8 h. ago Cops searching for man who helped woman after serious sexual assault in Scots town

Cops are still investigating a sickening incident in Dumfries just over a month ago.

Events

11 h. ago Chris Gotterup shoots 61 to move top of Scottish Open leaderboard

World number 158 Gotterup carded nine birdies in a bogey-free 61.

Politics

16 h. ago Rory McIlroy handed assurances over wife Erica Stoll and 'give it hell' prediction made

Rory McIlroy will be supported by his wife, Erica Stoll, and his family at The Open Championship, with the major being hosted at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland

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19 h. ago Oasis brothers hire security outside childhood home as flans flock to take snaps

Noel and Liam Gallagher have hired a security guard to protect their mother Peggy's Manchester house ahead of their Heaton Park gigs - with fans spotted taking snaps of it

Society

19 h. ago Oasis brothers hire security outside childhood home as fans flock to take snaps

Noel and Liam Gallagher have hired a security guard to protect their mother Peggy's Manchester house ahead of their Heaton Park gigs - with fans spotted taking snaps of it

Society

21 h. ago Security guard for Rory McIlroy in incredible act of kindness at Scottish Open as he helps stricken spectator

Bodyguard does his bit to aid stricken spectator at the Scottish Open

Events

22 h. ago Rory McIlroy makes honest admission after spending time with Erica Stoll in new home

Rory McIlroy's form since completing the career Grand Slam has been inconsistent, but the Northern Irishman has seemingly been given a new lease of life

Events

23 h. ago Justin Rose has 'no shame' over Rory McIlroy battle after Masters heartbreak

Justin Rose suffered another near miss at the Masters when he was beaten by Rory McIlroy but losing to, what he described, as the best player in the world at the time

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25 h. ago Can Portrush return light Rory McIlroy’s fire? – Open Championship talking points

Tommy Fleetwood is England’s top-ranked player at 13.

Events

28 h. ago Moment brazen 'thieves' casually walk out of Waitrose with 'handfuls of steak and salmon'

Security officers and store workers at Waitrose store in Notting Hill Gate watched on helplessly as their shelves were raided on Thursday evening.

Politics

34 h. ago Victor Perez finishes strong to hold share of Scottish Open lead

Sepp Straka, Nicolas Echavarria and Jake Knapp matched the world number 10.

Politics

35 h. ago Rory McIlroy survives sand storm as he warns his Scottish Open best is yet to come

It was a grandstand finish from the Grand Slam hero at Renaissance

Events

35 h. ago Rory McIlroy finds his mojo getting out of bunker trouble on day one at Scottish Open

Masters champion holes three long putts to finishScottie Scheffler three off lead after first roundThe latest glimpse of a return of Rory McIlroy’s mojo arrived over the closing stretch of the Scottish Open’s first round. He has spoken of an understandable need to find new mountains to scale after Masters glory completed a career grand slam. On the 15th hole at the Renaissance Club, the Northern Irishman was in trouble; his fairway bunker shot had rolled back towards his feet. McIlroy’s ball sat in the mark created by his first attempt. “It served me right for trying to hit a nine-iron with the lip two feet in front of me,” he said later.The response was notable. The world No 2 pitched out sideways, holed from 21ft – and the fringe of the green – for a bogey and rattled off three birdies in a row over the closing holes. A 68 to start at the tournament which precedes McIlroy’s Open Championship tilt at Portrush was hugely impressive in context. He sits only four shots from the lead. ...

Events

35 h. ago Scottish Open highlights: 'Great finish' puts spring in Rory McIlroy's step as four players share lead

2023 winner finishes with three straight birdies to have leaders in his sights in East Lothian

Sport

42 h. ago Seafarers from cargo ship attacked by Houthis rescued after 48 hours in water

Four more people rescued, with eleven still missing and six believed kidnapped, after Eternity C sunk in Red Sea by Iran-backed groupFour seafarers were rescued on Thursday after spending more than 48 hours in the waters of the Red Sea, as the search continued for the remaining crew of the Greek ship Eternity C, sank by the Houthis in an attack that killed at least four people.Thursday’s rescue brought the total number of those saved to 10, including eight Filipino crew, one Indian and another Greek security guard. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Rory McIlroy proud of Open at Portrush he opens up on Ronaldo and Djokovic inspiration

Golf superstar opens up on variety of topics ahead of Scottish Open bid

Politics

62 h. ago Rory McIlroy targets Scottish Open success after escaping PGA Tour ‘grind’

The Masters champion took a few weeks off after finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month

Events

64 h. ago Rory McIlroy debuts dramatic new hairstyle ahead of Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy is in need of a bit of a shakeup. The Irishman has been struggling since his victory at The Masters in April and has one final major tournament left this season.

Events

64 h. ago Rory McIlroy eager to tackle Scottish Open after break from PGA Tour ‘grind’

The US Masters champion took a few weeks off after finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month.

Politics

3 d. ago House swept away as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico

Floodwaters have trapped people in their homes and cars in a mountain village that is a popular summer retreat in southern New Mexico, as monsoon rains triggered flash flooding and an entire house was swept downstream

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