The family of a woman who died after spending just 16 days in a Cumbernauld care home have hit out at a “shocking lack of care” at the facility after industry bosses upheld a series of “distressing” complaints.

A woman who lied by claiming that she was the driver of a car that killed a pensioner when her boyfriend was behind the wheel was spared a prison sentence today.

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Pret a Manger has said that full ingredient labelling, including allergens, will appear on products after a teenager died from an allergic reaction to one of the chain’s sandwiches.

American golfer Brooks Koepka says he’s “heartbroken” and “all messed up inside” after learning that a spectator struck by a wayward shot from him at last week’s Ryder Cup in France has lost the sight in her right eye.

Even by their own standards, the fallout in the American camp following a sixth successive away Ryder Cup defeat has been quite extraordinary. First Patrick Reed hit out at one of his team-mates, Jordan Spieth, and now it has been claimed that Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka were involved in two separate spats.

Alfredo Morelos has been called “disgraceful” and “unprofessional” by Livingston striker Lee Miller.

Paddy Power have slashed the odds on Brendan Rodgers becoming the next manager of Manchester United.