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Scotsman
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
'I left a bit out there' - Stephen Gallacher on strong Senior Open debut
Scot sits in top 20 after opening round as Scottish-based Kiwi sets pace at Sunningdale 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... Stephen Gallacher had mixed feelings after marking his ISPS HANDA Senior Open debut with a sub-par effort at Sunningdale. On the one hand, the former Ryder Cup player was pleased to sign for a two-under-par 68, which left him sitting in the top 20 at the end of the opening round. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But, on a day when Scottish-based Kiwi Steven Alker set the pace with a seven-under 63, Gallacher was disappointed that he wasn't closer to the lead. Stephen Gallacher signed for a two-under-par 70 on his debut in the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Sunningdale | Getty Images 'I left a bit out there, to be honest,' he said after covering the first ten holes in four under before dropping shots at the 12th and 18th at the Berkshire venue. 'I only missed one green and two fairways, just didn't hole the putts. 'My golf was very strong. Disappointed to bogey the last but, apart from that, it was okay as it's not an easy course at all. The wind was swirling a little bit, so under par is not a bad start.' Alker, who has been one of the dominant forces in the senior ranks since turning 50, signed for an eagle and six birdies while defending champion K.J. Choi and US Senior Open champion Padraig Harrington also made strong starts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad South African duo Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, as well as Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez, who holed out for an eagle-2 at the third, are also to the fore on a star-studded leaderboard. 'Good thing about being out here is that you feel you can win again' But, having already given a good account of himself in his two senior major appearances this year, Gallacher said: 'The good thing about being out here is that you feel you can compete and win again. 'When you were getting to 48 and 49 and playing well but just making the cut, it's a tough one mentally to get your head round. 'Out here the mindset is different. You are trying to get in contention on a Sunday and that's what you play golf for. It kind of rejuvenates you a bit.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Crime thriller crowned Netflix's most watched Scottish show with 25 MILLION views
Scroll down to see what else viewers are hooked on GET IN THE Q GET IN THE Q Crime thriller crowned Netflix's most watched Scottish show with 25 MILLION views Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CRIME thriller Dept. Q has been crowned Netflix's most-watched Scottish title this year. The Edinburgh-set detective drama clocked up 25.4 million views on the streaming platform during the first half of 2025. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The drama has been a hit on the streaming site 3 Dept. Q beat Baby Reindeer The series features Matthew Goode as Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck, an emotionally scarred detective who becomes the head of cold case unit, and was only released on May 29. Netflix has released viewing figures for its entire catalogue in its What We Watched report. Dept. Q held off competition from comedian Richard Gadd's drama Baby Reindeer, some of which was filmed in Edinburgh, to be the top Scottish-based show or film between January and June. Baby Reindeer, which depicts the story of a stalker who harassed Gadd over a number of years, clocked up 4.2 million views over the six-month period. Meanwhile, time travel historical drama Outlander also proved popular on Netflix. The seventh series had 2.8 million views while the first series had 2.6 million. The viewers have all come from overseas because Outlander, which stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, is not available to watch on Netflix in the UK. Hit Scottish comedy Still Game was also a big hit for the streaming platform. The second series of the sitcom, starring Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill as pensioners Jack and Victor, had the most views at 600,000. The most popular Scottish-based film on Netflix was Outlaw King, which stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce. The 2018 movie, which tells the story of how Bruce led 500 men to defeat the larger and better equipped English army, was viewed 2.9 million times. Other Scottish titles on the list included the Trainspotting sequel T2 and a Kevin Bridges stand-up special which were both watched 100,000 times. The Stephen Graham drama Adolescence was the most-watched Netflix title overall with 145 million views. Netflix viewers brand new crime thriller 'the best since Baby Reindeer' as it achieves a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score In a statement, Netflix said: "Watchtime - or engagement - is our best indicator of member happiness. When people watch more, they stick around longer and recommend Netflix to others. "This report, which captures viewing in the first half of 2025, shows that people watched a lot of Netflix - over 95 billion hours - spanning a wide range of genres and languages. "It's why we continue to invest in a variety of quality titles for various moods and tastes and work hard to make them great."
The Irish Sun
12-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Man, 30s, arrested as gardai seize €2.2m worth of drugs after vehicle intercepted and house search
A MAN has been arrested after €2.2million worth of drugs was seized by the Gardai. The haul was made after the cops "intercepted a vehicle" on the M7 Advertisement The operation is an enhanced national anti- Approximately €100,000 worth of suspected cocaine was discovered and seized in his vehicle. A man, 30s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at a Garda station in the Advertisement READ MORE ON GARDA After the incident, a follow-up search was conducted of a residence in West Dublin, which resulted in a further seizure of drugs. They seized an estimated €160,000 of A quantity of The seized drugs with a total estimated worth of €2.2million have been forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. Advertisement Most read in Irish News The spokesperson for the Gardai confirmed the investigation is ongoing. Separately, Gardai believe that a major Scottish crime gang masterminded the shipment of Gardai release video showing secret smuggling compartment in lorry caught with €10.6m of cocaine Investigators from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Bureau are also probing if the mob had 'logistical support' from representatives of transnational crime gangs based in As the investigation continues into Advertisement FOUR ARRESTS OVER SEIZURE OF DRUGS One, 39, is based in the Highlands in Another, 40, is from the Pollock area of All four are being held on suspicion of their involvement in this year's biggest seizure of Advertisement One source said: 'These suspects are considered to be important cogs of this organised crime group. 'The Scottish-based gangs are heavily involved in transnational drug trafficking but this smuggling route is now dismantled. 'All four are very experienced and this was a very professional drug smuggling operation. 'Crime gangs are deliberately targeting fishermen and others who are corrupted by money and greed. Advertisement 'There is no doubt that these individuals were critical enablers for this criminal organisation.' 1 Gardai have seized €2.2million worth of suspected drugs Credit: Garda Press Office
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Nearly all staff axed as major Scots manufacturer goes bust
The loss of a major customer contract had an 'immediate and severe impact' on the firm 'UNSUSTAINABLE' Nearly all staff axed as major Scots manufacturer goes bust Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTS manufacturer has plunged into administration with the loss of more than 80 jobs. Fife-based Greenfold Systems Ltd supplied parts to bus company Alexander Dennis. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Greenfold Systems Ltd in Dunfermline has made 81 employees redundant Credit: Google The firm operated out of Pitreavie Business Park in Dunfermline and provided manufacturing and assembly services to the commercial vehicle sector. But the withdrawal of its contract supporting Alexander Dennis Ltd has left the company "unsustainable", reports The Herald. Staff were previously informed of potential job losses due to the move. Callum Carmichael and Michelle Elliot of FRP Advisory, together with Shona Campbell of Henderson Loggie LLP, were appointed as administrators of Greenfold Systems Ltd. The firm employed 90 people, with 81 employees being made redundant. Callum Carmichael, joint administrator of Greenfold Systems Ltd and partner at FRP, said: "Greenfold Systems was a well-regarded business that had carved out a specialist role in the commercial vehicle supply chain. "Unfortunately, the loss of a major customer contract had an immediate and severe impact on its financial position. Our priority now is to support the affected employees and to maximise returns for creditors." Last month, Alexander Dennis announced plans to close its Scottish-based manufacturing facility in Falkirk. Alexander Dennis said it would be moving all manufacturing operations into a single site in Scarborough, England. It added: 'Production lines at Larbert would be suspended upon the completion of current contracts. Sport Scotland Agency Faces Tough Job Cuts "This proposed structure will lower overall costs, deliver clearer responsibilities and increase efficiency by removing duplicate functions and activities."
The Herald Scotland
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
All but nine staff made redundant at supplier of Alexander Dennis
Callum Carmichael and Michelle Elliot of FRP Advisory, together with Shona Campbell of Henderson Loggie LLP, were today appointed as administrators of Greenfold Systems Ltd, a specialist manufacturing business based in Dunfermline. The company operated from premises at Pitreavie Business Park and provided manufacturing and assembly services to the commercial vehicle sector. It had built longstanding relationships across the industry, with a significant proportion of its operations supporting Alexander Dennis Ltd, the administrators noted. They added: 'The business entered administration following the withdrawal of this key contract, which rendered the company unsustainable. The administrators are now progressing an orderly wind down of the business, including a sale of its assets. 'Greenfold Systems Ltd employed 90 people. Regrettably, 81 employees have been made redundant following appointment - the administrators are providing affected staff with guidance and support, including assistance with claims to the redundancy payments service. The remaining nine employees are being retained on a short-term basis to complete a customer contract.' Read more Mr Carmichael, a partner at FRP, said: 'Greenfold Systems was a well-regarded business that had carved out a specialist role in the commercial vehicle supply chain. Unfortunately, the loss of a major customer contract had an immediate and severe impact on its financial position. Our priority now is to support the affected employees and to maximise returns for creditors.' Last month, Alexander Dennis announced it was entering into a consultation to "look at consolidating its UK bus body manufacturing operations into a single site in Scarborough, England'. It declared at that stage that its Scottish-based manufacturing in Falkirk, 'which has already been reduced in recent years, would be discontinued and the site closed'. Alexander Dennis added: 'Production lines at Larbert would be suspended upon the completion of current contracts. 'This proposed structure will lower overall costs, deliver clearer responsibilities and increase efficiency by removing duplicate functions and activities.' And it revealed: 'The statutory consultation places up to 400 roles at Alexander Dennis at potential risk of redundancy. This represents approximately 22% of Alexander Dennis' workforce.'
