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1. Melanie Watson dies aged 57 at Christmas after being rushed to hospital

   Robert, Melanie's brother, confirmed that she had been admitted to hospital in the days before Christmas before her health deteriorated quickly.

2. Child dies and another taken to hospital after fatal fire just days after Christmas

   A child has died and a second has been taken to hospital following a house fire just three days after Christmas.

3. Ryanair flight in mid-air emergency and forced to divert to UK as 'passengers hurt'

   A Boeing 737 MAX issued a 7700 squawk over Brittany, France, after climbing to 35,000ft.

4. Toddler dies after falling into pond on Christmas Day

   Two-year-old Isobel was pronounced dead after falling into a garden pond at her home.

5. Snow maps show 19 inches possible in Scotland as '4 inches per hour' storm looms

   Weather models show heavy snow is forecast across the UK in early January, with up to 48cm (19 inches) possible in the far north of Scotland and major cities set to be impacted.

6. Glasgow Hydro panto dubbed 'Willy Wonka 2.0' after families leave mid-show

   The Wicked Wizard of Oz: Cirque Spectacular has been called "inappropriate, overpriced and falsely advertised" by parents.

7. Man in 30s 'raped' in Christmas Eve attack near outdoor swimming pool

   Police believe the attack happened between approximately 10pm on Christmas Eve and 3am on Christmas Day

8. Man set to appear in court charged with Christmas Day death in Glasgow

   A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Dean Kennedy on Christmas Day

9. Glasgow hotel fire extinguished after 20-hour battle with flames

   Firefighters have extinguished the hotel fire which broke out on Virginia Street in Glasgow last night.

10. First picture of devoted grandad who died after 'punch' outside village pub

    David Darke died just days after he was allegedly punched in the head