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1. Legal rights if your neighbour refuses to pick up dog poo near your home

   Dog fouling in public places is a criminal offence and councils have more powers than you think

2. Dad who took council to court after school 'failed' son wins fight to keep him at home

   Stephen Clark said his son Cameron, 10, is thriving at home after being failed by a “broken” school system which had left him stuck in P5 while “at nursery level”.

3. ELFBAR manufacturer calls for vape shops in Scotland to be licensed

   It comes after more than 40 vape-related fires raged across the country in the last five years.

4. Jet-setting pub boss banned for debt dodging scheme as creditors left out of pocket

   Ryan Bowman gets three-and-a-half year director ban after paying for bogus directors to take over a company with big debts after he failed to cough up PAYE

5. Ban for award winning hospitality boss is warning to other debt dodge directors

   Ryan Bowman appeared to be a soaraway business success - but using a controversial scheme to avoid paying debts led to his downfall.

6. Mum battered black and blue by thug now back on streets welcomes consultation on sentencing guidelines

   "Women aren't being protected enough in Scotland. I, like many others, have been left in a constant state of hypervigilance because of what was done to me. These guidelines are a start but there is a long way to go."

7. "She saved my life and I saved hers" Rescue dog healed grieving mum

   Lesley found comfort in frightened rescue dog Drizzle after losing her grandad — and the pair have now become inseparable.

8. Time to get tough on violent bullies amid consultation on sentencing guidelines

   Record View says it’s right the Scottish Sentencing Council will consult the public on sentencing guidelines to help judges deal with cases and communicate with victims

9. Legal rights if UK holidaymakers catch hantavirus while abroad

   A rare virus linked to rodent exposure has hit the headlines, but what legal protection is available for holidaymakers who catch it during their travels?

10. Scottish clothes manufacturer collapses after 40 years in business with all jobs lost

    The company has been in business for over 40 years and produced workwear, school uniforms and bespoke protective clothing