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Listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ hidden ‘Lost Weekend’ track ‘Best Dressed’, featuring former Black Country, New Road singer Isaac Wood
Phoebe Bridgers has hidden a new collaboration with former Black Country, New Road singer Isaac Wood on physical editions of her third album, ‘Lost Weekend’. The track, ‘Best Dressed’, has attracted attention because it reunites Wood with a high-profile indie audience ahead of his planned support dates on Bridgers’ forthcoming UK and European tour. The…
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Scots police to be armed with new ‘super Tasers’ as violent crime soars
Police Scotland is planning to introduce a new, more powerful Taser to its officers from 2028, despite official warnings that the device carries a greater risk of causing serious injury. The move comes amid rising violent crime and increasing attacks on officers, with police arguing the upgraded weapon will better protect staff and the public,…
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BBC in secrecy row as it refuses to reveal cost of Scots digital channel
The BBC is at the centre of a secrecy row after refusing to disclose how much has been spent on its digital channel in Scotland.
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After John Swinney orders civil servants to work fewer days from home, only 36 staff bother to turn up at their desks at 2000-capacity government headquarters
A report says that only 36 civil servants were working from desks at a Scottish Government headquarters designed for about 2,000 people, despite First Minister John Swinney directing staff to spend fewer days working from home. The figures raise questions about how consistently the return-to-office policy is being followed and about the use of government…
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Ewan McGregor: The Actor Opens Up About His Career, His Return To Scotland & Taking A Chance With Obi-Wan: “Deciding To Do ‘Star Wars’ Was Hard” – Edinburgh Film Festival
Ewan McGregor told the Edinburgh Film Festival that accepting the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels was a difficult career decision, as he initially identified more with independent and art-house films. He also discussed returning to live in Scotland and his ambition to support its arts scene, suggesting a renewed connection to…
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Senior scientist says he has been raising concerns over scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth hospital for 15 YEARS
The supplied extract identifies a senior scientist who says he has raised concerns about the scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth hospital for 15 years. It suggests those warnings may be significant to scrutiny of the hospital’s management and any wider investigation into its failures. However, the extract does not include the article’s body, so it provides no…
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Sheffield Wednesday midfielder’s debut ends in disappointment after injury – latest – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday midfielder’s debut ends in disappointment after injury – latest thestar.co.uk
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SWFC News: Why Yan Valery was absent from Owls’ capital win as speculation rises – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday won away in London without Yan Valery, whose absence was attributed to international duty with Tunisia rather than an injury or selection decision. The situation matters because the defender remains an important senior option for a side with limited depth, while renewed transfer speculation has raised questions over his longer-term future. The Owls’…
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Aston Villa target Zion Suzuki as Martínez exit nears
Aston Villa are moving to sign Japan and Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as they prepare for the likely departure of Emiliano Martínez, with Juventus having revived interest in the Argentinian after Villa previously rejected a bid. Martínez, 33, is open to leaving after six years at Villa Park and is contracted until 2029, while Suzuki…
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‘Much better’ – Owls boss praises reaction in win against Orient – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday began their League One campaign with a 2–1 away win over Leyton Orient, and manager Henrik Pedersen praised his side’s response after Orient levelled the match. The result provides an encouraging opening for the Owls following their return to the third tier, particularly because they regained control after a setback. Callum Slattery put…