The prospect of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, supported by Nigel Farage, is a “deadly serious possibility” and would represent a “nightmare” for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

A cinema-goer died after his neck became trapped in an electronic footrest as he searched for his keys and phone under his seat, an inquest has heard.

Labour and the Conservatives are both set to be wiped out north of the border in European elections, as the latest polls showed the scale of the disaster facing the two main parties.

Neil Lennon has rounded on sceptics among the Celtic support who are opposed to him being named permanent manager of the Scottish champions, insisting there is “no reason” for anyone to question his credentials for the job.

Rangers are looking to sign Aberdeen’s left-back Max Lowe, according to the Daily Record.

Rangers defender Jon Flanagan has escaped retrospective action for his clash with Celtic captain Scott Brown during last week’s Old Firm match at Ibrox.