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1. Petition on Balfron ex-care home development gathers steam as council speak out

   The public petition calls for more clarity on the status of the land at the former Strathendrick Care Home in the village - as the council insists the land is not for the sole use of the elderly.

2. Widow of firefighter who died in Jenners fire meets Lord Advocate over delays in case

   Shelley Martin said Barry Martin's death has had a devastating impact on her and their two children.

3. 'I'm a military expert and Donald Trump 'wilfully ignorant' on conflict with Iran'

   Former frontline military expert Chris Gibson warns Trump's Iran narrative doesn't match ground reality, saying the US risks war based on misunderstanding of a dangerous but not imminent threat

4. Stonehouse Brighter Village Group secure nearly £6.5k funding to support Stonehouse Community Garden project

   The organisation successfully applied for the grant from the OnPath Kype Muir Community Fund.

5. Popular retailer opens new Scottish store days after it ceases online trading

   It comes just days after the firm closed down its website to focus on in-store growth.

6. Fundraiser for Scots footballer Graham Carey's partner will help support kids

   Brave Rachel Borthwick passed away in India after flying out for treatment.

7. John Swinney 'blindsided' after UK Government blocks Chinese plan to open windfarm factory in Scotland

   Ming Yang proposed to build a factory near Inverness but the Chinese firm's proposal was rejected over national security fears.

8. Gangland firebomb trio jailed after Daniel crime clan targeted in turf war

   "You will all receive lengthy sentences. You are lucky that you are not sitting in the dock facing charges of murder."

9. Anas Sarwar pledges he will not cut benefits if he becomes next First Minister

   The Scottish Labour leader will not take an axe to benefits despite the UK Labour Government initially trying to cut payments.

10. Drama Kirk bringing Easter story to life in Hamilton as part of town centre's gala celebrations

    Two major characters for this year are John the Baptist, the preacher who prepares the way for Jesus, and Nicodemus, the member of the ruling council who so desperately wants to believe.