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The National
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Reform 'becoming opposition' to SNP after Scottish by-election
The right-wing politician leapt on a boost in support for his party during the Clydebank Waterfront by-election, after results were declared in the early hours of Friday morning. While the SNP's Kevin Crawford won the seat with 1331 first-preference votes, Reform candidate David Smith came second with 919 first-preference votes. READ MORE: Labour see 'massive increase' in UK military equipment sent to Israel This meant the SNP won 36% of the vote share (-16), with Reform picking up 26%. Scottish Labour came third with 770 votes (25%). The Scottish LibDems picked up 167 votes, the Scottish Tories 87, and the Scottish Greens 83. On Friday morning, Farage boasted on Twitter/X: 'Reform is becoming the opposition to the SNP.' The post had more than 30,000 views and hundreds of likes less than an hour after it was posted. The response on the social media website was mixed. Reform is becoming the opposition to the SNP. — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) May 16, 2025 'Reform will change this country,' one said, with another adding: 'Tories are absolutely finished.' Elsewhere, another user said: 'I am so sorry for Scotland. Apparently it lost its dignity to the egoistic English nationalism. R.I.P.' The SNP has been contacted for comment. It comes as Farage is set to visit Scotland in June ahead of a key Holyrood by-election. He is set to travel north days before the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse vote, where Councillor Ross Lambie is hoping to take the seat for the party.
The National
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
SNP win Clydebank by-election as Reform beat Scottish Labour
The Clydebank Waterfront by-election was held on Thursday, with the results declared at around 1.50am on Friday. The SNP's Kevin Crawford (below) picked up the seat with 1331 first-preference votes, while Reform UK came in second with their candidate securing 919 first-preference votes. Kevin Crawford (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: LGBT+ people 'living in fear' after politicians' 'betrayal', John Swinney told The first-preference votes were as follows: Kevin Crawford (SNP) – 1331 David Smith (Reform UK) – 919 Maureen McGlinchey (Scottish Labour) – 770 Cameron Eoin Stewart (Scottish LibDems) – 167 Brian Walker (Scottish Conservatives) – 87 Eryn Browning (Scottish Greens) – 83 Kristopher Duncan (Alba Party) – 51 Andrew Joseph Muir (Scottish Family Part) – 25 The by-election was held after the resignation of former SNP councillor James McElhill, who cited personal health reasons. The voting turnout was 25.3%, which is around 2954 out of 11,657 eligible voters. After the result was announced, First Minister John Swinney congratulated Crawford in a post on social media. READ MORE: 'Anti-LGBT+ lobby at work in UK and Scottish Governments', Scottish Pride groups warn Swinney wrote: "Warmest congratulations to Kevin Crawford our newest @theSNP Councillor and his hardworking team." BREAKING : SNP WIN CLYDEBANK WATERFRONT. Warmest congratulations to Kevin Crawford our newest @theSNP Councillor and his hardworking team. — John Swinney (@JohnSwinney) May 16, 2025 Another crucial by-election, this time in Holyrood, will take place next month in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, following the death of MSP Christina McKelvie. The National reported how Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is set to visit the constituency in the first week of June, just days before the vote on June 5.
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Reform UK push Scottish Labour into third place in council by-election as SNP celebrate win
The result was described by one expert as "completely and utterly disastrous" for Labour. The SNP have won a local by-election in West Dunbartonshire, with Reform UK pushing Scottish Labour into third. Kevin Crawford came first in the Clydebank Waterfront ward after the resignation of the SNP incumbent. Elections expert Allan Faulds from the Ballot Box Scotland website said: 'Completely and utterly disastrous outcome for Labour here.' The result was effectively a hold for the SNP and the outcome confirmed the trend of Nigel Farage's party making sweeping gains at the expense of Labour. After first preferences, the SNP candidate was on 1059 votes, with Reform second on 768 and Labour in third on 739. The final result after stage eight of voting was the SNP on 1331, Reform UK behind on 919 and Labour trailing on 770 votes. Several Labour sources believe a similar trend is visible in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, and predict Farage's party will come second behind the SNP. A recent opinion poll also found Reform UK in line to win more seats than Labour at the next Holyrood election. Labour insiders admit the rise of Reform is harming the chances of Scottish party leader Anas Sarwar of becoming First Minister. This is a breaking news story - we'll bring you updates, pictures and video as it happens. Here you can get your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. You can also check out our social media channels for live us on Twitter @Record_Politics for the latest news. Or you can catch all the action by following our team: @paulhutcheon, @andrewjquinn97 and @dennynews. We're on Facebook where you can join our Record Politics group for all our stories. We also have a weekly politics podcast, Planet Holyrood, which you can listen to Spotify or Apple music, or watch on the Daily Record YouTube channel. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok for the best bits of the podcast.
Epoch Times
30-04-2025
- Epoch Times
Fonthill Castle: A Fortress of Eclecticism
Several European countries are replete with centuries-old castles. In the United States, however, any structures deemed 'castles' are modern interpretations of true fortresses. Such is the case with Fonthill Castle in the southeastern Pennsylvania borough of Doylestown. Although the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856–1930) borrows from definitive medieval representations, the architectural design also integrates gothic and byzantine styles. Completed in 1912, the six-story Fonthill Castle is a presentation of eclecticism both inside and out. Though it does contain fortress-like elements, it is more of a chateau than a castle. With 44 rooms, 32 stairwells, 18 fireplaces, and 200 windows, the structure was primarily designed to showcase Mercer's unique art—principally ceramic tiles. Artistic, geometric, and plain tiles of natural and earthen hues adorn walls, ceilings, mantels, columns, and floors. Besides being a ceramicist, Mercer was also an archaeologist and anthropologist. He designed spaces to house and display vast collections of artifacts, pottery, books, and drawings. His unique Fonthill Castle is managed by the Bucks County Historical Society and is open for tours. The public can experience this man's multifarious architectural and artistic pursuits, which he articulated in a notable structure. Fonthill's great chamber-like saloon is distinguished by its coffered ceiling, massive arched window, and irregular concrete columns. Mercer's handmade tiles—in various shapes, colors and designs—are displayed on practically every surface. Numerous paintings and drawings coordinate with the tiles and result in a colorful and highly creative assemblage of artistic elements in this resplendent room. Kevin Crawford The two-story library has a vaulted ceiling replete with Mercer's ceramic tiles. It also includes tiles he collected during extensive travels in Europe. The ceiling's artistry appears to fan up from the capital of a concrete column, and tiles extensively adorn the fireplace and floor. Light floods into the room from tall, rounded, gothic arch-style windows. Kevin Crawford Many rooms at Fonthill Castle incorporate elements of byzantine style in the tilework-adorned vaulted ceiling and the capitals of the poured concrete pillars and columns. Tilework and mosaics, in fact, are signature attributes of byzantine style, which emerged in the 4th century in Italian and Middle Eastern architecture. Also decorating this bedroom's walls are some of Mercer's collected prints and paintings; an estimated 1,000 are hung at Fonthill Castle. Kevin Crawford Approximately 6,000 books are housed in various built-in bookshelves in myriad rooms throughout the house. These bookcases appear to support the house's unusual concrete ceiling, which features some of the owner's hand-crafted ceramic tiles. Flooring and window ledges also showcase ceramic tiles. Kevin Crawford The coarse nature of the all-concrete Fonthill Castle is clear in this roof view. The reinforced cement used to build the structure's walls, roofs, towers, and chimneys was painstakingly hand mixed and hand applied using a formulation of sand and locally quarried crushed stone. Evident in one of the almost three dozen stairwells, Mercer's handmade tiles often conveyed elements of classic design as well as aspects of literary works, the Bible, and operas. On the risers of these steps are tiles communicating the Latin phrase: 'Non-Domo Dominus Sed Domino Domus,' meaning, "Not the master for the house but the house for the master." Kevin Crawford What arts and culture topics would you like us to cover? Please email ideas or feedback to
Boston Globe
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Party like it's 1975 and pick up some Costa Rican dance moves
Lúnasa stops at the Somerville Theatre March 8 during its 27-city US tour. Pictured (from left) are band members Kevin Crawford, Cillian Vallely, Ed Boyd, Sean Smyth, Trevor Hutchinson, and guest artist Daoiri Farrell, who will also perform. anthony mulcahy Somerville hosts iconic Irish band Enjoy traditional Irish music and original works by the band Lúnasa when it stops at the Somerville Theatre March 8 during its 27-city US tour. The tour follows the release of the band's 10th album, 'Live in Kyoto,' which was recorded in Japan's Taku Taku club. Lúnasa, named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival honoring the Irish god Lugh, formed in 1997 and has since performed in 36 countries and collaborated with artists from Natalie Merchant and Mary-Chapin Carpenter to Tim O'Brien. The band's current lineup includes a former member of Riverdance (a production featuring traditional Irish music and step-dancing) who also recorded with Bruce Springsteen and one of Ireland's top flute players. The concert, organized by Club Passim, also welcomes guest artists Daoirí Farrell, a Dublin folk singer and bouzouki player, and Cathal Hayden, a banjo and fiddler player from County Tyrone. Tickets are $40-$50 per person. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up THERE Advertisement New coastal flights to Costa Rica Delta Airlines has launched new seasonal flights between Boston and Costa Rica, running on Saturdays through May 31. The flight departs Boston at 7:28 a.m. and arrives at Guanacaste Airport in Advertisement The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel in Nosara, Costa Rica, has launched a new Dance Academy program, offering guests and locals classes led by dance experts that teach people about Costa Rica's rich dance heritage and some local moves. Nosara Dance Lab Pick up some Costa Rican dance moves Learn about Costa Rica's rich dance heritage at the Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel in Nosara, a three-hour road trip from LIR airport, where guests and locals can take classes led by dance experts. The hotel's new Dance Academy teaches more than just cool moves — it invites people to embrace the cultural traditions and vibe of Costa Rica. Classes run every week from Monday through Wednesday and on Fridays (6-7:30 p.m.), and each month, the hotel hosts a series of dancehall and Afro dance lessons. Darryl Cayasso Dixon, a Limón-based dance expert and choreographer, runs daily classes March 24-28, when participants can explore the Afro-Costa Rican style of movement, expression, and tradition. You don't have to be a dancing superstar: Classes welcome adult dancers of all levels. Cost: $100 for a weeklong pass; $30 per individual class. Room rates start at $385, single or double occupancy, including breakfast. KARI BODNARCHUK
