Carol McLaren Dance Academy youngsters will represent Team Scotland at Dance World Cup

A Christmas Carol to Scotland this winter. A live orchestra will perform live alongside a showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol in Glasgow and Edinburgh in December as part of a UK tour.

Falkirk may not have got the lads’ holiday they were hoping for when they stunned Celtic in the Scottish Cup 24 years ago, although they still made the most of the party.The Bairns will square up to Celts again on Saturday at Parkhead with memories still fresh of the epic 180 minutes in 1997 when Alex Totten’s men shocked the Hoops at Ibrox in the semi-finals.Kevin James nabbed a leveller to set up a replay before Paul McGrillen struck to secure a famous triumph and send the Brockville men into

Celtic are hell-bent on ensuring the last of their Treble doesn’t slip from their grasp as they look to salvage some pride from a shocking season.

jail and pledged to return the cash. Clair and Louise Smith’s victims said they’ve not even had an apology from the pair, who had posed as their doting carers.Speaking for the first time about the betrayal, Crawford Pirrie, 73, and wife Marlene, 75, said: “We’re ashamed to be related to them.”The 25-year-olds were trusted with the frail couple’s bank card to run errands for them – but swiped £8000.

Scotland were represented by a lone fan proudly waving a Saltire at their crucial tie with Israel.

Scottish Parliament election campaign. Scots will head to the poll on May 6 in what is expected to be a crucial election for the future of Sturgeon's independence dream.

police officer accused of a six-year campaign of domestic abuse was recorded allegedly making threats to his former partner, a court has heard. PC Fraser Ross was heard saying he "f****** snapped" and "I’'ve done things I've never thought I would" at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

murder detective is being investigated over ­allegations he made a sexist speech at a colleague’s leaving do.

antisocial behaviour targeting bus drivers and passengers could result in someone being killed.Chief Inspector Sarah Taylor, Local Area Commander for North West Edinburgh, made the comments after Lothian bus drivers were subjected to a night of terror yesterday at the hands of yobs.Eight buses were targeted by vandals who threw bricks and projectiles, shattering nine windows and terrifying the drivers.Chief Inspector Taylor revealed police have been conducting a huge operation to clamp down on

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensAngela and Sonny impressed the judges on the night, coming second on a combined score of 79.5, after getting 39.5 for their George Formby-inspired skate in the first round and a full 40 for their routine to Nathan Evans’ Wellerman, with Sonny once again dressed as Popeye.But they made their way to lifting the trophy after the votes were counted.The 34-year-old, who found her love for skating at Paisley Lagoon, said she was “absolutely buzzing” to

Celtic failed to win the title and and the defender reckons there are some painful lessons that need to be learned from this term.

cooking shows on TV is set to return to our screens this month.

St Johnstone FC with a civic reception for their 2021 Betfred Cup triumph.Provost Dennis Melloy announced the news at a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council on March 10.He opened the special meeting to set this year’s budget by congratulating Saints on their recent win.Provost Melloy told councillors: “Members, before we move on to today’s business I’m sure you would like me to take this opportunity to publicly congratulate St Johnstone FC on successfully bringing the Scottish League Cup to

Aberdeen home which she shared with her elderly husband may have died up to 12 years ago.The woman, named locally as Christina Malley, was discovered within the property at Allison Close, Cove, on February 25.The alarm was raised after nurses attended at the property looking for the pensioner who had failed to turn up for her Covid-19 vaccination.When asked where she was, the woman’s husband allegedly said she was abroad.The remains of Mrs Malley, who would have been in her 80s, were later

Midlothian street on Sunday after an alleged assault.Police rushed to the scene after alarm was raised at around 4.30pm yesterday.Cops probed the area between Newbattle and Mayfield following reports of an incident.The extent of injuries are unknown at this time.Officers have now launched an investigation into the alleged assault.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4.30pm on Sunday, 7 March, officers were called to an area between Newbattle and Mayfield following a report of an alleged

Ayr, dreams of working in hospital wards as a play specialist.Rare Diseases Day was marked recently and Iona and her mum Ann, 57, a retired police sergeant, want to raise awareness of Iona’s conditions.Iona has Turner Syndrome, where one of a girl’s X chromosomes are missing and which affects about one in 3500 girls, as well as a range of other conditions.Most sufferers grow up to be shorter than average, with underdeveloped ovaries and fertility issues.Girls also have distinctive features and

Dancing On Ice fans were left in stitches after the show used Rangers anthem Simply The Best anthem after the blues Scottish Premiership victory.Households tuned into the skating show following a day that appeared to be monopolised by the Rangers big 55 celebrations across Scotland. But fans were left in hysterics after contestants Faye Brookes and Matt Evers chose Simply The Best as their personal song - in what could only be a perfect coincidence.

arrested in connection with the disappearance of a missing mother following a raid on a plush Scots pad.

shooting ranges next door – and claim the machine gun fire will destroy their calm haven.Monks at the Kagyu Samye Ling monastery say their “precious haven of peace and harmony” will be “caught in the noise of gunfire” and have asked the public to back their fight.The world-famous retreat, at Eskdalemuir in Dumfriesshire, has attracted thousands of visitors looking for ­spiritual guidance since it was founded in the 60s – including rock icon David Bowie.But leaders say two applications lodged