As we start another newsy year, we take a look back at the 10 most read stories of 2015.
Hard news once again dominates the headlines with tragic deaths, accidents, fires and hospital horrors featuring heavily.
But there were also the softer stories which proved popular among readers.
The Top 10 stories for 2015 are:
10 – Hospital horrors left her sicker than she was when she arrived
9 – Vacancies for Dannhauser Hospital released
8 – Gale force winds cause colossal damage
7 – Glencoe Prison fire rages on
6 – Motorists stoned on Dundee/ Vryheid Road
5 – Glencoe Prison fire: Prisoners watch as blaze continues
4 – Business owner bludgeoned to death
3 – Tragic accident claims three lives
2 – Eye catching entries for World Photography Day
And the most read story was….
Businessman killed in plane tragedy
