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1. Game of Thrones star urges Tartan Army to 'dream' in Tennent's Scotland World Cup ad

   Rory McCann, who played The Hound in TV series Game of Thrones, has fronted Tennent's new advert celebrating Scotland's qualification for the World Cup.

2. 'Erratic' driver blames car's wine smell on 'cooking beef bourguignon'

   Motorist Victoria Chesworth had more than four times the legal limit of cocaine in her blood when stopped by police

3. Police officer rushed to hospital after alleged dog attack in Dunfermline

   A police officer was taken to hospital after being allegedly attacked by a dog in Dunfermline, with a woman charged in connection and the animal seized by officers.

4. Boy seriously injured in machete attack as police hunt for suspects

   A 16-year-old boy suffered serious chest and face injuries in an alleged Dudley machete attack by two suspects on a moped who fled the scene

5. Bride left crying before wedding after claiming hotel was 'a horror'

   The family were left shocked after their stay at the Crowne Plaza Liverpool John Lennon Airport, where they claim to have found mould, water damage and soaking wet carpets

6. Scorching sunshine brings beach crowds as Scotland enjoys spring heatwave

   Scotland enjoys warm 23.5C sunshine as beachgoers and surfers make the most of the spell, with UK temperatures set to soar towards 35C before a sharp drop later in the week.

7. Police hunt gunman after two men shot in 'targeted attack'

   An investigation has been launched after two men, both in their 20s, were found with gunshot wounds

8. Body found in search for missing hillwalker on Ben Lawers mountain range

   The last contact from Adam Chalmers was around 12.40pm, when he messaged to say he had completed two Munros and had one to go.

9. Criminal Record: Brazen thief caught on CCTV as Perth stabbing probe launched

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

10. West Lothian actress launches crowdfunder to help take latest film to big screen

    Former burlesque dancer Kim Chapman, whose acting credits include parts in Irvine Welsh’s Crime and BBC drama Nightsleeper as well as Game of Thrones and Shetland, is co-creating the short film inspired with the grief of losing her father.