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1. Edinburgh Zoo announces death of giraffe as visitors mourn 'gentle giant'

   "He was a beauty, I loved watching him on my visits."

2. Car engulfed by flames on Ayrshire school grounds minutes before lessons start

   Onlookers were stunned when the car was engulfed in flames as children arrived at Doon Academy to start the school day.

3. Brits urged to look for forgotten tech in homes as it could be worth a fortune

   Forgotten smartphones lying in your drawers have fetched for over £700 on eBay.

4. Cops need help identifying man after incident at Edinburgh Waverley station

   Officers believe the man may be able to assist their enquiries.

5. Prince Edward breaks silence on Epstein files after photo showed Andrew on all fours over woman

   The Duke of Edinburgh was at an education panel in Dubai when he was asked about the revelations in the Epstein files - the first public comments by a senior royal.

6. Mossmorran plant shuts early as trade union blasts US oil giant for job losses

   The Fife Ethylene Plant has ceased production after four decades.

7. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra heavily reduced to £31 ahead of S26 model launch

   Rumours surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S26 release have caused prices for the S25 series to fall by more than £400

8. Ayrshire alt-rock band land coveted headline slot at King Tut's

   The four-piece outfit formed in early 2024 through a spark of spontaneity and shared musical instinct.

9. Two new board members appointed at The Ayrshire Hospice

   The organisation has announced the arrival of Dr Laura McCusker and Dalene Steele.

10. Jeffrey Epstein 'had secret child who was taken from mother at birth'

    The late paedophile was previously believed not to have fathered any children.