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Oct
05
2023
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By Ishan Crawford
Scotland faces Ireland in a must-win Rugby World Cup match

Scotland faces Ireland in a must-win Rugby World Cup match

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How did Scotland and Ireland get here? Scotland and Ireland are in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup, which is being held in France in 2023. Scotland has won two out of three matches so far, beating Japan and Samoa, but losing to South Africa. Ireland has also won two out of three matches, beating South Africa and Samoa, but losing to Japan. Both teams have 10 points, but Ireland is ahead of Scotland on points difference. The winner of the match will qualify for the quarter-finals, while the loser will be eliminated. What are the strengths and weaknesses…
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Oct
05
2023
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Labour wins Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, dealing a blow to SNP

Labour wins Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, dealing a blow to SNP

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What happened in the by-election? The by-election was held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of SNP MP Margaret Ferrier, who breached Covid-19 rules. Labour candidate Mark Griffin won the seat with 18,832 votes, a 41.8% share of the vote and a 5.2% swing from the SNP. SNP candidate Owen Thompson came second with 16,871 votes, a 37.4% share of the vote and a 7.4% drop from the 2019 general election. Conservative candidate Lynne Nailon came third with 5,456 votes, a 12.1% share of the vote and a 1.6% increase from 2019. The…
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Oct
05
2023
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By Ishan Crawford
GB News fires Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson after controversial comments

GB News fires Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson after controversial comments

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GB News, a new British news channel that claims to champion free speech, has sacked two of its presenters, Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson, after they made offensive remarks on air. The decision has sparked a debate about the limits of free speech and the credibility of the channel. Laurence Fox arrested and fired Laurence Fox, a former actor and political activist, was arrested on Wednesday after police raided his home in London. He was released on bail later that day and spoke to Sky News outside Croydon police station. He said he had been arrested for “inciting racial hatred”…
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Oct
05
2023
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Scotland’s only pro basketball team unveils new stadium

Scotland’s only pro basketball team unveils new stadium

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The Caledonia Gladiators, Scotland’s only professional basketball franchise, have revealed how their new multi-million-pound stadium will look like. The club has released a range of computer-generated images of the arena, which is based at PlaySport Scotland leisure complex in East Kilbride. A temporary home for the Gladiators The images show the 1,600-seater temporary arena, which will host the club’s home games for the next few seasons. The arena features a new court with the club’s logo and colors, and stands decorated with the Scottish flag. The arena also has a fan zone, where supporters can enjoy food and drinks while…
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Oct
05
2023
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By Ishan Crawford
Mother of soldier who took her own life after harassment wants her legacy to be for others to speak up

Mother of soldier who took her own life after harassment wants her legacy to be for others to speak up

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The mother of a 19-year-old Royal Artillery Gunner who died by suicide after being harassed by her boss has spoken to ITV News about her daughter’s ordeal and her hopes for change. Jaysley Beck loved her job and was a proud soldier Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, the barracks where she was based, in December 2021. Her mother, Leighann McCready, said her daughter had loved her job and was a proud soldier. She had joined the Army at 16 and had served in Cyprus and Germany. “She just had this wonderful aura about her and…
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Oct
05
2023
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Man ordered to rebuild garden wall and restore land after creating driveway without permission

Man ordered to rebuild garden wall and restore land after creating driveway without permission

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A man who knocked down a wall and excavated his garden to create a driveway for his home in Edinburgh has been ordered by the council to rebuild the wall and restore the land to its original state. How the man transformed his garden into a parking space The man, David Lynch, removed nearly 50 cubic metres of soil and vegetation from the sloped garden of his Blackford home to make way for parking spaces without permission. He also knocked down a boundary wall and constructed a car run-in for his Ladysmith Road property last year. He claimed he had…
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Oct
05
2023
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Ventriloquist Paul Zerdin brings his puppet family to Scotland

Ventriloquist Paul Zerdin brings his puppet family to Scotland

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Paul Zerdin, the winner of America’s Got Talent 2015, is coming to Scotland with his puppet show, Puppetman. He will perform at Theatre Royal, Dumfries on October 19 and Alhambra, Dunfermline on October 20. Who is Paul Zerdin? Paul Zerdin is a British ventriloquist and comedian who started his career as an impressionist at a young age. He made his own puppet, Sam, when he was 18 or 19, and later had professional puppet makers create more characters for him. He has appeared on various TV shows, such as The Big Big Talent Show, The World Stands Up, and The…
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Oct
05
2023
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Lost and Found: A Journey to the Celtic World

Lost and Found: A Journey to the Celtic World

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The Hebridean Book Festival, Faclan, explores the theme of “Lost” in its 2023 edition, featuring a range of authors, artists and speakers who share their stories and insights on the natural world, the arts, the past and the present. How to Define Lost? The concept of lost is not as simple as it seems. It can have different meanings depending on the context and the perspective. Is something lost if we know where it is, but cannot reach it? Is something lost if we no longer possess it, but still value it? Is something lost if it has changed beyond…
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Oct
05
2023
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Scottish council’s Tory administration defeated over flood protection scheme

Scottish council’s Tory administration defeated over flood protection scheme

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The ruling Conservative group in Dumfries and Galloway Council has failed to scrap a major flood protection project for the town of Dumfries, after a close vote by the councillors. The project, known as the Whitesands scheme, has been confirmed by the Scottish Government, which has pledged to fund 80 per cent of the cost. However, the Tories argued that the scheme was too expensive, unnecessary and unpopular. Why is the Whitesands scheme important? The Whitesands is one of the most frequently flooded urban areas in Scotland, with 205 incidents recorded since 1827. The worst flooding occurred on December 30…
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Oct
05
2023
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Rishi Sunak slammed for mocking Nicola Sturgeon in Tory conference speech

Rishi Sunak slammed for mocking Nicola Sturgeon in Tory conference speech

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The UK Prime Minister made a joke about the Scottish First Minister’s legal troubles, sparking outrage from independence supporters and politicians. Sunak’s jibe at Sturgeon Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, delivered his speech at the Conservative Party conference on Wednesday, where he praised the strength of the Union and the economic recovery after the pandemic. However, he also made a controversial remark about Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), who is facing an inquiry into her role in the Alex Salmond scandal. Sunak said that Sturgeon wanted to “go down in…
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