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Some Scottish titles result in tragedy in a kennel near Dundee. The Scottish Sun says kennel boss Adam Watts was beaten to death by a dangerous dog he was trying to retrain. The newspaper reports that the bulldog-type dog was confiscated and handed over by police to Juniper Kennels and Cattery in Kirkton of Auchterhouse for rehabilitation.
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The Daily Record reveals that Mr. Watts was the father of five boys who were “a hero in the canine world”. One homage says that “he would take any dog to give it a chance at life”. The paper also reveals that Mr Watts’ five sons lost their mother to cancer eight years ago.
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The courier also deals with the tragic death of the kennel owner Adam Watts. The newspaper says the local community was in shock after the incident on Thursday. One villager described him as “a friend of many”.
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Further analysis of the latest Covid variant Omicron makes the front of the i-Zeitung. Official data from the UK Health and Safety Authority now supports claims that Omicron is milder than Delta – and people with Omicron are between 50 and 70% less likely to be hospitalized, the paper reports. The paper says the threat of lockdown has lessened, but experts are still concerned about the high case numbers.
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The Daily Telegraph claims Nicola Sturgeon was asked to ditch her “overly cautious” self-isolation rules and restrictions after research found the Omicron variant was “far milder” than the previous Delta variant. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross is quoted as saying that Ms. Sturgeon’s refusal to end self-isolation from 10 to seven days is “insanely sustainable.
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The Scot says that proposals from the Scottish Ambulance Service to deal with rising Omicron cases have been deemed “unsafe” by employees and unions in the coming weeks. The paper reports that emergencies involve splitting up crews and asking staff to work with one rest period instead of two.
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The P&J leads with the same story, highlighting the plan for ambulances to be manned with a trained paramedic and driver to “meet the extreme challenges” faced by health services as the option increases case numbers . A paramedic tells the paper workers that they are “worthless” and that their colleagues are at the border.
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The energy coasts could soar by up to 50%, according to The Herald. The reports that the UK is facing a “national crisis” of rising gas prices as renewable energy production collapsed at the lowest wind speeds in this century. The trade association Energy UK has asked the UK government to intervene.
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Many newspapers feature the Queen in her first Christmas address to the nation since the Duke of Edinburgh’s death. The Scottish Daily Express suggests the “From the Heart” show will resonate with millions as it shares the pain of losing a loved one. The message will reflect grief and remembrance in a year when many relatives and friends have lost to Covid, the newspaper added.
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Two royal stories make the front page of the Scottish Daily Mail – the Queen’s tribute to her “beloved” Prince Philip, who will be honored in a thanksgiving service that spring, and the first family photo of the Sussexes, including new baby daughter Lilibet.
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An SNP-MSP is calling on the UK government to crack down on companies that charge exorbitant prices for delivery in some parts of Scotland, The National reports. Research has found that Scots pay nearly £ 45 million a year to deliver packages and that many communities, especially in the Highlands, pay high delivery charges.
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The Evening Express leads with a court report on a refugee who tried to escape the scene of the crime after an accident in his mother’s car.
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A heartwarming story of a premature baby coming home for Christmas is the Glasgow Times top story. Baby Myles was born weighing just 1 pound 8 ounces after his mother, Rebecca Grainger, was diagnosed with preeclampsia. The little baby spent 15 weeks in the hospital fighting for his life.
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The Telegraph, meanwhile, tells the story of a teenage boy diagnosed with cancer last Christmas and his story of how he has dealt with it since then.
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A family vow to raise £ 60,000 for cancer charities in honor of a loving uncle is top of the Edinburgh Evening News story. Diane Reid hopes to raise funds for the famous Oak Toms fundraiser by April’s 60th birthday.
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And the Daily Star leads with another story, reporting that scientists are urging NASA and other space agencies to do more to promote research into space sex. According to the paper, experts believe research is needed to gain insight into developing healthy and intimate living on spacecraft and space stations.
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