Axel Piper

Ten martial artists from Legacy Tae Kwon Do head to Glasgow for the ITF World Championships, bringing family spirit, grit, and hometown pride to the global arena. For a small group of athletes from southern Alberta, July wasn’t about summer breaks or lazy evenings. It was about Glasgow. Sweat. Sparring. And representing Canada on one of the world’s biggest martial arts stages. From July 19–20, ten athletes from Legacy Tae Kwon Do in Lethbridge flew across the Atlantic to compete at the International Tae Kwon-Do Federation (ITF) World Championships at Braehead Arena in Scotland. They weren’t just there to compete—they…

The Scottish Government has officially approved SSE’s Berwick Bank offshore wind project—an enormous step that could soon make the UK home to the largest wind farm on Earth. With the last major consent now secured, the project is inching closer to becoming reality. But it's not a done deal just yet. SSE still has to win a power contract and make its final investment decision. Still, this marks the most significant progress in over a decade of planning—and positions the UK for a potential leap in global renewable energy leadership. A Decade-Long Dream Moves Closer to Reality This isn’t some…

A rugged, untouched island in the Highlands is up for grabs at a price lower than many suburban homes in Sydney or Melbourne—if you don’t mind the cold, the seals, and zero chance of building a house. 30 Acres of Isolation in the Scottish Highlands Eilean Mòr, a 30-acre island nestled in the icy waters of Loch Sunart on Scotland’s west coast, has just hit the market for £435,000 (approximately $560,000 USD or AUD 864,000). That’s less than the cost of a modest inner-city apartment in many parts of Australia. But you’re not buying a home. You’re buying wilderness. Thick…

An independent review praises Scotland’s “compassionate” approach but warns that too many disabled people still find the system confusing and hard to access. Scotland’s flagship disability benefit, hailed for its humanity and a gentler tone than its UK counterpart, is facing a reckoning. A new report has urged ministers to simplify the Adult Disability Payment system before a dramatic rise in claimants and costs puts it under serious pressure. The warning comes as projections show the number of people receiving the payment is set to nearly double within six years — from 379,000 today to more than 703,000 by 2030.…

The Scotland schedule of Son of Sardaar 2 wrapped with tears, memories, and a heartfelt tribute—especially from lead actor Mrunal Thakur, who revealed a deeply personal moment while filming the movie’s emotional song. She wasn’t just acting through grief. She was living it. A Sequel With Soul, A Set Full of Emotions Filming a sequel is rarely a clean slate. It carries the echoes of its predecessor. Son of Sardaar 2, loosely connected to the 2012 Ajay Devgn starrer, stepped into that legacy while also carrying something entirely its own—a different tone, a new set of emotions, and a painful…

A bold new vision for how the South of Scotland could heat its homes—and rewrite its economic future—has been launched with the unveiling of the region’s first Heat Networks Prospectus. Developed jointly by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and the councils of Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders, the document outlines 19 potential heat network zones across southern Scotland. These networks, if realized, would collectively supply up to 120,000 megawatt hours of thermal energy per year to more than 2,400 domestic and non-domestic properties. It’s the most comprehensive heat infrastructure vision ever set out for Scotland’s southern rural heartlands—and…

Donald Trump Jr.’s latest trip to Scotland didn’t just make headlines for its scenic golf backdrop—it quietly highlighted the growing public role of his girlfriend, Bettina Anderson. Her presence at Trump’s Turnberry resort raised eyebrows, questions, and speculation about her evolving place within the Trump inner circle. A Quiet Entrance into the Trump Orbit For most people outside of Republican fundraising galas and conservative circles, Bettina Anderson is still a relatively unfamiliar name. But if recent events are anything to go by, that won’t last long. Her public connection to Trump Jr. began around August 2024, shortly after his breakup…

With just 12 seconds left on the clock, Gareth Griffiths fired in a dramatic goal to deny Scotland victory and keep Wales’ EuroHockey Championship II hopes alive in Portugal. A fierce battle that looked like it was heading the Scots’ way ended 2-2 — and left both teams with plenty to think about. There were no celebrations, just relief and frustration on either side of the pitch. Tense From the Start — And It Never Let Up The game kicked off with high stakes. Both sides had plenty riding on the result, having opened their campaigns with contrasting momentum. Wales…

Scotland has appointed a new chief nursing officer to lead the country’s nursing profession through one of its most critical periods in decades. Professor Aisha Holloway, a prominent academic with deep global health roots, will officially take up the post in November. Her arrival is seen as both a symbolic and strategic move — and the expectations are already sky-high. From University Halls to the Health Frontline Professor Holloway is currently chair of nursing studies at the University of Edinburgh, where she’s led major teaching and research programmes for years. She also co-directs the Edinburgh Global Nursing Initiative, linking Scottish…

Scotland’s export economy is getting a major shot in the arm — and quite literally in the case of whisky — as the UK’s new trade agreement with India promises to pour £190 million into the Scottish economy. Signed as part of the UK Government’s “Plan for Change,” the trade pact is being hailed as a turning point for Scottish producers, manufacturers, and workers seeking fresh access to one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. A Dramatic Drop in Whisky Tariffs The headline-grabbing detail? India’s notoriously steep import duties on Scotch whisky — which stood at a punishing 150%…