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1. UK Government approve plans to transform Coatbridge in £19.5m regeneration programme

   The town has been allocated the money over a 10-year period as part of the Pride in Place Programme.

2. Andy Burnham confirms bid for Parliament return - but hurdles still remain

   Former Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons said the Greater Manchester Mayor is the right man to "drive the change our country is crying out for" .

3. Teen boy arrested after school threat forced lockdown

   The school stressed there was no wider threat to pupils or staff during the lockdown

4. Woman guilty of manslaughter in Plymouth acid attack that killed ex-husband unmasked

   Paris Wilson, 35, from Plymouth, was convicted of manslaughter and attempted kidnap but cleared of murder after ex-husband Danny Cahalane died following a sulphuric acid attack at his Plymouth home

5. Lawyer for butcher brain surgeon victims demands apology for 'unwarranted attack' by inquiry legal team

   Joanna Cherry KC, acting for patients harmed by Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel, slammed 'harsh and unfair' criticisms of her legal team.

6. East Kilbride Mountaineering Club invites locals to join them in great outdoors

   Affiliated to Mountaineering Scotland, the South Lanarkshire club has a varied calendar.

7. Labour MP to stand aside to allow Andy Burnham to fight for Parliament return

   Former Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons said the Greater Manchester Mayor is the right man to "drive the change our country is crying out for".

8. Preston Davey murder trial told baby's 40 injuries not caused by life-saving attempt

   A pathologist told Preston Crown Court that the 40 injuries found on 13-month-old Preston Davey were not caused by attempts to save his life

9. Five tourists die in Maldives scuba diving accident after missing divers fail to resurface

   Five Italian nationals have died while scuba diving in the Maldives

10. 5 new MSPs who could 'shake up' the Scottish Parliament with promises to make Holyrood 'work better'

    There are 64 new MSPs entering the Scottish Parliament for the first time following the 2026 election. The Record has picked out five worth looking out for.