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1. Matthew Perry assistant jailed over role in actor’s ketamine death

   Kenneth Iwamasa was jailed in LA following the role he played in Perry’s death at age 54 on October 28, 2023.

2. North Lanarkshire’s young people get creative as excitement builds for World Cup

   To mark Scotland’s achievement, primary schools across North Lanarkshire were invited to take part in a flag design competition, encouraging pupils to create artwork that captures the pride and passion of supporting the national team.

3. Bothwell welcomes guests from twin town of Jouy-en-Josas

   The French vistors enjoyed golf, camaraderie and visits to many cultural and beauty spots.

4. Firefighters leave massive landfill blaze after battling it for two weeks

   The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have stood down from the waste facility fire which ignited on Tuesday, May 12.

5. A9 reopens after Tesco lorry explodes shutting major road for hours

   The A9 south of Dunkeld were shut for hours following a dramatic lorry blaze during Wednesday’s morning rush hour.

6. Mum span twisted web of lies after drowning seven-year-old daughter in pool

   Amanda E. Lewis was convicted of first-degree murder for drowning her seven-year-old daughter Adrianna Elaine Hutto in the family pool in Esto, Florida

7. Applications to open for £10k first-time buyer fund to help thousands on to property ladder

   Ministers saying the £10,000 deposit contribution scheme will help tackle the “rent trap” facing aspiring homeowners across Scotland.

8. Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson accused of sexual abuse by two women

   WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT The prosecution case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was set out for the jury today

9. British man 'taken off life support' after being run over by truck in Thailand

   WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Ethan Lacey, 20, from Birmingham was left fighting for his life after a truck ran over his head in Pattaya, Thailand

10. Nicola Sturgeon lawyer slams 'armchair detectives' after questions raised over Peter Murrell embezzlement

    Aamer Anwar told the Record the former first minister's position "is no different" after an opposition leader raised her historic use of a luxury fountain pen brand favoured by Peter Murrell.