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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Tomas Bent Magnusson set to fly to Scotland to join Hearts
Icelandic midfielder will be the ninth summer signing at Tynecastle Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Valur Reykjavik officials are today finalising transfer a transfer deal with Hearts for midfielder Tomas Bent Magnusson. The Icelandic club have agreed terms with Tynecastle officials, and 22-year-old Magnusson is preparing to fly to Scotland this week. He will undergo a medical before putting pen to paper on a long-term contract in Edinburgh. Valur left the player out of their Besta Deild Karla league win against Hafnarfjordur on Sunday in the knowledge that he has played his last game for them. Hearts made an official approach for Magnusson last week as head coach Derek McInnes looks to strengthen their midfield options ahead of the new Scottish Premiership season. Provided there are no late setbacks, he could be signed and registered in time to make an SPFL debut in Hearts' opening Premiership match in seven days' time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Speaking exclusively to the Edinburgh News, the Valur football chairman Bjorn Steinar Jonsson explained that the six-figure deal with Hearts is all close to being completed. 'It's more or less in place. We are just working on finalising that today,' he said. 'I met Tomas last night at our game and he was not sure which day he will go. Probably in the next few days he will travel to Scotland for a medical.' Magnusson is an energetic central midfielder who offers an attacking threat at set-pieces. He joined Valur after winning the Icelandic second division last year with IBV despite an opportunity to move to England at the time. After progressing quickly in the top flight and playing UEFA Conference League qualifiers this month, he is now destined for the Scottish Capital. Jonsson provided an insight into the player's attributes and character. 'In our team, I think he is best playing as a defensive midfielder in the No.6 position,' stated the chairman. 'That is where he has shown his best ability. He is primarily a defensive midfielder. Valur have a lot of possession in most games, they are a tough team, and he has moved forward with the team to score some goals. Partly that has come from set-pieces, where he can definitely be dangerous with his heading ability. He is also fighting for the second ball and winning it in those situations. 'Tomas has taken a big step with us this season. He only joined us after last season. He was playing with his hometown club, IBV, from the Vestmannaeyjar islands. He took a big step this season and has been an important player for us in domestic matches. He also played very well in our European Conference League games so far this year. If he continues and takes the next step, I think he can definitely be strong enough for Scotland. I would think it is a league that fits him well. He is a young player and he needs to take the next steps on his journey to be able to fight into the Hearts team. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad English transfer interest in Icelandic midfielder 'This transfer only came up a few days ago and it's an opportunity for him. When he was joining our club, he almost signed for a club in England and we just managed to sign him. We knew his dream was to take the next step and go abroad to test his skills there. Hearts is a big club and we have sold players to them before [goalkeeper Haraldur Bjornsson in 2005]. This is an opportunity we definitely want to see Tomas take and hopefully he will be successful at it.' Jonsson compared Magnusson to the former Iceland international defender Herman Hreidarsson, who coached the player at IBV last year. 'He had a great season last year when IBV won the second division here in Iceland and got promoted. He was one of the best players in that league,' explained Jonsson. 'We had recommendations from his coach there, Herman Hreidarsson, and he gave a very high recommendation as one of the favourite players he had coached. Tomas has similar abilities to what Hreidarsson had during his career - a fighter and a good team player. Hreidarsson was a defender, a bit of a different player, but you can definitely see some of the same qualities in Magnusson. 'Both guys come from the Vestmannaeyjar islands, so you definitely have some of the same characteristics in players. Tomas will fight and do all he can do for his team. With that, he builds good team spirit with his team-mates. He really helped us build a good team dynamic in the last few months. He came into our club as a new guy and fitted in well. He is unafraid, open, smiling, young, and he will fit in really well to a team. I think he will be an important part of the Hearts squad. He needs to adapt to a new country but he is an open, fun and energetic guy.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hearts plan to sign Magnusson to harness his development over the next few years, with the potential to sell him for future profit. That appears to align with the player's ambition, too. 'Definitely. I think that's where his aspirations lie,' said Jonsson. 'He wants to go there, fit in, shine and take the next step. I think he definitely has all the ability for that to happen but he needs to put a lot of work in.' Hearts are hopeful of completing the signing of Burkina Faso international forward Pierre Landry Kabore as soon as possible. They working to secure all the paperwork to confirm Kabore as their eighth summer signing, with Magnusson to follow as the ninth. McInnes has already welcomed seven new recruits to Riccarton since pre-season began - Norwegian right-back Christian Borchgrevink, Greek winger Alexandros Kyziridis, Portuguese forward Claudio Braga, Irish midfielder Oisin McEntee, Belgian striker Elton Kabangu, Scottish centre-back Stuart Findlay and Albanian winger Sabah Kerjota. READ MORE: New Hearts transfer target
Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Lidl's £3.99 middle aisle bargain will save you hundreds on getting the handyman in – & it's less than half price of B&Q
LIDL has the perfect DIY bargain to help you save hundreds on getting handymen in, and it's less than half the price of B&Q's version. With temperatures skyrocketing to 28C today many Brits will be spending time in the garden, basking in the heat. 3 Lidl has the perfect bargain to help you with garden DIY Credit: Getty 3 Lidl's angle measurer is just £3.99 Credit: Lidl 3 The B&Q product is priced at £8.99 Credit: B&Q However, whilst settling down to relax, you may have noticed that your outdoor space is in need of a bit of a TLC. Getting the handyman in to do up your garden can cost a fortune, but thankfully Lidl's Middle Aisle is currently stocked full of bargains to help you do it up yourself. Lidl Multifunctional Angle Gauge In stores now is the Parkside Multifunctional Angle Gauge, which costs just £3.99. It can be used for marking and transferring angles, heights and depths, making it perfect for building outdoor furniture, or sprucing up your fence or decking. The nifty tool helps you to easily record and mark measurements, and has a scale of 0-30cm. The angle range is 0–90° and the angle scale is 0–180°. The bargain tool can be found in the middle aisle of your local Lidl. However, as with all Middle of Lidl bargains, you better be quick, as once they're gone, they're gone. Cheaper than B&Q Lidl's bargain tool is currently on sale for less than half the price of B&Q's Magnusson Stainless steel Angle measurer, which is currently on sale for £8.99. The B&Q tool measures angles between 0°-180° and depth between 0-100mm. I made a DIY fence for £68 with pallets from Facebook Marketplace - it gives more privacy & people say it's 'fantastic' It also features a brass locking nut, nickel-plated and stainless steel washer. More Lidl DIY Bargains Lidl's Parkside 4V Cordless Rotary Tool is another perfect product for doing some garden DIY. The £11.99 gadget can be used for routing, grinding, polishing, cleaning and engraving. It has an adjustable power speed with an LED display and comes with an abundance of accessories, including three polishing wheels, four sanding sleeves and one threaded mandrel. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. Plus, it's a whopping £55 cheaper than the Dremel Cordless Lite Rotary tool 3.6V which is currently on sale at B&Q for £67. DIY fans will also be pleased to know that Lidl has launched a £4.99 toolkit that will save you hundreds on buying a new phone. The Parkside Smartphone Repair Set comes with 32 pieces, including screwdrivers and suction cups, to help you take apart your smartphone, and fix it yourself. The kit can be used to fix any smartphone including Apple and Samsung devices, and can also be used to fix laptop and tablet screens as well. Anyone who has been struggling to sleep in the extreme heat will be pleased to know that Livarno Home Double TopCool Duvet has landed in Lidl stores just in time for the heatwave. Designed to keep you cool and comfy, the £10.99 duvet features a micro-fine cover that cleverly regulates moisture and body temperature.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
The £4.50 B&Q gadget gardeners are loving for removing stubborn dandelions in lawns & it works on all stubborn weeds
GARDENERS are raving over a B&Q weeding gadget that users say "takes the hard work out of weeding". The Magnusson Weeder features a carbon steel head designed to make uprooting pesky weeds as easy as possible. 3 3 This sleek little tool can be bought from B&Q for just £4.50. It's the sort of gadget that will no doubt come in handy as avid gardeners look to spruce up their lawns and patios this summer. The retailer's website says: "This weeder is designed to make getting rid of deep-rooted weeds easier, the hand size with ergonomic handle means it's comfortable and quick to deweed small beds and borders." With the summer months now upon us, gardeners across the country will be dusting off their outdoor tools to make their outdoors spaces barbecue-ready. Numerous shoppers have taken to B&Q's comments sections to praise the gadget's reliability. One said: "I bought this weeding tool for this year's dandelion season and it has proved to be a terrific addition to my garden tool collection. "The spoon-like addition on the handle of the tool makes it much easier to pull the weeds out of the ground, so it's easy to use." Many other reviewers were quick to echo how easy it is to use the tool. One user posted: "I bought two of these weeders... Very easy to use! "It's good for removing the dandelions in my lawn." Another said: "I've found this tool really useful for digging up weeds in the lawn. "I find it's best to dig it in as deep as possible before then levering up and on sturdy weeds i do it from a couple of different angles. "Really takes the hard work out of weeding. I thought this was a great price too." The device also boasts an ergonomically designed handle aimed at improving user comfort. It measures 345mm (around 14 inches) in total. One user said: "Simple effective tool for weeding. "I've only used it once so can't comment on how sturdy it is but seems like good value so far." Another wrote: "Very well made does not bend like other types I have tried." June gardening jobs The Sun's Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine, has shared the tasks you should take this month. Stake out leggy perennials With all the dramatic weather we've been having, it's definitely time to stake out your leggy perennials (the ones that come back every year). Heavy rain and growth spurts, can make them collapse and flop. Picking out the slugs and snails Hopefully as we move into summer they will do less damage as the plants get bigger. The best way is still to go out at night with a head torch to find them. Pick elderflower heads You can use them to make your own cordial, or add to cakes, champagne or even fry them in batter. Get on top of weeds It's around now that weeds really ramp up in the garden, so keep on top of them with hoe-ing - or just the traditional 'on your knees with a hand fork'. Try and avoid chemicals - remember weeds are just plants in the wrong place. Up the mowing You'll need to mow your lawn weekly now - if you've got time, weed it beforehand as once you mow you chop off the leaves and its harder to see them. Check on your tomatoes Your tomato plants will need attention - water, feed and regularly and pinch out the sideshoots. Chelsea Chop There's still time for the Chelsea Chop - plants like Rudbeckia's, Asters, Penstemons, Sedums and other perennials can be cut back by a third to help them get a bit more bushy, and prolong the flowering period. Sort out your tulips If you can be bothered and have space - lift and story your tulip bulbs to ensure colour next Spring. Deadheading your roses Take them down to the first set of healthy leaves - which will ensure more flowers for longer. Enjoy your space Take some time to sit and enjoy your garden or outside space - it's great for your mental health. Even just a few minutes a day can make a big difference.
The Herald Scotland
13-05-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish student to help transform Ukrainian school shelter
Sophie, whose mother is Russian-Ukrainian, was inspired by her own family's experiences, particularly those of her young cousin who attends a primary school in Kyiv. She has developed the project to ease the distress children face during air-raid warnings. Read More: Many schools in Ukraine must move children from their classrooms to bomb shelters whenever alarms sound. Sophie said: 'Although I will not be physically present, I remain fully committed to supporting my family and the wider school community in Kyiv. 'This project reflects not only a strong sense of solidarity but also the university's values of compassion, collaboration and the common good. 'The Magnusson Award will make it possible for me to give young children in Kyiv the comfort and learning environment they deserve − allowing them to still be children in a time of great uncertainty.' Sophie and her family are also exploring opportunities to work alongside NGOs (non-governmental organisations) and charities to ensure the project complements other work being done in Ukraine. 'Given the constraints of Ukraine's war economy, many organisations are understandably focused on direct humanitarian relief and the war effort,' she said. 'As a result, my family and I are navigating a complex landscape, doing our best to align the shelter project with community needs and best practices wherever possible.' Established in memory of former chancellor Magnus Magnusson, the Magnusson awards support a wide range of student-led initiatives designed to address real-world challenges and uplift communities both locally and globally.
BBC News
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sally Magnusson to leave Reporting Scotland after 27 years
Reporting Scotland presenter Sally Magnusson is to stand down from the programme after 27 journalist and author joined the news programme in 1998, when it was broadcast from the BBC Scotland's former headquarters in Glasgow's Queen Margaret will continue to present until April and then work with the BBC as a described leaving Reporting Scotland as a "real wrench", adding "I'll miss the buzz and challenges of live news". She was part of the team that moved to BBC Scotland's new building at Pacific Quay and anchored many major stories for the corporation, including the deaths of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth started in journalism at The Scotsman newspaper in 1979. Her mother, Mamie Baird, was a newspaper journalist in Glasgow and her father, Magnus Magnusson, was a print journalist, historian and broadcaster best-known as the presenter of the BBC's started in television on BBC Scotland's Current Account programme and then on network news programmes including Sixty Minutes and returned to Scotland to present Reporting Scotland two days a week. Other television programmes included Newsnight Scotland, Panorama and Songs of Praise as well as Sunday Mornings on BBC Radio most recent television documentary for BBC Scotland was Alzheimer's, a Cure and Me which aired last is also an acclaimed author. Among her books is a biography of the Scottish runner and missionary Eric Liddell, an account of her mother's dementia, and three is the founder of the charity Playlist for Life, which promotes the use of music to help people with dementia. She was awarded an MBE in 2023 in recognition of her charity work 'A real wrench' Magnusson said standing down from Reporting Scotland did not mean she was retiring."Leaving Reporting Scotland will be a real wrench after 27 years. I'll miss the buzz and challenges of live news presentation, which I've always adored," she said."But although my focus now turns to a growing writing career, an expanding family and my work around dementia, I'm also looking forward to maintaining links with the BBC as a freelance broadcaster."Gary Smith, head of news and current affairs at BBC Scotland, paid tribute to Magnusson and her work on the programme. "Sally is an outstanding journalist, broadcaster and writer," he said. "She has skilfully guided viewers through countless big and sometimes difficult stories and the teatime audience will miss her hugely - as will all of us who have worked with her over the years."
