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Bosses at the Brimmond Medical Group practice in Bucksburn said a lack of trained GPs, diminished resourcing and extra demand from new housing developments had left the business "unviable".
The group's Dyce surgery has more than 8,000 patients.
Responsibility for primary care will be handed to NHS Grampian from October... | An Aberdeen medical practice is to be dissolved, in part due to a shortage of doctors. | 32318275 |
This could include fining motorists who stop on a box junction or those who drive in bus lanes.
Currently only police officers can punish motorists if a vehicle is moving.
The Welsh government won the right to grant councils those extra powers last March and Cardiff is now making a bid.
Local authority traffic wardens ... | Traffic wardens in Cardiff could become the first outside London to get powers to issue tickets for moving traffic offences. | 26093193 |
The letter was signed by leaders from Greater Manchester, Liverpool, North East, Sheffield, and West Yorkshire combined authorities.
It requested a meeting with Theresa May, who has not yet commented, "at her earliest convenience".
It stresses it is "vital" the north's voice is heard "loud and clear".
It pointed out th... | Leaders of five combined authorities have written to the prime minister saying the north of England needs a "strong voice" in Brexit negotiations. | 36825187 |
The African Elephant Status report says that poaching is the main driver of the fall, the worst losses in 25 years.
However the authors say that long-term issues such as the loss of habitat also pose a significant threat.
The report has been presented at the Cites meeting which is considering new proposals on elephant ... | Elephant populations in Africa have declined by around 111,000 over the past 10 years according to a new study. | 37466444 |
The Dutch-Romanian pairing won 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 6-4 in one hour and 52 minutes.
Murray had hoped to claim a first men's doubles Slam title having won the mixed doubles with Jelena Jankovic in 2007.
The 29-year-old was watched by younger brother Andy on Centre Court, 24 hours after his singles semi-final defeat.
"I didn't ... | Britain's Jamie Murray and Australian John Peers missed out on a first Grand Slam doubles title together as they lost to fourth seeds Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau in the Wimbledon final. | 33495736 |
The 21-year-old initially joined for a month and has made two appearances for the Imps, scoring twice in a 3-1 victory over Welling in the FA Trophy.
Ward's stay at Sincil Bank will now run until 14 April, and will take his loan to the maximum 93 days.
Danny Cowley's Lincoln are currently top of the National League.
Fi... | Brighton & Hove Albion winger Joe Ward has extended his loan deal at National League side Lincoln City for a further two months. | 38929822 |
The Fed is expected to keep borrowing costs on hold but its economic commentary will be closely scrutinised for hints about future moves.
In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed down 0.8% at 16,974.45.
Shares of Japanese consumer electronics firm Sharp slumped nearly 12% on reports a takeover deal may be delaye... | Asia markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors waited for the outcome of the latest Federal Reserve meeting. | 35818548 |
Nick Palmer, who lost the Nottingham seat in 2010 to Conservative Anna Soubry, said he wanted "more assurances" before he would support it.
Ms Soubry said she was "astonished" to hear he did not endorse the "fantastic opportunity" for the local area.
They were speaking at a live debate on the BBC's Politics Show on Sun... | Broxtowe's Labour candidate has said he is prepared to vote against his party on the HS2 rail project if elected. | 32277813 |
The metal sculpture will show two fists overlapped in the style of the song's "horse-riding" dance move.
It will be erected outside the COEX shopping centre, where part of the video was filmed.
Gangnam Style was released by South Korean singer Psy in 2012 and remains the most-watched YouTube video ever.
It has been vie... | A statue dedicated to the South Korean music hit Gangnam Style is to be unveiled in the Seoul district made famous by the song. | 34744836 |
The 27-year-old, who helped Roma finish second in Serie A last season, had been linked with a move to Premier League sides Chelsea and Manchester United.
Bayern were looking for a defender after Spain international Javi Martinez was ruled out until the New Year with ruptured cruciate knee ligaments.
Roma have replaced ... | German champions Bayern Munich have signed Morocco defender Mehdi Benatia from Roma for an undisclosed fee. | 28945351 |
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Houghton, 27, has played a pivotal role in Hull's success in 2016 as Lee Radford's side chase a domestic treble.
He has made 1,130 tackles in 2016, more than any other player in Super League.
"I've tasted success winning the Challenge Cup and I want to do that over and ove... | Hull FC hooker and vice-captain Danny Houghton has signed a new deal with the Challenge Cup winners and will stay with the club until 2020. | 37313449 |
A high ladder, or "aerial", used to fight tower block fires was dispatched immediately to the site in North Kensington as recently as 2001.
On 14 June, London Fire Brigade took 24 minutes to send a 30m (100ft) ladder.
The brigade said its policy has changed since the Grenfell Tower blaze.
The Grenfell Tower fire began ... | High ladders which could have potentially "prevented the spread" of the Grenfell Tower fire were previously sent to the building automatically, the BBC has learned. | 40602144 |
Highways England has said its preferred route for a new Lower Thames Crossing is a tunnel connecting Gravesend, in Kent, to Tilbury, Essex.
However, Tory MP for Gravesham, Adam Holloway, said the government should instead build a new tunnel between Dartford and Thurrock.
He claimed there would be "carnage" if the M25 a... | A proposed new road tunnel beneath the River Thames would lead to 30 years of "misery" on the M25, an MP has warned. | 37984615 |
Princess Road and Princess Parkway in Manchester will be lowered from 40mph to 30mph for an 18-month trial after a proposal was approved by councillors.
There have been two deaths and 84 crashes over the past three years.
A friend of Ian O'Mara, who died when he was hit by a coach on a pelican crossing in 2015, helped ... | The speed limit on a major route into a city has been reduced following a campaign launched after a man's death. | 38917518 |
The 19-year-old defender, who has made four appearances for the Tractor Boys this season, will remain at Portman Road until the summer of 2019.
The deal includes an option for the academy graduate to extend his stay by a further year, until 2020.
"I'm enjoying my football and I want to keep on improving my game," he to... | Ipswich Town youngster Josh Emmanuel has signed a new contract with the Championship club. | 37943482 |
There were 33 deaths from fires in buildings and vehicles in Scotland in 2013-14 compared with 46 the previous year - a decrease of 28%.
Almost nine in 10 of those died in house fires, the majority of which were accidental.
Smoking materials and matches accounted for more than half (58%) of fatal accidental house fires... | The number of people killed in fires has fallen to its lowest for more than 20 years, provisional figures show. | 30500181 |
Fifa's ethics committee is looking into the "disloyal payment", made nine years after Platini carried out consultation work for Fifa president Sepp Blatter.
Platini, a Fifa vice-president, and Blatter are serving 90-day bans while corruption claims are investigated.
In September, criminal proceedings against Blatter be... | Uefa chief Michel Platini produced no documentary evidence for the 2m Swiss francs (£1.35m) payment made to him by Fifa, the BBC has learned. | 34507539 |
The Brexit negotiations with the EU were due to start on 19 June but Moody's said the fact that the Conservatives had lost their majority would delay the start of the talks.
It will "complicate and probably delay Brexit negotiations", it warned.
Moody's said the election result could put pressure on the public finances... | The UK general election result could delay Brexit talks and be negative for the economy, credit ratings agencies Moody's and S&P have warned. | 40247524 |
The Japanese engineer created many popular drum machines, including the iconic TR-808.
Its sound is a staple of hip-hop and electronic music, used by everyone from Kanye West to Marvin Gaye.
Kakehashi received a technical Grammy in 2013 for contributions to electronic music technology.
Dave Smith - Kakehashi's co-winne... | The music world is mourning the loss of Roland founder and electronic instrument pioneer Ikutaro Kakehashi, who has died aged 87. | 39471567 |
In an interview with Empire, the actor and former California governor claimed that low ratings were due to President Trump's credit as executive producer.
He said he would like to work "on a show that doesn't have this baggage".
However, Mr Trump tweeted that Schwarzenegger "isn't voluntarily leaving".
He said the acto... | Arnold Schwarzenegger has quit The New Celebrity Apprentice, saying it has become tainted by Donald Trump's involvement. | 39161138 |
Beggars Group and Merlin both indicated their approval of Apple's new offer.
On Monday, Apple reversed its decision not to pay artists for songs streamed during a free trial period offered to users, following criticism from singer Taylor Swift.
Beggars Group said it was "happy to endorse" the new deal with Apple.
The c... | Apple has reached an agreement with two leading indie music groups, paving the way for thousands of labels to join its new streaming service. | 33254570 |
Peter Osbourne of no fixed address was charged with four counts of making hoax calls, Gloucestershire Police said.
It relates to calls made on Wednesday about Wiltshire Police Headquarters, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Weymouth sea front in Dorset and Bath bus station.
Mr Osbourne, 56, is due to appear before magistrates i... | A man has been accused of making a series of hoax bomb threats. | 40059128 |
A signalling system at Diss has been damaged, resulting in Greater Anglia services between Norwich and London being cancelled.
Services from Norwich to Cambridge and Norwich to Sheringham have also been suspended or delayed.
The rail company is advising passengers of alternative travel options and of its delay repay po... | Lightning strikes on rail routes through East Anglia have sparked travel chaos. | 40524798 |
The former presidential candidate is the former CEO of technology company Hewlett-Packard.
Mrs Fiorina dropped out of the presidential race after a poor showing at the New Hampshire primary.
She has been an active supporter for Mr Cruz, a senator from Texas, on the campaign trail.
The early announcement is unusual beca... | Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has announced Carly Fiorina as his running mate, calling her a "consistent, courageous fighter". | 36154990 |
Councillors have voted to shut Plas Madoc - despite opposition from 2,000 people - as part of a bid to cut spending by £45m over five years.
Protesters meeting on Thursday evening said they had not been given enough time to draw up alternative options.
The closure decision will still need approval from full council ne... | About 150 people attended a meeting aimed at saving a leisure centre earmarked for closure in one of Wrexham's most deprived areas. | 26269338 |
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He stood down from his role earlier this year because of ill health but was to officially remain in post until February 2017.
Mr Murphy played football and hurling for clubs in Down and was a county selector in the early 1990s.
A lengthy career in administration included b... | Ulster Council secretary Danny Murphy has died at the age of 67. | 38234902 |
Farah added the 5,000m to his 10,000m title at the World Championships - a feat he also achieved at the London Olympics in 2012 and the 2013 Worlds.
Foster said: "Mo is the greatest sportsman that Britain has ever had."
Farah, 32, responded: "We have had so many legends and to be in the same category as them is amazing... | Olympic medallist Brendan Foster has described Mo Farah as Britain's "greatest sportsman" after claiming the first distance 'triple-double'. | 34097270 |
Phil Flanagan was ordered to pay nearly £50,000 damages to Tom Elliott following comments he made in a tweet.
Mr Flanagan said he was unaware his tweet was libellous.
Lawyers for AIG argued that he is ineligible for cover because he knew the comments were defamatory.
They also contended that Mr Flanagan is excluded as ... | Judgement has been reserved in a Sinn Féin MLA's legal battle with an insurance firm over its refusal to to provide cover for a libel award against him. | 35562195 |
AM Simon Thomas said it would use Wales' share of proceeds from UK ministers' apprenticeship levy, around £150m a year, to fund the plan.
He said it would boost young people's prospects and plug "skill gaps".
On Tuesday, Welsh Labour ministers outlined plans to spend an additional £5m on apprenticeships in 2016-2017.
M... | Plaid Cymru would create 50,000 apprenticeships if it wins power in May's assembly election, the party has announced. | 35360838 |
Orient owed money to four creditors on the petition, having resolved unpaid taxes with HM Revenue & Customs.
Owner Francesco Becchetti was given until Monday to pay off debts or sell the relegated League Two club following a previous High Court hearing in March.
Those creditors on the petition have been paid, although ... | A winding-up petition against Leyton Orient has been dismissed at a High Court hearing in London. | 40246146 |
A 70-year-old man infected with the mosquito-borne virus died in February, Puerto Rico's health secretary said.
The US territory has recorded more than 600 Zika cases, with 73 of those involving pregnant women.
Zika has been linked to severe birth defects, especially in Latin America, such as babies being born with und... | The first known death in the US to the Zika virus has been recorded in Puerto Rico, say health officials. | 36174235 |
Yahoo said it would launch a "clean, modern and immersive design" search engine for Firefox users starting in December.
The news comes as Google's arrangement with Firefox maker Mozilla nears an end after a decade-long partnership.
Market leader Google accounts for 67% of searches from US desktop computers.
That compar... | Tech giant Yahoo will now replace online leader Google as the default search engine on Firefox's internet browsers in the US. | 30125077 |
The three-week Between the Monuments project is researching the daily lives of Neolithic and Bronze Age residents at the Wiltshire site.
The dig is being led by The National Trust and Southampton and Leicester University archaeologists.
The National Trust said if it is a house they will have "hit the jackpot".
Spokeswo... | Archaeologists believe they may have found the remains of a house where people who built Avebury stone circle may have lived. | 33686240 |
Jess Sims and Laura Daniels beat Jo Edwards and Angela Boyd 16-15 to secure Wales' first World Bowls gold since Janet Ackland in 1988.
Their success came after Wales had claimed silver in the women's triples
Emma Woodcock, Kathy Pearce and Anwen Butten were beaten in the final by Australia. | Wales women's pairs have won gold at the World Bowls Championships in Christchurch with victory over New Zealand in the final. | 38283469 |
Former election agent Alison Hernandez is facing questions over her role in submitting expenses for Tory MP Kevin Foster in 2015.
Plymouth City Council Labour leader Tudor Evans said her decision to proceed with a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday was "arrogant".
Ms Hernandez defended taking the oath.
The Conservative pa... | The new Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner has faced fresh criticism for taking the role while subject to an expenses investigation. | 36257619 |
Sangakkara resumed at Chelmsford on 177, with Surrey 334-7, and had time to bring up his double century before the visitors were all out for 369.
Essex lost Alastair Cook for 36 and fellow opener Nick Browne made 52.
But Dan Lawrence (78 not out) batted through to stumps with Ravi Bopara (33 not out) and saw Essex to 2... | Essex's batsman put their side in a good position after Surrey's Kumar Sangakkara fell for exactly 200 on day two of their County Championship match. | 40070289 |
The illegal hunting of the animal, and the destruction of where they live, are two of the reasons why.
Conservationists say their population has fallen by more than one third in the past 30 years.
It's been a shock to some of those who care for the creature.
But what makes giraffes so special? Here are five facts you m... | Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth, but their numbers have dropped so low that they're now vulnerable to extinction. | 38247148 |
Yeovil District Hospital was put on "black alert" last year when it was overwhelmed by demand.
This year the hospital is installing a 24-bed modular ward on its roof and leasing 18 beds from a nursing home.
Chief Executive Paul Mears said: "Winter is a challenging time for us and we've taken action to ensure we're well... | A "ready made" ward is to be craned onto the roof of a Somerset hospital to help cope with winter demand. | 34763954 |
Blair Alston slotted in following Lee Miller's through ball to give the Bairns the lead but James Craigen quickly fired Rovers level.
Falkirk were ahead again through David McCracken's first-half header.
But the visitors equalised again when Mark Stewart struck against his former club, and though Raith had Kyle Benedic... | Raith Rovers twice pegged back their hosts to secure a Scottish Championship draw at the Falkirk Stadium. | 35511170 |
The 5,000-signature document was taken to the Scottish Parliament.
Dumfries and Galloway Council wants to house the hoard in a new gallery being built in the region.
However, National Museums Scotland is also bidding to host the artefacts. A meeting takes place on Thursday to discuss their fate.
The objects were discov... | A petition has been delivered seeking to ensure a hoard of Viking treasure discovered in Galloway goes on display in Kirkcudbright. | 39342387 |
Mr Whyte's lawyer entered the plea during a hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday morning.
The 45-year-old, who lives in London, faces a charge of fraud and a second allegation under the Companies Act.
A trial is scheduled to go before judge Lady Stacey at the High Court in Glasgow in April.
The Crown has ... | The former Rangers owner Craig Whyte has pleaded not guilty to two charges, including one of fraud, in relation to his purchase of the club in 2011. | 38404056 |
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The 52-year-old replaces Richie Foran, who was sacked following relegation from the Premiership.
He has signed a two-year deal after leaving his head of coach education post at Hearts, where he spent 18 years at a player and manager.
The Highlanders won promotion to the to... | John Robertson is the new manager of Inverness Caley Thistle, returning to the club he left almost 13 years ago. | 40266234 |
Miller's converted try and a Jimmy Gopperth penalty put Wasps 10-3 up at the break after Saints' Stephen Myler kicked the first points of the game.
Myler swapped penalties with Elliot Daly before Miller grabbed his second.
Daly's long-range penalty and Jamie Stevenson's try ensured Wasps moved to within two points of s... | Rob Miller scored two tries as Wasps beat Northampton to boost their top-four hopes while also sealing leaders Saracens' place in the play-offs. | 35918879 |
Emergency services were called to the collision between a Nissan Qashqai and Vauxhall Corsa on the A308 Marlow Road near Maidenhead on Wednesday.
The driver of the Vauxhall - a 38-year-old woman - was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died in hospital on Monday.
A nine-year-old girl in the same car w... | A woman has died from her injuries five days after a car crash in Berkshire. | 40788427 |
Items worth more than £36 sent from the islands will incur VAT from 1 January 2013. The limit was £40.
A gift is defined as an item sent between two private people, such as a birthday or Christmas gift.
Jersey and Guernsey Post allow people to pay the VAT in advance so that the recipient is not charged by the UK Post O... | The maximum value of gifts sent from the Channel Islands to the UK without incurring VAT has dropped. | 20791677 |
The city council is considering plans to build a Go Ape attraction in Roundhay Park, featuring aerial zip wires and rope walks.
A petition against the plans has been signed by 1,500 people, who have said say they are concerned it will be too noisy and cause traffic problems.
The consultation has been extended by the co... | Plans to build a high-wire adventure course in a Leeds park are being opposed by local residents. | 38529237 |
The bank has previously said that a "significant percent" of its London workforce would be moved if Brexit became a reality.
The bank employs around 5,000 staff at its offices in London.
Earlier, the Lloyds of London insurance market said that after Brexit some of its business would move to the EU.
"We currently employ... | The Swiss banking group UBS says that up to 1,500 of its jobs in London may be moved abroad once the UK leaves the European Union. | 37287130 |
Earlier, the government announced 21 locations for enterprise zones in England in an effort to boost economic growth.
Gloucestershire's bid focused on Gloucester and Cinderford.
But Communities Minister Bob Neill said the county could still benefit from other job-creating projects.
"It's no disgrace to Gloucestershire ... | Gloucestershire's failure to secure an "enterprise zone" for the county is not a reflection on local businesses, the government has said. | 14558983 |
One advertiser suggested that, in some cases, video viewing statistics had been overestimated by up to 80%.
Facebook's analytics are an important tool for advertisers, who use them to work out how much of their video content is being watched.
The social network said the error had been fixed and had not changed how much... | Facebook has overestimated how much video people have watched for the last two years, the firm has admitted. | 37449995 |
It is thought refrigeration units at three Tesco stores in Cardiff and one in Pontypool could not cope with soaring temperatures on Tuesday.
Hundreds of fresh food products, including butter, milk, meat and yogurts had to be thrown out.
A Tesco spokesman said: "The vast majority of our fridges and freezers are working ... | Supermarkets in south Wales have been forced to throw out large amounts of fresh food as their fridges failed. | 36849041 |
Violet D'Mello entered the enclosure for a photo next to the cats at the Kragga Kamma Game Park in Port Elizabeth earlier this year.
She suffered injuries to her head, stomach and legs during the incident.
The authorities in South Africa have ruled the park was not negligent.
A party of visiting schoolboys and a cheeta... | A South African game reserve where an Aberdeen woman was attacked by a cheetah has been cleared of any wrongdoing. | 19000674 |
The site of the Chicago Rock club, on New Street, Barnsley, was badly damaged when a fire broke out last week.
At its height, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service used eight fire engines to tackle the blaze at the disused building.
David Shepherd, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's director for economic regener... | A former nightclub gutted by fire is to be demolished. | 37195535 |
Monitor has written to the 46 foundation trusts with the biggest deficits "challenging" their plans.
It urged money-saving measures such as filling only essential staff vacancies.
The Department of Health supported the move, but Labour argued it suggested there was a financial crisis in the NHS that was "spiralling out... | Hospitals and health trusts in England have been told by regulators to look again at their financial plans as current ones are unaffordable. | 33767791 |
Both houses of Congress voted in quick succession on Wednesday to approve the agreement, as well as pacts with Panama and Colombia.
It will now go to President Barack Obama to be signed into law.
The agreement is expected to increase US exports to the Asian economy by as much as $10bn (£6.5bn).
The free-trade deal wit... | US lawmakers have approved a long-delayed free trade agreement with South Korea, calling it the most significant in 16 years. | 15284813 |
The waste, which includes soft toys, plastic bags and photographs, was discovered by the charity that operates Telford Steam Railway.
The site - owned by Network Rail - is near the A4169 near Horsehay, the Shropshire Star reports.
Network Rail said it was supporting an investigation by West Mercia Police to identify th... | Some 150 tonnes of rubbish has been dumped near a popular steam railway attraction in Shropshire. | 38933275 |
The Pilgrims, second in League Two, will return to England on Thursday.
"We're going there to train for three days in preparation for the remaining games of the season," Argyle manager Derek Adams told BBC Radio Devon.
"I've done it before as a manager. It's about getting us focused with 18 games to go, and allowing us... | Plymouth Argyle are preparing for Saturday's derby against Exeter with some warm-weather training in Spain. | 38883467 |
A team of three male candidates was selected last month which resulted in Michelle Gildernew being left off the ticket.
The meeting gives the former MP and minister another opportunity to be put on Sinn Féin's list.
Ms Gildernew had been replaced on the ticket by current MLA Phil Flanagan.
Analysis: 'Major embarrassmen... | Sinn Féin is to meet next week to select a fourth candidate in Fermanagh and South Tyrone for this year's assembly election. | 35535341 |
It follows the death of a beached whale in Hunstanton, Norfolk, on Friday and the discovery of three carcasses near Skegness over the weekend.
The sperm whales are believed to be from a pod spotted off the Norfolk coast.
The fifth whale was found at Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, on Monday afternoon, the Maritime and Coastgu... | A fifth sperm whale has washed up on the east coast of England. | 35400884 |
Figures show about 57% of closures since September 2006 were in the nine more rural council areas.
Conservative education spokesman Darren Millar said Labour was "letting down" rural communities with a "grim record".
Ministers said they were developing plans to ensure rural schools were not "adversely affected by an ov... | A "disproportionate" number of Wales' rural schools have closed in the past decade, the Conservatives have claimed. | 36834891 |
The roundabout at the bottom of Anderson Drive is a bottleneck.
Transport Minister Keith Brown urged local residents and road users to have their say on the proposals.
Any work on the Haudagain roundabout would not get under way until 2018 when construction of the Aberdeen bypass is complete.
Mr Brown said: "The bottle... | Plans to improve the notorious Haudagain roundabout in Aberdeen with a new dual carriageway link have gone on show. | 27140483 |
The buggy update - which was delivered via a wireless transmission - is causing affected vehicles' infotainments systems to stop working.
This prevents drivers from getting navigation directions, climate controls and digital radio.
The Toyota division has acknowledged the problem and said owners needed to bring their c... | A faulty data broadcast is causing problems for Lexus car owners in the US. | 36478641 |
The 24-year-old had looked set for a move to Burnley, with the two sides in contact about a deal.
But a Forest statement said: "The 24-year-old has declared his intention to stay following a conversation with (chairman) Fawaz Al Hasawi.
"The club welcome Lansbury's decision and will now move forward with him in their p... | Nottingham Forest have confirmed that midfielder Henri Lansbury will stay with the Championship club. | 34003607 |
Crawford Falconer will take up the post of chief trade negotiation adviser at the Department for International Trade.
Leaving the single market would mean the UK would have to establish new bilateral trade agreements, but cannot formally do so until after Brexit.
However, one economist suggested Mr Falconer would alrea... | The man in charge of negotiating the UK's trade deals once Brexit is finalised, starts his job this week. | 40992101 |
Hammers manager Slaven Bilic said earlier this month that Payet did not want to play for the club, but added the 29-year-old would not be sold.
But, after rejecting two bids from Marseille and signing Robert Snodgrass, West Ham have decided to sell the France international.
Payet joined West Ham from Marseille for £10.... | West Ham forward Dimitri Payet is set to rejoin former club Marseille after the clubs agreed a £25m fee. | 38675958 |
The Irish government suggested the formation of the group last week.
But on Monday, DUP leader Arlene Foster said she had not been consulted over it and it appeared it would not go ahead.
But Mr McGuinness has said he does not think "anybody should have a veto on a good idea".
The Irish government government said it pr... | A proposed cross-border forum on all-Ireland issues in the wake of the UK's decision to leave the EU could go ahead despite not having DUP support, Martin McGuinness says. | 36711770 |
The 31-year-old comes in as a replacement for Danny Ward, who was recalled from his spell at Pittodrie by parent club Liverpool this week.
Collin, who joined Rotherham from Carlisle United in 2013, has played twice this season.
But he has not featured since August and recently found himself relegated to third choice.
A... | Rotherham United goalkeeper Adam Collin has completed his switch to Aberdeen on loan until the end of the season. | 35325750 |
Northern Ireland international Little has scored two goals in 16 games for Preston since signing from Scottish side Rangers in June 2014.
The 26-year-old made five appearances on loan at Blackpool earlier this term.
Fosu, 20, has played once for Reading, but featured in six games for Fleetwood after joining on loan in ... | Promotion-chasing Accrington Stanley have signed Preston striker Andy Little and Reading winger Tarique Fosu on loan until the end of the season. | 35893905 |
Swansea University analysed data from nearly 360,000 children aged between six and 18 between 2003 and 2013.
It followed a health warning in 2003 that children should not be given most antidepressants.
The unpublished research triggered a Welsh government circular saying other methods should be tried first.
The 30% ris... | There has been a 30% increase in the number of children in Wales prescribed antidepressants over 10 years, figures obtained by the BBC have shown. | 35755810 |
He joined ITV's breakfast show when it launched as a sports reporter and presenter and went on to present Good Morning Britain on Saturdays.
He became anchorman of Good Morning Britain in 1987 and presented Yorkshire TV's news magazine programme Calendar until 2002
ITV's Daybreak presenter and former colleague Lorraine... | Former TV-am presenter Mike Morris has died aged 65. | 20039879 |
It comes after an audit committee requested a probe into two of DSME's former chief executive officers over possible mismanagement.
The world's second-largest shipbuilder has been trying to raise money to reduce its debts.
The firm posted its biggest net loss of 3.19tr won ($2.8bn; £1.9bn) last year.
DSME and South Ko... | South Korean prosecutors have raided Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering as part of an investigation into alleged accounting irregularities. | 36476322 |
Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said the government had not found any evidence to support the claim.
The lawyers filed a petition in a court last year saying that the monument should be handed over to Hindus.
The Taj Mahal, a 17th Century mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, a Muslim, after his wife's death, at... | India's government has rejected claims by a group of lawyers that the Taj Mahal monument was a Hindu temple. | 34971759 |
The National Audit Office (NAO) said water companies in England and Wales had benefited from tax cuts and cheaper finance costs over the past five years.
However, customers' bills had not fallen because Ofwat had not properly "balanced the risks" between water companies and consumers, the NAO said.
Ofwat rejected criti... | Water companies have pocketed an £800m windfall because of poor regulation, the spending watchdog has said. | 34525160 |
The businessman and star of BBC One's The Apprentice said that after his two-year tenure his work was "complete".
The service offers 70 live Freeview channels and is a joint venture between the BBC, ITV, BT, Channel 4, Channel 5, TalkTalk and Arqiva.
YouView said Lord Sugar would go "in the next few weeks" and a new ch... | Lord Sugar is to step down from his role as non-executive chairman of internet TV service YouView. | 21647035 |
Sarah Guyard-Guillot, 31, was performing at the MGM Grand hotel.
Investigators said the mother of two fell 28m (94ft) to the floor when a safety wire became detached due to her rapid ascent.
They said Guyard-Guillot's death was partly caused by a failure to give her adequate training.
Cirque du Soleil said her death wa... | Cirque du Soleil will be fined after an acrobat died during one of its live shows in Las Vegas in June, Nevada state officials say. | 24751028 |
Allegri, 48, took charge in July 2014 and signed a new deal until 2017 after leading the Old Lady to the league title and the Coppa Italia.
Having successfully defended their league crown, Juventus have announced the former AC Milan boss will now remain until 30 June 2018.
Juventus face AC Milan in the Coppa Italia fin... | Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has extended his contract with the Serie A champions until the summer of 2018. | 36232350 |
John Russell Brown and his company Hyperion Investments face 16 charges relating to the condition of the property and the danger and risk to health of the occupants in it.
The migrants were found during a raid on Deeside Lane, Sealand - one of the largest of its kind in the country.
Magistrates in Wrexham adjourned the... | A man has appeared in court after 107 migrants were found crowded into a building in Flintshire. | 34932870 |
Claire Jenkins, 36, of Gowerton, was given the fine after leaving bread crumbs on a bench in Oxford Street, during a Christmas shopping trip.
She said: "I found it degrading. I didn't know it was classed as an offence."
Swansea council said a new campaign was responding to complaints people were being "plagued by seagu... | A woman has been fined £50 for feeding pigeons in Swansea city centre after a council crackdown. | 34865263 |
The secretary of state, James Brokenshire, had set early May as the deadline for the current talks process.
It is thought the new deadline will be the end of June.
The provisions to form an executive by that date will be included in emergency legislation that will be fast tracked through Westminster.
The BBC understand... | Northern Ireland politicians will be given more time to reach a deal to restore a power-sharing executive at Stormont, the BBC understands. | 39651071 |
Durant, 28, limped out of Tuesday's game after team-mate Zaza Pachulia fell on his left leg and caused a sprained medial ligament and leg bruising.
It is hoped he could return before the end of the regular season on 12 April.
The 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player joined the Warriors this season in a deal worth a reported $... | Golden State Warriors' top scorer Kevin Durant will be out "indefinitely" after injuring his knee in his side's 112-108 loss at Washington Wizards. | 39125581 |
The monthly deficit was £4.14bn, up from £1.07bn in September.
Between August and October there was a deficit of £8.4bn, a £2.4bn increase from the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
The growing deficits were due to a big increase in imports of goods, combined with a small decrease in expo... | The UK's trade deficit - the difference between the amount it imports and exports - widened considerably in October, according to official figures. | 35058982 |
The Duke of Rothesay, as he is known when in Scotland, attended the event in his role as chieftain.
He watched traditional Highland games competitions such as the three-legged and egg and spoon races. He then presented a trophy to the winning tug o'war team.
About 400 people attended the games on Saturday.
It is usuall... | Prince Charles has umpired a tug o'war competition during a visit to the Mey Highland Games. | 36999701 |
But more are in work than at any time since 2007, suggests Department for Business, Innovation and Skills data.
And graduates still earn almost £10,000 a year more than people without degrees - though the highest earners are those with postgraduate qualifications.
The figures showed a degree was "an excellent option", ... | Graduates in England have seen a fall in their median salary of more than £1,000 in the past five years, according to official statistics. | 33069312 |
Umakant Mishra was suspended from his job after being charged with fraud when 57 rupees and 60 paise (92 cents; 56 pence) went missing in his post office.
Mr Mishra told BBC Hindi that the battle to clear his name reduced him to penury and his family would have starved if not for his relatives.
He is now seeking compe... | An Indian postal worker who was accused of stealing less than $1 in 1984, has been cleared by a court after nearly 350 court hearings over 29 years. | 25196622 |
The images were selected from more than 400 slides made by photographer Joan Wilcock, who died in 1994.
The project called Travelling The Archive is a collaborative effort.
It involves Skye-based Atlas Arts, artist Nicky Bird, Kyleakin Local History Society and the Portree-based Highland Archive which is operated by Hi... | Photographs showing life in Kyleakin in Skye between the late 1950s and early 1970s feature in a new arts project. | 35638945 |
The 46-year-old, who met the Scottish Championship club's board on Friday morning, succeeds Ian Murray, who resigned on Saturday.
Rae left Genk in the summer, having been assistant manager to Alex McLeish at the Belgian top-flight club.
It will be his second stint as a manager in his own right, having had a two-year sp... | Former Rangers and Wolves midfielder Alex Rae has become St Mirren manager after signing an 18-month contract. | 35134334 |
Pallas's cats are found in Iran, Mongolia and China.
David Barclay, of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), has been in contact with a researcher in Iran since 2013.
In a new development, an abandoned Pallas's cat kitten could be radio-collared for the first time in Iran.
Efforts to capture images of the an... | Wild cat experts from Scotland are working with counterparts in the Middle East to better understand one of the world's rarest and most elusive cats. | 34172833 |
All of this weekend's matches in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup due to have been played in France have been called off.
Bath Rugby tweeted: "Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic events in Paris, and safe travels home to everyone in France."
Toulon have won three successive European titles. | Bath's European Champions Cup match in Toulon on Sunday has been postponed following the deadly attacks in Paris. | 34804506 |
The puppy was due to fly from Nova Scotia on Wednesday to stay with family in Newfoundland, but landed in Ontario.
On arrival, flight staff took Cooper outside to relieve himself, but he slipped off his lead and escaped.
His owner, who was due to travel to Jamaica for a wedding, said on Friday she was "grateful" for hi... | A missing labradoodle named Cooper, which sparked a major hunt after boarding the wrong flight in Canada, has been reunited with his owner. | 39675233 |
Cooper, 31, was playing for Culcheth Eagles at Runcorn ARLFC and had been substituted when he began to feel unwell at the start of the second half.
An ambulance was called but they were unable to save the father of three.
Rugby Football League officials are supporting the family of Cooper and a donation page has raised... | A minute's silence will be held before every rugby league game this weekend in memory of amateur player Adam Cooper who died during a match on Saturday. | 40488710 |
The city council will contribute £4.4m while £12.6m will come from the FA, Premier League and Sport England.
Four "hubs" will be formed on current pitches to reduce a reliance on council subsidies, an authority spokesman said.
The FA has said it will invest a record £260m into grassroots football by 2019.
The leader of... | Liverpool has been chosen as the recipient of the biggest investment into grassroots football after a £17m deal has been agreed. | 35669126 |
The International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) is introducing a pro tournament in 2013 and claims fighters who appear will be eligible for Rio.
And an IOC spokesman told BBC Sport: "We are currently discussing the project with them [AIBA].
"The IOC encourages the participation of the best athletes at the Olympics.... | Professional boxers could compete at the 2016 Olympics in Rio after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to rule out the possibility. | 14446438 |
A draft, submitted last week, sparked controversy over a clause that allows immunity for the generals who seized power in May last year.
Also causing concern is a clause which would allow unelected individuals to be appointed prime minister.
Thailand has seen almost a decade of divisive political conflict.
The previous... | Thailand's military-picked reform council has begun a week-long debate over a new constitution, almost a year after a military coup. | 32377663 |
The two pools were confirmed on Monday after New Zealand accepted an invitation to play in Brazil.
The Dutch are ranked number two in the world with Germany third, while Ireland will also take on Argentina, India and Canada in Pool B.
"We're know how tough the tournament is and that we're in a tough group," said Irish ... | Ireland's pool opponents at the Rio Olympics will include defending champions Germany and the Netherlands. | 35156545 |
In a speech he said that he expected rates to rise over the next three years, reaching "about half as high as historical averages", or about 2%.
But he added that shocks to the economy could change the timing and the size of any rate rise.
Interest rates have been at 0.5% for six years as the UK economy recovers from t... | Bank of England governor Mark Carney has indicated that UK interest rates could rise "at the turn of this year". | 33560035 |
Greg Allen, 43, of Seacoast Road, Bellarena, County Londonderry, was convicted along with another man for breaching waste and marine laws.
He plans to appeal the sentence, but not the conviction.
Mr Allen said he has lost at least six acres to the sea over three decades.
He estimates that the land washed away could be ... | A farmer given a suspended four-month prison sentence last week for having 20,000 tyres along the shore fronting his farm, has said he was trying to protect his land from coastal erosion. | 34937225 |
Butler, 24, joined the Iron for an undisclosed fee from National League South side Hemel Hempstead in June.
He kept two clean sheets in six appearances for the club, but was sent off in their defeat by Macclesfield.
Fellow keeper Sam Beasant joined the club last week after his release by Cambridge United and made his d... | Braintree Town have agreed to release goalkeeper Jamie Butler just 72 days after he signed for the club. | 37297757 |
The company owners said the containers in Santos were full of acid and a disinfectant which came into contact with rainwater, causing a reaction.
The area's mayor said at least 66 people were taken to hospital with breathing difficulties.
Officials said the fire had been controlled but that there is still smoke in the ... | A chemical explosion at a cargo warehouse in Brazil has spread toxic gas over the country's biggest port. | 35320083 |
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) - which is objecting to the £1.1bn project - said the likely impact of climate change had be taken into account.
NRW was giving evidence at a public inquiry into the plans in Newport.
Lawyers for the Welsh Government said it was "inconceivable" sea defences would not be maintained.
The pro... | A long-term commitment to fund flood defences along the route of the M4 relief road is needed before the scheme goes ahead, it has been argued. | 39952006 |
Images of a toddler, washed up on a beach in Turkey, ram home the sometimes deadly consequences of what is going on.
Right now though there seems little prospect of the UK government shifting its position on taking in more refugees, as EU leaders and Labour opponents have been calling for.
Although these latest images ... | Only the hardest of hearts would not be moved by the latest images of the people who have been caught up in the danger and chaos of this mass movement. | 34133963 |
Furious 7 has already out-grossed all previous instalments of the 14-year-old franchise and has now made more than $800m (£546m) internationally.
With DreamWorks animation Home berthed at two, new release The Longest Ride could only muster a third place debut.
The rodeo-based romance made $13.5m (£9.2m) between Friday ... | The latest Fast and the Furious film is still top dog at the US and Canada box office, having taken $60.6m (£41.4m) in its second weekend in cinemas. | 32214919 |
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