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1. Brother-in-law of Humza Yousaf on trial on extortion and drug charges

   It follows the death of Ryan Munro, who fell from a window in Dundee after allegedly being threatened, but Ramsay El-Nakla does not face a charge in relation to the alleged killing.

2. Cutting income tax is the promise Anas Sarwar needs to make to distance himself from Keir Starmer

   Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Anas Sarwar may need to bring forward his income tax plan is he wants to eat into the SNP's 17 point lead for Holyrood.

3. Historic 'Little Boy' atomic bomb is going under the hammer

   Its use hastened the end of World War II.

4. Drivers warned of road and bridge inspection near Strathaven

   All road users should allow additional time for all journeys which involve the use of B743, Muirkirk Road during the works.

5. Observer festive toy appeal ramps up as final call for donations launched

   Our annual Give A Gift appeal is into full swing ahead of the charities' collection day on December 10 - with the appeal's organiser urging those wishing to donate to get in touch with a local drop-in point.

6. Limbs in the Loch killer complains after being refused Amazon delivery at prison

   William Beggs took the Scottish Prison Service to the Court of Session over an incident which happened at HMP Edinburgh in December 2024.

7. Paedo teacher Rebecca Joynes to be banned from classroom after grooming pupils

   Rebecca Joynes, 31, was jailed for six-and-a-half years in July after having sex with two pupils she groomed while working as a maths teacher

8. Winchburgh foodie haven attracts visitors from far and wide for coffee and gelato fix

   At Winchburgh Marina, by the Union Canal, the unique al fresco food and drink experience offered by Villaggio Gelato and The Wee Bothy have caught the imagination of residents and visitors alike, many of whom flock on foot and by boat to the foodie haven.

9. Stirling politicians discuss WASPI compensation as thousands await decision

   The change to the state pension age left thousands of women across the region out of pocket - with Stirling's MSP saying those affected required more than "warm words".

10. International Landscape Photographer of the Year winners announced

    There were more than 3,600 entries from around the world in the annual contest.