Scottish golfer and Ryder Cup figure
Russell Brand has been sentenced at Southwark Crown Court to 10 years and six months in jail after being convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults against four victims between 2004 and 2009. The judge described his conduct as a “sexual predator” and noted his fame helped shield him from accountability. His wife Laura Gallacher was present, and Brand will serve two-thirds of the sentence before release on licence.
The Open will return to Carnoustie in 2029, with staging details confirmed by The R&A. The course is preparing for a world-class championship, supported by government and tourism partners, as The Open aims to boost Angus and Scotland’s profile.