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Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Forever Edinburgh launches search for the city's Local Legends
Forever Edinburgh is calling on residents to help shine a spotlight on the everyday heroes who make the city a better place to live. This is part of a reimagination of its Resident Rewards programme 'For Local Legends', celebrating the residents and businesses of Edinburgh. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... From friendly shopkeepers and inspiring artists to bus drivers, lollipop ladies, community champions and beyond, this new campaign invites locals to nominate Edinburgh's Local Legends - the people who go above and beyond, often without recognition. Nominees will be in with a chance of winning exclusive prizes from Forever Edinburgh's Resident Rewards partners - from afternoon teas, distillery tours and delicious meals, to unique local experiences. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Prizes have been provided by Resident Rewards partners Mimi's Bakehouse, Malmaison, Port of Leith Distillery and the Edinburgh Marine Academy. Forever Edinburgh launches search for the city's Local Legends One especially celebrated individual will be treated to something even more special: a Legendary Local's Day, featuring an itinerary of unforgettable Edinburgh experiences. This will include a private tour of Lauriston Castle, where they will find out about the final private owners of Lauriston Castle – Mr and Mrs Reid, and Mrs Reid's brother, Mr Barton and see what it was like to live above and below stairs at Lauriston Castle in Edwardian times. A nomination page has been launched on the Forever Edinburgh website, where residents can submit their nominations. Whether it's a neighbour who runs a food bank, a youth worker changing lives or someone who simply brings joy to others, this is your chance to share their story. Nominations are open now and will close on 14 August 2025. Submissions should include the nominee's name and details, the nominator's details and the reason for the nomination, with the option to allow Forever Edinburgh to share the nominee's story on its social media channels. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All nominations will be hosted on the site, creating a growing list of the city's everyday legends. Forever Edinburgh launches search for the city's Local Legends Cllr Jane Meagher, leader of the City of Edinburgh Council said:'Local Legends is about celebrating the people who quietly shape all of the things which make our great city what it is today. These are the friendly faces and unsung heroes who make Edinburgh feel like home and this campaign is our way of saying thank you. "We're proud to share the new campaign for our Resident Rewards programme For Local Legends - and even prouder to give something back to the people who give so much.' This is part of the launch of Forever Edinburgh's new campaign for Resident Rewards - now reimagined as 'For Local Legends'. It represents a refreshed commitment to recognising and rewarding residents and local businesses who together make the city such a wonderful place to live. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This is your chance to say thank you to the legends among us - and help them get the recognition they deserve. Edinburgh residents can now wear a badge of honour as a Local Legend, with a rewards programme that gives unique benefits back to them. Forever Edinburgh launches search for the city's Local Legends The Resident Rewards programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Forever Edinburgh is proud to recognise and reward the people who help make this city so vibrant, kind in spirit and unique. Now it's over to you – who's your local legend? Nominate your Unsung Legend today at
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Forever Edinburgh launches search for the city's Local Legends
Forever Edinburgh is calling on residents to help shine a spotlight on the everyday heroes who make the city a better place to live. This is part of a reimagination of its Resident Rewards programme 'For Local Legends', celebrating the residents and businesses of Edinburgh. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... From friendly shopkeepers and inspiring artists to bus drivers, lollipop ladies, community champions and beyond, this new campaign invites locals to nominate Edinburgh's Local Legends - the people who go above and beyond, often without recognition. Nominees will be in with a chance of winning exclusive prizes from Forever Edinburgh's Resident Rewards partners - from afternoon teas, distillery tours and delicious meals, to unique local experiences. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Prizes have been provided by Resident Rewards partners Mimi's Bakehouse, Malmaison, Port of Leith Distillery and the Edinburgh Marine Academy. Forever Edinburgh launches search for the city's Local Legends One especially celebrated individual will be treated to something even more special: a Legendary Local's Day, featuring an itinerary of unforgettable Edinburgh experiences. This will include a private tour of Lauriston Castle, where they will find out about the final private owners of Lauriston Castle – Mr and Mrs Reid, and Mrs Reid's brother, Mr Barton and see what it was like to live above and below stairs at Lauriston Castle in Edwardian times. A nomination page has been launched on the Forever Edinburgh website, where residents can submit their nominations. Whether it's a neighbour who runs a food bank, a youth worker changing lives or someone who simply brings joy to others, this is your chance to share their story. Nominations are open now and will close on 14 August 2025. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Submissions should include the nominee's name and details, the nominator's details and the reason for the nomination, with the option to allow Forever Edinburgh to share the nominee's story on its social media channels. Forever Edinburgh launches search for the city's Local Legends All nominations will be hosted on the site, creating a growing list of the city's everyday legends. Cllr Jane Meagher, leader of the City of Edinburgh Council said:'Local Legends is about celebrating the people who quietly shape all of the things which make our great city what it is today. These are the friendly faces and unsung heroes who make Edinburgh feel like home and this campaign is our way of saying thank you. "We're proud to share the new campaign for our Resident Rewards programme For Local Legends - and even prouder to give something back to the people who give so much.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This is part of the launch of Forever Edinburgh's new campaign for Resident Rewards - now reimagined as 'For Local Legends'. It represents a refreshed commitment to recognising and rewarding residents and local businesses who together make the city such a wonderful place to live. Forever Edinburgh launches search for the city's Local Legends This is your chance to say thank you to the legends among us - and help them get the recognition they deserve. Edinburgh residents can now wear a badge of honour as a Local Legend, with a rewards programme that gives unique benefits back to them. The Resident Rewards programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Forever Edinburgh is proud to recognise and reward the people who help make this city so vibrant, kind in spirit and unique. Now it's over to you – who's your local legend?
Graziadaily
2 days ago
- Sport
- Graziadaily
Joey Barton Called The Women's Euros A 'Nonsense Pottery Trophy' But His Opinion Is Irrelevant
After five nail-biting matches, one of which saw England beat Sweden on penalties, the Lionesses made their way to the Euros 2025 final against Spain and won for the second time in a row. It goes without saying that most England teams are not prone to victory – except this one. Aside from lifting the coveted trophy and altering the trajectory of women's football, this team consistently inspires the whole country. Well, the whole country bar a few bitter apples still hellbent on undermining the Lioness's achievements, mocking their talents and embarrassing themselves. Enter Joey Barton. After complaining he had been 'overlooked' for punditry gigs because he is a man – not, as is more likely, for his lack of valuable football analysis – the former Manchester City player and ex-Bristol Rovers manager has landed himself in the headlines for calling the Women's Euros a 'Nonsense Pottery Trophy'. Chloe Kelly of England celebrates with teammates following the team's victory in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by) He posted on X after the final to write, 'Don't ever ask for equal pay again. Youse are miles off it.' Barton seems unable to distinguish the concept of closing the (inconceivably huge) gender pay gap from asking for 'equal pay'. The average Premier League player earns £67,000 per week, with some earning significantly more, while Lioness captain Leah Williamson is thought to earn £150,000 per year playing for Arsenal. Despite women's matches increasingly filling out stadiums, drawing international attention, and in England's case, taking home more trophies than the men's team, it's still inadequately underfunded on every level. As things stand, top female players like Williamson would have to work for 23 years to earn what the average male player makes in a year. Female footballers are indeed 'miles off' pay parity, but not for the reasons Barton suggests. In another rant, he then exposed how little he has been paying attention to the events of the tournament or the players in the Lioness team, despite claiming to be an expert. Barton tweeted that he could score '1000/1000 penalties against Mary Earps' (who is no longer the England goalkeeper, Hannah Hampton is), not with his foot, but with his 'd**k'. He then added a zinger that must have been lifted from a post-war comic book, telling the players to 'stick to knitting'. This isn't the first time Barton, whose career as a manager and pundit has been on a steady decline for years, has taken a swipe at women's football. In 2023, he claimed 'women are not qualified' to talk about men's football' and have 'no authority on the subject'. It's curious to understand by that logic why he feels he has the authority to talk about women's football. 'I'm bothered about the female footballers who aren't good enough players to comment on the male players because they don't understand the game,' he continued on X. 'They are taking men's jobs that our good enough [sic]. They are taking their opportunities. Taking food out of their families' mouths. When those men have done the hard yards.' If the room you're in has just filled with fog, it's probably the stench of Barton's bitterness. Sadly, he joins a rank of men who feel ownership over the game and refuse to recognise or accept that women have been watching, playing and commenting on the sport since it began. Luckily Alex Scott and Jill Scott, who ran the coverage of the Euros final, along with Gabby Logan and Jeanette Kwakye, are all proven professionals in their fields and do not need an endorsement from someone who has been fired from multiple jobs in football, a history of making sexist and racist remarks and a criminal record. While the virality of Barton's comments exposes that these misogynistic, regressive opinions still exist, the overwhelming condemnation of said comments show that Barton is part of a woeful minority – one that is slowly losing its influence. As his career illustrates, no one is entitled to be a leading voice on football just because they once played the game professionally, nor because they are a man. As Barton taps away on his keyboard posting sexist vitriol on X, the Lionesses are preparing to fly home from Switzerland ready to parade the Euros trophy through central London to an army of fans old and new. It's safe to say they've had the last laugh. Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang celebrate with the UEFA Women's EURO trophy. (Photo by) Nikki Peach is a writer at Grazia UK, working across entertainment, TV and news. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).
Metro
2 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Joey Barton branded 'bitter and twisted' after England's Euro 2025 win
Football fans were quick to hit back at Joey Barton after he – predictably – made several vile comments about England's Euro 2025 triumph. The Lionesses were crowned back-to-back European champions on Sunday after defeating world champions Spain in Basel. The match finished 1-1 after extra-time before England prevailed 3-1 in the penalty shootout thanks to the heroics of Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton. The nation rejoiced as Leah Williamson and her team lifted the trophy, with this English football's third major tournament victory and the first on foreign soil. Not everyone was pleased however, with former footballer Barton, a controversial and outspoken figure both during and after his playing career, voicing his displeasure. 'Well done to the Lioness winning the Nonsense Pottery Trophy,' the ex-Manchester City star posted on Twitter, just minutes after Kelly's scored the winning spot-kick. 'Those penalties were borderline embarrassing again. Well done to the Lioness winning the Nonsense Pottery penalties were borderline embarrassing ever ask for equal pay are miles off it.🐕💨 — Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) July 27, 2025 'Don't ever ask for equal pay again. Youse are miles off it.' The 42-year-old, who earlier this year was found guilty of assaulting his wife at their family home, had previously taken aim at Sir Keir Starmer. He bluntly replied 'do one' to the Prime Minister's tweet that wished the Lionesses well ahead of the final. This is the latest in a long line of vile remarks Barton, whose England career lasted just 12 minutes, has made about the women's game. In January 2024, he referred to former players turned pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward as 'the Fred and Rose West of football commentary'. Fans have clearly had enough of Barton's comments, with one replying to his post: 'Imagine being this triggered, bitter and twisted because women achieved something you could only dream of.' 'Sad man can't accept women have done something the men have never achieved. Speaks volumes,' another said. 'Grow up,' was one reply, with another saying: 'Mental how you've been to court more times than you've been to Wembley during your playing career.' 'They've literally won the Euros more than you've played games for England,' read one comment, while another simply asked: 'Who are you?' Unfortunately, Barton's tirade continued on Monday morning as he replied to one fan who had posted a video of him skying a penalty during his Man City days, with the caption: 'Maybe Chloe Kelly could teach him how to take one.' More Trending 'Go and watch the 4-4 Arsenal game ya dope,' his lewd reply began. 'Full size goalies. I would score 1000/1000 against Mary Earps taking each pen with my d**k. 'And 2000/2000 against the midget they had in net last night. Stick to knitting.' Again fans ridiculed 'rattled' Barton with many pointing out the obvious: 'Talking about full size goalies yet couldn't hit the target?' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: 7 films celebrating women in sport after the Lionesses win Euro 2025 MORE: 'If that's not a sign…' – Ella Toone shares poignant tribute to 'angel' dad after Euro 2025 win MORE: Emmerdale celebrates the Lionesses' Euros victory with last minute special scene
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Wudinna Gold Project Rights Acquisition Completed
HIGHLIGHTS ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2025 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(FRA:BGD3)(OTCQB:BGDFF) (Barton or Company) is pleased to announce completion of its rights to acquire the Wudinna Gold Project (Wudinna) from Cobra Resources PLC (Cobra). Cobra shareholders have approved the Transaction at a general meeting held yesterday, 24 July 2025 in the UK. Following this approval, Barton now has binding rights to ownership of Wudinna, and will work with Cobra to facilitate transfer of the Sale Assets to Barton, and Final Settlement. Commenting on the acquisition of Wudinna, Barton Managing Director Alexander Scanlon said: 'We are pleased to obtain Cobra shareholder approval for Barton's acquisition of the Wudinna Gold Project. Wudinna is a highly valuable addition to Barton's South Australian gold platform, which is now over 2Moz and set to grow further with the pending re-estimation of the Challenger underground mine. 'With this transaction approved, we will now continue our evaluation of opportunities to integrate Wudinna into our long-term regional development objectives. These assets offer significant optionality given our professional capabilities and planned future infrastructure. We look forward to sharing updates as we advance this project.' Wudinna Gold Project JORC Resources The Wudinna Gold Project is comprised of the Barns, White Tank, Clarke and Baggy Green Deposits hosting a combined JORC (2012) Mineral Resources Estimate (MRE) of 279,000oz Au (5.81Mt @ 1.5 g/t Au).2 Table 1 - Wudinna Gold Project September 2023 JORC (2012) Mineral Resources Estimate2 Key terms of acquisition The Wudinna acquisition was agreed on compelling terms for Barton, and in a framework of significant mutual benefit to each of Barton and Cobra. Cobra's shareholders will continue to hold a gold exposure through Barton and its considerably larger regional gold development platform, and each of Barton and Cobra will focus on their respective areas of development interest, gold and rare earths (respectively). Barton has paid to Cobra a non-refundable deposit of $50,000 cash, with further consideration to be paid subject to Completion and Final Settlement as summarised in Table 2 below:2 Table 2 - Wudinna Gold Project acquisition consideration payable2 Barton will also pay to Cobra certain contingent benefits, including:2 Other key terms of acquisition include:2 Barton and Cobra will now complete an Escrow Agreement and the Orderly Market Agreement, pursuant to which the tranche of $800,000 worth of Barton shares will be issued following New Tenements issue.5 Barton will provide further updates as the Transaction proceeds toward Final Settlement. 1 Refer to ASX announcement dated 2 July 2025; capitalised terms in this document have the same meaning as defined in that document 2 Refer to ASX announcement dated 2 July 2025; capitalised terms have the same meaning as defined in that document 3 Cobra has the right to acquire the Exploration Licenses over which the ELAs have been issued pursuant to Section 30AA of the South Australian Mining Act (Original Tenements). If the New Tenements are not granted, the Parties may pursue the issue of new Exploration Licenses (and Final Settlement) through an application for subdivision of the Original Tenements in favour of Barton for those areas representing the Sale Assets or, if this is unsuccessful, Barton shall have the right to elect to either (a) take the Original Tenements in lieu, or (b) terminate the Transaction. 4 All Barton Shares issues pursuant to the Agreement will be issued pursuant to Barton's ASX Listing Rule 7.1 capacity. 5 Number of Barton shares calculated by reference to VWAP for the 30 trading days up to, but not including, the Agreement date, being approximately $0.78 / Barton share as of the close of business on Friday, 27 June 2025. 6 Number of Barton shares calculated by reference to VWAP for the 30 trading days up to, but not including, the Exploration Milestone date. 7 Number of Barton shares calculated by reference to VWAP for the 30 trading days up to, but not including, the Production Benefit buyback date. Updated Company JORC Mineral Resources Statement Further to the MRE for the Wudinna Gold Project detailed in this announcement:* Authorised by the Board of Directors of Barton Gold Holdings Limited. For further information, please contact: Competent Persons Statements The information in this announcement that relates to the estimation and reporting of the gold Mineral Resource estimates for the Barns, Baggy Green and White Tank Deposits has been compiled by Mrs Christine Standing BSc Hons (Geology), MSc (Min Econs), MAusIMM, MAIG. Mrs Standing is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is a full-time employee of Snowden Optiro (Optiro Pty Ltd) and has acted as an independent consultant. The information in this announcement that relates to the estimation and reporting of the gold Mineral Resource estimate for Clarke has been compiled by Ms Justine Tracey BSc Hons (Geology), MSc (Geostatistics), MAusIMM. Ms Tracey is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and is a full-time employee of Snowden Optiro (Optiro Pty Ltd) and has acted as an independent consultant. Mrs Christine Standing and Ms Justine Tracey have sufficient experience with the style of mineralisation, deposit type under consideration and to the activities undertaken to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code). Mrs Standing and Ms Tracey consent to the inclusion in this announcement of the contained technical information relating the Mineral Resource estimations in the form and context in which it appears. About Barton Gold Barton Gold is an ASX, OTCQB and Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000ozpa with 2.1Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (78.9Mt @ 0.85 g/t Au), brownfield mines, and 100% ownership of the region's only gold mill in the renowned Gawler Craton of South Australia. Competent Persons Statement & Previously Reported Information The information in this announcement that relates to the historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources as listed in the table below is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the Competent Person whose name appears in the same row, who is an employee of or independent consultant to the Company and is a Member or Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) or a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 (JORC). The information relating to historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources in this announcement is extracted from the Company's Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 or as otherwise noted in this announcement, available from the Company's website at or on the ASX website The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results and Mineral Resource information included in previous announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates, and any production targets and forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the applicable Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the previous announcements. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as 'seek', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'plan', 'expect', 'target' and 'intend' and statements than an event or result 'may', 'will', 'should', 'would', 'could', or 'might' occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the statements are made. Barton undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of Barton from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. Any reliance placed by the reader on this document, or on any forward-looking statement contained in or referred to in this document will be solely at the readers own risk, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof. * Refer to Barton Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 and ASX announcement dated 25 July 2025. Total Barton JORC (2012) Mineral Resources include 1,049koz Au (39.7Mt @ 0.82 g/t Au) in Indicated category and 1,095koz Au (39.2Mt @ 0.87 g/t Au) in Inferred category, and 3,070koz Ag (34.5Mt @ 2.80 g/t Ag) in Inferred category as a subset of Tunkillia gold JORC (2012) Mineral Resources. Cautionary Statement RegardingWudinna Gold Project MRE The resource estimates contained herein were prepared in accordance with the JORC (2012) Code by the Competent Persons for Cobra Resource PLC in 2023. The information has not materially changed since it was last reported. Nothing causes Barton to question the accuracy or reliability of the Competent Persons estimates. Barton accepts the quoted estimates and the Competent Persons view that the resource classification appropriately reflects the deposit's knowledge level. It is possible that following evaluation and/or further exploration work the currently reported estimates may materially change and hence need to be reported afresh under and in accordance with the JORC (2012) Code. Barton has not independently validated the former owner's estimates and is not to be regarded as reporting, adopting, or endorsing those estimates. Full disclosures are required to comply with ASX's 'Mining Report Rules for Mining Entities: See Frequently Asked Questions' FAQ 37 (Appendix 1) . APPENDIX 1 Additional Information in terms of ASX Mining FAQ 37 regarding the Wudinna Gold Project MRE. This material has also been previously published by Barton - refer to ASX announcement dated 2 July 2025. press release
