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1. 'Incredible' musician avoids jail after defying driving ban

   Paul Carroll of Hamilton describes himself as “Scotland’s best organist and pianist” and was caught driving while disqualified.

2. Highly addictive pills offered within minutes of opening TikTok

   The reporter was bombarded with further adverts for codeine, xanax and oxycodone, among other high-strength opioid medications.

3. Female police officer 'saw blood' after being punched in Manchester Airport fight

   Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad got into a fight with police following an earlier 'disagreement'

4. Care worker said she was 'angel of death' after man she abandoned had died

   Amy Goodier, 57, pleaded guilty to ill-treatment as a care worker after leaving Ronald Fearnehough collapsed in his bathroom, saying she didn't want to call an ambulance as she'd 'be there for hours'

5. Caremark's Community Care Fund open to Lanarkshire residents

   Nationwide initiative is designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives

6. Scots baby died from ‘car crash’ like injuries as horror details heard at mum's murder trial

   Nicole Blain is accused of killing Thea June Wilson at a flat in Greenock, Inverclyde, on July 14, 2023.

7. Claire's closes all Scottish shops with workers facing redundancy after collapse

   Fashion accessories retailer Claire's has shut all 154 of its standalone UK and Ireland stores, with around 1,300 workers facing redundancy after administrators Kroll confirmed the closures on 27 April 2026.

8. John Swinney wants a rammy over Scottish independence regardless of SNP election result

   The plan for the SNP's first 100 days in government is focused on causing another row over the constitution irrespective of whether the party wins a majority on May 7, says Chris McCall

9. Racist man told neighbour 'I'll cut your head off' and 'this is my country'

   Matthew Mellow claimed his neighbour's children were playing too close to his caravan before he made the threats

10. Work set to start on new Lesmahagow housing development

    Persimmon will construct more than 200 properties at Wellburn Farm.