Hearts FC unveil new signings despite financial woes

By Alexander Lawrie

HEARTS FC unveiled its latest bid for footballing glory – a women’s team.

But the news was overshadowed by reports that owner Vladimir Romanov’s bank has seen its own fortunes plunge – with a 91 per cent drop in profits.

Ukio Bankas saw its profits all but wiped out by the global recession.

The Lithuanian bank – of which Vladmir Romanov is a major shareholder – only just stayed in the black by recording a net profit of £1.1 million.

But, despite its plummeting profits, a spokesperson for the bank claimed the start of the year had been “positive”.

Arnas Zalys, head of the firm’s finance office, said: “Taken into consideration current market situation we view the first half-year results of Ukio Bankas positively.

Susan Boyle attracts fans from across the world

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE & LAUREN CROOKS

TWO star struck fans have travelled all the way from CROATIA to meet singing superstar Susan Boyle.

They even ditched the London premier of new movie State of Play starring Russell Crowe for the chance to see the West Lothian singer.

The Britain’s Got Talent megastar shot to fame after her startling performance on the reality show last week and she has attracted interest from across the globe.

And stunning Fani Stipkovic and pal Milan Bajic are living proof of that.