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1. Belfast attack as man left fighting for life after being 'stabbed in the head'

   Local DUP councillor Jordan Doran described being “left shocked and deeply concerned” by footage circulating online

2. Partygoer dies after being 'forced over edge of boat' as people shout 'drown him'

   Alexander Avendaño Varela plunged into the water and nobody tried to help him.

3. Plans for a new bookies in Rutherglen have been submitted to the council

   Plans have been submitted to South Lanarkshire Council to change the use of the old bank at 88 Main Street.

4. Much-loved Scottish theme park forced to close suddenly after 15 years now eerily abandoned

   Hidden within the grounds of a 19th-century castle, this theme park was beloved by locals and visitors, and yet when the doors closed, it was left to rot

5. Rising sport star's terrifying final moments competing in landmark event

   WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT An ambitious rising star took to one of the world's deadliest courses in a bid to stake her claim as the greatest kayaker of her age - but her first run ended tragically

6. Motherwell woman kicked police officer in groin outside Newcastle hotel

   Frances Hoey was separated from friends and sitting on the ground outside the Leonardo Hotel in Newcastle city centre, armed with a half-empty bottle of gin, when the cops showed up.

7. Jury duty rules in Scotland and who can be excused

   Some jobs may serve as an excusal from this important public duty. Is yours on the list?

8. Why the next twelve months will be anything but dull in local government

   In an article, Inverclyde council leader Stephen McCabe writes on the challenges facing the relationship between local authorities and the SNP Government.

9. Shock vape shop report shows one in five selling to kids

   A Scotland wide probe by Trading Standards officers found that one in five shops sold vapes to an under age customer used by investigators for test purchases

10. Who are violent Shielders gang who kidnapped and murdered schoolboy Kriss Donald

    The notorious Glasgow based Shielders gang continue to operate in the city's Southside despite key players being behind bars.