Scotland - The Daily Record

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1. 'I woke up slurring words - five minutes later my accent was totally different'

   Verity Went decided to go for a nap to sleep off a migraine - but when she woke up, she was speaking with a thick Geordie accent due

2. 10 Reform UK policies from Nigel Farage that would clobber Scots - from trade war to net zero

   Mr Farage's Reform UK party lead in the polls, but critics say their policies would slap the UK with spending cuts, NHS changes and mass deportations

3. Two men charged after Boxing Day 'hate crime' attack at Scots pub left man in hospital

   The pair have been charged with serious assault and are due to appear in court.

4. Man dies at Edinburgh beauty spot on Hogmanay after being found injured

   Police scrambled to the area after being alerted to a man injured in the park.

5. Scotland's snow and ice warning extended into next week with temperatures to feel like -12C

   The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning across much of Scotland with disruption to travel expected as the wintery conditions extend to next week

6. Aberdeen airport flights cancelled and plane diverted mid-air in snow chaos

   At least 10 flights to and from Aberdeen Airport have been cancelled or delayed as a result of the extreme weather on Friday.

7. Life expectancy in each Scottish council area named as major city places last

   Scotland overall has seen an increase in life expectancies.

8. First victim of horror Swiss ski resort fire named as teen golfer

   The 17-year-old was a 'young athlete who embodied passion and authentic values.'

9. EV drivers lose 100% exemption as new charge begins today

   Electric vehicle drivers will pay for the first time

10. One of Britain's 'loneliest dogs' finally adopted after more than two years in kennels

    Alvin, a six-year-old lurcher cross, has finally been adopted