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1. Fake mafia thug sent poison pen letters to stepdad threatening to 'gouge' out eye with spoon

   Christopher Kolon, who posed as a gangster posted a chilling letter alongside garden shears, threatening to mutilate his mum’s partner over bizarre family grievances.

2. 'Explosions' heard as Trafford Park fire breaks out in Manchester today

   A huge blaze has erupted at an industrial unit in Trafford Park, Manchester, with roads closed and emergency services urging people to avoid the area

3. East Kilbride Hiking Club have been busy exploring the hills

   Members have enjoyed a number of trips in recent weeks.

4. Gamekeeper caught on hidden camera clubbing bird of prey to death on Scots estate

   WARNING DISTRESSING FOOTAGE. Russell Mason was sentenced after pleading guilty at Perth Sheriff Court

5. JK Rowling blasts Nicola Sturgeon over prison gender chaos after sex assault in women's jail

   The Harry Potter author has spoken after the arrest of Alex Stewart at HMP Greenock.

6. Racist stalked woman home then raped her because he 'thought she was Muslim'

   John Ashby, 32, followed the victim off a bus and pushed into her home with a stick in Walsall, the West Midlands, believing she was Muslim

7. Biggar Accordion & Fiddle Club enjoyed the last meeting of the season

   The guests for the afternoon were the Iain Anderson Trio from Langholm.

8. London Marathon: Monklands hospital project director goes distance for Maggie’s Lanarkshire

   Graeme Reid, 45, from Uddingston, director of the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP), will take to the capital’s streets on April 26.

9. Ex-HIV Scotland chief and SNP aide admits embezzling cash from charity

   Nathan Sparling was caught spending money on taxis, Amazon deliveries and groceries.

10. Benjamin Netanyahu diagnosed with prostate cancer after having tumour removed

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer after medics discovered an early-stage malignant tumour during a routine assessment