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1. Scorching sunshine brings beach crowds as Scotland enjoys spring heatwave

   Scotland enjoys warm 23.5C sunshine as beachgoers and surfers make the most of the spell, with UK temperatures set to soar towards 35C before a sharp drop later in the week.

2. Police hunt gunman after two men shot in 'targeted attack'

   An investigation has been launched after two men, both in their 20s, were found with gunshot wounds

3. Body found in search for missing hillwalker on Ben Lawers mountain range

   The last contact from Adam Chalmers was around 12.40pm, when he messaged to say he had completed two Munros and had one to go.

4. Criminal Record: Brazen thief caught on CCTV as Perth stabbing probe launched

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

5. West Lothian actress launches crowdfunder to help take latest film to big screen

   Former burlesque dancer Kim Chapman, whose acting credits include parts in Irvine Welsh’s Crime and BBC drama Nightsleeper as well as Game of Thrones and Shetland, is co-creating the short film inspired with the grief of losing her father.

6. Man seriously injured in late-night 'stabbing' in Perth city centre

   A 21-year-old was taken to hospital after an alleged blade attack on Kinnoull Street, with forensic officers and a heavy police presence remaining at the scene.

7. Brit wellness coach dies after 'detox' ceremony using Amazonian tree frog poison

   A British cancer survivor and wellness coach died after an apparent 'detox' ceremony using Kambo — a substance made from the skin secretions of an Amazonian tree frog

8. Man arrested on suspicion of murder as woman found dead in house

   A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman in her 30s

9. Scotland set for freezing June after May heatwave

   The Met Office says the UK could be in for a week-long heatwave with temperatures forecast to hit a record 35C - but weather models suggest a cold spell is just around the corner

10. West Lothian mum warns 'I'm stuck in home from hell'

    Vicky Cannon claims she has faced a series of issues, including raw sewage leaks, mould and an ant infestation.