Scotland - The Daily Record

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1. Police and sniffer dog uncover £67,000 cocaine haul on Isle of Harris ferry

   Police sniffer dog Viv played a "key role" in the operation on Monday.

2. Dumbarton animal rescue centre set to close after 60 years of support

   The Dunbartonshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Milton has been supporting animals since 1960 - but the facility will close in the summer.

3. Perthshire community group set to secure 25-year £1 lease deal on building

   The youth group involved in the acquisition of the building in Alyth say they are “champing at the bit to get in”.

4. Man fined after dog died 'writhing in agony' while soaked in filth

   Stephen Gardiner was sentenced to a £800 fine and a £40 victim surcharge.

5. Perthshire firefighter urges more women to join service to break down barriers

   A national recruitment drive is underway to encourage more women into the fire service - and one current firefighter in Perth is getting behind the effort.

6. Warning for UK dog owners going on muddy or woodland walks this spring

   Dog owners are being warned about a rare but potentially life-threatening disease that could be linked to mud

7. Young adults with 'high' reading could 'more than triple' risk after 40

   A new study revealed how one health reading in young adult years could increase your risk of heart disease, strokes and kidney disease in your midlife years

8. Irvine Welsh reveals new novel is being adapted for TV

   The Trainspotting author will release Can Nothing Save Us? on August 13.

9. BBC doctor alert against viral health hack to swap statins for 80p item

   BBC Morning Live's Dr Tosin has delivered her verdict on a viral social media health hack

10. Politician calls for vote on "crazy" plans to build new centre on car park site

    The new PH2O centre is set to be constructed on the site of the Thimblerow car park in Perth city centre.