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Upton

American  
[uhp-tuhn] / ˈʌp tən /

noun

  1. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “upper town.”


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Peggie claimed her experiences amounted to harassment and took legal action against the health board and Upton, citing the Equality Act 2010.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Dr Beth Upton and NHS Fife were taken to a tribunal by nurse Sandie Peggie after she was suspended over an incident in the female changing room in Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

It also found said that comments made by Peggie to Upton amounted to harassment.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The 312-page judgement found in Peggie's favour on four counts but dismissed her other claims against both the health board and Upton.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

“Friggin' in the Rigging” by the Sex Pistols came on and the Upton Punks pogoed up the front.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell