10 smiles of The week

Top for TourisTs

Outlander has been voted the best book set in Scotland to be adapted for film or TV. It’s got a huge audience and shows Scottish scenery at its best – no wonder tourism bosses love it.

chrisTmas craZiness

Black Friday is over for another year. Can we all get back to shopping for Christmas without going over the top?

parky’s problem

Sir Michael Parkinson says he felt “very uncomfortable” working at the BBC as he didn’t have great qualifications. Is that why he stayed there for decades?

Give us our cards

You can now play Solitaire on most phones. That’s all very well – but there’s nothing like playing with a pack of cards to get the authentic experience!

missinG madness

Fans of BBC1’s The Missing will breathe a sigh of relief on Wednesday when the final episode is shown. It’s been a long journey of mystery – and misery!

a lidl boosT

Lidl has become the first supermarket to pay the “real” Living Wage. A nice wee Christmas boost for shop staff.

oh, baby!

A study has proved that babies love nursery rhymes and baby talk. Did we need science for that – just ask any doting mum, dad, granny or grandad!

in The money

A house on the council estate where Only Fools and Horses was filmed has sold for more than £1.1 million. Del Boy would be proud!

pininG pooch

Ant McPartlin’s wife has banned his dog from watching I’m A Celebrity because he pines too much. It’s the pooch’s own Bushtucker Trial!

a monTh To Go

It’s Christmas four weeks today. Just a helpful reminder for everyone!