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Power of Scotland – historic surge as the nation cheers Scotland victory
SP Energy Networks has released details of the country's largest early‑morning electricity surges, as millions of fans stayed up to watch the national men’s team’s triumphant return to the FIFA World Cup. Engineers recorded an up to 15% rise in overnight electricity demand during the match, in the central belt and south of Scotland. Equivalent to around 200,000 additional homes coming online at a time that is usually one of the quietest for the network. The biggest spikes were seen in...
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Celebrating Scotland’s return to the World Cup - FM to attend Haiti match
FM to attend Haiti match at the invitation of FIFA. The World Cup is an opportunity to showcase what Scotland has to offer as a place to live, work, study, do business and visit, First Minister John Swinney has said. The First Minister will be in Boston to undertake a series of engagements with business leaders and investors, before joining celebrations to mark Scotland’s men's national football team's return to the World Cup, ahead of the match on Saturday. Mr Swinney will attend the...
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Former Marr Rugby Player to Run North Coast 500 for Doddie Weir Foundation
A former Marr College and Marr Rugby Club player from Troon is preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge in aid of a charity close to the hearts of the rugby community. Ali Walker is set to run the famous North Coast 500 route, covering approximately 500 miles over seven days, to raise vital funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, the charity established by Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir to fund research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Walker, who previously attended...
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Ayr’s Millennium Bridge Reopens Early After Major Maintenance Upgrade
The Millennium Bridge in Ayr has reopened to the public following the successful completion of essential maintenance works. Image - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Ayrshire Roads Alliance confirmed that the works have now been completed, allowing the bridge to reopen well ahead of the original anticipated completion date of Sunday, 28 June. The project included blast cleaning and painting of the steel structure, as well as the removal and replacement of the anti-slip surfacing on the bridge deck. The...
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Ayrshire Set for an All-Night Party as Scotland End 28-Year World Cup Wait
Ayrshire is gearing up for a sleepless night of football as Scotland prepare to make their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998. Image - Scotland National Team Steve Clarke’s side will kick off their World Cup campaign against Haiti at 2am on Sunday morning, marking the end of a 28-year wait for Scotland fans who have dreamed of seeing the national team back on football’s biggest stage. Across Ayrshire, excitement has been building throughout the week, with...
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