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Coles Is Moving On From Palantir, The US Tech Firm Used By Defence And ICE

Coles will not renew its Palantir contract beyond 2027 after a campaign over the US data company’s controversial work.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 4

AFP investigates banner stunt during Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech

Activist group GetUp claims responsibility for incident, saying ‘we thought the occasion deserved some honesty’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17

Martin Compston: ‘I don’t have many regrets in life, but that does give me cold sweats’

INTERVIEW: He’s about to reprise the ‘Line of Duty’ role that made him a household name for the long-awaited seventh season, but first, the Scot is starring in a revenge thriller with a difference. He talks to Katie Rosseinsky about career near-misses, the ‘kernels of truth’ in the new ‘Line…

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Glasgow's 'Godfather' Arthur Thompson whose reign of terror spanned 30 years remembered

On this day in 1993, feared Glasgow gangster Arthur Thompson Snr died in the most unlikely circumstances, bringing to an end a criminal empire that had spanned decades. This is the story of the Glasgow 'Godfather'.

Glasgow Live · Mar 13, 2023

Scottish ex-mobster avoided crime for 21 years after being spooked by MI5 surveillance

Scottish mobster Paul Ferris was known as one of the country's most feared men but has been free from a life of crime for over 20 years after MI5 carried out surveillance on him.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 4, 2023

Ex-mobster Paul Ferris avoided life of crime for 21 years after being spooked by MI5 surveillance

Former enforcer Ferris was one of the country’s most feared men during a criminal career in which he walked free from a murder charge and was caged for gun-running.

Daily Record · Feb 4, 2023

The story of Glasgow’s Provanmill Inn that played host to a criminal empire for over 30 years

The hub of feared crime boss Arthur Thompson for over 30 years, The Provanmill Inn once played host for gang meetings, robbery planning and drug deals - until it was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in 2004.

Glasgow Live · Oct 5, 2022

'Loving' mother died hours after collapsing in alcohol support group

'She was the kindest person you could ever meet'

Manchester Evening News · Sep 30, 2022

Former Glasgow gangster Ian 'Blink' MacDonald in rehab for cocaine addiction

The 61-year-old is a convicted bank robber and had close links to gangland figures Paul Ferris and Arthur Thompson snr. He claims his 'life spiralled out of control' while addicted to the Class A drug.

Glasgow Live · Sep 24, 2022

'I'm in a fight for my life, but I'm up for it' - Paul Ferris' remarkable grit is an example to us all

Former Newcastle United midfielder and award-winning author Paul Ferris has spoken about his latest battle

Chronicle Live · Apr 25, 2022