Author: News Desk

Summary Former PM Thatcher wanted Dundee to be a smart watch manufacturing hub in 1983. Timex owner predicted revolutionary wrist computers. Plans never materialized. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Maggie’s smart watch vision for Scotland… 40 years ago By John Paul Breslin For The Scottish Daily Mail Published: 23:14, 7 May 2024 | Updated: 23:14, 7 May 2024 Former prime minister Margaret Thatcher touted Dundee as a potential manufacturing hub for smart watches, newly released documents show.Government correspondence from 1983 shows reclusive Norwegian billionaire Fred Olsen, the…

When is the England squad announcement for Euro 2024? Gareth Southgate has just days left to decide the make-up of his England squad for this summer’s Euro 2024. The impending squad announcement is sure to be giving Southgate endless sleepless nights, with the Three Lions boss facing the unenviable task of whittling down his huge embarrassment of riches and naming one final list of players. Whilst the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are guaranteed their seat on the plane, barring injury, a whole host of places are still up for grabs. Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo…

Summary The TWU union plans to sue Columbia University over its handling of anti-Israel protests that targeted custodians. The union president criticized the university for failing to protect workers during the occupation of a campus building, where custodians were allegedly held against their will by protesters. The TWU is demanding names of protesters arrested, security footage, and a meeting with the university president to discuss future safety measures. The union condemned Columbia for disregarding worker safety and allowing custodians to be subjected to abuse during the protests. Columbia University has not yet responded to the situation. We have set up…

New camera shot reveals if Bayern Munich’s offside goal should have stood A fresh graphic from Wednesday’s controversial Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich has revealed that play should not have been halted for offside. The Bundesliga giants were closing in on a brilliant semi-final win at the Bernabeu after Alphonso Davies had put them ahead with a thunderous effort, only for the match to flip on its head in a chaotic finale. Manager Thomas Tuchel had made a number of defensive subs, switching to a back five and subbing off Harry Kane, and eventually Real’s pressure…

‘We’re not best friends’ – Lando Norris fires warning at Max Verstappen as he talks up F1 title hopes Lando Norris is confident he can challenge for the Formula 1 title next season following his maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix. But the British star warned reigning champion Max Verstappen that their close friendship may be affected if the duo go head-to-head for the championship. Five years after bursting onto the scene, Norris finally tasted victory as an F1 driver with an impressive win at the Miami International Autodrome last Sunday. Many have long-tipped the 24-year-old for glory and…

Thomas Tuchel explains controversial Harry Kane substitution during Bayern Munich’s defeat to Real Madrid Thomas Tuchel has explained his controversial decision to sub off Harry Kane during Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid. Bayern were on the verge of setting up an all-German final after Alphonso Davies put the visitors 3-2 up on aggregate at the Bernabeu. But Real Madrid staged a late comeback to stun Bayern Munich and progress to the final as they chase a record-extending 15th European Cup. Manuel Neuer, who produced a number of great saves earlier in the game to frustrate Madrid,…

Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer speaks out after making Champions League howler in Real Madrid defeat Manuel Neuer has spoken out after his shocking howler cost Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. Bayern were just a few minutes away from setting up an all-German Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund as they led Madrid 3-2 on aggregate following Alphonso Davies’ stunning opener at the Bernabeu. But Neuer, who had made several brilliant saves on the night, then made a huge mistake, spilling Vinicius Junior’s strike into the path of Joselu, who pounced to level the tie on…

WhatsApp will no longer let you get away with ignoring people’s texts WhatsApp is rolling out a new update where users can see which one of their friends were recently on the app, a move it says will encourage people to chat more.  According to beta testing seen by WABetaInfo, the update will show a list of people who have recently been online. The aim is to help start new conversations by showing users other people in their contact list they have not yet messaged.  The update has been found in the pre-release versions of both the Android and the…

Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because we’re in for more storms next week The UK is set to bask in a ‘mini-heatwave’ this week, with temperatures rising to a high of 26C in parts of England this weekend. Glorious sunshine will stay for five consecutive days, the Met Office forecasts, peaking on Saturday with what could turn out to be the hottest day of the year so far. Senior operational meteorologist Amy Bokota said: ‘It’s already been quite warm but as we head later on through the week, I’m expecting it to slowly climb day on day.’ So get…

Teacher accused of sex with children ‘told boy to shut up when he mentioned age’ A teacher accused of having sex with teenage boys laughed and said ‘Oh shut up!’ when one told him, ‘I’m not old enough’ to drive, a court heard. Rebecca Joynes, 30, made the comment about as she drove to her Manchester flat to have sex with a 15-year-old boy she picked up after school, Manchester Crown Court heard. The victim, identified only as Boy A, said he was too young to drive – which Joynes allegedly replied, ‘Oh shut up! Stop saying that!’ Joynes is…