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Neither the government nor the Irish police had taken "any meaningful steps" to help the inquest, said a lawyer for the group.
Instead, he argued, they had paid "mere lip service" to the idea of handing over information about the murders.
Ten Protestant workmen were killed in the attack in January 1976.
Speaking at a preliminary hearing , the lawyer said: "The system that has been established to deal with this aspect of legacy in Northern Ireland is being obstructed by the failure of the Irish Republic to do anything meaningful to assist."
He said the apparent difficulty in getting information from the south stood in contrast to the apparent ease with which the gang was able to cross the border and escape 40 years ago.
"That soft border which allowed that has been replaced by a hard border of failing to provide meaningful cooperation and disclosure to the inquest.
"The entire intelligence framework, the information concerning the suspect, information relating to weapons, issues relating to the palm print, those are just a few matters that we would certainly be wanting more information."
Karen Armstrong, who lost her brother in the attack, said the families were in no doubt that there was much more information to be handed over.
Most of the small number of documents which have been provided are newspaper cuttings.
Mrs Armstrong said: "There are two scenes there. It's where the van was hijacked and also where the gang escaped to over the border.
"So they have more material, undoubtedly."
Another preliminary hearing is due to be held next month with the inquest itself set to resume in May. | Relatives of men killed in the Kingsmills massacre have accused Republic of Ireland authorities of failing them in the search for justice. | 1.574237 | 2 |
Here are some of the Ethiopian runner's greatest feats. | Haile Gebrselassie has announced his retirement from competitive running, bringing to an end a 25-year career in which he claimed two Olympic gold medals, eight World Championship victories and set 27 world records. | 0.146963 | 0 |
Third quarter profit fell 2% to $5.64bn (£4.6bn) from $5.8bn the year before.
The scandal saw bank employees open as many as two million accounts without customers' knowledge or permission in order to meet aggressive sales targets.
In September, the bank was fined $185m over the illegal accounts and this week Wells Fargo boss John Stumpf resigned.
Wells Fargo has fired about 5,300 employees in connection with the scandal.
The bank, which faces numerous federal and state investigations, said expenses rose in part due to anticipated litigation costs. Third-quarter fixed costs increased to $13.3bn from $12.9bn in the previous quarter.
Separately, JP Morgan Chase reported a drop in third-quarter income, but the results still beat analysts' expectations.
Net income fell 8% to $6.286bn (£5.1bn) in the quarter, compared with $6.8bn last year.
It reported higher revenue in retail and investment banking, but this was offset by the bank putting aside more money to cover loans that might go bad.
Its investment banking division recorded a big rise in profits, climbing to $2.9bn from $1.46bn the year before.
"We delivered strong results this quarter with each of our businesses performing well," said chief executive Jamie Dimon.
Citigroup also reported third-quarter results on Friday, with net income falling 10.5% to $3.8bn.
Despite the fall the figure was still higher than analysts' estimates. | US bank Wells Fargo has reported a fall in quarterly profits after setting aside funds for potential costs related to its fake accounts scandal. | 0.983594 | 1 |
More than 300 barrel jellyfish washed up in New Quay, Ceredigion.
And in Pembrokeshire there have been sightings in Tenby, Saundersfoot and Newport.
Sarah Perry from Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre said: "This is definitely a mega swarm. I have never seen them this big before."
She said the creatures do wash up each year but added that this was "unusual because of the number on our shores and the size of them".
Ms Perry said she believed the recent warm weather had sparked the boom in jellyfish, which can grow up to 88cm (35in) in diameter.
Numbers have grown in recent years because of mild winters allowing plankton, their main food source, to thrive.
Holidaymaker Wilson Dyer, from Suffolk, said: "I've been holidaying here for 40 years and I've never seen this before.
"They're all the way up the Cardigan Bay coast. It's intriguing, it looks like they all keeled over at the same time."
Conservationist Ms Perry said the abundance of washed up jellyfish could attract feeding leatherback turtles which would be an "amazing sight".
She encouraged the public not to move or touch the jellyfish.
"While they're relatively harmless they can, if touched, leave you with a rash similar to what you may get after touching a stingy nettle," she said. | Thousands of jellyfish have washed up on beaches in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion in what a conservationist has described as a "mega swarm". | 2.264913 | 2 |
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That 5-1 loss leaves the Magpies second bottom and two points from safety in the Premier League after 14 games.
McClaren says experience shows him the club as a whole needs to stay calm.
"That's the key thing, that there's no panic. We know we're doing the right things every day," said the former England boss.
"Everybody knows and everybody can see that. In time that will turn around and work.
"We're having huge disappointments that I hope will toughen us up and make us stronger in the long run."
McClaren believes the players must adopt an element of "peer pressure" in getting the best out of one another, after conceding eight goals in their last two outings and scoring once in five games.
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"The players have to learn quickly," said the 54-year-old. "The players aren't doing it for each other at the moment.
"Sometimes it's not about me, it's about each other. And that's a team. When you're playing, you've been a coach or a manager, the dressing room is about peer pressure.
"It's about pride, working for each other and not letting down the man next to you - at the present moment we've not got that."
But Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer does not believe Newcastle's current crop are good enough.
That, he says, along with a lack of "a plan" from the manager is why they are struggling.
"You cannot coach players who do not want to be coached, who are not good enough," said the club's record goalscorer.
"You've got too many Monday to Friday players; good in training, but don't want to perform on a Saturday.
"Recruitment; the guys in charge at Newcastle have got a way with it for such a long time because the players they've signed are just not good enough."
Next up for the St James' Park outfit is a home game against Liverpool on Sunday, before visiting Tottenham and welcoming relegation rivals Aston Villa.
And McClaren says his players need to start reacting better to setbacks if they are to turn their season around.
"The players lose heart easily: it's not rocket science, everyone can see it and that's what's happening," he added.
"We need to get to work and start winning games. We're in a relegation battle, and we've got to make sure we're right into that." | Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren says his side are "doing the right things" and will not panic, despite defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday. | 1.011336 | 1 |
The bill regulates agreements between occupiers and site owners over the termination of contracts and the sale of caravans.
It also brings the definition of a caravan into line with the rest of the UK.
The Private Members Bill was sponsored by UUP MLA, John McAllister.
It is the first since 1948 to have gone through all the stages of the Assembly to become law and is likely to take effect from the Autumn.
Mr McAllister was congratulated by politicians from other parties including the DUP MLA, Jim Wells, who said he welcomed the legislation.
Fabulous
"It will hopefully stop the situation that saw some people signing away their rights to how they insure, sell and maintain their caravans."
More than 14,000 static holiday caravan owners will also have increased protection including the right to a written contract and to have a greater say in how their caravan site is run.
Jack Moore, who lives in a mobile home in Ballyhalbert in County Down, had been campaigning for the change since 2008.
"It's absolutely fabulous it had gone through, it brings us into line with legislation in England and Wales," he said.
"We were way behind, the park homes in England have been in use for over 50 years, whereas the park homes here are in their infancy."
Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, said: "For years, some caravan owners have been forced, at the drop of a hat, to accept changes made by site owners.
"Many have faced raised fees, moved caravans and even eviction from sites, without much protection," he said.
"This bill will make a real difference to those people, by clearly setting out in law the obligations for site owners and holiday caravan owners."
"I'd like to pay tribute to John McCallister, the Bill's sponsor, for his considerable efforts in completing the bill which will make a real difference to the lives of static caravan owners, in both the residential and holiday sectors." | The Caravans Bill has been passed granting legal protection in NI to both those who holiday in caravans and those who live in them permanently. | 1.228113 | 1 |
The film, directed by Ridley Scott, took £3.9m at cinemas this weekend.
In second place, Emily Blunt's drug crime drama Sicario opened with takings of £1.6m, while The Walk was another new entry in third with £795,000.
But Emma Watson and Ethan Hawke's new thriller Regression could only open in ninth place with takings of £215,000.
In the film, Watson plays a young woman who has been the victim of demonic abuse as Hawke is a police officer trying to uncover the truth.
It was screened at 270 cinemas over the weekend, according to Screen Daily, compared with 434 for Sicario.
Sicario has also received much better reviews, with Emily Blunt playing the lead role of an FBI agent who joins an elite force to combat a drugs warlords on the US-Mexico border. | Space epic The Martian, in which Matt Damon plays an astronaut stranded on Mars, was the top film at UK box offices for a second week. | 0.974203 | 1 |
It happened in Bedford Street between 03:40 GMT and 04:00 GMT last Sunday.
The man, who is a foreign national, was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police have said the attacker is in his early 30s, of slim build and around 5'11" tall.
He was wearing dark clothing and was armed with what police have said was a sharp object.
Police are appealing for witnesses. | A man in his 40s has been assaulted in Belfast city centre in what police have said was a racially motivated hate crime. | 0.44958 | 0 |
Tracy Ralph, 35, from Hawkwell, Essex, was admitted to hospital with pneumonia on Christmas Eve and was diagnosed with septicaemia and blood clots.
She has now been transferred from Southend Hospital to a specialist centre in south west London.
A fundraising campaign to help adapt her home has now raised £148,214.
It was started by Tracy's sister-in-law Amanda Ralph with an initial target of £100,000 to help buy "the best prosthetic feet we can".
After nearly £80,000 was raised in four days, the target was reset to £250,000.
Amanda said: "We've been told the prosthetics will only last five years each time, so Tracey will need a lot more over the course of her life."
Tracy was treated for meningitis, septicaemia, blood clots and bleeding on the brain and was put in an induced coma, her sister-in-law said.
After being confined to bed for more than two months, she was admitted to the NHS Douglas Bader Rehabilitation Centre at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton earlier this month.
"Tracy is doing well, she is really determined and has been fitted with legs. The next stage is getting used to using them and working hard at learning to walk again," he sister-in-law continued.
"She is now in her third week, so we are hoping she will be home after eight weeks is up and the house should be ready by then too."
Her family estimate it will cost £60,000 to alter the family home near Rochford for wheelchair access and she would also need to have an adapted car.
The Team TC charity is holding a Help Tracy Back on Her Feet Gala at Rayleigh Golf Club on Friday, 17 April. | A mother of two who had her lower legs and fingers amputated after developing a range of illnesses has begun rehabilitation to help her walk again. | 1.41243 | 1 |
Spencer Faulkner was on board the Army Air Corps Lynx which crashed 12 miles from Kandahar airbase in April 2014.
The father-of-two had been due to retire after 22 years' service, his widow said.
He died along with four other British servicemen on the helicopter, which crashed during routine training.
The inquest at Oxford Coroner's Court heard from Warrant Officer Faulkner's widow Cally on Monday.
She said: "This would have been his last operation. He would have retired on his 40th birthday in December [2015] after 22 years.
"He was very much a family man."
All five men on board the aircraft were killed.
A previous official report concluded the helicopter was serviceable and under the control of the crew when it was accidentally flown into the ground.
The inquest was told WO Faulkner's voice could be heard on the flight recording shouting "pull up" three times moments before the helicopter hit the ground.
It had descended 25ft (7.5m) in half a second, despite attempts to halt the descent.
Head of an independent service inquiry Group Captain Jason Appleton said a radar altimeter alarm, which warns of close proximity to the ground, could be heard on a recording of the flight.
The flight recording cut out with a "squelch" upon impact, he told the court.
A military investigation into the crash ruled out any mechanical failures or enemy action - blaming instead a series of human factors.
At the start of the proceedings, coroner Darren Salter offered his condolences to the families of those who died, adding that evidence heard over the two-week inquest would be "sensitive".
The inquest heard the men died "very rapidly" from multiple injuries and the effects of fire.
The aircraft was from a squadron based at RAF Odiham in Hampshire. | One of five British servicemen who died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan was on his "last operation" before retirement, an inquest has heard. | 1.08544 | 1 |
The first prosecution witness, who gave evidence on Tuesday, was not named.
But the BBC's Odhiambo Joseph in Nairobi says a local news site has published the photograph of a woman it claims to be the witness.
Mr Ruto denies organising violence after the December 2007 elections.
He is charged with crimes against humanity over the violence, in which some 1,200 people died and 600,000 were forced from their homes.
ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has previously complained that some witnesses were being intimidated in Kenya, some of whom have withdrawn from the case.
Her first witness gave evidence from behind a curtain and with her face pixelated and voice distorted on the court video.
She is being referred to as witness 536.
Our correspondent says that, after her appearance, numerous bloggers and social media entries have published her supposed name.
Beryl Aidi, from the Kenyan Human Rights Commission, says this may deter further witnesses from testifying.
"Now that a witness has been identified it will be difficult to assure others that they and their family members will be safe. And in Kenya, it's not just the nuclear family: There are aunts, uncles, cousins," the AFP news agency quotes her as saying.
"Witnesses are bound to feel that their family and their extended family may be in danger and might want to withdraw," she said.
The proceedings are being closely followed in Kenya.
Presiding Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji warned that anyone revealing the identity of a protected witness could be guilty of contempt of court.
Our reporter says that the ICC does have jurisdiction in Kenya, but the situation is complicated as it would rely on political good will.
Furthermore, parliament recently voted to withdraw from the ICC, which would end the court's jurisdiction in the country.
Witness 536 broke down in court during her testimony on Tuesday.
She is said to have survived the attack on the Kiambaa Church in which about 36 people were burnt to death.
She is a member of the Kikuyu ethnic group, who were targeted by Mr Ruto's Kalenjin community, allegedly at his behest.
Mr Ruto is the first serving official to appear at the ICC.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is due to start his trial in November - he too denies the charges. | A senior International Criminal Court (ICC) judge has warned Kenyan media and bloggers not to reveal the identity of witnesses at the trial of Deputy President William Ruto. | 1.433336 | 1 |
The body of Josh Clayton, 23, from Taunton, was found on rocks near Tresco in the Scilly Isles following an eight-day search.
Party-goer Leroy Thomas said he saw Mr Clayton "ranting and raving" and saying he was going to kill himself.
Mr Clayton's family broke down in tears at the inquest in Plymouth.
More from the inquest, and other news
The search started for Mr Clayton after he went missing on 13 September 2015.
His body was discovered 10 days later by a French yachtsman.
Mr Thomas told the inquest at Plymouth Coroner's Court that he saw the argument between the Polish workers and Mr Clayton outside The Shed party venue.
More than 40 seasonal staff on the privately-owned island were at the party.
He said he heard Mr Clayton say he had "had enough" and his bike was thrown into a hedge by the workers.
Mr Thomas said he went back to the scene later to look for Mr Clayton but could not find him.
Friends and colleagues at the party said "incredibly popular" Mr Clayton was "intoxicated" and "stumbling around" at the party.
The inquest continues. | A holiday island bar manager had been in an argument with a group of Polish workers at a party on the night he went missing, an inquest has heard. | 0.852683 | 1 |
Welshman Chaz Davies won the race as Northern Ireland's Rea, 29, secured an unassailable 55-point lead going into the final race of 2016 on Sunday.
England's Tom Sykes, who needed to win and for team-mate Rea to finish outside the top 14, finished fourth.
"I'm so, so happy. The job's done and the target is achieved," said Rea.
"It will take some time to sink in but I know we have done a wonderful job."
He told Eurosport: "We started the season so strong that we were able to manage the last few races.
"I gave 200% in that race and threw caution to the wind but it was not enough to win."
Rea, who came into the final round with a 48-point advantage over Sykes, produced another assured performance.
The Co Antrim man started on pole but Davies was soon out in front with Rea close behind.
Sykes was well back in fifth and the race became a two-way battle with Rea pushing Davies until the closing laps.
Davies continued his recent dominance by pulling clear and winning by almost four seconds from Rea with Sylvain Guintoli completing the podium.
Ducati rider Davies has won six of the past seven races and is only seven points behind Sykes. | Jonathan Rea has become the first rider since Carl Fogarty in 1999 to win successive World Superbikes titles as he finished second in Qatar. | 1.0581 | 1 |
The newspaper has estimated the 88-year-old and his family's fortune at just over £1bn, putting them at 114th in the list.
It said profits at Glasgow-based Arnold Clark Automobiles reached a record £107.2m in 2014, on sales of £3.2bn.
The business is estimated to be worth £1bn. Other assets include the yacht Drum, once owned by Simon Le Bon.
Sir Arnold started his business in 1954. He was knighted in 2004.
The highest-placed Scots on the rich list, at 49th, are the Grant-Gordon family, owners of Banffshire whisky distiller William Grant.
Their fortune is estimated at £2.16bn - £10m more than last year.
The Sunday Times valued the business at £2bn, with past dividends and other assets adding £160m.
The distiller's brands include Grant's, Glenfiddich, Drambuie and Hendrick's Gin.
In 72nd place are Aberdeen-based oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood, 73, and family, whose fortune is estimated to have risen by £55m last year to £1.44bn.
At 108th, engineering entrepreneur Jim McColl is estimated to be worth just over £1bn - up by £10m on 2015. The Sunday Times values his company Clyde Blowers at £1.7bn, valuing Mr McColl's stake at £1.02bn. Other assets added £50m.
Tied in 117th place are Sir Brian Souter and Ann Gloag, founders of Perth-based transport giant Stagecoach. They are estimated to be worth £1bn - down by £40m on 2015.
Author JK Rowling is tied at 197th on the list, with an estimated fortune of £600m - £20m more than in 2015.
Other wealthy individuals with connections to Scotland include Jim Radcliffe, boss of the Ineos chemicals group which includes the giant petrochemicals plant in Grangemouth.
He was tied at 30th with an estimated worth of £3.2bn.
Mahdi al-Tajir, Bahrain-born owner of Scottish mineral water firm Highland Spring, was 60th in the list with a fortune estimated at £1.735bn. Highland Spring turned in a £1.6m profit on record sales of £100m in 2014, according to the Sunday Times.
Scottish tennis stars Andy and Jamie Murray were 11th in the top 50 young rich list with a fortune estimated at £58m - £10m more than 2015. | Sir Arnold Clark has become Britain's first billionaire car dealer, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2016. | 1.337986 | 1 |
Emojis, which are symbols that help described feelings or emotions, are used by millions of people around the world in texts, online chats and on social media.
The new list of additions are expected to be available from the summer of 2016.
It comes just a month after the unveiling of the Unicode 8 update which included additions of emojis with different skin tones and a taco.
Here are some more fun Emojis in the new list: | Thirty eight new emojis will be released next year, including clown face, wilted flower and "call me" hand. | 1.3105 | 1 |
The building was decorated with fake biohazard tape and warning signs.
The event was advertised as "Broad Street has been infected and is no longer safe!! All students must head to Bar Risa for Decontamination!!".
A spokesman for the club said the theme night, held on Wednesday, was run by a third party and management apologised for letting it happen.
"We will be donating all profits to Doctors without Borders and we wholeheartedly apologise to anyone we have offended," the spokesman said.
The event provoked both condemnation and praise on social media.
Some students called it "sickening" "outrageous" and "disgusting", while others claimed the theme was "only a bit of fun". | A Birmingham nightclub has apologised for "a huge error of judgement" in holding an Ebola-themed party. | 0.665089 | 1 |
Opposition councillors accused the ruling Labour group of "arrogance" and not listening to the public's concerns.
The plans had also prompted protests outside the council's offices on Wednesday.
Council leader Peter Marland said he was "disappointed" but would work with other parties to agree a new budget.
The authority's provisional 2015-16 budget had included £1.5m cuts to bus services, and reduced funding for the Citizens' Advice Bureau.
Homeless shelters faced possible closure under the plans, and the removal of other funding could have forced some scout groups to shut down.
Liberal Democrat leader, Douglas McCall, accused council leaders of refusing to listen to public concerns or engage with opposition parties.
He described their approach to a public consultation as "arrogant".
However, Mr Marland said a record consultation response showed the authority was listening.
"What we couldn't do is persuade enough opposition politicians that what we were doing was ultimately right," he said.
Former Conservative group leader Andrew Geary said his party had predicted savings for five years and put forward a "clear strategy" for delivering them when it was in control.
"You simply can't amend something that is not built on a solid foundation and this budget is built on the sand and it will collapse and it won't deliver."
The authority is set to meet again next week to discuss the revised proposals.
Analysis
Paul Scoins, Political reporter, BBC Three Counties
After the political grandstanding comes the negotiation.
Concessions will be made but the key sticking point of provision for homeless people will remain a subject for debate.
The council will then need to agree that budget and, if they fail, the government will step in and act, most likely freezing the budget in its current state.
More than £90m needs to be saved over the next few years and Labour says difficult decisions are inevitable.
Sources within the leadership group say they would be surprised if an agreement cannot be reached, suggesting the "nuclear option" of handing the decision to communities secretary Eric Pickles would be something all parties would find difficult to swallow. | Proposals for £22m council budget cuts in Milton Keynes have been rejected over fears they would adversely affect vulnerable people. | 1.123893 | 1 |
Cae Post will stop working in Welshpool and the north of the area after the local authority decided to take on the work itself.
While Powys Council took on workers, 17 staff have been made redundant.
Cae Post is a social enterprise which employs disabled and disadvantaged workers.
Chairman of trustees John Harrington said the loss of the contract would cause "difficulties", but the charity would look for other opportunities.
The 30-year-old operation plans to distribute 3D printer filament and offer a trade waste collection service.
Powys Council has distributed new boxes and plans to run collections in line with collection work around the county. | A charity which has made kerbside recycling collections from 5,000 Powys properties for 10 years will cease the operation on Saturday. | 1.336811 | 1 |
Luke Miller, 26, of the Isle of Wight, died on Koh Tao island in January 2016.
Coroner Caroline Sumeray said: "It has been suggested this was a cover-up by the Thai authorities but there has been a very thorough police report."
British backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were murdered on the same island in 2014.
Mr Miller, a bricklayer from Newport, travelled to Thailand with his friend James Gissing on 22 December 2015.
His body was found at the bottom of the pool at the Sunset Bar at Sairee Beach on 8 January 2016.
Mr Gissing and his sister Nicola Gissing - who joined the friends in Thailand from Australia - were initially told by local police he was seen to be assaulted at another bar the night before he was found dead, and they were treating the case as murder, the inquest at Newport heard.
However, Ms Sumeray said the police contact could not be relied upon as there was no confirmation a man they spoke to was a Thai police officer.
She said the man later told the friends via WhatsApp messages that police no longer believed Mr Miller had been "fighting" or was murdered.
In a statement read to the court, Mr Gissing said he felt "police were covering up as it was the death of another foreigner on Koh Tao".
The hearing was told a witness described a man banging heads with another swimmer but Ms Sumeray said there was no evidence this was Mr Miller.
The court also heard Mr Miller lost the key to his rented motorcycle in the Sunset Bar pool a few days before his death, and despite searches to find it had paid the 5,000 baht (£114) fee for its replacement.
A post-mortem examination in Thailand showed Mr Miller had a number of small bruises on his face and legs and concluded he died as a result of head injuries and drowning, the inquest was told.
Toxicology tests showed he was one-and-three-quarters above the UK alcohol drink-drive level and also had traces of the drug Ritalin in his system.
Ms Sumeray said: "I can only record a conclusion based on the evidence before me, I cannot speculate about what may have happened."
At the conclusion, Mr Miller's mother Sara Cotton wept and said: "I want my son." | There is "no evidence" a British backpacker who was found dead in a swimming pool in Thailand was murdered, a coroner has concluded. | 1.045116 | 1 |
The Queen's granddaughter and Toytown won individual European eventing gold in 2005 and the world title in 2006.
Toytown was retired from equestrian competition in 2011.
"I'm heartbroken that I had to say goodbye to my greatest friend and horse of a lifetime, Toytown. He was the most incredible athlete with the biggest heart," a statement from Tindall said.
"He made my career and I couldn't be more grateful to him for the amazing times we had together. I will miss you forever."
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She bought Toytown as a seven-year-old in 1999, but injuries to the horse prevented them competing at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.
However, they won both European individual and team gold in 2005, followed by world individual gold and team silver the following year, and a European team gold in Italy in 2007.
Tindall's husband, and former England, Bath and Gloucester rugby player Mike, said on Twitter: "Sad to say goodbye to the big man today, been a massive part of our lives giving us so many highs!"
BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Paul Furley:
At the peak of their partnership in 2005 and 2006, they were unbeatable.
There should have been Olympic appearances, but twice injury was to deny Toytown a place on sport's grandest stage.
Toytown was retired on home turf at Gatcombe in 2011, but got his moment in the Olympic spotlight at Cheltenham Racecourse a year later during the Olympic Torch relay.
Ironically just a few weeks later, Zara Tindall competed at the London Olympics on High Kingdom, winning team silver, but it's Toytown who'll always be the horse associated with her. | Zara Tindall's best-known horse Toytown has been put down at the age of 25 for medical reasons. | 0.991209 | 1 |
The Size of Wales charity told BBC Wales it had raised enough donations to take on a new project in Peru.
Together with the charity's work in Guyana, it means some two million hectares of rainforest in the Amazon basin will be secured.
It comes with the eyes of the world on the region for the Rio Olympics and Paralympics in Brazil.
Size of Wales' acting director Lowri Jenkins said the Amazon rainforest provided "a stunning backdrop" to this year's Olympics, which ended at the weekend, drawing attention to the twin threats of climate change and deforestation.
Launched in 2010 with the support of Prince Charles, Size of Wales is supported by the Welsh Government and donations from people and businesses.
The charity said it had already helped plant more than four million trees and protect an area of rainforest the size of the nation, but now aims to double this.
Olympic organisers have committed to planting a tree for every athlete taking part in the Games.
Every one of the 10,500 competitors in the opening ceremony parade received a seed, which will be planted to create an athletes' forest at Deodoro.
Working with a partner organisation in South America, the projects will support indigenous groups in their efforts to secure legal rights to their traditional lands and forests.
Ms Jenkins said: "We're chuffed to be able to say we're helping to protect an area of rainforest the size of Wales in South America.
"We're currently looking at new projects in Africa, which would mean Wales is protecting an area the size of itself on both continents. That's an incredible achievement for our nation." | An area of rainforest in South America, roughly the size of Wales, is set to be protected with help of people in Wales. | 2.190178 | 2 |
The price tag means the property in Upperton, near Airdrie, could be the cheapest home in the UK.
Although the dilapidated apartment needs "significant upgrading", Auction House Scotland said it offered "huge potential for development".
The flat is due to go under the hammer at an auction in Glasgow, with a guide price of £1, later this month.
It is expected to be snapped up by a buy-to-let landlord.
Gillian Cochrane, director of operations at Auction House Scotland, said it was not the first property they had advertised for £1.
"We have done it once before and the flat sold for £14,500 to a London-based property manager," she said.
"It's a not a strategy that we'd use for all types of property.
"It's very run-down and the seller is desperate to get a quick sale - it's a one-off."
The top-floor home in Dervaig Gardens has a shared balcony, communal gardens and on-street parking.
A similar property on the same street sold for £25,000 last year. | A three-bedroom flat in a North Lanarkshire village is on the market for just £1. | 1.225681 | 1 |
The company had warned customers in Derbyshire and Leicestershire on Friday after finding high levels of the chemical at Castle Donington reservoir.
The 3,700 households, which were told not to drink, prepare food or bathe in the water, will get £50 each.
The supply had returned by Sunday despite discolouration in some cases.
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Leah Fry who is head of customer experience at Severn Trent, said: "We do have set standards that we have to adhere to and we have compensation that we pay out according to that.
"It's about £50 per household, then business customers, it's £100, obviously there might be some individual cases that we might need to look at."
The BBC understands the level of chlorine found in the supply at Castle Donington was higher than that of a swimming pool.
Drinking water is usually between 0.2mg and 0.6mg per litre, while a pool can be about 3mg per litre.
Severn Trent said the highest levels of chlorine would not have necessarily reached homes and businesses and the warning had been a precautionary measure.
The company handed out free bottles of water to affected customers at Sainsbury's in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, and Tesco in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
Carl Barratt, from Woodville, said the whole of Swadlincote was "solid with traffic and there was no water on the shelves".
When the supply returned customers were told to run taps at full flow for five minutes before using.
Severn Trent warned until the network got back to normal there could be interruptions or discolorations in the supply.
An investigation has begun into what caused the problem. | Severn Trent Water said it will compensate thousands of people who could not use their water because of an abnormally high level of chlorine. | 1.941598 | 2 |
Coromoto, in the city of Merida in the Venezuelan Andes, is the latest to fall victim to the country's economic woes.
The shop is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for having 863 different exotic-tasting ice creams.
Venezuela has been hit by acute shortages of certain staples, such as milk and toilet paper, in recent years.
The economic slowdown, high rates of inflation and strict controls on foreign exchange are all seen as contributing factors that have led to the crisis.
"We are closed during the season due to shortage of milk," the ice-cream store announced (in Spanish) on its Facebook page.
Eukaris Castillo, one of the employees, told BBC Mundo that the decision was made after customers complained that the flavours on offer were not as many as advertised.
Manuel da Silva, the shop's owner, decided it was best to close the parlour during the holiday season, because he does not want the reputation of his store to be affected, Ms Castillo said.
She said that it was hard to find milk in ordinary shops and the price on the black market had increased six-fold in recent months, making it unprofitable for Coromoto to offer all its usual flavours.
Coromoto, which offers ice-cream flavours ranging from beer to beans, hopes to re-open in mid-January.
President Nicolas Maduro has seen his popularity ratings fall over the shortages, which he blames on political opponents waging an "economic war" against him.
The opposition, however, accuse the socialist government of Mr Maduro and that of his predecessor in office, Hugo Chavez, of mismanaging the economy for the past 15 years they have been in office. | A Venezuelan ice-cream shop, popular with tourists for its record-breaking range of flavours, has temporarily closed because of a shortage of milk. | 1.529283 | 2 |
The Commons' Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) committee's report into the BBC Charter Review recommends there should be no "specific director" for Wales under a new structure.
Elan Closs Stephens is the national trustee for Wales on the BBC's governing body, the BBC Trust.
A senior BBC Wales source said the proposals were "ill-considered".
Ms Stephens's role would be abolished under the committee's plans for a new governance and management structure.
The report recommends abolishing the trust in favour of a unitary board of executive and non-executive directors.
'Marching backwards'
It said "regional and national issues should be dealt with by the board collectively, not via specific director appointments".
A BBC spokesman said: "We support the committee's assertion that the BBC's independence should be protected by taking the BBC out of the political cycle and agree with its proposal for an 11 or 12 year charter.
"Like the committee, we think the BBC should be externally regulated - we believe that a unitary board would be good for the BBC and strengthen accountability."
The BBC Wales source added: "Practically every major development in broadcasting in Wales over the last 50 years has only come about because we've had someone at the very top table of the BBC championing our nation's interests and telling it like it is.
"Under these ill-considered plans, we're in danger of marching backwards."
But the Labour MP for Wrexham, Ian Lucas - a member of the committee - said a board member could not represent the whole of Wales.
He told BBC Radio Wales: "I think that it's really important that the board has a collective, strong, enquiring voice and it's not there at the moment and that doesn't happen simply by having a badge on that you represent a particular nation or a particular region.
"A lot of progress has been made but I don't think the mere fact that there is a trust board member from Wales will make a good accountable body.
"We need someone who is going to represent the whole of the UK but also speak out on behalf of Wales."
He added north east Wales, where his constituency is located, is not heard enough within the BBC.
"Simply to stick a badge on a board member and insist that person can speak for the whole of Wales is not the right approach." | The role of the Welsh representative should be removed from a reformed BBC board, a committee of MPs has said. | 1.324741 | 1 |
Nick Chitterdon, 46, landed next to a golf course near Polzeath in October 2015, and escaped uninjured.
He was the only person on the Aeronca C3, a light plane built in the US in 1936.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said problems with part of that model were first recognised in 1939.
The pilot, who was unnamed in the report, made a distress call to Newquay Airport before finding a landing strip.
There was "a loud bang" and then "the pilot saw the propeller falling away", the AAIB report said.
Examination of the propeller - which was recovered from a building site - found that the detachment was caused by a fatigue crack on the mechanical part on which the propeller was mounted.
The AAIB said the issue with the crankshaft of this type of aircraft was noted almost 80 years ago, but had not resulted in any mandatory regulations.
The Light Aircraft Association has issued information leaflets to the known owners of planes with this engine, requiring them to inspect the mechanics involved with the propeller before they can fly again. | A pilot was forced to make an emergency landing when a propeller fell from his 80-year-old plane at 2,500ft (762m), an accident report has found. | 2.172277 | 2 |
The midfielder, 32, scored in United's 4-0 FA Cup win over Wigan - his first start for the club since January 2016.
Schweinsteiger was left out of Mourinho's Europa League squad and forced to train with the Under-23 side at the start of the season.
Mourinho said Ashley Young is the only player who could leave this month.
"We don't have many players; in midfield we don't have many options, so obviously he is an option," said Mourinho.
"He is going on the Europa League list because we opened spaces with [Memphis] Depay and [Morgan] Schneiderlin leaving."
Schneiderlin was sold to Everton on 12 January, and Depay joined Lyon eight days later.
The appearance against Wigan was Schweinsteiger's third under Mourinho, the most recent coming in the previous round of the FA Cup against Reading.
He returned to first-team training in October and also played against West Ham in the EFL Cup in November.
United host Saint-Etienne in the last 32 on 16 February, with the away leg a week later.
Former England international Young has been linked with moves to Everton, West Brom, Watford and China.
"Ashley Young is a player I would love to keep," said Mourinho.
"I am not happy if he leaves, but he is the only player that I am informed has a possibility of leaving. If I could choose, definitely yes he would stay with us." | Bastian Schweinsteiger will remain at Manchester United and be included in their Europa League squad, according to manager Jose Mourinho. | 0.960081 | 1 |
Voting was a "national duty", the reports said, and calls for people to refrain from voting should be ignored.
One commentary went further, suggesting the military could remain in power if voter turn-out was not deemed adequate.
The elections will be the first to be held in the military-ruled nation for two decades.
The junta says the polls will mark a democratic transition from military to civilian rule - and wants a strong turn-out.
But critics say the elections are a sham aimed at further entrenching military rule albeit in a civilian mask.
The main pro-democracy party, led by detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, is not taking part.
In recent days a number of articles have appeared in state-run media telling Burmese people to vote in the 7 November polls.
"Every citizen who values democracy and wants democratic rule must cast their votes without fail," said an editorial in the state-run New Light of Myanmar newspaper on Sunday.
"However, some people are inciting the people to refrain from voting in the elections. They are attempting to mislead the people who are walking along the road to multi-party democracy," it said.
On Monday a commentary that ran in all state-controlled newspapers went further.
"If the election is aborted (by voters) there will not be a government that's elected by vote of the people," it said.
"The ruling government would have no choice but to remain in charge of state security until it holds another election. If so, this will take a long time."
The two junta-linked parties are fielding by far the largest number of candidates.
The National League for Democracy - which won the last polls in 1990 but was never allowed to take power - has been forced to disband after it said it was not participating because of laws which banned Ms Suu Kyi from taking part.
Other parties that are contesting the polls have struggled to fund campaigns and have complained of harassment.
Foreign journalists and observers will not be allowed into the country for the election.
Recent reports from Burma say that internet service has become erratic in what some believe is an attempt by the junta to restrict communications over the poll period. | State media in Burma has urged people to cast their ballots "without fail" in Sunday's polls, warning against a boycott. | 2.145977 | 2 |
Joao, 23, capped twice internationally by Portugal, moved to Hillsborough from Nacional in 2015 and has scored nine goals in 60 appearances for the Owls.
But only one of those goals came this season and he becomes Blackburn's first signing of the transfer window.
Joao could make his debut in Wednesday's home game against Leeds.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here. | Blackburn Rovers have signed striker Lucas Joao from Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the rest of the season. | 0.619103 | 1 |
The education watchdog rated William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, as "inadequate" overall.
Inspectors said leaders and staff "do not understand well enough how to keep pupils safe" and there are "weaknesses" in systems for safeguarding.
The school said an action plan was in place to address the concerns.
See more stories from across Shropshire here
The school, in Farley Road, was visited by Ofsted in February.
Inspectors found:
However, inspectors found teaching and the systems for monitoring pupils' progress across all year groups were effective and said teaching had improved since the last inspection.
A statement on the school's website said: "We accept the findings of Ofsted's report.
"Safeguarding is the absolute priority at William Brookes School, and our action plan is already well under way to address the areas highlighted by Ofsted."
The school was previously rated as "requires improvement". | A school has been put into special measures following an inspection which found staff did not understand how to keep pupils safe. | 1.099265 | 1 |
Kenneth Ellis, 44, from Edinburgh, told the 40-year-old woman: "I'm going to kill you."
Ellis admitted detaining the woman against her will, threatening to shoot her and placing a gun against her head at a house in Edinburgh
He is due to be sentenced next month at the High Court in Edinburgh.
The court heard that in August this year had Ellis snapped after the woman, who had been in a relationship with him for three weeks, mentioned a former partner.
Ellis began smashing up the flat and when she tried to open the door he produced a small handgun, which he put to her forehead.
His victim later told police she thought she was going to die:
"I thought 'That's it. I am never going to get out of here," she said.
Advocate depute Angela Gray, prosecuting, said: "The woman's ordeal lasted for around two hours."
She told him she loved him in a bid to placate him and he replied: "No you don't."
At one point Ellis went into the bedroom and the frightened woman managed to dial 999 and told the operator: "Please help. He's got a gun."
Eventually, Ellis returned to the living room, threw the door keys at her and said: "If you want to go, go."
When police arrived they found the woman standing in the middle of the road "shaking uncontrollably".
The court heard the handgun was in working order and capable of discharging ball bearings.
Ms Gray added: "Although ball bearings were successfully discharged from the pistol, they had insufficient energy to be considered 'potentially lethal."
Ellis also admitted a further charge of sending threatening text messages and making abusive phone calls to a 28-year-old woman between March and August. | A woman believed she was going to be killed by a man she met on an dating website after he pressed a handgun to her head, a court has heard. | 0.652775 | 1 |
Police found him after responding to a report of a disturbance in Cables Wynd just after 23:00.
He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
Detectives said they were satisfied it was an isolated attack and that there was no ongoing threat to the public.
They said they were pursuing various lines of inquiry and appealed for information.
Det Insp Alan O'Brien said: "An extensive investigation is now under way into this incident. Although this is at an early stage I'm satisfied this was an isolated attack and there is no ongoing threat to the wider public.
"An area of Cables Wynd is presently cordoned off as our investigation progresses and I thank the local community for their patience and co-operation.
"I can also reassure local residents that we will use every resource at our disposal to trace and arrest anyone involved in this crime as quickly as possible." | A man is being treated for serious leg injuries after a gun was fired in the Leith area of Edinburgh on Friday night. | 0.72353 | 1 |
Paul and Debbie Lawton, from the seaside town of Withernsea in East Yorkshire, scooped £6.9m in Saturday's draw.
The couple look after their eldest daughter Tracey who has cerebral palsy.
Long-distance lorry driver Mr Lawton, 56, said they planned to buy a large, specially adapted bungalow.
"It will enrich her life so much and that's the most important thing on the agenda," said Mr Lawton.
"Then we can look after Nicola and her husband and our wonderful three grandchildren, along with Deborah and her partner, who are expecting their first baby later this year."
Mr Lawton bought the winning ticket after popping into a shop to get a snack while on a driving job.
It was not until Sunday morning after he had helped Tracey get dressed that he got round to checking the numbers, while his wife was at work.
He said: "'One...two...oh, I've matched three numbers,' I thought. Then four, five and six matched too, so I checked them again, then I double-checked the date, and then I think I sat down in the armchair.
"I'm generally quite a calm person so didn't get too excited at this point but instead called Deborah at work and asked her to come home for 10 minutes."
Mrs Lawton calmly went back to finish her shift at a care home after checking the winning ticket.
The couple's other daughters came round in the afternoon and were told about the win, sparking a celebration party. | A couple who won almost £7m on the National Lottery say they plan to use the money help their three children, including their disabled daughter. | 0.858622 | 1 |
Toure, 33, has made one appearance for City this season and he was left out of the Champions League squad.
His agent, Dimitri Seluk, claimed the midfielder had been "humiliated", and Guardiola said: "Seluk must apologise. If he doesn't, he [Toure] won't play."
But Seluk told BBC Sport: "What do I need to apologise for?"
He added: "He should speak to Yaya. Yaya is doing his job.
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"We will see what happens. His contract expires at the end of the season and in January he will be free to go."
Guardiola, who was Barcelona boss when Toure was sold to City in 2010, said of the player: "It was so difficult for me to put him out of the Champions League, so difficult. I know him, I know he's a good good guy.
"But the day after his manager [Seluk] spoke. In that moment Yaya is out.
"I cannot accept as a coach, when his player doesn't play, going to the media to speak and speak and speak."
He said Seluk did not have the "courage" to call him but said Seluk could always apologise via the media. "When that happens Yaya will be part of the group and he will have the same chance to play all the games."
It is understood the first Toure knew of his manager's stance against playing him was when he announced it at Tuesday's news conference.
Guardiola was speaking soon after Toure announced his international retirement.
Having made his debut for the Ivory Coast in 2004, Toure won 113 international caps, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015.
"Writing this note was probably 'the most difficult match of my life'," he said in a statement.
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"After 14 years at the highest level, I'm sure this is the right time for me."
Meanwhile, City captain Vincent Kompany could make his first appearance of the season in Wednesday's League Cup third-round tie at Swansea.
"He has trained a lot and he will be ready and be part of the group and compete with other central defenders to win his position," said Guardiola.
Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox. | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not pick Yaya Toure until his agent apologises for criticising the decision to leave the player out. | 0.987439 | 1 |
Ben Megarry, 19, from Harmin Heights in Newtownabbey is accused of making 23 calls in 2012 to various locations.
It is understood that the alleged calls targeted Columbine High School in Colorado - where two students murdered a teacher and 12 pupils in 1999 - as well as LAX, JFK and Kansas City airports.
Megarry was 15 at the time.
Belfast Magistrates court heard that Mr Megarry's family had been working with the charity, Autism NI.
During proceedings, it was suggested that somebody from the charity's intermediary service could be appointed to assist Mr. Megarry.
District Judge Liam McNally said his understanding was that intermediaries were not available in the magistrates' courts but there may be an exception in committal proceedings.
That was to be checked by the prosecution.
The case was adjourned until 10th March. | A teenager charged with making bomb threat calls to major airports and a high school in the US has severe autism, a court has heard. | 0.946873 | 1 |
Robert Montgomery, 32, attacked Alan Montgomery during a row at his father's flat in Parnie Street, in Glasgow city centre, on 4 August last year.
The 56-year-old refused medical attention and was found dead days later, having died of blood poisoning.
Montgomery admitted culpable homicide and another charge of assaulting his partner. Sentence was deferred and he was remanded in custody.
The High Court in Glasgow heard that Montgomery, from the city's Royston area, had an argument with his partner, Lorraine Greer, at their home on 19 July last year and he hit her on the head with a knife.
She contacted neighbours to phone the police who alerted paramedics but no treatment was needed.
The court also heard that on 31 July, Montgomery was staying at his father's flat due to bail conditions that prevented him going to his home address.
Ms Greer and Montgomery's brother, Andrew, were also in the flat on the same day.
Montgomery's father pushed him to the floor after which Andrew Montgomery got between them.
Montgomery then took two knives from the kitchen unit and the two men were seen to lunge at each other.
During the scuffle, Mr Montgomery was stabbed to the left side of his abdomen.
Montgomery was described as crying "hysterically" and his father said he did not need medical treatment.
Days later Mr Montgomery collapsed unconscious on the kitchen floor an an ambulance was called.
A post-mortem examination showed five injuries on the stomach consistent with being cuts or deep grazes, a stab wound on the left finger and knuckle "consistent with being a defensive injury", and a stab wound to the abdomen.
The cause of death was found to be blood poisoning as a result of a delayed complication of the untreated abdominal stab wound.
Police trawling CCTV identified Montgomery as a suspect and he was later arrested. | A man is facing a jail term after he admitted fatally stabbing his father. | 1.103199 | 1 |
John Mycroft, 55, of Brocklehurst Way, Macclesfield refused a fare to Patricia Powell and Yates in the town in April.
He was identified by a second taxi driver who agreed to take Mrs Powell.
He admitted refusing a passenger without reasonable cause under the 1847 Town Police Clauses Act and was ordered to pay £785.
Speaking after the conclusion of the case at Macclesfield Magistrates' Court, a Guide Dogs spokesman said successful legal pursuits were "very rare" because of the difficulty identifying offenders.
The prosecution was brought by Cheshire East Council.
A council spokesman said Mrs Powell had been trying to get a taxi home on 24 April after a shopping trip.
He said when she approached Mycroft's taxi accompanied by golden retriever Yates and shop security officer Yogendra Patel, who was helping with her bags, the taxi driver told her: "I'm not taking the dog, get in the next taxi."
Mrs Powell, who has been registered blind for 18 years, told the court he had left her feeling "frustrated and discriminated against".
She said it was the sixth time she had been refused a taxi because she had Yates with her.
"Luckily, in this case there was another taxi available to carry me but it worries me that this may have occurred at night when I was on my own and I could have been left in a dangerous situation," she said.
Mrs Powell complained to council after she returned home and the authority took statement from the second taxi driver and Mr Patel.
When questioned by the council, Mycroft said he had not wanted to miss out on a pre-booked job and was looking for a customer who was only making a short journey.
The council spokesman said that in court, Mycroft's defence counsel, Mr Stephen Rodgers, said the taxi driver "accepts he should have taken Mrs Powell and her dog and he regrets the decision he made".
Mycroft was fined £100 and ordered to pay prosecution costs of £665 and a victim's surcharge of £20.
The Guide Dogs spokesman said he was "delighted that Cheshire East Council has taken action on this issue".
"We hope that this case will help remind other drivers and service providers of their duties." | A taxi driver who would not let a blind woman and her dog use his cab has been fined in a "rare" prosecution using a Victorian law. | 0.911425 | 1 |
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The American space agency Nasa has been monitoring special space satellites that show the affect different types of pollution can have.
They're worried that emissions from factories in China could be affecting weather in the US.
BBC Weather expert Sarah Keith-Lucas has more details. | A new study claims that intense weather in some parts of the world might be caused by increased pollution in the atmosphere. | 2.328999 | 2 |
It began aggressively cutting its payroll in 2011, when it said it would shed 11,000 posts. Thousands more were cut last year.
On Wednesday, Cisco it reported net income of $2.2bn (£1.3bn) in the fourth quarter, down from $2.3bn a year ago.
Cisco's chief executive, John Chambers, said that the company was "executing well in a tough environment".
He added that the company would manage costs "aggressively".
The headcount reduction, which will affect around 8% of the workforce, was partly due to uncertainty about emerging markets, Mr Chambers said.
"Unfortunately, as we look out, we don't see emerging markets' growth returning for several quarters and believe it could get worse," said Mr Chambers.
Cisco declined to say which parts of the business the job cuts would affect.
"We are unable to release numbers by region or country at this time," the company said.
"Technology disruption has never moved more quickly, requiring all companies to adapt and accelerate through change," it added.
In 2013 the company said it planned to cut 4,000 jobs, despite reporting strong profits.
Cisco announced 1,300 job cuts in 2012, and 11,000 in 2011.
Despite thousands of workers being laid off over the years, the company has hired people and acquired companies, resulting in a net gain of employees.
In 2011, Cisco's total workforce was around 73,000, and in the second quarter of 2014 was 74,042.
The company will continue to hire people throughout the job cuts, it said. | Network equipment giant Cisco Systems announces plans to cut 6,000 more jobs - its fourth jobs cull in four years. | 1.291454 | 1 |
The statement, issued jointly by owners Stefan Rupp and Edin Rahic, McCall, Greg Abbott and James Mason, also says transfer funds will be available.
McCall led the Bantams to the League One play-offs last season, losing 1-0 to Millwall in the Wembley final.
"Stuart is our manager and will be staying," the statement reads.
Much of the speculation regarding McCall - a boyhood fan who went onto play and manage at Valley Parade - related to the ambition of the club after missing out on promotion to the Championship.
The departure of key players such as Billy Clarke and James Meredith heightened the rumours that McCall, 53, could stand down.
"In the wake of our disappointing defeat in the play-off final there has been a lot of discussion between us about how best we take the football club forward. The pain of that defeat has hurt us all," the statement continued.
"It wasn't the outcome we wanted, however we have taken some time to reflect and regroup. Recent speculation has been unfounded, hurtful and unhelpful.
"The money received from player transfers and our trip to Wembley will be re-invested in the squad, on the right players when the time is right.
"We have shown our commitment to investing money in players as recently as January with the £250,000 signing of Charlie Wyke.
"After constructive talks were held today we are now busy building a squad capable of challenging for promotion next year. This work has never stopped but we are not prepared to rush into any decisions. News will be released as when the time is right." | Bradford City have released a statement confirming the position of manager Stuart McCall remains unchanged going forward into next season. | 0.826988 | 1 |
The 45-year-old had been linked with the role for some time, and in January he had announced he would be leaving The Stoop at the end of the season.
He will succeed Frenchman Jacques Brunel, 62, in the Italy post.
O'Shea said he was "honoured, humbled and excited" to coach Italy, who lost all five of their matches in the recent Six Nations Championship.
"I feel the end of this season is the right time for me to take on a new challenge," he added.
"I am honoured, humbled and excited that I will be working with everyone in Italian Rugby to ensure they can achieve on the undoubted potential they have as a rugby nation."
Mike Catt, who won the 2003 World Cup with England, has been named as attack coach three months after leaving the same post in the wake of England's disatrous 2015 World Cup campaign.
O'Shea, who won 35 Ireland caps between 1993 and 2000, guided Harlequins to the 2012 Premiership title as well as the European Challenge Cup and the LV= Cup during his six years at the club.
Quins are currently sixth in the Premiership with five matches remaining, and will face London Irish, the club where O'Shea spent five years as a player, in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup.
Brunel coached Italy in 50 Test matches after taking over following the 2011 World Cup. | Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has confirmed that he will become head coach of Italy. | 0.93155 | 1 |
The clashes began as some of the marchers - said to be members of far-right groups - broke away from the main rally and started to throw stones and flares at the police.
Several people were arrested, and there were reports of injuries.
It is the fourth year in a row that violence has erupted during the march.
Last year, a group of protesters tried to attack the Russian embassy.
On Tuesday, thousands of people took part in the annual march in Warsaw, which was initially noisy but peaceful.
The violence broke out when a group of people - many of them wearing masks - broke away from the main rally.
They hurled rocks, flares and paving slabs at police, who responded with water cannon.
One man was seen with blood coming from a wound to his head, according to Reuters news agency.
Earlier in the day, President Bronislaw Komorowski led official celebrations in the capital.
The march commemorates the day Poland regained its independence at the end of World War One in 1918.
Before that, Poland had been carved up between Russia, Prussia and the Austro-Hungarian empire. | Polish police have used water cannon to disperse hundreds of masked men during march marking National Independence Day in the capital, Warsaw. | 1.894891 | 2 |
Aurimas Butkys, 25, ran off shortly after he entered Boston Police Station in Lincolnshire on Thursday.
Lincolnshire Police has described the escape as "an embarrassing event".
The force said Mr Butkys had been detained on a extradition warrant in connection with an assault in Lithuania.
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Tweeting about the escape, Ch Supt Paul Timmins†| A handcuffed suspect who escaped from custody while being escorted into a police station fled by climbing an 8ft (2.4m) fence. | 0.579917 | 1 |
Markets were also edgy ahead of key non-farm payroll figures which are out on Friday and will be studied for clues as to the strength of the US economy, and therefore the direction of interest rates.
The Dow Jones finished trading down 0.67% at 17,422.18.
The Nasdaq was down 1.62% at 5,056.44 and the broader S&P was 0.76% down at 2,083.81 poi
Shares in Disney dropped a further 2% having dived 9% on Wednesday following disappointing results.
Shares in 21st Century Fox lost 6.5% after the media conglomerate reported a 91% drop in profit on Wednesday.
Viacom, which owns Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, lost 13% after third-quarter revenues fell 10.6% to $3.06bn. | (Close): US stocks closed down after media companies suffered hefty falls. | 0.733351 | 1 |
Mr Dutton was caught on camera joking about "water lapping at your door" to Prime Minister Tony Abbott - who chuckled as well.
The embarrassing faux pas came shortly after Australia refused to commit to further climate change pledges.
That decision attracted criticism from Pacific island leaders.
Mr Dutton had made the joke on Friday in Parliament House while waiting for a meeting, which was being covered by the media, to start.
He was standing next to Mr Abbott, who had just returned from the Pacific Islands Forum in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby where leaders had been discussing climate change and rising sea levels.
When Mr Dutton commented on the meeting running late, Mr Abbot replied: "We had a bit of that up in Port Moresby."
Mr Dutton then joked: "Time doesn't mean anything when you're about to have water lapping at your door."
Social services minister Scott Morrison, who was standing next to them, then pointed out that there was a boom microphone above their heads.
Mr Dutton was lambasted by several opponents including the leader of the opposition Bill Shorten.
"It was a bad joke by a minister who is a bad joke," he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Greens senator Larissa Waters said in a tweet that it was a "breathtaking global warming gaffe. If there's a joke here, it's Abbott's climate policies."
Mr Dutton has refused to comment on the joke, and told reporters it was a "private conversation with the prime minister".
The smaller countries at the Pacific Islands Forum, which ended this week, had wanted to commit to a tougher target for global warming limits, but Australia and New Zealand refused. Kiribati president Anote Tong called the decision "disappointing". | Australia's immigration minister Peter Dutton has come under fire for making light of rising sea levels affecting Pacific Island nations. | 1.261755 | 1 |
The Steam Packet Company said sailings on the fast craft Manannan ferry have been suspended because of damage to its jet system caused by sea debris.
The firm said dive teams have spent three nights trying to repair it.
It said all Manannan sailings between Douglas and Liverpool are suspended until at least Wednesday.
Passengers have been complaining on the Steam Packet Company's Facebook page of being unable to get through to the firm's customer services telephone line.
The firm replied it was trying to transfer passengers to sailings between Douglas and Heysham on the Ben-my-Chree ferry and provide coach terminals between Heysham and Liverpool for foot passengers.
Chief executive Mark Woodward said: "We are doing all that we can to restore normal operations as soon as possible but as always passenger safety is our first priority."
He said it was going to use its back-up vessel - the MV Arrow - so the Ben-my-Chree could be "devoted to passenger traffic to help minimise disruption".
Mr Woodward apologised for the inconvenience but said sea debris was "a growing problem and one which is entirely beyond our control".
Callum Greenwood, 22, from Manchester, said he was one of 48 students from the University of Leeds who were competing in this weekend's Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running caught up in the disruption.
He should have been sailing back to Liverpool earlier but has been booked to sail to Heysham on Tuesday instead.
"The Isle of Man Steam Packet have told me they won't compensate me for a hotel or food as it is not a technical problem.
"I was due in work tomorrow and I have had to cancel it so I have lost a day's pay too."
He said delays on ferry to Douglas on Friday had resulted in many runners missing races in the running event.
"It took eight hours to get here [instead of two hours and 45 minutes] which meant my team had no chance of getting placed in the 10K."
Last June, one of four engines on the Manannan was damaged by discarded fishing gear during TT week.
The catamaran returned to service on 26 March for the summer season with 48 additional sailings to Liverpool. | Hundreds of people have been stranded on the Isle of Man as sailings between Douglas and Liverpool are cancelled while repairs to the ferry take place. | 1.133948 | 1 |
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Gabriel Barbosa got the first with a scrappy finish before new Manchester City signing Gabriel Jesus volleyed in.
Luan then finished off a fine team move before Barbosa's deflected strike ensured Brazil went through as Group A winners.
However, Argentina and London 2012 champions Mexico failed join them in the last eight.
Argentina finished third in Group D after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Honduras, while Mexico were beaten 1-0 by South Korea.
Brazil will play Colombia in the last eight, while Denmark still go through despite the defeat after a 1-1 draw between South Africa and Iraq meant they finished second in the group.
Hosts Brazil had come in for criticism after a lacklustre start to the tournament in which they were held to goalless draws by South Africa and Iraq.
Neymar's form in particular had frustrated Brazilian fans, but the Barcelona forward looked more like himself against Denmark, with a beautiful chipped pass in the build-up to his side's third a notable highlight.
Germany finished the group stage in dominant fashion as they beat Fiji 10-0.
Freiburg forward Nils Petersen hit five goals, Schalke midfielder Max Meyler grabbed a hat-trick and Arsenal's Serge Gnabry scored twice as Germany finished second in Group C to set up a last-eight match with Portugal.
The Portuguese finished top of Group D after drawing 1-1 with Algeria in Belo Horizonte.
Colombia progressed after beating Group B winners Nigeria 2-0. That result ended Japan's hopes of going through as they finished third in the group, despite beating Sweden 1-0.
Quarter-finals: Brazil v Colombia; Portugal v Germany; South Korea v Honduras; Nigeria v Denmark | Brazil reached the quarter-finals of Olympics men's football with an impressive 4-0 win against Denmark. | 1.047001 | 1 |
Smith, who coaches the ladies' development squad, says "tension is running high" at the club's training ground because of the uncertainty.
Wenger's side have lost four of their past five Premier League games.
"My mind on Wenger has been turned a bit," Smith told BBC Radio 5 live.
"I was always on the side of supporting him, but seeing the performances the last two or three weeks, with the lack of effort, the disorganisation, it seems to be the players have really lost the passion to play and get up for games.
"It doesn't seem as if they've got that hunger there any more."
Arsenal, who are sixth in the Premier League, host third-placed Manchester City on Sunday.
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Wenger is into his 21st year as Arsenal manager but is out of contract at the end of the season.
The 67-year-old Frenchman said two weeks ago that a decision on his future would be revealed "soon", but no announcement has been made.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 live's Friday Sports Panel, Smith added: "I think by him keeping quiet, it's obviously not helping the whole situation.
"It's quite hard being around the training ground because the tension is running very, very high just with the pure fact no-one knows whether Wenger is going or staying."
Speaking at his weekly news conference, Wenger confirmed that he is preparing for next season.
"If I stay two months or 10 years, I plan. I do my job exactly the same," he said.
Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick said recently the club's season had been "rather disappointing" but did not offer any clarification about Wenger's future.
Earlier this month, the Gunners were knocked out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage for the seventh consecutive season.
They are also in danger of failing to finish in the top four for the first time under Wenger, as they sit six points adrift of fourth-place Liverpool, though have two games in hand.
"I think he needs to make a decision just for the pure love of the club," Smith added.
"No manager is bigger than the club and I think Arsene Wenger is running the club at the minute. There's nobody above him making the decisions."
Media playback is not supported on this device | Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is "not helping" the club by delaying an announcement on his future, and his players have lost their hunger, says Arsenal Ladies legend Kelly Smith. | 0.837765 | 1 |
The 21-year-old Italian was sent off for two bookable offences only 18 minutes after coming on as substitute.
"I do not agree with this [second] yellow," said Mancini. "The referee didn't want to get a yellow card out.
"I think the referee gave a free-kick but didn't want to give a yellow until all the Liverpool players complained."
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Balotelli's first yellow card at Anfield, for pulling back Glen Johnson, was not disputed by his manager - but Mancini was adamant the second, for catching Martin Skrtel with an arm, was unjustified.
It was the third time Balotelli has been dismissed in his eventful City career, during which he has thrown a dart at a youth team player, been substituted after an allergy to the pitch in Kiev and escaped after a firework was let off in his bathroom.
Mancini added: "I watched the replay and, for me, it is nothing. This situation in the Premier League - there are a lot [of yellow cards] in every game. I don't think all [the fouls] are yellow cards. Mario should pay attention because he knows many players provoke him and this is not correct."
There were also reports that the forward damaged a door in the City dressing room after he had to be told by Mancini to head down the tunnel following his dismissal.
November 2010 at West Brom
March 2011 v Dynamo Kiev
"I don't know this. If he damaged the door he pays - like his house," said the City boss, in reference to Balotelli's firework incident last month.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish had no sympathy for the Italian, however. He said: "I think Balotelli got himself sent off. His actions spoke louder than anybody else's didn't they? Sometimes, if you look in the mirror, you get the answer.
"Sometimes he doesn't help himself, other times he doesn't get as much leeway as anyone else gets.
"But, if you help yourself, you don't get in that situation in the first place." | Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says Liverpool's players were to blame for the dismissal of Mario Balotelli in the teams' 1-1 draw at Anfield. | 1.054713 | 1 |
The Celtic manager was the man who first brought the Iceland midfielder to Liberty Stadium on loan from Hoffenheim in 2012, when Rodgers was in charge.
Everton have yet to match Swansea's £50m valuation for the 27-year-old.
"Gylfi is an outstanding player and if he was to go I know it would be with a heavy heart," Rodgers said.
"I took him to Swansea firstly on loan and I know how much it means to him. He's been a great servant there and currently still is until anything changes."
While Rodgers is not sure whether Sigurdsson will leave Swansea - who he rejoined permanently from Tottenham in 2014 - in this transfer window, the Celtic boss is sure that the Welsh club have plans to fill any gap created.
"If Gylfi does go - and it's a big if at the moment - I'm sure the scouting and recruitment team will have the people behind the scenes they want to bring in," added Rodgers, who was back at Swansea for Swans legend Alan Tate's testimonial.
"The strength of Swansea has always been the team. It lost individuals when I was there, players moved on, but the strength of Swansea is it's one team with one club." | Gylfi Sigurdsson would leave Swansea "with a heavy heart" if his proposed transfer to Everton materialises, according to ex-boss Brendan Rodgers. | 0.791255 | 1 |
It says a new contract-based law will replace the "kafala" system, ensuring greater flexibility and protection.
Human rights groups say the change leaves the system - which they describe as modern-day slavery - intact.
Qatar has imported hundreds of thousands of construction workers for the 2022 football World Cup.
Rights groups say many of them have died because of appalling working conditions.
Qatar says a new law is coming into effect on Tuesday.
"These new legislative changes, combined with ongoing enforcement and a commitment to systemic reform, not just in Qatar but also in countries of origin, will ensure workers' rights are respected across the entire labour pathway," the government said in a statement.
But Amnesty International says the measure will not lead to significant changes.
"This new law may get rid of the word 'sponsorship' but it leaves the same basic system intact," Amnesty's James Lynch said.
Rights groups say that migrant workers will still need employer's consent to return home.
Earlier this year, Amnesty accused Qatar of using forced labour to prepare for the 2022 World Cup.
Qatar said it was "concerned" by the allegations and would investigate. | Qatar is ending its labour sponsorship system that forces foreign workers to seek their employer's permission to change jobs or leave the country. | 1.926403 | 2 |
Rossco Stern, Charlie Hill and Gary Thoms carried out the attack after turning up uninvited to the Halloween party in Dundee.
A sheriff said CCTV footage of the attack was "one of the worst outbursts of violence" he had ever seen.
The trio were remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on 23 February.
A trial at Dundee Sheriff Court was told that the men had been thrown out of the party after sparking an argument.
The CCTV footage showed victims Liam Holt, Fraser Nicoll and Michael Craib being attacked as they tried to flee the attackers.
Mr Holt was seen being thrown to the ground before one of the gang repeatedly struck him on the head with a baseball bat while another, identified as Thoms, kicked his head.
Knives were seen being brandished and repeatedly used on the victims, who eventually escaped..
Pictures of Mr Craib's injuries showed a deep gash on his neck.
He told the court: "It was only just above my jugular.
"When I went back outside Liam was on the ground - I thought he was dead."
Jodie Feeney, who hosted the party, told the court: "Rossco Stern was shouting and screaming.
"He was saying 'I'm from Glasgow - I'll show you how it's done'."
Stern, 23, of Glasgow, and Hill, 33, of Dundee, admitted two charges each of assault to severe injury and permanent disfigurement on the third day of their trial.
Thoms, 33, of Dundee, had denied a charge of assaulting Liam Holt to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement, but was found guilty by a jury.
Sheriff George Way deferred sentence for social work background reports.
He told the men: "It is perhaps one of the worst outbursts of violence I have ever had to witness through CCTV.
"It was sustained and brutal.
"You should be in no doubt that a custodial sentence of some length is at the forefront of my mind." | Three men convicted of attacking three fancy dress partygoers with knives and baseball bats have been warned they face lengthy prison sentences. | 0.906551 | 1 |
An embassy official said the plane had taken off with all the affected personnel and their families aboard.
Mr Obama ordered the expulsion in response to alleged hacking of the US Democratic Party and Clinton campaign during the 2016 presidential election.
President-elect Trump has promised a revelation about the allegations.
A spokesperson for the Russian embassy in the US, quoted by the TASS news agency, confirmed the departure of the plane from Washington on New Year's Day.
The aircraft was part of the Rossiya airline's special flight detachment group - the carrier for the president of Russia and other government officials.
Mr Obama's order had given the affected diplomats just 72 hours to leave the country.
Russian president Vladimir Putin had been expected to respond in kind, with the expulsion of US diplomats from its territory.
However, he later said he would not "stoop" to "irresponsible diplomacy", but rather attempt to repair relations once Donald Trump takes office.
Mr Trump praised the decision as "very smart".
He has previously said Americans "ought to get on with our lives" rather than sanction Russia.
But on New Year's Eve, he said he would reveal details "people don't know" about the incident in the coming days.
"I know a lot about hacking,'' he told reporters, "and hacking is a very hard thing to prove, so it could be somebody else."
He also said that he knows "things that other people don't know. And so they cannot be sure of the situation."
But he refused to provide details, saying he would make an announcement on "Tuesday or Wednesday".
The president-elect also suggested that computers could not be trusted with sensitive information, and recommended using pen and paper.
"You know, if you have something really important, write it out and have it delivered by courier, the old-fashioned way," he said.
"Because I'll tell you what - no computer is safe." | Thirty-five Russian diplomats expelled from the United States by President Barack Obama have left the country, Russian news agencies report. | 1.594798 | 2 |
Julie's Greenroom will be aimed at preschool children and feature a cast of puppets learning about performing arts.
Netflix said it would be available on the streaming service worldwide in early 2017.
The show will feature celebrity cameos from Alec Baldwin, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban and Idina Menzel.
Netflix said "Ms Julie" and her assistant Gus (Giullian Yao Gioiello) will bring the performing arts to a new generation of kids known as the Greenies.
Dame Julie said: "This project represents the fulfilment of a long held dream to educate children about the wonder of the arts."
The actress is best known for her roles in films including Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.
It is the second programme to be produced for Netflix by the Jim Henson Company.
Vocabulary building show Word Party is also being made available on the platform next month.
The series, which will have 26 short episodes, will follow four baby animals as they learn new words.
Netflix also announced a new children's animated original series Beat Bugs will be available from 3 August.
The show is inspired by the music of The Beatles and will feature appearances from Pink, James Bay, Regina Spektor and James Corden. | A new children's show starring Dame Julie Andrews has been commissioned by Netflix. | 1.408327 | 1 |
Three people were on board the boat near Russell Road, Shepperton, when it capsized at about 18:00 BST, a spokesman for Surrey Police said.
A man in his 40s and a teenage boy managed to get to safety and are believed to be safe and well.
A search for another man aged in his 40s has been called off for the night and will resume at 07:00 BST.
Firefighters and police had been searching the water and riverbanks for the man. | Two people have been rescued and one has been reported missing after a boat capsized on the River Thames in Surrey. | 0.712137 | 1 |
Fifa's ethics committee is looking into the "disloyal payment", made nine years after Platini carried out consultation work for Fifa president Sepp Blatter.
Platini, a Fifa vice-president, and Blatter are serving 90-day bans while corruption claims are investigated.
In September, criminal proceedings against Blatter began in Switzerland.
BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent Richard Conway says a written contract did exist for Platini's work for Fifa between 1998 and 2002, according to sources. A total of SFr 1.05m (£710,000) is believed to have been paid to the Frenchman.
It is an additional SFr 2m (£1.35m) that was paid in February 2011 that is under scrutiny - and for which no written contract is said to exist.
Both Platini and Blatter are believed to have told investigators the additional payment was an oral agreement for SFr 0.5m to be paid for each of the four years (January 1999 to June 2002) the Uefa president was employed by Fifa. In a statement this month, Platini said "the remuneration was agreed at the time".
It is understood the men claimed an agreement to delay payment was reached at the time due to Fifa's then financial position.
Under Swiss law, an employee cannot seek to have a contract paid up after five years have elapsed irrespective of whether it was written or oral.
Both men have denied any wrongdoing, have appealed against their bans and believe they will be exonerated.
Uefa, which meets in Nyon on Thursday to discuss the issue, has said it has "full confidence" in its president and "stands fully behind him".
However, one Uefa executive committee member, Allan Hansen, has been quoted by Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet as saying "we can no longer support him" - if no contract exists.
Meanwhile, Fifa has banned Thai football chief and former executive member Worawi Makudi for 90 days for an ethics breach and indicated he could face further punishment. | Uefa chief Michel Platini produced no documentary evidence for the 2m Swiss francs (£1.35m) payment made to him by Fifa, the BBC has learned. | 1.109923 | 1 |
The new at-a-glance scorecards rate their efforts at cutting the number of 16- to 19-year-olds not in education, employment or training (Neet).
The Department for Education says the 16-to-24 Neet rate is at its lowest level in a decade.
Youngsters must now stay in education, employment or training until age 18.
Skills Minister Nick Boles said: "With recent figures showing record lows in the number of young people not in education, employment or training, it is clear that our economic plan is working.
"But we know there is more to do, and the annual Neet scorecards will prove a highly effective tool in delivering our commitment to helping young people reach their potential."
The cards will rate councils' performance in a number of areas on top of the Neet rates.
These include the percentage of each age group offered a place in education and how well councils are tracking the occupation of teenagers who are not in school.
The scorecards, which have been tested for all local authorities over the past six months, will be published every summer.
Councillor Nick Forbes, vice chair of the Local Government Association's Children and Young People Board, said: "NEET scorecards need to be broken down by government-commissioned schemes rather than by council area, if we are to see a true picture of performance.
"Whilst councils have reduced 16-18-year-old disengagement over the last 15 years to 7.1%, they have had their powers to carry out vital services such as careers advice, national engagement programmes and further education steadily removed, meaning that many will not necessarily be running their local area's employment scheme.
"In a recent LGA survey, four-fifths of councils said that greater devolution would enable them to further reduce youth disengagement and nine in ten felt they could deliver better value for money if resources went directly to local areas." | Local councils in England are to be scored annually on how well they tackle the dropout rate among teenagers from schools and colleges. | 2.08933 | 2 |
The Mayor of London who is in the country on a trade visit was invited to join children on a mini turf pitch in Tokyo for the non-contact game.
Toki Sekiguchi was knocked to the ground and said he "felt a little pain".
The mayor, a keen rugby fan, shook the boy's hand and apologised.
In the game of touch rugby the person with the ball is stopped by being touched, not tackled, as in union rugby.
Slo-mo BoJo
He has form. He brought a child to the ground last year in a football kickabout.
And in 2006 he played in a charity England-Germany football match. Although only on for 10 minutes he stunned the 20,000-strong crowd by flooring retired German midfielder Maurizio Gaudino in a rugby-style tackle.
Of that incident he said: "When he was about two yards away I just put my head down. I was going for the ball with my head, which I understand is a legitimate move in soccer."
In Tokyo, the pair later posed for photographs and Mr Johnson handed over a 2015 rugby ball to the youngster. | Boris Johnson has knocked over a 10-year-old child while playing touch rugby in Japan. | 1.209544 | 1 |
The 81-year-old from the town of Simbach am Inn first told police he had buried the money in his house which was now in danger of collapse.
A team of experts was sent to search the house - but no treasure was found.
The man then remembered he had hidden the box in his garden - and a "five-digit sum" of cash was then retrieved.
The officials say an excavator was used to dig through the garden to find the container about two metres (six feet) under the surface.
The cash will now be deposited in the bank account of the man whose name has not been released.
Four people died in Simbach am Inn, on the Austrian border, in floods earlier this month.
The floods also caused substantial damage to dozens of towns in the region. | An elderly man in southern Germany has recovered his cash hidden in a metal container which he feared was lost in recent floods, local officials say. | 1.793875 | 2 |
Mr Obama ordered federal aid for three of the worst affected counties following a request by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin.
Residents will now receive grants for temporary housing and repairs.
More than 30,000 homes and businesses are without power.
Heavy rain on Thursday turned rivers and streams into torrents, cutting off several towns.
The floods are the worst in a century in some areas and hundreds of people have had to be rescued.
President Obama "ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides", a White House statement said.
Mr Tomblin said the federal help included medical support and housing to Kanawha, Greenbrier and Nicholas counties.
Officials were still assessing the damage in other areas and additional requests for aid could follow, he added.
West Virginia received a quarter of its annual rainfall in a single day, the US National Weather Service said.
A storm system dumped up to 10 inches (250mm) of rain on parts of the state, causing rivers and streams to overflow.
More than 100 homes were destroyed, some of them torn from their foundations and carried away, and an estimated 32,000 residences were still without power.
Teams removed people from upper-floor windows, tops of trees and cars.
Among those rescued were a 97-year-old woman and a family of five including an infant, officials said.
About 500 people were trapped in a shopping centre as crews scrambled to build a new gravel road to reach them.
Meanwhile, officials continued to try to reach others stranded in devastated areas.
States of emergency have been declared in 44 of the state's 55 counties, and up to 500 soldiers have been authorised to assist in the rescue operations. | US President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in the state of West Virginia, where the worst floods in more than a century have left at least 24 people dead. | 1.693871 | 2 |
Rodgers told BBC Scotland he did not think the Premiership leaders would make any more signings in January.
"It's disappointing because we had six months as a club to identify the type of players we wanted," he said.
But he was hopeful Craig Gordon would agree a new deal, and said Chelsea's approach for the 34-year-old goalkeeper was not worth considering.
Teenage midfielder Eboue Kouassi has been Rodgers' only January recruit, with the Ivorian introduced to fans at half-time in Sunday's 4-0 win over Hearts.
As runaway leaders Celtic cruise towards a sixth consecutive title win, the manager's thoughts will be on next season's Champions League qualifiers.
"We had profiles in mind, but if they are not available, you can't bring them in," said Rodgers.
"I'm happy with what I have. Of course I want to improve it, but if it's not in this window, it's fine. We'll do it in the summer."
Gordon was seldom troubled by former club Hearts as he kept his seventh clean sheet in nine games, with Celtic restoring their 22-point lead over nearest rivals Rangers.
"The first point is that we don't want him to go," said Rodgers.
"The second point is that there is not a credible offer there that would make us even consider it.
"Our plan is to keep Craig here and make him very much a part of what we are doing over these next few years.
"After this window shuts, him and his representatives will sit down and hopefully we'll agree a new deal for him."
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Rodgers said Kris Commons was "in negotiations with the club" but did not rule out the 33-year-old playmaker seeing out his contract until the end of the season.
Commons has not featured for Rodgers at all and played five games for Hibernian on a recent emergency loan, scoring twice for the Championship leaders.
"He's had a back issue this week," revealed Rodgers. "I know Hibs really liked him and are probably looking to do a deal, but there are other considerations for Kris - it's not just about the next six months." | Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he is disappointed Celtic's recruitment plans are not further advanced. | 0.906204 | 1 |
Freddie Hussey from Bristol was killed in 2014 when a trailer towed by a Land Rover came loose and hit him.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has produced an online guide, showing motorists how to check trailers are safely secured before setting off.
In May Freddie's parents successfully pushed for new safety guidelines.
The advice from the DVSA includes checking brakes, lights and the height of the coupling, as well as how to use a breakaway cable, before towing objects such as caravans, horseboxes and boats.
Transport minister Andrew Jones said he was "shocked and saddened" by the boy's death in Bedminster in January 2014.
"It is absolutely essential that drivers carry out a few quick and simple checks to make sure their trailer is safe so we do not see a repeat of this awful tragedy," he said.
DVSA chief executive Gareth Llewellyn said: "There is no excuse for not being informed.
"Even a short journey with an insecure or unroadworthy trailer puts lives at risk."
Following Freddie's death the driver of the Land Rover Defender, Tony Davies, from Hallen, was ordered to carry out 200 hours of community service for causing death through careless driving.
He was also disqualified from driving for six months. | A new drivers' safety guide has been published after the death of a three-year-old boy crushed by a trailer as he walked along a pavement. | 1.894598 | 2 |
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The 25-year-old, who won the last of his seven England caps in 2012, has agreed a two-year contract.
He will fill the gap left by Scott Dureau, who is to return to Australia after five seasons in Perpignan.
Myler appeared in Warrington's Challenge Cup final win against Leeds in 2012 and also played in their Grand Final defeats in 2012 and 2013.
"It's a really exciting time to be joining Catalans Dragons," said Myler. "I'm looking forward to playing my part with such an ambitious club and embracing the French culture with my family."
Head coach Laurent Frayssinous added: "I'm delighted to sign Richie for the next two seasons. The club has shown its ambition with the capture of such a quality player." | Warrington Wolves scrum-half Richie Myler will join Catalans Dragons at the end of the Super League season. | 0.751156 | 1 |
Waheed Ahmed, a Labour councillor's son, was held in Turkey on suspicion of trying to enter Syria illegally.
He was detained along with eight other Britons in Hatay near the Syrian border on 1 April. He has now returned to the UK after being deported from Turkey.
He is thought to have flown from Dalaman into Birmingham, where he was arrested by Greater Manchester Police.
The group of nine from Rochdale included five adults and four children.
Footage released on Sunday shows Mr Ahmed leaving a police station in Hatay before getting onto a coach to Antalya.
His father, Rochdale Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed, said he "wanted his son to come home as soon as possible".
Greater Manchester Police and the North West Counter Terrorism Unit have launched an investigation to establish why the group apparently tried to enter Syria.
Assistant Chief Constable Ian Wiggett has said the primary concern was the "safety and welfare" of the children, and efforts were being made to ensure a "full safeguarding strategy" was in place upon their return.
Police have been searching Mr Waheed's family home in Rochdale.
His father said he had thought his son was on holiday.
In a statement Councillor Shakil Ahmed said: "My son is a good Muslim and his loyalties belong to Britain, so I don't understand what he's doing there.
"If I thought for a second that he was in danger of being radicalised, I would have reported him to the authorities.
"He's studying a degree in politics and sociology at Manchester University and has a good future ahead of him." | A 21-year-old man has been arrested at Birmingham Airport on suspicion of terrorism, police say. | 1.009992 | 1 |
The demonstrators, who are Shugden Buddhists, chanted "Dalai Lama stop lying" as he arrived at the complex in Aldershot, Hampshire.
In response, the Dalai Lama said he had turned away from the Shugden form of Buddhism because it had denied him "religious freedom".
He blessed the site, which includes a monastery and is billed as the UK's first Buddhist community centre.
The development is located in Aldershot as the area was identified as having the largest population of Buddhists in the UK, and has strong links to the Gurkhas and Nepalese community.
Centre spokesman Damar Ghale said they were "deeply honoured" by the visit of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader.
A spokesman for the International Shugden Community said there were more than 700 protesters campaigning against "religious persecution".
They say the Dalai Lama has suppressed their form of Buddhism.
Supporters for the Dalai Lama mounted a counter-protest.
Hampshire Police declined to confirm how many protesters were involved.
During the visit the Dalai Lama called for an end to religious division, saying "killing in the name of religion is totally wrong".
He spoke following Friday's attacks in Kuwait, France and Tunisia, where as many as 30 British tourists were killed by an Islamist radical.
After opening the centre, the Dalai Lama gave a talk on Buddhism in the 21st Century at the ground of Aldershot FC.
On Sunday, the Dalai Lama's visited the Glastonbury festival where singer Patti Smith gave him a hug and presented him with a cake on the Pyramid stage.
He will celebrate his 80th birthday on 6 July. | The Dalai Lama defied protesters as he opened a Buddhist community centre. | 1.59261 | 2 |
The facility was funded by the "Million for a Morgue" campaign, during which the public donated money to the project while also voting for which crime author to name it after.
The campaign aimed to raise cash to match a £1m investment by the university for new facilities.
Ms McDermid said it was a "very proud moment" for her.
The Val McDermid Mortuary, which is now up and running, is the first in the UK to exclusively use the Thiel method of embalming, which it is hoped can provide "significant breakthroughs" in scientific, medical and dental research and training.
A total of 10 authors supported the campaign and were in the running to have the morgue named after them. Each online vote contributed £1 to the appeal.
Runner-up Stuart MacBride has had a dissection room at the mortuary named after him, while the other eight authors have had their names put on Thiel embalming tanks.
Ms McDermid had been a keen supporter of the campaign from the outset, having been friends with Prof Sue Black of the university's Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification for nearly 20 years.
She said: "The work that's being done in this mortuary and the knowledge it will communicate means better life chances for all of us.
"For once, we crime writers have had a chance to put life ahead of death and I'm thrilled to have been part of it.
"Million for a Morgue was a mad idea, but it's borne more fruit than any of us could imagine."
Prof Black added that the campaign had been "a tremendous adventure".
"Val is a great friend to the centre and the work we do and so I am truly delighted that the mortuary will be named after her," she said.
"But Stuart has been so pivotal in our success that we have also now chosen to name the dissecting room after him."
The other authors who lent their support were Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Jeff Lindsay, Tess Gerritsen, Peter James, Kathy Reichs, Mark Billingham, Harlan Coben and Caro Ramsay. | A new mortuary at Dundee University has been named after crime writer Val McDermid following a public vote. | 1.576491 | 2 |
The prime minister made the comment in a letter sent to army veterans.
They are campaigning to halt investigations and prosecutions of soldiers involved in killings during Northern Ireland's Troubles.
In the letter, Mrs May writes that she "would like to acknowledge the depth of feeling among many veterans about how past events are being investigated".
She added that her government has concerns that the system for dealing with Northern Ireland's past is "not working well in anyone's interests".
"That is why we agreed with the Northern Ireland political parties in the Stormont House Agreement in 2014, to establish new institutions that would investigate the past in a way that is fair and proportionate," Mrs May said.
Mrs May's comments echo sentiments previously expressed by Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire.
He said that investigations into killings that occurred during the Troubles "disproportionately" focus on members of the police and Army.
That claim has been emphatically denied by the Public Prosecution Service and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
Figures obtained by the BBC last month also challenge the claims that investigations into Troubles killings have an undue focus on the security services.
Inquiries into killings by the Army account for about 30% of the PSNI's legacy workload. | The system of addressing the legacy of past in Northern Ireland is "unbalanced", Theresa May has said. | 1.668388 | 2 |
Warrington three-quarter Evans and Wigan prop Flower withdrew from the Wales squad for qualifiers against Serbia and Italy in October.
And coach Kear says they are outsiders to make the trip to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
"This season, they'll have to tear the house down basically," said Kear.
"They'll have to play so well that I'd be foolish to leave them out. The criteria for selection is loyalty and commitment to the cause.
"We picked up the Welsh team when morale was low and performances weren't crash hot, but we've turned that around because we set the culture, the standards and the ethos in stone and we've gone six games undefeated.
"I think there's bit of loyalty to be rewarded."
Meanwhile, Wales have no plans for any mid-season internationals or meet-ups before the World Cup, which begins in October.
"I'm in club rugby and I know that 30 Super League games, or 23 Championship games with the Super 8s, and all the Challenge Cup and play-off games is enough for any player," said Kear, who is also part of Wakefield's coaching team.
"We're leaving the players alone. So in that fallow week when England play Samoa, they'll be resting up. We won't meet until 10 days before we fly out."
Wales' World Cup campaign opens against co-hosts Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on 28 October. They also face Fiji and Ireland in the group stages. | Wales coach John Kear has challenged Super League stars Ben Flower and Rhys Evans to "tear the house down" or miss out on a place at the 2017 World Cup. | 0.925028 | 1 |
The audience at Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, sat through five screenings of the 1993 Bill Murray film, starting on Friday evening.
They bought tickets for every showing - and sat through the same trailers and adverts.
The event at the town's The Market Hall was in aid of a children's hospice.
Organisers say it is no coincidence that the film tells the story of a TV reporter who becomes trapped in time.
He relives the same day over and over, while visiting the Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney, in the United States, during its annual Groundhog Day celebrations.
Peter Watkins-Hughes, project manager at The Market Hall, said they wanted the audience to "try to live Groundhog Day".
"They've got to buy their tickets, take their seat, watch the film, come out and then buy another ticket, take their seats and then come out again," he said before the record attempt.
Between 22:00 BST on Friday and 08:00 on Saturday, the audience of up to 212 people endured the film being replayed five times.
Organisers said they had been in touch with officials at Guinness World Records, who told them they would hold the world record for the event - even if in Mr Watkins-Hughes own words, it is "bonkers". | Cinema goers in south Wales attempted to break a "totally useless world record" as they watched the comedy classic Groundhog Day again and again. | 1.200716 | 1 |
A sexually explicit cartoon of the prophet Mohammed was sent from Chris Graham's Twitter account to a radical Islamist preacher in January.
The tweet was sent to Anjem Choudary on the day of the attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris.
Mr Graham was appointed as a non-executive director of the Ibrox club earlier this week.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "We are aware of the media reports in relation to comments made on a social media site. We are now carrying out inquiries into this matter."
Shortly after two gunmen had shot dead 12 people at the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on 7 January, Mr Choudary sent a message on Twitter which read "freedom of expression does not extend to insulting the prophets of Allah, whatever your views on the events in Paris today!"
Mr Graham apparently replied by sending a cartoon depicting the prophet Mohammed engaged in an explicit homosexual act.
Mr Graham, 38, is well known among football fans for representing the Rangers Supporters Trust and running the Rangers Standard website.
His Twitter account is now restricted from public view.
A spokesman for Rangers said on Wednesday that it was looking into the allegations. | Police are "carrying out inquiries" into a tweet apparently sent by a newly-appointed Rangers director. | 1.093452 | 1 |
The adventurer, who has reached the poles a record 20 times, has taken over the voluntary post from Lady Gooch.
High sheriffs are chosen annually by the Queen who "pricks" the name of the nominee from a list using a silver bodkin - a type of needle.
Mr Hempleman-Adams said he has given up climbing for a year to concentrate on his new role.
The explorer, who has climbed Everest by the north and the south routes, was sworn in at the civic offices in Swindon.
His duties will include overseeing attendance at royal visits and giving support and encouragement to the emergency services, local charities and voluntary organisations.
"It's quite a contrast to go from woolly thermals to tights and I have to say this is the first time I've ever worn tights in my life and it does feel a bit odd," he said.
"But I have been privileged to see all the four corners of the world and I still haven't seen a lot of Wiltshire which I am looking forward to doing during my year."
The office of high sheriff is the oldest in the country after the Crown, dating back over 1,000 years.
The post is unpaid and anyone appointed must carry out his or her duties without recourse to any public funds. | David Hempleman-Adams has been sworn in as the high sheriff for Wiltshire and Swindon. | 1.351192 | 1 |
University of Wales Trinity Saint David has written to all teaching and support staff asking for them to consider voluntary redundancy.
The university said it needed to cut staff costs following a review and rejected claims by union Unison the reductions could affect 10% of the 1,500-strong workforce.
It has campuses in Carmarthen, Swansea and Lampeter.
A university spokesman said: "As part of its normal ongoing business practice, the university regularly reviews its staffing costs in line with sector benchmarks.
"The university's current staffing costs are above sector benchmark comparisons and therefore a review of staffing levels across all academic and professional units is being undertaken."
He added the university had met with unions to inform them of the process, which is due to take place over the next few weeks.
The announcement comes with work already under way on the first phase of a £300m development at Swansea's SA1 waterfront site.
Hugh McDyer, from Unison, said: "We know there are big changes ahead at the university and a likely merger of sites.
"We'll work with them to identify savings, if they need to be made, but that should not be at the cost of frontline workers.
"It is essential the quality of learning and student support is protected and we want the University of Wales Trinity Saint David to be open and honest about the scale of the challenge it faces."
The university has denied the cuts will affect 10% of staff and any possible merger of sites.
It followed Thursday's announcement by the University of South Wales of plans to cut 139 jobs.
A Welsh Government spokesman said: "We are aware of the situation at University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
"We would expect for there to be a period of consultation, and that staff and unions are kept informed at all stages in the process." | A second south Wales university has announced potential job cuts. | 0.852295 | 1 |
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil tells the story of the nation's history, from the Highland clearances to the arrival of oil.
John McGrath's play had a political impact as well as a cultural one.
The Dundee Rep Ensemble has been granted permission to present the play in a professional production for the first time in more than 20 years.
The Cheviot was given its first public airing by the 7:84 Scotland group at the "What Kind of Scotland?" conference in Edinburgh in March 1973, and had an instant impact.
The play looks at the exploitation and economic changes in the Scottish Highlands throughout history, from the evictions of crofters to make way for Cheviot sheep in the 18th century, to the development of stag hunts in game parks in the 19th century, and finally the oil boom of the 1970s.
Director Joe Douglas said the issues addressed in the play were still relevant today.
He said: "It's something which is studied and talked about, and it's sort of entered the mythology of Scottish theatre.
"I felt like it really spoke to the present moment, post-referendum and post-general election, where people are sort of questioning where we're at politically.
"The play looks at lots of different aspects of Scottish identity, and tells the story of ordinary people from across many generations in different ways."
The play is presented as a ceilidh, with the music integral to the storytelling - some of the audience sit on the stage, with people encouraged to dance along.
Musical director Aly Macrae said this helps remove any barrier between the audience and the story being told.
Actor Calum MacDonald's mother saw the original production in 1973 and he said it had been "life-changing" for her.
He said: "It really changed her view on Scottish politics and Scottish history, and the way they presented it was brilliant for that audience.
"So there's quite a lot of pressure - I remember phoning her and letting her know. We've remained true to a lot of the original with slight touches to bring it up to date with current issues.
"There is a bit of pressure, but it's an absolute joy to be doing it."
The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil runs until 26 September at Dundee Rep theatre. | A play which stunned Scottish audiences more than 40 years ago has been revived at a Dundee theatre. | 1.829458 | 2 |
The American, 26, closed with a three-under 68 for a 15-under-par total to claim his third PGA Tour title and move to fifth in the world rankings.
Stenson, who led overnight, was undone by a double bogey on the par-three 16th after hitting his tee shot into water.
Rory McIlroy's failure to finish in the top 10 means Jordan Spieth returns to the top of the world rankings.
Spieth missed the cut in Boston but the complex mathematical formula used to calculate the rankings sees the reigning Masters and US Open champion back at number one, one week after being usurped by McIlroy.
The Northern Irishman, who closed with a five-under 66 to finish tied 29th on three under, said he was more concerned about his form and moving up the FedEx Cup play-off standings.
"My focus the next few weeks is the FedEx Cup and to try to do well on that," McIlroy said.
"I'd love to play the next event well and get myself into the top five going to Atlanta. That's still the goal. I'll probably need a win."
Leading by two shots with five holes to play, Stenson was on course to repeat his Boston win of two years ago.
But he had to settle for a second consecutive runner-up finish after coming second in The Barclays last week.
Fowler cut the deficit in half with a 40-foot birdie on the 14th and then held his nerve as Stenson, who won the FedEx Cup in 2013, faltered.
The 39-year-old conceded he used the wrong club on the 16th and described the mistake as the "killer blow".
He also missed a 14-foot birdie putt on the last, allowing Fowler the luxury of two putts from 10 feet to win.
"I've been playing well the past couple of years," Fowler said. "It was just a matter of time before I knocked down the door." | Rickie Fowler beat Henrik Stenson by one shot to win the Deutsche Bank Championship in Massachusetts. | 0.868883 | 1 |
They were demanding US$23,650 per player from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for winning the 2016 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Falcons had been at the hotel in the capital since 6 December.
"The players have all left the hotel in Abuja after they started receiving payments alerts," the team's media officer Remi Sulola told BBC Sport.
One of the players also confirmed that she and her roommate had been paid.
"It's taken some time, [because banks don't work over the weekend] but we've finally received our money today," one player, who insisted on anonymity, told BBC Sport.
"We thank the government, the fans and media for their roles in making sure we got our hard-earned dues."
To mark the 10th day of their complaint the team protested outside parliament in Abuja while the annual budget was being presented.
This led to the government releasing about US$1.2m to the cash-strapped NFF on Friday to pay the ladies.
Nigeria's victory in Cameroon was their eighth African women's title and means they have only twice failed to win the women's championship since its inception in 1998.
The money was also used to settle outstanding win bonus for the men's team in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. | Nigeria's women's team have ended their sit-in protest at a hotel in Abuja after being paid money owed to them. | 1.135255 | 1 |
The man was discovered after officers were called to an address in Croft Park, Balbeggie, at about noon on Thursday.
Police Scotland said next of kin have been made aware and inquiries were at an early stage.
They urged anyone with any information to contact them. | A police investigation is under way into the suspicious death of a 49-year-old man in Perthshire. | 0.340027 | 0 |
The disappointing jobs figures are seen as delaying the timing of when the US Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates.
In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed up 1.6% at 18,005.49.
Investor sentiment was boosted by talk that the Bank of Japan could introduce further economic stimulus measures.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index finished up 1.6% to 21,854.50 as mainland Chinese markets remained closed for the Golden Week holiday.
Casino shares rose for the second consecutive day on the expectation of better tourist arrivals in the gambling hub Macau during the Chinese holiday.
Shares of Galaxy Entertainment were up by more than 5%, while Sands China rose by more than 3%.
Glencore shares listed in Hong Kong were up as much as 72% at one point on reports the commodities trader was looking to sell its agricultural business.
However, Glencore issued a statement saying it was "not aware of any reasons for these price and volume movements". Its shares closed up nearly 18%.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 benchmark closed up 1.95% at 5,150.5, while in South Korea the Kopsi index closed up 0.37% at 1,977.16. | Markets in Asia took their lead from Wall Street's performance on Friday where shares closed higher after the release of weak US job numbers. | 1.109896 | 1 |
The benchmark index fell 0.34%, or 23.2 points, to 6,754.64, following a 1% fall on Friday.
Fresnillo, up 1.86%, was the biggest riser, while the London Stock Exchange, down 2.29%, was the main loser.
It came as the pound briefly hit 1.70 against the US dollar on expectations that the Bank of England could increase interest rates later this year.
"All of these remarks do suggest the tide is turning at the Bank of England," said Jane Foley, a currency strategist with Rabobank in London. "Whether that means that a hike by the end of this year is on the cards, we are not sure."
She added that Bank of England minutes, released later this week, should go some way to indicating when a rate rise might come.
Shares in the British medical company Smith and Nephew closed 0.09% down, having initially fallen 1.4% after a decision by a potential suitor, American firm Medtronic, to buy its rival Covidien instead.
The prospect of rising fuel prices pushed British Airways-owner IAG and Easyjet lower.
Outside the top tier, Majestic Wine slid nearly 4% as it reported flat profits and warned that its rate of online growth had slowed due to new entrants into the market. | (Close): Worries over tensions in Ukraine and Iraq saw the FTSE 100 drift lower for a second trading session. | 1.055311 | 1 |
13 February 2016 Last updated at 10:30 GMT
He can understand words written on flash cards,
Fernie is shown words like sit, and turn around then he does the action.
Studies have shown that a school dog calms children down, improves skills and behaviour. | Fernie the dog is helping to give children the confidence to read at a school in Somerset in South West England. | 2.0602 | 2 |
The children, aged between eight and 12, were discovered in the vehicle by officers on Aberdeen's Beach Esplanade last Thursday.
Insp Jon Barron, of Police Scotland, said: "This is another shocking example of someone blatantly putting children's' lives in danger.
"Please wear a seat belt at all times."
He added: "Had there been a collision, or had the driver to brake harshly for whatever reason, the possible consequences could not be clearer.
"Wearing a seat belt will massively reduce these risks.
"Please ensure all passengers and children carried in your vehicle are properly restrained. Please keep them safe." | A 42-year-old woman has been reported to the procurator fiscal after three children were found standing up in the back of a moving car. | 1.292902 | 1 |
Police said another man suffered serious injuries in the incident, which occurred near the Globe Bar in High Street on Friday 19 May.
The 26-year-old man is expected to appear at Paisley Sherriff Court at a later date.
Officers thanked members of the public for their assistance. | A 26-year-old man has been arrested following a serious assault near a bar in Johnstone. | 0.175041 | 0 |
He refused to say if his party would block a referendum before agreeing to a new coalition with the Conservatives.
But Nick Clegg said he would back a referendum if there were plans for more powers to be transferred to Brussels.
The Tories are pledging to renegotiate UK membership and hold a referendum on the result by the end of 2017. Labour says the plan is bad for businesses.
Mr Clegg told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "Our position has been very clear, very consistent, of course there should be a referendum, a question put to the British people about whether we continue our membership of the European Union or not when we need to make a decision on the transfer of new powers.
"But what we will never ever do of course is play footsie with the prospect of actually leaving the EU, which is where large parts of the Conservative Party are, and of course they are doing so as they are desperately chasing UKIP to the right."
The deputy prime minister then went on to say there had been a lack of "centre ground" in the debate on Europe.
He said: "On this issue, as on so many other issues, there is a real danger of British politics being pulled to the right and the left.
"I think there is a real space in this campaign, which I obviously hope the Liberal Democrats will fill, for the reasoned centre ground."
The EU, and the UK's place within it, is set to be a major issue in the election campaign.
UKIP want to leave the EU and aim to hold a referendum at the earliest opportunity, meanwhile, Labour has said it would try to enhance the UK's influence in a reformed Europe.
The Greens would hold a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU, and the party would also aim to reform the EU to hand powers back to local communities.
Mr Clegg also used the radio interview to say he would see out the next parliament.
He said: "I certainly want to serve out the next parliament and hopefully see the Liberal Democrats guaranteeing the government of this country remains anchored in the liberal centre ground." | The Lib Dems will not "play footsie" with the idea of leaving the EU, leader Nick Clegg has told the BBC. | 1.248309 | 1 |
The driver sustained minor injuries in the crash and was taken to hospital for a check-up.
The crash happened at a roundabout on Daniels Road, Norwich, at about 11:30 GMT.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said all the turkeys were accounted for and the RSPCA was helping get them a "safe place".
Traffic was "snarled up" as a result of the crash, a BBC reporter at the scene said
The BBC understands the Bernard Matthews turkeys were heading from a farm to a factory.
Norfolk Police said diesel had spilt and entered drains in the road, close to Notcutts garden centre.
Scott Norman, from the fire service, said the turkeys looked "fine" and the RSPCA was helping to ensure they were "removed to a safe place".
"There's a lot of diesel gone on the floor and there's some livestock in the lorry, so we're ensuring its welfare," Mr Norman said.
A Bernard Matthews spokesman said: "The driver has been taken to hospital for a precautionary measure but we understand they have escaped relatively unscathed."
The RSPCA said an inspector had assessed the site and was happy the "turkeys' welfare is not in any further immediate danger".
BBC Radio Norfolk reporter Bob Carter said the lorry's windscreen was smashed in the crash, in which the vehicle hit a lamppost.
He said traffic was "very, very snarled up".
Norfolk Police said officers were diverting traffic on to Ipswich Road. | Six hundred turkeys have been saved after a lorry thought to be taking them to slaughter overturned. | 1.262643 | 1 |
The JB Christie bakery in Airdrie closed temporarily last week while NHS Lanarkshire investigated an outbreak of the infection.
It reopened on Tuesday after a "deep clean" and other control measures.
NHS Lanarkshire said "almost all" of those patients who required hospital treatment had been discharged home.
An investigation into the outbreak has indicated that food produced and sold at the bakery's outlets in Airdrie and Coatbridge between 20 March and 13 April may have been affected.
NHS Lanarkshire said JB Christie had co-operated fully with health officials and there were currently no public health concerns regarding the safety of food produced by the firm.
However, it added that new cases were "likely to continue to be identified in the coming weeks", as it can take between 15 and 50 days for symptoms to develop after the virus enters the body.
NHS Lanarkshire has asked the public to remain aware of the possible symptoms.
Officials say that although the risk of contracting the infection is low, anyone who has experienced a flu-like illness, loss of appetite, nausea, fever, abdominal pains or jaundice (a yellowing of the eyes or skin) should contact their GP in the usual way or NHS24 by dialling 111.
Dr Femi Oshin, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health medicine, Dr Oshin added: "Hepatitis A is usually a food-borne virus which can be spread by hand-to-mouth contact when there is poor hand hygiene.
"As such, one of the best ways to prevent the spread of the hepatitis A infection is good hand hygiene - thorough hand washing and drying.
"We would like to remind everyone that they can protect themselves by washing their hands, particularly after visiting the toilet and before preparing or eating food."
A helpline has been set up to provide general information about hepatitis A and the outbreak. The helpline - 0800 028 2816 - is open from 08:00 to 22:00 daily. | The number of confirmed cases of hepatitis A linked to a bakery in North Lanarkshire has increased from nine to 42, according to health officials. | 1.688785 | 2 |
Speaking at a film festival in his home town of Malaga, the Mask of Zorro star said: "I suffered a heart attack on January 26, but it wasn't serious and hasn't caused any damage."
Banderas, 56, had three stents put in his arteries but insisted the incident had not been "dramatic".
He added that he was well and keen to return to work.
Banderas accepted a lifetime achievement award at the festival, recognising his career as an actor, producer and director.
He performed a flamenco on stage as he picked up the Biznaga de Oro Honorifica trophy.
His recent visit to a Swiss clinic had led to speculation about his health, but a spokeswoman had said last week that he was in "perfectly good health".
At the time of the heart attack, Banderas, also known for roles in the Shrek films and Philadelphia, was taken to hospital near his home in Surrey.
He tweeted a picture taken in the countryside with girlfriend Nicole Kimpel a few days later, saying he was "enjoying nature after a startle".
Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email [email protected]. | Spanish actor Antonio Banderas had a heart attack earlier this year, he has revealed. | 0.899371 | 1 |
The tourists won the final game to lose the series 2-1, and the teams are now preparing for a three-match Twenty20 series, starting on Thursday.
"We constantly talk about not giving easy boundaries. That's an area we can get better at," Bayliss told BBC Sport.
"We didn't bowl enough balls in the right area."
England conceded 356 runs in the first match of the series and 381 in the second, but restricted the hosts to 316 as they secured a five-run victory on Sunday.
"The bowling was a little disappointing in these three games," added Bayliss. "The guys would be the first to admit that.
"But we have seen them bowl well in the past so there's no reason why they can't bowl well going forward.
"On Sunday, on a helpful wicket, if we'd got the ball in the right areas more often I don't think the result would have been so close."
Seamer David Willey could play in the T20 series, despite a shoulder injury.
The 26-year-old seamer was injured on Sunday, but a scan has revealed there is no significant damage.
England will host the 2017 Champions Trophy this summer, and Bayliss has not ruled out Stuart Broad returning to the one-day team.
The Nottinghamshire all-rounder, 30, has recently been used as a Test specialist.
Bayliss said: "There's probably two or three players on the outside looking to get back in."
Thursday, 26 January in Kanpur (11:00 GMT)
Sunday, 29 January in Nagpur (13:30 GMT)
Wednesday, 1 February in Bangalore (13:30 GMT) | England's bowling during their one-day international series defeat in India was "a little disappointing", says coach Trevor Bayliss. | 0.936102 | 1 |
The bid also sets out the city's interest in hosting the event in 2022, following Durban's withdrawal in March.
Sports executive Brian Barwick will chair the bid alongside teams employed to design branding and plan logistics.
Liverpool City Council said it could potentially involve Everton's planned new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.
A council spokeswoman said plans were at an early stage, but the possibility of building a running track at the ground was likely to be discussed.
The city already has a 50m Olympic-standard pool in Wavertree, but no diving or training pool.
A velodrome would also have to be built to accommodate cycling, while Liverpool Arena could be used to host other events.
A budget of £500,000 has been set aside for the campaign, and an "intense 3-6 month period of activity" would now begin under the banner Team Liverpool, the council said.
Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson said the city had sent out "a powerful message that we are deadly serious about bidding for the games".
"The Commonwealth Games has the potential to be a game changer in further driving forward the city's regeneration and renaissance," he said.
Mr Barwick, 62, is chairman of the Rugby Football League, a member of the FA Council, and has worked on previous international bids for sports events including the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
The former head of BBC Sport said: "The chance to lead the work for my home city of Liverpool to host the Commonwealth Games is a huge privilege."
Local sporting stars including heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson, boxer Tony Bellew, gymnast Beth Tweddle and former footballer Jamie Carragher have backed the campaign.
London and Birmingham have expressed interest in staging the event, while Manchester, which hosted the games in 2002, has said it would be "ready to help". | Liverpool has officially launched a bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with a team of advisers appointed to spearhead the project. | 1.114956 | 1 |
The Potters had a £13m bid for Wales midfielder Allen, 26, accepted on Thursday by the Anfield club.
And Johnson is excited about the prospect of his former team-mate coming to the Britannia Stadium.
"He's a fantastic player. He'd be brilliant for the squad - he's one of those players who gets the game going," Johnson told BBC Radio Stoke.
Swansea are the main rivals for Allen's signature, but Johnson would not hesitate to recommend Stoke to him.
"Of course I would. I've enjoyed every minute here and I'd pass that on if he called or texted me," he said.
"I'd personally love him to come here. He's an out-and-out footballer - the Stoke of old doesn't really exist any more, that era has gone, we're a footballing side now."
Johnson's first season at Stoke was ended by a knee injury suffered against Bournemouth in February.
The 31-year-old was back in contention for the final game with his old club West Ham, but was not risked.
"As I jumped I got kicked at the same time it was a strange one but when you have contact injuries anything can happen," he said.
"The toughest part is missing the football and trying to remain sane in the physio room.
"I feel good and strong. I could've played the last game, but we agreed there wasn't any point taking a risk but I hoping for a fully-fit campaign this time - I can't wait to get going." | Full-back Glen Johnson says he would "love" Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen to sign for Stoke City. | 0.762098 | 1 |
Matalan workers Zoe Morgan, 21, and Lee Simmons, 33, were found dead near the Queen Street store on Wednesday.
Andrew Saunders, 20, of no fixed abode, was later arrested, and then charged on Thursday.
He spoke only to confirm his name, age and address at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Friday.
The defendant was remanded in custody to next appear before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday.
In a tribute released on Thursday, Miss Morgan's family described her as a "beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter and auntie who had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody".
The statement continued: "She was taken away from us tragically, too soon, and has left a massive hole in our lives that will never be filled.
"Zoe will always be in our hearts forever and always. We are all broken hearted. xx"
The Matalan store remained closed for a second day on Thursday but reopened on Friday. | A man charged with the murder of a couple found stabbed on a main Cardiff shopping street near their workplace has appeared in court. | 0.887801 | 1 |
James Harris Jackson, 28, is said to have taken a bus from Baltimore to New York with the intention of targeting black men.
When he came across Timothy Caughman, 66, he allegedly stabbed him in the chest and back.
Mr Caughman was pronounced dead in hospital.
His alleged assailant walked into a Times Square police station about 24 hours later and was arrested on suspicion of murder.
He is said to have told officers that he had harboured feelings of hatred towards black men for at least 10 years.
The ex-serviceman is believed to have travelled to New York on 17 March, and booked himself into a Manhattan hotel.
Assistant Chief of Police William Aubry said he had walked the streets in a long coat, which hid the 26in (66cm) sword, and came across Mr Caughman while the victim was collecting bottles for recycling from rubbish bins.
"The reason he picked New York is because it's the media capital of the world and he wanted to make a statement," Mr Aubry said.
Investigators said they believed the suspect was considering other attacks, but surrendered after noticing his photo in media reports. He had been captured on CCTV footage near the crime scene.
Mr Caughman's Twitter profile describes him as a "can and bottle recycler" and autograph collector. His posts show his interest in music and films.
James Harris Jackson served in the US Army from March 2009 to August 2012 and worked as a military intelligence analyst, the army said. He was deployed in Afghanistan from December 2010 to November 2011.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio condemned the attack in a statement.
"We are a safe city because we are inclusive. We are a nation of unrivalled strength because we are diverse," he said.
"No act of violence can undermine who we are." | A white US Army veteran with a hatred for black people travelled to New York City and confronted a black man before killing him with a sword, police say. | 1.364332 | 1 |
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The Reds were outplayed for much of the tie at St Mary's but have to now only overturn a narrow deficit in the return leg on Wednesday 25 January.
Klopp told BBC Radio 5 live: "It could and should have been 2-0, 3-0.
"The best thing for us is the result. We know that we can play better at Anfield, nothing is decided."
Nathan Redmond's first-half goal gave Southampton the win, but the former Norwich winger should have increased their lead from two good chances.
Redmond himself said after the game that he "should have scored four", after he hit the crossbar and Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius made several good saves.
Klopp added: "We cannot be happy with the performance, Southampton cannot be happy with the result. I can't remember a clear chance for us.
"We gave the ball away so easily and we needed Loris Karius to save our lives two or three times."
Liverpool lost the League Cup final to Manchester City on penalties last season, while Southampton lost their only final 3-2 to Nottingham Forest in 1979.
Liverpool welcomed back forward Philippe Coutinho from injury as a second-half substitute, and Klopp believes his side will put in a better performance in the second leg.
"We will strike back, we will be a different team, a different side, everything will be different at Anfield," he said.
"It's still possible to go to Wembley, and that's the target.
"We have to show a reaction - but it would be cool if we could already show a reaction at the weekend, because we probably need a better performance to get something at Old Trafford [against Manchester United on Sunday in the Premier League]."
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Southampton manager Claude Puel admitted his disappointment that Saints will only take a one-goal lead to Anfield.
"It's a little frustration that this win was just 1-0," said the Frenchman. "With just a little more luck we could have been further ahead.
"I think it was important to keep this result with a clean sheet, with a win, and to sustain our chances of qualifying for the final.
"It was a great performance here and I believe they had just one chance in the whole game, so it's a good performance from my players." | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side were fortunate to come away with a 1-0 defeat at Southampton in their EFL Cup semi-final first leg. | 1.027895 | 1 |
Tugging tightly on a metaphorical dressing gown cord, John Larkin, QC, told a human rights conference in Belfast there were "some areas where it is not appropriate to involve lawyers".
He was referring to a campaign by residents of a public housing association for the right to wear their pyjamas outdoors.
Mr Larkin said the cause of human rights in Northern Ireland was in danger of being trivialised by misuse.
The campaign was evidence of a "contemporary malaise" and misunderstanding of the term, "human rights", he said.
In some parts of Belfast, wearing pyjamas for shopping or dropping children to school has become part of normal life.
The trend has been dubbed: "All Day Pyjama Syndrome".
In January, Tesco, the supermarket giant, drew the line and asked customers not to shop barefoot or in their night gear.
Two years ago, Joe McGuinness, the principal of St Matthew's Primary School, sent a stern letter to parents saying wearing pyjamas on the school run was "slovenly and rude".
However, Sinn Fein councillor Fra McCann has defended people's right to wear whatever they want.
"A variety of clothing is worn outdoors, like shorts and vests, so why not pyjamas?" he said. | Northern Ireland's Attorney General has thrown a slipper at the great pyjama debate. | 2.035265 | 2 |
Since rebel Shia Houthis overran the capital, Sanaa, late last year, the impoverished country has seen the political crisis deepen, and a threat of all-out sectarian war.
The situation has created a sense of insecurity, fear and economic frustration among Yemenis.
People complain life is hard and getting worse. Here, a mechanic, a merchant and an artist explain how everyday life is a struggle to survive.
Mechanic Abdo Ahmed Ali says people are praying for security, stability and safety
Merchant Mohammad Al Omary believes everyone is living in fear and customers have been scared away
Murad Suwah says his artwork expresses the death people are seeing every day | Months of turmoil in Yemen have left ordinary citizens worried for the future. | 1.382787 | 1 |
The rock fall happened on the East Cliff section of West Bay on Dorset's Jurassic Coast on Tuesday evening.
No-one was hurt but coastguards and police urged people to stay away from the top and bottom of the cliff.
In 2012, tourist Charlotte Blackman died at nearby Hive Beach when she was buried under a rock fall.
A specialist urban response team and dog unit searched the area of the latest collapse but coastguards said there was no evidence anyone was trapped.
The beach and South West Coast Path, which has been assessed by Dorset County Council's coast and countryside service, remain open.
The authority said the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site team, West Bay Harbour Master and the landowner, Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, had carried out a survey to assess the fall and the stability of the cliff.
The rock fall follows a previous one in the same area in July.
Sam Scriven, Jurassic Coast earth science manager, said: "Rock falls like this are entirely unpredictable.
"However, East Cliff at West Bay does seem to be particularly active at the moment."
He added: "Landslides and rock falls can, and do, happen at any time - and you can be at risk even at low tide."
Coastguard duty controller Peter Davies urged people to stay away and said: "Last night's cliff fall is an example of just how unstable cliff edges can be.
"The incident could have had a very different outcome, and fortunately no-one was seriously hurt or worse."
Ch Insp Steve White of Dorset Police warned further rock falls could occur.
He said: "We urge the public to obey warning signs, not to stand near the edge of cliffs or stand directly underneath them."
Gem Gilbert, who photographed the landslip, said on Twitter: "Cute evening down the beach chilling, next thing you know part of the Clift [sic] had fallen down."
Police initially said some people suffered minor injuries but since confirmed no-one was hurt.
Coastguards said an infra-red helicopter search was completed but the warm temperature of the rocks meant it was inconclusive. | Sightseers have been seen clambering over rocks where a section of cliff collapsed, despite warnings from emergency services to stay away. | 1.799348 | 2 |
The Russian wildcard, playing in her first Grand Slam since completing a doping ban, won 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-1 to reach round three.
Babos had two break points to lead by a set and 4-2 but Sharapova came through in two hours and 20 minutes.
"I knew I wanted to get it done and I did," said Sharapova, who beat world number two Simona Halep in round one.
"I felt like it was a scrappy match but sometimes those days are the best, because you get through and give yourself another chance."
Sharapova was given a wildcard into the main draw as she is currently ranked 146th following her 15-month doping suspension.
The decision drew criticism from some quarters but Sharapova received a warm reception from the crowd in both matches.
"I think with the way that I played Monday night, I don't think there are any more questions," she said.
"I've had an amazing reaction from fans since I've been back, and that's been very special."
The 2006 champion will next face American wildcard Sofia Kenin.
Sharapova, 30, found it hard to rediscover the form she had shown against Halep on Monday, a gripping contest that electrified the night-session crowd.
Inspiration was harder to come by on a sultry New York afternoon in the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Both players struggled for consistency, with Babos, ranked 59th, failing to serve out the first set twice before winning the tie-break.
The Hungarian had a golden chance to make a decisive move in game six of the second set but found the net on the first break point, before Sharapova slammed down an ace on the second.
Babos would win only two more games as the match quickly raced away from her.
"In the second set I felt like I was physically fresh," said Sharapova, who finished with 39 winners and 36 unforced errors.
"That gave me a lot of confidence. I just wanted to be the fittest player out there in the end, and I was."
Find out how to get into tennis in our special guide. | Maria Sharapova relied on her fighting qualities rather than top form to beat Hungary's Timea Babos at the US Open. | 0.91154 | 1 |
Two other men appeared at Belfast Magistrate's Court along with him.
In court were Mr Duffy, 46, of Forest Lane, Lurgan, Henry Fitzsimons, 45, of no fixed abode, and 52-year-old Alex McCrory of Sliabh Dubh View, Belfast.
The latter two are charged with trying to murder members of the PSNI on Belfast's Crumlin Road on 5 December.
All three are also charged with conspiracy to possess firearms and explosives with intent to endanger life, conspiring to murder and belonging to a proscribed organisation, namely the Irish Republican Army.
Mr McCrory and Mr Fitzsimons were both charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life on 5 December in Belfast.
None of the defendants applied for bail. All three were remanded in custody until 14 January.
In the attack on police on 5 December, two police vehicles were hit by gunfire from assault rifles.
Mr Duffy gave a thumbs up sign to supporters who cheered from the public gallery as the three men were led away. | Prominent County Armagh republican Colin Duffy has appeared in court charged with IRA membership and conspiracy to murder. | 0.870943 | 1 |
The money is part of a £4.3m handout from the Big Lottery Fund to help people improve their communities in Yorkshire and the Humber.
More than 80 organisations benefited, including a loneliness support group in Rotherham and a project to improve ex-offenders' job prospects in Leeds.
A sports group in Halifax also received £7,450 for young people's workshops.
The Rotherham loneliness support group, which received £484,780, is run from the Chislett Centre at Kimberworth Park Community Partnership in a deprived area of the town.
Manager Dawn Heald said the lottery money helped local groups "go from strength to strength".
"We are starting three different projects here - one for children and families, one for young people, and one for older people," she said.
"People develop relationships which they may not have done before."
St Giles Trust in Leeds was given £499,693 to expand its work in improving employability skills of ex-offenders and vulnerable people in West Yorkshire.
Halifax Hammers FC received £7,450 to deliver dance, music and healthy mind and body workshops for young people, to raise their self-esteem and awareness about sexual exploitation and the consequences of drug use.
Another 80 organisations in the region also received handouts.
The Big Lottery Fund gives out 40% of the money raised by the National Lottery to health, education, environmental and charity projects, which equates to more than £650m a year.
Lyn Cole of the Big Lottery Fund said: "The valuable work of these leading charities and community groups is helping make a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our society." | A domestic abuse project in Bradford has been awarded nearly £500,000 to help victims stay in their own homes. | 1.443855 | 1 |
Lifelong Worcestershire fan King, 66, who is to take over from former wicketkeeper John Elliott in 2015, is proud that his year in office will coincide with their 150th anniversary.
"It is a great honour to be asked to serve," said King.
"With the 150th anniversary next year, there is much to celebrate."
He added: "And the future is even brighter. My youth was spent at New Road watching the first Worcestershire side to win the County Championship exactly 50 years ago. And today's team of talented young players, and the redevelopment and transformation of the facilities at New Road, promise exciting times ahead."
"It is a wonderful decision," said Elliott, who bows out, having also previously spent eight years as the county's chairman. "He is a very passionate supporter of Worcestershire. He has a lot to offer. Already he's on the phone and emailing two or three times a week.
"I've been to his office for lunch twice and he has got a cricket ball there on the desk from when he got five wickets playing for the Bank and an Aston Villa football sign on the other side.
"He's passionate about Worcestershire and Villa. He's followed the county for a long time and he loves meeting and talking about former players like Roy Booth, Norman Gifford and the rest."
King's appointment follows the county's change of chairman, Stephen Taylor, 54, having taken over from Percy Price, who stands down following the end of his maximum eight-year term.
The former Great Britain hockey international will have ex-Worcestershire and England opening batsman Tim Curtis, now director of sport at the city's Royal Grammar School, as his vice-chairman. | Worcestershire have appointed Lord King, the former Governor of the Bank of England, to become the county's new president. | 0.965516 | 1 |
Technical issues at St George's in Tooting, south London, were reported at about 17:00 BST and resolved by 19:40.
A spokeswoman said the cause was not yet known and that an investigation had been launched.
One woman described it as "chaos", adding: "We have been here for eight hours. We still have not got a bed and we are waiting for X-ray results."
The patient, who did not want to be named, added: "I did hear a doctor say, 'I have never worked in a hospital before where all the computers have gone down'.
The hospital said the emergency department remained open and provided a "full service". | A London hospital was thrown into "chaos" when its computer system went down for several hours. | 0.578792 | 1 |
The decision to call the match off was taken just before 10:00 BST on Wednesday after heavy overnight rain.
The abandonment left Northants opener Ben Duckett stranded on 282 not out, 49 short of the county's record score.
Northants took nine points from their opening Championship fixture of 2016, with Sussex claiming six. | No play was possible on day four of the Division Two game between Northamptonshire and Sussex, which ended as a draw. | 0.396079 | 0 |
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