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1. Fourth day without water for Scots homes and businesses hit by pipe fault

   Residents were warned not to drink tap water after a pipe fault at Rawburn treatment works, with bottled water hubs set up across the region.

2. Holyrood creche searched after MSP Colin Smyth's indecent images charge

   Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone sent an new email to to all building users on Friday evening, confirming the search of the creche and saying that no covert device has been “found”.

3. Huge fire breaks out next to Scots beach as flames take hold near homes

   A fire broke out at Donmouth Beach in Aberdeen, as thick smoke and towering flames were spotted near homes.

4. Farms, crofts, and estates invited to take part in Scotland’s Agritourism Survey 2025

   Agritourism is defined as tourism or leisure on a working farm, croft, or estate that produces food or fleece.

5. TikTok star and family found dead amid 'cartel murder' fears

   Esmeralda FG, her husband and two children were discovered dead in Guadalajara. Authorities have linked the killings to her husband’s business dealings amid rising cartel violence.

6. MOVIE REVIEW: We see if it's worth getting to know thriller 'The Stranger in My Home'

   Camp, cheap, dated thriller hampered by strange acting and directing choices.

7. Anger as MSP Colin Smyth allowed into Holyrood despite indecent images charge

   Colin Smyth, who has also been charged over a hidden camera in a Holyrood toilet, was able to use his MSP pass for the visit this month.

8. JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We get behind the wheel of Subaru's Forester and reveal that Chinese giant BYD is about to launch another all-electric SUV

   A reliable workhorse and family car, the Forester has all you need and a lot of frills that you don't and that is why it is very popular in rural communities.

9. Tributes paid to Scots student who died in tragedy at Edinburgh reservoir

   A huge search operation was carried out at Harlaw Reservoir on Monday and Tuesday.

10. Nursery teacher who drowned boyfriend's daughter sent chilling message before attack

    A judge said of the murder charge that Amber Lee Hughes’ actions were "clearly premeditated".