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1. Massive wildfire breaks out across moorland with 'smoke visible for miles'

   Fire crews confirmed the blaze, saying': "We are currently in attendance at a wildfire under Scout Moor wind turbines"

2. New way to boost social value across North Lanarkshire

   The new Social Value Framework builds on progress already made across The Plan for North Lanarkshire and the council’s Programme of Work.

3. Man arrested after early hours sexual assault in Edinburgh as cops launch probe

   Witnesses to the incident, which took place over the weekend, are asked to contact police as soon as possible.

4. Coroner demands crackdown after death of Man U's Steve Bruce’s grandson

   The baby's father said he believed his son's death was caused by 'neglect'

5. New College Lanarkshire awards Fellowship to Social Bite co-founder Josh Littlejohn MBE

   Staff, students and friends of the college were present at a ceremony at the college’s Motherwell campus.

6. Ex-council leader 'tried to get SNP party official to urinate while he watched'

   He told the court Jordan Linden followed him into the bathroom when he went to use it, and locked the door behind him.

7. Maggie’s Lanarkshire to host intimate afternoon of stand‑up comedy, magic and community spirit

   Held within the warm and welcoming Airdrie centre, the event will feature three beloved Scottish performers - Airdrie's own Patrick Rolink, Graham Mackie, from Govan, and comedian‑magician Chris Dinwoodie.

8. Victims' lawyer says extradition to Scotland must happen after paedo teacher found guilty in South Africa

   "I believe this may be the first of many convictions, provided that further proceedings are progressed with the necessary urgency."

9. Iran says 'no negotiations' with US and issues chilling threat to 'aggressors'

   Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has said that reports of talks between the US and Iran are 'fake news' and issued a chilling threat to 'aggressors'

10. Duo team up to transform their lives side-by-side and scoop Slimming World award

    Shaz and Claire Wicker have proudly received the “Two Together” weight-loss accolade.