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1. Transgender MSP applies for visa renewal so they can work in UK

   The non-binary, newly-elected Green MSP, who uses they/them pronouns, is currently in the UK on a student visa.

2. When Northern Lights could be visible in Scotland after major UK solar flare

   A powerful solar flare could potentially spark northern lights displays later this week as the Met Office warns of a geomagnetic storm brushing Earth around May 13

3. Hospital teams to expand across South Lanarkshire to reduce pressures

   The proposals came amid growing concern nationally over delayed discharges, which continue to impact patient care, hospital flow and NHS capacity.

4. South Lanarkshire Council reveals new support for care-experienced young people

   Plans that were revealed to councillors on the Social Work Resources Committee on Wednesday (May 6) would see a partnership with Barnardo’s

5. Keir Starmer faces growing rebellion as Scottish Labour MPs demand Prime Minister quits

   Cowdenbeath MP Melanie Ward has resigned her position as a parliamentary private secretary to demand a change in Labour leader.

6. Airdrie Town Hall to host Hounds of Love - The Kate Bush Celebration tribute show

   The artistry, passion and magic of the musical icon comes to the Airdrie stage on Saturday, June 20.

7. UK heatwave maps reveal 24C temperatures as 35 counties face 20C weather – full list

   The Met Office forecast suggests temperatures could turn "rather warm" towards the end of this month

8. Protected bird of prey dies after being found in illegal trap near Scots reserve

   The protected bird of prey suffered a "catastrophic" injury last month and had to be put to sleep.

9. Grieving mum says musician 'did not deserve' to be killed in 'brutal' attack

   Adrian Brown, 34, a musician and father-of-three known as Dre, was fatally stabbed on Friday

10. Inside Merseyside hospital's hantavirus quarantine block for MV Hondius cruise passengers

    The 22 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, including 20 Britons, arrived at the hospital for a 72-hour quarantine following the hantavirus outbreak on board.