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Lee was expecting to do a 5km run in Rochester in the US state of New York.
She turned up at the start line as the half marathon runners were setting off. So she joined them, thinking she'd arrived late for her shorter race.
"About the fourth mile, I asked a woman I was running with how long it was - and she said it wa... | A 12-year-old girl has accidentally completed a half marathon after joining the wrong race. | 36150655 |
According to the case filed by Ellen Newlin Chase and Margaret Chase Perry, the show used their mother Ellen's lyrics without buying the rights.
The show's characters have periodically sung a lullaby including the lyrics "soft kitty, warm kitty".
Mrs Newlin's daughters have also sued other media companies over the issu... | The daughters of a teacher who wrote a poem about a "soft kitty" are suing CBS, the network behind The Big Bang Theory, for copyright violation. | 35194737 |
Police said the search had been extended as they investigate claims that an explosive device had been left in the area.
The alert began on Wednesday. Police said the scene would be held overnight with further search activity to start on Friday.
A security alert near Craigavon, County Armagh, has been declared a hoax. | A number of people have been moved from their homes due to a security alert in Drumsurn, outside Dungiven. | 34805022 |
The pop star claims former radio DJ David Mueller groped her while posing for a photo at one of her concerts in 2013 - a charge which he denies.
"Just like her expertly crafted lyrics, Taylor Swift was precise, self-assured and direct," said Billboard magazine.
Speaking in court, Swift refused to back down or give grou... | Taylor Swift has been praised for her "sharp, gutsy and satisfying" testimony over allegations of sexual assault. | 40885437 |
That summed up the mood of Northern Ireland supporters as they filed out of Windsor Park in celebratory mood after Kyle Lafferty's dramatic last-gasp equaliser salvaged a draw against Hungary and kept their dream of qualifying for Euro 2016 very much alive.
Michael O'Neill's side's incremental progress towards next sum... | When you have been been patient for 30 years in the seemingly vain hope of qualifying for another major tournament, what is one month more to wait? | 34174215 |
The drilling rig is to be floated on to the deck of Offshore Heavy Transport's semi-submersible Hawk vessel.
The complex operation is dependent on favourable weather conditions.
The 17,000-tonne Transocean Winner rig ran aground at Dalmore, near Carloway, on the west side of the island during a storm over a month ago.
... | The ship that will take the damaged oil rig Transocean Winner to Turkey for decommissioning has arrived off the coast of Lewis. | 37425709 |
Both players are on 12-under-par after scoring six-under 67s on Friday.
Day one leader Jimmy Walker and fellow American Patrick Reed are one behind on 11 under, while Scotland's Russell Knox is six shots off the lead on six under.
Moore birdied four of his last five holes and playing partner Thomas, seeking his second ... | Americans Justin Thomas and Ryan Moore share the lead after two days of the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. | 38541266 |
Chief Constable Paul Crowther says while violent incidents have dropped, there has been a rise in "casual, thuggish behaviour" by some fans.
Friday's conference will hear testimony from the public and rail staff.
There have been 630 football-related incidents reported to police during this season, which began in August... | A summit is being held by British Transport Police to tackle violence and anti-social behaviour by football fans on the transport network. | 32347214 |
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The Honest Men became the first team in the cup to use a fourth substitute in extra-time with Michael Rose replacing Nicky Devlin against Queen's Park.
Though defender Rose only came on in the 121st minute at Hampden, he played an important part in Ayr's win.
After a 2-2 d... | Ayr United progressed to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup on Tuesday and made a little piece of history in the tournament in the process. | 38744412 |
The 70-year-old guided Blues to Championship safety at the weekend with a 1-0 victory at Bristol City.
Redknapp took over on 18 April after Gianfranco Zola's departure.
The ex-West Ham, Tottenham and QPR boss led Birmingham to two wins in the final three matches as they avoided relegation to League One by two points.
R... | Harry Redknapp has agreed to stay as manager of Championship side Birmingham City and is expected to sign a one-year contract later this week. | 39878418 |
Tope Obadeyi scored with a looping shot which evaded the Hamilton goalkeeper Michael McGovern.
Dougie Imrie had earlier seen a close-range shot cleared off the line by Conrad Balatoni, while Josh Magennis had gone close for Kilmarnock.
The result will ease some of the pressure which has been building on the Kilmarnock ... | Kilmarnock recorded their first victory in over two months to edge out Hamilton Academical. | 35139783 |
During the campaign, he said that if he became president, he would hand control of his business empire to Ivanka and her brothers, Don and Eric.
But the plan came under fierce scrutiny from critics, who said it involved big conflicts of interest.
So what are the risks and why should he be allowed to carry out such arra... | Donald Trump's remarkable election victory gives him an immediate business headache: what to do about his sprawling financial empire. | 37937101 |
The work, dubbed the Love Plane, was painted in 2011 and showed a biplane leaving a heart-shaped trail behind it.
The plane has now been removed from the wall of the outdoor car park on Rumford Street - but the heart has remained.
The plane will be displayed alongside other Banksy works from Liverpool in an indoor gall... | A Banksy artwork has been removed from a car park in Liverpool so it can be installed in a new street art gallery. | 37410164 |
Ms Kaur completed the race in one minute 14 seconds and was the only athlete to compete in her age category.
She has been dubbed the "miracle from Chandigarh" in New Zealand's media.
She was cleared to run after a medical examination.
She started her athletic career at the age of 93 with her son, Gurdev. | Man Kaur, a 101-year-old athlete from India, won the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland on Monday, celebrating with a little dance. | 39692240 |
The oil giant said its profits had fallen by 51% to $5.9bn (£4.1bn), compared with $12.1bn in 2014 following a dramatic slide in oil prices.
BP was the biggest faller on the FTSE 100, falling 35.9p to 331p after announcing its biggest loss for more than two decades.
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude... | Shares in BP have ended the day almost 9% lower after it reported that annual profits had more than halved. | 35469380 |
There have been 498 gorse fires across the region since the start of May.
The Cuilcagh Mountain trail in County Fermanagh has been closed to the public due to one of the fires.
Those who started fires deliberately put firefighters, the public and property at risk, said the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.
The ... | At least 80% of the 302 gorse fires in Northern Ireland over the weekend were started deliberately, fire officials say. | 39843595 |
The number of patients at Swansea's Morriston Hospital who have died while waiting for surgery was described as "deeply unsatisfactory".
An outside team was called in to look at "longstanding problems".
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg health board apologised and pledged to implement changes.
The independent review panel said so... | A rift involving staff at a hospital's cardiac unit has created "intolerable" working conditions and affected patients, says a hard-hitting report. | 24282360 |
Competitors need technique and stamina in abundance as they cross-country ski for up to 20km.
They must also be able to lower their heart rate enough to hold the gun steady as they aim at a tiny target - with the threat of extra distance to ski or time penalties if they miss.
Becoming a biathlete requires one of the mo... | Skiing through snow with a rifle across your back sounds more like a hunting expedition than a sport - and that's where the inspiration for biathlon lies, in terms of survival and the military. | 23268663 |
Officers were called to Donkey Hill in St Ann's at about 15:50 BST on Tuesday after reports of a dispute outside a takeaway and a loud bang.
Nottinghamshire Police want to speak to a man seen on CCTV who may have an injured foot and the occupants of a blue Ford Focus.
Thorneywood Mount was closed for more than 20 hours... | A shot was fired during a dispute on a Nottingham street, police have said. | 26953973 |
The Harry Potter novelist published the book - The Cuckoo's Calling - as Robert Galbraith.
The book had sold fewer than 500 copies before the secret emerged in the Sunday Times, according to Nielsen BookScan's figures.
Within hours, it rose more than 5,000 places to top Amazon's sales list.
The digital version is now a... | JK Rowling's "secret" crime novel has topped book charts after it was revealed she had written it under a pseudonym. | 23311708 |
The American Olympic champion took a huge seven hundredths of a second off the previous record of 12.87 set by Cuban Dayron Robles in Ostrava in 2008.
Jamaican star Usain Bolt clocked a modest - by his standards - 9.86secs to win the 100m despite a slow start.
"I knew from the way he got out of the blocks that he might... | Aries Merritt stole the limelight with a stunning new 110m hurdles world record of 12.80 seconds in the final Diamond League meeting in Brussels. | 19508071 |
Dr Fraser Inglis attacked his ex-wife Elizabeth at their former home in Dunblane in February 2010.
The 53-year-old, who is the founder of the Glasgow Memory Clinic, was found guilty in July after a trial held over eight separate days that took nearly a year to complete.
He was sentenced to 100 hours community service.... | A top Scottish doctor has escaped jail for beating his former wife "in a blind rage". | 37287240 |
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O'Sullivan led 10-6 overnight and breaks of 111, 67 and 55 on Saturday put him through to the last eight at the Crucible for the 18th time.
A century and three 70-plus breaks in Friday's opening session had put him 6-2 up - a lead he did not relinquish.
O'Sullivan will nex... | Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan eased past Shaun Murphy 13-7 to reach the World Championship quarter-finals. | 39677604 |
The 28-year-old Dutchman had been in talks with the Chinese Super League club for several weeks.
Chery scored 14 goals in 66 appearances for Rangers after joining from FC Groningen in the summer of 2015.
"Whilst it's disappointing to lose a player of Tjaronn's ability, I only want players at QPR who want to be here," R... | QPR have sold midfielder Tjaronn Chery to Chinese side Guizhou Hengfeng Zhicheng for an undisclosed fee. | 38736479 |
South Wales Police along with Mid and West Fire Service are trying to find out what caused the blaze in Dynevor Road.
Emergency services were called to the block of flats just after 20:40 BST on Tuesday.
The victim, who is in his 50s, died at the scene. | An investigation has been launched after a man died following a flat fire in Skewen. | 32616051 |
In particular he said that consumers were borrowing more on their credit cards and other unsecured debt.
Figures from the Bank this week showed that credit card lending is at a record level, up by £571m in the last month.
Overall unsecured debt - which includes overdrafts - is rising at its fastest pace for 11 years.
... | The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has given a warning about the high level of debt in UK households. | 38155178 |
Accusing the US of pushing to start a war, it vowed to exercise its right to launch a pre-emptive nuclear attack against its aggressors.
The Security Council meets later today to approve fresh sanctions against Pyongyang over the 12 February test.
Earlier this week, North Korea also threatened to scrap the 60-year truc... | North Korea has ramped up rhetoric ahead of a UN vote on sanctions in response to its nuclear test. | 21695887 |
The 35-year-old is a free agent after leaving Fleetwood Town and Notts player-manager Kevin Nolan has taken his ex-Newcastle team-mate on a trial basis at the League Two club.
Nolan last week revealed his interest in signing Carlton Cole.
But Magpies chairman Alan Hardy has said that the former England striker will not... | Former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is training with Notts County and could be offered a short-term deal. | 38830207 |
Their new version of vancomycin is designed to be ultra-tough and appears to be a thousand times more potent than the old drug, PNAS journal reports.
It fights bacteria in three different ways, making it much less likely that the bugs can dodge the attack.
It is yet to be tested in animals and people, however.
The Scri... | US scientists have re-engineered a vital antibiotic in a bid to wipe out one of the world's most threatening superbugs. | 40091179 |
On the frozen ground, a little way off, was a yellow construction worker's hard hat that looked like it had been crushed in a vice.
And behind me were two very large polar bears.
Fortunately Arktos and Walker were watching from a securely locked area of their enclosure at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig, near Av... | The paw print in the snow was bigger than my head. | 32033633 |
The 26-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, has been among Newport's best players amid their fight for Football League survival.
County are two points clear of the League Two relegation with two games remaining.
"The main thing everyone's focusing on is making sure Newport County are in the league next year,... | Newport County goalkeeper Joe Day says any talks over a new deal are on hold until the end of the season. | 39738810 |
A spokeswoman said: "Vicki Kirby has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation."
Ms Kirby was first suspended in 2014 for making anti-Semitic comments but later reinstated.
She was forced to stand down as an election candidate after tweets including one suggesting Hitler was a "Zionist God".
It emer... | The Labour Party has suspended for a second time a member who posted anti-Semitic tweets. | 35810636 |
They argue it violates the constitution that prohibits the recording of details about people living with HIV.
The president ordered the collection of the data in February, to help the provision of health services.
Children were required to list their names, schools, guardians and relatives possibly affected by their co... | Human rights activists have gone to court to get Kenya's government to destroy data which lists children who are HIV positive. | 33162869 |
William Kerr, 53, absconded from a probation hostel in Hull following his release on 23 January.
He was handed a life sentence in 1998 for killing Maureen Comfort, whose body was found in a Leeds bedroom cupboard.
The charity Crimestoppers has offered up to £5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
P... | A reward has been offered for information to find a "dangerous" convicted murderer who breached his prison release licence. | 32204041 |
The Flintshire-based firm said sales were "very encouraging" after figures released on Tuesday showed revenue rose 20%.
A spokesman said they were confident it would be "another year of significant progress for Redrow".
Chairman Steve Morgan told the Good Morning Wales programme the business had seen "no effect" from B... | Wales' biggest house builder Redrow has reported a rise of 23% to £250m in its pre-tax profits. | 37283932 |
Lokko joined League Two club Stevenage from Maidstone for an undisclosed fee on 2 August.
The 21-year-old former Norwich, Colchester and Welling man played in 41 National League games last season, scoring four goals.
Dagenham start the new National League season at home to Barrow on Saturday. | National League side Dagenham & Redbridge have signed Stevenage defender Kevin Lokko on a season-long loan deal. | 40827245 |
And Wales' most-capped international player says he wants to carry on playing for his country.
Speaking on his 35th birthday, Jenkins said he does not want to "throw away" his work in reaching the World Cup.
"I'm out of contract at the end of the season, I've stated my desire to keep playing internationals, and I'm in ... | Prop Gethin Jenkins is in negotiations for a new contract with Cardiff Blues. | 34848240 |
Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea also claimed wins as they beat Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Southampton respectively.
Everton earned three points against West Ham, Middlesbrough beat Bournemouth, Watford overcame Hull but Manchester United were held by Burnley, while Tottenham drew with Leicester City.
Do you agree wi... | Manchester City stay top of the Premier League after a win over West Brom, but the chasing pack is hot on their heels. | 37817858 |
The 24-year-old central defender made 38 appearances in all competitions across the 2016-17 season, helping Kevin Nolan's side finish 16th.
Hollis came through the Magpies' academy to make his debut in January 2012 and has scored seven goals in 133 appearances for the club.
"Since the manager told me he wanted to offer... | Haydn Hollis has signed a new contract with League Two side Notts County. | 40013426 |
According to the New South Wales Police, the 29-year-old man died from a stab wound to the neck.
The man was treated by paramedics at a house on Watson Road, Padstow, but he died at the scene.
A 35-year-old man and a 25-year-old Irish woman woman have been arrested.
Police have been told three women and a man were at t... | The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it is providing consular assistance to the family of an Irishman who has died in Sydney. | 39009631 |
Mbappe, who is under contract until June 2019, has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Manchester City have also been linked, but BBC Sport understands they are reluctant to pay the reported 180m euro (£160m) asking price.
Vasilyev said the Ligue 1 club Monaco have had several "serious" enquiries.
But he a... | Monaco are in talks with 18-year-old France striker Kylian Mbappe over a contract extension, says vice-president Vadim Vasilyev. | 40731095 |
The 29-year-old Barca forward was suspended for directing "insulting words" at an assistant referee during Thursday's 1-0 win over Chile.
He remains free to play for his Spanish La Liga club.
In a statement, Barcelona expressed their "surprise and indignation" at the Fifa disciplinary ruling.
"The club considers the fo... | Barcelona have described Lionel Messi's four-match international ban with Argentina as "unfair and totally disproportionate". | 39430769 |
Remember that group hug? When SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood and Green Party leader Natalie Bennett got together at the end of one of the general election TV debates, leaving poor Ed Miliband flapping about on the sidelines.
That felt, to some, like a moment when thing... | With Britain set to get its second woman prime minister, has the boys' club that has dominated British politics for centuries finally had its day? | 36745873 |
Paul Beattie made a brief appearance in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. No plea was made on his behalf and the case was continued for further inquiry.
It follows the death of James Gatti who was found with serious injuries at a house in Guardwell Glen just after 23:00 on Saturday.
He was taken to Edinburgh Royal In... | A 45-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 34-year-old man in Edinburgh. | 40773228 |
The 24-year-old returned in October after a two-year shoulder layoff and won European gold earlier this month.
"My injury was potentially career-ending, so I didn't know what I was going to do in a few years," said Fox.
"I'm just taking it day by day and this injury has helped me for the future, so I say things are mea... | Paralympic champion Jonathan Fox says he is aiming for a "lifetime best" at the Rio Games as he attempts to defend his 100m backstroke gold medal. | 36314427 |
The hosts were in trouble early on as Andrew Umeed and Will Porterfield fell to leave their side on 19-2.
But patient knocks from Jonathan Trott (49) and Lamb (51) helped them recover.
Clarke (83) and Keith Barker (40 not out) added 83 for the seventh wicket, before Clarke was trapped lbw by James Harris in the final o... | Half-centuries from Rikki Clarke and Matthew Lamb helped Warwickshire fight back on an evenly-fought first day against Middlesex at Edgbaston. | 40455717 |
Sophie Taylor, 22, died when her car hit a block of flats in Adamsdown, Cardiff, in August 2016.
A jury found Melissa Pesticcio, 23, of Llanrumney, responsible for the death and severely injuring passenger Joshua Deguara, after a 10 day trial at Cardiff Crown Court.
She was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on ... | A woman following a "love rival" in a car chase has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. | 39873813 |
A culture that was decades in the making will take years to unwind, the joint study by Cass Business School and think tank New City Agenda concludes.
It estimates that poor standards have cost the UK industry £38.5bn in fines and customer redress over 15 years.
The banking industry said it was "striving hard" to rebuil... | A "toxic" and "aggressive" culture inside British banks that led to scandals such as mis-selling will take a generation to change, a report says. | 30190753 |
Those from the poorest backgrounds, with more loans available to support them, will graduate with debts of over £57,000 says the think tank.
Interest charges are levied as soon as courses begin and the IFS says students on average will have accrued £5,800 in interest charges by the time they have graduated from univers... | Students in England are going to graduate with average debts of £50,800, after interest rates are raised on student loans to 6.1%, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. | 40493658 |
The Kathimerini newspaper also said that authorities would impose a ban on cashing cheques, as the government prepares to announce capital controls on the banking sector.
The central bank said the report was only based on draft proposals.
Earlier on Wednesday, the boss of the Bank of Cyprus was sacked.
Cyprus is introd... | Cyprus may be set to impose a limit on the amount of money that can be taken out of the country, one of its main newspapers has reported. | 21953222 |
Australian couple Sean and Shelley Thomas found it in a sand dune at Rattray Head on the north-east coast.
The note inside is dated 15 January 1971 and was written by then 14-year-old Raymond Davidson from Carlisle at the start of the 1970s.
Mr and Mrs Thomas tracked down Mr Davidson and his wife Denise after a social ... | A man has been reunited with a message in a bottle he wrote 44 years ago after it was found washed up in Scotland. | 33183779 |
The 27-year-old off-break bowler has made five Test appearances for South Africa and is available to play in all formats for newly-promoted Essex.
Harmer has taken 290 first-class career wickets at an average of 32.57, as well as scoring 2,476 first-class runs.
"Simon is an exciting cricketer who has played at the top ... | Essex have signed South Africa all-rounder Simon Harmer on a Kolpak deal for the 2017 season. | 37719936 |
The Danish defender admits "it was a bit of a strange feeling" when the players heard the news initially.
But having effectively retained the title by beating Hearts, given their goal difference, a point against Aberdeen on Sunday would confirm it.
"It hasn't been a problem at all," Sviatchenko said about Deila's exit.... | Erik Sviatchenko insists manager Ronny Deila's decision to leave Celtic this summer has not affected the team as they aim to seal the Premiership title. | 36215459 |
Founder Sherkhan Farnood and ex-CEO Khalilullah Ferozi were found guilty of theft at a special court.
Revelations of massive corruption led to a run on the bank in 2010.
Foreign donors bailed it out fearing its failure could lead to the collapse of Afghanistan's fragile economy.
The country's future aid contributions c... | Two former chiefs of Afghanistan's Kabul Bank have been sentenced to five years in jail for the multi-million dollar fraud that almost led to its collapse in 2010. | 21666689 |
Angus McNeil said the Northern Lighthouse Board (NBL) was open to the idea of working with the mobile phone service providers.
He said it was possible equipment needed to provide the phone services could be fitted to lighthouses.
The SNP MP for the Western Isles hopes to progress the idea further.
Mr MacNeil contacted ... | Lighthouses could help improve mobile phone coverage in the Western Isles and boost the introduction of new 4G services to the isles, an MP has said. | 35292999 |
The 37-year-old was Scotland's flag bearer for Glasgow 2014, retiring afterwards to focus on coaching.
"We are a recognised part of the performance landscape," Burton told BBC Scotland.
"But there is a huge amount judo can do for you whether you want to be a performance athlete or if you want to do it recreationally."
... | Commonwealth Games gold medallist Euan Burton wants judo to become "an important sport to Scotland". | 38628401 |
Police said one car collided near Cottam power station, Nottinghamshire, at about 23:50 BST on Saturday.
The driver died at the scene and four passengers were taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield "with varying injuries", officers said.
Road closures had been in place but the force said Outgang Lane and C... | A man has died in a crash near a power station. | 39613496 |
In seven "Pioneer Areas" the Welsh government is to work with councils, community groups and arts organisations to bring culture to the disadvantaged.
But Mr Sheen told BBC Wales "you can't just bring people out of poverty by putting on plays".
Deputy Culture Minister Ken Skates said involvement in arts and culture "bo... | Hollywood star Michael Sheen has said plans to use culture to eradicate poverty in Wales do not go far enough. | 30244458 |
This is being seen as an improvement on his commitment in 2010 when funding was frozen and eroded by inflation.
But the additional cash is expected to be spent on projects to support overseas development aid.
Initial reaction from the scientific community suggested that this was "good" settlement - but not a "great one... | The UK chancellor has said that the science budget will be protected in real terms - equating to an increase. | 34925495 |
The Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) Inquiry is examining allegations of abuse at Rubane House, Kircubbin.
On Tuesday, the inquiry was told four boys raised the alarm about abuse at the Catholic home 56 years ago.
They told the De La Salle Order that the brother in charge abused them.
The abuser is now dead.
Follow... | A senior member of a religious order who investigated claims of sex abuse at a children's home in County Down in 1958 said it was "best forgotten", an inquiry has heard. | 29430974 |
Four crew were on board the Sikorsky S92 when it crashed during a coastguard operation on 14 March.
The 45-year-old pilot, Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, was recovered from the sea but died in hospital later that day.
Search crews said they were "hopeful" the bodies of the three missing crew could be inside.
"That is the ab... | The wreckage of Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 has been found off the Mayo coast in the Republic of Ireland, officials have said. | 39354543 |
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Fire and lava started spewing out of Wolf volcano on Monday, with smoke rising six miles into the air.
Experts say the eruption poses no risk to people living on the island, but there are fears plants and animals could be harmed.
The isl... | A volcano on Isabela Island in the Pacific Ocean has erupted for the first time in 33 years. | 32911530 |
It comes after Labour peer Lord Levy threatened to quit the party unless Mr Corbyn sent a "clear message" that it would not allow anti-Semitism.
Mr Corbyn said he had always condemned all forms of racism and any complaints of anti-Semitism in the party would be properly investigated.
Labour has been hit by several clai... | It is "totally fallacious" to suggest that Labour tolerates anti-Semitism, leader Jeremy Corbyn has said. | 35865500 |
The men kicked in the door of a flat in Skegness and savagely beat the occupants with baseball bats, an axe and a knuckle duster.
One of the victims almost bled to death from a severed artery and was cut across the face, scarring him for life.
At Lincoln Crown Court Judge John Pini QC told the men: "This was an extreme... | Five men who used baseball bats and an axe in an attack on friends of a rival drug dealer have been jailed. | 34285598 |
Police said it followed an incident where a car was driven at a man between the Newpark and Wilderness roundabouts on Saturday.
It is understood a Renault Clio narrowly avoided hitting a 45-year-old.
The 18-year-old man has also been charged with a number of offences under the Road Traffic Act and is due to appear at L... | A teenager has been charged in connection with an attempted murder on the A71 in Livingston. | 33818216 |
France midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 26, was the only Magpies player selected for the tournament in his home country.
Benitez agreed a new three-year deal with United, despite failing to keep them in the Premier League after replacing Steve McClaren in March.
"Usually I have maybe 10 players or 15 players go, so I think i... | Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez says having only one player at Euro 2016 helps his preparations for next season. | 36500348 |
Partick Thistle 1-2 Celtic
Aberdeen 2-1 Kilmarnock
Dundee 0-1 Heart of Midlothian
Inverness CT 0-1 Hamilton Academical
Alloa 1-1 Raith Rovers
St Mirren 2-1 Queen of the South
Dumbarton 1-1 Falkirk
Airdrieonians 0-2 Brechin City
Albion Rovers 0-1 Stranraer
Ayr United 0-2 Dunfermline
Forfar Athletic 1-1 Cowdenbeath
Stenh... | Find all of the reports from Saturday's Scottish football matches, as the top three in Scotland all win. | 35796034 |
The companies have been fined a total of £51,000 and must also pay the employees the £177,000 they were underpaid.
H&M blamed it on time logging issues, while Welcome Break said they had an IT problem.
So, here's some guidance on what to do if you think your employer isn't paying enough...
Step One:
Firstly, find out i... | H&M and Welcome Break are among 37 firms who've been failing to pay staff the minimum wage. | 30831606 |
Caroline Everest, 18, was last seen by friends at the Corporation nightclub in Milton Street, Sheffield, in the early hours of Sunday.
The Sheffield Hallam University student has not been heard from since and did not turn up for work or a family dinner later that day.
Officers described this behaviour as "extremely out... | Police searching for a missing university student have said they are "extremely concerned" for her welfare. | 34901154 |
Police were called to the scene on the A720, near the Dreghorn junction, just before 17:00 on Saturday.
The teenager was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.
The incident involved a blue Skoda Citigo travelling westbound. Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.
The road was closed u... | A 16-year-old boy is seriously ill in hospital after being hit by a car on the Edinburgh bypass. | 34957311 |
Integra had been criticised for voiding some policies after Storm Frank devastated parts of the Deeside town.
Several householders said their policies had been voided because of a dispute over how far their properties were from the River Dee.
Integra said it would contact every affected customer to offer assistance.
In... | An insurance company involved in a row with homeowners affected by flooding has said it will make goodwill payments to households in Ballater. | 35876908 |
Champions Celtic will be presented with the Premiership trophy after their match against Motherwell - Ronny Deila's last match in charge of the Glasgow side.
Elsewhere, Ross County visit Aberdeen and Hearts host St Johnstone.
And, in the Championship play-off final second leg, Ayr United and Stranraer are tied at 1-1 g... | After the bottom-half sides completed their campaign on Saturday, the Scottish Premiership's top six round the league season off with three fixtures on Sunday. | 36290435 |
He was speaking after Prime Minister Theresa May refused to be drawn on whether she believed in the "principle" of a fresh vote.
The focus on Scotland's constitution comes on the day the UK government formally began the Brexit process.
Mrs May has insisted "now is not the time" for an independence referendum.
However, ... | Scottish government minister Mike Russell has said a date for a second independence referendum "will have to be negotiated". | 39435541 |
Michael Scudamore triumphed in 1959 on Oxo, but his son and eight-time champion jockey Peter never won the big one at Aintree, his best finish a third aboard Corbiere in 1985.
Now Welsh trainer Michael Scudamore, following in the footsteps of his famous family - including his namesake and grandfather - says it would me... | They have one of the most famous family names in British horse racing, but it has been almost 60 years since a Scudamore won the Grand National. | 39504597 |
The former Rangers winger has been training at Rugby Park this week having worked under Clark at Birmingham City.
"It would be a fantastic way to finish the transfer window," Clark said.
"I think it's a very long shot, but you live in hope. You never know in this game and we'll see what we can do."
Media playback is no... | Kilmarnock manager Lee Clark says he would love to sign Chris Burke but admits it is "a long shot" that the club will be able to conclude a deal for the player. | 37198400 |
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Cala is waiting for EFL clearance to purchase Abdulrahman Al-Hashemi's stake in the club's owners, G50 Holdings.
Lemos bought a share in G50 in September, but 99% of that share was transferred to tax consultant Graham Burnard on 11 January.
Subsequently, Durham-based Burna... | Morecambe's takeover by businessman Joseph Cala has been delayed, after Diego Lemos obtained a court order preventing the sale. | 38855351 |
Newlywed Michaela McAreavey was murdered in her hotel room on the island of Mauritius.
John McAreavey, her husband of less than two weeks, said "my life ended as well" that day.
The McAreaveys were on honeymoon at the Legends Hotel when John found 27-year-old Michaela dead in the bathtub of their room.
Michaela, daught... | It should have been the dream holiday that launched a new life for a young couple but it turned into a nightmare of violence, tragedy and grief. | 18687596 |
Up to 200 people took refuge at a Porthmadog leisure centre on Sunday, after being stranded overnight.
Councillors have called for an inquiry into how authorities allowed the car park to be sited on a flood plain.
But Natural Resources Wales said organisers were aware of flood warnings.
A statement on the festival's we... | About 150 vehicles remain at Gwynedd's Festival No.6 park-and-ride car park after hundreds became stuck following heavy rain. | 37284299 |
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Captain Morgan and Hales made themselves unavailable for October's trip because of security concerns.
No international side has toured Bangladesh since 20 people were killed in a siege at a cafe in Dhaka in July.
"We're a tight-knit bunch of guys and we will remain that wa... | Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales remain "very much part of the group" despite not touring Bangladesh, says stand-in England one-day captain Jos Buttler. | 37341519 |
Prof David Stupples told the BBC that plans to replace ageing signal lights with new computers could leave the rail network exposed to cyber-attacks.
UK tests of the European Rail Traffic Management System are under way.
Network Rail, which is in charge of the upgrade, acknowledges the threat.
"We know that the risk [o... | A hi-tech signalling system that will eventually control all of Britain's trains could potentially be hacked to cause a serious crash, according to a scientist who advises the government. | 32402481 |
The inquiry will have statutory powers and a new panel, Home Secretary Theresa May told the House of Commons.
Mrs May said she was determined to "expose despicable crimes".
Since the original child abuse inquiry was set up last July, two chairwomen have resigned amid concerns over their links with the establishment.
Mr... | New Zealand High Court judge Lowell Goddard has been named as the head of a new inquiry into historical child sex abuse in England and Wales. | 31130805 |
Lesley Titcomb said: "We were not, as I'm aware, advised in advance. We learnt about the sale from the newspapers."
She was giving evidence to MPs about the collapse last month of BHS, whose pension fund had a £571m deficit.
The pensions watchdog was first in discussions with BHS in 2009 about its pension fund deficit.... | The head of the Pensions Regulator learned about the sale of BHS for £1 last year through the media, MPs heard. | 36248568 |
Yet most Venezuelans live in poverty, many of them in shanty towns, some of which sprawl over the hillsides around the capital, Caracas.
Venezuela's economic fortunes are tied to world oil prices. A 1970s boom largely benefited the middle classes, but a subsequent price collapse condemned many of them to poverty while ... | Venezuela has some of the world's largest proven oil deposits as well as huge quantities of coal, iron ore, bauxite and gold. | 19649649 |
The Guthrie Castle website has been taken down and replaced with a message asking anyone who has booked a wedding or event to get in touch with them.
It is not known what happened to the deposits paid for bookings.
The castle has not made any comment about the allegations, which appeared on social media. | Police are investigating allegations that events at a luxury wedding venue in Angus were deliberately double-booked by a former member of staff. | 39621579 |
John Brooker sent an email to employees at Storm Technologies in Watford on 8 June, the day of the general election.
It said: "Labour voters will be made redundant first if Labour do win and things slow down".
The GMB union said it was "unacceptable and morally wrong" but Mr Brooker insisted it was "totally made in jes... | An IT boss who told staff they would be first in line for redundancy if they voted Labour has said the threat was just "banter". | 40257860 |
Attacks by the Boko Haram group that provoked the move included an assault on a military barracks, detonating a bomb at a bus station in the northern city of Kano and the kidnap of a French family, including four children, which grabbed the world's attention.
The declaration would bring "extraordinary measures" to bear... | Exactly a year after Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declared a "state of emergency" in north-eastern Nigeria, it seems to have had little effect in curbing the Islamist insurgency. | 27396702 |
The householder had reported seeing a spider "the size of her hand" hiding in a downstairs cupboard.
Inspector Nikki Denham was prepared with gloves and nets to trap the spider, but after shining a torch in the cupboard saw it was plastic.
The RSPCA said the woman was "obviously embarrassed".
Ms Denham said the househo... | An RSPCA inspector was called out to deal with a tarantula in a house in Hampshire, only to discover it was a child's toy. | 40716008 |
Moments after Lincoln's Matt Rhead headed against the post, Mitch Hancox's dipping shot put the Silkmen ahead.
But Hawkridge responded, pouncing on a loose ball after Scott Flinders failed to hold Lee Angol's initial shot.
Paul Farman made two crucial second-half saves before Hawkridge's second assured the National Lea... | Lincoln City sealed their return to the English Football League after a six-year absence, thanks to Terry Hawkridge's brace against Macclesfield. | 39605164 |
Lawyers for singer Katy Perry contacted Fernando Sosa, who had sold the design via an online directory of blueprints.
Left Shark became a viral hit after appearing to forget its steps during a routine with the 30-year-old artist.
3D-printing is becoming an increasing headache for companies trying to protect their intel... | A website has been ordered to remove a design for a 3D-printed model of the "Left Shark" dancer from the Super Bowl half-time show. | 31164440 |
"It is time to stamp out these barbaric, feudal practices which are a slur on our nation," the court said.
According to one recent study, hundreds of people are killed each year in India for falling in love or marrying against their families' wishes.
Convictions for "honour" killings usually carry life sentences. The d... | India's Supreme Court says people convicted of so-called honour killings should face the death penalty. | 13348414 |
Jordan Turner marked the 250th appearance of his career with Saints' first try of the game.
Matty Fleming cancelled out Corey Thompson's score to give the home side a 10-6 lead at the interval.
Patrick Ah Van's acrobatic effort brought Widnes level at Langtree Park, but Percival's second successful kick sealed the game... | Mark Percival's penalty nine minutes before full-time earned victory for St Helens over neighbours Widnes Vikings. | 36719657 |
Rather than rebuilding trust with the Jewish community, Mr Corbyn caused "greater concern", Ephraim Mirvis said.
During his speech, Mr Corbyn said Jews were "no more responsible" for Israel's actions than Muslims were for "those various self-styled Islamic states".
Mr Corbyn later denied he was comparing Israel and so-... | Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been accused by the Chief Rabbi of making "offensive" comments at the launch of a Labour party probe into anti-Semitism. | 36676018 |
Surrey Police said a man assaulted a member of staff at the Waterloo Road restaurant in Epsom on Friday, before taking the 17-year-old victim outside.
A suspect was arrested a short time later at Court Recreation Ground off Pound Lane.
The girl suffered a stab wound to the abdomen and was taken to hospital.
Her conditi... | A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenage girl was dragged out of a Pizza Hut and stabbed. | 36568131 |
The advice featured in a booklet titled "Tallinn guide for friendly forces", given to troops taking part in a Nato Steadfast Javelin training operation.
The operation took place in May 2015.
The MoD would not comment on the guide but said advice on "staying safe" was routinely given to troops while abroad.
The BBC requ... | The Ministry of Defence (MoD) provided British soldiers with a guide to strip clubs in the Estonian capital, a freedom of information request to the department has revealed. | 38972213 |
When PJ Harvey became the first woman to win the Mercury Prize on 11 September 2001, she gave an emotional acceptance speech over the telephone from Washington DC.
It's a moment she can barely remember.
"Ten years ago feels like such a surreal experience - I'm sure for everybody - that my only memory of the day really ... | Idiosyncratic performer PJ Harvey talks of the sense of "urgency" that prompted her to pen her second Mercury Prize-winning album. | 14815936 |
Fe fydd y gweithwyr yn pleidleisio ar y cynnig, sy'n cynnwys diogelu swyddi a'r safle cynhyrchu ym Mhort Talbot, yn ddiweddarach yn y mis.
Ar raglen Sunday Supplement BBC Radio Wales dywedodd Adam Price, llefarydd Plaid Cymru ar yr Economi, y dylai'r gweithwyr alw ar y cwmni i ailystyried.
Fe ddywedodd llefarydd ar ran... | Mae yna alwad wedi ei wneud ar i weithwyr dur Tata wrthod cynllun pensiwn sy'n cael ei gynnig gan y cwmni oherwydd ei fod yn "annerbyniol". | 38547179 |
While two men have been arrested in connection with her murder, many of Chicago's killings go unsolved.
The city has been beset by high numbers of shootings and homicides by gun violence, over many years.
Here is a look into what the numbers say about Chicago's violence.
While Chicago is on track to see as many as 600 ... | Chicago has experienced one of its deadliest August months in 20 years, with 11 people murdered last weekend, including Nykea Aldridge, cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade. | 37216025 |
Governor Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday set the execution dates for eight men.
On 21 October, two inmates are scheduled to die by the state's lethal three-drug cocktail, which includes the controversial drug midazolam.
Executions in the US have been delayed recently amid problems buying drugs as many firms have refused to... | The US state of Arkansas is set to resume executing death row inmates after a 10-year hiatus brought on by legal concerns and drug shortages. | 34205128 |
This week, a security report said the IRA's ruling army council still existed and has influence over Sinn Féin.
DUP ministers who resigned last month returned to the Northern Ireland Executive after the report's release.
Mr Nesbitt said the report's findings vindicated his party's decision to pull out of the executive ... | Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has said he is not seeking vengeance on the DUP for its previous criticism of his party's power-sharing with republicans. | 34614935 |
Mossburn Distillers want to build the facilities around the former Jedforest Hotel at Camptown.
The first phase of the development between 2017 and 2018 would see a small distillery built to educate visitors in the "craft of making spirit".
A larger-scale distillery, capable of producing millions of bottles per year, w... | Councillors are being advised to give approval in principle to two whisky distilleries near Jedburgh. | 38145081 |
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