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Man sentenced for gouging out woman's eye

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A judge in Scotland said a 26-year-old man will spend 12 years in prison for gouging out one of his ex-lover's eyes while trying to kill her. Judge John Morris of the High Court in...

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Scotland claim rugby rare win over Australia (AFP)

AFP/File – Scotland's Chris Paterson kicks a penalty during a March 2009 match. Scotland claimed their first … EDINBURGH (AFP) – Scotland claimed their first win over Australia in nearly three decades after a defence-inspired...

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Language no barrier to literary prize win

Published Date: 22 November 2009 A SWISS-GERMAN author for whom English is a second language has made it to the shortlist of Scotland's most prestigious literary award. Regi Claire, the author of Fighting It, a collection of...

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Flats to rent rental agents

If the answer to either of these two questions is yes, then you should definitely keep on reading. This article is intended at the smart consumer, looking to find professional letting agents to provide specialized services....

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Man paid £400 to have his cousin 'kneecapped'

Published Date: 21 November 2009 By Dave Finlay and ADAM MORRIS A POLICE officer posed as a hitman to snare an Edinburgh businessman who wanted to have his own cousin "kneecapped". Mohammed Javid Iqbal struck a deal with the...

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Edinburgh, Fife, and West Lothian councils to fight new Forth bridge plans amid congestion fears

Published Date: 21 November 2009 COUNCIL chiefs are preparing to fight plans for the new £2 billion Forth crossing amid fears it will lead to soaring congestion in Edinburgh, it was revealed today. The parliamentary bill for...

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Ioane ruled out of Scotland clash

From correspondents in Edinburgh, Scotland Digby Ioane has been ruled out of Australia's Test with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday as a result of a shoulder injury. The Queensland Reds centre is replaced in the starting...

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Company Results & Forecasts: Stagecoach to offer hovercraft services

Nov 20 2009 By Greig Cameron Company agrees Forth crossing plan with Bland Group Stagecoach has agreed a joint venture package to operate a permanent hovercraft service across the Firth of Forth. The transport company and Bland...

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[Obituary] Obituary: Sula Wolff

Influential child psychiatrist. Born on March 1, 1924, in Berlin, Germany, she died on Sept 21, 2009, in Edinburgh, UK, aged 85 years. In a specialty where clinical impressions cannot always be verified and supported by...

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Scotland lose scrumhalf Mike Blair for Australia clash

Scotland co-captain Mike Blair has been ruled out of Saturday's international with Australia. By Telegraph staff and agencies Sidelined: Mike Blair's place on the bench will be taken by Rory Lawson Photo: PA The Edinburgh...

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