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The Scotsman
15 Apr, 2018
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Top stories of the week

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

Outlander extra quits day job to become full-time Jacobite

An electrician has quit his day job to become a full-time Jacobite after appearing as an extra on smash hit time-travel drama Outlander.

Theresa May paves the way for UK to join US air strikes on Syria

Prime Minister Theresa May has paved the way for the UK to join the US in missile attacks on Syria as she blamed the Assad regime for the Douma gas attack on Saturday which killed at least 40 people.

Toddler in hospital after horror accident at holiday park

A toddler who had one of his arms ripped off when he climbed into a tumble drier at a holiday park was recovering in hospital today.

Clara Ponsati vows to fight against extradition

The former Catalan minister battling against extradition to Spain vowed to fight against the charge of violent rebellion raised against her by Madrid when she appeared at court in Edinburgh.

One side of Scotland-England border up to £670 more expensive to live

Residents living on one side of the Scotland-England border could be paying up to £670 more in council tax than their close neighbours.

‘This is shot as Edinburgh, not as another city’ says Avengers: Infinity War director

Shooting of the scenes gripped fans across the Capital and Scotland, and moviegoers hoping to catch a glimpse of Edinburgh will not be disappointed according to the director.

Nancy Glen fishing vessel recovered from Loch Fyne

The Nancy Glen fishing vessel has been raised from the seabed in an attempt to recover the bodies of two missing fishermen.

Clara Ponsati faces charges of ‘violence against police’

A St Andrews academic facing extradition from Scotland to Spain faces charges of causing widespread violence against police, it has been reported.

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