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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal.”No details about how Dobbie escaped or where he was found have been issued.NHS Tayside previously said: “Due to patient confidentiality, we cannot discuss matters relating to an individual patient.”Dobbie – who has also gone by the name Clifford Lyons and by Dobbie – was admitted to Carstairs after the attack on the 10-year-old girl.At the time he was on bail for another sex offence – molesting a 12-year-old boy after luring him into a field and forcing him to strip.Secure facilities, such as Carstairs, are used to house…

Fourth round, 30 October 2012, Madejski StadiumAn incredible match, the joint-highest scoring EFL Cup tie in history, and it took extra-time to find a winner.Still without a win in their return to the Premier League, Reading threw away any joy their fans were feeling as they led Arsenal 4-0 by capitulating to lose 7-5.Arsenal found themselves four down after 35 minutes, but Theo Walcott’s goal before half‑time sparked a comeback that dragged the match into extra-time. Marouane Chamakh put Arsenal in front for the first time on the night with a goal in the first period of extra-time, only for…

Australia women’s cricket team vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has come under renewed scrutiny after her estranged wife, Monica Wright, criticised Cricket Australia over the body’s handling of allegations surrounding the cricketer’s personal life. Wright, who publicly made allegations about Gardner in July, has now questioned why Cricket Australia has not taken action, calling for the all-rounder to be removed from her leadership position.Ashleigh Gardner’s ex-wife lashes out at Cricket Australia for cheating scandal (Action Images via Reuters)The controversy concerns allegations by Wright regarding Gardner and fellow Australian cricketer Georgia Voll. Wright specifically argued that the alleged conduct should have consequences for…

This week’s astrological influences encourage a structured approach to your endeavors, likely shedding light on any workplace challenges. The key to advancement lies in effectively addressing shifting priorities and prioritizing essential tasks. Engaging in strategic financial planning and maintaining discretion with documents is vital. Expect heightened mental engagement regarding children and creative projects, but strive to keep disturbances away from your usual routine. The second Shravan Somwar and Sawan Shivaratri promote a disciplined start to the week. The total solar eclipse on 12th August and Hariyali Amavasya may reveal a weak routine or an unresolved issue at work. Progress depends…

Open almost any job posting, and usually the first few lines mention, “excellent communication skills required.”This requirement can be spotted anywhere, on postings for accountants, engineers, journalists, corporate communication jobs, and analysts, which is exactly why it feeBut do you know that ‘excellent communication’ skills as a requirement actually means far more than just being able to write good grammar?Even though “excellent communication skills” has become boilerplate, a phrase copied from template to template rather than something a hiring manager sat down and typed out on purpose. But that doesn’t mean it does not have any weightage to the job…

Washington, August 8 : A US official stated on Friday that progress has been made in talks between Iran and Oman, which could lead to the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and restore oil exports disrupted by the five-month-old conflict.Reuters, citing the US official speaking on the condition of anonymity, noted that Washington expects an agreement shortly between Iran and Oman, the two nations bordering the waterway, allowing standard commercial oil shipments to resume. Securing a deal over control of the strategic passage is considered a key stepping stone toward a broader peace agreement.”There is progress between Oman…

The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Thursday approved a series of proposals covering livestock support, labour reforms, education, tourism, judicial infrastructure, sports, drinking water management and industrial relations, according to the state government.Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries will receive 90%. Approximately 2,128 livestock farmers are expected to benefit in the first year.The decisions, announced after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, include extending subsidies for cattle purchase to general category livestock farmers, approving new labour rules under the Code on Wages, and clearing land transfer for a proposed High Court complex in Haldwani.Livestock subsidy, labour code among…

Greater Toronto Area home sales rose in July for a fifth straight month and prices increased. (This is a representative AI image) Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) rose for the fifth consecutive month in July, while prices also increased, as signs of improvement in Canada’s economy offered some support to the housing market.Seasonally adjusted home sales rose 3.2% from June to 5,582 units, the highest monthly level since September last year, according to data released by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) on Thursday.The benchmark home price index also increased 0.3% month-on-month on a seasonally adjusted…

Campbell Thompson celebrates after taking the wicket of Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. (Pic credit: Jack Riddiford/X) Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons was left deeply disappointed after his batting unit suffered a stunning collapse against the Cricket Australia XI, with the visitors bowled out for just 54 in their second innings in Darwin on Saturday.A remarkable spell from 22-year-old left-arm seamer Campbell Thompson, who returned figures of 8 for 25, ripped through Bangladesh’s batting line-up as the visitors lost the three-day practice match by an innings and 38 runs.Bangladesh had made 263 in their first innings, before the CA XI…

Prayagraj: Preparations are in full swing in Prayagraj for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme on Saturday that would centre on youth-centric issues like education and employment.The area around the programme venue at KP (Kayasth Pathshala) Ground was dotted with different posters featuring Gandhi.The venue got soaked in overnight rains, and workers were seen removing water using buckets. JCB machines were also used to put limestone and sand at waterlogged spots and a roadroller was also used to level the ground.Also Read: Jharkhand protest: Stir enters 15th day, govt invites another faction of agitators for talksThe Congress in…