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The male suspect was arrested in Sa Kaeo province, east of Bangkok on the border with Cambodia, Prayuth Chan-ocha told reporters.
He described the man as "a main suspect".
A foreign man was arrested in Bangkok on Saturday over the blast at Erawan shrine, which killed 20 people.
Thai military authorities have been inter... | A second foreign suspect has been arrested in connection with the deadly bombing at a Bangkok shrine in August, the Thai prime minister has said. | 34114100 |
Another 29 people were injured, said Nigerian military spokesman Col Dahiru Abdussalam.
The market in Potiskum, Yobe state, was set on fire by gunmen armed with explosives.
Police say the attack may be in revenge for the killing by traders of a man who had earlier tried to steal cattle.
The joint taskforce, a combined ... | At least 34 people have been killed in an attack on a cattle market in north-eastern Nigeria, security officials have told the BBC. | 17936549 |
The total rose by £9m in 2014 to £81m.
The sum represents just over 1% of the entire benefits expenditure at Stormont's Department of Social Development (DSD) of £5.7bn.
It relates to payments like housing benefit and employment and support allowance.
The figure is contained in Tuesday's report by the Audit Office on t... | Benefit payments due to fraud and error in Northern Ireland have increased to their highest level since 2007, according to an Audit Office report. | 34902291 |
In a letter addressed to the finance committee, Nama chairman Frank Daly accused it of making "unsubstantiated and unfounded" claims.
Nama is the Republic of Ireland's "bad bank".
The finance committee is investigating the £1.2bn sale of Nama's Northern Ireland assets to US firm Cerberus.
A committee report published ... | Nama has criticised the assembly finance committee's report on the sale of its Northern Ireland loan portfolio, known as Project Eagle. | 35789882 |
Welsh leader Andrew RT Davies called for a public spending watchdog to review the Communities First programme, which is spending £30m this year.
It was revealed that one project in Merthyr Tydfil spent most of its £1.5m budget over three years on salaries.
Communities Minister Lesley Griffiths defended the spending as ... | Money to help the poorest communities in Wales is being spent on "shiny new offices" and staff instead of improving lives, the Conservatives have claimed. | 33108982 |
His exhibition is called Dismaland and features the work of lots of other famous artists.
The art works are all meant to look like the sorts of things you would normally expect from a theme park, but with a twist.
Here are some of the best pictures... | The mysterious artist known as Banksy has created an art exhibition on the site of a old, abandoned theme park called Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare in the south-west of England. | 34014714 |
The minnows qualified for the 2017 finals with a 3-2 win over Zambia.
But Zambian Football Association CEO Ponga Liwewe told BBC Sport there was an "issue related to the game".
He added: "If the Confederation of African Football rules in our favour, it will have far-reaching implications. That is what we are waiting fo... | Guinea-Bissau's shock qualification for their first Africa Cup of Nations has been cast into doubt after a complaint from a rival football association. | 36475362 |
Reports seen by the BBC state former chief executive Mike Owen and head of children's services Mark Carriline failed to act quickly enough after claims were made against a councillor.
Simon Carter later admitted 16 charges of making indecent images of children.
Mr Owen apologised for any errors but denied any political... | Senior officials "deliberately delayed" carrying out child protection measures to help Bury Council's ruling Labour group before an election, reports say. | 40673349 |
The prince's communications secretary said Harry has not expressed any views about the Iraq Historic Allegations Team's (IHAT) work.
A senior source was quoted in the Sun's report on 17 October, saying Harry was "furious" with the investigation.
The Sun would not comment on Harry's denial but stands by the story.
Speak... | Prince Harry has denied that he told friends an investigation into allegations UK troops abused Iraqi civilians is "a joke". | 37679852 |
The crash happened on the A496 near the pumping station at Ty'n y Cefn, between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Maentwrog, at about 17:30 GMT on Tuesday.
A person with life-threatening injuries was flown to North Staffordshire University Hospital, Stoke, and one woman was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.
The road remains clos... | Two people were taken to hospital after a two-car collision in Gwynedd. | 38154918 |
Net profits fell less than forecast to $6.2bn (£4.6bn) in the three months to the end of June, compared with $6.29bn last year.
In the previous quarter, the bank's profits had fallen by 6.7%.
"JP Morgan Chase continued to perform well in all of our major businesses," said chief executive Jamie Dimon.
"We saw strong un... | US bank JP Morgan Chase has reported better-than-expected quarterly profits, helped by growth in loans and a clampdown on operating expenses. | 36792045 |
The carmaker said it would withhold a portion of bonus payments for now, but could award them at a later date.
Last year VW admitted to cheating on diesel emissions tests, with net losses for 2015 reaching €5.5bn.
Chief executive Matthias Mueller apologised for the firm's actions.
At a press conference, he acknowledged... | Volkswagen is to pay a dozen current and former senior managers a total of about €63m (£49m, $71m) for 2015, despite reporting record annual losses following its emissions scandal. | 36157731 |
LacPatrick is the second largest milk processor in Northern Ireland, behind Dale Farm.
The investment means its Artigarvan plant - formerly part of Town of Monaghan Co-Op - will increase capacity to 2.5 million litres of milk per day.
It will also underpin the future of more than 1,000 family farms that supply milk to ... | The LacPatrick Group has announced a £30m investment at its milk powder processing plant in County Tyrone. | 34781257 |
At Westminster and Holyrood in recent months there's been a building sense that she has made up her mind to call a vote.
Those close to her are careful to emphasise that there is no final decision. She, herself, is at pains to say she has not reached a conclusion. But even if it's still an "if", she seems clearer on th... | Nicola Sturgeon has hardly made a secret of her belief that Scotland's different attitude to the EU possibly justifies a second independence referendum. | 39214115 |
Passengers said they had endured limited amounts of food and backed-up toilets during the three nights they spent adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
The Carnival Splendor was 200 miles (310km) from San Diego when the fire broke out in its engine room on Monday.
"I love being back on land," passenger Ken King told the Associa... | A disabled cruise ship that caught fire off the coast of Mexico has arrived in San Diego and disembarked its 4,500 passengers and crew. | 11739570 |
The government recommends no more than 2-3 units for women and 3-4 for men every day or most days, and 48 alcohol-free hours after heavy drinking.
The Royal College of Physicians said the liver needed time to recover from more than just a small alcoholic drink.
It advises two to three alcohol-free days a week and 0-14 ... | Doctors say the government's alcohol guidelines could be improved to ensure they do not sanction daily drinking. | 15415713 |
Now don’t worry - it’s not shrieked amidst some kind of panicked, cold sweat. I’m not having nightmares about search engines, or even the prolonged suffering of Google+ (though someone surely should be).
For the past month, saying “Google” is the way I’ve been turning off my alarm, ever since being sent a review unit o... | The first thing I say when I wake up every morning is “Okay Google”. | 38193676 |
The glasshouse building, which is part of Parc Tawe, is home to more than 5,000 plants, many of which are extinct from their natural habitat.
Swansea council needs to save £75m over the next three years and closing Plantasia is on the list of new savings proposals.
It was opened in 1990. | Swansea's Plantasia attraction could be closed in a bid to save £400,000 as part of planned cuts by the city's authority. | 30449418 |
But the same remoteness became an obstacle to rescue when an earthquake struck, and the hotel was destroyed by a powerful avalanche.
Rescuers struggled to reach the Rigopiano, nestled in the beech forests near Farindola.
In the past, guests had adored the seclusion.
"If you enjoy beautiful vistas, mountains, forests an... | The remote, idyllic nature of Italy's luxurious Hotel Rigopiano was part of the reason it was so highly rated by tourists escaping to the mountainside. | 38682043 |
Rea, 29, from Northern Ireland, swapped the lead with Ducati rider Davies on the final lap in Phillip Island before edging the verdict by .063 of a second.
Dutchman Michael van der Mark was a further .43 seconds back in third while Huddersfield's Tom Sykes took fifth.
The second race in Phillip Island will take place o... | Jonathan Rea began the defence of his World Superbike title with a thrilling victory over Welshman Chaz Davies in Saturday's season opener in Australia. | 35630807 |
Portugal led through Ronaldo's 71st international strike and an Andreas Granqvist own goal.
But a Viktor Claesson double and Cavaco Cancelo's injury-time own goal secured a remarkable turnaround for the Swedes.
Ronaldo is expected to attend a naming ceremony at the airport on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old Real Madrid star... | Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his home island of Madeira, a day before the local airport is to be named in his honour, as Portugal surrendered a two-goal lead to lose to Sweden. | 39338821 |
The Commons Public Accounts Committee said ministers had taken too long to consolidate the "alphabet soup" of agencies tasked with stopping attacks.
Cyber attacks are ranked among the top four risks to UK national security.
The government said it had acted with "pace and ambition" on the issue.
In November, Chancellor ... | A skills shortage and "chaotic" handling of personal data breaches are undermining confidence in the government's ability to protect the UK from cyber attacks, MPs have warned. | 38845582 |
The council, University of the Highlands and Islands and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are keen to strengthen the link with Augsburg.
They believe businesses and research involved in medical technologies could benefit.
In their report, officers said the link was not dependent on EU membership.
In June, the UK as a w... | Brexit should have no effect on Inverness' 60-year-old twinning link with a German city, Highland Council officers have said in a new report. | 37196511 |
The victim was found injured in Doyle Gardens, Kensal Green, just before 15:30 GMT on Monday.
Ambulance crews treated the boy at the scene and took him to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Metropolitan Police murder detectives have yet to release the boy's identity but said his next of kin had been informed.... | A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in a London street. | 38726896 |
The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The 23-year-old was arrested in Ardcarn Park for endangering aircraft. He has since been released on bail to appear for questioning at a later stage.
In a tweet, PSNI Air Support said the incident had happened while the helicopter was supporting police offic... | A man has been arrested after a laser was shone at a police helicopter in Newry, County Down. | 35793984 |
The possibility of changing the timing of Africa Cup of Nations finals is also on the cards, as well as the qualification process for junior tournaments.
"I will be discussing with as many stake holders as there around African football to come up with the best solution for the problems," Ahmad, who uses only one name, ... | Contentious decisions on African football's television rights and tournament hosting agreements will be reviewed in the coming months, new Confederation of African Football president Ahmad said on Friday. | 39528246 |
Savita Halappanavar was 31 when she died at University Hospital in Galway in October 2012.
Her husband Praveen had issued High Court proceedings against the HSE for negligence over her death.
The deal is thought to have significant financial implications for the HSE.
But details of the agreement have not been made publ... | The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) is understood to have made an out-of-court settlement with the husband of a woman who died in hospital after a miscarriage. | 35771734 |
It will be the first time Iran - an ally of President Bashar al-Assad - has attended such a summit with the US.
Representatives of Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey will also attend the talks.
Earlier, the US said an invitation had been extended to Iran - a move Syria's Western-backed opposition questioned.
Meanwhile, Ru... | Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend multilateral talks on finding a political solution to the conflict in Syria in Vienna this week, a government spokeswoman has said. | 34656543 |
The pair were caught buying cocaine near the Champs Elysees avenue at around 03:00 (02:00 GMT) on Saturday morning, police sources said.
Williams, 35, plays for Racing 92 and O'Connor, 26, is at Toulon.
Last October two other New Zealanders playing for Racing 92 were cleared of doping charges.
The side are current cham... | Two former rugby internationals, New Zealander Ali Williams and Australian James O'Connor, have been arrested in Paris on drugs charges. | 39090252 |
The French firm said in its annual results statement that it had decided "to explore all strategic options regarding The Body Shop's ownership".
It said this would give the chain "the best opportunities and full ability to continue its development".
It added: "No decision has been taken so far."
The Body Shop has more ... | Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has confirmed reports that it is looking to sell The Body Shop chain of stores, which it acquired in 2006. | 38920864 |
The system will be re-launched next week with farmers asked to submit Basic Payment Scheme claims on paper forms.
Farmers say they have struggled with the £154m website for months.
Mark Grimshaw, chief executive of Defra's Rural Payments Agency (RPA), said the decision had been made "having listened intently" to farme... | A multi-million pound government IT system to process EU subsidy payments for farmers in England has been largely abandoned after "performance problems". | 31976230 |
The 21-year-old centre-back has agreed a three-year contract at Oakwell after making 42 appearances for Scottish Premiership club Thistle last season.
"He comes off the back of an exceptional season in Scotland and we believe he will kick on here," said Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom.
Lindsay rejected the chance to j... | Barnsley have signed defender Liam Lindsay from Partick Thistle for an undisclosed fee. | 40376026 |
The fever, it said, is behind a spike in cases of micro-encephalitis - an inflammation of the brain contracted in the first months of pregnancy.
It has recorded two adult deaths and 739 cases of the disease, which can stunt the growth of the foetus's head.
A World Health Organization team arrives in Brazil next week.
T... | The Brazilian health ministry has confirmed a link between a mosquito-borne virus from Africa, Zika Fever, and a high incidence of birth defects. | 34956646 |
The drugs were discovered when a lorry was searched on Moorfields Road on 7 May 2016.
The man, who is 25, was arrested in Manchester on Friday morning and brought to Northern Ireland for questioning by the PSNI.
He is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Saturday
He faces charges of supplying a class B ... | A man has been charged over the seizure of cannabis with a street value of about £300,000 in Ballymena, County Antrim, last year. | 38617834 |
Conservatives, Labour, Greens and the SNP say they will restart low-key local campaigning on Thursday before resuming national events the next day.
UKIP's Paul Nuttall will be launching his party's manifesto on Thursday.
Theresa May will not be taking part in Friday's events as she will be in Sicily for the G7 summit.
... | General election campaigning will get back under way nationally on Friday after a three-day pause following the Manchester bombing. | 40026416 |
The suspected Class B drugs were found in two vehicles during a stop and search at Dargan Road, north Belfast, on Tuesday evening.
Two men, aged 36 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply.
The pair are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
The vehicles... | Police in Belfast have seized herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of about £1m. | 35416154 |
The workers and their families from south Wales and the north east of England are claiming the illnesses were caused by working conditions.
It is hoped the judge will grant an order to allow a small number of cases to be pursued on behalf of all workers.
The UK government will not comment ahead of Tuesday's hearing.
Co... | Lawyers for more than 350 ex-National Coal Board coke workers are hoping for a landmark High Court ruling in their compensation fight over illnesses. | 33652692 |
The 23-year-old joined the Nethermoor Park side on a three-month loan deal in September and has made 12 appearances for the National League strugglers.
The Lions are bottom of the table, four points adrift of safety.
"We've been really impressed with Jon while he's been with us so we were keen to get him under permanen... | Guiseley have signed Forest Green goalkeeper Jonny Maxted for an undisclosed fee. | 38107302 |
The 28-year-old joined Hampshire in July following his release by Derbyshire, having previously also played for Nottinghamshire.
Carter took 170 wickets across all formats and his final game was against Yorkshire earlier this month.
"It's the right time for me to move to the next chapter and I'm excited about it," Cart... | Seam bowler Andy Carter has announced his retirement from first-class cricket after a seven-year career. | 37450677 |
The unmanned craft, which has no one aboard, spun out of control minutes after it was launched last Tuesday from Kazakhstan.
The spacecraft is carrying three tonnes of equipment and will break up as it enters Earth's atmosphere.
Any parts to reach Earth should hit the sea and not land and scientists have said people do... | A Russian spacecraft that has been out of control since launching will fall back to Earth and burn up on Friday, scientists say. | 32620524 |
Northern Irishman Frampton, 29, beat Santa Cruz in a thrilling bout in July to become the first Irish fighter to win world titles at two weights.
Frampton believes his second bout with the Mexican will be "one of the biggest fights in world boxing".
"Our first fight in July was a war," said the defending champion.
"I b... | Carl Frampton's WBA world featherweight title rematch against former champion Leo Santa Cruz will take place in Las Vegas on 28 January. | 37770128 |
As usual, the Queen will be holding court during what is acknowledged as her favourite week of the year.
However, her statement following the Grenfell Tower fire, speaking of a "sombre national mood", may set a more subdued tone for the week.
Since 1825, when the Queen's great-great-great uncle George IV started the tr... | Royal Ascot: The most famous horseracing festival in the world… with arguably the world's most famous woman at the centre of it all. | 40315847 |
More than 80,000 people have predicted their final Premier League table this week in our special selector, with 78% putting City in top spot.
Chelsea and Arsenal are next, while Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have been tipped to qualify for the Champions League.
Manchester United - who finished fifth last season - have been ... | Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have been backed emphatically to win the Premier League this season by BBC Sport users. | 37451761 |
England, champions in 2009 and runners-up in the past two tournaments, were taken to their total of 153-7 by 60 from captain Charlotte Edwards.
Bangladesh, who have only won five of the 29 T20 matches they have played, never threatened the target.
Katherine Brunt conceded 17 runs from her four overs and Anya Shrubsole ... | England women began their World Twenty20 campaign with a routine 36-run victory over Bangladesh in Bangalore. | 35831525 |
The body of Daniel Smith, 23, was discovered by firefighters in a homeless camp under a railway bridge in Irwell Street, Salford, on 20 January.
Adam Acton, 24, and Luke Benson, 25, attacked Mr Smith after he accidentally "urinated on bedding within the camp", the Crown Prosecution Service said.
The pair were jailed fo... | Two men have been jailed for the murder of a fellow rough sleeper who they beat before setting him on fire in his tent. | 37050613 |
Doctors and politicians said the annual figures reflect a "public health time bomb".
But numbers of adult smokers have dropped to a record low of 19%, and binge drinking has also decreased.
The Welsh Government said the survey showed "signs of encouragement" but there was "work to be done."
Less than a third of all adu... | Around one in four adults in Wales is obese, and almost 60% are overweight, according to the Welsh Health Survey 2015. | 36428922 |
Mr Trump sparked anger by attacking the military record of Senator McCain, a former prisoner of war, saying: "I like people who weren't captured."
The Republican presidential candidate said his remarks were misrepresented and Mr McCain is a "very brave man".
Rival Republican contenders have hit out at Mr Trump over the... | John McCain has urged Donald Trump to apologise to US military veterans after he appeared to question the "war hero" status of captured soldiers. | 33599838 |
In a memo before he retired in April as head of Joint Forces Command, Gen Sir Richard Barrons said key capabilities had been stripped out to save money.
He said Whitehall was "preserving the shop window" with items like aircraft carriers, the Financial Times reports.
Defence officials said Sir Richard had backed the la... | The armed forces are ill-prepared to defend the UK against a serious military attack, a senior commander has warned the defence secretary. | 37391804 |
Pavey, 20, has impressed since arriving on a three-month deal in January and will now be available for the Shots' final six matches of the campaign.
He has made 12 appearances for the National League side, five as a substitute, and has scored two goals.
Pavey spent much of last season on loan at Barnet, where he made t... | Aldershot Town have extended Millwall striker Alfie Pavey's loan spell until the end of the season. | 35937157 |
The 2013 US Open champion was joint leader with four to play but missed two short putts to fall out of contention.
Hahn, who had missed his previous eight cuts, beat fellow American Roberto Castro in a play-off after both finished on nine-under par.
Defending champion Rory McIlroy fired a 66 to be tied fourth on seven-... | England's Justin Rose carded a one-under 71 to finish one stroke behind winner James Hahn in the Wells Fargo Championship. | 36244379 |
For the Rail Minister is asking passengers in East Anglia for comments about the service they receive and how it could be made better, which in our neck of the woods is surely asking for trouble.
Let's face it, rail travellers are a forthright breed, who will not pass up on an opportunity to express an opinion about th... | We hope Claire Perry knows what she's letting herself in for. | 30419079 |
The "defeat device" allows cars to pass lab testing even though they actually emit 40 times the emissions standard.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been taking a more aggressive stance on car pollution and violations of the country's Clean Air Act.
The recall and fines could cost the carmaker more than... | German carmaker Volkswagen has been ordered by US regulators to recall half a million cars because of a device that disguises pollution levels. | 34298259 |
Now the top US commander in Afghanistan, Gen John Allen, has been linked to another woman already tied to both Gen Petraeus and Mrs Broadwell.
Who is involved in the scandal?
David Petraeus' downfall is down to his liaison with Mrs Broadwell, a former military officer, academic researcher and fitness enthusiast.
She gr... | Gen David Petraeus, one of America's most prominent military officers, resigned on Friday after admitting he had had an affair with his biographer Paula Broadwell. | 20301476 |
Propelled from veteran opposition leader to a hands-on, apparently dynamic, president, Mr Wade campaigned on the platform of his slogan Sopi - "change".
Senegalese now complain that his leadership has been a change for the worse.
After 12 years in office, Mr Wade's support has dwindled - even among the young Senegalese... | When Abdoulaye Wade swept to power in 2000, he was the toast of Senegal - hailed by the youth as the hope of the West African country. | 16815521 |
The motion was defeated by 483 votes to 111, after all Tory, Lib Dem and Labour MPs had been instructed to oppose it.
In total 81 Tories are known to have defied the whips, while others abstained.
Labour leader Ed Miliband said the revolt was a "humiliation" for the prime minister.
"If he can't win the argument with hi... | David Cameron has defeated a bid to grant a referendum on EU membership, despite the largest rebellion against a Tory prime minister over Europe. | 15425256 |
We see Hugh Dallas' bloodied face during the title decider in May 1999. We see the targeting of Neil Lennon; bullets and bombs in the post, physical assault on the streets and an attack on the touchline while managing Celtic at Tynecastle - "a campaign of terror" as the journalist Kevin McKenna puts it.
It was deeply d... | Episode two of Scotland's Game is called 'The Perfect Storm' and it's an hour detailing turmoil, hatred, hubris and collapse - an examination of the one area where Scottish football is in a world of its own: chaos. | 37223791 |
However, a documentary called Tickled shines a spotlight on those who take part in it, when a TV reporter from New Zealand, David Farrier, uncovers not just a quirky sport, but a whole industry, and an underworld with allegations of cyber bullying.
Two years ago, Farrier, known for his "and finally" news pieces at his ... | Of all sports that are unlikely to be considered for the next Olympics in Tokyo, "competitive endurance tickling" might be at the top of the list. | 37158370 |
Here are a selection of their reactions.
Thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for this honour. It's so exciting to be nominated for a film I really enjoyed making.
Adams is nominated for best actress in a comedy or musical for Big Eyes, in which she plays a US painter whose husband took credit for her work.
My gosh... | Several of those nominated for the 2015 Golden Globe awards on Thursday have been expressing their delight at being shortlisted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). | 30430970 |
It would be an unremarkable statement for a woman of her age in conservative El Salvador, were it not for the story she has just told me.
At the age of 17, Ms Vazquez was raped by the neighbour of the family which she worked for as a maid.
The crime went unreported because she was scared of his threats.
When the baby w... | Twenty-five-year old Carmen Guadalupe Vasquez Aldana laughs when she tells me she does not want to leave it too late to become a mother. | 32480443 |
It's not the kind of place you'd expect to be a centre of Conservative activism.
But Nathan Wilson - born and bred in the North Lanarkshire town - is part of a new generation of Scots Tories trying to sell the party to other young people.
The 21-year-old student says: "A lot of people are quite baffled by it - specific... | Think of a town like Motherwell and it may well bring to mind images of the great Ravenscraig steelworks, now long gone, and a Labour heartland, now dominated by the SNP. | 33382584 |
Ashley Hughes, 19, who had only been at the University of Lincoln a few months, died of an overdose after taking two ecstasy tablets in December last year.
Reis Bilal, Luke Green, both 19 and Haydon Watson, 21, admitted drugs supply charges following his death.
They were given jail terms of between one and three years.... | A mother has blamed "peer pressure" for the death of her son as three fellow students are jailed for supplying the drugs that killed him. | 33660579 |
Urdd Gobaith Cymru, a Welsh-speaking organisation, needs to attract more interest from those who do not speak the language, according to Sioned Hughes.
She thinks the Urdd is "very good" at connecting with the people who know about it.
But, she added, a "better connection" is needed with non-Welsh speakers.
This includ... | A Welsh youth movement must do more to widen its appeal, its new chief executive has said. | 35262384 |
In future, all applications from drivers with convictions for sexual or violent offences will be refused, except in "exceptional circumstances".
Last month it was revealed that Nadeem Ahmed Kiani, who was convicted of rape in 1994, had been given a taxi licence.
The new guidelines were agreed at a council meeting on Mo... | More than 1,300 taxi drivers in Milton Keynes will undergo fresh police checks, after it was discovered a convicted rapist was granted a licence. | 29123245 |
A further 19 motorists were charged with offences including drink driving, using a mobile phone, and driving with no insurance or MOT.
The checks were carried out on the A9, M9, M876 and A876 on Sunday.
Police Scotland said three vehicles were seized by officers for various motoring offences.
A woman was also arrested ... | A 26-year-old man was caught driving at 111mph during a police road safety day of action in the Falkirk area. | 35629950 |
The Ibrox side took a 1-0 first-leg lead to Luxembourg but fell behind to a second-half Emmanuel Francoise finish.
Sebastian Thill sealed progress, scoring only the third European goal in the minnows' history to secure their first ever win in Europe.
Niko Kranjcar, Josh Windass and Kenny Miller hit the woodwork for Ran... | Rangers suffered one of their worst ever results as they were knocked out of the Europa League qualifiers by Luxembourg minnows Progres Niederkorn. | 40475647 |
The Welsh Government asked Carno Station Action Group and the community council to consult with residents on two potential locations.
One of the sites is the original station closed in 1963 as part of the Beeching cuts to Britain's railways.
The old station then became a part of the Laura Ashley site in Carno.
The vill... | Residents of a mid Wales village have voted on proposals to install a new train station in the area. | 26688564 |
Integration of Iran into the world economy may bring some social and political changes too, but for reformers the ride will not be an easy one.
Before there was a deal, Iran's opponents were talking of Tehran's ambitions to build an atomic bomb and the need to stop it.
After the deal, they moved the goalpost to the Isl... | Some advocates of the nuclear deal say it will transform Iran's behaviour over time and make the Islamic republic domestically more liberal, regionally more responsible and internationally more pro-West. | 33784480 |
Now the Conservative party has announced plans to scrap the Human Rights Act if it wins the next general election.
Prime Minister David Cameron wants to replace the legislation - which allows European rulings to overrule UK courts - with a British Bill of Rights.
Here's a reminder of some of the reasons the Tories and ... | It has been blamed by its critics for allowing prisoners to vote, stopping Britain from deporting terror suspects and hindering UK soldiers in Afghanistan. | 29476725 |
Social worker Neil Swaby, of North East Lincolnshire Council, refused to explain why he did not support their case for adoption, they told the BBC.
A judge said Mr Swaby, fellow social worker Rachel Olley and another colleague were "biased" against them.
But Unison said it was "unacceptable" social workers should "carr... | A couple say a local authority set out to adopt their grandson even though they wanted to care for him and his brother who already lived with them. | 30234549 |
Former energy secretary Lord Howell had said there was less concern there than for "beautiful natural areas".
He was criticised by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Friends of the Earth.
Apologising, Lord Howell of Guildford said there were parts of both the North East and the south that were "less densely inhabited tha... | A Tory peer has apologised for "any offence caused" after he said fracking should take place in "the North East" because it was "desolate". | 23510479 |
Staring into the lens, the survivors have found themselves able to speak candidly, without fear of identification or repercussions.
Yusuf Omar, the mobile editor at the Hindustan Times has been using the filters to disguise the faces of women he interviews, while still allowing facial expressions to be visible.
"Eyes a... | Snapchat filters are normally used for playful interactions between friends, but in India they have been employed for a far more serious purpose - to help survivors of sexual abuse tell their stories. | 36774176 |
Chelsea forward Eniola Aluko, who is the top English goalscorer in Super League 1 this season, has again been overlooked for the friendly fixtures.
Aluko, 29, and Duggan, 25, were both left out of Sampson's previous two squads, for the Euro 2017 qualifiers against Serbia, Estonia and Belgium.
England qualified top of t... | Manchester City striker Toni Duggan has been recalled by England women coach Mark Sampson for the games against France and Spain this month. | 37646207 |
Tom Dunn opened the scoring in the first minute, while Paul Grant, Anthony Watson and Tom Homer all crossed to wrap up a bonus point by half-time.
Six further tries followed, with Grant and Watson each getting their second, before Rhys Priestland, Zach Mercer, Ben Tapuai and Ross Batty all crossed.
Mosese Ratuvou score... | Bath secured a home European Challenge Cup quarter-final with 10-try thrashing of Pau at The Rec. | 38654059 |
The single mother won the cash just three months after netting £30,000 with the same bookmaker.
William Hill said the latest prize was the largest ever won by one of its customers.
The woman, who lives on an island in the north of Scotland and works in a school, described the accumulated jackpot win as "surreal".
She h... | A Scottish woman is celebrating becoming a millionaire after scooping a £2.5m jackpot in an online casino game. | 35586251 |
Crewe seized the lead when Marcus Haber tapped in a rebound in the first significant opening of the game.
Brad Inman then fired at goal from 20 yards, stinging the palms of Jon McLaughlin as Crewe sought a second.
But Lucas Akins grabbed the equaliser for the Brewers when, from Mark Duffy's cross, he turned three Crewe... | League One strugglers Crewe held leaders Burton Albion to a draw in a game of few clear-cut chances. | 35675613 |
Last week, legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour, considered one of fashion's most influential voices, was overheard on a train lambasting the mogul.
Her comments came as Teen Vogue ran a "scorched-earth" attack on Mr Trump, posting an opinion editorial that accused him of repeatedly lying to the public.
Many online read... | Tensions are simmering between the US magazines Vogue and Teen Vogue, and the country's president-elect Donald Trump. | 38287698 |
The outcome was close, with just 56.61% of people voting against change, but it is a personal blow for pro-change Prime Minister John Key.
Here's how the debate unfurled, from Laser Kiwi to Red Peak to Silver Fern.
This is New Zealand's flag, which has fluttered from flagpoles across the nation since the 1800s and was ... | The results are in, New Zealanders have spoken - and they do not want a new flag. | 35878485 |
Tries from Luke Narraway, Tom Fowlie and Tom Smallbone put Irish 19-10 up at the break, with Agen responding through a Filipo Nakosi try and Francois Bouvier kick.
Jalil Narjissi then crossed to get the hosts back to within two points.
Fergus Mulchrone's effort and a penalty try completed the visitors' bonus-point win ... | London Irish secured a European Challenge Cup quarter-final spot after overcoming French Top 14 side Agen. | 35355414 |
The party was prepared to take action if the first minister did not do what "society desires", he said.
Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has warned an election would be inevitable if she did not stand down.
Mrs Foster is under growing pressure over the Renewable Heat Initiative.
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) s... | Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness could resign if Arlene Foster does not stand aside during an investigation into a botched green energy scheme, Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams has signalled. | 38541704 |
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The Czech Republic goalkeeper, who played more than 400 club games in 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, has joined the Gunners on a four-year contract.
Cech, 33, made only seven league appearances last season after losing his place to Belgian Thibaut Courtois.
In a letter to ... | Arsenal have signed Petr Cech from Chelsea in a deal worth about £10m. | 33318367 |
Reservists will protect Llanbedr Airfield and the Trawsfynydd decommissioned nuclear power station from simulated attack from patrols from Malaysia, Japan, Ireland and the US.
The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) said it was the most ambitious exercise it had ever conducted.
It will be the largest UK ground-based air... | Soldiers from across the world are taking part in a week-long training exercise in Gwynedd from Saturday. | 37588368 |
St Peter's Church in Swepstone, Leicestershire, was targeted some time between Sunday evening and Monday morning.
Canon Vivien Elphick said everyone felt "gutted" as they had recently raised £25,000 for general repairs to the church.
A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police said they were investigating.
The theft was di... | A village church has had £50,000 worth of lead stripped from its roof by thieves. | 32963820 |
The three-time world heavyweight champion, who had Parkinson's disease for 32 years, died aged 74 from "septic shock due to unspecified natural causes" according to his family.
"The last week has been particularly tough," said Abraham Lieberman, who was with Ali only hours before he died.
"It became apparent God wanted... | Muhammad Ali's doctor says the iconic boxer had been "having a tough time in the last year" before his death. | 36454654 |
The game appeared to be heading for a goalless conclusion when Conrad Logan kept out Ben Reeves' 76th-minute spot-kick after the Dons substitute had been brought down by Jim McNulty.
But a free-kick from the left deep into time added on from Ed Upson picked out Wootton at the back post and he headed the ball into the t... | Scott Wootton's 94th-minute header earned MK Dons a 1-0 victory at Rochdale. | 37067529 |
The tearful Benidorm actress said on air it was "kind of time" to leave and she had "said everything there is".
"I have a thing that goes right through my body that says Loose Women, like a [stick of] rock in Blackpool, and so it will never, ever leave me," she added.
The 65-year-old, who has appeared on the lunchtime ... | Loose Women panellist Sherrie Hewson has announced she is to leave ITV's talk show later this year. | 36967156 |
Christopher Halliwell denies killing Becky Godden, who was last seen getting into a taxi outside a club in Swindon.
The former taxi driver told Bristol Crown Court he drove two men to a field in Gloucestershire in 2003, where they buried a large sports bag.
Miss Godden's remains were found at the site in 2011.
The pros... | A man accused of murdering a woman who worked as a prostitute said two drug dealers buried her body in a field and denied he ever knew her. | 37362252 |
The legal motions are designed to halt Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein's request for a ballot review.
In Wisconsin, a federal court rejected a request to immediately stop the recount, but allowed a lawsuit to proceed.
Even if the recounts take place, they are unlikely to change the poll result.
Ms Stein, ... | US President-elect Donald Trump's supporters are moving to block election recount efforts in the states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan. | 38187641 |
Liam Boyce gave County the lead just after the hour mark, firing past Craig Samson after being teed up by Alex Schalk.
Louis Moult converted a penalty after Scott McDonald was fouled to bring Motherwell level.
County's Jay McEveley saw red for his second booking with 20 minutes left but the visitors could not press hom... | Motherwell came from behind to claim a point against Ross County in Dingwall. | 37263837 |
Writing on Twitter, Lynch said he had not been given enough money "to do the script in the way I felt it needed to be done".
"This weekend I started to call actors to let them know I would not be directing," he added.
Lynch's departure casts doubt on the revival, which was commissioned by US network Showtime last Octob... | Director David Lynch has confirmed he will not direct the sequel to Twin Peaks, citing disagreement over money. | 32194193 |
McCabe's strike midway through the first period proved decisive despite Wales creating several chances in the contest before and after the interval.
Wales won their opening match 2-0 against Hungary before drawing 0-0 with Czech Republic.
The Cyprus Cup finals day is on Wednesday, 8 March.
Wales Women's' Squad: Claire ... | A first-half goal from Katie McCabe was enough to secure victory for Republic of Ireland in the final group game of the Cyprus Cup. | 39182413 |
Rahmon Fletcher scored 18 points and Joe Chapman 17 for the champions; TrayVonn Wright and Andrew Sullivan hit 14 points each for the Riders.
Leicester led by 14 points in the third quarter but found the Eagles' comeback irresistible in the last 10 minutes.
Sheffield Hatters beat Barking Abbey 79-45 in the Trophy final... | Newcastle Eagles won the BBL Cup for the fourth time when they beat Leicester Riders 94-82 in Birmingham. | 35339164 |
The pair, aged 18 and 17, were discovered during the search, which also uncovered about 100 marijuana plants inside the house in Liverpool.
Merseyside Police said the crop, found in Suburban Road, Anfield, on Thursday, had an estimated annual yield of £400,000 a year.
Both men were arrested on suspicion of cultivation... | Two teenagers were found hiding under the floorboards of a cannabis farm during a police raid. | 37129022 |
The Mariners previously had a bid rejected for the pair, but have now come to an agreement after they handed in transfer requests.
Osborne, 24, has signed a two-and-a-half year deal while Asante, also 24, has agreed an 18-month contact.
They are reunited with boss Marcus Bignot, who took over in November.
Dutch forward... | Grimsby Town have signed midfielder Jamey Osborne and striker Akwasi Asante from National League side Solihull Moors for undisclosed fees. | 38672309 |
Crews cited low water pressure, radio problems and equipment that was either lacking or did not arrive before the fire on 14 June got out of control.
Newsnight has learned a high ladder did not arrive for more than 30 minutes.
The London Fire Brigade says it has changed its procedures since the fire.
A high ladder will... | A series of failings that hampered the efforts of firefighters to tackle the Grenfell Tower fire and rescue the building's residents have been identified by a BBC investigation. | 40535417 |
Adam Spearritt, 14, was one of 96 Liverpool fans who died after a crush at the FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's ground.
The new inquests heard his father Edward, who has since died, wrote in a statement that he started "to bang on the fencing" to get a PC's attention.
But Mr Spearritt sai... | The father of a victim of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster said a PC seemed to take "no notice" of screams for aid. | 32958023 |
Youssef Zaghba, a 22-year-old Moroccan-Italian man who lived in east London, was named as the third attacker.
He was stopped at an Italian airport on his way to Syria last year and was put on an EU-wide database but was not prosecuted, reports say.
Zaghba, Khuram Butt and Rachid Redouane killed seven people and injured... | One of the London Bridge attackers was able to enter the UK, despite being placed on an EU-wide watch list. | 40183147 |
Ms Gillard had presented redrafted legislation to the opposition as she sought support for her "Malaysia swap".
But the opposition said the proposals did not provide adequate protection for asylum-seekers.
Australia's asylum policy has been in crisis since a court ruled a plan to swap refugees with Malaysia unlawful.
A... | Australia's opposition rejected the government's proposed immigration law changes, as PM Julia Gillard scrambled to salvage a controversial asylum plan. | 14969288 |
In total, 38 people died in the hour-long gun attack near Sousse in June 2015.
But local units deliberately "slowed down" as Islamist gunman Seifeddine Rezgui opened fire, said the counsel to the inquest into the British deaths.
The attack was the deadliest on Britons since the 7 July 2005 London bombings.
A senior For... | Tunisian security forces "wasted time" before responding to a massacre on a beach resort as 30 British tourists were shot dead, a UK coroner has heard. | 38630124 |
Ahead of learning whether their 12-point deduction will remain in place, the Port were totally outclassed
Cliftonville moved up to fourth spot after David McDaid's 78th-minute goal secured a 1-0 win over Carrick Rangers.
Jamie McGonigle's last-gasp goal earned Coleraine a 2-1 win over Ards while Glentoran drew 1-1 with... | Portadown's season of misery continued as they were hammered 6-0 by impressive Dungannon Swifts in the Irish Premiership game at Stangmore Park. | 37596638 |
The unbeaten American was incredibly game, standing up to some brutal assaults by the champion, who now has 17 knockouts from as many fights.
But after Breazeale was floored for a second time in the seventh, the referee waved the fight off.
Joshua's mandatory challenger is New Zealand's Joseph Parker.
Fellow Briton Dav... | Anthony Joshua defended his IBF heavyweight title for the first time with a seventh-round knockout of Dominic Breazeale in London. | 36631289 |
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