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1. Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

   The 63-year-old denies a total of 18 alleged historical offences.

2. Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

   Scottish First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion urging Westminster to devolve powers to Holyrood for a second referendum.

3. Rise in workload for police watchdog fuelled by AI-assisted complaints

   Members of the public using AI to draft letters is adding to a rise in the number of requests for reviews of police complaints, and judicial reviews.

4. Carney says Alberta’s independence vote ‘a dangerous bluff’ like Brexit

   The former Bank of England governor says the UK is still dealing with the fallout of the 2016 decision to leave the EU.

5. Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban

   The Government’s consultation closes at the end of Tuesday.

6. More temperature records could tumble after scorching bank holiday

   The UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens, south-west London, hit 34.8C.

7. Oil and gas has long-term future if UK Government backs industry, report says

   The decline of the North Sea is being accelerated unnecessarily, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said.

8. Poorer drivers more likely to miss out on car finance payouts, lawyers say

   Around 1.1 million low-value car finance agreements will not be eligible for redress, consumer law firm Slater and Gordon found.

9. Metallica urge UK fans to give blood ahead of Britain tour dates

   The metal veterans are calling on their followers to donate blood and plasma.

10. Warning over digital destruction of childhood as youngsters admit online overuse

    Children First warns Scotland is ‘sleepwalking’ into crisis.