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1. Criminal Record: Ex-Scots soldier was Russian spy and Paige Doherty killer's "new ID"

   Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.

2. Keir Starmer is a lame duck Prime Minister who departure is inevitable

   Daily Record Political Editor says Keir Starmer does not have much time left in Downing Street.

3. Huge blaze breaks out at Scots recycling plant as fire crews race to scene

   Emergency services were called to the Lower Melville Wood Landfill Site, near Ladybank, after the alarm was raised at about 1.35pm on Tuesday.

4. North Lanarkshire Council asked to approve conversion of gym in Newmains

   Social enterprise The Green Robin, which promotes environmentally friendly living, has lodged a planning application seeking to establish the gallery at a property in Manse Road.

5. Ian Watkins murder accused says he was 'in wrong place at wrong time'

   WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Samuel Dodsworth and Rico Gedel are on trial at Leeds Crown Court accused of murdering disgraced Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins in a violent attack at HMP Wakefield

6. Ayrshire football outfit scores big as they benefit from Specsavers' 'Best Worst Pitch' initiative

   The optometry and audiology retail firm reckoned Station Park in Dalmellington, home to Craigmark Burntonians FC, was one of 50 club venues in most need of support.

7. Officials advised to approve housing plans at former Ayr church site

   So far 13 objections have been lodged with concerns over the potential loss of privacy, lack of parking availability and claims that “many changes” have been made to the plans originally submitted and approved that were “not been communicated to neighbours.”

8. Military silhouettes display to return to Ayrshire as part of Battle of the Somme 110-year anniversary

   The silhouettes will be displayed in Wellington Square, Ayr.

9. Scottish Labour MP quits Government and calls for Keir Starmer to resign

   Zubir Ahmed, who is an ally of Health Secretary Wes Streeting, accused Starmer of being the "midwife" of the SNP's win last week.

10. South Ayrshire celebrates achievements at Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards

    The event highlighted the accomplishments of individuals completing their Bronze, Silver and Gold level awards.