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Scots scientists show true extent of Amazon deforestation damage

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - April 21, 2015

A STUDY carried out by Scots scientists is the first to show the true extent of Amazon deforestation damage. The research, published by the University...

Waterstones make Harry Potter-themed spoof of Amazon drone delivery service

Scottish News

Guest - December 3, 2013

WATERSTONES have made a spoof video advertising their new "owl delivery service" just days after Amazon reveal their plans for drone deliveries. The bookshop chain...

Rankin calls for help for new authors

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - January 18, 2012

REBUS author Ian Rankin has called for tax breaks to support budding authors as the internet squeezes out publishers' advances. He suggested publishers were taking...

Union leader attacks Amazon depot which “locked up” drivers

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - November 3, 2011

AMAZON’S controversial Dunfermline distribution centre has come under further attack by union leaders. Last week it was revealed that delivery drivers to the Fife depot...

Delivery drivers “locked up” in empty room by Amazon

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - October 27, 2011

RETAIL giant Amazon has been accused of “locking up” lorry drivers for hours at its Scottish distribution centre. A Lanarkshire-based courier firm claims its staff...

Final Harry Potter film becomes fastest selling DVD

Entertainment

Deadline News Journalist - September 21, 2011

THE final instalment of the adventures of boy wizard Harry Potter has become Amazon's fastest selling DVD, despite not being released until December. Record numbers...

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