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Edinburgh Reporter
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
‘Life-changing' move as Penrice joins AEK Athens
James Penrice is now a player with AEK Athens after Hearts agreed an undisclosed fee with the Greek Super League club. The 26-year-old joined the Jambos on a free transfer in June 2024 and made 46 appearances, scoring two goals. He was the club's Player of the Year and Fans' Player of the Year last season and earned a slot in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year. A statement from the club said Penrice made a huge impact at Tynecastle and described the move as 'life-changing'. The club thanked the Livingston-born player for his services and wished him luck in Athens. PENRICE GONE: James Penrice taking part in one of his last training sessions with the Jambos at Riccarton. Picture Nigel Duncan Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Lewis Capaldi performs for first time since 2023 in surprise appearance at gig in Scottish city
The singer stepped back from performing in 2023 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Singer Lewis Capaldi returned to the stage for the first time in almost two years when he made a surprise appearance at a charity concert in Edinburgh. The Glasgow-born star, who stepped back from the spotlight after playing at Glastonbury festival in 2023 to address physical and mental health issues, performed at the end of a gig in aid of charity The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) headlined by Tom Walker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The gig at the city's Assembly Rooms, which had banned audience members from bringing phones, also saw Livingston-born singer songwriter Nina Nesbitt perform. Fans took to social media to express their excitement at Capaldi's appearance. Lewis Capaldi took a step back from the spotlight of live performance to 'adjust to the impact' of living with Tourette syndrome. | AFP via Getty Images Gig goer Yvonne Mcclory said on X: 'Tom Walker you were fabulous tonight , but very generous to give your night up to Lewis Capaldi, it was as epic thank you, you're both stars.' Another fan, Nicole, said: 'Lewis Capaldi being a surprise guest was the best thing ever. What a gig.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Caitlin added: 'Lewis Capaldi coming out at Tom Walker. Oh I'm going to bawl.' Capaldi cancelled future live appearances after struggling on stage at the Glastonbury festival two years ago. He since appeared on a Netflix documentary, where he opened up about the impact of his Tourette's syndrome diagnosis and panic attacks. After his Glastonbury appearance, Capaldi said it had become obvious that he needed to 'spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come."
