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1. John Swinney reportedly had 'private briefing' from Lord Advocate on Peter Murrell charges

   Murrell is accused of embezzling the funds from the party between August 2010 and January 2023.

2. Lanarkshire lurcher found 'abandoned' in field as Scottish SPCA launch probe

   The dog was discovered by a member of the public, on top of a duvet in a field, on Saturday, February 14, in the village of Crawford.

3. Man jailed after violence erupted in Coatbridge 'drinking den'

   Martin Miller, 32, claimed his mother had been assaulted previously by the man he attacked.

4. The UK's most isolated island off Scottish coast with just 30 residents and no shops

   Ruth Aisling, who's on a mission to reconnect with her homeland after spending more than a decade abroad, flew to an island located about 20 miles west of Shetland

5. Co Armagh school crash: Driver dead after bus flips with 40 students on board

   A school bus driver has died after the vehicle, transporting 40 students home, was involved in a horror crash that left it on its side with pupils climbing out the roof

6. Baby faker Kira Cousins resigns from Orange Order amidst probe into scandal

   The Orange Order launched an investigation after Kira Cousins was caught on video donning the artificial baby bump and sash in a march.

7. Cops seize more than 700 illegally ridden electric bikes and scooters in nationwide crackdown

   A total of 709 e-bikes and scooters were confiscated in 2025 – up by 660 on 2023, when 49 were impounded.

8. "Peter Tobin may have murdered 10 more women" Author of new book calls for fresh probe into killer

   Hunting Shadows by former Daily Record reporter Jane Hamilton tells the story of Scots born Peter Tobin and how he became one of Britain's most notorious serial killers

9. Sister of teen mum who vanished 50 years ago says 'monster' stepdad burned body

   Mary Duncan went missing aged 17 in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, in 1976 - sparking a tragic mystery that has never been solved.

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