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Edinburgh road rage attacker avoids jail after leaving cyclist with fractured skull
crime2 hours ago

Edinburgh road rage attacker avoids jail after leaving cyclist with fractured skull

Joseph Hedley, 39, received a two-year supervision order and electronic tagging rather than prison for a September 2024 road rage attack in Edinburgh that left cyclist Iain Brown with a fractured skull and brain bleed. The court accepted that the assault was severe but deemed an alternative to custody appropriate by a narrow margin. Prosecutors condemned the act as a violent, unprovoked assault on an innocent member of the public.

via BBC|
#court-sentencing#crime#cyclist-attack
NASA scientists analyze 1.2-billion-year-old Scottish rocks to decode Martian biosignatures
science25 days ago

NASA scientists analyze 1.2-billion-year-old Scottish rocks to decode Martian biosignatures

NASA’s Goddard Instrument Field Team visited the Stoer Formation in the Scottish Highlands to study ancient rocks that mirror Martian geology. The mission aims to clarify whether 'reduction spots' found by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater indicate microbial life or abiotic volcanic processes. By comparing Earth samples with Mars data, scientists hope to refine detection methods for future sample return missions.

via BBC|
#biosignatures#mars#nasa
UK Chancellor Confirms £6bn Domestic Bid for Faslane Dry Docks
politics29 days ago

UK Chancellor Confirms £6bn Domestic Bid for Faslane Dry Docks

Chancellor John Healey has confirmed that the UK government will award a £6bn contract to a domestic shipbuilder for three floating dry docks at the Faslane naval base. This decision, part of a wider £15bn upgrade, aims to bolster national security and industrial capacity. Healey also pledged £115m for a new marine research vessel to replace the Cefas Endeavour, while Rolls-Royce announced an additional £300m investment in UK factories. The announcements were made at the Labour conference, framing a 'new age of industrialisation' ahead of the October budget.

via bbc.com|
#defence#labour-party#politics
St Andrews classism row highlights gap between Scottish funding model and US student influx
education1 month ago

St Andrews classism row highlights gap between Scottish funding model and US student influx

A former St Andrews student’s public account of classism and accent discrimination has sparked a wider debate about the university’s social dynamics. The controversy highlights tensions between Scotland’s free tuition model for domestic students and the high fees paid by international cohorts, particularly Americans. While the university defends its inclusivity efforts, critics argue that the influx of wealthy students has created an exclusive culture that marginalizes those from working-class backgrounds.

via The Guardian|
#classism#education#higher-education
Pocognoli’s Scotland Shows Promise but Lacks Finishing Touch in Slovenia Draw
sports1 month ago

Pocognoli’s Scotland Shows Promise but Lacks Finishing Touch in Slovenia Draw

Scotland drew 0-0 with Slovenia in new manager Sebastien Pocognoli’s debut, featuring a disjointed first half followed by a dominant second-half performance that lacked clinical finishing. Billy Gilmour was pivotal in the second half, while Oli McBurnie and Kieron Bowie missed clear chances. Pocognoli adjusted tactics at halftime to improve control and pressing, but the team failed to score despite creating multiple opportunities. The result leaves Scotland with one point in their Nations League opener, with their next match against Switzerland scheduled for September 29.

via bbc.com|
#billy-gilmour#nations-league#oli-mcburnie
Scotland's Pocognoli Era Begins with a Split-Half Draw in Slovenia
sports1 month ago

Scotland's Pocognoli Era Begins with a Split-Half Draw in Slovenia

Scotland drew 0-0 with Slovenia in their opening Nations League match under new manager Sebastien Pocognoli. The game featured a poor first half followed by a dominant second-half performance where Scotland created multiple chances but failed to score. Pocognoli introduced eight uncapped players to the squad, though the starting lineup remained largely familiar, featuring Billy Gilmour and John McGinn. The next match is against Switzerland at Hampden Park.

via BBC|
#nations-league#oli-mcburnie#scotland
Scottish Grandmother Cath Bowie Recognized as Oldest Female Fortnite Streamer
technology-and-culture1 month ago

Scottish Grandmother Cath Bowie Recognized as Oldest Female Fortnite Streamer

Cath Bowie, a 78-year-old resident of Inverurie, Scotland, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest female Fortnite streamer. She began playing the game in 2017 after her grandson introduced her to it and has streamed for up to six hours daily ever since. Her achievement is featured in the recently released Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2027, which highlights gaming across diverse age groups. Bowie, known online as 'grumpygran1948,' has accumulated over 24,000 followers on Twitch and describes herself as a 'Fortniter' rather than just a gamer. She emphasizes that age should not be a deterrent to starting new hobbies, noting that she has continued to enjoy the game for nearly nine years.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#cath-bowie#fortnite#gaming
Scottish grandmother Cath Bowie recognized as world's oldest female Fortnite streamer
technology-and-culture1 month ago

Scottish grandmother Cath Bowie recognized as world's oldest female Fortnite streamer

Cath Bowie, a 78-year-old resident of Inverurie, Scotland, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest female Fortnite streamer. Known online as grumpygran1948, she began playing the popular battle royale game in 2017 after her grandson introduced her to it. Despite initial skepticism from family members about her ability to attract an audience, Bowie has cultivated a following of over 24,000 people. She appears in the upcoming Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2027, highlighting the game's appeal across diverse age groups.

via BBC|
#elderly-gamers#fortnite#gaming
North Ronaldsay Records First Local Birth Since 1992
community-and-culture1 month ago

North Ronaldsay Records First Local Birth Since 1992

A baby was born in North Ronaldsay, Orkney, marking the first local birth in over 30 years. Parents Alice Traill Ford and Jorge Suarez welcomed their son, Duncan, at the family’s historic home, Holland House. The community celebrated the event with a traditional whisky toast, highlighting the island’s deep ancestral ties and recent efforts to sustain its population.

via BBC|
#community-and-culture#demographics#local-history
NATS equipment failure at Prestwick triggers delays across UK and Ireland
transportation1 month ago

NATS equipment failure at Prestwick triggers delays across UK and Ireland

A technical issue at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) Prestwick Centre in South Ayrshire is causing significant flight delays across the UK and Ireland. Engineers are currently investigating the equipment failure, which affects airspace over Scotland and northern England. While distinct from the software defect that canceled 2,000 flights earlier this month, the current disruption has led to cancellations and long waits at major hubs including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Belfast.

via BBC|
#aviation#flight-delays#nats