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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
£3.9bn green AI data centre planned for Ravenscraig
The development by renewable energy company Apatura is slated for the former steel mill site which is estimated to cost £3.9 billion. The AI data centre will be powered by 550 megawatts of grid connections due to come online by 2030. (Image: Supplied) The project, which is part of Ravenscraig's regeneration after the steelworks closed in 1992, is expected to bring thousands of new jobs and billions in investment to the area. The centre will use renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Read more: Man dies after police rush to Glasgow property amid incident Two Cumbernauld organisations receive share of £10k community fund Apatura is working with site owners Ravenscraig Ltd and North Lanarkshire Council to advance the proposal. Giles Hanglin, chief executive officer of Apatura, said: "This proposal plays strongly to Scotland's strengths – in green energy, in AI, in education and in skills – and would complement the country's significant capabilities in big data and research. "If we were selected as an AI Growth Zone it would be a significant endorsement of our ambition to make Scotland a powerhouse of green, AI-enabled digital infrastructure – starting with Ravenscraig and extending across the central belt." (Image: Supplied) The Ravenscraig data centre is set to contribute an additional 0.4 per cent to Scotland's annual GDP once operational. Russell Wilkie, director of Ravenscraig, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for Ravenscraig to be at the forefront of green data centres which will transform Scotland's renewable power capabilities. "This multi-billion pound investment project is a platform for national progress, combining energy, digital infrastructure and regional innovation to create tangible economic and social benefits for Scotland and for the wider UK economy." In addition to Ravenscraig, Apatura has four more AI-ready sites across Scotland's central belt, amassing a total grid connection of over 1.6GW.
STV News
3 days ago
- Business
- STV News
Six River Island stores in Scotland among dozens of closures
Six River Island stores across Scotland are set to close after the company announced it would be restructuring amid an increase in running costs. It comes after the retailer unveiled a radical restructuring plan in a bid to reverse recent heavy losses due to a slump in trading last week. Bosses blamed the closures on the 'migration of shoppers from the high street to online' and higher costs to run stores. The company previously confirmed 33 stores would be closing, and announced on Wednesday that six Scottish stores were among them. Stores in Edinburgh Princes Street, Falkirk, Cumbernauld, Kirkcaldy, Kilmarnock and Perth will all close. A further 71 stores are also at risk, depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals. The retailer, which employs around 5,500 people, was founded in 1948 under the Lewis and Chelsea Girl brand before being renamed in the 1980s. Ben Lewis, chief executive of River Island, said the sharp rise in the cost of doing business has added to the financial burden the company faces. 'We have a clear strategy to transform the business to ensure its long-term viability,' he said. He added that recent improvements in the company's fashion offer and in-store shopping experience are already showing 'very positive' results. He continued: 'It is only with a restructuring plan that we will be able to see this strategy through and secure River Island's future as a profitable retail business. 'We regret any job losses as a result of store closures, and we will try to keep these to a minimum.' Full list of River Island store closures Beckton Bangor Bloomfield Wrexham Edinburgh Princes Street Hereford Surrey Quays Didcot Sutton Coldfield Aylesbury Burton-Upon-Trent Northwich Taunton Workington Falkirk Cumbernauld Kirkcaldy Gloucester Hartlepool Brighton Lisburn Norwich Oxford Poole Kilmarnock Hanley Barnstaple Grimsby Leeds Birstall Park Rochdale Great Yarmouth St Helens Stockton On Tees Perth Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Key milestone' as Ibrox to host more SWPL games than ever
Ibrox will host more Rangers women's matches "than ever before" next season.A club statement says the Govan ground will "become the home venue for SWPL matches, subject to scheduling clashes".However, Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld will continue "to be a venue for the women's team when Ibrox is unavailable".The club say "uncertainty of the men's European fixtures, especially midweek games, will also need to be taken into account".The statement adds: "While the club is excited to host the majority of women's games at Ibrox next season, it is important to stress that not every home game will be played there."The goal is to use Ibrox as often as possible, but scheduling conflicts will be the main factor in determining whether a game is held at Ibrox."Meanwhile, women's and girls' managing director Donald Gillies says the decision to move the majority of the club's SWPL games to Ibrox marks a "key milestone"."This is a big day for our women's first team, and indeed, the entire women's programme at Rangers," he added."Ibrox is one of the most recognisable venues anywhere in football, and to know we'll be playing even more games there than ever before will be a huge thrill for the team, and I am sure our supporters too."This move will not only help attract top talent to the team, but also ensure we continue to retain and develop our players as we push for greater success."
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cumbernauld Colts boss has target date to play on new Broadwood pitch as side prepare for 'outside' friendlies
Cumbernauld Colts boss John Doyle is hoping his side can get their first game on the new Broadwood pitch before they kick off their Lowland League campaign on July 26. The pitch at the stadium is being relayed this summer and owners North Lanarkshire Council have told the club - and groundsharing Hamilton Accies - that the surface will be ready in time for the start of the new season. Advertisement Colts will play their home friendlies on the outside public pitch at Broadwood while the works are going on, but Doyle is hopeful their final friendly on July 19 against local rivals Cumbernauld United for the pre-season Cumbernauld Cup will be played inside Broadwood. He said: 'Broadwood outside is not ideal preparation. You would want to get a few games on the new surface and find your feet on it before the start of the season, but it is what it is. 'We are hoping to play our last friendly on July 19 against Cumbernauld United on the pitch, but it is still to be confirmed yet that the pitch will be ready in time. 'We hope that will be the first time we get to use it and we will get to train on it that week in the build-up to our first league game of the season. Cumbernauld Colts and Hamilton Accies in action at Broadwood in 2023 'The council haven't told us a date but they have guaranteed it will be by the first league game of the season, which is July 26.' Advertisement Colts announced their pre-season friendlies will kick off on June 26 with a clash against West Park United, kick-off 1.30pm outside at Broadwood. That is followed by a trip to Kirkintilloch Rob Roy on June 30, kick-off 8pm, and a clash with St Mirren B is scheduled for July, although details for that are to be confirmed. Shotts Bon Accord will come to Broadwood on July 12, kick-off 2pm, and Colts will then visit Camelon Juniors on July 15, kick-off 7.30pm, before finishing up with the clash against Cumbernauld United on July 19. The club will announce exact details on that in due course. READ MORE: Hamilton Accies pre-season setback as Broadwood pitch to be ripped up READ MORE: Cumbernauld Colts boss: Hamilton Accies' move to Broadwood could lead to regular Friday nights under the lights
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hamilton Accies given Broadwood lease green light ahead of fixtures release
Hamilton Accies have been given the go-ahead to play their home games at Broadwood Stadium, Lanarkshire Live Sport can reveal. The League One club and their supporters were left sweating over the planned move from New Douglas Park, with the SPFL asking Accies to make amendments to their lease for the North Lanarkshire owned site in Cumbernauld. Advertisement However, it is understood Accies, who are sharing the stadium with Cumbernauld Colts, Rangers Women and various youth teams, have now had their lease to play at Broadwood green lit. This will be officially confirmed tomorrow when the SPFL fixtures are released at 9am and Hamilton's home games will be marked up to take place at Broadwood. The Hamilton players and staff are back for pre-season this week and have been using indoor facilities at Broadwood ahead of beginning pre-season training in earnest today, due to take place on outside pitches at the venue while the stadium surface is being relayed this month. Both Cumbernauld Colts boss John Doyle, left, and Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin will see their sides play at the venue The new pitch is expected to be ready by the end of July, in time for the start of the new SPFL league campaign, which kicks off on Saturday, August 2. Advertisement Last month, the Hamilton Accies board of directors announced the men's team and their academy would be leaving their spiritual home at New Douglas Park after a dispute with the stadium owners. The women's team have opted to stay at the venue as an independent entity, which has led to HAFC calling on them to stop using the Accies branding and intellectual property immediately. READ MORE: Hamilton Academical to set up new Women's team and BAN current SWPL1 side from using club's intellectual property READ MORE: Cumbernauld Colts boss has target date to play on new Broadwood pitch as side prepare for 'outside' friendlies READ MORE: Clyde announce they will now train at New Douglas Park after Accies' exit
