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1. Mum explains how she feeds family of four Christmas dinner for just £10

   Charlene Woracker's budget tips for the festive season have gone viral.

2. 'I can't believe what twins in my class are called – even the teacher is puzzled'

   School staff and students have been left gobsmacked after hearing what a set of parents decided to name their twins - and it has sparked a debate over baby names

3. 'I survived Jim Jones' Jonestown massacre and I know why it happened'

   WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Laura Kohl was one of the few survivors of the Jonestown massacre in 1978, when cult leader Jim Jones ordered his followers to drink cyanide-laced punch, killing 900 people

4. Optical illusion tricks brain into seeing something else in black and white image

   An optical illusion has left people stunned as it tricks their brains into seeing something else in the black and white image – but only if you do one essential thing

5. 'I tried Pret's new Christmas menu - and learnt a valuable lesson'

   The coffee house giants have not held back on the Christmas goodies

6. Best winter walks in Scotland 'to combat SAD' and lift your mood

   "Spending time outdoors at this time of year can lift your mood"

7. The AA makes big change to its breakdown cover for some UK vehicles

   The AA has launched a new breakdown cover for electric vehicles, which includes roadside repair or recovery to a charging point

8. Scots Come Dine With Me star to trek 50 miles in heels as Mrs Claus in memory of sister

   Garry MacDonald hopes to raise cash for the young family of his sister Helen, who passed away aged 37 last year.

9. Assisted dying terrifies me and MSPs must think again about supporting it

   Writing for the Record, Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy explains why assisted dying proposals leave her terrified

10. Psychic Uri Geller used 'power' from Robert the Bruce's spoon to secure win for Scotland team

    The famous psychic spoon bender has claimed responsibility for the national team's Hampden heroics.