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Ewan claimed his first Grand Tour stage victory by beating John Degenkolb and Peter Sagan in a sprint at the end of the 167.3km Rota-Alcala route.
Giant-Alpecin's Dumoulin finished two seconds later in a pack for a one-second advantage over Esteban Chaves.
Britain's Chris Froome was 12th and is 35 seconds behind overal... | Tom Dumoulin of the Netherlands became the new Vuelta a Espana leader after Wednesday's fifth stage, won by Australian Caleb Ewan. | 34068618 |
Marc Martin, 22, and Matt Preece, 21, died after the BMW hit a tree and flipped on to its roof in High Beeches Lane, Handcross, on 17 December.
Two other passengers, a girl aged 16 and the 20-year-old driver, were hurt. The crash happened at about 22:00 GMT.
Sussex Police said the man was being questioned on suspicion ... | The driver of a car involved in a single-vehicle crash in West Sussex in which two men died has been arrested. | 30582937 |
Former shadow minister Helen Goodman had tweeted: "If China is so great, why did @Jeremy_Hunt's wife come to England?" She has since deleted it.
It comes after Mr Hunt said the UK had to become as hard working as Asia.
The Labour Party said the tweet did not represent its views and that the Bishop Auckland MP would be ... | A Labour MP has apologised after making comments about Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt's Chinese wife. | 34502104 |
Newcastle-based Out of the Kitchen had denied the unauthorised sale of nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas", through its Toon Whip brand.
Although it is used legally in the catering industry, it can be fatal when used as a drug.
The case followed an undercover investigation by the BBC in which a reporter was sol... | A catering firm has been fined £7,620 for selling gas used as a recreational drug. | 38520914 |
Kirsty Maxwell, from Livingston, died on Saturday in the tourist area in south east Spain.
It is thought that she was part of a group of more than 30 women who had travelled to the resort for a hen weekend.
A British man was arrested by police in Benidorm in connection with the incident, before being later released.
A ... | A West Lothian woman has died at a holiday apartment block in Benidorm during a hen party. | 39776883 |
Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union will walk out on 19 May.
In a ballot, 96% of the 150 affected members voted for strikes on a 53% turnout. 247 people are employed at the office in St Paul's Place.
BIS said it will provide "comprehensive support" to affected staff.
The government announced plans to sh... | Civil servants at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) have announced plans to stage a 24-hour strike in protest at plans to shut the department's Sheffield office. | 36286146 |
The 52-year-old, a former international in both sports, took 2-24 after turning out for Scotland veterans in their 125-run defeat by Lancashire over-50s.
The match was played to commemorate 30 years since Scotland beat Lancashire - their first win over county opposition.
Goram had a 23-year football career and played f... | Andy Goram is known as one of Scotland's greatest goalkeepers, but on Wednesday he reminded people he was also a dab hand with the cricket ball. | 36275012 |
The crash at Meenaduff, between Buncrana and Clonmany in July 2010 was Ireland's worst ever road accident.
Hugh Friel, 66 and seven men, aged between 19 and 23, died in the crash.
Shaun Kelly, of Hill Road in Buncrana, had previously pleaded not guilty to charges of dangerous driving.
Seven of the victims were travelli... | A man's guilty plea to causing the deaths of eight men in a road crash in County Donegal has spared their families further trauma, a local priest has said. | 28438895 |
following a breach of club discipline at Posh.
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson has said he does not see a future for the forward at London Road.
"Obviously I'm contracted there so that is my parent club," Barnett told BBC Radio Suffolk. "But if I could get away I would be delighted."
Barnett's Posh exit came after he... | Ipswich Town striker Tyrone Barnett has said he would be "delighted" if he never returned to Peterborough United. | 20509709 |
On Monday, Prime Minister David Cameron said Crewe could lose HS2 investment in a post-election Labour-SNP deal.
But SNP deputy leader Stewart Hosie described the comments as "utterly meaningless" and "preposterous".
Crewe's Labour candidate Adrian Heald said he would "not support any move to jeopardise the HS2 line at... | Conservative claims that Labour and the Scottish National Party (SNP) could reduce high-speed rail investment in Crewe have been dubbed "preposterous". | 32387260 |
London Street in Norwich was pedestrianised on 17 July 1967.
The pedestrianisation of Norwich city centre is often referenced by fans of the fictional DJ, played by comedian Steve Coogan.
The Norwich Society said the city had "pioneered pedestrianisation in the UK".
Alan Partridge posed the question "what do you think ... | A city whose traffic plans were made famous by Alan Partridge is marking 50 years since one of its roads became the first to be pedestrianised in England. | 40600241 |
The doubles pair lost Monday's third-round match 6-3 4-6 6-4 3-6 14-12 to Jonny Marray and Adil Shamasdin.
The first code violation came after umpire Aurelie Tourte refused Cuevas a toilet break; the Uruguayan then showed his frustration at double-faulting.
"You have to take bad calls on the chin at some point," said B... | Pablo Cuevas and Marcel Granollers held a sit-down protest after receiving warnings for threatening to wee in a can and hitting a ball out of court. | 36711563 |
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1 September 2015 Last updated at 17:31 BST
Alister Colley, who has a studio in Pateley Bridge near Harrogate, said to hear he had won was "almost unbelievable".
The title means he has become the most sought-after and collected artist in the country.
Colley said creating the ... | An artist who painted the official picture for the Tour de France's Grand Depart from Yorkshire in 2014 has won the accolade of Best-selling Published Artist 2015. | 34115761 |
A UKIP MEP complained about the pictorial instructions on how to vote, which show a pencil hovering over the Remain box.
The election watchdog said the graphic "shouldn't have been used".
Bristol City Council said it would amend the form and insisted it was not trying to influence the vote.
Follow the latest developmen... | The Electoral Commission has called on Bristol city council to scrap an EU referendum how-to-vote guide over claims it favours the Remain campaign. | 36411509 |
McDowell has dropped to 89th in the world rankings and as is stands, is not in the field for the Masters or the WGC Match Play in Mexico in early March.
"The Masters is not something I'm going to beat myself up about," said the 2010 US Open champion, who is now 37.
"If come Bay Hill (mid-March) I'm not in, I'm not goin... | Graeme McDowell says he will not frantically chase a spot at this year's Masters as he prepares to begin his season at this week's Qatar Masters. | 38739595 |
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Champion jockey AP McCoy was denied a fairytale Aintree farewell, finishing fifth on favourite Shutthefrontdoor.
Aspell, who won in 2014 aboard Pineau De Re, steered his 25-1 shot to the front three fences from home and then held off the challenge of Saint Are to win by a ... | Many Clouds won the 2015 Grand National to give jockey Leighton Aspell his second consecutive victory in the race. | 32266302 |
10 June 2016 Last updated at 08:36 BST
Chris Horn, from Newbury in Berkshire, came up with the idea whilst on his tractor and hopes the idea could spread across the UK.
He says the business model could help other young farmers but adds that 40% of their revenue goes on licensing fees. | A fourth generation farmer has found a novel way to diversify his business by showing movies in his fields. | 36479178 |
Pollard bowled a big no-ball when Lewis was on 97 off 32 balls, with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots needing one run to beat Barbados Tridents in the Twenty20 competition.
The no-ball gave 25-year-old Lewis' side the win but saw him miss out on the chance of a ton after he and captain Chris Gayle reached 129-0.
Cricket sta... | Kieron Pollard has been criticised on social media after bowling a no-ball which denied opposition batsman Evin Lewis the chance of a century in a Caribbean Premier League match. | 41145541 |
Some 1.5 million vapers are ex-smokers, compared with 1.3 million who still use tobacco, a survey of 12,000 adults for Action on Smoking and Health found.
But Ash said the message that vaping was much less harmful than smoking had not yet got through to all smokers.
Some nine million still smoke in the UK despite a big... | For the first time, more than half of the UK's electronic-cigarette users have since given up smoking tobacco, a study suggests. | 39823325 |
The company, which is based in Stokesley, is building a third fermenter at its site in Billingham to increase production by up to 50%.
The deal will create about 100 new jobs during construction then a further 300 to operate the facility.
Stockton North Labour MP Alex Cunningham said it was "tremendous good news" for l... | About 400 jobs are to be created across Teesside and North Yorkshire thanks to £30m of investment from Quorn Foods. | 27137657 |
The 26-year-old, who has not featured for Sunderland this season, could make his debut for the Championship side against QPR on Saturday.
The former Chelsea trainee is the first player to join Leeds since Steve Evans was appointed head coach last month.
Meanwhile, the Black Cats have recalled winger Will Buckley, 26, f... | Leeds United have signed Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt on loan until the start of January. | 34702169 |
In a nerve-stricken performance, Boreham Wood struggled to create anything at a quiet Meadow Park.
The Silkmen had the game's best chances, as Chris Holroyd tested Boreham Wood's James Russell before Kristian Dennis fired wide.
Harry White had the Wood's best chance, shooting over the bar as neither side could break th... | Boreham Wood's 0-0 draw at home to Macclesfield saw them fall into the National League relegation zone. | 35792403 |
The 23-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Rec after his father Mike was sacked as head coach last May.
Ford is under contract at Bath until 2018, but is understood to have a break clause in that deal for this summer and Sale are keen to talk to him.
"If we get an opportunity we will," Diamond told BBC S... | Sale have yet to speak to England and Bath fly-half George Ford over a potential move, says Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond. | 38570201 |
Zakariya Ashiq, 20, from Coventry, was found guilty of two counts of preparing acts of terrorism at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.
He was arrested at Heathrow Airport in November after failing to cross into Syria from Jordan.
He admitted trying to get to Syria but said he had been forced to leave the UK because he was bein... | A British man who attempted to join Islamic State in Syria has been jailed for six years. | 32900923 |
The Binos parted company with McLaren on Saturday after a 4-0 home defeat to Elgin City.
That loss left them second bottom of Scottish League Two.
"No one could have worked harder than Stuart and I wish him every success in the future," said chairman Stuart Brown on the official website.
Former Stirling player McLaren ... | Stirling Albion have have appointed Martyn Corrigan as caretaker manager as they search for a replacement for Stuart McLaren. | 37463935 |
Toulon's Halfpenny, 27, has started at full-back in the autumn internationals against Australia and Argentina, with Wales to host Japan on Saturday.
Williams says Scarlets' Liam Williams should move over to full-back instead.
"I used to enjoy playing on the opposite wing to Leigh and he used to score a lot of tries and... | Wales' record try-scorer Shane Williams wants to see Leigh Halfpenny starting back on the wing. | 37984764 |
About 40,000 high-strength painkillers were recovered in Craigavon at one of three locations searched by police on Wednesday.
Two men have been arrested.
A police spokeswoman said it was dangerous to take such drugs without a prescription.
Officers were "relieved that such a significant quantity has been removed from c... | A substantial amount of prescription medication, believed to be stolen, has been recovered by police in County Armagh. | 30220823 |
The position, in her Edmonton constituency office, will now be re-advertised with a £9.40 an hour salary.
"Kate does not believe in paying anyone less than the London Living Wage," a spokeswoman said.
Ms Osamor, who was promoted to Labour's front bench in Jeremy Corbyn's reshuffle, campaigns against low pay.
The origi... | Labour's shadow equality minister Kate Osamor has withdrawn an advert for an unpaid intern blaming a "misunderstanding" in her office. | 35351456 |
The 25-year-old United States midfielder played 45 times for Hearts since joining them in March 2016 from DC United but at the tail end of last season found himself out of favour under head coach Ian Cathro.
He joins Randers on a two-year deal.
Of the side who finished seventh last season, Kitchen said: "It's a really ... | Hearts have announced that their captain, Perry Kitchen, has moved to Danish Superliga club Randers. | 40516868 |
Ian Elliott is head coach for the City of Coventry Water Polo teams, which compete at the highest national and European levels.
He said the teams were "under threat" from the proposed pool changes.
Coventry City Council said it was considering the inclusion of a 50m pool in its new site proposal.
Ed Ruane, cabinet memb... | The closure of the only 50m swimming pool in the West Midlands, could threaten the future of a successful Coventry sport, a coach has said. | 26866456 |
They were named artists of the year and also took home album of the year and favourite pop/rock album.
"This has been a real perfect day... America feels like a second home to us," said Liam Payne.
Katy Perry, who did not appear at the ceremony in Los Angeles, also won three awards, including one for best single for Da... | One Direction have topped the winners list at the American Music Awards, taking home a total of three prizes. | 30173409 |
The security breach by Norfolk County Council came to light in April 2014 when the cabinet was bought and the social work case files were found.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said the documents included information relating to seven children.
The ICO said the council had "no good reason" for breaching con... | A council has been fined £60,000 for leaving confidential files about vulnerable children in a cabinet which was sent to a second-hand shop. | 39325551 |
The merger would create the world's largest airline.
As part of the agreement, which must still be approved by a judge, the airlines will give up slots at several US airports.
The two companies argued the consolidation was necessary to their survival.
The US Justice Department had sued to stop the $11bn (£6.9bn) merge... | American Airlines and US Airways have settled an anti-trust suit with US regulators, paving the way for their proposed merger to be finalised. | 24918664 |
8 May 2017 Last updated at 15:13 BST
Emmanuel Macron won to become the country's youngest president at 39-years-old.
He beat rival Marine Le Pen comfortably.
Jenny spoke to two kids in Paris to find out what they think of the result. | The people of France had a big vote on Sunday to decide who they want to run their country for the next five years. | 39843249 |
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) confirmed the plastic bottles were used for the stain removal product Vanish.
Bottles started arriving at Poldhu Cove on the Lizard on Sunday before more arrived at Porthleven on Friday.
The firm said the bottles came from a container lost at sea off a ship in 2015.
RB said it was "providing all ... | A global firm has admitted responsibility for thousands of pink bottles washing up around the coast of Cornwall. | 35267735 |
The Scots head to Italy aiming for a first championship victory since they won in Rome, 21-20, in February 2014.
"The belief is still there amongst the squad," said Bennett, 23.
"We all know we can go on and win the next three games. There is no reason why we can't. It is just about taking that first step."
After Satur... | Centre Mark Bennett is confident Scotland can end their nine-game Six Nations losing run and win their final three games of this year's tournament. | 35649516 |
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Irishwoman Taylor, bidding to win a sixth consecutive World title, lost a split decision against France's Estelle Mossely in Kazakhstan.
Taylor, 29, was given all four rounds by one judge but the other two judges handed Mossely a countback victory.
The Bray fighter takes b... | London 2012 gold medallist Katie Taylor suffered a second defeat in six weeks as she was beaten in the World Championship lightweight semi-finals. | 36390213 |
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Panthers, who also won the Challenge Cup this season, led at the end of the first period thanks to a fierce hit by Stephen Schultz from the blue line.
Blaze goaltender Brian Stewart made numerous saves to keep his side in the match going into the closing stages.
But Schult... | Nottingham Panthers secured their fifth play-off title of the Elite League era by beating Coventry Blaze in a nervy final at the National Ice Centre. | 35956187 |
The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) report said the drug - known as "ice" - posed the highest risk to Australian communities of any illegal substance.
It also found that the purity of the drug had increased over the past few years, making it even more dangerous.
Methylamphetamine comes in a range of forms, with the c... | More than 60% of Australia's major organised crime figures now deal in crystal meth, a new report has found. | 32045560 |
Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union drivers walked out on the Central and Waterloo and City lines in protest over the displacement of staff.
A reduced service is running on the Central Line, but there is a good service on the Waterloo and City line.
Other London Underground services are running as normal although ... | A 24-hour strike on two London Underground lines is causing disruption to commuters. | 38748011 |
Councillor Richard Kemp named and shamed companies which sell fast food as he called for a sugar tax.
He wants the city solicitor to work with the director of public health to draw up a Parliamentary bill regulating sugar in food.
Councillor Kemp said a Soil Association report highlighted meals available in "Pizza Hut,... | A tax on fast food with hidden sugar is being considered in Liverpool. | 34653413 |
The study by Duke Health in the US and published in the New England Journal of Medicine looked at 4,274 babies born between 22 and 24 weeks.
Compared with those born a decade earlier, a larger percentage were now toddlers without signs of moderate or severe cognitive and motor delay.
Changes to care are being credited ... | More babies born extremely prematurely are surviving without neurological problems, according to a new study. | 38956879 |
Latest figures released by EMAS reveal it has a £8.74m deficit - 20 times higher than predicted.
The NHS Trust Development Authority, which monitors trusts, said it was working closely with the service to help address financial pressures.
EMAS said it has spent more on extra vehicles, staff, training and overtime payme... | East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has overspent by almost £9m so far this financial year. | 35110636 |
After a dominant start from the visitors, Aberdeen exploded into life when Jonny Hayes fired home an unstoppable drive from 25 yards.
Simon Church marked his debut with a goal when he bundled home from close range to make it 2-0 at Pittodrie.
Leigh Griffiths pulled one back in injury time, but the Dons held on to cut t... | Aberdeen breathed new life into the Premiership title race with a deserved win against league leaders Celtic. | 35416317 |
The British Medical Association in Scotland makes the proposal in its manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections in May next year.
It says the measure could help children form the habits of a lifetime.
The Scottish government said it had worked for a decace to ensure health promotion was "at the heart of a school'... | Doctors' leaders want all primary school children to get a free portion of fruit or vegetables every day. | 34728560 |
The hosts resumed on 416-2 and despite losing seven wickets while adding 143, they still declared on a massive 559-9.
David Warner edged to second slip after adding only nine to his overnight 244.
New Zealand soon lost openers Martin Guptill and Tom Latham but Kane Williamson (70 not out) and Ross Taylor helped them to... | Australia maintained their commanding position on day two of the second Test of their three-match series against New Zealand in Perth. | 34821885 |
Yahye Omar Mohamed, 14, and Waseem Muflahi, 15, both from Birmingham, were on a trip to Barmouth, Gwynedd, on 7 August when they died.
A friend said they had been warned before they ventured into deeper water.
A conclusion of accidental death was recorded at Wednesday's inquest in Caernarfon.
Coroner Dewi Pritchard Jon... | Two teenage boys who drowned while swimming in the sea disappeared beneath the waves minutes before a lifeboat could reach them, an inquest has heard. | 38157723 |
Net profit for the quarter rose to 28.86bn rupees ($481m) from 23.74bn rupees a year earlier.
The figure beat analysts' expectations and shares in the company jumped 4% on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
The IT outsourcing company recently appointed technology veteran Vishal Sikka as its chief executive.
A former board memb... | Infosys, India's second-largest software firm, has reported a 21% increase in quarterly profit and maintained its revenue growth forecast. | 28260167 |
The rare plants around Dinas Bran, a medieval castle and iron age hillfort above Llangollen and the Dee Valley, have been awarded national recognition.
Natural Resources Wales says important species of birds and butterflies "rely on the grassland and other habitats".
It is also home to upright chickweed, shepherd's cre... | A "scarce" grassland around the ancient ruins of a Denbighshire castle has been protected as a site of special scientific interest. | 38731332 |
Current chief executive Don Mattrick, who joined the company in 2013, will leave, effective immediately.
"I am returning to the company that I love in order to accelerate innovation," Mr Pincus said in a statement.
He will receive a salary of $1.
Mr Mattrick said he will return to his native Canada, adding: "I believe ... | Troubled game maker Zynga has announced that founder Mark Pincus will return to lead the company, as it struggles to repeat the success of hits like Farmville. | 32226862 |
The low-frequency active sonar, approved in 2012, is used to detect enemy submarines.
But it can also harm whales, dolphins and walruses that rely on underwater sound for navigating, catching prey and communicating, according to environmental groups.
The case will now be sent back to a lower court for further considera... | Sonar approved for use by the US Navy broke marine laws, a US appeals court has ruled. | 36834457 |
The 113, including children and pregnant women, landed in Nuevo Laredo on Tuesday.
They were among thousands stranded in Costa Rica after neighbouring Nicaragua denied them passage north.
Cubans are allowed automatic residence when they set foot in the US.
But after the two counties normalised ties following years of a... | A group of vulnerable Cuban migrants have been flown by the Costa Rican authorities to a Mexican border town, from where they are expected to enter the US. | 35537958 |
Former PSV Eindhoven trainee Sanoh will officially join the Reds at the end of his contract on 1 July.
The Dutchman, 21, made 26 appearances last season, scoring five goals.
He is Crawley's first signing since the League Two club appointed former Liverpool and Leeds star Harry Kewell as head coach on 23 May.
Find all t... | Crawley have signed midfielder Moussa Sanoh on a two-year contract after he was not offered a new deal by Dutch second division side RKC Waalwijk. | 40164566 |
Fury will face New Zealand's Joseph Parker for the WBO heavyweight title in April, with a venue yet to be decided.
Parker beat Mexican Andy Ruiz Jr in December to claim the belt that was vacated by Tyson Fury in October.
"Hughie is an exceptional character. He doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't do anything," P... | Hughie Fury will not make the same mistakes as his cousin, former world heavyweight champion Tyson, says his dad and trainer Peter. | 38901703 |
16 May 2016 Last updated at 06:45 BST
The athletes will wear the outfits at special events at the games in Rio this summer.
Children across the UK were asked to send in their messages of support for Team GB and then 10 of the best were chosen.
Leah was at a special photo shoot to meet the athletes wearing their new gea... | Team GB have been showing off their new suits that have good luck messages from children printed inside. | 36287389 |
The 11-year-old's recording of If Every Day Was Christmas received its first radio play on Wednesday before being made available online.
Profits from the song's sales will go to Global's Make Some Noise charity, which supports disadvantaged young people in the UK.
Beckham is being managed by Scooter Braun - who also si... | Cruz Beckham, the son of David and Victoria Beckham, has released his debut single. | 38234573 |
The Finn said his own performance as coach has not been good enough as the Tannadice outfit slipped to a 3-1 home defeat to fellow relegation candidates Hamilton Accies.
"It's simply not good enough." Paatelainnan told BBC Scotland.
"I always question myself, my fellow coaches and what mistakes I have made."
Goals from... | Dundee United manager Mixu Paatelainnan says he is in the same boat as the players when it comes to criticism of the team this season. | 36125710 |
The Scottish comedian and actor started out as a folk singer before developing his stand-up act.
The 72-year-old often travelled with his banjo but now says he can no longer play as he prepares to travel across the US by rail for a new TV series.
Connolly said Parkinson's had particularly affected the use of his left h... | Billy Connolly has been forced to give up playing the banjo and guitar because of Parkinson's Disease. | 33579584 |
Fintan Treanor, 20, was walking home in the early hours of Sunday, 26 June 2011, when he was struck by a vehicle at Lemgare, Clontibret.
He had been walking home after a night out in Castleblaney.
Police appeals have centred on an Audi A4 1995 to 2001 model missing its front lower air-vent grille.
"Five years have pass... | Police have renewed their appeal for information on the fifth anniversary of a fatal hit-and-run collision in County Monaghan. | 36625953 |
The exhibition called Metamorphosis is divided into seven ages, which is a reference to the "Seven Ages of Man" speech from the play As You Like It.
Visitors to the university's Senate House Library can see some of the sources of inspiration for Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.
They can also examine his four folios and... | A collection of 30 rare Shakespeare texts on display at University of London offer an insight into how his work has evolved in the four centuries since his death. | 36946525 |
The Scottish government is to change the law to make sure children spend a minimum of 25 hours a week in class.
It follows rows over attempts by some councils to reduce the length of the school week to help balance their books.
Nobody in the mainstream has seriously argued that a cut in the school week would actually h... | The reaction by some in local government to moves to stop the length of the primary school week being cut is, ultimately, more about money than education. | 34983066 |
More than 80 people attended Save Newcastle Wildlife's protest at the Havannah Nature Reserve in Hazlerigg to oppose the Banks Group's plans for a new estate across the road.
Campaigners said the homes would mean more pets attacking the squirrels.
Banks' surveyors suggested several schemes to minimise any impact.
A spo... | Wildlife campaigners are opposing plans for 460 new homes near Newcastle amid fears they could harm neighbouring red squirrels. | 36296211 |
Two people were pulled from the wreckage alive but one of them later died, leaving a young boy as the only survivor, the Red Cross said.
The Antonov An-12 plane was heading to Paloch, Upper Nile State, and crashed 800m (half a mile) from the runway.
In a statement, Ukraine-based Antonov said the plane had not been airw... | A cargo plane has crashed on take-off near the international airport in South Sudan's capital Juba, killing at least 36 people. | 34719679 |
A letter from Petitions Committee chairman William Powell to the education minister said there was widespread confusion over the policy.
The committee is investigating after thousands of complaints from parents.
It comes as figures show the number of fines varies between councils.
A BBC Wales Freedom of Information req... | Some parents who have been fined for taking holidays in term-time may have been dealt with unfairly and unlawfully, an assembly member has claimed. | 34978221 |
It will prevent light aircraft flying over the area below 10,000 ft (3,048 m) between the 3-5 September.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) imposed the restriction following a request from police.
The ban will not affect emergency services, or commercial flights travelling to and from Cardiff and Bristol airports.
In a... | A no-fly zone has been put in place for parts of south Wales and Bristol during the three-days of the Nato summit. | 28705222 |
In 2015, the Department for Transport said electrification of the whole link - which goes through Manchester, Leeds and York - would be complete by 2022.
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has since said electrification will instead be used "where it makes a difference".
Shadow rail minister Rachael Maskell has called ... | The railway route between Liverpool and Newcastle may not be fully electrified despite a promise by the previous government. | 40692356 |
Louise Wright, from Mapperley, died after she was hit by a lorry in Nottingham city centre earlier this month.
A bike which has been painted white, known as a ghost bike, has been left at the scene along with floral tributes.
Her partner James Faulkner said he hoped it would promote cycle safety.
Ms Wright, who worked ... | The partner of a cyclist who died in a crash involving a lorry said he hopes a "ghost bike" memorial to her will help prevent more deaths. | 28214881 |
The government is seeking support from Labour MPs to extend the RAF's air campaign to strikes against IS targets in Syria, as well as Iraq.
Labour has hinted it would not oppose action in Syria, as it did in 2013.
Ms Harman will join senior ministers and military chiefs at Tuesday's National Security Council meeting.
T... | David Cameron has invited acting Labour leader Harriet Harman to a high-level security meeting about the threat posed by Islamic State (IS) extremists. | 33497189 |
Rail union RMT said it was speaking to its 523 members over plans to hire security contractors on the company's trains.
London Midland told the union it stopped using contractors last month.
RMT said the decision was "a major victory", while London Midland said it was pleased passengers would not be affected by "unnece... | Train conductors have called off balloting for strike action on London Midland's service. | 38840774 |
Profits in the first three months of the year were $2.4bn. But the media giant's revenue gains more muted, up 3% year-on-year to at $13.3bn (£10.3bn).
The firm remains on track for modest growth, in spite of subscriber losses at its sports television network ESPN.
"We're extremely pleased with our results," said Disne... | Profits at Walt Disney jumped 11% in the first three months of 2017, bolstered by attendance at its theme parks and resorts. | 39864568 |
The blaze at The Swan in Waters Upton, on the outskirts of Telford, started at about 00:50 BST and was brought under control within four hours.
The roof was "very badly damaged" and slates were lying shattered on the pavement outside the pub, BBC Radio Shropshire reporter Ian Perry said.
The cause of the fire at the pr... | A fire broke out at a disused pub in Shropshire in the early hours. | 34287569 |
The state is the biggest in the US.
The Forestry Division says the fires were started by ''human activity'' but it's unclear if they were accidental or deliberate. They say the specific cause is still under investigation.
Many people have had to move out of their homes.
Some houses have been ruined and huge areas of l... | Teams of firefighters and special aircraft are working around the clock to try to put out huge wildfires that are raging across parts of Alaska. | 33165445 |
Bangor Crematorium's chapel will be shut from 5-24 September.
Funerals will not be held but cremations can still be carried out while improvements are made to keep the facility up to standard.
Crematoriums in Colwyn Bay and Aberystwyth have been told about the closure and to expect more funerals at those facilities.
Gw... | A crematorium's chapel in Gwynedd will close for three weeks for asbestos removal and repair work. | 37035912 |
The 36-year-old, who has won 94 caps for his country, leaves Munster after 270 competitive appearances in 17 seasons for the Irish province.
"Donncha has tremendous know-how at the highest level," boss Dean Ryan said.
"To bring in someone with such international and European experience is a real coup for the club."
O'C... | Worcester Warriors have made their 11th pre-season signing by bringing in vastly experienced Munster and Ireland lock forward Donncha O'Callaghan. | 34137995 |
Swansea, two points adrift of safety, have beaten United four times in the last three years including two of their last three games at Old Trafford.
"We need to believe we can go up there and win because we've done it previously and it's not impossible," Britton told BBC Wales Sport.
"We can take confidence from that."... | Midfielder Leon Britton says Swansea City can take confidence from previous wins over Manchester United ahead of Sunday's Premier League game. | 39726770 |
The funds, which had been sent from abroad, were frozen amid accusations that campaign groups were hurting India's economy.
The money, totalling more than $272,000 (£179,000), was frozen in June 2014.
Greenpeace has called the ruling a victory of democracy and free speech.
Greenpeace India said the government had "arb... | An Indian court has ordered the government to release thousands of dollars in funds belonging to the environmental pressure group Greenpeace. | 30905279 |
Armed police were seen outside a house in the street on Friday morning.
Police said a 30-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B controlled drug and possessing a class B controlled drug with intent to supply.
The man remains in custody. | A quantity of suspected cannabis and imitation firearms have been seized by police during a search of a house in Frank Street in east Belfast. | 35898972 |
Dennis Clift, from Chelmsford, Essex, grabbed two-week-old Charlie O'Sullivan from the wreckage of a BMW on the M6 in Warwickshire in 1999.
Ever since he has received a Christmas card from the O'Sullivans and wants to return the gesture.
Searches with local authorities and on social media have come to nothing.
"I've tr... | A truck driver who saved a baby from a motorway fireball is trying to find the boy's Devon family so he can send them a Christmas card. | 35176495 |
Remi Bonfils, Hugo Bonneval and Geoffrey Doumayrou, plus a penalty try, put the home side on course to avenge last week's defeat at Murrayfield.
Edinburgh's only first-half reply had been a Jason Tovey penalty at 7-0 down.
But tries from Fraser McKenzie, Viliame Mata and Sam Hidalgo-Clyne brought the Scots to within si... | Edinburgh suffered their first defeat in European Challenge Cup Pool 5 despite a spirited second-half fightback at Stade Francais. | 38318966 |
The soap star earlier tweeted that the medication she was taking had stopped being manufactured.
A show source then confirmed that she would be "taking time off" from her role as Liz McDonald in the long-running ITV drama.
An ITV spokesperson said Ms Callard was set to return to work in May.
The actress confirmed to a ... | Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard is set to return to the ITV soap next month after revealing she had "hope" in her battle with depression. | 35978905 |
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Bradford Bulls were liquidated on Tuesday after the Championship club's administrators were unable to find a suitable buyer.
The RFL has said the new Bradford side will take the place of the old one in the second tier but start the season with a 12-point deduction.
They ha... | The Rugby Football League says it has received 10 expressions of interest in creating a new club in Bradford. | 38508204 |
The 28-year-old could make his debut for Leeds against the Bees on Tuesday.
Diagouraga joined the Griffin Park side in July 2010 and made 190 league appearances for the club.
Leeds head coach Steve Evans told BBC Radio Leeds: "We're looking forward to his contribution not only tomorrow but for over many months and year... | Leeds United have signed French midfielder Toumani Diagouraga from Brentford for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract. | 35402800 |
Costa, 27, was sent off during his club's 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Everton last week, ruling him out of Saturday's game with West Ham.
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink said on Friday that Costa has a problem with a tendon in a hip muscle.
Spain are away to Italy in Udine on 24 March before facing Romania in Cluj thr... | Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been left out of Spain's squad for friendlies against Italy and Romania. | 35845666 |
The 62-year-old briefly took charge of the Swans prior to Francesco Guidolin's appointment in January.
Swansea had been in the relegation zone when Guidolin came in, but he led the club to a 12th place finish in the Premier League after winning seven and drawing four of his 16 games in charge.
"It's been a bit traumati... | Swansea City coach Alan Curtis says the turbulent 2015-16 season was "a shot across the bow'' for the club. | 36310314 |
Species that pollinate crops or fight pests are at risk of disappearing, putting food production in jeopardy, according to the team.
The research brings together millions of wildlife records spanning 40 years.
It suggests conservation efforts should focus on certain areas, they add.
Dr Tom Oliver of the University of R... | Britain's wildlife is in an increasingly fragile state, with animals carrying out vital jobs for farmers being lost more rapidly than others, say scientists. | 35039662 |
Bryony Nierop-Reading's home fell into the sea in Happisburgh, Norfolk, during the 2013 tidal surge.
She spent years battling with North Norfolk District Council which said she did not have planning permission to live in a caravan on a nearby field.
The 71-year-old has a home further inland but it is occupied by her da... | A woman whose bungalow was destroyed by the sea has moved out of her temporary home after losing a planning row. | 38886678 |
McLaren executive director Zak Brown said he regarded the 17-year-old Englishman as "a fabulous prospect".
Norris won two Formula Renault 2.0 titles last season and will move to the European Formula Three series in 2017.
Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen have previously raced in that ca... | McLaren have signed British teenager Lando Norris to their young driver programme, with a view to developing him towards a Formula 1 career. | 39054098 |
His side are second in Group F, two points behind leaders England, and the visiting boss says they are only focused on a victory.
"We expect an aggressive opponent and we have to be the same," Katanec said ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier.
"We must concentrate on the second ball."
Slovenia are unbeaten in the last... | Slovenia must match Scotland's aggression if they are to take three points from Hampden, according to head coach, Srecko Katanec. | 39395496 |
Bolt is expected to be named in the 4x100m relay squad when the official announcement is made on Wednesday.
He had previously ruled himself out of the 100m and 200m individual races as he was recovering from a foot injury.
The 27-year-old won gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.... | Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has been selected in the Jamaica team for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. | 28051608 |
Michael O'Neill's men had already reached the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, but needed the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 win over Italy to confirm it would be they and not Turkey playing Wales next.
"Northern Ireland are more physical than Turkey," said Coleman. "They get the ball forward quicker - ... | Manager Chris Coleman says Wales will be prepared for Northern Ireland's physical approach when they meet in the last 16 of Euro 2016 on Saturday. | 36602932 |
Seven were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition, after the fire at Standon House Care Home in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on Saturday night.
The fire was accidental, caused by "poorly discarded smoking materials," Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
All residents were moved to alternative accommodation, p... | At least 25 residents were evacuated from a care home after a large fire tore through the property. | 39613732 |
After an entertaining goalless 90 minutes Jonathan Bolingi scored what he thought was the winner in the first period of extra-time.
But Guinea's Ibrahima Sory Sankhon made it 1-1 in the final seconds of the game to send the tie to penalties.
In the shootout Congo's Ley Matampi saved from Mohamed Youla to send Florent I... | DR Congo qualified for the final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) by beating Guinea 5-4 on penalties. | 35485388 |
Nicknamed Psycho, the former Nottingham Forest defender played in a World Cup semi-final in 1990 but has signed for a team dubbed "the worst in the UK".
Longford AFC, based in Gloucestershire, have lost all 18 games this season, scoring one goal and letting in 179.
Pearce said the grassroots game was "essential" to the... | England football legend Stuart Pearce is set to come out of retirement aged 53 in a bid to transform the fortunes of a struggling non-league side. | 35428976 |
The Rail Accident Investigation Board (RAIB) report blamed the near miss at Hest Bank, Lancashire, last September on the lack of warning from a lookout.
Four of the group working at the bridge had to cling to its parapet to keep clear of the train, said the report.
Network Rail said: "Our railway is the safest in Europ... | Nine railway workers were within seconds of being hit by a train travelling at 98mph, a safety investigation has found. | 33558188 |
The emergency services were called to the home in Minto Crescent at about 09:40 on Saturday.
Police are treating the death as "unexplained".
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said the inquiry was at a very early stage and appealed for anyone with information to contact them. | A man has been found dead at a house in Glenrothes, Fife. | 36510615 |
The 34-year-old, who captained the team for six years, has struggled with a knee injury.
McKeever won four Ulster titles and played in three International Rules series for Ireland.
"It's has been a great honour to play for Armagh and this is not a decision I have arrived at lightly," he said.
McKeever captained Armagh ... | Armagh defender Ciaran McKeever has announced his retirement from inter-county football after 14 years with the Orchard county. | 40935806 |
Quay Fresh and Frozen Foods, in New Quay, produces 800 tonnes of crushed whelk shell waste each year.
In December 2016, it was granted a licence to dump some of it into the sea, despite complaints from residents.
Its collaboration with the university's Seacams 2 project aims to find commercially viable uses for the was... | Researchers from Swansea University have joined forces with a Ceredigion food company to find new uses for shellfish waste. | 40422402 |
The colt, trained by Doug O'Neill, scored an eighth straight victory and gave jockey Mario Gutierrez his second win from two rides in the race.
Nyquist held off the challenge of the fast-finishing Exaggerator, with Gun Runner third, before a 167,227 crowd.
The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the US Triple Crown, won... | Unbeaten favourite Nyquist won the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. | 36237642 |
It is billed as one of the biggest events of its kind in Europe and last year attracted more than 30,000 visitors.
This year, organisers invited people to submit photos for the People's Gallery based on the theme chaos and calm.
The best 76 images are to be exhibited at the show - here is a selection. | Amateur and professional photographers from across the UK were invited to submit pictures for the forthcoming Photography Show at the NEC near Birmingham. | 39171754 |
Russell Crow was rescued from the road by Helen Motteram and now lives in her home as one of the family.
When the Gladiator star saw their story online, he took to Twitter to say how "cool" it was and offer "some new songs" for the bird.
He tweeted: "Haha cool, what a nice lady Helen is to look after the poor blighter.... | Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe has tweeted support for his namesake - a disabled rook from Gloucestershire. | 40443690 |
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