7 h. ago Work to upgrade floodlights at Airdrie school's sports pitches gets underway

Project being funded by the Scotland Recycling Fund, which backs projects that help the environment and make better use of resources.

Events

7 d. ago I've seen the letter sent to football's chiefs urging action on dangerous pitch

IAN HERBERT: It is the avoidability of the accident that has taken the life of a young footballer which is one of the most shattering parts today.

Politics

7 d. ago Fans urge football chiefs to BAN concrete walls around pitches after Billy Vigar's death at age 21

Former Arsenal academy star Billy Vigar, 21, died on Thursday after suffering a 'significant brain injury' playing for Chichester City last Saturday. Doctors were unable to save him.

Sport

2 w. ago Pitch invader tackled by security as Marcus Rashford collects award after Newcastle United clash

Marcus Rashford was unaware of a pitch invader who ran onto the St James' Park pitch at full-time - only to get tackled by a security guard as his progress was halted

Events

2 w. ago Celtic to pitch 19y/o into firing line after moon boot update as champions rocked by injuries

Rodgers forced to dig deep as defensive options dwindle

Sport

2 w. ago Celtic set to pitch 19y/o into firing line after moon boot update as champions struck down by injuries

Rodgers forced to dig deep as defensive options dwindle

Sport

3 w. ago World Cup qualifier delayed as sinkhole opens up on pitch before play continues

The World Cup qualifier between Austria and Cyprus had to be suspended after a sinkhole opened up on the pitch, before the referee allowed play to continue

Politics

3 w. ago World Cup qualifier delayed for seven minutes as SINKHOLE opens on the pitch

Saturday's fixture between Austria and Cyprus at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz was brought to a halt in the 75th minute due to the safety hazard.

Politics

last month Craig Bellamy criticises Kazakhstan pitch as Wales face tough night at $185 million stadium

The 30,000 capacity Astana Arena is the venue for the World Cup qualifier, with the artificial pitch a cause for concern

Economics