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1. Special launch event sets off new train service between Stirling and London

   The new Lumo route between Stirling and the capital city has been officially opened for passengers today after a launch service last week.

2. Criminal Record: Peter Murrell splashed SNP cash on luxury goods and man dead on M80

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

3. 'Liver disease felt like a death sentence but new cell therapy is godsend'

   Sandra Watson was just 39 when she was hit with lethargy and an "annoying, dreaded" itch and night sweats.

4. New 'first of its kind' wellness café to open Aberdeen branch this week

   The newly developed brand will also boast a contrast therapy suite that offers red light therapy, an infrared sauna and a cold plunge.

5. Celtic fan from East Kilbride walks out with Scottish Cup Final officials

   Des Garrity took part as a referee mascot through Football Memories Scotland.

6. West Lothian residents left with 'pile of mud and stones' at new estate

   Hannah Ritchie, 34, bought her home at Seton Rise estate in Winchburgh around two years ago.

7. Mum-of-three 'lured to death' by man who offered her job 100 miles away

   Angel Whitaker, 37, was allegedly lured to her death after accepting a job offer from Donald Pennington, 59, who has since been charged with her murder and has pleaded not guilty

8. Scotland's Crime Queens: 'Go-cart killer' Susan Newell forced young daughter to help dispose of boy's body

   Susan Newell was the last woman to be hanged in Scotland for the sinister slaying of 13-year-old paperboy John Johnstone.

9. West Lothian youths 'running riot' at council building as staff hit 'panic button'

   The latest “ invasion” of the Jim Walker Partnership on South Bridge Street last week culminated in facilities staff hitting a panic button to demand police attention.

10. Pope Leo's chilling AI warfare warning – 'Not permissible to entrust AI lethal decisions'

    Pope Leo has released a lengthy document, known as an encyclical, on the ethical use of artificial intelligence, warning that some autonomous weapons systems have advanced "practically beyond any human reach" to govern them