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A RARE opportunity to live and work on a tiny Scottish island with just 170 people is up for grabs.

The job is on the Isle of Lismore, which is located in the Inner Hebrides, near Oban.

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A job opportunity to work and live in Lismore is up for grabs[/caption]

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Locals can get daily ferry services to and from Oban[/caption]

The local primary school is currently on the look out for a new head teacher.

Lismore Primary School is described as “small and friendly”, and is “embedded in the life of the community”.

Its website adds: “It is a family school, where children, families, staff and friends can feel at home.

“The school is a happy, bright and welcoming place where achievements and learning are celebrated by everyone.

“There is a relaxed atmosphere of mutual respect, consideration and security.”

There are a total of nine pupils in the primary classroom, and three children in the Early Learning Centre.

Argyll and Bute Council have advertised the “exciting” opportunity to become head teacher, with a salary of £64,000.

The right candidate will become “an integral part of an island community”.

Closing date for the application is Friday, February 21.

You can find more information about the job here.

The population of the island is around 170.

The island, dubbed the Great Garden, has a medieval Parish Church, a public hall, and the award-winning Gaelic Heritage Centre and Museum.

There is also a well stocked island shop and Post Office, as well as a popular cafe in the Heritage Centre.

Lismore Primary School pupils usually continue their education at Oban High School.

There are several daily ferry services to and from Oban which takes around an hour.

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The Isle of Lismore has a population of around 170 people[/caption]

A WEATHER expert has pinpointed when we can expect sunshine to return after “unsettled” weather with heavy rain and strong gusts.

It comes after Met Eireann revealed that the Dublin Airport weather monitoring station recorded zero hours of sunshine in the last week.

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Strong winds will batter the country this week[/caption]

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Heavy downpours will be widespread[/caption]

The station has also recorded 32 per cent more rain than normal.

A Status Yellow rainfall warning issued for Cork, Kerry, Waterford on Sunday lifted at 6am this morning.

However, those high rainfall levels will continue into the rest of the week as Met Eireann promise “unsettled conditions”.

Met Eireann’s Andrew Doran-Sherlock said: “Our weather is going to be unsettled through the rest of this week, with frequent wet and breezy spells. It will be mild for the time of year.

“So for today. while it’s been a damp and misty start with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle.

“That will clear northwards towards the morning and early afternoon and it will become largely dry with some hazy sunny spells developing.

“Still breezy though with moderate to fresh and gusty southeast winds, strong at times near coasts.

“Highs of 6C to 12C, coolest for the north and mildest for the west and southwest.”

And after a dry start tonight rain will move into the southeast early on and track north.

By morning that rain will clear from the southwest leaving some clear spells there.

Temperatures will drop to between 3C and 8C overnight, coldest in Ulster.

Wednesday then will start dry with some early sunny spells, however rain will return from midday.

Those noon spells in the southwest will spread across the country and Met Eireann have warned downpours may be “heavy” in parts.

And highs will sit at between 9C to 13C, with gusty winds accompanying.

Overnight on Wednesday things will take an even windier turn along with outbreaks of rain, although temperatures will stay above 7C.

Met Eireann warn: “Showery outbreaks of rain at first, clearing northeastwards early in the night as it becomes largely dry for a time.

“However, further showery outbreaks of rain will move in from the southwest later, extending across the country by morning as southerly winds increase fresh to strong and gusty by morning, reaching near gale force near southern and western coasts.”

‘STRONG AND GUSTY’

More showers on Thursday with “heavy” downpours a possibility.

This rain may be paired with thunderstorms at times and spot flooding is a risk.

Come evening it will start to ease with clouds forming in 10C to 14C temperatures.

And weather expert Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather warned: “Plenty of wind coming Thursday and Friday with strongest winds Sunday.

“Also spells of heavy rain Thursday, Friday and Sunday mornings.”

And more of that “heavy” rain is set to fall on Thursday night with “localised flooding possible, especially for southern areas.”

Another windy night with “strong and gusty” winds but temperatures again staying above 7C.

‘LOOKING FOR SUNSHINE?’

On Friday it will be another mixed day starting wet and cloudy before showers ease to a sunny afternoon, leaving downpours isolated to Atlantic areas.

Afternoon temperatures could reach 13C but isolated thunderstorms are a possibility once again.

After the wet week there is set to be a change in the forecast over the weekend with sunshine returning.

Weather expert Alan O’Reilly took to social media to highlight the exact day we can expect some rays.

He said: “Looking for sunshine? Saturday looks to be the day.”

And Met Eireann added: “A day of sunny spells and scattered showers, mainly for Atlantic areas at first but extending eastwards through the morning and afternoon. Cloud will build from the southwest later.”

But “heavy” rain and “near gale force” winds look set to return in early forecasts for Sunday.

DENISE Welch has revealed she was rushed to hospital in “the worst pain ever” – but spent 24 hours waiting for a bed.

The Loose Women star, 66, shared the update with her fans on social media and opened up about the dramatic experience.

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In a now-deleted post, she said: “2 weeks ago I was in the worst pain ever.

“We waited 90 minutes for an ambulance and then I spent 24 hours in A&E waiting for a bed on the surgical ward.”

Fans were quick to send Denise well wishes and, while she didn’t expand on the reason for her hospital stay, she said: “I’m much better thank you x.”

RANGERS have faced major issues this season with a struggle to keep first team centre backs fit.

The experienced John Souttar and Leon Balogun have faced time out while Clinton Nsiala took months to break into the fold.

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Ben Davies in action for Rangers prior to his move in August[/caption]

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But one central defender who was shipped from Ibrox on loan has opened up on the uncertainty of his future with the club.

Ben Davies was a regular fixture for the Glasgow team when he joined in 2022/23, but last year he struggled with fitness and missed out on more than 40 games.

He started the season with his parent club, but was soon sent over the border to Birmingham City on loan where he seems to be enjoying his time, becoming a key player for Chris Davies’ side.

The Blues sit nine points clear at the top of English third tier with a game in hand and boast the best defensive record in the league – conceding just 19 in 29 games.

Davies, whose contract at Rangers has another year left to run, has featured 28 times in all competitions, helping his side to 15 clean sheets and earning himself calls from Blues fans to be secured permanently.

On the love he’s getting from the supporters, he said: “I don’t go on social media, or not looking for myself at least, so I haven’t noticed but if that’s the case it’s really flattering and brilliant to have their support.

“I came here looking to play as many games as possible and when I first came I realised the strength-in-depth that the squad had and the quality that they had all over the pitch, especially at the back so it took a bit of time and I’ve been patient.

“I’ve done a good run of games now so it feels good.”

Though he remained tight-lipped on what the future holds given he does not seem to be part of the plan for Philippe Clement‘s team: “I haven’t thought about it yet, I just wanted to do a year’s loan and try to get going again, it was a bit stop-start at Rangers.

“I’m happy with the way it’s going but I haven’t thought past now.”

The defender’s loan agreement does not include an option or obligation to buy, so what will happen when the season comes to a close remains to be seen.

Birmingham have lost just two league games this season and look favourites for promotion to the English Championship.

Davies is one of two Gers stars on loan at the club, with Kieran Dowell also joining in January.

Ex-Light Blues star Scott Wright also moved to Birmingham permanently last summer.

Meanwhile, Davies’ former Rangers teammate Ryan Kent could finally be close to finding a new club.

The winger’s contract with Fenerbahce was terminated back in October and he’s remained a free agent since.

Kent was reportedly offered the chance to move to Iran but he still hasn’t joined a new club.

According to fresh reports out of Turkey, two Spanish clubs are interested in signing him now.

Those reports claim that both Real Sociedad and Villarreal are considering a swoop to sign the former Ibrox man.

Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page

SHOWING off her post-baby figure, Charlotte Crosby has wowed fans by rocking a skintight black bodysuit.

Just 16 days after welcoming her second child via c-section, doting mum Charlotte, 34, has shown off her figure saying “I don’t know how I look this good”.

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Charlotte Crosby has shown off her figure just mere days after welcoming her second child[/caption]

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Charlotte welcomed baby Pixi at the start of the month[/caption]

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Pixi is Charlotte’s second child[/caption]

The former MTV star confirmed the arrival of her daughter, baby Pixi, on social media on February 3, and now she has shown off her postpartum body.

Sharing a short video of herself posing up a storm in front of a full-length mirror in a skintight black bodysuit on Snapchat, Charlotte said: “How?????” before writing a more lengthy caption.

Writing over the tip of the clip, she penned: “I’m slightly confused at how I look and feel this good about my body 16 days after Pixi, but I’m here for it.

“I’m still in pain but I’m bloody here for it,” she said alongside a string of laughing face emojis.

She added: “I have improved my diet hugely and upped my protein!

“But honestly, it took me a year to feel semi ok after Alba!

“The body is crazy isn’t it!”

When Charlotte announced the news of her newborn baby’s birth at the start of the month she took to Instagram to post a photo of her partner Jake Ankers cradling the tot and their daughter Alba, two.

After Charlotte confirmed she had welcomed her daughter into the world via her newsletter, she also shared the sweet moniker they’d chosen, revealing that the tot’s name is Pixi Cecilia.

HOSPITAL DASH

But just days after welcoming the newborn, the reality star provided a worrying update, telling her fans that Pixi was rushed to the hospital after a worrying discovery.

“Our Pixi girl has had a hell of a morning bless her soul,” Charlotte revealed on her Instagram stories on February 7.

“I noticed a little lump on Pixi’s chin a couple of days ago! And wanted to flag it with our doctors before we left,” she added.

She then revealed: “After some bloods and an ultrasound and a lot of tears watching my brave little girl having to go through all of this at only 7 days old, we’ve got some good news that it’s hopefully nothing to worry about and we just need to keep an eye on it.”

Pixi’s arrival came after Charlotte and Jake were left terrified just after the star’s £1million home was burgled – while they were upstairs.

SCARY ORDEAL

Jake, 33, revealed on social media that a gang of masked robbers armed with machetes stormed inside their stunning mansion.

The Sun later told how the pair had taken extra measures to make sure that they are free from danger.

Just weeks after that ordeal, the TV personality was rushed to hospital shortly afterwards where it was revealed she had a urine infection.

Scared Jake shared at the time:  “We are not having a good week!!!

“Now Charlotte has been rushed in to hospital as she is having serious pains in her stomach, they are running all the necessary checks to make sure Charlotte and baby are ok.”

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Charlotte and Jake share two kids together[/caption]

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The couple are smitten with their little family[/caption]

A LEGENDARY Japanese car firm’s “mega-merger” with a rival brand could be back on after reports they are set to re-enter talks.

Popular amongst Brits since the sixties, the brand has been the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer for decades.

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Makoto Uchida (left) and Toshihiro Mibe appear to have been in discussion for some time over a potential merger[/caption]

Honda could be re-entering talks with Nissan to create the world’s fourth-biggest car producer but there’s a catch, according to the Financial Times.

According to those close to the chief executive of Nissan, it may require Makoto Uchida to step down before progress can be made between the companies.

Despite the 58-year-old being an advocate for the relationship, his Honda counterpart has reportedly been frustrated by Nissan’s money problems and lack of speed.

It is thought Uchida plans to stay on until 2026 but recent pressure from board members could lead to an earlier exit.

A source told the Financial Times how Honda could be prepared to re-enter discussions of a future with Nissan if the talks were with a different boss.

Nissan remains an attractive business partner due to its capital ties with Mitsubishi Motors and foothold in south-east Asia.

Toshihiro Mibe original opened up about the break-down, describing “regret”.

Although a spokesperson for Honda has revealed business discussions have not been fully ruled out.

The two Japanese car giants have both been framed for their reliability and quality.

Merger talks were originally thought to have been cancelled earlier this month after one senior Nissan official strongly objected to the “rude things” his company had been told.

Nissan has been struggling with sales in recent years, brought about by poor management decisions and a failure to adapt to the growing electric vehicle (EV) market.

Worries have been further exacerbated by the Zero-Emission Vehicle, or ZEV, mandate, requiring 28 per cent of car sales to be electric in 2025 — or face fines of £15,000 for every car they fall short on.

A merger with Honda could cut costs for both companies, but there has been two key reasons behind the collapse in talks.

Firstly, discomfort came from Honda’s demand that Nissan would become its subsidiary, something the latter felt went against previous agreements, reports The Japan News.

Secondly, Honda also told Nissan to restructure its business and abandon its original hybrid vehicle (HV) system, e-Power, in order to adopt Honda’s HV system.

Nissan was previously a top contender for its EV production but recently has struggled to keep up with Toyota and Honda.

The company published its financial outlook for the year ending in March and a net loss of hundreds of millions of pounds has been predicted.

Industry insiders have revealed that Nissan is now open to mergers with other automotive or technology firms.

One of the potential companies is Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Technology Group.

This follows the 9,000 job losses that were witnessed at Nissan.

Without much-needed support, a Nissan official has claimed that the firm only has “12 to 14 months to survive”.

The brand also runs the UK’s largest car factory in Sunderland but pressure from the Government’s EV sales targets has played a part in Nissan’s woes.

It was previously reported that Uchida spoke to the Prime Minister to raise his concerns about the impact of government rules on the business.

He was also thought to have warned ministers, including Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, that current rules could pose a direct risk to the Sunderland plans.

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GIVEN Emily Murphy played rugby until it was no longer feasible, it is no surprise that she likes the physical side of football.

And she says that was part of the reason why she opted to return to England to sign for Newcastle United.

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Murphy joined the English second-tier outfit last month after four years in the US where she obtained a degree in political science.

The striker previously played in the top flight for Chelsea and Birmingham City, where new Ireland boss Carla Ward was her manager.

But the 21-year-old was happy to drop down a division to ensure she would play regularly as she readjusts to the game she grew up with.

The Windsor native said: “It’s much further up north than I’m used to but I’m loving it so far.

“As a young player, the biggest thing I can look for is going somewhere I’m going to play, and put myself in the best position to play.

“I feel as though Newcastle was a great fit for that and I’m really excited for the rest of the season. I wanted to be as close to home as I could be.

“That was a big factor. I’ve lived a lot of my life away from home. I’ve two younger sisters so coming back to family was the biggest part.

“There’s positives to both styles in the US and UK. The physicality I would say is the biggest difference. I think I wanted to come back to play the football I remember playing.

“I played rugby a lot in my life. Dad is a Leinster fan and I played until I had to give up. I played inside centre.

“I was fast and at that age I was as physical as the lads.

“Things have changed now I think but I’d probably still be able to give them a run for their money.”

Murphy’s dad John hails from Rathfarnham and played Gaelic football and hurling for his school, Scoil Naithí and rugby at Lansdowne Road for Palmerstown.

She has not managed, thus far, to follow in her father’s footsteps by playing at the Dublin 4 venue having missed out on the Euro 2025 play-off final against Wales.

She said: “I was actually in the US at the time.

“I had my dad on the phone and my housemates watching. It was a hard one. I was obviously very upset and I know the whole team were.

“It’s one of those things you don’t want to dwell on for too long because I think you then don’t allow yourself to progress.

“I think as a team we have a fresh slate now.”

NEW CHAPTER

But the forward was not released by her then-college Wake Forest University.

She said: “You always want to play for your country.

“I always wanted to come and play for Ireland. They were discussions I had with my college and staff in college.

“That chapter is closed and a new one is opened. I’m back here. I was upset and frustrated.”

Murphy is keen to look forward to the Nations League campaign which kicks off with matches at home to Turkey on Friday and away to Slovakia on Tuesday under new head coach Ward.

Murphy is familiar with her as Ward was in charge at Birmingham in 2021 when they signed her on loan from Chelsea — but she is not sure that experience will be of relevance.

She said: “There’s a lot of things to take into context when I was at Birmingham — my age and the position we were in.

“We were a team that was fighting to stay in the WSL so a lot of things change when that’s your reality.

“She kept us up and that was a huge win for the club, herself and the girls on the team.

“I don’t think I could take how we played in that season to here. It’s a completely different game and a completely different environment.

“I’m very excited to get back working with her and the rest of the staff as well.”

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IT’S a classic side dish for many when ordering a Chinese.

But did you know that crispy seaweed isn’t actually made from the sea vegetable?

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Well, it turns out that you aren’t the only one left stunned by the revelation that the popular side is actually made from spring greens.

Nigel Thompson, who regularly posts recipes on his social media pages, took to TikTok to share his version of crispy seaweed.

“So the ingredients you need – spring greens,” he began.

“Some people still think it’s real seaweed.

“Really?”

He then went on to shred the greens – removing the main stem of each left, rolling tightly and then cutting thin strips with a sharp knife.

Once that was done, he washed the strips, and placed them on a tea towel, with another on top to ensure they were dry.

Nigel then added some oil, before putting the mixture into the air fryer.

“So on full power, we’re just going to cook them, we’ll keep turning them and keep tossing them,” he said.

“Every couple of minutes just give them a little toss.”

Once finished, he took the seaweed out, and added some sugar and a little salt to finish it off.

And while lots of people praised Nigel for sharing the recipe on TikTok, others admitted they were still struggling to come to terms with his spring greens revelation.

“I was today years old when I learned that it was not actual seaweed,” one gasped.

“You’re not the first!” Nigel replied.

“I’m 41 and just learnt it’s not seaweed,” another admitted.

“Omg it’s not seaweed it’s just greens!” a third marvelled.

“I was one of the folk who thought it was real seaweed till a few weeks ago,” someone else said.

“To this day I really thought it was real seaweed!” another wrote.

“Only realised recently that it wasn’t actual seaweed,” someone else added.

As another admitted: “I spent years deep frying every type of seaweed I could find before I, by pure chance, watched a Chinese cook use bok choi in a YouTube video.”

“Joining the didn’t know it wasn’t seaweed club at 51,” someone else laughed.

While other comments came from people who were stunned that others DIDN’T know what ‘seaweed’ is made from.

“Savoy cabbage works too,” one wrote.

“Always amazes me that people still think it’s actual real seaweed!”

“I love crispy seaweed and didn’t know it was so easy,” another praised.

“Thanks for this, going to make some ASAP.”

“I used to help make this when I worked at a Chinese wholesalers in Manchester,” a third commented.

“They finished it with a sprinkle of fish powder.”

“Tried this tonight for tea, it was AMAZING,” someone else gushed.

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MOLLY-MAE Hague admitted she “completely panicked” when she made a huge blunder on the Bafta’s Red Carpet this week.

The Love Island alum, who starred in her own Amazon Prime documentary earlier this year, commented on a TikTok page after leading the glam at the London event.

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Molly-Mae Hague has admitted she ‘completely panicked’ on the Bafta’s Red Carpet this week[/caption]

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Molly-Mae, 25, walked the Red Carpet in a stunning black blazer jacket with a plunging neckline and ruffle sleeve.

She paired the sexy-sophisticated top with a flowing black skirt and heels as she rocked up to the star-studded event – with the real reason for her appearance coming to light.

Yet she has admitted that, despite being joined by manager Fran Britton, she “completely panicked” when asked about her favourite film of the year.

A correspondent for The News Movement filmed the influencer and businesswoman – in a video then posted to TikTok – in which she replied: “I did enjoy Nosferatu.

“And that’s up today.

“So yeah, with the long nails …” before walking off.

Yet eagle-eyed social media followers were quick to flag that the Maebe founder had spoken out about the horror flick on her YouTube page – and said she hated it.

One then remarked on her new video: “I fear Molly-Mae is me whenever I am caught off guard and say the exact opposite of what I feel.”

Another put: “Has nobody else panicked and said the first thing that comes to mid lmao.”

A third then mused: “I literally saw a TikTok of her saying she hated it,” as one put: “I thought she hated it lol.”

Another fan posted: “Molly babe we know you didn’t like it.”

One then giggled: “Me when I lie.”

Molly-Mae then candidly admitted she “completely panicked” when the question was sprung on her, before the page replied and put: “Relatable queen thank you for answering.”

The star’s First Vlog Of the Year video saw her applying her cosmetics and serums as she told of her cinema trip.

Talking about the flick, Molly-Mae said: “I was really upset.

“It had that Lily-Rose Depp in who I am completely obsessed with, I think she is stunning.

“But it was really bad.

“I really, really didn’t enjoy it, it was called Nosferatu, interesting name.

“It was all about vampires and Dracula – I went with Taylor and Jack [her pals] and it was a literal two out of 10.”

REAL DEAL

According to a body language expert, Molly-Mae’s unexpected Bafta appearance has a much deeper meaning. 

Not only this, but as explained by the pro, her outfit subtly reveals all on her relationship with Tommy Fury, 25. 

Judi James tells Fabulous: “Molly-Mae’s very performative red-carpet appearance should be seen as an emotional emoji, a non-verbal announcement gesture of her mood, her confidence and her relationship status.

“The choice of outfit looks as contrived as her choice of pose. 

“Between poses, she is seen laughing and joking.

“But once she gets into spot she very deliberately adopts her desired look of ‘fierce’ and serious.”

She added: “It’s deliberately serious. She doesn’t want to look happy or lightweight.”

Not only this, but according to this body language pro, the Filter founder, who lives in a huge £3.5million mansion with her two-year-old daughter Bambi, appeared “relatable” through her red carpet appearance.

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A body language expert has revealed what Molly-Mae’s Bafta outfit reflected about her feelings to ex Tommy Fury[/caption]