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1. Man walking into Motherwell pub carrying two large knives

   Paul Girvan was topless and was wearing only jogging trousers and flip flops when he entered The War Office in Milton Street on December 28, 2024.

2. John Swinney puts a figure on 'reasonable' council tax rises as he hits out at large hikes

   EXCLUSIVE: The SNP First Minister rejected claims councils may need to increase tax by 8%.

3. At least 21 dead and over 100 injured after Spain high-speed train crash sees dozens trapped in 'twisted wreck'

   Authorities have confirmed that 21 people have died with many more injured as it is anticipated that the death toll with continue to rise following the tragic collision

4. John Swinney says Nigel Farage will try to scrap Holyrood if he becomes Prime Minister

   EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister said Farage as PM, backed up by a strong Reform contingent at Holyrood, would get rid of the Parliament.

5. Crucial extra support in Scottish Budget can't come soon enough for families

   Claire Telfer, Head of Scotland for Save the Children, has welcomed the Scottish Child Payment top up in the recent Budget.

6. Tributes pour in for 'inspirational' Scot who died after being diagnosed with cancer following miscarriage

   Laura Strathearn has sadly passed away following a five year battle with breast cancer.

7. Anas Sarwar vows to release 'Salmond files' if he becomes First Minister

   "As first minister I'll publish the Salmond Files that the SNP desperately don't want you to see, will John Swinney promise the same?"

8. New Reform Scotland leader Lord Offord is establishment in its most blatant form

   Anas Sarwar says if the SNP clings on to power for a third decade, Lord Offord and his chums won’t pay the price – but working people in Scotland will.

9. Prison wrongly told domestic violence victim her ex would be freed from jail 18 months early

   William McDonald, 76, pushed his wife into the sea from a pier, bit her on the nose and smashed her over the head with a bucket in a series of harrowing attacks.

10. Dear Coleen: My husband of 30 years unexpectedly told me he wants a divorce

    "My ex still hasn’t really given a proper explanation for why he left and wants a divorce."