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Scotsman
10 hours ago
- Scotsman
Make sure you stay safe during the summer holidays
Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses. Schools across Edinburgh have finished for the summer holidays and the parents among us will undoubtedly be planning what to do with the young people in their care for the next six weeks. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Rather than this column coming to you from a specific officer, it is an open letter to our communities from the division's entire Command Team, including the Local Area Commanders for North West, North East, South West and South East Edinburgh. Your local policing teams also have the summer holidays on their minds ensuring that we mitigate against any rise in antisocial behaviour and disorder that we typically experience during the summer months. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We want young people on summer holidays to enjoy their downtime, but it must be done responsibly and not to the detriment of other members of our communities, so we'll also be conducting high-visibility patrols throughout the summer to deter antisocial behaviour and respond appropriately whenever it is reported to us. This street performer attracted a large crowd on the High Street, during the Fringe The national proxy purchasing campaign, 'It'll Cost You' is also now in operation for 2025 and our plea to anyone over 18 is to refrain from buying alcohol for anyone under the legal drinking age. Alcohol enhances the vulnerability of young people and to purchase it on their behalf is a crime. If you are caught you face a fine, a prison sentence or both. Please don't risk it. We also want everyone, regardless of age to stay safe around open bodies of water, such as lochs and reservoirs during the summer holidays. These may look like attractive places to cool off and socialise, but beneath the surface of the water lie unseen risks. For more information on water safety visit The new football season is only a few more weeks away and once again we'll be liaising with Edinburgh's two SPL clubs to ahead of all of their matches requiring police attendance to keep all in attendance safe. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Both Tynecastle and Easter Road stadiums provide a fantastic atmosphere for football fans and we want to keep that atmosphere safe and enjoyable for home and away support during every match of the season. We want to finish this column with a look ahead to the upcoming Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe, which takes place across various parts of the city next month over the course of a month. During this time, we'll see the population of the Capital increase to around one million and it's really important that we have appropriate high-visibility resources in place to engage with residents and visitors alike to offer reassurance, provide all required crime prevention advice and respond to any incidents that may arise. We'll also be offering crime prevention advice via our social media channels, so please follow Edinburgh Police Division on Facebook and @PSOSEdinburgh on X for all of our information and updates. All relevant advice is available 24/7 on our website at
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
2 arrested as police investigate attempted murder in Laval
Laval police (SPL) are investigating after a man was shot in the morning of April 6, 2025. (CTV News) Two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged attempted murder in Laval's Duvernay neighbourhood last April. Allan Santiago Valencia, 22, and a 17-year-old minor, from Ontario, were apprehended by investigators on July 10. Santiago Valencia appeared in Laval court on the same day to face charges of attempted murder with a firearm, discharging a firearm and possession of a prohibited weapon. He remains in custody, and his case is expected to return to court on July 24. The teenager appeared before the youth division of the Court of Quebec in Laval to face charges of attempted murder with a firearm, discharging a firearm, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a firearm knowing that its serial number had been altered, disguised or erased and breach of an order prohibiting the possession of a firearm. He remains in custody pending further legal proceedings. The arrests come after Laval police (SPL) received several 911 calls at 8:45 a.m. on April 6 about gunshots heard on de La Malbaie Avenue. 'Patrol officers dispatched to the scene found one person with gunshot wounds, but the suspects had already fled,' the force noted. 'The injured man was taken to the hospital to be treated for serious gunshot wounds.' Anyone with information is encouraged to confidentially contact the info-police line at 450-662-INFO (4636) or call 911 and mention file number LVL-250406-022.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Forum: Why continual enhancements are important for Singapore football
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox We thank Mr Henry Choong Kun Lin for sharing his thoughts on changes to the Singapore Premier League (SPL) and SPL2 ( New plans by FAS welcome, but more thought needed to improve league , July 7). It is heartening to see Singaporeans so invested in our football, and we appreciate his feedback. We would like to clarify the intentions behind two key enhancements: the foreign player quota increase and the introduction of the SPL2 reserve league. The SPL is the national team's key source of players. Improving the competition and daily training environment is a priority – and foreign players can help this. Even established football nations with significantly more local talent have a high percentage of foreign players in domestic leagues. Our players must have the determination to fight for their position daily – that process will help mould them into the type of footballers who will better serve our national cause. The SPL2 widens the funnel of talent into the SPL and national age-group squads, and provides opportunities to spot potential national players among those who do not feature regularly in SPL matches. The SPL2 has regulations that will see at least six Singaporeans – including four under-23 players – on the field at all times. Unlike its predecessor, the U21-league, the SPL2 has no age restrictions on local or foreign players, creating a more competitive and realistic match environment. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Govt will continue to support families, including growing group of seniors: PM Wong at PCF Family Day Singapore From Normal stream to Parliament: 3 Singapore politicians share their journeys World Deal or no deal? EU faces critical decision in response to Trump's latest tariff salvo Singapore Segregated recycling bins found to lower contamination rate as more spring up Sport Two participants injured after another breached safety protocol during Pesta Sukan archery event Asia Mahathir discharged from hospital after feeling fatigued during birthday gathering Singapore Medics treat 7 after blaze at HDB block lift lobby in Chai Chee Singapore I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons This ensures that younger players are exposed to the kind of intensity needed to make the jump to top-tier football. Thus, SPL2 not only preserves development opportunities, but also strengthens them. We acknowledge concerns around frequent format changes. As Singapore football is very much in a developmental phase, it is necessary to implement changes, observe, and continually make enhancements. Moreover, as Asian football standards are constantly improving with regular tweaks to development and recruitment systems, we must ensure that our system is agile. The Football Association of Singapore will study the writer's promotion-relegation idea in the future. With more teams and leagues, we need to be mindful of resource and quality dilution. Singapore football's progress will always be built on shared aspirations among players, coaches, clubs, administrators and fans. We thank the writer for his support and passion, and look forward to an exciting and competitive SPL season ahead. Chew Chun-Liang General Secretary Football Association of Singapore
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers cult hero lands shock new manager job just weeks after signing new contract as fans bemoan ‘a sad day'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Rangers defender Carlos Cuellar has taken another step up in his managerial career. The Ibrox cult hero has decided to switch teams just weeks after agreeing a new deal at his now previous employer. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 Carlos Cuellar was a big favourite at Rangers Credit: Andrew Barr - The Sun Glasgow 3 He's landed a new managerial role Cuellar, 43, spent just one season with Rangers but it was a more than memorable one. A £2.37million signing from La Liga outfit Osasuna, the Spanish centre-back proved a superb acquisition for Gers boss Walter Smith. Cuellar played an integral role as the Light Blues made it all the way to the Uefa Cup Final and went head-to-head with Celtic for the SPL title. Although those two competitions wouldn't go Rangers' way, the Gers would end the season with two trophies after winning the Scottish Cup and League Cup. Cuellar's stunning form alerted several clubs and after just a year at Ibrox, he moved to Aston Villa in a bumper £7.8m deal in August 2008. He's since admitted leaving Rangers was one of the saddest days of his career. After Rangers, Cuellar spent seven years in England before spells back in Spain and in Israel before the end of his career. He moved into coaching and for the past two years he's been the manager of Real Murcia's B team, who play in the fifth tier of Spanish football. They came close to a promotion in his first campaign in charge and narrowly missed out on the play-offs last time around. At the end of May, Murcia announced that Cuellar had extended his deal with the club to continue as boss this season, congratulating him on his new contract. Winger deal ON, but is it Conor Coady Plus is Jamie Vardy a target But just over six weeks later, Cuellar has LEFT the role. He's joined Elche to become head coach of their B team, in a move that seems him move from the fifth tier to the fourth level. Murcia confirmed that Cuellar had "having recently renewed his contract, informed the club of his intention to leave for a higher division team." At the same time, Elche confirmed Cuellar's arrival as the B team's new boss. Many Murcia fans were disappointed to see the former Gers man's exit. One said: "Very bad news. I think it's understandable that he's leaving. What I don't understand is that Elche would hand us a coach who just renewed his contract." A second posted: "It's a shame, he made us dream of a promotion from Imperial and he was doing a great job." While a third added: "Terrible news for the Grana youth academy! Sad day." Another one wasn't surprised to see him leave, commenting: "It's a shame, but here with the first team already closed, he had no further jump and going to a reserve team of a first division team is a leap in his career." Cuellar exclusively joined SunSport for an interview late last year where he revealed his ambitions to one day manage Rangers. 3 Quizzed on whether he'd love to be offered the Light Blues boss gig one day, Cuellar responded: "I wish! "It was my dream, to be honest. You realise how big it is when you are inside it. You knew. "You realise and you even understand how big it is from the outside to be inside before." Crossing his fingers, he continued: "To be honest, that day - I wish. Fingers crossed it happens. "I would cry for sure because it would be one of the happiest days of my life." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Gulf Today
3 days ago
- General
- Gulf Today
Sharjah Public Libraries bring 14 centuries of Arabic writing to life
As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) launched 'The History of Letters and Movement' exhibition at Al Rahmaniyah Mall, which runs until July 20, in collaboration with the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah. Tracing the development of Arabic script over fourteen centuries, the exhibition explores how abstract early forms evolved into one of the most intricate and expressive writing systems in the world. Open daily from 10am to 10pm, the exhibition provides visitors with an in-depth look at the milestones that have shaped Arabic writing, from the introduction of diacritical marks to the refinement of calligraphic styles. It highlights the script's transformation into a medium of knowledge and beauty, reaching its artistic and linguistic zenith in the Holy Quran. It underscores the enduring role of the script in preserving cultural identity and transmitting knowledge across generations. The exhibition highlights the pivotal milestones in the development of Arabic writing and the influential role of the Holy Quran in refining writing tools and improving pronunciation and reading accuracy. It underscores the Quran's significance as both a linguistic and aesthetic reference that contributed to the standardisation and development of the Arabic language. On display are rare manuscripts and artefacts from the Holy Quran Academy collection, reflecting the artistic diversity of Arabic calligraphy. They demonstrate how the written word became a tool for preserving heritage, language, and knowledge, as well as a mirror of the transformations in Arab and Islamic society and thought. Reflecting a broad cultural movement, Eman Bushulaibi, Director of SPL, said: 'The exhibition is part of SPL's ongoing efforts to introduce the public to the rich artistic and cultural heritage embedded in the evolution of Arabic writing, which played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual and scientific renaissance of the Arab and Islamic world.' She continued: 'The development of Arabic script reflects a far-reaching cultural movement that enriched Arab and Islamic literature with some of the most remarkable manuscripts and texts, meticulously created by skilled scribes in eras that relied solely on the reed pen and inkwell. Despite the limited tools, they succeeded in building a legacy of knowledge that continues to be honoured today. We hope the exhibition provides visitors with a chance to contemplate this legacy and appreciate the enduring power of writing in preserving identity and conveying ideas across generations.' SPL invites residents and visitors of all ages to embark on a visual and cultural journey, exploring the evolution of the Arabic letter from stone inscriptions and manuscripts to printed books. The exhibition offers a meaningful encounter with a living linguistic heritage that continues to influence and shape contemporary Arab culture.
