Ishan Crawford

Prior to the position, Ishan was senior vice president, strategy & development for Cumbernauld-media Company since April 2013. He joined the Company in 2004 and has served in several corporate developments, business development and strategic planning roles for three chief executives. During that time, he helped transform the Company from a traditional U.S. media conglomerate into a global digital subscription service, unified by the journalism and brand of Cumbernauld-media.
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Mar
09
2024
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Scotsman suffers brain injury after brutal attack by off-duty doorman

Scotsman suffers brain injury after brutal attack by off-duty doorman

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A Scottish man who was celebrating his friend’s stag do in Liverpool was left with a brain injury after being assaulted by an off-duty doorman. The victim, David McAdam, 30, from Glasgow, was punched and kicked in the head by Daniel Misiolek, 41, outside a bar in the city centre. The attack The incident happened on March 8, 2023, around 11.30 pm, when McAdam and his friends were leaving the McCooley’s Irish bar on Concert Square. They were approached by Misiolek, who was working as a doorman at a nearby venue, and his friend Anthony Wales, 28. According to the…
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Mar
07
2024
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Baby with rare lung condition defies odds and survives

Baby with rare lung condition defies odds and survives

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A newborn baby girl who was born with a rare and life-threatening lung condition has amazed doctors and her parents by surviving and recovering. Khloe McInally, from Wishaw, Scotland, was diagnosed with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) hours after her birth on March 7, 2023. This meant that her lungs were filled with fluid and she could not breathe on her own. She was transferred to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, where she was put on life support and given a slim chance of survival. A miracle baby Khloe’s parents, Laura and Kevin, had been trying…
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Mar
06
2024
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Mohamed Diomande: The rising star of Rangers and Ivory Coast

Mohamed Diomande: The rising star of Rangers and Ivory Coast

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Mohamed Diomande is a name that has been making headlines in the Scottish Premiership and beyond. The 22-year-old midfielder, who joined Rangers on loan from Danish club Nordsjaelland in January, has impressed with his performances and goals for the Ibrox side. He has also earned his first call-up to the Ivory Coast U23 squad, and is tipped to be a star for his country in the future. Diomande’s journey from Abidjan to Glasgow Diomande was born in Yopougon, a suburb of Abidjan, the largest city in Ivory Coast. He grew up playing football on the streets, and showed a natural…
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Mar
05
2024
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A toddler’s tragic death inspires parents to raise funds for life-saving equipment

A toddler’s tragic death inspires parents to raise funds for life-saving equipment

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The parents of a two-year-old boy who died suddenly from a rare heart condition are determined to honour his memory by raising money for defibrillators in their community. A happy and healthy boy Leo McFadyen was a happy and healthy boy who loved playing with his older brother and sister. He had no signs or symptoms of any health problems until he collapsed at home in Dumfries on February 23, 2023. His parents, Gemma and Scott McFadyen, performed CPR on him until the paramedics arrived, but sadly he could not be revived. He was pronounced dead at Dumfries and Galloway…
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Mar
04
2024
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Scots Boy Survives 30-Foot Fall From Ski Lift

Scots Boy Survives 30-Foot Fall From Ski Lift

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A 11-year-old boy from Scotland had a miraculous escape after falling 30 feet from a ski lift in the French Alps. The boy, who has not been named, suffered only minor injuries and was airlifted to a hospital in Grenoble. How Did The Accident Happen? The boy was on a family holiday in the ski resort of La Plagne, where he was taking ski lessons with his brother and a group of other children. According to reports, the boy was sitting on the edge of the ski lift chair, which did not have a safety bar. He lost his balance…
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Mar
01
2024
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Transgender stalker who attacked nurse and prison staff dies in custody

Transgender stalker who attacked nurse and prison staff dies in custody

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A transgender prisoner who was denied a transfer to a women’s jail has passed away in HMP Grampian. Tiffany Scott, formerly known as Andrew Burns, was serving a life sentence for stalking a teenage girl and assaulting a nurse and prison officers. A history of violence and harassment Scott, 32, had a long record of violent and predatory behaviour, dating back to 2010, when she attacked a nurse in Cheshire with a pair of scissors. She was then jailed for four years and eight months for wounding with intent. While in prison, Scott began to identify as a woman and…
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Feb
29
2024
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Del Amitri singer Justin Currie reveals his battle with Parkinson’s disease

Del Amitri singer Justin Currie reveals his battle with Parkinson’s disease

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The Scottish rock star opens up about his diagnosis and how he copes with the condition that affects his voice and guitar playing. How Justin Currie discovered he had Parkinson’s Justin Currie, the lead singer and songwriter of Del Amitri, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that causes tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement. He first noticed something was wrong when he was struggling to hold his guitar plectrum during a tour in 2022. “When you are doing something you know really well, like riding a bike or something and you suddenly can’t…
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Feb
28
2024
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How Brendan Rodgers inspired Neil Lennon to return to Celtic

How Brendan Rodgers inspired Neil Lennon to return to Celtic

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The phone call that changed everything Neil Lennon has revealed how a phone call from Brendan Rodgers convinced him to take over Celtic for a second time in 2019. Lennon, who had previously managed the club from 2010 to 2014, was appointed as interim boss after Rodgers left for Leicester City in February 2019. Lennon said that Rodgers, who had led Celtic to seven consecutive domestic trophies, was very supportive and encouraging of his decision to return to Parkhead. He also praised Rodgers for his achievements and legacy at Celtic, and said he had learned a lot from him. “He…
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Feb
28
2024
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Widow of Scots fisherman who died in fishing tragedy demands safety reforms

Widow of Scots fisherman who died in fishing tragedy demands safety reforms

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The wife of a Scottish fisherman who lost his life in a fishing accident has called for urgent changes to the industry’s safety standards. She hopes that her husband’s death will not be in vain and that other families will be spared from the same grief. A tragic loss William Quarm, 54, was one of the two crew members who died when their fishing boat, the Nancy Glen, capsized and sank in Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, on January 18, 2023. The other victim was Duncan MacDougall, 46, who was also from Tarbert, the same village as Mr Quarm. The…
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Feb
24
2024
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Daredevils to abseil from Forth Bridge for charity

Daredevils to abseil from Forth Bridge for charity

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The Forth Bridge Abseil, a popular fundraising event that allows participants to descend 165 feet from the iconic bridge, is back for 2024. The event, which is run by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in partnership with Network Rail and Balfour Beatty, will take place on Sunday, June 16. It is open to individual fundraisers and groups from organisations and businesses who want to challenge themselves and support good causes. A unique opportunity to abseil from a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Forth Bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth between Edinburgh and Fife, is one of Scotland’s most famous…
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