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Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Charlotte County community paper relaunches print edition
The Courier is back on stands in Charlotte County, a year after the community paper ceased printing among sales talks. Now owned by local non-profit news station CHCO, the 159-year-old paper has returned June 1 as a monthly free edition distributed in cafes and community centres in Saint Andrews, St. Stephen and St. George. CHCO news director Vicki Hogarth said the station bought the St. Croix Courier in October from former owners Advocate Media, which announced in May last year that the paper, then a weekly with a $1.75 cover price, would stop printing as it explored a sale. The title, now called the Courier, relaunched online as part of CHCO's news offerings and began bringing in new staff, Hogarth said. Then, she said they received a tip from Guy Groulx, now doing layout for the paper, about a short-term federal grant that enabled them to test the waters for a year to determine if there was interest in a print edition. 'It's more to get it in the hands of people who may not go online,' Hogarth said. 'But what we're also finding out is that the paper part has an appeal to people who are online too.' Nathalie Sturgeon joined as the editor, with a team that includes long-time columnist Barb Rayner and cartoonist Ted Michener. The paper will include a mix of paid contributors and volunteers, Hogarth said. 'We're all going to have our hands in both now a little bit, but we've brought in contributors that just do the Courier side of things,' Hogarth said. 'We're growing the team again ... some young, some old.' The station is funded by a mix of grants, donations, advertising partnerships and a weekly bingo show, Hogarth said. The paper, printed by St. Croix Printing, will be funded by the one-year $20,000 grant as well as local ads, with the paper bringing in a local ad sales person and using the distribution network used to circulate bingo cards to local businesses, she said. 'At much as it was sort of a headache to get into uncharted territory for us, it's turning out to make sense for everything we're already doing,' she said. Business challenges in the print newspaper industry were part of Advocate's reason for selling, but Hogarth said it was also because the Nova Scotia-based company was limited in what it could do remotely. She said she hoped that the publication shows that 'local news is possible.' 'From an outsider's perspective, I'm sure it seems crazy but we've really been listening to the community and we know that businesses are willing to support this venture and we know the community has a thirst for it, so here we are,' she said. She said the feedback has been 'incredible' and that there have already been letters of appreciation coming in about the local content. 'Our whole community have had a year to see what it's like to not have a local paper,' she said. 'To see it again circulating, come back from the dead, makes them appreciate so much more the role that news and newspapers have.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
SPFL chief quietly returns to former club after bitter boardroom civil war
The dispute put the club on the brink END TO THE FEUD? SPFL chief quietly returns to former club after bitter boardroom civil war Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVINGSTON have welcomed back Neil Hogarth to their board - despite him being involved in a period of boardroom civil war at the club. Hogarth and fellow shareholder Carolyn Sumner launched a legal challenge to the takeover of the then-Premiership club in 2023. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Livingston were recently taken over by an American investor Credit: SNS John McIlvogue's Baycup Ltd sealed a £400,000 deal to establish control of the West Lothian side in September of that year. But Hogarth lodged a petition with the Court of Session to halt the takeover, raising suspicions over the whereabouts of the six-figure sum. The dispute - which was called "unsustainable" by McIlvogue - even took its toll on manager David Martindale, who was moved to call out 'so-called shareholders' for blocking new investments. In March this year, with another takeover on the horizon, Martindale admitted that he'd be prepared to leave if the new owners wanted him gone. And this month McIlvogue was formally bought out by American philanthropist Calvin Ford - great-great grandson to motoring legend Henry Ford. Ford acquired 100 per cent of McIlvogue's shares in Baycup Ltd, which was the majority shareholder of Livi for two years. McIlvogue said at the time: "When I chose to invest in the football club I did so to be of help whether short, medium or long term. "It has been a great pleasure to support the club through its difficulties and see it bounce back with the first silverware in over a decade and a real fight for Premiership promotion. "I believe the time is now right for me to pass on my shares to an investor with a real appetite to take the club forward on and off the park. "When I joined the club, I said my only aim was that when I leave the club is in a better place than when I arrived, and I believe I have achieved this with Calvin's acquisition of my shareholding." Livingston boss David Martindale opens his heart on life before, during and after prison.. and the managers he admires most Now, just over a week later, Hogarth is back at Almondvale as vice-chairman The club said in a statement: "Livingston Football Club today announce the appointment of our former Director Neil Hogarth to the newly created role of Vice-Chairman. "We welcome Neil back to Livingston FC and look forward to continued success for the club." On the pitch, Livingston are preparing for their Premiership play-off final against Ross County . They host the first leg on Thursday this week and the return leg in Dingwall is on Monday. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man groped unconscious stranger on night out
A man who groped a stranger after she passed out in an alleyway on a night out has been jailed for more than four years. Mark Hogarth, 39, claimed he was helping the woman in Sunderland city centre but instead sexually assaulted her, Newcastle Crown Court heard. Another man and woman stopped the attack, with Hogarth arrested a short while later. Hogarth, of Burnbank in Sunderland, was jailed for four years and four months after he admitted assault by penetration. Both Hogarth and his victim had been out drinking in Sunderland on the night of 13 January 2024, prosecutor Jessica Slaughter said. The pair had spoken briefly earlier in the night and at about 05:00 GMT on 14 January, Hogarth found her collapsed in an alleyway. He then groped her before a passing man and woman intervened, the court heard. Hogarth claimed the woman was a friend of his and he was helping her but neither of them believed his lies, the court heard, with the man taking a picture of Hogarth which was quickly sent to police. The victim was interviewed by officers and underwent intrusive forensic testing, with a DNA match for Hogarth proving he had molested her, the court heard. The woman told officers she was "10 out of 10" on the drunkenness scale and was in and out of consciousness in the alleyway, the court heard. Judge Robert Spragg said it was an "extremely unpleasant" assault on a totally defenceless woman and it could have been much worse if the two passers-by had not intervened. Hogarth must now also sign the sex offenders register for life. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas here. HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Fashion Value Chain
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
Nirmooha Opens Doors to its First Flagship Store in Fort, Mumbai
Mumbai has a new shopping destination with the launch of Nirmooha by Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia's first flagship store – a space that brings together contemporary fashion and thoughtful design. Located in Fort, the heart of Mumbai's historic heritage precinct, the store offers a curated edit of the label's prt and couture collections across womenswear and menswear. This marks a key milestone for the label following its recent debut showcase at Paris Fashion Week 2025. Nirmooha by Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia launches their first flagship store in Fort, Mumbai Nirmooha's collections bring together modern silhouettes and traditional craftsmanship from draped co-ords and fluid sets to reimagined Indianwear. Clean tailoring, metallic accents, and layered textures define the pieces, offering a fresh take on everyday dressing. The label also extends its vision to menswear, with contemporary summer shirts and occasion wear designed for the modern man seeking ease and structure. The store also features 'Shree' – the collection showcased at Paris Fashion Week 2025, rooted in the idea of transformation, with sculpted silhouettes, gold accents, and a palette of jewel tones and neutrals. The store's interiors are shaped by 'The Tale of Two Arches', a concept that explores the duality between tradition and evolution. Tall arched windows, a double-height ceiling, and S-shaped curves inspired by Hogarth's 'line of beauty' define the space. Rope-draped hangers, layered textures, and a handcrafted metal mesh chandelier create structure and softness in equal measure. Each element is built to echo the signature cording seen in Nirmooha's garments. 'Opening our first flagship store is a proud moment, it's a vision we have worked towards for a long time. Every element, from the interiors to the detailing, reflects our story and signature style. Our ensembles are for the contemporary individual – modern in spirit, yet grounded in tradition and a strong sense of self', says Founder and Creative Designer Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia. The flagship store reinforces Nirmooha's presence in Mumbai and offers an artistic, immersive experience that brings together fashion, storytelling, and design in one destination. Visit Nirmooha at: F1, G7, Vikas Building, Green Street, Fort, Mumbai – 400023 Discover Nirmooha's latest collections at: Website: Instagram:
Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Ian Hislop: I wasted an evening watching With Love, Meghan
The instrument I play I don't play any instruments. I am very jealous of anyone who can play anything. I went to a baroque concert recently where a man was playing an enormous sort of lute and thought I would like to be able to say: 'Oh yes I play the theorbo.' Or the sackbut or crumhorn. The music that cheers me up Dolly Parton or Palestrina. Depending on how much I need cheering. There was a great BBC TV series called Sacred Music in which the choir the Sixteen were singing Palestrina. The presenter, Simon Russell Beale, just walked up and joined in. Now that was impressive. ALAMY If I could own one painting it would be Hogarth's Election Series. I have some large copies in my office, but quite fancy having the real thing on the wall. This satirical masterpiece is currently in the Soane Museum, but if they won't sell it then anything by Hogarth would do. A Rake's Progress or Marriage a la Mode would be fine or the portrait of his servants or the self portrait with the dog. I would be happy with any of those. My favourite author Apart from my wife [the author Victoria Hislop], obviously. This changes all the time. Recent favourites include James by Percival Everett, a funny and savage retelling of Huckleberry Finn. I am keen to tell people that I had read his satirical novel about race and the literary world, Erasure, long before it was turned into the popular film American Fiction. Then there is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, which is a retelling of David Copperfield and is an extraordinary tour de force about the American opioid crisis. Amor Towles's A Gentleman in Moscow is an absolute delight that feels like a retelling of a great Russian novel, but is actually original. And for an insight into modern Russia, The Wizard of the Kremlin by Giuliano da Empoli is extraordinary. I also love Cloud Cuckooland by Anthony Doerr, which is an erudite classics based sci-fi thriller and is a hopeful tribute to the power of the written word. At least I think that is what it was. • The best paperback books of 2025 — April's picks The book I'm reading I am re-reading the medieval Mystery Plays as research for my Radio 4 series Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes. These short plays performed in the street are vernacular versions of the Bible stories and were produced by the craft guilds. The combination of the sacred and the profane, of comedy and tragedy, of the sublime and the ridiculous is extraordinary. No wonder they were banned. BRYN COLTON/GETTY IMAGES The book I wish I had written The Complete Beyond the Fringe, the collected sketches from the 1960s revue by Peter Cook, Alan Bennett, Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore. I was lucky enough to work with Cook at Private Eye when he was the most hands-off proprietor in publishing history. It is not always true that you shouldn't meet your heroes. I have this slim volume on my shelf next to AG Macdonell's England, Their England, the collected plays of Oscar Wilde and quite a large number of other works of comic genius. My favourite film Toy Story, with Toy Story 2, 3 and 4 as very close runners-up. Wise, witty and wonderful. They really do make one think about infinity and beyond. Or on second thoughts it should probably be The Court Jester with Danny Kaye, which is the film I have seen more often than any other and enjoyed the most. My favourite play I recently went to see Tom Stoppard's Invention of Love with Simon Russell Beale as AE Housman. I had seen the original version in 1997 and thought it was brilliant. On seeing it again 28 years later I thought it was even better. The other play I saw when it first appeared and twice again since — once as a student production — is Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem. It is magic every time and Mark Rylance's performance is simply the best thing I have ever seen on stage. The box set I'm hooked on Bad Sisters by Sharon Horgan. Beautifully written, compelling and really funny. ALAMY My favourite TV series I enjoyed the recent Wolf Hall series with Mark Rylance hugely. I read the Hilary Mantel novels over lockdown, which was a good time to read very long novels and also to be reminded that things have been quite frightening in our history before. Detectorists is also terrific. Funny and melancholy and reassuring about unfashionable England. I found a 9th-century Anglo-Saxon coin in a field when making a documentary for Radio 4 and was so excited I could hear the Detectorist theme tune in my head. My favourite piece of music Handel's Messiah. I first came across it at school and thought I knew it backwards, but then I heard it again in Hampstead Church a few months ago with a cut-down choir and an orchestra with period instruments directed by Geoffrey Webber and was overwhelmed. The play I walked out on I try not to do this, although someone recently walked out of a play I wrote. The lady in question did have medical assistance and they did have to stop the performance. It was The Autobiography of a Cad at the Watermill in Newbury and I am pretty sure that the paramedics said the problem was that the play was just too funny. The poor theatregoer was overcome with mirth and her sides threatened to split. Fortunately she recovered and was fine and the play restarted allowing a triumphant, hilarious performance by James Mack as the Cad, the ultimate Tory politician, to the delight of the audience.
