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1. Weather maps turn purple as 75mph storm and heavy rain to batter Scotland

   The Met Office has issued a stark warning that fast-flowing or deep floodwater could present a serious threat to life in areas affected by the heavy rainfall this weekend.

2. Serial killer Dennis Nilsen's ashes scattered in Scottish home town sparking outrage

   The notorious serial killer’s final remains were scattered in a secluded Scottish location by his long-time friend Mark Austin, who said the ceremony was “dignified” and insisted the victims were “front and centre” of his mind throughout.

3. Met Police drop probe into claims Andrew asked bodyguard to smear Virginia Giuffre

   Virginia Giuffre's family say they are “deeply disappointed” and justice has not been served.

4. Meghan Markle's 'two conditions' before healing bitter rift with father

   Royal expert Jennie Bond believes Meghan Markle will need trust and reassurance before any reunion with her father Thomas, who has been hospitalised in the Philippines after a leg amputation.

5. Four children aged 3 to 8 seriously injured in knife attack as police launch manhunt

   The mother of the children was also injured in the attack.

6. Mum stabbed repeatedly in Macy's toilets while changing her baby's nappy

   The 39-year-old woman was in the bathroom of the busy storewith her 10-month-old baby

7. Bagpipes do not originate from Scotland as historian reveals their true roots

   The history expert confirmed: "There’s no getting around it: bagpipes did not originate in Scotland."

8. Doctors make surprising find on mum about to undergo tumour surgery

   Suze Lopez had a 10kg tumour that needed to be removed - but doctors had to change plans when they found something unexpected

9. Man in critical condition after being hit by car while getting out taxi

   A man is in a "critical but stable" condition after being hit by a car in Newarthill, North Lanarkshire, early on Saturday morning.

10. Second Scots HSBC bank branch vandalised in early morning attack

    The incident on Hanover Street took place a little over 24 hours after a Glasgow city centre branch of the bank was also targeted and daubed in red paint.