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1. Amazon shoppers swap Shark and Dyson for 40% off 'truly exceptional' cordless vacuum

   Amazon has knocked more than £70 off a vacuum cleaner that rivals Shark and Dyson in an early Black Friday deal, with buyers saying they 'cannot rate it highly enough'.

2. Motherwell Bio-Tech specialist marks 10 years of innovative business

   Founded in 2015 by CEO Andy Upsall, RoukenBio (originally known as Antibody Analytics) began with a focus on biosimilars and antibody characterisation.

3. West Lothian parents win concession on high school consultation

   Welcoming the change the opposition SNP group said Labour had “caved-in” in the face of a powerful parent led campaign for a new East Calder High School.

4. NHS warns 'turn heating down' if you have this Covid symptom

   The NHS has issued advice to anyone who is suffering from a specific Covid symptom, urging them to "turn the heating down" as it could be making it "worse"

5. Scots TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher in tears at court as she faces driving ban

   Kirsty Gallacher, 49, said she had "no confidence" to use public transport and had to use her own car to ferry her family around.

6. Boy, 13, rushed to hospital after car accident near Fife supermarket

   The teen was taken to hospital and the road was cordoned off after the incident which took place on Tuesday afternoon.

7. DVSA announces major changes to reduce driving test waiting times for learners

   Learners are being informed of an update to driving test waiting times

8. Man, 28, woke up blind after missing key symptoms

   Wayne Pugh says he wishes he had known what to look out for

9. Livingston MP announces return of annual Christmas Card competition

   This year’s theme, “Christmas on Your Street,” invites young people to showcase how their families, neighbours, and communities celebrate the festive season where they live.

10. Almond Valley MSP welcomes news that more Scots firms paying Real Living Wage

    Scotland now has around five times more accredited real Living Wage employers than the rest of the UK.