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1. Police probing gang war links to car firebombings in East Lothian after 'masked men' attack

   Any links to gang war violence is one line of enquiry being investigated after three vehicles were set alight by "masked men" during a terrifying attack in Tranent.

2. Scots pop star Nathan Evans delights Perth crowds with special pop-up gig

   The singer played to thousands of people at the South Inch park on Monday as he performed tracks from his latest album.

3. Perth hotel vote cast when Perth and Kinross councillors "were not in full possession of the facts”

   Councillors heard this week there had been an expression of interest outside the preferred bidder; the businessman has since said he “absolutely would still be interested”

4. Perth cabbies fear for their livelihood competing with 24 more taxis

   Last year Perth and Kinross Council agreed to allocate 24 additional taxi licence plates in Perth, despite strong opposition from the taxi trade

5. Perthshire lashed by weather as torrential rain causes road and school closures

   The heavy rainfall across the region saw eight roads closed on Thursday, while schools were forced to close their doors due to concerns over the conditions.

6. Residents have their say on A84 safety plans after "positive" crunch meeting

   The meeting last week involved local councillors alongside representatives from Stirling Council, BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland - with Blairdrummond residents also sharing their views.

7. MOVIE REVIEW: Is horror sequel '28 Years Later The Bone Temple' a cracking franchise addition?

   Fiery, fierce follow-up's instantly iconic characters impress - as does new series director Nia DaCosta.

8. SNP Government taken to court after missing two deadlines to release Alex Salmond files

   John Swinney's Government faces an embarrassing day in court after missing two deadlines to release information.

9. Woman dies in mental health unit 'hours after collapse'

   Amy Grace Pugh was found dead in her bedroom hours after collapsing in the garden

10. Body found in search for missing pensioner as 77-year-old's family informed

    William Jackson, 77, was reported missing from Inchture earlier this week and his family has been informed of the discovery.