a warming climate may have enabled the earliest humans to venture into western europe 1.4 million years ago , a new study suggests . by . chris hastings . published : . 18:10 est , 28 september 2013 . | . updated : . 11:08 est , 29 september 2013 . actress sarah lancashire has dealt the bbc a blow by quitting her widely praised role in period drama the paradise . the 48-year-old will leave halfway through the second series , which begins its run next month . bolton wanderers defender marc tierney is poised to announce his retirement on thursday . the 29-year-old left-back fractured his ankle playing against yeovil in september 2013 and following a series of operations and advice from specialists in america he has been forced to cut short his career . tierney , who joined bolton from norwich , was set for a call up to the republic of ireland squad prior to his injury . researchers believe that the spread of our distant human ancestors , the hominins , had been halted by colder and drier temperatures . but as conditions warmed , they were able to branch out from africa into spain , and ultimately spread across europe . bolton defender marc tierney has been forced to take early retirement following a long-term ankle injury . tierney started his career at oldham athletic in 2003 , rising through the ranks at the club 's academy and making 44 appearances for the first-team , before a switch to shrewsbury town four years later . he spent another four years at shrewsbury , with one of those a loan spell at colchester united . he then moved to colchester permanently before signing for norwich in 2010 , where he was part of the canaries side that won promotion to the premier league . spanish researchers say climate change impacted human migration . until 1.4 million years ago it was too cold to inhabit southeast spain . but then the climate warmed to 13 °c -lrb- 55 °f -rrb- and became more humid . this enabled hominins -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- - our distant ancestors - to move to new regions . the research was led by dr jordi agusti from the catalan institution for research and advanced studies -lrb- icrea -rrb- . after being released from carrow road , tierney had established himself as bolton 's first-choice left-back . the mother of three blames a filming clash with her other bbc series , last tango in halifax , for her decision . popular : lancashire was a hit with viewers in the role of miss audrey , the snobbish head of the ladieswear department in a victorian department store . the paradise follows the lives of staff at a victorian department store . lancashire plays miss audrey , the head of ladieswear . published in the journal of human evolution , the paper suggests climate change affected the amount of resources available . there have been various theories put forward over the years about the diet of our early ancestors , but a study from oxford university published last year claimed to have finally settled the debate . an ancient human ancestor known as ` nutcracker man ' lived mainly on a diet of tiger nuts , worms and grasshoppers , according to research . tierney -lrb- left -rrb- , during his norwich days , tracks everton 's attacking midfielder royston drenthe -lrb- right -rrb- . her snobbish approach to her work and colleagues provided much of the first series ' comic moments -- with one critic praising her ` deliciously subtle study of a middle-aged spinster petrified that life is passing her by ' . last night the actress , who is married to bbc executive peter salmon , said : ` i 'm very sad to go but unfortunately it was a decision that i had to take as the filming schedule clashed with last tango in halifax and i could n't do both . ' the paradise pulled in almost six million viewers when it was screened last year but received mixed reviews . many critics felt it lacked the dramatic impact of its itv rival mr selfridge . gong : the actress is leaving to return to play a headmistress called caroline in the bbc 's last tango in halifax , a role which earned her a bafta nomination last year . by contrast , last tango in halifax , . which also stars derek jacobi and anne reid , was a surprise hit and . scientists believe this diet explains why the ancient hominin relative , called paranthropus boisei , which lived in east africa between 2.4 and 1.4 million years ago , had such distinctively powerful jaws and large , flat molar teeth . the theory is based on analysis of the barranco león site in the guadix-baza basin in southeast spain . here , simple oldowan tools have previously been found , linked to the earliest known hominins 1.4 million years ago , reported popular archaeology . but they were not able to migrate to this region until conditions improved . the researchers said that the early pleistocene era -lrb- the era lasted from 2.59 million to 11,700 years ago -rrb- was characterised by colder and drier weather . lancashire was nominated for a bafta for her role as headmistress . caroline . washington -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a us airways express flight crew reported seeing what looked like a flare with a smoke trail in the vicinity of their aircraft while on approach to philadelphia international airport on tuesday . according to authorities , what the crew witnessed remains a mystery . the aircraft with 34 passengers and three crew members landed safely . flight 4321 , originating from elmira-corning regional airport , was about 500 feet above the ground in philadelphia when the incident took place . an audio recording of the communication provided by live atc.net between the air traffic controller and arriving planes indicated the initial confusion : . this ` possibly impeded the settlement of this region by the early hominin population from the southern caucasus , ' the researchers wrote . but shortly afterwards , ` when the climatic conditions were again favourable , a hominin presence is suddenly evidenced . ' a bbc spokesman said : ` due to a clash with commitments , it was agreed that miss audrey would only appear in a couple of episodes . the theory is based on analysis of the barranco león site in the guadix-baza basin in southeast spain , shown by the grey marker on this map . here , simple oldowan tools have previously been found , linked to the earliest known hominins 1.4 million years ago . the acheulean tool technology period - between 700,000 an 300,000 years ago - followed the more primitive oldowan period . tools at the time included large stone hand axes -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- made from flint and quartzite , used to scavenge from carcasses . it should be noted that the warming climate referred to here is on a vastly longer time scale than modern climate change . at the time 1.4 million years ago , though , temperatures warmed above 13 °c -lrb- 55 °f -rrb- and humidity increased , allowing hominins to inhabit the region - scavenging carcasses in the region with the help of tools . pilot : `` it looks like a flare that was shot out . '' tower : `` previous arrival said something about a flare being shot up . ... you said there was a flare being shot at you ? '' ` however , the door is very much open for her return . ' ` the data reported here clearly support the idea that the early hominin occupation of europe was strongly constrained by climatic and environmental conditions , rather than by physiography or cultural factors , ' the researchers wrote . pilot : `` yeah it was n't probably more than 50 feet off our right wing . it looked like a flare gun . '' tower : `` ok , wow . '' the tower alerted incoming aircraft to use caution as they approached the airport . no other incidents were reported . after landing in philadelphia , the aircraft taxied to the gate , according to us airways spokeswoman liz landau . runway 17 was closed for about 30 minutes after the incident for investigation , the faa said . law enforcement authorities are investigating . the aircraft involved was a bombardier dash 8 twin engine plane operated for us airways by piedmont airlines . cnn 's aaron cooper contributed to this report .
the actress is leaving after just one full series in the costume drama . she is returning to bafta nominated role in last tango in halifax . show producers say the ` door is open ' for a return .
a warming climate may have enabled the earliest humans to venture into western europe 1.4 million years ago , a new study suggests . by . chris hastings . published : . 18:10 est , 28 september 2013 . | . updated : . 11:08 est , 29 september 2013 . actress sarah lancashire has dealt the bbc a blow by quitting her widely praised role in period drama the paradise . the 48-year-old will leave halfway through the second series , which begins its run next month . bolton wanderers defender marc tierney is poised to announce his retirement on thursday . the 29-year-old left-back fractured his ankle playing against yeovil in september 2013 and following a series of operations and advice from specialists in america he has been forced to cut short his career . tierney , who joined bolton from norwich , was set for a call up to the republic of ireland squad prior to his injury . researchers believe that the spread of our distant human ancestors , the hominins , had been halted by colder and drier temperatures . but as conditions warmed , they were able to branch out from africa into spain , and ultimately spread across europe . bolton defender marc tierney has been forced to take early retirement following a long-term ankle injury . tierney started his career at oldham athletic in 2003 , rising through the ranks at the club 's academy and making 44 appearances for the first-team , before a switch to shrewsbury diet of our early ancestors , but a study from oxford university published last year claimed to have finally settled the debate . an ancient human ancestor known as ` nutcracker man ' lived mainly on a diet of tiger nuts , worms and grasshoppers , according to research . tierney -lrb- left -rrb- , during his norwich days , tracks everton 's attacking midfielder royston drenthe -lrb- right -rrb- . her snobbish approach to her work and colleagues provided much of the first series ' comic moments -- with one critic praising her ` deliciously subtle study of a middle-aged spinster petrified that life is passing her by ' . last night the actress , who is married to bbc executive peter salmon , said : ` i 'm very sad to go but unfortunately it was a decision that i had to take as the filming schedule clashed with last tango in halifax and i could n't do both . ' the paradise pulled in almost six million viewers when it was screened last year but received mixed reviews . many critics felt it lacked the dramatic impact of its itv rival mr selfridge . gong : the actress is leaving to return to play a headmistress called caroline in the bbc 's last tango in halifax , a role which earned her a bafta nomination last year . by contrast , last tango in halifax , . which also stars derek jacobi and anne reid , was a surprise hit and . scientists believe this diet explains why the ancient hominin relative , called paranthropus boisei , which lived in east africa between 2.4 and 1.4 million years ago , had such distinctively powerful jaws and large , flat molar teeth . the theory is based on analysis of the barranco león site in the guadix-baza basin in southeast spain . here , simple oldowan tools have previously been found , linked to the earliest known hominins 1.4 million years ago , reported popular archaeology . but they were not able to migrate to this region until conditions improved . the researchers said that the early pleistocene era -lrb- the era lasted from 2.59 million to 11,700 years ago -rrb- was characterised by colder and drier weather . lancashire was nominated for a bafta for her role as headmistress . caroline . washington -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a us airways express flight crew reported seeing what looked like a flare with a smoke trail in the vicinity of their aircraft while on approach to philadelphia international airport on tuesday . according to authorities , what the crew witnessed remains a mystery . the aircraft with 34 passengers and three crew members landed safely . flight 4321 , originating from elmira-corning regional airport , was about 500 feet above the ground in philadelphia when the incident took place . an audio recording of the communication provided by live atc.net between the air traffic controller and arriving planes indicated the initial confusion : . this ` possibly impeded the settlement of there was a flare being shot at you ? '' ` however , the door is very much open for her return . ' ` the data reported here clearly support the idea that the early hominin occupation of europe was strongly constrained by climatic and environmental conditions , rather than by physiography or cultural factors , ' the researchers wrote . pilot : `` yeah it was n't probably more than 50 feet off our right wing . it looked like a flare gun . '' tower : `` ok , wow . '' the tower alerted incoming aircraft to use caution as they approached the airport . no other incidents were reported . after landing in philadelphia , the aircraft taxied to the gate , according to us airways spokeswoman liz landau . runway 17 was closed for about 30 minutes after the incident for investigation , the faa said . law enforcement authorities are investigating . the aircraft involved was a bombardier dash 8 twin engine plane operated for us airways by piedmont airlines . cnn 's aaron cooper contributed to this report .
a warming climate may have enabled the earliest humans to venture into western europe 1.4 million years ago , a new study suggests . by . chris hastings . published : . 18:10 est , 28 september 2013 . | . updated : . 11:08 est , 29 september 2013 . actress sarah lancashire has dealt the bbc a blow by quitting her widely praised role in period drama the paradise . the 48-year-old will leave halfway through the second series , which begins its run next month . bolton wanderers defender marc tierney is poised to announce his retirement on thursday . the 29-year-old left-back fractured his ankle playing against yeovil in september 2013 and following a series of operations and advice from specialists in america he studies -lrb- icrea -rrb- . after being released from carrow road , tierney had established himself as bolton 's first-choice left-back . the mother of three blames a filming clash with her other bbc series , last tango in halifax , for her decision . popular : lancashire was a hit with viewers in the role of miss audrey , the snobbish head of the ladieswear department in a victorian department store . the paradise follows the lives of staff at a victorian department store . lancashire plays miss audrey , the head of ladieswear . published in the journal of human evolution , the paper suggests climate change affected the amount of resources available . there have been various theories put forward over the years about the diet of our early ancestors , but a study from oxford university published last year claimed to have finally settled the debate . an ancient human ancestor known as ` nutcracker man ' lived mainly on a diet of tiger nuts , worms and grasshoppers , according to research . tierney -lrb- left -rrb- , during his norwich days , tracks everton 's attacking midfielder royston drenthe -lrb- right -rrb- . her snobbish approach to her work and colleagues provided much of the first series ' comic moments -- with one critic praising her ` deliciously subtle study of a middle-aged spinster petrified that life is passing her by ' . last night the actress , who is married to bbc executive peter salmon , said : ` believe this diet explains why the ancient hominin relative , called paranthropus boisei , which lived in east africa between 2.4 and 1.4 million years ago , had such distinctively powerful jaws and large , flat molar teeth . the theory is based on analysis of the barranco león site in the guadix-baza basin in southeast spain . here , simple oldowan tools have previously been found , linked to the earliest known hominins 1.4 million years ago , reported popular archaeology . but they were not able to migrate to this region until conditions improved . the researchers said that the early pleistocene era -lrb- the era lasted from 2.59 million to 11,700 years ago -rrb- was characterised by colder and drier weather . lancashire was nominated for a bafta for her role as headmistress . caroline . washington -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a us airways express flight crew reported seeing what looked like a flare with a smoke trail in the vicinity of their aircraft while on approach to philadelphia international airport on tuesday . according to authorities , what the crew witnessed remains a mystery . the aircraft with 34 passengers and three crew members landed safely . flight 4321 , originating from elmira-corning regional airport , was about 500 feet above the ground in philadelphia when the incident took place . an audio recording of the communication provided by live atc.net between the air traffic controller and arriving planes indicated the initial confusion : . this ` possibly impeded the settlement of this region by the early hominin population from the southern caucasus , ' the researchers wrote . but shortly afterwards , ` when the climatic conditions were again favourable , a hominin presence is suddenly evidenced . ' a bbc spokesman said : ` due to a clash with commitments , it was agreed that miss audrey would only appear in a couple of episodes . the theory is based on analysis of the barranco león site in the guadix-baza basin in southeast spain , shown by the grey marker on this map . here , simple oldowan tools have previously been found , linked to the earliest known hominins 1.4 million years ago . the acheulean tool technology period - between 700,000 an 300,000 years ago - there was a flare being shot at you ? '' ` however , the door is very much open for her return . ' ` the data reported here clearly support the idea that the early hominin occupation of europe was strongly constrained by climatic and environmental conditions , rather than by physiography or cultural factors , ' the researchers wrote . pilot : `` yeah it was n't probably more than 50 feet off our right wing . it looked like a flare gun . '' tower : `` ok , wow . '' the tower alerted incoming aircraft to use caution as they approached the airport . no other incidents were reported . after landing in philadelphia , the aircraft taxied to the gate , according to us airways spokeswoman liz landau . runway 17 was closed for about 30 minutes after the incident for investigation , the faa said . law enforcement authorities are investigating . the aircraft involved was a bombardier dash 8 twin engine plane operated for us airways by piedmont airlines . cnn 's aaron cooper contributed to this report .
a warming climate may enabled the earliest humans venture western europe 1.4, by. chris hastings. published :. 18:10 est, 28. |. updated :. 11:08 est, 29. actress sarah lancashire has dealt the bbc quitting her widely praised role period drama the paradise. the 48 will leave halfway the second series, its run next. bolton wanderers defender marc tierney is poised announce on thursday. the 29 left fractured yeovil september following operations and advice specialists in america forced cut short. tierney, who joined bolton from norwich, was set for a call the republic of ireland squad prior his injury. researchers believe the spread our distant human ancestors, had halted colder and drier temperatures but as conditions warmed, they branch from africa spain ultimately spread europe bolton defender marc tierney forced take early retirement. tierney started oldham athletic in 2003, rising making 44 appearances, a switch shrewsbury town four he spent another four years shrewsbury, with one those a loan spell colchester united. he then moved colchester permanently before signing norwich, the canaries side the premier league. spanish researchers impacted human migration. until 1.4 million years it too cold inhabit southeast spain. but then the climate warmed to 13 °c -lrb- 55 ° and became humid. this enabled hominins -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- - our distant ancestors to move new regions. the research led dr jordi agusti the catalan institution for research and advanced studies -lrb- icrea -rrb-. after being released carrow road, tierney had established bolton 's first-choice left-back. the mother three blames a filming clash her other bbc series, last tango in halifax. popular : lancashire was a hit viewers the role miss audrey, the snobbish head the ladieswear department a victorian department store. the paradise follows staff a victorian department store. lancashire plays miss audrey, the head ladieswear. published of human evolution, the paper suggests climate change affected the amount resources. there have various theories put over the diet our early ancestors, a study oxford university published claimed finally settled an ancient human ancestor known ` nutcracker man lived mainly tiger nuts, worms according research. tierney -lrb- left, during his norwich days, tracks everton 's attacking midfielder royston drenthe. her snobbish approach her work colleagues provided much the first series ' comic moments -- with one critic praising her ` deliciously subtle study a middle-aged spinster petrified that life passing ' last night the actress, married bbc executive peter salmon : ` i 'm go but unfortunately a decision as the filming schedule clashed last tango in halifax could n't both. ' the paradise pulled almost six million viewers when screened but received. many critics felt lacked the dramatic impact its itv rival mr selfridge. gong : the actress leaving to return play a headmistress called caroline the bbc 's last tango in halifax, a role earned a bafta nomination last by contrast, last tango in halifax,. which also stars derek jacobi anne reid, was a surprise hit. scientists believe this diet explains the ancient hominin relative, called paranthropus boisei which east africa between such distinctively powerful jaws large, flat molar teeth the theory based analysis the barranco león site the guadix-baza basin southeast spain. here, simple oldowan tools have previously found, linked the earliest known hominins 1.4 reported popular archaeology. but they able migrate this region conditions. the researchers the early pleistocene era -lrb- the era lasted 2.59 11,700 -rrb- characterised. lancashire was nominated a bafta for headmistress. caroline. washington -lrb- cnn -- a us airways express flight crew reported seeing what a flare with while approach philadelphia tuesday. according authorities, what the crew witnessed remains the aircraft with 34 passengers landed. flight 4321, originating elmira-corning regional airport, was about 500 feet in philadelphia an audio recording the communication provided live atc.net between the air traffic controller arriving planes indicated the initial confusion :. this ` possibly impeded the settlement this region the early hominin population from the southern caucasus, ' the researchers but shortly, ` when the climatic conditions again a hominin presence is suddenly evidenced ' a bbc spokesman : ` due a clash commitments, it agreed miss audrey only appear. the theory based analysis the barranco león site the guadix-baza basin southeast spain, shown by the grey marker here, simple oldowan tools have previously found, linked the earliest known hominins 1.4 the acheulean tool technology period - between an 300,000 followed the more primitive oldowan period. tools at included large stone hand axes -lrb- stock image shown made flint quartzite, used scavenge from carcasses. it should the warming climate referred on modern climate change. at 1.4 years, though, temperatures warmed above 13 °c -lrb- 55 -rrb- and humidity, allowing hominins inhabit the region - scavenging carcasses in with tools. pilot : `` it looks a flare that was shot. '' tower : previous arrival said something a flare being shot. ... you said there a flare being shot? '' ` however the door very much her return. ' ` the data reported clearly support the early hominin occupation europe strongly constrained, rather physiography ' the researchers pilot : `` yeah it n't probably more 50 feet our right wing. it looked a flare gun. '' tower : ok wow. '' the tower alerted incoming aircraft use caution. no other incidents. after landing philadelphia, the aircraft taxied the gate, according us airways spokeswoman liz landau runway 17 was closed for investigation, the faa. law enforcement authorities. the aircraft involved a bombardier dash 8 twin engine plane operated for us airways by piedmont airlines. cnn 's aaron cooper contributed.
a warming climate may have enabled the earliest humans to venture into western europe 1.4 million years ago , a new study suggests . by . chris hastings . published : . 18:10 est , 28 september 2013 . | . updated : . 11:08 est , 29 september 2013 . actress sarah lancashire has dealt the bbc a blow by quitting her widely praised role in period drama the paradise . the 48-year-old will leave halfway through the second series , which begins its run next month . bolton wanderers defender marc tierney is poised to announce his retirement on thursday . the 29-year-old left-back fractured his ankle playing against yeovil in september 2013 and following a series of operations and advice from specialists in america he has been forced to cut short his career . tierney , who joined bolton from norwich , was set for a call up to the republic of ireland squad prior to his injury . researchers believe that the spread of our distant human ancestors , the hominins , had been halted by colder and drier temperatures . but as conditions warmed , they were able to branch out from africa into spain , and ultimately spread across europe . bolton defender marc tierney has been forced to take early retirement following a long-term ankle injury . tierney started his career at oldham athletic in 2003 , rising through the ranks at the club 's academy and making 44 appearances for the first-team , before a switch to shrewsbury believe this diet explains why the ancient hominin relative , called paranthropus boisei , which lived in east africa between 2.4 and 1.4 million years ago , had such distinctively powerful jaws and large , flat molar teeth . the theory is based on analysis of the barranco león site in the guadix-baza basin in southeast spain . here , simple oldowan tools have previously been found , linked to the earliest known hominins 1.4 million years ago , reported popular archaeology . but they were not able to migrate to this region until conditions improved . the researchers said that the early pleistocene era -lrb- the era lasted from 2.59 million to 11,700 years ago -rrb- was characterised by colder and drier weather . lancashire was nominated for a bafta for her role as headmistress . caroline . washington -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a us airways express flight crew reported seeing what looked like a flare with a smoke trail in the vicinity of their aircraft while on approach to philadelphia international airport on tuesday . according to authorities , what the crew witnessed remains a mystery . the aircraft with 34 passengers and three crew members landed safely . flight 4321 , originating from elmira-corning regional airport , was about 500 feet above the ground in philadelphia when the incident took place . an audio recording of the communication provided by live atc.net between the air traffic controller and arriving planes indicated the initial confusion : . this ` possibly impeded the settlement of there was a flare being shot at you ? '' ` however , the door is very much open for her return . ' ` the data reported here clearly support the idea that the early hominin occupation of europe was strongly constrained by climatic and environmental conditions , rather than by physiography or cultural factors , ' the researchers wrote . pilot : `` yeah it was n't probably more than 50 feet off our right wing . it looked like a flare gun . '' tower : `` ok , wow . '' the tower alerted incoming aircraft to use caution as they approached the airport . no other incidents were reported . after landing in philadelphia , the aircraft taxied to the gate , according to us airways spokeswoman liz landau . runway 17 was closed for about 30 minutes after the incident for investigation , the faa said . law enforcement authorities are investigating . the aircraft involved was a bombardier dash 8 twin engine plane operated for us airways by piedmont airlines . cnn 's aaron cooper contributed to this report .
 The text appears to be a collection of news articles or reports discussing various topics such as climate change, human migration, and aviation incidents. There is no clear narrative thread throughout the text, but rather a series of disconnected paragraphs discussing different subjects. Some of the topics mentioned include:

* Climate change and its effects on human migration patterns
* A study suggesting that early humans may have ventured into Western Europe earlier than previously thought
* An actress quitting her role in a BBC drama due to creative differences
* A footballer's retirement announcement
* A report on air traffic control systems and their potential vulnerabilities

The text does not appear to be focused on a single topic or theme, but rather presents a diverse range of news stories and reports.