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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Young boy given 'strength by Spider-Man' to walk unassisted for first time after meeting hero
Noah Connell, who suffers from Pierre Robin Sequence, walked unassisted for the first time after meeting Spider-Man himself at the Glasgow film set. A vulnerable schoolboy has been given the 'strength by Spider-Man' to walk unassisted for the first time after being invited to the Glasgow film set. Noah Connell, eight, who suffers from Pierre Robin Sequence and was born with part of his spine missing, an underdeveloped jaw, cleft palate, a small neck and a floppy airway, took his first ever unassisted steps just hours after meeting his idol, Spider-Man. Despite doctors doubting Noah would survive infancy, he defied all odds and was dubbed a 'miracle baby'. The Barmulloch youngster also happens to be a big fan of comic book superheroes. So when marvel movie crews descended on Glasgow city centre to shoot Spider Man: Brand New Day, Noah's mum, Jade Gordon, 26, whisked the family down to catch a glimpse of the web slinger. She said: 'Noah loves superheroes but his favourite is Spider-Man. 'With them filming the new one in Glasgow, we took him down on Tuesday August 5 to the set to see if we could get a glimpse of him and watch everything that was going on, like the whole of Glasgow. 'These crew members approached us and gave Noah a wee Marvel badge but we were shocked at what happened next.' The stunt crew on the film who spoke to the family, named Elliot Murray and Yusef, ended up arranging for little Noah to meet Spider-Man himself on Sunday August 10. Jade continued: 'He was meant to meet Spidey that day but due to Storm Floris, which happened on the day before, they were behind on filming so it couldn't happen. 'The lovely crew members took my number though and on Sunday August 10 they got back in touch to organise for Noah to meet Spider-Man. 'We got taken right on set and got to watch it being filmed before one of the Spider-Man stunt men came over to Noah and spoke away, gave high fives and took pictures. 'It was the real-life Spider-Man to Noah, he was over the moon. He was pretending to shoot his webs and Noah was totally engrossed the whole time. He soaked it all up. 'Noah is non-verbal but he was so fixated and was touching his suit as if he couldn't believe Spider-Man was right in front of him. 'It was a classic example of kindness going a long way. This memory will last forever. 'We always say Noah is our wee superhero but he has been fortunate enough to now meet his superhero.' Later that evening, once the family got home from the set, Noah, who requires a wheelchair for the majority of the time and round-the-clock care as he cannot eat or speak and is fed through a tube, walked unassisted for the first time. His mother Jade has said that Spider-Man was one of the reasons for his miraculous step forward. She said: 'We have said that it was Spider-Man inspired and Noah is the superhero now. 'It was a great day already before he completed such a major milestone. It was such an emotional moment. 'Noah has limited mobility but he is so determined. He has been trying to do that for a year now through working with physios and building up his power. 'He managed to take a few unassisted steps and we joked that it was Spider-Man who gave him the strength to do it.' 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'.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Spider-Man loving Glasgow boy meets Tom Holland as his dad cries 'tears of joy'
Spider-Man loving Glasgow boy meets Tom Holland as his dad cries 'tears of joy' Sam Arthur's dream came true when Spider-Man came over to meet him during filming in Glasgow. Spider-Man (Tom Holland) lifting Sam over the barrier in Glasgow city centre. (Image: Sony Pictures Entertainment) A Glasgow dad "cried" with tears of joy after his Spider-Man-loving son met his favourite hero Tom Holland during filming in the city centre. Young Sam Arthur's dream came true after going with his dad Robert to watch the filming for Spider Man: Brand New Day in Glasgow city centre when Tom Holland came over to pose for a picture with him. And after a cuddle and quick chat with his hero, it got even better for the seven-year-old and his dad, from Pollok, after he featured in a vlog of the superstar showing off his highlights filming in the city. Sam has been a massive fan of Spider-Man since the age of three, as Robert's love of the superhero was passed down. Sam and Robert Arthur meeting Spider-Man (Tom Holland) (Image: Supplied) Delighted dad Robert, 26, told Glasgow Live: "I said for him to temper his expectations, I didn't think it would happen, but someone from the set came up to us and said to 'stay there for now'. Article continues below "Suddenly, Tom finished the take and he started walking around with the mask back on. I said to Sam 'he's coming, he's coming'. "Sam started jumping up and down, he was so excited." Hollywood star Tom took the time to pick up Sam and take pictures with the family, in what was a surreal moment for them both. Robert said: "It was surreal. Especially when Tom asked him if he wanted to be lifted over the fence. Just talking about it still makes me smile. "He was just full of smiles and happiness. "He loves it. He talks about how he got to meet the Spider-Man, and it's just so nice to see him happy about it. "It was just really nice, Tom took the time to have a word with everyone there, especially the children. Tom's a private person, but its nice to see that he's a pretty nice person." The youngster on set (Image: Supplied) After filming, Robert posted pictures of his son and Spider-Man on X, where thousands of people from across the world responded with kind words for the Cleeves Primary School pupil. He added: "I didn't think it would go viral and I've had people from all over the world thanking me for sharing it. "People have said to me that almost every actor has had famous pictures with children on set, and that Tom Holland now has Sam." Article continues below And it got even better, when Sam even featured in a behind-the-scenes clip posted by Tom on his social media. "Robert added: "I'll be honest, I cried a little, it really hit me, and I was just so happy."
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Police launch investigation after man exposes himself on Glasgow street during Spider-Man filming
Police say enquiries are ongoing. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... An investigation has been launched after a man exposed himself on a Glasgow street during Spider-Man filming. Police confirmed enquiries are ongoing after a man exposed himself in the Bothwell Street area on the afternoon of August 5. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The street is currently closed to traffic for the filming of Spider Man: Brand New Day - starring Tom Holland as the superhero. Make sure you keep up to date with news from across Scotland by signing up to our free newsletter here. The incident happened while film crews were working to capture scenes for the new film. Hundreds have gathered every day to watch the filming unfold. Police now say enquiries are ongoing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hundreds gather to watch the filming of Spider Man: Brand New Day in Glasgow. | PA Production company Bad Pony Media UK Productions on social media shared concerns raised by the public who were watching the filming. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Officers are investigating reports of a man exposing himself in the Bothwell Street area of Glasgow on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 5. 'Enquiries are ongoing.' Filming kicked off on July 31 and was initially due to finish on August 15.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Police launch investigation after man exposes himself on Glasgow street during Spider-Man filming
Police say enquiries are ongoing. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... An investigation has been launched after a man exposed himself on a Glasgow street during Spider-Man filming. Police confirmed enquiries are ongoing after a man exposed himself in the Bothwell Street area on the afternoon of August 5. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The street is currently closed to traffic for the filming of Spider Man: Brand New Day - starring Tom Holland as the superhero. Make sure you keep up to date with news from across Scotland by signing up to our free newsletter here. The incident happened while film crews were working to capture scenes for the new film. Hundreds have gathered every day to watch the filming unfold. Police now say enquiries are ongoing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hundreds gather to watch the filming of Spider Man: Brand New Day in Glasgow. | PA Production company Bad Pony Media UK Productions on social media shared concerns raised by the public who were watching the filming. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Officers are investigating reports of a man exposing himself in the Bothwell Street area of Glasgow on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 5. 'Enquiries are ongoing.' Filming kicked off on July 31 and was initially due to finish on August 15.
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Scotsman
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
A video shows the action-packed moment Spider-Man appears to leap from building to building during a police chase as filming for the new movie takes place in Glasgow.
Watch the moment a Spider-Man building leap stunt is filmed on a Glasgow street. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Amazing footage shows the action-packed moment Spider-Man appears to leap from building to building during a police chase as filming for the new movie takes place in Glasgow. The latest sequel in the blockbuster franchise, Spider Man: Brand New Day - featuring Tom Holland as the superhero - is currently being filmed in the city. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Video taken on August 5 likely shows Tom Holland's stunt double - dressed in the iconic red and blue suit - swinging on a rope from the arm of a crane which is being driven down Bothwell Street. Spider-Man building leap stunt is filmed on Bothwell Street, Glasgow. | Supplied Because of the motion, Spider-Man appears to be leaping from building to building as he moves along the street. Following the crane is a convoy of racing police cars, done up to resemble NYPD.
