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1. Militaries involved in illegal wars 'would be banned from independent Scotland', says Swinney

   Speaking at the SNP conference in Edinburgh today, the First Minister said a newly-independent Scotland would enshrine in its constitution a ban on foreign militaries involved in illegal conflicts abroad.

2. Everything you need to know about the hero firefighter who saved Glasgow Central

   John Banach tackled the flames on the building in Union Street from the top of a 115 height ladder.

3. One Born Every Minute midwife shares heartbreaking hospital birth reality

   A midwife who appeared on One Born Every Minute has shared what happens on hospital birth wards - including one thing that 'breaks her heart'

4. Cops launch urgent search to find missing sisters, 11 and 14, from Glasgow

   Tia Rae Gillespie, 14, and her 11-year-old sister Allaska were last seen yesterday afternoon in the Knightswood area of Glasgow

5. Baby dies 'after falling from height' as police launch investigation

   A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder

6. Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dead at 64 after major surgery

   The legendary Motorhead guitarist has died at the age of 64 following a long battle in intensive care after complex surgery

7. John Swinney announces £11m recovery fund to help Glasgow 'flourish' after devastating fire

   John Swinney said SNP will do everything "in our power" to stand by Scotland's biggest city in its hour of need.

8. Criminal Record: Cars torched in 'deliberate' fires and Swinney 'wouldn't take son' to Old Firm game

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

9. Fit gym-goer, 23, now needs full-time carer after rare disorder diagnosis

   Lily Sillis noticed her face was spasming just weeks ago and since then her life has been dramatically transformed

10. Police Scotland forced to cut special sick pay amid budget fears

    A letter received by one police officer said that "the organisation must reduce operating costs" as it informed them of the cut.