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1. Death of Glasgow grandad who waited 40 hours for ambulance to be probed

   Gerard Brown, 65, slipped and fell at his home in Glasgow in September 2021 - and waited nearly two days for paramedics.

2. New Year weather conditions worsen as gale-force winds, snow and ice set to hit Scotland

   Forecasters have updated the weather warnings as parts of Scotland are expected to be hit with snow and gale-force winds starting on New Year's Day

3. Masked thugs armed with blade raid home near Glasgow in terrifying ordeal

   Two men in balaclavas — one armed with a blade — forced their way into a Gartcosh house days before Christmas, threatening the occupants before fleeing in a silver car.

4. Pension Age Disability Payment supports 8000 people in South Lanarkshire

   Pension Age Disability Payment replaces Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

5. Several Lanarkshire GP practices and community pharmacies will be open over New Year public holidays

   Additional capacity is in place to support patients during a traditionally busy period for health services and to help people access the right care at the right time.

6. The village in Scotland that was named Europe's worst tourist attraction

   A Highlands beauty spot was listed among the "most naff" destinations.

7. Nurse 'beaten half to death' by 'hospital patient' who was refused appointment

   WARNING: Graphic Images: Officers have confirmed a 20-year-old man, originally from Afghanistan, has been taken to a police station.

8. Cat bans to seagull gate: The maddest moments from Scottish politics in 2025

   It was a year when John Swinney said he wouldn't be banning cats, Reform's deputy leader held a press conference outside a chippie, and an SNP minister quit in a row over seagulls. As 2025 ends, Chris McCall looks back at a memorable 12 months in Scottish politics.

9. NHS issues exact alcohol units 'threshold' ahead of New Year's Eve

   The NHS has highlighted its alcohol guidance as millions prepare to celebrate

10. Woman raped, stabbed and burned alive by 'friends' after 'leaving for New Year's Eve party'

    Ashley Kline, 23, was raped, stabbed and burned to death by two men she had known since childhood who pleaded guilty to her murder after deceiving her about going to the cinema.