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." https://qoo.ly/346fu6 First vessel completed at Ferguson Marine since government take over - Deadline News The first vessel to be completed since Ferguson Marine came into public ownership has been officially named at the yard in Port Glasgow. The Helen Rice is a support vessel for the salmon-farming sector handed over to Inverlussa Marine Services, a fam

The short clip begins with a high pitched voice saying: “Avanti West Coast service to Manchester Piccadilly.

https://qoo.ly/346dqk As if train travel wasn't grim enough, Avanti West Coast "put Alvin and the Chipmunks in charge of announcements" - Deadline News TRAIN passengers were startled when the on-board announcements appeared to have been taken over by Alvin and the Chipmunks. Video shows the inside of an Avanti West Coast train and a comically squeaky voice informing passengers about the stops on the

“He was the top scorer in Scotland for us at Ross County, scoring 23 in one campaign,” recalled McIntyre

. “For a provincial club like Ross County, that was outstanding from Liam." https://qoo.ly/346aer New Hearts favourite Liam Boyce will end Tynecastle striker hoodoo, insists ex-boss Jim McIntyre - Deadline News LIAM BOYCE made history at Ross County. Now Jim McIntyre has backed the prolific front-man to rip up the record books at Hearts. McIntyre was the Staggies manager when they lifted the League Cup in 2016 by defeating Hibernian 2-1, racking up the club

“With our apprentices putting their skills to use immediately, both they and their employers benefit from day one

.” https://qoo.ly/3467bf Edinburgh Napier expands Graduate Apprenticeship programme - Deadline News Edinburgh Napier Univeristy has expanded its Graduate Apprenticeship programme with the announcement of nearly 200 new opportunities. The scheme will allow people to study for an honours degree while in employment. The University currently has 273 Gr

Dan says his bulldog Rocco shredded the packaging to get at the muscle-building protein powder and creatine tablets inside.

https://qoo.ly/3464zz "Brain dead idiot" Yodel driver reprimanded after chucking protein powder over 7ft fence - for it to be eaten by Rocco the bulldog - Deadline News A BULLDOG had to be rushed to the vets after wolfing down a delivery of protein powder that a Yodel driver chucked over the fence. Dan Harrison is raging at the “brain dead idiot” worker who threw the package over a 7ft wall rather than put it in his

“Update: Spoons Girl went to another Spoons, this time put cheese on the beans on the toast, then couldn’t find the toilets.”

https://qoo.ly/34639n "Spoons Girl" visits Scotland and praises "absolutely beautiful" Glasgow pub - Deadline News AN AMERICAN tourist who went viral after “discovering” Wetherspoons has tried the chain north of the border and reckons Scotland may just have the edge. “Spoons Girl” Mallory Bartow caused a storm on social media after bringing her US perspective to

“Market it as a lido and charge an entrance fee

. Job done.” https://qoo.ly/345wd6 Angry town councillors share hilarious snap of "biggest pothole" in Britain - Deadline News HILARIOUS images showing the “biggest pothole” in Britain have emerged after disgruntled town councillors staged a protest over the pool-sized pit. The pothole, located in Buckfastleigh, Devon is estimated to a foot deep and over five feet wide and i

“Sorry I’ve forgotten my blue badge

. Please accept my spare leg in lieu. Lee.” https://qoo.ly/345via Disabled rowing legend forgets blue badge while out driving - so he pops his false leg on dashboard instead - Deadline News A DISABLED rowing legend forgot his blue badge while out driving – so he popped his false leg on the dashboard instead. A hilarious picture shows Lee Spencer’s prosthetic limb laid behind the windscreen together with a note pleading not to get a park

Early learning and childcare staff to receive help to encourage youngsters into STEM

https://qoo.ly/345uh6 Early learning and childcare staff to receive new help to encourage youngsters into STEM - Deadline News Early learning and childcare (ELC) staff are receiving new help to inspire young children in science and maths. A new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning package, developed in partnership with the University of the West o

From the far north, through the central belt, to the Solway coast, Scotland is home to an internationally important range of these special places, including bogs, marshes, swamps, fens, springs and flushes, and wet heaths.

https://qoo.ly/345tkn Scots urged to visit a wetland on World Wetlands Day - Deadline News Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is encouraging people to celebrate World Wetlands Day on Sunday February 2 with a visit to one of Scotland’s wonderful wetland sites. From the far north, through the central belt, to the Solway coast, Scotland is home

GMB, the union for ambulance workers, has warned lives are being put at risk as new figures show 30,000 patients were hit by delays of more than an hour so far this winter.

https://qoo.ly/345s2y Winter meltdown sees 30,000 patients hit by ambulance delays of more than an hour - Deadline News GMB, the union for ambulance workers, has warned lives are being put at risk as new figures show 30,000 patients were hit by delays of more than an hour so far this winter. Although the total number of patients arriving at hospitals by ambulance was

“We greatly welcome the opportunity to work with Glenmorangie to deliver further efficiencies for this business over the coming years.”

https://qoo.ly/345qba Alpheus scores ‘dram’ fine win - Deadline News Leading solutions provider in the water sector, Alpheus Environmental, has toasted another major contract win working with Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain. The contract commences this month. Alpheus Environmental, with its sister company Celtic Angli

‘Pedestrian distraction’ has become a recognised safety issue as more and more people use their smartphones or hand held devices while walking on the pavement and crossing roads.

https://qoo.ly/345msb Smartphone texting linked to compromised pedestrian safety - Deadline News Smartphone texting has been linked to compromised pedestrian safety with higher rates of ‘near misses’, according to a new study in journal Injury Prevention. ‘Pedestrian distraction’ has become a recognised safety issue as more and more people use t

"Great idea, very powerful message safeguarding our children well done

.” https://qoo.ly/345jnn School scares off "selfish" parents who park on yellow zig zags by placing uniforms in the road - Deadline News A SCHOOL is tackling the problem of dangerous parking outside its gates by laying out pupils’ uniforms in the road. Poignant pictures show school sweatshirts, shirts, trousers and gym shoes laid on top of the yellow zig zag markings outside the prima

Despite explaining his condition and presenting his blue disability badge, a Tesco worker refused to sell four cans of Guinness to Nicky Haynes

. https://qoo.ly/345gkx Tesco customer with incurable brain disorder that makes him shake was refused alcohol because he was "drunk" - Deadline News A TESCO customer with an incurable and life-limiting disease that makes his body shake was refused alcohol because he was “drunk”. Despite explaining his condition and presenting his blue disability badge, a Tesco worker refused to sell four cans of

He said: "In our situation we need wins and I hope we can win the next game

." https://qoo.ly/345dra Hearts boss desperate for victory over Rangers - Deadline News Hearts manager Daniel Stendel admits he is desperate for three points against Rangers on Sunday after conceding that draws are no good to the Tynecastle side. The Gorgie outfit closed the gap on Hamilton at the Premiership basement to four points wit

Layla Wood, who operated on Buzz at Vets4Pets in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, said: “This was definitely the worst case I’ve ever seen

. https://qoo.ly/345bp6 X-ray shows melon-sized lump of 215 stones eaten by "daft" springer spaniel - and which cost student £3,400 to remove - Deadline News A DOG owner has been left with a £3,400 vet bill after her “daft” pooch swallowed 215 stones from the back garden. An amazing X-ray image shows a solid mass of stones the size of a cantaloupe melon completely filling Buzz’s stomach. Horrified owner L

“Diabetes is a big problem in Afghanistan

." https://qoo.ly/345aah Scottish university signs agreement to help diabetes patients in Afghanistan - Deadline News A SCOTTISH university has agreed to help improve the outcome of diabetes patients in Afghanistan. The University of Dundee will be training local researchers to carry out future studies into the disease as well as helping to improve the life of diabe

“Even if you can’t see your fellow stitchers, you’re connected by an invisible thread

.” https://qoo.ly/345829 Arts and Crafts textiles celebration to showcase magnificent Cape of Clouds - Deadline News An event celebrating Arts and Craft textiles is to showcase a unique cape embroidered with messages from women around the world. The Cape of Clouds by Louise Gardiner will be at the heart of a special event celebrating Arts and Crafts textiles from

"The evening will be a celebration of the best female talent and an opportunity to raise funds for the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship with HIT Scotland

. https://qoo.ly/34586f Celebrating women in business at Eusebi Deli - Deadline News A fundraising dinner for women in business has been announced, taking place next month in Glasgow’s West End. Eusebi Deli will host a on 16 February, to bring together more than 50 women from across the hospitality sector. Proceeds will go towards HI

When completed, the additional investment into the resort by Edinburgh-based FM Group and Caribbean investors K Group will ensure an end value in excess of £100 Million

. https://qoo.ly/34579s Scottish developer announces ambitious multi-million dollar growth plans in Caribbean resort - Deadline News Scottish developer FM Group has announced expansion plans for its luxury resort on the island of Bequia as it enjoys its first full season of opening. The Liming Bequia in St Vincent and the Grenadines has revealed growth plans which aim to continue

Amazingly, Argos have promised to replace the £28 toy but admit there is no guarantee the learning toy "will be in English"

. https://qoo.ly/34544m Argos accused of selling "Del Trotter" goods after mum discovers baby learning toy is speaking French - Deadline News ARGOS have been accused of buying goods from Del Trotter after a mum discovered her baby’s new toy was singing – in French. Amy Lawman ordered a “learn with me” baby walker for her 11-month-old son, George, hoping it would help with her firstborn’s l

However, the Hibernian defender is adamant his latest fitness battle has been his most challenging to date

. https://qoo.ly/344zpf 'My head would have exploded if I had thought I’d be out for three months,' Hibs stalwart Darren McGregor reflects on gruelling fitness fight - Deadline News DARREN McGREGOR is no stranger to the treatment table after enduring two devastating cruciate ligament injuries earlier in his career. However, the Hibernian defender is adamant his latest fitness battle has been his most challenging to date. The 34-

Simon Harris, from Hockley, Essex, is leaving flyers on cars parked by motorists who - he sarcastically claims - appear to have "invisible" children

. https://qoo.ly/344xkq Dad wages one-man war on drivers with "invisible kids" who abuse parent and child supermarket parking spaces - Deadline News A FRUSTRATED father has declared war on abuse of parent and child parking spaces at supermarkets with a one-man campaign. Simon Harris, from Hockley, Essex, is leaving flyers on cars parked by motorists who – he sarcastically claims – appear to have

“I don’t usually post silly wee things like this but the alarming thing about this one is he works for the council

.” https://qoo.ly/344ww2 Dramatic moment thieves fleeing in van bombard pursuing motorist with fire extinguisher and other missiles - Deadline News DRAMATIC video shows thieves bombarding a pursuing motorist with a fire extinguisher and other objects as they flee in a van. Darren Butler was enraged to discover the gang trying to steal his bike and chased them off before jumping in his car and gi

Retailers are only allowed to sell single lens reading glasses off the shelf and even then they can only be of limited strength

. https://qoo.ly/344usw Lidl forced to remove "illegal specs" costing £3.49 that could result in customers suffering accidents - Deadline News LIDL have withdrawn off-the-shelf reading glasses that could have resulted in customers suffering serious accidents. An expert spotted the varifocal glasses for sale and reported Lidl to College of Optometrists, resulting in an investigation being la

Poppy Millward was told by online trolls she was “inbred” and should be “kerb stomped” after she posted an image of the cake, which features an “edible” Boris Johnson

. https://qoo.ly/344sf9 Student bullied out of college after receiving Boris Johnson Brexit cake for her 18th birthday - Deadline News AN A-LEVEL student was bullied to the point of missing school after her parents gave her a Brexit birthday cake. Poppy Millward was told by online trolls she was “inbred” and should be “kerb stomped” after she posted an image of the cake, which featu

“We work closely with our customers to evolve and develop new ways we can improve their ability to live independently

“Diabetes is a big problem in Afghanistan

." https://qoo.ly/344pm7 Scottish university signs agreement to help diabetes patients in Afghanistan - Deadline News A SCOTTISH university has agreed to help improve the outcome of diabetes patients in Afghanistan. The University of Dundee will be training local researchers to carry out future studies into the disease as well as helping to improve the life of diabe

“This is our latest move in creating the UK’s best customer service network to provide our customers with outstanding help and support

." https://qoo.ly/344mup BT completes promise a year ahead of schedule to deliver the UK's most personalised customer service by creating regional call centres - Deadline News BT has completed its promise to deliver the UK’s most personalised customer service a year ahead of schedule by creating new regional call centres including three in Scotland The major broadband provider is now the only company in its field to answ

Nonna’s Kitchen was an early customer of Edinburgh Beer Factory, and the Dunsmore family have been loyal patrons of the restaurant since its launch

. https://qoo.ly/344kps Edinburgh restaurant dedicated to the life and work of Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi to open in March this year - Deadline News A NEW restaurant is to open to celebrate the life and work of Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi known as the Father of Pop Art. The Paolozzi restaurant & Bar will be opened in partnership by owner of popular Edinburgh eaterie Nonna’s Kitchen and the f

“Establishing the ACRC will revolutionise the UK’s commitment to understanding and addressing the huge issue of demographic change"

. https://qoo.ly/344jtd The University of Edinburgh team up with Legal & General to create the UK's first dedicated care research centre - Deadline News A SCOTTISH university has received £20 million in funding to help establish the UK’s first research centre dedicated to understanding and improving caring for the aging population. The University of Edinburgh announced a long-term partnership with fi

The Salford team's dejection was an act and after keeping up the pretense for several minutes they erupted into raucous cheering and dancing around their baffled boss.

https://qoo.ly/344gmj Hilarious moment football team trick boss into believing they lost penalty shootout he couldn't bear to watch - Deadline News HILARIOUS video shows a football team trick their manager into believing they had lost a penalty shootout he couldn’t bear to watch. Mike Cartwright can be seen in the changing room generously consoling his “devastated” players in the belief they had

Amazingly, Argos have promised to replace the £28 toy but admit there is no guarantee the learning toy "will be in English".

https://qoo.ly/344e6u Argos accused of selling "Del Trotter" goods after mum discovers baby learning toy is speaking French - Deadline News ARGOS have been accused of buying goods from Del Trotter after a mum discovered her baby’s new toy was singing – in French. Amy Lawman ordered a “learn with me” baby walker for her 11-month-old son, George, hoping it would help with her firstborn’s l

The "spam mail" was found by Tom Brazil when he arrived home from football training last Thursday.

https://qoo.ly/344bx2 Spam mail! Welder baffles internet after posting snap of ham sandwich stuffed through his letter box - Deadline News A WELDER has baffled the internet after posting a picture of a ham sandwich – which had been stuffed through his letter box. The “spam mail” was found by Tom Brazil when he arrived home from football training last Thursday. Tom, from Wisbech, Cambrid

Simon Harris, from Hockley, Essex, is leaving flyers on cars parked by motorists who - he sarcastically claims - appear to have "invisible" children.

https://qoo.ly/3449n9 Dad wages one-man war on drivers with "invisible kids" who abuse parent and child supermarket parking spaces - Deadline News A FRUSTRATED father has declared war on abuse of parent and child parking spaces at supermarkets with a one-man campaign. Simon Harris, from Hockley, Essex, is leaving flyers on cars parked by motorists who – he sarcastically claims – appear to have

“We greatly welcome the opportunity to work with Glenmorangie to deliver further efficiencies for this business over the coming years.”

https://qoo.ly/3446rd Alpheus scores ‘dram’ fine win - Deadline News Leading solutions provider in the water sector, Alpheus Environmental, has toasted another major contract win working with Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain. The contract commences this month. Alpheus Environmental, with its sister company Celtic Angli

Through his photography he communicates how Scotland’s wild places make him feel whilst inspiring people to appreciate the world outside of their own.

https://qoo.ly/34446t Top award for World renowned Scottish landscape photographer, Colin Prior - Deadline News Organisers of The Fort William Mountain Festival are pleased to announce that Colin Prior, the World-renowned photographer from Glasgow who has made the panoramic format of Scottish mountain photography his signature, is the twelfth recipient of the

Projected to last five years, the gallery will showcase Scotland and the world, with exhibits from the 9th century through to the present day.

https://qoo.ly/3443qr Edinburgh agency wins gallery design project with National Library of Scotland - Deadline News Scottish design agency, Studio MB, has secured a new project to design a new gallery for the National Library of Scotland. The gallery will showcase, for the first time, the very best from the Library’s vast collections of material which have shaped

“We all have a central role to play in combating biodiversity loss and tackling the global climate emergency".

https://qoo.ly/3432pe Last call for nature fund applicants - Deadline News Budding applicants are being encouraged to submit ambitious ideas to improve habitats, safeguard species and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss in the final weeks of the latest round of the Biodiversity Challenge Fund. A wide range of strong subm

The partnership will open up a whole new client base for Fios, which currently works with more than 100 clients, principally in the US and Europe.

https://qoo.ly/343z9y Strategic Partnership seen as a gamechanger for Edinburgh-based Fios Genomics - Deadline News Edinburgh-based bioinformatics company, Fios Genomics (“Fios”), which helps pharmaceutical and biotech companies to analyse the large amounts of data generated during drug development, has announced a strategic partnership with one of the world’s lar

Retailers are only allowed to sell single lens reading glasses off the shelf and even then they can only be of limited strength.

https://qoo.ly/343xwg Lidl forced to remove "illegal specs" costing £3.49 that could result in customers suffering accidents - Deadline News LIDL have withdrawn off-the-shelf reading glasses that could have resulted in customers suffering serious accidents. An expert spotted the varifocal glasses for sale and reported Lidl to College of Optometrists, resulting in an investigation being la

Pictures taken by workers on the site show a building site with concrete buildings still lacking windows, doors or even a roof.

https://qoo.ly/343vz3 TUI customers in panic as luxury Cancun hotel resembles building site with just 11 weeks to go - Deadline News A LUXURY resort in Mexico is still a building site despite the fact TUI customers are due to arrive in as little as 11 weeks’ time. Holidaymakers have shelled out thousands of pounds to stay at the five star Senator Riviera Spa Resort, Cancun, which

“That is horrific! You should really complain as just isn’t helping anyone anywhere

. They could all fit into one box!” https://qoo.ly/343ttx Amazon shopper finds tower of nine boxes outside door containing items that would have half-filled one box - Deadline News AMAZING pictures show an Amazon customer’s front door blocked by a tower of nine boxes used for items that would have easily fitted into one. Liu Xi ordered nine rolls of frosted window film from the online retailer. The 37-year-old was astonished to

The disturbing incident is now being investigating as a case of fly-tipping by the local council, which has appealed for information about the identity of the man.

https://qoo.ly/343qu3 Bizarre video shows man casually dump dead fox on lawn as he strolls along residential street - Deadline News BIZARRE video shows a man casually toss the body of a dead fox on to a front lawn as he strolls in a residential street. The same individual chucks other items of rubbish on to the neighbouring lawn as he passes houses in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, on Ja

The powerful bike tears around a corner and comes within inches of the cab, whose driver swears in shock.

https://qoo.ly/343ny4 Terrifying moment yobs on trike come within inches of texi carrying mum and her young children - Deadline News SHOCKING video shows the moment a young family in a taxi were almost hurt by two yobs on a trike almost caused a head-to-head crash. The powerful bike tears around a corner and comes within inches of the cab, whose driver swears in shock. A mother tr

It emerged last month that the celebrity chef's Edinburgh eaterie The Southside Scran had become the fourth fail among three Kitchin restaurants in nine months.

https://qoo.ly/343js5 Kitchin's £40-a-head gastropub failed inspection on 18 grounds - including not revealing GM ingredient - Deadline News TOM Kitchin’s gastropub failed a food hygiene inspection on 18 grounds – including failing to tell customers their meal could contain a genetically modified ingredient. It emerged last month that the celebrity chef’s Edinburgh eaterie The Southside S

Visible are several bottles said to be used by desperate drivers to relieve themselves as they wait for access to the building.

https://qoo.ly/343hmu MP urges Amazon to deal with rubbish outside depot which critics claim includes bottles of urine left by drivers - Deadline News AN MP is demanding Amazon takes urgent action to clean up rubbish outside one of its giant warehouses – including bottles of urine alleged to have been left by drivers. Shocking pictures show masses of rubbish strewn next to a road opposite the firm’

Poppy Millward was told by online trolls she was “inbred” and should be “kerb stomped” after she posted an image of the cake, which features an “edible” Boris Johnson