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1. Cruise ship virus outbreak leaves three dead as Brit fights for life in South Africa

   Hantavirus is most commonly contracted through contact with the urine or faeces of infected rodents

2. Ryanair to axe Edinburgh flights after closing Berlin base

   Ryanair has announced it will shut its seven-aircraft operating base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport from October 24, 2026

3. Child suffers cardiac arrest at leisure pool as emergency services rush to scene

   Emergency services were called to Hyde Leisure Pool on Walker Lane after a child got into difficulty in the water and was taken to Tameside General Hospital

4. Football fans rally round Sir Alex Ferguson in 'speedy recovery' wishes as legend rushed to hospital

   The 84-year-old was taken to hospital via ambulance after a sudden bout of sickness.

5. Man and woman killed after ‘suspicious’ Bristol explosion as child in hospital

   Police were called to a home in Bristol at 6.17am after reports of a domestic incident - however the explosion took place before officers could arrive

6. Criminal Record: Crime boss snared for importing drugs and nightmare neighbour evicted

   Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.

7. Man found dead at home in Lossiemouth as police probe 'unexplained' death

   Inquiries are ongoing.

8. Man dies after being hit by car in early-hours Dumfries crash

   Emergency services raced to the horror collision at 3am on Sunday, May 3.

9. Scotland weather to drop as Met Office forecast sees -5C freeze overnight

   The Met Office says UK temperatures could fall as low as -5C in northern areas overnight on Tuesday as a cold snap brings a sharp temperature drop across the country

10. Sir Alex Ferguson rushed to hospital after taking unwell before Man Utd vs Liverpool

    Ferguson, 84, was taken to hospital in an ambulance around an hour before United's game against Liverpool.