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1. Labour MSP's pride after being chosen as lead candidate for Holyrood election

   The announcement follows a three-week ballot of party members in the region.

2. Man jailed for strangling Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actor during 'extreme' sex session

   Michael Barron, 38, died after Josh Baxter, 28, strangled him during sex at his flat following messages on Grindr. Baxter was jailed after being convicted of intentional strangulation and grievous bodily harm

3. Selection of Ayrshire roads will be made subject to new 20mph speed limit trials

   Transport Scotland is introducing the new speed limits on sections of the network in order to “improve road safety and encourage active travel.”

4. Man jailed for life for stabbing nine-year-old to death in Boston as she played

   Deividas Skebas was convicted of the murder of Lilia Valutyte, 9, who was stabbed while playing with a hula hoop in Lincolnshire

5. Mum of girl with rare genetic condition issues stark warning over care standards

   Emma was diagnosed late with the rare syndrome which only affects around one in every 18,000 people in the UK.

6. Scotland's areas with highest crime rates named by government as city tops list

   Crimes have risen across the country over the past year.

7. Author opens specialist psychology clinic in Livingston to tackle mental health waiting lists

   The private clinic, located in Livingston, has launched to provide rapid access to specialist psychological care for children, adults, families, and couples across the region and beyond.

8. Rose West wins back TV privileges despite 'alleged assault on inmate'

   The 72-year-old serial killer had her privileges stripped last month after a prison panel found her guilty of allegedly assaulting a vulnerable female inmate at HMP New Hall

9. The harrowing murder cases where Scots victims' bodies have never been found

   As a new documentary examines the case of murdered mum Arlene Fraser, the Record takes a look at the heartbreaking cases where killers still refuse to disclose the whereabouts of their victims.

10. Gamekeeper murder trial jury ask to re-watch CCTV as deliberations continue

    David Campbell, 77, is accused of murdering Brian Low, 65, on February 16 2024.