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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
East Kilbride Pirates mark 40th anniversary after advert in EK News launched club
The American football team hosted a 'homecoming' game last week to celebrate the milestone moment East Kilbride Pirates have marked 40 years since the club burst onto the local sporting scene — with the town's American football team celebrating the milestone with a special 'homecoming' game last week. Launched in March 1985, the Pirates have come a long way since their first-ever training session at Ballerup. The team was formed thanks to the East Kilbride News with a notice appearing inviting like-minded locals to get in touch with founder Alex Stewart, and the then-unnamed Pirates were born. The name followed shortly after, thanks to a competition in this very paper. The winning entry came from a local 10-year-old, Paul Carrigan — and the Pirates would love to know where Paul is now, so they can get in touch to thank him. A playing squad quickly came together. While they waited for their first full kit to arrive, the team played three 'unkitted' games that first year — starting with a heavy defeat to the Ayr Burners, before bouncing back with wins over the Johnstone Crusaders and Stirling University. Fast forward four decades and the club has never been stronger. With several league titles under their belt, what began as a single adult team has grown into eight different squads offering both contact and flag football for players aged seven and up — including two women's flag teams. Over the years, Pirates players have gone on to represent their country at all levels. Earlier this month, Tate Garrett and Justin Goodall from the club's U16s lined up for the GB Lions U17 squad in Derby. And there's more to come — Leah McKendrick, who plays for the U17 flag and U19 contact teams, has been selected for the GB U17 girls squad heading to Austria next month for the European Championships, while Abi Coleman, from the women's flag side, has been called up to the GB women's contact squad competing later this year. The 40th celebrations culminated in a double-header of action at GHA Rugby Club in Giffnock on July 20. The U19s were up first, facing off against the Edinburgh Napier Knights U19s. Despite a strong effort, the young Pirates lost out 14–42. In the senior game that followed, the Pirates fell short in a tight contest, losing 6–12 to the Manchester Titans. Current club chair Amanda McDonald, now in her fourteenth year at the helm, said: 'This is a really special landmark for us. We're one of the longest-surviving clubs in the UK, and the oldest in Scotland. Sunday's final home game of the season was our 40th anniversary homecoming, and we invited all former Pirates players to come along — with free entry if they're on our all-time roster. 'It was a fantastic chance to reconnect with old teammates and cheer on the current squad as they took on the Manchester Titans.' A highlight of the day came at half-time in the senior game, when club founder Alex Stewart was inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame by Club Committee member and historian and Hall of Famer Bill Campbell — marking ten years since the Hall of Fame was launched, and 40 since Alex placed that very first notice that brought the Pirates together. Although the Pirates now train primarily in Hamilton and play home games at GHA Rugby Club in Giffnock, they've stayed true to their East Kilbride roots — with women's flag, U17, and U19 teams still practising at Calderglen High School in the town. Amanda added: 'One of our biggest challenges remains costs — with everything becoming more expensive. 'In our 40th year, it would be amazing if any local businesses interested in sponsoring us, and helping us reach our 50th anniversary, could get in touch. 'Our U16s are playoff-bound and hoping for U16 Britbowl in Sheffield, which would mean an expensive trip. And our senior team continues to compete in the Premiership — the only team in Scotland to do so — which means long and costly travel.' The club is always on the lookout for new players too — so if you fancy giving American football a try, now's the perfect time.
Business Insider
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Solvay SA (0NZR) Gets a Sell from Barclays
In a report released on July 4, Alex Stewart from Barclays maintained a Sell rating on Solvay SA, with a price target of €30.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at €28.80. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, Stewart is a 2-star analyst with an average return of 0.2% and a 54.84% success rate. Solvay SA has an analyst consensus of Hold, with a price target consensus of €32.56. The company has a one-year high of €39.38 and a one-year low of €28.04. Currently, Solvay SA has an average volume of 128.3K.
Business Insider
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Barclays downgrades Arkema (0IB0) to a Hold
Barclays analyst Alex Stewart downgraded Arkema to a Hold on July 4 and set a price target of €80.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at €61.40. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, Stewart is ranked #5876 out of 9670 analysts. Currently, the analyst consensus on Arkema is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of €79.09, implying a 28.81% upside from current levels. In a report released on June 30, Goldman Sachs also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a €69.00 price target. The company has a one-year high of €88.35 and a one-year low of €57.75. Currently, Arkema has an average volume of 67.05K.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
'I'm getting to know a new version of myself' - Stewart opens up on double diagnosis
Scotland flanker Alex Stewart "didn't recognise the person in the mirror" before two life-changing diagnoses earlier this 21-year-old, who has 11 caps to her name, was diagnosed with both Type 1 Diabetes and Coeliac Disease during this year's Women's Six Nations after severe "exhaustion and low moods which didn't add up"."It was a tough beginning to the year," Stewart revealed in a candid statement. "I was exhausted all the time, struggling with low moods and some other symptoms that just didn't add up. "I didn't recognise the person I saw in the mirror anymore."After experiencing this for a couple of months and being monitored by the medical team at Scottish Rugby and I was sent for a blood test."Stewart's results provided a a Coeliac Disease diagnosis, which she says she felt "a relief" at receiving. She was named on the bench for the Italy match, then "woke up to a voicemail from my GP asking me to come in urgently"."That's when I found out I could also have Type 1 Diabetes," she added. "It felt like a real blow. Just as I was starting to feel like I was getting a handle on things."With a continuous glucose monitor fitted the next day, Stewart started to get used to her new life, with the support of the medical team.A hypoglycaemic episode during Ireland week confirmed what she didn't want to hear - the tournament was over for while she may not be quite the same person as before, Stewart is learning to see strength in the change."Things have changed a lot," she added. "My days now involve insulin, a gluten-free diet, and constantly checking in with how I'm feeling."She [the old me] didn't have to carb count before every meal and make sure her glucose levels were good before she trained or before a walk after dinner. She didn't have to make all these additional decisions and adjustments to everyday life."But I'm feeling more energetic and healthy than I have in a long time. I'm getting to know a new version of myself."This new version still has the same ambitions. For now, the main goal is making the World Cup squad."I'm just at the start of my journey with diabetes; I've got a lot more to learn and conquer," she added. "But I've got the rest of my life to worry about that, my main focus is being part of Scotland Women's 2025 World Cup squad."
Daily Record
21-06-2025
- Daily Record
Lawyer had to ask for trans killer's criminal record FOUR times after name change
Solicitor Paul Lynch demands probe after revealing that he only received notorious killer Alex Stewart's genuine rap sheet after he sent law chiefs a link to a news story detailing grisly crime A lawyer at the centre of a trans row was forced to ask FOUR times for the correct criminal record of a murderer – whose offences 'disappeared' when they changed their name. Paul Lynch has called for an urgent probe into procedures that led to Police Scotland and the Crown Office falsely disclosing killer Alex Stewart had no previous convictions. Alan Baker – now known as Alex Stewart – is serving life for stabbing a man he met online before transitioning. Respected solicitor Lynch said he was flatly told by the Crown Office that Stewart had no previous convictions (PCs) – even after informing them he used to be called Alan Baker. It was only after he sent a link to an online news story about Baker's murder conviction that the error was rectified. Police Scotland insists it was a one-off clerical error and no records were wiped. But Lynch claims a full investigation is needed to make sure criminal records disclosed to the courts are accurate after changes of name or gender. He said: 'I don't accept this can be dismissed as an isolated case involving human error. It shows a systematic failure on the part of Police Scotland to have proper procedures in place, with up-to-date information enabling them to reference a person's criminal record after they have assumed a new name and gender. Otherwise, a murderer's convictions can simply disappear.' The PC disclosures sought by Lynch came in the case of killer Jayney Sutherley, who was eventually cleared of subjecting Stewart and prison lover Nyomi Fee of transphobic and homophobic abuse, including 'misgendering' Stewart. Fee's disclosed record duly showed she killed Liam Fee, four, son of her then partner Rachel Fee, also convicted of Liam's murder in 2014. But Stewart's adoption of a new name while in HMP Greenock appeared to have effectively given them a clean slate with no PCs showing. Lynch was astonished he had to ask four times for the correct PCs. He said: 'The third time, I gave them his former name but the reply still came – 'no PCs'. 'Next time I told them the witness was in custody serving a life sentence. I sent a link to a news story, suggesting it might assist. They took that information to police and the correct PCs finally arrived.' He said the situation was ludicrous given that a cop interviewed witnesses inside a high security jail about a complaint. He said: 'The witness has been identified as a murderer yet police systems somehow do not have on record Alex Stewart and Alan Baker are one and the same. It is seriously alarming. It stands to reason it could happen in any case where a trans prisoner has changed their name. 'It's not as if Alex Stewart has been under the radar. Anyone reading the Daily Record or following the media would have had more information than Police Scotland about the previous convictions of Alan Baker or Alex Stewart.' Lynch said criminals who escape their past through an administrative bungle could pose a threat. He said: 'Think of all those cases where men who have served their sentences, then changed their names and are self-identifying as women. This has to be thoroughly investigated. If this could happen in Jayney Sutherley's case, it could happen in any case.' Police Scotland last night insisted the error in disclosing previous convictions of Alex Stewart had been rectified. A spokesperson said: 'We are aware of an issue relating to the previous convictions of a victim, which were omitted from a report submitted ahead of a case heard at Greenock Sheriff Court. The issue has been rectified. Work is ongoing to prevent something similar taking place. 'Officers are liaising with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. The criminal records referred to in this case have not been wiped, they remain in place. It is inaccurate to suggest otherwise.' At Holyrood this week, Justice Secretary Angela Constance told MSPs: 'I have received assurances this was an isolated incident but I have asked Police Scotland to review their procedures.' A COPFS spokesperson said: 'The conviction record for this witness was shared quickly once the error was identified. 'We are supporting Police Scotland's review of their systems.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
