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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Scotland set for 'hottest day of the year' after spell of rainy weather
SCOTLAND is set for the "hottest weather of the year" later this week after a period of wet and windy conditions. Temperatures across the country are expected to climb to the late 20s by Friday, as some areas could potentially reach as high as 28C. It comes after a period of wet weather which saw a yellow weather warning in place, and heavy downpours and thunderstorms forecast across much of the country. The central belt is more likely to see warmer temperatures on Friday, as STV weatherman Sean Batty said highs of around 28C are not "out of the question" in areas such as the Moray coast, Perth, Glasgow, Stirling, Edinburgh and East Lothian. Batty said Scots could see "the hottest weather of the year" so far and that temperatures could "potentially [climb] to their highest levels since summer 2023". READ MORE: Ignore 'hysteria' around Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond, says developer Writing for STV News, he said: "To put that in context, the highest temperature recorded in 2024 was 28C at Oyne in Aberdeenshire on June 24. And of course, the record-breaking summer of 2023 saw a scorching 34.8C at Charterhall in the Borders – the highest temperature ever recorded in Scotland. "Hitting 30C in Scotland is rare. In fact, it's only happened in nine of the last 20 years, and just 23 times in the past 85 years. However, some models are hinting that we could get close to that mark by the end of June, with further pulses of hot air possible." Batty added that temperatures in the evening could remain in the high teens and be "uncomfortably mild", particularly across the west Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Ayrshire and the Moray coast. Tony Wisson, a deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'Over the next few days, settled weather and warm sunshine will allow temperatures to rise day on day. 'Temperatures will then rise further towards the end of the week as winds turn more southerly and even warmer air over continental Europe will be drawn across the UK."
The National
4 days ago
- Climate
- The National
Scotland weather could be set for 'hottest day of the year'
Temperatures across the country are expected to climb to the late 20s by Friday, as some areas could potentially reach as high as 28C. It comes after a period of wet weather which saw a yellow weather warning in place, and heavy downpours and thunderstorms forecast across much of the country. The central belt is more likely to see warmer temperatures on Friday, as STV weatherman Sean Batty said highs of around 28C are not "out of the question" in areas such as the Moray coast, Perth, Glasgow, Stirling, Edinburgh and East Lothian. Batty said Scots could see "the hottest weather of the year" so far and that temperatures could "potentially [climb] to their highest levels since summer 2023". READ MORE: Ignore 'hysteria' around Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond, says developer Writing for STV News, he said: "To put that in context, the highest temperature recorded in 2024 was 28C at Oyne in Aberdeenshire on June 24. And of course, the record-breaking summer of 2023 saw a scorching 34.8C at Charterhall in the Borders – the highest temperature ever recorded in Scotland. "Hitting 30C in Scotland is rare. In fact, it's only happened in nine of the last 20 years, and just 23 times in the past 85 years. However, some models are hinting that we could get close to that mark by the end of June, with further pulses of hot air possible." Batty added that temperatures in the evening could remain in the high teens and be "uncomfortably mild", particularly across the west Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Ayrshire and the Moray coast. Tony Wisson, a deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'Over the next few days, settled weather and warm sunshine will allow temperatures to rise day on day. 'Temperatures will then rise further towards the end of the week as winds turn more southerly and even warmer air over continental Europe will be drawn across the UK."
Leader Live
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Wrexham: Dr Chelsea Batty smashes powerlifting world record
Dr Chelsea Batty, Principal Lead for Sport and exercise Sciences and Applied Sciences, took part in the recent competition, where she not only secured a world record but was also named British champion. Dr Batty was among more than 200 competitors across the two-day event, which took place at the University of Bolton Arena. During the competition, she recorded a 147.5kg bench press. This is the latest in a string of sporting achievements for Dr Batty, who back in December, became British champion in the International Powerlifting League British Championships. She is now preparing for the upcoming European Powerlifting Championships, which are taking place in Poland next week. Speaking about the competition, Dr Batty said: 'I feel absolutely delighted to have achieved not only a British champion title but I'm also now a Powerlifting world record holder, and that feels incredible." TOP STORIES TODAY She added: 'Ahead of the competition, I was hoping for 140kg but got a 147.5kg bench press, which I couldn't quite believe. I'm proud of what I've achieved but I'm already preparing for the Euros, so no rest for me!' Dr Batty stressed that hard work and mindset are key to sporting success. She said: 'One thing I am always keen to stress to anyone but particularly our Sports Coaching students is that athletes can achieve anything they set their mind to, as long as they've committed to putting the hard work in at training and have a determined mindset. Mindset is so crucial, that's most of the battle. 'As an active competitor and coach, I constantly remind students of the importance of soft skills such as communication during strength training and coaching.' Dr Caroline Hughes, Acting Dean for the Faculty for Social and Life Sciences at Wrexham University, added: 'Congratulations to Dr Batty for her latest sporting achievement – this time securing a world record and being named British champion. . 'All of us at Wrexham University, both staff and students are enormously proud and are wishing her all the best for the upcoming European Championships."
New York Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Which Vikings UDFAs will make the team? 20 thoughts on the 20 signings
Six post-draft signings have made the Minnesota Vikings' roster in the last three years: Ryan Wright, Ivan Pace Jr., Gabriel Murphy, Taki Taimani, Bo Richter and Dwight McGlothern. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, head coach Kevin O'Connell and even defensive coordinator Brian Flores have proven they are willing to take talent from anywhere. Agents know this. College coaches do, too. It's partially why the Vikings can secure as much talent as they do each year after the draft. As of Wednesday evening, the Vikings had announced 20 undrafted free-agent additions. Which of them has the best chance of making the team? Who are they? Here are thoughts on each of the players, ranked in order from most likely to make the team to least: One highlight explains this pickup. Arizona State punted to Texas in the first quarter of the Peach Bowl, college football's game of the year. Bolden backtracked, caught the ball, then housed the return. He is what the Minnesota Vikings have not had since Marcus Sherels: a returner who strikes fear in the opposition. He'll likely be competing with Rondale Moore for the job, but either should be a massive upgrade from what the Vikings had in Brandon Powell. SILAS BOLDEN 75-YARD PUNT RETURN TO THE HOUSE‼️ — ESPN (@espn) January 1, 2025 One AFC executive said of Batty: 'Flores is going to love that guy.' Batty is rugged and relentless. Is he the most explosive? No. Does he have measurables that are going to blow you away? No. But, at 6-foot-5 and 271 pounds, is he capable of causing some commotion up front? Absolutely. One of the more under-the-radar camp competitions is going to play out at edge rusher. Advertisement The battle to replace Johnny Mundt will begin soon. In one corner, sixth-round pick Gavin Bartholomew. In the other, Yurosek, who transferred from Stanford to Georgia and didn't produce the way the Bulldogs hoped. These are similarly sized and comparably skilled prospects. Who will be more impressive throughout the spring and summer? Chambliss and Batty are both 'edge rushers,' but their body types are totally different. Chambliss is lighter and less able to slide inside. Like Batty, Chambliss is a tough son of a gun who will vie for a spot with his intriguing special teams skill set. Neither he nor Batty is the type of player you ever have to worry about in terms of professionalism. Former draft picks Walter Rouse and Michael Jurgens will have to impress this summer. Why? Because intriguing depth like Brown will be nipping at their heels. Brown was once a five-star recruit, the No. 1 high school tackle in the country. He attended Wisconsin, was booted from the team, landed at Kansas and played well. He's massive and athletic. Other NFL teams wanted him. He may be a project, but he's the kind of ball of clay you don't often stumble upon. Logan Brown is ANOTHER massive OL prospect with impressive film from Kansas. His film and career path remind me a lot of Trey Smith, but I think he has a better chance to stick at OT thanks to elite agility testing. — NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) April 22, 2025 In some ways, Huber is the polar opposite of Brown. He was a no-star recruit. His explosiveness metrics and measurables are not off the charts. Like with Batty and Chambliss, this is a bet on makeup and willpower, and it's one many other teams were willing to make. Huber will most likely be a guard. He was projected by The Athletic's Dane Brugler to be a fifth- or sixth-round pick, so Jurgens and Rouse will have their hands full. Advertisement Will Alabama kicker Will Reichard be able to get along with an Auburn counterpart? Only time will tell. Chapman, though, a native of Adelaide, Australia, punted for five college seasons. Ninety-four of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line. He should receive every opportunity to beat out Wright for this job. He is not nearly the athlete J.J. McCarthy is. Nor does his arm have the same kind of juice. But he does have the above-the-neck abilities to keep the ship afloat. Brosmer sees the field. He anticipates over the middle. He has the awareness to know how to operate in a talented quarterback room. Few quarterbacks in the 2025 draft class are as NFL-ready as he is in that sense. Keep an eye on the cornerbacks. It's a group of young and hungry players with all different types of backgrounds. You have former first-rounders (Jeff Okudah), later-round picks trying to prove their worth (Isaiah Rodgers and Mekhi Blackmon) and undrafted options like Vaughn and McGlothern. The Vikings didn't want to lose out on Vaughn. He's 6-foot-2 with long arms and speed. Flores and company will be watching him closely. Pace, Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson will make the Vikings' 53-man roster. The challenge will be for the last spot or two. The Vikings have Brian Asamoah II, who has carved out an important special teams role. They drafted Penn State's Kobe King in the sixth round. And here's Keys, a battering ram built for blasting ball carriers on special teams. How many players can the Vikings keep at this position? We're about to find out. His father, Jamar, played for the New Orleans Saints. So Nesbit will have a feel for the path he's about to walk. He's going to have to impress to beat out Bartholomew and Yurosek, and his blocking abilities might give him a chance. Advertisement He first attended Division II Limestone University before transferring to Jacksonville State. But Stewart is legit, running for 1,678 yards and 25 touchdowns last season in Rich Rodriguez's offense. Stewart's calling card is his vision, and longtime NFL running back Frank Gore once said a back's odds hinge on their eyes and their feet. Tre Stewart for his third Touchdown of the night‼️🔥@treseanstewart8 📺ESPN 2#HardEdge | #EarnSuccess — Jax State Football (@JaxStateFB) October 10, 2024 He's a sneaky prospect. Powell had eight interceptions over the last two years at Miami and Washington. His speed won't light up stopwatches, and his 30 1/8-inch arms won't bring smiles to the faces of scouts. But there is something about his knack for reading plays from depth and finding the ball that's worth watching. Someone besides Bolden may have to field punts and kicks during the summer, especially if Moore is not ready. Price can. He held the returner job at Texas Tech, then transferred to Indiana and contributed to the Hoosiers' revival last season. He played six seasons of college football, so there's no shortage of experience. Correll will assist in the snapping portion of the summer. He is a center and more of a pass protector than a run blocker. He shouldn't give Jurgens much trouble. His size will spur questions. Fleming weighed only 167 pounds last season. He can track passes down the field, and his 4.44 40-yard dash is nothing to sniff at. He has returned punts as well, but he has a tough road to making the team. Athletically, Garber will have zero problems. He is off the charts in terms of speed and leaping ability. But can he cover consistently? How well can he process where to be in real time? It wouldn't be a shock to see him stand out over the next few weeks. In 2023, Lewis starred for Georgia State, catching 70 passes for 877 yards and seven touchdowns. His production didn't translate to the SEC, but if receivers coach Keenan McCardell sees something in him, anything is possible. Advertisement He began his college career at Duke, which should accelerate his relationship with special teams coordinator Matt Daniels. Familiarity with Keys, his Auburn teammate, will help both of them adapt to the professional environment. Unlike Keys, Mausi is more suited to play in coverage. Williams has a fascinating college football arc. He attended Ohio State in 2018, transferred to Vanderbilt in 2020, didn't play in 2022 or '23, then finished at Middle Tennessee State last year. He measured in at 6-foot-7 and 315 pounds, which is gigantic. How that size translates to the field is a question that will be answered soon. (Photo of Max Brosmer: Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images)
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Drug dealer punched nurse and spat at ex-partner
A drug dealer who spat in his ex-partner's face and punched an emergency department nurse in the chest has been jailed for three years and four months. Glen Batty, 30, offered to sell cocaine to another man through social media messages in August 2023. Douglas Courthouse heard he was subjected to a "vicious attack" in a Douglas lane when he went to meet the man, and that he attacked a nurse in hospital in May last year. Jailing him, Deemster Graeme Cook said in the "murky world of drug dealing violence follows". The court heard Batty had exchanged several messages with Michael Glover on social media over three days in August 2023. The messages featured slang terms for drugs and the snowflake emoji, used to represent cocaine. The pair agreed to meet on 19 August, but when the 30-year-old arrived he was attacked by another man, Donavan Kitching, with a weapon. The court was told Batty reported to police the assault, which left him in need of medical treatment. But messages found on Glover's phone revealed the planned drug deal. Glover admitted his part in the attack and was jailed for three years, while Kitching was sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty following a trial. The court heard on 18 May 2024 Batty had been taken to the emergency department at Noble's Hospital while drunk. While there he had carried out a "thoroughly nasty" assault on the nurse treating him, punching her "full force" in the chest twice. Batty had also sent a string of abusive and threatening messages to his ex-partner, and had spat in her face during an argument at her home on 24 September, the court was told. He admitted charges of offering to sell cocaine, coercive behaviour and common assault. He also pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis on two occasions, one of which was while he was on remand at the Isle of Man Prison in January. Deemster Cook said while he had been given credit for identifying Kitching and Glover to police and giving evidence against the former at his trial, the attack itself would not be taken into account. "People who get involved in drug dealing get involved in the murky world of violence that goes with it," he added. Batty was also handed a Domestic Abuse Protection Order banning him from contacting his ex-partner for five years. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Isle of Man Courts of Justice
