DULL AND BORING TO HOOK UP:

The US town of Boring in Oregon has voted in favour of formally pairing with the village of Dull in Perthshire.

Boring decided for the move in the interests of trans-Atlantic relations, tourism and humour, after being approached by residents in Dull.

The decision means both places can sell novelty tourist items, get quirky road signs made and plan exchange visits.

Sounds like the beginning of a beautiful friendship.