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The US central bank said that it "can be patient" in determining when to raise short-term interest rates, cheering investors who have been accustomed to easy money.
The Dow Jones rose 288.00 points to 17,356.87.
The S&P 500 added 40.14 points to 2,012.89, while the Nasdaq climbed 96.48 points to finish at 4,644.31.
Ear... | (Close): Shares on Wall Street surged after the release of the latest statement from the US Federal Reserve. | 30522709 |
The display featuring thousands of pieces was created by Laurence Teague, of Redditch, Worcestershire, who died last year aged 74.
It is yet to be decided when the removal process can start.
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway plans to exhibit part of the display in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
Updates on this sto... | An intricate model train set that took an enthusiast more than 60 years to put together in his attic is to be exhibited by rail enthusiasts. | 34988156 |
Richard John James Robinson, 73, originally from Aldridge in the West Midlands, encouraged the altar boy with gifts, outings and rides in his sports car.
"I was so much in love with the man. Everything was planned. We were going to run away together. He told me that he loved me as well."
About three years later the now... | A victim of a former Roman Catholic priest convicted of sexually abusing boys between 1959 and 1983, said he thought he was in love with the man who called himself Father Jim. | 11595676 |
The switch in policy is a departure for the SNP which promised to introduce the cut if Scotland became independent.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the change alongside other measures to end economic inequality.
The UK government has insisted its austerity policies are working and have resulted in more Scottis... | The Scottish government has revealed in its new economic plan that it is no longer committed to a "blanket" three point drop in corporation tax. | 31700448 |
Police had taken a call from the driver who reported a car had hit the central reservation on the A19 in North Tyneside on Saturday.
He got out of his vehicle on the dual carriageway near Killingworth.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The Independent Police Complai... | A man has been arrested after a taxi driver who stopped to help at the scene of a crash was struck and killed by a passing vehicle. | 36816538 |
A public inquiry into Grittenham Haulage Ltd resulted in the ban being imposed in December 2015.
The decision has now been made public following the conclusion of the trial.
Matthew Gordon, 30, and Peter Wood, 55, were found guilty of manslaughter in December 2016.
Mitzi Steady, four, Robert Parker, 59, Philip Allen, 5... | The tipper truck firm involved in a fatal crash that killed four people has had its licence revoked, it has been revealed. | 38581820 |
Jordan Hugill's fifth goal of the season inside 10 minutes put the Lilywhites ahead when he stole the ball off keeper David Stockdale and scored.
The hosts improved after the break and Sam Baldock turned home Bruno's cross before Glenn Murray's smart turn and finish in the area put them ahead.
However, in the second mi... | Preston striker Simon Makienok headed an injury-time equaliser to secure a point at Brighton in the Championship. | 37593725 |
In southern Tunisia, Aboubaker Thabti's parents could not understand how their son was taken from them in a shooting in a Quebec City mosque.
When he left his home country for Canada with his wife and two children some six years ago, he saw it as a new beginning, not an end.
Instead, he became one of six men who died o... | It was a tragedy that reached across oceans. | 38806123 |
The chytrid fungus is highly infectious and is responsible for devastating amphibian populations worldwide.
Over five years, a team of researchers was able to clear the disease from toads which are native to the Spanish island of Mallorca.
Details of the work are published in the journal Biology Letters.
The scientists... | For the first time, researchers have eliminated a devastating amphibian fungal disease in a population of toads. | 34850807 |
In association with Sport Scotland the aim is to celebrate all the amazing work that goes on to get girls active, as well as inspire more girls to participate in sport and physical activity.
Events will be hosted by clubs and schools and you can find out more on the Sport Scotland website.
Girls and women in Scotland a... | On Friday, 28 October girls and women around Scotland will be heading to their local gyms, leisure centres and school halls to take part in Active Girls Day. | 37779243 |
They were told to focus their efforts on full-time courses which led to official qualifications.
But budgets have fallen and jobs have gone while the total number of people doing college courses fell dramatically.
Some claim older students are losing out because of the new focus.
The biggest part of the shake-up has se... | Scotland's colleges have been through a huge and sometimes controversial shake-up. | 33138465 |
After Leicester's 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Sunday, Spurs must win at Stamford Bridge to prevent the Foxes winning the Premier League title.
Match of the Day will be shown at 22:55 BST on BBC One with Danny Murphy and Robbie Savage joining host Dan Walker.
BBC Radio 5 live will also have live commentary of Chels... | A special Match of the Day programme will be shown on Monday with highlights of the game between Chelsea and Premier League title hopefuls Tottenham. | 36177963 |
The bloc suggested it would then be "ready for dialogue".
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cut ties with their Gulf neighbour on 5 June, saying it supports terrorism.
Qatar strongly denies the allegation and has rejected a list of conditions for the lifting of sanctions.
They include the ... | The four Arab countries boycotting Qatar have issued a strong statement saying the emirate must respond to the 13 demands it has made. | 40769235 |
The vote was aimed at ending months of political deadlock but was boycotted by opposition parties.
Pavel Filip, from the main pro-European coalition, has been appointed prime minister.
The previous government of the former Soviet republic was dismissed by lawmakers in October amid a corruption scandal.
Thousands of peo... | Protesters broke into Moldova's parliament after it approved a new government. | 35366194 |
The defence secretary said it would be "odd" if Gen Sir Nicholas Houghton did not answer questions about it, following claims he breached the military's political neutrality.
Sir Nicholas said at the weekend that he would be worried if an anti-nuclear view "translated into power".
Labour's Jeremy Corbyn has said he wou... | The chief of defence staff is "fully entitled" to speak out in support of Trident, Michael Fallon has said. | 34775232 |
Iain Cameron, who studies and writes about snow, has examined the find on Sgurr na Lapaich, the highest of a remote range of mountains.
Describing the debris as an "incredible scene", Mr Cameron said the snow had survived because of a "protective jacket" of thick mud.
He said the avalanche may have happened in June.
A ... | What is believed to be debris from an avalanche that happened this summer has been discovered in the Highlands. | 34410942 |
The 21-year-old completed his move hours after fellow central defender Virgil van Dijk was sold to Southampton by Celtic for £13m.
Celtic manager Ronny Deila said: "I am sure he will be a great addition.
"He is a very talented young player and good on the ball, but he will also give us strength and stability in defence... | Croatia Under-21 defender Jozo Simunovic has joined Celtic from Dinamo Zagreb for an undisclosed fee. | 34105607 |
The US company claims the fake accounts were used to make over 400,000 false bookings that ended up cancelled.
It filed a lawsuit in the High Court of Delhi this month requesting an injunction against Ola and $7.4m (£5.2m) in damages.
OlaCabs has denied the accusations, calling them "frivolous and false".
"It is not b... | Uber is suing Indian rival Ola, alleging it created more than 90,000 fake accounts to interfere with its business and frustrate its drivers. | 35888352 |
Not only did they lose to two first-half goals from Seydou Doumbia, they also saw midfielders Fernandinho and Yaya Toure sent off after the break and ruled out of their next home game against Bayern Munich.
Toure had equalised Doumbia's first goal but that was a rare high spot in a dismal performance by Manuel Pellegri... | Manchester City's Champions League campaign reached crisis point as they were beaten by CSKA Moscow on a desperate night at Etihad Stadium. | 29362950 |
After 12 years at the musical helm of the company, he is moving on, but not before he leads the orchestra through four operas and 15 hours of some of what he calls the most "physical" music on offer.
"One of the biggest things in Wagner is seeing the wood for the trees," he says.
"Even just doing one component of The R... | There can be few more challenging tasks as a conductor than taking on the whole of Wagner's The Ring Cycle - but that is the one that has been handed to Richard Farnes for his final assignment at Opera North. | 36342641 |
Krzysztof Druzgala, 21, had earlier admitted raping the woman at Swanfield Industrial Estate on 30 August 2014.
The court heard how the victim was attacked as she made her way to work in Leith.
Druzgala pinned her to the ground and punched her. He said later he was drunk and could not remember the attack.
A judge at th... | A Polish man who followed a stranger off an Edinburgh bus before subjecting the woman to a rape ordeal has been jailed for seven years. | 30316205 |
The BBC's Great Debate featured almost two hours of questions on immigration, the economy and sovereignty.
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson repeatedly clashed with Boris Johnson in front of an audience of thousands and accused his Leave side of "lying".
Mr Johnson said Remain "keep talking down our country".
Voters g... | Leading names from both sides of the EU referendum have traded blows in a live TV debate at Wembley Arena on the eve of the final day of campaigning. | 36582567 |
Content providers regularly update the lists of sites they want blocked and the latest one includes popular file-sharing index Demonoid.
The list was started in 2012 when ISPs were forced to block access to the Pirate Bay.
At least 23 new URLs are on the latest list being sent to the main UK ISPs.
Content providers mus... | UK internet service providers have been asked to block access to dozens of URLs that are suspected of linking to pirated content. | 34581801 |
It is the fourth time Shafqat Hussain, who was found guilty of kidnapping and killing a child in 2004, has been given a stay of execution.
His lawyers say he was 14 when he was charged, and was tortured into making a confession.
The authorities however believe he was 23 when he committed the crime.
The execution was ha... | The execution of a Pakistani man convicted of manslaughter has been postponed hours before he was due to be hanged, prison officials say. | 33057237 |
Jitendra Lad, 49, killed his wife Daksha, 44, and daughters Trisha, 19, and Nisha, 16, at their home in Clayton, Bradford, last October.
Bradford Coroner's Court was told Mr Lad had searched the web on "how to cut someone's throat and executions" .
Coroner Martin Fleming recorded a verdict of suicide on Mr Lad.
The bod... | A man who stabbed his family to death before killing himself had done online research days before about carrying out executions, an inquest heard. | 32975746 |
Last month, planners recommended the council should reject the proposal.
The units which Lidl pursued only have planning permission for the sale of bulky goods, like furniture.
The planners said changing the use would conflict with policies which favour the use of existing suitable sites.
Last year, the future viabilit... | Belfast City Council has backed a plan to open a new Lidl store at Connswater retail park in east Belfast. | 36533869 |
Chee Seng Chan, who is originally from Malaysia but now lives in Dublin, appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court.
He is charged with arranging or facilitating the travel of another person, with a view to that person being exploited.
The 51-year-old appeared alongside an interpreter.
He acknowledged that he understood the... | A Dublin taxi driver and tour guide suspected of being part of a human trafficking gang was advertising on a website, a court heard on Friday. | 37455883 |
Last year the pair became the first brothers to top the world rankings in singles and doubles at the same time.
They have previously played together on tour and in the Davis Cup and the Olympics, but never in a Grand Slam.
Britain's former Fed Cup captain told BBC Sport: "I'm pretty sure they are going to have a crack ... | Judy Murray has tipped her sons Andy and Jamie to play doubles together at Wimbledon before their careers end. | 40396935 |
No disturbances were reported in Sunday's ballot, but correspondents say voter turnout was only around 10%.
Polls also stayed closed in many areas affected by February's rallies, with the election commission saying the situation there remained too tense.
Thailand has been in a political crisis since mass rallies began ... | Voting has ended in five provinces in Thailand that were unable to hold polls in last month's general election because of anti-government protests. | 26404757 |
By staying in the EU, the UK would remain a "21st Century success story", as he warned a vote to leave would be an endorsement of Nigel Farage's "mean and divisive" vision for the country.
There "was a lot to be scared of" if the UK voted to leave, he said, including losing control of the economy.
He said he believed T... | The EU referendum is a "fight for the soul of the country", Chancellor George Osborne has told the BBC. | 36484357 |
As legislation in England and Wales allowing gay couples to marry comes into force on Saturday, the BBC Radio 5 live survey also found men were nearly twice as likely to stay away as women.
The poll of 1,007 people found 68% agreed gay marriage should be permitted, with 26% opposing it.
One gay rights charity said peop... | About one in five British adults would turn down an invitation to a same-sex wedding, research suggests. | 26773016 |
A spokesman for the UN's mission in Mali, Minusma, told the BBC that six of the wounded were in an "extremely serious condition".
He added that UN forces had faced "increased attacks" this week.
The UN mission took over responsibility for security in northern Mali last year after French troops forced Islamists from key... | Four UN peacekeepers have been killed and 15 injured by a landmine in northern Mali. | 29036996 |
Peterborough Conservative Stewart Jackson sent the response to constituent Laura O'Sullivan after she messaged him to say she would not vote for him.
Social media consultant Sue Llewellyn said the message was "stupid".
Mr Jackson has been unavailable to comment on the exchange.
Mrs O'Sullivan wrote in her email to Mr J... | An election candidate has faced criticism on social media for telling a woman in a gay marriage that he did not want to hear from her again. | 32128877 |
The 23-year-old joined Tigers on trial in February before initially agreeing a deal for the rest of this term.
The former Leeds Rhinos and London Broncos man made his Castleford debut against Huddersfield Giants in May.
"I'm over the moon to sign here for another two years. It's a great place to be," he told Tigers' cl... | Castleford Tigers back row Alex Foster has signed an extended contract with the Super League leaders until the end of the 2019 season. | 40225610 |
A series of landslips on a hillside behind the properties in the Swansea Valley has led to the warning.
Neath Port Talbot council said lives could be at risk unless the homes on Cyfyng Road, Ystalafera were evacuated.
But some residents have said they were not prepared to leave.
In 2012, thousands of tonnes of rock, so... | People from 10 homes have been ordered to leave immediately due to an imminent risk of a landslip which could cause their houses to collapse. | 40891322 |
New figures obtained by BBC Wales show 123 victims of FGM were found by midwives or maternity doctors in 2016.
A further 44 children under the age of 18 were highlighted as vulnerable to the practice.
Charity Welsh Women's Aid said figures showed just the "tip of the iceberg".
Campaigners have previously called for a d... | A case of female genital mutilation was discovered every three days, on average, by maternity staff in Wales last year. | 39630199 |
Sung to the tune of "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus, the 21-year-old is compared favourably to France legend Zinedine Zidane in the chorus by the Bantams faithful.
We've got Cullen, Joshua Cullen, I just don't think you understand. We got him from West Ham, he's better than Zidane. We've got Joshua Cullen.
His f... | You know as a footballer that the fans have taken to you when you get your own chant, but Bradford City's on-loan midfielder Josh Cullen has a pretty unique one. | 39949132 |
With two high-profile, signal-sending bombing raids and a series of breathtaking policy reversals, President Trump has brought US foreign policy back in line with conventional thinking. But he has added to the equation a measure of force that gives Washington new clout.
When policy shifts so dramatically and with such ... | Donald Trump has not only normalised American foreign policy, he has arguably made it more effective. | 39602782 |
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said hundreds of kilos and thousands of litres of chemicals were seized in 20 states over five months.
Operation Cyber Juice focused on secret laboratories dealing in drugs obtained over the internet from China.
Agents also confiscated steroid powder, liquid and more than $2m i... | US agents have arrested more than 90 people and shut down 16 underground labs making illegal steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. | 34123490 |
At the Pentagon recently, US President Barack Obama announced deep cuts to the US military and set out a shift in attention towards the Asia-Pacific region, in a thinly-veiled message to China.
Despite a narrative of peaceful intent, China's leaders have struggled to reassure the US over the direction of the People's L... | As the US shifts its focus to Asia, Alexander Neill, head of the Asia Security Programme at the Royal United Services Institute, sets out the Chinese military advances challenging the regional balance. | 16588557 |
The pair, along with prop Adam Jones, are among an exclusive group of Wales players to have won three Grand Slams.
The third clean sweep in eight seasons was sealed with a 16-9 victory over France at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
"It's just great for this group of players," said Jenkins.
The experience... | Wales veterans Gethin Jenkins and Ryan Jones believe the Grand Slam is just rewards for Wales' efforts during the Six Nations campaign. | 17416299 |
The lion is believed to have escaped from its cage in Jos Wildlife Park at feeding time on Wednesday morning.
There was tension in Jos as police and soldiers spent the day trying to track the animal down.
The police say the lion was hostile during attempts to get it back to the cage and it was killed before it could ha... | A four-year-old lion has been shot dead after it escaped from a zoo in Jos, central Nigeria. | 34989553 |
South Wales Fire and Rescue reported 31 incidents between April 2016 and March 2017, up from 12 in the previous year.
It said crews had been subjected to verbal and physical abuse, including having bricks thrown at them.
North Wales and Mid and West Wales fire services did not have figures when asked, but said they had... | Attacks on firefighters across south Wales have almost trebled in the past year, new figures have shown. | 40354053 |
He was 19 when he fought in the now infamous battle at Mametz Wood in northern France in 1916.
One of 237,000 men and boys from Wales to serve in the Great War, he survived. Tens of thousands didn't.
In one of the bloodiest battles of the Somme, 4,000 men from the 38th (Welsh) Division were killed or injured at Mametz ... | "Hell on earth" was how Albert Evans from Briton Ferry summed up his experiences of the First World War in a BBC interview in the 1970s. | 28664386 |
His daughter Kate was unveiling a bust of her father while actor Robert Hardy was reading a eulogy to the late Welsh-born Hollywood star.
The development in the grounds of Cardiff Castle includes a 450-seat concert hall and a 160-seat theatre named in honour of Burton.
There are a series of events at the complex over t... | The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama's new £22.5m Cardiff base opened with a tribute to Richard Burton. | 13880049 |
The show, featuring performances from Coldplay and Take That, had a lower audience than the Brits, which was seen by 4.2 million people in February.
That figure marked a fall of nearly 2 million from 2013, making it the least-watched Brit Awards since 2006.
Ed Sheeran and Pharrell Williams were the main winners at the ... | The first ever BBC Music Awards ceremony was watched by an average audience of 3.9 million people, according to overnight figures. | 30448036 |
Funai Electric has been producing VHS-playing VCRs for 33 years, most recently in China for Sanyo.
But last year it sold just 750,000 units, down from a peak of 15 million a year, and has been finding it difficult to source the necessary parts.
VCRs were introduced in the 1970s but were superseded by DVD technology.
La... | The last videocassette recorder (VCR) in Japan will be produced by the end of the month, according to the Nikkei newspaper. | 36857370 |
The 23-year-old forward has signed a undisclosed-length contract with the League One club.
Nichols joined Posh from Exeter City on a four-and-a-half year deal in February 2016, scoring 13 goals last season.
"I'm delighted to be signing a player, who in my opinion is a top-class striker," said Rovers manager Darrell Cla... | Bristol Rovers have signed Peterborough United striker Tom Nichols for an undisclosed fee. | 40631878 |
The France left-back, 33, has signed a two-year contract with the Italian champions, ending his eight-and-a-half-year stint at Old Trafford.
"Playing for Manchester United has been a privilege, a dream come true, and my time there has been so memorable," he said.
Evra joined United in January 2006 from Monaco for £5.5m... | Patrice Evra has completed a £1.2m move to Juventus from Manchester United. | 28409439 |
The centre in Denbighshire will have indoor and outdoor flume rides, a children's water play frame, party rooms and two wet splash pads.
There will also be a beach-themed splash zone, sun lounge areas, a cafe, bar and terrace at the park, which is replacing the former Sun Centre.
It was demolished to pave way for the r... | Plans to build a water park as part of the regeneration of Rhyl waterfront have been granted by planners. | 40584830 |
Goalkeeper Conor Brennan, defender Lee Ashcroft, midfielders Julien Faubert, Christopher Johnston, Aaron Splaine, and Alex Henshaw all depart.
The club is willing to consider offers for seven other first-team players.
Offers have been also made to Rory McKenzie and Craig Slater.
Earlier on Monday, however, midfielder S... | Kilmarnock captain Mark Connolly's contract has been cancelled, while six players have been allowed to move on after their deals expired. | 36363149 |
The Easter Road boss remains adamant his side should have been awarded a penalty in the 2-2 draw with Falkirk.
They need to win at Falkirk in Friday's second leg, but Stubbs says that would have been their approach regardless.
"We all know it was a penalty, but it's gone, there's nothing we can do about it now," said S... | Alan Stubbs insists frustration over refereeing decisions in their play-off semi-final first leg will not play on the minds of his Hibernian players. | 36279651 |
But even those four cycles have given me some insight into what makes the Byzantine caucus process so compelling. In some ways Iowa is unique in the US presidential election process but it also represents a snapshot of the broader American mood.
Iowa is exciting, but more than that, it's inspiring. Residents of this la... | I went to my first Iowa caucus in 2004, which I realise makes me a novice by the standards of veterans of the American press corps, who can can wax informatively about the Dukakis campaign of 1988 or even Reagan's triumph in 1980. | 35456648 |
Firefighters began tackling the blaze on the ground and first floors of the building in Dock Street shortly before 12:30.
The incident led to the closure of one eastbound lane, resulting in traffic backing up the entire length of the Tay Road Bridge's northbound carriageway.
The fire has been extinguished but crews rem... | A fire in a derelict building in Dundee city centre has caused significant traffic disruption. | 40456160 |
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The 24-year-old, who scored five goals to win the Golden Boot in South Africa four years ago, took his World Cup total to eight with a sensational performance.
The Bayern Munich forward dispatched an early penalty, drilled home Germany's third and tappe... | Thomas Muller scored the first hat-trick of the 2014 World Cup as Germany produced a ruthless attacking display to destroy 10-man Portugal and open their World Cup campaign in style. | 25285106 |
Architects had put forward their ideas for the former Swindon Advertiser building in Victoria Road, Old Town.
They included 148 new flats, offices and a new community space.
Objectors called on Swindon Borough Council to reject the plans "to save the charm and character of Old Town from a monstrosity of a tower block".... | Plans for a 13-storey building on a hilltop in Swindon have been shelved after more than 2,000 people signed a petition against it. | 35812116 |
Cardiff are looking at goalkeeper cover for David Marshall, a replacement for defender Fabio, who joined Premier League side Middlesbrough and are also seeking striker reinforcements.
''There are two or three positions we are looking for," Trollope explained.
"We are working really, really hard to try and secure what w... | Cardiff City manager Paul Trollope feels the Bluebirds still need "a few" new players before the transfer window closes on Wednesday night. | 37195554 |
Police carried out mounted charges at the protesters, who had gathered outside the consulate as the diplomatic row between the two nations escalated.
The Turkish minister has been sent to Germany, Rotterdam's mayor says.
Protesters were reportedly throwing bottles and mobbing police cars.
Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya, Turkey... | Dutch riot police have broken up a rally in support of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hours after a minister was refused entry to the Turkish consulate in Rotterdam. | 39246392 |
Since March 2016, just 57 tests have been done on La Liga players from clubs not competing in Europe and none at all in the country's second division.
Spain's anti-doping body (AEPSAD) was declared non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency in March 2016.
Wada hoped Fifa or Uefa could take on the country's drug test... | The absence of drug testing in Spanish football in the past 11 months has "alarmed" the World Anti-Doping Agency. | 38928615 |
Police said a bottle containing an unknown substance was found at the side of the A75, at the Glenluce bypass.
As a result, the Stranraer-Dumfries road was closed at Glenluce on Wednesday afternoon.
A police spokesman said one person was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary as a precaution.
The affected perso... | A major south of Scotland trunk road was closed in both directions for over two hours as a result of a "small chemical spillage". | 34724755 |
Full-back Scott Wiseman made the decisive breakthrough in the 80th minute, his sweetly-struck shot from the edge of the box nestling in the back of the net via the inside of the post.
The story could have been much different had the Latics taken one of three good opportunities that came their way in the opening 45 minu... | League One leaders Scunthorpe left it late before breaking stubborn 10-man Oldham's resistance and sealing a 1-0 victory. | 37958941 |
Anthony Pilkington scored two goals for Cardiff and an own goal, but several of his team-mates squandered good chances.
As a result, ninth-placed Bluebirds stayed five points off the top six.
"Of course, it's frustrating. We've not lost any ground, but it could have been so much better," said Slade.
"There are not goin... | Cardiff City manager Russell Slade lamented his side's 2-2 draw with Rotherham as a missed opportunity to close the gap between themselves and the Championship play-off places. | 35392787 |
The criticism came from lawyers acting for the Arkinson family.
Arlene, 15, from Castlederg, went missing in August 1994.
Her body has never been found. Robert Howard, who died in prison last year, was the main suspect.
A retired police officer defended the handling of the case but said he was unable to provide an expl... | The police investigation into the disappearance of County Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson was a case of the "left hand not knowing what the right was doing", an inquest into her death has heard. | 35824299 |
Elgin climbed up to third after three first-half goals helped them to a 4-0 victory over Stirling at Forthbank.
Basement club Edinburgh City battled back to earn their second point of the season in a 1-1 draw at Annan.
Arbroath played out a 0-0 draw with Cowdenbeath, while Montrose's clash with Berwick also ended goall... | Forfar continued their perfect start to the League Two campaign with a 1-0 victory in their top-of-the-table clash with Clyde. | 37463934 |
St Albans Cathedral put organ scholar Nicholas Freestone's version of the singer's Life on Mars on Facebook after his death was announced on Monday.
Millions have viewed the video and thousands have commented.
Mr Freestone, 24, from Ipswich, said he was "humbled" by the reaction.
Bowie died in New York at the age of 69... | An organist's tribute to singer David Bowie has been described as "utterly breathtaking", "amazing" and "tear-jerkingly beautiful" by some of the 2.6 million people who have viewed it. | 35292968 |
A statement from the duke was read at the French trial of six people accused of invasion of privacy and complicity.
The images were taken as the royal couple holidayed in Provence in 2012.
They appeared in Closer magazine in France, while regional newspaper La Provence printed swimwear pictures.
Paris-based agency phot... | The Duke of Cambridge has said the publication of topless photographs of his wife in a French magazine was "all the more painful" given his mother's experience with the paparazzi. | 39781013 |
The money would be used to build infrastructure, including roads and railways, Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu said.
Militant attacks have severely disrupted oil production, fuelling a recession in the West African state.
The militants have been demanding that the government spend more of its oil wealth on tackling widespread po... | Nigeria will invest $10bn (£8bn) in its oil-rich south to end an insurgency by militants, the oil minister has said. | 37797905 |
Mr Obama's statement was in response to an online petition calling for a ban on conversion therapies. It gained over 120,000 signatures in three months.
The petition was inspired by Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year-old transgender youth who committed suicide in December.
Some conservative groups and religious doctors support c... | US President Barack Obama has condemned psychiatric therapies designed to "repair" gay, lesbian and transgender youth. | 32227353 |
Competitors were expecting to run 13.1 miles on 19 February, but the route was nearly a third of a mile longer.
The organisers of the race said "human error" in laying the route between mile four and mile five made it 13.42 miles.
The organisers have issued an apology to the 7,427 runners who took part in the half mara... | The organisers of the Brighton half marathon race have admitted they got the distance of the course wrong. | 17109558 |
The man, named only as Alexandre, was a convert to Islam who had "wanted to attack a representative of the state", Prosecutor Francois Molins said.
Police arrested the man on Wednesday morning in the Yvelines region, 45km (28 miles) south-west of the capital.
He was traced thanks to DNA found at the scene, police said.... | A 21-year-old suspect arrested earlier over the stabbing of a French soldier near Paris on Saturday has admitted to the crime, officials say. | 22699156 |
Huntsman Donald Summersgill and joint hunt masters Rupert Andrews and David Greenwood faced charges relating to alleged incidents of hunting with dogs.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said their cases were dropped after new evidence came to light.
It dismissed the charges after consulting Avon and Somerset Police.
... | No charges will be brought against three members of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds accused of illegally hunting stags. | 30058876 |
When it comes to agriculture in the Midlands the poultry business is the second most valuable slice of our farming pie. It's behind dairy at number one but at £207m it's worth more than wheat, cattle or fruit.
The Cargill plant is a huge part of that story.
But most of us don't like to think too closely about where ou... | I've been trying to film at the Cargill poultry plant in Hereford ever since I arrived in this job, which is more years than I care to remember. | 34270555 |
Thames Valley Police said the "targeted attack" happened at about 23:00 BST on Monday in a lay-by on the A41 Aston Clinton bypass near Aylesbury.
The driver, 47, escaped and was not seriously injured despite the acetylene tanks exploding during the blaze.
A man, 42, from Tring, Hertfordshire, has been bailed until Sept... | A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail after a van carrying gas cylinders was set alight with the driver inside. | 36660980 |
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Complaints were made to police over Lennon's touchline conduct after Hibs' first goal in a 3-2 victory.
Lennon was criticised by some Rangers fans for "inflammatory" actions following Simon Murray's equaliser.
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with alleged ... | Hibernian manager Neil Lennon will not face police action following Saturday's win over Rangers at Ibrox. | 40921922 |
The best savings involve taking out a "dual fuel" deal, where one provider supplies both forms of energy.
Many people have been put off switching, but Ofgem maintains the process is very simple.
Not everybody is able to switch their supplier. If you are in debt to a supplier, you might not be able to.
If you have a pre... | According to the regulator, Ofgem, it is possible to save about £300 a year if you switch your gas and electricity provider. | 40791217 |
New Quay RNLI was established in the Ceredigion seaside town in 1864.
A Mersey class all weather lifeboat and an inshore rescue craft are currently manned by 25 crew members.
Planned events include an open day and a rededication of the station and its lifeboats in June.
The town has produced a long list of notable coxs... | A lifeboat station is set to mark 150 years of service to the local community with a series of events during the summer. | 27106380 |
Latest figures showed the £842m South Glasgow University Hospital was the worst-performing in Scotland for patient waiting times.
Just 78.3% were seen and treated within four hours, well below the 95% target.
Health Secretary Shona Robison said experts would be sent to the hospital to improve management systems.
The go... | Government trouble-shooters are being sent to Scotland's newest hospital to help improve accident and emergency (A&E) waiting times. | 33147592 |
Third-tier Hansa said a flare was set off from the away end shortly after half-time, before the game was later suspended for 10 minutes.
Hertha Berlin added that the referee called both teams off the pitch for safety reasons in the 77th minute.
The Bundesliga side scored twice to win the game 2-0 after play resumed. | Players were forced to leave the pitch during Hertha Berlin's German Cup first round game at Hansa Rostock after fans let off flares and fireworks. | 40931750 |
It's the exact date that Marty McFly and Doc Brown arrive in the future, in the second 'Back to the Future' film, released in 1989.
The movie imagined a 2015 with hoverboards, flying cars, and self-tying shoes.
Some of the film's predictions have come true. Just like in the movie, we now enjoy plasma flat screens, live... | Today, 21 October 2015 is Back to the Future Day. | 34581218 |
One is radical change in the energy market. Grangemouth's petro-chemical plant has fed off North Sea gas, which is depleting.
It needed to re-equip to import gas, shipped across the Atlantic at much lower prices. America's shale boom is up-ending the energy market.
The new investment that was needed to revive this agei... | There are big forces at work on the banks of the Firth of Forth. | 24647144 |
For the third year running, the charity is asking women to raise money by swapping their make-up for a paw print.
Renowned photographer Rankin has taken photos of eight celebrities, who also include singer and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
She said: "I'm delighted to be joining the campai... | Ella Eyre and Laura Mvula are among celebrities to go BearFaced for this year's BBC Children in Need campaign. | 29854399 |
Kathleen Griffin, 57, died at her flat in Clacton, Essex, last December.
Scott Hilling denies murder but admits manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility, telling Chelmsford Crown Court voices forced him to kill.
He told a psychiatrist he went to McDonalds after stabbing her and also watched TV with her dead... | A killer who stabbed a grandmother to death in her own home watched television in between attacking her with knives, a court has heard. | 36447978 |
The 70-year-old received multiple wounds when he was attacked in Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, at 17:40 GMT on Tuesday.
Officers are searching for a tall white man who was wearing camouflage trousers and a green top.
The victim is undergoing surgery for his injuries, which are described as life changing.
He was taken ... | An elderly man has been left fighting for his life after being stabbed outside his home, police have said. | 34792915 |
It also devastated the burgeoning live music scene in Northern Ireland.
Forty years later, the Miami Showband massacre remains one of the darkest atrocities of the Troubles.
Lead singer Fran O'Toole, guitarist Tony Geraghty and trumpeter Brian McCoy were shot dead on a country road after a gig in Banbridge, County Dow... | When three young musicians lost their lives on 31 July 1975, the heart was torn out of Ireland's showband community. | 33727399 |
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Norjean, who's 16, is among thousands of migrants and refugees who are trying to find a new route into Europe after Hungary increased security at its border to stop people entering.
She arrived in Europe after taking a rubber dingy... | A Syrian girl, who's been in a wheelchair since birth, says she knows she will have to fight to achieve her dream of a new life in Europe. | 34283835 |
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She was hurt in an accident in Mexico in Central America.
Specialists at the local university made the her a new leg, with joints that copy it's natural moves.
Watch her learning how to walk again. | Romina the dog is enjoying life again thanks to a 3D-printed, prosthetic leg. | 35545371 |
The 25-year-old was released in October after serving half of a five-year sentence for the rape of a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room in 2011.
Hartlepool manager Ronnie Moore had said he was considering signing the former Sheffield United striker.
But in a statement the club said they "do not intend signing Ched Evans... | Hartlepool have ruled out signing convicted rapist Ched Evans. | 30568783 |
Dora Linda Nishihara, 69, who worked as a courthouse bailiff, died after her car fell into the 12ft (3.6m) hole filled with water.
Her car was retrieved from the sinkhole by a crane on Monday, a day after it first appeared.
A second vehicle also fell into the hole and two other people were hurt.
The driver of the secon... | An off-duty sheriff's deputy died when her car fell into a sinkhole in San Antonio, in the US state of Texas, officials said. | 38218876 |
Navya Singh wrote, " I think you'll listen to me. This park is our lifeline," in her open letter.
She is seeking his help to put a stop to local authorities building a community hall in her local park.
After hearing of the petition last week Delhi High Court judges ordered a halt to building work at the park.
Just a fe... | A seven-year-old Indian schoolgirl has filed a petition in court and written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bid to save her neighbourhood park. | 40950673 |
The party has appealed against a High Court ruling that those joining after 12 January should be allowed to vote.
Labour's QC argued that its ruling NEC body, not the courts, was the "ultimate arbiter" of the rules.
But David Goldstone QC, for members, questioned whether the NEC should have "unfettered power" over who ... | The Court of Appeal will rule on Friday in a dispute about Labour's decision to block nearly 130,000 of its members from voting in its leadership contest. | 37042273 |
Jermaine Baker, 28, was killed during a police operation near Wood Green Crown Court in north London on Friday.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) confirmed it had launched an investigation into events.
Met Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Terry said it was a "very difficult time for everyone".
He s... | A Met Police firearms officer is to be suspended after a man was shot dead during an alleged attempt to escape from a prison van. | 35098572 |
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His side are poised at 2-2 heading into the final one-day international against South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday.
Bayliss has seen improvements in the past 12 months, especially in his side's batting ranks, with wins against New Zealand and Pakistan.
"They are playing s... | England have come a long way since last year's World Cup but still have plenty to learn, says coach Trevor Bayliss. | 35570014 |
Mary Di Mauro will stand for the Lib Dems in the poll in the Wythenshawe and Sale East constituency on 13 February.
She has represented Northenden ward on Manchester City Council since 2010.
Mr Goggins, who had been MP for the seat in Greater Manchester since 1997, died earlier this month after collapsing while out run... | The Liberal Democrats have selected a local councillor as their candidate in the by-election triggered by the death of Labour MP Paul Goggins. | 25907608 |
The crash happened on the Old Carrick Road in Newtownabbey at about 18:35 GMT on Saturday.
Ambulance crews took two of those injured in the crash to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital and two to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.
Another person was taken to Antrim Area Hospital.
Police have sealed off the roa... | Five people have been taken to hospital, with at least one of them seriously injured, after two vehicles collided in County Antrim. | 35183530 |
Health Minister Marcelo Castro said priority for testing would be given to pregnant women.
Brazil has the largest known outbreak of Zika, which has been linked to a sharp spike in birth defects.
Mr Castro also announced extra funds to speed up finding a vaccine for Zika.
He said that the goal was to develop a vaccine "... | The Brazilian Health ministry says it's developed new testing kits to rapidly identify the presence of three viruses - Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya - all carried by the same mosquito. | 35336618 |
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The German was 0.833 seconds clear of Sauber's Felipe Nasr. Lewis Hamilton was fourth despite a reliability issue.
The Mercedes driver missed the final three hours of running because of a water leak caused by a failed part.
Meanwhile, Jenson Button managed only six laps in... | Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel set the pace for the second day in succession at the first pre-season test in Jerez as McLaren-Honda continued to struggle. | 31098258 |
Sir Michael, who made his fortune investing in firms including Google, PayPal and Yahoo, is now worth £1.95bn.
Moneysupermarket.com co-founder Simon Nixon and West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan are new to the list.
Specsavers co-founder Douglas Perkins remains second with a £1.55bn wealth while Sir Terry Matthews ... | Wales has five billionaires, with Cardiff-born Sir Michael Moritz the wealthiest, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. | 36103916 |
Another praised his "fine" portrayal of the Roman soldier whose inability to compromise results in tragedy.
Hiddleston, The Guardian's review goes on, "conveys the hero's complexity" as well as his "reckless impetuosity".
Sam Mendes and Sir Nicholas Hytner were among Tuesday's first night audience at London's Donmar Wa... | Thor star Tom Hiddleston gives a "powerhouse performance" in a new London production of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, according to one critic. | 25427984 |
Lt Col Michael White told BBC Newsnight he would "look at individuals in the round" when assessing applicants.
Recruitment would be focused on "capability development" rather than "personality traits", he added.
The Joint Cyber Reserve Unit was announced by the government in September.
Under the £500m initiative, the ... | Convicted computer hackers could be recruited to the UK's cyber defence force if they pass security vetting, the head of the new unit has said. | 24613376 |
But now his profile is set to go international through his latest client - Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam.
Mr Mary was once a youth footballer at top Belgian side Anderlecht before suffering an injury and it would appear he has channelled the same competitive spirit needed in professional sport into his new vocat... | Sven Mary has earned the nickname "avocat des crapules" ("scumbag's lawyer") from his work defending a series of notorious criminals in Belgium. | 35866437 |
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