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The steam locomotive was due to arrive in Newcastle Central Station at around 3.30pm, but it is only likely to be in the city for a matter of minutes due to a delay in York

The Flying Scotsman will come to Newcastle on Sunday, December 14 having picked up passengers further down the country

The 41-year-old stars in new comedy drama series The Revenge Club, centred around a divorce support club.

The 41-year-old stars in new comedy drama series The Revenge Club, centred around a divorce support club.

The 41-year-old stars in new comedy drama series The Revenge Club, centred around a divorce support club.

David Gerrard, designer. Born: 13 December 1942 in Birmingham. Died: 22 March 2025, aged 82.

Pam Hogg, fashion designer and musician. Born: 4 January, 1959 in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Died: 26 November, 1995 in London, aged 66

Watch a whisky tasting with master distiller Keith Cruikshank.

Due to overwhelming demand, we’re extending our Black Friday offer until Wednesday 3 December - so there’s never been a better time to subscribe to The Scotsman.

Very Rev Dr Alan McDonald, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2006-2007. Born: March 1951 in Glasgow. Died: 29 September 2025, aged 74​

The 5-year-old son of Gleneagles and classic-placed winner of the Richmond Stakes (G2) will stand for 6,000 pounds.

Golf correspondent Martin Dempster hands out his annual gongs at the end of the year

In anticipation of the new Edward Kane, Advocate serial starting in Monday’s Scotsman, author Ross Macfarlane KC pays tribute to a colleague and friend

The trip is a unique opportunity to ride the Flying Scotsman from York to Newcastle, with pick-ups available from London, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. But with only one date available, tickets are selling fast

Penny Richardson, social and healthcare advocate. Born: 31 July 1946 in Edinburgh. Died: 20 September 2025 in Edinburgh, aged 79

For any train lovers, the historic Flying Scotsman will be travelling from York to Newcastle with a pick-up point from Peterborough station

David Richard Gow, journalist. Born April 7, 1945; died November 3, 2025​ aged 80

The world's most famous steam locomotive will stop off in the city this December as part of a special festive trip

Joe Kelly​, businessman and sportsman. Born: 16 May 1961 in Bathgate. Died: 1 October 2025, aged 64

John Boyle, rail executive. Born: 17 September 1939 in Paisley. Died: 24 September 2025 in Stirling, aged 86