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Mary Davidson Smith, a resident of Care UK’s Murrayside care home in Edinburgh, has received thousands of birthday cards for her 105th birthday, including one from King Charles. Cards arrived from as far as Singapore after the home’s appeal. She celebrated with a family day and afternoon tea, and a reunion with a traditional Korean hanbok outfit at the National Museum of Scotland.
Scottish Labour is facing a leadership race after Anas Sarwar's departure to accept a UK government role. The contest centers on infighting and a push to impose five budget tests if elected, aiming to secure concessions from the SNP ahead of next year’s council elections.