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1. South Lanarkshire pupils given a say in how funding is spent

   A report presented to the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee on June 3 highlighted how schools are continuing to embed participatory budgeting (PB) as part of efforts to tackle inequality and improve educational experiences for young people.

2. Peter Murrell moved to 'cushy' jail after getting 'dog's abuse' in Edinburgh nick

   The fraudster will be sentenced later this month after pleading guilty to embezzlement.

3. McDonald's worker in 'excruciating' pain after hot oil 'attack by colleague'

   Jacob Smith suffered extensive burns, and is now waiting for a skin graft

4. 'New hope' for thousands of Scottish patients as NHS expands access to weight loss jab

   A Wegovy trial found those taking the weight loss injections had a 20% cut in the risk of major heart problems including stroke and cardiovascular death in some people

5. Edinburgh brewery giving away free beer to gingers to celebrate Scotland's World Cup return

   Vault City has released a special World Cup collection of beers to mark the historic event

6. West Lothian 50+ Network celebrates success of first Summertime Ball

   The event marked an important milestone for the charity, which supports people aged 50 and over across West Lothian to stay active, connected and involved in their communities.

7. Thousands of dangerous counterfeit 'squishy' toys seized in Glasgow raid

   Trading standards officers have confiscated more than 5,900 fake viral “squishy” toys from a Glasgow warehouse.

8. Bathgate MSP delivers maiden speech in the Scottish Parliament

   During her speech, Pauline Stafford highlighted the contribution of towns across the constituency to Scotland’s energy sector

9. John Swinney says court should decide if Nicola Sturgeon has to give back Murrell gifts

   The former First Minister deferred to the court system when asked about gifts benefiting his predecessor.

10. Multiple people suffer 'eye and throat pain' at Japan's Mozo Wonder City shopping centre as police rush to scene

    Japanese police reported that five people were taken to the hospital