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1. Expert tells gardeners February is 'last opportunity' in warning over hydrangeas

   Gardeners are being urged to consider acting now before it is too late

2. NHS GP Dr Amir Khan urges people to do 1 thing 'every night' to protect heart and lower stroke risk

   Dr Amir Khan appeared on ITV's Lorraine to share some health advice

3. Scots Tourette's charity receives surge in donations after John Davidson's BAFTAs tics

   Tourette Scotland has seen cash pledged from around the world after the campaigner, from Galashiels, came under fire for tics heard at the Baftas on Sunday.

4. Woman bit lover's genitals 58 times in horrifying attack – then things got even worse

   Wayne Coventry, 36, was attacked by girlfriend Cordelia Farrell in September 2019, but weeks later he took his final breath after a horrific incident witnessed by his loved ones

5. Scots Dragons' Den star Shaf Rasul dies aged 55 as tributes paid to 'devoted dad'

   Shaf Rasul, also an avid business speaker and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, died aged 55.

6. West Lothian Council pulls plug on public broadcast of meetings

   The proposal, which will save £51,000 largely in staffing costs, was one of dozens put forward in a bid to help the council balance its budget.

7. Families warn John Swinney 'more kids are at risk' of infections at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

   One mum said her young daughter was "lucky to have survived in that hospital" after she suffered terrible side-effects after being prescribed powerful anti-infection drugs.

8. Child killer Ian Huntley's life inside after multiple violent prison attacks

   Ian Huntley is fighting for his life after being attacked by another inmate but it's just the latest violent incident involving the killer of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

9. Popular kitchen brand's new Scots store to open with goodie bags for customers

   The first 50 customers will receive a goodie bag worth £25 - with four containing a 'golden ticket'.

10. Wishaw MSP hails Scottish Budget deal after vote at Holyrood

    The SNP’s £68bn spending plans for 2026-27 include changes to income tax thresholds and a levy on homes valued at over £1m.