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The 25-year-old, who finished last season on loan at Northampton, has agreed a three-year deal with the Reds.
Collins is Crawley's 12th signing of the summer transfer window.
"James wants a new challenge and he comes with a very good goalscoring record in League Two," Reds boss Dermot Drummy told the club website.
Coll... | League Two side Crawley Town have signed James Collins after the striker's contract at Shrewsbury Town was cancelled by mutual consent. | 36765476 |
Aaron Lennon is still missing but Muhamed Besic is nearing a first-team return following nine months out with a serious knee injury.
Burnley midfielder Steven Defour is fit, having played only twice in 10 weeks because of various injuries.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson has stepped up his recovery from knee ligament damage bu... | Everton defender Ashley Williams returns from suspension for the visit of Burnley on Saturday. | 39536681 |
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With the score 1-1, victory on Saturday would mean Andy Murray could win the best-of-five tie for Great Britain in Sunday's first reverse singles.
Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot were originally named to face Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth.
Media playback is not supported on thi... | Andy Murray will team up with his brother Jamie for Saturday's crucial doubles match against Australia in the Davis Cup semi-final. | 34298177 |
Atherton, 28, has won all seven races this season and 13 in a row, a run stretching back to 2015.
The world champion had already sealed the 2016 World Cup crown in Canada last month but won in Andorra on Saturday to end the World Cup season unbeaten.
She has now won five overall World Cup titles in downhill.
Wales' Man... | Britain's Rachel Atherton completed the first "perfect season" in UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup history with victory in the season's final race. | 37267397 |
The note was sent in 1960 to the family of Stan Laurel's childhood friend Margaret Miller, who went on to marry the star's school friend.
The signed and dated letter thanks Mrs Miller for her belated Christmas card calendar and talks about his "many happy memories" of Tynemouth Pavilion.
Newcastle auctioneer Anderson a... | A letter from Cumbrian-born comedian Stan Laurel is to be auctioned. | 29197139 |
Londonderry's Oxford Bulls was formed in October 2015 but have struggled to find another team to play against.
A plea was put out on social media several weeks ago to try to find them some competitors.
The team's manager then received a message from West Brom star McClean, which he thought was a "wind-up".
"Out of the ... | Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean has surprised a team of children with Down's syndrome following a social media appeal. | 39441215 |
Emergency services were called at 14:50 BST on Tuesday to a river at Aberglaslyn, near Beddgelert.
Formal identification is expected to take place later today. Specialist police are supporting the man's family.
Ch Insp Mark Armstrong said: "Our sympathies go out to the family and friends of the person involved."
He sai... | A body has been recovered in the search for a canoeist who got into difficulty in Snowdonia, police have said. | 37492502 |
Property prices are expected to grow by 5% a year over the next five years, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).
This prediction had edged down in recent months, Rics said.
Price rise expectations in London have dropped from an estimate of 9% a year in March to just under 5% now.
"What we a... | Surveyors have reduced their expectations for house price growth in the UK, despite a continued shortage of homes for sale. | 27794161 |
The information was given by the UK government in response to a freedom of information request by the Ferret investigative journalism website.
It did not disclose who the companies were or where they have applied to extract shale gas.
But Scotland's shale reserves are said to be focused in the central belt.
The UK gove... | Nine companies have applied for licences to carry out fracking operations beneath 1,900 sq km of land in Scotland, it has been revealed. | 35027862 |
England, France and the US will compete along with Northern Ireland in the event, which runs from 18-23 October.
The round-robin games will be at Ballymena Showgrounds, Mourneview Park in Lurgan, Portadown's Shamrock Park and the National Stadium in Belfast.
NI are the hosts of the Uefa Women's U19 Championship finals ... | Northern Ireland are to host a four-team Women's Under-19 tournament in October as part of preparations for next year's European Championships. | 37368379 |
The former England paceman has been suffering from a "lower back issue", but is expected to feature in the five-match ODI series beginning next week.
Ireland play the Afghans in three T20s in India, staring on Wednesday.
"We're happy with the progress Boyd is making and feel confident that he will still make an impact ... | Ireland bowler Boyd Rankin has been ruled out of the T20 series against Afghanistan because of a back problem. | 39204190 |
The 2009 champions won once, against Bangladesh, and suffered defeats by India, New Zealand and Australia.
The team were jeered on their return to Lahore airport, with huge crowds chanting "Shame! Shame!"
Former fast bowler Waqar said: "If my leaving makes things better, then I would do it without delay."
Waqar is in c... | Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has "begged forgiveness from the nation" after the side's group-stage exit from the World Twenty20. | 35917648 |
Scotland goes to the polls to elect its local councillors on 4 May.
The Lib Dems are putting forward candidates in a record number of wards, aiming to build on recent by-election wins.
Party leader Willie Rennie said Lib Dem candidates would "put people first", accusing the SNP and Greens of "putting independence first... | The Scottish Liberal Democrats have launched their national manifesto for May's local authority elections. | 39568078 |
Having started their campaign with a 2-0 win over Hungary on Wednesday, Wales had chances to score in the first half through Natasha Harding and Rachel Rowe.
Both teams came close to scoring after the interval, with Rowe's overhead kick going wide.
Wales face Republic of Ireland on Monday, 6 March, with a finals day on... | Wales Women drew with Czech Republic in their second game of the Cyprus Cup. | 39154238 |
He had been out of work since parting company with the Robins in November.
Crawley, who were relegated from League One earlier this month, had been without a manager since John Gregory left the West Sussex club on 9 May.
"My job is to put a competitive squad together that will challenge at the right end of the table," ... | Crawley Town have appointed former Cheltenham boss Mark Yates as their new manager on a two-year deal. | 32794396 |
LinkedIn is trying to boost the business content it offers to its 300 million users.
Lynda, based in California, has made hundreds of videos that teach subscribers everything from coding to business skills.
Subscribers pay $375 per year to access the tutorials.
Although the company was founded nearly 20 years ago, it h... | LinkedIn has bought US online learning business Lynda for $1.5bn (£1.1bn), making it the professional networking site's biggest acquisition to date. | 32244527 |
The Ghana international, 22, made 51 appearances for Bundesliga side Augsburg before moving to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal last August.
Raman made his Chelsea debut in the Champions League and went on to make 23 appearances for the Blues.
His return to Germany reunites him with former Augsburg manager Markus We... | Schalke have signed Chelsea defender Baba Rahman on a season-long loan. | 36951614 |
The 28-year-old won in four hours three minutes nine seconds, more than eight minutes faster than Belgium's Pieter Heemeryck, with fellow Briton Mark Buckingham third.
In the women's race, Emma Pallant claimed victory from fellow Briton Lucy Charles, finishing in 4:35:15.
Switzerland's Daniela Ryf was third.
The race i... | Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee marked his debut in long-distance triathlons with victory in an Ironman 70.3 event in Gran Canaria. | 39678393 |
Belfast-based UTV says it is in talks which could lead to its TV business in Northern Ireland being sold.
If the deal goes through, STV would be the last Channel 3 broadcaster outside ITVplc's control.
Like STV, up until now UTV has guarded its independence and identity fiercely. Originally the Channel 3 network was a ... | Scottish broadcaster STV could soon be the only independent station left in the Channel 3 TV network. | 34043422 |
Turker Bayram's InstaAgent app was pulled from Apple and Google's stores after another developer flagged it was copying users' names and passwords for the photo-sharing service.
But although InstaAgent used the logins, Mr Bayram denies saving them.
One expert said sending the passwords to an unknown server was still "h... | The creator of an app that posted spam to peoples' Instagram accounts has said he made "a terrible mistake". | 34797865 |
Jason Kenny, 46, has been getting more than 50 messages a day on Twitter from fans of his namesake who has won three gold medals in Rio.
The father-of-one, who like the Olympian is originally from Farnworth, said it was an "absolute pleasure" to get the cyclist's tweets.
"I reply and say thank you but I am not in Rio",... | A car salesman has received a flood of congratulatory tweets after he was mistaken for an Olympic gold medallist. | 37107389 |
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust said funding offered by central Norfolk clinical commissioning groups (CCG) does not meet the "volume of demand".
A trust board meeting was told the CCGs were "not commissioning sufficient capacity" in beds or staffing levels.
The central Norfolk CCGs said they were still in negotia... | Cash for future mental health provision in Norfolk and Suffolk has "fallen short" of what is needed, prompting a dispute with an NHS trust and a funder. | 32918796 |
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Schalk went down in the box under no contact from Celtic's Erik Sviatchenko, with Liam Boyce converting the spot-kick to earn County a point.
Hearts' Jamie Walker was banned for a similar incident on the opening day of the season against Celtic.
And Tierney said: "It shoul... | Celtic defender Kieran Tierney reckons Ross County's Alex Schalk should be hit with a two-match ban for diving in Sunday's 2-2 draw in Dingwall. | 39620554 |
The 30-year-old winger was named player of the season in his first year at The Valley, which included 13 goals.
"It was a no-brainer for me to sign a new contract," Holmes said. "Hopefully we can get promoted this season."
Holmes also produced six assists in his 38 appearances after joining on an initial two-year deal ... | Charlton midfielder Ricky Holmes has signed a new three-year deal with the League One side. | 40559459 |
The council will look at proposals to build a new English-medium school to replace those in Gwernyfed and Brecon.
It also recommended a new school be built in Builth Wells, replacing the town's existing high school and the one in Llandrindod Wells.
If approved, it is hoped the plans will cut costs and tackle the issue ... | Plans to overhaul secondary schools in Powys will be discussed next month. | 35417661 |
The whale was beached in the Roughty River in Kenmare, about 3km inland.
It was kept alive during the low tide and eventually dragged into some water.
The whale was herded down the river by two boats and returned to open water under the supervision of County Kerry based vet Henk Offereins.
"The last sighting was of the... | A beached minke whale that was stranded in County Kerry in the Republic of Ireland has been helped back to safety. | 32182921 |
The 22-year-old will have an operation in two weeks, which is expected to sideline him for nine months.
Brentford have not disclosed the full details of the injury, which was sustained during their victory against QPR on Friday.
Macleod was stretchered off in the 87th minute of Brentford's 2-0 win at Loftus Road, havin... | Brentford midfielder Lewis Macleod will require reconstructive knee surgery and has been ruled out for the season. | 37847467 |
Midfielder Bernard Bulbwa scored the winner in the first half.
The win cements Nigeria's place as the successful country in the history of the championship, they now have three more titles than closest rivals Egypt.
Nigeria and the other semi-finalists from the tournament - Senegal, Ghana and Mali - have qualified for ... | Nigeria won a record seventh African Under-20 Championship title by beating hosts Senegal 1-0 in the final on Sunday in Dakar. | 31974580 |
To protect your email, social networking accounts and the rest of your online life, strong passwords are essential.
But setting and remembering it can be as easy as singing your favourite song.
Here's our step-by-step guide to how lyrics can help you stay safe online.
We'll pick the Foo Fighters, because they're genera... | If you needed a reminder that strong passwords are important online, the Russian website showing thousands of live video feeds could be it. | 30130494 |
I have been told that this afternoon Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has been briefing Labour MPs alongside one of his top military aides, Lieutenant General Gordon Messenger, the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Operations) who commanded British forces in Helmand.
Mr Fallon is also planning to brief Labour MPs coll... | David Cameron has yet to publish his new plan for extending military action to Syria but his team are already making the case in the House of Commons. | 34860147 |
The deal sees the Northern Irish rider continue his partnership with the Hawk Racing team for the North West 200, Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix.
The 13-time TT winner and Mountain Course lap record holder will also contest the Southern 100 and the first British Superbike round at Donington.
Dunlop, 27, will test... | Michael Dunlop will ride the new GSX-R1000 for the Bennetts Suzuki team at this year's international road races. | 39044601 |
Olsson, who played 261 times after joining the Baggies in 2008, would have been out of contract this summer.
But the Premier League club have agreed to cancel his deal early so he can return to his homeland in time for the start of their new top-flight season.
"Albion has, and will always be, a huge part of my life," s... | West Bromwich Albion's long-serving defender Jonas Olsson has had his contract cancelled to allow him to move back to Sweden to join Djurgarden IF. | 39366899 |
The Dartmouth College team discovered the insects' communication system and studied females' reactions to the males' songs.
They say the call is likely to have evolved from males impersonating hunting bats and startling females.
Females' shuddering response appears to allow males to locate a mate.
Close examination of ... | Scientists have discovered that the chirps of some crickets could be a cunning way to "startle" potential mates into revealing their location. | 35064827 |
Knockaert, 25, is on the shortlist alongside Leeds forward Chris Wood and Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle.
His father died in November, but he has been in fine form to help them maintain their place in the top two.
"For what happened with my dad this season I know he would be very proud of me if I win," he told BBC Suss... | Brighton winger Anthony Knockaert says he wants to win the Championship Player of the Year award for his family following the death of his father. | 39480689 |
The new line-up posed inside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday, with the PM flanked by Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Chancellor Philip Hammond.
For some of the details behind the grinning faces, read the BBC's at-a-glance guide to Mrs May's cabinet.
Or take a trip down memory lane below with some of her predecessors' "schoo... | This is the first official photograph of Prime Minister Theresa May's new cabinet. | 37365509 |
The former Sierra Leone tactician was dismissed on Thursday after 15 months in-charge of Amavubi.
McKinstry said he was "surprised and disappointed" and the reasons "had not been made fully clear" to him.
McKinstry took over the Rwanda job from Englishman Stephen Constantine who stepped down in March 2015.
The Northern... | Northern Ireland-born Johnny McKinstry has expressed his surprise after he was sacked as head coach of Rwanda's national team. | 37130404 |
The isle is a mile long (16.km), depending on tides and weather, and separated from the mainland by a (330ft) 100 metre wide channel.
It was first spotted by locals as a "bump" above the water in April, according to the Island Free Press.
Photos taken by a Connecticut tourist have gone viral on Instagram, leading to a ... | A new island has formed off the coast of North Carolina's Cape Hatteras National Seashore. | 40438209 |
The 20-year-old Wales Under-19 international had a recent loan spell at Stevenage, but did not make a first-team appearance.
Crowe, who has yet to play for Ipswich, has been signed after Will Norris returned to Cambridge United.
Braintree are due to face Kidderminster at home on Tuesday after their weekend game at Torq... | Ipswich Town goalkeeper Michael Crowe has joined National League side Braintree Town on a one-month loan. | 35284784 |
England seamer Jake Ball, Luke Fletcher and James Pattinson all took three wickets as Durham were out for 162.
Stuart Poynter provided the only real resistance, scoring 65 off 59 balls before he was bowled by Fletcher.
Notts lost 17 overs of their reply to bad light, but seamer Chris Rushworth took two early wickets to... | Nottinghamshire's bowlers dominated on the first day at the Riverside before Durham fought back with the ball. | 39566324 |
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Smith maintains there was "no reason" for Rangers to have to re-enter the league in the lowest tier.
"It'll be a massive motivation for Rangers. It would certainly be a motivation for me," said Smith.
He also believes the Ibrox board "have to find a way" to back manager Ma... | Former Rangers manager Walter Smith believes a sense of bitterness about the way the club was treated remains as they gear up for Premiership football. | 36025815 |
They started arriving at Poldhu Cove on Sunday, and National Trust volunteers have been clearing them away as they think it could be dangerous for wildlife.
The bottles are sealed closed, but it's thought that some may have leaked.
The National Trust said it thinks a container had gone overboard from a ship during stor... | Thousands of bright pink plastic detergent bottles have washed up on beaches in Cornwall. | 35234514 |
Klinger, 36, has hit three centuries in 10 Championship innings so far this season, averaging 94.83.
His side have five Division Two matches left in 2016, but he is likely to miss September's trip to Northamptonshire and the last game, the visit of Sussex.
"We have a baby due in mid-October," the Australian told BBC Ra... | Gloucestershire captain Michael Klinger is set to miss their final two County Championship matches of 2016 as his wife is expecting a baby in October. | 37109076 |
Steve Williams, the British ambassador to Bulgaria, was appointed on Tuesday and will take up the post in April.
Both islands agreed to set up a Brussels office last year, to ensure their interests were represented in the European Union.
Mr Williams said he has a lot to learn ahead of taking up his new job.
He said: "I... | The man chosen to head up the Channel Islands' new Brussels office has admitted he has little first hand knowledge of the islands. | 12289171 |
Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Russel said the comments were creating "a climate of uncertainty" about the Philippines' intentions.
Mr Duterte has announced a "separation from the US", its longstanding ally.
It follows US criticism of the Philippines' brutal war against drugs.
The campaign has caused thousands of ... | Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's recent statements have caused "consternation" in the US and other nations, the most senior US diplomat for Asia said during a visit to Manila. | 37749148 |
Humberside Police advertised for the £117,078-a-year senior post on its website.
The Chief Constable said it was "vital candidates embraced new technology".
But a marketing expert has said the force should not have used "the tactic" for a very "serious role" that commands a degree of respect in the community.
Emma Pea... | A police force recruiting for a new deputy chief constable has requested applicants submit a "selfie" in order to apply for the role. | 30797459 |
The Labour-run council has issued £1.3m fines since August when traffic was banned from Coppergate and Lendal Bridge during the day.
Last week, a traffic adjudicator ruled the roads did not qualify because bus lanes and signage were inadequate.
But James Alexander, the leader of City of York Council, said "the principl... | Traffic restrictions on York's Lendal Bridge will be lifted on Saturday, the council has confirmed. | 26949373 |
Bedene, 26, played in the competition for Slovenia three times before gaining UK citizenship in March.
A Davis Cup rule change now prevents players representing a second country.
But the British number two has appealed on the grounds his passport application was lodged before the rule changed at the start of 2015.
The ... | Aljaz Bedene will not be eligible to represent Great Britain in the Davis Cup final after the sport's governing body adjourned his appeal until March. | 34847468 |
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The Dutchman was unhappy at what he saw as an overreaction to challenges from his players.
"I don't like coaches from the bench the whole time shouting to referees and linesmen, making a big show about tackles. They were crazy," said Koeman.
"According to their bench, the ... | Everton manager Ronald Koeman criticised some members of the Liverpool coaching staff following the Reds' 3-1 win at Anfield on Saturday. | 39468127 |
Don and Maxine Simpson from Bakersfield, California, died four hours apart on adjoining beds, holding hands during some of their final hours.
Melissa Sloan said her grandmother died first and when her body was removed from the room, her husband followed.
"All Don wanted was to be with his beautiful wife. He adored my g... | Even in death, a couple married for nearly 62 years were inseparable. | 28677585 |
The 22-year-old Welsh taekwondo athlete says she is determined to defend her title in Rio after her bronze medal at the World Grand Final.
Jones says she lacked "grit" in her latest event, but feels well-placed to succeed in 2016.
"I'm in a better place than I was going into London. I'm definitely going there to get go... | Jade Jones says she would be "devastated" with anything less than a gold medal from the Rio 2016 Olympics. | 35038237 |
Southampton's second 13-mile event was held on Sunday and attracted more than 6,000 runners.
Race director Chris Rees said there was "definitely a demand" for a 26.2-mile (42km) run at next year's event and one could be formally announced by the autumn.
More than 500 people responded to the suggestion on social media, ... | Organisers of the Southampton half marathon have said they would like to introduce a full marathon to the city. | 36149700 |
A study, published in the journal Nature, showed that mice spending pregnancy in complete darkness had babies with altered eye development.
It indicated tiny quantities of light were needed to control blood vessel growth in the eye.
The researchers hope the findings will aid understanding of eye disorders.
If you could... | Light passing through the body and into the womb has an important role in the developing eye, US researchers have discovered. | 21040254 |
The families of six of the eight men who drafted the original 13 laws of Association Football were tracked down on behalf of the Football Association.
They have travelled from as far away as Washington DC, Chicago and Auckland, as well as Lancashire and London.
The event starts a week of celebrations to mark the FA's 1... | Descendants of the founding fathers of football have attended a ceremony at Wembley Stadium as a blue plaque was unveiled in their honour. | 24602228 |
McCarron picked up a hamstring injury in training, while McMahon is struggling with a quad injury which has been slow to respond to treatment.
Both are rated extremely doubtful for the first round tie, a repeat of last year's quarter-final, which Tyrone won.
Conor Meyler has recovered from a hamstring injury and is set... | Tyrone look set to be without key defenders Cathal McCarron and Justin McMahon for their Ulster SFC opener against Derry at Celtic Park on 28 May. | 39970257 |
The Swansea boxer's chance comes at Bethnal Green's York Hall on Saturday, 24 February.
Harris' father Peter was a British champion and Harris, who trains with Gary Lockett, is looking to follow in his footsteps.
"To be fighting for a title in just my 10th fight is huge for me," he said.
"I'm determined to become the C... | Welsh boxer Jay Harris will challenge Thomas Essomba for the Commonwealth flyweight title in just his 10th professional fight. | 38616524 |
The authority has reduced the frequency of grass cutting to save money.
But it has led to complaints from residents, with the overgrowth said to be "destroying" people's final resting places.
The council said it has brought forward its next scheduled cut in many locations.
Councillor Dilwyn Lloyd has received complaint... | Gwynedd council has been criticised for not cutting the grass in its cemeteries, play areas and open spaces. | 36492985 |
Visitors will be shown updates from authorities, news articles, emergency telephone numbers and other useful information in a single place.
The SOS Alerts facility can also be set to trigger mobile notifications to those nearby to affected locations.
However, Google is still seeking partners to improve the service.
The... | Google has begun rounding up information about unfolding natural disasters, terrorism and other crises within its Search and Maps tools. | 40716015 |
The grant will see the Penleaze Wing at Highcliffe Castle, near Christchurch restored and reopened to the public.
The work is one of the final stages to repair the whole of the Grade I listed building.
The house, owned and run by Christchurch Borough Council was mostly destroyed by a fire in the 1950s.
Nerys Watts, fro... | Plans to repair a derelict wing at a cliff-top mansion in Dorset have been boosted by £2,829,700 of Heritage Lottery Funding. | 35903562 |
The 37-year-old, who set a new lap record of 134.089mph at the Ulster Grand Prix in August, will also race in the British Superstock 1000cc series.
The Bingley rider won Superstock races at the North West 200, TT and Ulster GP this year.
He was also a double winner in the Superbike class at Dundrod on his BMW.
The York... | Fourteen-time Isle of Man TT winner Ian Hutchinson is to stay with the Northern Ireland-based Tyco BMW team for the 2017 international road racing season. | 38109086 |
It's letting you search for every public tweet since its creation in 2006, roughly half a trillion posts.
On the one hand, it could be seen as a helpful and extensive tool for information.
On the other, it could flag up any user who may have forgotten about a potentially embarrassing post from their distant past.
In th... | Twitter's rolling out a feature which could instil fear into your social media hearts. | 30110459 |
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Three years on they are about to compete in this year's Olympic Games.
They are two of the 10 athletes who are refugees that have been selected for the Team of Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA) by the International Olympic Committee in recognition of the worldwide refugee cr... | Popole Misenga and Yolande Mabika, two judoka from the Democratic Republic of Congo, sought asylum in Brazil during the 2013 World Judo Championships in Rio. | 36866220 |
7 June 2016 Last updated at 19:29 BST
Firefighters pumped water out of several properties in Penicuik and the council said work was ongoing to clear water at Mauricewood Primary School in the town.
The Met Office has issued a yellow 'be aware' weather warning covering a band up the middle of Scotland from the Borders t... | Heavy rain has caused travel problems, flooding a number of routes in the Scottish Borders. | 36475259 |
Tom Alexander, who will leave the chief executive role on 31 August, said he wished "to pursue other interests".
He will be replaced by Olaf Swantee, who is currently executive vice president at France Telecom.
Everything Everywhere is a joint venture between Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom.
It started operations i... | The boss of Everything Everywhere, the parent group of UK mobile phone networks Orange and T-Mobile, is standing down for "personal reasons". | 14187420 |
He is also a firm believer in the Northern Powerhouse and close relations with China.
Both have found themselves under scrutiny since Theresa May became Prime Minister.
Lord O'Neill was very much a George Osborne hire. The former chancellor was delighted when he agreed to join the Treasury team.
His departure sees the ... | The former Goldman Sachs banker Jim O'Neill is passionate about a lot of things - Man Utd being one of them. | 37454940 |
The game at Grace Road was due to get under way at 18:30 BST.
But umpires Russell Evans and Rob Bailey ruled the ground was unfit for play after a late-morning inspection.
The two clubs were also hit by the weather on Wednesday when their One-Day Cup match at New Road was rained off.
A statement on the club website sai... | Friday's T20 Blast match between Leicestershire and Worcestershire was called off almost seven hours before the scheduled start after heavy rain left the outfield "resembling a lake". | 36561287 |
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is attending the annual wreath laying and Remembrance Sunday service at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Military chiefs, emergency services and regimental associations also took part in the event, organised by veterans' charity Legion Scotland.
A two-minutes silence took place across th... | Events to remember servicemen and women who died in conflict are taking place across Scotland. | 37962381 |
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Rose, 36, held a two-shot lead with five holes to go but lost when Garcia birdied the first extra hole on Sunday.
He had a one-shot lead on the 17th but made bogey and both parred the last.
"I feel it is a tournament I can still do well in, said Rose. "It's a course you ca... | Masters runner-up Justin Rose believes he will have "many more chances" to win at Augusta National in the wake of his play-off defeat by Sergio Garcia. | 39548059 |
Cook, 31, said he has "questions" over his role after England went 3-0 down after the fourth Test to lose the five-match series against India.
Despite suffering five defeats in the last seven Test matches, Stokes told BBC Sport: "As a leader he's been brilliant and he still will be.
"He doesn't want anything except suc... | All-rounder Ben Stokes hopes Alastair Cook stays on as England captain because he is doing "a great job". | 38316407 |
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt made the request following the revelation by the Detail website.
It found a report, compiled last May, listed more than 20 ways Brexit could damage Northern Ireland's economy.
It was compiled by officials in the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister.
It was not released... | The Stormont speaker has been asked to examine Hansard to see if the assembly was misled by ministers over the absence of Brexit contingency planning. | 37475043 |
In a statement, Pyongyang warned that South Korea's ultimatum would "lead to no good results".
On Thursday, Seoul gave the North 24 hours to agree to talks on the Kaesong Industrial Complex, warning of "grave measures" if its offer was ignored.
South Korea's president later held a meeting with top officials to discuss ... | North Korea has rejected Seoul's call for talks on resuming operations at a joint industrial zone. | 22305299 |
13 November 2015 Last updated at 00:05 GMT
Released in 1996, the browser plug-in enabled animations, interactivity and streaming video on what was a largely static web.
But the software has been plagued by security problems, and has been criticised for affecting computer performance and battery life.
Now many experts s... | A few years ago, it was difficult to browse the web without coming across a site using Flash. | 34799790 |
The 24-year-old from High Wycombe is chasing his first European Tour victory and a £640,380 winner's cheque.
Hatton's nearest challenger is compatriot Ross Fisher who is three shots back on 14 under par.
"This round is clearly the best round I've ever had," he said.
"I've never actually got to double digits under par b... | England's Tyrrell Hatton will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Dunhill Links Championship after he equalled the St Andrews Old Course record with a 10-under-par 62. | 37598633 |
Cuala earned a 3-19 to 1-16 victory over Kilkenny club O'Loughlin Gaels at Portlaoise to lift the provincial title for the first time.
Con O'Callaghan, Colm Cronin and Mark Schutte hit Cuala's goals with free-taker David Treacy finishing with 0-11.
Danny Loughnane scored O'Loughlin Gael's second-half goal.
Cuala, who l... | Dublin side Cuala will be Slaughtneil's opponents in the All-Ireland Club Hurling semi-finals in February after they won the Leinster title on Sunday. | 38202887 |
The visitors had slumped to 69-4 in reply to Gloucestershire's 383 all out at Cheltenham, before Cox and George Rhodes (52) shared a stand of 141.
Cox eventually nicked medium-pacer Kieran Noema-Barnett (4-31) behind and Worcestershire declared on 300-9.
The hosts batted out eight overs to close on 20-0, leading by 103... | A career-best 124 from wicketkeeper Ben Cox helped Worcestershire recover from a precarious position on day two against Gloucestershire. | 40554816 |
The 40-year-old was found to have made 86 accumulator-style bets between 2006 and 2016, on which he lost £2,995.
Burden was also fined £5,000, with his ban to be activated if any more breaches occur before 1 January 2018.
Governing body the WPBSA was satisfied he did not "influence match outcomes or engage in any corru... | Snooker player Alfie Burden has been given a six-month ban - suspended for a year - for placing bets totalling £25,000 on matches including his own. | 38500168 |
Australian radio presenter Kyle Sandilands said to the actress: "I told everyone you were clapping like that because you had the rings on and you didn't want to damage the rings."
"You are so right Kyle," she replied.
"It was really difficult because I had a huge ring on which was not my own, but was absolutely gorgeou... | Nicole Kidman has finally revealed why she appeared to be clapping like a seal at this year's Oscars ceremony. | 39215975 |
William Smith wrote the account of the Siege of Ladysmith from 1899 to 1900.
Philip Smith, from Mallams the Auctioneers, called it an "amazing document" that "takes you right through the emotions".
The collection, including photos, a knife and a tin of uneaten chocolates, was bought by a phone bidder.
Smith's granddaug... | A 42-page letter written by a British sergeant to his father during the Second Boer War has been sold in an Oxfordshire auction for £1,500. | 14647619 |
The 29-year-old spent the latter half of last season on loan at McDiarmid Park from Coventry City.
He signed for Hearts after being released by the English League One outfit but made only nine appearances for Saints' Premiership rivals.
The former Berwick Rangers, Dundee United and Peterborough United winger has signed... | Winger Danny Swanson has returned to St Johnstone after a frustrating five months with Hearts. | 35483450 |
Councillor Emlyn Dole's wife, Gwenda Owen, received permission to partially convert stone barns at Capel Ifan Farm in Pontyberem last year.
But an investigation by planning officers found "substantial demolition of the original building".
Planning committee members will visit the site before making a decision.
A report... | A renovated barn belonging to Carmarthenshire council's leader could be removed after being modified beyond planning permission. | 34476406 |
Wales lock Jake Ball is also back along with Scotland back-rower John Barclay.
It is only the second time this season for Davies to partner Williams in Scarlets' midfield.
Former Wales and Scarlets scrum-half Mike Phillips returns to west Wales with Sale, as does lock Jonathan Mills.
The Sharks make three changes with ... | Jonathan Davies returns to partner fellow Wales international Scott Williams in Scarlets' midfield in their European Champions Cup Pool 3 opener against Sale. | 37617535 |
The new contract for the 25-year-old represented "a landmark day" for Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria.
The value of the deal makes it a record, although the £187m ($292m) 10-year contract signed by Detroit's Miguel Cabrera is worth more annually.
Stanton has hit a total of 154 home runs in five Major League seasons.
The Am... | Giancarlo Stanton has agreed the most expensive ever deal in United States sport by signing a £208m ($325m) 13-year contract with Miami Marlins. | 30092995 |
"The intelligence of her dancing burns even brighter," wrote the Guardian's Judith Mackrell in a four-star review.
"The flair and virtuosity of her dancing stops you in your tracks," agreed the Standard's Sarah Frater.
The French star is appearing in 6000 Miles Away at London's Sadler's Wells.
Running until 9 July, the... | Sylvie Guillem's latest appearance on the London stage has been applauded by the critics, one of whom said the 46-year-old was "still one of the most astonishing dancers on stage today". | 14067073 |
Public Health Wales said the Hi-Tide bar in Porthcawl remains open after the outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting.
The outbreak has now been declared over.
A bar spokesman said: "We are confident that we provided, and will continue to provide, the very highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene."
"We would like to wish... | Fifty-six people who fell ill after attending functions at a bar in Bridgend county had the norovirus, it has been confirmed. | 34858565 |
England's Charley Hull, Georgia Hall, Jodi Ewart Shadoff, Mel Reid and Florentyna Parker all qualified automatically for the 12-strong team.
Six-time Solheim Cup veteran Paula Creamer, who sunk the winning putt for the Americans two years ago, was not selected as a wildcard by Juli Inkster.
The event takes place at the... | Europe and the United States have confirmed their teams for the upcoming Solheim Cup in Iowa. | 40845664 |
The female swan had a netted bag, used to hold footballs, wrapped around her head and wings at Wyken Slough nature reserve in Coventry.
She remains at Wychbold Swan Rescue, near Droitwich, Worcestershire, following Saturday's rescue.
The RSPCA said fishing line and hooks were also "dangerous hazards".
The swan, which h... | A warning has been issued about the dangers of discarded netting and litter after the rescue of a swan which was in danger of drowning. | 14678602 |
Williams met the Olympic qualifying time winning the IFAM title in Belgium in May but failed to gain automatic selection at the British Championships.
Sebastian Rodger won the British title with Jack Green second and subsequently both secured selection in Birmingham.
Williams, 32, ran at the 2012 Olympics and won Europ... | Welsh 400m hurdler Rhys Williams has failed in his appeal against his omission from Team GB's athletics squad for the Rio Olympics next month. | 36794765 |
Baby Max Naman died at the scene of the crash in Finistere on 7 June. His father, Lawrence Naman, 37, of Mile End, died the next day in hospital.
Opening inquests into the deaths coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray said Mr Naman's wife remained in hospital.
The hearing, in Chelmsford, was adjourned to a date to be confirme... | A father and his nine-month-old son from east London died in a road crash during a family holiday in Brittany, France, an inquest has heard. | 40457183 |
Led by Durham Wildlife Trust, the scheme will see a preservation plan drawn up for the River Skerne.
It will include initiatives to protect natural habitats as well as industrial and agricultural sites.
If successful, organisers say a further £2.6m from the Heritage Lottery Fund will be unlocked as well as £500,000 fro... | A project to conserve a North East river catchment area has been awarded £223,000 of Lottery funding. | 34687793 |
The 52-year-old spent time at seven clubs during his career including Chelsea, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough.
Bolton have already been relegated from the Championship with Jimmy Phillips currently interim manager, assisted by former Sunderland boss Peter Reid.
Chairman Ken Anderson has revealed they have a shortlist of... | Bolton Wanderers have appointed former Republic of Ireland international Andy Townsend in a consultancy role. | 36101016 |
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) said the figure had fallen to 351 from 366 in 2004/05.
In the same period, the number of registered patients rose by more than 125,000 to 1.92 million - an average increase per surgery of more than 500.
The RCGP said Northern Ireland had the lowest number of GPs per pat... | The number of GP surgeries in Northern Ireland at its lowest since 1991, a group of doctors has said. | 30585450 |
His salary included a £596,000 bonus, in addition to pension benefits, the company has disclosed.
In its annual report, Marks and Spencer said that because the business met its profit target, it paid bonuses across the company.
The High Street retail giant recently reported its first rise in annual profits in four year... | Marks and Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland earned more than £2m in the last fiscal year. | 33004327 |
Deiseane Santiago, 22, became pregnant in January while visiting her fiancé in Kegworth on a five-month visa.
Her attempt for a UK visa extension was initially denied and the Home Office said she would have to return.
However, the Home Office said it was now reconsidering her case.
On Thursday morning, Miss Santiago wa... | A pregnant Brazilian woman advised not to return to the country amid Zika virus fears is to have her UK deportation case reviewed. | 36551687 |
The data has been released on the internet for use by the global scientific community.
The ash tree genome map is the latest advance in fighting Chalara, which causes ash dieback.
According to new figures, ash dieback is spreading rapidly in Britain and has been found in more than 200 woods.
Evidence from continental E... | UK scientists have mapped the genome of the British ash tree, in research to find a way to protect woodlands from a deadly fungus. | 24134879 |
The trade body that represents the sector published research suggesting more than 10,700 jobs were directly supported self-catering tourism.
A further 4,500 jobs are indirectly supported by the money flowing through the sector, it claimed.
The research covers nearly 17,000 premises.
They have been classified as self-ca... | Visitors who rent self-catering properties are thought to be worth almost £300m to the Scottish economy, according to new economic research. | 39665959 |
The FTSE 100 rose 102.3 points, or 1.7%, to 6,156.32. Rising prices of metals lifted mining shares, and Anglo American climbed 3.6%.
The biggest riser on the index was Coca-Cola HBC, which was 6.5% higher after Citigroup upgraded its rating on the stock to "buy".
In the FTSE 250, shares in bookmaker Ladbrokes jumped 6.... | (Close): The London market rose more than 1%, recovering most of the ground lost on Thursday. | 36339996 |
Analysts say the primaries are a good indicator of who may win the presidential elections later this year.
With 93% of the votes counted, governing coalition candidate Daniel Scioli had a 14-point lead over his conservative rival, Mauricio Macri.
The first round of the presidential election will be held on 25 October.
... | The presidential candidate for Argentina's governing coalition has won a comfortable majority in primary elections held on Sunday. | 33846443 |
Oliseh, 41, had been in the job for only eight months.
Nigeria have installed Samson Siasia to oversee next month's crucial 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Group G leaders Egypt.
"Your contractual violations and the interest of the nation necessitates that I tender my resignation," he wrote to the Nigeria... | Sunday Oliseh has resigned as coach of Nigeria citing contract violations, unpaid wages and lack of support. | 35668200 |
Daniel Jones, 59, from Enfield, is currently serving a prison sentence for his role in the infamous £25m jewellery heist of 2015.
He has now admitted being involved in an attempt to break into a safe in Chatila jewellers in Old Bond Street, Mayfair, in August 2010.
Two other men have pleaded not guilty.
Terry Perkins, ... | One of the ringleaders behind the Hatton Garden raid has admitted trying to steal £1m of gems from a London jewellers five years earlier. | 39004135 |
The decision comes after a report by the UN cultural agency Unesco said the area "should be off-limits to commercial logging in its entirety".
The Tasmanian Wilderness covers about a fifth of the island and is one of the world's last big temperate forests.
Conservation groups have welcomed the Unesco report and the log... | The Australian and Tasmanian authorities are abandoning their bid to have logging permitted in the Tasmanian Wilderness, a World Heritage site. | 35854980 |
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The 42-year-old, who passed the mark of Cape Horn on Christmas Day after 48 days at sea, is behind only race leader Armel Le Cleac'h.
The Welshman is aiming to become the first Briton to win the race.
Thomson had led for the majority of the race but was overtaken by Le Cle... | Alex Thomson is attempting to overturn a deficit of about 140 miles in the Vendee Globe Trophy, with the leaders now past the halfway point of the race. | 38479721 |
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