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5 April 2018

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News imageThe North Coast 500 has some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe

North Coast 500 doctorate launched

A PhD student will be able to study history associated with the Highlands touring route.

News imageJack and Emma Crozier with Nikhita Nookola and Christy Ma

Dunblane family meets Parkland relatives

The family of a Dunblane shooting victim visit Florida to support relatives of those killed in the Parkland tragedy.

News imageSyrian refugees in a van

The people who want four things before they go home

Syria's refugees fled a devastating war and many have serious doubts about going back.

News imagebanknotes

New Scottish tax system comes into force

Scotland's new system of income tax rates and bands will see many pay less tax, but some pay more.

News imageKirsty James

'I see things that aren't there - but I'm not going mad'

Kirsty James was struggling to deal with the news that she was going to go blind when she started seeing visions which made her fear she was also losing her mind.

News imageDenny Solomona looks back across his left shoulder during a break in play

Solomona banned for homophobic slur

England and Sale wing Denny Solomona is banned for four weeks for making a homophobic slur in the match against Worcester.

News imageA girl drinking a soft drink

Soft drink sugar tax starts, but will it work?

Half of manufacturers cut sugar content, with ministers calling it a good start in fight against obesity.

News imageRoyal Cornwall Hospital

Hospital 'still putting patients at risk'

Inspectors have given the trust until 13 April to make "significant improvements".

News imageA man lies on the ground carrying a crucifix during a dramatisation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to mark Good Friday, heralding the start of Easter celebrations, in Lagos on March 30, 2018.

Africa's week in pictures: Crosses and candles

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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