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1. Meet the adorable rescue dogs in Scotland looking for their forever home this April

   Three sweet rescue dogs in Scotland are looking for loving homes, with the Scottish SPCA hoping to find them the families they deserve

2. Second man appears in court charged with murder of young dad

   Nathan Gordon, 30, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday, April 23.

3. Councillors dismiss "big plook" fears as Perthshire viewing platform approved

   The raised viewing platform at the end of the breakwater at Loch Tay was unanimously approved by members - despite fears that it may resemble a "big plook” and “a lightbulb”.

4. Cruel pet owner kept starving dog and tortoise locked in filthy home

   Ronan Jackson was sentenced at Ayr Sheriff Court on Tuesday, April 21.

5. Stirling pubs must apply for World Cup extensions as councillors agree plan

   Venues looking to show Scotland's matches at the tournament this summer - as well as other games - will have to put certain measures in place to secure an extension to opening hours.

6. North Lanarkshire residents asked to help set priorities in the coming years

   North Lanarkshire Council are asking residents to help by telling them which issues should be prioritised locally.

7. Stirling Holyrood candidates face carers grilling as part of pre-election test

   The hustings was organised by the Stirling Carers Centre - with unpaid carers given the chance to ask questions to parties standing for votes in the city.

8. Man cleared of manslaughter and rape of wife who took her own life

   Christopher Trybus was acquitted of all charges including manslaughter, rape and controlling behaviour at Winchester Crown Court

9. Police appeal for information after van was set on fire in Stonehouse

   Officers say the suspect was wearing a yellow high-vis jacket.

10. Crooked RBS manager who stole £250,000 from customers is jailed

    Stuart Holloway, 49, who was a relationship manager with the firm's specialist Global Restructuring Group, was jailed for 21 months.