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Martin Compston on using his native accent in Our House

Martin Compston has said he thinks using his native Scottish accent helps make characters appear more charming. The actor, originally from Greenock, is best known for playing the role of Detective Inspector Steve Arnott, who is English, in BBC drama ...

10 Mar 2022 at 13:55

From Bridgerton to Buckingham Palace: Eight must-see TV series for 2022

As we head into 2022, viewers can expect a glut of new TV series to keep them occupied. Netflix delivers a double offering of a second series of raunchy period drama Bridgerton and The Crown series five, which will see Imelda Staunton debut as the ...

30 Dec 2021 at 08:25

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Controversial Co Derry wind farm expansion gets the go-ahead

The expansion of a County Derry wind farm that attracted a number of objections has been given the green light by local councillors. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Planning Committee last week approved an application to increase the ...

05 Oct 2022 at 09:33

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Council needs to be more "proactive" with hedge-cutting enforcement

Cllr Mary Bohan said that she felt in relation to hedge-cutting in rural areas, the council could be "more proactive in ensuring that hedges are cut and in cases where they're not, we would immediately deal with them." A discussion took place ...

09 Sept 2023 at 15:33

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Activists end protests at two Scottish oil sites

Climate activists who held protests at two major Scottish oil sites have stepped down, Police Scotland have said. Members of This Is Rigged gathered from about 4am on Wednesday and for most of Thursday at the Nustar Clydebank oil terminal. ...

20 Jul 2023 at 21:30

Eleven arrested after climate activists target oil sites in Scotland

Police have confirmed 11 people have been arrested after climate campaigners targeted two oil sites in Scotland. Activists from This Is Rigged protested at the Ineos refinery in Grangemouth, Fife, and the Nustar Clydebank oil terminal in ...

19 Jul 2023 at 20:58

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The fact the bollard was hit means a child wasn't – Council

A steel bollard outside Annaduff National School is there to protect children, the council said in response to Cllr Des Guckian who asked that the bollard "be placed back a few feet towards the school so that it is not an obstacle in ...

17 Jul 2023 at 14:33

Four arrested after ‘chaining themselves to old washing machine’ at oil refinery

Four activists have been arrested and charged with public order and breach of the peace offences after they allegedly blocked the entrance to an oil refinery with an old washing machine. Protesters from This Is Rigged allegedly ...

22 Jul 2023 at 12:30

Climate activists scale Kelpies landmark near oil refinery

Two climate campaigners have climbed to the top of The Kelpies tourist attraction as part of action targeted at the fossil fuel industry in Scotland. Activists from This Is Rigged scaled the 100ft steel equine sculptures ...

23 Jul 2023 at 12:08

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Kelpies reopen as police arrest climate activists who scaled metal giant

Two climate activists who scaled a well-known Scottish landmark in protest at the oil industry have been arrested. Two members of pressure group This Is Rigged scaled The Kelpies, situated between Grangemouth and ...

23 Jul 2023 at 18:01

Climate activists paint over portrait of King in Scottish museum

Climate activists from This Is Rigged have spray-painted on a portrait of the King, the group has claimed. Two people from the group sprayed the painting in Edinburgh’s National Portrait Gallery with the words ...

26 Jul 2023 at 17:43

Climate protesters blockade two sites in bid to ‘shut down Scottish oil’

Climate campaigners claim are blockading two oil sites and claim they aim to “shut down the Scottish oil industry”. Activists from This is Rigged are at the Ineos refinery in Grangemouth, Fife, and the Nustar ...

19 Jul 2023 at 14:36

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