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TV bosses asked for 'changes' to Scottish accents for English audiences

TV bosses put pressure on directors working on Scottish programmes to watch the “language” of actors so English audiences can understand, an…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Director says Scots 'denied a voice' amid Traitors filming row

A BAFTA-WINNING director has said Scots are being “denied a voice” amid a row over accusations production companies are exploiting systems meant…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

30 Historical Facts That You Might Not Have Heard Of Before

We’ve gathered some fascinating examples of sometimes overlooked events in history that ended up having a pretty sizable impact. The post 30 Historical Facts That You Might Not Have Heard Of Before first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Dec 30, 2024

Australia's school science curriculum is stuck in a time warp

Australian students are learning old science.

The Canberra Times · Jun 13, 2023

After the chainsaws, the quiet: Victoria's rapid exit from native forest logging is welcome – and long overdue

By the end of the year, Victoria’s trouble-plagued native forest industry will end – six years ahead of schedule. The state’s iconic mountain ash forests and endangered wildlife will at last be safe from chainsaws. And there will be no shortage of wood – there’s more than enough plantation timber…

The Conversation · May 23, 2023

House builders dig deep to raise £5k for Johnstone hospice

Staff held a number of fundraising events to raise the cash for St Vincent's Hospice.

Daily Record · Oct 13, 2022

It's been 100 years since a photo taken on a Broome beach helped prove Einstein's Theory of Relativity

A humble bowling club bathroom and a century of scientific discovery began with a total eclipse over an isolated West Australian beach.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Further visit to Glasgow flat where toddler starved to death 'was necessary'

Lauren Wade died after she was left to starve to death by mum Margaret Wade, 41, and Marie Sweeney, 40 at her home in Glasgow's Sighthill in March 2015.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

'Follow up visit should have been made' to squalid Glasgow flat where toddler starved to death

A fatal accident inquiry into the death of two-year-old Lauren Wade heard from an independent expert who said there should have been follow up assessments of the family home by authorities.

Glasgow Live · Jul 27, 2022

Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey signs two year contract extension at the Showgrounds

Braid club's longest serving manager agrees new deal until at least 2025

Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2022