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From Norwich to Rangers Todd Cantwell is the latest addition to the Rangers squad, having signed from Norwich City on a long-term deal. The 24-year-old midfielder is the first signing of Michael Beale, who took over as Rangers manager after Steven Gerrard left for Aston Villa. Cantwell came through the Norwich academy and played 129 games for the Canaries, scoring 14 goals and providing 12 assists. He also had loan spells at Bournemouth and Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands. He was part of the Norwich team that won the Championship title in 2018-19 and 2020-21, but also suffered relegation from…

A man is fighting for his life after falling from a height in the foyer of Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow. The incident happened around 12.55pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2023, and sparked a major emergency response. Police and ambulance rushed to the scene Police and ambulance services were called to the hospital after receiving a report of a concern for a person. They found a 44-year-old man who had suffered serious injuries from the fall. He was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where he remains in a critical condition. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.55pm on Tuesday,…

Suzanne Gunn, a 35-year-old mother from Wallyford, East Lothian, died unexpectedly on January 3, 2024, just two days before her 36th birthday. She had been suffering from a rare auto-immune disease called granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), which causes inflammation of the blood vessels and organs. A bubbly and loving person who enjoyed life Suzanne was described by her friends and family as a bubbly and loving person who enjoyed life. She had a passion for music, dancing, and travelling. She was also a devoted mother to her 11-year-old daughter, Lily, who was her “world”. Suzanne had been working as a…

Glasgow City Council has announced that it will double the number of Street Play days in 2024, to allow children and communities to enjoy a traffic-free environment in their local streets. The scheme, which provides a free road closure for residents and groups who want to organise a Street Play session, had been growing in popularity before the Covid pandemic. What is Street Play and why is it important? Street Play is an initiative that aims to create safe and fun spaces for children to play outside in their neighbourhoods, and to bring people of all ages together. It is…

Children need a safe and loving home to grow and thrive. But not every child has that opportunity. Many children are living in difficult or dangerous situations, and they need someone to care for them. That’s where foster carers come in. Foster carers are people who open their hearts and homes to children who need them. They provide temporary or long-term care, support, and guidance to children who can’t live with their birth families. By becoming a foster carer, you can make a profound difference in a child’s life. What is fostering and why is it important? Fostering is a…

A group of hungry seals have been spotted enjoying a seafood buffet in the waters of Skye, after a seal attack on a nearby salmon farm resulted in the escape of thousands of fish. Seal attack causes massive fish escape On December 31, 2023, a large gang of seals attacked a fish farm at Portree on Skye, owned by The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC). The seals ripped open the nets and killed many fish, while others managed to swim away. According to the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO), more than 52,000 juvenile salmon escaped from the farm, making it one…

Hearts have set a high price tag for their star striker Lawrence Shankland, who has been linked with a move to Rangers in the January transfer window. The Edinburgh club are reportedly asking for more than £4.5 million, which would break the Scottish transfer record between domestic clubs. Shankland’s impressive form for Hearts and Scotland Shankland has been in sensational form for Hearts this season, scoring 21 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions. He has also earned 12 caps for Scotland, netting four times, including a stunning strike against Denmark in the World Cup qualifiers. The 28-year-old has attracted…

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a grandmother who was found with serious injuries in her flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire. Ann Coll was pronounced dead at the scene Ann Coll, 61, was discovered with severe wounds at a property on Newfield Place around 12.45am on Friday, December 22, 2023. She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Police Scotland launched a murder investigation after a post-mortem examination revealed that Ann Coll had died as a result of her injuries. The police said that they were following a positive line of…

The British monarch has announced that he has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, which was detected during his recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. He has started regular treatments and has postponed his public duties for the time being. How the King discovered his cancer King Charles III, 75, underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate at a private London hospital more than a week ago. He had chosen to go public about his prostate treatment, with the aim of encouraging more men to get prostate checks, the palace said at the time. However, it was during…

What are XL wind turbines and why are they important? XL wind turbines are large-scale offshore wind turbines that can generate more power than conventional ones. They have a maximum tip height of 187m (614ft), which is about twice the height of the tower housing Big Ben. They can also withstand harsh weather conditions and operate at greater depths in the sea. XL wind turbines are important for Scotland’s renewable energy goals, as they can produce more electricity with fewer turbines, reducing the environmental impact and the cost of installation and maintenance. They are also expected to create thousands of…