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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Bonar Bridge man charged with attempted knife murder of mother
A 24-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder his mother by repeatedly stabbing her on the head and Fraser is alleged to have started the attack on Karen MacLeod at his home in the village of Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, on 17 is accused of then following his 50-year-old mother out into the street, where he forced her to the ground before continuing to stab Fraser's solicitor made no application for bail during a brief appearance at Inverness Sheriff Court. He is expected to appear again in court within the next eight MacLeod was flown to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness after police received reports of a disturbance at Mr Fraser's is believed 11 police vehicles attended the scene along with two ambulances and the air ambulance.
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
Providence principal Scott Sutherland tapped as Johnston superintendent
If anyone knows how to navigate a district overhaul, it's Sutherland, who has had a front-row seat for the Advertisement Sutherland's move is a big blow for Providence, which remains in a state of educational limbo as it's unclear when the district will return to local control. The current takeover is scheduled to end in 2027, but Mayor Brett Smiley asked the legislature to end it this summer. Most people involved in the discussions expected a compromise to return control after the 2025–2026 school year, but no deal has been finalized. This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you'd like to receive it via email Monday through Friday, . Advertisement Dan McGowan can be reached at
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Acclaimed thriller hailed as a ‘masterpiece' now available to stream
One of the greatest horror films of all time has been made available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. Directed by Nicolas Roeg from a story by Daphne Du Maurier, Don't Look Now is widely regarded as a pivotal work in the genre. It stars the late, great Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie as John and Laura Baxter, two parents grieving the recent death of their young daughter. The pair visit Venice, where John is helping to renovate a dilapidated church. While there, they meet a pair of elderly sisters—one of whom claims to be a psychic. John struggles with the idea that she's seeing the spirit of his recently drowned daughter but seems to be experiencing nightmarish visions of his own, leading to that shocking twist. After first terrifying audiences in 1973, Don't Look Now is streaming for free, where it can traumatise viewers afresh. Don't Look Now currently sits with a healthy 93% 'fresh' score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with critics describing it as a 'masterpiece' and a 'classic' of the genre. Little White Lies has called it 'calculated perfection,' while The Times described it simply as 'genius.' In 2002, prominent film critic Roger Ebert gave the film a glowing five stars, calling out the film as 'a masterpiece of physical filmmaking.' Upon its release, the film was overshadowed by controversy surrounding its infamous sex scene. As Roeg cuts between images of John and Laura getting ready for dinner, the camera also shows the pair in bed together in a raw and intimate sex sequence. Its visual style led to persistent rumours that these were scenes of real, unsimulated sex between its actors… speculation that continues today. 'My gaze shifted to the actors, and I was riveted. By their shifting positions, it was clear to me they were no longer simply acting: they were f***ing on camera,' wrote Producer Peter Bart in his 2011 memoir, Infamous Players: A Tale of Movies, the Mob (and Sex). However, the stars have always rejected such allegations, with Sutherland denying that Bart was even in the room at all. In the production notes for the film's 4K re-release, cinematographer Anthony B. Richmond echoed Sutherland's denial, saying: 'We did a good job; it's very real. People still say they actually made love, but they didn't.' Meanwhile, Christie's boyfriend at the time, actor Warren Beatty, reportedly tried to prevent the film from being released, so outraged was he by the infamous sex scene. In April 2015, it was announced that the film would be getting a remake, to the chagrin of Hunger Games star Sutherland. Speaking in a sweary interview with Metro, the actor described the prospect of a remake as 'shameful.' More Trending He explained: 'Don't embarrass yourselves by participating in it. It's bulls**t. It was a piece of work indelibly written by Nicholas Roeg. 'Why would they do it? It's just people trying to profit off the back of something that's very beautiful. It's shameful. They should be ashamed of themselves.' A decade on, and the remake has not yet resurfaced. Might it be dead in the water? Watch Don't Look Now on BBC iPlayer. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Richard Osman reveals he pined for wife for a year before meeting on BBC show MORE: All 5 episodes of 'captivating' war drama streaming on BBC after agonising wait MORE: Major stars and Hollywood icons who've appeared in Casualty from Tom Hiddleston to Kate Winslet
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Man arrested after woman stabbed in Bonar Bridge
A 50-year-old woman has airlifted to hospital after a stabbing in Scotland said a 24-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the incident in the village of Bonar Bridge on Thursday force said emergency services were called to a report of a disturbance on Carnmhor Road at about 21: Scottish Ambulance Service said it sent two ambulances, an air ambulance and a specialist trauma team. The woman was flown to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.
Otago Daily Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Rousing speech sways Dunedin bowls club to reverse sale plan
The North East Valley Bowling Club has reversed its decision to sell its North Rd property. In May, members voted to sell, but at the recent annual meeting members of the club overturned the resolution. Some said they felt they had been given insufficient information to make an informed vote at the May meeting. On Tuesday, the bowling club executive ratified the decision not to sell and it was "now investigating avenues to go forward", club president Bruce Boothby said. James Sutherland, executive chair of the Valley Project, told The Star: "We had seen that the bowling club was for sale and because we see it very much as a community asset, we want to retain that community ownership." He attended the annual meeting and outlined ways his organisation could help the North East Valley Bowling Club remain viable. "Bowling clubs have got to repurpose and become more community-focused. "It is a huge opportunity to grow not only the club's membership base — currently about 40 — but also to consider what else the facilities can be used for." Asked if he felt his presentation affected the vote at the annual meeting, Mr Sutherland said he did not think so. However, Mr Boothby disagreed. "Bloody oath it did," he said. "It swayed the meeting and renewed members' faith in a viable future for a club that has had a presence in North East Valley for 121 years," he said. Mr Boothby suggested the club, with its good storage facilities, would be ideal for the likes of garden clubs to use as a base, hold flower shows and stage other events. In lieu of rent, he could see garden club members helping maintain the gardens that had won awards in the past. "I'm an optimist," Mr Sutherland said. "I can see the bowling club going for at least another 121 years." The bowling club decision not to sell is a timely one for the Valley Project, which has been using the Baptist church and hall, bigger than their own North Rd rooms. In May, the Baptist Churches of NZ put the church, hall and two adjacent houses on the market. Efforts by the Valley Project to raise the money to buy it were unsuccessful. As of yesterday, none had sold but Harcourts real estate agents Jim Packer and Martin Whangapirita, who are handling the properties, said there was interest in them.
