Suri Noelle knows what she wants. After years of speculation about the future of her career and creative pursuits, the 20-year-old daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise made her acting debut in Scotland. It proves that she's following in her parents' footsteps and is pursuing acting at Carnegie Mellon University.
Suri Cruise made her acting debut in Edinburgh (Camera Press/The Grosby Group)
Photos shared this week show Suri on the production of "Midsummer!" her school's adaptation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which is currently touring Scotland, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The images show Suri in period costume, wearing a purple skirt, a darker purple vest, and a yellow long-sleeved shirt. Her look was completed with her hair in a bun and a hat. Suri is seen on the stage, saying her lines as she appears to be smiling.
She is playing the characters of Helena, Mustardseed, Flute, and Thisbe throughout the show's runtime, which will run from August 6th to the 19th.

#Scotland #midsummer #show

Suri Noelle is making her on-stage debut while performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The 20-year-old is the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Suri legally changed her last name from Cruise to Noelle, using it during her high school graduation and voter registration
Suri Noelle is making her stage debut!
The 20-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes is starring in Midsummer!, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Suri will be playing Helena, Mustardseed, Flute and Thisbe in the show, which runs from Aug. 6 to 19.

#festival #holmes

Amanda Knox is taking her story to a comedy stage in Edinburgh, nearly two decades after the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher thrust her into an international media frenzy.
Knox made her Edinburgh Fringe debut with her show "Cartwheel," a one-woman show that blends comedy and storytelling as she reflects on her wrongful conviction, years in an Italian prison and the challenge of explaining her past to her young daughter.
The show, which began its Edinburgh run Aug. 7, and is scheduled through Aug. 17 at Gilded Balloon, is already sold out. The show takes its name from one of the most infamous narratives to emerge during the investigation into Kercher's death, which claimed that Knox performed cartwheels at an Italian police station.
Amanda Knox: 'Twisted Tale' asks, 'in the wake of trauma, how do you rebuild your life?'
The show has reignited the controversy surrounding the 2007 murder of Kercher, with members of the British student's family criticizing Knox decision to revisit the case through comedy.

#edinburgh #kercher #murder #fringe

Celtic reportedly face opposition from Burnley and Malaga if they want to sign Greg Taylor from PAOK, while Sevilla appear poised to sign Robbie Ure.
Celtic will have to beat off interest from Burnley and Malaga if they want to bring Greg Taylor back to the Scottish champions, with the 28-year-old left-back open to a return from POAK. (Record - subscription required)
Sevilla have agreed a deal to sign Robbie Ure for £7.9m from Sirius, with the 22-year-old Scottish striker agreeing a contract until 2031 and due for a medical early this week. (Fabrizio Romano on X)
Rangers have made an improved bid for PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech, 24. (Sun)
Hearts are expected to sell Greece winger Alexandros Kyziridis to a Turkish club for £1.7m. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

#sevilla #robbie

During a recent rare public date night in Canada, Meghan Markle revealed one of Prince Harry's passions, which has a long-held significant royal connection.
The couple made a glamorous surprise joint appearance at the David Foster Foundation's star-studded 40th anniversary gala on Friday night, during which they walked past a line of musicians with bagpipes – an instrument the Duke of Sussex holds an affinity for, according to his wife. A smiling Meghan quipped that her husband "loves bagpipes" in a behind-the-scenes video from the night shared to her Instagram grid.
"Where are mine?" Harry joked, before clarifying "pipes and drums, just to be clear". The royals walked hand-in-hand past musicians dressed in traditional Scottish pipe band uniforms, consisting of a red and black tartan cloth draped over the shoulder and a ceremonial feather bonnet.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle take a selfie in Canada (Instagram/ meghan)
The bagpipes hold special and historical significance for the royal family, dating back to Queen Victoria's reign. The instrument holds a deep connection to Scotland, where the royal family have residences at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh and Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire.

#royal #prince

Celtic FC Women are delighted to announce that Chloe Arthur has returned to the club on a short-term deal ahead of the 2026/27 SWPL season.
A product of Celtic FC Women's Academy, Chloe made her first team debut aged just 16 after quickly rising through the ranks following the move from her local team Erskine YFC.
A first senior Scotland call-up followed at age 20, when she won her first cap against Northern Ireland in February 2015.
Chloe then spent a year in Edinburgh with Hibernian, where she was part of the side that reached the 2015 Scottish Cup final.
She moved to Bristol City in English football's second tier in 2016, where her decade long spell down south began by scoring on her debut before going on to win promotion with the Robins.

#celtic #debut #arthur #academy

Princess Anne seems determined to reclaim the crown of 'Britain's hardest-working royal' after King Charles **** ed the honour from her in 2025.
So, while other royals started their summer break, the Princess Royal was continuing to carry out engagements, with the royal attending a rehearsal for the Royal Edinburgh Military Air Tattoo, which is due to start on Friday.
Anne met members of the armed forces (Alamy Stock Photo)
As she arrived, the 75-year-old was greeted by Robert Aldridge, the Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh. Anne then met with members of the armed forces who are taking part in this year's demonstrations.
It wasn't just members of the British Army that Anne spoke to, as she was also seen interacting with members of the US Army Field Band, who will be providing music at the event, which runs until 29 August.

#princess

The sister of Meredith Kercher has said a show by Amanda Knox, who was convicted of her murder and later cleared, "normalizes and trivializes violence against women."
British foreign exchange student Kercher was killed in Perugia, in 2007, and Knox, her US roommate, was arrested and later convicted of murder and ******* ual ******* ault in 2009 alongside Knox's then-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito.
The couple maintained their innocence and, after years of legal battles, were acquitted of ******* ual ******* ault and murder by Italy's highest court in 2015.
Knox will now perform the show, named Cartwheel, which references a story that claimed she did cartwheels in the police station after her friend's death, at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Stephanie Kercher told BBC Breakfast: "It's left a massive void in our lives, and Amanda is naturally free to continue with her life as she wishes, but I think the problem with this particular project is that it is comedy.

#knox #show #meredith

The Duke of Edinburgh has reportedly held a pragmatic view on how royal duties impact his chosen partner – a perspective that shaped his early romance with West End star Ruthie Henshall and later influenced his marriage to ***** ss Sophie.
West End star Ruthie Henshall opened up about her relationship with Edward, which took place from 1988 to 1993. During a recent appearance on Sunday Brunch, she discussed her newly released memoir, The Showgirl and the Prince.
King Charles' brother supposedly told her that "in a perfect world" he would have "two wives: one for the job, and one for the woman you loved - because you wouldn't want the woman you love [to go] through the job."
The comment suggests that Edward was aware of the toll it would take being part of the royal family, especially with Ruthie's career flourishing. She admitted: "It was never going to work."
Therefore, it's likely that the Prince was equally wary of ***** ss Sophie giving up her career in PR when they married in 1999.

#henshall #star

Celtic have been drawn against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round.
Meanwhile, Rangers will face either Larne or Iberia Tbilisi of Georgia in the Europa League play-offs should they defeat Jagiellonia Bialystok of Poland.
And Heart of Midlothian will take on either AGF Aarhus of Denmark or Sabah of Azerbaijan should they defeat Benfica.
Should they lose, the Edinburgh side will face Paide Linnameeskond of Estonia or Rapid Vienna of Austria.
If Rangers lose, they will face Jablonec of Czech Republic or RFS of Latvia.

#champions #either

Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman left the Scotstoun track on Wednesday morning to the sound of The Proclaimers singing about walking 500 miles. On Saturday night, much of the attention will be on 13 men running just one.
The meeting of the two Scots over that mile distance at the Commonwealth Games - just before 21:00 BST - feels like the moment Glasgow 2026 has been building to.
Kerr, the fastest man ever over the distance. And Wightman, who preceded his compatriot as world champion over 1500m four years ago.
Childhood pals from Edinburgh who've been racing in this bit of Glasgow's west end since they were juniors. Bad beatings, grim weather, long car journeys along the M8 with sandwiches for sustenance are in their shared history.
And now they are back at Scotstoun. Different, but the same. Both determined to win gold for Scotland in the historic, reinstated, Blue Riband event of these Games.

#scotstoun #proclaimers

Pakistan-India javelin rivalry returns to the global stage on Friday as reigning champion Arshad Nadeem looks to defend his Commonwealth Games **** le against a stacked field led by Sri Lanka's rising javelin phenom and world lead Rumesh Pathirage.
Pathirage leads the charge after an 82.84-metre (271-foot) throw in the qualifying round on Thursday, followed by 2022 silver medallist Anderson Peters of Grenada with an 81.29-metre (267ft) throw on his second attempt, and South Africa's Douw Smit with 80.84 metres (265ft).
Friday's final will be an epic showdown between veterans who have topped the podium in previous iterations and up-and-coming hopefuls looking for global glory after becoming national champions. Five of the top seven finishers at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be competing in the final.
It seems to be a changing of the guard on the South Asian front after Pathirage dominated this season with back-to-back wins. His monstrous 92.62-metre (304ft) throw at the Rome Diamond League in May would be enough to smash the Commonwealth Games record of 90.18m set by Nadeem in 2022.
Nadeem and his long-time rival from India, Neeraj Chopra, on the other hand, have only competed once ahead of the Games in Edinburgh after injury kept both away from competitions this season.

#nadeem

Princess Anne, Prince Edward and their spouses were in attendance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland
The Commonwealth Games are held every four years and feature athletes from across the British Commonwealth competing in a selection of sports
Anne and Edward were seen observing track cycling, weight lifting and more
Princess Anne and Prince Edward had a sibling outing at the Commonwealth Games.
Anne, 75, and Edward, 62, were accompanied by their respective spouses, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, 71, and Sophie, the ***** ss of Edinburgh, 61, as they visited several sports venues in Glasgow, Scotland, to take in some of this year's competitions on Thursday, July 30.

#Scotland

The "ding" of the tram bell as services arrived at Constitution Street in Leith used to be an early warning to the area's bar owners that possible customers were en route.
But businesses in Edinburgh's port are reporting a dramatic drop in footfall after the line was suspended in the wake of a building fire on Princes Street earlier this month.
The blaze at the former Debenhams store means trams are only operating to and from Shandwick Place, while buses have been diverted away from the thoroughfare.
City of Edinburgh Council said they expected work on the site to continue for at least another three weeks.
Building fire closes Edinburgh's main street during festival season

#FIRE #leith #princes #debenhams

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after emerging Thursday from the TARDIS of intergalactic adventurer "Doctor Who."
More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and six Para sports in the 11-day event. Charles formally opened the Games in his role as head of the Commonwealth.
The opening ceremony show began with a clip of what organizers called "the world's most famous police box" from the iconic sci-fi TV series going on a journey around Scotland. After visits to Loch Ness, the Kelpies, and Edinburgh Castle, it stopped to pick up Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral Castle.
It then materialized inside the Hydro arena — appearing on an onstage garden — and Charles and Camilla emerged, making their way down a ramp before taking up seats in the royal box.
Charles is not the first British monarch to make a memorable entrance to a major sporting event's opening ceremony.

#camilla #ceremony

Penrice was of course at last year’s Scottish Premiership ***** le challengers Heart of Midlothian at one time, before being sold to Greek outfit and Celtic’s former European foes AEK Athens, in what was a good £2 million deal at that time for the Edinburgh club.
The man who was formerly of Livingston had been thought to be on Celtic’s radar during that period, with the Bhoys looking for cover at left-back to help bolster an area that has been somewhat of a bug-bear of the supporters in recent times – stretching as far back as Brendan Rodgers’ first spell in charge at the football club, when Emilio Izaguirre was even drafted back in as temporary cover at one point.
With Kieran Tierney now the mainstay and obvious first-choice at the left-hand side of the Hoops defence, many thought Marcelo Saracchi would be the man to play deputy to the Scotland international, whenever he was needing rested or just refreshing of the starting line-up more generally for Martin O’Neill, going forward into this campaign.
That has obviously not transpired following bizarre negotiations and non-negotiations – depending on who you believe – and that means there is once again a major hole in the squad that needs filled, with only Liam Scales and Adam Montgomery able to deputise in Tierney’s absence now, with the former our centre-back presently and the latter well out of the picture for some time now.
Meanwhile, journalist Mark Hendry has confirmed that as it stands, the Bhoys have not gone beyond the dreaded “enquiry” stage for the Scottish defender, in what is fast-becoming the motif of our current summer recruitment drive. Taking to social media site X, the journalist summarised the situation as the following:

#time #celtic #former #club

Falkirk are "a good platform" for Ben Krauhaus, says manager John McGlynn after signing the midfielder on a season-long loan from Brentford.
The Englishman joins the Bairns after two loan spells at first club Bromley and has made more than 130 senior appearances, scoring 18 goals.
Krauhaus could debut in Tuesday's Premier Sports Cup match against Ayr United at the Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk opened Group G with a 5-0 win at Edinburgh City on Saturday.
"Ben Krauhaus is an attacking midfielder who was brought to our attention by Brentford," McGlynn told Falkirk media.
"Ben was playing for Bromley when Brentford signed him and last season he was a big part of the squad that won promotion to League One.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not taken any decision on reducing One-Day Internationals from 50 overs to 40 overs, putting to rest speculation that a major format change was imminent following its Annual Conference in Edinburgh.

Despite media reports suggesting that the governing body was considering shortening the format, no proposal was approved during the meeting. While the ICC Board discussed its long-term strategy for the game and heard presentations on restructuring cricket in the next commercial cycle, there was no formal decision regarding the future of the ODI format.
The conference also failed to produce any breakthrough on expanding the World Test Championship (WTC) from nine to 12 teams. Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe remain outside the competition, with the ICC Board making no announcement on their inclusion in future editions.

The annual gathering featured presentations on the ICC's strategic roadmap for the next cycle, while official media rights partner JioStar also addressed the Board. However, the details of those discussions have not been made public.
Another major outcome of the conference was the decision to continue the suspension of USA Cricket (USAC) and Cricket Canada. USAC has been under suspension since September 2025, and although the ICC acknowledged the importance of restoring its membership ahead of cricket's return at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, the Board decided to maintain the status quo.

Cricket Canada, suspended in June, will also remain under suspension until it resolves its internal governance issues. The ICC is also monitoring the possibility of a Canadian franchise joining Major League Cricket (MLC) before taking any further decision.

Meanwhile, France Cricket has been placed on notice by the ICC, while the Mauritius Cricket Federation (MCF) was officially admitted as an ****** ociate Member. The addition takes the ICC's global membership to 111 nations, comprising 12 Full Members and 99 ****** ociate Members.

The ICC Annual Conference was held in Edinburgh from July 8 to July 11.

New Delhi: Veteran administrator Imran Khwaja faced a shock defeat as Gurumurthy Palani, Mubashshir Usmani and Rudie van Vuuren were elected as ******* ociate Member Directors of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The election was held during the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Palani got 35 votes, Usmani was tied second with Vuuren at 26 votes and Khwaja and Mahinda Vallipuram could manage 23 and 19 votes, respectively.

Khwaja, the current Deputy Chair, was the biggest upset of the day as the election saw Palani and Vuuren enter the 17-member Board for the first time. Usmani has retained his position.

Most of the top brass of the global cricket body, including chairman Jay Shah, were in attendance for the T20 Women's World Cup final at the Lord's on Sunday and then travelled to Scotland for the Annual Conference. Important cricketing matters will be up for discussion during the four-day event which culminates on July 11.

Celtic have agreed to pay the asking fee for Qarabag's Colombian winger Camilo Duran, 24. (Futbol Info - in Azerbaijani)
Rangers do not wish to sell forward Youssef Chermiti, 22, amid interest from Lyon. (Football Mercato - in French)
Luca Rankin, the 16-year-old son of former Dundee United and Hibernian midfielder John, has signed his first professional contract with Rangers. (Sun)
Malachi **** an-Walcott, 24, had interest from English Championship and League One clubs before choosing to join Hearts. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)
Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken is relaxed about speculation surrounding forward Claudio Braga, 26. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

CORDOBA, Argentina (AP) — Hooker Gregor Hiddleston scored a crucial try on debut as Scotland finished strongly to beat Argentina 47-38 Saturday in the first round of rugby's Nations Championship.
Scotland was under severe pressure with a two point lead and a man in the sin bin with 15 minutes remaining.
Hiddleston's try gave Scotland breathing **** e and it finished powerfully with a try to Kyle Rowe to win by seven tries to five and post its highest-ever score against Argentina. The win avenged Scotland's 33-24 loss to Argentina in Edinburgh in the autumn.
Scotland had to overcome strong starts by Argentina in both halves. Joaquin Oviedo scored the first try of the match in the seventh minute but Scotland rallied with tries to captain Sione Tuipulotu, Pierre Shoeman and Rory Hutchinson to lead 19-10 at halftime.
Winger Rodrigo Isgro scored for Argentina in the second minute of the second half to cut the lead to two points. But Scotland responded emphatically with tries to Gregor Brown and Scott **** s, both playing their 50th tests.

Tributes have been paid after the death of comedian Paul Sneddon - better known as Vladimir McTavish.
Announcing his death, The Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow said he was "a much treasured and loved" part of the Scottish comedy circuit.
Sneddon became a mainstay of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe during a 30-year long stand-up career and appeared on several BBC radio and TV programmes.
He was due to perform at the festival in August, with a show exploring "three months of chemotherapy" he underwent at the start of the year.
In a statement, The Stand said: "He was as known for his kindness, encouragement and generosity as he was for his immense talent.

We are so used to seeing ***** ss Sophie swish her cascading long blonde locks that it was quite the shock when the royal debuted a brand new bob! The 61-year-old appeared to have around four inches taken off her mane, with the shorter length finishing above her collarbone.
Sophie stepped out at the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival at Lannock Farm, where she showcased her fresh look, which suited her pretty features, complemented by a fresh, visibly lighter blonde hue.
The royal, who has been married to Prince Edward for 27 years, has had long hair for over a decade, although she has dabbled in a bob over the years, notably sporting one in 2011, so it's been quite some time since she's opted to go short.
In 2011, Sophie's bob was swishy and voluminous with a fabulous side parting, and she appeared to have blow-dried it to perfection as she attended Zara and Mike Tindall's pre-wedding party in Edinburgh on the Royal Yacht Britannia.
The flattering style featured modern, flicked-out ends, and it complemented the peach-toned shift dress she wore to the momentous event.

Eduardo Ageu has promised he will soon be back in full training with Hearts after an injury-plagued first season at Tynecastle for the Brazilian midfielder.
The 24-year-old managed only seven appearances last season following his summer move from Santa Clara for a club record fee.
He has not played since suffering a thigh muscle injury, which required surgery, while making his first start against Rangers in February.
Speaking to Hearts TV at the Edinburgh club's Spanish training camp, Ageu said: "It's so good to be back on the pitch. It's good to be back doing exercises with the ball and soon I'll be back with the guys."
Ageu was signed after impressing on loan from Portuguese top-flight club Santa Clara as he helped second-tier Alverca win promotion with 11 goal contributions.

A recent appearance by Queen Camilla alongside J.K. Rowling has sparked strong reactions online. The photo, taken at an event to promote the importance of reading, was shared by The Royal Family on social media. Supporters of the women praised the collaboration, while critics questioned the Queen's decision to pose with the author amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Rowling's public views.
On June 30, the last day of Pride Month, the Royal Family social media accounts posted a photo of Queen Camilla smiling for the camera alongside controversial Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
It was taken at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, where an event was held to discuss the women's shared support for literacy and "commitment to children reading for pleasure." As the caption noted, "Her Majesty and Ms Rowling discussed the importance of ensuring that young people have access to books and the vital part reading plays in opening doors for future generations."
Although the meeting was meant to highlight reading, many online users criticized Camilla for **** ociating with Rowling, whose past comments about transgender issues generated intense public debate.
The comments section flooded with comments, many expressing disappointment and anger over Camilla and Rowling's collaboration. "As an admirer of the Queen and her Reading Room I'm deeply disappointed in her giving a platform to JKR, any month but especially during Pride Month," one user wrote, adding that the Queen could have chosen other "admirable individuals" for her cause.

Not everyone is applauding the royal family's latest social media moment.
A photo of Queen Camilla, 78, standing with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, 60, has sparked backlash online.
The royal family's official Instagram account shared the image on Tuesday, June 30, with the caption, "With a shared passion for books and a deep commitment to children reading for pleasure, The Queen and author J.K. Rowling have met at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh."
It also added, "Her Majesty and Ms Rowling discussed the importance of ensuring that young people have access to books and the vital part reading plays in opening doors for future generations."
A few fans were supportive. "Thank you, Your Majesty for standing with, JK Rowling. Two strong & REAL women," wrote one commenter, while another praised Rowling for encouraging "a whole new generation of children to read again."

King Charles and Queen Camilla traveled to Edinburgh to attend the formal opening of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday, and they both ensured they were suitably dressed for the occasion in Scottish-inspired outfits. The monarch donned a traditional kilt while his wife opted for a red tartan skirt, but Camilla's attire has caused a divide online.
Her Majesty wore a below knee red tartan skirt, paired with forest green tartan lined jacket and green hat and shoes. As soon as pictures circulated online, opinions swirled about the statement. Underneath a photo shared on ******* O!'s Instagram, users admired Camilla's fashion ensemble. "Queen Camilla Looks fabulous," and: "Queen Camilla looks amazing" were among the comments. A third wrote: "Thank you for wearing [the] Scottish national dress. It is very much appreciated in Scotland.
Others disagreed and one pointed out: "Camilla always looks guarded in whatever she wears." Another added: "Almost like she's uncomfortable in her own skin, but also doesn't wear royal garb comfortably, unlike Anne, who while not conventionally pretty, has a certain royal style and glamour."
The royal family often use their clothing to give a nod to the location they are visiting or the occasion they are attending, with symbolic colours, fabrics and even special brooches or jewellery.
The ceremonial event began with a procession of historical artifacts, including the Crown of Scotland and the Elizabeth Sword, escorted down the Royal Mile by youth organizations and Team Scotland athletes. Following opening remarks, King Charles addressed the chamber, after which the royal couple enjoyed a series of special musical, poetry, and theatrical performances before meeting with local heroes recognized for their contributions to the community.

NatWest Group (NYSE:NWG) is one of the most profitable value stocks to invest in now. On June 22, NatWest Group launched a bank-wide accreditation in AI and Data Ethics to ensure all 60,000 employees can use AI responsibly. Developed from a partnership with the University of Edinburgh, the program aims to embed critical ethical skills across the organization as AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily banking operations.
The training program consists of eight e-learning modules, a collaborative session on real-world application, and practical guidance on managing ethical risks and bias. Employees are expected to complete the course within two to three months, after which they will receive an official accreditation and commit to ongoing learning as technology evolves.
This initiative is part of NatWest Group's (NYSE:NWG) broader strategy to leverage technology and AI while maintaining customer trust. By equipping staff at all levels with these tools, the bank aims to foster a culture of responsible AI use that supports more consistent, fair, and efficient outcomes for its customers.
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NatWest Group (NYSE:NWG) provides international banking and financial services. The company's operations are divided into the following segments: Retail Banking, Private Banking, Commercial and Institutional, and Central Items and Other.

Annette Cowley Nel's dreams of winning a swimming gold at the 1986 Commonwealth Games were dashed by a political storm.
On the eve of her race at the competition in Edinburgh, she was banned from competing and escorted from the athletes' village by police.
But now, 40 years later, things will come an emotional full circle when she watches her daughters compete at the Games.
Twins Georgia and Olivia Nel have both been named in South Africa's swimming team for the Games, which get under way in Glasgow next month.
"It is incredibly special that they have both made the Commonwealth Games," said Cowley Nel.

Edinburgh Airport says it is working to resume normal services after the site was evacuated due to reports of potentially suspicious items.
Police said an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team attended after the discovery was made about 18:50 on Friday and the items were "made safe".
The force said the incident is not being treated as suspicious and the evacuation was a precaution.
The airport reopened in the early hours, but it said there would be "knock-on impacts" and long queues built up, extending outside the terminal building, on Saturday morning.
Most flights are scheduled to take off as expected.