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The new Highland Hoover? Ben Duncan consumes the prizes at Aberdeen

The late, great John MacDougall was affectionately nicknamed "The Highland Hoover" for his knack of gathering up the prizes around the Scottish games circuit, but Ben Duncan of Edinburgh might be heir-apparent to the title with his latest success at the Aberdeen Highland Games. Duncan enjoyed a near-perfect day with...
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2026 UK Champions: Field Marshal Montgomery

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A solution to the problem of teachers judging pupils

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Bradley Parker spins the 2026 Wheel, wins the fortune
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