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Scottish Sun
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Oasis bar prices revealed for Murrayfield gig as fans face eye-watering price for a pint
Read on to discover how to get your hands on a FREE Oasis pint WONDER-WOW! Oasis bar prices revealed for Murrayfield gig as fans face eye-watering price for a pint Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OASIS fans will be Crying their Hearts Out over the eye-watering bar prices at Murrayfield. Warring brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher will take to the stage in Edinburgh on Friday, Saturday and Tuesday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Noel and Liam Gallagher shared a hug at the end of their triumphant first show Credit: The Mega Agency 4 Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium boasts a number of bars for thirsty fans Credit: Andrew Barr The upcoming shows will mark the pair's first performance together in Scotland in 15 years. Crews have been rushing to get the Edinburgh stadium ready for the packed shows. And in true Oasis style, several bars have been flung up around the arena. However punters will be expected to fork out just under £8 for a pint of Heineken or £6 for an alcohol-free bevvy. A source said: "Noel and Liam would've had a fit back in the day if they saw these prices. "They've put their hellraising days behind them but that won't stop fans in Edinburgh knocking back a few cold ones." Meanwhile, a large costs £11.50 or £15 for a double, a strawberry daiquiri is priced at £10 while revellers can expect to spend £3.50 on a Diet Coke. Chocolate and crisps are priced at £2.50 and a bottle of water will set fans back £5. Edinburgh concert-goers will pay £1.50 MORE for a pint compared to fans who attended the recent Heaton Park gig. A beer at the band's Manchester hometown performance was priced at £6.50 while a vodka was also cheaper at £8.50 for a single. First look inside Oasis' Murrayfield shows as incredible drone images reveal stage set-up However Oasis fans can get their hands on some free pints in Edinburgh ahead of one of the Murrayfield gigs this weekend. A whopping 210,000 fans are expected to flood into the city over the three nights – right in the middle of the Edinburgh Fringe. And they're being invited to belt out one of the band's classic hits, as Innis & Gunn launch the first‑ever Wonderwall World Championships in Edinburgh. Anyone who steps up to the mic will get a free pint of Innis & Gunn Lager Beer. 4 The Murrayfield bar prices have been revealed with pints Credit: Andrew Barr 4 Wembley Stadium crowd for the Oasis reunion gig Credit: Alamy It comes as incredible drone images of Murrayfield have given fans a sneak preview of the stage set-up. And The Scottish Sun has produced the ultimate Oasis guide ahead of the 'comeback gig of the century'.
Boston Globe
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
State Senator Dan Innis takes on Scott Brown in N.H. GOP Senate race
Innis, 62, took aim at the leading Democratic contender for this seat, calling Get N.H. Morning Report A weekday newsletter delivering the N.H. news you need to know right to your inbox. Enter Email Sign Up Innis has served the better part of the past decade in the New Hampshire Senate, so he is making the case that he can bring the sensibilities of Granite State governance to Washington. Advertisement 'We've shown in Concord how to govern with discipline, protect taxpayer money, and deliver results,' he said. 'Washington needs more of that, not more excuses.' Advertisement This isn't the first time Innis has campaigned for federal office. He ran for the GOP nomination in New Hampshire's First Congressional District in 2014, finishing second to Frank C. Guinta, who went on to win the general election that year. Innis now resides in the Second Congressional District, in Bradford, where he co-owns Trail's End farm and has built name recognition as a state senator. The contest between Brown and Innis appears, at the moment, to be fairly collegial. Brown said 'I intend to campaign the New Hampshire way and look forward to a rigorous debate of the issues so that voters can choose the candidate with the experience, credentials and vision to take the fight to Chris Pappas next fall,' Brown said, calling for Republicans to select 'a battle tested candidate capable of standing up to the well-financed Democratic machine.' Innis, Brown, and Pappas are all hoping to succeed Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, 78, who opted to retire. Pappas locked up Shaheen's early endorsement, as Democrats aim to hang onto the seat Shaheen has held since 2009, without losing the seat Pappas is vacating in the notoriously swingy First Congressional District. New Hampshire Democratic Party chair Raymond C. Buckley said the Republican primary for Senate is 'shaping up to be a messy, chaotic, and turbulent,' and he called Innis 'a far-right extremist who will do anything to get Donald Trump's endorsement.' Steven Porter can be reached at
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Aiming to give Trump 'backup,' second Republican enters swing state race for Democrat-held Senate seat
EXCLUSIVE — New Hampshire state Sen. Dan Innis pledges that if he wins election to the U.S. Senate and makes it to Washington D.C., "I'll call bull when I see it." Innis, a three-term Republican state senator, made his pledge on Wednesday as he launched his Senate campaign in the key New England swing state in the 2026 race to succeed retiring longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. It's expected to be a competitive and expensive race for a seat the GOP is working to flip from blue to red. New Hampshire, along with Georgia and Michigan, are the three top targets for Senate Republicans as they aim to expand their 53-47 majority in the chamber. "I built businesses, raised cattle, balanced budgets. I believe in borders, law and order, and putting Americans first. I've worked to lower your taxes and to stop illegal immigration," Innis, a small business owner, said in a campaign launch video. Former Trump Ambassador Launches Senate Campaign In Key Swing State Pointing to President Donald Trump, he said that "Trump needs backup in the Senate." Read On The Fox News App In his first national interview after announcing his candidacy, Innis told Fox News Digital that "we need New Hampshire values in Washington, D.C., and I don't think we have them right now." Big, Beautiful Bill Front-and-center In Key Senate Race While Republicans enjoy total control of New Hampshire's state government, the Granite State for nearly a decade has had an all-Democrat congressional delegation. Innis argued that the state's congressional delegation "isn't carrying the message that we're hearing on the ground in New Hampshire and that is keep government out of my life, keep taxes low, secure the border and help grow the economy." He also took aim at four-term Rep. Chris Pappas, who, at this early point in the cycle, has no opposition in the race for the Democratic Senate nomination. "I don't think Rep. Pappas has represented us well at all," Innis charged. "We need someone new down there who's going to take New Hampshire to Washington and show them how to get things done." Only On Fox News: Senate Republican Campaign Chair Reveals How Many Seats He's Aiming For In 2026 Innis becomes the second Republican to jump into the Senate race in New Hampshire. Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, who served as ambassador to New Zealand during Trump's first term in the White House, announced his candidacy last month. Ahead of his campaign launch, Brown had been crisscrossing New Hampshire since late last year, meeting with Republican and conservative groups. When asked how he will compete with Brown, who is much more well-known in New Hampshire, Innis told Fox News "everyone has an impression of him [Brown]. Not everyone knows me yet, so I have an opportunity to show people who I am …to help them to see that I'm the best candidate to beat Chris Pappas." Both Brown and Innis have traveled to the nation's capital to meet with the National Republican Senatorial Committee and with Trump's political team. "President Trump will pay close attention and my guess is he will probably play in this race and I hope I'm his choice," Innis said. Following Innis' announcement, Democrats quickly highlighted the burgeoning GOP primary are now facing a messy primary with Dan Innis' entrance into the race, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) communications director Maeve Coyle said in a statement. "Dan Innis and Scott Brown will both have to answer for the toxic GOP plan to spike costs and cut Medicaid as they compete for Trump's endorsement. Republicans have not won a New Hampshire Senate seat in over a decade and 2026 will be no different," Coyle article source: Aiming to give Trump 'backup,' second Republican enters swing state race for Democrat-held Senate seat
The Courier
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Andy Murray's Cromlix Hotel picks up two awards at prestigious ceremony
Andy Murray's Cromlix Hotel was the big winner at a prestigious awards ceremony, scooping two awards. The Dunblane hotel was named best boutique and best historic hotel at the Innis and Gunn Prestige Hotel Awards on Thursday. The ceremony, held at Glasgow's Radisson RED hotel, also saw winners from Tayside and Fife. St Andrews hotel Rusacks collected two accolades, including best five-star and best hotel restaurant. The Parklands Hotel in Perth and Edzell's Glenesk Country House Hotel and Spa each won awards for four-star premises. Awards director Warren Paul said: 'Of course there's a lot of eyes on Cromlix, but for us and our title sponsors Innis and Gunn, every winner or highly recommended recipient here is a star. 'It's worth saying the calibre of the people here tonight is quite incredible. 'Whatever you want to do, you can find it in Scotland – and here tonight. 'We have it all, Scotland really is special and the offerings in this trade are stellar. 'That's why we are here – to showcase the results of the hard work by so many people, and to recognise and thank them.' Murray, who co-owns the Cromlix with his wife Kim, had been coaching former tennis rival Novak Djokovic until this week. Both he and Kim didn't attend the ceremony, letting their team enjoy the spotlight of the wins instead.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Auto inspection repeal bill stalls before Senate panel
A key state Senate committee failed Tuesday to agree on what to do with one of the most heavily lobbied bills of 2025 — to eliminate annual safety inspections for cars and trucks. Commerce Committee Chairman Dan Innis, R-Bradford, had proposed a compromise, to require inspections every other year and to eliminate the unpopular emissions tests for most vehicles. 'It's been a rather interesting journey for this one,' Innis said. Sen. Keith Murphy, R-Manchester, had favored the full repeal, but backed Innis's proposal as a good first step. 'Every study done concludes that these inspections are ineffective. We don't see cars littering our highways,' Murphy said, adding that newer cars are safer and less prone to breakdowns than in years past. 'It is a way to make money for auto dealers, which is why we have seen such consistent lobbying from this industry," Murphy said. Sen. Denise Ricciardi, R-Bedford, joined two Democrats to create a 3-3 vote that blocked the Innis proposal from going forward. 'I wanted to blend short-term exemptions for low-risk vehicles with annual inspections for all other vehicles,' Ricciardi said. 'We have to be responsive to what the dealers, the tow truck operators, the state troopers are telling us: There are a lot of older, high-risk cars on the road that need to be checked out.' Ricciardi's amendment, which also failed, 3-3, would have retained annual inspections for cars five or more years old. Sen. Tara Reardon, D-Concord, sided with Ricciardi. 'As the owner of a 10-year-old car I can say every-other-year inspection for that vintage is not a good idea,' Reardon said. Senate Democratic Leader Rebecca Perkins Kwoka of Portsmouth temporarily stepped in on the committee in place of Sen. Donovan Fenton, D-Keene, who recused himself because his family owns several car dealerships in Keene. 'There's a lot of argument that our inspections are needed,' Perkins Kwoka said. 'I think it's particularly relevant in a state like New Hampshire that doesn't require its automobile owners to have insurance." After the meeting, Innis said he will present his proposal to the full Senate when it meets on the bill. Top reasons vehicles fail DMV Director John Marasco said there were 1.2 million safety inspections last year and 13.6% failed their initial test. Dan Bennett, president of the New Hampshire Auto Dealers, said its members reported last year that almost 79,000 cars had failing brakes, 51,000 had steering malfunctions and more than 43,000 had deficient tires. The Department of Safety and the Division of Motor Vehicles said ending inspections would cost the state $3.4 million a year in lost revenue by 2028, and cities and towns would lose 12%, or just under $350,000, in local aid. But House Majority Leader Jason Osborne, R-Auburn, and Transportation Chairman Tom Walsh, R-Hooksett, said in a joint statement after the meeting that the bill is about getting rid of intrusive, unnecessary government. 'This mandate hits working families the hardest, adding costs and inconvenience without clear benefits. In a state built on personal responsibility, it's fair to ask whether this system still serves the people,' they said after the House acted on March 6. While the legislation (HB 649) has been a popular topic for debate, previous efforts have failed to get far due to the vocal opposition of the New Hampshire Auto Dealers and the New Hampshire Municipal Association. House Deputy Speaker Steven Smith, R-Charlestown, became a convert after he changed the law to reduce inspection failures due to rust only to have state officials and the auto industry restore it in agency rules. The House passed the full-repeal bill overwhelmingly, 212-143. Whatever the Senate does with the bill, it will not end the debate. The trailer bill to the House-approved state budget would get rid of all the jobs in the Division of Motor Vehicles and Department of Safety related to the inspection program. +++ What's Next: The full Senate will take up the bill, which has 'no recommendation' from the committee, in the coming days. Prospects: Thanks to the state budget trigger, the issue will only be resolved when the Legislature and Gov. Kelly Ayotte come together on a compromise two-year spending plan. klandrigan@
