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1. Police investigation launched after child falls from window in Middlesbrough

   A huge police cordon has been put in place around the property where the youngster fell

2. Nigel Farage accused of dismissing Scotland as a 'department' after Grenfell row

   EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader was panned by the SNP and Scottish Greens.

3. First patients make move to brand-new Perth learning disability hospital unit

   The new ward provides an improved environment for patients, with a sensory room, gym equipment, extensive grounds and outdoor space, and close links with psychology, occupational therapy and activity teams on site.

4. Report calls for "urgent investment" in Perth custody unit as conditions slammed

   The unannounced inspection of the custody unit at Perth Sheriff Court found the physical condition of the site to be "poor" - but praised staff for their "courteous and respectful" attitude.

5. Further delay in reopening of Airdrie's John Smith Pool

   Popular lesiure site - which has been shut since December 2024 - will now no longer open next week as earlier announced due to "unexpected work that must be completed".

6. Iran 'shoot down US fighter jet' and 'capture pilot' as search launched

   An F-35 fighter jet has been shot down, according to claims in the Iranian media, with pictures claiming to show wreckage and a video which claims to be of a US rescue operation

7. Five Sisters Zoo announces death of much-loved clouded leopard

   Cirrus arrived at the zoo in March 2022 alongside male, Peckham, after being rehomed from a private facility.

8. Nicola Sturgeon says divorce from Peter Murrell is about more than Operation Branchform

   The former first minister announced her separation from the ex-SNP chief executive in January 2025, weeks before his first appearance in court.

9. Dad's chilling comment on 999 call minutes after raping and murdering 12-year-old niece

   WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: On April 3, 2010, 16 years ago today, Tia Rigg was lured to the home of her uncle, John Maden, under false pretences, and just 45 minutes later, a chilling call was made to the police

10. Holyrood election candidates confirmed for South Lanarkshire seats

    Voters will go to the polls in the Scottish Parliament election on May 7.