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The incident happened near a church between 17:00 and 18:00 on Wednesday 29 March.
The 30-year-old woman was taken to hospital for treatment to what police described as a minor injury.
Police Scotland said they want to trace a man who is in his 40s, about 5ft 5in tall and of a slim build.
He was described as having short dark hair and was wearing a light grey top.
The woman, who was wearing a red jacket and dark jeans, had a two-figure sum of money taken from her.
Det Con Sophia Ross, of Police Scotland, said: "We understand that there would have been people in the area at the time who would have witnessed the incident.
"I would therefore ask if anyone remembers seeing an incident in the area last Wednesday, involving a female as described, to contact us with any information they have." | A woman was assaulted and had money stolen from her by a man in an attack in the Dalneigh area of Inverness last week, police have said. | 39526763 |
The Brunel Camping Carriages site in Dawlish Warren, Devon, exceeded the guide price of £125,000 - £175,000.
The auction was held in St Mellion, Cornwall. The site closed at the end of last summer after 50 years.
Each eight-person chalet carriage includes a kitchen, living area, bedroom and bathroom.
More on the converted rail carriages story, plus other Devon and Cornwall news | A former holiday park which features eight chalets in converted rail carriages has sold at auction for £261,000. | 37864734 |
TV is the leading medium and the sector is dominated by top commercial station TV3, two public networks and the Baltic variants of Russian networks.
TV3's owner, Sweden's MTG, is a major player in the broadcasting sector.
Russian-language media is dominated by pro-Kremlin, Russia-made content.
In response, Latvia has given closer official scrutiny to media policy and in 2016 temporarily banned a Russian TV network for "inciting hatred".
Public Latvian Radio (LR) dominates the radio market, thanks partly to the popularity of music station Radio 2. Public radio and TV are financed by state subsidies and advertising.
The BBC World Service in English is relayed in Riga on 100.5 FM.
Newspapers - all of them privately-owned - reflect a variety of political views. Many titles have suffered declining circulations.
By late 2015, more than 1.6 million Latvians were online (Internetworldstats). Latvian social network Draugiem.lv rivals Facebook in popularity.
Inbox.lv portal, offering email, dating and photo services, is one of the most-visited sites. | The media reflect the linguistic and cultural split between Latvian and Russian speakers. | 17528622 |
Officers said new information suggested the pair had met a "short time" before clinging to a British Airways flight from Johannesburg to Heathrow.
One man was found dead on the roof of a building in Richmond on 18 June.
The second man found on the plane was in a "critical condition" in hospital.
The deceased man was found on the roof of notonthehighstreet.com's headquarters on Kew Road at about 09:35 BST on 18 June.
A post-mortem examination found he had died from multiple injuries.
Police said an inquest had been opened and adjourned and officers believed they knew the identity of the deceased man, but were awaiting formal identification.
The force has been liaising with the South African authorities throughout their investigation.
British Airways previously said it was working with the authorities to "establish the facts surrounding this very rare case".
The 5,600-mile journey (9,012km) from Johannesburg to the UK usually takes about 11 hours.
There have been other cases where stowaways have fallen to their deaths after smuggling themselves onto planes and hiding in landing gear.
In September 2012, Jose Matada, 26, was found dead after falling from the undercarriage of a flight from Angola to Heathrow on to a street in Mortlake, west London.
An inquest heard he may have survived freezing temperatures of up to minus 60C (-76F) for most of the 12-hour flight, but it was believed he was "dead or nearly dead" by the time he hit the ground. | A stowaway who clung to a plane before falling to his death near Heathrow was travelling with another man who was found alive in the plane's undercarriage, the Met Police has said. | 34073063 |
Alan Peters, 78, of Ambleside Valley Drive, Gravesend, Kent, denies causing the deaths of the three men by dangerous driving on the M1 in Bedfordshire.
He was driving a bus which crashed into the Audi car on 14 February last year.
Mr Peters told Luton Crown Court of his "deep regret".
He has previously pleaded guilty to the lesser charges of causing three deaths by careless driving.
The Audi driver Allan Evans, 59, from Islington in London, died in the crash alongside back seat passengers Nathan Reeves, 23, and Tom Aldridge, 20, both from Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.
Their friend Jake Dorling, who was in the front passenger seat, suffered a fractured skull, fractured hips, four fractured ribs and a punctured lung, the court heard.
Mr Peters also denies causing serious injury to Mr Dorling.
The three younger men were returning home from a birthday party in London.
Mr Peters told the families of the victims: "I deeply the regret the incident took place and I would do anything to rewrite history."
Prosecutor Peter Shaw earlier told the jury that Mr Evans had stopped the Audi when an oil light came on.
He said on the day of the crash, motorway signs indicated the hard shoulder should be used for emergency use only.
But in the witness box Mr Peters said: "My belief is that from junction 10 onwards the overhead gantry signs were displaying 'congestion - use hard shoulder' and 60mph signs. That is why I was on the hard shoulder."
Mr Shaw said Mr Peters had pleaded guilty to the lesser charges of causing three deaths by careless driving.
The case continues. | A coach driver who killed three men and injured a fourth as he ploughed into a stationary car told a court he wished he could rewrite history. | 37979045 |
The Reverend Dr Iain D Campbell, who was 53, grew up in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, and studied at the University of Glasgow.
He was ordained on Skye in 1988 and spent seven years on the island before returning to Lewis.
Dr Campbell was the moderator in 2012 and was also well-known in the Free Church of Scotland as a theological writer.
He was minister of Point Free Church on Lewis and leaves a wife and three children. | A former moderator of the Free Church General Assembly has died. | 38798389 |
Five cats and a dog were reportedly poisoned on Bryn Glas Road in Holyhead.
One of the cats had to be euthanised after it had ingested anti-freeze.
The RSPCA said it was not known whether the poisonings were deliberate, but so many incidents in one area was "particularly concerning" and asked people to be cautious. | Six pets from the same street on Anglesey have suffered suspected poisoning, prompting an RSPCA warning. | 39345652 |
The Australia winger, 28, has agreed a two-year contract with the French side, starting in July.
Betham seemingly committed to Tigers in January, saying: "I have found a home here and wouldn't want to be anywhere else."
However, he has now opted to join the European Cup finalists, who hope to become French champions on Sunday.
Clermont play Toulon in the Top 14 final after last Saturday's 37-31 win over Racing 92.
When news of Betham's new contract at Welford Road was announced, he said: "I'm ecstatic. I am very humbled and blessed to be able to spend a couple more years here."
But in a statement on Clermont's website, announcing Betham's arrival, the French club's coach Franck Azema said: "Through our recruitment network, we learned that Peter could potentially be released from Leicester and join us. We seized this opportunity."
Confirming the move, Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor said: "We thank Peter for his contribution over the last two seasons with the club and we all wish him well in his new challenge with Clermont."
Betham, who has two international caps, joined Leicester in 2015 from Super Rugby's Waratahs.
He scored 11 tries in 55 appearances, including in the Premiership play-off defeat by Wasps. | Peter Betham has left Leicester Tigers less than five months after signing a new deal and joined Clermont Auvergne. | 40108757 |
Firefighters were called to Cardiff Road, Glyntaff, near Pontypridd, just after 09:00 BST.
The fire service said the man and woman had been marooned on the riverbank after recovering the cat.
Specialist line rescue teams were called in and the pair were hauled to safety. | Two people from Rhondda Cynon Taff who climbed onto a riverbank to rescue a cat then had to be rescued themselves. | 37234975 |
The series 19 Kids and Counting on TLC stars a conservative Christian couple and their 19 children.
It has been alleged that the eldest son Josh Duggar molested five underage girls as a teenager.
Duggar has not admitted to the abuse but has apologised for his behaviour, saying he acted "inexcusably".
"I would do anything to go back to those teen years and take different actions," 27-year-old Duggar wrote in a statement on Facebook on Thursday.
"In my life today, I am so very thankful for God's grace, mercy and redemption."
TLC network said that it was "deeply saddened and troubled by this heartbreaking situation".
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and victims at this difficult time," the statement said.
Arkansas police said on Friday they had received a court order to destroy records of a nearly decade-old investigation into Josh Duggar. No charges were filed against him.
Police concluded the statute of limitations had passed, according to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper.
On Thursday Duggar resigned his role with a prominent conservative Christian group amid reports about the allegations.
Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, who has been supported by Mr Duggar's parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, defended the family on his Facebook page on Friday.
"Josh's actions when he was an underage teen are as he described them himself, 'inexcusable', but that doesn't mean 'unforgivable'," he wrote. | A US cable network has pulled a long running reality TV show following revelations of alleged sexual abuse by one of its members. | 32856120 |
Rashan Charles was followed by officers in Dalston on 22 July and became ill after putting an object in his mouth.
In a statement, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said the package was "wrapped in plastic".
Commissioner Cindy Butts added the police watchdog had not yet been given a confirmed cause of death.
Mr Charles' death sparked a number of protests in east London, including one which turned violent.
Ms Butts said the IPCC had decided to release information about what was in the package "given the inflammatory nature of some ongoing speculation".
Last week the police watchdog said the evidence it had seen so far suggested the 20-year-old had been followed by a police officer into a shop on Kingsland Road.
The officer then restrained Mr Charles and attempts were made to remove an object from his mouth or throat.
His condition later deteriorated and a police medic was called to provide assistance before paramedics arrived.
Ms Butts said the IPCC echoed the family's appeal for calm after a wave of angry protests and violent clashes amid accusations of alleged police brutality.
The police watchdog's announcement came after shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said the initial forensic findings would cause "deep concern" after figures showed a "disproportionate" use of force against minority groups by police.
On Tuesday figures released for the first time showed Metropolitan Police officers used "force" at a rate of around once every 10 minutes.
There were 12,605 incidents of force against people by individual officers registered in the three months to the end of June.
The data showed 45% of the individuals subject to force were white, 36% black and 10% from the Asian community. | A man who died after a police chase in London had a package in his throat containing "a mixture of paracetamol and caffeine", investigators have said. | 40820468 |
West Yorkshire Police said a police firearm was discharged during the operation at about 18:00 GMT near the M62 in Huddersfield.
The slip roads east and west bound at junction 24 of the M62 remain closed.
The force said the case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. No further details about the man or incident have been released by police.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "During a pre-planned policing operation near to the M62 in Huddersfield a police firearm was discharged and a man has died.
"An immediate referral has been made to the Independent Police Complaints Commission who are in attendance in West Yorkshire and West Yorkshire Police are fully cooperating with their investigation." | A man has died during a "pre-planned" police operation near a motorway. | 38492953 |
Conygar's annual report, released on Wednesday, said it had decided to withdraw from the Martello Quays scheme in Pembroke Dock and write off its £4.8m investment.
The original £8m estimate of constructing the marina had risen to over £17m, which made it "not viable".
Conygar said it was a "difficult" but "necessary" decision.
Planning permission was granted in 2008.
It included consent for pontoons with up to 260 berths, 450 houses and apartments, a hotel, cinema, gallery, pub and restaurants.
The report said: "Having commissioned a detailed feasibility study, the results unfortunately concluded that the cost of constructing the marina would be considerably greater than our first investigation showed."
Conygar was appointed as the developer by a client group made up of Pembrokeshire council, the Welsh Government, the Crown Estate and Milford Haven Port Authority.
Its contract was dependent on the marina being built by 2022.
Conygar said the land-based element at Pembroke Dock was still viable, and "substantial retailers" had been attracted which would "improve the environment and create considerable employment."
But an attempt to separate the land development from the marina was refused which led to the decision to write off the total investment.
A joint statement from Conygar chairman Nigel Hamway and chief executive Robert Ware said: "This was a difficult decision but we felt that it was necessary given the problems we have faced at this site over the past year." | An investment company has pulled out of a £100m waterfront development in Pembrokeshire. | 38511809 |
The event, at the RAF church of St Clement Danes, saw 500 cadets, veterans and volunteers take part in a thanksgiving service.
The duchess became Honorary Air Commandant in December, taking over from the Duke Edinburgh who had the role for 60 years.
There are 42,000 air cadets in the UK.
In the congregation was TV personality Carol Vorderman, who is an honorary ambassador for the Air Cadets and whose daughter Katie is a cadet.
She said it was "fantastic" the duchess had become the royal patron as it would help attract more women.
"She obviously has a great appreciation of the military and enthusiasm for youth", she said.
The RAF Air Cadets comprise of the Air Training Corps (ATC) and the Combined Cadet Force (RAF).
The ATC was first established during World War Two to train young men in aviation skills before they joined the RAF. | The Duchess of Cambridge has made her first appearance as royal patron of the RAF Air Cadets for a 75th anniversary service in London. | 35516698 |
The men, aged 17, 18, 23, 36 and 46, were expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
Police have now made a total of 70 arrests after violent scenes followed a pitch invasion at Hampden on Saturday 21 May.
The disorder marred the end of the Hibs v Rangers clash, which ended in a 3-2 victory for the Edinburgh side. | Five more men have been arrested in connection with disorder at the end of May's Scottish Cup Final. | 37383806 |
He was accused of harassing Reah Mansoor, 19, over four years but the Crown Prosecution Service withdrew the allegation at Manchester Crown Court.
The West Ham star, 21, who is on loan at Cardiff City, denies three remaining charges of assault against Miss Mansoor and her mother, Parveen Mansoor.
He will stand trial on 26 January.
Mr Morrison, who is originally from Manchester, pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault by beating and one of assault causing actual bodily harm on 24 July.
The midfielder was bailed on condition he lives at an address in Cardiff and does not contact his ex-girlfriend and Ms Mansoor, 39.
He cannot enter the Greater Manchester area unless he has a court appearance or when he plays in his professional capacity.
Mr Morrison played for Manchester United and appeared in the League Cup before former manager Sir Alex Ferguson sold him to West Ham for £650,000 in January 2012.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce later loaned him to Birmingham and Queens Park Rangers.
Mr Morrison, who has four England Under-21 caps, is currently playing for Championship club Cardiff City on a three-month loan deal. | England Under-21 footballer Ravel Morrison has been cleared of threatening to throw acid in the face of his ex-girlfriend, have her killed and blow up her house. | 29984776 |
The teenager came second on America's Got Talent in 2010 and has gone on to score two top 10 albums in the US.
Evancho told Good Morning Britain: "My reason for doing this is nothing to do with politics, it's all about the honour of performing for my country."
Mr Trump will be sworn in as the 45th US president at a ceremony later.
Evancho has previously sung for current president Barack Obama.
"I don't really see much of a difference [between Mr Trump and President Obama] because either way it's a huge honour," the singer said.
She has received a backlash from some fans - particularly those in the LGBT community - for being seen to support Mr Trump, who ran a divisive presidential campaign last year.
The 16-year-old said: "I've had all sorts of reactions, I've had negative and positive and most of the time I can't really think about the negative.
"All I need is the support from my family and friends and I'm good."
Evancho said it was "a little overwhelming" performing at Mr Trump's inauguration, but added: "It's something I kind of have to ignore, and keep my mind set on my job which is performing."
Presenter Kate Garraway asked Evancho whether she had discussed her decision to perform with her sister Juliet, who is transgender.
The singer replied: "Of course, my sister and I are best friends and we talk to each other about everything, and she supports me because she knows my reason for doing this is nothing to do with politics, it's all about the honour of performing for my country."
Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email [email protected]. | Jackie Evancho has said she feels "honoured" to perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump, despite criticism from some fans. | 38689072 |
It features interactive displays, including projections, drone footage and a computer generated reconstruction which shows how the castle would have looked hundreds of years ago.
The 13th Century fortress was built by Welsh princes Llywelyn the Great and Llywelyn the Last.
It was captured by Owain Glyndwr in the last major Welsh rebellion against the English.
The £450,000 visitor centre is part of a wider £2.6m project to improve heritage sites across Wales.
Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Skates, said it was an example of "combining the latest technology with the country's rich history to enhance the visitor experience". | A new visitor centre opens at Criccieth Castle, Gwynedd, on Saturday. | 39750103 |
Janet Hayward of Cadoxton Primary School, Barry, is in the running to win the second annual Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize.
The accolade is widely referred to as the Nobel Prize for teaching and is the largest prize of its kind.
Ms Hayward is one of three UK teachers to have been shortlisted.
In her nomination, she was described as being known "for her enthusiasm in inspiring pupils to learn in new ways".
One of her schools was among the early users of wi-fi in the classroom, winning a national technology award, while her current school is a test case for solar powered computers and has eight screens in every classroom.
Ms Hayward said if she won, she would put the prize towards a community cafe.
"It's not for me personally. The big hope is that the prize would come to the school and fund a community cafe that we're looking to build for the Cadoxton community," she told BBC Radio Wales.
Since 2012, Ms Hayward has chaired the National Digital Learning Council and in 2014 she received an OBE for services to education.
Sunny Varkey, founder of the Varkey Foundation, said the thousands of nominations and applications received was "testimony to the achievements of teachers". | A head teacher from the Vale of Glamorgan has made it onto the top 50 shortlist for a $1m (£660,000) international prize. | 35041843 |
Conditional approval for a planning application for the Wellington Road industrial estate site has been granted by members of the planning development management committee.
It would be an order and collect store for the Swedish furniture retailer.
Committee convener Ramsay Milne said he was sure the decision would be "welcomed by the vast majority" of city residents. | Councillors have paved the way for a first Ikea store to open in Aberdeen. | 34283436 |
Donoghue has written the script for the stage version, which will premiere at the Theatre Royal Stratford East next May.
The story of Room is told through the eyes of a five-year-old boy who is being held captive with his mother.
A film adaption was released earlier this year and earned Brie Larson an Oscar for best actress.
The stage production will be directed by Cora Bissett and feature songs by Bissett and Kathryn Joseph.
The novel was released in 2010 and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Orange Prize for Fiction - now known as the Bailey's Women's Prize.
Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email [email protected]. | A stage adaption of Emma Donoghue's best-selling novel Room is to open in London next year. | 38097252 |
With Sam Smith at number two, it is the first time two British solo artists have taken the US top two spots since Eric Clapton and Sting did it in 1993.
X, which is pronounced "multiply", is Sheeran's second album and includes his hit Sing, featuring Pharrell Williams.
X sold 210,000 copies in the US last week, while Smith's debut In the Lonely Hour notched up sales of 67,000.
In March 1993, Eric Clapton's Unplugged was number one, ahead of Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales at number two, Billboard said.
This week, Sam Smith was also at number one on Billboard's digital songs chart after his single Stay with Me was downloaded 211,000 times.
Elsewhere on the album chart, rapper G-Eazy's These Things Happen debuted at number three, while last week's number one, Ultraviolence by Lana Del Rey, slipped to fourth place.
The soundtrack to Disney's Frozen spent its 28th consecutive week in the top five.
Sheeran's debut album, which had the title +, peaked at number five in the US after its release in 2012.
The follow-up has already proved a huge success in the UK, beating Coldplay to the title of the fastest-selling album of the year.
Earlier this week, streaming service Spotify said the 23-year-old singer, who followed Dolly Parton on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Sunday, had seen a 195% increase in requests for his tracks in the UK since his performance at the festival. | Singer Ed Sheeran has scored his first US number one album, topping the Billboard 200 chart with his album X. | 28141538 |
The 23-year-old, who is the Highland club's first signing this summer, has joined on a one-year contract with the option of a further year.
"It's great to be joining a club who has been successful recently," Wedderburn told the Inverness website.
And manager John Hughes added: "He is a big strong lad with good speed and agility."
Scottish Cup holders Caley Thistle say Hughes had been tracking former Stoke City and Notts County player Wedderburn during 2014-15.
"Nat will be a great addition for the club," said Hughes.
"He is joining a great club at a fantastic time and we look forward to him developing in to a regular first-team player. He is stepping up a few levels, but we know he is well capable of doing so."
Wedderburn expects the step up from Championship to Premiership level to be "a challenge".
"I'm ready to take it," he explained. "I don't expect to go straight into the team. It's like when you go to any new club, you have to earn that right, but I am here to work hard and play my part."
Meanwhile, Inverness chairman Kenny Cameron revealed the club have been unable to secure striker Edward Ofere for next season after "extensive discussions" with the player's agent.
And talks are continuing with long-serving midfielder Nick Ross, who Cameron says has been made "a very good offer".
"It's pleasing to have kept the nucleus of the squad together and we thank those moving on for the part they have played whilst here," added Cameron.
"John has a number of targets in mind and we are confident of adding another three or four faces to the squad in the very near future." | Inverness Caledonian Thistle have signed Nat Wedderburn following the midfielder's exit from Cowdenbeath. | 33185670 |
The 24-year-old has played in 13 internationals and signed a national contract in December 2014.
His new contract is with the Ospreys only, and not an extension of the national deal which was jointly funded by the Welsh Rugby Union.
The tight-head made his 100th appearance for the Scarlets in the win over Edinburgh on Friday, 12 February.
"We are disappointed to see Rhodri leave the Scarlets however we respect his decision," said Scarlets general manager Jon Daniels.
Jones said: "It was an honour to have played my 100th game for the Scarlets last weekend and I will give my all to the region as we challenge for a Pro12 play-off position from now until the end of the season.
"I've enjoyed my time with the Scarlets but this is a great opportunity for me professionally. I'm very excited about this move."
Jones' chances have been limited at the region and the national team by the emergence of Samson Lee, who has established himself as Warren Gatland's first-choice tight-head.
His opportunities with Wales have also been limited by Exeter's Tomas Francis, who was selected for the World Cup squad and has made two appearances off the bench during the 2016 Six Nations Championship.
Ospreys rugby manager Andrew Millward welcomed the signing.
"Rhodri is someone with huge potential to become a quality player," he said.
"We see him as an individual who fits what we want from a tight head, in terms of ability and character, and we believe that we can work with him to keep moving his set piece work forward." | Wales international prop Rhodri Jones will join Ospreys from Scarlets on a two-year deal at the end of the season. | 35585497 |
The 23-year-old striker was one of two players brought in by the Alex on deadline day, along with Callum Cooke.
But he has appeared for Scunthorpe and previous club Lincoln during the current campaign.
Defender Bondz N'Gala's proposed move from Eastleigh to Gillingham fell apart on Thursday for similar reasons.
Crewe are 19th in League Two, just four points clear of the relegation places ahead of Saturday's trip to Exeter.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here. | Crewe have cancelled a loan deal for Scunthorpe's Jonny Margetts because he has already played for two clubs this season, BBC Radio Stoke reports. | 38855937 |
Stuart Hyde, former head of Cumbria Police, is being treated for the viral infection, according to a colleague.
Mike Pannett, himself a former officer with the London and North Yorkshire forces, is co-director of the 4 Policing consultancy with Mr Hyde.
He said he had received many messages of support.
Mr Hyde retired in 2013 after being suspended twice from the force, investigated and cleared.
He was on secondment as chief constable when he was suspended in September 2012 over complaints about his management style.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission cleared him a month later.
A second investigation by South Wales Police found no evidence of misconduct but made some recommendations regarding use of force credit cards, overseas trips, social media and recording gifts and hospitality.
Mr Hyde was then suspended again from his job by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Richard Rhodes, who was unhappy with the report's findings.
He returned to work, with the PCC's approval, as deputy chief constable for a few months in 2013 and was awarded the Queen's Police Medal - given to officers for gallant or distinguished service - shortly before his departure in December 2013. | An ex-chief constable has been put into a medically-induced coma after contracting meningitis while working in Abu Dhabi. | 32178047 |
The 64-year-old, who played for Essex's second XI, became chairman in 2001.
"This has not been an easy decision but with my other interests taking more of my time, I cannot give the role the time it deserves," he said.
Deputy chairman John Faragher will take on the acting role while a permanent replacement is found. | Essex chairman Nigel Hilliard has stepped down with immediate effect, but will stay as a member of the county's general committee. | 35380929 |
Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) voted 90% in favour of action, short of a strike.
The row is over the introduction of smaller Tactical Response Vehicles (TRVs) which carry a crew of two instead of the usual four.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) described the ballot result as "disappointing and saddening".
The decision to replace six fire engines at six of the county's 38 fire stations in order to save £1.5m a year was approved in December 2015.
The FBU claimed the new vehicles were "totally inadequate to meet the needs of firefighters".
Steve Howley, North Yorkshire FBU secretary said: "These proposals are not only a cut in the level of service the tax payers pay for. They pose a danger to the public and firefighters alike.
"It is an utter disgrace."
In a statement, NYFRS said: "Risk assessments and analysis of impact undertaken, over the last three years, suggest that the introduction of TRVs will have no significant adverse impact on the service to the public or to the safety of staff.
"There has been extensive consultation with the FBU over the last two and half years about introduction of the TRVs but they are unwilling to accept new ways of working". | Firefighters in North Yorkshire have voted for industrial action in a dispute over new fire engines. | 38305514 |
The attack happened in Kenilworth Rise, Livingston, at about 23:00 following a disturbance involving a number of men.
The victim was taken to St Johns Hospital in the town with serious facial injuries.
The attacker was described as being white, of stocky build and was wearing dark clothing and a black balaclava.
Det Sgt Adrian Wallis, of Police Scotland said: "We are still trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding this assault and at this time we do not know how many individuals were involved, nor do we have any further descriptions.
"As such, we are keen to hear from anyone who was in Kenilworth Rise on Friday evening and remembers seeing anything suspicious.
"In particular, we would like to trace a group of youths who were in the street at the time of the assault and may have witnessed the incident.
"Similarly, anyone with any further information relevant to this investigation is also asked to contacted police immediately." | A 20-year-old man has been seriously injured after being attacked by another man in a balaclava who was carrying a baseball bat and a fire extinguisher. | 33959242 |
An investigation into the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise was set up after five babies died in the maternity unit between 2006 and 2012.
A draft of the report was recently circulated by the Health Information and Quality Authority.
But the Health Service Executive has raised the possibility of legal action.
It is objecting to the report being published in its current form, and has sought further information and documentation from the HIQA on the draft report.
The report has to go to the HIQA board for approval and then to minister for health Leo Varadkar before publication.
The investigation followed a TV report by Irish state broadcaster RTÉ that raised questions about the unit.
The HIQA appointed a six-member team to examine the matter and its draft report was finished recently.
The HIQA is to give more information to those named in its report with regard to its findings. | The publication of a report into baby deaths at a hospital in the Republic of Ireland has been delayed due to legal issues. | 32020182 |
North Wales Police said it was working with Operation Hydrant "to ensure our response is coordinated and efficient".
More than 20 former footballers have recently come forward with allegations of historical sexual abuse in other parts of the UK.
A UK-wide hotline has dealt with more than 250 reports in just one week since it launched.
Operation Hydrant was set up in 2014 to help coordinate non-recent child abuse investigations relating to a number of settings.
Det Ch Insp Andrew Williams, of North Wales Police, said: "I can confirm that we are in receipt of a number of reports of non-recent sexual abuse within a football setting.
"The people who have courageously reported what happened to them are central in our considerations in this regard."
He urged "anyone who has been the victim of child sexual abuse" or those with information to report it to the police.
"They will be listened to, taken seriously and a thorough investigation will take place," he added. | Reports of historical sexual abuse within football in north Wales are being investigated, police have said. | 38154926 |
Grealish, 20, who represented the Republic at youth level, has chosen to play for the country of his birth.
"It was a difficult decision for him - he's been nurtured by the FAI at youth levels," Kilbane told BBC Radio 5 live.
"I'm disappointed because he would have been a great addition to the squad."
Birmingham-born Grealish turned down a place in the Republic squad in May.
Ex-midfielder Kilbane, who won 110 caps for the Republic between 1997 and 2011, added: "He decided himself that he wants to play for England and I respect him for it.
"He would probably have been the Ireland team now. Unfortunately it's not to be from Ireland's point of view.
"Hopefully for him he'll go on and have a successful career with England."
Born in Preston, Kilbane said he rejected the chance to play for England at youth level.
"I would rather have had one cap for Ireland than 100 for England," he said.
"I grew up wanting to play for Ireland. I knew from an early age - I'm very different from Jack in that respect."
Grealish, who made his first Villa appearance in May 2014, impressed last season and helped them reach their first FA Cup final for 15 years. | Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish's decision to play for England is a "bitter pill to swallow" for the Republic of Ireland, says former international Kevin Kilbane. | 34385946 |
The competition, known as the Worlds, has drawn 230 bands from 16 nations, including Canada, the US, Oman, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
Heats got under way at Glasgow Green on Friday. The winners of the 2015 event will be announced on Sunday.
The competition is the culmination of the week-long Piping Live festival which attracts about 50,000 spectators.
Councillor Archie Graham, chair of Glasgow Life and depute leader of Glasgow City Council, is chieftain for the championships.
He said: "The Worlds have been associated with Glasgow for over 60 years and in that time have become one of the most anticipated events the city hosts each year.
"To have so many bands competing here reinforces Glasgow's global reputation as a warm and welcoming host city.
"There is nothing to compare with the sights and sounds of Glasgow Green during The Worlds."
The 2014 championship was won by Northern Ireland's Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band - its fourth consecutive title and 10th win overall. | Thousands of pipers and drummers have gathered in Glasgow for the beginning of the World Pipe Band Championship. | 33932943 |
The 24-year-old spent six seasons with the north London side and has previously spent time playing in the second tier with Bedford Blues.
The Exiles have not disclosed the length of the former England under-20 international's contract.
"Ben is a great acquisition," director of rugby Nick Kennedy said.
"He has Championship experience which will be very useful as we gear up for what will be a very competitive campaign." | Full-back Ben Ransom has joined Championship side London Irish from Premiership and European Champions Cup winners Saracens. | 36846007 |
The toddler was taken to hospital on Wednesday with serious head injuries. She remains in a critical condition.
Nisar Ali, 24, of Cheetham Hill, is charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and breaching a non-molestation order.
At Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court he was remanded in custody until 13 February when he'll appear before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
A 35-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of the same charge, has been bailed until 16 March. | A man from Manchester has been charged with assaulting a two-year-old girl. | 38636385 |
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The Pro12 champions take on Munster at Kilmarnock's Rugby Park on Friday after switching the game from Scotstoun, where the pitch is unplayable.
It's the third time this year Glasgow have changed venue for a home fixture.
"Discussions are at an advanced stage and we hope to announce something very soon," said Townsend.
"I'm very confident that we will have an artificial pitch in place at Scotstoun for the start of next season.
"Scotstoun is unplayable and has been for a number of weeks. There is a guarantee when you come to a 3G or 4G pitch that you can play.
"I've been speaking to football managers this week. Football actually want a wetter pitch, they want the ball to move along the pitch quicker.
"Obviously their pitch isn't damaged as much by scrums and heavy people on them.
"We would love to play on grass pitches like a bowling green all year round but that doesn't happen. The alternative for us are 3G pitches." | Gregor Townsend is "very confident" Glasgow Warriors will have an artificial surface laid at Scotstoun in time for next season. | 35607895 |
Galway led 0-4 to 0-1 after 15 minutes but Tipp then hit 1-6 without reply with Michael Quinlivan netting.
Damien Comer's goal cut Tipp's lead to 1-8 to 1-5 at half-time but two second-half goals from Conor Sweeney helped seal the Premier County's deserved win.
Tipperary will face either Tyrone or Mayo in the All-Ireland semi-finals.
On the evidence of Sunday's game, neither Tyrone boss Mickey Harte or Mayo manager Stephen Rochford will underestimate Liam Kearns' side in the semi-final.
In Sunday's other quarter-final, Kerry eased to a 2-16 to 0-11 victory over Clare.
The sides were level at 0-3 to 0-3 after 20 minutes but Donnchadh Walsh's goal started a Kerry scoring burst of 1-4 which helped the Kingdom lead 1-8 to 0-4 at half-time.
Darran O'Sullivan's second goal put further daylight between the teams as Kerry progressed to a semi-final meeting with either holders Dublin or Donegal.
SUNDAY'S RESULTS
All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals
Kerry 2-16 0-11 Clare
Galway 1-10 3-13 Tipperary
All-Ireland MFC Quarter-Final
Kerry 1-24 2-10 Derry | Tipperary produced a remarkable display of attacking football to reach their first All-Ireland semi-final since 1935 as they beat Galway 3-13 to 1-10. | 36937818 |
The phrase - originally from a William Wordsworth poem - had previously been used by US President Barack Obama to describe Vice-President Joe Biden.
Other reminders for Mr Miliband, published by the Sun, included an order to remain "calm... never agitated".
Labour said the prompts would be "no surprise" to anyone who watched.
But the Tories mocked Mr Miliband, with Deputy Chief Whip Greg Hands saying: "Am not at all surprised that the Sun has Miliband's debate notes. It was obvious that Ed didn't have them."
The notes include reminders to "relish the chance to show who I am" and talk to the camera to "use the people at home".
Another section includes a quote Mr Miliband used during the programme, telling voters to "use their vote as a weapon to fight for the NHS, by kicking David Cameron out of Downing Street".
A Labour spokesman said: "These notes will come as no surprise to anybody who saw the debate.
"They explain why and how Ed took on David Cameron over the NHS and living standards. They also show how Ed set out a positive vision for the future with Labour's better plan, including on zero-hours contracts, lower tuition fees and rents."
Wordsworth's Character Of The Happy Warrior was written in 1806 and inspired by the death of Lord Nelson.
Subscribe to the BBC Election 2015 newsletter to get a round-up of the day's campaign news sent to your inbox every weekday afternoon. | Ed Miliband hoped to present himself as a "happy warrior" in the televised leaders' debate, according to notes apparently left in his dressing room. | 32188119 |
What's In Store? at Salford Museum and Art Gallery also features works by Bridget Riley, Patrick Caulfield and Lowry's mentor Adolphe Valette.
The university said art by rising stars including Rachel Maclean, Cao Fei and Mishka Henner would also be on show.
It is the first time its full art collection has gone on public display.
The exhibition includes The Narcia Fitting Out At The Tyne (1968) by Lowry, who was born in Stretford.
Lindsay Taylor, University of Salford art curator, said: "It is a celebration of the rich artistic history which exists here in Salford, and of the thriving North West contemporary arts scene, which the university... plays an intrinsic role in."
Born in November 1887, Laurence Stephen Lowry lived and worked around Manchester and Salford.
After being rejected by the Manchester Municipal College of Art in 1903, he continued to take private art classes.
In 1953 he was appointed an official artist at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
In 1968 he rejected a knighthood proposed by the prime minister in the New Year's Honours list.
Lowry died on 23 February 1976, seven months before the opening of a major retrospective of his work at the Royal Academy.
Source: Sotheby's | An LS Lowry painting and experimental digital artwork are part of an exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the University of Salford. | 39986045 |
Stewart Greene, 64, has been charged with killing Alex Robinson.
The boy was found at a house in Pennell Street on Tuesday and was taken to Lincoln County Hospital, where he died.
Mr Greene, from Danes Court in Grimoldby, near Louth, was remanded in custody by Lincoln magistrates to appear at the city's crown court on Monday. | A man accused of murdering his nine-year-old grandson in Lincoln has appeared in court. | 30602762 |
Portsmouth City Council has put up new road signs after a six-month campaign against an enforcement camera near the Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Patients and visitors were fined more than £10,000 a week and argued signs around Cavell Drive were easy to miss.
Campaigner Andrew Peryer was fined two days after his wife's death.
The camera was set up in July last year and regularly caught out drivers using the bus lane.
The campaign began after Mr Peryer was sent a picture of him and terminally-ill wife Wendy, 53, using the bus lane, and a £60 fine after she died from cancer.
He said: "It was quite a shock to have that through the post. I really wanted to make sure it wasn't going to happen again to someone who was unsuspecting."
Mr Peryer confronted the council and said warning signs were partially hidden by a bus shelter and other billboards and drivers were "genuinely making a mistake".
Portsmouth City Council argued the signs complied with legal requirements, but six months on the authority has taken action.
Council figures previously revealed the enforcement camera amassed fines totalling £123,000 within 11 weeks of it being installed.
A further 1,453 tickets had been issued since November, bringing the total fines to more than £210,000.
Councillor Jim Fleming, cabinet member for traffic and transportation, said: "We listened to resident feedback and have made some updates which we hope will address the confusion that some people experiences."
Mr Peryer said it was a "great result" and the signage was "as it should be".
Portsmouth North MP Penny Mordaunt also backed the campaign and said the council should now review any "high-income" sights for driving fines. | Extra warning signs have been installed after more than £210,000 in fines were issued to drivers caught using a bus lane near a hospital. | 39216537 |
The 68-year-old owner of French Top 14 side Montpellier wants to take over the Cherry and Whites, reports L'Equipe.
Martin St Quinton has been the sole owner of Gloucester since February.
"Any potential investment in Gloucester would be seen as an important opportunity to develop the club," a club statement said.
"Any agreement would need to have the consent of the relevant regulatory bodies and currently there is no agreement entered into or guarantee of an investment.
"In the event of any investment, both Gloucester and Montpellier will remain separate entities, independent and autonomous from each other."
Montpellier are second in the French top flight, while Gloucester are eighth in the Premiership with three wins from 10 league games.
Paul Furley, BBC Radio Gloucestershire sports editor
The big thing is getting approval from the game's governing bodies to any proposed dual ownership by Mohed Altrad.
I understand there are five governing bodies who would have to approve the investment. Whether they would intend to veto any such plans remains to be seen. | Gloucester have had "discussions" with France-based billionaire Mohed Altrad over a potential purchase of shares, the Premiership club have confirmed. | 38242957 |
Offaly held an early lead but Cavan finished the first half strongly to go in 0-11 to 0-9 ahead at the break.
Cavan won the game early in the second half with a Gearoid McKiernan goal and five unanswered points putting the Ulster visitors in control.
Offaly tagged on late points with the outcome already settled while Cavan had James McEnroe sent off in added time.
There was little to choose between the teams in a tight opening 35 minutes at O'Connor Park on Sunday evening.
Nigel Dunne's double gave the Leinster men a 0-4 to 0-2 advantage but both sides would enjoy a first-half lead with midfielder McKiernan firing over four Breffni points.
Cavan's burst of 1-5 without reply started with Niall McDermott and Ciaran Brady scores before the break.
Gerard Smith, McDermott and Liam Buchanan slotted over the opening three points of the second half before McKiernan's goal on 43 minutes.
Buchanan burst through and passed to Dara McVeety, who set up McKiernan to blast into the net from eight yards.
That left it 1-14 to 0-9 and a close encounter suddenly became a one-sided affair.
Cavan substitute Thomas Corr was shown a black card minutes after entering the fray while Offaly cut the gap by registering the final four points of the game.
Breffni defender McEnroe was dismissed for two yellow cards but it mattered little as Cavan remained in the championship. | Cavan cruised into the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers second round thanks to an impressive win over Offaly. | 40400452 |
Joseph O'Riordan, 74, an ex-councillor in Polegate, stabbed Amanda, 47, several times with a kitchen knife at their home in October 2014.
He had denied intending to kill her but was convicted by a jury at Brighton Magistrates' Court.
Sentencing, Judge Shani Barnes said: "I believe you did it to punish her and to stop her leaving you."
Mr O'Riordan had begun monitoring his wife's movements, e-mail and phone messages because he believed she was having an affair, the court heard.
The judge described a "sustained and repeated" attack in which O'Riordan "used his full strength and determination to try to kill" his wife.
"You picked the largest knife, and in a callous nature you thrust it into her. She screamed and begged you to stop."
After the attack, O'Riordan called 999 and his wife later underwent six hours of emergency surgery.
Judge Barnes said she did not believe she had seen genuine remorse from O'Riordan, adding: "I have watched you every minute of this trial, and I've seen nothing. Absolutely nothing."
She spoke of Amanda's physical scars and also the "terrible, long-lasting psychological trauma" she has been left with.
The judge also revealed that O'Riordan had made attempts after his arrest to have his son remove evidence that would be incriminating - information which not been shared with the jury during the trial.
The defence did not put forward any evidence during the trial, which was held at the magistrates court due to a lack of space at Hove Crown Court.
O'Riordan had pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of wounding with intent, but this was rejected by prosecutors.
He will serve at least half of his 20 year sentence and was also given a restraining order. | A former East Sussex town councillor has been jailed for 20 years for attempting to murder his wife. | 32412295 |
Ross Queen, 30, of no fixed address, has been charged with prison mutiny, West Midlands Police said.
Mr Queen has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday.
The disorder at the privately-run prison, which was understood to have involved up to 600 inmates, is being investigated.
It took place at the jail, in Winson Green, on 16 December. About £2m worth of damage was thought to have been caused.
Stairwells were set on fire and paper records destroyed during trouble in four wings of the category B prison, run by G4S. | A prisoner has been charged with rioting at HMP Birmingham during a disturbance at the jail last month. | 38522149 |
The University of Aberdeen team said the findings were especially true of couples without a shared social circle.
They compensate by "adopting" the on-screen social groups - such as in Game of Thrones - as their own.
The researchers said the more frequently couples watched box sets or films together, the more highly they rated their relationship commitment.
The research measured the extent to which people shared programme viewing with their partners, whether they had a lot of friends in common and how they rated their relationship.
The university said the results showed that when people did not share many friends with their partner, sharing media strongly predicted greater relationship quality.
Dr Sarah Gomillion, who led the study, said: "Relationships are a very big contributor to our physical and psychological health.
"So understanding how relationships can be better and how you can improve relationships can also improve our physical and psychological health.
"What these results suggest to us is that when people have a hole in their social network that they share with their partners they might become more motivated to share media as a way to compensate for that deficit.
"Watching TV with a partner or watching a movie you both like is a really easy way to improve relationship quality and anyone can do it at any time so if this is something that is good for relationships, it might help us identify an intervention that can improve relationship quality."
The study has been published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. | Couples who watch box sets of a series together can see it improve their relationship, according to researchers. | 37349316 |
Matthew Bryce, 22, from Glasgow, had not been seen since he set off to go surfing off the Argyll coast at 09:00 on Sunday morning.
Belfast Coastguard said he had been in the water since 11:30 on Sunday and was found at 19:30 on Monday.
A spokeswoman said Mr Bryce, who was wearing a wetsuit, was hypothermic and had been taken to hospital in Belfast.
Dawn Petrie, from the coastguard, said: "He was extremely lucky.
"Hope was fading of finding the surfer safe and well after such a long period in the water and with nightfall approaching we were gravely concerned but at 7.30pm tonight, the crew on the coastguard rescue helicopter were delighted when they located the man still with his surf board and 13 miles off the coast.
"He was kitted out with all the right clothing including a thick neoprene suit and this must have helped him to survive for so long at sea. He is hypothermic but conscious and has been flown to hospital in Belfast.
She told BBC Radio: "He did the right thing by staying with his surfboard and that certainly aided his survival."
Belfast Coastguard co-ordinated the search for Mr Bryce who left to go surfing from Machrihanish beach near Campbeltown.
A large area of sea and shore line was combed after the alarm was raised at lunchtime on Monday.
It involved RNLI lifeboats from Campbeltown, Islay and Red Bay and Coastguard rescue teams from Campbeltown, Southend, Gigha, Tarbert and Port Ellen as well as the Coastguard rescue helicopter based at Prestwick.
Mr Bryce had last been seen in the St Catherines area of Argyll. | An "extremely lucky" surfer has been found by a coastguard helicopter after 32 hours in the sea. | 39774208 |
The 29-year-old Dutch winger was signed from Ajax in July 2013, with the Scottish champions paying a £3m fee.
However, he has not made a first team appearance since August 2014.
Celtic announced a four-year contract on signing Boerrigter, who scored once in 25 appearances, but the player's representative told BBC Scotland that just three months remained on the deal.
Assistant manager John Collins insists Boerrigter was given every chance to succeed at the club.
"We give everyone a chance," Collins said.
"Sometimes it doesn't work out and unfortunately for Derk and for us it didn't.
"He moves on and we wish him all the very best.
"We try and keep everybody involved and everyone gets an opportunity and when you get the opportunity you have to take it.
"That's football, it's the same the world over." | Derk Boerrigter has left Celtic after agreeing to the early termination of his contract. | 35959494 |
Gen Mladic, 69, told judges he was too ill to attend a hearing last week.
He was admitted to hospital last month after his lawyer said he was suffering from pneumonia.
Gen Mladic is charged with war crimes in Bosnia in the 1990s, including ordering the massacre of 7,500 Muslim men and boys at Srebrenica in 1995.
The court issued a statement saying that the examination has been ordered "to better assess whether and to what extent his health condition could affect the preparation of the upcoming trial".
Gen Mladic has complained of health problems throughout the trial process.
A medical expert is to be appointed to carry out the examination and report back to the court by 6 December.
Independently of the court, Gen Mladic is to be visited this week by a team of Serbian doctors whom he has chosen, the AP news agency reports.
In his first appearance in front of the court in June, Gen Mladic called the charges against him "monstrous" and "obnoxious".
At his second hearing in July, he had to be removed from the courtroom after arguing with Judge Alfons Orie.
After 16 years in hiding, Gen Mladic was arrested in May by Serbian intelligence officers in a village north of Belgrade. | Judges at the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague have ordered a full medical examination for the former Bosnian Serb army chief Ratko Mladic. | 15763490 |
Premises were searched at Shaftesbury Square and Lisburn Road in Belfast and Chapel Hill in Lisburn.
More than 100 illegal gaming machines and three casino roulette machines were seized as well as £200,000 in cash.
A 63-year-old-man from Lurgan was arrested and has been bailed to attend Musgrave police station on 11 March.
Officers from Home Office Immigration Enforcement also arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of an immigration offence.
Det Supt Andrea McMullan, from the Organised Crime Branch, said that in addition to the substantial amount of cash seized police believe the three roulette machines have a value of £100,000 each.
"We seized a further 130 smaller gaming machines which are worth around £1,000 each," she said.
"We have worked with District policing colleagues and partners in the Gambling Commission and Immigration Enforcement to stop what we believe were premises being used for illegal gambling and money laundering." | Detectives investigating money laundering and illegal gambling have seized machines and cash worth more than £500,000 in Belfast and Lisburn. | 31061255 |
The event saw about 5,000 people gather on and around Magdalen Bridge to celebrate the traditional spring festival.
The bridge was open to pedestrians but closed to traffic from 03:00 BST.
In past years revellers have been injured jumping into the river. The city council, police and ambulance called for "responsible" celebrations.
Peter McQuitty, of Oxford City Council, said: "May Morning is a popular traditional celebration and over the last few years we've provided a safe environment in which people can enjoy this event.
"It is always dangerous to enter the river, regardless of the water levels, and you are often unaware of the currents, the river levels or what lies on the river bed."
Each year Hymnus Eucharisticus is sung by 16 college choristers from the top of Magdalen College tower.
The hymn was composed in the 17th Century by a fellow of Magdalen and has been sung every year as the sun rises on the first morning of May.
Bells then ring out over the city for about 20 minutes.
Mark Blandford-Baker, home bursar of Magdalen College, said: "I was struck this morning by just how beautiful and timeless this event is - there's a lot of detailed planning that goes into it - it has to go just right."
Roads in the city centre were closed for the celebrations until about 09:00 BST. | Crowds have descended on the centre of Oxford for the annual May Day celebrations. | 32536709 |
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The spacecraft made a planned crash-landing on to the surface of the comet on Friday afternoon, sending back lots of information to Earth in the process.
It left Earth back in 2004, with the mission to chase down 67P and study it.
It reached the comet in 2014, after a 10-year journey, and landed a space probe, called Philae, on to it.
But things didn't all go to plan, as Ricky's been finding out... | The epic Rosetta space mission to Comet 67P has come to end - with a bump! | 37510398 |
Tax officials had made the application, but the court in London on Monday heard the money had been paid.
The total amount owed to HMRC has not been revealed.
Phil Brown's Shrimpers side are currently seventh in the League One table, and their next game is a trip to Fleetwood on Saturday. | A winding-up petition brought against Southend United has been dismissed after the League One club paid the debt owed to HM Revenue & Customs. | 38721612 |
Amy Smith, 17, and her six-month-old daughter Ruby-Grace Gaunt died, along with Ed Green, also 17, in Langley Mill, Derbyshire, on Sunday.
Peter Eyre, 43, Anthony Eyre, 21, both of Sandiacre, and Simon Eyre, 24, from Long Eaton, are due before magistrates in Chesterfield on Friday.
A 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail.
The three victims all died from the effects of smoke inhalation, police said.
Two men, aged 18 and 17, who were also inside the premises, were rescued by neighbours and treated for smoke inhalation.
They used ladders to help rescue residents inside the house before emergency services arrived.
Resident Sean Needham said he passed his six-year-old disabled son out of a window into his neighbour's arms.
Several neighbouring properties were evacuated due to a gas leak caused by the blaze.
Tributes were paid online to the three victims.
Katie Gough said: "Knowing the baby was only six months old is so heartbreaking, and 17 years of age is too young to die."
Jodie Mee wrote: "Rest in peace girls and Ed, Heaven has gained two beautiful girls and a strong boy. Thoughts go out to their family and all the people who knew them."
On Twitter, Immy wrote: "I feel so proud to have known someone who has been so brave and selfless, RIP Ed Green you won't be forgotten." | A father and two sons have been charged with murder after a flat fire in which two teenagers and a baby were killed. | 33277559 |
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It was announced on Friday that Beijing would host the 2022 Winter Olympics despite the city's lack of snow.
No-one was available for comment at either the Beijing Games' organising committee or Disney.
The official song is called "The Snow and Ice Dance" and here it is. | The official song for the Beijing Winter Olympics has come under criticism online for sounding rather like Disney's musical, Frozen. | 33779123 |
William Hill said it took the decision after canvassing views from a number of major shareholders.
Last week, its biggest investor, Parvus Asset Management, heavily criticised the tie-up.
Canada's Amaya, which owns PokerStars, said that remaining independent was the best move for shareholders.
Amaya said: "Discussions have concluded, and Amaya and William Hill have determined that they will no longer pursue the merger."
News of the talks emerged earlier this month, with William Hill saying a merger would create "a clear international leader across online sports betting, poker and casino".
However, Parvus said the deal had "limited strategic logic" and would "destroy shareholder value".
The FTSE 250 bookmaker is looking to keep up as many of its close rivals merge. Paddy Power and Betfair have merged to create a FTSE 100 betting firm, while Ladbrokes and Coral are combining to become the UK's biggest High Street bookmaker.
Ladbrokes reported a 12% rise in third-quarter revenue on Tuesday, boosted by online growth and poor results for fan-favourites Manchester United and Barcelona.
William Hill, which ousted its chief executive in July after a string of profit warnings, saw off a takeover approach from casino firm Rank and online operator 888 two months ago.
Meanwhile, Amaya's shares have fallen 30% in the past 12 months amid an insider trading investigation into its former chief executive, the threat of a $870m (£710m) fine in Kentucky, and slowing prospects for online poker. | British bookmaker William Hill and Amaya, owner of the world's biggest online poker business, have ended talks of a possible £4.5bn merger. | 37688066 |
The mistake at a polling station meant "an unknown number" of people were incorrectly able to vote for candidates from outside their own ward.
The votes were part of the first election for Macclesfield's new town council.
Cheshire East Council was granted a court order to reopen ballot boxes from the South ward.
The review "confirmed that the administrative error had not affected the outcome of the parish election", Cheshire East Council said.
One Conservative and one Labour member were elected to represent South ward on 7 May.
The Conservatives have eight seats on the new authority while Labour has four.
The first meeting of the new town council takes place later. | An administrative error did not alter the outcome of a local election in Macclesfield, a review has found. | 32833894 |
Cardiff University researchers found only 8% of care-leavers progress to full time education by the age of 19 compared with 43% of all young people.
They said communication between schools and care agencies needed to improve.
The Welsh government, which commissioned the study, said the findings would inform a new strategy.
Graduate Wayne Kwenda from Abercarn, Caerphilly county, who had been in care in England before enrolling on an engineering degree at the University of South Wales in Cardiff, said: "I think the most difficult part of being a care leaver is that you haven't got the same support that other students have in terms of family support."
The research, which included focus groups with "looked-after" children, also found many foster carers have "low educational attainment" which the report said could be tackled by providing additional training and qualifications.
Lead report author Dr Dawn Mannay, from Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences, said Wales was "struggling to escape engrained negative patterns with low levels of educational attainment" among young people in care.
She added: "The young people we spoke to stated that the barriers they face are wide-ranging and exist at every stage of their educational journey, beginning very early on with stigma being attached to them by teachers and peers as a result of their 'looked-after' status, which has a substantial and often lasting negative impact on their subsequent attainment and achievement." | Decisive action is "desperately needed" to help children in care achieve more in education, according to a new report. | 34784713 |
The piece, Benefits Supervisor Resting, was one of four portraits Freud made of the ample-figured Sue Tilley.
Another, Benefits Supervisor Sleeping, sold for $33.6m (£21.2m) in 2008.
Freud, a grandson of the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and one of Britain's most highly regarded artists, died in 2011 at the age of 88.
When Benefits Supervisor Sleeping sold seven years ago, it set a new world record price for a work by a living artist.
Tilley, who became widely known as Big Sue, was paid £20 a day to sit for the artist in the early 1990s.
Wednesday's sale at Christie's saw another nude, by Freud's contemporary Francis Bacon, sell for $44.7m (£28.3m).
The event also saw an untitled abstract by the late US painter Cy Twombly fetch $42.7m (£27m). | A life-sized nude by Lucian Freud has been sold at auction in New York for $56.2m (£35.6m), setting a new record for the late British painter. | 32735494 |
Dennis Norton, who started the collection in 1949, said the opening of the newly-named Norton Collection Museum was "very exciting".
The Bromsgrove Museum closed in 2008 because of funding problems.
Mr Norton is part of a trust which raised £250,000 to buy the building from the district council.
The museum in the town's Birmingham Road provides a glimpse of how the high street looked at the start of the 20th Century, when there were many independent shops.
It also showcases work by the Bromsgrove Guild of Applied Arts, who made the main gates at Buckingham Palace and Liverpool's Liver Birds.
Mr Norton said the town's craftsmen "also kitted out the Titanic and the Lusitania".
Mr Norton believes his desire to collect things stemmed from being brought up in an orphanage following the death of his mother when he was three years old.
"We had very few possessions and I became very possessive of things and it just grew and grew," he said. "But it is also because of my real love for Bromsgrove itself."
The revamped museum was opened by Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid, who tweeted that the museum was a "magnificent window into our past".
The Conservative MP added: "I had the privilege of opening many collections and exhibitions as culture secretary, but none filled me with as much pride as today." | A museum showcasing a man's collection of about 23,000 artefacts relating to Bromsgrove's history has reopened after an eight-year absence. | 36405785 |
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Buckingham became part of horse racing folklore when steering the 100-1 shot through a mass of fallers at the 23rd fence to win at Aintree 49 years ago.
Of 44 starters, only 18 finished.
"It was havoc. Three jockeys turned Foinavon down but I'd have ridden Dick's donkey to be in the Grand National," said Buckingham in a BBC interview in 2010.
"What people don't realise is that we'd got it all planned before we left the weighing room!"
BBC horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght:
Buckingham might not have been the best-known jump jockey of modern times but, unlike many of his higher-profile contemporaries, he has an indelible place in racing history.
Foinavon really was a complete no-hoper in the 1967 Grand National, and was so far behind when the melee took place that Buckingham was able to steer past the incident, and go so far clear that they weren't caught up.
It was quite likely the most dramatic staging in the race's history - at, ironically, the smallest fence on the track, later renamed Foinavon - and even to this day, a regular racecourse refrain is that such and such is "the biggest shock since Foinavon". | Former jockey John Buckingham, who famously won the 1967 Grand National on board Foinavon, has died aged 76. | 38403232 |
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said 56% of firms gained a 5 (very good) rating, up from 45% the year before.
The FSA said the law, the first in the UK, had been a "motivating factor" in raising standards for customers.
Welsh ministers said local councils were "tackling" firms with low ratings who were not displaying their ratings.
Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething said the scheme was "a really good example of regulators working together with food businesses in support of a common agenda". | More than half of food outlets in Wales achieved the highest hygiene ratings, a year after a law making them display the scores came into force. | 31716959 |
Walls, hoardings, shop shutters and camper vans will be painted live by artists from South America and Europe throughout the weekend.
Upfest, which began in 2008, is centred on Bedminster's North Street.
Some murals will remain until the next Upfest, including huge paintings on the Tobacco Factory venue and the Red Point climbing centre.
Visitors to the festival were able to watch 275 artists from 25 countries painting during live shows over the weekend. Among those taking part are Inkie, My Dog Sighs, Gamma, Lonac and Dutch due Telmo Miel.
As well as walls and vehicles, Upfest has its own 14m (45ft) long version of a New York-style subway train, created in 2012, for artists to decorate.
At the Tobacco Factory Argentinian artist Martin Ron - known for huge surreal paintings in Buenos Aires - was painting a 2,025 sq ft (188 sq m) mural of his girlfriend.
Bristol, the birthplace of Banksy, has an international reputation for its street art.
Gallery owner Stephen Hayles founded Upfest in 2008. Initially held indoors, the next year it spilled out onto the streets with artists painting shutters, sides and end gables of shops and other buildings.
Many of the murals are painted on temporary hoardings but some remain year round and become local landmarks.
Mr Hayles said since Upfest began he has only had to remove two murals where artists "overstepped the mark".
"There was one opposite a school which was showing a bit too much cleavage," he said.
"It's just common sense really." | Hundreds of international artists have been in Bristol to take part in an "urban paint festival". | 33650366 |
Two leading newspapers had been forced to remove reports of messages exchanged between Marcela Temer and a man convicted of hacking her mobile phone.
The hacker demanded money for withholding information.
The judge said the news blackout violated freedom of speech.
The two newspapers, O Globo and Folha de Sao Paulo, said the documents had already been published in court and that forbidding their publication amounted to censorship.
"There is no indication that the journalistic activity on the part of Folha was meant to follow an irresponsible or abusive editorial line," judge Arnoldo Camanho ruled.
The hacker, Silvonei Jose de Jesus Souza, was sentenced in October to nearly six years in jail for extortion and larceny.
He had demanded nearly $100,000 (£80,000) from Mrs Temer in return for not publishing video, audio and pictures from her smart phone.
In one message, he told her that a video hacked from the phone could drag President Temer's name into the mud.
Mr Temer has been implicated in the huge corruption scandal involving the state oil company, Petrobras.
His name has been mentioned by executives of the the country's biggest building company, Odebrecht, which paid bribes to politicians and senior officers to wind contracts.
Mr Temer denies any wrongdoing.
He was also criticised for his alleged role in the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff last year.
Mr Temer replaced Ms Rousseff in May when she was suspended by Congress for budget irregularities.
He was sworn in to finish off her term when she was dismissed by Congress in September.
Ms Rousseff said she was the victim of a political coup and accused Mr Temer of joining the plot against her. | A high court judge in Brazil has overturned a ruling that banned the media from publishing information about blackmail attempts against President Michel Temer's wife. | 38988351 |
Angry opposition parties have responded by announcing a 48-hour nationwide blockade of roads, rail and waterways beginning on Tuesday.
They want PM Sheikh Hasina of the ruling Awami League to resign and transfer power to a caretaker government ahead of the polls.
But Ms Hasina has rejected this demand.
Caretaker governments previously oversaw elections, but Ms Hasina scrapped the arrangement in 2011.
In a televised statement, Mr Ahmad said his organisation would do everything possible to ensure the poll was peaceful, free and fair.
"I've asked all political parties to uphold the will of the people, maintain peace and compromise.
"Army troops will be deployed to assist the law enforcement agencies so people can vote freely," he said.
Last week Ms Hasina put together a multi-party coalition and offered her rival, Khaleda Zia of the Bangladeshi Nationalist Party (BNP), any post she wanted.
Ms Zia refused the offer.
The two women have been at loggerheads for years.
Mr Ahmad said he had asked President Abdul Hamid to broker a peace deal between the two women and their respective parties.
"We've asked the president to personally initiate special steps and end this unbearable impasse," he said.
A spokesman for the BNP, Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, told reporters "we will not accept any farce in the name of elections".
"We ask that the schedule be kept on hold until a settlement is reached," he said.
Last month, opposition parties staged a three-day strike, spearheaded by the BNP, in which several people were killed.
The BNP fears the Awami League will rig the elections if it remains in power instead of the caretaker government. | Bangladesh's parliamentary election will be held on 5 January, chief election commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad has announced. | 25093165 |
The annual show at RAF Waddington ran from 1995 and attracted more than 150,000 people a year.
But it was abandoned last year after protests at the base, which is the home of the RAF's Reaper drones.
The RAF Charitable Trust (RAFCT) has said the event could return next year at nearby RAF Scampton.
Andy Armstrong, the chief executive of the RAFCT, said there was "still an awful lot of detail to be ironed out".
"This will be a completely new, unique event and will have all of its own style to it," he said.
"It will be what you would expect and I would hope that the RAF display assets would all be available.
"We would invite foreign air force participation and also planes in private hands as well."
RAF Scampton is located five miles (8km) north of Lincoln and is the home to the Red Arrows aerobatic team.
During World War Two, Lancaster bombers flew from the base on the 1943 Dambusters raid to destroy the German dams in the Ruhr valley with "bouncing bombs". Out of 133 crew, only 77 returned. | There are hopes that an RAF air show in Lincolnshire that was axed amid security concerns could return to another airbase in the county. | 35612784 |
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The fourth busiest station in the capital is preparing for part-closure as part of the Thameslink programme.
BBC London's transport correspondent Tom Edwards speaks to Simon Blanchflower from Network Rail and David Statham from Southeastern Railway. | The tens of thousands of passengers who use London Bridge Station every day will face serious disruption to their travel plans over the coming weeks. | 30182465 |
Ryan McKinlay, 36, from Gosport, was as a passenger on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) when it collided with a larger motorboat, which had been carrying the RIB earlier the same day.
Mr McKinlay was pulled from the sea in Osborne Bay at about 17:00 BST on Friday after a Mayday call.
He was airlifted to hospital where he was pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination is due to be held.
Tributes have been paid to Mr McKinlay on social media.
@darrenbox wrote: "Lost one of my closest friends yesterday, shocking & devastating, my thoughts are with Ryan's family, utter shock".
Louie Martin tweeted: "Ryan McKinlay... Absolute Gentleman. RIP".
The other person on the RIB was pulled from the water and treated for head and chest injuries, along with some cuts, before being taken to hospital by ambulance.
It is understood the RIB was the tender for the larger motorboat, which has been named locally as True Blue.
The RNLI said the RIB was towed from the scene by Cowes lifeboat.
The motorboat, which had about 12 people onboard, was brought into Cowes by its own crew escorted by a police launch.
The incident has been reported to Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB)
Police are also investigating. | A man who died when two boats crashed off the Isle of Wight has been named. | 33220600 |
Joseph Munroe, 98, from North Shields is registered blind, and lives alone.
He claims that his local service refused to pick him up claiming he was abusing his bus pass.
A Nexus spokesperson said: "We're very sorry for the experience Mr Munroe has had. If there is a particular problem with a driver, we want it sorting out quickly."
He added: "We've been in contact with the bus company that provide this service on our behalf to make sure in the future Mr Munroe is always picked up."
The problems occurred on the 333, a service in North Shields which runs in a loop. Mr Munroe said he sometimes boarded the bus in the wrong direction when it was cold in order to stay warm.
He said a driver then told him, "you're not coming on this bus, wait for the next one", and that since then the bus had driven past him at the bus stop.
Mr Munroe said: "I'm speaking to Nexus myself to get this sorted.
"First one driver told me I couldn't get on, so I called up and made a complaint, and now [two] drivers on the route have told me I'm barred." | A bus company has apologised after a partially sighted war veteran was repeatedly ignored at a bus stop. | 15038049 |
The Shakers were 3-0 down within 16 minutes at the Ricoh Arena and conceded a fourth before half-time.
Defeat means Bury have taken just four points from their last eight games in League One.
"The first thing is to apologise for the performance and the unacceptable way we've conceded," Flitcroft told BBC Radio Manchester.
"The way we represented here today is not the way I want my Bury team to represent the supporters, the board and the football club.
"We've got to take that responsibility as a group, we've got to take that on and understand that it won't, and can't, happen again.
"It's not a disappointment it's a feeling of emptiness inside that I've got and I'll come out fighting."
Although the January transfer window has closed, the loan window is now open and Flitcroft is hoping to add new recruits.
"If I get an opportunity to bring in a couple of players then I think that's what the squad needs," he added.
"We've been working hard on that now the window's open and we're going to have to really try and drive that forward as we look very vulnerable at the back." | Bury boss David Flitcroft apologised to their supporters for their performance in the 6-0 loss at Coventry. | 35578471 |
Council finance convenor Willie Young claimed pulling out could have cost the authority £100m in cancellation fees.
The council later said there would be no financial penalty.
SNP Aberdeen Central MSP Kevin Stewart said he had written to council chief executive Angela Scott calling for an investigation.
Mr Young said earlier this week of his original comments: "It's unfortunate when I said that I wasn't in possession of all of the facts. As far as I'm concerned, having spoken to our officers, that was exactly the position that I was advised."
Planning permission for the development was granted in October.
Developer Muse has said it would be a "world-class development", but protesters fear it will block the view of the historic Marischal College and Provost Skene House. | An MSP has called for an investigation into whether the public has been "misled" about aspects of the Marischal Square plans in Aberdeen. | 31041033 |
The former Everton and Manchester United boss remonstrated with officials over an offside decision and was ordered from the touchline.
He had to scale a pitch-side fence and once he found a seat, he accepted the offer of a crisp from a spectator.
Villarreal progressed 3-2 on aggregate after the second leg finished 2-2.
Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Moyes's side fell further behind when Giovani dos Santos teed up Gerard Moreno to fire home the opener on 26 minutes.
Former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela gave the hosts hope just before half-time when he bundled in the rebound from close range after Sergio Asenjo had saved Imanol Agirretxe's headed effort.
However, former Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur forward Dos Santos put the tie beyond doubt when he put Villarreal back in front 17 minutes from time.
Esteban Granero replied moments later to ensure Moyes remains unbeaten at home in his five games since taking charge. | Real Sociedad manager David Moyes was sent to the stands and his side were knocked out of the Copa del Rey at the last-16 stage against Villarreal. | 30818759 |
The deal was agreed last month, with international clearance now in place for the 23-year-old.
Mandiangu has been training with Accies for the past three weeks and goes into the squad for Saturday's Scottish Cup visit to Annan Athletic.
His contract will initially be until the end of the season
Mandiangu, most recently with Eindhoven in the Dutch second tier, began his career with Borussia Monchengladbach and had spells with Neustrelitz and Berliner Dynamo in Germany's regional leagues before moving to the Netherlands in August.
"Christopher definitely wants to get on the ball and commit people, so hopefully he can add something," manager Martin Canning told BBC Scotland in mid-December. | Hamilton Academical have completed the signing of Congo-born former Germany Under-18 international midfielder Christopher Mandiangu. | 35236503 |
Mr Trump's golf development on the Menie estate on the coast is nearing completion.
Work on the controversial £750m project, to also feature a hotel and homes, began a year ago.
The images show a single-story building made of granite, slate and glass, described as "second to none".
The clubhouse - designed by Acanthus Architects - forms part of the next phase of the development.
Sarah Malone, executive vice president of Trump International Scotland, said: "We've spent many months refining and perfecting the permanent clubhouse design and will submit our planning application to Aberdeenshire Council in the coming weeks.
"With luxurious Scottish interiors and a full range of services and facilities for golfers and visitors, this clubhouse will be second to none." | The first images of the planned clubhouse for Donald Trump's golf course in Aberdeenshire have been released. | 14985635 |
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Sixty-six people rode a 12.8m surfboard for more than 10 seconds to break the record.
Around 5,000 people are reported to have watched the record attempt from the coast.
The record was previously held by a group of 47 surfers in the Australian state of Queensland.
Watch the clip to see the record breakers on their super big surfboard... | Surfers in California, America, have broken the world record for the most people riding a wave on a surfboard at the same time. | 33221999 |
The court in Ahmedabad, 2,200km (1,400 miles) from Kolkata where the monk is now, rejected the request and told him to appear next month.
The monk says he cannot use a vehicle as he has renounced the world.
He is charged with forging a government document to say recruitment of children into Jain monastic orders was legal.
Acharya Kirti Yashurishwarji Maharaj, who is 60, had told the court that he cannot walk more than 10-12 km a day because of a spinal injury and old age, the Times of India newspaper reported.
He had also promised the court that his absence would not hinder proceedings.
However the court not only rejected the request, it also issued a fresh warrant against him.
The practice of inducting children as monks or "bal diksha" is common among Jains, especially those in India's western state of Gujarat, where children as young as eight are inducted as monks.
Mr Maharaj was taken to court by Ahmedabad-based activist Jasmin Shah, who accused him of forgery and misleading the Jain the community.
Her lawyer Nitin Gandhi told BBC Hindi that his client had been able to prove that Mr Maharaj had forged an official gazette notification from the government of India, to say that "bal diksha" was legal.
Earlier this month the Gujarat High Court urged the state government to do more to curb the practice.
India is home to around four million Jains, many of whom live in Gujarat and neighbouring Rajasthan. | An Indian monk from the Jain religion has said he needs eight months to answer a court summons, as he will have to walk in accordance with his faith. | 34590002 |
Baggies boss Tony Pulis says the 23-year-old will only leave if there is an "unbelievable offer" and Berahino is wary of going with the season started.
Stoke and Crystal Palace made bids for Berahino, whose contract expires next summer and who has turned down an extension to the deal.
"Nobody is more keen for Saido to stay than me," said Pulis.
The chances of Berahino moving to Palace have receded after the Selhurst Park club agreed a £27m deal to sign Liverpool's Christian Benteke.
Stoke's offer remains open, with manager Mark Hughes saying on Friday morning that "nothing had moved forward".
Berahino has concluded that a change of club would be better for his career but is weighing up whether he would be better served remaining where he is this season before moving on.
In 12 months' time, West Brom would still be entitled to compensation for the player, who joined them when he was 11, although the sum would be vastly reduced if he opted to move outside England.
Earlier this month, West Brom agreed a takeover with a Chinese investment company headed by businessman Guochuan Lai.
Never want to miss the latest West Brom news? You can now add the Baggies and all the other sports and teams you follow to your personalised My Sport home. | West Brom's England U21 striker Saido Berahino could remain at the club for the rest of the season. | 37129418 |
The improvements are part of the Welsh Rugby Union's successful bid to take control of the Dragons, which came into effect on 1 July.
The work will be completed by 26 August, with a new drainage and irrigation system also installed.
Rodney Parade has regularly suffered from flooding in previous seasons.
"Flooding at Rodney Parade will be a thing of the past and the playing surface will be stable and consistent and fit for purpose," said Principality Stadium manager Mark Williams.
"We are using the same company who installed the pitch at Principality Stadium and they will also be providing training to all Rodney Parade ground staff.
"The Rodney Parade solution is similar to that which we have at Principality Stadium and to the surfaces at Liberty Stadium and Cardiff City Stadium, although it does come with its own unique and well publicised set of circumstances with, three teams sharing it throughout the season."
The Desso playmaster pitch contains a mixture of both live grass and artificial fibres.
Newport County will play only away fixtures in League Two before christening the new pitch against Chesterfield on Saturday, 26 August.
The two rugby teams will begin competitive fixtures in September. | Work has started on the new £750,000 pitch at Rodney Parade, home to the Dragons and Newport RFC rugby union sides and Newport County football team. | 40518017 |
Leading goalscorer Jonathan Kodjia is also a doubt, but full-back James Bree could return from a knee injury.
Derby County midfield duo Craig Bryson (hip) and Johnny Russell (hamstring) could return after injury.
But striker Nick Blackman is likely to remain sidelined with a knee problem, as the Rams look to end a four-game winless Championship run. | Aston Villa are without striker Scott Hogan, who suffered an ankle injury in their defeat by Newcastle on Monday. | 39011742 |
Inspired by her Girl Guides' Promise, Betty Lowe, from Salford, has been helping people since joining the movement and remains an active member.
She was given David Cameron's Point of Light award, which recognises outstanding individual volunteers.
Miss Lowe, who has been volunteering at Salford Royal hospital for 40 years, has "enjoyed every minute of it".
"I never married or had children but I feel like I've spent my life surrounded by wonderful people who I care about very much," she said.
"I have never been one for sitting in front of the TV and always want to be out and about with people."
During her Girl Guides career Miss Lowe has been a leader, a district commissioner and vice president of Girlguiding in Greater Manchester West.
She has organised camping trips, trained guide leaders and to volunteers at Salford Royal hospital's cafe for the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS).
Mr Cameron said: "Betty is an incredible woman who has dedicated her life to volunteering.
"As an RVS volunteer for 40 years and a girl guide for 95 years, Betty has lived and breathed serving others. Her selfless, positive attitude is an inspiration."
David McCullough, chief executive for RVS, said: "She has spent her life helping others and yet doesn't see it as anything other than something she has greatly enjoyed." | A 106-year-old girl guide has been given a prime minster's award for doing a good deed every day for 95 years. | 29646768 |
The decision comes in the wake of a European Commission inquiry in February into the way the notes are used.
Senior ECB officials said at the time that they needed more evidence that the notes facilitated criminal activity.
The UK asked banks to stop handling €500 notes in 2010 after a report found they were mainly used by criminals.
The ECB says the €500 banknote remains legal tender and will always retain its value.
It will stop issuing the note around the end of 2018, when it will bring in new €100 and €200 banknotes.
A report earlier this year for the Harvard Kennedy School, urged the world's 20 largest economies to stop issuing the largest notes in circulation - £50, $100 and €500 notes - to tackle crime.
Peter Sands, former chief executive of Standard Chartered bank, said the high-denomination notes were favoured by terrorists, drug lords and tax evaders.
Illegal money flows exceed $2 trillion (£1.4 trillion) a year, he said. | The European Central Bank (ECB) says it will no longer produce the €500 (£400; $575) note because of concerns it could facilitate illegal activities. | 36208146 |
The Scots won the toss and elected to bat. Captain Kyle Coetzer top-scored with 109 and Craig Wallace and Michael Leask both contributed half centuries.
Scotland totalled 317, while in reply Zimbabwe amassed 107-4 before rain.
When play resumed, Zimbabwe were set an adjusted total of 299 to win but finished on 272 all out.
The Scots' May win over Sri Lanka was not classed as a first win over full member opposition as the two-game series was not given full ODI status.
Opener Matt Cross contributed 33 in Scotland's innings but it was Coetzer's century that led the way for the hosts in Edinburgh.
He received good support from Wallace (58 off 54 balls) and Leask, who cracked 59 not out off 38 balls.
Sean Williams took two of the Scottish wickets and then scored 70 at comfortably better than a run a ball in Zimbabwe's innings, bettered only by Malcolm Waller's brutal 92 off 62 balls.
Solomon Mire (40) and Hamilton Masakadza (38) had earlier given the tourists a positive start with the bat.
Con de Lange excelled for Scotland, taking five wickets, including those of Mire and Waller. | Scotland recorded their first official one-day international win over a Test nation as they beat Zimbabwe on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. | 40296048 |
The 1950s Bedford coach was bought by Nick Taylor in 2011, and he completed its restoration at his home at Weybread in Suffolk.
A visit from its Shetland-based former driver in 2013 persuaded Mr Taylor the coach belonged back on the island.
It will leave from outside Norwich Cathedral on Monday, after a blessing from the bishop.
The coach was used by islanders to get to the shops and to go to school.
Mr Taylor said he realised it was a "lifeline to the islanders" after a visit to Suffolk from its former driver, James Watt, in 2013.
He said: "It was his life - he'd drive it every day across the island. He took children to school and relatives to weddings and funerals. He even did impromptu deliveries across the island."
Mr Watt, from Reawick, Shetland, drove the Duple Vista coach from 1968.
Mr Taylor has donated it to the Shetland Commercial Vehicle Preservation Trust.
He and a support team of 10, including Mr Watt, a vicar and a chef will depart from outside Norwich Cathedral.
The Bedford, which has a top speed of 40mph (64kph), will be driven to the Shetland Isles via Lincolnshire, across to the Lake District and up the west coast of Scotland.
Mr Taylor hopes they will reach Shetland on 22 June. | A vintage coach used in the Shetland Isles from 1950 until 1979 is about to begin its 1,000-mile journey home. | 40238539 |
A two-minute silence was observed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - the time in 1918 when the guns finally fell silent along the Western Front.
Services took place in Wrexham, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, and the Infantry Battle School, Brecon, Powys.
Commemorations in towns and villages throughout Wales have also taken place.
At the Cenotaph in London, singer Cerys Matthews read an extract from The Times newspaper from October 1915 about the deaths of 41 only sons in battle.
In Cardiff, an exhibition has opened at the Senedd which tells stories of soldiers and their families from World War One.
In Wrexham, a two-minute silence was held, while a wartime air raid siren will be sounded at 18:30 GMT.
At the same time, in Caernarfon, the names of almost 11,000 men who died in World War One were projected on to the walls of the castle. | Services have been held across Wales to remember those who died in the two World Wars and all conflicts since. | 34786013 |
Mark Greenwood, 57, of Redbourn was cycling on the A5183 when he was knocked off his bike and killed.
John Michell, 26, of Whaddon Close, Northampton, admitted causing death by dangerous driving.
He was jailed for 21 months at St Albans Crown Court and disqualified from driving for three years.
The court heard Michell, an accountant, had sent at least two messages during a Whatsapp conversation with a woman at about 18:15 GMT on 9 January 2014.
Mr Greenwood had been wearing a high visibility jacket and helmet, although the court heard the last CCTV sighting of him showed he did not have his lights on as he cycled out of the city centre.
Other motorists reported he had been riding slowly along the A1538 in a straight line near the kerb.
He died from multiple traumatic injuries.
The woman who had received the messages told police Michell had later told her "It was my fault because I was looking at my phone."
By coincidence, the two men had been living in the same apartment block in Redbourn at the time, but they did not know each other.
Mr Greenwood's partner Susan Ullman told the court she did not want Michell to be jailed because it would be another "life lost".
John Dye, Michell's counsel, said his client was genuinely remorseful and had been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder as a result.
However, Judge Andrew Bright said the use of mobile phones while driving was like an "epidemic" and he had to send out a "loud and clear" message that if a death was caused then drivers could expect prison sentences. | A car driver has been jailed for texting a woman on his mobile phone shortly before causing the death of a cyclist in St Albans. | 33411774 |
Sir Ketumile, who led the country from 1980 to 1998, is credited with being the architect of the country's famed stability, reports the AFP news agency.
He was also involved in peace initiatives across Africa, including ending Mozambique's long civil war.
Botswana is one of Africa's richest and most stable countries.
Sir Ketumile became president after the death of Botswana's first post-independence leader Sir Seretse Khama in 1980.
He had served as the country's first minister of finance and vice-president before becoming president, the Botswana government states.
Sir Ketumile stepped down in 1998 after overseeing a period of strong economic growth based on the effective management of the Botswana's vast diamond wealth.
He was also involved in backing South Africa's anti-apartheid movement and other independence struggles in the region.
As an elder statesman he was involved in mediation efforts across Africa, including Kenya, Lesotho, Swaziland and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sir Ketumile was also chair of the International Panel of Eminent Personalities which investigated the 1994 Rwanda genocide. | Botswana has declared three days of national mourning after the death of former President Sir Ketumile Masire, aged 91. | 40379353 |
Charlie Hammerton and Bandit hiked 84 miles (135km) in three days from Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway following his mother's funeral.
The 22-year-old from Ipswich said he was "suffering a little bit" and Bandit was "fine but really sleepy".
The pair raised more than £3,000 for charity during the walk.
"I started the walk as me grieving," said Mr Hammerton, an RAF airman.
"I wanted to get out on the open air wand go for a walk with my mate Bandit.
"Now it's over all that is behind me and it's a really emotional time."
Mr Hammerton chose Hadrian's Wall because he said the Romans were the people who "domesticated the ferret" and would have walked their ferrets along the same route.
During their hike they were joined by other ferrets and their owners for support - as well as dogs, horses and even a cat.
Mr Hammerton was fundraising for St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich, where his mother died last month, and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
There is no cure for MND, which attacks the nerves that control movement, leaving people unable to move, talk and, eventually, breathe. | A man and his pet ferret have walked the length of Hadrian's Wall to raise money for research into motor neurone disease, which killed his mother. | 39592508 |
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) event, which will take place from 16 to 19 September, attracted 1,421 Scottish volunteers last year.
It involves groups working on 100m stretches of coastline.
Information from the clean-up is used by MCS to work with governments and industry to stop beach littering.
Lauren Eyles, MCS Beachwatch manager, said: "We'd love to see people heading to the Scottish coastline and helping clean up at the events that have been organised.
"It helps us identify different litter sources and raise awareness of particular problems.
"We're currently running a campaign for clearer wet wipe labelling after our volunteers found, on average, 50 wet wipes per kilometre of beach they cleaned.
"So far, almost 6,000 people have supported our petition to get retailers to make their packaging clearer."
The Scottish beaches where clean-ups are planned are Invergordon West, Kerrycroy, Kames Bay on Bute, Tain, Ettrick Bay on Bute' Greyhope Beach, Nigg, Aberdeen North, East Haven, Bo'ness - Grangepans on the John Muir Way, Cramond, The Corran, Broughty Ferry East End, Blackness, Tentsmuir Point National Nature Reserve, Brora North, Arrochar Shore, Dornoch Sands, Port Alltan na Bradhan, Limekilns, Kinghorn Harbour, Forvie National Nature Reserve, Johnshaven, Ullapool East Shore Beach, Spey Bay, Arbroath West, Lunan Bay North, Tarbat. | Volunteers are being urged to take part in the Great British Beach Clean after just 79 people signed up to work on 28 Scottish beaches. | 37261748 |
But what has been your moment of the year?
From Ben Stokes' 258 off 198 balls against South Africa to Stuart Broad's 6-17 against the same opponents, and Alastair Cook being the first Englishman to reach 10,000 Test runs, there are lots of highlights.
Or perhaps you revelled in Australia being skittled for just 85? Or the dog that invaded the pitch at Vizag?
The cricket brains of BBC Sport and BBC Radio 5 live asked you to rank your top 10, and your shortlist will be revealed on Tuesday's Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show (20:30 GMT, BBC Radio 5 live and online).
Votes will no longer count but you can still pick your top 10 and share with friends.
What are your top 10 cricketing moments from this year? | It's been topsy-turvy for the England side but eventful and entertaining nonetheless. | 38327877 |
A five-figure sum of money was taken by two men who threatened G4S security staff with weapons inside Santander on West Princes Street, Helensburgh.
The cash transfer robbery happened at about 00:30 on Wednesday.
Police want to trace people who were in the public car park in Sinclair Street between 00:00 and 01:00.
Det Insp Douglas Wilson, who is leading the investigation, said: "We understand now that there were a number of people in the public car park in Sinclair Street around the time of the incident, which is just off West Princes Street where the attack took place.
"I would like to appeal to those people who were in the area between 12 midnight and 1am as they may have information which could assist with our inquiries.
"No matter how insignificant it may seem, please contact us with any information you have. Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the areas of West Princes Street or Sinclair Street, and similarly did you see any vehicles nearby acting suspiciously?"
The suspects are described as being of medium height, of medium build and were wearing blue overalls at the time of the robbery. | Police investigating an armed robbery at a bank in Argyll believe people who were in a nearby car park at the time may be able to help their inquiry. | 35988751 |
Two Liam Finn penalties and tries from Ben Jones-Bishop and Kyle Wood put Wakefield 16-0 ahead at half-time.
Castleford hit back, with Greg Eden, Grant Millington and Mike McMeeken crossing to give them an 18-16 lead.
David Fifita's try put Wakefield back in front, but Jake Webster brought the visitors level before Gale's kick won the game.
Daryl Powell's side are now 10 points clear at the top of the table, with only two games left to play before the start of the Super 8s.
Wakefield stay fifth in the table, one point behind fourth-placed Hull FC, having lost both their games against Castleford this season.
The Tigers had struggled to convert opportunities before the break, with Webster spilling the ball as he dived over the line, before Eden had a try ruled out for obstruction.
But the visitors were much improved in the second half, with Gale's drop-goal from in front of the posts earning them a 10th straight victory in the league.
Wakefield: Grix; Jones-Bishop, Arundel, Tupou, Caton-Brown; Williams, Finn; Walker, Wood, Huby, Ashurst, Hadley, Arona.
Replacements: Annakin, Hirst, England, Fifita.
Castleford: Hardaker; Minikin, Webster, Shenton, Eden; Roberts, Gale; Massey, McShane, Millington, Sene-Lefao, McMeeken, Milner.
Replacements: Lynch, Springer, Patrick, Foster.
Referee: Chris Kendall. | Luke Gale's late drop-goal helped Super League leaders Castleford earn a thrilling victory at Wakefield. | 40495831 |
America is Northern Ireland's number one overseas investor, with its firms employing about 23,000 people in NI.
Mr Hamilton said he is "not concerned at all" about future US investment and jobs.
During his campaign, Mr Trump pledged protectionist trade arrangements and to cut the US corporation tax rate.
Northern Ireland is reducing its rate to 12.5% from 2018 to attract more overseas companies, including from America.
"I think the US will continue to be a great, close friend," Mr Hamilton said.
"They have been a great supporter of our economic progress down the years and I am absolutely sure Mr Trump will want to continue that."
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire also believed the outlook was "positive."
He said: "When I was in Washington in September a number of US companies underlined their continued commitment to Northern Ireland.
"We want to see that flourish and grow."
There are 185 US firms in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland exports £1.5bn worth of goods to America a year, according to figures from HM Revenue and Customs. | Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has said Northern Ireland is "looking forward" to working with incoming US President Donald Trump. | 37939423 |
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The Black Cats led through Jermain Defoe's double before Palace hit back, with Christian Benteke heading in the winner in the 94th minute.
"We need our players to assume a level of responsibility that it's not all down to me and my staff," he said.
"It's simple - just do the basics well and then you won't concede goals."
Moyes, who took over from Sam Allardyce in the summer, said at the start of the season that Sunderland would be involved in a relegation fight.
His side are now bottom of the Premier League table with one point from six games.
"We're in a similar situation to where the club's been for the last two or three seasons," added the former Everton and Manchester United manager.
"To address this, when we go 2-0 up, we don't lose headers and challenges.
"The players have got to do their bit, and I'm not sure today in certain situations they did.
"Many managers have said similar things to me and maybe the fans are now used to it. I do think the players need to be big enough to play and do the right things."
Sunderland's next match is at home to West Brom next Saturday. | Sunderland manager David Moyes blamed his players for failing to hold on to a 2-0 lead in Saturday's 3-2 home defeat by Crystal Palace. | 37463820 |
It was not yet clear what had been stolen from the house in Cape Town on Wednesday night, his aide Roger Friedman told the AFP news agency.
Archbishop Tutu had been in Johannesburg for the service.
There was also a break-in at the Tutu home in August.
South Africa has one of the highest crime rates in the world.
"I can confirm that there was a burglary last [Wednesday] night," Mr Friedman is quoted as saying.
"The house was not pillaged," he added.
Police said the burglary took place between 19:00 and 21:00 local time, the Associated Press news agency reports.
It is the second time that his home has been burgled. In August, a gang broke in when he and his wife were asleep and took a number of items.
Archbishop Tutu, 82, gave the closing prayer at the memorial, attended by tens of thousands of South Africans and world leaders.
"God, I ask you to bless our country," he said.
"You gave us a wonderful gift in this icon of reconciliation," he added, referring to Mr Mandela.
Archbishop Tutu won the Nobel Peace prize in 1984 for his role in campaigning for Mr Mandela's release from prison and an end to white minority rule in South Africa.
Mr Mandela was freed in 1990 and was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1993 along with South Africa's last white ruler, FW de Klerk.
Mr Mandela's body is lying in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where he was sworn in as South Africa's first democratic president in 1994.
His funeral is due to take place on Sunday in his rural home of Qunu in the Eastern Cape province following his death on Thursday at the age of 95. | Burglars broke into the home of South African Nobel Peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu while he was away for the memorial service of Nelson Mandela, officials say. | 25336422 |
Mr Khan was greeted by his Parisian counterpart Anne Hidalgo at Gare du Nord for talks about post-Brexit business opportunities.
"We have much to gain from working even closer together," he said.
Ms Hidalgo said the two capitals enjoy a "win-win partnership that has to be made even stronger".
Addressing French business leaders, Mr Khan said London was "open to trade, open for new business ventures and collaborations, open to new ideas, new talent and people".
He and Ms Hidalgo also held discussions about cutting air pollution during a visit to the Paris Plage, a traffic-free city beach along the Seine.
Paris recently introduced car-free days on the first Sunday of each month and has closed roads in the capital to cut traffic emissions.
London's mayor previously announced plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street by 2020 as part of his plans to cut pollution.
He also took part in a wreath-laying ceremony as part of the commemoration of the liberation of Paris in World War Two.
This whistle stop tour of Paris was more about solidarity and friendship than detail, but both Mayors clearly have a friendship and lots of common ground.
Today we heard that both had mothers who were seamstresses and both were from immigrant families.
But they also have common goals.
The Mayor of London said post-Brexit London should be close to Paris and they should work together.
He wants to learn from the extensive pedestrianisation that Paris has done by the Seine.
But what is really significant is Sadiq Khan chose Paris as his first foreign trip. He clearly sees Anne Hidalgo as an ally and friend. | Sadiq Khan called for greater ties between London and Paris as he visited the French capital for his first official foreign trip as mayor. | 37182769 |
2 February 2016 Last updated at 07:26 GMT
The quake triggered a huge wave out at sea, called a tsunami, which hit the north-east coast of the country, causing huge devastation.
Leah travelled to Japan to meet some of the children affected by the tsunami. | It is nearly five years since Japan was hit by one of the most powerful earthquakes ever. | 35466149 |
The charges, which include indecent assault and serious sexual assault, involve four boys who were aged between 11 and 14 at the time.
The former Crewe Alexandra youth coach now faces a total of 55 charges, relating to alleged offences between 1979 and 1991.
The 63-year-old denied all accusations during previous court appearances.
He appeared via video link for the hearing at South Cheshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, speaking only to confirm his name, age and that he understood the charges.
He was remanded in custody and will appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 17 July.
Mr Bennell coached a number of junior teams in north-west England and the Midlands, some with associations to Manchester City and Stoke City. | Ex-football coach Barry Bennell has appeared in court charged with a further 14 counts of sexual abuse. | 40434911 |
Jose Cabanas is a veteran diplomat who has run Cuba's "interests section" in Washington since 2012.
He was received at the White House with 15 other new diplomats from other countries.
Washington has yet to make an announcement about who will serve as its new ambassador in Havana.
The announcement comes ahead of a visit to Cuba by Pope Francis and days before Cuban President Raul Castro goes to New York to address the United Nations.
His visit will mark the first time a president of Cuba has set foot on American soil since 1995 when President Fidel Castro, his older brother spoke before the UN.
In July Cuba and the United States formally re-established their relations.
The process began publicly when President Obama and President Castro announced simultaneously that they planned to set a new course on US-Cuba relations.
Soon after, the US traded three Cubans they had convicted on spying charges for Alan Gross, an American aid worker accused of espionage by a Cuban court.
Since then US and Cuban delegations have met several times to discuss a range of issues.
Mr Cabanas is a career diplomat trained in Havana. He served as vice minister of foreign relations and has occupied various high level posts in several countries. | Cuba has appointed an ambassador to the US - the first since 1961 - as part of the ongoing thaw in relations between the two countries. | 34286936 |
A local man in his early 50s was pulled from the water at about 18:00 BST on Saturday said coastguards and police.
A search was carried out following concern that other swimmers might have been in the area, but no-one else was found.
The man was declared dead at the scene after efforts to revive him failed.
Sgt Colin Taylor from Devon and Cornwall Police said he was trying to contact two women who had tried to revive the man to help the inquest investigation.
"I know many people witnessed the events on the packed beach but it is the identity of the two Samaritans that I very much need to establish," he said.
He said the man, who has not yet been named, was a "familiar and friendly acquaintance of many of us".
"The next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are very much with them at this sad time," he said.
Police, ambulance, St Mary's RNLI and coastguards were all involved in the operation.
Two people have been rescued after one of them got into difficulties while swimming in Newquay Harbour.
Coastguards were called about the incident at about 06:30 BST on Sunday after the pair decided to go for a swim.
Both were rescued by a nearby fishing boat which had a lifeboat crew member on board who was alerted to the situation by his pager going off.
Matthew Rogers, from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, said: "We know it's all too tempting to go for a swim when the weather is good.
"But our advice remains the same, be careful, swim at lifeguarded beaches and don't go into the water if you've been drinking." | A man has died after getting into difficulties while swimming at Porthcressa beach in the Isles of Scilly. | 36932781 |
Joseph Leach, 32, suffered serious injuries following an incident in Woodland Terrace in Washington, near Sunderland, in December 2013.
He underwent surgery at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after the attack, but died on 2 April last year.
Karl Pascoe, 31, from Washington, is due in court on 15 April charged with his murder, Northumbria Police said. | A man has been charged with murder more than two years after an assault in which the victim later died. | 35937791 |
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