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1. Body found near Scots island where monk went missing

   Officers from Police Scotland say a body was discovered near the Orkney island of Stronsay at around 7.30am on Wednesday.

2. School parent council takes part in paediatric first aid training to help make events safer for children and families

   The St Kevin's Primary group were joined by parents from the wider local Bargeddie community in learning the vital skills.

3. Donald Trump warns Iran bombing 'will start again' if no deal agreed

   The US President has said that if Iran doesn't agree to a peace deal then bombing will resume "at a much higher level and intensity"

4. Chilling hauls of weapons found dumped in Scotland as machetes and pistols pulled from rivers and hedges

   Machetes and pistols have been among the deadly munitions discovered in public spots in recent years.

5. Holidaymakers told to book package trips for better cancellation protection

   A travel insider has explained how package holiday bookings may offer stronger consumer protection

6. Pupils from Winchburgh Academy secure £5,000 fundraising boost

   To support their participation in the 2027 World Challenge, the pupils have a busy year of fundraising planned including bake sales, race nights, car washes, a ceilidh, sponsored bike rides and bingo evenings.

7. Violent youth who slashed teen with blade freed on bail before brutal murder

   The armed killer lay in wait for John McNab before chasing him and struck him again and again with a knife at Great Junction Street, in Leith, Edinburgh.

8. Coke-dealing kingpins shared images of dirty cash and luxury watches in bragging posts online

   David Stephen and Shaun Brown, who sponsored Motherwell FC, bragged online before they were sentenced to six-years-and-eight months behind bars.

9. McGhee's 90 year transformation from small bakery to 145million empire biscuits

   McGhee's bakery has shared some archive images to mark its 90th anniversary.

10. Death of girl killed by falling tree branch days before 13th birthday ruled accident

    A coroner has ruled the death of 12-year-old Brooke Wiggins, who was crushed by a falling tree branch while playing on a rope swing in Banstead, Surrey, was a tragic accident that could not have been foreseen, clearing Surrey County Council of blame.