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1. North Lanarkshire Community Benefits Hub Promotional event

   Over the past year, companies holding live contracts with North Lanarkshire Council were matched with requests for support from community groups across the area.

2. Fire crews race to Edinburgh's Princes Street as fire engines line busy shopping street

   Emergency services were called to Princes Street in Edinburgh this afternoon.

3. Attempted rape charges against Romanian teens whose arrests sparked riots dropped

   The alleged incident took place in June this year, but prosecutors said there had been "significant evidential developments"

4. Lanarkshire charity SMILE raises £16,000 at inaugural fundraising ball

   Proceeds from the event at Crossbasket Castle will go toward's the good causes plans to open a respite retreat in Stonehouse

5. Scotland's 'coldest places' over the winter named - see the top 10

   A major city is the country's chilliest destination.

6. Plans for Kinross "banking hub" pick up momentum as politicians support project

   The hopes for a new banking hub comes after most banking services were removed from rural areas in favour of online and mobile services.

7. Masked gang 'attempt to steal bike' with power tool in Edinburgh

   Officers confirmed five males - aged between 16 and 19 - have been cautioned and charged with attempted theft.

8. Police find '94 wraps of crack cocaine' after spotting 10-year-old boy on e-bike

   A drone tracked the e-bike to an address where a large haul of crack cocaine and heroin was seized

9. Man charged after 'pool cue attack' inside Livingston pub

   A 36-year-old man was left seriously injured in the disturbance.

10. Popular Stirlingshire pub celebrates industry accolade after award win

    Balmaha's Oak Tree Inn, which recently celebrated its 28th birthday, won the prestigious title at the 2025 Scottish Licensed Trade New (SLTN) Awards.