National Galleries of Scotland appoints first female director-general Anne Lyden will take up the role on January 1. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Six more Labour officials step down in wake of party's stance on Gaza ANOTHER six Scottish Labour officials have quit their roles following the leadership’s “gag order” on discussing Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2023
National Theatre in London to pilot earlier start times for evening shows Midweek performances at the South Bank theatre will start at 6.30pm from February to allow more post-theatre socialising or earlier bedtimes The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
OPINION - 6.30pm starts at the theatre? Best idea ever - and it might boost dwindling audiences too The National Theatre is trialling earlier starts to some shows which is the best news I've had in ages Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
Buzz around Kiran’s sparkling performance in junior boys’ 110m hurdles Palakkad's K. Kiran broke the National record in the junior boys 110m hurdles, clocking 13.84s. He had previously broken the under-16 boys 80m hurdles National record in Nov. 2022. His performance today broke the five-year-old junior meet record by a huge margin and was better than the senior meet record… The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
National Theatre in London to pilot earlier start times Midweek performances to start at 6.30pm from February to fit with post-Covid working patterns The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
SQUASH | Saurav Ghosal, Joshna to skip the Senior Nationals to be held in Chennai Saurav Ghosal & Joshna Chinappa to skip Senior National Championships in Chennai; Abhay Singh, Ramit Tandon, Anahat Singh & Tanvi Khanna to compete. Ghosal & Chinappa cite busy schedule & recovery time after Asian Games. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
The National Theatre’s earlier start times are a great result for audiences A pilot scheme means some performances will now begin at 6.30pm. That means more time for eating, travelling and – most importantly – discussing the show The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2023: Nicole Scherzinger, Paul Mescal and Paapa Essiedu on starry shortlist 'Treasures' of the London stage shortlisted for November's awards also include Andrew Scott, Mark Gatiss, Patsy Ferran, Rachael Stirling and Sophie Okonedo Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
Luxon, Peters stay mum on New Zealand government talks The waiting game continues for news on the next New Zealand government with National leader Chris Luxon determined to run negotiations without leaks. AAP · Oct 19, 2023
BBC set to upload SNP conference footage to iPlayer after 'delay' THE BBC has confirmed that there has been a delay to uploading SNP conference footage to iPlayer... The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023
Historic strike action takes place at Scottish university TUESDAY saw a historic moment for the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), as the local University College Union (UCU) branch took strike… The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023
Conference honouring Tom Nairn's legacy adds new speakers to line-up THE BREAK-UP of Britain conference has revealed “several new high-profile additions” to its line-up – one month ahead of the event being held… The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023
National title in the pocket, Shrivalli looks to take next big step After a difficult start to the season, Shrivalli Rashmikaa has made a remarkable turnaround and 2023 is proving to be a rewarding one. The Times of India · Oct 18, 2023
The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023 NZ election 2023: Labour out, National in – either way, neoliberalism wins again For an election ostensibly fought over a “cost-of-living crisis”, there was a strong unspoken consensus between the two major parties: most people’s living standards needed to reduce to thwart inflation. Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.
AAP · Oct 17, 2023 Hipkins to stay as NZ Labour leader, as Little resigns Defeated Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" and will stay as Labour leader - at least for the meantime.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023 Jamie Hepburn says majority of votes 'not necessary' for independence talks INDEPENDENCE minister Jamie Hepburn has insisted the SNP are not lacking in ambition after the party rejected using the next General Election as a…
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 16, 2023 Limbo Land: New Zealand Might Not Know Its Full Election Results For Weeks And This Is Why It all comes down to the "special votes".
AAP · Oct 16, 2023 Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023 New Zealand in political limbo as National considers shape of coalition Centre-right party ousted Labour in election but outstanding votes will determine if National needs populist party NZ First to govern
The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023 Bowling sensation Sabeena Athica’s fascinating journey Sabeena Athica, 13-time National women's tenpin bowling champion, started bowling in 1999, encouraged by her daughter. She has since been self-taught, competing with men without handicap. At 55, she still strives for the perfect game of 300 points. #Bowling #Recreation #FamilyTime #Competition #Achievement
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 New Zealand Labour shed votes to the right but also the left – the price of a progressive policy bonfire The party’s supporters feel like it got a kicking from everyone. After a dire result, analysts pointed to its inability to meet its lofty aspirations
AAP · Oct 15, 2023 Luxon lauded as National's poll messiah after NZ win He's a teetotaller who wakes at 4:30am each morning and writes emails in blue comic sans font. And soon, he'll be the New Zealand Prime Minister.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023 Some of Jacinda Ardern’s legacy in New Zealand is safe. A lot of it isn’t Housing, workplace and some benefit reforms on the chopping block as centre-right National-led coalition forms government
The Conversation · Oct 14, 2023 From a red tide in 2020 to blood on the floor in 2023 – NZ slams the door on Labour Close, but so far no “baubles of office” for Winston Peters and NZ First. “We have done the impossible,” he told supporters on election night. But as the old saying goes, politics is the art of the possible.