, it's offering: Birds Eye 8 100% Crispy Fish Fingers 224g Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Pizza 335g McCain Smiles 454g Nestle Rowntree Multi Pack 6x80ml Rowntree's Mango Stick 4x70ml It's available in store and online from today (July 9) until August 5. Some of the products in the new Freezer Filler Co-op deal (Image: Co-op) In the Extreme Couponing and Bargaining Facebook group, customers have described the Co-op's deal as "best ever" and "insanely cheap". Some recommended buying the deal, even if one item isn't your favourite, and then giving that item to a friend: "Last time I bought it for the Magnums, oven chips, peas and the scampi, as they were worth more than a tenner on their own, then I gave the chicken burgers to my neighbour". The Co-op pizza and beer deal is back Co-op pizza is part of a new deal (Image: Co-op) Today also sees the return of the popular pizza and beer deal, which gives members two pizzas and a pack of four beers, or soft drink, for £6, saving up to £7.65, again a saving of more than half. This includes Co-op Stonebaked Pepperoni Pizza 327g or Co-op Stonebaked Margherita Pizzas 320g, plus Budweiser Bottles 4x300ml OR Coca Cola Zero Sugar 4x330ml. Non-Members pay £7, saving up to £6.65. Available in store and online from today until August 5. Love this @coopuk! Co-op Members can now get their everyday essentials price matched to Aldi! Amazing 🙌 Not yet a member? Sign up now! 👉 — Gary Sullivan Redpath (@gazredpath) July 8, 2025 New Co-op ready meal deals There's also a new deal today on two Irresistible ready meals for £7.50, saving up to £2.70. This includes: Co-op Irresistibile Lasagne Al Forno 400g Co-op Irresistible Macaroni Cheese 350g Co-op Irresistible Chicken Tikka Masala 380g Co-op Irresistible Paella 400g Co-op Irresistible Cottage Pie 400g Co-op Irresistible Fish Pie 400g Co-op Irresistible Ham Gratin 400g Co-op Irresistible Mushroom Risotto 400g Co-op Irresistible Lamb Moussaka 400g Co-op Irresistible Beef Pappardelle 350g Available in store and online from today until August 5. Recommended reading: Co-op wine deals There's also deals on own-brand wine, including: Co-op Irresistible Prosecco Rosé Italy Rosé 2300 Stores £6.50 (usually £8.70) Shore Drift Sauvignon Blanc Fairtrade 75cl South Africa White £6.90 (usually £8.15 Co-op Fairtrade Shiraz 75cl South Africa Red £6.00 (usually £7.15) Wine deals finish on July 15, so be quick.
The National
08-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
SNP candidate calls out Tory rival for being in 'lockstep with failed ideology'
John Redpath, the party's candidate for the Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire constituency hit out at incumbent MSP Rachael Hamilton for failing to deliver for the local community as he officially launched his campaign for Holyrood 2026 over the weekend. A founding member of Yes Berwickshire, Redpath launched his campaign with an event at Gordon Village Hall, the village where he grew up. We told how he was confirmed as the SNP candidate in April. SNP members, supporters and local residents took part in the event, where Redpath pledged to fight for more investment in rural infrastructure. READ MORE: Scottish independence 'already begun as UK political culture diverges' Redpath will contest the seat against the Tory deputy leader, who he accused of taking part in 'plenty of photo ops' without delivering for local residents. Speaking at the launch, Redpath said: "I believe this constituency deserves more than just timid and inactive representation. It deserves ambition. It deserves action. 'It deserves a voice in Parliament that will fight for your interests. 'For too long, rural communities like ours have been ignored or taken for granted by politicians who stoke division in Parliament but say little of substance here at home. 'Farmers have been hit hard by the fallout from Brexit - a decision Scotland overwhelmingly opposed. (Image: SNP) 'Fishing communities, local businesses, and our NHS have all faced the ripple effects of decisions made in London, not in Holyrood - and certainly not in the Borders. 'And what has Rachael Hamilton done about it? Plenty of photo ops. Plenty of party line speeches. 'But when it comes to delivering real change - she's marched in lockstep with a failed right-wing ideology that has delivered nothing for the Borders. I'm standing for a different kind of politics - one that is rooted in Scottish values, Scottish democracy, and Scottish priorities.' Hamilton was appointed deputy leader of the Scottish Tories by Russell Findlay in September 2024, after he won the contest to replace Douglas Ross. The Scottish Borders MSP has been in a number of rows during her time in the Scottish Parliament. In 2022, Hamilton prompted a furious response after she suggested that families who are forced to turn to food banks are 'less well-educated' when it comes to cooking and preparing meals. In January 2023, she raised eyebrows after she suggested Scotland's parliament only had the right to pass legislation if it was 'good law' during a discussion on the UK Government blocking Scotland's gender reforms from becoming law. We also told how she repeatedly failed to declare an interest in blood sports while attempting to water down hunting legislation. In response to Redpath's comments, Hamilton said: 'As MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire, my priority has always been to champion the issues close to the hearts of my constituents. 'I know how important to Scotland rural communities are, unlike the out of touch SNP who have neglected the genuine concerns of rural Scotland over the last 18 years. READ MORE: Furious Anas Sarwar clashes with BBC journalist over Labour policies 'I'm focused on the issues that really matter to people living in this constituency rather than the fringe obsessions of the cosy left-wing consensus at Holyrood.' Redpath also warned of the 'clear and present threat' of Nigel Farage's Reform UK, who came third in the recent Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, won by Labour, where the SNP came second. He argued that Westminster failings had opened the door to Farage's 'dangerous' ideology. At the event, Redpath was surprised by a £500 kickstarter donation from Scottish Borders SNP Councillors, announced by SNP group leader Councillor Elaine Thornton-Nicol.
The National
30-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
SNP's 2026 candidates 'ignore' Scottish independence campaigners
Yes Berwickshire sent a letter to every sitting MSP as well as every prospective candidate for the party on Monday, May 19, titled 'together for independence'. The group believe 'a lot of Yes groups are raring to go but are looking for a lead', writing in the letter that there are 'thousands of us out here who are not SNP members but are passionate about Scotland's independence and are more than willing to lend a hand and work hard' as part of the 2026 campaign. The group were invited to a recent Berwickshire SNP branch meeting and local candidate, John Redpath, is coming to the next Yes Berwickshire meeting. READ MORE: Scottish Government 'will need to find extra £2bn to foot welfare bill', experts say However, to date, just four sitting MSPs have replied to the "call for unity". From the list of 2026 candidates, just one other than Redpath has responded – after The National questioned them on their lack of reply. One member of Yes Berwickshire said there was 'only one conclusion to be drawn". 'There's an arrogance about it to me to not even get a reply from so many folk – as if we don't have a contribution to make,' they added. Yes Berwickshire has recently joined the coalition titled 'Liberate Scotland'. Indy4Indy, ISP, Salvo, Scottish Sovereign Research Group, and Independence Forum Scotland have all signed up to come under the umbrella. The letter sent to SNP MSPs and candidates states: 'As we are now less than 12 months until the 2026 Holyrood elections, we at Yes Berwickshire (YB) are gearing up to a period of much more regular activity in pursuit of Scottish independence. "For the last 16 years YB have been active with street stalls, extensive leafleting, bridge events, letters to the local and national press and more general activity and support for the cause of independence. YB has some members from political parties, but most do not belong to any party but are passionate about fighting for independence. 'YB have approached the local SNP branch and intend also to contact Alba, the Greens, and any other organisation promoting independence in Berwickshire with a view to pooling our resources in the hope of creating a more cohesive and organised campaign in our area. "With such a large and sparsely populated area, cutting down on double or treble campaign coverage by different parties seems a sensible way forward. We have had a very good response from the local SNP and joint meetings are proposed for the near future. READ MORE: Labour minister backs down after comparing Reform and parts of media to Nazis 'While we here hope to make progress for a united, co-ordinated and most importantly of all, effective, campaign here in Berwickshire there seems to be a marked reluctance by the SNP at national and Holyrood level to unite behind an all-encompassing campaign for independence – is this the case? 'It seems to us in Yes Berwickshire absolutely obvious that if we are to deliver an independence-supporting majority in large and un-challengeable numbers the first and most important thing, we need is a united, unified, co-ordinated and effective campaign. The most important of those characteristics is united – we need aw oor mitts tae the pump as they say. 'Is the SNP, nationally, willing to be part of, and indeed lead, that united campaign? There are thousands of us out here who are not SNP members but are passionate about Scotland's Independence and are more than willing to lend a hand and work hard for our independent, free at last, future.' The SNP have been contacted for comment.
BBC News
14-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
What's behind Redpath omission?
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English has been answering some of your Scottish rugby asked: Would you rather have a Scotland team (or indeed any team) captained by a forward, but coached by a back? Pragmatism on the park, but adventure in the planning? Both coach and captain as forwards or backs doesn't do it for me - you need a blend. What do you think? Tom answered: I honestly don't think it makes much of a difference. Antoine Dupont captained France before his injury and did pretty well. Fabien Galthie, a scrum-half, might be about to win a second championship as Sexton captained Ireland on some of their best days when Joe Schmidt (a back at a modest level) was coach and then when Andy Farrell (another back) was coach. Sione Tuipulotu was looking like a fine Scotland captain in the making before his asked: I've been perplexed that Cam Redpath has not featured so far and now been sent home. If ever there was a player to bring in off the bench to revitalise the backline and shore up the defence, surely it's him. What reason is there for his omission? Not up to fitness perhaps?Tom answered: Fitness, perhaps. Also, Stafford McDowall has done very well as back-up centre. He's probably more physical than Redpath, who's had bad luck through is also a decent leader as well. Redpath will come again, hopefully. He's an excellent player.
