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17 Jul, 2018
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Michelle Obama will fly into Edinburgh today, Scottish private schools will hike their fees amid plans to remove the sector's tax relief and Celtic to offer Johnston to Hibs in McGinn deal.

Michelle Obama to attend charity dinner in Edinburgh
Former US first lady Michelle Obama is due to attend a fundraising dinner in Edinburgh later today.
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