Landslide caused by heavy rain shuts major Highlands road and blocks route for motorists

highlands. Police have today confirmed that little Iain Mackay, from Wick, passed away at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow after the smash on the A99.

custody. Neil Meager, 38, was allowed to walk free from court despite being convicted of attacking the teenager just three years after he was caught beating up his wife.

Gavin and Stacey stars Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon will reunite in a new one-off comedy filmed in the Scottish Highlands. The BBC One show, called 'Gaynor and Ray', will follow a couple from Cardiff, Wales, on their honeymoon to Scotland where they meet a variety of characters and situations.

Keith in the north-east on July 26, 2018. Alfredo Ciociola, 47, who was behind the wheel of the minibus, is accused of driving dangerously, falling asleep, repeatedly braking, driving on to the opposite carriageway and colliding with the car.

Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians - including the Edinburgh City Bypass and the M8 - has sparked travel concerns.Traffic Scotland told motorists: "We're noticing heavy fog in Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians. Please take extra care if driving in the area this morning."Dramatic photos from live traffic cameras this morning show the extent of the heavy fog, which is still covering busy commuter routes.

Glasgow-born mum fears she and her two young sons will be left stranded in Scotland after British Airways kicked them off their return flights to America.Rebecca Devlin, who lives in St Louis, Missouri, travelled to the UK on August 9 for an emotional reunion with her family after more than two years apart.When she arrived at the US airport to begin her journey with her two young children, Noah, five months and Jackson, two, she was told the first leg to Chicago had been cancelled.The

MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESSThese modifications have already been confirmed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).However, while exams are set to take place, due to uncertainty over the pandemic, two contingency plans will be in placeIf there is further significant disruption to learning as a result of Covid-19, but it is still safe for exams to go ahead, there will be further modifications to courses and assessment.If public health conditions do not allow for an exam diet

Ruth Davidson's 'fatherless' pregnancy has failed in a bid to claim expenses from a teaching disciplinary body. Richard Lucas faced allegations he had published 'offensive and discriminatory' views in a video posted on YouTube.

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crash on a major Scots road. The incident took place on the A90, south of Fordoun in Aberdeenshire on Saturday August 14.

horror smash reportedly involving a number of vehicles. Emergency services were called to the scene on the A74M/M74, near Moffat, at around 4.20pm on Wednesday.

protected seals at a Scots nature reserve. The man was almost in touching distance of the animals and caused them to panic and stampede at the Forvie Nature Reserve in Aberdeeenshire in shock footage filmed last week.

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forced to close after heaving rain flooded the kitchen during service. Scotland has been smacked with flood alerts after forecasters issued a weather warning for thunderstorms as the wet spell enters its fourth day.

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Glasgow’s Kingston Bridge will close later tonight as workers carry out urgent repairs on the major road. The bridge, which cuts through the heart of Scotland’s largest city, was originally scheduled to close eastbound at 1pm before being delayed until 3pm.Police and traffic officials have delayed it once again, with an announcement on the closure time expected to be announced at 6pm.

Highlands. Police say they are still working to identify the driver, who died after his vehicle came off the road on the B876 at Castletown around 8.40am on Sunday.

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Police Scotland have confirmed that three people were rushed to hospital following a collision involving four vehicles in the Highlands.