Scotland - The Daily Record

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1. One dead and two fighting for their lives in mass stabbing near Sydney

   Police said that one person has been arrested

2. Flu-like symptoms may be sign of ‘worrying’ heart condition that can be fully treated

   The condition usually gets better with monitored treatment but some may be left with scarring on their heart

3. Blue Badge eligibility - reasons you may be eligible for the disabled parking permit

   Blue Badges generally remain valid for up to three years, after which a fresh application must be submitted

4. Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street and three Scottish towns to receive £7 million investment

   "This marks an exciting moment, with fantastic investments in places that connect communities."

5. Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies to be dissolved in wake of Epstein files

   This comes after Sarah Ferguson appears to say to Epstein, “I am at your service. Just marry me", in files released last month.

6. Scots warned of 'shock to the system' as yellow warnings bring frost overnight

   Yellow snow and ice warnings are in place across much of the country

7. Two UK skiers killed in French avalanche pictured for first time

   The two men are thought to have been friends and were experienced skiers

8. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry issue moving statement after major UK law change

   The Sussexes have spoken out on their website

9. North Lanarkshire Council formally signs off funding for Cumbernauld Theatre Trust

   The council provides over £100,000 annually to support Cumbernauld Theatre Trust, with Creative Scotland another major backer. However last year the latter rejected the Trust’s application for funding for 2025-2028, creating a funding crisis until December when the Scottish Government announced it would provide a £150,000 grant which may be repeated for 2027-2028.

10. Staff at two Scots universities back strike action in row over cuts

    Lecturers voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action amid rows over planned cuts and potential compulsory redundancies at two institutions.