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Rankin calls for help for new authors

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

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

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

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...

Amazon to create 950 jobs in Scotland

ONLINE retailer Amazon is to create 950 jobs across two locations in Scotland. The company will open a fulfilment centre in Dunfermline - bringing 750...

Scottish cyber crime expert recommends lying online

By Clare Carswell A SCOTTISH cyber crime expert has urged online users to lie about personal details to prevent identity theft. Dr Ian Ferguson a digital...

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