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1. Rising cost of living 'taken a toll' as quarter of Scots have poor mental heath

   New figures have found an increasing number of Scottish adults are experiencing poor mental health.

2. Doors are set to close on Rutherglen's Bank of Scotland this week

   Between now and October 2026, the Edinburgh-based bank giant has confirmed it will be shuttering branches located in 12 areas.

3. John Swinney will be damaged by probe block into corrupt Peter Murrell

   Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the First Minister could undo the progress he has made over the past two years with his opposition to any inquiry.

4. Co-op Academy locked down a day after teacher injured in stabbing

   Students were kept inside

5. SNP and Greens vote to kill Holyrood probe into Peter Murrell corruption scandal

   Pro-independence MSPs rejected plans for the Scottish Parliament to investigate.

6. Fire rips through Hertfordshire children's soft play and mini zoo killing all animals

   All of the animals have tragically perished

7. New outdoor classroom confirmed for North Lanarkshire kids

   The project was shaped by local young people from the beginning and was delivered by North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Partnership Team in partnership with the Stepps & District Community Council.

8. Mum's heartbreaking words as son's killers are jailed after Exmouth murder

   Denva Smith, 24, bled to death after being stabbed in the arm

9. Violent 'White Lives Matter' protestors should 'expect to be arrested'

   “That will take a little bit of time to make sure we’re capturing witness statements and CCTV, but if you were involved in violence or disorder last night, you should expect to see the police and get arrested.”

10. Criminal Record: Belfast stabbing victim torched at Scots flat and violent Glasgow protest

    Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.