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1. Disabled Scots army veteran beaten with metal pole by two thugs while walking dog

   George MacDonald, 60, was attacked in an unprovoked assault in a graveyard in Arbroath as he walked his German Shepherd.

2. Scots whisky auction manager stole £43,000 of rare bottles to fund gambling debts

   Andrew Grant made off with the collectors items and conned his family into helping him sell the stolen goods.

3. Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay suffers 'bitter blow' after supporting Liz Truss

   Findlay has faced a backlash for previously backing Truss to become Prime Minister in 2022.

4. Pregnant Scots mum died in Scots hospital due to rare condition, inquiry finds

   Tragic Jacqui Hunter was admitted to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee to deliver her baby, who was found to have died in utero the day.

5. Grangemouth refinery workers who are set to lose jobs next year are being left high and dry

   Record View says Grangemouth has limitless potential and could fuel Scotland’s economy for another century – if appropriate investment is secured

6. Tam Cowan: 'Ally McCoist on I'm A Celeb would be so good I might even watch it'

   "Reader Mick says if Ally wins I'm A Celeb, I bet Rangers add it to their trophy count."

7. Scots 'murder' victim recently dodged jail for sex attack on girl, 13, filming TikTok

   Cops have launched a probe after Martin Forgie's body was discovered at a flat in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, this week.

8. Hero spaniel who protects endangered seabirds on Scots islands crowned 'Animal of the Year'

   Reid, a six-year-old springer spaniel, has been undertaking groundbreaking conservation work in the Scottish Islands.

9. Labour's first 100 days in government have been baptism of fire for Keir Starmer

   The PM knew it wasn't going to be an easy job, but 100 days in, he could be forgiven for wondering what he's got himself into.

10. House fire sparked by direct sunlight leads to urgent safety warning from fire station

    The fire service has issued an urgent warning after a housefire was started by direct sunlight - luckily no injuries were reported in the incident