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38,113,513 | Bradley Johnson rose well to head Tom Ince's free-kick into the far corner for his second goal in as many games.
Johnny Russell almost made it two, hitting the post from a tight angle after pouncing on a poor backpass.
The Latics piled on the pressure after the break, but Max Power spurned their best chance, heading ag... | Derby County made it five straight wins as they withstood a second-half onslaught from Wigan Athletic. |
29,530,638 | He is the first serving head of state to come before the court in The Hague.
He was called to appear at the ICC "status conference" when the prosecution said evidence needed to go ahead with a trial was being withheld.
The charges - which Mr Kenyatta denies - concern his alleged role in violence following the 2007 elec... | Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he faces charges of crimes against humanity. |
38,991,457 | Begonia elachista was discovered at the mouth of a limestone cave in a national park in central Peru.
The park authorities want to build a tourist route to the cave - a move which could threaten the species.
Staff at the botanic garden hope their work will inform conservation efforts for the new species which has been ... | The newest and smallest species of begonia ever found has begun to flower at Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden. |
39,503,807 | The number of voluntary officers working for Northamptonshire Police has fallen from 722 to 377 since May 2016.
Police and crime commissioner Stephen Mold said the drop-out rate had not changed much recently but recruitment efforts had fallen.
Mr Mold said he preferred to "focus on quality, not quantity".
His predecess... | A police force that boasted of having the highest proportion of special constables in the country has seen almost half of them leave the force. |
34,489,312 | The hosts restricted Ireland to 219-8 from their 50 overs, Gary Wilson scoring an unbeaten 70 and Ed Joyce adding 53.
Ireland reduced Zimbabwe to 171-7 before Raza's unbeaten knock helped them to victory with an over to spare.
The second game takes place on Sunday before a potential decider on Tuesday.
Paul Stirling (2... | Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza both hit 60 as Zimbabwe clinched a two-wicket win over Ireland in the first of three one-day internationals in Harare. |
37,199,483 | Abbie Bloodworth, 19, died after a blaze broke out at a house in Cwmparc, Treorchy, just before 12:00 BST on 19 August.
In a family tribute, her mother, Samantha Dorricott said: "Abbie was my rock, my world and I miss her deeply."
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the fire service and South Wales Police.
"... | A young mother who died in a house fire in Rhondda had "a heart of gold". |
36,402,326 | That is despite the result being an eight-month delay in Hearts passing into fan ownership.
Present owner Ann Budge had proposed delaying the repayment of her £2.5m investment to help fund the project.
Following a vote of foundation members, only 43 were against the proposal and 3,790 in favour.
Hearts said on their we... | Fans group the Foundation of Hearts has voted overwhelmingly in favour of helping to fund the Tynecastle club's new £11m main stand. |
36,118,581 | The hosts had taken an early lead when Tom Cleverley drove in a low shot.
But Everton's defensive frailties resurfaced within seconds when Marc Pugh equalised for the Cherries.
Baines struck from the left of the box to seal a first league win in nine matches for the Toffees but some home fans protested against Martinez... | Leighton Baines got the winner against Bournemouth to end Everton's poor recent run and ease the pressure on manager Roberto Martinez. |
38,597,464 | The woman, whose surname is Yang, lived in a padlocked 10-sq-metre cell and slept on a wooden bench, says Southern Morning Post.
Suggestions that she may have been there voluntarily have sparked debate about whether anyone will be held to account.
In recent months, online users have been up in arms over a number of cas... | Images of an emaciated elderly woman have rattled Chinese social media users, after papers in the southern Guangxi region reported that the 92-year-old had been kept in a pigsty by her son and daughter-in-law "for years". |
33,636,282 | Westminster Magistrates' Court heard how three of the six complainants made claims against him having first been approached by detectives.
His barrister Jonathan Caplan QC asked for details of conversations between police and the women to be revealed.
Mr Fox denies the offences, alleged to have taken place between 1991... | DJ Neil Fox has appeared in court accused of nine sex offences over a period spanning more than 20 years ahead of his trial later this year. |
29,852,794 | John Lowe, who killed Christine Lee and Lucy Lee in February, was given a minimum sentence of 25 years.
The jury at his Guildford Crown Court trial was told Lowe wanted the women "put down".
Surrey Police has apologised for returning Lowe's confiscated guns to him seven months before the shooting.
Sentencing Lowe, Mr J... | An 82-year-old man has been jailed for life for murdering his partner and her daughter who he shot at close range at his puppy farm in Surrey. |
35,525,183 | PC Graham Thomas was leaving Asda in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, last month when he saw the man run off.
He dropped his own shopping and gave chase but returned to find his food and hamster treats had been taken.
The shop refunded him but a Kent woman sent him a £45 postal order. He said he was "chuffed" but was send... | An off-duty policeman whose shopping was stolen as he tried to catch a supermarket shoplifter has received a cash windfall from a well-wisher. |
34,992,892 | Nigeria wants mobile phone companies to verify the identity of their customers.
The government says it is concerned unregistered Sim cards are being used by criminal gangs.
The South African company has been in talks with authorities since October when the original fine was imposed.
It said on Thursday it had succeeded... | Africa's largest mobile operator, MTN, has succeeded in its bid to reduce a $5.2bn £3.4bn) fine imposed by Nigerian authorities for failing to cut off unregistered users. |
35,967,268 | Nikola Zhulev, 30, is still charged with murdering 49-year-old Alan Gardner and attempting to defeat the ends of justice by hiding his body.
He was formally acquitted at the High Court in Livingston of stealing Mr Gardner's Toyota 4x4 and valuables from his home in Balbeggie.
Closing speeches in Mr Zhulev's trial will ... | A Bulgarian man accused of murdering a Perthshire jeweller has had theft and fraud charges against him dropped. |
36,275,890 | The Argentine, 44, was appointed in May 2014 on a five-year deal and guided Spurs to a fifth-place finish in the Premier League and a League Cup final in his first season in charge.
With one game to go, Spurs are guaranteed a top-three Premier League finish this season.
"We believe this is just the beginning," said Poc... | Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension which commits him to the club until 2021. |
35,629,955 | The victim was walking with two female friends when a verbal altercation took place with a large group of youths. He was then assaulted.
The incident took place in Finella Gardens, in the Fintry area, at about 20:30 on Tuesday 9 February.
The man suffered a neck injury during the assault but did not require medical att... | Police have appealed for information two weeks after a 19-year-old man was attacked in a Dundee street. |
39,446,064 | Ond pa mor dda ydych chi am 'nabod eich Llannau? Rhowch gynnig ar gwis Cymru Fyw: | O Langefni i Lanilltud Fawr, Llangollen i Lanelli, mae 'Llan' i'w gweld ym mhob cwr o Gymru. |
35,260,931 | The wall, which was nine feet high, was sent crashing down in Listmas Road, Chatham, just before 22:00 GMT.
Equipment normally used to find casualties buried under collapsed buildings was drafted in to help specialists assess the damage.
A fire service spokesman said no-one was injured, adding that the cause of the col... | A 130ft long wall suddenly collapsed on to a Kent road severely damaging a number of vehicles on Thursday night. |
37,116,728 | The surprising discovery suggests that the birds are preparing their offspring for warm conditions after they hatch.
Scientists collected eggs and incubated them in controlled conditions, playing recordings of the incubation song.
Compared to a control group, hatchlings that received these calls grew more slowly and co... | When the weather is hot, zebra finches in Australia sing to their eggs - and these "incubation calls" change the chicks' development, a study has found. |
40,654,473 | The 22-year-old made two senior appearances while at Craven Cottage and had loan spells at Shrewsbury and Portsmouth.
After leaving Fulham, he spent the 2015-16 season at Dagenham & Redbridge, playing 38 times in League Two.
Last season, Passley made 13 appearances in National League South for Whitehawk.
Find all the l... | National League side Dover Athletic have signed former Fulham defender Josh Passley on a one-year deal. |
34,732,163 | About 23,000 pills were taken during a raid in Waterlooville, Hampshire, by officers working for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
MHRA is responsible for regulating all UK medicines and medical devices.
Some of the drugs were marked "herbal", but actually contained the banned pharmaceutic... | Unlicensed slimming pills with an estimated value of £30,000 have been seized by enforcement officers. |
38,813,102 | Committee chairwoman Bethan Jenkins said it would "better reflect Welsh life" and AMs were pleased it was being considered by the corporation.
AMs also called for an extra £30m to be spent each year on BBC English-language drama and broadcasting about Wales.
The BBC said plans for more spending would be announced "in ... | Welsh listeners to BBC Radio 1 and 2 should hear news bulletins about Wales at certain times of the day, according to the assembly's culture committee. |
35,558,385 | A hardback edition of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts I & II will be released on 31 July, the day after the play has debuted on stage in London.
Following Wednesday's news, pre-orders have propelled it to number one on the Amazon and Waterstones book charts.
The play sees Harry as a father and an overworked M... | The script from the forthcoming Harry Potter play has leapt to the top of bestseller lists, a day after its July release was announced. |
40,430,677 | Called Throw Up 20.18 and led by Highland Print Studio, it will involve artists working with players, club volunteers and fans.
The clubs taking part are Beauly, Fort William, Newtonmore and Skye.
The finished artworks are to be produced as prints and will be exhibited at shinty events next year.
The first of these eve... | Artists are to work with four Highland shinty clubs to create a series of artworks inspired by the sport's contemporary culture and heritage. |
28,223,849 | He is credited with the BJP's win in the recent election in the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh.
He replaces Rajnath Singh, who is the home minister in the new government.
A controversial politician, Mr Shah is accused of sanctioning the killing of a Muslim civilian in 2005, when he was the home minister of ... | Amit Shah, a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been appointed the chief of India's governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). |
36,426,215 | The new banknote will be smaller than the current one and be printed on a thin plastic.
For more than 100 years, English banknotes have been made from cotton paper.
Polymer banknotes are made from a very thin, flexible, see-through plastic film, with the design printed on special layers of ink on the front and back.
Be... | The Bank of England has unveiled the design for the new plastic £5 note. |
40,620,743 | Eubank Jr, 27, produced a fine display to win by margins of 118-110, 118-110 and 120-108 at Wembley Arena.
It was only the sixth defeat of Abraham's 52-fight career.
Eubank Jr will now take part in the inaugural World Boxing Super Series - an eight-man tournament featuring some of the biggest names in the division.
WBA... | Chris Eubank Jr retained his IBO world super-middleweight title by beating former two-weight world champion Arthur Abraham with a unanimous points win. |
39,104,535 | The Exiles are bottom of the table following Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Mansfield Town, and are six points adrift of safety.
"I know we've got a lot of work to do and I know we've got to win football matches," Westley said.
"But honestly I think we're capable of winning football matches."
Ryan Bird had given Newport... | Newport County manager Graham Westley is confident his side can secure the points needed to pull away from the League Two relegation zone. |
36,939,262 | Desmond D'Mello faces a fitness to practice hearing at the General Dental Council (GDC) next week.
In 2014, more than 22,000 patients in Daybrook, Nottingham, were recalled, with 4,500 tested for viruses.
Mr D'Mello faces 56 misconduct charges including hygiene failures and prescribing antibiotics without seeing patien... | Details of the allegations against a dentist involved in the "biggest recall in NHS history" have been released. |
37,736,826 | Chesterfield's Dan Gardner was unfortunate to see a bending 27th-minute drive from inside the box hit the post.
It was the Addicks' turn to be denied by the woodwork seven minutes later as Nicky Ajose burst through on goal and beat Ryan Fulton, only to see his effort come off the post.
A superb one-handed save by Ryan ... | A late headed winner from substitute Lee Novak secured Charlton a scrappy triumph over Chesterfield. |
36,262,740 | With no play until 13:45 BST, the hosts declared on 478-8, a lead of 141, with 63 overs of play available.
Calum Haggett's destructive spell of 3-13 from nine overs reduced the visitors to 132-6 with 21 overs left in the day.
Jack Taylor (46 not out) and David Payne's (20 not out) unbeaten 53-run ninth-wicket stand saw... | Kent were denied their second win of the season as Gloucestershire held on for a nervy draw at Canterbury. |
39,528,155 | Cooper, 30, from Stroud, will compete in the Supersport and Supertwins classes over the 2.1-mile Orritor circuit, as well as the feature event.
The ex-British 125cc champion will be joined at the meeting by Guy Martin and 2016 double Superbike winner Derek Sheils on a Cookstown BE Racing Suzuki.
All classes for the rac... | Dan Cooper, a Supertwins winner at last year's Ulster Grand Prix, will make his debut at the Cookstown 100 this month. |
39,355,604 | Michael Ellerton said steroid hormones prednisone and prednisolone appeared in his system because of mouth ulcer medication he was taking.
UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) refused his retrospective application for a therapeutic use exemption.
But Ukad added it was "satisfied Ellerton did not act intentionally".
Ellerton tested po... | A 55-year-old amateur cyclist has been banned from all sport for two years after testing positive for banned substances at a race in September. |
34,517,631 | The 19-year-old centre-back has made one substitute appearance for the Saints in the Premier League and is captain of the club's under-21 side.
He led Southampton to victory in last season's Premier League Under-21 Cup.
"Our last two games haven't reached our high standards defensively and he's a new option who adds co... | Wycombe Wanderers have signed teenage Southampton defender Jason McCarthy on an initial one-month loan. |
35,558,163 | By the close, the benchmark FTSE 100 was up 170.6 points, or 3%, at 5,707.6.
On Thursday, the index fell 2.4%, while US and European markets also posted sharp declines amid continued anxiety about the state of the global economy.
Friday's biggest gains came from mining giant Anglo American after an uptick in base metal... | (Close): London's leading share index has closed 3.06% higher, rallying after Thursday's big losses. |
36,304,467 | Gales hitting 100mph (161 km/h) ripped through parts of Gwynedd in 2014, laying waste to the gardens at Plas Tan y Bwlch at Maentwrog.
A specialist consultant was recruited by the Snowdonia National Park Authority to restore the landscape to its former glory.
It involved planting 400 new plants - and has now erupted in... | A Victorian garden devastated by storms is back in full bloom in Snowdonia after two years of restoration work. |
40,014,326 | Paul Hemming was jailed for beating partner Natalie Hemming, 31, to death in the lounge of their Milton Keynes home as their children slept, last May.
But their son woke up and after seeing his mother's body wrapped in a rug, showed police where it happened.
The family has been speaking ahead of a documentary about the... | A six-year-old boy whose evidence helped convict his father of his mother's murder "finally believes Daddy did do it," his family has said. |
35,550,487 | Matt Brittin said he understood public anger about the amount of tax it paid.
However, he said Google was paying 20% tax on its UK profits, not the 3% figure cited in some reports.
The £130m in UK tax it paid for the 10 years from 2005 was reached following a "six-year rigorous, independent tax audit" by HMRC, Mr Britt... | Google's UK chief has defended the search giant's tax arrangements in a hearing before MPs on the Commons Public Accounts Committee. |
34,268,586 | 20-year-old Shaw will have an operation on his return to Manchester, the club said.
He was treated on the pitch for 10 minutes after Hector Moreno's tackle.
"It was a very bad tackle. He had the oxygen mask on and was crying in the dressing room," said boss Louis van Gaal.
Shaw has started all of United's eight games t... | Defender Luke Shaw broke his right leg in two places in Manchester United's 2-1 Champions League loss at PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. |
35,131,044 | An inhaler and firelighter were used to make the device that ignited in a bin at Preston's Fishergate Shopping Centre on Thursday.
Lancashire Police said it had "the potential to cause serious injury if it had exploded".
The 27-year-old from Preston is being held on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
It i... | A man has been arrested over an "improvised incendiary device" that led to a shopping centre being evacuated. |
36,342,383 | Mourad Laachraoui, brother of Najim Laachraoui, won the -54kg final in Montreux, Switzerland, on Thursday.
He beat 18-year-old Spanish fighter Jesus Tortosa 6-3 to claim the title.
The 21-year-old, who will compete at Rio 2016, has said he was "scared and saddened" by his brother's role in the attack on the Belgian cap... | A Belgian whose older brother was one of the suicide bombers in the terror attacks on Brussels has won gold at the European Taekwondo Championships. |
38,918,958 | Instead of the broad shoulders and square jaw of Colin Firth there is a modestly-sized chest and pointy chin.
There is little description of him in Pride and Prejudice, so the academics used historical fashions from the 1790s, when it was written.
This version also wears a powdered wig.
"Our Mr Darcy portrayal reflects... | Academics have revealed what they claim is the first "historically accurate" portrait of Jane Austen's Mr Darcy - and he's a world away from the romantic hero of films and TV. |
34,816,006 | Short term loan provider Springleaf has been given permission to buy OneMain from parent company Citigroup, provided it sells 127 of its own branches.
The new company would be left with more than 1,800 branches nationwide.
Both firms provide personal loans of under $6,000 (£3,940), which have a set number of scheduled... | The second largest provider of personal instalment loans in the US is to buy its biggest competitor. |
27,533,389 | Of the 12 seats that were up for election, the Conservatives gained one with Matt Lacey taking the ward of Claines from the Liberal Democrats.
It means the Conservatives have 17 seats, Labour has 16 with the Lib Dems and the Greens holding one each.
Wyre Forest District Council also remains under no overall control and... | No party has managed to gain control of Worcester City Council following the local elections. |
33,637,999 | The company wants to extract shale gas at Little Plumpton and Roseacre Wood on the Fylde Coast.
In June, the council rejected both planning applications, after fracking was suspended in the UK in 2011.
The company said "a natural step" would now be to appeal.
Cuadrilla said the council's planning officer "had recommend... | The shale gas firm Cuadrilla is to appeal against the decision by Lancashire County Council to refuse permission to drill and frack at two sites in the county. |
38,023,898 | It was drawn up following the death of 16-year-old Bailey Gwynne, who was stabbed during a fight with a fellow pupil at Cults Academy.
Staff will be provided with clarity on the recording of incidents in schools, pupil searches and when and how to confiscate weapons, including knives.
The schoolboy's killer is serving ... | A strategy aimed at preventing knives and weapons getting into Aberdeen schools has been approved. |
31,869,355 | A study by professional services firm PwC found an average of six high street chain stores closed every week across Scotland last year.
The figure was similar to 2013's but fewer new stores took their place.
Overall, a net 66 shops disappeared from Scotland's high streets over the course of the year.
The research found... | Scotland's high streets are facing drastic change because of pressure from online sales and changing consumer habits, according to a new report. |
30,697,682 | The 27-year-old scored twice in eight appearances for the Hammers after joining from Velez Sarsfield.
But he had fallen out of favour at Upton Park following his summer move.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said: "We're really pleased to bring Mauro in. He's a good footballer, someone with great ability who can play as a numbe... | West Ham's Argentina striker Mauro Zarate has signed for Premier League rivals Queens Park Rangers on loan until the end of the season. |
35,702,420 | The six-year strategy aims to produce 15 new cars or derivatives of existing models and lift annual sales to as much as 5,000 cars, from 1,600.
At least half of the cars will have hybrid engine technology.
McLaren Automotive, which draws on technology used by the F1 racing team, was launched just six years ago.
Mike Fl... | McLaren Automotive, part of the F1 group, has unveiled a £1bn expansion plan to produce up to 15 new models and recruit 500 staff. |
36,126,691 | In a televised address, Abdul Fattah al-Sisi said "evil" forces were conspiring against the country but would not succeed.
A range of groups have called for demonstrations, including against the handing of two islands to Saudi Arabia.
Security has been stepped up across the country and at key sites.
The protests have b... | Egypt's president has warned against what he called attempts to destabilise the state, ahead of planned anti-government protests. |
39,002,819 | The New Wales Link Path spans an extra 18 miles (29km), joining the route near the Cheshire border at Saltney Ferry.
It takes in four counties in all, stretching into Wrexham at Caergwrle and meeting the Offa's Dyke trail at Llandegla Forest in Denbighshire.
Flintshire council secured £30,000 in funding to pay for rou... | A new link has been added to the 870-mile Wales Coast Path at Flintshire for walkers seeking a "bit more of a challenge". |
37,147,948 | The Department of Health is launching an eight-week consultation on Monday to expand the rating programme which is run by the Care Quality Commission.
The government want the ratings to cover up to 1,000 facilities including those offering pregnancy termination services and substance misuse advice.
The health secretary... | Cosmetic surgery clinics in England which are not up to standard could be named under new government proposals. |
37,079,772 | Arturo Vidal scored Bayern's first when he drilled home after his initial shot had been blocked.
Germany striker Thomas Muller then turned in from close range as defender Mats Hummels nodded down from a corner.
Forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and recent signing Ousmane Dembele went close for Dortmund.
"It was difficu... | Carlo Ancelotti gained his first trophy as Bayern Munich coach thanks to their 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup. |
32,095,396 | The female panda Tian Tian came into season late on Wednesday night and she was artificially inseminated in the early hours of Thursday.
Keepers then tried to introduce her to male Yang Guang but her hormone levels had already dropped and he guessed she was not interested.
The zoo will now keep Tian Tian under observat... | Edinburgh Zoo's pandas did not manage to mate naturally, it has emerged. |
37,694,911 | Simply titled Chuck, the 2017 release will be "comprised primarily of new, original songs" and was recorded "in various studios around St Louis".
"I've worked on this record for a long time," Berry said in a statement. "Now I can hang up my shoes!"
The veteran musician said the record was dedicated to Themetta "Toddy" ... | US rock and roll legend Chuck Berry has marked his 90th birthday by announcing his first new album in 38 years. |
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Ex-Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss Guardiola has won the competition twice as a coach, and never failed to reach the semi-finals in seven attempts.
"To be here is not easy," he said.
"I want to convince the players to enjoy that moment. It is beautiful."
While Guardiola's... | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants his players to embrace the pressure of their Champions League last-16 tie against Monaco - even though he knows the club's critics will "kill them" if they do not progress. |
35,750,586 | Tennyson, 22, will challenge Walsh for his belt at the Copper Box Arena.
Known as 'The Assassin' he has a 16-1 record with 13 knockouts since turning pro in September 2012 and joined Warren's stable on Monday.
"It's massive, I feel this move could bring my career to the next level," Tennyson said.
"Beyond British title... | Belfast featherweight James Tennyson will fight Ryan Walsh for the British title in London on 30 April after signing with promoter Frank Warren. |
15,398,332 | Surveillance camera footage showed people walking past the girl as she lay bleeding and unconscious.
It sparked a wave of condemnation and soul-searching on China's social networking sites.
Doctors had earlier said Wang Yue, who had been in a coma since the incident on 13 October, was unlikely to survive.
Anger and deb... | A two-year-old girl in southern China, who was run over by two vans and ignored by 18 passers-by, has died, hospital officials say. |
34,464,856 | Ismail Morinaj was detained after giving an interview in which he admitted carrying a gun for protection.
Last year's match had to be abandoned as Serbian fans invaded the pitch and attacked Albanian players.
Security for the Serbia team is high in Albania before Thursday's match.
Although the match will take place in ... | A man who flew a drone into a football stadium in Serbia during a Euro 2016 qualifier last October has been arrested ahead of the return leg in Albania. |
35,054,076 | The latest grouse season saw more women joining shoots and also a rise in female-only shooting parties, it has been claimed.
Leys Estate and Castle Fraser Farms in Aberdeenshire were among those tailoring shoots for women.
Ladies' club Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags has also filled 386 positions at events since it was se... | There was a "major upturn" in the number of women grouse shooting this year, according to sporting estates. |
31,001,251 | The film told the story of a fictional plot to assassinate Kim Jong-un. Hackers broke into film company Sony's computers, and weeks later threatened to target any cinema which screened the film.
An FBI investigation concluded that North Korea was to blame for the cyber attack. North Korea responded angrily, with Kim Jo... | The recent high-profile spat with the US over the Hollywood film "The Interview" painted North Korea's enigmatic young leader Kim Jong-un as impetuous. |
24,111,535 | Daniel, from Coventry, was starved and beaten for months before he died. Last month, his mother Magdelena Luczak, 27, and her partner Marius Krezolek, 34, were jailed for 30 years each after being found guilty of his murder.
Some of the missed opportunities listed in the serious case review are reproduced below:
A heal... | A serious case review into the death of Daniel Pelka has found 26 separate incidents required police involvement at the four-year-old's family home between March 2006 and December 2010. |
36,081,625 | Joshua Dale, 14, from Nottingham was knocked off his bike in 2012.
Friends and family raised £25,000 for a skate park that Joshua had dreamt of building, and it opened a year later.
The county council, which also part-funded it and managed the project, said once built, the family's charity was responsible for maintaini... | A skate park built in memory of a teenager who died after his bike was hit by a car has been shut after three years because it is "unsafe". |
20,382,666 | Lynton Crosby will start working part-time as a campaign consultant in January and step up his involvement before the general election.
Mr Crosby first worked for the party on the unsuccessful 2005 election campaign when Michael Howard was leader.
Mr Shapps said he was a "serious campaigner" who would bring "focus".
BB... | The Australian strategist behind Boris Johnson's mayoral campaigns is to work for the Conservatives, Tory chairman Grant Shapps has said. |
35,102,755 | Wilson, 24, is the only addition to the 18 women who formed the first group to be given central contracts in 2014.
The right-hander made her international debut in 2010 but has not represented England since 2011.
"She thoroughly deserves to be awarded a central contract," said ECB director of women's cricket Clare Conn... | Middlesex batter Fran Wilson has been awarded a central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board for 2016-17. |
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Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Alexandra Palace and Park says at the moment it is one of London's "least well known architectural treasures".
The world's first television station could be renovated too under the plans, as John Tho... | A forgotten part of Alexandra Palace could be given a new lease of life if plans are approved to transform a Victorian theatre into a new film, play and concert venue. |
34,709,263 | The Social Market Foundation, a left of centre think tank, studied policies in Australia and the US that are similar to the UK's pension reforms.
It found a significant proportion of people withdraw funds at an unsustainable rate.
In the UK, thousands have cashed in their pension pots since April.
The new rules, which ... | Individuals could be at risk of running short of retirement funds after cashing in their pension pots, analysis of overseas schemes suggests. |
40,132,319 | The funding is based on conditions including detailed development and financial plans and leasing a super-hanger at St Athan.
The firm will build its new DBX model from 2020.
The new plant will employ 750 highly-skilled workers.
The information commissioner instructed the Welsh Government to release the details of the ... | Aston Martin is receiving £5.8m in financial support from the Welsh Government as part of the deal to bring the luxury carmaker to the Vale of Glamorgan, it has been revealed. |
39,322,690 | It was a second win of the campaign for Pete McGrath's Erne men who had lost three in a row and they move off the foot of the table.
Fermanagh's top scorer Tomas Corrigan limped off early on but Sean Quigley bagged eight points for the hosts with five frees, two 45s and one from play.
Derry are now bottom following the... | Fermanagh dug deep for a 0-18 to 1-10 win over Clare to boost their chances of survival in Division Two. |
32,800,365 | The cow, nicknamed Bessie, was one of three that escaped from Rising Sun Country Park in North Tyneside on Sunday.
A helicopter and six police marksmen tracked the trio - two were recaptured but Bessie was shot "in the interests of public safety".
The vigil is to take place at 18:00 BST on Friday, at a field in Chicken... | A memorial vigil will be held for a cow that was shot dead by police marksmen. |
35,950,606 | A 56-year-old local man died when the blue Ford Ka he was travelling in collided with a green Ford Explorer.
Police said the crash happened just after midnight on 28 November on Ash Road at the North Ash Road junction.
Ross Bryant, 27, of James Road in Dartford, has been charged with causing death by careless or incons... | A man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in New Ash Green last November. |
20,583,966 | "The world is watching. The use of chemical weapons is and would be totally unacceptable," said Mr Obama.
A Syrian official has insisted it would "never, under any circumstances" use such weapons, "if such weapons exist".
Meanwhile, the United Nations says it is pulling "all non-essential international staff" out of Sy... | US President Barack Obama has warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad he will face "consequences" if he uses chemical weapons against his people. |
39,107,018 | On Monday, The News Letter obtained a copy of an email sent to health chiefs by the Department of Health's permanent secretary, Richard Pengelly.
He said he was concerned about the "overtly political tweets from colleagues across the service".
He added that it was "particularly relevant during the election".
The perman... | Staff in the South Eastern Trust have been sent an email instructing them not to express political opinions on social media. |
36,099,974 | The children were taken in a cross-border raid in the Gambella region last Friday, in which 208 people died.
The government has said members of the Murle community were responsible.
Flags have been flying at half mast in Ethiopia as the country mourns those who were killed.
Africa Live: News updates from around the con... | Ethiopia's army has surrounded the area in neighbouring South Sudan where it believes more than 100 abducted Ethiopian children are being held, local media report. |
30,197,536 | The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is one of the first councils in England to launch a PledgeBank.
The pledges, from cleaning graffiti to organising a street party, can only be undertaken if other residents commit to the idea.
The Conservative council said the scheme helps it save money but also "results in a ... | People in part of Berkshire are being encouraged to make pledges to help their community. |
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The Chelsea boss was responding to the Arsenal manager's claim that other Premier League bosses are playing down their title chances because they "fear to fail".
Chelsea hold a one-point lead over the Gunners at the top of the table.
"Unlike Arsenal, we sought success and ... | Arsene Wenger is a "specialist in failure", according to Jose Mourinho. |
29,454,964 | It said it would raise about £150m.
It added that the share sale would support its plans for growth and further improve its ability to recruit and retain top staff.
Once the company is listed, it will pay £50m to the Treasury to settle what it still owes after buying Northern Rock plc in late 2011.
Virgin Money chief ... | Virgin Money, the UK challenger bank part-owned by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to float shares on the London Stock Exchange. |
37,338,432 | Commissioned by actor George Clooney, the document accuses President Salva Kiir, opposition leader Riek Machar, and top generals of profiteering.
It follows the trail of money with links to the families of both Mr Kiir and Mr Machar.
Those named have not yet responded to the allegations.
The BBC is seeking comment from... | South Sudan's political and military elite have made themselves rich while the country has struggled under a civil war of their making, a report says. |
40,384,549 | It dramatically restarted a row over academic selection at the age of 11 which for almost 20 years had been quietly sidelined.
The speech defining her vision of a "great meritocracy" was just last September, but those plans have been shredded by the election.
So what has changed for England's 163 grammar schools and th... | It was Theresa May's controversial big idea, to open a wave of new grammar schools in England. |
39,004,663 | Selling animals under 8 weeks old has also been stopped under the new rule
Katy Tang, one of the politicians who helped to bring in the ban, said that she did it because she doesn't think some pet stores spend enough time thinking about animals' health or well-being.
She says sometimes puppies and kittens are not treat... | San Francisco has brought in a new law saying that pet shops can only sell cats and dogs that come from rescue centres. |
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Walker is facing a two-match ban for simulation following the penalty he was awarded and converted against Celtic.
Visiting captain Scott Brown called Walker "a cheat" after Sunday's match at Tynecastle, with Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers saying referee John Beaton had ad... | Hearts are to contest a diving charge against winger Jamie Walker. |
36,215,136 | The royal visit on 7 June will include a look at Europe's most powerful brain scanner, of which there is only one other in the world at Harvard University in the United States.
It will allow scientists to look at how brains work in minute detail.
The Maindy Park building, finished a year ago, will bring together four h... | The Queen is to open the new £44m Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (Cubric) next month. |
38,787,846 | Boxing on the undercard of Carl Frampton's loss to Leo Santa Cruz, the 26-year-old from Prestonpans went the distance for the first time.
The Commonwealth super-lightweight champion now has eight wins since turning professional.
Despite being deducted a point for low punches he won by 78-73 on two cards and 79-72 accor... | Josh Taylor remains unbeaten after a comfortable points victory over Alfonso Olvera on his Las Vegas debut. |
40,251,760 | The ban, the first in Scandinavia, targets the niqab as well as burqas, balaclavas and masks, and would apply in nurseries, schools and universities.
However headscarves, hats and caps could continue to be worn.
Most parties support the bill, which is expected to pass next year.
"These clothes prevent good communicatio... | Norway is proposing a ban on the Muslim full face veil and other face-covering clothing because it says it hinders communication between pupils and teachers. |
35,966,288 | County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue crews were called to Beech Close, Brasside, on Monday evening. The street is in the Framwellgate Moor area of the city.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A joint investigation between the fire service and Durham Police has been launched, a fire service spokesman said... | A man has died in a house fire in County Durham. |
37,973,100 | The fire on 1 January destroyed the nursery and infant classrooms at Coed Eva Primary School, Cwmbran.
The teenager, together with six others, was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
The others, two aged 15, two aged 19, a 16-year-old and a 21-year-old, were released without charge last month.
... | A 15-year-old boy who was arrested following an arson attack on a Torfaen school has been released without charge. |
39,515,083 | Hogg, 28, suffered the injury in a collision with a team-mate in a 4-0 defeat at Bristol City in March and was initially ruled out for the season.
However, after further scans, he was allowed to return for Wednesday's 3-0 win over Norwich.
"It felt worrying - I'd never felt pain like it," he told BBC Radio Leeds.
"I'm ... | Huddersfield Town midfielder Jonathan Hogg said he feels fortunate to be back playing after fears he had fractured his neck. |
31,576,483 | It collided with a cargo boat crossing the Padma river, about 40km (25 miles) north-west of the capital Dhaka.
Most of those who drowned were on the ferry's lower decks - 40 or 50 people were rescued or swam ashore.
Witnesses said the ferry may have been overcrowded, with up to 150 people reportedly on board.
Accidents... | At least 70 people are known to have died in a ferry accident in Bangladesh, after authorities managed to reach the vessel which capsized on Sunday. |
38,534,788 | The scooter was thrown from an over-bridge on Gartlea Road, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, at 17:50 on Thursday, landing on top of a train.
The driver brought the train to a halt and later services on the line were subject to delays and cancellation.
BTP said the incident was "incredibly dangerous".
They appealed for anyo... | British Transport Police (BTP) have launched an investigation after a child's scooter was thrown at a train, causing lengthy delays to services. |
40,404,529 | South Korea's new President Moon Jae-in backed proposals for a collaboration after it was suggested by sports minister Do Jong-hwan.
But North Korean International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Chang Un has dismissed the idea - saying there was not time to negotiate a deal.
The Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, will ... | North Korea has rejected an offer from the South to form a unified team for next year's Winter Olympics. |
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Goals from Divock Origi, Mamadou Sakho, Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho gave the hosts victory over the Toffees, who had Ramiro Funes Mori sent off five minutes into the second half.
Martinez, under pressure after a run of just three wins in 10 games, said he was "e... | Everton boss Roberto Martinez described Wednesday's 4-0 defeat at Liverpool as his worst moment at the club. |
35,977,122 | John McGrogan, 65, of Blackridge, began abusing the girls when they were aged six and 11.
The offences were committed between 1981 and 2005 at addresses in Edinburgh.
The former playground supervisor was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow. He was earlier placed on the sex offenders register.
A judge heard how the v... | A West Lothian pensioner who admitted raping two primary schoolgirls has been jailed for for eight and a half years. |
30,885,626 | The award being given to Prof Stephen Sparks, of the University of Bristol, is considered the "Nobel Prize of the earth sciences".
Prof Sparks headed monitoring efforts when Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano came to life in the 1990s.
He will be awarded a medal and $250,000 at a ceremony in New York in June.
Electe... | A British geologist whose work has improved the ability to forecast deadly volcanic eruptions is to receive the 2015 Vetlesen Prize. |
34,713,252 | Mr Osborne is seen as one of the frontrunners to replace David Cameron, who has said he will not seek a third term as prime minister.
He did not deny being a contender during an interview with BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg in Berlin.
But he said he was "very focused" on the UK's EU renegotiations.
This involves... | Chancellor George Osborne avoided questions on his Conservative Party leadership ambitions, saying his current job was "all-consuming". |
33,060,196 | Leah Washington had her leg amputated after two carriages on the Smiler ride collided on 2 June. Three others suffered severe injuries.
Merlin Entertainment said it had contacted those injured and all 16 on board would receive compensation.
Lawyer Paul Paxton, representing three of the families, welcomed the decision.
... | Lawyers representing the families of those injured in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers have welcomed a promise of compensation. |
28,019,316 | The report into claims made in a BBC NI Spotlight programme has been complete for more than seven months.
Publication has been delayed by a legal challenge from Iris Robinson's solicitor.
A reference to the legal challenge is contained in an annual report from the Assembly's standards watchdog.
The Spotlight programme,... | A legal challenge has delayed the publication of an official report into allegations about the conduct of First Minister Peter Robinson and his wife. |
34,819,452 | The 36-year-old former US Open champion has fallen to 85th in the world rankings after only one top-10 finish in 25 events this year.
But he had nine birdies to reach 12 under, one ahead of Derek Fathauer.
Scot Russell Knox, who sealed his first Tour win in Shanghai last week, had six birdies in a 65 and is five shots ... | Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell carded a 63 to take a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the PGA Tour's OHL Classic in Mayakoba, Mexico. |
35,349,462 | Darren Jones brought down Jobi McAnuff in the penalty area and O's top-scorer Simpson took his season's tally to 22.
The win means the hosts rise two places to sixth in the League Two table as new player-manager Kevin Nolan enjoyed a second successive victory.
Newport produced a battling performance, but remain 20th af... | A contentious Jay Simpson penalty was enough to earn promotion-chasing Leyton Orient victory over Newport County. |
40,762,226 | It is the second ATP Tour semi-final of the 22-year-old Briton's career and the fifth seed will face Ryan Harrison for a place in Sunday's final.
The world number 45 was a break down in the first set when play was interrupted to give a fan medical help, but hit back to win nine of the last 10 games.
Harrison thrashed C... | Kyle Edmund defeated top seed Jack Sock 6-4 6-1 to reach the last four of the 2017 Atlanta Open. |
35,086,789 | Chief executive Jonathan Ford said the FAW would be working with organisers and others as safety was "paramount".
An army of fans are expected to make the trip for Wales' games in June.
They face Slovakia in Bordeaux, England in Lens and Russia in Toulouse in their first major tournament since 1958.
Plaid Cymru leader ... | Security will be taken "very seriously" for Wales football fans in France to watch the team at the Euro 2016 finals, the Football Association of Wales boss has said. |
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