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The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Law firm hails completion of £3.1bn worth of deals in a year
The Edinburgh office of UK law firm Burges Salmon said Scottish lawyers from across the firm's built environment, energy and utilities, transport and financial services sectors completed over 90 transactions, totalling more than £3.1bn in the past 12 months. The firm said 34 per cent of the team's work this year involved international elements with Burges Salmon continuing to work with its global preferred firm network of independent firms to implement a variety of complex cross-border transactions in jurisdictions like the US, Canada, China, Taiwan, South Africa and much of Europe. The firm's real estate team completed a large number of Built Environment deals. Notable mentions include working with international client Panox, one of Europe's largest hotel property owners, on its £49 million acquisition of the DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre and acting on the £45m purchase of offices at Prime 4, the business park and global energy services hub in Aberdeen. The team facilitated deals on behalf of UK and global clients including Finnish company UPM Raflatac on its £146m acquisition of UK-based Metamark, Clean Energy Cap Ltd, a private-wire renewable energy company on its landmark investment from True Green Capital Management, and Gooch and Housego Plc, the specialist manufacturer of optical components and systems on its acquisition of Phoenix Optical. On the banking and Finance side, the team advised on the long-term financing of a 106 megawatt wind farm in the Scottish Highlands. World's first soft robots to 'walk off' 3D printer Scientists in Scotland have created the first soft robots that can walk straight out of the machines that make them. The flexible, four-legged devices were developed using a new 3D printing system, which could pave the way for the use of intelligent soft robotic systems with no electronic parts. Soft machines – made from compliant materials such as soft plastics – have huge potential for use in areas such as nuclear decommissioning, the biomedical sector and in space, researchers say. A lack of standardised design and manufacturing processes, expense and the need for specialist expertise has so far limited real-world use of the devices, experts say. MONEY HQ 💷 Retirement planning: how to maintain your living standards This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star Power and Purpose: Pure Cinema USA at ICFF
ORLANDO, Fla., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The curtains may have closed on the International Christian Film & Music Festival (ICFF), but the buzz around Pure Cinema USA is just beginning. From industry leaders to first-time filmmakers, attendees continue to reach out to the nonprofit after its dynamic and high-visibility presence at ICFF, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld in Orlando. Known as the world's largest gathering for faith-based entertainment, the festival drew thousands. Pure Cinema USA emerged as a standout force in the movement to tell redemptive, values-driven stories. "Our team was completely blown away by the energy, talent, and sheer hunger for faith-driven stories," said President of Pure Cinema USA, Natasha Davies. "We came to ICFF to connect, inspire, and share our mission—and the response has been overwhelming." Festival attendees flocked to the Pure Cinema USA exhibit booth, where leaders showcased upcoming initiatives and previewed the launch of The Pure Story Challenge: Faith on Film, a national short film competition awarding $10,000 to the best faith-based short. The contest drew immediate attention from young filmmakers, community leaders, and media outlets alike. Notable guests at the event included Dean Cain, television star and outspoken advocate for faith and family in media. Cain was among many who stopped to connect with Pure Cinema USA during the four-day event. "This wasn't just a festival—it was a movement," added Yolanda Nollie, Vice President of Pure Cinema USA, who enjoyed herself at the event and remarked. "We're seeing a hunger for stories that uplift and unite. That's what Pure Cinema is here to deliver." With more than 166 media pickups and top-tier press visibility through a strategic partnership with Hampton Bates Public Relations, Pure Cinema USA continues to gain national attention. For partnership opportunities with Pure Cinema USA or media inquiries, visit or email info@ Public support is welcome and needed. Contributions to help fund the $10,000 prize and national outreach may be made through the official GoFundMe Campaign page at: Pure Cinema USA. Pure Cinema USA is a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization Thank You! Contact: Sylvia R. HamptonHampton Bates Public RelationsMedia Sponsor for Pure Cinema USAEmail: 395662@ Phone: 617-413-6764 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pure Cinema USA
Press and Journal
23-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Wins for The Press and Journal at prestigious 46th Scottish Press Awards
The Press and Journal has been recognised at a national awards ceremony celebrating some of the best work in Scotland. The Scottish Press Awards showcase the journalistic talent working in local, regional and national news across Scotland. Trophies for the 46th event was handed out during an awards ceremony and dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow on Thursday evening. The first to scoop a prize was Sean Wallace who took home Another award for the P&J team was which was awarded to Bryan Rutherford. Bryan also won with colleague Dale Haslam finishing runner-up. And to finish off a hat trick of awards on the night, Bryan also took home The Press and Journal also took home the award for, with editor Craig Walker accepting the award. Other recognitions included Keith Findlay who came runner-up for Financial/Business Journalist of the Year and Lindsay Bruce for the Nicola Barry Award. The Press and Journal also came runner-up for Campaign of the Year with the P&J Community Fund helping charities across the north and north-east. Other DC Thomson publications enjoyed success with The Sunday Post taking home the award for Campaign of the Year. Editor of The Press and Journal Craig Walker said: 'Last year was an exceptional year for The Press and Journal for so many reasons and I was delighted for us to receive 14 nominations at the Scottish Press Awards. 'Winning five awards and being highly commended in another four tonight gives us a further boost on top of knowing we are producing stories which champion and campaign for our communities. 'Our newsroom has evolved in a major way in recent years but at the heart of everything we do are the communities we serve, and have done for more than 275 years, across the north and north-east. 'Congratulations to Bryan and Sean for winning the top awards in their categories. Bryan's achievement tonight was particularly impressive as he took home three awards, including the prestigious journalist of the year prize. 'I'm also delighted for Keith, Dale and Lindsay who were highly commended. My thanks extends to everyone in our newsroom as our success tonight really is a team effort.'
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Scottish Sun crowned ‘number one newsbrand' as publication scoops six gongs at prestigious press awards
Read on to discover what awards our first-class reporters took home SUN-SATIONAL RESULT Scottish Sun crowned 'number one newsbrand' as publication scoops six gongs at prestigious press awards Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Scottish Sun was last night crowned Newsbrand of the Year at the 46th annual Scottish Press Awards. Judges heaped praise on our excellent content across print, digital, audio and video as we were named Scotland's No1 Newsbrand. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Award-winning crime reporter Graham Man bagged Scoop of the Year 4 Sian Maher won Young Journalist of the Year for a string of exclusive stories 4 The Scottish Sun editorial team celebrated being crowned Newsbrand of the Year But it wasn't the only gong on the night. We also scooped five others. Our amazing team won Best Coverage of a Live Event AND Journalism Team of the Year for our excellent coverage of Alex Salmond's death across all platforms. Graham Mann won Scoop of the Year for his exclusive on the sensational arrest of rugby hero Stuart Hogg over domestic abuse. Sian Maher won Young Journalist of the Year for a series of agenda-setting exclusives. And Chris Musson, Associate Editor (Politics), was runner-up in Political Reporter of the year. After the event at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow, Editor-in-Chief Gill Smith said: 'Winning Newsbrand of the Year is proof that we are the best in the business across all platforms day in, day out." She added: "I'm delighted for the whole team.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Berks' Best 2025 overview: 418 students nominated for 11 awards
High schools across Berks County submitted 418 nominations for the 2025 Berks' Best Awards. The schools were invited to nominate up to two seniors in each of 11 categories. There were 216 applications submitted by the students, who had to complete an online form with essay questions and have someone not related to them submit a letter of recommendation. A panel of 33 judges divided by their expertise in each of the categories evaluated the applications and letters and gave each applicant a score. The applications receiving the three highest scores in each category were selected as finalists. There were 37 finalists named due to scoring ties. The categories were Business, Career and Technical Education, Communications, Computer Science, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Science/Environment, Social Studies, Taylor Seitzinger Award for Community Service and Leadership, Visual Arts and World Languages. Each category winner will receive a $500 check from the Berks County Community Foundation and will be honored at the 2025 Scholarship Luncheon on May 21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Reading. A special section will appear in the May 18 edition of the Sunday Reading Eagle.
