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Daily Record
4 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Hamilton Accies remain in the dark over transfer embargo as SPFL refuse to offer clarity
The Lanarkshire outfit are still unable to sign players as the new season approaches and the club insist they don't know when the ban will be lifted The SPFL have declined to comment on Hamilton Accies' ongoing transfer embargo, as the club charges towards the start of the new League One campaign. Accies - who were hit with a transfer embargo at the start of last season after late payments were made to players due to what the club called 'a banking error' - were relegated from the Championship last season after a 15-point deduction was imposed by the SPFL in the final few weeks of the campaign. The club was punished for breaching 'multiple' SPFL rules, including a charge relating to "a failure to notify the SPFL of remuneration defaults in respect of six players and a failure to act with the utmost good faith in its representations to the SPFL regarding the lifting of a transfer embargo after previous remuneration and tax defaults." Other charges related to membership criteria and incorrect information regarding stadium ownership, while the club was also fined £9,000. An appeal to the SFA on all charges was kicked out in May. Accies have since moved out of their hometown, leaving New Douglas Park after a fallout with the stadium owners and agreeing a two-year lease at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld to play home matches. But their woes are far from over as the club is still unable to sign players with their League One opener at home to Montrose just over a week away. Under SPFL rules, a transfer embargo is automatically imposed when a club fails to pay its players or taxes on time. Lanarkshire Live Sport contacted the SPFL to determine how long the transfer embargo is in place for, but they declined to comment on Hamilton's situation. Hamilton Accies themselves insist they are in the dark on an exact timeline but Accies boss John Rankin stated last week he hoped the ban would be lifted by this week. Last month, Accies agreed deals in principle to sign defender Ricki Lamie, forward Matty Yates and defender Aaron Comrie but none have come to fruition yet. Lamie featured as a trialist in recent Premier Sports Cup games against Stirling Albion and Hearts, while former Airdrie midfielder Charlie Telfer has also featured as a trialist. On July 16, Rankin said: 'We can't bring any signings in. You've seen trialists in the last two games, we'll see how the situation develops over the next week to 10 days. Hopefully we can get bodies in after that." Accies continue their Premier Sports Cup campaign tonight away to Dunfermline and then host Dumbarton at Broadwood on Saturday.
Scotsman
a day ago
- Health
- Scotsman
Lanarkshire business wins NHS Scotland contract for stoma care product with help from Business Gateway
A Lanarkshire business has secured a vital NHS Scotland contract for its innovative stoma bag accompaniment after the business owner received support from Business Gateway. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. 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... Confidence Plus Ltd was founded in East Kilbride in 2019 by Anne Inch and Lisa Crombie, who created ConfiPlus Stoma Pockets. The product first went on sale in the UK in December 2020. ConfiPlus Stoma Pockets are a discrete and easy-to-use stoma bag accompaniment designed to contain leakage and reduce worry and discomfort. Suitable for use with most stoma bags, the product helps minimise both the physical and mental impact of stoma care. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad By improving comfort, security and dignity, ConfiPlus Stoma Pockets empower users to regain their independence and enjoy greater freedom in everyday life. Lanarkshire business wins NHS Scotland contract for stoma care product with help from Business Gateway The product was created by an ostomate, Anne Inch, for her late husband Iain, who had an Ileostomy (the surgical procedure that creates a stoma) and suffered from constant leakage during frequent stays in the hospital. Anne wanted to find a new way to contain leakage and reduce the impact of the stoma. The first version was made on her sewing machine and she then went on to make more for other patients in her husband's ward after being encouraged by the nurses who saw the impact it had on Iain. The products are now made by a medical device manufacturer in the UK and the team has had support from the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre working in partnership Heriot Watt University and the University of Dundee. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad At an early stage in 2019, Anne contacted her former colleague Lisa to ask about getting involved when she started Confidence Plus and Lisa was happy to support. They've been working together to build the business since then. Anne and Iain Inch With just 48 hours to prepare a high-stakes NHS Scotland tender for Stoma Supplies, Lisa turned to Business Gateway for urgent support. Adviser Debbie Dawkins provided intensive one-to-one guidance and quickly introduced the team to a procurement expert. A two-hour procurement session with consultant Judith Stewart helped improve the bid and ensure it met the robust NHS procurement standards. To comply with strict sustainability requirements, Anne and Lisa also accessed three days of Net Zero consultancy support through Business Gateway. With the help of environmental consultant Zoe Stirton, the pair developed a Carbon Management Plan, Environmental Policy and Carbon Management Policy - all of which were required for the bid. This consultancy support proved crucial in demonstrating Confidence Plus's commitment to sustainability and responsible innovation. The business has continued working with Zoe to expand her Net Zero strategy and has been referred to the Extend Plus programme for a carbon baseline assessment. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With a fortuitous last minute extension to the closing date, and as a direct result of this combined support, ConfiPlus won the NHS Scotland contract, bringing the product one step closer to helping thousands of stoma users across the UK. Lanarkshire business wins NHS Scotland contract for stoma care product with help from Business Gateway With continued support from Business Gateway and other partners, Confidence Plus is now exploring further opportunities to scale and bring its life-changing products to more stoma users across the UK and beyond. The pair have recently launched the business in the US to help stoma patients there also. Lisa Crombie, co-founder of Confidence Plus Ltd, said: 'When I say I couldn't have done this without Debbie's help, I mean it. She went above and beyond, and we're so grateful for her support and the introductions she made to Judith and Zoe. After speaking with Judith, I realised how far off the mark we were. Without her guidance, our tender simply wouldn't have met NHS Scotland's requirements. This success has been game-changing, not just for the business, but for the people we aim to support through ConfiPlus.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Debbie Dawkins, Business Gateway adviser, said: 'Anne and Lisa's determination to get ConfiPlus into the hands of the people who need it most is incredibly inspiring. It's been a pleasure to support her through this critical process. Winning the NHS Scotland contract is a huge milestone, and I'm excited to see how the business continues to grow.'
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Scots wife left husband covered in blood after savaging his private parts after he refused sex
A WIFE left her hubby covered in blood after grabbing his testicles and twisting them when he denied her sex. Frustrated Sharon Irvine, 55, clawed at partner David's privates as they lay in bed at home in Blantyre, Lanarkshire, leaving him needing stitches. 3 3 The agonising attack saw her admit to assault to severe injury — but the couple are still together. A court heard that she ferociously attacked her husband's testicles after hearing him 'pleasuring himself' instead of having sex with her. She then called cops on herself, telling them: 'There's a lot of blood'. Mr Irvine, whose scrotum was torn open in the horror — was taken to hospital where medics stitched the wound. He refused to give an official statement to police but confirmed his spouse of 14 years had 'grabbed, pulled and twisted' him, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard. Irvine, 55, pleaded guilty to assault to severe injury as her husband watched. They're both absolutely mortified and just want to put it behind them. They're very much still together A source The couple are still together following the bedroom bloodbath at their home in Blantyre, Lanarkshire, in January. Prosecutor Sinead Corrigan said: 'She stated that she had heard him pleasuring himself and that had angered her because he was not engaging in sexual activity with her. "She then grabbed him and caused injury.' Sheriff Kevin McCallum KC told Irvine: 'This is a very unfortunate set of circumstances, highly regrettable, and there is no doubt embarrassment on all sides. Two men hacked XL Bully dogs with meat cleaver & knife in horrific attack in Scots street "But it is quite serious, as whatever went on to cause you to behave in that way, a quite significant injury was caused.' Mr Irvine last night declined to comment and his wife was unavailable. A source said: 'They're both absolutely mortified and just want to put it behind them. They're very much still together.' This is a very unfortunate set of circumstances, highly regrettable, and there is no doubt embarrassment on all sides Sheriff Kevin McCallum KC Sheriff McCallum deferred sentence until next month for background reports and continued Irvine's bail. American John Wayne Bobbitt hit headlines in 1993 after his wife Lorena chopped off his penis and threw it away. It was found, reattached, and he famously went on to star in porn movies.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Contractor appointed for Lanarkshire healthcare app pilot
NHS Lanarkshire will be the first health board area to trial the "digital front door" giving access to a range of medical specialties A contract has been awarded for development of the 'digital front door' healthcare app which is to be piloted in the NHS Lanarkshire area. Business technology consultancy BJSS, part of IT and consulting services firm CGI, is working with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to develop the service – described as 'an online gateway for patients' to access various medical specialties from any device. It was announced in January that Lanarkshire had been chosen to pilot the new app as part of the Scottish Government's plans for health service renewal. Parent company CGI says the first phase of the rollout will give 'straightforward online access to personalised health and care information across primary, secondary and social care, community mental health, screening and vaccinations'; and that following the Lanarkshire launch, dermatology outpatients will also be able to track their care and treatment progress online. Feedback will then be gathered after the platform's initial use by Lanarkshire residents, with the insights gained being used to inform a wider national launch across other health and care organisations, for which plans are to be published later in the summer. Health secretary Neil Gray, the Airdrie & Shotts MSP, said: 'The digital front door will be a significant digital development in health and social care in Scotland and represents a major investment in reshaping how people interact with data and services. 'We have reiterated our commitment to delivering digital service options in our programme for government, recognising the potential for empowering people, improving access and delivering capacity for our staff and our services. 'In line with industry good practice, the new service will be tested and established in one area before being developed and rolled out across Scotland. Along with NES and CGI we are working closely with other organisations and will publish a national roll-out plan later in the summer.' CGI senior vice-president Lindsay McGranaghan said: 'We're proud to be working with NES and NHS Lanarkshire to deliver the digital front door, an important step towards more inclusive, person-centred care. 'This is a bold example of digital innovation supporting better access, empowering people, and easing pressure on services, and we're excited to help bring it to more communities across Scotland.' First minister John Swinney says the app will be 'a much-needed addition to improve patients' interaction with the NHS', adding: 'Over time, it will become an ever more central, ever more important access and managing point for care in Scotland. NHS Lanarkshire say the health board is 'delighted to be at the forefront of delivering the national digital front door app' and say: 'Beginning the rollout here in Lanarkshire demonstrates our commitment to embracing technology for more efficient, effective services.'
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Nathan flies the flag for Lanarkshire at national awards ceremony
A Lanarkshire student has received a national award recognising their skill in painting and decorating. 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... Nathan Alexander, who attends South Lanarkshire College, placed third in the Painting and Decorating Association's (PDA) Apprentice of the Year contest after battling through two six-hour challenges designed to test precision, stamina and skill. He was revealed as 3rd Junior at a glittering awards ceremony hosted by the PDA at Plaisterers' Hall, London. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nathan, who works for Robert Wilson & Son Painting Contractors Ltd in Glasgow, was among 16 top scorers from five regional heats across England, Scotland and Wales to make it through to the Grand Final in Doncaster. Nathan Alexander receives an accolade at the PDA Premier Trophy Awards He said: 'The competition itself was a great experience and then to come to this amazing event and receive an award is a massive bonus.' Both stages of the competition involve a six-hour challenge designed to test their precision, stamina and skill in scaling up, measuring out and precisely painting a complex design within the time given and were judged by Andrew Davis of the Association of Painting Craft Teachers (APCT) and Neil Ogilvie, Chief Executive of the PDA. Neil Ogilvie said: 'The PDA's Apprentice of the Year competition is a demanding but ultimately rewarding experience for people learning the skills required for a career in colour. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Apprentices are challenged to accurately scale up and precisely paint a complex design which tests their knowledge and skill in the craft, and we know they value the experience of both taking part in the competition and attending the awards ceremony in London. 'Nathan was a top scorer regionally and nationally, and I congratulate him wholeheartedly on the outstanding work that secured him third place in the Junior category of the PDA Apprentice of the Year 2025.' The Apprentice of the Year competition was sponsored by Purdy, CITB and Johnstone's Trade and winners received their awards at the PDA's prestigious Premier Trophy Awards held at Plaisterers' Hall in London.
