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Dagnall flicked Zoumana Bakayogo's cross from the byline into the roof of the net on 56 minutes to cancel out Pat Hoban's 51st-minute header.
A draw was a fair outcome as both sides lacked quality in the final third. Hoban drove high over with an early shooting chance for the Stags, while James Jones' volley was comfor... | Chris Dagnall's 100th league goal secured Crewe a comeback point from a 1-1 draw with Mansfield. | 37459560 |
Former Spain youth international Femenia, 26, started his career as a winger and has had spells at Barcelona B and Real Madrid B.
Austria Under-21 goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann has also joined the Hornets from Stoke City.
The 22-year-old, who spent six seasons with the Potters, has signed a three-year deal at Vicarage Roa... | Watford have signed right-back Kiko Femenia from Alaves on a four-year deal. | 40467024 |
Fire crews found the body in the back of the Fiat Scudo panel van at Asda, on Manchester Road, Stockport, just after 09:00 GMT.
A section of the car park remains cordoned off while forensic teams investigate the scene, police said.
The store remains open and an Asda spokesperson said: "We continue to support the police... | A man's body was found in a burning van in a supermarket car park. | 39166541 |
The 21-year-old made eight appearances for Stanley on loan from Huddersfield earlier this season and was released by the Terriers last month.
Crooks, who has also played as a defender and a striker, made just one appearance for Huddersfield.
"Sometimes you can be a victim of your own versatility and Matt's keen not to ... | Accrington Stanley have signed free agent midfielder Matt Crooks on an 18-month contract. | 31601577 |
Ademi, 24, played the full 90 minutes during the Croatian side's 2-1 victory in Zagreb last month.
Dinamo announced that Uefa has started disciplinary proceedings.
"We are surprised because Ademi was selected for doping control six times this year and results were negative every time," a club statement read.
If Ademi's... | Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Arijan Ademi failed a drug test after their recent Champions League win over Arsenal, the club has announced. | 34471565 |
Actor Michael Douglas accepted the inaugural Teddy Kollek Award for the Advancement of Jewish Culture on his father's behalf, saying he would be "so proud and so humbled".
Vice President Joe Biden also received an award at a dinner held at New York's Pierre Hotel on Wednesday.
Douglas was born Issur Danielovitch in New... | Kirk Douglas has been honoured by the World Jewish Congress, a month ahead of his 100th birthday. | 37934804 |
Under the new measures, officers can issue £100 fines and three points rather than taking drivers to court.
Ministers said it would make tackling problem motorists easier. The AA said a third of drivers risked facing a fine.
Fixed penalties for a number of offences, including using a phone or not wearing a seatbelt whi... | Careless drivers across Britain who hog lanes or tailgate can now be punished with on-the-spot police fines. | 23713732 |
He accused the Democratic presumptive nominee of criminal corruption. He called her a "world-class liar". He offered a bullet-point summation of an anti-Clinton book written by a conservative commentator. And he read a letter from the widow of a police officer killed by an undocumented immigrant who said the former sec... | Donald Trump promised a bare-knuckles speech with sweeping attacks on Hillary Clinton, and on Wednesday he delivered it. | 36592975 |
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The Briton, 28, has withdrawn from his rematch with Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko, scheduled for 29 October, because of mental health issues.
"It's driven him to despair," said Peter Fury, who is also his trainer, on BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek.
The boxer has said he was ... | World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is prepared to relinquish his WBA and WBO belts and could return to training in six months, says his uncle. | 37599873 |
The pair were among at least 28 people abducted from a desert hunting party close to the Saudi border in December.
Efforts are still under way to free the rest of the 26 kidnapped, the ministry said in a statement.
It is not known if any ransom was paid for the release of the two men who were freed on Wednesday.
The ho... | A Qatari royal family member and a Pakistani have been freed by kidnappers in Iraq after nearly four months, the Qatari foreign ministry says. | 35977032 |
Attention has fallen on Seddique Mateen, who runs a Facebook page where he describes himself as the "Provincial Government of Afghanistan", and refers to some sections of the Taliban as "our brothers".
Seddique Mateen has also appeared on his own online Afghan nationalist TV programme. Last year, he declared himself a ... | The father of Orlando gunman Omar Mateen said his son had "a grudge in his heart" when he killed 49 people at the Pulse night club in Orlando. | 36518521 |
26 August 2016 Last updated at 13:53 BST
He signed a deal to represent West Ham United, playing Fifa in video game tournaments.
The BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones met him to find out what life is like as a professional Fifa player. | Sean Allen - also known as Dragonn - is the Premier League's first professional e-sports player. | 37197941 |
The hosts won Friday's first one-day international by two wickets and this result puts them 2-0 up in the three-match series.
Paul Stirling (72) and Gary Wilson (65) were the top contributors as the Irish finished on 268-7.
Zimbabwe won with nine balls to spare, Ervine hitting 101 from 174 balls while Sean Williams add... | Craig Ervine's unbeaten century helped Zimbabwe to a five-wicket win in Harare and a series victory over Ireland. | 34500775 |
Bristol Crown Court was shown footage of Alison Dove, 25, of Kingswood, hitting the same patient.
Dove is one of 11 ex care workers of Winterbourne View, near Bristol, being sentenced for neglect or abuse.
The care home, now under new management, looks after people with severe learning difficulties.
The court heard tha... | A care worker at a private hospital exposed on television abusing patients was filmed telling a colleague that one of their victims "loved pain". | 20043808 |
Kyle Coetzer, leading the hosts for the first time, might just have let his mind stray to thoughts of taking a major scalp as he opened the innings chasing a none-too-daunting 231-7.
But hopes of a first success against one of the big boys ebbed away following the Northnts batsman's dismissal for 32 in the 17th over.
T... | It was a tale of two captains as Scotland failed miserably to make the most of a promising start against Pakistan at a sun-drenched Grange in Edinburgh. | 22575466 |
It was addressed to "Marconi Operator, RMS Titanic" and stamped on 11 April 1912 - the day after the ill-fated ship set sail from Southampton.
What the parcel originally contained is unknown, but according to the valuer it missed the ship by a "few hours".
Auctioneer John Nicholson is to start bidding at £500, but "has... | The label from a parcel destined for an officer on the Titanic has been put up for auction. | 32832583 |
The Shrimpers won for the first time in four matches as Jack Payne turned a defender before finishing in the left hand corner after just five minutes.
Conor Hourihane missed a chance to level for the hosts, as his penalty went wide after visiting goalkeeper Daniel Bentley fouled Ashley Fletcher.
Michael Timlin wrapped ... | Barnsley fell out of the League One play-off places after sinking to defeat by Southend at Oakwell. | 35733192 |
The Accounts Commission said the council faced "significant financial challenges".
It added that "demonstrable leadership" was needed from councillors.
The council leader said he could not see a "realistic" way of balancing the books without a "substantial" reduction in services.
Councillor Stewart Cree said he accepte... | Moray councillors need to act decisively to cut spending by more than £16m in the next two years, according to a public spending watchdog. | 34666653 |
Midfielder Vela, linked with a possible switch to Championship neighbours Wigan, thumped in an 84th-minute right-foot effort after Gary Madine cancelled out David Ball's first-half opener.
Phil Parkinson's side have now won all four of their opening games while Vela's goal condemned Fleetwood to a first league defeat o... | Josh Vela ensured Bolton equalled their best start to a league season in 82 years with a late goal to complete a comeback 2-1 victory over Fleetwood at the Macron Stadium. | 37067447 |
John McAteer admitted being concerned in the supply of the drug at the High Court in Glasgow last month.
He had been due to plead guilty last year, but the case was continued after his son died in a car accident.
Lord Clark said, despite this personal tragedy, it did not justify involvement in the supply of Class A dru... | A 51-year-old man has been jailed for four-and-a-half months after cocaine and heroin worth £57,000 was found at a house in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire. | 39051099 |
That's the bigger picture at hand as Apple continues to fight an order to unlock a terrorist's iPhone.
That fight made its way to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for a hearing in front of the House Judiciary Committee, the government body that covers matters relating to how law and order is enforced in the US.
Over the course ... | Is there such a thing as security so good it's a danger to society? | 35704103 |
The chairman of the Electoral Council, Pierre-Louis Opont, said there had been security concerns.
Opposition candidate Jude Celestin has vowed to boycott the vote.
There have allegations of voting fraud in November's first round elections, and street protests calling for the runoff to be postponed have turned violent a... | Haiti's electoral authorities have postponed a presidential runoff election for a third time. | 35388312 |
Sources confirmed that he would act as a campaign strategy adviser to the Conservative party.
A lifelong Democrat, Mr Messina masterminded the US president's successful 2012 re-election campaign.
The political parties in Westminster are readying themselves for the general election, now under two years away.
The Conserv... | The Conservative Party has hired Barack Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina for its general election campaign team, BBC Newsnight has learned. | 23551323 |
Kim Rose, standing in Southampton Itchen, said he had been told to report to police over allegations of treating.
Electoral Commission rules state food and entertainment cannot be provided by candidates to "corruptly influence" votes.
Hampshire police declined to comment.
Mr Rose said he held the event on 21 February a... | A UKIP parliamentary candidate is to be questioned over allegations he tried to influence voters by giving away sausage rolls at a party event featuring snooker star Jimmy White. | 32234567 |
The 72-year-old, who has not been named by police, was arrested in east London and bailed until October.
He was originally arrested on June 3 on suspicion of sexual offences and later released on bail.
Mr Denning was one of the original Radio 1 team when the station was launched in 1967.
He also worked as a music produ... | Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Denning has been rearrested by detectives from the Operation Yewtree inquiry into allegations of sexual offences. | 24039436 |
The Department for Transport (DfT) figures cover arrivals into 11 major cities during weekday peak times.
The figures show the Govia Thameslink service between Bedford and Brighton was the most crowded in 2015.
On a typical autumn weekday, 581,400 passengers arrived into London during the morning peak, up 3.2% since 20... | Rail services into and out of London made up six of the top 10 most overcrowded services in England and Wales last year, official figures show. | 36913645 |
19 April 2017 Last updated at 08:27 BST
Normally the big vote to decide who will run the country happens every five years and the next one was due to take place in 2020.
BBC political reporter Adam Fleming tells us more about what she said and why she wants to bring it forward. | British Prime Minister Theresa May surprised many people when she announced on 18 April she wants to call a general election in June 2017. | 39639604 |
Keane, the Republic of Ireland's record goalscorer, has been searching for a club leaving LA Galaxy last November.
The 37-year-old's 10-club career has included spells at Leeds, Liverpool and Celtic.
"The offer to experience a new league and culture in Asia appealed to me," said Keane, who won 146 Irish caps.
Sheringha... | Robbie Keane has joined Indian Super League champions Atletico de Kolkata, who are managed by his former Tottenham team-mate Teddy Sheringham. | 40827887 |
The IMF said world growth would now be 3.3% for the year, down from 3.5% forecast six months ago.
For the UK, it is forecasting growth of just 0.7%, after saying in January that the country's economy could expect 1% growth.
The figure is slightly above the 0.6% growth forecast in last month's Budget.
That figure came f... | The International Monetary Fund's twice-yearly look at the world economy has lowered its forecasts for most developed economies, including the UK. | 22164028 |
Vauxhall, Nissan, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Mini, Toyota and McLaren models were lined up alongside each other.
However, this showroom was not for selling cars, but for issuing the auto sector's starkest warning yet.
It says only continued membership of the European single market can guarantee the success of the UK car ind... | The UK car industry kicked off its own Tour de France today in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower on the sidelines of the Paris Motor Show. | 37497359 |
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Both goals came in the final 10 minutes, with Lily Agg cancelling out Katie Zelem's opener for the Reds, who also had Kate Longhurst sent off.
Earlier on Saturday, Louise Quinn scored twice as Arsenal beat FA Cup runners-up Birmingham City 4-2 to move up to second in the t... | Women's Super League One Spring Series leaders Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Bristol City. | 39987022 |
Leaked intelligence briefings detailed plans for attacks in Nairobi and Mombasa, according to Kenyan media.
Four cabinet ministers and the head of Kenya's defence forces are said to have been informed.
At least 67 people were killed after al-Shabab stormed the mall on 21 September.
Briefings were given to the ministers... | Kenyan government ministers received warnings of a possible attack before al-Shabab gunmen stormed the Westgate shopping centre, reports say. | 24316746 |
Mr Dalli left his job as EU health commissioner in 2012, accused of improper links to tobacco lobbyists.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that he resigned voluntarily. He had argued that ex-Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso had asked him to resign.
Mr Barroso said Mr Dalli had put the Commission's integrity a... | The EU's top court has dismissed a case brought by Maltese ex-Commissioner John Dalli against the European Commission in which he sought compensation. | 32702526 |
The fourth Cardiff Contemporary is set in traditional galleries but also in derelict buildings - and even on the roof of a car park.
Artists are working to the theme of communication.
The festival, subtitled Are You Ready?, is inspired by Guglielmo Marconi's radio experiments on Flat Holm Island.
Those were the words t... | Some unusual sights in some unfamiliar places can be expected in Cardiff from this weekend as part of a month-long visual arts festival. | 37728461 |
Critics have said that the government is rushing the move, with one poll from newspaper Dagbladet suggesting 66% of Norwegians oppose it.
Experts argue that the change needs to happen because digital radio can carry more channels and has clearer sound.
Switzerland, Denmark and the UK are also considering a switch-off.
... | Norway will start switching off its FM radio network next week, in a controversial move that will be closely watched by other nations. | 38529435 |
Sir Peter, who is best known for designing The Beatles' Sgt Pepper album cover, has redesigned the Britannia statuette, which will be given to the winners at the event in February.
He revealed that Brits organisers had rejected his first design.
"I did something and they said: 'Could you make it a bit more pop art?'" h... | Artist Sir Peter Blake has given the Brit Awards statuette a pop art makeover ahead of next year's ceremony. | 15467265 |
The protest closed the London museum on the opening day of the Sunken Cities exhibition, about two lost Egyptian cities buried under the sea.
Greenpeace said BP are using the "spectacular" show to clean up "the polluting realities of its business."
BP declined to comment on the protest.
However, the oil company said it... | Greenpeace activists have scaled the British Museum in protest at BP's sponsorship of an exhibition it claims diverts attention from its "polluting" practices. | 36332034 |
On-loan Barnsley striker Stefan Payne's first goal for Shrewsbury was enough to earn Paul Hurst's side a first win since 28 February.
Payne struck in the 16th minute when he broke into the box and clinically fired a low shot past advancing goalkeeper Conrad Logan.
Midfielder Bryn Morris twice went close for the hosts e... | Shrewsbury climbed out of the League One relegation zone with victory against Rochdale. | 39463236 |
General Michael Hayden was talking off-the-record to journalists by phone when he was overheard by another passenger, a former political activist.
Tom Matzzie said he waited half an hour before live-tweeting comments about US renditions and a "famous BlackBerry".
The comments went viral on news websites and late-night ... | A former National Security Agency (NSA) chief giving off-the-record interviews on a high-speed train has had his remarks reported live on Twitter. | 24668428 |
Dustin Diamond, 37, is charged with felony reckless endangerment and two misdemeanours.
His lawyer, Thomas Alberti, said there were no witnesses who said they saw the actor stab the man but a judge ruled there was enough evidence for a trial.
The stabbing is said to have happened in a bar in Port Washington, Wisconsin.... | The actor who played Screech in US TV show Saved by the Bell has been ordered to go on trial over the stabbing of a man at a bar on Christmas Day. | 30692374 |
He said the UK government took "very, very seriously" the need to end their anxiety and uncertainty.
Mr Davis again signalled that he was not willing to compromise over the role of the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
But European Parliament Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt insisted the ECJ "must play its full role".
... | Brexit Secretary David Davis has said there is a "moral imperative" to reach a swift deal on the rights of EU nationals living in the UK. | 40715008 |
Crusaders, who are seven points clear at the Premiership summit, make the trip to Dungannon Swifts while the Blues host bottom club Portadown.
"Linfield have been excellent, they are working hard and are chasing us down," said Baxter.
"There is a big run in to the finishing line and we'll see who is stronger."
He added... | Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter is wary of the threat posed by Linfield as the top two continue their title tussle with games on Friday night. | 38994428 |
In 2011, it was one of the last two countries in the world where divorce was illegal.
On Tuesday, it became the first European country to ban "gay conversion therapy", eliciting cheers from LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) campaigners as well as psychologists.
In recent years, the staunchly Catholic country h... | The last five years have seen sweeping changes in laws governing social and sexual rights in Malta. | 38235264 |
SSE Renewables wants to install 36 turbines in the Sperrin mountains near Draperstown in County Londonderry.
The project known, as the Doraville Wind Farm, could provide 115 MW of power.
The planning application also states that minor works would be needed to roads in the area to facilitate turbine delivery.
Twenty fiv... | A planning application has been submitted for what would be Northern Ireland largest wind farm. | 33354741 |
Entered by thousands from around the UK, an image of a small stream created by heavy rain among the vast Glencoe mountains took the overall winning title.
A Beginning and an End captures a "fleeting moment of beauty" in the Scottish Highlands by photographer Mark Littlejohn from Penrith, Cumbria.
Mr Littlejohn said he ... | Images ranging from a misty morning in the Peak District to sunset over the heather-strewn North York Moors are some of the winning shots from the Landscape Photographer of the Year awards. | 29976731 |
The Women's British Open at Kingsbarns is her last tournament before moving to America to study at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.
The Scot, who is on three under and is set to make the cut, now hopes to find more fulfilment in other areas of life.
"I'll miss the competition the most, but hopefull... | Scot Sally Watson is looking forward to a "more normal" life when she retires from professional golf this weekend. | 40828896 |
The company owns the News Letter, the Derry Journal and the Morton Newspapers chain.
The strike ballot was in response to cutting 13 editorial positions.
It does not mean a strike is inevitable but one can now be called at a week's notice.
Johnston is an Edinburgh-based firm which owns more than 200 papers across the U... | Journalists at Johnston Press in Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to approve strike action. | 35872231 |
North Yorkshire Police said officers were monitoring a demonstration of between 40 to 50 people near York Minster "when altercations broke out".
Four of the protesters and one local man were arrested on a variety of public order offences.
The remaining demonstrators were escorted by police to York station. | Police have arrested five men following a disturbance involving far-right protesters in York on Saturday. | 36408210 |
In an interview with the Fabian Review she was quoted as saying it was "not inconceivable" in such circumstances.
But she later insisted she would vote to stay in the UK in any future referendum and opposed one being held.
The Scottish Conservatves claimed Labour could not be trusted to defend the Union.
In the intervi... | Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has sought to clarify reports she might back Scottish independence if it could secure Scotland's EU membership. | 35948407 |
She will urge people to give up on "insults" and "division" and unite to build a "global Britain".
Downing Street said reports she may signal pulling out of the single market and customs union were "speculation".
It comes as the chancellor said the UK could "change its economic model" if it loses access to the single m... | Theresa May is expected to reveal the most detailed insight yet into her approach to Brexit negotiations, in a speech on Tuesday. | 38626293 |
Jamaica international Williamson, 34, who will join on 1 August, has signed a 12-month deal after making 66 starts in three years at Blackburn.
Dyer, 33, has agreed a similar deal, having spent the final three months of last season with Burnley.
Delaney, 19, arrives from Irish club Wexford Youths on a two-year deal.
An... | Burton Albion have signed midfielder Lee Williamson, winger Lloyd Dyer and defender Ryan Delaney after all three spent pre-season with the club. | 36894535 |
Joey Barton slotted the Clarets ahead, before Sam Vokes doubled the lead 28 seconds after the restart.
Andre Gray headed a third before Matthew Lowton rifled into the top corner.
Antony Kay was then sent off for hauling down George Boyd, who duly completed the rout after a flowing counter-attack.
The Dons had started t... | Burnley thrashed MK Dons to move up to fourth in the Championship and increase the Dons' relegation worries. | 35229686 |
Ekrem Dumanli, editor-in-chief of Zaman, was among eight suspects freed after being held on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government.
Four others, including a TV station boss, have been kept in custody.
It comes as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cracks down on supporters of Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen.
The ... | A court in Istanbul has released a leading Turkish newspaper editor arrested during raids on media offices at the weekend. | 30548681 |
The figures were released in response to a parliamentary question by shadow Welsh secretary Jo Stevens.
They showed money spent on agency staff in the most expensive year (2014-15) could have paid for 11 full-time positions.
A UK government spokesman said they needed to fill posts at short notice.
Over the past six yea... | The Wales Office spent more than £500,000 on temporary agency staff in the past six years, according to government figures. | 38443705 |
7 April 2016 Last updated at 18:08 BST
The man was spotted on traffic cameras between junctions 11 and 14 on the clockwise carriageway.
Surrey Police said he was trying to reach the airport at about 06:00 BST on Thursday.
Highways England said the cyclist was "irresponsible and could have caused a serious incident". | An "irresponsible" cyclist caught riding his bike on the M25 motorway in a bid to reach Heathrow Airport has been fined £50. | 35992072 |
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14 February 2014 Last updated at 19:28 GMT
The scheme will help people from abroad who are suffering from the effects of poverty.
Chris Page has been meeting asylum seekers living in Belfast to investigate why the need is there.
The BBC Radio Ulster documentary Nowhere to Go... | The BBC has learned the Stormont Executive is planning to set up a crisis fund for foreign nationals. | 26199704 |
Jane Khalaf, 19, from Huddersfield, reportedly died on 20 November, eight days after being put on life-support at St Marien Hospital in Cologne.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Barry Sheerman, the Labour MP for Huddersfield, criticised German police for not investigating her death.
Ms Khalaf was on an exchange trip f... | A British student was murdered in Germany by having her drink spiked, a Labour MP has claimed. | 30298732 |
Mr Fillon's spokesman, Thierry Solere, is being investigated for alleged tax evasion, reported the Canard Enchaine.
Mr Solere denied any wrongdoing and has announced his intention to sue the satirical newspaper for libel.
But it is another distraction for Mr Fillon as he clings to the centre-right candidacy nine weeks ... | The scandal-hit campaign of French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has been hit by new allegations in the media. | 38979894 |
The 32-year-old from England, who won the British Open in 2013 and became world champion in 2014, will become world number one for the first time on 1 January.
"Having already won a British Open and a World Championship, it was probably the last box to tick, so for me it is absolutely massive," said Massaro.
"There's n... | Laura Massaro will have more reason than most to enjoy the countdown to New Year on Thursday night as it will bring with it the last major prize in squash. | 35178461 |
Flight TOM6248, which was bound for Tenerife, struck a seagull shortly after taking off at 08:21 GMT.
Passengers described a loud thud from the left engine and the plane vibrating.
A Thomson Airways spokeswoman said: "We would like to reassure customers that issues of this nature are very rare."
The passengers were tak... | A plane made an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport after a bird damaged an engine when it took off from Bournemouth. | 38569010 |
Danielle McLaughlin was found raped and strangled in the Indian tourist haven two months ago.
Police said Vikat Bhagat had confessed to her murder; he has now reportedly sent a letter denying the charge.
It insists he tried to save the backpacker as three other men smashed her head with bottles and rocks.
The 29-page l... | Claims of innocence by the man facing trial for the murder of an Irish backpacker in Goa have been rubbished by her family's solicitor. | 39959440 |
The RBFA confirmed on Twitter the playmaker twisted his ankle and subsequent scans revealed a fracture.
The 26-year-old will miss Belgium's friendly on Monday against Czech Republic and their World Cup qualifier against Estonia on 9 June.
It is not yet known how long he will be out of action.
Hazard was instrumental as... | Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has suffered a fractured right ankle while training on international duty, the Belgian Football Association says. | 40155011 |
Police said more than 700 potential terror suspects are now thought to have travelled to Syria, while hundreds have returned to the UK. | The number of terror-related arrests in England, Wales and Scotland reached record levels last year, when 338 people were held, Scotland Yard says. | 32735484 |
Abdul Raheem, 40, was arrested in December after police found he had used the name Ray Abdul Raheem Edmundson for five years.
Raheem, of Coleshill Road, Birmingham, was jailed for a year in March 2009 after admitting terrorism offences.
He was released under an order that required him to notify police of any changes to... | A convicted terrorist who changed his name without informing the police has been jailed for 15 months. | 40612859 |
City dominated the first half and Sergio Aguero slotted in an opener before a slick move let David Silva side-foot in a second.
Vitaliy Buyalsky pulled one back with a deflected shot before he had another effort excellently saved by Joe Hart.
Yaya Toure curled in a superb shot late on to restore City's two-goal lead.
C... | A full-strength Manchester City took command of their Champions League last-16 tie against Dynamo Kiev with an impressive first-leg win in Ukraine. | 35643752 |
Irish broadcaster RTÉ said the couple had been named locally as Laurence (Larry) and Martina Hayes.
They were in their 50s and came from Athlone. They had one daughter.
Irish woman Lorna Carty, a mother-of-two from County Meath, was also among 38 people killed when a gunman opened fire at a beach resort in Sousse.
At l... | A couple from County Westmeath have died in Friday's terror attack in Tunisia, bringing the number of Irish people killed to three. | 33303285 |
Mr Deby, who took power in a coup 26 years ago, is seen by Western governments as a bulwark against Islamist militants in central Africa.
In the run-up to the election, security was stepped up, with protest marches banned and activists imprisoned.
Despite Chad's new oil wealth, half its 13 million people live in povert... | Votes are being counted in Chad after a presidential election widely expected to deliver President Idriss Deby a fifth term in office. | 36008880 |
The Brewers midfielder, an unused substitute when Manchester United beat Bayern Munich in the most dramatic of circumstances in Spain, sprang into action when the Yorkshire town was ravaged by floods and his latest club suffered more than £300,000 worth of damage at the start of the year.
"The water was not just up to ... | When Jonathan Greening collected his Champions League winner's medal at the Nou Camp in 1999, little did he know that 17 years later he would be in his wellington boots clearing fish from Tadcaster Albion's flooded pitch. | 37010623 |
Cornwall Council took just 30 minutes to unanimously approve proposals for a new heliport in Penzance.
Tourism bosses says trade on the Scilly Isles has suffered since the old helicopter service ended in 2012.
Since then the link has been covered by a seasonal ferry and fixed wing planes.
More on the helicopter link pl... | A helicopter service linking the Isles of Scilly with the mainland could be reinstated by spring 2018. | 38841917 |
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Stephen Garrett scored the game's only goal with a low left-foot shot into the bottom corner in the 39th minute.
Andy Mitchell grabbed an 89th-minute winner as Dungannon Swifts defeated Glenavon 1-0 at Mourneview Park.
Adam Lecky claimed a hat-trick as Ballinamallard Unite... | Cliftonville moved into second place in the Premiership by ending Coleraine's unbeaten home league record. | 38191129 |
He is confident the base is being provided that should help new team manager Pedro Caixinha bring success.
"Our academy structures and young players are more promising than at any time since my first association with the club almost 20 years ago," he said.
"Auchenhowie is finally looking 'fit for purpose' and is showin... | Rangers' youth system is in better shape than at any time in two decades, according to chairman Dave King. | 39556881 |
The company said it was "fully complying" with a request from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for accounting information.
Exxon is the only big US energy firm not to have taken a charge to reflect the slump in oil prices.
The SEC is also examining how Exxon accounts for the potential impact on its business... | US authorities are investigating the way Exxon Mobil has valued its assets following a plunge in the price of oil. | 37426241 |
Last week, Dropbox reset all passwords that had remained unchanged since mid-2012 "as a preventive measure".
In 2012, Dropbox had said hacks on "other websites" had affected customers who used their Dropbox password on other sites too.
But now what purports to be the details of 68.6 million Dropbox accounts have emerge... | A Dropbox security breach in 2012 has affected more than 68 million account holders, according to security experts. | 37232635 |
The Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 255,766 new cars were registered last month.
The SMMT said the sales figures were expected, adding the market would "stabilise" following a record 2015.
It added it was too early to tell if the result of the referendum had affected sales.
The fall in new car... | Sales of new cars fell by 0.8% in June compared to the same month a year earlier, the latest industry figures show. | 36722554 |
The accident happened on the A711 near Tower Wood, outside Dumfries, at about 22:00 on Sunday.
The collision involved a black Vauxhall Astra. Police said that as a result of the crash both occupants of the vehicle had died at the scene.
The road was closed to allow for accident investigations and reopened shortly befor... | Two people have been killed in a single-vehicle crash in the south of Scotland. | 39691904 |
The 21-year-old, of Portmead, Swansea, has been accused of placing an article with intent to cause alarm.
The alleged hoax saw Swansea's Quadrant Shopping Centre evacuated on 24 May - two days after 22 people were killed in the Manchester terror attack.
He was remanded in custody at Swansea Crown Court on Monday. A ple... | A man accused of planting a fake bomb at a busy shopping centre has appeared in court. | 40405606 |
A poor Jordi Alba pass led to Georgia midfielder Tornike Okriashvili scoring the only goal on 40 minutes.
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque had his Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid players available for the first time since last month's Champions League final.
But his side, who had not lost since March 2015, lacked the crea... | European champions Spain were beaten 1-0 by Georgia in their final warm-up game before Euro 2016. | 36475593 |
Six of their World Cup-winning squad played in the side which beat England 4-0 in the 2009 European Championship Under-21s final.
James Milner was the only England player from that game to play at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The Germans beat Argentina 1-0 in Sunday's final, while England went out of the competition i... | Germany's youth policy paid off as they became world champions for the fourth time. | 28292638 |
Russell Scott Primary in Denton, Tameside, had had "significant defects" and did not comply with fire regulations, said the headteacher.
Steve Marsland said an assessment had ruled that the safety of pupils and staff was "compromised".
Tameside Council said it was "surprised and disappointed" by the closure.
Mr Marslan... | A primary school in Greater Manchester has closed until further notice amid "serious safety concerns" in the building. | 36320062 |
Abdul Abbasi, from Hull, appeared via videolink and did not enter a plea during the hearing at Hull Crown Court.
The court heard a 65-year-old pedestrian suffered "grievous injuries" when she was hit by a reversing car on Redmire Close in Hull on Sunday.
Mr Abbasi, 32, of Thorndale, was remanded in custody and will app... | A taxi driver accused of deliberately running his mother over has appeared in court charged with attempted murder. | 37574389 |
The Department of Infrastructure said the talks will focus on "increasing the resilience" of the service.
Thousands of people had their travel plans disrupted after the Manannan ferry suffered damage put at £100,000.
But Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne said it is not feasible for the company to keep a spare vessel ... | Talks have opened between Isle of Man government officials and the Steam Packet Company to discuss ways to improve ferry services. | 32285945 |
Mr Trump has not yet responded to the deaths of Taliesin Namkai-Meche and Ricky Best in Portland on Friday.
A reporter's tweet to Mr Trump for comment has been liked 14,000 times and another reporter's open letter has been shared 100,000 times on Facebook.
On Sunday Mr Trump accused the media of "disparaging" his socia... | US President Donald Trump is under pressure to address the killing of two men who had tried to stop a man abusing a Muslim teenager and her friend. | 40084410 |
But who are these people and how will this proposed new law be different from the current regulations?
The term has come to mean those behind intentionally provocative online actions intended to cause grief or incite an angry response.
This can happen in online forums, message boards, chat rooms, and on social networks... | Website operators in the UK may soon have to identify people who have posted defamatory messages online, allowing the victim to undertake legal action against the "troll" rather than against the website. | 18408457 |
With almost all the votes now counted, the 'No' side passed the winning total of 1,852,828 needed to win the referendum just after 6am on Friday morning.
The Yes camp has had some victories, including in Glasgow and Dundee, but not enough to secure victory overall.
Talks will now begin on giving more powers to Scotland... | Scotland has voted to stay in the United Kingdom after voters said no to independence. | 29272574 |
The Duke of Edinburgh met 115 young people who have completed the scheme at the Queen's official residence in Northern Ireland.
In May, he announced that he would be retiring from public duties in the autumn.
This is believed to be his last official visit to Northern Ireland. | Prince Philip visited Northern Ireland on Thursday to meet Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award recipients at Hillsborough Castle in County Down. | 40048592 |
The duo were chosen after taking bronze in the World Cup event in Poznan at the weekend ahead of team-mates Nathaniel Reilly-O'Donnell and Matthew Tarrant.
They were named in a group of 12 this month from which the men's eight, pair and two reserves were to be confirmed.
Reilly-O'Donnell and Tarrant will travel to the ... | European Championship silver medallists Alan Sinclair and Stewart Innes have been confirmed as Team GB's men's pair for this summer's Rio Olympics. | 36620196 |
After second-placed Tottenham drew with third-placed Arsenal, the Foxes took a step closer to English football's most unlikely title win.
Mahrez almost set up Jamie Vardy for an early goal as the Foxes started well.
And a similar start to the second half saw the Algerian rifle high into the net after Jose Holebas clear... | Leicester beat Watford to move five points clear at the top of the table as Riyad Mahrez scored his 15th Premier League goal of the season. | 35675849 |
Now the 42-year-old is confined to a wheelchair, struggles with his speech and barely has the strength to hold a sandwich or lift a drink.
For the last two years his body has been ravaged by the debilitating effects of motor neurone disease, which has taken control of everything except his mind. That remains as sharp a... | Joost van der Westhuizen was the archetypal Springbok, an Afrikaner whose name became a byword for brilliance, total commitment and supreme physicality. | 23699697 |
The incident happened in Silverstream Crescent in the north of the city on Friday morning.
It was reported to the PSNI just after 08:00 BST. The Police are treating the incident as criminal damage.
The victim lives alone and was very distressed by the incident, a relative told the BBC. | Police are investigating after a disabled woman's Belfast home was attacked with paint. | 37517609 |
The 27-year-old is recovering from a hamstring injury suffered playing for Crusaders in Super Rugby.
New Zealand are already without experienced campaigners Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith who have quit international rugby.
"It's getting better, we've just got to take it day by day at the moment," ... | All Blacks second row Sam Whitelock is a doubt for the first test against Wales in Auckland on Saturday, 11 June. | 36438907 |
The men, aged 24, 21 and 25, are suspected of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
The men were arrested in central London and are in custody.
A search has taken place at a business in west London and there are searches taking place at four residential addresses in north-w... | Three men have been arrested in London by police officers investigating possible terrorism offences. | 29607053 |
Collingwood, 37, lifted Durham's third title in six years after their eight-wicket win against Nottinghamshire, with fit-again Cook in attendance.
Cook handed responsibilities to coaches Jon Lewis and Neil Killeen while undergoing recovery.
"All the players wanted to do it for Geoff," Collingwood told BBC Sport.
"When ... | Durham captain Paul Collingwood says Geoff Cook's absence from first-team affairs after a heart attack in June galvanised their Championship success. | 24166109 |
The departure of Bevington, who was appointed in March, comes a month after David Bernstein and Lord King resigned from the club's board.
Villa, who finished bottom of the Premier League, were relegated to the Championship in April.
Owner Randy Lerner has been seeking a buyer for the club since May 2014.
The club are a... | Former Football Association executive Adrian Bevington has left his advisory role at relegated Aston Villa after less than two months in the post. | 36310420 |
The company says it added nearly one million customers during the 12 months that ended on 30 June.
Sky unveiled several original dramas during the period, including Fortitude and 1999.
The company also said a record 3.1 million in the UK and Ireland watched the Game of Thrones finale in April.
"Across the portfolio, we... | Pay-TV provider Sky reported an 18% increase in annual operating profit to £1.4bn. | 33699737 |
The medics were secretly filmed by the Sunday Times, which has investigated allegations of doping in the African country in collaboration with German broadcaster ARD/WRD.
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has also reportedly made arrests in connection with the claims.
Ukad has also sent two investiga... | UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) has begun an investigation and expressed "grave concern" over claims by two Kenyan doctors they gave banned performance-enhancing drugs to British athletes. | 36756105 |
Kim, 21, shot a three-under-par 69 on the final day at Sawgrass to finish on 10 under and replace Adam Scott as the youngest winner.
England's Ian Poulter was tied for the lead at one stage but finished three shots behind in a tie for second with Louis Oosthuizen after a 71.
Rafa Cabrera Bello and Kyle Stanley finished... | South Korean Kim Si-woo produced a faultless round to become the youngest champion at the Players Championship. | 39916720 |
And so it proved - just not in the way anyone could have predicted - as he resigned suddenly on Tuesday night after only five months at Selhurst Park before penning what was effectively his retirement speech.
So is this really the end of the road for the 62-year-old who has been one of the domestic game's most enduring... | Sam Allardyce claimed navigating Crystal Palace's route to Premier League survival had helped him recover and look to the future after his humiliating tenure as England manager, which ended after only 67 days and one game. | 40030476 |
Malachi Halstead, 35, from Newport, attacked Teerath Mann in August 2016 because he thought he was stealing from him.
Halstead, known as DJ Madskie, put the picture on the messaging app saying: "See that? I chopped that off."
He was found guilty of wounding with intent at Cardiff Crown Court.
His partner Nicole Seaborn... | A DJ has been jailed for 14 years for chopping off a man's finger with a meat cleaver and posting a picture of it on Snapchat. | 38985265 |
The showcase of progressive cities is part of the Festival of Architecture 2016.
The 5m by 5m pavilion is made from logs taken from Templeton Woods, north-west of Dundee.
It will come back to the city's Slessor Gardens before being returned to the forest as a bicycle hub.
The trees used in its construction were all win... | A wooden pavilion designed by V&A Dundee architect Kengo Kuma will showcase the city's resurgence at the Pop-Up Cities Expo in Edinburgh. | 36488517 |
Amina Begun was found by police in Fambridge Close, Maldon, Essex, shortly after 14:00 GMT on Thursday. She was declared dead at the scene.
Javid Ahmed, 25, of Fambridge Close, Maldon, was charged on Friday night.
He appeared before magistrates in Chelmsford, where he was remanded in custody to appear before the city's... | A 25-year-old man has been charged with murdering a woman who was found lying in a road with "significant injuries". | 35903516 |
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