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1. Edinburgh home torched on Christmas Day as police probe deliberate blaze

   Police say they are treating the fire as wilful, with inquiries into the circumstances ongoing.

2. New Year weather maps show six areas in Scotland to be hit with snow next week

   Snow is set to hit more than a dozen counties in the UK next week, with areas as far south as London affected, according to new maps

3. Christmas Day 'shock' as neighbours watch person grapple with police on driveway

   Christmas Day ended in dramatic style on a village street as a person was seen wrestling with police on a driveway

4. 'Confused' woman arrives at hospital carrying dead baby in backpack

   Investigations are now underway to find out how a newborn baby discovered dead in a backpack died, with police having already taken one woman into custody

5. Cops hunt fan who threw 'highly dangerous smoke bombs at Inverness game

   Inquiries to trace those responsible are ongoing.

6. Bin turkey leftovers by specific date or risk food poisoning, NHS warns Brits

   The NHS has issued a warning to Brits who are looking to make the most of their leftover turkey after Christmas Day

7. NHS urges one group to 'contact doctor' over this medication

   Certain groups of people have been warned to stay away from the medication

8. Man arrested after alleged rape in Glasgow park on Christmas Eve

   Emergency crews raced to Queen's Park in Glasgow's south side between 12.30am and 1am on December 24 after receiving reports of a sexual assault.

9. 'Heartbroken' mum wishes Merry Christmas to Scots girl who died in suspected drug overdose

   Olivia Curley, 11, died at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow after taking unwell at home in Helensburgh.

10. Scots girl fighting leukaemia starts lifesaving treatment after £600k raised

    "Due to the help of some amazing people, doctors in the US, Europe & here in Aberdeen, together with each and every single person who donated, shared or helped in any way whatsoever, Sophia managed to start her treatment on Saturday, December 20."