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The country had previously kept its funds with US-controlled Bank of New York Mellon.
The move comes a day after a US judge ruled Argentina was in "contempt of court".
That ruling stated Argentina must repay two US hedge funds before repaying other bond holders.
"By making this deposit, Argentina confirms once again its unshakeable commitment to meet its obligations to bondholders," said Argentina's finance ministry in a statement.
Argentina is attempting to pay its bondholders in a second tranche of debt known as the Par series so as to avoid defaulting once more.
However, experts caution that simply placing the debt payment in a non-US controlled bank is probably not sufficient to allow Argentina to avoid a US court ruling barring it from repaying certain debts above others.
Argentina has been trying to repay the holders of its debt from when the country defaulted in 2001.
The majority of those bond holders have agreed to lower payments as a result of Argentina's bankruptcy.
However, two hedge funds - NML Capital and Aurelius Capital Management - have demanded full repayment of the $1.5bn (£920m) they are owed, and have sued to prevent the country from paying back only its restructured bonds.
After Judge Thomas Griesa sided with the hedge funds in a July ruling, Argentina was forced to default on its debt for a second time after refusing to repay the hedge funds.
Argentina's flagging economy received further bad news on Tuesday, as figures showed industrial output fell at double the predicted rate in August.
Output shrank by 2.9% in seasonally adjusted terms, marking the 13th month of consecutive decline.
Analyst had forecast a drop of approximately 1.5%.
The fall is partly due to the weakness of the country's car-making industry. | Argentina has deposited $161m (£99m) in bond interest payments with the state-controlled Nacion Fideicomisos bank, in an effort to skirt US court rulings. | 29435208 |
The distributors lost the exclusive right to sell Guernsey Milk after a vote by the States.
Brian Martel, president of the Milk Retailers' Association, said being refused a pay out was unacceptable.
A review by KPMG recommended compensation of up to £1.1m be paid.
However, the department says: "Members remain unconvinced that there is a substantive case for financial mitigation and consider, by a majority, that matters such as these should be settled using the existing legal processes."
Mr Martel said the distributors were owed between £1.7m and £3m as a result of the loss exclusivity.
He said: "What we are hoping will happen in the next week or so is that States members will come around to recognising the cost impact.
"We are hopeful they will come back and discuss something that may go towards being more acceptable than the zero that is currently offered."
Deputy Andrew Le Lievre, a former manager of Guernsey Dairy, suggested a compromise payment of £750,000.
He said: "[The States] has interfered in business with milk retailers, it has interfered in business with farmers. It can't just walk away.
"We have to talk about compensation, these men have lost their businesses or will lose their businesses for sure."
Politicians will debate the issue of compensation next week. | Milk retailers should not be compensated after losing doorstep delivery rights, Guernsey's Commerce and Employment department says. | 35726250 |
Two Canadian CF-18s successfully targeted an Islamic State (IS) garrison near Raqqa, Syria, the military said in a statement.
In March the Canadian parliament agreed to expand the country's campaign against IS into Syria.
Canadian air strikes against IS were previously limited to Iraq.
Canada is the first Nato country, other than the US, to strike inside Syria.
Canada's mission against IS has also been extended for one year, beyond October's election and well into 2016.
IS controls land on both sides of the Iraq-Syria border. The US expanded its air strike campaign against the militant group into Syria in September.
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have also carried out similar strikes. | Canada has carried out its first air strikes in Syria, as part of the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State militants. | 32227351 |
The British actor said he was "looking forward" to a follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road, which screens at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday.
The new film sees Hardy step into the shoes of Mel Gibson, who played Max in George Miller's 1979 original.
Miller's return to the franchise hits UK screens on Thursday and has been greeted with enthusiastic reviews.
The two-hour post-apocalyptic action movie sees Hardy's Max and another character played by Charlize Theron pursued by villains in a brutal road battle.
Australian director Miller insisted on using real vehicles and shooting in a remote desert in west Africa, resulting in a tough seven-month shoot for the film's stars.
"Now I get it," said Hardy of his director. "But at the time we didn't know what he was thinking.
"Filming it was very hard to understand. My head is on my shoulders and your head is on your shoulders and there's no possible way I could know what you're thinking.
"The gargantuan thing that George was trying to achieve, there was no possible way to articulate what we saw in those two hours on the screen.
"So those seven months on set were long because we just didn't know what he was thinking. You knew it was brilliant, but we just didn't know."
According to reports, the next film in the series will focus on Theron's character, a one-armed, shaven-headed warrior named Imperator Furiosa.
"I'm totally ready to go and do another one," Hardy told the BBC on Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival.
"It's not case of 'trust me, it works'. I know it works and I can kind of feel the world I'm in."
Mad Max: Fury Road is out in the UK on Thursday. | Tom Hardy has revealed he is "totally ready" to reprise the role of Mad Max in the next film in a planned trilogy. | 32721993 |
Football's world governing body has confirmed its independent review committee has cleared Samoura to replace Jerome Valcke.
Samoura spent 21 years working for the United Nations and becomes Fifa's first female secretary general.
The 54-year-old will work alongside new president Gianni Infantino.
Fifa is desperate to repair its image following a series of corruption allegations under previous president Sepp Blatter and Valcke.
Blatter has been suspended from all football-related activities for six years and Valcke has been banned from all football-related activities for 12 years. | Senegalese Fatma Samoura will begin work in her new role as Fifa secretary general on Monday after successfully passing an eligibility check. | 36528556 |
The SNP had claimed that Lord Dunlop, who was an adviser to Margaret Thatcher, had played a "leading role" in the introduction of the charge.
But he said the charge had been "signed, sealed and delivered" before he ever got to Downing Street.
Lord Dunlop was speaking to ITV's Representing Border programme.
Andrew Dunlop was given a peerage after the general election which allowed him to take on a role as a junior minister in the Scotland Office as part of the Conservative government.
At the time, the SNP's leader at Westminster, Angus Robertson, described the appointment as a "scandal".
Mr Robertson added: "If one thing demonstrates how out of touch the Tories are, it's the appointment as a government minister for Scotland of an unelected lord who played a leading role in the imposition of the hated poll tax on Scotland."
But Lord Dunlop told the programme: "I don't want to be a killjoy, but I think that is a complete myth. It is a complete myth, don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.
"The poll tax was signed, sealed and delivered before I ever got to Downing Street and my policy areas were very different - defence procurement, employment and training.
"Indeed one of the policies I was very associated with was the creation of Scottish Enterprise, which is still doing great work in Scotland today." | A Scotland Office minister has said claims he was involved in bringing the poll tax to Scotland are a "complete myth". | 33264196 |
The Conservatives promised a free vote on fox hunting in their general election manifesto, and during the campaign Theresa May said she was in favour of bringing it back.
But Mrs May lost her majority in the election and now ministers say will be no vote in this "session".
The current Parliamentary session is due to last two years.
Tony Blair's Labour government introduced the Hunting Act, which bans the use of dogs to hunt foxes and wild mammals in England and Wales, in 2004.
Under David Cameron, the Conservative manifesto also promised a free vote on whether to repeal it - but no vote was held, with the widespread view that it would not pass.
There was no mention of a vote in the Queen's Speech, and the decision to shelve it during this two-year session was confirmed by environment minister Therese Coffey.
Responding to a written Parliamentary question from Labour's Catherine West, she said: "The Government's manifesto includes a free vote on the Hunting Act 2004, but we are not planning to bring forward a free vote in this session."
Conservative MP and former party chairman Grant Shapps welcomed the announcement.
"Fox hunting, the insane policy signalling election campaign was about to go off-the-rails, is officially dumped", he tweeted.
Lib Dem rural affairs spokeswoman Baroness Parminter added: "It was a ridiculous idea to reopen a debate which was comprehensively decided on ten years ago.
"In these uncertain times, the government should be focusing on the real priorities for rural communities and protecting the wildlife and countryside that they cherish." | MPs will not vote on whether to repeal the Hunting Act for at least two years, the government says. | 40491921 |
BBC Scotland drama Shetland is leading the field with four nominations and TV series Outlander has three.
The awards, including two Outstanding Contributions, will be presented by Edith Bowman at a ceremony in Glasgow on Sunday.
Bafta Scotland said they recognised the best talent in film, television and games produced in Scotland last year.
Shetland has been nominated in the Actor Television, Director Film/Television, Television Drama and Writer Film/Television categories.
Outlander is up for awards in Actor Television, Actress Television and Television Drama.
Brian Cox joins Peter Mullan and Jack Lowden competing in the Actor Film category. Actress Film sees Kate Dickie, Ruth Negga and Alison Peebles all receive a nomination
A full list of nominations in all categories is available on the Bafta Scotland website.
Bowman, a returning host of the ceremony, said: "Scotland continues to produce world-class talent and is showing no signs of slowing down. I'm so excited to be part of celebrating this.
"The British Academy Scotland Awards is such an important platform to praise these incredible practitioners and, as you can see from this year's nominations, we're set for another incredible ceremony. I can't wait to see who wins on the night." | Bafta Scotland has announced the nominations for this year's British Academy Scotland Awards. | 37567984 |
RWE Innogy UK has proposed erecting up to 20 turbines at Glen Kyllachy near Tomatin south of Inverness.
Highland Council's south planning applications committee unanimously rejected the application last year.
Members of the committee said the development would have "a significant detrimental visual impact". | Plans for a wind farm which were rejected by Highland councillors have been approved following a Scottish government planning appeals process. | 32420818 |
The Manchester United midfielder's management company put the matter into the hands of their German-based lawyers earlier this week.
The dolls, named 'World War II Army Supply Duty - Bastian', are made in China by Dragon in Dream.
The company told German paper Bild any resemblance was "purely coincidental".
"We don't sell any figures which resemble footballers. It is a complete coincidence that the figure 'Bastian' looks like Schweinsteiger," a spokesman added.
"We thought that all Germans look like that. Bastian is also a very common name in Germany."
The figurine comes in several outfits - including a version with a steel helmet, white winter jacket and woollen gloves, and another in a typical army uniform, complete with the "Wehrmachtsadler" insignia, an eagle with a swastika above the right breast pocket.
The doll is on sale for about $120 (£80).
"This is a clear violation of Schweinsteiger's personality rights," a German media lawyer told Bild.
"Everyone has rights to their own image. To see him as a swastika-bearing Wehrmacht soldier also constitutes a gross defamation and insult," Ulrich Amelung said.
German international midfielder Schweinsteiger, 31, joined United on a three-year deal in July, moving from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for a reported £14.4m.
He has made 15 appearances for Louis van Gaal's side so far this season, providing one assist. | Bastian Schweinsteiger is considering taking legal action against a Hong Kong company making Nazi dolls that bear a striking resemblance to him. | 34606799 |
Ellis and Langridge, who won Olympic bronze last summer, lost 21-18 21-18 to Taiwan's Jhe-Huei Lee and Yang Lee.
Ellis progressed in the mixed doubles alongside Lauren Smith, while Chris and Gabby Adcock also advanced.
Smith earlier teamed up with Sarah Walker to reach the second round of the women's doubles. | Rio Olympic medallists Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge suffered defeat in the first round of the India Open on a mixed day for English players. | 39436641 |
The man's Kawasaki collided with the fixed sign on a roundabout junction on Muirton Road, within Springkerse retail park, at about 22:30 on Monday.
He suffered serious injuries and was taken to Glasgow Southern General Hospital where he later died.
The road was closed for about six hours while officers carried out an investigation at the scene.
Sgt Roddy MacMillan, of Police Scotland, said: "We are still looking to establish the circumstances of this collision and would ask that any motorists who were on the road at the time, and who witnessed the incident, contact police immediately.
"Similarly, anyone with any further information relevant to our inquiry should also get in touch." | A 22-year-old motorbike rider has died after crashing into a roundabout sign in Stirling. | 33973128 |
"After an open and honest meeting last week we unfortunately failed to agree terms," said Boro director Lee Thorn.
"Liam's worked extremely hard to bring in players and has developed a strong mentality throughout the club. He has carried out his role professionally."
Daish's exit was revealed following Boro's final-day 5-3 defeat at Chester.
Boro won just eight times in 38 games in his seven months in charge, the former Ebbsfleet boss having taken over after Brian Reid was sacked on 8 September.
Ex-Birmingham City centre-half Daish will step down after his return to St Andrew's on Thursday, when he is due to lead Boro out in the Birmingham Senior Cup final against his old club.
"It was concluded that the BSC final at St Andrew's on Thursday would be his last game," added Thorn.
Boro are now looking for their fifth manager in the 13 months since Kevin Wilkin, now available again following his sacking by Wrexham, left Liberty Way for the Racecourse Ground in March 2014.
Caretaker boss Mark Noon took control for five games, none of which Boro won before Reid came in until the end of last season.
But when they managed just one win from their first seven games this season, he was sacked but the pattern had already been set for what proved to be a relegation campaign. | Nuneaton Town are to part company with manager Liam Daish after failing to agree terms for him to continue at the relegated Conference club next season. | 32470049 |
Jeanine Christelle Djomnang, 26, became ill before a Femina Stars Ebolowa match in southern Cameroon on Sunday, and died on her way to hospital.
The federation says initial reports suggest she died of a heart attack but it is now awaiting a medical report.
It comes days after Cameroon player Patrick Ekeng died in Romania.
Djomnang complained of chest pains as she prepared to take on Louves MINPROFF Yaounde in the Cameroon elite league and was taken to hospital.
Cameroon's African Women Footballer of the Year Gaelle Enganamouit, who now plays in Sweden, was one of the first to react to the news.
"It's with sadness that I have learnt of the death of my team-mate Djomnang Jeanine Christelle of Femina Stars Ebolowa, may her soul rest in peace," she wrote on social media.
On Friday, it was confirmed that Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng had died aged 26 of a suspected heart attack after collapsing on the pitch.
The 26-year-old fell to the floor in the 70th minute of a televised Romanian league match between Dinamo and Viitorul. He died later in hospital.
A book of condolence has been opened at the Cameroon Football Federation headquarters for both Ekeng and Djomanang. | The goalkeeper of a Cameroonian women's side has died after collapsing during a warm-up session, the Cameroon Football Federation has said. | 36246170 |
It had been due to open on 6 October, but was delayed while Network Rail worked through a "snagging list".
Area director Terry Strickland said the delay had been "frustrating," but that the station would be a "fantastic addition" to the town.
Northampton South MP Brian Binley said "bad publicity" had pushed Network Rail into solving the problem.
Operator London Midland said it had started working to move staff and equipment into the building. The company said the process normally took three to four weeks.
London Midland's head of West Coast Services, Terry Oliver, said "Our priority now is to get the station ready for our passengers."
Mr Binley, who had called Network Rail "ill-mannered and arrogant" and threatened to raise the delays in Parliament, said: "One of the people I met with gave the game away when she said, 'I am really unhappy about the bad publicity you have created for us'.
"Sometimes you have to play your cards in a pretty robust fashion."
The 2,500 sq m station building is twice the size of the old one. Firms including Starbucks, Cafe Republic, WH Smith and Enterprise car rental will move in, while new lifts and an over-bridge to cross platforms will open on Monday. | The much-delayed £20m Northampton railway station will open no later than 12 January, Network Rail has announced. | 30461891 |
The 13-year-old girl was attacked at about 15:20 GMT in Lisle Lane, Ely on 18 December. Police were only made aware of the incident on 23 February.
A man, from Sutton, has been arrested on suspicion of rape and released on conditional bail.
The attack may be linked to another incident where a woman was followed by a man, Cambridgeshire Police said.
The second incident happened in The Gallery, Ely, when a 17-year-old girl reported being followed by a man at about 20:15 GMT on 16 March.
She was chased by the man but escaped when he stopped to pick up his hat.
On both occasions, the assailant was described as wearing a long black coat.
Insp Marcia Nichols said: "Given the close proximity of where these incidents took place and the similarity in the descriptions given by the girls of the offenders, we are not ruling out that these incidents could be linked.
"High visibility foot patrols have been put in place in the city centre, however I would urge members of the public to be cautious when alone in the area."
The arrested man was released on bail until 27 April on condition he does not to return to Ely. | A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl in Cambridgeshire. | 32034719 |
11 February 2016 Last updated at 07:33 GMT
It will feature brand new songs as well as the favourites from the film.
It will open in America in 2017.
The film was a huge success with 'Let it go' the standout tune.
Jenny has look at the film's list of awards and even has a little sing along. | Good news for Frozen fans, there is going to be a new musical of the film. | 35547486 |
Mr Perry, who has twice run as a Republican presidential candidate, had been fighting the case, which he described as "unconstitutional".
"Appeals court clears @GovernorPerry of all charges. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers," his team said.
It was the second count to be dismissed over Mr Perry's use of veto authority.
He was indicted in August 2014 after months of investigation into his motivations for cutting funds amounting to $7.5m (£4.5m) to a state anti-corruption unit run by District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg.
He originally faced two charges but one, coercion by a public servant, was dismissed last summer.
And on Wednesday, the presiding judge in the state's highest court said a governor's power to exercise a veto "may not be circumscribed by the legislature, by the courts, or by district attorneys".
"When the only act that is being prosecuted is a veto, then the prosecution itself violates separation of powers," Judge Sharon Keller added.
Governor Perry, 65, was the longest-serving governor in the state's history and Texas's first indicted governor in nearly a century. He left office in 2015 as the criminal investigation got under way.
The criminal case cast a shadow over his short-lived run in the Republican presidential race for the 2016 election.
Though he was initially seen as a top-tier candidate, he dropped out in September last year after a poor showing in the polls, eclipsed by New York billionaire Donald Trump. | The highest criminal court in Texas has dropped an abuse of power charge against Rick Perry during his time as governor of the US state of Texas. | 35655684 |
Total revenue rose 26% to £1.7bn, including a 222% increase in China.
Dyson opened in China three years ago, selling vacuum cleaners and humidifiers but expanded its range to include purifiers in the last 12 months.
In December, Beijing was forced to issue two "red" warnings over hazardous smog levels, which boosted demand for Dyson's products the firm said.
Dyson said total sales of its environmental control products grew by 35% over the year, underpinned by strong growth in Asia, and it expects demand for purifiers to increase in 2016.
Profit for the year, measured as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, rose by 19% to £448m.
The company also lifted investment in new technologies by 23.5% to £206m and this year will open the first phase of its research, design and development campus in Malmesbury, Wiltshire as part of a £250m expansion of Dyson's headquarters.
Founder Sir James Dyson said: "By ramping up our investment in technology and expanding research and development we are developing machines that perform better and disrupt the status quo." | Sales at the engineering firm Dyson rose by more than a quarter in 2015, helped by a tripling of sales in China. | 35860952 |
Mr Abe had run unopposed after no other candidates managed to gain enough support from within the party to run.
He said he would continue to focus on the economy before Japan's next elections, scheduled for 2018.
Japan has seen a resurgence in nationalism in recent years, in part led by the hawkish Mr Abe.
He has also pushed for a controversial change in military legislation.
Mr Abe previously served as LDP chief and prime minister from 2006 to 2007. The ruling party's leader usually holds the post of prime minister.
His win of a second consecutive term is considered rare as Japanese political parties often change their leaders. Japan's Kyodo news agency said no LDP leader had been returned unopposed since 1997.
New laws that would allow Japanese troops to fight abroad for the first time since World War Two have been passed by Japan's lower house and is expected to be endorsed by the upper chamber soon.
The move has been vigorously protested, with thousands holding a demonstration two weekends ago outside of parliament.
Mr Abe has also come fire for his economic policy, also known as Abenomics, which initially worked in jumpstarting the economy but later faltered.
He pledged before Tuesday's vote that he would "spread the feeling of recovery to every nook and cranny of the regions and throughout the country, completely escape deflation and create growth in a strong, future-oriented economy". | Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has won a second consecutive term as president of the ruling Liberal Democrats' Party (LDP). | 34182620 |
Howard leaves the role after three years but will remain on the fan-owned club's board and move into a new position as sporting director.
That role will involve "overseeing the performance and development of all football matters".
Stroud, a club director and chairman of Wycombe Wanderers Trust, will begin his new role on 1 August.
Howard said: "I have been immensely proud to be chairman of Wycombe Wanderers and found it to be a challenging but extremely rewarding three years.
"Together I feel we have developed a really professional organisation and are moving towards an infrastructure which will be capable of operating at a higher level.
"However, the time has come for me to focus my efforts on the football side of the business, working in a new role which (manager) Gareth (Ainsworth) and his staff, with the support of the board, have devised in order to give us all the best possible chance of continuing the excellent progress on the pitch." | Trevor Stroud has been named as the new Wycombe Wanderers chairman, replacing the outgoing Andrew Howard. | 39869783 |
The boy was found with "life-threatening injuries" at a property on Thresher Drive, on 25 March.
He was taken to the Great Western Hospital before being transferred to Bristol Children's Hospital.
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said a 50-year-old man remains on bail after being arrested in connection with the incident. | A three-month-old baby, who was injured in an incident at a house in Swindon, has died. | 39479164 |
Fe ddywedodd llefarydd y byddai Plaid Cymru "yn ystyried pob pleidlais pan maen nhw'n codi."
Fe ddaeth sylwadau Plaid Cymru ar ôl i'w ymgynghorydd polisi Eurfyl ap Gwilym ddweud wrth raglen Taro'r Post y gallai Plaid Cymru ystyried cydweithio ar ambell fater.
Yn ôl Eurfyl ap Gwilym fyddai hyn "ddim yn gyffredinol ond ar bethau arbennig."
Dywedodd Mr ap Gwilym wrth BBC Cymru: "Os ydyn nhw'n dweud 'ni isio neud hyn a'r llall' ac mae fe'n iawn gyda ni bo nhw isio neud e, a bod ni'n cael rhywbeth ar y llaw arall - rhagor o fuddsoddi yn yr isadeiledd er enghraifft -yna bydden ni'n barod i ystyried hynny.
"Dim cefnogi nhw'n gyffredinol ond ar bethau arbennig."
Dywedodd llefarydd ar ran Plaid Cymru: "Bydd Aelodau Seneddol Plaid Cymru, fel maen nhw wedi bob amser, yn pleidleisio er budd Cymru.
"Ond fydd 'na ddim unrhyw gytundebau neu glymbleidio gyda'r Ceidwadwyr." | Wrth i'r ansefydlogrwydd gwleidyddol barhau yn San Steffan mae Plaid Cymru wedi cadarnhau na fydd y blaid yn "cydweithio yn ffurfiol â'r Ceidwadwyr" yn San Steffan. | 40249779 |
Sutton Bank, which looks out over the Vale of Mowbray, topped the poll carried out by the Dalesman magazine.
More than 1,100 votes were cast by readers and the results endorsed by regional celebrities, Michael Parkinson, Alan Titchmarsh and Dame Judi Dench.
West and East Yorkshire also feature in the top 50 scenic landmarks list.
Magazine editor Adrian Braddy said: "When I first launched the hunt for Yorkshire's best view, the most common remark I heard was 'how could I possibly choose just one?'
"It is a fair point, but fortunately hundreds of people were able to pin down their favourite.
"The views chosen as the fifty best demonstrate the extraordinary diversity of landscapes - both natural and man-made - that make up England's biggest county."
Some of North Yorkshire's most famous sights made the top ten, including the Ribblehead Viaduct, Whitby Abbey and Buttertub's Pass.
In West Yorkshire, the view from Ilkley Moor, Howarth High Street, the view towards Castle Hill and the Cow and Calf Rocks all featured.
Of the latter, Mr Parkinson said: "I can think of no more beautiful sight in the world, never mind Yorkshire."
Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs, both in East Yorkshire, ranked 21 and 47 respectively.
10. Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
9. Swaledale from Crackpot Hall, Yorkshire Dales,
8. Burnsall, Yorkshire Dales
7. Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
6. Buttertubs Pass, Yorkshire Dales
5. Muker Hay Meadows, Yorkshire Dales
4. Robin Hood's Bay from Ravenscar, North Yorkshire
3. Whitby Harbour from the 199 steps, North Yorkshire
2. Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire
1. Sutton Bank/Whitestonecliffe, North York Moors
Source: The Dalesman | A breathtaking vista in the North York Moors has been voted Yorkshire's best view in a public vote. | 34073069 |
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Kane had to be replaced after seven minutes of the 6-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Millwall on Sunday.
He was hurt when defender Jake Cooper blocked his shot close to the byeline.
"It looks like last time against Sunderland, it was the same ankle," Pochettino told BBC Sport.
"We need to assess some more and after tomorrow [Monday] we will see."
Kane, 23, left White Hart Lane on crutches and with his right foot in a protective boot. The striker has scored 24 goals this season, including eight in his past five games.
Spurs dominated League One Millwall despite the loss of their top scorer, with Son Heung-min netting a hat-trick, Vincent Janssen scoring his first goal from open play for the club and Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen both on target.
Kane's Spurs and England team-mate Alli said: "It is always horrible to lose a player like Harry but when he went off everyone stepped up a gear.
"We wish him a speedy recovery. It was an important win for us. We were hungry for goals."
Kane was named the Premier League Player of the Month for February and his tally of 19 league goals this season has only been matched by Everton's Romelu Lukaku.
England manager Gareth Southgate is due to name his squad on Thursday for a friendly with Germany on 22 March and a World Cup qualifier against Lithuania four days later.
Kane missed five league games and two EFL Cup matches earlier this season after twisting his ankle while tackling Sunderland's Papy Djilobodji in September.
Media playback is not supported on this device | Harry Kane may have suffered a repeat of the ankle injury that kept him out for five Premier League games earlier this season, his Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino fears. | 39248776 |
Dan Fitchett netted the opener on 17 minutes, meeting Craig Eastmond's cross with a bullet header following a smart one-two out wide with Ross Stearn.
Stearn was involved again as Sutton made it two only six minutes later when his corner was met by Nicky Bailey, who headed low into the net.
But a Bobby-Joe Taylor penalty on 25 minutes halved the deficit almost immediately, before Jamar Loza levelled on the stroke of half-time with his first goal for Maidstone.
Report supplied by the Press Association.
Match ends, Sutton United 2, Maidstone United 2.
Second Half ends, Sutton United 2, Maidstone United 2.
Jamie Collins (Sutton United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Substitution, Maidstone United. Jack Evans replaces Tom Murphy.
Substitution, Sutton United. Craig McAllister replaces Ross Stearn.
Substitution, Sutton United. George McLennan replaces Brandon Haunstrup.
Substitution, Maidstone United. Yemi Odubade replaces Jamar Loza.
Substitution, Sutton United. Gomis replaces Adam May.
Substitution, Maidstone United. Ben Greenhalgh replaces Liam Enver-Marum.
Tom Mills (Maidstone United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Jamar Loza (Maidstone United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Second Half begins Sutton United 2, Maidstone United 2.
First Half ends, Sutton United 2, Maidstone United 2.
Goal! Sutton United 2, Maidstone United 2. Jamar Loza (Maidstone United).
James Rogers (Maidstone United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Nicky Bailey (Sutton United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Goal! Sutton United 2, Maidstone United 1. Bobby-Joe Taylor (Maidstone United) converts the penalty with a.
Goal! Sutton United 2, Maidstone United 0. Nicky Bailey (Sutton United).
Goal! Sutton United 1, Maidstone United 0. Dan Fitchett (Sutton United).
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up. | Maidstone United came from two goals down to deny Sutton United victory in a 2-2 draw after a remarkable first half at Gander Green Lane. | 37686779 |
Davies says that team ethos is at the heart of the current squad's fantastic run of form that has seen them win eight successive matches, one short of what would be a record for the region.
"I actually remember watching the Galacticos and they were a great team," he told BBC Wales Sport.
"I think we are just working together."
Davis says the culture of the Ospreys has led directly to their success, with no star players at the region.
"What impresses me about this team is the culture that Steve Tandy has put in place," he said.
"And no player is bigger than any other , no player is hogging the limelight "
Australian Davis, who is credited with rejuvenating the Ospreys' defence this season, says the changes have been technical.
"One thing that was never lacking was effort, so we looked at the structural side of things and hopefully I've given these guys a framework where they can make decisions out on the field and make us a difficult side to break down," he said.
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Davis thinks all the problem will be ironed out in the ongoing debate about high tackles, following a change in the rules.
"In these early stages there's going to be loads in every game that we can look at," he said.
"But I think the referees will start to have a greater empathy and a greater feel and I think they'll find a balance between intent and accident." | Ospreys defence coach Brad Davis believes the current squad have more than shed the image of 'Galacticos' once associated with the region. | 38576779 |
Stubbs has agreed terms with Rotherham United and could be announced as the club's next manager on Wednesday.
"I would just like to think the work that Alan Stubbs has laid down, that any incoming manager goes along the same lines," Stanton told BBC Scotland.
"Because it was certainly proving a success for Hibs."
Stubbs inherited a threadbare and disconsolate squad at Easter Road following the blow of relegation in 2014.
The former Everton and Celtic defender failed to return the club to Scotland's top-flight in his two seasons in charge, finishing second, then third, and losing at the play-off semi-final stage each time.
However, after guiding the Easter Road side to the League Cup final in March, where they were beaten by Ross County, Stubbs delivered the Edinburgh club's first Scottish Cup triumph since 1902.
"I suppose I'm disappointed that he's leaving but also good luck to him," said 71-year-old Stanton, who played for the club between 1963 and 1976.
"Hibs were going nowhere, and he's come along and turned the whole thing round.
"It took him a wee while, I know this season was disappointing towards the end of the league, but we were in two cup finals and progressing in the right way.
"I think he's done very well, he conducts himself well. He's a player's man, but they've got to get on with their side of things as well.
"There'll be another manager appointed shortly and they'll just need to get on with him." | The rebuilding undertaken at Hibernian under Alan Stubbs must not be squandered if the head coach departs, according to club legend Pat Stanton. | 36423019 |
Members of the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Army were working at a top-secret rocket testing range in Ynyslas, Ceredigion.
It is thought at least 30 women helped test missiles in the hope of fighting back against Germany's flying bombs.
The Ynyslas experiments continued after the war and contributed to Britain's post-war space programme.
By 1946 the women had joined forces with American and even German technologists to track the first rocket using radar.
The British women were later sent to Australia where they could test rockets over a 1,200 mile range - 40 times the distance available at Cardigan Bay.
Margaret Herterich, who was part of the Ynyslas testing team, said: "We were responsible for the results of the experiments costing thousands of pounds.
"We knew that we were working on something special when we girls received letters from the Ministry of Supply, asking if we would like to go to Woomera, Australia, to carry on the work of the Blue Streak rocket."
Britain's space programme led to the establishment of the European Launcher Development Organisation in the 1960s - the forerunner of today's European Space Agency.
The pictures were discovered at the National Army Museum by staff at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales who were researching the location's coastal heritage.
They show the women at the secret Ceredigion site during the war. | Newly discovered World War Two photographs show the first women to track a rocket by radar. | 30228953 |
Dempsey, 21, won the young player of the season award in 2016-17, scoring two goals in 46 games to help the Cod Army to the League One play-offs.
The ex-Carlisle academy player joined Huddersfield in July 2015, and has left after one goal in 24 games.
"His displays for us haven't gone unnoticed," chairman Andy Pilley said.
He told the club website: "This is a huge signal of intent for Fleetwood Town to be able to sign a player of Kyle's calibre on a permanent basis."
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. | Fleetwood Town have signed midfielder Kyle Dempsey on a three-year deal from Huddersfield Town following a successful loan spell. | 39979941 |
The theft took place at about 14:15 BST at the Amber Shop and Museum in Market Place.
A Suffolk Police spokesman said the theft was carried out by a man and woman. No violence was used and it is believed they stole items from a display in the shop.
They then ran off down an alleyway., Anyone with any information is asked to call Suffolk Police. | Jewellery worth about £10,000 has been stolen during a raid in Southwold. | 37528802 |
A gang of three to four people rammed a vehicle into the side of the Co-op in the East Yorkshire town of Pocklington at about 01:45 GMT, police said.
A stolen telescopic handler was then used to remove the cash machine from outside the store in George Street.
The machine was placed in the back of a white pick-up truck before being driven away by the raiders. | Robbers have ripped a cash machine from a supermarket wall using equipment stolen from a nearby building site. | 35261535 |
Former Real Madrid manager Del Bosque, 64, guided Spain to victory at both the 2010 World Cup and the Euro 2012 finals.
"My retirement is close. If everything goes according to plan it [Euro 2016] will be the end," he said.
"I am a man of the Federation and I have to speak to them before taking a final decision."
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Spain are two-time defending champions having also won Euro 2008 under the late Luis Aragones, Del Bosque's predecessor.
They could become the most successful side in European Championship history if they can win the title for a third consecutive time, and fourth overall, in France next year.
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has said in the past he would like to replace Del Bosque as manager of the national team. | Spain coach Vicente del Bosque plans to retire after next summer's Euro 2016 finals in France. | 35157339 |
The Torquay United fan will be replaced by comedian Lloyd Griffith and former footballer Jimmy Bullard.
The news was shared by Soccer AM in a tweet which read: "Farewell and thank you to Mrs Soccer AM. This place won't be the same without you."
Chamberlain joined the Sky Sports show in 1995 and presented alongside Tim Lovejoy until he left in 2007.
She most recently co-hosted with John Fendley who will continue to present the show alongside its new hosts.
He paid tribute to his former colleague on Twitter, saying: "There's only one @HellsBellsy."
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Griffith said his new role was a "dream come true" while Bullard said: "Saturday mornings won't be the same again."
The former Hull and Fulham footballer also paid tribute to Chamberlain, writing: "In my excitement forgot to mention @HellsBellsy - impossible to step into her shoes.
"Amazing presenter & always be grateful to her."
Some fans tweeted their disappointment at Chamberlain's departure with several saying the show would not be the same without her.
Deb H wrote: "Can't believe that @HellsBellsy isn't going to be on anymore, can't see it lasting much longer now."
John O Hare said: "It's thank you and good luck from this viewer. It's a shame that there is not enough female pundits to replace her."
Tommy Crison said: "You held it together most weeks and the only reason I tuned in. Will miss you as part of my match day routine... farewell." | Soccer AM presenter Helen Chamberlain is leaving her role on the football show after 22 years. | 40864736 |
Ian Lucas and other politicians have started talks with rail operators about extending the Shrewsbury to London service to include Wrexham General, Chirk and Gobowen, Shropshire.
Virgin Trains said it was "exploring some initial ideas" with partners.
There is currently one daily train direct to London from Wrexham General Railway Station via Chester.
"There was a feeling that extending these services is a worthwhile goal," said the Wrexham MP.
Since the Wrexham and Shropshire train company - which operated direct services to Marylebone - folded in 2011, all other journeys to the English capital involve changing at least once, usually at Chester or Shrewsbury.
Wrexham community rail officer Sheila Dee said: "We would welcome any improvement to the service.
"The loss of the Wrexham and Shropshire service has been missed by more rural parts of the county.
"And though Wrexham still has one direct London train a day via Chester, the southbound stations don't have that."
Mr Lucas said a further meeting was due to be held with Network Rail, Virgin Trains and Arriva Trains Wales in about four weeks' time.
Meanwhile, a £44m project to upgrade the line between Wrexham and Chester is due to be completed this year, which will improve services. | Hopes for more direct train services from Wrexham to London are a step closer, according to the Wrexham MP. | 35264641 |
The 26-year-old number eight suffered his latest injury in Bath's 40-26 defeat by Wasps on Christmas Eve.
Wales start their Six Nations campaign in Italy on Sunday, 5 February
"He is progressing well and back running," said McBryde. "It's a bit too early to say 'yay' or 'nay' for Italy."
Faletau was sidelined for over two months with damage to the same ligaments earlier this season.
McBryde added: "We have a good relationship with the Bath physios and it's going in the right way and progressing well - everything is going in the right direction.
"It has been well documented and everyone knows his strengths, he's world class."
Bath have an Anglo-Welsh Cup game against Gloucester on Friday night, but McBryde appeared to rule Faletau out of that fixture.
"Not this weekend, that would be rushing things," said McBryde.
"We want to see how things go this week and next week make that decision closer to the time.
"Ideally it would be great to give him some game time before the following week."
Faletau has played in only four games for Bath, having joined from Newport Gwent Dragons this season.
And the 2013 Lions Test player missed three of Wales' four autumn internationals in November 2016.
He played in the 27-13 win over South Africa on 26 November, creating a try for Justin Tipuric as Wales beat the Springboks for only the third time.
Meanwhile, Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb captained Ospreys in their Challenge Cup victory over Newcastle on Saturday, his first match since suffering an ankle injury against Australia last November.
Wales have the option of asking Webb to play for Ospreys in the Challenge Cup match against Bristol in Bridgend on Saturday. | Taulupe Faletau's recovery from a knee injury is "going well", but Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde says they do not know if he will be fit for the start of the Six Nations. | 38716410 |
Shares in financial firms and healthcare companies also climbed.
The gains helped lift the tech-heavy Nasdaq index by 1.42% to 6,239.01. The S&P 500 index rose 0.83% to 2,453.46 and the Dow Jones was up 0.68% at 21,528.99.
Apple was one of the biggest risers, gaining nearly 2.9%.
Social media platform Snapchat saw its shares rise more than 2% after it announced Time Warner would produce shows for the site.
The increases in the technology sector came as the White House hosted a meeting with industry leaders on Monday.
Energy firms were among the losers on Friday, as oil prices dipped.
Exxon declined almost 0.9%, while Chevron fell about 0.8%. | US markets closed higher on Monday, as technology stocks rebounded after sell-offs last week. | 40331869 |
The Bank of Scotland PMI found business activity weakened in November, with a slight decline in new order intakes.
Survey data also pointed to the first reduction in workforce numbers since June, although the rate of job cutting was "only slight".
The report said that reduced demand hit the services sector in particular.
Service providers recorded a moderate decline in business activity during the month, while production growth was registered in Scotland's manufacturing sector.
Firms also reported a further sharp increase in input prices.
According to PMI panel members, fuel price increases, higher wages and unfavourable exchange rates were some of the factors behind rising average cost burdens.
Companies raised their output charges for the fourth month in a row but the increase was moderate.
Nick Laird, from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking, said: "With job cuts evident for the first time since June and input costs such as fuel prices, higher wages and foreign exchange rates increasing, companies will be looking for a pick-up in new business in the new year to help rejuvenate the sector." | Scottish private sector output has contracted for the first time since August, according to a regular survey of purchasing managers. | 38267388 |
The death of logistics specialist Randall Smith brings to five the number of people killed by gunman Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez. The other four victims were US marines.
Abdulazeez was himself later killed in a shootout with police.
The FBI has said his motives for the shooting were unclear.
However, it says it has found no evidence that he was carrying out an international terror plot.
Abdulazeez first fired shots at a recruitment centre in Chattanooga, then drove about six miles (10km) to a Navy and Marine reserve centre, where he shot and killed the marines, and wounded Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Smith.
"A male Navy Petty Officer succumbed to wounds received in the July 16 shooting at the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) in Chattanooga, Tennessee" on Saturday at 02:17 local time (06:17 GMT), the US Navy said in a statement.
It did not name the sailor, but family members confirmed it was Randall Smith.
A relative told the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes that She said Smith was married with three young daughters. | A US sailor has died from wounds sustained in an attack on military buildings in Chattanooga, Tennessee, two days ago, the US Navy says. | 33580151 |
At least four cats have been killed in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, since February. Some were shot, kicked and two had body parts cut off.
Peta has warned that an animal abuser is a serious threat to the community and their behaviour could escalate.
Police investigating the attacks have described them as "twisted and evil".
Five cats have been attacked in the town between 12 February and 11 March.
In what officers believe may be an initiation test for a local gang, animals have either been shot with an air gun or attacked "with a sharp weapon".
Kirsty Henderson, from Peta, said: "We need to do everything we can to bring these people to justice."
Ms Henderson, said the acts were not only "very violent" but criminal.
"Animal abuse is not just a result of a minor personality flaw but is a symptom of deep mental disturbance and the person who did this could require some serious psychological help," she said.
"Research shows us that people who commit acts of cruelty towards animals often don't stop there and a great many do move on to violence against humans." | A £2,000 reward has been offered by an animal rights group to catch those behind a series of cat killings. | 35914936 |
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) said its executive director Karim Bouzidi would be given "a new role within the organisation" and and another official put in charge.
It comes a day after Aiba dropped some referees and judges after reviewing their performances at the Games.
Aiba accepted "some decisions were not at the level expected".
Aiba executive board vice president Franco Falcinelli will take charge of "operational responsibilities" for the remainder of the Olympic boxing competition.
The organisation added: "Aiba will not shy away from its responsibilities and will continue to ensure a level playing field and a fair and transparent sport."
The reaction to Irish fighter Michael Conlan's controversial defeat prompted action from Aiba.
Conlan lost by unanimous decision to Russia's Vladimir Nikitin when many observers felt he had won comfortably.
Similarly, Russian world champion Evgeny Tishchenko was awarded all three rounds in his favour against Kazakhstan's Vassiliy Levit in the men's heavyweight final, despite suffering a cut to his head and spending much of the bout on the back foot.
Tishchenko was booed by the crowd after being given the unanimous points decision. | The man in charge of the Olympic boxing tournament has been "reassigned" after criticism of judging decisions in Rio. | 37125939 |
Andy Williams will work in the British Embassy in Washington advising British cyber security companies on how to promote their products in the US.
Mr Williams started his career with BT before moving into security software.
He spent five years working for the US government as its international trade advisor to US IT security firms.
Mr Williams will take up the post in April.
He said: "This role will involve working with UK and US business and government to help boost transatlantic cyber security deals in support of the UK's aim to achieve £2bn in cyber security exports by 2016.
"The US currently represents the largest global market for cyber security at over $40bn (£26.4bn) and this market is expected to grow to over $60bn (£39.5bn) by 2019."
The appointment was one of a series of measures to help UK businesses tackle cyber security challenges and came as Prime Minister David Cameron met US President Barack Obama in Washington, with cyber security on the talks' agenda. | An online security expert originally from Swansea has been appointed as the first UK cyber envoy to the United States. | 30898417 |
Colin Ingram still tops the Professional Cricketers' Association rankings, with fast bowler Marchant de Lange third.
Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens is set for his 300th limited-overs appearance.
England wicket-keeper Sam Billings and ex-Glamorgan seamer James Harris are also in the Kent squad.
Glamorgan look set to choose from an unchanged 13 after their spectacular three-wicket win away to Hampshire, their third win in seven matches.
De Lange's five-wicket haul makes him the country's leading wicket-taker with 17 in seven games.
"It makes Wednesday's defeat at Radlett (against Middlesex) a bit frustrating, but it proves to us we can play the kind of cricket we want to" said Chris Cooke after hitting 59 off 27 balls at Southampton.
"It's still May, and there's a lot of cricket to play with a big T20 Blast coming up, so it proves we can beat the best teams.
"I will be trying to hit those ice-cream vans at Swansea!"
Glamorgan captain Jacques Rudolph is likely to have recovered from a badly bruised hand suffered in the field at Southampton, which prevented him from opening the batting.
Glamorgan (from, probable) : Jacques Rudolph (capt), David Lloyd, Will Bragg, Colin Ingram, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke, Aneurin Donald, Craig Meschede, Andrew Salter, Marchant de Lange, Timm van der Gugten, Lukas Carey, Michael Hogan.
Kent Spitfires (from): Sam Northeast (capt), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly, Sean Dickson, Darren Stevens,Alex Blake, Sam Billings (wk), Calum Haggett, Matt Coles, James Harris, James Tredwell, Imran Qayyum, Charlie Hartley, Ivan Thomas. | Glamorgan go into their final One-Day Cup game against Kent in Swansea with two players rated among the top three performers in the competition. | 39910202 |
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Manning, who turns 40 later in March, played his last game when he helped the Broncos win the Super Bowl in February.
It was his second Super Bowl win, the first coming in 2007 during a 14-year spell with the Indianapolis Colts.
One of the game's most prolific passers, he was voted the NFL's most valuable player a record five times.
Manning will retire as the NFL's all-time leader in passing touchdowns (539), passing yards (71,940) and quarterback wins (186, tied with Brett Favre).
His teams made the play-offs in 15 of his 18 seasons.
Before the Super Bowl, the NFL began an investigation into allegations that banned substance human growth hormone was sent to Manning's house when he was recovering from neck surgery in 2011.
He has described the allegations, made by broadcaster Al Jazeera, as "complete garbage".
In defeating the Carolina Panthers in this year's Super Bowl 50, Manning became the oldest quarterback to win the showpiece event - and the first starting quarterback to win it with two different teams.
It had been rumoured the surprise 24-10 victory would be his last game, but he said afterwards he would "take time to reflect".
"When you look at everything Peyton has accomplished as a player and person, it's easy to see how fortunate we've been to have him on our team," said Broncos general manager John Elway, himself a two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback.
Media playback is not supported on this device | Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is to announce his retirement on Monday, ending a sparkling 18-year career in the NFL. | 35740354 |
The 33ft (10m) deep hole appeared in Fontmell Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, on 1 October last year.
Surveys established the hole was caused by the mine workings of a former clay pit. Expert assessments have since confirmed the road is safe and repairs were carried out.
St Albans mayor Frances Leonard said it was a "joyful day" for residents.
"Looking back, I have been particularly impressed by the way people have worked together to make the best of things and look after each other," she said.
Following the collapse in the early hours, families in more than 50 homes were left without power, water or sanitation before temporary solutions were provided for the majority.
Residents of Fontmell Close and Bridle Close had to use a temporary road built across a nearby heath as the road was inaccessible.
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The hole was filled with 48 lorry-loads of foamed concrete but before permanent repairs could be carried out, investigators had to ensure there was no further cause for concern.
A full microgravity survey and exploratory drilling established the hole was caused by ancient chalk excavations in the bedrock beneath a clay pit and a ground subsidence investigation found that no evidence "indicated further significant mined voids".
In August work began to reconnect the utilities to affected homes and then reinstate the road.
Four families had not been able to return to their homes since the hole opened up.
County councillor Terry Douris said it had been an "extremely stressful time" for residents.
"We appreciate it has taken some time to get to this stage, but we owed it to residents to make sure the area is safe, which it is, and that the reinstatement job is done properly," he said. | A residential road where a huge sinkhole opened up 14 months ago has reopened. | 38156508 |
Luis Moreno, 66, of Aquarius Street, Hulme, was found guilty at Manchester Crown Court of nine counts of rape and 11 counts of indecent assault.
On Wednesday he was jailed for 16 years.
The court heard the abuse started in 1994, when the first victim was eight years old, police said.
Moreno targeted five young girls at his house in Hulme for the next 10 years, the youngest being aged seven when the abuse started.
Having befriended the mothers of several of the victims, Moreno would encourage the girls to come round to his house to watch television and DVDs.
While they were at the house, he would systematically abuse and rape the girls, sometimes while others were waiting outside the door, police said.
The court heard one of the victims say she had been raped 40 times a year.
Det Con Mark Watson said: "Moreno is a predatory paedophile with the singular motive of luring those girls round to his house.
"Once there, he would systematically abuse them on a weekly basis, always in the same way and often while other girls were in the house, sometimes he would also film his abuse.
"The catalogue of his abuse is sickening and his charge sheet is one of the largest I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with." | A "predatory" paedophile who raped and sexually assaulted five young girls over 10 years after befriending their mothers has been jailed. | 35051243 |
Environmental health officers served an emergency hygiene notice on Delight 2, on Broadway, after a complaint.
Inspectors found live and dead rats, rat droppings and gnawed packaging.
Magistrates upheld the order and banned Delight 2 from using its food preparation building until further notice.
They also ordered the business to pay £1,280 in costs to South Oxfordshire District Council.
The takeaway will only be able to use the building again when it has eliminated all pests and ensured the building cannot be accessed by them in the future.
A spokesman for Delight 2 said: "The pest control people have been and it is all fine now. We have dealt with the problem." | A kebab shop in Didcot has been banned from using its food storage building after health inspectors found an infestation of rats. | 37169077 |
World number one Williams retired with a knee injury when trailing Australia's Jarmila Wolfe 7-5 2-1 in the Hopman Cup on Tuesday.
She had been due to play in the United States' final match of the round-robin tournament on Thursday.
Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the Brisbane International this week.
The five-time Grand Slam winner retired with an arm injury, while world number two Simona Halep pulled out with an inflamed Achilles and world number three Garbine Muguruza quit the tournament with a foot injury.
The Australian Open begins on 18 January.
Williams, who also missed the United States' opening Hopman Cup tie on Monday, will be replaced by Vicky Duval against the Czech Republic.
The 34-year-old, who will be attempting to retain her title in Melbourne, has a recurrence of a problem that sidelined her for much of the latter part of 2015.
She trained briefly on Tuesday and took to the court against Wolfe, but appeared very restricted in her movement, especially on her left side.
Williams served for the first set, but was broken by Wolfe, who then took the set 7-5.
When Wolfe broke her again for a 2-1 lead in the second set, Williams called for the trainer and retired after a brief discussion.
Russian Sharapova, world number four, was hoping to defend her title in Brisbane in what was her only scheduled event before the Australian Open. | Serena Williams has withdrawn from a warm-up tournament before this month's Australian Open because of injury concerns. | 35231477 |
Platini is said to have had assurances of support from his own confederation, Asia, South America, plus North and Central America and the Caribbean.
It is thought 60-year-old Platini has yet to decide if he will stand.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter said on 2 June he would stand down and on Monday will announce plans for reform of football's world governing body.
On Monday, Fifa announced it will hold an extraordinary congress to elect a new president on 26 February 2016.
Blatter, 79, was elected for a fifth term as president on 29 May but four days later announced his intention to relinquish the post amid two corruption investigations.
Former Fifa presidential candidate Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, who lost to Blatter in the May election, has called for the Swiss to leave immediately.
"President Blatter's resignation cannot be dragged out any longer. He must leave now," said the 39-year-old, who has been president of Jordan's national football body since 1999 and gave no indication whether he intends to run again for the presidency.
"He cannot be permitted to plan his succession and manage this election process. An interim independent leadership must be appointed to administer the process of the elections, in addition to the reforms that are being discussed prior to the elections."
Blatter is not expected to backtrack on his announcement to stand aside as president, despite appearing to suggest in June he was reconsidering his decision. | Uefa boss Michel Platini has been asked by a majority of world football chiefs to stand for the Fifa presidency. | 33592242 |
Residents told the BBC's Somali service that militants withdrew on Thursday from south-east Dinsor town, which the group had held since 2008.
Al-Shabab used Dinor as a hideout to launch attacks on other parts of Somalia, a BBC correspondent says.
The group is battling Somalia's government for control of the country.
On Wednesday, al-Shabab admitted it had lost control of the strategic town of Bardere in the same area.
It has not commented on the loss of Dinsor, which lies 270km (170 miles) west of the capital Mogadishu.
The continuing loss of territory means al-Shabab is being cornered into a smaller area, surrounded by Somali and regional forces, BBC Somali analyst Abdinur Mohamed says.
It is highly unlikely that the group will be able to retake any of the towns it has lost in the latest offensive, he adds.
"The insurgents have fled after losing the battle... the troops are now conducting security operations to clear the town," Somali Defence Minster, Gen Abdulkadir Sheikh Ali Dini told the AFP news agency, despite residents reporting that the town was taken without a fight.
Last week, the AU and Somali forces launched "Operation Jubba Corridor", an offensive aimed at flushing the al-Qaeda-linked group out of the largely rural areas of southern Somalia it controls.
AU troops have been in the country since 2007 helping various UN-backed governments fight al-Shabab - and there is now a force of more than 21,000 in the country.
Over the last four years, the militants have been driven from most of the key towns they once held but they still control rural areas in the south.
Somalia has seen clan-based warlords, rival politicians and Islamist militants battle for control since the fall of long-serving ruler Siad Barre in 1991. | Somali forces backed by African Union (AU) troops have retaken another key stronghold from Islamist militants al-Shabab as part of a renewed offensive. | 33656129 |
Michelle Owens, from Trinity Terrace in the Tonagh area, was arraigned before Belfast Crown Court with the murder of her son Brendan on 3 July 2013.
A defence barrister told the judge that medical reports had just been received and would be "furnished" to the court.
No details surrounding the toddler's death were outlined in court on Friday.
After Ms Owens pleaded not guilty, she was returned on bail to a secure psychiatric unit at Knockbracken Health Care park in south Belfast. | A 28-year-old woman has denied murdering her son at her home in Lisburn, County Antrim, nearly two years ago, a court has heard. | 31775521 |
The Aberdeen-based company said revenue was down 13% to $444m (£283m) compared with the first half of last year, with pre-tax profits down from $120m (£76m) to $11m (£7m).
Production rose by 17% in the first half of this year due to Malaysian fields but North Sea output declined.
The drop in profit was put down to the lower oil price and a reduction in the value of assets.
Enquest has significant projects in the UK North Sea requiring investment, including the Kraken field, east of Shetland.
Production in UK North Sea fields was down from 25,300 barrels per day to 21,900, while Malaysian production added 7,800 barrels per day.
Its half-year results show that it has reduced the operating cost per barrel from $45.90 to $39, and expects to continue cutting until it reaches the low thirties range.
The chief executive, Amjad Bseisu, said: "EnQuest has responded well to the lower oil price environment, delivering a strong performance driven by production gains and cost reductions.
"As the current capital programme reduces over the next two years and EnQuest benefits from lower cost operations and higher production, we expect to move into positive free cash flow at prevailing oil prices." | North Sea oil firm EnQuest has reported sharp drops in revenue and profit. | 33990041 |
The hosts declared on 467-3 after John Simpson reached 100, with Adam Voges unbeaten on 160 at the other end.
Seamers Tim Murtagh (4-33) and Toby Roland-Jones (4-49) then tore through Hampshire's batting line-up as the visitors were all out for 131.
Middlesex enforced the follow-on and reduced Hampshire to 62-3 at stumps, still trailing by 274 runs.
The hosts started the day comfortably on top thanks to centuries from Voges and Dawid Malan on Sunday, and Simpson's fine attacking innings compounded Hampshire's misery.
Simpson resumed on 28, before racing to his first Championship century of the season from only 125 balls, striking 13 fours and three sixes in the process.
Murtagh and Roland-Jones' efforts with the ball left Hampshire with plenty of work to do to avoid their second defeat by an innings in three games, with Sean Ervine (31) the only batsman to pass 30.
Will Smith was then caught behind off Murtagh with the second ball of the visitors' second innings, and James Fuller (2-24) struck twice more in the final session. | Middlesex dominated with bat and ball on day two to close on victory against Hampshire at Merchant Taylors' School. | 36410170 |
The number eight was injured in a collision as England won 39-28 for a first win over Australia in Brisbane.
"If we want to bring in almost a like-for-like player, then we'll go with Liam Gill," coach Michael Cheika said.
"We have options with experience, so we're fortunate but it's disappointing to lose a player of David's quality."
Pocock, 28, is regarded as one of the best back-row players in international rugby - he secured more turnovers than any other player at last year's World Cup.
"The skills he brings to the game are superb and there's that dynamic that we have in the back row with himself, Michael Hooper and Scott Fardy," Cheika added.
Pocock, who is expected to be out for up to six weeks, will remain with the squad.
He wrote on Twitter: "Gutted to be ruled out of the rest of the #AUSvENG series with a fractured eye socket. Disappointing but these things happen."
England face the Wallabies in the second Test in Melbourne on Saturday, 11 June before playing the third and final match in the series in Sydney seven days later.
For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.
Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox. | Australia forward David Pocock will miss the remaining two Tests of the series against England after fracturing his eye socket in Saturday's defeat. | 36511788 |
The former South Africa batsman bludgeoned a career-best 156 off 113 balls in his first game back after a month out with a hand injury.
Rossouw hit 24 fours and two sixes as Hampshire raced to 250-6.
Somerset were earlier bowled out for 249 with Dean Elgar (78), Peter Trego (55) and Adam Hose (50) contributing.
Such was Rossouw's dominance, the 27-year-old scored 56 of the visitors' first 57 runs in the early stages of Hampshire's chase.
The left-hander, who joined Hampshire on a Kolpak deal in January, was particularly brutal towards Jamie Overton, smashing 36 off the first 13 balls he faced from the paceman.
Moments after captain James Vince (35) chipped Tim Groenewald to mid-on having put on 114 for the second wicket, Rossouw brought up his hundred off 73 balls.
Overton returned to claim four quick wickets, including Rossouw in what would prove to be the penultimate over, but two sixes from Lewis McManus saw Hampshire home with 12.4 overs to spare.
Despite the loss, Somerset are still in a good position to qualify from the South Group stage having won four of their five matches, while Hampshire have won three and lost two. | Rilee Rossouw's superb attacking century saw Hampshire to a four-wicket win at Taunton and ended Somerset's unbeaten start in the One-Day Cup. | 39843518 |
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Shane McGuigan fired in the opening two goals at the Athletic Grounds before Francis Kearney and Paddy Quigg netted.
St Pat's led 4-4 to 0-5 at the break and St Paul's improved in the second half with Shea Loye hitting the net.
The gap was reduced to six points but St Pat's sealed victory with a late Conal Darragh penalty.
It was a third MacRory triumph for the Derry school in the four years and 15th in total.
McGuigan and Kearney produced a superb spell early in the match with the St Paul's defence unable to stop the big St Pat's duo.
St Paul's slotted over the opening two points of the second half followed by Loye's goal, but the Armagh teenagers failed to mount a serious fightback.
St Pat's forward and man-of-the match Patrick Kearney said: "At the start of the campaign we we written off but we knew we could go far.
"We moved the ball quickly at the start and they couldn't handle Shane McGuigan and Francis Kearney.
"We can definitely go on to win the Hogan Cup but we just want to want to enjoy this first." | A four-goal blitz in the first 18 minutes helped St Pat's Maghera to a 5-7 to 1-9 win over St Paul's Bessbrook in the MacRory Cup final. | 35834683 |
The new king Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is now one of the most influential among the Yoruba people, Nigeria's second biggest ethnic group, of about 35 million in West Africa.
Tens of thousands celebrated in the city of Ife, AFP reports.
He told the BBC he does not intend to get involved in politics, wants unity and will stand for "forthrightness".
The new king said to the BBC's Umar Shehu Elleman that he doesn't want supremacy among leaders.
Instead "we just want to lead by example, do things right and foster unity," he said.
He said he would "guide the leaders" of the country who he said were "very good people" who needed patience.
"I will lead by example. I will stand on the part of transparency, on the part of forthrightness," he said.
He also revealed his mission to "get to the bottom" of the creation of mankind.
"To the entire world it is still a myth that creation started from Ile-Ife but we will still do the research and make it to be known to be fact".
Mr Ogunwusi was a prince from one of the ruling houses in the Ife kingdom and was selected by kingmakers from 21 candidates, including his older brother.
The previous Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade, died in a London clinic in July aged 85 after a 35-year reign.
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Nigeria's many monarchs | A 40-year-old accountant has been crowned the new Ooni of Ife - a revered monarch in south-west Nigeria. | 35034294 |
It is part of around one million cars the company is withdrawing worldwide after 51 fires were reported.
No deaths or injuries have been recorded, the firm said.
Daimler said the fault affects the fuse in some of its A, B, C, and E-class cars as well as its CLA, GLA and GLC vehicles and could cause them to overheat in "unique conditions".
The German company said these conditions would occur during the starting of the car.
A fix has been implemented in the production of new vehicles and cars already on dealers lots will be fixed before they are sold, the company said.
More than 300,000 of the vehicles affected are in the United States. | Daimler is to recall about 75,000 Mercedez-Benz cars in the UK because of the risk of fire. | 39164504 |
Junior home minister Kiren Rijiju said Anup Chetia, a leader of the United Liberation Front of Assam (Ulfa), was being brought to India from Dhaka.
Chetia was jailed in 1997 for illegal entry into Bangladesh and possessing huge amounts of foreign currency.
The rebels have fought for a separate Assamese homeland since 1979.
Mr Rijiju told reporters on Wednesday that a team of Indian federal investigators were bringing back Chetia.
However, according to the AFP news agency, Bangladesh's Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said he had no information that Chetia was being handed over to India.
The Press Trust of India news agency reported that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to thank her for handing Chetia over to the Indian government.
In 2009, the government in Bangladesh launched a crackdown on Indian separatists operating out of its territory.
More than 50 rebel leaders and activists have been handed over to India since then, while others have been arrested while trying to enter Bangladesh to avoid capture in India. | India says Bangladesh has handed over a jailed separatist rebel leader whose group has been fighting Indian rule in the north-eastern state of Assam. | 34784811 |
The man and woman are being treated in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
The crash happened in Drumbrae at about 04:00. | Two police officers have been taken to hospital after being injured in a crash during a high-speed car chase in Edinburgh. | 32735322 |
The RSPCA said the cub, which was found cowering underneath a car in Rushden, Northamptonshire, could have perished without human intervention.
Once freed, the animal was checked over and released back into the wild.
Animal Collection Officer Sharon Knight said: "This fox had a lucky escape. Discarded jars, tin cans or even elastic bands can be a death trap."
Ms Knight said it was not known how long the fox had been stuck before she removed the jar last Friday.
"The poor cub had hidden himself under a car," she said. "Sadly the jam jar was firmly wedged over his head and it is unlikely he would have been able to get free without any help.
"It is horrible to think that if the member of the public had not contacted us, then the cub could have starved to death."
The vulpine liberation comes days after news emerged that another fox cub was found "near to death" after getting her head stuck in a peanut butter jar in Wiltshire. | A young fox was saved from a sticky situation after its head became wedged in a jam jar. | 36380726 |
South African pair Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw are currently with Hampshire on Kolpak deals along with West Indian fast bowler Fidel Edwards.
"We've developed a side which has a combination of mature players and home-grown players," Bransgrove said.
Abbott and Rossouw are on four and three-year contracts respectively.
"There's a financial implication to having more than two Kolpak players," Bransgrove told BBC Radio Solent.
"The primary consideration must be to get the right balance in the squad to develop young players and win things."
The Kolpak ruling allows sportsmen from countries with associate trade agreements with the European Union the same right to free movement as EU citizens without being classed as 'foreigners'.
However, in cricket, Kolpak contracts render a player ineligible to represent their country at international level.
"You have to have role models in the team for younger up and coming players, which is what helps them grow into the kind of players that Liam Dawson and James Vince have for us," Bransgrove said.
"I won't have any hesitation about whether it (the role model) was a Kolpak player or English, I think it's totally irrelevant."
Right-arm paceman Abbott, 30, has taken 40 County Championship wickets so far this season to help Hampshire to third place in Division One after nine games.
Only fellow countryman and Kolpak player Simon Harmer has more, having claimed 47 wickets for current leaders Essex. | Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove would have no qualms about signing more Kolpak players if it improved the club's prospects of winning trophies. | 40558669 |
Khawaja returned to the Test side this month after an absence of more than two years and has scored centuries in the first two Tests against the Black Caps.
The 28-year-old will miss the series finale in Adelaide - the world's first day-night Test - on 27 November.
He is also set to miss the first Test against West Indies on 10 December.
Pakistan-born Khawaja pulled up while chasing the ball to the boundary on the second day of the Waca Test.
Australia physiotherapist David Beakley said: "Scans have indicated a moderate hamstring muscle strain which means it is likely he will be unavailable for the next two Test matches in Adelaide and Hobart."
The left-hander, who missed much of last summer with a knee injury, scored his maiden Test hundred with 174 in the victory in Brisbane and added 121 in the first innings in Perth. | Australia batsman Usman Khawaja is set to miss two Test matches after injuring a hamstring during the second Test against New Zealand in Perth. | 34825288 |
When Conservative MP Michelle Rempel accused the government of treating the province of Alberta "like a fart in the room" over jobs, Green Party leader Elizabeth May took exception.
However, it was not the accusations of inaction which riled Ms May.
"I heard her say a word I know is distinctly unparliamentary, and I think she may want to withdraw it," the shocked Ms May said.
"The word was f-a-r-t," she continued, spelling it out clearly so as not to repeat the offending term.
Ms Rempel, who has represented Calgary Nose Hill since 2011, became equally incensed.
"Is my colleague actually serious? I just gave an impassioned speech about Alberta jobs, and that's what the leader of a political party has to say? No, I don't withdraw it."
Ms May was not letting it go, however.
"Decorum is important, and respect is important in this place," she scolded.
Unsurprisingly, the row has caused great hilarity on social media - especially in light of the political upheaval taking place just across the border.
"With all eyes on Trump's destruction of US politics and civil society, a silent but deadly political scandal in Canada," tweeted Josh Greenberg, director of one of Canada's leading journalism schools. | A row has blown up in the Canadian parliament - over the word "fart". | 38037187 |
The Chinese company said revenue fell by 8% in the three months ending in December because of slowing demand for its smartphones and computers.
However, Lenovo logged a better-than-expected quarterly profit of $300m.
Analysts had expected it to fall to around $243m.
Lenovo's chairman Yang Yuanqing said in a statement that its results "were impacted by the global macro-economic slowdown, currency fluctuations in key markets, and PC market decline".
Lenovo gets more than half of its revenue from computers but has been looking to diversify its business as the global PC market shrinks.
The firm bought Motorola Mobility from Google in 2014 for $2.9bn, making it the world's third-largest smartphone maker.
That business has yet to make a profit but Lenovo has remained optimistic about its potential in emerging markets such as Brazil and India.
"In mobile, we will build scale and efficiency to accelerate our growth in emerging markets, breakthrough in mature markets with innovative products and premium brands, and expand in the open market in China with a stronger product portfolio," Mr Yang said.
Lenovo has also undertaken an aggressive cost-cutting plan that will see more than 3000 jobs eliminated. | The world's largest personal computer-maker Lenovo saw shares plunge by more than 10% after it reported that quarterly revenues fell for the first time in more than six years. | 35480391 |
The alarm was raised at about 08:20 and nine Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews were sent to the scene.
Local residents have been advised to keep doors and windows closed because of the amount of smoke from the fire.
SFRS said the blaze at the large site was under control but said crews would be at the scene until Friday evening.
The site includes a garden centre and restaurant.
The cause of the incident was not known. An investigation would begin as soon as it was safe to do so, the fire service said.
Five appliances and four specialist support vehicles were deployed by SFRS. Personnel from Grantown, Aviemore, Inverness, Kingussie and Nairn fire stations have been involved.
In a sign of the scale of the operation, SFRS said officers requested 20 replacement breathing apparatus cylinders to replenish those depleted since firefighters reached the scene.
Station manager Robbie MacDougall, the incident commander, said: "Our crews have completely surrounded the fire but the operation is likely to continue into this evening.
"Flames spread rapidly through the building and the fire was already very well developed when first responders arrived.
"Our teams have been working extremely hard to protect adjacent maintenance buildings from the intense flames and we will continue the firefighting operation until it's brought to a safe conclusion." | Forty firefighters have been dealing with a blaze that has destroyed large parts of the Speyside Heather Centre at Dulnain Bridge, near Grantown on Spey. | 36168588 |
He was the first player to sign for the club in 2011 and has made over 160 appearances, scoring nine goals.
"There is no doubt this is the right time for someone else to take on the challenge and drive the team and club forward," he told the club website.
"At times the pressure of captaining the club has been the reason for my availability for fixtures when my body and mind have not been ready."
Manager Tony Vance has yet to decide on a new captain.
"It is clear how proud he was to be captain and he fulfilled the role to an optimum level. Whilst he will no longer wear the armband for us, I don't believe his attitude and commitment will change," Vance said.
Guernsey FC finished 13th in Isthmian League South Division in 2015-16. | Defender Sam Cochrane has given up the captaincy of Guernsey FC. | 36536917 |
Orta has previously worked as the technical director of Sevilla and spent the last 18 months as the head of recruitment at Middlesbrough.
Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani said: "I have been impressed by his knowledge of the game, his extensive scouting network and his desire to help us achieve our objective."
The Elland Road side are managerless after Garry Monk resigned last week. | Leeds United have appointed Victor Orta as director of football. | 40095696 |
McInnes was offered a one-match touchline ban after he was sent to the stand during Aberdeen's victory at Dundee United earlier this month.
The punishment has been reduced on appeal to a one-match suspended ban until the end of the season.
McInnes will now be free to take his place in the dugout for Aberdeen's next match at home to Hamilton on 3 April. | Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has been successful in his appeal against a one-match touchline ban. | 35890847 |
Three adult hamsters and eight babies were found in the Nike shoebox off the A9 near the Perthshire town at about 08:30 on Friday.
Four of the babies had died, but the others were rescued and are in the care of the Scottish SPCA.
Animal rescue officer Lauren Graham said dumping them was "very cruel".
She said: "The hamsters were abandoned in a Nike shoebox which had sawdust, bedding and food inside.
"Sadly half of the litter had died but we are hopeful the survivors will make it.
"Abandoning these hamsters in a layby was very cruel. There was no guarantee they would be found and it would have been really distressing for them."
Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act, and anyone found guilty of doing so could be banned from keeping animals. | Animal campaigners have appealed for information after 11 hamsters were found abandoned in a shoebox in a layby near Dunblane. | 32380547 |
The incident was caused by a leaking pipe which was in the the ceiling above a bedroom in a hospital ward.
The patient was moved to another room following the leak.
The Southern Trust has apologised for what it has described as a 'distressing' incident.
Esther Gishkori, Southern Trust Director of Acute Services, said: "We have recently replaced many of the old pipe fittings in the hospital with new fittings. This incident was caused by a blockage of the old sewage pipe work scheduled for replacement in the coming weeks.
"It is planned that all the sewage pipes in the main hospital block will have been replaced by 31 March," she added.
It is understood that repair work began in September 2015. | A patient at Craigavon hospital has been covered in sewage. | 35587648 |
Darren Osborne, 47, from Pentwyn, allegedly mowed down Akram Ali, 51, and nine other people on a crowded pavement in north London on 19 June.
The area was busy with Muslim worshippers attending Ramadan night prayers at the time.
Mr Osborne is charged with the murder of Mr Ali and attempted murder.
The defendant appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh prison and spoke only to confirm his identity before a timetable for his case was set out.
Mr Justice Holroyde set a trial for January 22, 2018, at the Old Bailey.
A plea hearing will take place in November.
Mr Osborne was remanded in custody. | A Cardiff man accused of carrying out the Finsbury Park terror attack will face trial in the new year. | 40676004 |
The Spitfires are without a home win since 25 October, with Allen still searching for a first success on home soil since taking charge in December.
"I can't work it out," he told BBC Radio Solent. "We'll be having a chat with the players when they come back."
Eastleigh have dropped to 13th in the National League and are without a win in five league games.
"The players don't leave home purposefully to play poorly," Allen added. "They've done well in training.
"How do we get that to come back into their home form? I'll have a think about it to myself and then I need to find that out from the players.
"They're the ones going over the white line. I've got to help and look after them, support them the best I can and get the performances out of them.
"At the moment, they're underachieving." | Manager Martin Allen struggled to explain Eastleigh's poor run of home form after Tuesday's loss to Braintree. | 38980705 |
Mr Ellis, 78, from Llanddarog, near Carmarthen, had been at the garden for more than 20 years. He was also the last director of education for Dyfed County Council.
He was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours last year.
The botanic garden's director Huw Francis said he would be "sorely missed".
Mr Ellis was also a prominent figure in a number of other public bodies.
He was a founder member of language promotion body Menter Cwm Gwendraeth; vice-president of Dolen Cymru Lesotho, which helps orphans in the southern Africa kingdom; and an ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
Mr Francis said: "John had not been well for a while but, like most things in his life, he fought hard to maintain his usual high level of passion and commitment.
"He will be sorely missed here at the garden where the impact of his unstinting efforts and hard work, over many years, cannot be underestimated."
Born in Abergynolwyn in Gwynedd, Mr Ellis, a widower, leaves two children and six grandchildren. | John Gwyndaf Ellis, vice-chairman of the board of trustees at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, has died. | 38511837 |
Moscow-based TV and radio channels are relayed extensively. A handful of private newspapers publish only sporadically.
Broadcasting
Ir is the state TV and radio company. It operates the only local TV station, which airs news in Ossetian and Russian and relays Russian TV for most of the day. It operates the website mc-ir.ru, as well as the Osinform news agency (osinform.ru).
Osradio (Osradio.ru) is a pan-Ossetian website and radio station covering events in both South Ossetia and Russia's North Ossetia.
The Ossetian service of the Russian state-run Sputnik news agency (sputnik-ossetia.ru) launched in June 2015, with versions in Ossetian and Russian.
News agency/web
Res (formerly known as the South Ossetian Press and Information Committee) is the state news agency. (cominf.org) | There is little media activity in South Ossetia beyond the state broadcaster and news agency. | 18269216 |
Brown also confirmed that former Shrimpers striker Theo Robinson, 27, and 18-year-old ex-Rangers defender Tom Lang are on trial at Roots Hall.
Payne, 24, could come in after his namesake and fellow midfielder left Southend for Huddersfield this summer.
"I'm having a look at Jack Payne to replace Jack Payne, which is quite ironic," Brown told BBC Essex.
"I got a phone call from Peterborough and I think his services are no longer required there because of certain situations.
"They've brought in players, he's had a fall out with the management team and the hierarchy and this is a player they paid £600,000 for two years ago."
Meanwhile, Brown said striker Nile Ranger could be out for up to six weeks with an ankle injury. | Southend United manager Phil Brown says he is considering a move to sign Peterborough midfielder Jack Payne. | 37119073 |
Police found the man, aged in his 50s, unconscious in Fairfax Street in the city at about 11:00 BST. He was taken to hospital where he died.
West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of a street robbery.
An investigation has been opened and an area of the road, near to Pool Meadow bus station, and a part of Lady Herbert's Garden, has been cordoned off.
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Det Insp Warren Hines said: "We are in the very early stages of the investigation and following a number of lines of enquiry.
"I want to appeal to anyone who was in the area this morning and saw what happened to contact me as a matter of urgency." | A man has died after a suspected robbery in Coventry. | 36519939 |
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The collection of 40 paintings - plus films, sculptures and photographs - focuses on the period from 1940 to 1983.
Works have been brought in from countries around the world - including Canada, Scotland and Japan.
The exhibition runs at Atlanta's High Museum of Art until 9 January.
"It's become a really interesting area for investigation because you have Dali's career which spans almost all of the 20th century, but historically people have really only looked at the 1930s," exhibition curator Elliott King told the Associated Press. "It was almost like he died in 1940."
The exhibition includes photos by American photographer Philippe Halsman showing the artist displaying what King describes as Dali's "wacky showman" side.
Atomic explosion
The exhibition also reflects two recurring influences on Dali's later work - his return to the Catholic Church and nuclear physics.
One work that illustrates this theme is Santiago El Grande - which shows a crucifixion scene and a horse rearing up above an atomic explosion.
Another is The Madonna of Port-Lligat - showing the Madonna and Child breaking into particles. The painting is on loan from a museum in Japan and has not been seen in the US since 1951.
The work Assumpta Corpuscularia Lapilazulina - which features Dali's wife as the Virgin Mary - has been in private collections and has not been exhibited since 1959.
The exhibition also includes the 1960 documentary film Chaos and Creation - an early example of video art which includes pigs, popcorn and a motorbike. | An exhibition of late works by artist Salvador Dali opens this weekend in Atlanta, including several pieces not seen in the US for half a century. | 10878123 |
General secretary Mick Cash said the rail operator had "walked out of talks" in a dispute over driver-only trains and the role of conductors.
A 24-hour walkout by union members took place this week and two further strikes have also been announced in May.
The rail operator has confirmed that talks have ended without resolution.
The union has said the dispute is about safety, with the company prepared to axe guards on "some of the most overcrowded and potentially-dangerous services".
Mr Cash said Southern management had also "dished out forms" asking members not to take part in any further industrial action during this dispute.
He said the union had issued guidance to members that they are under no obligation to sign the form, with a recommendation they "bin it".
"Southern know that our members are determined to see justice is won in this dispute. Southern management also know that the public are on our side," he said.
A spokesman for Southern said the operator had hoped to have "serious constructive talks" but the RMT was "not prepared" to discuss details of the new role.
He said the firm tabled principles on which to move forward but the union "dismissed them out of hand".
"This is a snub to every commuter on the Southern network who now seem condemned to more days of strikes early next month," he said.
"All we are doing is shifting responsibility for closing a train's doors from the conductor to the driver, so the conductor, in their new role of onboard supervisor, can focus on customer service on the train." | Talks to prevent further strikes by Southern rail conductors have collapsed, the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has said. | 36171683 |
The former Rangers midfielder, in caretaker charge following Gary Locke's resignation, gave a flat "no" when asked if he wanted the job.
"It's a day at a time for me," the 37-year-old former Scotland international told BBC Scotland.
"I'll be in charge for Saturday's game at Fir Park and then we'll see what happens. I am quite happy with that."
Kilmarnock will interview former Scotland international Graham Alexander for the vacancy within the next 24 hours.
Discussions have already taken place with former Huddersfield, Birmingham and Blackpool manager Lee Clark and former Swindon boss Mark Cooper.
McCulloch led the Ayrshire side to a Scottish Cup replay with a goalless draw against Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday.
"I'm sure the board will make the right appointment," he said. "They don't want to be rushed into it. They will do what's right for the fans and the club.
"I try not to get involved in anything other than the team on the pitch and I think that's the way it should be."
Asked if he might want the job until the end of the season should relegation-threatened Kilmarnock beat Motherwell at the weekend, he replied. "I doubt that.
"The board know my feelings. They know exactly where I stand and I know where they stand." | Lee McCulloch has ruled himself out of taking on the managerial role at Kilmarnock permanently. | 35548520 |
The Grade-I listed chapter house and infirmary at Margam Abbey in Port Talbot have undergone "extensive" repairs by Neath Port Talbot council.
The work included removing vegetation, re-pointing stonework, capping stones and repairing cracked masonry.
Council leader Ali Thomas said the project ensured the abbey would "attract visitors for years to come".
The funding was awarded by the European Regional Development Fund, WREN Heritage Fund and Cadw. | Remains at a 12th Century abbey in Neath Port Talbot have been restored following a £240,000 grant. | 33989156 |
Ithaca said it had secured the equity from DKL Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of energy firm Delek Group.
The investment was made via a private placement of common shares.
The move gives Delek a 19.9% stake in AIM-listed Ithaca.
Aberdeen-based Ithaca is the operator of the Greater Stella Area development in the central North Sea. It includes the Stella and Harrier fields, which are currently in the process of being developed, as well as the Hurricane discovery and the "Twister" prospect.
First production from the Stella field is expected at the end of the second quarter next year.
The investment from Delek will be used to pursue "satellite" opportunities in the area, as well as strengthen Ithaca's balance sheet and cut its bank debt.
Ithaca chief executive Les Thomas said: "The investment provides a solid vote of confidence in the long term value of Ithaca by a successful oil and gas investor and provides additional flexibility to execute the financial and strategic priorities of the business." | Plans by oil and gas explorer Ithaca Energy to pursue opportunities in the Greater Stella Area of the North Sea have been boosted by a $66m (£43m) investment from an Israeli conglomerate. | 34489078 |
Cleaner Sarah Gorman took the money from the Unison branch at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital over a five-year period.
She was caught when she took a three-month trip to America and colleagues spotted discrepancies in the accounts.
Gorman, 50, of Spenser Avenue, Exeter, admitted theft and was jailed for nine months at Exeter Crown Court.
The court heard she stole money by writing cheques, over inflating expenses, making unauthorised purchases, and making totally false expenses claims.
Recorder Richard Tyson said it was a "very serious breach of trust".
"I accept you stole because you got caught up in an increasing spiral of debt and as a result took out payday loans.
"I regard these thefts as being pretty sophisticated because of the variety of methods you used."
David Bowen, prosecuting, said the thefts began in 2009 and continued until she was caught in 2014.
Detectives suspected she had stolen at least twice as much as the £40,000 she admitted, but the accounts were in such a mess it was impossible to say how much was missing.
She issued 192 cheques which she was not entitled to and Unison estimated the loss as being at least £80,000.
She was caught when she went to the US for three months to accompany a sick relative for treatment and handed over the accounts to a colleague. | A trade union treasurer who stole at least £40,000 from members to pay off personal loans has been jailed. | 35616192 |
Mr Schreyer, who previously worked for Audi and Volkswagen, will streamline the design operation and seek synergy between the two Korean brands.
Three weeks ago the German was named Kia's first foreign president.
Hyundai's Woong-Chul Yang said the move was "imperative to secure long-term competitiveness" and to help "enhance our brand value".
Kia was bought by Hyundai Motor in 1998 during the Asian financial crisis, and has been expanding sales at a faster pace than Hyundai in the US and Europe.
Mr Schreyer spent a decade with VW Group as head of Audi and head of Volkswagen design.
"Mr. Schreyer brings a wealth of experience in design from the global auto industry and has a deep understanding of the Hyundai Motor Group." said Mr Yang.
"These valuable qualities will help build the foundation needed to make Hyundai and Kia leading global top automakers," added Mr Yang.
Hyundai-Kia sold a total of 7.12 million vehicles around the globe last year,, up 8% on 2011. | Kia's design boss Peter Schreyer has been named as the new chief designer for the wider Hyundai Motor Group. | 21003663 |
The inquiry is currently examining what happened at the Haut de la Garenne children's home in the 1960s and 1970s.
On Wednesday, the panel was shown memos and letters between child care officers about a man accused of assaulting girls from the home.
They allege he sexually abused some children after giving them alcohol.
Documents, including statements given to police and the historical abuse redress scheme, show girls were assaulted by a man in his own home near Haut de la Garenne.
One document detailed a complaint of abuse against the man, who cannot be named, by two girls from the home.
No action was taken against him and the police considered prosecuting at least one of the girls for drunken behaviour, the document said.
Letters from the time show management at the home made the man's house out of bounds to children and told staff to report any occasions when children visited his house, the inquiry heard.
The inquiry was also shown a statement made to the police in 2008, in which a former male resident said he was raped by the head of the home after being accused of stealing.
Despite needing medical attention, he said nothing happened to his abuser.
Official documents made no mention of sexual abuse but refer to the witness's deteriorating behaviour and staff frustration at his inability to deal with his problems.
The inquiry heard that repeated requests for the boy, who moved to Haut de la Garenne in the 1960s, to be assessed by a unit in the UK were finally met in 1975.
The inquiry continues. | A girl who made allegations of abuse in the 1970s was nearly prosecuted for being drunk, the Jersey care inquiry has heard. | 30323439 |
Officers were called to reports of a man armed with a gun inside a home in Shaw, Oldham, with a woman and two children at 03:15 BST on Tuesday.
The children, aged one and six, were freed earlier in the stand-off.
Armed police entered the house in Pemberton Way at about 04.50 on Wednesday and a woman, 27, was removed. A 30-year-old man has been arrested.
He is to be quizzed by detectives on suspicion of making threats to kill and false imprisonment.
No-one was injured, police said, but more than 40 houses were evacuated as a precaution. | A stand-off between police and an alleged gunman in a siege that lasted more then 24 hours has ended. | 40724942 |
A consultant-led obstetric service was moved from Stafford to Royal Stoke University Hospital in January 2016.
The projected number of births is too low to operate a full unit, the report said. It added the hospital's midwife-led unit is an "important service".
The hospitals trust said it acknowledged findings from the report.
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NHS England, which published the review, said it commissioned it at the request of the government.
The report concluded it would not be possible to reinstate and safely maintain "a financially viable consultant-led obstetric service".
The projected amount of births at a County Hospital consultant-led obstetric unit would be "too low to provide adequate experience for staff to safely maintain their skills" or for trainees to complete studies, it stated.
Director of midwifery at the trust Karen Meadowcroft said she acknowledged the report findings.
She said: "I'm pleased that the Freestanding Midwife-led Birth Unit at County Hospital is recognised as a valuable and important service which offers mothers-to-be and their families a great birthing experience." | It would not be possible to safely return full maternity services to Stafford's County Hospital, a review has concluded. | 38608183 |
The research, published in the science journal Global Change Biology, indicated some were arriving earlier and others were leaving later.
The study used daily observations of birds from Fair Isle Bird Observatory.
The aim was to measure changes over the past 60 years.
Dr Will Miles, of the Fair Isle Bird Observatory, said: "Environmental conditions are changing rapidly at a global scale.
"In response to these changes, the seasonal life-cycles of plants and animals are shifting too, often in dramatic and unexpected ways.
"It's too early to know for sure exactly why bird migrations now last so much longer in spring and autumn, but it's possible that conditions in Europe and Africa have gradually become more favourable for long-distance migration, and the birds are now under less pressure to migrate quickly within a short time window.
"For example, on Fair Isle, swallows and house martins are migrating up to a fortnight later than they did a few decades ago.
"Willow warblers used to migrate within a five-week period in spring but now this species is seen on migration for up to 10 weeks.
"Some species appear to be staying in Europe for longer in the summer and may breed several times, and that is an advantage for the birds."
The Fair Isle Migration Project is a collaboration between the Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust and the University of Aberdeen.
Fair Isle is Britain's most remote inhabited island. | Migrating birds such as swallows and house martins are increasingly reluctant to leave the UK and return to Africa, a study on Shetland's Fair Isle has suggested. | 37484437 |
Andrew Benain approached a couple for drugs in a Birmingham street but police said the pair fled with his £80.
In a rage, he chased them across a park in his vehicle, causing "catastrophic" leg injuries to the woman when she fell and he accelerated over her.
At Birmingham Crown Court, Benain admitted wounding with intent.
He also admitted dangerous driving.
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The actions of the 40 year old, from Oldbury, caused multiple fractures to the woman's pelvis and ruptured her bladder and bowel.
Investigating officer Det Con Sarah Evans said the incident, on 25 September last year, could have ended in a murder inquiry as the woman was only freed when her partner dragged her away from the VW Touran.
Nearby officers who went to the Ladywood park after hearing the commotion had to jump for cover as Benain drove around trying to escape before exiting through a wooden fence.
He was arrested when police traced him to his home address.
Ms Evans said: "In interview, Benain claimed he was asleep at the time of the incident and that he'd sold the Touran days earlier to a man he knew only as 'Slim'.
"However, in the face of the evidence we presented he eventually changed his story and admitted being the driver.
"This was an outrageous act and a gross over-reaction… he has now paid the price and will have plenty of time in prison to consider his actions.
"I wish the victim well in her continued recovery." | A man who repeatedly drove over a woman in his 4x4 when a "drug deal turned sour" has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years. | 37572569 |
Ofcom's Children's Digital Day research shows that children aged 11 to 15 are watching one hour and 32 minutes of live TV per day.
Adults watch two hours and 58 minutes per day, the survey revealed.
Older children only consume a fifth of the radio listened to by adults each day - just 15 minutes.
The survey by the media watchdog involved a representative sample of 1,644 UK adults who had to complete seven-day media diaries.
A sample of 186 primary school-aged children (aged six to 11) and 173 secondary school-aged children (aged 11 to 15) completed three-day media diaries.
The study also found that nearly all UK adults reported watching live TV every week over the course of a week (94%).
This compared with just over three-quarters (78%) of children aged 11 to 15 and 90% of six to 11 year olds.
Older children are spending six times longer than adults watching short online video clips on sites such as YouTube and Vimeo (33 minutes versus five minutes).
Children aged between 11 and 16 also spend twice as long communicating via social networking sites than adults each day (52 minutes versus 25 minutes).
Overall, three quarters of children aged six to 15 reported playing games on an electronic device (including games consoles and tablets) during the week. This took up a fifth of children's total time spent on media and communications.
Only 5% of media time was taken up by gaming among the adults surveyed. | Older children watch half the amount of live television per day than adults, preferring to watch content online, new research suggests. | 30190668 |
Under changes that came into effect on Monday, grants for students from low-income homes are replaced by loans.
Previously, students from families with annual incomes of £25,000 or less received a full grant of £3,387 a year.
The National Union of Students said the move was "disgraceful" and meant poorer students would be saddled with a lifetime of debt.
The switch from grants to maintenance loans was announced in July 2015 by the then Chancellor, George Osborne, in his Budget.
Mr Osborne said at the time that there was a "basic unfairness in asking taxpayers to fund grants for people who are likely to earn a lot more than them".
Speaking in January, the then Universities and Science Minister, Jo Johnson, said the maintenance grant change "helps balance the need to ensure that affordability is not a barrier to higher education, while ensuring that higher education is funded in a fair and sustainable way".
NUS vice-president Sorana Vieru told BBC Breakfast: "It's a disgraceful change that basically punishes poorer students simply for being poor, so they have to take a bigger loan than those students from privileged backgrounds.
"It could put off students from underprivileged backgrounds from applying, who might not understand how the loan system works, or are very debt-averse.
"We also know that mature students are way more debt-averse than younger students and BME [black and minority ethnic] students perceive student debt on a par with commercial debt."
The change in funding comes as a report questions politicians' assertions that having a degree leads to higher earnings.
The report, by the Intergenerational Foundation lobby group, says having to pay back student debts will wipe out any graduate premium for most professions.
The government says going to university boosts employability and earnings. | Students starting university courses in England will no longer be able to apply for grants towards living costs. | 36940172 |
Scotland cap Shinnie, 27, spent the end of last season on loan at Rotherham United.
"We have spoken to the club and we have spoken to the player," Lennon told BBC Scotland.
"There is no guarantee it will get done but we have made our interest known so we are hoping something may get done in the next couple of days."
Former Rangers youth player Shinnie moved to Birmingham in 2013 after two seasons at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, with his sole international cap coming during his spell in the Highlands.
He has over 180 senior appearances to his name, and 31 goals.
"He is a quality player," added Lennon. "I have always liked him. I liked him at Inverness.
"He has gone down and had a very good time at Birmingham. He is available and when a good player becomes available and is within our budget we will look at it.
"He is a good athlete in terms of his physicality. He gets about the pitch well and has a goal in him." | Head coach Neil Lennon has confirmed Hibernian's interest in signing Birmingham City forward Andrew Shinnie. | 37070631 |
Cabinet Chief Jorge Capitanich said the president would suspend all international travel until February.
He said Ms Fernandez had slipped on a liquid spilled on the floor of her home in Patagonia, in southern Argentina.
The president has had a series of health problems, some of which have forced her to cancel official trips.
Ms Fernandez was due to travel to Brazil for the inauguration on 1 January of President Dilma Rousseff, who has been elected to a second term in office.
She will also miss a trip to the Vatican alongside the Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet.
In November, Ms Fernandez had to cancel her attendance at a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the signing of a peace treaty with Chile, which Ms Bachelet was also due to attend.
At the time, the Argentine leader was suffering from a sigmoiditis, an inflammation or infection of the sigmoid colon.
Last year, she had to rest for a month after undergoing surgery to treat bleeding on the brain.
President Fernandez, of the left-wing Front for Victory party, was first elected in 2007 and then returned to power by a comfortable majority in 2011. | Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has cancelled her planned trips to Brazil and the Vatican after breaking her ankle on Friday. | 30624523 |
John Burke stole money from the 83-year-old from Warrington, Cheshire, over five years, using the cash to buy a Mercedes and a new kitchen.
Burke, 74, of Teal Close in Altrincham, admitted fraud by abuse of position.
He was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
Burke befriended the woman and gained her trust between 2007 and 2012, persuading her to give him cheques, Greater Manchester Police said.
He promised she would see good returns on her investment, despite not being a registered accountant or qualified to give financial advice.
Burke was arrested in January 2015 after a family solicitor became concerned about a lack of paperwork and interest payments from the victim's purported investments.
An investigation then found he had stolen £160,000 and prepared a homemade will, which the victim had signed, appointing him as sole executor.
As well as the car and kitchen, Burke had spent most of the money on loans to another company, paying off his own debts, loaning money to a friend and other living expenses.
By 2014, the woman had been repaid just over £25,500 from the accounts held by Burke.
Det Con Laura Watson said Burke was a "callous fraudster" who had "gained and then obliterated" the trust of a "vulnerable" woman.
She added: "This is a sad case where an elderly woman has lost her savings and has been left extremely upset by what has happened." | A "callous fraudster" who conned an elderly woman out of £160,000 by convincing her he would invest her savings has been jailed. | 40794000 |
Firefighters were called out to the Broadford Works industrial site on Hutcheon Street at about 18:10 on Saturday.
More than 40 firefighters were at the scene at the height of the fire. No-one was hurt.
Police said they were following a positive line of inquiry.
Residents living near the former textile mill were advised to keep windows shut. | A large fire which broke out at a disused factory near Aberdeen city centre is being treated as suspicious by police. | 32864008 |
Organisers wanted more than 500 people to join in the effort at Glyndwr University's sports centre.
Sasha Kenney was behind the move as she tried to get into the Guinness Book of Records for a second time after hula hooping the London Marathon course.
The attempt was part of the Wrexham Fitness Festival, which encourages people to get active.
Official confirmation will need to be gained, but organisers believed they were close to setting a record.
The current record is 407 people, who took part in a hula hoop workout in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, in March 2013. | A bid to break the world record for the largest ever hula hoop workout was attempted in Wrexham on Saturday. | 34432751 |
The 36-year-old world number 73 was in line for an automatic place after McIlroy withdrew on Wednesday because of fears about the Zika virus.
But he said he would not compete because his wife is due to give birth.
"I made the decision many months ago, before I was on the team, that I would not travel," he said.
In addition to McIlroy, Fiji's Vijay Singh and Australia's Marc Leishman have already pulled out of the Games because of the Zika issue, while major winners Adam Scott and Louis Oosthuizen have chosen not to appear for scheduling and family reasons.
World number one Jason Day says he will talk to his family about the risks of the Zika virus before deciding whether to play at the Games.
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US-based McDowell, who won the US Open in 2010, says his decision centred around his wife Kristin being due to give birth to their second child shortly after the Olympic tournament from 11-14 August.
His statement added: "I have always been a proud member of Ireland's golf teams, from my amateur career through to playing in four World Cups of Golf and I wish the Irish Olympic team the very best of luck in Rio."
We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter ahead of the Euros and Olympics, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here. | Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell has ruled out the possibility of replacing Rory McIlroy for Ireland at the Rio Olympics this summer. | 36607729 |
West Lindsey District Council said land at Swallow on the A46, near Caistor, had become a "dumping ground for fly tippers".
Paperwork found among the rubbish revealed the waste was "likely to be from various house clearances in the Grimsby area", the authority said.
It is working with the police to identify those responsible.
The authority said it had taken seven members of staff four hours to clear the site of debris, which included fridges, mattresses and tyres, at an estimated cost of £1,500.
Lesley Beevers, regulatory team manager at the council, said: "No sooner has one lot of rubbish been cleared than another load appears. In November, we cleared around four tonnes of waste from the same spot, costing more than £900."
Councillor Owen Bierley said: "It is important for residents and landlords alike to make sure that their waste is disposed of by properly registered companies.
"Simply paying cash to anyone with a van to take away your waste is not acceptable and could leave you facing a fine of up to £5,000 for not checking where your waste is going to." | About 6.5 tonnes of rubbish has been removed from a bridleway in Lincolnshire. | 35408400 |
"Hans Werner Henze, one of the most versatile and influential composers of our time has died," Schott said in a statement on its website.
He died in Dresden on Saturday, it said.
One of the most influential composers of the late 20th century, Henze wrote 10 symphonies and was especially known for his works for music theatre.
He was noted for his many operas and ballets, and for a commitment to political art, which informs much of his work.
Born on 1 July 1926 in Guetersloh, Germany, the son of a schoolteacher, Hans Werner Henze was initially educated at schools with a socialist outlook.
But, following the Nazi Party's ascent to power in 1933, he lived a dual life. While dutifully studying the official curriculum at school, he also played chamber music at a partly Jewish family house and there steeped himself in proscribed literature.
Henze's father was killed on the Eastern Front and Hans was conscripted into the army in 1944, ending the war in a British prisoner-of-war camp. His experiences left Henze with a lifelong hatred of fascism. | Celebrated German composer Hans Werner Henze has died at the age of 86, his publisher Schott Music has said. | 20109290 |
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