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The Scotsman
5 Jan, 2020
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Top stories of the week

A round up of the most popular news stories this week.

Chance of Scottish independence referendum in 2020 ‘likely nil’ says new SNP MP

Two veteran left-wing SNP politicians have ruled out any chance of a second independence referendum this year.

Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin author MC Beaton dies aged 83

She wrote more than 160 novels in a prolific 40-year career.

The history and popularity of the Deep Fried Mars Bar, 25 years after the Scottish delicacy was discovered

It's a quarter of a century since Scotland's Deep Fried Mars Bar was discovered.

How much retirement money could you release from your home?

The value of your home could be a huge benefit when it comes to planning for your retirement.

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‘Polluting’ Scottish Government transport chiefs double their flights abroad

Scottish Government officials 'failing to lead by example' on climate change.

Germany Zoo fire kills over 30 animals in first minutes of 2020

Police say the fire may have been caused by sky lanterns launched to celebrate the new year.

Election hustings in Scottish prisons considered by jail chiefs

Prison bosses have considered hosting election hustings in Scotland's jails it was revealed today, as the Scottish Government prepares the way to allow prisoners to vote.

These are all the new routes flying from Edinburgh Airport in 2020

Dust off your air miles and get exploring from the Capital's airport

UK Foreign Secretary calls for calm after top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani killed by US in Baghdad air strike

Iran's most powerful military commander has been killed by a US air strike in Iraq.

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