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1. 'My husband's Christmas gift idea is lame and not good enough – I need better'

   A woman was left gutted after managing to find out what her husband was getting her for Christmas, and even he admitted that the gift he planned was pretty 'lame'

2. I'm A Celeb star died a penniless recluse set for pauper's funeral before stranger intervened

   The former I'm A Celebrity contestant lived out his final days alone with his only point of contact being with his carer

3. Neurologist says brain 'super agers' all have 'one thing' in common - what you need to know

   An expert said this activity was like a "full body workout" for the brain

4. People reaching State Pension age can no longer claim these benefits

   Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

5. Tartan Army warned World Cup travel plans could be dashed by minor crimes of past

   Tough immigration rules mean ESTA and ETA visas could be refused. And failing to own up to a criminal record could result in deportation after shelling out £20k for dream trip

6. Scotland superfan who booked 22 £3k hotel rooms for World Cup hits draw jackpot

   Determined to beat the price surge, Daris Nesbit had already shelled out on flights to Boston - and that plan paid off as we were drawn into Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.

7. Animal experts warns of warning sign your dog is stressed this Christmas

   Dogs can feel overwhelmed by the chaos of Christmas Day, and it is important to recognise the signs

8. Nigel Farage must apologise and provide full transparency over alleged slurs

   Record View hits out at the Reform leader on the back of his ugly comments about children in Glasgow schools who do not use English as a first language.

9. Everything you need to know about Scotland's World Cup opponents and the deja vu

   The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark Scotland's return to the big stage after 28 years and we have the lowdown on all three Group C opponents: Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.

10. I visited Scotland's cleanest town - few make it there despite the beautiful beaches

    The town earned a 98.7% cleanliness rating and boasts beautiful beaches, yet only 89,000 tourists made the journey to this remote spot last year