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The 34-year-old captain needed just 54 balls to reach his 12th century in a majestic display against Australia on the first day of the second Test.
It beat the mark of 56 balls set by West Indies great Sir Viv Richards against England in 1986, and equalled by Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq in 2014.
"I was trying to hit every... | Brendon McCullum scored the fastest Test century in his 101st and final match for New Zealand before retiring. | 35620560 |
The logo quickly made headlines - it was dubbed "the wildest tourism slogan ever" by one news outlet - with critics variously hailing it as hilarious or distasteful.
It bellows "See You in the Northern Territories", but uses acronyms throughout.
"Well this is a bold strategy for a travel campaign," one person tweeted.
... | A provocative Australian advertisement has swept the internet, sparking assumptions that the Northern Territory (NT) has unleashed a startling new tourism campaign. | 37906596 |
The 19th Century life-size carvings are modelled in the style of Spanish Conquistadors - bare-chested, wearing animal skins and carrying a club.
They are estimated sell for up to £5,000 at 1818 Auctioneers on 5 June.
Valuations expert David Brookes said he had never seen anything like them in a 35-year career and would... | Two statues found during a Cumbrian house clearance have baffled experts. | 40083118 |
Ten Greek medical associations lodged a complaint at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and were backed by the European Commission. The ECJ ruled in their favour, against Greek law.
The court said that Greek doctors "may have to work more than 24 consecutive hours and even up to 32 hours".
Greek healthcare has suffere... | The EU's top court says Greece is violating EU law by allowing doctors to work long hours without adequate rest. | 35167784 |
A government order means poultry must be kept indoors until the end of February or kept away from wild birds.
The H5N8 bird flu strain has been found in poultry in Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Carmarthenshire and North Yorkshire.
Under current EU rules, products from poultry housed for less than 12 weeks can be still mark... | The National Farmers' Union is calling for clarity on what will happen to free-range labelling if restrictions owing to avian flu continue. | 38743352 |
And with economic wobbles around the world - like here in China - George Osborne dramatically warned today that he might have to make further spending cuts when he stands at the despatch box on 16 March.
It's just been confirmed that the size of the British economy is smaller than had been thought, and Britain is - how... | If coping with internal struggles over the European Union wasn't enough, the government has a Budget to contend with within the next three weeks. | 35674116 |
Irish, currently bottom of the table, trail the Falcons by four points.
With four points for a win, plus potential bonus points for tries and losing margins, the Falcons could form a points buffer with two games to play.
"We want to play in these games because it's exciting and it brings out the best in people," Wilson... | Newcastle Falcons are relishing the importance of Sunday's bottom-two Premiership showdown with London Irish, says back row Mark Wilson. | 36044277 |
The club said revenue fell year-on-year by more than 30% to £31.3m for the six months to the end of December.
Pre-tax profits also fell substantially, from £21.3m to £6.6m.
Celtic were knocked out of the Champions League in August after losing to Slovenian side Maribor. They are currently playing in the UEFA Europa Lea... | Celtic have attributed a sharp fall in revenue and profits to their early exit from the UEFA Champions League. | 31163329 |
Jamaica's Bolt, an eight-time Olympic gold medallist, will be the star attraction at the first Nitro Athletics event in Melbourne on Saturday.
It includes both traditional and new events, such as the elimination mile.
"This will be track and field as it's never been seen before," said Bolt.
The 30-year-old learned last... | England will provide one of five teams competing against Usain Bolt's All-Stars in a new athletics event IAAF president Lord Coe says will "revolutionise" the sport. | 38837816 |
Police Scotland said the drugs were seized in Church Place on Monday.
The men, aged 25 and 28, and the woman, 39, were arrested and charged. They have since appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court.
Detectives urged anyone with information about the sale and supply of illegal substances to contact them. | Two men and a woman have appeared in court after heroin with an estimated value of about £250,000 was recovered in Falkirk. | 38307410 |
Children were given a probiotic, with a peanut protein, daily for 18 months.
When tested one month later, 80% could tolerate peanuts without any allergic symptoms and after four years, 70% of them were still able to eat peanuts without suffering any side-effects.
Food allergies have risen dramatically in recent decades... | An oral treatment for peanut allergy is still effective four years after it was administered, a study has found. | 40960754 |
His firm, Cameron Pace Group and its Chinese partners will develop advanced equipment for 3D filming.
The move comes amid a boom in China's movie industry and a growing demand for 3D films in the country.
Various Hollywood filmmakers have been trying to tap into the Chinese market.
"The future of entertainment is 3D an... | James Cameron, the creator of the blockbuster film Avatar, has announced a joint venture with two Chinese firms in a bid to capture the country's fast-growing movie market. | 19189768 |
The New Zealand racer set the fastest time of the week so far on his Superbike 124.888mph before achieving the fastest ever lightweight lap.
His 118.812mph lightweight lap on a 250cc Honda was well within his own lap record, set in last year's race.
Both Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix riders recorded timed laps in the ... | Bruce Anstey again set the pace in the third qualifying session for the 2017 Festival of Motorcycling on Wednesday. | 41029049 |
The Breffni men beat promotion rivals Galway 1-16 to 1-12 to finish runners-up to Division Two winners Tyrone.
The lads have taken a bit of criticism in the media because of the lack of senior success after the exploits of our Under-21s," said boss Hyland.
"You have to give them time to mature and develop and I believe... | Cavan manager Terry Hyland declared the best had yet to come as his side celebrated going up to Division One of the Football League. | 35955303 |
Whitchurch Silk Mill in Hampshire continues to produce silk using Victorian looms and hydro-powered machinery.
The £2m scheme will see the Grade II* listed building preserved and the interior remodelled.
The machines will also be repaired and enhanced to allow workers to pass on the skills to trainees.
Engineer Laurie ... | A working silk mill that has been operating for more than two centuries is to be restored and repaired. | 36823562 |
Keogh, 30, has been skipper of the Championship club since joining in 2012, apart from during Paul Clement's eight months in charge from June 2015.
The Republic of Ireland international, who scored in the abandoned EFL Cup tie at Grimsby on Tuesday, told BBC Radio Derby being reappointed was "amazing".
"Since I came th... | Richard Keogh says Derby County will "always be in his heart" after being named as captain by boss Gary Rowett. | 40878531 |
The visitors went behind early when goalkeeper Tom King fumbled Andy Haworth's corner and presented Jason Walker with a close-range gift.
Andy Cook doubled the advantage with his 20th goal of the season as he latched on to Jordan Williams' assist.
Barrow have now gone nine games unbeaten while defeat leaves Braintree a... | Barrow registered a fourth successive win as they dented Braintree's National League play-off hopes. | 35960226 |
Fitzgerald was last season's player of the year as Tigers made the Premiership and Champions Cup semi-finals.
"It's been a great experience playing in the Premiership and in Europe for Leicester," said the 29-year-old.
Fellow forward Bateman, 27, flanker O'Connor, 27, and scrum-half Kitto, 24, have also agreed new deal... | Leicester Tigers have given new deals to Mike Fitzgerald, Greg Bateman, Brendon O'Connor and Jono Kitto. | 38958033 |
The 18-year-old took four wickets on the third morning as Middlesex collapsed from 249-5 to 293 all out, to trail by 122 runs on first innings.
Toby Roland-Jones then struck three times, dismissing both Zafar Ansari and Aaron Finch for ducks, to help drag the hosts back into the match.
But Curran's career-best 71 not o... | Sam Curran starred with bat and ball to help put Surrey in a commanding position against Middlesex at Lord's. | 36997603 |
About 5,500 homes and businesses remain without power on Wednesday evening.
The places worst affected by the storm are Wicklow, New Ross, Athlone, and Inistioge in County Kilkenny, according to Irish state broadcaster, RT??.
In Midleton, County Cork, the Irish Army helped to evacuate about 12 family homes after a river... | Storm Frank has caused flooding and disruption to travel and electricity supplies in the Republic of Ireland. | 35197929 |
The six-week-old cub was found weak and lethargic in Llandysul in January, and weighed just 919 grams.
She was fed through a syringe and looked after by RSPCA officer Ellie West, before being transferred to a pen owned by a local badger group.
She will now be moved to a wildlife centre for at least a year before being ... | An otter cub in a "desperately sorry state" rescued in Ceredigion has been hand-reared back to health. | 39217165 |
Initial attempts to free the animal by slathering him in olive oil failed, with his huge behind preventing him from squeezing his way out.
He was finally freed after animal rescue services lifted off the cover and eased his head through the hole.
Locals have nicknamed the squirrel "Olivio" after his oily encounter.
Aft... | A red squirrel who got stuck halfway through a manhole cover thanks to his curvy hips is recovering after a lengthy rescue operation in Munich. | 38252257 |
The CPS is considering files sent by police following investigations in up to 27 constituencies.
It relates to claims some campaigning costs in the 2015 general election were wrongly recorded.
The Conservative Party has insisted administrative errors were to blame rather than any intention to deceive.
And it has said s... | Prosecutors are expected to announce on Wednesday whether Conservative politicians or officials will face charges for breaches of expenses rules. | 39865801 |
The 32-year-old midfielder has made 395 appearances in 13 years with the Chairboys, while striker Paul Hayes, also 32, has signed a two-year deal.
Marcus Bean is considering an offer of a deal until 2017 and fellow midfielder Sam Wood triggered a year's extension with his appearances this term.
Alex Lynch, Gozie Ugwu, ... | Wycombe Wanderers club captain Matt Bloomfield has signed a new one-year contract with the League Two club. | 36246987 |
The match will be played at Bangor University Stadium (14:30 GMT).
The other semi-final sees Caernarfon Town of the Cymru Alliance play Welsh Premier outfit Bala Town at The Corbett Sports Stadium in Rhyl (17:15 GMT).
TNS - champions for the past three years - are the only team left in the tournament who have won it be... | Holders The New Saints (TNS) will have to travel to Bangor for their Welsh Cup semi-final against Gap Connah's Quay on 1 April. | 39130784 |
Derek Mackay is meeting other finance ministers for a "quadrilateral" summit in Edinburgh.
He said he would raise "unnecessary" tax burdens with the chief secretary to the treasury during the meeting.
The Treasury said Scottish ministers had been advised of the tax situation before setting up national services.
Most ot... | Scotland's finance secretary is to call on the UK government to scrap a £35m annual tax bill for the country's police and fire services. | 38963333 |
Without elaborating, Michael Flynn told White House reporters: "As of today, we are officially putting Iran on notice."
Washington earlier declared the test to be "absolutely unacceptable".
Iran confirmed on Wednesday it had tested a missile over the weekend, but denied violating a UN Security Council resolution.
Iran ... | US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor has accused the Iranian government of "malign actions" after a missile test. | 38832407 |
The event sees the eight best qualified men's singles players compete on hard court at London's O2 Arena.
This season's tournament begins 13 November and new world number one Andy Murray meets Marin Cilic a day later.
Barbara Slater, BBC director of sport, said the deal "shows our longstanding commitment to ensuring to... | BBC Sport will broadcast the ATP World Tour Finals until 2018 after extending its deal to cover the season finale. | 37904745 |
Luke Hole, 29, who played for Pontyclun RFC in Rhondda Cynon Taff, had been taking part in the Majorca Beach Rugby sevens tournament.
Friends were unable to rouse him on Monday morning after the two-day event. Emergency services were called but pronounced him dead.
One friend said Mr Hole was "the life and soul of the ... | A rugby player taking part in a beach rugby tournament with his team in Spain has been found dead in his hotel. | 39790476 |
The government has granted planning permission for the 15-year project including new stages and streetscapes at the site in Iver Heath.
South Bucks District Council (SBDC), which turned down the "inappropriate" plans, said it was "disappointed".
The latest Star Wars film, Episode VII, is currently being filmed at Pinew... | Pinewood Studios is set to double in size after winning an appeal against the rejection of its £200m expansion plan. | 27921618 |
The home innings fell away against spinners Jeevan Mendis and 16-year-old Hamidullah Qadri in the final session.
Nick Selman's patient 50 off 159 balls was the top score in a largely sedate home effort.
Earlier, seamer Tony Palladino claimed three wickets in quick succession to leave them struggling at 87-4 at tea.
Afg... | Derbyshire finished an attritional day's cricket on 2-0, 53 runs ahead after Glamorgan were dismissed for 237 just before the close. | 40413208 |
The internet retailing giant also said it expected to report a bigger-than-expected loss in the next three-month period.
Amazon shares plunged over 10% in after-hours trading in New York.
Investors have long been wondering when Amazon will turn its significant revenues into profits for shareholders.
Amazon has been spe... | Amazon has reported a third-quarter loss of $437m (£273m) - up significantly from the $41m loss it reported for the same period last year. | 29750065 |
The 20-year-old re-signed for the Vixens on loan from Chelsea for the Women's Super League One Spring Series, which begins on 22 April.
A Bristol City statement on Wednesday said: "A scan last week confirmed she has ruptured her ACL a few weeks ago."
The ex-England Under-19 striker scored 11 goals in all competitions i... | Bristol City Women forward Mille Farrow is set for a spell on the sidelines after rupturing her anterior cruciate knee ligament in a friendly. | 39645023 |
Grand leaves along with club hero Jason Walker, both aged 32, teenage defender Brad Carroll and 17-year-old goalkeeper Dan Eccles.
Midfielders Mo Fafana, 28, Dan Pilkington, 25, Paddy Lacey, 23, and Alex Newby, 20, also exit.
Four players have been offered contract renewals, including Newby's brother, 20-year-old Ellio... | Captain Simon Grand will leave Barrow as eight players fail to have their contracts renewed. | 36256744 |
Mr Baran thought up the idea of making communication networks resilient to attack or traffic surges by splitting the data sent over them into chunks.
His pioneering work was carried out in connection with Cold War military research.
It would later form the basis of the academic network Arpanet which eventually led to t... | US scientist Paul Baran, whose work in the 1960s helped pave the way for the internet, has died aged 84. | 12879908 |
Digitonomy Ltd sent over five million unsolicited messages encouraging people to apply for cash loans via affiliates.
Investigating 1,464 complaints about the texts made between April 2015 and February 2016, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) found the company could not prove it had consent.
A company spokesma... | A Chester credit broker has been fined £120,000 for sending millions of text messages without permission. | 38980658 |
Welsh duo Alex Cuthbert and Adam Jones join the South African in a line-up captained by Ireland's Shane Jennings.
He leads a side containing nine different nationalities with 466 international appearances between them.
It includes his Leinster team-mates Zane Kirchner and Jimmy Gopperth, Toulon's leading try scorer Dav... | Ulster scrum-half Ruan Pienaar has been named in the Barbarians team to take on Ireland at Thomond Park on Thursday. | 32887737 |
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Adam Gilmour was walking to meet a school bus with his mother and siblings when the accident happened near Cloughmills on Tuesday.
BBC Newsline's Conor Macauley reports. | The funeral of the eight-year-old boy who was killed after his family was knocked down by a car on the way to school has taken place in Glarryford, County Antrim. | 30076397 |
The Fawlty Towers and Monty Python star was quoted in a magazine interview last year as saying "there's no way I want to work in TV, especially at the BBC".
In recent years, the 74-year-old British actor has mainly concentrated on voiceover roles.
But BBC comedy head Shane Allen told the Daily Telegraph Cleese is a "co... | John Cleese is reported to be in talks to return to the BBC for a sitcom which has been written specifically for him. | 37203462 |
Both have agreed "long-term" contracts with the Championship strugglers and have joined for undisclosed fees.
Pearce, 27, and Northern Ireland international Mckay, 26, could feature against Ipswich on Saturday.
The pair follow Liam Ridgewell and Chris Herd to Wigan, following their loan moves to the DW Stadium earlier ... | Wigan Athletic have signed Leeds defender Jason Pearce and Inverness Caledonian Thistle striker Billy Mckay. | 31058723 |
The 30-man squad Broos picked for the opening round of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the Confederations Cup includes pacy midfielder Petrus Boumal.
He caught the coach's eye with his mobility around the park at CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria's top flight.
Broos, keen to inject fresh blood to a squad that won the Af... | Cameroon coach Hugo Broos has called up seven uncapped players to his squad for upcoming matches. | 39962752 |
Olivia Edohasim, nine, died when the black Toyota Auris she was travelling in hit a brick wall on Manchester Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on 7 May.
Police have released two CCTV images of a Citroen and a Range Rover to encourage the drivers to contact them.
Although not involved, police think they may be able ... | Police are urging two drivers who may have seen a crash in which a young girl was killed to come forward. | 36405369 |
Cpl Reginald Robbins's name was on the roll of honour read out at the original unveiling ceremony for Andover's war memorial in 1920.
It it not known why it was never included on the actual memorial.
A service of rededication was held after his name was inscribed on the Portland stone monument.
Cpl Robbins was born in ... | The name of a soldier who died in the years following World War One has been added to a Hampshire war memorial, 95 years after it was erected. | 31196528 |
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City are now 10 points behind leaders Chelsea after defeat on Merseyside - the heaviest league loss in Guardiola's managerial career.
Asked if the gap was too great, he said: "Yes. Ten is a lot of points."
Guardiola, 45, has told his players to unite "in the bad moments" a... | Manchester City are out of the Premier League title race after a 4-0 loss to Everton at Goodison Park, according to manager Pep Guardiola. | 38631162 |
Last year meldonium was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited substance list and several athletes later tested positive for the drug.
Tennis player Maria Sharapova is now serving a two-year ban.
"Athletes and their entourage have ample time to familiarise themselves with the list," Wada president Craig Reedi... | Athletes have been warned to prepapre for an updated list of banned substances coming into force in 2017. | 37518866 |
In the six months to 13 August, sales climbed 14.4% to £259.5m, with profits rising 20.5% to £21.5m.
This was despite rival retailers struggling due to unseasonal weather.
"This is the company's first update since Brexit, and is a strong showing," said George Salmon, an analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown.
"The second hal... | Fashion group Ted Baker has reported strong profits for the first half of 2016 despite challenging trading conditions. | 37619034 |
R&B Distillers has proposed turning Borodale House, a derelict Victorian hotel, into a distillery and visitor centre.
The building work is scheduled to begin in April this year and the production of whisky next year.
The distillery would be one of the largest employers on an island with a population of about 170 people... | Highland Council has approved plans for the Isle of Raasay's first whisky distillery. | 35540091 |
The current provider, Silcox Coaches, is facing an uncertain future after experiencing financial difficulties.
The Pembroke Dock-based company has 28 school contracts with Pembrokeshire council, but BBC Wales understands it intends to file for administration unless a buyer can be found.
Edwards Coaches will be the new ... | An alternative coach company has been brought in to provide school transport in Pembrokeshire. | 36433432 |
15 May 2017 Last updated at 13:14 BST
The narwhal is a mysterious member of the whale family that mostly lives in the Arctic.
It has a long pointy tusk that points out of the end of its nose - that's led to the creature having the nickname, the "unicorn whale".
Scientist knew very little about what these tusks were for... | Scientists reckon they've figured out why the narwhal has its famous tusk. | 39924616 |
The Union of Construction Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT) said staff at Green Hill Construction were told it was closing on 11 April.
Workers were given no notice period and were not consulted, the union said.
The firm, which employed over 150 people, built houses for housing associations.
Green Hill was set up i... | Workers at a Newport building firm are facing redundancy after the company warned it was going into administration, union leaders claim. | 27078255 |
The film, based on the fantasy game World of Warcraft (WoW), will open in China on 8 June, two days before it begins screening in the US, although it will be screened in various countries prior to that.
The game sees players exploring a vast landscape, complete quests and interact with other gamers, and is known for it... | Hollywood film Warcraft will come to China next month, in what is the culmination of a decade-long love affair between the world's most populous country and one of the most popular online games of all time, writes the BBC's Tessa Wong. | 36209913 |
Valdes, 32, has signed an 18-month contract at Old Trafford.
De Gea, 24, won United's player of the year award last season.
"Nobody is happy to be number two and Victor has to have ambition to beat David De Gea - but it shall be very hard for him," said Van Gaal.
Valdes had been training at United as he recovered from ... | Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he signed Victor Valdes knowing the former Barcelona goalkeeper will not be happy being back-up for fellow Spaniard David De Gea. | 30752034 |
It is understood 150 people work at the office in Dundalk, County Louth.
eBay have not said how many staff will be impacted by the closure. It said it will begin a formal consultation with employees.
The company said the plant will close in the second quarter of 2017.
The closure comes after the decision to separate eB... | Internet auction site eBay has told staff at an office in the Republic of Ireland that the facility will close next year. | 37190153 |
The Barbados-born 21-year-old made his first-team debut in 2016, taking 28 wickets in seven first-class games.
He signed a first professional contract in August, but the club have now tied him to a longer deal.
"I'm happy to extend my contract. I can develop without any pressure and the aim is to continue to build on w... | Sussex pace bowler Jofra Archer has agreed a two-year contract extension to run until the end of the 2019 season. | 38234948 |
The sustainable development white paper was launched at a school in Blaenavon, Torfaen, dubbed a good example for helping the wider community.
However, the Conservatives said urgent action was needed amid growing environmental concerns.
And Welsh language campaigners feared their cause could fall lower down the priorit... | The Welsh government wants to introduce a new law to protect the "well-being" of community life. | 20583055 |
During a visit to County Down in June, Theresa May said a Leave vote would end an open north-south border.
She also said it was inconceivable to suggest a Leave vote would not have a negative impact on the border.
However, she said she wants to see no return to old style border controls.
In her first interview as prime... | The prime minister appears to have rowed back on her comments during the EU referendum campaign that there could be Irish border controls if the UK left the EU. | 37513463 |
The Trust is bidding to take over the League Two club from owner Les Scadding.
And it now has £236,000 following a fund-raising campaign that included a share issue to fans.
A supporters group statement read: "What an achievement and one the Trust Board are truly humbled by."
The trust took interim control of the Rodne... | Newport County football club is set to become fan-owned after its Supporters Trust comfortably passed a £195,000 fund-raising target. | 34343630 |
NICE, the advisory body for the health service, has already been exploring the issue.
But it now wants to know what the public thinks after the idea got the thumbs up from its citizen's council.
Nearly two thirds of the 32-strong group - used as a sounding board for sensitive topics - backed incentives.
In May, NICE of... | A public consultation is being launched over whether the NHS in England and Wales should offer financial incentives to encourage healthier lifestyles. | 11421046 |
West African mediators spent several hours with Mr Jammeh on Friday, negotiating his future.
The motorcade carrying the presidents of Guinea and Mauritania has left the official residence, but they are not thought to have left the country.
Mr Jammeh was defeated in December's election and his successor Adama Barrow has... | The Gambia's leader Yahya Jammeh is to step down and leave the country, officials involved in negotiations say. | 38699119 |
Built in 1937, the concrete structure was the "last fragment" of the derelict seaside lido used for the street artist's "Bemusement Park" exhibit last year.
Conservationists said they had been told the fountain, in Weston-super-Mare, would be spared from destruction.
But North Somerset council said it was demolished du... | The demolition of an Art Deco fountain which featured in Banksy's Dismaland show has been slammed by campaigners. | 36986489 |
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says female patients should have free access to the drug, better known as an anti-wrinkle aid.
Some five million women in England and Wales have urinary incontinence, but many suffer in silence because they are too embarrassed to seek help.
Botox helps control the m... | Botox injections can now be offered as a treatment for urinary incontinence, says England's NHS drugs watchdog. | 24029518 |
The study, by Carnegie UK Trust, showed 51% of people aged 15-24 used libraries in 2016 - an increase of 9% since 2011.
Overall, there has been an increase in public library use, from 45% to 46% over five years.
Northern Ireland has also seen its library use go up, but there have been declines in England and Scotland, ... | More than half of young people in Wales use public libraries, research has shown. | 39530415 |
Bridgewater Community Healthcare (BCH) said it had "made a lot of progress" since an inspection last summer.
But Labour MP Rosie Cooper said it was "staggering" that BCH was due to take over most of Liverpool's community health services from July.
The Department of Health is yet to respond.
The Care Quality Commission ... | An MP has called on the government to review a decision allowing an NHS trust that "requires improvement" to run community health services in Liverpool. | 38885802 |
Patricia Alejandra Lorenzo Harris travelled from Rawson to Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd. a year after the towns were twinned to mark 150 years since the migration.
She said it was a "dream" to visit her great-grandfather's home country.
Next year a grant will allow someone from the town to visit Rawson.
The first Welsh ... | A descendant of two of the first people from Wales to resettle in Argentina's Patagonia has visited the north Wales town where her relatives came from. | 37888007 |
Some 90,450 children were living in temporary accommodation in the last quarter of 2014, a rise of almost 10,000 in a year, the statistics show.
The National Housing Federation called the rise "shameful".
The government said its changes were helping councils move families out of temporary accommodation more quickly.
Th... | The number of children living in temporary accommodation in England is at a six-year high, according to official figures. | 32071349 |
Severn Trent issued a warning in Derbyshire and Leicestershire on Friday after it found high levels of the chemical at a reservoir.
About 3,700 properties are affected in postcode areas DE11, DE15, DE65, DE73 and LE65.
It is hoped the water will be safe to use later, although the firm said customers can now flush their... | Thousands of people are still being told they should not use their water because of high levels of chlorine. | 35793206 |
Thousands of them have been on picket lines and the hostilities between the government and the doctors' union, the BMA, show few signs of abating.
There's no question this is a very significant problem for the government. Thirty eight per cent of junior doctors did go to work today, but that figure includes the planned... | Junior doctors have been out on strike in the first protest like it for decades. | 35298370 |
The Plaid Cymru leader will say she is determined to lead her party into government at the assembly elections.
Ms Wood will attack Labour's record, accusing First Minister Carwyn Jones's government of failing.
She will say Scotland has a nationalist government with a track record of making the most of its powers.
"In W... | Wales is suffering from a "double whammy" of a Labour government and weak devolution, Leanne Wood will tell the SNP conference in Aberdeen. | 34548707 |
The team, founded by five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins to develop young British talent, was omitted from the race which runs from 28-30 April.
"It's very disappointing and it is very much a surprise," said the team's sports director Simon Cope.
Race organisers said the event was oversubscribed and "unfortu... | Team Wiggins say they are "surprised" and "disappointed" after being excluded from next month's Tour de Yorkshire. | 39357541 |
There's no doubt he's getting back to his best form just in time for his fourth final, but he's striking a blow against sexism in tennis too.
In early 2014, Murray split with his then coach Ivan Lendl - who'd helped Andy become a Grand Slam champion.
His decision to replace Lendl with Amelie Mauresmo prompted more than... | Andy Murray's Australian Open semi-final win was a seminal moment, and not just for the Scot's career. | 31067802 |
It was found by a submersible vehicle at a depth of around 2.5 miles (4km) off Necker Island.
Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said it was a depth record for an octopod without fins.
The creature has already been nicknamed "Casper" after the cartoon ghost.
The octopod lacked pi... | Scientists say a translucent, "ghost-like" octopod discovered in ocean depths near Hawaii is "almost certainly" a new species. | 35736435 |
Initial Environment Agency figures showed £86,000 was spent on a wildlife survey and putting the animals in winter storage at a cost of £24,000.
But the latest figures show the total cost was higher - working out at £2,454 per vole.
The agency said it had a duty to move the legally protected species.
'Feel vibrations'
... | A total of £135,000 was spent trapping and moving 55 water voles from the Somerset Levels ahead of dredging work - higher than previously thought. | 32127454 |
It comes as tennis star Andy Murray prepares to tie the knot with Kim Sears in Dunblane.
The tourism promotion agency said nearly a quarter of weddings held north of the border were between people from outside Scotland.
It said breathtaking scenery, celebrity weddings and welcoming hospitality were the biggest draws fo... | VisitScotland has launched a drive to promote Scotland as the place to get married. | 32221604 |
There had been speculation the festival could be held elsewhere following remarks made earlier this year by founder Michael Eavis.
Eavis previously said he "didn't really want to have a year without a festival", and claimed the event could be held somewhere else in 2017 or 2018.
Tickets for next year's event go on sale... | Glastonbury organisers have said they will not hold an event at another site during its "fallow" year in 2018. | 37340905 |
Quins overcame the loss of lock George Merrick to injury to score five first-half tries and secure a bonus point, with Stade managing a solitary reply.
Tim Visser's intercept try came as Stade rallied early in the second half.
Clement Daguin and Willem Alberts tries gave Stade faint hope that Marland Yarde's late try q... | Last season's beaten finalists Harlequins kicked off the European Challenge Cup with a dominant home victory against Stade Francais. | 37617399 |
A report published by Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) claimed often concerns of local people were ignored by boards.
It suggested more boards highlighted the economic importance of the licensed trade than the damaging consequences of alcohol.
And it found more than half had extended licensing hours over the past six years... | Scotland's licensing boards have been urged to do more to protect communities from alcohol harm. | 28744780 |
A chicks' mother and father had returned to the nest in Bassenthwaite at Easter for the fourth year running, producing a trio of eggs in six days.
The first of the three chicks hatched on Thursday, with the other two birds arriving over the weekend.
But the Lake District Osprey Project said Monday was a "sad day", when... | Two newly hatched osprey chicks have been stolen by magpies in Cumbria. | 36367964 |
Locations for the Guy Ritchie-directed movie included near the Bealach na BÃ , a pass in Applecross, and Devil's Pulpit, near Killearn.
Charlie Hunnam, who plays Arthur, said: "One of my favourite places in the UK is the Highlands of Scotland."
"When I found out that we were shooting there I was very, very excited."
Th... | The star of new movie King Arthur: Legend of the Sword has told of being "very excited" when told scenes were to be shot in the Scottish Highlands. | 39895878 |
Corbridge in Northumberland was hit by Storm Desmond in 2015, with more than 70 homes evacuated as the River Tyne reached record levels.
Water drainage near Station Road and Tinklers Bank was now being improved, Northumberland County Council officials said.
Cabinet member Ian Swithenbank said the project was "vital".
"... | Work has started on new flood prevention measures for a repeatedly flooded village. | 38629425 |
Sheffield City Council say the owner of Cake 'R' Us, in Devonshire Street, did not have consent for the work.
It says the shop must be repainted in a colour scheme "more in keeping with its 19th Century characteristics".
Owner David Chan said he had painted the shop in an "act of national pride".
Live updates on this s... | A man who painted the front of his Grade II listed shop with a "garish and unsympathetic" union flag is facing possible legal action for breaching planning regulations. | 36082045 |
She was speaking ahead of her party's two-day conference in Glasgow.
Ms Davidson told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme that she believed the SNP government did not have a mandate for indyref2.
She added that if First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called one she would take a "pretty big hit".
Ms Davidson explained... | Scotland's Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has said there is no popular support for a second Scottish independence referendum. | 39151244 |
Residents were evacuated from Kirkennan Drive, Dalbeattie, on Tuesday afternoon after the weapons were found while a house was being cleared.
A team from the Royal Logistic Corp examined them and found them to be inactive.
The A710 (Port Road) through Dalbeattie was closed for two hours during the alert.
A spokesman fo... | Bomb disposal officers have removed a shell and hand grenade from a house in Dumfries and Galloway. | 39799598 |
All of the managerial movements for June will appear below, followed by the full list of each club, league-by-league.
To read the list for May, visit the ins and outs page. | BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs as well as listing all the current bosses in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, English Football League and National League. | 40138312 |
Nasa has created Mars Trek to mark the third anniversary of the rover landing on Mars.
It allows people to see for themselves some of the features of the red planet using information gathered by Nasa over the past 50 years.
A team from Nasa is also using the interactive map to look at possible landing sites for future ... | Nasa has created a new interactive web site to allow people to explore the surface of Mars just like the Curiosity rover is doing. | 33804929 |
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC tweeted the plea ahead of Wednesday night's away match against Dundee.
The message included the line: "We have no right to ask, but be there if you can."
It was posted just hours after ICTFC's Highland rivals Ross County beat Hamilton 3-2 in Dingwall.
If Hamilton had won, the Inverness c... | A Scottish Premiership football club fighting relegation has appealed to its fans to show their support at the team's latest crunch game. | 39947041 |
Bath boss Mike Ford announced in October that the former Scarlet star, 28, was taking a sabbatical.
"We agreed to sign Rhys on the basis that he did not play international rugby," said Ford. "He's now decided that he wants to play again."
Dan Biggar was the first choice No 10 during the World Cup earlier this year as W... | Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland has reversed his decision to take an 18-month break from international rugby. | 35189332 |
Barney, a former sailing athlete and coach, worked for the England and Wales Cricket Board before joining GB Hockey as head of talent development in 2013.
He takes over from Danny Kerry, who had been both performance director and interim women's head coach since 2014.
Kerry, who guided Britain's women to Olympic gold i... | Ed Barney has been named Great Britain hockey's new performance director - overseeing the men's and women's teams. | 37255601 |
Now, we've had our first glimpse of where they all lived while the series was being filmed.
This year's mansion is in the posh north London suburb of Highgate.
When people living nearby noticed the new neighbours they of course got onto Twitter to share the gossip.
@Theodoreshand wrote: "cant believe we live down the r... | The Apprentice house has already lost one member and the original 20 candidates are down to 19. | 29627061 |
In December, Nokia sued Apple claiming the company had breached 32 technology patents covering displays, user interfaces and video encoding.
The two companies have now signed a deal allowing Apple to use the technology, and Nokia will receive an up-front cash payment.
Apple will also stock Nokia's health products in it... | Apple and Nokia have settled a dispute over the use of patented technology in smartphones and agreed to "co-operate". | 40012987 |
Rovers took a 24th-minute lead at the Silverlake Stadium when Christian Doidge sweetly headed in Keanu Marsh-Brown's cross from the right for his 14th league goal of the season.
Eastleigh twice went close before Ayo Obileye levelled 10 minutes later, bundling in Luke Coulson's teasing corner at the back post.
Towards t... | Forest Green missed the chance to go level on points with National League leaders Lincoln as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Eastleigh. | 38114199 |
The cuts include 190 management jobs and 400 non-management staff working at its head office in Hong Kong.
In March, the airline said it would save 30% in employee costs at its head office after it posted its first annual loss in eight years.
The cuts are part of a three year programme to turn around the losses.
The ai... | Hong Kong's flagship carrier Cathay Pacific has said it will cut nearly 600 jobs as part of the biggest restructuring in 20 years. | 39995745 |
City were held to a 1-1 draw at League One Rotherham, before securing a bonus point with a 4-2 win on penalties.
Spurs' under-21s earned a point in a 2-2 draw with the Hatters, who beat the visitors 4-2 in the shootout.
League One side Plymouth also won on penalties, beating Chelsea's development squad 5-4 after a 2-2 ... | Manchester City Under-21s won on penalties in their first EFL Trophy appearance, while fellow debutants Tottenham lost in a shootout at Luton. | 40942164 |
A member of the public found the dead bird of prey in the Millcroft area of Strathaven last Friday.
Specialist wildlife crime officers are attempting to establish how the bird died, and whether any crime has been committed.
Buzzards are scavengers which feed mainly on the remains of dead animals, making them particular... | Police are investigating the discovery of a dead buzzard in South Lanarkshire. | 32154454 |
Under the current constitution, the president has been unable to seek re-election because he is over the age of 70 and has already served two terms.
The opposition say turnout was low and the vote should be annulled.
However, official results put the turnout in Sunday's referendum at 72%.
More than 1.2 million people v... | More than 92% of voters in Congo-Brazzaville's controversial referendum have approved constitutional changes to allow President Denis Sassou Nguesso to run for a third term, results show. | 34646310 |
The other contestants to have been announced so far are; Peter Andre, Carol Kirkwood, Katie Derham, Georgia May Foote, Kellie Bright, Ainsley Harriott and Jeremy Vine. More are still to be announced.
Mr O'Donnell said that he is nervous, despite his many years in show-business.
"It's really happening," he said.
The sin... | Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell has been confirmed as the eighth contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. | 34005161 |
Alexander Baird, 55, of Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, went before Caernarfon Crown Court on Monday.
He has been charged with failing to take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe operation of a vessel.
In January 2012, a crewman on the scallop dredger, Steven Robertson, 25, of Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Gallowa... | A fishing boat master has appeared in court almost four years after a crewman was lost overboard off Anglesey. | 34835929 |
She took the seat with 91,036 votes with her Labour rival Gareth Derrick on 87,242 votes after both went through to a second round.
There was a turnout of 22.8%, up from 15% in the election of November 2012.
The area's first police and crime commissioner, Conservative Tony Hogg, who was elected in 2012, confirmed last ... | The Conservatives' Alison Hernandez has been elected as Devon and Cornwall's police and crime commissioner. | 35990021 |
Members of the RMT union will walk out for 48 hours from 18:30 BST on 8 July.
The union said a guard should be kept on every train, "not a diluted customer service role", but First Great Western said having drivers controlling doors was safer and jobs would not be lost.
In the ballot, 80% supported strike action and 92... | First Great Western rail workers have voted to support strike action over plans to axe guards and buffet cars on new Hitachi Inter City Express trains. | 33331772 |
The advance came as the US said it had conducted 21 air strikes near the town, slowing down the IS advance.
Tall Shair hill had been captured more than 10 days ago by IS militants.
Later on Tuesday, US President Barack Obama will host talks with military chiefs from more than 20 countries on how to combat IS in Syria a... | Kurdish fighters battling Islamic State (IS) say they have recaptured a strategically important hilltop west of Kobane on Syria's border with Turkey. | 29611673 |
Jake Lawlor headed the home side in front after 13 minutes, but out of the blue Torquay turned the match on its head in under two minutes.
First Sean McGinty headed in Luke Young's corner, and seconds later Jamie Reid threaded a ball through for Ruairi Keating to plant home.
Both sides missed further chances to add to ... | Guiseley turned impending defeat into victory against Torquay at Nethermoor Park with two late goals. | 40908387 |
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