North East Radio Scotland

Judith Bowman and Clare Crawford are determined to raise as much as possible for The Archie Foundation to mark their babies' first birthdays after being supported by the charity.

Energy suppliers are preparing for peaks of electricity demand as swathes of people across the UK settle in at home or head to venues to watch the tournament.

This year, four six-a-side football teams – Scotland, England, All Ireland and Wales - will compete to take home the trophy and be crowned winner of the Home Nations indoor tournament.

The facility, located on the corner of the Beach Road and Links, has been closed for a number of years now, leaving those seeking relief to find provision elsewhere.

Diane Mathieson has already completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk and is now preparing for the Aberdeen event before tackling both Dundee and Edinburgh later this year.

The Scots kick-off their first World Cup campaign in 28 years against minnows Haiti next Saturday before squaring up to African champs Morocco and five-time winners Brazil.