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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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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

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

Ms Peggie was suspended from her role at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife, after Dr Upton complained about the nurse's behaviour.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Bolshy, bored, and bargey, like the Upton Punks hanging out by their war memorial.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell