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New rules to regulate burials and cremations were proposed in the wake of the baby ashes scandal.
The bill would set out a legal definition of ashes and require that authorities retain details of burials.
MSPs said the bill risked being a "missed opportunity" unless a licensing scheme for undertakers was included.
The Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill aims to update the existing set of rules over services, which date back over 100 years.
It was introduced following a scandals uncovered in Mortonhall, Edinburgh, as well as Aberdeen, Fife and Glasgow, where babies ashes were disposed of without parents being informed.
Bereaved parents addressed the health committee during scrutiny of the bill, calling for funeral directors to be inspected and held to account by the government.
The report from the Local Government and Regeneration Committee reflected this, saying the bill should be enhanced by adding a licensing scheme "to be implemented without delay".
MSPs also called for the bill to include provisions for burial records to be held electronically, a burial grounds management scheme for local authorities, and changes to the maximum period burial plots can be held for.
Committee convener Kevin Stewart said it was clear the bill in its present form "leaves some questions unanswered".
He said: "This bill was a chance to fundamentally change the way the funeral industry operates and by doing so send a real signal on the issues of service standards and costs.
"It is disappointing the decision to license funeral directors was not taken - something which is surely a missed opportunity - and why we recommend licensing should be implemented without delay." | A bill seeking to modernise burial and cremation services in Scotland "lacks detail and ambition", MSPs on the local government committee have said. | 35438808 |
Brian Martin, 57, and Christopher McMultan, 40, are alleged to have entered Sarah Gloag's home in Perthshire on 19 January.
They are accused of holding a knife to her throat, and tying up Mrs Gloag and her husband as well as two children.
The men were remanded in custody after appearing in private at Perth Sheriff Court.
Sarah Gloag is the step-daughter of Ann Gloag, the founder of the Stagecoach transport company.
The charges against Mr Martin and Mr McMultan also allege that they stole jewellery worth £200,000 and £4,000 in cash from the house.
Both also face a number of other charges.
They made no plea or declaration. | Two men have been accused of abducting members of one of Scotland's richest families at knifepoint. | 30940542 |
The Hammers say Payet, 28, has signed for "an eight-figure" fee, although exact details have not been released.
"We have signed a world-class player. If he was 22 he would be £30m plus, but he's still in his prime," said co-chairman David Sullivan.
There is an option for another 12 months beyond the initial contract.
Payet has set up 51 goals over the past six Ligue 1 seasons with St-Etienne, Lille and Marseille, according to his new club.
"I like attacking football and the fact they're counting on me to help achieve that gives me a sense of responsibility," he said.
He follows the signings of Spanish midfielder Pedro Obiang and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph.
Payet has played 15 times in the Champions League, and will be available for West Ham's Europa League campaign, which begins on 2 July under new manager Slaven Bilic. | West Ham have signed France international midfielder Dimitri Payet from Marseille on a five-year contract in a deal worth more than £10m. | 33269177 |
It follows new legislation introduced on 2 March in England and Wales.
But statistics for the four Welsh forces are varied - with one force arresting 34 people and figures suggesting another force had yet to make any arrests.
The figures were obtained by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) in a Freedom Of Information request.
North Wales Police topped the figures in Wales, making 34 arrests up until 20 May.
In South Wales, officers arrested eight people while Dyfed-Powys Police made five arrests up until 30 April.
Sgt Matthew Jacob, from South Wales Police's roads policing unit, said drug-driving offences remained a "priority" for the force.
"We will continue to educate motorists and do all we can to target those who break the law on our roads and put the lives of others at risk by drinking or taking drugs and getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle," he said.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman said both drink-driving and drug-driving were taken seriously.
"We will continue to use the new roadside screener now available in our roads policing toolkit, and build on targeting those who would put the lives of others at risk by drinking or taking drugs and getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle," the spokeswoman added.
According to the figures, Gwent Police had made no arrests during April, but the force said it had arrested 10 people since the new law came into force.
Attempts were made to contact North Wales Police for comment. | More than 50 arrests have been made for drug-driving in Wales, new figures have revealed. | 33106054 |
Davit Kacharava scored an early try as the home side opened up a 10-0 lead.
Dean Hammond created an opening for Josh Adams to touch down in reply, with Jamie Shillcock adding the conversion.
Two Yury Kushnarev penalties extended the lead and although replacement Derrick Appiah crossed for Worcester, a Ramel Gaisin drop goal sealed Enisei's win.
Academy centre Will Butler, Adams, Charlie Hewitt and Matti Williams all made their first starts in a much-changed Warriors line-up.
And 22-year-old Appiah joined the youthful faces on the pitch as they rang the changes in the second half.
Worcester, who won only one of their six group games last season's competition, next play Brive at Sixways on 22 October.
Enisei-STM: Halse; Kuashov, Kacharava, Gerasimov, Simplikevich; Y Kushnarev, Shcherban; Volkov, Selskii, Zykov, Saulite, Gargalic, Gachechiladze, Orlov, Rudoi.
Replacements: Magomedov, Morozov, Pronenko, Temnov, Gaisin, Uzunov, Mikhaltsov, Krasylnyk.
Worcester: Adams; Short, Stelling, Butler, Hammond; Shillcock, Baldwin; Bower (c), Williams, Daniels, Hewitt, Scotland-Williamson, Taylor, Betty, Cox.
Replacements: Singleton, Appiah, Alo, Kitchener, Xiourouppa, De Cothi, Eden, Lamb.
Referee: Marius Mitrea (Italy)
Assistant referees: Matteo Liperini and Simone Boaretto (both Italy)
For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter. | Worcester Warriors made a disappointing start to their Challenge Cup campaign as the long trip to Russia ended in a 19-12 defeat by Enisei-STM. | 37617701 |
Station Approach, Manchester, was painted in 1960 and depicts the scene outside the London and North Western Railway Exchange Station.
It was sold on Tuesday at a sale of modern and post-war British art at Sotheby's auction house.
Sotheby's spokeswoman Frances Christie described it as "a superb example of Lowry at his very best".
She added: "Station Approach, Manchester is one of Lowry's most exciting works to emerge on to the market in recent years.
Source: Sotheby's
"Lowry was a master at portraying the energy and vitality of everyday life and in Station Approach, Manchester he captures the hustle and bustle of the crowds heading home after a hard day's work."
Built in 1884 and closed in 1969, the Victorian front of the station had already been taken down by the time Lowry painted the work.
The station, which lay close to Manchester Cathedral, has since been fully demolished and the station approach is now a car park.
A collection of 13 paintings by LS Lowry sold at auction in March for a total price of more than £15m.
And in November, a painting of a scene in a Caithness town by the artist sold for £890,500. In 2011, The Football Match, painted in 1949 and which depicts hundreds of the artist's signature stick figures, sold for a record £5.6m. | A painting by LS Lowry described as one of his "most exciting works" has been sold for £2.3 million. | 27789632 |
An air conditioning unit is believed to have caught fire, police said. No injuries were reported.
Chiltern Railways services leaving the station were temporarily suspended.
Light smoke could be seen on the concourse and appeared to be coming from platform one, BBC World Service presenter Danny Cox said.
The station was evacuated shortly after 21:00 GMT and five fire crews were called to the station.
"There's been nothing but calm from the start", Mr Cox said.
Chiltern Railways services to the Home Counties and West Midlands were affected until the early hours of Saturday, and have now returned to normal.
Twenty-five firefighters from Paddington, Soho, Kensington and Euston fire stations attended the incident.
The fire service initially said up to 700 people had been evacuated but later confirmed the number was 500.
London Fire Brigade station manager Paul Hobbs said: "The fire was affecting one of the train's carriages but crews worked quickly to put it out."
An investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched. | Around 500 people were forced to leave London Marylebone station after a fire onboard a train that pulled into a platform. | 35082766 |
The eastern European man arrived at Luton Airport, near junction 10 in Bedfordshire, on Tuesday and was on the hard shoulder heading for London.
Beds, Cambs and Herts Road Policing Unit tweeted that he left at junction nine for Flamstead. He was given "words of advice" and told to avoid motorways.
In October 2013, a cyclist who used the M1's hard shoulder in Hertfordshire was called a "dummy" by police. | A cyclist has been escorted off the southbound M1 in Hertfordshire. | 31726226 |
Bailey Gwynne, 16, was fatally injured during an incident at Cults Academy in Aberdeen on 28 October.
The time of death was recorded as 15:20 in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, about two hours after the alarm was first raised.
A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder.
The accused, who was remanded after appearing in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, is also charged with having a blade or point on school premises.
A private funeral is to be held for Bailey. | A teenager who was stabbed at an Aberdeen school died of an injury to his chest, his death certificate has revealed. | 34786288 |
The HSC and the Public Health Agency (PHA) have warned some patients are having to wait longer to be treated.
In a joint statement, they say they are working closely with all Health and Social Care Trusts.
They have urged the public to consider other options if their symptoms are not urgent or life-threatening.
"By choosing the most appropriate service, patients will receive the right treatment in the right place and will help alleviate pressures on other urgent care services at this very busy time, " a HSC spokeswoman said.
The board and the PHA have urged the public to consider other care options available to them such as their GP, nearest minor injury unit or local pharmacy.
"The public are reminded that emergency departments provide the highest level of emergency care for patients, especially those with sudden and acute illness or severe trauma," the spokeswoman added.
"Patients who present at emergency departments will always be dealt with in order of clinical priority, so more acutely ill patients will be seen first." | Emergency departments across Northern Ireland are currently experiencing a high level of pressure, according to the Health and Social Care Board (HSC). | 35217424 |
Although there has been a Simpsons movie, this will be the first time a regular episode has run to an hour.
Executive producer Al Jean joked in a statement: "I just pray it won't be the last thing people see before a Trump inauguration."
Taraji P Henson, who plays Cookie on Fox's Empire, and actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key will guest star.
Henson will voice the role of Praline, the former wife of a music mogul who has conned Mr Burns into bankruptcy.
Key will play Jazzy James, who joins Praline, Homer and Bart to help Mr Burns get his revenge.
The episode, which will go out in January in the US, will be titled The Great Phatsby, a play on The Great Gatsby.
The Simpsons begins its 28th season on 25 September.
Earlier this month, Marge and Homer Simpson were seen agreeing to vote for Hillary Clinton in the forthcoming US election in a video clip.
Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with a copy of a book called Great Speeches by A Hitler in the video.
When Homer signals that he might vote for Trump, Marge says: "If that's your vote, I question whether I can ever be with you again."
Homer replies: "And that's how I became a Democrat."
Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or email [email protected]. | Long-running US sitcom The Simpsons is to broadcast its first hour-long episode next year. | 37020750 |
The hosts beat the Proteas by 177 runs at Old Trafford on Monday, sealing a 3-1 series win.
England play Australia in the first of five Tests in Brisbane on 23 November.
"If you have assistance and skill, which England's bowlers have, you can target Australia's batting line-up," said Du Plessis, who captained his side to a series win down under last winter.
After the loss to England, Du Plessis praised the hosts' opening bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
"They are relentless and our batting line-up wasn't strong enough for them," the South African told Test Match Special.
"Australia have fiery and quick batsmen so England will need to get through them."
But he added: "I think England could be Ashes winners. They have a balanced team."
Du Plessis scored 61 in the fourth innings against England as South Africa looked to chase down 380.
The captain joined Hashim Amla at the crease with his side struggling at 40-3, before the two batsman gave the tourists some hope by sharing a 123-run partnership.
"When Hashim and myself were batting I thought we could get to the second new ball, which would have been tough," said Du Plessis.
"Then anything would have been possible.
"But to lose Hashim and then the cluster of wickets was disappointing."
The loss brings to an end a disappointing summer for South Africa, having lost series' against England in all three formats of the game.
They also failed to qualify out of the group stages in the Champions Trophy.
"We know we are not the finished article, we're not where we need to be," said Du Plessis. "We had a lot of inexperienced batters and the experienced batters didn't perform or come to the party." | England could win the Ashes series against Australia this winter, says South Africa captain Faf du Plessis. | 40850750 |
Decebal Mihai, 28, from Kenlis Street in Banbridge and Spartacus Ilie Mihai, 20, from Henly Road, Ilford, in Essex, deny the five charges they each face.
It follows police searches of properties in east Belfast and Banbridge on Thursday.
Police said four women were rescued from the two locations - one in Belfast and three in Banbridge.
The searches were carried out at properties on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast and at Kenlis Street in Banbridge on Thursday.
A related search was conducted in London by the Metropolitan Police, but no victims were found and no one was arrested.
At Belfast Magistrates Court on Saturday, police acknowledged that four women in the public gallery were the same people they'd rescued, and that two of them were the partners of the accused.
The women were in court apparently supporting the two Romanian men.
District Judge George Conner refused bail, saying there was a risk of the pair re-offending and interference with the inquiry.
The two men will appear again in court via video link on June 19. | Two men have appeared in court charged with several offences, including human trafficking and arranging prostitution. | 40070709 |
Australia Day led by a shot overnight but American Piercy struck a brilliant 67 to move to five under in Ohio.
Sweden's David Lingmerth, who hit a bogey on the 16th, is one shot behind after carding a 69.
World number two Jordan Spieth (71) is one over for the tournament and England's Paul Casey (72) four over.
READ MORE: McIlroy two back at French Open after superb finish | World number one Jason Day posted a one-under-par 69 to share the lead with Scott Piercy after the third round of the WGC Bridgestone Invitational. | 36695817 |
It has entered into an initial 15-year partnership with Community Windpower at its nine-turbine Sanquhar site.
The company said it was a "proud moment" and "another key milestone" in its efforts to become a sustainable business.
The development in Dumfries and Galloway is scheduled to open early next year.
Nestle said it already took all of its grid supplied electricity in the UK and Ireland from renewable sources.
However, chief executive Dame Fiona Kendrick said the new deal took things "a huge step further".
"This is a newly commissioned wind farm, generating new energy, creating capacity that didn't previously exist and capable of providing half of our electricity needs," she said.
Community Windpower said it was "delighted" to be working with Nestle while climate group RE100 said it showed that business demand for renewables was rising. | Food giant Nestle has signed a deal to meet half of its UK and Ireland energy needs from a Scottish wind farm. | 36586926 |
The council is considering ways to counter "nuisance and safety issues", mostly at Llandudno and Conwy quay.
One idea is a previously mooted byelaw to make feeding gulls in urban areas an offence.
Officers have recommended a task group looks at other options and "religious matters" arising from any restrictions.
In a report to Conwy's communities scrutiny committee, officers said herring gulls remain a problem in some urban areas, despite a decline in numbers.
"The gulls will pester people walking and eating open food, having picnics, as well as flying to any area where there is a food source, including to where food is accidentally dropped/discarded, or where members of the public deliberately feed birds," it said.
"The gulls will take food indiscriminately, including that not necessarily intended for them."
The birds can also be "large" and "intimidating to some people" and have been known to cause minor injuries, the report said.
However, officers recognised gulls were a "traditional part of the seaside environment" and many people regard them as an "integral part of living or holidaying by the sea".
The report said any byelaw alone would be "expensive and ineffective" but a "preventative educative approach to feeding gulls and the control of food waste would, however, be appropriate".
Conwy council told the Daily Post in July 2015 it was previously put off of the idea of introducing fines after being told people had the right to feed birds in some religions.
The report will be considered at a meeting on Thursday. | A dedicated seagull committee could be created to handle the scourge of swooping birds in Conwy. | 36084937 |
The case was made by a lawyer for the Department of Infrastructure.
It is opposing a legal challenge, from environmentalist Chris Murphy, to the proposed route of the A6 at Toome in County Antrim.
The new A6 passes close to Lough Beg, a protected wetland which is an important habitat for overwintering swans.
However, the lawyer said it did not "traverse the defined boundaries" of the protected area.
He added court that survey work done after the building of the existing A6 showed swans foraging "right up to the road".
"It's people that disturb swans, not cars," he said.
The department's lawyer added that the proposed new dual carriageway had a relatively small impact on the foraging grounds for swans and that they regularly changed where they fed.
Earlier the court heard 133 landowners have had their ground vested along the proposed route.
The department has already bought the land and agreed compensation.
As Mr Murphy was not seeking the quashing of the vesting orders, if he won, the department would be left with the land and the compensation bill.
This, the lawyer said, would be a "severe potential public prejudice" not just to the public purse but to landowners who had not opposed the vesting orders. | The planned route of a controversial new dual carriageway in Northern Ireland does not cut through a protected wetland, a court has heard. | 39040770 |
The Home Office funding is to extend the probe, known as Operation Grange, between April and September this year.
Madeleine, of Rothley, Leicestershire, disappeared from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal in May 2007 aged three.
The extra funding has been earmarked for operational costs.
Madeleine's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, have vowed to "never give up" hope of finding their daughter.
Since 2011, the Metropolitan Police has been assisting with the search for clues about what happened to the toddler, with officers visiting the holiday resort in 2014.
A Home Office spokeswoman said: "Following an application from the Metropolitan Police for Special Grant funding, the Home Office has confirmed £85,000 in operational costs for Operation Grange for the period 1 April until September 2017.
"As with all applications, the resources required are reviewed regularly and careful consideration is given before any new funding is allocated."
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To date a total of £11.1m has been spent on Operation Grange.
Met Police said: "The investigation is ongoing. We are not prepared to discuss any lines of inquiry while the investigation is ongoing."
There is one person who was near the area where Madeleine went missing who police want to speak to, the Sunday Express reported.
The paper said there has been an international search to find the person. | Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have been granted £85,000 to extend the search for a further six months. | 39246538 |
Tigers were knocked out of the European Champions Cup earlier this month, and are fifth in the Premiership.
They have lost all three games under head coach Aaron Mauger since sacking director of rugby Richard Cockerill on 2 January.
"We could have left that decision until the end of the season, but we didn't because we want to win," Cohen said.
"This board has got a pretty good record of getting it right over a number of years. There's a lot of rugby expertise on the board.
"Leicester Tigers will be challenging for trophies and I don't see any reason why we can't challenge for trophies this season."
The Anglo-Welsh Cup resumes on Saturday, with Tigers having two wins from two as they prepare to host Northampton Saints in their third of four Pool matches.
Victory over fierce rivals Saints, and Saracens the following week, would guarantee them top spot and a place in the semi-finals.
Tigers are also still in contention for a top-four finish in the Premiership, sitting five points behind fourth-placed Bath.
Cohen confirmed that the search for a new director of rugby is being led by the external consultancy firm which recommended Eddie Jones to the Rugby Football Union for the England head coach's job.
"We've got a rugby group within the board who will review those recommendations and then make a recommendation to the board," he told BBC Radio Leicester.
"The processes are pretty good to ensure we get the best possible person and I'm sure that Aaron will be a candidate in that process." | Leicester Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen says the club can win trophies this year despite recent poor form. | 38748821 |
The 26-year-old stopped Alexandra Vlajk to win the WBC international bantamweight title in Ebbw Vale.
Brace could now fight on the Barry McGuigan bill in Cardiff on 26 May when Welshman Craig Kennedy and England's Matty Askin for the Commonwealth title.
"We're just waiting for confirmation but I think we're looking at the European title," she said.
"It's down to my managers really and trusting them to make the matches."
However, Brace says any fight with double Olympic champion Nicola Adams is some way off.
But she added: "I'd love to fight Nicola Adams. It would be an honour to share the ring with her."
Brace admitted she was troubled by nerves in the build-up to her meeting with Vlajk, but felt in control from early in the fight.
"I knew I had too much strength for her, I was beating her to the jab and in the fourth round I nearly stopped her," added Brace.
"But she was very crafty, you could tell she's had some really good fights and she's been in world title fights before. Fair play she was a tough girl and she lasted until the ninth." | Welsh boxer Ashley Brace is hoping to be back in action in May after winning her first title on 22 April. | 39698333 |
Trevor Bolton, 78, from Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, targeted his victims over 20 years at the former Carmel College.
He was convicted of 25 offences, including indecent assault and indecency with a child.
His legal team said age, fragile health and an otherwise good character should have been better taken into account.
He was sentenced last October at Oxford Crown Court for the crimes against eight boys, aged between 11 and 15.
The abuse was committed at the renowned Oxfordshire boarding school, where he taught between the 1960s and the late 1980s.
The trial heard that Bolton lived in a flat above the boys' dormitories and preyed on vulnerable or homesick youngsters, grooming them with chocolates, cigarettes and TV.
London's Appeal Court heard Bolton had mental and physical health problems and would be about 90 when set free.
Mr Justice Knowles agreed it was "an enormous thing for a 78-year-old person in poor health to face" but argued the trial judge was aware of this.
He added: "The fundamental question is whether the overall 19-year sentence for this sustained and grave offending over the course of 20 years was manifestly excessive?"
He concluded: "In our judgment it was not and we would dismiss the appeal."
Carmel College was founded in 1948 and closed in 1997
It was originally based at Greenham Common, Berkshire, but moved to Mongewell Park in 1952
During its life the school was attended by about 4,000 students - a third from overseas
A 1973 edition of the Observer described it as "the Jewish Eton"
Source: Carmel College website | A former housemaster's 19-year jail sentence for sex offences against boys was not too harsh, the appeal court has ruled. | 37322179 |
As Soren Kjeldsen and Thorbjorn Olesen moved into a three-shot lead by firing a 12-under-par 60 in the fourballs, the Irish pair could only manage a 69.
The Irish started with a destructive bogey at the first and carded only four birdies, as they parred the last seven holes in Melbourne.
Combined with their opening foursomes 72, the Irish duo are sharing 16th.
Danish duo Kjeldsen and Olesen lead Chinese pair Wu Ashun and Li Haotong by three shots with Spain's Rafa Cabrera Bello and Jon Rahm a further stroke back.
The Chinese players shot a 65 on Friday with the Spaniards carding a 67.
English duo Chris Wood and Andy Sullivan are five off the pace after their 66 on Friday which left them in a share of fourth spot along with Italy, the USA and France.
Welsh pair Bradley Dredge are a stroke ahead of Ireland in 14th spot after carding a second-round 66 while Scotland appear out of contention, 11 off the pace, despite their 65 on Friday.
The Scottish pair of Russell Knox and Duncan Stewart propped up the field following a first-round 78 in the foursomes. | Ireland duo Graeme McDowell and Shane Lowry are nine behind leaders Denmark at the halfway stage of the World Cup. | 38103059 |
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Pearson has won 12 Paralympic medals, including 10 golds, in four Games.
The 42-year-old needs two more golds to overtake wheelchair racer Tanni Grey-Thompson as Britain's most successful Paralympian of the modern era.
"I am so proud and honoured to be the flagbearer for such a talented, strong and passionate group," he said.
"Being a diverse character myself means being voted by the athletes themselves has made this even more special."
ParalympicsGB chef de mission Penny Briscoe said Pearson had been "a cornerstone" of the equestrian team since the 2000 Games in Sydney.
"The team will be proud to march out behind him," she added.
Media playback is not supported on this device | Equestrian rider Lee Pearson will carry the flag for Great Britain during Wednesday's opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. | 37290538 |
Storms Desmond, Eva, Frank and Gertrude all caused major issues in the area, as did poor weather on 27 January.
A council report said 45% of repairs had been carried out by 21 March.
It also concluded that dredging of rivers - a solution which had been suggested - was "ineffective, uneconomic and unsustainable".
The report to Scottish Borders Council is the latest update on the impact of flooding which affected towns including Hawick, Jedburgh, Newcastleton and Peebles.
The full cost of repairing all the damage has yet to be calculated but the council will get support under the government's Bellwin Scheme to deal with it.
However, it will need to fund the first £508,000 of works.
Bridges, embankments, roads, drainage channels, culverts and signs were all damaged during the severe winter weather.
It prompted calls - in Hawick in particular - to look at dredging to help alleviate the problem.
The report said that, modelled on the River Teviot through the town, it would cost £1.5m and would not "substantially reduce" the flood risk. | The cost of repairing damage caused by severe winter weather in the Borders has reached £1.6m, with more than half the works still to be completed. | 36044129 |
Leslie Cooper, 36, will appear before Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court later.
Mr Arwani, a British national, was believed to be a critic of President Bashar al-Assad.
The father of six was found shot dead in the Greenhill area of the city on 7 April.
Rob Davis, from the Crown Prosecution Service, confirmed it had authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Mr Cooper following an investigation by counter-terrorism officers.
Mr Arwani was found with bullet injuries to his chest in a parked car at the junction of Greenhill and The Paddocks.
He had been an imam at the An Noor mosque in Acton, west London, from 2005 to 2011, and is believed to have attended protests against the Assad regime outside the Syrian embassy in London in 2012.
In 1982, he claimed he was forced to flee Syria after being sentenced to death for photographing damage in his home city of Hama following government suppression of a rebellion. | A man has been charged with the murder of Syrian-born preacher Abdul Hadi Arwani, who was found shot dead in his car in north-west London. | 32301220 |
Katy McAllister, 31, denies causing the death of Louise McGowan, one day after she allegedly supplied her with substances in May 2015.
Lawyers acting for the medic entered not guilty pleas on her behalf on the first day of proceedings at the High Court in Edinburgh.
She faces a total of 18 charges.
Prosecutors allege that on 9 May, 2015, at her home address, and Voodoo Tattoo in the city's Perth Road, Ms McAllister "did recklessly and unlawfully" supply controlled and "potentially lethal" drugs to Ms McGowan.
The Crown alleges that the drugs supplied to Ms McGowan were tramadol, diazepam and temazepam.
Ms McAllister is also alleged to have supplied Ms McGowan with codeine, diphenhydramine and cyclizine.
The indictment states Ms McGowan, of Dundee, "ingested" the drugs and died a day later.
Ms McAllister also faces an allegation that she stole quantities of the class C drug midazolam from Ninewells Hospital in Dundee between June and August 2014.
Prosecutors also claim that Ms McAllister supplied or offered to supply drugs to a number of individuals in the Dundee area.
Jurors also heard from a statement of evidence which has been agreed between prosecutors and Ms McAllister's lawyers.
The facts agreed include that Ms McAllister graduated from Dundee University in 2009 with a Batchelor of Medicine and a Batchelor of Surgery degree.
It is also agreed that agreed that Ms McAllister was admitted as a "fully registered medical practitioner" with the General Medical Council in August 2010.
They also agree that Ms McAllister worked as a specialist registrar in acute medicine at Ninewells Hospital and that she began working there in June 2014.
The trial, which is being heard before judge Graham Buchanan QC, continues on Tuesday. | A Dundee doctor has gone on trial accused of killing a woman by allegedly giving her prescription drugs at a tattoo parlour. | 39778231 |
Jamila Patel was seen boarding the pedestrian ferry, that runs between John O' Groats in Caithness and Orkney, on 1 or 2 September.
Police said there were concerns for the 41-year-old's well-being.
She is described as Asian, about 5ft 6in tall with a slim build and brown hair.
She speaks with a north west English accent and sometimes wears glasses.
Police Scotland said her black 4x4 vehicle was found parked in John O' Groats. | Police have appealed for help in tracing a Lancashire woman who has been reported missing after last being seen on a ferry in Scotland 10 days ago. | 37347567 |
The decision comes after the assembly swore in the three opposition members, who had been suspended by the court.
The court said the ruling applied to all acts that have been taken or will be taken by the current assembly.
The move is likely to escalate the political turmoil gripping the crisis-hit country.
Four lawmakers were barred by the Supreme Court - three from the opposition and one allied with the government - after the Socialist Party alleged irregularities during last month's vote for a new congress.
The opposition claimed the the ruling was designed to strip it of a so-called "super-majority" in the assembly and swore in the three barred members. The supermajority gives the opposition extra powers such as removing judges from the top court.
That prompted the court to retaliate by declaring the assembly's decisions void. It said in a statement: "Decisions taken or to be taken by the National Assembly while these citizens are incorporated will be absolutely null."
The four legislators are all from the rural and sparsely populated southwestern state of Amazonas.
"The logical, sane and democratic step is for the National Assembly's leadership to revoke the swearing-in of these lawmakers," said the Socialist Party deputy leader and former National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello.
"If the National Assembly is in contempt, nobody is going to recognize it," he said.
The legislature was to sit on Tuesday, and the opposition bloc was planning to table an amnesty law for jailed activists, and government legislators intended to propose a declaration of "national emergency" over the economic crisis.
Venezuela's Supreme Court has almost always ruled in favour of the government during the last 17 years of socialist rule under President Nicolas Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chavez. | Venezuela's Supreme Court has ruled all actions of the opposition-held National Assembly are void until three banned members are removed from office. | 35287291 |
King, 35, earned his only All Blacks cap against Wales in November 2002.
He has also spent time with the Chiefs in Super Rugby and had spells at Stade Francais and Clermont in France.
Hardy, 20, who played for Wales in last year's Under-20 World Cup, previously faced Jersey in the British & Irish Cup while with Carmarthen Quins.
"Regan is a fantastically gifted player who will be the perfect addition to our squad, helping to bring on the likes of Brendan Cope and Sam Katz, and offering a different perspective to our backs, particularly in terms of their attacking skills," Jersey boss Harvey Biljon said.
"People will talk about Regan's age, but that's not an issue for me - he has made well over 20 appearances for the Scarlets this season and has expressed real enthusiasm about playing for Jersey once we get next season under way."
King was part of the Scarlets side that came to the island in pre-season last summer.
"You could see there was a lot of potential and I believe the results this season back that up - being only two wins from making the play-offs was a significant achievement," said King.
"I'm seeking to add something to the squad to help the club push on next season and am really looking forward to getting started." | Championship side Jersey have signed former New Zealand centre Regan King and scrum-half Kieran Hardy from Pro 12 side Scarlets. | 36229974 |
The 30-year-old former Peterborough and Torquay keeper has spent the last two seasons with the Stags' League Two rivals Exeter before being released.
"The lad is an experienced goalkeeper who has a real burning desire to again play Championship football," Stags boss Steve Evans said.
"I am delighted that Bobby has joined us, considering he had a few options."
The length of Olejnik's deal has not been revealed.
The former Austria Under-21 international, who has also played for Scunthorpe and York City, played in both legs of the League Two play-off semi-finals last season, but was on the bench for the final as the Grecians lost to Blackpool at Wembley.
He will compete for the number one goalkeeping position with another recent signing, Conrad Logan.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. | Mansfield Town have made their 12th signing of the summer after agreeing a deal for goalkeeper Bobby Olejnik. | 40199957 |
About 41% of jobs in the area are part-time with some finding it difficult to buy their own home, according to Conwy council officials.
Staff are meeting with businesses to discuss creating a year-round offer.
"If we're going to grow the economy here, we've got to grow the quality of the jobs," said economy strategic director Jane Richardson.
"What I want to start talking about here is creating a winter tourism offer."
The council has said low seasonal wages - the average wage is £23,000 in the area - mean many people struggle to buy a home in the county.
However, there has been an increase in tourism across north Wales with about 1.7m people visiting Conwy in August.
"It's not that people stop going away in December," said Ms Richardson.
"People go to Christmas markets, to Blackpool illuminations, but they're not coming here because we haven't created that winter offer for them."
One business which has already started increasing its opening hours during the winter is Llandudno pier, increasing full-time staff.
"Some days you do lose money paying staff through the winter," said owner Adam Williams.
"But it has a huge payback for us at the start of the season.
"If the staff are with us full-time, they bring their experience with them and I don't have to train them from fresh at the start of the season.
"Our industry has a stigma of being very seasonal, but my colleagues work long hours in the summer and are very loyal to the business, so it's nice I can be loyal to them." | Talks are being held about developing a winter tourist season to boost full-time job opportunities in Conwy county. | 37995740 |
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Serum made from the blood of recovered Ebola patients could be available within weeks in Liberia, one of the countries worst hit by the virus, says the WHO.
And the US Homeland Security Department says all visitors arriving from Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone must undergo enhanced screening at one of five airports.
Here is the latest Ebola news for Wednesday 22 October - in 15 seconds. | The World Health Organization's emergency committee is holding talks to discuss the Ebola epidemic. | 29729594 |
Mr Singh has arrived in Bangladesh on a two-day official visit.
Hilsa, a South Asian version of the shad, is a Bengali delicacy and one of the favourite dishes of the community.
Though available in Indian markets, the tastiest varieties have always come from the rivers of Bangladesh.
In an interview with the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) news agency, Mr Singh was told that Bangladesh would like to offer him the hilsa fish even though he was a vegetarian.
"I am willing to break my vegetarian vow because I have heard about the delicious dish of hilsa fish. So, I am willing to make that exception," he said.
Much of the hilsa sold in Indian markets is imported from Bangladesh - presently, it is selling for as much as 1000 rupees ($21; £13.5) a kg in the market.
Hilsa can be smoked, fried, steamed, baked in young plantain leaves and prepared with mustard and curd, among other things. | Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said he is willing to break his "vegetarian vow" if hilsa fish is served to him during his trip to Bangladesh. | 14799388 |
Kareena Hayes, nine, of Long Eaton, Derbyshire, needs £30,000 to pay for an operation and physiotherapy to treat complications caused by cerebral palsy.
Her father Craig Hammond said Kareena was "thrilled to bits" as the operation could now go ahead.
The charity box was stolen from a cafe in Borrowash last week.
More on this story and other news in Derbyshire
Mr Hammond, who is her full-time carer, said the operation was her only chance to ever walk unaided again.
He said the public response was "amazing" following the theft. He then received the news a local businessman had approached the Derby Telegraph with the huge donation.
"It was totally out of the blue... a whirlwind," said Mr Hammond.
"It's paid for the operation and physiotherapy and now we can just focus on her."
He said the operation at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre is not provided by the NHS.
Mr Hammond added he was "very proud" of his daughter but expected the next stages to be "tough".
Kareena, who uses a walker to get around, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was two years old.
The operation, which involves cutting some of the nerves in the lower spinal column, only became available in the UK 18 months ago, but is not yet offered by the NHS.
Derbyshire Police have said they are investigating the theft of the collection box. | A girl who needs surgery to help her walk again has been given £10,000 by an anonymous donor after thieves stole a collection box set up to help her. | 38982793 |
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) said the incident on Monday involved a crew from St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, and could have had "devastating consequences".
About 1,380 laser attacks on aircrafts were reported to the Civil Aviation Authority last year.
Ollie Dismore from NPAS said such attacks were a "serious concern".
"What may seem harmless fun to the culprit could potentially have devastating consequences for the crew and passengers in the aircraft [and] innocent members of the public on the ground," he said. | A police helicopter has been targeted with a laser pen while responding to a call in south Wales. | 38972481 |
The 23-year-old was released by fellow National League side Southport this week after joining the Merseyside club from Shrewsbury in August.
He scored two goals in 24 appearances for the Sandgrounders.
Caton began his career at Blackpool in 2012, before joining Shrewsbury in 2014, and has had loan spells at several clubs including Lincoln, Wrexham and Accrington.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. | National League side Dover Athletic have signed winger James Caton. | 38845022 |
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These three were caught in Blackburn, in Edinburgh by Moray Cumming and Clitheroe in Lancashire.
Yesterday was the hottest July day on record.
BBC weatherman Simon King says there were 36,000 lightning flashes in 24 hours from 8am on Wednesday to 8am Thursday morning. | These incredible videos of lightning were captured during storms across the UK last night . | 33362217 |
Down have ratified Burns for the 2017 campaign despite losing all their league and championship games.
Former Mourne boss McGrath has been in charge of Fermanagh since 2013.
"I need to consider what I want to do for 2017, what the players want and how I can push the team forward or if a new face is needed," he said.
"To be honest I have put in two years of hard work and it does take up a lot of time managing any side whether that be club or country," McGrath added in a county board statement to the Irish News.
McGrath was irate at the decision by referee Joe McQuillan to award Mayo a controversial penalty in the 2-14 to 1-12 loss at McHale Park.
James McCartan will continue as Down minors boss but Frank Dawson will not manage the U21 side next year, with his replacement yet to be confirmed. | Eamonn Burns will remain as Down manager for another year but Fermanagh boss Pete McGrath could quit after the weekend qualifier defeat by Mayo. | 36792946 |
The Wales international, 26, joined the Potters for £13m in July after four seasons at Anfield.
"Everything's been positive," Allen told BBC Radio Stoke.
"Stoke and Liverpool came to agreement very quickly and it was all very smooth - that's been great because I've had a couple of weeks with the team ahead of the new season."
Allen arrived at the Bet365 Stadium on the same day as Egypt winger Ramadan Sobhi, with the pair becoming boss Mark Hughes' first signings of the summer.
And Allen says the calibre of players already at his new club meant he was always confident he was coming to a serious team.
"You look at the quality that's already here, like Glenn Whelan and to get Glen Johnson was a real coup," he added.
"With the ones they've recruited in the last few seasons, like Shaqiri, Bojan, Imbula, Arnautovic and Jack Butland pushing for the England spot in goal, it's a squad that's got quality throughout.
"I'm hoping to add to that and I certainly don't see leaving Liverpool and joining Stoke is a big drop - I wasn't expecting it to be."
After three successive ninth-placed finishes, Stoke have become regulars in the Premier League's top 10.
And Allen says that consistency under Hughes was one major pull.
"There were so many factors," Allen said. "The stability that they've had over recent years, the manager and his staff have improved the team and the players I'd get to play with meant it was a no brainer for me.
"I trust myself to give 100% effort and that's what my focus is on - I can't wait." | Midfielder Joe Allen says he does not see his move from Liverpool to Stoke City as a "big drop" in his career. | 37045663 |
The £5.6m improvement of the A64 Brambling Fields Junction will allow vehicles to bypass Malton and Norton.
A lane of the A64 will be closed on either side of the trunk road in the Brambling Fields area for 24 weeks.
Access to homes and businesses will be maintained but diversions will be put in place.
Ryedale District Council said the work would reduce traffic passing through the Butcher Corner junction in Malton town centre by up to 30%.
Councillor Keith Knaggs, leader of Ryedale District Council, said: "For a short periods of limited pain the community will achieve a very significant long-term gain."
He added: "This new slip road will mean that we can improve the air quality in Malton town centre, make it a better and safer place for business and shopping and bring forward new jobs and new homes for Ryedale people." | Work is to start on a multi-million pound alteration to a trunk road junction to help reduce traffic passing through two North Yorkshire towns. | 16454486 |
The Australian, 30, will go under the knife once his stint in the Indian Premier League finishes in May.
Hastings took 76 wickets in all competitions for Durham last season.
"He's going to need surgery followed by some period of rehab which is going to take him out of all if not most of our season," Lewis told BBC Newcastle.
"He's a difficult guy to fill. It comes down to a lot of things, finding the right person, finding the right calibre of player, finding the person who can fulfil the roles he did for us in terms of the overs that he bowled," he added.
"In the white ball stuff he's one of the leading bowlers."
The 2013 County Champions have already enquired about signing South African paceman Kagiso Rabada as a replacement.
But Lewis also wants the club's younger pace bowlers to step up.
"We need to make sure that we develop our own players from within so whether that provides some more opportunities for our locals, that needs to be looked at," he added.
"Last year I was concerned with overworking young seamers but they are now a year older and maybe we can look to get more out of them." | Durham coach Jon Lewis says all-rounder John Hastings will be difficult to replace, with shoulder surgery set to rule him out for the 2016 campaign. | 35533632 |
Here are some of your alternative offerings to its given name, Kepler-452b.
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And on our Facebook page we have received a number of suggestions:
Scott McMillan says Kemba. Alfred Lynch reckons Democracy.
Rene Rios wants Puria as a name. Russel Mantosh says Hodor and Sean Oliver says Hope.
Joshua C Duplantis asks for Krypton or Planet Vegeta.
Thanks for participating. If you have any more to share, you can do it in the following ways: | Nasa's Kepler telescope has found a world that shares many characteristics with Earth. | 33645961 |
The noise has been described as a 'pinging' sound and is thought to be keeping animals away from an area of water surrounded by ice.
The Canadian armed forces sent a crew to check it out. They performed lots of different searches using scanning technology but they didn't find anything unusual.
The crew did spot two pods of whales and six walruses though!
Because nothing dangerous was found officials say no more searches will take place.
So the mystery of the pinging sound continues,,, | People near Igloolik, Nunavut, in the Canadian Arctic have reported a strange noise that seems to be coming from the sea floor. | 37872553 |
Akbar Badshah, from Bradford, drove "for an hour" to celebrate his wife's birthday at Fazenda's in Manchester but was told he needed different footwear.
He turned to nearby rough sleeper John, who said he would be "happy" to help and lend him his boots.
Mr Badshah now intends to thank John with a meal at the restaurant.
Mr Badshah, who also wanted to break his Ramadan fast, told BBC Radio 5 live: "The [staff] said, 'unfortunately we have to turn you away - do you have any spare shoes?'
"I said, 'I don't, I've driven an hour to get here, I'm starving, I've not eaten all day.'"
He and his wife Rozmin - who had previously suggested her husband should wear shoes - left the restaurant and later struck up a conversation with John, who had recently received a new pair of boots from an outreach shelter.
"We had a little chat and I just asked John, 'What shoe size are you?'," Mr Badshah said.
"He said, 'I'm a 14,' and I said, 'I'm a size 9, I'm in a bit of predicament... can I borrow your shoes?'
"He goes, 'Yes certainly, I'll be happy to lend you my shoes.'"
The couple went on to enjoy their meal as planned, then returned the boots to John, who told Mr Badshah he had just wanted "to help another human being out".
Mr Badshah said John only accepted a £10 note in thanks "on the third attempt".
Another man, who overheard the conversation between the pair, then gave John a £50 note, which Mr Badshah said was "good karma".
Mr Badshah said he now hopes to return to the restaurant with John for a meal. | A diner who was turned away from a restaurant for wearing sandals had his evening saved by a homeless man who offered him his boots. | 40368439 |
The 93 licences to explore 159 blocks of land could pave the way for more controversial hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
Parts of the Yorkshire, the Midlands, and the North West have been opened for exploration.
There are also licence blocks in the South of England and Wales.
Around 75% of the exploration licences relate to "unconventional" shale oil and gas, which typically requires fracking.
Today's licences give rights to companies to explore for shale oil and gas, but do not give automatic permission to drill.
Planning permission to build rigs and drill land needs clearance from local or central authorities.
Earlier this year, councillors in Lancashire rejected shale gas firm Cuadrilla's application to drill a handful of shale gas exploratory wells.
There would be too much noise and the impact on the landscape would be too great, they said.
But the final decision will be made by central government. | The Oil and Gas Authority has awarded a raft of new licences to explore for oil and gas on the mainland of the UK. | 35121390 |
Senior officers said it was a precaution, not a response to a specific threat.
Officers are not displaying pistols openly but had them holstered so as "not to undermine principles of largely unarmed policing", the force said.
Teams with more powerful firearms, such as automatic weapons, were on standby to provide backup, it added.
More on this story and other news from Devon and Cornwall
The new armed deployment began at the weekend at a football match between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City.
Firearms officers were also on standby at the Exeter Chiefs' rugby match against Bordeaux on Saturday.
Although there is no new threat to Devon and Cornwall, this deployment of armed officers is a stark demonstration of how the reality of policing has been transformed.
The Paris attacks have changed the calculations of senior officers.
"Wariness" has very much become the new watchword.
Assistant Chief Constable Paul Netherton said: "This is a precaution and all about making sure we have the capability to deal with any threat.
"The public should be reassured that, if necessary, we can react and respond."
The deployment of firearms officers will be reviewed regularly, commanders said, and would continue for as long as considered necessary. | Armed police are being deployed to major public events in Devon and Cornwall following the Paris attacks. | 34922283 |
Arlene Foster made the announcement for IT firm Parity Solutions in 2010, when she was minister at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.
Invest NI had pledged £630,000 in support, but it was never paid as the company rethought its plans.
At the time, the firm employed 63 people and aimed to hire up to 94 more.
It intended creating a "Microsoft centre of excellence", which Ms Foster said would "contribute almost £3m in salaries to the economy".
But six years later, just under 20 staff are employed locally and on Tuesday they were told half of them are likely to lose their jobs as the Belfast office down sizes.
The cutbacks are being linked to a loss of government work.
Parity is based at the Northern Ireland Science Park, but its headquarters are in London.
There have been other occasions when, usually for commercial reasons, expansions backed by Invest NI did not work out.
US firms Vello Systems and CVS Caremark are recent examples of businesses that reduced their staff in Northern Ireland following earlier announcements to expand. | It has emerged that a project, which the executive said would create around 100 well-paying jobs in Belfast, never materialised. | 36269711 |
The bill incorporates a deal Governor Jerry Brown reached in the Assembly. Governor Brown said he would sign the bill on Monday.
Meanwhile, New York state has a tentative deal to raise its minimum wage.
The deal outlines a faster rise for big businesses in New York City.
Smaller businesses and regions in the north of state will have a $12.50 minimum wage.
In California, the measure is set to gradually raise California's hourly minimum wage from the current $10 to $15 by 2022 for large businesses and by 2023 for smaller firms.
"If you work full time, your family shouldn't live in poverty," Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, a Southern California Democrat, said in support of the bill in a debate.
Republicans had said the annual increases, eventually tied to inflation, would give California an image of being hostile to business.
Cities including Seattle and Los Angeles have already passed legislation to raise their minimum wages to $15 an hour.
And in the UK, the National Living Wage of £7.20 for employees over 25 will come into effect on 1 April. | California is to be the first US state to raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour after a proposal passed both houses of the state legislature. | 35937372 |
The 21-year-old has agreed a one-year contract with an option to extend the deal for two further years.
Originally from Mold in north Wales, Jones has also played for Sale Sharks and RGC 1404.
"It all came about quite fast - it escalated quite quickly to be honest," Jones told BBC Wales Sport.
"I enjoyed my time with the Blues and now I've got the opportunity to come out to France and I'm just going to get my head down and work hard and see what happens".
Perpignan play in France's ProD2 and face Bèziers and Carcassone in pre-season friendlies before opening their season campaign at home against Mont-de-Marsan.
If he can establish himself with Perpignan, Jones hopes to add a senior Wales cap to his five for the Under-20s and does not think his move to France will affect his chances of representing Wales in the future.
"I feel like in my position at my age it's not a major factor," he explained.
"I've just turned 21 and I know at my age not many people at 21 are going to play tight-head prop for Wales." | Former Wales Under-20s tight-head prop Joe Jones has signed for French second-tier side Perpignan following his release from Cardiff Blues. | 36959327 |
The 24 year old collapsed on the pitch on Tuesday night during a pre-season friendly. He was pronounced dead in hospital on Wednesday.
Speaking in Parliament, sports minister Tracey Crouch, praised Italy's system of screening athletes.
Mr Dian had been was on trial at the Ryman Premier League club.
Ms Crouch said: "I know in Italy, for example, they screen all athletes, amateur and professionals, for heart conditions and this has resulted in a drop in the death rate of 89% since it was introduced.
"It's an important area and one that I'll be looking at in some detail in the forthcoming sports strategy."
A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Dian's heart stopped while he was playing football. Further tests on his heart are due to be carried out.
His brother, Prince, said the death had still "not sunk in".
He said: "[In] days to come... where it's just going to be me and my mum in the house and I'm going in his room and not seeing my brother - that's when it's actually going to hit me." | The government has said it will look into heart screening programmes in sport after the death of Tonbridge Angels footballer Junior Dian. | 33464051 |
Captain William Chambers died aged 21 in a routine reconnaissance mission over France in May 1918 and his pictures never surfaced.
But they were developed when his nephew inherited them and showed them to a photographer in Lancashire.
The images depict daily life for pilots and include aerial shots over Kent.
David Lewis, of Leyland Photographic Society in Lancashire, said he found it "very emotional" after spending more than 200 hours developing the pictures in his darkroom at home.
The 80-year-old photographer added: "There were around 8,000 pilots killed in training and life expectancy could be a matter of just a few days.
"These pictures show the importance of the Royal Flying Corps, which later became the Royal Air Force.
"During the Battle of the Somme the pilots would fly over the battle lines and take pictures of the German trenches. Then they would write a note, put it in a metal tin, and drop it down to the artillery to tell them if they were firing in the right place.
"It's amazing to think of."
Born in 1897, Captain Chambers was an electrical engineer who joined the Lincolnshire Regiment.
He gained his pilot's licence in October 1916 and worked as a photographic reconnaissance officer with 49 Squadron in Kent.
Dr David Hunt, curator of South Ribble Museum, where the images are exhibited, said the photos "graphically shows the risk intrinsic to early flight".
"Landing strips were usually rough fields, the aircraft were string-bound wooden struts and canvas, and crashes were very frequent. Far more men were killed in training than in combat."
The exhibition will run until 1 October. | Photographs taken by a British fighter pilot during World War One which lay undeveloped for nearly 100 years have gone on show at a museum. | 37261175 |
One person died when an apparent twister hit the state of Georgia, overturning cars on a motorway.
Bartow County Fire Chief Craig Millsap said at least 10 cars had been flipped over on Interstate 75.
A man died in Nashville, Tennessee, when high winds toppled a tree on to a shed he had been taking shelter in.
The storm system also brought mayhem to parts of Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky and Indiana.
More than 60,000 customers have lost electricity from the Gulf Coast to Ohio as a result, it is estimated.
Footage showed a funnel cloud tearing through the Georgian town of Adairsville, 60 miles (97km) north-west of Atlanta.
Interstate 75 was closed in both directions after vehicles were flipped and tossed on to the grassy shoulder.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports there have been numerous emergency calls of trauma and injuries.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of "major structure damage" in Adairsville.
Reports said people were trapped in homes and businesses and aerial news footage showed widespread damage at a factory.
Elsewhere:
The NWS is reporting golf-ball sized hail stones in some areas.
Meteorologists say warm weather from the Gulf of Mexico collided with a cold front from the west, creating volatile conditions. | A sprawling storm system has brought havoc to a swathe of the US, leaving two people dead and thousands of households without electricity. | 21268042 |
The Department of Justice did not name the employer, but it is widely reported to be software developer IBM.
Mr Xu intended to sell the code for his own profit and for the benefit of the Chinese government, authorities said.
The source code has been described as "a product of decades of work".
The US Attorney's office said Mr Xu had worked as a developer for "a particular US company" from November 2010 to May 2014.
IBM's website, however, has a Xu Jiaqiang still listed as a developer. The company has not commented.
On Tuesday, the DOJ said Mr Xu planned to share the valuable source code with the National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China.
The source code in question was a clustered file system - or one that helps a computer's performance "by coordinating work among multiple servers".
China and the US have both flung accusations at each other over state-backed hacking and theft of secrets.
However, China has said in the past that it does not engage in theft of commercial secrets in any form.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said last year that Beijing does not encourage or support such practices in any way.
Mr Xu was first arrested in December for alleged theft of a trade secret from his former employer.
Each of the three counts of espionage carry a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. The three counts of theft of a trade secret each carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Mr Xu's is set to answer the charges in the US on Thursday 16 June. | US authorities have charged Chinese national Xu Jiaqiang with three counts of economic espionage for allegedly stealing valuable source code from his former employer in the US. | 36535577 |
The discovery was made on an inbound Ryanair flight from Alicante, southern Spain, just before midnight.
Dozen of flights were diverted elsewhere as the airport was shut for six hours, sparking passenger misery.
It was reopened when police gave the all-clear but flights on Sunday will be delayed, an airport spokeswoman said.
The package turned up during a routine inspection of Ryanair flight FR8297 after it arrived, a Bristol Airport spokeswoman said.
"Some delays to today's flight schedule can be expected as a result of this incident, but Bristol Airport is working with airlines to minimise disruption to passengers wherever possible," she added.
"As a result of this incident a total of 12 inbound flights diverted to other airports, and arrangements are being made to bring aircraft and passengers back to Bristol."
Many passengers returning from holiday had hours added on to their journey home, after being diverted to Cardiff, Birmingham or Stansted, and took to Twitter to express their frustration at bus delays, or not being able to get off the plane they were on.
Kathryn Rudd wrote: "Can't get enough taxis/buses to get us back to #bristolairport so we've got to arrange individually #cantseethisworkingoutwell."
Claire Weymouth tweeted: "Stuck on a plane at Birmingham airport for the last 2 hours as Bristol is still closed. #BristolAirport #JustWantMybed."
And Richard Cundy said: "Been stuck on #easyjet plane at #Cardiff airport for 2.5hrs after diverted from #bristolairport. Surely a bus back would be quicker!" | Flights have been delayed at Bristol Airport after it was evacuated when a suspicious package was found on a plane. | 34032556 |
The 38-year-old held his nerve for a final round of 68 and a 15-under total - one ahead of Sweden's Henrik Stenson.
Stenson missed a birdie putt at the 18th that would have seen him move to 15 under.
But a good tee shot on the 18th set Herman up nicely and he two-putted safely for the win and a place at this week's Masters at Augusta.
Herman, the world number 191, used to work in the pro shop at one of US presidential candidate Donald Trump's golf courses.
It was Trump who encouraged him to come out of retirement and give the PGA Tour one more try.
Jordan Spieth, who begins the defence of his Masters title on Thursday, double-bogeyed the final hole to shoot 70 and finish seven strokes off the pace.
Never want to miss the latest golf news? You can now add this sport and all the other sports and teams you follow to your personalised My Sport home. | American Jim Herman secured his first PGA Tour victory in 106 attempts with a one-shot win at the Houston Open. | 35956944 |
The victims were in the Castaway Camp playground on 11 August 2016 when they were inappropriately touched inside a tower, hidden from parental view.
The girls' mothers made an appeal on the BBC's Crimewatch programme in September but the leads have run cold.
A boy and a 22-year-old man arrested separately in connection with the attack were released without charge.
Police previously issued an E-fit of a suspect, who was described as a white man in his teens or early twenties.
Officers said he was white, under 5ft 8in (1.7m) tall, wearing dark slim-fitting trousers, a dark t-shirt and trainers.
They appealed to the 14,200 visitors to Legoland on that day to check their photographs for anyone resembling the suspect.
Thames Valley Police urges anyone with information to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. | Police are still hunting for a suspect who sexually assaulted two six-year-old girls at Legoland Windsor one year ago. | 40898838 |
The emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 23:50 on Sunday.
Five appliances from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service tackled the fire in Logan Way.
The house has been destroyed and the property next door badly damaged. | One person has been taken to hospital after a fire at a house in Muir of Ord. | 39326691 |
The Mount Stuart Square building, last used as an arts venue, closed in 2013 and was described as "a crumbling eyesore" by developer Signature Living.
Built in 1883, it was once where the world price of coal was set and the first £1m cheque signed.
Its future had been under threat but the Grand Hall and 40 hotel rooms opened on Saturday.
This represents the first phase and when all work is finished later this year, it will feature 200 rooms, a restaurant and events space.
The developer said it had to remove 1,100 tonnes of rubble from the site and repaired several floors that had collapsed during the eight-month restoration.
"The rot and decay has been swept away and the building has been fully revived," said Signature Living's Lawrence Kenwright.
"Every possible original feature has been saved and the feeling of grandeur has fully returned." | Cardiff's Grade II*-listed Coal Exchange has reopened after a £40m project to save it. | 39984877 |
A section of the carriageway, near Crathie in Aberdeenshire, was washed away following Storm Frank.
Work on the 20mph diversion route at Micras started on 6 January.
The reopening followed repairs to the nearby Invercauld Bridge, which left the village of Braemar isolated when flood damage forced its closure.
The temporary road near Crathie means motorists heading between Braemar and the rest of Aberdeenshire no longer have to take a 120-mile diversion via Blairgowrie.
The new section of road has been built on adjacent fields. Aberdeenshire Council said a permanent rebuild of the section would be completed in due course. | A temporary road to replace part of the A93 which collapsed during the recent floods has opened to all traffic. | 35338376 |
The 29-year-old Barca forward was suspended for directing "insulting words" at an assistant referee during Thursday's 1-0 win over Chile.
He remains free to play for his Spanish La Liga club.
In a statement, Barcelona expressed their "surprise and indignation" at the Fifa disciplinary ruling.
"The club considers the four-match suspension finally imposed on the Argentine player to be unfair and totally disproportionate," the club said.
"Finally, FC Barcelona wishes to reiterate its support for Leo Messi, an exemplary player in terms of conduct both on and off the pitch."
Messi's suspension was announced just five and a half hours before Argentina's 2-0 World Cup qualifier defeat by Bolivia on Tuesday.
The result saw them drop to fifth in the table, outside the top-four spots for automatic qualification for Russia 2018.
Messi is set to be banned for three of his country's four remaining qualifiers. | Barcelona have described Lionel Messi's four-match international ban with Argentina as "unfair and totally disproportionate". | 39430769 |
The US firm, which owns brands such as Play-Doh and Disney Frozen, saw growth in the US and Canada, and in its entertainment and licensing division.
The company cited strong demand for Monopoly, Nerf and Transformers products.
But international sales were flat, with a 4% decline in Europe.
Chief executive Brian Goldner said that the results were in line with expectations and position the firm for future growth.
"Our year is set up for success," he said,
Net earnings spiked 41% to $68.6m (£53.7m), due in part to a more favourable tax rate.
Total revenue in the first quarter was $850m, from $831m in the same period in 2016.
Executives said the decline in operating profit was due to higher expenses, a shift in product mix, and falling revenue from the Magic: The Gathering products.
Investors responded positively to the results, sending the share price up more than 5% in morning trading on Monday. It hovered above $101 around 12 noon local time, a new high for the company. | Toy-maker Hasbro said revenues in the first quarter increased 2%, prompting a surge in share value on Monday. | 39697277 |
Jack Walker crossed from a driving maul as England built a 13-0 interval lead in the final game of the day at the Manchester City Academy Stadium.
Will Evans, Johnny Williams, Jack Singleton and Max Mullins added tries to secure a second bonus-point success.
Earlier in the day, Ireland beat New Zealand 33-24.
England play their final match of the group stages at the AJ Bell Stadium against Australia on Wednesday, while Scotland face Italy on the same day.
Ireland's win was their first over New Zealand at any level in the men's game, as they kept up their 100% record so far.
On the day when the senior team won in South Africa for the first time, the men in green produced a fine display in driving Manchester rain with tries from Greg Jones and Adam McBurney putting them 20-14 ahead at half-time.
Number eight Max Deegan scored their only try after the break and fly-half Johnny McPhillips kicked two penalties to inflict a first loss for the Kiwis in this competition since June 2014.
In the same pool, Six Nations Grand Slam winners Wales struggled to break down a stubborn Georgia side but won 10-9. The only try of the game was scored by Wales prop Leon Brown after four minutes.
The win leaves the Welsh third in the table, on the same points as the Kiwis.
Wales face New Zealand on Wednesday in their final group match, with Ireland taking on the Georgians.
Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox. | England beat Scotland 44-0 to make it two wins from two at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship and move to the top of Pool B. | 36508212 |
Stirling-based Superglass, which it bought in the summer, will host a new regional headquarters.
It will focus on new business opportunities in the US, as well as the UK and Ireland.
TechnoNicol said an unspecified number of new jobs are likely to be created in Stirling as the new HQ takes shape.
Currently 150 people work at the Stirling base.
The group, which has more than 50 production centres globally, said it saw "considerable opportunities" in the construction products and accessories market in the UK and the US.
In addition to growing its presence in the UK and Ireland, the company said it aimed to establish "a significant market share" in North America over the next five years.
Superglass chief executive Ken Munro has been appointed chief executive of the new regional division, TechnoNicol (UK, Ireland & USA).
Mr Munro will manage and co-ordinate TechnoNicol's presence in the three countries.
He will also continue to lead the Superglass business in Stirling as it is incorporated into the new regional structure.
TechnoNicol said Mr Munro would have responsibility for the global development of the Superglass brand, which includes glass wool and mineral fibre insulation products.
Mr Munro said: "The integration of Superglass into the TechnoNicol family represents a significant step forward in the development of our business and opens up new opportunities, both for our people and our customers.
"I look forward to leading the integrated business across these geographies and to managing the expansion of Superglass as a key insulation brand within it." | Russian-owned roofing and insulation group TechnoNicol International is to use its newly-acquired Scottish base to launch an expansion drive in the US. | 38160954 |
Sissoko, 26, told BBC World Football this week he wanted to move to a "big club" with Champions League prospects.
The France international has three years remaining on his current deal.
"If someone thinks if they will wait until 31 August it will be easier, I can guarantee them it will be more difficult," Benitez told BBC Newcastle.
"If someone wants to come, they have to come now with the right offer and we will analyse that. If not, he is still our player and he carries on working hard.
"Everyday will be more difficult because we are happy with him and we don't have to sell."
Benitez says he would like retain the former Toulouse midfielder as Newcastle try to win promotion back to the Premier League at their first attempt.
The Spaniard is sympathetic to Sissoko's desire to play at a higher level, but not the public overtures for a move.
"I told Moussa we know how things work in modern football and that is not the right way," the ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid boss added.
"I said, 'You are a professional, you are our player, I rate you very highly and I like you as a person'. 'Keep working hard and let other people do their business'." | Newcastle United "do not need to sell" midfielder Moussa Sissoko and will only agree to a deal if it suits all parties, says manager Rafael Benitez. | 37061729 |
May Brown was diagnosed with leukaemia in June last year and has had trouble finding a suitable donor.
Ethnic minority sufferers have a 20% chance of finding a match, whereas white patients have a 60% chance, according to blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan.
It said raising awareness was "vital".
The 22-year-old lives in Weymouth and was told she needed a stem cell transplant after a cycle of chemotherapy did not cure her leukaemia.
Originally from Nigeria, Mrs Brown was told a matching donor had been found last December, but they had then "become unavailable".
She said: "I was devastated, I was shocked because it gave me hope and was snatched away from me."
Anthony Nolan head of register development Ann O'Leary, said: "Growing and diversifying the bone marrow register will mean that people like May can have a second chance at life."
Mrs Brown's plea comes a month after mixed-race blood cancer sufferer Lara Casalotti made a similar appeal for ethnic minority stem cell donors last month.
Mrs Brown added: "I want to do whatever it takes to help raise awareness of the stem cell register.
"Please sign up as a donor and save someone's life." | A mother with leukaemia is urging more black and ethnic minority people to register as stem cell donors as she waits for a transplant. | 35604877 |
Polls show Mrs Merkel's centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU) could unseat the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The SPD has run the state for most of the post-war period.
A CDU victory would be a boost for Mrs Merkel as she seeks a fourth term in national elections in September.
SPD leader Martin Schulz has predicted that if they win in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) he will become Germany's next chancellor. The SPD are currently junior partners in Germany's governing coalition.
But the BBC's Jenny Hill in Berlin says the party has been slipping in opinion polls and Mr Schulz may live to regret his forecast.
Polls ahead of Sunday's vote put the two parties neck-and-neck.
The CDU's campaign has targeted voters' frustration on issues such as traffic congestion, rising crime and education.
"Being stuck in traffic is time from people's lives," Mrs Merkel said while campaigning recently.
"When you add all the time up over a year, it has become a huge amount of time for commuters."
The CDU has also promised to beef up security with longer prison terms for offenders and more funds for the police.
But state Premier Hannelore Kraft accused Mrs Merkel of ignoring the SPD's achievements on security, telling the broadcaster WDR: "She is an unworthy chancellor."
Mrs Kraft has governed NRW since 2010 in coalition with the Greens. But the Greens have seen their support more than halve, making it difficult for the SPD to muster a coalition. | Voters in Germany's most populous state are going to the polls in an election seen as a crucial test for Chancellor Angela Merkel. | 39912344 |
Akhilesh Yadav was sacked in order to "save the party", Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav said, according to Indian media reports.
The SP boss said the party will decide on the next chief minister.
Elections are expected to be announced in Uttar Pradesh in the coming days.
Mulayam's move came a day after his son released a list of 235 candidates for the upcoming polls, despite the party announcing its own choices earlier. The list reportedly included Akhilesh's supporters, and excluded some of his father's loyalists.
The younger Yadav's suspension will run for six years.
Mulayam Singh Yadav's cousin, senior party leader Ramgopal Yadav, was also expelled.
He earned the wrath of the party chief after announcing an emergency meeting of the SP on 1 January - which Mulayam said only he is entitled to do.
"Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav doesn't understand. Ramgopal is trying to weaken him," Mulayam told a press conference in the state capital, Lucknow.
There are reported to be 20-plus members of the Yadav family active in Indian politics. The bitter feud between them has been simmering for some years, prompting infighting and factionalism in the SP.
It is not clear whether Akhilesh will be forced from his post.
Some political analysts say he is more popular than his father, as he can reach beyond the caste boundaries that are prevalent in north Indian politics. | The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, has been expelled from his political party by his own father. | 38470194 |
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 closed 1.2% higher at 16,169.11.
A monthly poll from Reuters found that confidence among Japanese manufacturers inched slightly higher in June.
In China, the mainland benchmark Shanghai Composite fell 0.35% to 2,878.56 while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong closed up 0.8% at 20,668.44.
South Korea's Kospi share index ended flat at 1,982.70.
Official customs data from South Korea showed a hefty 12.8% drop in exports for June so far. The figures came a day after Japan had seen a similar fall in exports for May.
Australia's ASX 200 closed up 0.3% at 5,274.36. | Japanese shares continued to climb after Monday's strong rally, with the country's Nikkei index leading gains across Asia. | 36583287 |
The Midsteeple Quarter project has been developed as a response to a string of shop closures.
Initial plans will be discussed at the Bakers Oven building on the town's High Street later this month.
Over two days on 15 and 16 November it will become a "project hub" for the venture and is seeking public input on how to take the scheme forward.
Matt Baker of community development trust The Stove Network said: "Dumfries has seen the closure of 18 businesses in the last four months, and Midsteeple Quarter is an urgent response to this.
"Without help, the situation is likely to get worse.
"This is a bold initiative that will see local people developing their own High Street as a contemporary living, working, socialising, learning and enterprising hub." | A community-led initiative is looking at potential ways to "breathe new life" into Dumfries town centre. | 37925923 |
Emmanuel Niyonkuru, 54, was killed at about 00:45 local time (22:45 GMT) by "a criminal with a gun", a police spokesman tweeted.
Tweets from Pierre Nkurikiye said a woman who was with Mr Niyonkuru had been detained for questioning, following the "assassination".
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza said the crime would not go unpunished.
Hundreds of people, including high-ranking army officials, have been killed in unrest since President Pierre Nkurunziza ran for a third term in 2015, a move which opponents said was unconstitutional. But this is the first time a serving government minister has been killed.
For months the country had been relatively calm. | Burundi's environment minister has been shot dead while on his way home on New Year's Eve. | 38482608 |
Boyce, 26, has had two previous loan spells with the Mariners, making a total of 21 appearances for the club.
He was released by Scunthorpe in May, having failed to make an appearance for the League One side last season.
Browne, 20, has signed for an undisclosed fee after scoring six goals in 37 National League games last term.
The Antigua and Barbuda international joined the Shots in July 2015 following his release by Charlton.
Meanwhile, winger Nathan Arnold, 28, and defender Richard Tait, 26, have left Grimsby after rejecting contract extensions.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. | Newly-promoted League Two side Grimsby have signed former Scunthorpe United defender Andrew Boyce and Aldershot winger Rhys Browne on two-year deals. | 36585831 |
Over the past four years, more than 150 new crofts were created.
The figures are contained in the new Economic Condition of Crofting 2011-2014 report.
Crofting Minister Aileen McLeod said the document provided the first ever estimate of the revenue generated by the industry.
She said: "The picture overall is positive, with the number of active crofts rising, and crofting making a significant contribution to the Scottish economy. I want these positive trends to continue.
"With crofters more reliant on Common Agricultural Policy payments than other producers it is clearly crucial that we get the balance of support right.
"Under the Scottish government's CAP implementation plans, we estimate that direct funding for crofters will increase from around £20m in 2013 to £33m in 2019."
The report also said that 347 abandoned crofts have been brought back into use in the last four years.
Many of Scotland's crofts are found in the Western Isles and the Highlands.
A crofter is a person who lives on and works a small area of land known as a croft. A crofter is normally a tenant paying rent to the landlord of the croft.
There are also owner-occupiers, crofters who have bought their croft.
A croft is a small agricultural unit and often forms part of a larger estate. | Crofting generated an estimated total revenue of almost £86m last year, according to a new Scottish government report. | 30549464 |
According to official statistics, 700 fewer people were on the register in March.
The total number of jobless is about 57,000.
However, the unemployment rate rose slightly to 7.7%, which is above the UK average of 6.9%.
Other data published on Wednesday revealed that the Northern Ireland economy continued to grow in the final months of 2013.
There have now been three consecutive quarterly increases.
Stormont economy minister Arlene Foster said: "This is good news in relation to economic performance."
"The various business confidence surveys also continue to give us reasons to be to be positive about the prospects for further improvements in business and economic conditions," she added.
Mrs Foster said the continuing decrease in unemployment benefit claimants was "the most sustained fall since June 1995".
"The rate of unemployment in Northern Ireland (7.7%) is above that of the UK (6.9%) but compares favourably to the rates in the European Union (10.8%) and the Republic of Ireland (11.9%)," she said. | The number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Northern Ireland has fallen for a 14th month in a row. | 27046051 |
DF Concerts said the stage had also been repositioned and announced an increase in security for the 2016 event.
The three-day festival was held in the grounds of Strathallan Castle for the first time in 2015.
The new site has been opposed by some locals and wildlife groups.
However, Perth and Kinross Council finally approved the plans in May 2015, just weeks before the event.
The revamp was announced after a "thorough multi-agency debrief" and feedback from fans, concert organisers said.
Additional land has been secured to increase the size of the main arena, with the Main Stage, Radio 1 Stage, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Tent and the Slam Tent all being moved to new areas.
The extra room and new layout is designed to cut down on congestion and bottlenecks, as well as giving fans more space to move around.
Geoff Ellis, festival director and chief executive officer of DF Concerts and Events, said: "Our fans are our number one priority and we've listened to all of their feedback from last year and now we're putting that into action.
"These changes will ensure that watching the wide array of amazing artists at the stages, as well as moving around the main arena, will be much more comfortable and a positive experience for all fans, ultimately making T in the Park 2016 a year to remember for all the right reasons - brilliant music and outstanding entertainment enjoyed with your best mates." | Organisers of the T in the Park music festival have announced a major revamp of the the main arena, increasing its size by a third. | 35992310 |
16 January 2015 Last updated at 16:59 GMT
But even with all this success The Lego Movie still didn't get a nomination for best animated film at this years Oscars - the biggest awards show in the world of showbiz.
Instead it was Big Hero 6, The Boxtrolls, How To Train Your Dragon 2, Song of the Sea and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya that were nominated.
So why wasn't The Lego Movie nominated?
We asked BBC Entertainment reporter Colin Paterson to explain. | It was the most watched film in the UK last year and it made more than £300 million pounds around the world. | 30855311 |
Stephen Pike, from Ely, murdered father-of-four Clint Simms, 39, in an alleged feud between the pair, Cardiff Crown Court heard.
Pike was woken by father-of-five Mr Simms allegedly kicking the front door and shouting through the letter box.
Pike stabbed him in the chest as soon as he opened the door, the court heard.
Pike, who had previously been jailed for four years for wounding, denied murder and claimed he was acting in self defence during the incident in March.
Prosecutor William Hughes QC said: "Despite all the valiant attempts of the medical team, Mr Simms died shortly after being stabbed by Mr Pike."
Police found Pike mopping up blood outside his house.
The court heard that Pike picked up two knives and stabbed Mr Simms through the chest with one of them, claiming that Mr Simms was trying to rob him.
But Judge Eleri Rees QC said: "There was no evidence of this and the defendant's actions were grossly disproportionate."
Speaking after the verdict, Mr Simms' family said: "Our memories are of a good father, son, brother and grandfather who was needlessly taken from his family and friends, a young man with his whole life ahead of him." | A Cardiff man who stabbed a neighbour on his own doorstep has been jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years. | 37503641 |
Cafe Sekander-owner Jahed Ali, 39, of Wavertree, was found guilty of breaching ten fire safety regulations in his Allerton Road eatery.
Liverpool Crown Court heard the living quarters could only be accessed by crawling through a stair panel which was spotted during a fire inspection.
Ali pleaded guilty to all offences.
Judge Andrew Menary QC told Ali he had put his staff at "extraordinary risk" and had used "underhand methods to try and hide what you were doing".
The court heard fire officers first visited the restaurant in 2012 and found staff has been sleeping in rooms on the second floor.
The only escape route was down a narrow staircase and the fire risk was so great Ali was served with an immediate prohibition notice, the court heard.
He said he would block off access to the rooms.
On subsequent visits by fire officers he claimed the rooms were only used for prayers and resting, the court heard.
But on a visit to the restaurant in April of last year officers discovered a panel behind which was a space leading to the stairs and rooms Ali had been told to stop using.
Guy Keen from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were shocked. Clearly he's understood the prohibition notice. He's understood the seriousness of it.
"But he's decided to conceal it (the rooms) from us."
As he was sentenced Ali, of Bonchurch Drive, collapsed in the dock and had to be helped by court officials. | A cafe owner in Liverpool who created a "potentially lethal fire trap" of secret rooms where his staff slept has been jailed for eight months. | 32902807 |
The University of Sheffield bought the Henderson's Relish building on Leavygreave Road in the summer.
The university said it was to turn the former factory into a pub while retaining its distinctive signage.
Henderson's Relish, a local delicacy, was produced there from the late 19th Century until 2013 when a new site was developed near the city's Parkway.
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Keith Lilley, of the university, said: "We know how much the old Henderson's building means to the people of Sheffield".
He said the university planned a competition for Sheffield architects to design a development retaining the original house at its centre.
Pamela Freeman of Henderson's said some of the company's history would be displayed within the new pub.
Henry Henderson began manufacturing the sauce from his home on Broad Lane in 1885. Production then moved to Leavygreave Road and remained in that building until 2013.
It is a spicy and fruity sauce marketed and sold mainly around South Yorkshire. | An empty sauce factory and campus landmark in Sheffield is to be turned into a pub. | 34977916 |
His team-mate Nico Rosberg reclaimed the lead by eight points with victory at Marina Bay as Hamilton came third.
"It doesn't always go well and this has been a difficult weekend for me and my side of the garage," Hamilton said.
"But we will reunite and regather and understand what went wrong and try to rectify it for the next race."
It was Rosberg's third victory in succession and eighth of the year, compared with six for Hamilton.
But the world champion pointed to the fact that he had already come back from a 43-point deficit to Rosberg after the first four races of the season as a reason for optimism.
"All in all, with everything that's gone on this year, I'm still in the fight," Hamilton said. "There's still a long way to go and I'm going to give it everything I've got."
Hamilton said he had never got on top of the car all weekend.
"Struggled with the balance, struggled getting on to the pace myself and then in the race struggled with the brakes, which meant I had to drive slow until they cooled down, which they never did until close to the end," he said.
But he paid tribute to the performance of Rosberg, whose victory was founded on a brilliant pole position lap, which was 0.7 seconds quicker than Hamilton could manage in qualifying.
"I don't really have a reaction [to losing the championship lead]," Hamilton said. "Nico did a fantastic job and the points he gained today he fully deserved."
Rosberg, as he has done all season, minimised the importance of the championship position between the two drivers.
"I'm not focused on points," he said. "As I always say, I'm just happy with the win." | Lewis Hamilton said he would regroup after a dispiriting Singapore Grand Prix as he attempts to get his world title challenge back on track. | 37402780 |
They belong to a man in his 40s, his wife, in her 30s, and their three sons aged six, 11 and 13.
They have been named locally as Alan and Clodagh Hawe and their sons Niall, Ryan and Liam.
Police say they are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to the deaths.
The alarm was raised at 10:45 BST on Monday, after someone called to the house and could not get in.
They contacted police who searched the house and found two of the bodies downstairs, the other three were found in upstairs bedrooms.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday evening, Assistant Commissioner John O'Driscoll said: "We believe all the answers are in that house.
"We are working along very definite lines of inquiry.
"The most likely scenario is that one person in that house may have caused the deaths of the others."
He said there was no evidence that a firearm had been used and a number of objects had to be examined before a cause of death can be confirmed.
Bishop Leo O'Reilly of Kilmore said the deaths were "shocking" and "near impossible to comprehend". | The bodies of five members of a family have been found at a house near Ballyjamesduff in County Cavan in the Republic of Ireland. | 37215076 |
Northern rail confirmed "an incident took place at Preston station shortly before 15:00 GMT and "a very small number of people have been injured".
Mark Ormerod, who was standing on a platform opposite, said the train "didn't seem to slow enough" and made "a very loud bang" as it hit.
"A full investigation will be carried out," a Northern spokeswoman said.
Mr Ormerod, 19, from Preston, said the 14.47 GMT train from York was pulling into platform 3C.
"I was looking as I could tell it was going to hit... I couldn't see the passengers but saw the driver did jump when the train collided", he said.
"One passenger limped off and one was holding her broken glasses", he added.
British Transport Police said some passengers "had received minor injuries and were seen to by paramedics [from] the local ambulance service."
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch "will be carrying out preliminary examinations," a spokeswoman added. | Up to six people were hurt when a train hit a buffer at Preston railway station. | 39468435 |
The B-52 was in international airspace but close to the Russian border, and was escorted away, the ministry said.
The Su-27 then returned to its Baltic Fleet airbase.
A similar incident happened on 9 May over the Black Sea, involving a US P-8A Poseidon surveillance plane and a Russian Su-30 fighter.
Separately on Tuesday, Russian media reported that a Russian fighter jet had been scrambled to intercept a Norwegian patrol plane over the Barents Sea.
Russia and Nato have boosted their military forces in the Baltic region amid an escalation of tensions over Ukraine.
Russia has based nuclear-capable Iskander missiles at its Kaliningrad exclave in the Baltic, and Nato says Russian air patrols have increased in the region.
Russia has condemned Nato's military deployments near its Baltic borders, accusing the alliance of aggression.
Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the conflict in eastern Ukraine led to the worst political chill in Europe since the Cold War. | Russia scrambled an Su-27 fighter on Tuesday to intercept a US B-52 bomber over the Baltic Sea, the Russian defence ministry said. | 40172842 |
Officers investigating the murder of Jamie Lee want to speak to 23-year-old Jordan Owen.
Mr Lee was fatally wounded and five other people were injured during a large scale disturbance in Castlemilk on 8 July.
Police Scotland said Jordan Owen was considered dangerous and the public should not approach him.
He is described as 5ft 8ins in height, of slim build, with short brown hair.
Two teenagers have already appeared in court in connection with the disturbance close to the play area in Ballantay Terrace | Police want to trace a "dangerous" man following the fatal shooting of a man at playpark in Glasgow. | 40651057 |
Emergency services were called after two adults and four children got into difficulties on Saturday.
The incident occurred on an island in the River Almond at the Sma' Glen near Crieff.
Rescuers used an inflatable sled and ropes to bring them safely to the river bank.
Paramedics treated the family for the effects of the cold and wet conditions, but they did not require hospital treatment.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said water levels had risen as a result of sustained heavy rainfall overnight in the area.
SFRS station manager Brian Robertson urged members of the public to consider the potential dangers of attempting to enter local rivers and lochs.
He said: "Whilst we do not wish to discourage people from enjoying the countryside, we would urge the public to be aware of the potential hazards of rapidly rising water levels.
"Changeable weather conditions of an unpredictable nature should not allow the opportunity for complacency or familiarity to affect your judgement, even when the river state can initially appear relatively tranquil.
"Although the family were well prepared in terms of their camping trip, this serves as a reminder to ensure all safety precautions are followed, especially when camping at or near water."
Water levels are expected to continue to rise over the Easter weekend, with two flood warnings currently in place for parts of Perthshire. | A family of six on an Easter camping trip have been rescued in Perthshire after becoming trapped on a small island by rising water levels. | 35903994 |
Lauren Whitmore, a senior at Fordham University, has been identified as the woman in the ID photo by a CBS station.
Ms Whitmore was jogging in Manhattan's Central Park on Monday when she lost the card.
She said if Mr Hanks, star of Castaway and Forrest Gump, wants to return it she will "surely meet him to do that".
Mr Hanks knows what it is like to be reunited with lost items by the kindness of strangers.
He tweeted in March that someone had found his credit card on the street and returned it. | A woman who lost her university ID in New York City has been found - thanks to a tweet from actor Tom Hanks, who found it in Central Park. | 34467628 |
A meeting on Monday reversed an earlier vote not to proceed with the devolution partnership with Portsmouth and Southampton.
Council leader Jonathan Bacon said the island could still withdraw if the terms of the deal were unfavourable.
Portsmouth leader Donna Jones said she was "delighted" by the news.
She said the authorities would now discuss financial terms with the government, which could lead to an announcement in the chancellor's Autumn Statement on 23 November.
Mr Bacon said a devolution deal was the only way to address the island authority's "perilous financial state", following budget cuts of more than £50m over the last five years.
He said his independent-controlled executive reversed Wednesday's vote by the full council, which has no party majority, in order to keep all options open.
He said councillors would need to vote again after negotiations with the government.
Isle of Wight Conservative MP Andrew Turner had warned the island's needs "could easily be over-ridden" by Southampton and Portsmouth, and the potential £900m regional grant over 30 years was an "estimate", not a "government promise".
Mr Bacon said the government had confirmed the money was "definitely on the table".
Under the deal, the councils would leave the current system of government funding in exchange for keeping business rates of about £210m a year.
The three councils would continue as separate entities and retain their existing powers, but they would also be equal members on a board led by an elected mayor. | Plans for a joint Solent authority which could secure £900m in government grants have been agreed after a U-turn by Isle of Wight council bosses. | 37754318 |
The creatures were carried along flood-swollen rivers, say the authorities.
"There is now a hippopotamus in [my] house," Benue state resident Wuese Jirake told the BBC. "I hope that when it is tired, it may leave my home."
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the flooding.
Hundreds also died in the worst flooding in decades.
Vast tracts of farmland have been completely destroyed.
Mr Jirake told the BBC he had returned to his home to find it occupied by the hippo.
"This morning I visited my house. It is still inundated with the flood waters above my waist. There is now a hippopotamus in the house," he said.
He said he had reported the situation to the authorities.
"I hope that when it is tired, it may leave my home. If there is any other way of dealing with the problem, the authorities need to pursue that because it is beyond my abilities."
Similar situations have been reported in the towns of Makurdi, Agatu, Logo and Adoka, says the BBC's Is'haq Khalid.
Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency says it is working hand in hand with the Benue state government and other relevant agencies to ensure the flood victims return to their homes.
The co-ordinator of the agency in north-central Nigeria, Abdussalam Muhammad, told the BBC that it was not safe for people to go back to their houses because of the presence of the dangerous animals.
"Presently there are crocodiles and snakes as well as other dangerous animals brought in by the floodwaters that are living in those houses, so, if the people return, it will be harmful to them and they will put their lives at risk," he said.
He said people should wait for instructions after the floodwaters have subsided. | Dangerous animals, including crocodiles, snakes and hippos, have found their way into homes and communities in central Nigeria after devastating flooding, residents say. | 19818180 |
About 50 bikers rode through the streets on 31 October, bringing a major route through the city to a standstill and going into pedestrian areas.
Thirteen men and one woman, from Leeds, appeared before Leeds Magistrates charged with causing a public nuisance.
All the defendants were bailed to appear before Leeds Crown Court on 1 June.
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One of the men is also charged with driving while disqualified and without insurance, and another with perverting the course of justice.
The police investigation came after motorbikes and quad bikes congregated in Kirkstall Road before they were ridden together through the city.
The defendants:
Omar Ahmed, 24, of Stonegate View, Meanwood
David Armitage, 26, of Brookfield Road, Headingley
Jamie Ayres, 26, of Lupton Avenue, Burmantofts
Hernani Banza, 27, of Shafton View, Holbeck
Ashley Benson, 25, of Whingate Road, Armley
Michael Clough, 27, of Torre View, Burmantofts
Ben Colley, 26, of Butterbowl Road, Farnley
Dean Fawcett, 28, of Intake View, Middleton
Nicholas Flaherty, 29, of Prospect Street, Farsley
Joshua Hawley, 22, of Mead Grove, Colton
Dylan Lockwood, 23, of Torre Grove, Burmantofts
Adam Nicholson, 26, of Henley Terrace, Bramley
Anton Rojas, 26, of Skelton Avenue, Burmantofts
Rachel Taylor, 29, of Nowell Lane, Harehills
Ben Colley has also been charged with driving while disqualified and without insurance
Nicholas Flaherty has also been charged with perverting the course of justice. | Fourteen people have appeared in court after a bikers' Halloween "ride-out" that caused traffic chaos in Leeds. | 39807082 |
The former Celtic and Southampton keeper joined Bournemouth on loan in 2014 when they won promotion to the Premier League and made the move permanent the following year.
His contract had been due to expire in the summer.
The 37-year-old Poland international has made 32 appearances this season.
"We're really pleased for Artur, he's been so consistent for us and in really good form. He's won us points this season," boss Eddie Howe said.
Bournemouth, who are 13th in the Premier League, play bottom side Sunderland at the Stadium of Light at 15:00 BST on Saturday. | Bournemouth goalkeeper Artur Boruc has extended his deal at the club until summer 2018 after triggering an appearance clause in his contract. | 39742629 |
The 20-year-old was attacked on Skegoneill Avenue at about 18:35 GMT on Saturday. It is believed that up to 10 people were involved in the incident.
The victim suffered a suspected fractured wrist as well as swelling to his head and face.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested a short time later and is being questioned on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
The trouble followed an Irish league football match between Cliftonville and Crusaders.
"During my term as a councillor we have had numerous meetings after instances like happened yesterday," Ulster Unionist councillor David Browne said.
"It doesn't happen all the time, it could be quiet for months, sometimes years, and then instances break out.
"It's sad from a sporting perspective, it's sad for the two clubs who are both doing very well at the minute."
Police have appealed for anyone who was in Skegoneill Avenue or Jellicoe Avenue on Saturday evening and who witnessed the assault or any suspicious activity to contact them. | A man has been knocked to the ground and hit with a hammer during an assault by a group of youths in north Belfast. | 35625673 |
Artur Samarin enrolled at Harrisburg High School under the name "Asher Potts" after his visa expired in 2012.
He faces deportation next week on separate charges including having sex with a 15-year-old girl.
Samarin, who pretended to be 18, was an active member of the school community.
Police in February said he was in possession of a driver's license using the Potts name at the time of his arrest, as well as a social security card obtained using a false birth date.
He faces further jail time when he is sentenced next week after pleading guilty to six counts including statutory sexual assault, tampering with public records, identity theft, theft by unlawful taking and conspiracy.
He was seen in May 2014 posing with state lawmaker Patty Kim, who tweeted a photo after presenting "Asher Potts" with a certificate introducing him as "a new member of the National Honor Society".
Samarin, 24, was involved in food banks and cadet programmes, according to one report, and was even on the panel of a forum discussing youth violence in the greater Harrisburg area at the start of the year. | A Ukrainian man who posed as a high school student in the US state of Pennsylvania for four years has received a two-month sentence for passport and social security fraud. | 38021909 |
O'Keefe, who returned early from Australia's tour of Sri Lanka because of a hamstring injury, was ejected from a Sydney hotel on Saturday.
"I failed to uphold the high standards expected of a New South Wales and Australian cricketer and apologise to all concerned," said the 31-year-old.
"I take full responsibility for my actions and accept the sanction."
As well as being fined A$10,000 (£5,850), O'Keefe must attend counselling.
Australia are 2-0 behind in the Test series against Sri Lanka with only one match remaining.
There is also a five-match one-day series and a two-match Twenty20 series. | Spinner Stephen O'Keefe has been fined by Cricket Australia for "offensive behaviour" while intoxicated. | 37009017 |
Researchers liken the responses of oil-exposed fish to being intoxicated, and say it endangers their lives.
The study found the fish often swim towards open waters, have trouble selecting suitable habitats and are slow to respond to danger.
Pollution impairs their ability to survive in key environments like the Great Barrier Reef, the authors said.
The international study monitored what happened when six species of fish were exposed to oil in their first three weeks of life.
The equivalent of even a few drops of oil in a Olympics-size swimming pool created "dramatic alterations" in behaviour, according to the researchers.
"Our oil-exposed fish were not making good choices," co-author Dr Jodie Rummer, from James Cook University, told the BBC.
"They were choosing [to settle in] open water or piles of dead coral. These types of choices would make them much more vulnerable to a predator."
When researchers simulated a predator attack, the fish were sluggish to respond and did not move in the right direction.
"The fun, quirky way that we have described this whole response is like being drunk - you are making poor choices," said Dr Rummer.
"That is exactly what these fish were doing."
Dr Rummer said such decision-making could compromise fish populations and the overall health of coral reef systems.
"The effects of the oil concentration lingered because we saw decreased growth rates and also a decrease in survival," she said.
"It is not like they got used to it - they did not up their tolerance for gin and tonic - they got worse over time." | Small amounts of oil can cause coral reef fish to engage in risky behaviours, according to a new study. | 40628204 |
Information Minister Pervez Rashid said Mr Khan's claims were "irresponsible and contrary to the facts".
Mr Khan said that a former head of the Inter-Services Intelligence agency had encouraged street protests last year.
A military spokesman said the allegations were "totally baseless".
The allegations date back to last year's street protests against the government, led by the opposition Tehreek-e-Insaaf party and cleric Tahirul Qadri.
Mr Khan - who served as climate change minister - said that at that time, the then head of the ISI, Lt Gen Zaheerul Islam had spoken about a plot to unseat the country's military and civilian leadership.
Mr Khan said a recording existed of Gen Islam inciting protesters to cause chaos and attack the residence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
He said that Mr Sharif had played the recording during a meeting with army chief Gen Raheel Sharif.
Information Minister Pervez Rashid flatly denied this. "No such thing ever happened," he said. "No tape was listened to or played," he added.
This is not the first time that such claims have been made about the ISI, says the BBC's M Ilyas Khan in Islamabad.
Earlier this year, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also accused Gen Islam of plotting against the government, although he was not reprimanded for his comments.
A former army brigadier associated with the Tehreek-e-Insaaf party has also said that Gen Islam had conspired to topple the prime minister and the head of the army.
Relations between Pakistan's civilian governments and the military have often been tumultuous, with three coups since independence.
Mr Sharif's government took office after Pakistan's first-ever civilian transfer of power. | Pakistani minister Mushahidullah Khan has resigned after giving an interview to BBC Urdu in which he accused a former intelligence chief of having plotted against the country's leaders. | 33948171 |
The rapper served eight months of a one year sentence in New York's Rikers Island jail after pleading guilty to gun possession.
The book, called Gone Till November, is due to be released later this year.
The memoirs will feature Lil Wayne's thoughts on family, children and the people he has met in his lifetime, Grand Central Publishing said.
The 29-year-old, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, has also written about his plans for the future.
Ben Greenberg, executive editor at the publishing company, said the journal would be "revealing".
"[Lil Wayne] kept detailed journals of his inner and outer life while he was on Rikers Island, and they certainly tell a story. They are revealing," he said.
The book is set to be released on 28 November 2012.
The rapper is best known for his singles Lollipop, Drop The World and BedRock - which reached number nine in the UK singles chart.
In September, his current album Tha Carter IV broke iTunes sales records.
Carter is nominated for four Grammy awards at next month's ceremony, including best rap album and best rap song for Look At Me Now - a collaboration with Chris Brown and Busta Rhymes.
Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars and Foo Fighters are due to perform at the event. | Lil Wayne is to release a book consisting of diaries he wrote during his time in prison. | 16549696 |
The 29-year-old joined on Monday as a replacement for Peter Siddle, four days after his fellow Australian Test pace bowler was ruled out injured.
"It was one of the easier contracts to pull together," Newell said.
"It an easy place to sell. It's not hard to persuade people, we don't have to embellish."
Newell says there were early indications that Siddle's back problem was serious, allowing more time to consider a replacement with the County Championship season starting in six weeks.
The 51-year-old also said that batsman Michael Lumb, who faced Bird in Australia's Big Bash T20 competition, and Notts' former Australian limited-overs international David Hussey were key in convincing Bird to move to Trent Bridge for the opening 10 matches of the County Championship campaign.
"They both put in a good word for Trent Bridge and Notts and how we do things," Newell told BBC Radio Nottingham. | Nottinghamshire's late move to bring seamer Jackson Bird to Trent Bridge was made easy by the county's reputation, says director of cricket Mick Newell. | 35696057 |
The woman had gone to use the toilet ahead of the opening of the Newlyn Fish Festival in Cornwall.
Harbour master Rob Parsons said she must have "thought she had teleported" when she came out of the toilet in a new location.
The woman was not injured in the incident on Monday, organisers confirmed.
Mr Parsons told BBC Radio Cornwall: "She got in the loo and then it was picked up and taken to the other side of the harbour with her in it.
"I think she was suffering from a bit of shock or she thought she had teleported across to the other side of the harbour."
Mark Kempthorne, director of toilet provider Andyloos, said it was not the first time a forklift driver had picked up a toilet with somebody inside, although on this occasion it had not been done by a member of his staff.
He said it was an easy mistake to make as drivers "go in through the back entrance" to pick up the toilet.
He said: "It does happen quite a bit to be honest - I've done it a few times." | A portable toilet with a woman inside was accidentally carried across a festival site by a forklift truck. | 34115350 |
After Doumbia was knocked unconscious in a challenge with Sunderland's Lamine Kone, Aurier intervened to stop the Rostov player swallowing his tongue.
Mali's manager Alain Giresse added that he spoke to Aurier after the game to thank him for his "superb reactions".
Ivory Coast went on to win the home 2018 World Cup qualifier 3-1 in Bouake.
"All the players realised that Doumbia was choking and was about to swallow his tongue," Giresse told French radio station RMC.
"That's when Aurier, with one of our players, quickly put him on his side and pulled out his tongue, because he was about to lose his life."
However, Aurier later caused controversy by making a throat-slit gesture towards the crowd after his side's third goal.
The celebration was the latest in a string of incidents involving the full-back.
In September, he was sentenced to two months in jail for elbowing a police officer, but remains free pending an appeal.
And in February, he was suspended by Paris St-Germain after appearing to use homophobic language to insult then-coach Laurent Blanc.
He had also called team-mate Angel di Maria a "clown" as he answered questions from fans on social media app Periscope. | Paris Saint-Germain and Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier has been praised after "saving the life" of Mali forward Moussa Doumbia on Saturday. | 37629637 |
Valerie Graves, 55, was found dead in a ground-floor bedroom of a house in Bosham on 30 December 2013.
Sussex Police officers will be knocking on doors in the bid to get samples from every adult male who lives or works in the village or is a regular visitor.
More than 2,000 men have already had their DNA screened, with about 1,400 being ruled out.
Voluntary sessions were held in January and February for men to give a sample and a thumbprint.
Police originally hoped to collect 5,000.
Officers will go house-to-house in Bosham asking men to provide samples until 12 April.
Det Supt Nick May said: "We want to thank all those men who attended the voluntary sessions in Bosham, Fishbourne and Chichester over the three-week session to give their DNA.
"We still need those men who have not come forward to do so. We will be doing house-to-house enquiries and knocking on doors during a week of action.
"If we don't get a reply we will also be sending out further letters asking them to attend Chichester police station to give their DNA."
Ms Graves is believed to have been beaten to death with a claw hammer as she house-sat for friends in Smugglers Lane.
She had been staying in the house with her sister, mother and her sister's partner. | Police hunting the killer of an artist in a West Sussex village are to appeal to more men to have their DNA screened. | 32161492 |
Two of the men, aged 36 and 39, are from Aberdeen, and the third is aged 40 and from Manchester.
It followed an operation on Monday which saw properties searched in Aberdeen, Manchester and Milton Keynes.
It involved Police Scotland, Greater Manchester Police, Thames Valley Police and Immigration Enforcement.
The men are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court at a later date. | Three men have been charged in connection with an alleged online fraud worth about £400,000 and money laundering. | 39140844 |
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