Scotland

A nine-year-old boy from Glasgow who has a rare genetic condition was left “starstruck” after finally getting to meet his hero, the “real” Spider-Man. Noah Connell was born with Pierre Robin Syndrome which resulted in facial abnormalities which cause problems with feeding and breathing. He is a huge fan of …

To allow the work to be carried out no trains will run between Dingwall and Kyle of Lochalsh from 28 November to 18 December inclusive. Gerry McQuade, capital delivery director at Network Rail Scotland, said: “The Kyle line is one of Scotland’s most scenic and important routes, connecting communities across …

Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first start when Scotland begin their WXV Series campaign against Canada in Edinburgh on Saturday. Evie Gallagher returns on the openside flank for her first appearance since last year’s World Cup. She will partner captain Rachel Malcolm, who leads the team from the blindside, …

Among the new additions is a floating platform on the Clyde, though SEC bosses have not provided any further details on it. Images of the proposed new look also show a new bridge going over the Clydeside Expressway, replacing the current walkway often referred to as the “Smartie tube”. Large …

However, parents recently marched through the town to show their frustration at the length of time being taken to reach a decision. A meeting will now be held next week to try to bring matters to a head. Carol Hamilton – who represents Eyemouth – said the council’s Conservative and …

The significance of Miovski’s goal cannot be downplayed. With Celtic beating St Johnstone by the same scoreline in Perth to maintain their own 100% league record, Rangers were so close to falling seven points adrift of the reigning champions only six games into the season. The wind would have been …

Celtic boss has a decision to make on which goalkeeper starts against Rangers on Sunday and why did VAR not intervene for disallowed goal at McDiarmid Park? On-loan goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is in contention to keep his Celtic place for Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup meeting with Rangers after keeping a …

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News

Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland, said: “The financial pressure on Scotland’s colleges is increasing, and their situation remains extremely challenging. “Without urgent and successful reform of the sector, it’s not clear if colleges can continue to deliver for students and employers.” Boyle added that the recommendations he made in …

A replica Bayeux Tapestry cross-stitched by an Aberdeenshire pensioner over nearly four decades is being put on display at the same time as the real thing in London. The work of Ian Williams, 70, is about a third of the size of the 230ft (70m)-long original and will be on …

A man has been arrested following a dog attack in Aberdeen. Police Scotland were called to reports of a woman and a dog being bitten by another dog in Donald Dewar Court at about 15:25. A force spokesperson said the woman was taken to hospital for treatment and the dog …

The topic was raised in Westminster in response to SNP MP Chris Law. Burnham said the Good Friday Agreement made clear that a border poll would be “considered by the Northern Ireland Secretary when there is a clear consensus in the country, when public opinion has changed to the point …

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The chief executive of NHS Tayside has personally apologised for the destruction of theatre logbooks, potentially related to disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel, but said she had no intention of resigning. Eljamel, who is believed to have harmed hundreds of patients, was a consultant neurosurgeon at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee from …

Barbara Daniel and her husband Douglas were found guilty in January of abusing six foster children between 1986 and 1991. BBC News

The whitewashed stone mill, by the Pow Burn in New Abbey, was built at the end of the 1700s. However, a mill may have been there as early as the late 1200s when Sweetheart Abbey was founded in the village. Despite its name, the site was used mainly to mill …

Police Scotland said the crash, which happened at about 9:25, also involved a Mercedes A250, Skoda Karoq and a Renault Captur. Linda’s family said she was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend who brought so much love and joy to those who knew her. They added: “She had an …

The sheriff said Ewan grew up on a farm and had been a farmer all his working life. He said the father-of-four was described as not being a man who would ask for help, but he was grateful for all the help that he did receive. “For the previous 20 …

In science, Scotland’s score was 491 points, which is above the 483 score recorded in 2022 and the 490 result in 2018. The Scotland score is ahead of Wales (476) and the OECD average (484), but behind Northern Ireland (492) and England (516). Education Secretary Màiri McAllan said the latest …

“There have been big names riding the Tour of Britan and doing well there that have gone on to do big things,” he said. “It is nice to know, obviously it doesn’t define anything and you don’t know what is going to happen going forwards but I think it is …