Scotland - The Daily Record

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1. Concrete mixer bursts into flames on quiet Scots street as crews rush to scene

   Dramatic scenes unfolded on a residential street in Fife this afternoon and sparked an emergency response.

2. Taylor Wimpey West Scotland announces first new homes for sale at Manse View in Bargeddie

   Following strong progress on site, Manse View will deliver 117 high-quality new homes in this well-connected and popular location in North Lanarkshire

3. Perth Concert Hall equipment "100 years old in terms of usage"

   According to Perth Theatre and Concert Hall's chief executive, there has been high demand on the venue since it opened in 2005.

4. Stirling accident black spot set for improvements as roadworks planned

   The stretch of the A84 near Blairdrummond has been the subject of a community campaign to improve safety, with roadworks set for this month for improvements to be made.

5. George Michael's iconic Faith leather jacket heads to auction

   The incredible £1.5m Propstore music auction includes one of the largest Queen collections ever, the last poster signed by John Lennon and handwritten lyrics by Paul McCartney.

6. Husband paid for wife's cosmetic surgery to hide his teeth marks on her face

   Sacheera Acharige, from Perth, admitted biting his wife, Dinesha Kankanamge, on her face to injury on May 4, 2024.

7. Scottish Government warned 'there is no more money' as parties face uncomfortable 'truths' on cost of benefits

   An independent think-tank has warned the next Scottish Government will have to grapple with the country's shrinking working age population and declining tax revenues.

8. Criminal Record: Steven Lyons' wife arrested and NHS worker stole £60k from OAP

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

9. Arrest made nearly two weeks after man found dead in Glasgow home as probe continues

   A 38-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of David Smith in Glasgow on Tuesday, March 17.

10. Rylan, Vernon Kay and Claudia Winkleman tipped for Radio 2 gig after Scott Mills exit

    The vacancy Mills leaves behind is among the most coveted in British radio