Scotland - The Daily Record

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1. High street fashion retailer to close five stores in Scotland early next year

   The trend-led fashion retailer confirmed the below list of locations would be closing down in early 2026.

2. Police found cannabis worth nearly £12k during flat raid

   Dean Lappin, 22, admitted being concerned in the supply of drugs.

3. Pensioner who choked on food at Scots care home should have been supervised

   Anne Amos, 72, passed away on September 13, 2021 after choking on food at Pine Villa Nursing Home in Loanhead.

4. Nostradamus's chilling predictions for 2026 - from global conflicts to AI rise

   The 16th-century astrologer's predictions for 2026 have been interpreted, with Nostradamus said to have foreseen political upheaval and potential conflicts

5. MOVIE REVIEW: We see if 'Wicked For Good' is a bewitching sequel

   Darker tone can’t defy majestic magic in a fulsome follow-up stuffed with a slew of story twists.

6. Famous astronomer's horror death after refusing to leave royal dinner

   Tycho Brahe was a Danish astronomer who made the most accurate astronomical observations before telescopes

7. Storm Bram closes M74 after lorries blown over as wind warning still in place

   The Met Office say 'very strong winds and disruption' could hit parts of the country today.

8. Work is underway in South Lanarkshire to tackle Ash Dieback Disease in trees

   Specialist teams will only be felling trees that pose an unacceptable level of risk to the public.

9. Next stage of masterplan to transform East Kilbride town centre is underway

   Centre West will transfer outright ownership back to South Lanarkshire Council on December 30, which will allow a demolition contractor to begin work which is crucial to the overall project.

10. 'I tried five Christmas fast food items and one was the most festive'

    Many fast food chains have released their Christmas menus - but which one received my highest festive rating?