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Upton

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[uhp-tuhn] / ˈʌp tən /

noun

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


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Turley also said he had been personally supported by other head teachers, including Chris Upton, who leads a school in Lancashire where a pupil was killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

In December, the tribunal dismissed all claims against Upton but ruled in favour of Peggie in some of her claims against NHS Fife.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The tribunal heard that Upton began gender transitioning in 2022 and it was agreed with a supervisor that the medic would use the female changing room after starting work at the hospital in August 2023.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

And with that, Upton left, mad enough to bust his fancy gold buttons.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney