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By copying the wing anatomy of birds and bats, the researchers designed a mechanism to allow their flying robot to squeeze between obstacles and recover from impacts.
Details are published in the journal Bioinspiration and Biomimetics.
The wings are based on the ability of birds and bats to tuck their wings close into ... | Scientists have created a drone with flapping wings that can fold in and rebound following a mid-air collision. | 32068361 |
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The American, 33, won a high-quality quarter-final 3-6 6-2 6-3 in front of 15,000 spectators on Centre Court.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion has now won 26 matches in a row at the majors stretching back to Wimbledon 2014.
Williams goes on to face Russian fourth seed Maria... | Top seed Serena Williams kept alive her hopes of a sixth Wimbledon title and a possible calendar Grand Slam with a three-set win over Victoria Azarenka. | 33429857 |
Extern says it has been told the Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS) must close with the loss of 47 jobs.
It says the service supports 235 families affected by issues including poverty, mental health, and addiction.
The Health and Social Care Board said the scheme was operated "on a pilot basis" for three years fro... | A Northern Ireland charity says children will be the first victims of the Stormont collapse as one of its projects is to close. | 39255264 |
Yankel Rosenthal, a former minister of investment, was arrested on Tuesday after landing at Miami airport.
His cousin Yani and uncle Jaime Rolando, a four-time presidential candidate and newspaper owner, were also charged.
They come from one of the wealthiest families in Honduras.
The three men were detained by customs... | The president of one of Honduras's most famous football clubs has been charged in the United States with drug trafficking and money laundering. | 34471019 |
The condom packets show the Warlingham Rugby Club logo with the slogan "join the family".
Club chairman Peter Mattison boasted the move was "bold" and "quirky" and described it as "a bit on the edge".
Players and members will give out the free condoms while socialising in local bars and clubs.
"In the past we've used p... | A Surrey rugby club has started handing out branded condoms to attract new players in a bid to get its name better known. | 36611539 |
The party said the country's recent economic performance made "grim reading" even before factoring in the UK's vote to leave the EU.
They have called for measures including a Brexit Support Fund for at-risk industries and income tax increases.
The Scottish government set up an expert group in the aftermath of the Brexi... | Scottish Labour has published a Brexit action plan urging the Scottish and UK governments to act to avoid recession. | 36897565 |
In an email sent to Associated Press, Jorge Mendes said Mourinho told the Syrian FA that, "while he felt honoured to receive the invitation, he cannot at the moment accept it".
The Portuguese, 53, was sacked for a second time by Chelsea in December.
Mourinho, who has also managed Porto, Real Madrid and Inter Milan, has... | Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has rejected an offer to coach Syria, according to his agent. | 36006158 |
It's politically untouchable and its budgets ring-fenced (though the fences sometimes need mending) because it has overwhelming public support.
But if it's a state religion, it's got a problem with recruiting its priesthood. And a lot else besides.
Audit Scotland has issued an update on its views of the NHS north of th... | The National Health Service has been described as the closest thing Britain has to a state religion. | 34612829 |
Gary Gowans' short film shows the Millennium Falcon emerging from the building, chased by Imperial TIE fighters, as R2-D2 looks on.
The film fades to black as the V&A logo expands to become "Vader", with the sound of Darth Vader's breathing.
Mr Gowans, from Newport-on-Tay, said he made the film to "cheer himself up" af... | A filmmaker's reimagining of Dundee's new V&A Museum as a Star Wars space port has become an internet hit. | 39405393 |
Lawro's opponent for the latest round of Premier League fixtures are Creed stars Michael B Jordan & Tony Bellew.
Everton fan and professional boxer Bellew plays 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan in the film, that sees Sylvester Stallone reprise his role as the former world heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa.
Balboa is trainer and m... | BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson is pitting his wits against a different guest each week this season. | 35286417 |
But playing in the finals of a major tournament with a country that three years ago was ranked below perennial also-rans Liechtenstein and Luxembourg always felt like a "distant dream" for the nation's only Champions League winner.
Gudjohnsen, now 37, is at last aiming to realise that ambition at next summer's European... | Since coming on to replace his father Arnor as a 17-year-old substitute in 1996, Eidur Gudjohnsen has spent most of his 19-year international career as Iceland's most celebrated player. | 30012357 |
And that could be a foretaste of things to come: not just the US's so-called "backyard", but emerging markets in general are bracing themselves for the economic effects of Donald Trump's US election victory.
Mr Trump does not become president until 20 January, and so far, we know little about the economic policies that... | Donald Trump's US election victory caused shockwaves on Mexican and Brazilian markets, with the countries' respective currencies taking a battering. | 38010223 |
At the moment, the process can take up to six days.
The organisation that manages the cheque clearing system said the changes would be phased in from October 2017.
However, it will be the second half of 2018 before all UK banks and building societies are able to offer the faster service.
Under the new arrangements, co-... | Bank customers who pay cheques into their accounts will soon be able to get the money cleared within one working day. | 39351793 |
Their numbers had plummeted in the last 100 years because of hunting and a lack of prey.
Writing in the
Journal of Wildlife Management
, researchers say the cougar is now spreading far outside their traditional western habitats.
But they say the return of the big cats raises important questions about how hu... | The American mountain lion or cougar is now re-populating parts of the US, scientists say. | 18425472 |
The claim: Prime Minister David Cameron says as a result of his negotiations in Brussels earlier this year - which has not come into effect yet but will if the UK votes to stay in the European Union - EU citizens who come to the UK but fail to find work will have to leave after six months.
Reality Check verdict: Existi... | Speaking on Sky News' special referendum programme on Thursday evening, David Cameron addressed concerns about migration by referring to what he gained in his renegotiation with Brussels earlier this year. | 36449974 |
The 24-year-old Englishman, who was with Manchester United, Liverpool and Burnley as a youth, has signed a one-year contract at Fir Park.
Sutton, who scored 13 goals last season, has joined St Johnstone.
"I've asked for the number nine jersey as I like the pressure of expectations," said Fletcher.
"I know the previous ... | Wes Fletcher has joined Motherwell after leaving York City and targeted more goals than his predecessor in the number nine jersey, John Sutton. | 33298498 |
I don't know of any policies that would prevent this kind of thing. The killers in these mass killings are willing to commit the crime knowing full well they'll be caught and spend the rest of their lives in prison [or get the death penalty]. Or they are willing to kill themselves - as in the Connecticut case - or they... | As the debate begins over whether to reform US gun laws in the wake of a mass shooting at a school in Newtown, Connecticut, public figures, activists and those affected are starting to speak out on the issue. | 20760350 |
Only residents, senior Palestinian officials and humanitarian cases will be allowed through the checkpoints that have been set up until further notice.
The restrictions were imposed after a Palestinian policeman shot and injured three Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint outside the city before being killed.
Ramallah is ho... | The Israeli military is preventing non-residents from entering the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. | 35459329 |
Wing Fu Cheung, 65, also known as Nelson Cheung, was attacked and stabbed near Randalstown in Janurary 2015.
Christopher David Menaul, 25, originally with an address in Barra Street in Antrim town, also pleaded guilty to wounding Mr Cheung's wife.
He admitted stabbing her in the hand and robbing her.
A defence barriste... | A County Antrim man has been jailed for life after pleading guilty to the murder of a Chinese businessman almost two years ago. | 32590267 |
Seeing khaki military trucks near the EU's main buildings, police on the streets locking down security before tomorrow's summit certainly changes the atmosphere. But for the prime minister, it's tense for a different reason.
By his own admission, David Cameron is trying to do something that has never really been tried ... | Tight security because of the recent terror threat isn't the only reason that Brussels feels tense tonight. | 35116995 |
The visitors pressured their in-form hosts and were rewarded when they took the lead with a fortuitous goal.
Stanley defender Tom Davies' clearance hit Jimmy Spencer 12 yards out and the ball bounced into the bottom corner.
The home side grabbed a vital equaliser when on-loan winger Tariqe Fosu found the bottom corner ... | Accrington lost vital ground in the League Two automatic promotion race as they were held at home by Cambridge. | 35902416 |
Defeats to Nottingham Panthers and Cardiff Devils left the Glasgow side without a point over the weekend as the new campaign stalled at the start.
A frustrated Finnerty stressed that the level of performance will not be tolerated.
"This team is nowhere near the level it can compete at," he said. "We're going through so... | Coach Ryan Finnerty insists there is no panic at Braehead Clan after losing their opening two Elite League games in disappointing fashion. | 37338580 |
The inspection was part of the RQIA's ongoing programme of unannounced inspections of hospitals which provide emergency services.
Inspectors noted not enough nurses in the medical and surgical wards.
However, it said the Southern Health and Social Care trust is working actively to address the deficit.
The inspectors fo... | Northern Ireland's health regulators say they found a shortage of nurses in several areas of Craigavon Area Hospital during an inspection in April. | 38020950 |
After a less experienced GB line-up lost 90-62 behind closed doors on Saturday, coach Joe Prunty restored his frontline players for Sunday's game.
The resulting 78-69 defeat, with Andrew Lawrence top-scoring with 15 points, gave a better indication of GB's improvement this summer.
Their next game comes against Greece a... | Great Britain suffered back-to-back defeats to Israel in Tel Aviv in their latest EuroBasket warm-up games. | 40928155 |
On Friday, it was reported that police had used a Taser on a suspect armed with a knife who had broken into the woman's house in Tirowen Drive.
The suspect had fled to a house next door, where a number of windows were smashed before the arrest took place.
The accused, 38, has also been charged with burglary with intent... | A man has been charged with aggravated burglary after two houses, including the home of a woman and child, were broken into in Lisburn, County Antrim. | 33668379 |
The thousands of negatives and prints are being taken from Bodleian's Talbot archive and other collections.
It is hoped academics and members of the public will help to identify unknown people and buildings in the photographs.
The website is due to go live later this year.
It will include some of the first photographs ... | The complete photographic works by Victorian pioneer William Henry Fox Talbot is to be made available online. | 32697112 |
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The 34-year-old was pushed hard by Spain's Adel Mechaal, but his final-lap pace proved decisive as he came home in seven minutes 35.15 seconds.
Farah will attempt a third successive world 5,000m-10,000m double in August.
Elsewhere, Britain's Laura Muir finished second in t... | Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah enjoyed the perfect tune-up ahead of the World Championships with a trademark victory in the 3,000m at the Anniversary Games. | 40550442 |
It is understood 1,510 postal voting packs are unaccounted for.
Earlier reports suggested the number of people who had applied for a postal vote and not received their packs was far lower, at 580.
Plymouth City Council, which blamed a computer problem, apologised and said it was urgently investigating.
Polls are open f... | More postal ballots have been reported missing in Plymouth - after hundreds of voters complained theirs had not been received. | 40184173 |
Ridden by Adrian Heskin, the 7-1 shot stayed on strongly from the final fence to win by five-and-a-half lengths.
Previous course winner The Mooch was the 10-1 runner-up with 7-2 favourite Futuramic in third place.
It completed a double for Bolger and Heskin following Lofgren's win in the opening Maiden Hurdle.
Bolger c... | Federici made the 420-mile round trip from Enda Bolger's County Tipperary yard to claim victory in Sunday's Ulster Grand National at Downpatrick. | 35855763 |
The inscribed lead bar is the only one known of its type to be found the UK, auctioneers have said.
Found by Plymouth bricklayer Jason Baker, 31, it failed to fetch its guide price of £60,000 in November.
But, Hanson's Auction House in Derby confirmed it had sold the 2ft (60cm) ingot, which dates from AD 164 and was un... | A rare ingot of Roman lead that was unearthed on a farm has sold for £25,000. | 39366713 |
It is the first time a special outdoor public event has been organised in the city for the Indian Festival.
Diwali symbolises victory of good over evil and is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world.
The colourful festivities featured fireworks, live music, food, dancing lanterns, a laser display and Sco... | Hundreds of people in Edinburgh have been celebrating Diwali at a special event in Princes Street Gardens. | 34881495 |
Dons chairman Pete Winkelman has dismissed an approach from the Blues for the 34-year-old.
"I'm flattered - but just as flattered by the chairman's response. It shows he wants me at this football club," Robinson told BBC Three Counties Radio.
"That gives me the satisfaction of knowing you're wanted somewhere."
Robinson... | MK Dons boss Karl Robinson has said he is "flattered" by Birmingham City's interest in his services and his own club's desire to keep him. | 29721278 |
Humberside Police advertised the £117,078-a-year post on its website.
Garry Forsyth, currently Assistant Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, provided a close-up self portrait
Mr Forsyth, who is expected to start his new role as deputy chief constable in the summer, said he was "delighted".
Humberside Police Chief... | The successful applicant for a senior police role that called for candidates to send a "selfie" with their CV has published the picture he submitted. | 31665403 |
But an actual bricks and mortar Amazon store? That's still as rare as an A-list celebrity sighting.
The company opened its seventh US bookshop in New York on Thursday, drawing a steady stream of selfie-snapping gawkers, tourists and loyal shoppers who revelled in the novelty experience of shopping in person.
"It makes ... | Amazon, in its third decade of business, dominates the world of online shopping. | 40051886 |
The voluntary charter, part of the Trades Union Congress' "Dying to Work" campaign, sets out a process to support staff with a terminal diagnosis.
It also aims to ensure their employment and death in service benefits are protected.
Council leader Ali Thomas said it provided a "clear pathway of support".
"Receiving a te... | Neath Port Talbot council has become the first organisation in Wales to sign a charter to help terminally ill workers. | 39032061 |
Despite the popularity of the television Timelord, 97 episodes were lost by the BBC.
Rob Ritchie, from Sunderland, was approached by a BBC producer who spotted his animation work on YouTube, and he ended up making a trailer for one of the most important lost ones.
He became the creative force behind the recreation of t... | A missing Doctor Who episode has been brought back to life after 50 years. | 38026227 |
The site, at Germany Beck in Fulford, was flooded over Christmas and the Conservative MP for the area, Julian Sturdy, had backed a campaign to reconsider the scheme.
Persimmon Homes said the £125m scheme would minimise the flood risk and offered "great benefits" to the area.
Work will begin with construction of a new ... | Work to build more than 600 new homes near York will begin in May, a developer has confirmed. | 36054364 |
It feels like there's a lot of power there too, so getting energy from the waves of the sea sounds as if it's got real potential. For World Service listener Michael McFarlane, it's a question that's been on his mind for years.
"I live in Jamaica and we are never very far from the sea… Electricity generation [here] is m... | If you've ever struggled to walk across the deck of a boat as it rolls in a choppy sea, or tried to stand up against breaking waves at the beach, you'll have felt the might of the ocean. | 38426389 |
After an unannounced visit in August, HM Inspectorate of Prisons said staffing at HMP Garth, Leyland, impacted supervision, access to some resources and limited health services.
The Category B training prison holds 780 men in total.
A prison spokesman said it had employed 20 extra officers since the inspection.
Inspect... | A Lancashire prison that houses a specialist unit for sex offenders has "chronic" staff shortages, inspectors have warned. | 30797676 |
The Yorkshireman, 28, is the first European winner at Augusta since 1999 and only the fourth British champion.
"It's a great feeling and hopefully one we can have many more times," said Willett of his first major victory.
Willett's manager Chubby Chandler said the golfer could win another major this year and become num... | Winning the Masters is a "fantastic start" to achieving "special things" in golf, says Danny Willett. | 36020454 |
Speaking on the future of north-south relations, he suggested the UK could have a customs arrangement with the EU similar to the one with Turkey.
Turkey's customs union gives it tariff-free access for industrial goods.
That deal does not cover agriculture, though, apart from processed products.
It is also a deal in whi... | During his first official visit to NI, Irish PM Leo Varadkar mentioned two specific arrangements which he suggested could soften the impact of Brexit across the island of Ireland. | 40827798 |
This year, 28,148 graduates began initial teacher training courses, representing 94% of the target figure.
At secondary level, where population increases are set to hit schools next year, just 82% of the target was met.
Ministers said they had redoubled their efforts to attract top graduates.
But head teachers and acad... | Targets for the number of new trainee teachers in England have been missed for the third year running, prompting concerns of an intensified recruitment crisis in schools. | 34866850 |
Prince Charles visited Stebonheath Primary School, Llanelli, where he was shown a water catchment system and was treated to a concert.
He later met the youth team at Llandovery Rugby Club, Carmarthenshire, of which he is a patron.
The prince also visited Aberdare's Prysmian Cables & Systems in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
And h... | The Prince of Wales spent the day meeting young people in Carmarthenshire during a visit in the region. | 35672012 |
Mark Mason, 48, from Rhyl, died after being stabbed in the town's Home Bargains car park on 27 October.
James Davies, 20, Anthony Baines, 30, Jake Melia, 21, and Mark Ennis, 30, did not enter a plea.
The men, all from Liverpool, appeared at Mold Crown Court via video link from Altcourse Prison and were remanded in cust... | Four men charged with murdering a father-of-two at a supermarket car park have appeared in court. | 37859583 |
Cadets, troops and veterans received the traditional Welsh symbol, which had been wrapped in a red thread and dipped in gold.
As Colonel-in-Chief she told the regiment that it was a "great pleasure" to celebrate St David's Day with them.
She also said soldiers are now more engaging with her - suggesting that she has be... | The Queen has presented leeks to The Royal Welsh regiment to mark St David's Day this week. | 39160405 |
Cornwall Council members voted on the plans and four other major retail developments in Truro on Thursday.
Developers Inox had said they would contribute £8m from the supermarket deal to build the 6,000-seat stadium.
Supporters say the decision effectively marks the end of the proposal, while Inox said a "miracle" was ... | Plans for a new stadium in Cornwall are in jeopardy after councillors deferred a decision for a supermarket which would have paid for it. | 31866343 |
McKerr, 18, has represented South Africa at Under-19 level but holds a British passport.
Pillans, 24, joins from the Dolphins and will play for the county under an ancestral visa.
"Following the retirements of Chris Tremlett, Tim Linley and David Balcombe we needed to add to our resources," said director of cricket Ale... | Surrey have signed South African fast bowlers Conor McKerr and Mathew Pillans on three-year deals. | 35698774 |
Changes are being made to the weight and height at which a child will be allowed to use a backless booster seat. However, parents will not need to replace car seats they have already bought because they can continue to use them.
From next year, changes are being made on the rules regarding backless booster seats.
Curre... | New rules on child car seats are set to come into force after March next year and have left many parents confused about what they need to use. | 38182298 |
In May, Alitalia filed to be put into special administration for the second time since 2008. It will now be restructured, sold off or wound up.
On Friday, Italian media reports said Alitalia had received about 10 non-binding offers.
"We are serious in indicating we have an interest in Alitalia," said Ryanair chief exec... | Budget airline Ryanair says it has made a "non-binding offer" for loss-making Italian carrier Alitalia. | 40706103 |
The swimmer, who won three gold medals at the Rio Games last year, received the award at Buckingham Palace.
Her golden hat trick came with wins in the 100m backstroke,the 200m freestyle gold and the women's SM14 200m individual medley.
The 100m backstroke win to retain her London 2012 title set a new record.
At the Bra... | Northern Ireland's four-time Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer Bethany Firth has been recognised with an MBE. | 39644584 |
The 28-year-old Warriors centre, who came to Sixways directly from Rugby School in 2006, has largely been limited to European Challenge Cup appearances this season.
Grove, who played a big part in getting Warriors promoted in May, has failed to make Dean Ryan's Premiership team.
He will join utility back younger brothe... | Worcester Warriors have loaned former Scotland international Alex Grove to Championship side London Scottish. | 35404743 |
The pedestrian died after being hit by a large bucket loader at the UPM plant in Shotton, at 11:30 GMT on Monday.
The case has now been handed over to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for sole investigation.
UPM Shotton general manager David Ingham said: "We are all deeply shocked by this tragic incident."
The man... | A man arrested in connection with a death at a Flintshire paper mill has been released without charge, North Wales Police has said. | 38899282 |
Researchers from the UK and Japan found that the head and tail movements of sperm made patterns similar to the fields that form around magnets.
And these help to propel sperm towards the female egg.
Knowing why some sperm succeed and others fail could help treat male infertility, the researchers said.
More than 50 mill... | How an individual sperm swims, against all the odds, through fluid to reach the fallopian tubes has been revealed - and it's all about rhythm. | 39292913 |
Now the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to President Juan Manuel Santos for his efforts in the negotiations.
Could that be enough to save the agreement?
The peace process with the Farc is on a roller coaster ride.
Mr Santos spent four years in difficult negotiations before signing an agreement in August at a triumph... | Less than a week ago, Colombians voted "no" to an agreement with the guerrilla group the Farc, sparking a political crisis that threatened the peace process. | 37590023 |
After plunging more than 12% on Tuesday, shares in Anglo American ended down a further 1.2%.
Anglo had announced a major restructuring plan and said it was suspending its dividend until the end of next year.
Mining shares have been hit by falling commodity prices, with iron ore prices at 10-year lows.
The FTSE 100 inde... | (Close): Mining companies regained some of the losses they posted on Tuesday, but Anglo American slid further into the red. | 35049100 |
Lord Coe, the London 2012 chairman, said he had been approached to stand as the successor to Colin Moynihan.
A BOA committee is drawing up a list of candidates to replace Lord Moynihan, who announced last month he would be stepping down after seven years.
Lord Coe, who was recently made the UK's Olympics legacy ambassa... | Sebastian Coe has confirmed he will stand to be the next chairman of the British Olympic Association (BOA). | 19551011 |
The Bridge International Academies group says it offers affordable, high-quality education to its 12,000 pupils, who often come from poor families.
The Education Ministry says the 63 schools must now close immediately.
The group, supported by foundations such as those set up by Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, says it w... | Uganda's High Court has ordered the closure of a chain of private schools over concerns about poor sanitation and its curriculum. | 37871130 |
If Snapchat had accepted, it would have been Facebook's biggest purchase.
Citing sources close to the matter, the Journal reported Snapchat was being pursued by others, including Chinese e-commerce company Tencent.
Popular with teenagers, Snapchat has doubled its usage recently.
According to the firm, more than 350 mil... | Image messaging firm Snapchat, founded by Evan Spiegel, 23, rebuffed a $3bn (£1.9bn) acquisition offer from Facebook, according to the Wall Street Journal. | 24935361 |
The show asked contestants to guess what answer 100 people had given when told to name a woman's job.
The "correct" answers included cooking, cleaning and dishes. Answers for a man's job included builder, plumber and mechanic.
The channel said the answers were "not reflective of all Australians".
The programmes format ... | Australia's Channel 10 has apologised for broadcasting a question on the quiz show Family Feud deemed sexist by many watching. | 29639887 |
But like other Gulf states, the sharp fall in global oil prices has forced the country to consider whether these benefits are luxuries it can no longer afford.
Last month, Parliament Speaker Marzouq al-Ghanim warned that continuing to spend in the same way would be "economic suicide".
"We cannot lie to the Kuwaiti peop... | Sitting on the world's sixth largest proven oil reserves, Kuwait's 1.3m citizens are accustomed to lavish benefits, such as interest-free housing loans, free education and healthcare, and food and fuel subsidies. | 35881609 |
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The 18-year-old began Saturday 11 shots off the lead at five over par, but hit nine birdies to end the day one under.
"I played aggressive and it worked for me today," Hull said.
South Korea's Park leads at five under, one shot ahead of Norway's Suzann Pettersen, China's F... | England's Charley Hull carded a six-under-par 66, the day's best round, to move within three shots of third-round leader Inbee Park at Royal Birkdale. | 28278225 |
Gatland says the All Blacks illegally targeted Murray during the Lions' 30-15 first Test defeat in Auckland and could have caused a career-ending injury.
"What he's implying is we are deliberately going out to injure somebody, and that's not the case. I guess he might be a bit desperate," said Hansen.
The Lions face Su... | British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland's comments about New Zealand's treatment of Lions scrum-half Conor Murray are "desperate", says All Blacks boss Steve Hansen. | 40401272 |
Sophie Taylor, 22, died when her car hit a block of flats in Adamsdown, Cardiff, in August 2016.
Cardiff Crown Court heard her BMW crashed while being followed by "jealous" Melissa Pesticcio, 23, and her ex-boyfriend in separate cars.
Miss Pesticcio, of Llanrumney, denies causing death by dangerous driving.
She also de... | A woman was killed by a love rival in a car chase days after she taunted her in a chain of messages about stealing her boyfriend, a jury has been told. | 39737761 |
A 32-year-old man, who has not been named, died outside the Studio Sport Bar in Hexham from head injuries at about 04:00 GMT .
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and is currently in custody.
Det Insp Dave English from Northumbria Police said the "tragic death" was being treated as an "isolated incident" and is appeali... | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who died after being found unconscious. | 38782256 |
De Villota, 32, was seriously injured on 3 July while testing for Marussia at the track at Duxford.
A statement issued by the Marussia Technical Centre, in Banbury, said she left Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on Friday.
She had made "significant progress" since the accident, it said.
The statement said: "More com... | F1 test driver Maria de Villota, who suffered head injuries and lost an eye in a crash in Cambridgeshire, has returned to Spain. | 18937064 |
Robert Kay, 36, from Bonnyrigg, stabbed Carlo Volante, 40, in a "one sided violent attack" in broad daylight in front of his girlfriend, Mhairi Hughes.
At the High Court in Glasgow, Kay pleaded guilty to murdering Mr Volante in Bonnyrigg, on 3 January 2017.
Judge Lady Rae will sentence Kay at a later date.
The court he... | A man has admitted murdering his flatmate's boyfriend after a row when he was accidentally woken up by the couple in Midlothian. | 39659674 |
Dan Davies won the Gordon Burn Prize for his book, In Plain Sight: The Life and Lies of Jimmy Savile.
Actress - and judge - Maxine Peake described it as "compelling".
"This is so much more than a book about the monster that is Savile. It's about grotesque social attitudes towards the famous and money," she said.
The wi... | A journalist who interviewed Jimmy Savile extensively over the last six years of his life has won an award for his book about the fallen celebrity. | 34486844 |
The animal has been extinct in Britain for 1,300 years, but the Lynx UK Trust believes it will help control deer populations and attract tourists.
It said the selected area had a low human population density, little sheep farming and few roads and railways.
Opponents fear the lynx will be a threat to livestock and wild... | Northumberland and the Scottish Borders have been chosen as the preferred site for a project to reintroduce Eurasian lynx forest cats to the UK. | 36881541 |
Charlie Elphicke, Conservative MP for Dover and Deal, said Shepway District Council supported the plans for a smaller lorry park at Westenhanger.
The council's leader had previously branded a proposed 3,300-space lorry park as "bonkers".
Lorries are allowed to park on the M20 when there are delays at Channel ports.
The... | A new 1,000-space lorry park to help reduce congestion from queuing lorries on the M20 and in Dover has local support, an MP says. | 31850472 |
Tyrone Lock, from Hope under Dinmore in Herefordshire, was found 48 hours after reports he was acting erratically at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel near Whitchurch in Shropshire.
The 18-year-old had taken ecstasy and the herbal stimulant khat before fleeing in his socks and boxer shorts.
West Mercia Police said it would "... | Significant police failings contributed to the death of a teenager from hypothermia, an inquest has ruled. | 37575634 |
Jordon Begley, 23, died in hospital after being Tasered in Gorton following a row with neighbours on 10 July 2013.
Eleven officers attended Mr Begley's home after his mother called 999 to report he had a knife.
The inquest jury delivered a narrative verdict after a five-week hearing at Manchester Civil Courts of Justic... | An unarmed man died partly as a result of being "inappropriately and unreasonably" Tasered and restrained by police officers, an inquest has found. | 33373531 |
The head of the emergency services said the victims - 21 to 25 years of age - were suspected of acute poisoning at the private event in the Costa Salguero area which had gone out of control.
"We'll see what substances they took," said Alberto Crescenti.
The Time Warp festival was being held in Argentina on Friday and S... | Five people have died and another five remain in a critical condition after attending a music festival in Argentina's capital, officials say. | 36063635 |
The prime minister told the party's conference the UK must change after the "quiet revolution" of the Brexit vote, urging people to "seize the day".
Labour were now seen as the "nasty party" and only the Tories would "stand up for the weak... up to the powerful".
The state should be a "force for good" to help working p... | The Conservatives will use the power of government to "restore fairness" in Britain and spread prosperity more widely, Theresa May has said. | 37556019 |
15 March 2016 Last updated at 16:12 GMT
Russia has announced that it's sending home fighter planes from the country which many people think is positive step.
The BBC's Geneva correspondent Imogen Foulkes explains what this means for peace talks happening in Switzerland right now. | There's hope for peace in Syria five years after the civil war first started. | 35815595 |
Germany international Zieler, 28, joined the Foxes from Hannover in June 2016 but made just 13 appearances last season.
Stuttgart will be back in the Bundesliga next season after winning promotion under Hannes Wolf.
Zieler said: "I have the feeling that something can develop at the club."
Zieler's departure means that ... | Leicester have sold goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler to Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee after a year with the Premier League club. | 40576804 |
The forward, the brother of former U's player and Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson, made 394 appearances in 12 years at the club.
In a statement Oxford United paid tribute to what it described as one of its "all-time greatest players".
Atkinson holds the club's all-time scoring record with 107 goals, and only fiv... | Oxford United's all-time top goal scorer Graham Atkinson has died of cancer at the age of 73. | 38531229 |
Police said the man was pulled from the water by five members of the public but later died in hospital.
The incident happened at about 17:00 on Monday at the Falshaw Bridge, near Arboretum Avenue in Stockbridge. There are no suspicious circumstances.
Police said they had spoken to the four women who were involved in at... | A 58-year-old man has died after falling into the Water of Leith in Edinburgh. | 33994959 |
He told the BBC that as a child, he had watched Mr Lee cry on television as he announced one of the country's most traumatic moments: its separation from Malaysia in 1965.
"It's a sad day for all Singaporeans. I lived in the era where he built Singapore, and I've seen it progress," said the 58-year-old.
For Sayeed Huss... | As the sun rose over Singapore General Hospital, paralympic athlete William Tan arrived in his wheelchair at a tribute area for Mr Lee Kuan Yew and bowed his head in silence. | 32013623 |
Hodgson described the 21-year-old, who has scored 23 goals in 35 games this season, as combining "everything you're looking for in a centre forward".
"Is he worth a place in the squad now? Of course he is," said Hodgson.
Captain Wayne Rooney is likely to continue in attack, despite adopting a new midfield role at Manch... | England manager Roy Hodgson has all but confirmed Tottenham striker Harry Kane will be in his squad for next month's double-header with Lithuania and Italy. | 31449204 |
The U's have won seven of their past eight games in all competitions, with just two defeats in 18 matches.
But Appleton admitted he was oblivious until analyst Mark Thomas pointed out their current surge.
"You just go from game to game and look ahead to the next one, to be honest," Appleton told BBC Radio Oxford.
Oxfor... | Oxford United manager Michael Appleton had to be reminded of how strong a run of form his side are on as they target the League One play-off places. | 38931220 |
Clement believes Swansea, 18th in the table and two points adrift of Hull City, need 10 points from their remaining five games to survive.
The former Derby boss admits his team 'haven't responded well,' to the pressure of the last few matches.
"As soon as you lose that belief, the job is done. I don't get that sense fr... | Swansea City head coach Paul Clement says his side still have the belief to avoid Premier League relegation. | 39657000 |
Hardliners have been on a political warpath this week after the first visit to Tehran by the European Union's foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton.
"Do you think our country has no order that you can go anywhere you want and see anyone you want to see?" the head of the judiciary, Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani, demanded on... | A visit to explore the potential for a new relationship between Iran and Europe has also ended up highlighting the enduring sensitivity of the old. | 26542321 |
It began after the discovery of a suspicious object in Killylea.
The Elm Park Road is closed in both directions.
It is not thought any homes have been evacuated. | A security alert is continuing in County Armagh on Friday night. | 34554421 |
Patients stayed in A&E at Redditch's Alexandra Hospital while records said they were admitted to a non-existent ward, the whistleblower said.
Hospital bosses rejected this and said the ward was adjacent to A&E.
There was "no evidence of any attempt to defraud or 'game the system'" the trust told the Health Service Jour... | A whistleblower has accused a hospital of inventing a "virtual ward" for patients to avoid breaching the minimum four-hour waiting target in A&E. | 38919029 |
WhiteHat Security provides web security services to businesses, including e-commerce, financial services and healthcare companies.
The new jobs will be created following the establishment of a threat research centre, customer support and software engineering operation.
Invest NI has offered the company an employment gr... | Eighty jobs are to be created in Belfast by an American web security firm. | 30391712 |
The incident happened on the 23:09 service from Dunblane to Edinburgh on 16 December shortly after the train left Larbert railway station.
A man who was sitting in the seat next to the girl placed his hand on her legs twice.
She was able to alert a conductor who helped her to move seats.
The man was described as white,... | A 17-year-old girl has been left "very shaken" after being sexually assaulted on a train by a man wearing a Christmas jumper. | 38403136 |
The body of Derek Taylor, 71, was found at the property in Cross Fold, Blackburn in Lancashire, on Wednesday.
A post-mortem examination confirmed he died from "significant head injuries".
Deanha Neely, 32, of no fixed address, appeared before Blackburn Magistrates' Court earlier and was remanded appear at Preston Crown... | A woman has been charged with the murder of a man believed to have been living inside a coach at an industrial unit. | 38715883 |
Researchers are now certain the remains uncovered at Llanwnda near Caernarfon date to the 11th or 12th Century - but its owners remain a mystery.
The Hen Gastell - Old Castle site - was the focus of surveys and digs over a two-year period.
The final findings of the experts have now been published by the Gwynedd Archaeo... | An archaeological dig in Gwynedd has discovered that what was thought to be an Iron Age fort was a medieval castle. | 36311810 |
Mr Carson, 28, was shot in the head by a gang of men who burst into his family home in Walmer Street, in the south of the city, last Thursday night.
Francis Gerard Smith, from Springfield Road, Belfast, has been charged with possessing a rifle and 50 rounds of ammunition in suspicious circumstances.
Mr Smith was remand... | A man has appeared in court accused of having a rifle and ammunition in a case linked to the shotgun murder of Stephen Carson in Belfast last week. | 35710630 |
The Kingstone Press Championship side said in a statement the club will "very shortly be unable to fulfil its financial obligations".
It said it had sought insolvency advice as there was a "very real prospect" the club could "cease to exist".
It said the situation was a result of several factors, including the loss of ... | Rugby league club Sheffield Eagles has said it is in a "dire financial predicament" and could close. | 37141676 |
She was appointed the new Bishop of Stockport in a service in York Minster.
The process ended centuries of male-only bishops in the Church of England.
In the Roman Catholic Church, women are still not able to become priests.
In 2015, there are still areas of life in the UK where equality is an ambition rather than a re... | Reverend Libby Lane has become the first female bishop. | 30984833 |
President Obama has said the actions are in his executive authority and that they will save lives.
The president said he recognises that the measures will not prevent all violence or mass shootings in the country.
"This is not going to solve every violent crime in this country," Mr Obama said. "It's not going to preven... | The White House has announced numerous executive actions aimed at decreasing gun violence in the US. | 35228354 |
The near-complete skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus bataar was handed over to Mongolian officials at a ceremony in New York on Monday.
A Florida fossils dealer in December admitted smuggling the bones, which sold at auction for more than $1m (£643,000).
US officials seized the bones last year after Mongolia said they were... | The US has returned a 70-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton which was smuggled from Mongolia. | 22431009 |
An array of information is available through the BBC News website and various organisations offer help.
The rescue of Northern Rock and the subsequent banking crisis brought the safety of savings into sharp focus.
Savings up to £85,000 per person, per authorised institution, are now guaranteed, should any regulated ban... | Threats to the safety of savings, and the search for good returns at times of low interest rates, have been a concern for savers. | 12349317 |
Dr John Sentamu referred to the idea that he would be "tainted" by consecrating the Church of England's first woman bishop.
He will lay hands on the Rev Libby Lane when she becomes Bishop of Stockport on Monday, but will not when the Rev Philip North becomes Bishop of Burnley.
Mr North opposed women as bishops.
He will... | The Archbishop of York has said his decision not to take part in the "laying on of hands" for a new bishop was not due to a "theology of taint". | 30943009 |
Thousands of fans left 77 minutes into Saturday's draw with Sunderland at Anfield in protest at the planned top-price £77 ticket in the new main stand.
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In reversing their decision, club owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) told disgruntled fans "Message received."
Liverpool's ... | Liverpool's owners have scrapped their controversial £77 ticket and apologised for the "distress caused" by last week's pricing announcement. | 35546090 |
RPSB NI said that voting to leave would lead to uncertainty over the protection of important sites.
The charity also claimed that EU agreements had been key to protecting birds and habitats.
The comments were made as part of a written submission to a parliamentary inquiry.
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at West... | A leading wildlife charity in Northern Ireland has said leaving the EU would have significant implications on its work. | 35652442 |
Many people, including vegans, Hindus and Sikhs, got angry about tallow being used to make bank notes because it comes from animal fat, and they do not agree with this because of their beliefs.
But many people don't agree with palm oil being used in products like this either. So what is it and why is it causing a debat... | The Bank of England has announced it is considering using palm oil to make the new £20 notes, instead of something called tallow, which has been used to make the new plastic £5 note. | 39492207 |
12 August 2016 Last updated at 15:12 BST
A Banff man has appealed for help in identifying fish that have appeared in his garden in Banff.
Kevin Bain thinks the 75 fish could be sand eels deposited by a waterspout.
Mr Bain, who lives about 500m from the sea, posted footage of the spectacle on Periscope in the hope someo... | Footage: Kevin Bain | 37058053 |
The tourists, who were bowled out for 245 by Essex last weekend, collapsed from 101-2 to 192-8 at Grace Road.
But uncapped Shanaka shared an unbroken stand of 122 with Rangana Herath (28 not out) to take Sri Lanka to 318-8.
The first of three Tests against England begins at Headingley on Thursday.
Sri Lanka, who conced... | Sri Lanka put in another poor batting performance on day one against Leicestershire before being rescued by an unbeaten 91 from Dasun Shanaka. | 36291254 |
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