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Rockstar North office hit by boiler explosion in Edinburgh
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An explosion caused by a boiler malfunction rocked Rockstar North's Edinburgh office early on January 19, 2026, prompting a swift response from emergency services. No injuries were reported, and the studio confirmed it remains operational ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's November release. The incident occurs amid ongoing labor disputes at the GTA developer.
Aldi Scotland has granted £2,500 to Gogar Park Young Curlers, an Edinburgh-based junior club, through its Scottish Sport Fund Champion’s Award. The funding celebrates Scotland's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will support essential equipment for young athletes. The club, which trained Olympic medallists Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds, aims to boost participation ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Following initial backlash and a government probe, the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) and Rockstar Games clashed at a preliminary tribunal hearing this week over the November 2025 dismissal of 31 unionizing GTA 6 developers. The IWGB seeks interim financial relief for the workers, alleging unlawful union-busting, while Rockstar maintains the firings were due to confidentiality breaches.