Scotland

Alfred Johansson appeared to have walked into an incredibly difficult job at Motherwell this summer. Motherwell finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership last season, playing some of the best football you could wish to see, and all on one of the top-flight’s lowest budgets. Not only was Johansson following in …

The decision in question, surrounds how this event was staged. In layman terms, Graham had prepared to be racing head-to-head against an opponent in an individual pursuit, rather than hurtling round the track on his own in a time trial against the clock. Earlier in the week, Graham posted on …

Josh Kerr didn’t get much sleep last night. “There’s no time for that. Glasgow on the weekend, mate, it’s bouncing,” the Scot said with a slight croak in his voice. The response – 11 hours after his Commonwealth Games mile victory – was entirely in keeping with the way Kerr …

Two men have been charged over a large seizure of herbal cannabis after police carrying out vehicle checks at a ferry port “detected a smell” coming from a van. Officers were checking vehicles about to board a ferry from Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway to Northern Ireland at about 07:15 …

The Games has also marked a personal milestone for Patrick, who is from Dumbarton and now lives on Glasgow’s southside. The 33-year-old was fresh out of university when he worked at the 2014 Games, having studied civil engineering at the University of Glasgow. He enjoyed the Games experience so much …

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News

At the time, Kerr gave his answer as the bell tolled. In a flash, he made his move, bursting to the outside in pursuit of Myers and Cheruiyot, who made theirs momentarily first. With 250m to go, Kerr left them behind. Wightman gamely tried to follow but how do you …

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more. BBC News

Highlights of Falkirk v St Mirren and Aberdeen v Hearts. BBC News

There was no communication, no confirmation. But then, the little and large duo reemerged. “Adrenaline is a wonderful thing,” a battered, bruised, but buoyant Fachie said, speaking to BBC Sport Scotland about their “little slide”. “You don’t really feel a lot of pain at the time, but it created a …

A fire has broken out in a building at a landfill site near Peterhead. Firefighters were called to Stoneyhill Quarry near Longhaven village at about 14:15, sending six vehicles and two specialist resources. Footage taken from a car driving along a nearby road captures thick smoke billowing out of a …

Manchester indie band James have been forced to pull out of their headline set at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival after frontman Tim Booth lost his voice. Festival producer Dougie Brown said it was rare to lose a headliner but Razorlight had been asked to step up to the slot. Scots …

Saturday’s netball results mean Jamaica and New Zealand will battle it out for the gold on Sunday during some of the final medal awards of the tournament. England will also try to deny Australia a consolation bronze, before teams transform the Hydro from a netball court back to a gig …

Music fans have arrived for the final day of Belladrum, dressed to the Highland festival’s theme for this year – party animals. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the event, near Beauly, between Thursday and Saturday. Manchester indie band James, whose hits included Sit Down and Laid in …

Lisa had initially stayed in the area of Keratsini, 5.9 miles (9.5km) west of central Athens, with Greek friends. She had told them that on 15 July she would go to Kypseli, where her “American friends” or acquaintances were. Police sources said officers were looking to identify these individuals. Her …

The auditorium now has 10 wheelchair spaces and there is also an accessible dressing room. Technical infrastructure throughout the theatre has also been upgraded as part of the redevelopment. The fly tower has been extended by 4.5 metres (14.8 ft) to accommodate more technically demanding touring productions and the raked …

Sgt David Farr said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this extremely difficult time. “Our inquiries remain ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or saw either vehicle prior to get in contact with officers. “I’d also ask …

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News

The easy assumption to make is that the Scottish crowd will roar one of their own to victory, but being the home athlete is not neccessarily always advantageous. You’re trying to sort tickets for people right up to race day. You’re expected to make time to see friends and family. …

Boothman was just seven when the Games where last in her home city of Glasgow. Despite her tender age, she can remember the spectacle, but rather the athletics than the cycling. However, it wasn’t too long after that the teenager made her first trip to the venue she would win …