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Ofsted's chief inspector of schools told BBC Radio 4's Today programme Mr Hoare had been "a good chair".
Mr Hoare has apologised for his comments about the island, in which he also said "there has been inbreeding".
He said he had been trying to highlight the unacceptably poor performance of schools on the island over m... | Ofsted chairman David Hoare went "over the top" when he called the Isle of Wight a "ghetto" but should not resign, Sir Michael Wilshaw says. | 36995875 |
Employees sent overseas typically receive hardship pay increases, but Panasonic is the first firm to explicitly pay more due to China's air quality problems.
Unrelenting smog has been an ongoing problem in many Chinese cities.
The move was announced as part of Panasonic's pay negotiations.
The firm refused to say how m... | Japanese electronics firm Panasonic has said it will pay its employees working in China a premium to compensate them for the country's high pollution. | 26555874 |
The Prince of Wales told a meeting at the Paris climate summit that attitudes were beginning to change, with forest protection initiatives being introduced.
But he said too many companies still turned a blind eye to their commercial activities destroying forests.
We are testing the world to destruction, he said.
"It's ... | Prince Charles has expressed hope that politicians and businesses are starting to act on the need to protect forests. | 34973166 |
The 41-year-old Australian left the White Rose county at the end of last season after winning the County Championship title in 2014 and 2015.
Kent are looking for a stand-in for ex-South Africa paceman Allan Donald, who agreed to join as assistant coach but does not yet have a UK visa.
Ex-player Matt Walker was named t... | Former Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie is in talks over becoming interim assistant coach of Kent. | 39147440 |
Having reduced the Tykes to 9-2, with Anderson bowling opener Alex Lees, the 34-year-old broke down during his sixth over and had to leave the field.
Gary Ballance struck 74 as Yorkshire fought back, but his dismissal sparked a mini-collapse to leave them 178-6.
However, Jack Leaning's unbeaten 54 helped the visitors t... | England seam bowler James Anderson was forced off with a tight groin on day one of Lancashire's County Championship match against Roses rivals Yorkshire. | 39976528 |
One theme is emerging from today's British Chambers of Commerce annual conference.
Yes, many businesses support remaining in the European Union.
But many also say the "leave" campaign has had a good start.
And opposition to Brexit might be softening.
One executive of a significant investment fund I spoke to this mornin... | It may be anecdotal, but businesses I have spoken to this morning suggest the leave EU campaign has had a reasonable start. | 35715748 |
The governing body charged Celtic over trouble during the 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium last December.
It is the 10th time in the past five years the club have been charged by European football's governing body regarding their fans' behaviour.
The draw in Manchester saw Celtic finished bottom of the group.
The Scottis... | Uefa has fined Celtic 19,000 euros over crowd disturbances and setting off fireworks during the Champions League game at Manchester City. | 39077157 |
Katie Chapman headed in Karen Carney's free-kick to put Chelsea ahead, before Gemma Davison's classy finish and Ana Borges' low strike sealed it late on.
Reading remain second from bottom, six points above Doncaster Rovers Belles.
Chelsea must now win at City when they meet on Sunday, 25 September to have any hope of r... | Chelsea Ladies kept pressure on leaders Manchester City in the race for the Women's Super League One title with a comfortable victory at winless Reading. | 37269431 |
At the party's conference, Cheltenham's Dennis Parsons questioned why prostitution was not suggested as a career for pupils.
He said: "The fact that we are asking 'should we seek to prevent people entering sex work?' is part of the problem."
Party leader Tim Farron did not agree with the view but welcomed the debate.
B... | A leading Liberal Democrat has quit after appearing to compare prostitution with accountancy as a career option. | 37404894 |
Frampton has been managed by McGuigan since turning professional in 2009, winning world titles at two weights.
The 30-year-old said he was "confident now is the right time to move forward and take my career into my own hands".
Frampton was scheduled to fight Mexican Andres Gutierrez on 29 July but the contest was postp... | Northern Irish boxer Carl Frampton has confirmed his long-standing partnership with manager Barry McGuigan's Cyclone Promotions has come to an end. | 41002445 |
Known for walking around with his trademark prayer beads and a stick, he was reputed to be one of the world's most eccentric and ruthless leaders.
Born in May 1965, he came to power in 1994 as a 29-year-old army lieutenant in a country portrayed in tourist brochures as an idyllic holiday destination.
He became a portly... | Yahya Jammeh, president of The Gambia, surprised his critics by accepting defeat after 22 years in power - though he now says he will contest the result. | 24383225 |
Authorities say the move will kickstart hundreds of billions of dollars in stalled projects across the country.
Critics say the new rules will be unfair to farmers and the rural poor.
Industrialists had raised concerns over a law approved by the last Congress government in January which made it tough to acquire land fr... | The Indian cabinet has passed an emergency executive order to greatly ease rules for acquiring land for infrastructure projects. | 30630270 |
After a turgid first half, Jay Simpson was left unmarked just eight yards out to fire home his 21st goal of the season and put Orient ahead.
Ollie Palmer then headed wide from Jobi McAnuff's free-kick before Calaum Jahraldo-Martin slid the ball past an on-rushing Alex Lynch on the break.
Wycombe failed to muster an eff... | Kevin Nolan made a winning start to management as two second-half goals helped Leyton Orient beat Wycombe. | 35330935 |
Joe Gibbs said fees involved in meeting increased legal requirements and artists' costs were among the reasons.
He said: "There is no escaping the fact that for a festival organiser it is a business in which you can very easily lose your shirt."
Bella is taking place at Belladrum Estate near Beauly.
The performances st... | The organiser of the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has said putting on the event now is far harder than 14 years ago when the first Bella was held. | 40792015 |
The Scottish government wants to cut the tax by 50%, and later abolish it completely, as part of efforts to boost the economy.
Virgin Trains boss David Horne told MSPs that the move would see passengers switch from trains to planes.
But the head of Edinburgh Airport said the claim was not plausible.
The pair were speak... | Virgin Trains has warned that about a third of Edinburgh to London rail journeys could be lost to air travel if Scotland abolishes air passenger duty. | 38829019 |
"Go on your journey and be assured," is its comforting refrain. Carried with the inviting aroma of freshly baked naan bread, it transports you momentarily to Afghanistan.
But Afghans drawn to this corner of the squalid camp they call "the Jungle" are exhausted and anxious on the last leg of a dangerous journey to Brita... | A lilting Afghan melody wafts from a makeshift bakery on the muddy lane snaking through the shanty town in the French port city of Calais. | 36232981 |
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has extended the period in which athletes who test positive may not be punished.
Those found to have low levels of meldonium in tests before 30 September can now be cleared.
Studies have shown the drug takes longer to be cleared from the system than previously thought.
Athletes who t... | Athletes who test positive for banned substance meldonium after next month's Olympic Games in Rio may not face sanctions, under new guidelines. | 36726142 |
The 24-year-old has agreed a four-year deal at Ashton Gate.
The Robins' previous transfer record of £3.25m was also paid to Angers for striker Jonathan Kodjia in 2015.
"I think he's going to be a huge player for us," head coach Lee Johnson told Bristol City's website. "He's powerful, he's quick. Now is his time to shin... | Bristol City have broken their transfer record to sign Senegal international striker Famara Diedhiou for £5.3m from French top flight club Angers. | 40430369 |
The collision between a car and a lorry happened on the southbound carriageway near Watford Gap at around 09:45 GMT.
A man and woman, who are in their 30s and from Rochdale in Greater Manchester, are described as being in a critical condition.
Their children, two boys aged 11 and nine and a one-year-old girl, are also ... | A family of five have been seriously injured in a crash on the M1 in Northamptonshire. | 38418359 |
The Slovenian will revive an open bidding process to host the final, and is open to it being staged in New York.
"It might be an idea but we have to speak about it," said Ceferin, who was named head of European football's governing body last month.
The 61 finals have all been held in Europe but Ceferin said travel to t... | The Champions League final could be played outside of Europe, says new Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin. | 37720274 |
13 August 2015 Last updated at 11:09 BST
The London went down off Southend-on-Sea in Essex, with 300 crew on board.
The gun carriage which has been raised was the first complete one to be recovered from the ship, which is lying about 20 metres below the surface.
Historic England hopes it may provide clues as to why the... | This gun carriage has been recovered from the wreck of a warship which exploded and sank in the Thames estuary in 1665. | 33906844 |
The Spanish champions were 5-3 down on aggregate in the 88th minute, but scored three goals in the final seven minutes in one of the greatest European ties of all time.
Neymar's free-kick and penalty followed by Sergi Roberto's 95th-minute winner sealed victory on an incredible night at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona had led ... | Barcelona made Champions League history by becoming the first team to overturn a first-leg 4-0 deficit and knock out Paris St-Germain to reach the quarter-finals for the 10th successive season. | 39152666 |
The Commons environment committee said ministers were not addressing what it called the fragmented, inefficient and ineffective flood management.
Areas of concern include flood impact home insurance, building rules and local authority planning decisions.
The government rejected the criticism, saying it had accepted man... | Simple actions to help protect homes in England from flooding are still being ignored by government, MPs say. | 38721486 |
Clerk of the course Gary Thompson confirmed no racing or qualifying events will be held following a consultation with the Manx Met office.
He said the second Supersport race will not take place, but further consultation is due regarding the one-lap TT ZERO for electric bikes later.
The event's main senior race remains ... | Racing at the Isle of Man TT has been cancelled on Thursday due to "torrential" rain on the island. | 40201269 |
The 1988 champion, 59, starting at five over, dropped four shots on his front nine before a quintuple bogey on 11 and a double bogey on 14 left him 16 over.
Fellow Scot Russell Knox also missed the cut - a birdie at the last was no consolation as he ended eight over.
After an opening 76, Knox dropped four shots on the ... | Former winner Sandy Lyle missed the cut at the Masters after slumping to an 11-over-par 83, leaving him next to last. | 39534227 |
The change in emphasis goes back to 2008 and the "one Ford Plan" - the decision at Ford HQ in Dearborn in the States to "go global."
This meant operating as a global company and no longer having Ford UK and Ford Europe making different designs of cars compared with the USA and rest of the world.
In contrast it would b... | The decline that is on the horizon for the Bridgend engine plant is the latest phase of a shift in gear that has been going on since the early 1990s. | 37556644 |
As part of the deal, 19-year-old Oxford defender Sam Long joins Conference side Harriers on loan until 1 January.
Dunkley, 22, came through the youth ranks at Crewe before joining Harriers in 2012 after a spell at Hednesford.
"It's a good move for myself. I'm over the moon the gaffer has taken a chance on me," said cen... | Oxford United have signed Kidderminster defender Chey Dunkley on loan with a view to a permanent deal in January. | 30097199 |
A 20-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were both arrested at an address in Bow on Friday on suspicion of attempted murder.
A 17-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday night following the attack on suspicion of attempted murder.
He was released on bail until late January 2017.
The officer, in his 40s, was attacked in ... | Police investigating the stabbing of a plain clothes police officer while on duty in east London have arrested two more people. | 38104676 |
Ceballos had been released from prison last year and placed under house arrest for health reasons.
In a statement, the interior ministry said he was planning to escape this month.
It said Ceballos had planned to coordinate acts of violence at an opposition demonstration planned for 1 September.
He was arrested in March... | One of Venezuela's main opposition leaders, Daniel Ceballos, has been sent back to jail. | 37206563 |
So how do the major leagues look at the end of 2016? Who is top of the tree and which Premier League flops are now flying high?
Real Madrid, bidding for their first La Liga title since 2012, are top of the pile at Christmas. They are three points clear of Barcelona, having played a game fewer because of their involveme... | While British football enters its busiest spell of the year, most of continental Europe takes two or three weeks off for a Christmas break. | 38341591 |
Meera Dalal died aged 25 at her home in Leicestershire on 15 February 2016.
Daksha Dalal, Meera's mother, wants police to disclose any evidence they hold so her family can consider a private prosecution.
The BBC asked Miss Dalal's ex-boyfriend for a response through his solicitors but they declined to comment.
Police s... | A grieving mother wants to take action against her daughter's ex-boyfriend - after an inquest heard she killed herself after being abused by him. | 40653956 |
The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains, marking 50 years since the release of the band's first single, will include a laser light show and previously unseen concert footage.
The "immersive" show will feature 350 objects and artefacts, including instruments and original artworks.
It will run from May to October... | The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is hoping to replicate the success of its David Bowie exhibition with a major retrospective of Pink Floyd. | 37228496 |
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes could even give Graeme the task of marking midfield playmaker Andrew, who is on loan at cup holders Hibernian from Birmingham City, out of the game at Hampden Park.
It will be the first time that the former Inverness Caledonian Thistle team-mates have played against one another in a compe... | It won't be brothers in arms for Graeme and Andrew Shinnie as they prepare to face each other in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final as rivals. | 39653101 |
The victim was targeted on the 17:36 train from Wishaw to Glasgow Central on Friday 14 October.
The group took pictures of the woman, called her "white trash" and other names, and made sexual gestures before they got off the train at Cambuslang.
The woman was not physically harmed but left distressed by the incident. P... | British Transport Police are attempting to trace a group of Asian men who racially abused a woman on a train. | 38450575 |
His visit comes amid worsening relations between the two Nato allies.
Speaking after meeting his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu, Mr Tillerson said the US wanted strong links between the two countries.
They are at odds over US backing for Kurdish fighters in Syria and Turkish demands for Washington to extradite an... | US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has described Turkey as a trusted ally after meeting its leaders in Ankara. | 39442614 |
The 57-year-old artist made the comments on Monday at the Manchester Arena during her Rebel Heart tour.
"If you diva bitches want to keep complaining about it, then don't come to my show," she said.
She added: "I'm not back there eating chocolate and filing my nails and getting my extensions done, all right?"
Some fans... | Pop singer Madonna has told fans she is no "diva" after technical hitches meant she was late on stage for a gig in Manchester. | 35101721 |
An average of 1,870 people contract meningitis B each year and one in 10 of them die.
The 4CMenB vaccine, developed by Novartis, has been described as the "biggest leap forward in the field" in 30 years by the charity Meningitis UK.
The jab was recommended for approval by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
About a qu... | A vaccine to protect children against one of the most common and deadly forms of meningitis is set to be licensed for use in the UK. | 20373252 |
The eighth British Art Show features 42 artists who organisers say have made a "significant contribution to art in this country over the past five years".
The exhibition opened at Leeds Art Gallery on Friday.
It will then tour to Edinburgh, Norwich and Southampton.
The chosen artists range from painters and ceramics to... | A 1979 Mini and Perspex sculptures containing real ant farms are among the works in an exhibition that is held every five years to show the best in British contemporary art. | 34467291 |
City slipped to fifth in League One after Timothee Dieng's header secured a point when Jorge Teixiera had given the hosts the lead, but fell further behind the top three after Sheffield United, Fleetwood and Bolton each won.
Bradford captain Romain Vincelot had shot just wide of the left post from 25 yards in only the ... | Bradford's pursuit of automatic promotion to the Championship stuttered with a draw at Charlton. | 39188506 |
This was a fraud which preyed upon people's vulnerability and in some cases their frailty and isolation to net a gang what police believe could be more than £1m.
They called more than 3,700 phone numbers as they trawled for victims focusing on the places where people retire - counties like Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.
T... | Four men have been found guilty at the Old Bailey of taking part in a scam targeting pensioners across the south of England. | 35065128 |
The 52-year-old steered the Basque team to 12th spot last season after taking charge on 10 November 2014.
But La Real are only outside the relegation zone on goal difference and Friday's 2-0 defeat at Las Palmas was their fourth in five league games.
A Sociedad statement said they had decided to terminate Moyes's contr... | David Moyes has been sacked as manager of La Liga strugglers Real Sociedad a day short of his one-year anniversary at the Spanish club. | 34756773 |
Twins Muriel and Bernard Burgess, aged 59, were discovered on New Year's Day.
The pair, both from the village of Elton in Cheshire, were found when Kent Police began a search for the body of 45-year-old Scott Enion, 45, from Manchester.
His death is not connected to the twins and all three deaths are being treated as n... | A brother and sister whose bodies were found at the foot of cliffs in Dover have been identified by police. | 38552997 |
And he said individuals involved in the recent murders of ex-IRA men Gerard 'Jock' Davison and Kevin McGuigan Sr "do not represent republicanism".
He added: "They are not the IRA. The IRA has gone away, you know."
Mr Adams was speaking at the National Hunger Strike commemoration in the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
On... | Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has said there is no reason for armed republican groups to exist as the movement is committed to peace. | 34033753 |
Dutch airline KLM's scheduled service to Schiphol Airport will give Inverness another connection with the international air transit hub.
Flybe already runs flights between the two destinations.
The news follows last month's announcement that BA is set to restore its connection between Inverness and Heathrow from next y... | A new daily air link between Inverness Airport and Amsterdam will start from next May. | 35049327 |
The county council said just 39 parents picked Basingstoke's Fort Hill School as a first choice for their children to start at in September out of a possible 145 places.
Parents had argued the council should help the school improve, not close it.
Hampshire's education councillor Peter Edgar approved the plan that will ... | Plans to close a comprehensive school in Hampshire have been agreed. | 39330710 |
Hampshire Constabulary branded the air rifle attacks in Hartley Wintney "disgusting".
Another duck was shot in the head with an air rifle but was taken by a villager to a vet, and is expected to make a full recovery.
The shootings happened between Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon, police said.
PC Geoff Hill said: "... | Three ducks, a moorhen and two baby geese have been shot dead at a village pond. | 36405668 |
Final results from Sunday's referendum showed that nearly 77% opposed the plan, with only 23% backing it.
The proposal had called for adults to be paid an unconditional monthly income, whether they worked or not.
The supporters camp had suggested a monthly income of 2,500 Swiss francs (£1,755; $2,555) for adults and a... | Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to introduce a guaranteed basic income for all. | 36454060 |
The prank at London's Holborn station came after Frans Bekker, from Cardiff, was "goaded" by his table tennis team-mates, Westminster magistrates heard.
But the 50-year-old lost control and ploughed into three women, including Linda Soulsby who fractured a vertebra.
Bekker admitted endangering the safety of a person co... | An RAF flight sergeant who broke a Tube passenger's back after he tried to jump on to an escalator handrail has been ordered to pay £4,000 to his victim. | 32597898 |
Mohammed Dualeh of the Somali Youth Association in Butetown, Cardiff told BBC Radio Wales that the stimulant is killing his community.
There are also concerns that excessive chewing of khat is leading to mental health problems and family breakdowns.
The Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs is carrying out a review ... | A Somali youth worker is calling for the UK government to ban the legal high, khat. | 18219909 |
Both runways were closed as passengers and crew used emergency chutes.
BA said the Heathrow to Oslo service turned back after a technical fault at 08:43 BST. Witnesses reported seeing flames coming from the engine.
The southern and northern runways had reopened by 11:00 BST and short-haul flights cancelled by BA have r... | A British Airways (BA) plane had to return to Heathrow Airport to make an emergency landing after black smoke was seen coming from one of its engines. | 22652718 |
There have been two days of stock market turmoil around the world amid fears over China's rate of growth.
Responding to the stock market falls, George Osborne said the UK could "do more to increase our economic stability and security".
But Labour accused Mr Osborne of complacency and not doing enough to boost the UK's ... | Chancellor George Osborne says Britain needs to be "better insulated" from the shocks in the global economy. | 34053285 |
The guide for tracking manufacturers of weapons used against public protest, is also available on Dismaland's website.
The release coincides with the opening of the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) fair in London.
A statement on the theme park's website said: "We're asking anyone who might find this ... | A free Banksy weapons guide - which the artist describes as being "of limited use in Weston super-Mare" - is being offered at his Dismaland theme park. | 34201524 |
Ugandan Ben Siwa won the men's race while Lenah Jerotich from Kenya won the women's title.
Cheering crowds lined the route, which went along Penarth, Cardiff Bay and Roath Park and finished outside the Temple of Peace in Cathays Park.
Organisers said more than £2.4m was expected to be raised for some 800 charities.
The... | More than 22,000 runners have taken part in this year's Cardiff Half Marathon. | 34437799 |
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Scottish Ambulance Service were alerted to the incident at about 09:30.
It happened next to the A82 road where it crosses a swing bridge on the west side of the city.
The woman was understood to have got herself out of the canal. | Emergency services were called to the Caledonian Canal in Inverness after a woman fell into the water. | 38583765 |
The boy was on the shoreline of the Seven Seas Lagoon by the Disney Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in Orlando when he was dragged away late on Tuesday, officials said.
The boy's father entered the water and tried in vain to grab him from the alligator's jaws, police said.
Fifty police and wildlife experts were searchin... | Florida police are searching for a two-year-old boy who was dragged into water by an alligator near a Disney resort. | 36535791 |
Mr Barnier was speaking at an EU parliamentary conference in Malta. The negotiations on UK withdrawal from the EU are scheduled to start on 19 June.
"We want full transparency for these negotiations," Mr Barnier said.
The UK's exit bill and EU citizens' rights are likely to be tough issues.
Mr Barnier and EU leaders sa... | The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has urged European MPs to be vigilant throughout the Brexit talks because there is a risk of unfair British competition. | 40085393 |
Carrick, 35, joined the Old Trafford side from Tottenham in an £18.6m deal in 2006 and has played 458 games in all competitions, scoring 24 goals.
"I am delighted that my journey with this great club is going to continue," Carrick told the club's website.
Carrick, whose contract was coming to an end in June, has a test... | Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has signed a new one-year deal with the club. | 40074199 |
10 December 2015 Last updated at 11:25 GMT
Uniwheel is a 'rideable' electric transporter which, as the name suggests, has only one wheel.
The makers say it can navigate urban environments more comfortably than popular two-wheeled rivals, sometimes nicknamed 'hoverboards'.
The company says its British-made interpretatio... | A British-made device which could change the way people get around has been launched in London. | 35050228 |
Christine Todd Whitman, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush, accused Mr Trump of ignoring compelling science.
And she warned that his threat to scrap climate protection policies puts the world's future at risk.
Trump supporters say rules on climate and energy are stifling business.
... | A leading US Republican says she fears for the future of her seven grandchildren with Donald Trump in the White House. | 38484730 |
14 June 2016 Last updated at 06:43 BST
The UK is part of a club of 28 countries called the European Union, or EU. They agree to make it as easy as possible to travel around, live and work in other EU countries.
Next Thursday there's a huge vote on whether the UK should stay in, or leave, the EU.
So there's a big debate... | Did you know that more than one million Brits live abroad in other parts of the European Union, such as Spain? | 36515484 |
Hall blasted home from 20 yards shortly after Liam Sercombe had cancelled out Fankaty Dabo's first-half opener.
Chelsea loanee Dabo gave Swindon the lead after 19 minutes, letting fly from the edge of the penalty area after Oxford had failed to deal with Nicky Ajose's cross.
The goal was Dabo's first in professional fo... | Rob Hall scored a long-range winner as Oxford came from behind to beat bitter rivals Swindon at the County Ground. | 38786523 |
"I love working with him," said the 37-year-old former Ireland international.
"It's tough but you get challenged. Crossy does an awful lot of work with guys individually as well as a group."
Warriors have won their last four games to move 16 points clear of bottom club London Irish and all but seal their Premiership su... | Worcester Warriors second-row forward Donncha O'Callaghan says the club's defensive coach Simon Cross deserves credit for their upturn in form. | 35928449 |
More than 2,500 riders snaked through the glens around Aviemore on Saturday, on day two of the three-day Thunder in the Glens event.
When it first started, the gathering involved about 200 riders.
The event is hosted by Edinburgh's Dunedin Chapter of Harley-Davidson owners.
The chapter's George McGuire told BBC Radio S... | Bikers have been taking part in one of Europe's largest annual gatherings of Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts in the Highlands. | 37194250 |
The economy added 222,000 jobs in June, the US Department of Labor said, and job creation in April and May was higher than previously estimated.
However, despite the job gains and a low 4.4% unemployment rate, wage growth remained tepid.
Average wages rose 2.5% year-on-year, which analysts said was a sign the market st... | US employment rose by more than expected last month, but wage growth remained subdued, latest figures show. | 40532594 |
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Spurs finished in the top three of the Premier League in both of the past two seasons but it is more than nine years since they won a major trophy.
England right-back Walker, 27, has joined City for an initial £45m.
"I am hoping with the world-class players we have here th... | Kyle Walker says he left Tottenham to join Manchester City because he wants to start winning trophies. | 40662973 |
The Scots play Canada in a friendly on 22 March before hosting the Slovenians four days later.
Manager Gordon Strachan has called up Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser, Fulham's Tom Cairney, West Brom's Matt Phillips and Celtic's Stuart Armstrong.
"There's ability in the squad," Snodgrass, 29, told BBC Radio Scotland.
"There's ... | Robert Snodgrass is heartened by the form of Scotland's players but has warned against underestimating World Cup qualifying opponents Slovenia. | 39286792 |
The Reds head to the United States on 18 July for a five-match tour.
However, Van Gaal, 62, could still be in Brazil until 13 July if the Netherlands go all the way.
Assistant Ryan Giggs will take training until Van Gaal returns, but the Dutchman has assured club officials he will be on the flight to Los Angeles.
The N... | New manager Louis van Gaal will be on Manchester United's summer tour even if the Netherlands reach the World Cup final. | 28089772 |
Inspectors found vulnerable prisoners held on the first-night wing were subject to "unacceptable abuse" and some prisoners felt "unsafe".
However, the report also said the jail was working well in other areas with "much good work".
Hull Prison, in East Yorkshire, is an inner-city prison holding more than 1,000 men and ... | "Serious concerns" have been raised over the operation of Hull Prison following an unannounced inspection. | 32056379 |
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce said the outcome would leave "a substantial number" of people disappointed.
But it warned that the referendum must not become defined in terms of winners and losers.
The organisation said the Scottish economy performed best "when we work together with a common purpose".
In a statement,... | A leading Scottish business group has called for the country to unite "to drive Scotland forward", whatever the result of the independence referendum. | 29210928 |
The scale of her task and that of the chancellor is now becoming clear.
The Resolution Foundation analysis of the Office for Budget Responsibility's economic outlook says that average earnings will only return to levels seen in 2007 - before the financial crisis - by the end of 2022.
And that "balancing the books" - cu... | Theresa May has made supporting the "just about managing" the core of her political project - those who work hard but do not feel better off. | 39216056 |
The Land Rover was struck by the London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa service near Frampton Mansell in Gloucestershire on Tuesday afternoon.
Train services are now resuming on the line, which was closed for 24 hours.
British Transport Police said the 60-year-old car driver's family were being supported by liaison office... | Rail accident investigators have concluded a forensic examination at a level crossing where a man died when his car was hit by a train. | 38906151 |
The team at the John Innes Centre, in Norfolk, says the process is cheap, easy and quick.
As well as helping eliminate polio, the scientists believe their approach could help the world react to unexpected threats such as Zika virus or Ebola.
Experts said the achievement was both impressive and important.
The vaccine is... | Plants have been "hijacked" to make polio vaccine in a breakthrough with the potential to transform vaccine manufacture, say scientists. | 40925343 |
England led 1-0 with three minutes left, but needed an injury-time equaliser from Harry Kane after Leigh Griffiths almost clinched a Scottish win with two late free-kicks.
Southgate told BBC Radio 5 live: "I've seen teams fold in those moments.
"We showed the mentality shift we needed."
He added: "I was pleased with ho... | Manager Gareth Southgate praised England's "character to come back" and secure a 2-2 draw in their World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Hampden. | 40236479 |
The duo approached three Nigerian students in Cowane Street on Saturday and shouted racial abuse at them, goaded them to fight, threw a pint glass and assaulted one of them.
Both men were between 20 and 22. One was 6ft tall and was wearing a red top, while the other was 5ft 8in tall and was wearing a white shirt and ho... | Police are looking for two men who launched a racist attack as part of a "crime spree" in Stirling city centre. | 32541025 |
They said Pakistan-born Khuram Butt, 27, of Barking, London, had been known to police and MI5 but there had not been any intelligence about an attack.
The other attacker was Rachid Redouane, 30, from Barking, who police said had claimed to be Moroccan-Libyan.
The attackers were shot dead by police. All 12 people arrest... | Two of the three men who carried out Saturday night's terror attack in London have been named by police. | 40165646 |
In a tie-up between South African technology firm Dimension Data and networking giant Cisco, the technology will track vehicles and people entering the reserve rather than animals.
There are only about 25,000 rhinos left in the wild, with the majority in South Africa.
It is estimated that about 1,000 are killed each ye... | New technology to combat rhino poaching is being trialled in South Africa. | 36105738 |
Samuel McCuaig, 58, who is originally from North Lanarkshire but had been living in Devon, England, committed the offences between 1974 and 1979.
He was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow of raping the nine-year-old girl at a house in Coatbridge in 1976.
Jailing McCuaig for eight years, judge Lord Armstrong said hi... | A man who raped a nine-year-old girl and abused three young sisters has been jailed. | 40016018 |
The schoolgirl's body was found in the River Brent on 30 September, nearly a month after she went missing. A post-mortem examination proved inconclusive and more tests are being carried out.
Arnis Zalkalns - the prime suspect in the killing - was found hanged in a west London park on Saturday.
The hearing is set to be ... | An inquest into the death of 14-year-old Alice Gross is to open at West London Coroner's Court on Friday. | 29522721 |
World number 164 Constant Lestienne committed the offences between February 2012 and June 2015.
The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said none of the matches involved Lestienne, who is yet to win an ATP title.
Half of the 24-year-old's ban is suspended "on condition of no further offences", the TIU said.
His fine will also ... | A French tennis player has been suspended for seven months and fined $10,000 (£7,698) after being found guilty of betting on 220 matches. | 37427243 |
Northampton Borough Council sold the 4,000-year-old Sekhemka statue in July, partly to help fund the expansion of Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.
A hearing of the Museums Association has decided to ban the council from membership for five years.
But the authority said it had already decided to resign its membership... | A council's decision to sell an ancient Egyptian statue for nearly £16m was a "clear violation of public trust", the Museums Association has said. | 29450744 |
The trust has identified nine sites suitable for snorkelling which also have environments rich in marine life.
The locations include Tanera Mor in the Summer Isles, Camusnagaul and Achmelvich Bay.
SWT said marine life that could be seen at the sites included dogfish, barrel jellyfish and sea urchins.
The trail project,... | What has been described as Scotland's first snorkel trail has been created in the north west Highlands by the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT). | 36733737 |
The Brawn team won both world titles in 2009 - having been salvaged from the failed Honda operation - before being sold to Mercedes in 2010.
"People were imposed on me who I couldn't trust," Brawn says, in a new book due to be published next month.
"I never knew really what they were trying to do."
The 61-year-old Brit... | Ex-Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn says a breakdown in his relationship with current bosses Toto Wolff and Niki Lauda was behind his departure in 2013. | 37708335 |
The rear power car of the Great Western Railway train partially left the track as it departed for Penzance in Cornwall shortly before midday.
A spokesperson for the rail firm said it was "travelling at extremely low speed" and no injuries were reported.
Platforms one and two are currently out of use while Network Rail ... | Passengers had to be evacuated from a train after it derailed while leaving Paddington station in London. | 40991544 |
It follows criticism of inquiries by Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire, who said they focused "disproportionately" on state forces.
But the Irish foreign minister said all unlawful killings must be investigated.
Charlie Flanagan said Dublin would not look favourably on any proposed amnesty for either "state ... | The Irish government has said it would not support any proposal to introduce "amnesties from prosecution" when dealing with Troubles legacy cases. | 38793891 |
Wales currently does not have a Gender Identity Clinic (GIC), so people are referred to the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust in London.
But campaigners said the wait for a referral means some Welsh people are resorting to buying hormones online.
The Welsh Government said £1m extra funding would improve support.
The fun... | Concerns have been raised about care for transgender people in Wales - with some waiting up to four years to see a specialist. | 37762169 |
The torch will be carried through 40 towns on a week-long journey before being flown to the UK ahead of the Games, which begin on 27 July.
BMW is one of several international conglomerates that have agreed to pay for the 10-17 May event.
The flame will be lit in Olympia, in southern Greece, on 10 May.
The country's Bri... | German car maker BMW has helped ensure Greece will be able to fulfil its leg of the Olympic torch relay despite the country's financial crisis. | 17514876 |
Riyad Mahrez's goal secured a 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday to leave the Foxes one victory from qualifying for the Champions League last 16.
But the English champions, unbeaten in Europe with three wins in three, are 13th domestically after four losses.
Ranieri said it is a "psychological" problem and the leagu... | Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri says he is "very, very angry" his team cannot replicate their Champions League form in the Premier League. | 37698968 |
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He was on the set of a Japanese historical TV drama.
Prince William is currently on a tour of Japan and enjoyed the opportunity to get dressed up!
Watch the clip to see more... | Prince William was transformed into an ancient samurai warrior while he visited a Japanese television station. | 31672226 |
Like any good blockbuster, Super Tuesday has a sequel. Super Tuesday II, which takes place this week, has fewer states in play - Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina - but it could finish what the first Tuesday of March started.
By Wednesday morning Mrs Clinton and Mr Trump may have built near insurmoun... | The "Super Tuesday" primaries and caucuses, held on 1 March in 11 states across the US, were a political blockbuster, rocketing Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to daunting leads for their parties' nomination. | 35805861 |
While the long decline of the city's car manufacturing base has been well-documented, recently something strange has been happening in a place that was once called the "Paris of the Midwest".
The Big Three car manufacturers - Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler - which have long called this area home, have recently stop... | Detroit is of course the city of Motown - and motors. | 33088713 |
The suspension - the third one of the season - will now last a week and cover just the Greek Super League.
The government took action in a bid to crack down on football violence.
The suspension follows violence at Sunday's Super League match between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos, as well as a brawl between club official... | The Greek government has backtracked on its decision to suspend professional football in the country indefinitely. | 31627613 |
Both FAs had been charged for wearing poppies in the match on Armistice Day.
Fifa rules forbid "political" statements on shirts.
The display of poppies on big screens, the minute's silence, playing the Last Post and handing poppy T-shirts to the crowd will also be assessed.
Fifa also cited "several cases of fan miscond... | Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Football Association and the Scottish FA after "a series of incidents" at last week's World Cup qualifying game at Wembley. | 38024262 |
Murray's wife Kim is due to give birth in the second week of February, with the Australian Open finishing at the end of January.
"It would be disappointing if I was to get to that position, not being able to play the final," Murray said.
"But I'd be way more disappointed winning the Australian Open and missing the birt... | Andy Murray says he would miss the final of the Australian Open to attend the birth of his first child. | 35220177 |
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Workers from seven trade unions took part from 07:00 to 11:00 BST in England, while two unions were involved in Northern Ireland.
Unions and managers had met ahead of the action to ensure essential services were maintained.
The strik... | About 20,000 NHS staff in the West Midlands region joined a national strike over pay, according to estimates by health unions. | 29607328 |
The Tory MP for Richmond Park was interviewed on LBC earlier and said: "I'm hoping to do a Leicester City and zoom in from behind and win on May 5."
Social media users said it showed he knew nothing about football and his comments attracted a lot of attention.
A fake tweet from the club rebuffing links with the MP was ... | Zac Goldsmith has been accused of "piggybacking" on Leicester City's footballing success to boost his own campaign to be London's next mayor. | 36191461 |
A motorcyclist is waiting at a crossroad in China when a lorry coming from the opposite direction tries to turn but topples over - narrowly missing the motorbike rider.
The lorry driver, Mr Zhu, said: "As the road winds here, the back compartment of the truck tilted towards the right side of the tyres and then flipped ... | Here's an extremely lucky escape that'll have you holding onto your seat! | 21241764 |
The move follows parliamentary elections which the Democratic Party of Socialists won but without an absolute majority 10 days ago.
The party has nominated his deputy, Dusko Markovic, to take over.
Mr Djukanovic has governed Montenegro either as prime minister or president for most of the past quarter of a century.
He ... | Montenegro's veteran Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic is stepping down, the country's ruling party says. | 37777379 |
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The 25-year-old London 2012 gold medallist beat Lucy O'Sullivan 142-141 in a tense compound final.
"It's a pretty phenomenal standard and the fact I'm up there with these archers is a great confidence boost," Brown told BBC Sport.
It's been a really tough year and I just k... | Two-time Paralympic champion Danielle Brown won her first able-bodied British title with victory at the ArcheryGB National Series finals in Nottingham. | 23922642 |
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Morison met Shane Ferguson's angled cross to shoot through the legs of substitute keeper Heurelho Gomes.
It was no more than Millwall deserved - they hit the bar through Lee Gregory after just 17 seconds and forced two fine saves from Gomes.
Watford, semi-finalists last se... | Steve Morison sent League One Millwall into the last 16 of the FA Cup as his 85th-minute volley knocked out Premier League Watford. | 38709164 |
The 40-year-old former England batsman's decision to stand down was "mutually agreed" with the club.
Ex-Australia batsman Chris Rogers will take over in the County Championship, while Jim Allenby will captain the side in limited-overs cricket.
Trescothick said: "It has been a tremendous privilege but now is the right t... | Marcus Trescothick has resigned as Somerset captain after six years in charge. | 35369385 |
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