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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
68
GRADE
D
FIX
3
REVIEW
5
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 5 REVIEW 3 FIX
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
Heading Hierarchy
Action
77 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
77 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
4 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H1 (empty)
  • H3 Man arrested over Glasgow gran death after four-day hunt for grandson skipped
  • H3 'I was captured and tortured by Islamic terrorists but I got my revenge after I escaped'
  • H3 Rangers urged to make decisive transfer move as insider makes big £30m summer prediction
  • H3 Crazed neighbour smashes mum's disability car with hammer in shocking footage
  • H3 I sat through Scotland vs Morocco in Malawi in '98 and thought we'd qualified – translation loss left me devastated
  • H2 NEWS
  • H3 Spanish cops seized 100 photos of punishment beatings linked to Lyons mob
  • H3 Tourist dies outside Highland hotel hours after 'altercation with youths'
  • H3 John Swinney rejects claims of conspiracy to frame Alex Salmond for sexual offences
  • H3 Top cop vows Daniel Kinahan arrest 'not the end' and promises to go after cartel
  • H3 Cigarette sales ban clears UK Parliament as 'smoke-free generation' is in reach
  • H3 VAT fraud gang jailed over £9m tax scam that funded luxury lifestyles
  • H3 Man arrested over gunshot death of young dad Jordan Gray in Motherwell
  • H3 First picture of man who died in fatal M90 crash after car drove wrong way
  • H3 Barracks sex attack on teen recruit filmed by two colleagues
  • H3 (empty)
  • H2 SPORT
  • H3 Odsonne Edouard fires message at Celtic return cynics as striker clamps 'gamble' narrative
  • H3 Shakhtar scrap coefficient count as Rangers see £30m domino tumble towards Champions League back door
  • H3 Celtic consigned to Champions League wasteland as £40m prophecy exposes cost of nightmare season
  • H3 The greatest Rangers combined XI as Steven Gerrard's 55 heroes and Rohl's title chasers battle it out
  • H3 EXCLUSIVE! Andy Robertson faces Celtic transfer 'temptation' as fresh Tottenham pitch made with relegation caveat
  • H3 Steven Gerrard overlooked for dream Liverpool job as Rangers hero sees old teammate get shock endorsement
  • H2 4 Celtic flash warnings as Martin O'Neill shoots for the stars in Project Hail Mary
  • H3 Scott Brown reveals he snubbed Premiership club before Ayr Utd exit and drops hint on who it was
  • H2 Enigmatic Celtic have me wondering if my title prediction is daft but this is what my gut tells me – Ryan Stevenson
  • H2 POLITICS
  • H3 Scottish politics today: Labour row with Reform UK 'ridiculous' and voters should scrutinise policies
  • H2 Scottish Labour's Holyrood election 'promise rate' gives Anas Sarwar grounds for optimism
  • H3 Reform UK nothing more than a 'bunch of failed Tories', says Scots trade union chief
  • H3 John Swinney 'running scared' of Holyrood election debate as SNP leader 'dodges' BBC event
  • H3 (empty)
  • H2 LIFESTYLE
  • H2 'I queued 30 minutes at viral Edinburgh bakery and couldn't believe the price'
  • H3 One simple task that can keep washing machines clean and mould free
  • H3 Simple sandwich recipe that Queen Elizabeth enjoyed since she was 'a little girl'
  • H3 Bothy beside Loch Torridon named 'best scenic stay in the Scottish Highlands'
  • H3 Seasonal allergy warning as dog owners urged to keep eye on these signs in pets
  • H3 The 'simple' and 'damaging' mistake homeowners make cleaning their decking
  • H3 Primark to split from parent brand - what this means for the fast fashion giant
  • H3 What you should do if your flight is cancelled due to fuel shortages
  • H3 Award-winning beach 90 mins from Scotland has puffins, a castle and picture-perfect cottages
  • H2 MONEY
  • H3 Frozen Personal Allowance set to push more pensioners over tax threshold in retirement
  • H3 Pensioners on disability benefits could be due an extra £344 a month
  • H3 Savers urged to act now as £20,000 cash ISA limit faces cut within two years
  • H3 Five pension tips to help maximise your income in retirement
  • H3 Parents urged to check for £12.50 broadband to help cut costs during exam season
  • H2 TV & CELEBS
  • H3 The reason why Beverley Callard leave I'm A Celebrity just days before final
  • H3 Emmerdale actor Frazer Hammill arrested over sex assault claims before taking own life
  • H3 Prince William and Kate share emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth on 100th anniversary
  • H3 Gladiators star dies aged 60 as tributes paid for for 'golden girl' athlete
  • H3 Outlander villain lands very different role in ‘high-stakes’ modern thriller
  • H3 TOWIE star Jordan Wright found dead in 'drainage ditch' after moving to Thailand for new start
  • H3 I’m A Celebrity star forced to quit and leave camp immediately ‘I’ve got to go’
  • H3 (empty)
  • H2 UK & WORLD NEWS
  • H3 Trump makes major Iran U-turn as he claims regime ‘fractured’ in Truth Social post
  • H3 Racist who raped Sikh woman 'because he thought she was Muslim' could face life sentence
  • H3 Morrisons employee sacked after 29 years for tackling 'abusive' shoplifter
  • H3 Teacher accused of baby murder had 'dark thoughts' towards tot, court told
  • H2 SHOPPING
  • H3 Major UK footwear chain opens first online marketplace with over 100 brands
  • H3 Hay fever sufferers see 'much improvement' with 'best' discounted air purifier
  • H3 Boots knocks £17 off 'magic' Korean eye cream hailed as 'gold in a bottle'
  • H3 B&M shoppers rush to buy £5 roses that 'explode with colour and growth'
  • H2 RECENT ARTICLES
  • H3 I'm a Celebrity's Ant and Dec make sudden show change after 'jaw-dropping' moment
  • H3 Steve Clarke's Scotland pillars for success revealed as two stars hailed by insider
  • H3 Caroline Weir reveals Scotland Women dream as Real Madrid star drinks in latest mega accolade
  • H3 Andy Robertson pledges Scotland stars will forget Denmark heroics and 'create more memories'
  • H3 I'm a Celebrity fans in tears as Beverley Callard quits ITV show on medical grounds
  • H3 Driver fined £200 and slapped with six points for filming Ayrshire crash site
  • H3 St Johnstone are champions as Premiership return secured with triumph over Dunfermline
  • H3 Rangers transfers news amid Pierce Charles recommendation and major Tyrese Campbell admission

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Scottish News, Sport, Politics and Celeb news ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
8 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
8 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 88/100 — 5 failing, 24 passed
REVIEW
88

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
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Yahoo Search | Business IT network div.videoCube > a.item-label-href > span.video-label-box > span.branding
by Taboola div.trc-widget-footer > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_attribution_link > span
Sponsored Link div.trc-widget-footer > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link > span
92690634497 div.NCU_ncu__Jqg8L > div.sc-d6b5eb77-4 > div.sc-d6b5eb77-1 > div.sc-d6b5eb77-3

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Screen reader users rely on frame titles to describe the contents of frames. Learn more about frame titles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div#IL_SR_AD_CONTAINER > div#IL_SW_HTML_CONT > div#IL_SW_INNER > iframe.IL_BASE div#IL_SR_AD_CONTAINER > div#IL_SW_HTML_CONT > div#IL_SW_INNER > iframe.IL_BASE

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a
div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a
div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Man arrested over Glasgow gran death after four-day hunt for grandson div > div.Heading_heading-primary__pzAWR > a.Heading_teaser-link-primary__oUN1B > h3.Heading_headline__lT6QN

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
by Taboola div#trc_wrapper_4297474504 > div.trc-widget-footer > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_attribution_link
Sponsored Link div#trc_wrapper_4297474504 > div.trc-widget-footer > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Skip links are focusable.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A
Landmark Structure
72 landmarks
PASS
72 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 78 images OK
PASS
All 78 images OK
Info::
4 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
74 image(s) with good alt text
78 images 74 good alt text 4 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
Info::
Meets PWA install criteria
Info::
Name present: Daily Record
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria ✓ Installable
Name Daily Record ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL /#source=pwa ✓Display Mode standalone ✓
Name Daily Record Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ED002D Background Color #ED002D Icons 6 icon(s)
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
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#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Enigmatic Celtic hav…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Scottish Labour's Ho…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 'I queued 30 minutes…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Man arrested over Gl…20.29:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 'I was captured and …20.47:13.0:1
#000000
#FCFCFC
Pass
h3 Rangers urged to mak…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Crazed neighbour sma…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 I sat through Scotla…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Spanish cops seized …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Tourist dies outside…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 John Swinney rejects…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 Top cop vows Daniel …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 Cigarette sales ban …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 VAT fraud gang jaile…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 Man arrested over gu…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 First picture of man…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Barracks sex attack …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Odsonne Edouard fire…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
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Pass
h3 Shakhtar scrap coeff…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

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