The cold snap continued to bite in the UK this afternoon as a raft of sporting fixtures fell prey to the sub-zero conditions sweeping the country.

NTR has announced that BP’s former US Wind Energy president will join its solar US development business, Stirling Energy Systems (SES), as chief executive for North American Project Development.

Celtic 3 Stirling Albion 0

Rangers manager Walter Smith is set to make several changes to his squad for Sunday’s Tennent’s Scottish Cup tie against East Stirling.

Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura has announced he could make his long-awaited return to action against Stirling Albion next week.

East Stirling are refusing to give up hope of bringing Paul Gascoigne to the club.

Great Britain and Ireland are relishing the challenge of facing the United States, and especially their 13-year-old Michelle Wie, in the Curtis Cup at Formby in June.

The day’s programme of games in the UK has been decimated by heavy rain.

Portsmouth 1 Sheffield Utd 2

Middlesbrough's match against Fulham has been postponed following a safety inspection at the Riverside Stadium - and others could follow