10 smiles of the week

prosconeciation guide

Scientists have revealed the way you pronounce “scone” doesn’t mean you’re posh – it’s down to where you come from. But our expert, Scone Spy (see page 6-7), says it should rhyme with “gone”. That settles it!

feel like a good read?

The first Kindle for blind people is being developed. A screen will “show” e-books in Braille. It puts a lot of books at your fingertips.

mule probably not laugh

It is, believe it or not, World Donkey Day on Tuesday. Any excuse for our favourite donkey gag. What do you call a three-legged donkey? That’s right, a wonky.

step into the light...

Looking for a good reason to get out into the spring sunshine? It’s National Walking Month. Walking for a whole month? You’d end up in Brighton. Best keep it to half an hour, or so.

...or mac for a delivery

And if you’re looking to NOT get out – McDonald’s are starting a home delivery service. No need to hurry for a McFlurry now.

bananarama sing-song

We love that 80s group Bananarama are coming to Glasgow in November for the first time in 30 years. It’s news we’ve been waiting for since they... err... banana split.

holed out for a hero

The 18th at St Andrews’ Old Course has been voted the best golf hole in Scotland. As far as iN10 is concerned, it’s the 19th hole – anywhere.

molly, you’re a wee gem

Hearts were warmed by the news that Molly Roberts, from Portobello, asked for donations to Guide Dogs rather than gifts at her 10th birthday party, raising £510. Well done Molly!

free week will be a rail help

Scot Rail has promised regular passengers a free week of transport next month to make up for recent disruptions to services. Nice to see them doing something to get things back on track.

chase me, tom, chase me

Movie heart-throb Tom Hardy delighted female fans by heroically chasing a moped thief last week. We wouldn’t be surprised to read moped thefts were up 1000% this week...