Scotland - The Daily Record

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1. Hooded gang target Scots newsagents causing thousands of pounds worth of damage

   The store owner said the attempted break-in was devastating and the financial impact of the incident will be hard felt.

2. Pedestrian who died weeks after being hit by car named for first time

   Patrick Stoddard died on Saturday, December 27, after being hit by an Audi on Thursday, December 4.

3. Body found on Scots beach as police cordon off esplanade and launch probe

   Police remain in attendance at the scene after the body was recovered from the water on Sunday morning.

4. Paramedic who lied to use sister's health for day off caught in Christmas pictures

   Natalie Twomey emailed bosses to tell them her sister's health 'deteriorated again' and she needed to be with her - but her 'lie' fell apart over a Facebook post.

5. Bowel cancer warning signs in your poo you shouldn't ignore - how to check

   Examining your toilet habits could reveal early signs of bowel cancer

6. Pensioner dies days after alleged village pub assault as cops launch murder probe

   A 36-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of murdering David Darke, 66

7. Complete 'write off' as Miller & Carter cancels Christmas meal bookings

   Families were turned away as they arrived for their Christmas Day lunches

8. West Lothian flats visited over 170 times due to rubbish build up

   Key targets are dangerous storage in stairwells and rubbish being fly-tipped in bin areas.

9. 'Unoccupied' van collides with cyclists as two people rushed to Edinburgh hospital

   A man and woman were taken to hospital for treatments on injuries they sustained after a collision with an unoccupied van.

10. Quick and easy 'delicious' soup recipe to 'beat festive excess'

    It's made with just seven common ingredients