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1. Pakistan declares 'open war' on Afghanistan launching overnight strikes

   Pakistan have accused the Taliban government of backing cross-border attacks, as both sides report conflicting casualty figures and escalating clashes along the border.

2. Ian Huntley suspect identified after Soham killer was attacked in prison workshop

   The murderer remains in a serious condition in hospital following treatment for head injuries

3. Hen do mum jailed after calling daughter a ‘s**g’ then attacking woman who defended her

   The mother and daughter both pleaded guilty to assault and affray

4. Breaking ground on 21 new affordable, highly-energy efficient homes for Larkhall

   West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) and Building Craftsmen Dumfries Ltd were joined by Davy Russell MSP and Imogen Walker MP.

5. Walk-in GP clinic to be set up in Clydesdale

   NHS Lanarkshire has been chosen to host one of the pilot centres offering appointment-free healthcare access

6. Greens win Gorton and Denton by-election as Keir Starmer dealt huge blow

   The green party defeated Labour in its long-time stronghold, with a majority vote in a very tense fight for victory in what was earlier deemed 'too close to call'

7. "He started shooting at us" Dunblane pupil on chilling moment gunman fired at children hiding in hut

   Steven Hopper was 11-years-old when Thomas Hamilton shot 16 of his young peers dead alongside their teacher Gwen Mayor at Dunblane Primary School's gym hall on March 13, 1996.

8. Woman raped by dangerous sex offender warns decade-long order protecting public has run out

   Vicky Maclean was 19 when she was dragged off the street at knifepoint and brutally attacked by John McDougall as she made her way home from work in Irvine, Ayrshire, in 2000.

9. Dear Coleen: I want to finish with him but I’m worried about the reaction

   The woman told Coleen: "It was stupid to get so involved so quickly and live together."

10. Russell Grant's horoscopes as Scorpio urged to prepare for new ventures

    Today's star signs as Taurus told being organised helps chances of reaching goals.