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Daily Record
4 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Future could be bright after sale of Girvan's former Davidson Cottage Hospital
Hopes are high for a positive future after Girvan's much-loved former Davidson Cottage Hospital was sold at a recent auction. Girvan 's much-loved former Davidson Cottage Hospital could be in for a bright future after the vacant building was sold at auction. The Davidson, as it was commonly known, closed in 2013 after the new Girvan Community Hospital opened. Following a "fierce bidding war," the property sold for £180,000 at a recent auction held by the Online Property Auction Group. Currently listed as "low" on the Buildings at Risk Register, the condition of the B-Listed building was described as "fair" when it was last visited in 2014. Gifted to Girvan by Thomas, James and Janet Davidson in memory of their mother Margaret, the Davidson looked after the people of town for more than 90 years. Built in 1921 to designs by Watson, Salmond & Gray, the Davidson was opened on June 15, 1922 by 88-year-old Thomas, the sole surviving benefactor, alongside Provost Hervey of Girvan. At its peak, the Davidson boasted a round-the-clock doctor-led casualty service and maternity services. After closing, the Davidson was sold by the NHS to Ailsa Horizons in 2015. Later that year, Historic Environment Scotland awarded £66,940 from the Building Repair Grant Scheme towards its conversion but this never came to pass. Ailsa Horizons ceased trading in 2016 and was subsequently dissolved in 2019. As a result, the Davidson was sold again in 2017. Planning applications by a Mr John Lennon for a part change of use and alterations of the former hospitals to form two dwellings were approved by South Ayrshire Council in 2021. Online Property Auction Group boss, Timothy Lovat, said: 'I'm not surprised there was so much interest in this site. 'The Davidson is a mansion house offering a unique blend of historic charm and development potential, within central Girvan, a short distance from the town centre and local amenities. 'It is ideal for a variety of commercial uses including healthcare, office space, wellness centre or boutique accommodation. 'At the rear of the property is a standalone 3-bedroom house which would be perfect for renovation. 'This is an ideal investment opportunity for developers, business owners or investors seeking 4,000 square metres of prime land in a scenic and accessible part of South Ayrshire.'
Otago Daily Times
a day ago
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Bus hub issues migrating to other stops, principal says
A lack of action at Dunedin's bus hub is leading to overcrowding and dangerous conditions elsewhere as fearful students congregate at another stop, a principal says. The concerns were raised by Otago Girls' High School principal Bridget Davidson, who submitted on the Otago Regional Council's (ORC) Draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2025-2035. In her submission, Mrs Davidson said Dunedin's bus hub was an "unsafe and unsuitable environment for young people". She also singled out the bus stop at 151 Princes St and said the nearby stairs and ramp could be "overcrowded and dangerous after school". "Because young people are avoiding the bus hub they end up in a crush of people and it is unsafe. "Greater alternatives for catching buses and more frequent and accessible bus services are needed urgently." She called for more action to make the bus hub a better environment, saying safety should be an "urgent first consideration". The Otago Daily Times visited the bus stop in question after school yesterday and spoke to students waiting there. Maddie Cuthill, 16, believed the bus stop was busy because it was in close proximity to multiple secondary schools. "I feel bad for the public having to walk down here, especially once your bus comes." Yahya Albahnasawi, 16, said while he only took the bus once a week, when he did most of the seats were taken. Others said the bus stop could get so busy you could not walk down the street and passers-by had to ask students to move out of the way. Trinity Catholic College principal Kate Nicholson said she agreed with Mrs Davidson's submission. She had heard anecdotally from students at the school they tried to catch the bus from outside of the bus hub. However, this could shift the problem of overcrowding to other stops, she said. "At the end of the day, you've got a very big number of students all converging on one area to get home within a short space of time. "So it's always going to be a problem." Mrs Nicholson, who is also a member of the central city advisory group — formed after the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old schoolboy Enere Taana-McLaren at the bus hub last year — said the survey work it did last year indicated students were not comfortable going to the bus hub and avoided the area. She believed this had since improved "a lot" and the presence of the police beat in the area had been very positive, she said. ORC chairwoman Gretchen Robertson said safety was a shared responsibility and the council was working closely with families, schools, the police and community groups. "We're aware of crowding issues at nearby stops like Princes St, which has been identified for an upgrade. "We also recognise some young people feel unsafe at the hub, which is why our response includes focus on infrastructure, behaviour and partnerships." The council was looking to continuously improve public transport safety, she said. A recent campaign promoting kindness was being extended into schools, and the council followed up on all reported incidents. Security at the bus hub had also been strengthened with a new provider trained in de-escalation, working alongside the police. Feedback on their presence had so far been positive, but safety went beyond security, Cr Robertson said. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said Mrs Davidson was correct to suggest safety should be an urgent priority in and around the bus hub, "which is why we've been so focused on the issue ever since last year's tragedy". As chairman of the governance group overseeing the advisory group's collective efforts, Mr Radich said they were seeing results. Security in the area had been enhanced, including improved CCTV surveillance, more regular police patrols and uprated security personnel. "The number of incidents at the bus hub is down. "We know there's more to do to improve safety and the culture of behaviour across the central city, and we all, collectively, remain committed to that effort."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Davidson Instruments, Inc. sues Parker-Hannifin Corporation, alleging antitrust violations, theft of trade secrets, and copyright infringement and other acts due to fraudulent patent filings based on Davidson trade secrets
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Davidson Instruments, a world leader in the development of fiber optic pressure measurement systems for use in harsh industrial applications, alleges that Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) is responsible for the filing of a fraudulent patent application in 2024, other fraudulent patent filings, and other acts of theft and misappropriation of Davidson's trade secrets. Davidson's trade secrets can eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and also maximize fuel efficiency in jet engines and other industrial combustion turbine engines when used with advanced combustion control systems. Davidson alleges that Parker misappropriated Davidson's proven trade secret technology after Parker failed to develop a similar fiber optic pressure sensing system through an initiative that it began in 2013. Davidson further alleges that Parker has been attempting to use fraudulent patent filings to control the market for innovations of Davidson's fiber optic sensing technology for use in jet engines. Davidson believes it is entitled to damages of at least $900,000,000 and certain injunctive relief. The case is: Davidson Instruments, Inc. v. Parker-Hannifin Corporation, 2:25-cv-00520, filed on May 12, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Marshall, Texas. A redacted public copy of the lawsuit is available on Davidson's website: View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Healey, Danielle, Spencer Fane LLPdhealey@ 713-552-1234 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Davidson Instruments, Inc. sues Parker-Hannifin Corporation, alleging antitrust violations, theft of trade secrets, and copyright infringement and other acts due to fraudulent patent filings based on Davidson trade secrets
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Davidson Instruments, a world leader in the development of fiber optic pressure measurement systems for use in harsh industrial applications, alleges that Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) is responsible for the filing of a fraudulent patent application in 2024, other fraudulent patent filings, and other acts of theft and misappropriation of Davidson's trade secrets. Davidson's trade secrets can eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and also maximize fuel efficiency in jet engines and other industrial combustion turbine engines when used with advanced combustion control systems. Davidson alleges that Parker misappropriated Davidson's proven trade secret technology after Parker failed to develop a similar fiber optic pressure sensing system through an initiative that it began in 2013. Davidson further alleges that Parker has been attempting to use fraudulent patent filings to control the market for innovations of Davidson's fiber optic sensing technology for use in jet engines. Davidson believes it is entitled to damages of at least $900,000,000 and certain injunctive relief. The case is: Davidson Instruments, Inc. v. Parker-Hannifin Corporation, 2:25-cv-00520, filed on May 12, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Marshall, Texas. A redacted public copy of the lawsuit is available on Davidson's website:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Summer is for scares: Here are the horror movies hitting theaters this season
Summer 2025 is all about horror movies, with a slew of scary flicks headed to cinemas. This year there's a little bit of everything to look forward to, from sequels to iconic horror franchises to new movies from the genre's most celebrated up-and-coming filmmakers. There's even a bloodthirsty version of Bambi, if that's more your thing. If you plan your summer weekends around the latest scary movie releases, check out our guide for the top horror movies hitting theaters this season. From the Australian team behind Talk to Me comes A24'sBring Her Back, which also poses the question: Just how far would you go to communicate with a dead loved one? The new film stars Sally Hawkins as a grieving woman who takes in two foster children — and has some dark ideas about what to do with them. What's worse than being kidnapped by a serial killer? Being kidnapped by serial killer who takes you out to the middle of the ocean to be consumed by sharks. The film, which premiered at Cannes, takes all the scariest parts of Jaws and combines it with Silence of the Lambs. It will leave you sweating even in the most air-conditioned of movie theaters. Still reeling from the second season of The Last of Us? Return to the world of zombies with the third film in 28 Days Later franchise, which takes place nearly three decades after the Rage virus turned humans into the walking — er, running — dead. The new film from director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland stars Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jack O'Connell. M3GAN's all grown up! Well, sort of... This time around, killer robot M3GAN gets an upgrade in order to take down an even more evil robot named AMELIA, who is hellbent on destruction. If the trailer is any indication, M3GAN's teen years come with even more sass. (Oh, and for you popcorn bucket collectors …M3GAN 2.0 has an excellent one.) When will teenagers learn that covering up murder is always a bad idea? Apparently not in this long-awaited sequel to the classic slasher, where friends played by Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers and Sarah Pidgeon find themselves victims of a deranged hook-handed man. Fortunately, they've got a few experts on the subject at hand: Stars of the original I Know What You Did Last Summer Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are back to reprise their roles and offer guidance. Pete Davidson is a comedy guy, but his character in The Home is stuck in a highly unfunny situation. Davidson plays a worker at a retirement home who realizes something is very, very wrong with the residents and staff. While the vibes are Get Out, poor Davidson doesn't — at least, not before the old folks start making cryptic warnings (who the hell are the "marked ones"?!) and he's strapped to a gurney by sinister staff members. Did Disney's Bambi make you cry as a kid? Well, this low-budget horror flick, a part of the Twisted Childhood Universe that also includes films like Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare, wants you to scream. You'll likely end up laughing at the absurdity of it all instead. Together, which stars married couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie, was a hit at this year's Sundance Film Festival. If you're a body horror fan, you'll love first-time filmmaker Michael Shanks's take on just how close a couple can get. Filmmaker Zach Cregger went for twist after twist with his 2022 film, Barbarian. Now he's back with Weapons, a film about the mysterious disappearance of a classroom of schoolchildren. Why did these kids run away in the middle of the night? Where did they go? And who is to blame? Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich play townspeople seeking answers. (First thought … has anyone considered checking for tunnels under the basement?)
