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#BANKHOLIDAYMONDAY
Scotland enjoyed the traditional late May bank holiday. Most of the country basked in the sunshine, with the added bonus of not suffering the thunderstorms that have accompanied the good weather in England. @Simonblackwell wrote: “I’d forgotten the rule about travelling on a Bank Holiday, the rule being ‘Never Travel On A Bank Holiday’.” @Shetlandstuart reported: “West side of Shetland is clearer and slightly warmer than east coast. Car reports 21c on west side. It’s roasting! Send ice cream please!” @Metoffice tweeted: “Jetting off to Europe for a holiday this week? Plenty of hot sunshine, but also a risk of thunderstorms.” @Brendanoharasnp posted: “Another beautiful sunny day here in the west of Scotland. Helensburgh looking particularly lovely in the sunshine from my vantage point down at the old Craigendoran pier.”
#WHSMITH
A Which? survey suggested High Street newsagents WH Smith was the worst retailer in the country. Customers bemoaned rude staff, dated interiors and expensively priced products. @Joannachocolat cautioned: “While it may not be the coolest shop on the High Street, research suggests that WH Smith, and not Waterstone’s, is the place where most working class people buy books. If we care at all about promoting literacy, we should at least be aware of this.” @Ryancwoods88 commented: “In this age and retail being so brutal I’ve long wondered how WH Smith have continued, I think the last time I went in there was to buy a set of pens and protractor for first day back at school.” @Ianprobert added: “No major surprise here. WH Smith has had a ‘jumble sale’ feel for years. Awful point of sale, cluttered till areas, dated-looking aisles. And no, I don’t want to add a chocolate bar for just £1.” @Mandyboh countered: “WH Smith? Have to come out in defence! I’ve had 3 book signings at their branches & another planned soon, found them VERY supportive of a self-published author & amenable to my quirky style when hosting.” @Nocaityescait joked: “How can WH Smith be the most hated when it’s the only shop to display a five foot poster of Richard Madeley in its window all year round?”