Debut Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo smashed a nation's dreams after missing a goal from two yards during Saturday's Scotland v Norway World Cup qualifier.
With his shock of curly hair, and his acute musical ability, he holds orchestras in the palm of his hand. From Italy to Austria and beyond he receives rave reviews from audiences, critics and the players under his baton.
Glasgow's emerging "media village" received a boost yesterday with the announcement that the television group behind TV programmes Supernanny and Waterloo Road is to open offices next to the new BBC and STV headquarters on the banks of the Clyde.
Plans for a multimillion-pound retail and hotel complex which could lead to the redevelopment of Ibrox Stadium is expected to take a major step forward today.
Scottish fishermen's leader has condemned the fact that foreign vessels are allowed to exploit our waters while enjoying fuel subsidies that the Scots are denied.
A draft report by 16 US intelligence agencies says Afghanistan is on a "downward spiral" and casts doubt on the ability of the corruption-ridden Afghan government to deal with the growing Taliban insurgency.