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1. Huge pole falls onto Scots street as 'shocked' resident fumes 'it could have killed someone'

   The heavy steel structure toppled over and landed in the middle of a residential street on Tuesday night.

2. British Army officer shot and killed during live training exercise

   Philip Muldowney, 25, died following an incident during live firing tactical training on Sunday.

3. Schoolboy's last moments captured on CCTV days before he was found dead in storm drain

   Noah Donohoe, 14, was found dead in a storm drain six days after leaving home on his bike to meet friends.

4. Married music teacher sexually abused schoolboy before 'giving birth to his baby'

   Naomi Tekea Craig, 33, confessed to abusing the boy and she allegedly had his child.

5. Witnesses recall agonising 'screams' after dad dies following horror 'acid attack'

   One neighbour told police she had 'never heard screaming like this'

6. Convicted terrorist standing in election 'to unite' inner-city

   Former jihadist Shahid Butt says his controversial past and life experiences makes him an ideal candidate

7. Council approves short-term holiday let despite local objections

   Councillors at the planning committee today (January 27) approved plans which will see a cottage flat within a four-in-a-block property on Kingsbridge Drive become a short-term visitor accommodation.

8. 'My West Lothian corner shop is under siege from youths who are ruining it'

   Asia Farooq, who runs Fair Price Food Store in Craigshill alongside her husband, believes more needs to be done to crackdown on thefts.

9. Shop in Wishaw's Main Street could be converted into cafe if North Lanarkshire Council gives approval

   A supporting statement explains that this business would serve coffee, hot drinks, and hot food for consumption on the premises, with capacity for around 20 to 25 customers.

10. ScotRail cancels busy Glasgow line after 'person hit by train'

    Train services on some routes in the west of Scotland have been cancelled or delayed as a result of this evening's incident.