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1. Martin Compston is new face of whisky brand with a playful nod to Line of Duty

   The actor is starring in a new advert for the blended Scotch to coincide with the Six Nations rugby tournament.

2. Mum conned by Tinder rapist into fake relationship tracks down real man behind pictures

   The woman began talking to who she believed to be Reece Fletcher on Christmas day in December 2023 after matching on dating site Tinder.

3. Dog trainer claims illegal XL bullies still being bred and kept as pets in Scotland

   The breeding, selling, abandonment and exchange of the dogs was banned and existing owners now have to apply for an exemption certificate to keep their animals.

4. 'Civil war' within Labour directly harming Scots, SNP Westminster leader warns

   The SNP Westminster leader said ministers are 'so caught up in their own civil war' that they are completely ignoring Westminster's 'never-ending cost-of-living crisis'.

5. Scots NHS trade union branch 'spends £10k of members cash on jollies for chiefs'

   Disgruntled insiders at Unison’s NHSGlasgow Clyde and CVS group have claimed spending is out of control.

6. Dad 'terrified' at discovering his identity was stolen by Tinder rapist to target 17 women

   Gary Stephenson was contacted by scores of victims after serial fraudster Ryan McVeigh used his photographs and name to carry out sexual, financial and emotional abuse which destroyed the lives of victims.

7. Senior doctors reveal 'profound worries' over Scotland's controversial assisted dying bill

   A group of medics say they have “serious critical clinical concerns” over the controversial Holyrood legislation which will be voted on next month.

8. Donald Trump's US Air Force makes 550 landings at Scottish airport in just 10 months

   The Scottish Greens say "Trump's troops" should be kicked out of the country amid concerns over the US president's aggressive military moves.

9. Russell Crowe hails Sean Connery as 'inspiration' as he films hotly-anticipated Highlander reboot

   The Gladiator star, who plays the iconic Ramirez, is in the Highlands filming the blockbuster alongside Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod.

10. Fundraiser for heartbroken dad who took his own life on family holiday raises nearly £12k

    Robert Davidson died after falling from a sixth floor hotel balcony in Torremolinos, Costa del Sol, earlier this month.