Dumfries doctor expresses gratitude after being recognised in New Year's Honours

A Scots baby died of a rare disease days after doctors diagnosed him with a viral infection and sent him home from hospital.

The cast of All of Us Strangers ideally would have been celebrating their Oscar nominations at the UK red carpet premiere, but the Academy snubbed the film.

Sam Fox, the iconic glamour model and pop star, has apologised after being arrested for an alleged 'drunken bust-up' on a flight to Germany.The 56 year old was reportedly on a British Airways flight from London to Munich when she allegedly had a disagreement with another passenger.The plane, ready for take-off, had to be turned around at Heathrow due to Sam's alleged behaviour. According to reports, passengers were asked to disembark and stayed in a hotel before continuing their journey the next day. Police confirmed that a woman in her 50s was arrested on suspicion of being drunk on an aircraft and has been bailed until March.

A person has died after being hit by a train in Wigan.

A baby boy has tragically died after being found "unresponsive" at a home in Fife.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC‘s protracted stand-off with five seasoned female news channel presenters has taken another twist after the women were asked to reapply for their jobs for a second time.

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman found at a house in North Berwick on New Year’s Day.

A woman who died in hospital weeks after being hit by a car in Glasgow has been named by police as Jean Wilson.

A pedestrian is in a serious but stable condition after being hit by a car today, police have confirmed.

EXCLUSIVE: BBC News has started the year with a sober reminder for staff: money will be tight.

Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War/Endgame and as one of the elite female warriors in Black Panther, was one of nine people who was struck by a driver at 1:30am while walking past a food stand in the city with friends.In a response to Deadline, Bernans’ publicist confirmed that she was struck at Chirp, a Peruvian restaurant in midtown Manhattan, when a driver crashed into the venue before reversing and hitting a car while allegedly attempting to escape.Bernans’ mother, Patricia Lee, shared an update about her daughter’s condition on Instagram, saying she was still suffering.Lee wrote: “She’s in so much pain but healing. She was involved in a traumatic incident in NYC where a man, early 40s, was trying to escape a hit and run and ran into multiple cars before hitting a food stand that her friend [and] her were walking near.“It ended up knocking her unconscious and pended her under the stand.

Emily Ratajkowski has landed home.

Rylan Clark, the star of This Morning and former X Factor contestant, wowed fans with his singing on New Year's Eve. He performed alongside music legends Rick Astley and Sharleen Spiteri at BBC One's New Year's Eve Rocks celebrations.The 35 year old TV presenter sang a version of You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) by British pop band Dead or Alive. After his performance, Rylan joked on Twitter: "It can't get worse than me singing you into the new year.

Good luck to everyone starting their New Year's resolutions today. But if you're not feeling up to making a big daunting pledge the good news is there are lots of little changes you can make that will hopefully improve your health and happiness in 2024.

Happy New Year from everyone at the Daily Record and Sunday Mail. We hope 2024 brings you all lots of treasured moments and lasting memories.

British actress Emilia Clarke, best known for her role of Daenerys Targaryen in all eight seasons of Game of Thrones, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) gong in the New Year’s Honors List,

King Charles' 2024 honours list has been unveiled, with dozens of familiar faces being recognised for their incredible work including Dame Shirley Bassey, Emilia Clark and Mary Earps. Among those receiving honours is Tony Hudgell, nine, who is awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM).Tony, who hails from Kent, has raised over £1.8 million for Evelina London Children’s Hospital, which saved his life. He heartbreakingly suffered abuse at the hands of his birth parents shortly after he was born, resulting in him having both of his legs amputated.

Slade's Noddy Holder has shared an encouraging update after being diagnosed with cancer and given just six months to live.The former rocker, 77, has shared that he is doing well , thanks to experimental treatment for cancer that he was told would kill him. He has said that his cancer is "on an even keel" and that he's responding well to an experimental treatment.The good news comes after he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2017 and was given the devastating news it was terminal. But after quietly taking part in a clinical trial for an experimental treatment, Holder has surpassed the doctors' expectations by five years.

England goalkeeper Mary Earps, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis and Game of Thrones actor Emilia Clarke are among the stars of sport, stage and screen recognised in the New Year Honours list, while the Archbishop of Canterbury leads those rewarded for their work on the King’s coronation. Singer Dame Shirley Bassey, who has sold more than 135 million records, is made Companion of Honour for her services to music, becoming the 64th living member of the order which can only have 65 members at any one time.

Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, whose handshake is a highly coveted honour on the show, has been made an MBE. He has appeared on the show since 2010, first with Dame Mary Berry and now with Dame Prue Leith, appraising the efforts of amateur bakers.