Natalie Goodwin

Feb 13, 2025 | news.stv.tv | Natalie Goodwin |Kevin Scott

Canadian astronaut and author Chris Hadfield says Scotland’s burgeoning space industry is “exciting” and “inspiring”. Speaking to STV’s Scotland Tonight ahead of his UK tour in June, the Commander, best known for his cover of David Bowie’s Space Odyssey recorded on the International Space Station, said that it was crucial more countries have their own launch capabilities for scientific research, as well as defence purposes.

Jan 30, 2025 | news.stv.tv | Natalie Goodwin

A mum who underwent the first double hand transplant in Scotland says the charity she started to help other amputees helped her through her own journey. Six years after becoming the first Scot to receive a double hand transplant and just months after receiving a new kidney, Corinne Hutton tells Scotland Tonight that she will always think of the donor and their “incredible” gift to her, which helped save her life.

Jan 28, 2025 | news.stv.tv | Natalie Goodwin |Kevin Scott

Scotland is grappling with a mental health crisis as services and funding fail to meet the needs of those most vulnerable. For individuals with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression, the challenges extend beyond the conditions themselves. Issues with access to care, delayed hospital discharges, a shortage of community-based care and persistent stigma are creating significant barriers to recovery and support.

Dec 3, 2024 | news.stv.tv | Natalie Goodwin |Amie Flett

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become a staple of social media, promoted by celebrities and influencers. Their increasing visibility is alarming for Tiegan Macdonald, who is in recovery from an eating disorder. “I think it was at school that it started,” Tiegan told Scotland Tonight. “Obviously, people can be mean, especially around that age group, and I remember having really bad problems with my body, just thinking I didn’t look good enough.

Nov 27, 2024 | news.stv.tv | Natalie Goodwin |Adam Todd

Scotland’s arts sector is facing an existential crisis. Funding cuts, short notice on crucial financial decisions and an increasingly competitive atmosphere are straining artists and arts organisations across the country. Micah Mackay, a writer, artist, and fundraiser for organisations such as An Tobar and Mull Theatre, spoke to Scotland Tonight about the mounting challenges facing Scotland’s artistic community.