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Angus Cochrane Scotland News SNSSTV is seeking £2.5m of savings by next yearSTV bosses have been accused of financial mismanagement and cultural vandalism after announcing plans to cut jobs and axe a north of Scotland news programme.The company is planning to lose about 60 staff and has started a voluntary redundancy programme. Speaking to MSPs, unions said the plans were irrational and the result of “panicked” decisions.STV chief executive Rufus Radcliffe insisted that the broadcaster was doing all it could to protect jobs and put the business on a sustainable footing. Mr Radcliffe also denied that an announcement about the…
This weekend’s East Midlands derby against Leicester Tigers will be Smith’s first game since the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, having completed his mandatory rest period.He described the experience as “an absolute privilege”, while admitting to being frustrated with his performances on the pitch.”When I reflect on it, no one can take that series from me,” he said.”It is the pinnacle of the sport, but I have enough self-awareness to realise I didn’t play my best rugby on tour and it didn’t go as I would have liked.”But in terms of the experience, the scale, being around the…
Manchester terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was married to at least three women simultaneously and had a complicated love life, it has been revealed.The 35-year-old used Muslim dating app Muzz, previously known as Muzmatch, to message a litany of women under the alias “J,” claiming he was a data analyst of “Syrian mixed heritage”.The former RAC call handler told his secret second wife that she was “the only woman I want,” only for her to later discover he was still married to his first wife, Ikra Sulehman.He married his second wife during a lockdown Zoom call in a ceremony that lasted “10…
Sir Iain Duncan Smith has vowed to “turn up the heat” on Sir Keir Starmer after the collapse of a major prosecution linked to Chinese espionage.The former Conservative leader accused the Government of “slimy and duplicitous” behaviour after prosecutors abandoned charges against two men accused of spying for Beijing.The prosecution of Christopher Cash, a former researcher for Conservative MP Alicia Kearns, and Christopher Berry collapsed on September 15 after both men denied allegations under the Official Secrets Act.Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions, revealed in correspondence to parliamentary committee chairs that prosecutors had sought essential evidence for months without…
Nigel Farage has called on King Charles and senior members of the Royal Family to carry out an engagement in his constituency, Clacton.The Reform UK leader wants a royal to visit St Osyth Priory, which is based in Clacton-on-Sea.Farage has requested that the King or a senior royal visit the historic site to plant a tree and follow in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I.He said in a video shared on his social media account: “Elizabeth I, this tree was planted when she was here.Nigel Farage has called on King Charles and senior members of the Royal Family to carry…
Want the biggest possible discount on a new Fire TV Stick? Send your old model back to Amazon. Yes, really.Unplug the existing Fire TV Stick from the back of your telly, package it up, and send it back to the nearest Amazon warehouse to enjoy a massive 77% off the latest generation of streaming devices. Amazon offers an extra 20% off any of its discounted items when you trade in an existing item.It will even honour the 20% extra discount if the Fire TV Stick you send to them is broken. But you’ll need to hurry if you want to…
Victoria Beckham has disclosed her years-long struggle with an eating disorder in her newly released Netflix documentary series, revealing she developed unique ways to hide the condition from those closest to her.The 51-year-old fashion designer and former Spice Girl admitted she managed her weight through “incredibly unhealthy” methods whilst hiding the truth from her family.”When you have an eating disorder, you become very good at lying,” Ms Beckham stated in the three-part series released on Thursday morning. “I was never honest about it with my parents.”The documentary marks a rare public discussion of her eating disorder, which she had previously…
Aldi has pulled back the curtain on its 2025 Christmas range, and it contains “everything shoppers need to make it one to remember”.The supermarket’s new range features everything from luxurious Wagyu beef dishes to indulgent pistachio tiramisu, and even a rare Margaux wine.With prices kicking off at just £2.49, the collection promises premium quality without the eye-watering price tags. The range will land in stores throughout October, November, and December, giving Britons plenty of time to plan their perfect Christmas feast.For those who love tradition, the free-range whole turkey is back on the menu. “Reared slowly and traditionally dry-hung for…
An eight-year-old girl has died following a medical episode in school, police have said.Emergency services were called to Penrhys Primary School near Tylorstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf, shortly after 14:00 BST on Wednesday, South Wales Police said.The girl was taken to hospital where she later died, the force added.An investigation has been launched but there were no suspicious circumstances.Around 70 pupils attend the school on the Penrhys estate.”Due to the traumatic event that happened at our lovely school this afternoon we will be closed for all children tomorrow,” the school said on its Facebook page on Wednesday.The school will be open…
Bruno Fernandes has no interest in moving to the Saudi Pro League at the end of the season, BBC Sport understands.The Portugal midfielder rejected huge offers from Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad last summer in order to stay at Manchester United.Sources close to the United skipper have completely rejected recent suggestions he is ready to quit Old Trafford after the World Cup next summer and accept a Saudi offer.BBC Sport has been told that is not the case and Fernandes, whose United contract runs to 2027, with the option of an additional year, is only interested in playing in major European leagues.As…