A former head gamekeeper has told a jury that he “didn’t like” the ex-colleague he is accused of murdering.

David Campbell, 77, was asked about his relationship with Brian Low, and said: “We just didn’t get on. He didn’t like me and I didn’t like him.”

Prosecutors are claiming Campbell gunned down Mr Low, 65, on a remote track near Aberfeldy, Perthshire, on 16 February 2024.

Campbell has pleaded not guilty to eight charges and has lodged a special defence of alibi in connection with the shotgun murder accusation – claiming he was at home at the time of the alleged shooting.

Both men had worked at Edradynate Estate, where Campbell was head gamekeeper between May 1984 and February 2018 and Mr Low was a groundsman between August 2000 and February 2023.

Campbell took to the stand in his own defence during his trial at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday.

When asked about Mr Low by his KC Tony Lenehan, the accused stated: “We didn’t speak to each other.”

Earlier this month, local farmer Sally Crystal, 77, told advocate depute Greg Farrell that she was friends with both men and helped out at Edradynate Estate during shooting season.

She claimed Campbell spoke of his dislike of Mr Low, allegedly telling her: “I f****** loathe that man. I hate him.”

Campbell denied making the alleged comment and claimed he never spoke to Ms Crystal about his colleague.

During his testimony, Campbell said Mr Low was “really good” at his job.

Campbell is also facing five separate breach of the peace charges spanning between July 1995 and September 2012.

One of the complainers, retired police officer Alan Stewart, 78, previously told the court that he became acquainted with Campbell due to the accused’s work as a gamekeeper, and his own role in investigating wildlife crime.

At Scone Palace’s game fair in the summer of 1995, Campbell admitted saying to Mr Stewart: “The vermin you see when you don’t have a gun in your hand.”

Campbell claimed he did not mean it as a threat but accepted it was an “unpleasant” thing to say.

He also admitted shouting at Leona Forrest, 62, who in 1997 lived in a cottage on the estate with her family as her husband worked on the grounds.

Campbell accepted he shouted and swore in regards to Ms Forrest’s husband, branding him “bone idle”, but denied the complainer’s accusation that he was so close she could “feel his spit” on her face.

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Campbell additionally denied threatening to shoot Richard Wright, 63, a handyman on the estate; Maksymilian Konchanski, 42, a man who carried out work for him at a house he owned; and Marta Oles, 42, Mr Konchanski’s ex-partner, who once rented a room at another property owned by the accused.

Jurors earlier heard from Neil McKay, a senior forensic scientist at the Scottish Police Authority.

Mr McKay told the court Mr Low was most likely shot from a distance of between 19m and 45m.

Two new joint minutes were also read out to the jury.

Within the agreed evidence it was accepted that Peter Fullard, who has since died, purchased a Walther Rotex RM8 air rifle and accessories for Campbell in May 2017 – almost two weeks after the accused had been refused a firearms certificate by authorities.

A timeline of Campbell’s movements around the day of the alleged murder was also set out.

It has been accepted that he twice placed duct tape over his doorbell camera, once at 7.35am and again at 11.10am on 16 February 2024.

At 10.09am, the home’s CCTV system was manually shut down.

The first footage recorded on the doorbell camera after being covered with duct tape occurred at 7.32pm, with the rear door of the house being seen to be closed from the inside.

Within minutes, Campbell is spotted in a boiler suit going out the same door.

The trial, before Lord Scott, continues.

CBS is denying Stephen Colbert‘s claim that it blocked his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico from airing. 

“THE LATE SHOW was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico,” the network told Fox News Digital in a statement Tuesday. 

The statement continued, “The show was provided legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal-time rule for two other candidates, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and presented options for how the equal time for other candidates could be fulfilled. THE LATE SHOW decided to present the interview through its YouTube channel with on-air promotion on the broadcast rather than potentially providing the equal-time options.”

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A representative for “The Late Show” did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

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British dual nationals who don’t have a British passport could be stopped from entering the UK under new rules coming into force later this month.

From 25 February, visitors to the UK who don’t have a British passport will either need a visa, Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), or certificate of entitlement to enter the country.

Travellers face being blocked from boarding their flight, ferry or train if they don’t have one of these.

British and Irish citizens have the right to live in the UK, although they must prove this right when entering at the border.

Dual nationals used to be able to travel on a foreign passport without a certificate of entitlement, which links their right to reside in the UK to their foreign passport – although risked being delayed by Border Force staff confirming their citizenship.

What should dual nationals do?

From 25 February, dual nationals will need to present either a British passport or certificate of entitlement to enter the UK.

At £94.50, applying for a British passport is much cheaper than a certificate of entitlement – which costs £589.

The Home Office says it has advised dual nationals to make sure they have the right documents to enter the UK since October 2024, and has been advertising about the ETA changes since 2023.

“Without [a British passport or certificate of entitlement], carriers cannot verify they are a British citizen, which may lead to delays or refused boarding,” a spokesperson said.

It’s not possible to get an ETA or visa to enter the UK as a British citizen, meaning dual nationals will need either a passport or certificate of entitlement.

Those who already have a physical certificate of entitlement will automatically receive a new digital version.

But they will need to create a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to link it to their foreign passport.

Irish citizens can continue to use their Irish passport to enter the UK.

Why are the changes happening?

ETAs are part of what the government says will be a “more streamlined, digital immigration system” that it hopes will mean faster entry into the UK, reducing queues at the border.

It also says the system will be more secure, and stop people who shouldn’t be entering the UK from doing so.

An ETA costs £16 and allows for multiple journeys and stays in the UK for up to six months, although only last for two years.

The government plans to increase the cost to £20 at some point in the future.

It’s similar to changes being made in the European Union, where non-EU citizens now need a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) authorisation to enter.

The temperature of the bedroom at night could affect heart health — particularly in older adults.

Heat places extra demands on the cardiovascular system, according to lead study author Dr. Fergus O’Connor from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.

When the human body is exposed to heat, its reaction is to work harder to try and circulate blood to the skin surface for cooling, he noted.

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“However, when the heart works harder and for longer, it creates stress and limits our capacity to recover from the previous day’s heat exposure,” O’Connor stated in a press release.

Researchers aimed to understand how real-world bedroom temperatures affected older adults.

The team followed 47 adults living in southeast Queensland averaging 72 years of age.

While many sleep observations are conducted in special clinics, this was a “free-living” study, meaning the participants carried on with their normal activities and sleep schedules.

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Scientists monitored the participants throughout an entire Australian summer, from December to March. Each person wore a high-tech fitness tracker to monitor their heart rate from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to the release.

Sensors were then placed directly in participants’ bedrooms to record the temperatures, monitoring over 14,000 nighttime hours of sleep in total.

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The temperature at which the heart began to show signs of disruption was a little more than 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Between 75 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit, the odds of a “clinically relevant” drop in heart recovery rose by 40%, the researchers found.

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Between 79 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit, the odds doubled. Above 82, the risk was nearly triple compared to cooler rooms.

“For individuals aged 65 years and over, maintaining overnight bedroom temperatures at 24 C (75.2 F) reduced the likelihood of experiencing heightened stress responses during sleep,” O’Connor said.

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While the study shows a strong link between heat and heart stress, its observational design means that it doesn’t definitively prove heat is the only cause, the researchers acknowledged. 

As the study only focused on older adults in Australia, it may not apply to other populations.

“When the heart works harder and for longer, it creates stress and limits our capacity to recover from the previous day’s heat exposure.”

Also, while the wearable devices are advanced, they are not as precise as the medical-grade ECGs used in clinical settings.

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O’Connor emphasized a gap in temperature guidance — while there are guidelines for maximum daytime indoor temperature, there are no equivalent recommendations for nighttime conditions.

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The study was published in the journal BMC Medicine.

It will be mandatory for the candidates to write their roll number on every page of the main and supplementary answer sheet. Center wise coding will also be done in the answer sheets. Only the unique (centre) code will be stamped on the main page, whereas the signature and designation of the center administrator will not be stamped. This time, additional sets of question papers for main subjects have also been arranged.

Except the Strategic Magistrate and the Center Administrator, no employee will be able to have a mobile or electronic device. Mobile phones will be completely banned in the strong room. If a ward of any room invigilator, center administrator or teacher is appearing for the examination at the same centre, then alternative arrangements will be made to separate him from the examination work. Two center administrators, one internal and one external, will be deployed at each centre.

Council issued toll-free number

To solve the problems of students and parents, the council has issued toll-free helpline numbers 18001805310 and 18001805312. Candidates can contact these numbers for any kind of information or problem.

Barack Obama has paid a warm tribute to Jesse Jackson’s “lifetime of service” – after Donald Trump took a swipe at him in his own eulogy.

Mr Obama has credited the civil rights leader, who died on Tuesday aged 84, with laying the foundation for his own successful presidential run, and said that he and his wife, Michelle, “stand on his shoulders”.

The pair were long time friends and associates, with Reverend Jackson endorsing Mr Obama for both of his presidential campaigns.

In a statement shared to social media, Mr Obama said: “Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant, the Rev Jesse Jackson.

“For more than 60 years, Reverend Jackson helped lead some of the most significant movements for change in human history.

“From organising boycotts and sit-ins, to registering millions of voters, to advocating for freedom and democracy around the world, he was relentless in his belief that we are all children of God, deserving of dignity and respect.

“Reverend Jackson also created opportunities for generations of African Americans and inspired countless more, including us.

“Michelle got her first glimpse of political organizing at the Jacksons’ kitchen table when she was a teenager.

“And in his two historic runs for president, he laid the foundation for my own campaign to the highest office of the land.

“Michelle and I will always be grateful for Jesse’s lifetime of service, and the friendship our families share.

“We stood on his shoulders. We send our deepest condolences to the Jackson family, and everyone in Chicago and beyond who knew and loved him.”

US presidents of all political stripes have paid tribute to Rev Jackson, who himself ran for the Democratic presidential nomination on two occasions.

“Reverend Jackson never stopped working for a better America with brighter tomorrows,” wrote Bill and Hilary Clinton in a joint statement.

They added that their “dear friend” had “championed the concerns of Black, Latino, Asian and lower-income white Americans”.

In 2000, Mr Clinton awarded Rev Jackson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour.

Joe Biden also described Jackson as a “man of God and of the people”.

He went on to thank the civil rights leader for his “lifetime of dedicated service and inspirational leadership”.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump posted a tribute to his Truth Social platform.

He described Jackson as a “a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts'”.

Mr Trump continued: “Despite the fact that I am falsely and consistently called a Racist by the Scoundrels and Lunatics on the Radical Left, Democrats ALL, it was always my pleasure to help Jesse along the way.”

He also took a swipe at Mr Obama, claiming that Rev Jackson had “much to do” his election, but was not acknowledged or given credit.

Mr Trump added that Rev Jackson “could not stand” Mr Obama.

Born in Greenville, North Carolina, the son of a single, teenage mother, Rev Jackson grew up in a deeply segregated southern community.

He went on to become one of the leading figures in the civil rights movement, and was even pictured with Reverend Martin Luther King the day before he was killed.

Rev King’s daughter, Bernice, shared an image of the pair to social media alongside the caption: “Both now ancestors”.

Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton said: “He was a consequential and transformative leader who changed this nation and the world. He shaped public policy and changed laws.

“He kept the dream alive, and taught young children from broken homes, like me, that we don’t have broken spirits.”

Tributes also came in from politicians and leading figures on this side of the pond.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy described Jackson as a “pillar of the civil rights movement”.

He also shared a story about how Jackson had called him after the 2011 riots to offer support.

Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP Diane Abbott shared a picture of the pair after she was first elected in 1987.

The Mother of the House said: “He was very smart, warm and hugely charismatic.”

Sky News’ Trevor Phillips also shared a touching tribute, in which he said Jackson’s “sheer audacity made change beyond just civil rights”.