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The development at Thainstone, near Inverurie, could create hundreds of jobs.
ANM Group said the new business park - with new office buildings and parking - has been in the planning for several years.
Life at Thainstone was the focus of a six-part BBC Scotland behind-the-scenes documentary - The Mart - earlier this yea... | An Aberdeenshire mart is set for a £4m expansion. | 37033032 |
The government announced on Tuesday that a fine of 2,000 rupees (£20; $29) would be imposed on students who cheat.
Students will also be barred from taking exams and anyone helping them cheat will be charged and sent to jail.
Last year, the government was embarrassed after parents and friends of students were photogra... | India's Bihar state has announced tough measures like fines and jail terms to stop cheating in school exams. | 35359086 |
The dispute centres on "accruing resources".
This means money gathered by departments, such as farm subsidies or Housing Executive rents.
The finance minister's claims were in a memo to Executive colleagues.
In it, she warned that if Stormont cannot agree a budget and a civil servant takes control he would be legally p... | Stormont's Finance Committee has said it has received legal advice contradicting Arlene Foster's claim the executive would face more than £2bn in cuts if a civil servant has to take control of the budget. | 32998071 |
Year after year, some wealthy individuals have used legitimate reliefs to pay little or no tax, according to the Treasury. Other schemes have been seen as more contrived.
The way in which these high-income individuals have used the system has led to an argument about morality, but also what can be done to halt the avoi... | Tax avoidance is back in the news again following the appearance of the "Big Four" accountancy firms in front of a committee of MPs. | 17665780 |
Bradford-based Provident Personal Credit Ltd employed third party companies to send 999,057 unsolicited text messages to promote personal loans
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) imposed the fine as the recipients had not agreed to receive the messages.
The BBC has contacted Provident for a response.
More on t... | A credit company has been fined £80,000 for sending nearly one million nuisance texts in six months. | 40631789 |
Lawro's opponent for this week's fixtures is X Factor judge and former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger, who is the global ambassador of the Special Olympics.
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Scherzinger has held the role since 2013, and met some of Britain's athletes at an event at Lee Valley in no... | BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson will be making a prediction for all 380 Premier League games this season against a variety of guests. | 37819154 |
Mehmet Hassan, 56, was bound with parcel tape and a neck tie and then kicked and stamped to death in his north London flat in March 2014.
The court was told the attackers then ransacked his Islington home after care assistant Leonie Granger let them in.
Mr Hassan met Miss Granger at a Mayfair casino the month before, j... | A professional poker player was killed for his winnings after being lured into a honey trap by a young woman, a court has heard. | 31503466 |
The Cwmbran Celtic pair are among 19 players in Jayne Ludlow's squad for the qualifier in Shymkent on 12 April.
Wales are currently third in Group 8, five points behind leaders Austria and two points adrift of Norway.
Kazakhstan are bottom of the group and Ludlow's side were 4-0 winners when the sides met in Haverfordw... | Welsh Premier Women's League players Shaunna Jenkins and Chloe Chivers have been included in Wales' squad for Euro 2017 qualifier in Kazakhstan. | 35931252 |
The discoveries suggests that at least three distinct species of humans co-existed in Africa.
The research adds to a growing body of evidence that runs counter to the popular perception that there was a linear evolution from early primates to modern humans.
The research has been published in the journal Nature.
Anthrop... | Researchers studying fossils from northern Kenya have identified a new species of human that lived two million years ago. | 19184370 |
He will go before the Culture, Media and Sport committee after a series of claims by the Daily Telegraph.
The allegations have already led to Sam Allardyce losing his job as England manager.
The committee said recent events had shown "continuing major failings" in the system of football governance.
The FA's director of... | Chairman of the Football Association Greg Clarke has been called to face questions from MPs amid several cases of alleged corruption within the game. | 37553788 |
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Though neither had any running experience, they were given a chance by former world record holder Tegla Loroupe to earn selection for the Team of Refugee Olympic Athletes.
For the past few months, they have been training with 28 other runners in the famous Ngong Hills trai... | Rebecca Nymal and Garkouth Puok Thiep fled conflict in southern Sudan, and found sanctuary in the world's largest refugee camp in Dadaab, Kenya. | 36888611 |
Researchers believe one in 2,000 people in the UK is a carrier of the disease linked to eating contaminated beef.
Their estimate in the BMJ comes from studying more than 32,000 samples of human tissue removed during appendix operations carried out between 2000 and 2012 at 41 hospitals.
It remains unclear if any of thes... | Twice as many Britons as previously thought could be carrying the human form of "mad cow" disease, variant CJD. | 24525584 |
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The Queen of Katwe tells how she dropped out of school early, but started playing chess aged nine, becoming a grandmaster. It stars Oscar winner Lupita Ny’ongo and British-born Nigerian actor David Oyelowo.
She tells BBC Africa she hopes her life story will inspire others.
... | Phiona Mutesi, who grew up at in Katwe slum in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, has become the subject of a Disney movie. | 37337279 |
Powys council is considering closing Gwernyfed and Brecon schools to create a single school and doing the same at Llandrindod and Builth Wells schools.
The changes could be put in place for the start of the September 2017 term but hundreds of parents and pupils have aired their concerns.
If approved, the changes could ... | A consultation on controversial plans about the future of four Powys secondary schools closes on Wednesday. | 36413478 |
The men appeared on petition at Livingston Sheriff Court charged with two offences under the Asylum and Immigration Act 2004.
They were were detained at addresses in Hamilton and Forth, both Lanarkshire, Edinburgh and Salford on Friday.
The four made no plea or declaration and were released on bail.
Detectives from Wes... | Four Latvian nationals have appeared in court in Scotland following a police operation to tackle human trafficking and organised crime. | 38229376 |
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Hogg was named man of the match after scoring one try and creating another in Scotland's 29-18 win over France.
"He was the youngest player on the Lions tour three years ago," Hastings said.
"There's no doubt he will be on the Lions tour assuming he plays as well as he's d... | Scotland great Gavin Hastings believes there is "no doubt" Stuart Hogg will be selected for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand next year. | 35806965 |
Israel's consul-general in Mumbai, Orna Sagiv, said she was "really shocked" by the "insensitive" name.
The store opened in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat 10 days ago.
Its owner says he did not know who Adolf Hitler was and the store is named after a business partner's grandfather who was called Hitler for being stri... | A new Indian clothing store called Hitler has hurt the feelings of Jews around the world, a senior Israeli diplomat has told the BBC. | 19433343 |
The organisers accuse the Russian authorities of an increasingly aggressive stance towards sexual minorities.
They are angry about a controversial law signed by President Vladimir Putin banning the promotion of "non-traditional values" to children, the refusal to allow gay pride events and harassment of gay activists.
... | Popular London gay bars and nightclubs have decided to boycott Russian vodka brands, joining a global campaign launched by North American gay activists in solidarity with the LGBT community in Russia. | 23506425 |
They say the missile, launched off the east coast, flew about 800km (500 miles) and fell into the water. North Korea has not commented on the report.
A US defence spokesperson later said a second missile was launched.
US President Barack Obama earlier imposed new sanctions on Pyongyang, after its recent "illicit" nucle... | North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, South Korean and US officials say. | 35835088 |
The feature is designed to be the "modern day baby book", storing all your children's pictures in one place.
The child may then inherit the album when they're old enough to use the social networking site.
This means the next generation could have an online identity on the site if they join up.
Dan Barak, Facebook produ... | You can't have a Facebook profile if you're under 13, but now parents can officially tag photos of their kids to create a Scrapbook. | 32202607 |
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The 36-year-old led her team to a first Olympic gold medal as they beat defending champions the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.
"If you could write a movie script with a fairytale ending then this would be it," said the four-time Olympian.
The ceremony was held in wind ... | Women's hockey captain Kate Richardson-Walsh carried the flag for Great Britain at the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics. | 37150579 |
The man barricaded himself in the house and injured one police officer during the late-night battle.
Police say they have recently been investigating individuals suspected of links with foreign terror groups.
In January a Muslim cleric suspected of recruiting for so-called Islamic State was shot dead in Kigali.
Police ... | A terror suspect was shot dead in Rwanda after a three-hour shoot-out in an affluent suburb of the capital, Kigali, police say. | 37118166 |
Ma'afu, 32, left the European champions by mutual agreement after being found guilty of assault and given a suspended four-month prison sentence last month.
In a statement, Blues said Ma'afu had joined "with immediate effect - subject to the normal visa process".
"We are thrilled to sign Salesi and welcome him to Cardi... | Cardiff Blues have signed former Australia prop Salesi Ma'afu following his release by French club Toulon. | 35130118 |
She will take the role of Carmel Kazemi, Kush's mother.
She will start filming her scenes this month and will make her first screen appearance in June.
Known for her role as Mel Bush, Doctor Who's assistant as well as her stage roles in Chicago and Cats, Langford said: "I'm so thrilled and delighted to be part of EastE... | Theatre actress and 70s child star Bonnie Langford is joining the cast of EastEnders, the BBC says. | 32187747 |
Half-centuries from Riki Wessels (50), Samit Patel (55) and Dan Christian (54) helped Notts make 284-8 in 50 overs.
Tom Fell (63*) and Daryl Mitchell (61*) saw the visitors to 138-1 off 24 overs - way ahead of the D/L par score - when rain ended the match at 19:45 BST.
Nottinghamshire were eliminated from the competiti... | Worcestershire booked a place in the One-Day Cup quarter-finals with a 35-run Duckworth-Lewis win over Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. | 36943910 |
Alfie Potter's first goal for Mansfield gave them a half-time lead, only for Hylton to reply with a penalty for a result that leaves both clubs' hopes in the balance.
In a first half of few chances both sides had decent penalty appeals waved away then, on 22 minutes, Krystian Pearce saw his header cleared off the line ... | Danny Hylton's 26th goal of the season rescued a point for Luton in a tense draw at League Two play-off rivals Mansfield. | 39550100 |
The 43-year-old former Millers midfielder took over in November after Kenny Jackett's resignation.
They were relegated to League One with seven games of the season left after a home defeat by Fulham on Saturday.
"Paul knows the club inside out. He is a Miller, through and through," chairman Tony Stewart said.
"Paul has... | Relegated Championship side Rotherham United have appointed interim boss Paul Warne as their manager on a one-year rolling contract. | 39502885 |
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Substitute Woodburn - at the age of 17 years and 45 days - scored Liverpool's second goal in their 2-0 victory over Leeds in the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
Klopp said he was "really happy" for the academy graduate, adding: "The only problem is I'm afraid about all you in the ... | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he is determined to protect Ben Woodburn after the teenager replaced Michael Owen as the club's youngest goalscorer. | 38153035 |
The Bristolian's semi-mythical status has seen prices for his works skyrocket, his biggest pieces topping £1m at auction.
His rare large-scale shows are staged events in warehouses, rather than staid gallery spaces, but now a former associate has taken it upon himself to put on an unauthorised retrospective in the rath... | Few know the real identity of street artist Banksy, who has turned protecting his identity an artform in itself. | 27732691 |
Relatives believe the Bugaled Breizh trawler was dragged underwater when a submarine became snagged in its nets.
But an appeal court confirmed the case was closed, saying it was unclear why the fishing boat sank.
All five crew members died when the vessel went down off Cornwall in 2004.
The circumstances of the sinking... | Families of victims killed in a mysterious shipwreck 11 years ago have expressed outrage after a French court dismissed their last-ditch bid to find out what happened. | 32734968 |
Pentagon spokesman Major Adrian Rankine-Galloway said the Kurdish fighters had received small arms and vehicles from the US military.
The weapons aim to help them drive IS from its Syrian stronghold, Raqqa.
Donald Trump this month approved arming fighters from the Kurdish Peoples' Protection Units (YPG), drawing strong... | The US says it has started distributing weapons to Kurdish forces fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria. | 40100917 |
Outlander has been filming across various locations, including a one-month stint at Doune Castle.
The drama's production is expected to last 38 weeks at a cost of more than £50m.
It has been described as Scotland's answer to Game of Thrones, the hit series from the US HBO network that has boosted the industry in North... | For the past six months a multi-million pound US TV series has been filming in Scotland, but there is still no word on when it will be shown in the UK. | 26543451 |
After Tom Briscoe put Leeds ahead, Warrington hit back with two tries from Ryan Atkins to lead 12-4 at the break.
Tom Lineham's converted try stretched Wire's lead before Leeds replied with tries from Matt Parcell and Joel Moon.
But Kurt Gidley then crossed, Declan Patton adding a fourth conversion of the night before ... | Warrington Wolves finally claimed their first Super League win of the season at the eighth attempt to climb off the bottom of the table. | 39493321 |
M&S shares rose 1.92%, taking the price to levels not seen since last June.
However, the FTSE 100 index ended 3.99 points off at 7,114.55.
There was little corporate news to move share prices, though Reckitt Benckiser closed down 0.9% after losing 1.7% earlier following its report of flat first quarter sales.
Major win... | Marks and Spencer was one of the trading day's best performers after analysts at Barclays gave a thumbs-up to management's restructuring plans. | 39665502 |
In the northern province of Kunduz, eight family members of a local anti-Taliban commander died in an ambush.
Elsewhere, six members of two different campaign teams and a police officer were killed in bomb attacks.
Taliban militants, who have vowed to disrupt Saturday's polls, have been blamed for a recent surge in vio... | Eighteen people have been killed in a series of attacks in Afghanistan, officials say, as it prepares for presidential and provincial elections. | 26825794 |
Oxford climbs to second place, while Cambridge and Imperial College London also make the top 10 in fourth and eighth places respectively.
Keeping the top spot for the fifth consecutive year is the California Institute of Technology in the US.
Europe has a record number of universities in the world top 200, with 105 com... | The UK has 34 universities in the Times Higher Education ranking of the world's top 200 institutions. | 34390466 |
Although unemployment is lower than the Wales average, it does not tell the whole story about its rural economy.
When you talk to people, it is not about the number of jobs available but what some of them pay.
There are also issues like public transport, which those living in urban areas can easily take for granted.
Th... | Powys is a county which covers a quarter of Wales but it is also the most sparsely populated; fewer people live here than the city of Newport. | 36045737 |
You may not recognise her, but she is very quickly climbing the Hollywood ladder, having directed films such as Whale Rider (2002) and the soon-to-be released The Zookeeper's Wife.
Her new role at the helm of Mulan will make the New Zealander only the fifth woman to direct a movie budgeted at over $100m (£80.2m).
And,... | The live-action remake of Disney's classic Mulan now has a director and her name is Niki Caro. | 38979391 |
Ibehre was dismissed for a high boot on Matty Pearson but an FA panel rescinded the sending off after a club appeal.
"It goes without saying that we think the correct outcome has been reached," boss Keith Curle told the club website.
"Ultimately we had to play over 90 minutes with only 10 men, but that's been and gone ... | Carlisle United striker Jabo Ibehre has had the red card he received after 34 seconds against Accrington overturned. | 35608458 |
Dean Wood, 21, from Sauchie, has been missing since the incident on the Clackmannanshire Bridge on 13 November.
Police said a member of the public found a body on the riverbank near Inch of Ferryton Farm at 12:00 on Friday.
The body has not been formally identified, but police officers have been in touch with Mr Wood's... | A body has been found in the search for a man who fell into the River Forth after police officers tried to stop his van. | 35103512 |
The numbers beat market expectations, but would mark a fall of more than 30% in profit from a year earlier.
The world's biggest maker of mobile phones and TVs said it expects sales of 47 trillion won for the period.
The company will publish full financial results later this month.
Samsung's mobile division, its biggest... | South Korea's Samsung Electronics has forecast a quarterly operating profit of about 5.9 trillion won ($5.44bn; £3.65bn) for the first three months of 2015. | 32193737 |
Reports of trouble in Inverurie involving as many as 30 young people were received at areas including the High Street, railway station and near Inverurie Academy on Monday night.
Police Scotland said two males aged 16 and one aged 18 had been charged.
Several people were earlier issued with anti-social behaviour fixed ... | Three teenagers have been charged after disturbances in an Aberdeenshire town. | 39875105 |
Nowell has impressed for Exeter since returning from injury in December.
"I hope he can maintain this form and drive himself into the England side," Baxter told BBC Radio Devon.
"Then show form in a very good England set of performances in the Six Nations and he gives himself a fantastic opportunity to go on a Lions to... | England winger Jack Nowell has the ability to be selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand, says Exeter head coach Rob Baxter. | 38648326 |
From 2015, people reaching retirement age will be able to use pension pots however they want, rather than having to buy a guaranteed annual income.
Pensions minister Steve Webb said it was people's "choice" whether to buy Italian Lamborghini sports cars.
No 10 said people were free to spend money in their own way.
Chan... | The government has defended a minister who said pensioners would be free to spend their savings on a Lamborghini following a rule change in the Budget. | 26649162 |
The three-part adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's novel stars former Downton Abbey star Jessica Brown Findlay.
Some viewers said they had to use subtitles to understand the "mumbling".
Comedian Al Murray wrote on Twitter: "Find out what happens next in Jamaica Inn by getting your ears syringed!"
Actor John Challis, who ... | Monday's launch episode of new BBC period drama Jamaica Inn sparked more than 100 complaints, after sound issues left viewers struggling to understand what was being said on screen. | 27116881 |
It represents the UK government's attempt to update and tidy up the powers the authorities have to delve into the public's data to combat crime.
It is a huge document - but at its heart is the argument it is illogical officials can scan through itemised lists of the phone calls people make but not the websites and chat... | After weeks of conflicting reports, the draft Investigatory Powers Bill has been revealed. | 34719569 |
The 33-year-old Portugal defender has 18 months left to run on his current deal, which he signed in October 2015.
Southampton's director of football Les Reed says the player has had the chance to sign an improved deal, but Fonte has now asked to leave the club.
"He's had several opportunities to improve the contract si... | Southampton club captain Jose Fonte has handed in a transfer request. | 38523114 |
The 22-year-old former Accrington man has joined after Dave Richards broke a finger in a reserve match.
Dawber has had spells with Fulham, Aldershot and Bishop's Stortford and spent the first half of the season with National League North side Altrincham.
He has trained with David Artell's side in recent weeks and is se... | League Two side Crewe Alexandra have signed goalkeeper Andrew Dawber on a deal until the end of the season. | 39231878 |
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The challenge is seen as one of the most gruelling sporting events, sailing alone for 30,000 miles, non-stop and unaided around the world.
Held once every four years since 1989, the race has claimed three lives, and only 71 of the 138 vessels that have taken part have fini... | Sailor Alex Thomson has begun his attempt to become the first British winner of the Vendee Globe. | 37891946 |
The Scot made 265 appearances for United and scored 145 goals, including two in their 1963 FA Cup final win over Leicester - their first major trophy after the Munich air disaster in 1958.
He had netted for Arsenal in the last league match United played before the plane crash, which killed 23 on board.
Herd, who won fi... | Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker David Herd has died aged 82. | 37533154 |
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The sixth seed is through to the semi-finals after a thrilling three-set triumph against Romania's second seed Simona Halep.
Is it time for British tennis fans to start getting a little bit excited? Possibly.
Here are five reasons why the 26-year-old might emulate compatri... | Johanna Konta is two victories away from becoming the first British woman to win Wimbledon in 40 years. | 40575573 |
Rory McKenzie's deflected strike just before half-time gave Killie caretaker-boss Lee McCulloch a perfect start.
Kris Boyd might have added a second but Kenny McLean twice came close to an equaliser before Stockley struck.
The giant striker punished hesitation by Killie substitute Miles Addison before Pawlett's deflect... | Late goals from substitutes Jayden Stockley and Peter Pawlett saw Aberdeen come from behind to snatch a 13th straight league win over Kilmarnock. | 38947551 |
Four-time world champion Higgins hit a break of 131 to go 2-0 ahead and Allen stayed in touch at 4-2 before the Scotsman pulled clear.
Higgins added a 123 break as he eased through to a decider against Stuart Bingham, who beat Shaun Murphy 9-8.
Allen defeated world number one Mark Selby 6-5 in the quarter-finals. | Antrim player Mark Allen is out of the China Championship after suffering a 9-3 semi-final defeat against John Higgins in Guangzhou on Friday. | 37872776 |
Carwyn Jones' comments came as he visited the region, including Caernarfon Castle, as part of Armistice Day commemorations.
At the site of the new school at Maesgeirchen in Bangor, Mr Jones met pupils who have been involved in designing their new classrooms.
The school is due to open in September 2017.
"It's been a ple... | A new £5.1m Gwynedd school will deliver the "best possible start in life", Wales' First Minister has said. | 37955948 |
Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg said an extra £60m could be spent on public service broadcasting through measures such as a levy on big media companies.
More than 50 Cymdeithas members are refusing to pay the BBC licence fee.
Welsh Government said accountability of broadcasters "should be shared by all institutions of the ... | Three more Welsh language TV channels and three more radio stations could be created if broadcasting was devolved, campaigners have claimed. | 40886781 |
Jayson McDonald, aged 37, from Acton, west London, was found hiding under a bed in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Paul Monk, 54, from Romford, east London, was later captured at his luxury villa in Alicante, Spain.
They were arrested as part of Operation Captura, an international drive to catch suspects who have fled the ... | Two suspected drug traffickers, who featured on the UK's most wanted list of fugitives, have been captured within 24 hours of each other. | 32357753 |
Five ministers were replaced, including Defence Minister Naoki Tanaka. Satoshi Morimoto, an academic, succeeds him.
The opposition Liberal Democratic Party had wanted four ministers removed.
Mr Noda's government wants to double the consumption tax rate to at least 10% by 2015 to help cut Japan's public debt and fund ri... | Japan's Prime Minister, Yoshihiko Noda, has reshuffled his cabinet in an effort to gain opposition support for a bill that would double sales tax. | 18320659 |
The PSNI's Operation Reiner was set up last May to tackle the growing problem of hate crime in Northern Ireland.
In the period to the end of January 2015, 383 racially motivated offences were recorded across the city; in the same period the previous year, 268 offences were recorded.
A third of offences recorded last ye... | Police in Belfast have recorded a 43% increase in racist hate crimes in the space of eight months. | 32225800 |
Prosecutors said there was "serious or consistent evidence" against France's Loick Jammes, New Zealander Rory Grice and Irishman Denis Coulson.
The trio, who face a maximum sentence of 20 years in jail if they are found guilty, cannot leave France.
Jammes' lawyer said the charges allowed legal teams to "put forward a r... | Three Grenoble players have been charged with gang rape, reports AFP. | 39576181 |
Britt Assombalonga put Forest ahead and injured himself in the process after pouncing on a poor Dan Burn backpass.
Michael Jacobs equalised and Forest's Matty Cash hit the post before Oliver Burke restored the Reds' lead.
Wigan's Adam Bogdan saved an Apostolos Vellios penalty, and Will Grigg scored for the Latics eithe... | Defender Thomas Lam scored a 93rd-minute winner for Nottingham Forest in a seven-goal thriller against Wigan. | 37067349 |
The BBC understands the government will take over the Medway Secure Training Centre, which was run by G4S.
A source said a report, commissioned by ministers to examine improvements at the centre in Rochester, would make "uncomfortable" reading for the firm.
The government said it was looking at options. G4S has decline... | The Ministry of Justice is to take over the running of a Kent young offenders' unit which was at the centre of claims that staff assaulted children. | 36210923 |
It was her debut and in making it she had joined a handful of female film directors in Bangladesh.
The feature film is about a Bangladeshi woman's love affair with a Pakistani Baloch soldier during Bangladesh's 1971 war of independence.
Little did she realise that her first venture would be mired in controversy.
Follow... | When Bangladeshi film Meherjaan was released in January this year, it was a great moment for the director Rubaiyat Hossain. | 13034953 |
The ideas would give prisons more control over their budgets and regimes.
Ms Truss refused to say whether Mr Gove's prisons bill would go ahead and told MPs she was "not committing" to any specific piece of legislation.
The Ministry of Justice said it was "totally committed" to prison reform.
Mr Gove's ideas were centr... | Justice Secretary Liz Truss has appeared to cast doubt on plans for a sweeping reform of prisons in England and Wales proposed by her predecessor, Michael Gove. | 37298415 |
The two-vehicle collision happened on the Derrygonnelly Road at about 14:00 BST on Saturday.
Three other people were injured in the crash, one who was in the same car as the man who died and two who were in the other vehicle.
The name of the man who was killed has not yet been released. He died on Saturday, but details... | A man has been killed in a car crash in Enniskillen. | 37671936 |
A 27-year-old woman and two men aged 25 and 23 were killed in the crash on Radford Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, at about 02:45 BST.
Two men, aged 21 and 20, were described as stable in hospital.
A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving under the i... | Three people died and two others were seriously injured when a car hit a tree and a wall in the early hours. | 33210532 |
And one look at Murdoch's track record at the event shows that self-belief is well-placed.
This will be the 38-year-old's eighth world championships and he has failed to pick up a medal at just two of those - winning the title in 2006 and 2009, a silver medal in 2005 and 2008 and bronzes in 2010 and 2013.
So his rink o... | David Murdoch is full of confidence as he prepares to lead his Scotland team into the men's curling world championships in Canada next month. | 39382605 |
Dumfries and Galloway College was built by Miller Construction which was involved with a number of the schools.
Regular condition surveys are carried out at the Dumfries building with the most recent a little over a year ago.
However, the college confirmed that in light of recent events a further survey would take plac... | A condition survey has been brought forward at a multi-million pound college site after 17 schools were shut over safety fears in Edinburgh. | 36024238 |
Jack Chappell, 18, from Stockport, is accused of running a web business supplying software used to attack the websites of several multinational firms, including Amazon and Vodafone.
Among the websites that Chappell allegedly attacked are the National Crime Agency, the BBC, BT and Netflix.
Chappell is due to appear at M... | A student has been charged with supplying malware used in a string of high-profile cyber attacks. | 40484890 |
The 23-year-old is out of contract but, amid interest from West Brom, Leeds' contract offer means a transfer fee can be awarded at tribunal.
Winger Pablo Hernandez, 32, has had his contract extended by a year after 38 appearances last term.
Goalkeeper Ross Turnbull is one of six players to be released by Leeds.
First-t... | Championship club Leeds United have offered Charlie Taylor a new two-year deal, despite the left-back's likely move away from Elland Road. | 39947877 |
Mr Sessions, a former prosecutor, was turned down for a federal judgeship in 1986 because of alleged racist remarks.
Congressman Mike Pompeo is nominated as CIA director and retired Lt Gen Michael Flynn made national security adviser.
Mr Trump's latest picks were praised on Twitter by David Duke, former leader of the w... | Donald Trump has named more conservative hardliners for key posts, with Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions nominated as attorney general. | 38027519 |
Santa Montefiore said she hoped her sister knew "how much we miss you" and that she was "aware of all the lovely things people have written about you".
Ms Palmer-Tomkinson was laid to rest at a private funeral having died from a perforated ulcer at the age of 45.
Ms Montefiore later shared the eulogy, which was address... | The death of Tara Palmer-Tomkinson "just isn't right", her sister said in a eulogy at the socialite's funeral. | 39108827 |
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James Keatings netted in the first half but the Hibs forward was flagged offside.
But Keatings did give the home side the lead early in the second half, his eighth goal of the season coming from David Gray's low cross.
Substitute Andrea Mbuyi-Mutombo finished well to level... | Hibernian and Inverness Caledonian Thistle will have to replay their Scottish Cup quarter-final after a hard-fought draw at Easter Road. | 35681025 |
Councillors agreed to back the closure of Kingswood Civic Centre in advance of a formal consultation on the issue.
Labour has criticised the move and point to a 1,675-name petition opposing the closure.
A council spokesman said it was "exploring the possible options" for utilising its office accommodation.
"We are gath... | Conservative-controlled South Gloucestershire Council has voted in favour of closing a building it refurbished in 2011 at a cost of £6m. | 35470462 |
Brunt, 31, was carried off during West Brom's Premier League win over Crystal Palace on Saturday and there are concerns the damage could be serious.
The Northern Ireland man has been expected to see a specialist on Tuesday but this will now happen on Wednesday.
Brunt missed the 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Leic... | Northern Ireland midfielder Chris Brunt will now learn on Wednesday the extent of a knee injury amid fears it may rule him out of Euro 2016. | 35695087 |
More than 110,000 assessments in Wales to see if people, many who used to claim incapacity benefit, are well-enough to get a job have taken place.
Figures show almost one in five people who were told they were fit-to-work later had that decision reversed.
The DWP defended the assessments but Disability Wales is worried... | There are serious concerns about the number of people being judged as "fit to work" by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). | 21851088 |
Under the deal, China will also lift its ban on US beef imports and accept US shipments of liquefied natural gas.
In return, Chinese cooked chicken will be allowed into the US market and Chinese banks can enter the US market.
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the deal should reduce China's trade surplus with the U... | The US and China have reached a 10-point trade deal that opens the Chinese market to US credit rating agencies and credit card companies. | 39894119 |
After a period of relative stagnation in the 2000s, the concentration of the gas has surged.
Methane (CH4) is a smaller component than carbon dioxide (CO2) but drives a more potent greenhouse effect.
Researchers warn that efforts to tackle climate change will be undermined unless CH4 is also brought under tighter contr... | Scientists say they are concerned at the rate at which methane in the atmosphere is now rising. | 38285300 |
Ms Cahill claims she was raped as a teenager by a suspected IRA member and said she was later interrogated by the IRA who covered up what happened.
Mr Adams said there was no doubt that Ms Cahill was caused great distress and was entitled to truth and justice.
Speaking in Belfast, he said he did all he could to support... | The case of Belfast woman Maíria Cahill has been unfairly politicised, Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has said. | 29771211 |
It joins new flags for Wales and England which have been created after a campaign by Jeremy Burge of Emojipedia and Owen Williams from BBC Wales.
Unicode, the authority on computer text and characters, agreed to add the three flags to the next release of emojis.
However, it will not be available widely on tablets and p... | A new Saltire emoji flag has been released for Twitter users. | 40033562 |
Officers came across the injured 27-year-old woman in Main St, Kildysart, at about 19:30 local time on Wednesday and called for emergency medical help.
Police also became aware there was an injured man at a house in the street.
The pair later died at the scene. Police said they are not looking for anyone else over the ... | Irish police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman who they had found seriously injured in a village in County Clare. | 30525455 |
Who is the pick of the Welsh talent who might force their way into the starting line up when the tour starts in June?
BBC Radio Wales Sport asked an Englishman, an Irishman, a Scotsman and a Welshman to find out.
Former Wales and British Irish Lions scrum-half Dwayne Peel understands the pressure the players will be fe... | With Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions squad announcement soon approaching, who could make the flight to New Zealand and who might be disappointed? | 39636888 |
The Owls had the better of the first half, with Fernando Forestieri thundering a shot against the woodwork from 30 yards out.
Sam Clucas hit the post for the hosts after the break before Tigers defender Curtis Davies headed just wide.
Forestieri was shown a late red card, his second in a week, after being given a secon... | Championship leaders Hull City played out a goalless draw with play-off chasing Sheffield Wednesday. | 35610083 |
The woman was admitted to Salford Royal Hospital in Greater Manchester in 2010 following complications arising from an ectopic pregnancy.
During an operation, medics pierced one of the chambers of her heart, causing it to stop.
It led to "permanent and severe brain damage", caused by oxygen starvation.
Mrs Justice Swif... | A pregnant woman left brain damaged after her heart was accidentally punctured during an NHS operation has won an £8m compensation pay-out. | 32597903 |
In the written reasons explaining Wednesday's decision, the FA revealed Barton placed 1,260 bets worth £205,172, at a loss of £16,708.
The 34-year-old Burnley midfielder has admitted he is addicted to gambling.
But the FA said a "dismissive attitude to the rules" was also a factor.
"His addiction may have distorted his... | The Football Association says Joey Barton's 18-month suspension from all football activities was "the shortest possible" ban it could have imposed after he breached rules on gambling. | 39738553 |
Ben Emmerson QC, said his arrest warrant was "flawed" as it failed to fairly describe the claims against him.
He said Mr Assange was a victim of a "mismatch" between English and Swedish law on what constituted a sex crime.
Mr Assange says the case is politically motivated, as his website has leaked a mass of sensitive ... | Lawyers representing Wikileaks founder Julian Assange have asked the High Court to block his extradition to Sweden on sexual assault allegations. | 14120464 |
The experts reported that YouTube did not count many of the "fake views" they directed at their own videos. But it still charged the researchers for many of them.
The case highlighted the need for more transparent analytics, said one expert.
Google said it would work with the researchers to improve its performance.
"We... | Google charges marketers even when its own checks indicate that adverts were not viewed by human beings, according to researchers. | 34335971 |
He was one of five men arrested on Thursday on suspicion of supporting proscribed organisations.
Four have been bailed but police have been given more time to question the 19-year-old.
Two of the arrested men have been named as Rofi Islam and Sajid Idris.
Officers from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit and the Wale... | A 19-year-old man being held following anti-terror raids in Cardiff and Barry has been arrested on suspicion of preparing or assisting in the preparation of a terrorist act. | 30352997 |
It was a much-improved display from the Foxes under caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare, who took over after the departure of the man who led them to last season's remarkable title triumph.
The first strike was straight from the 2015-16 playbook as Vardy collected Marc Albrighton's precise long pass before racing clear an... | Leicester produced a superb display in their first game following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri, moving out of the Premier League bottom three as two goals from Jamie Vardy and a Danny Drinkwater strike saw off Liverpool. | 39024318 |
It is now six months since ex-energy minister Charles Hendry's report was published, concluding that the £1.3bn lagoon would be a "no regrets" option.
The UK government is yet to respond to his findings but said it needed time to assess the lagoon's merits.
Investors have warned it risks stalling unless a green light i... | The author of an independent review into the planned Swansea Bay tidal lagoon said he remains hopeful the UK government will back the scheme. | 40556756 |
Ex-Wales captain Rees was dismissed after connecting with Nick Easter's head at a second-half ruck in the European Challenge Cup clash.
"There's definitely no malice in it. It looks possibly like a clumsy situation," said Wilson.
Rees will face a disciplinary hearing to determine any punishment.
But Wilson hopes the pl... | Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson says there was "no malice" in the apparent stamp that saw hooker Matthew Rees sent off in the loss to Harlequins. | 34875692 |
I've always known that al-Shabab was an army as well as a radical group capable of the most extreme acts of terror - but here was the evidence of its military side before my eyes.
A series of scrape holes stretched across a broad front, littered with the recent detritus of fighting men - bullet casings, empty soda bott... | When I saw the trenches and foxholes used by al-Shabab fighters on the front line just north of Kismayo, the war taking place inside Somalia suddenly became very real. | 24234921 |
Anatomy changes found in the extinct species Homo erectus allowed this ability to develop.
Archaeological evidence suggests hunting intensified during this time, which scientists now attribute to the ability to throw.
Researchers tell the journal Nature that throwing helped early hunters to evolve and migrate around th... | Early humans evolved to throw about two millions years ago, according to new research. | 23061016 |
The £1m contingency plan has been approved for Craigavon Area Hospital, in case Daisy Hill's emergency services have to be suspended at night.
The trust had told staff at the Newry hospital that overnight closure may be unavoidable due to staff shortages.
MPs for Newry and Armagh and South Down said 24-hour service mus... | MPs have expressed fears a contingency plan could lead to the eventual closure of emergency services at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry, County Down. | 39596860 |
The operation to drive so-called Islamic State (IS) from Iraq's second-largest city has been long promised and much delayed.
The latest indications are it could begin next month, more than two years after IS took Mosul and proclaimed its caliphate.
The northern city is now the last bastion of IS in Iraq. The authoritie... | Whatever else the battle for Mosul may involve, it will not be the element of surprise. | 37353081 |
The trees appeared at the pitch at Logie Durno in Aberdeenshire, sparking social media reaction.
Aberdeenshire Council was contacted, and the local authority said the intention was to turn over part of the area for "biodiversity" - but talks would now be held with the community.
A spokeswoman said: "It would seem that ... | A council has apologised after trees were planted on a football pitch. | 38955586 |
The discovery led to long delays for passengers in the UK and France.
The freight train from the Frethun yard stopped near the tunnel entrance on the French side, Eurotunnel said.
The company said several other people were found on the halted train after it was searched by police and security staff. Those found were re... | A Eurotunnel freight train had to stop in the Channel Tunnel after a migrant was seen on wagons bound for the UK. | 34019067 |
John Beaumont, 59, persuaded two children and a woman they may have been contaminated in the 1986 nuclear disaster in Ukraine.
He got them to undress and then inserted hypodermic needles into their arms, neck and genitals.
Beaumont was jailed for 16 years at Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday.
He admitted one count ... | A man who tricked his victims into believing they had radiation poisoning from Chernobyl before sexually abusing them has been jailed. | 40306547 |
Lewis Morgan fired Saints ahead but the visitors had Jack Baird sent off for throwing a punch before the interval.
Lee Miller levelled early in the second half, turning in a low cross from Myles Hippolyte, via the post.
Bob McHugh and Hippolyte then earned the Bairns maximum points with strikes inside the closing 12 mi... | Falkirk came from behind to move third in the Championship, adding to the misery of bottom club St Mirren, who remain without a league win this term. | 38114349 |
The vaccine, given to Ugandan and American volunteers, appeared to generate the desired immune response - although not enough to make it a good candidate for wider use.
Scientists say although it will not beat Ebola, it is a crucial step.
This trial has stopped but other vaccines are in development.
The Ebola virus has... | The first-ever trial of an Ebola vaccine in Africa showed promising initial results, reports the Lancet medical journal. | 30577776 |
The Northern Irish woman clocked 2:03.30 to finish ahead of Great Britain team-mate Jessica-Jane Applegate and Marlou Van Der Kulk.
Firth, 20, also won gold in the 100m backstroke on Thursday.
The Seaforde swimmer will try to add to her medal haul in the 100m breaststroke and 200m individual medley events.
Firth came i... | Bethany Firth secured a second gold medal at the Rio Paralympics by winning the S14 200m freestyle final in a new Games record time on Sunday night. | 37333797 |
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