A hi-tech operation is set to search every inch of a renowned Scottish loch, deploying cutting-edge technology to verify the legend of a mysterious creature believed to dwell there.

A recent revelation indicates that advanced robots struggle with basic clock-reading, prompting relief and amusement among those wary of artificial intelligence’s growing influence.

Blizzards have battered the Cheltenham Festival, raising concerns about the conditions for tomorrow’s Gold Cup.

Manchester United’s prospective £2bn stadium has been revealed, prompting questions over how much of the bill might fall on taxpayers.