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1. Proceedings due to get under way in Natalie McNally murder trial

   Stephen McCullagh, 35, from Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, has denied murdering her.

2. Ice warning in force as flooding expected in more than 70 areas

   A yellow ice warning is in place covering eastern Scotland and north-east England until 10am on Monday.

3. Average price tag on a home falls by £12 in February after record January jump

   Early year price growth was front-loaded into January, Rightmove said.

4. Everyday’s a ‘battle’ for sales, says 142-year-old firm betting on TikTok Shop

   Chief executive Jonathan Myers said PZ Cussons has to ‘battle every day to win every purchase’.

5. Alan Cumming says he ‘won’t be too mean’ when presenting Bafta Film Awards

   The Scottish actor has previously hosted the TV awards for the British Academy.

6. ‘Incredible’ Milky Way shot wins South Downs dark skies photography competition

   The contest was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the park being named as an International Dark Sky Reserve.

7. Mother helped back to health by son’s physio clinic after brain damage

   Karen Kerr, 58, was diagnosed with haemochromatosis after experiencing stroke-like symptoms, and was later told she would never walk again.

8. YouTuber-led chicken chain Sides to open 15 new restaurants in 2026

   The brand founded by The Sidemen said it plans to commit further to the UK after witnessing ‘incredible momentum’ and to open more sites overseas.

9. Statue of ex-Vogue editor Edward Enninful marks fashion week at Madame Tussauds

   He said it was a ‘real honour’.

10. Comedy festival launches search for Glasgow’s funniest pensioner

    It is part of this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival.