French Solheim Cup player Gwladys Nocera posted a four-under-par 68 to take a commanding five-shot lead in the Ladies Spanish Open at Panoramica Golf and Country Club.

FROM a political point of view, Jim McDaid is guilty of only one thing: outspokenness and honesty, which are virtues not often found among Irish politicians.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he does not think Scottish devolution will lead to independence.