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King bestows top honour on senior engineer Sir Jim McDonald

The ceremony installing Sir Jim as a Knight of the Order of the Thistle took place in Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

King appoints composer and engineer as Order of the Thistle members

Professor Jim McDonald and Sir James MacMillan have been honoured.

Evening Standard · Jun 6

Coronation Street legend speaks out as he exits show after 37 years

Coronation Street icon Charles Lawson has spoken out after his character, Jim McDonald, died on Monday’s (2 March) episode, 37 years after he first joined the show.

The Independent UK · Mar 3

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Coronation Street icon confirms legendary character will be killed off next month

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The Independent UK · Feb 4

Coronation Street actor ‘not surprised’ character is being killed off after 36 years

ITV soap is getting rid of legendary bad boy Jim McDonald next month

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Coronation Street star says ‘something is seriously wrong’ after being left unable to walk

‘I’m in great pain,’ long-time ITV soap star said

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Coronation Street icon hospitalised following several falls

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The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

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Coronation Street star says ‘it’s not going well’ after hospital visit

Actor shared health update after undergoing tests

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

29 Arrested In LA For Criminal Activity Related To Wildfires

Authorities in Los Angeles arrest 29 individuals for criminal activities related to wildfires, including a burglary suspect disguised as a firefighter.

Royal Academy of Engineering president Jim McDonald: this is how we power a greener future

Far from hanging up his tools, the Scottish engineer is determined to go on promoting the role his profession can play in designing a carbon-free economy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024

Two Scottish Tory MSPs given awards in New Year Honours list

TWO Scottish Conservative MSPs have been named in the New Year Honours list ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023

Scottish university head given rare highest honour in New Year list

A SCOTTISH university principal has become only the 28th person this century to be appointed to the most senior rank of the Order of the British…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2023

Scottish university reveals links to slavery profits in new report

A SCOTTISH university has revealed the connections of its 18th-century antecedent institution to the profits of slavery in a new report ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2023

New manufacturing innovation facility opens its doors

First Minister cuts the ribbon at the industry research and development hub in Renfrewshire

Insider UK · Jun 22, 2023

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Insider UK · Jun 12, 2023

Blueprint aims to make Scotland one of the ‘most innovative small nations’

Scottish Government's new £100m fund is aimed at driving lasting economic improvement over the next decade

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023

Blueprint aims to make Scotland one of the ‘most innovative small nations’

A £100 million fund is being pledged as part of a blueprint which aims to make Scotland “one of the most innovative small nations in the world”.

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

Corrie Jim McDonald star says dementia-hit Julie Goodyear in 'impossible situation'

Charlie Lawson, who played opposite Julie as Jim McDonald in the ITV soap, said he has the 'greatest memories' following the former Rovers Return barmaid's diagnosis

Fortune · Apr 8, 2023

Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade looms. What you need to know

Investors finally will have access to more than $30 billion worth of the cryptocurrency.

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Edinburgh Live · Feb 17, 2023

Edinburgh locals pay heartfelt tributes to hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin

We spoke to two retired firefighters and a retired nurse who shared their thoughts on the funeral and why they felt it was important to pay their respects in person.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 28, 2022

Family of one of Scotland's oldest prisoners beg for his early release

The family of 75-year-old Jim McDonald are begging prison chiefs to allow him home in time for New Year, while he struggles with dementia.

Daily Record · Dec 28, 2022

Family of Scots prisoner with dementia beg for release on compassionate grounds

The family of 75-year-old Jim McDonald are begging prison chiefs to allow him home in time for New Year, while he struggles with dementia.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022

ITV Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson says soap might not exist in 10 years and that 'it was better in the 80s'

Actor Charlie Lawson said that viewing habits are changing 'already'

Liverpool Echo · Nov 21, 2022

Coronation Street star believes ITV soap will be 'axed' within 10 years

Charlie Lawson thinks the likes of Netflix are causing the ITV soap to lose viewers

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022

Coronation Street star claims ITV soap 'could be axed in 10 years' as fans get 'fed up'

Coronation Street legend Charlie Lawson believes the show could come off the air within the next decade due to the increased usage of online streaming services

Birmingham Post · Sep 20, 2022

Materials Processing Institute chief executive named fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering

Chris McDonald said he was honoured to receive membership of the prestigious organisation

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