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1. How did Ian Huntley prison inmates react after Soham killer's death was announced?

   There weren't many within HMP Frankland with much sympathy for the child murderer.

2. US Embassy hit by 'explosion' as 'thick smoke' seen filling streets by witnesses

   The attack follows a series of "retaliatory strikes" by Tehran against American buildings in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

3. Man suffered 'most gruesome death of all time' in North Sea disaster

   The Byford Dolphin diving bell accident killed five men instantly through explosive decompression in the North Sea - a catastrophic incident caused by human error on the oil rig

4. Campaigners accuse Scottish government of failing pupils who need ASN schools

   More families of children with additional support needs are now being rejected and told their kids must attend mainstream schools in August.

5. 'They rape us and then they rate us' Scots sex workers 'reviewed' on sickening websites

   A Sunday Mail investigation have revealed multiple online sites where thousands of sleazy men rate women by their appearance, lack of willingness to perform specific acts, and general approval of services received.

6. 'Cancer scare made me realise how close to breaking point NHS is'

   Monica, Labour’s former health spokeswomen, has chosen to share her story to highlight the issue and also to encourage women not to put off visiting their GP with concerns.

7. Jail bosses blocked nearly half of early releases under government scheme due to 'risks'

   Jail bosses vetoed 187 inmates deemed eligible, considering them to be “an immediate risk of harm” to an individual or group.

8. Labour receives formal complaint over claims of voter irregularities in Holyrood selection contest

   It comes after Irshad Ahmad beat established party figures including economy spokesman Daniel Johnson and business manager Martin Whitfield to top the Edinburgh and Lothians East regional list putting him in line to become an MSP in May.

9. Loch Lomond campaigners fear third Flamingo Land bid for holiday park despite rejection

   Scottish ministers blocked the controversial £40million proposal on the Bonnie Banks last month.

10. Chris Packham backs ban on 'cruel' greyhound racing in Scotland ahead of final vote

    The TV wildlife presenter hailed Greens MSP Mark Ruskell's bid to outlaw dog tracks as a 'tremendous result for animal welfare'.