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1. One-of-a-kind indoor theme park had to close forever after 20 years of fun

   It was once the largest indoor theme park in Europe — vibrant with colour and full of sound with rollercoasters, rides and games but after 20 fun-filled years, it came to an abrupt closure

2. Scots paid up to £70,000 to move to one of these 10 countries in 2026

   From paradise islands to remote mountain villages, these are the countries offering relocation programmes in 2026 as 'pay to move' initiatives grow increasingly common.

3. Horror as bear as rips pensioner's head off as he picks mushrooms

   A man in his 70s was found dead with his head ripped off after a bear attack in a forest in Iwate, Japan, as a separate incident saw another man in his 70s also found dead with multiple claw marks in the same region

4. 'World's End serial killer probed over my missing sister but I think our neighbour killed her'

   Patricia Black went missing in 1976 and her younger brother Alan Black is still looking for answers 50 years later.

5. Scottish Greens leader deletes tweet praising disgraced Peter Murrell for 25% pay hike

   EXCLUSIVE: The gushing tweet by Ross Greer has now been deleted.

6. Scottish Labour candidate launches campaign for his party to become independent

   EXCLUSIVE: Jack McConnel’s ‘Just For Scotland’ campaign has the aim of breaking away from UK Labour.

7. 'A hungry wing is a dangerous wing' Prisoner warning over food budget 'crisis' in Scots jails

   A HMP Addiewell prisoner letter slammed over-squeezed meal budgets while jail insiders said shrinking portions can lead to violent prisoners 'lashing out'.

8. Scotland World Cup fans warned to stay hydrated and get enough sleep during tournament

   For many fans, alcohol is a key part of the matchday experience – but that excessive intake can have a big impact on health according to an expert.

9. Chris Hoy redefining late-stage cancer saying ‘there’s plenty of life left in us’

   Scots sporting legend says his cancer is not stopping him from doing anything that he loves at the moment

10. Pride of Scotland heroes honoured at tonight's star-studded awards ceremony

    Scotland's unsung heroes will take centre stage at the Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards tonight.