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1. Orange Order rubbish claims they will help with mortgage costs to 'strengthen Protestant community'

   A message has been widely circulated on WhatsApp saying that people should be encouraged to buy a home in the Castlecaulfield area to "support and strengthen our Protestant community for the future" — but the local Orange Lodge says the message is fake

2. STV Holyrood election debate: our scorecard for the six political leaders

   John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Russell Findlay, Ross Greer, Alex Cole-Hamilton and Malcolm Offord squared off at the final TV debate of the Holyrood election.

3. Donald Trump issues Iran nuclear warning to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

   German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised Donald Trump's handling of the Iran conflict, and the US President has now hit back with a stark warning over Iran's nuclear capabilities

4. Millionaire Malcolm Offord brags of owning 'six homes, five cars and six boats'

   The former Tory party donor - who bought a £1.6 million country house on Loch Lomond without a mortgage - has previously refused to answer questions on his net worth.

5. Electors in North Lanarkshire urged to use their vote in Scottish Parliament Election

   Information about where to vote has been issued to eligible voters. Polling takes place between 7am and 10pm.

6. Russell and Bromley closes 33 UK shops after administration as jobs lost

   Russell and Bromley has closed 33 stores and nine concessions not acquired by Next in a £2.5m pre-pack administration deal, with redundancies confirmed by administrators Interpath

7. NHS 24 warns public to be aware of ticks and check for bites after outdoor activities

   Ticks are small, spider‑like creatures found in areas such as long grass, shrubbery, and woodland, particularly where wildlife or livestock are present.

8. Girl, 13, and man arrested after caravan park crash leaves pensioner critically ill

   The incident left an 81-year-old man critically injured and a 71-year-old woman hurt following the caravan park crash at Mile Bank Farm in Whitchurch, Shropshire

9. Two men arrested after 'shocking' brawl at David Lloyd Knowsley gym

   Footage shows two shirtless men wrestling beside the lockers in the changing rooms while onlookers witness the violence erupting

10. Objector hits out at Motherwell FC’s plans to improve training base at Dalziel Park

    Files from their planning application, which has been validated and is now at the consultation stage, show drawings of a new two-storey building, including a gym, canteen, and analysis suites.