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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Scottish boy cast as Harry Potter in new brand new HBO series
His drama school described him as a 'perfect Harry' MAGIC NEWS Scottish boy cast as Harry Potter in new brand new HBO series Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTTISH youngster has been chosen to play Harry Potter in HBO's TV adaptation of the famous book series. Producers have cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 They will succeed the beloved trio from the original films Credit: Alamy 3 Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin, and Alastair Stout have been cast Credit: AP 3 John Lithgow will be playing Albus Dumbledore Credit: Getty Showrunner Franscesca Gardiner and lead director Mark Mylod said: "After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. "We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there." Reacting to the news on Facebook, drama school The Performance Academy Scotland wrote: "The news is out and this one is MAGICAL! "Our amazing young performer has been cast as Harry Potter in the new upcoming HBO TV series. "We are not sure that this will ever feel real but we said from the start that Dominic was the perfect Harry and we are thrilled for everyone else to see this soon too. "Dominic, we will forever be proud of you! We have had an incredible journey with you these last five years at TPA and can't wait for what's next on this journey! "We are extremely proud to represent you and can't wait to go on this Wizarding journey together. "A massive congratulations to Dominic… our Harry Potter. "See you at Hogwarts." Harry Potter star Rupert Grint pictured with adorable newborn baby after secretly becoming dad for a second time The three new young stars join a talented cast including John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore. As well as this, further cast members were announced to fans last month. These include series regulars Janet McTeer as McGonagall, Nick Frost as Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu as Snape. Rounding out that announcement were Luke Thallon as Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Filch. The show is described as a "faithful adaptation" of the beloved books by author and executive producer JK Rowling. The Sun revealed how HBO's series will be filmed in a £1billion mini town - including a school and medical centre.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Scotland's football clubs call for crackdown on pyro carrying hooligans
Football clubs are calling for tough new measures to combat the growing menace of flares being let off during games. SCOTTISH football clubs have called for tougher action against fans caught bringing pyrotechnics into football grounds. It comes after it was revealed only five football banning orders (FBOs) were handed out between August and February this season despite the widespread use of the toxic flares at stadiums. A Scottish Government working group set up last year has now recommended that existing f football banning order be strengthened to tackle the growing problem of flares being set off at matches. Pyros can burn at temperatures of 3000C which can pose dangers to people nearby wearing flammable clothing. Stuart Murphy, chief executive of the Scottish Football Supporters Association, believes more football banning orders would deter the use of pyrotechnics But he says that the clubs need to engage with fans' groups who are taking them into the grounds. He added: "In the interests of safety we support a tightening up of the football banning orders. But there needs to be a better consultation with these groups." " The proposal is that any fan caught with a pyro or who sets one off is given an automatic ban from football grounds when they appear in court and are sentenced. At present the imposition of any ban is at the discretion of a sheriff and not mandatory. Just five FBOs were issued between August and February this season. This is down from 37 in the 2023-24 season and 59 in 2022-23 and is a small percentage of those requested by the police. Former Scottish Football Association security chief Peter McLaughlin says he has seen the problem get worse recently. He said: "It's maybe going to take somebody to be seriously injured or killed by a pyro before the authorities sit up and take notice." Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell, lead for Operational Support, said: "Taking pyrotechnics into a sporting stadium is not only a criminal offence but also incredibly dangerous. Football banning orders can be instrumental in helping us keep fans, players and our communities safe." " Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A SPFL spokesperson said: "We welcome the increased use of FBOs as a deterrent to the use of these pyrotechnics in stadiums - they are illegal and have no place in our game." A Scottish Government spokesperson said: "We condemn the irresponsible and dangerous use of pyrotechnics."
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
SFA panel deliver verdict on Rangers vs Hibs ‘ghost goal' and controversial Dundee vs Ross County penalty decision
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTTISH FA panel has found Rangers' controversial 'ghost goal' against Hibs at Easter Road on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season SHOULD have stood. The majority of the governing body's Key Match Indicator panel felt that the on-field decision by Nick Walsh was "incorrect" and "VAR should have intervened". Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 The goal was not given because the ball was not deemed to have cross the line Credit: PA 3 Nico Raskin think he has scored for Rangers Credit: Willie Vass 3 Dundee's Antonio Portales judged to have handled in the box Credit: BBC And the referee was at the centre of more controversy when another one of his calls - a handball in Dundee's match against Ross County, which ultimately relegated St Johnstone - has also been ruled WRONG. Walsh infuriated Rangers on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season when he failed to give the goal for the visitors to go two up on Hibs before David Gray's men levelled moments later. Nico Raskin ran through and bundled home from close range under pressure from defender Rocky Bushiri but, despite pictures appearing to show the ball over the line, the goal was not given and VAR did not get involved. Rangers questioned the effectiveness of VAR in a statement after the game. And it led to former Gers defender John Brown, who was commentating for the club's official TV channel at the time, to say it was 'corrupt'. His comments are being investigated by the SFA's compliance officer and a charge could be forthcoming, which the club have said they will defend and described as "excessive, surprising and inconsistent." A report by the KMI panel released on Friday said: "The panel discussed this decision at length with the majority (4:1) deeming the on-field decision incorrect. "The majority (4:1) believed that VAR should have intervened and recommended a factual award of the goal. "One member of the panel highlighted that they didn't think there was conclusive evidence and a VAR intervention should not take place." They also gave the difficulty of the decision a four - which is described as a 'difficult decision for officials with a high degree of subjectivity or challenging considerations to identify. One that needs deliberation. A 50:50 decision.' St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari on loving 'crazy' club owners, his Motherwell days and run-in with a Celtic hero Just a few days before, Walsh made another contentious decision. His penalty award for handball by Dundee's Antonio Portales enabled Ross County to level from the spot in the 96th minute, which was enough to relegate St Johnstone. BBC Sportcene's football pundit Michael Stewart called it "a disgrace" and "unforgivable." On the controversial handball which sunk the Saints, the report found: "The panel discussed this decision at length with the majority (4:1) deeming the on-field decision incorrect. "The majority (4:1) believed that VAR should have intervened and recommended an OFR and for the referee to cancel the award of the penalty kick. "One member of the panel highlighted that they thought it was a punishable handball and the penalty award was correct." They also gave it a difficulty level of a three which is 'a more complex decision... but one that a select group of officials should nonetheless call correctly.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
KMI panel deliver verdict on Rangers vs Hibs ‘ghost goal' and controversial Dundee vs Ross County penalty decision
Referee Nick Walsh was the man at the centre of both incidents with the panel believing VAR should have intervened VARCE KMI panel deliver verdict on Rangers vs Hibs 'ghost goal' and controversial Dundee vs Ross County penalty decision A SCOTTISH FA panel has found Rangers' controversial 'ghost goal' against Hibs at Easter Road on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season SHOULD have stood. The majority of the governing body's Key Match Indicator panel felt that the on-field decision by Nick Walsh was "incorrect" and "VAR should have intervened". Advertisement 3 The goal was not given because the ball was not deemed to have cross the line Credit: PA 3 Nico Raskin think he has scored for Rangers Credit: Willie Vass 3 Dundee's Antonio Portales judged to have handled in the box Credit: BBC And the referee was at the centre of more controversy when another one of his calls - a handball in Dundee's match against Ross County, which ultimately relegated St Johnstone - has also been ruled WRONG. Walsh infuriated Rangers on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season when he failed to give the goal for the visitors to go two up on Hibs before David Gray's men levelled moments later. Nico Raskin ran through and bundled home from close range under pressure from defender Rocky Bushiri but, despite pictures appearing to show the ball over the line, the goal was not given and VAR did not get involved. Rangers questioned the effectiveness of VAR in a statement after the game. Advertisement And it led to former Gers defender John Brown, who was commentating for the club's official TV channel at the time, to say it was 'corrupt'. His comments are being investigated by the SFA's compliance officer and a charge could be forthcoming, which the club have said they will defend and described as "excessive, surprising and inconsistent." A report by the KMI panel released on Friday said: "The panel discussed this decision at length with the majority (4:1) deeming the on-field decision incorrect. "The majority (4:1) believed that VAR should have intervened and recommended a factual award of the goal. Advertisement "One member of the panel highlighted that they didn't think there was conclusive evidence and a VAR intervention should not take place." They also gave the difficulty of the decision a four - which is described as a 'difficult decision for officials with a high degree of subjectivity or challenging considerations to identify. One that needs deliberation. A 50:50 decision.' St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari on loving 'crazy' club owners, his Motherwell days and run-in with a Celtic hero Just a few days before, Walsh made another contentious decision. His penalty award for handball by Dundee's Antonio Portales enabled Ross County to level from the spot in the 96th minute, which was enough to relegate St Johnstone. Advertisement BBC Sportcene's football pundit Michael Stewart called it "a disgrace" and "unforgivable." On the controversial handball which sunk the Saints, the report found: "The panel discussed this decision at length with the majority (4:1) deeming the on-field decision incorrect. "The majority (4:1) believed that VAR should have intervened and recommended an OFR and for the referee to cancel the award of the penalty kick. "One member of the panel highlighted that they thought it was a punishable handball and the penalty award was correct." Advertisement They also gave it a difficulty level of a three which is 'a more complex decision... but one that a select group of officials should nonetheless call correctly.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Met Office map reveals exact time Scotland to be battered by rain as ‘mini-heatwave' ends
The area that will be hit first has been revealed TOTAL WASHOUT Met Office map reveals exact time Scotland to be battered by rain as 'mini-heatwave' ends Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND'S time basking in the sun is set to come to a soggy end as weather maps reveal some rain is on the way. A mini-heatwave has hit the country for the past few weeks with temperatures soaring to 24C. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Scotland is set to see its first rain in weeks Credit: Alamy 7 Showers will drench parts of the country later today Credit: Alamy 7 It will follow a mini-heatwave Credit: Tom Farmer 7 Scotland is currently going through it's driest spell in decades Credit: Alamy Scores of people have flocked to parks and beaches to enjoy the rare sunshine after last year's washout summer. The heatwave has seen Scotland go through it's worst dry spell in 60 years with fire crews tackling several major wildfires. But things are about to change, as Scots will be swapping their short sleeves for waterproofs as rain clouds appear in the sky. Heavy rain is set to arrive later TODAY. READ MORE SCOTTISH NEWS HOSPITAL DRAMA 'Man with crossbow' storms busy Scots hospital sparking armed response Weather maps from the Met Office show a huge rain system heading for the west coast. Showers will arrive in the Western Isles around 2.45pm today. More rain will push its way east, drenching most of the country. Raindrops will arrive in the southwest around 5pm before reaching Glasgow and Lanarkshire three hours later at 8pm. It will finally reach Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh closer to midnight, with forecasters predicting the east will get their drenching closer to midnight. At it's worst today, Scotland will see 4-8mm of rain falling every hour. UK could be hit by tornado, Met Office warns as thunderstorms & heavy rain bring end to dry spell – check areas at risk Downpours will continue into Saturday morning, with the northwest Highlands seeing 8-16mm of water faling from the skies every hour. The rain will break up around Saturday night before more scattered spells of heavier rain will finish off the rain storm. Around 11.30pm on Saturday night, all of the lowlands will be blasted by heavy rain. Anything between 2-32mm of rain will fall across the country. The early hours of Sunday morning will see the rain arrive in the northeast. Temperatures are set to cool slightly to around 15C for the weekend. 7 Rain will arrive later today Credit: Met Office 7 A huge rain spell is headed for the west coast Credit: Met Office 7 It will drench all of Scotland Credit: Met Office Monday will see a light scattering of showers breeze over Scotland before another large spell moves in and drenches everything south of Glasgow. A Met Office spokesperson said: "Changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period. "Atlantic frontal systems are expected to spread in from the west at times bringing showers or longer periods of rain to many areas. Some heavy rain is possible and this could be thundery at times. "Wettest conditions overall are likely to be in the west and northwest of the UK, with conditions comparatively drier in the sheltered east and southeast. "Strong winds may also develop at times, particularly in the north and northwest. "In between weather systems, some dry interludes are likely with periods of sunshine. "Temperatures are expected to be slightly above average overall, but will be cooler in any prolonged periods of rainfall."
