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1. The UK Labour Budget was a 'shambles' and let down Scotland

   In his Daily Record column, First Minister John Swinney criticised the Chancellor's Budget for its impact on Scots.

2. Amazon bans book by Edinburgh-born beast containing body mutilation and sexual scenes

   "The fact that a convicted paedophile was able to make his twisted and disturbed thoughts into a novel which was then sold for profit under another name is unacceptable."

3. 'Hellhole' hotel where several died from drug overdoses slammed over refurb plans

   Queens Park Hotel, where several people have died of drug overdoses, has been slammed after they were granted permission to create 17 more rooms.

4. Number of Scots drivers caught by speed cameras hits four-year high

   One unnamed site has snared 5289 drivers this year – 18 a day and potential fine revenue of more than £500,000.

5. Romanian rapist who struck on bail was part of suspected tax scam

   Mihai-Nicolae Patran was jailed for nine years for a sex crime spree that culminated in the rape of a 29-year-old doctor in a Glasgow alleyway.

6. Double murder accused Michael Terrence Riley pictured for first time months after arrest

   As double murder accused Michael Terrence Riley is pictured for the first time, we take a look at everything we know so far on the deaths of Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr.

7. UK Government needs to turn rhetoric on growing economy into a reality

   Record View suggests the goal should be to reverse future tax rises, particularly on pension ­contributions, if the economy grows at a faster rate.

8. Scots could get £300 off their electricity bills if they have storage heaters

   EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour Minister Martin McCluskey revealed the saving amid a war of words over the Budget.

9. Russell Grant's horoscopes as Aries told they'll find themselves in trouble

   Today's horoscopes, brought to you by Russell Grant.

10. Heavy rain to disrupt ScotRail train network as Met Office issue weather warning

    Several routes will be impacted by speed restrictions in the wet weather