Murrays’ mum is winner

Tennis coach Judy Murray has been named this year’s “woman of influence” at the Action for Children Scotland Woman of Influence Awards in Glasgow.

The award recognises Scottish women who have had an “outstanding” impact on society and are role models to the children, young people, and families the charity supports.

Ms Murray beat CarolineRush, chief executive of the British Fashion C o u n c i l ; Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport ; Dr Catherine Calderwood, Scotland’s chief medical officer, and Alison Di Rollo, solicitor general for Scotland.

Paul Carberry, charity director, said: “This is in recognition of JudyMurray’s success in the world of sport as well as her commitment to encouraging young people to live healthier and more active lifestyles.”