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1. Jail for banned driver who went wrong way on M74 during police chase

   A banned driver who went the wrong way along the M74 during a police chase has been jailed for nine months.

2. Mysterious murder of man found stuffed under hedge with throat slashed in sleepy Scots village

   In the latest in our series on unsolved gangland murders the Daily Record examines the fatal stabbing of drugs suspect Martin Toner 22 years ago and how his death remains a mystery to this day

3. Scotland superfan's bid to be paid £37k to watch every World Cup game in Times Square

   John Walker is aiming to represent Scotland as the Chief World Cup Watcher in New York's Times Square.

4. "I thought mum had food poisoning, she was dead within hours"

   Claire McCormack, 47, a senior infectious diseases nurse, died just days after first feeling unwell following a barbecue, with her family initially believing she had food poisoning before she rapidly deteriorated

5. The seventh Holyrood election was easily the worst as apathy set to win the day

   Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the political parties failed to get on the same page as voters during a dismal campaign.

6. Pensioners on disability benefits could be due an extra £344 a month

   Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

7. FM must ensure we don’t endure another summer of pointless knife-related deaths

   Record View says the new cohort of MSPs entering Holyrood must take concerns over teen violence seriously.

8. "Failed and Forgotten" Pal of schoolboy stabbed to death calls on Government to help kids

   Kenzo Cooper, 17, who played football with Kory McCrimmon before his untimely death at the age of 16 in May 2024, has accused politicians of "failing" his generation.

9. Scottish election 2026: Counting gets underway as first results set to be declared

   Ballot boxes will be opened across the country from 9am with the first results expected around 12pm.

10. Man charged after allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Sandringham

    The former Duke of York was out walking his dogs when the incident in Wolferton allegedly occurred shortly after 7.30pm on Wednesday