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Northern Irishman Allen, 31, led 5-2 before the four-time champion fought back to win.
"It's my own fault. I don't prepare properly for these tournaments," world number 11 Allen.
"I don't practise at 10 o'clock in the morning. I didn't get started until 12 o'clock today."
The Northern Irishman led 5-3 after hitting thr... | Mark Allen blamed his failure to prepare for morning play for his 13-9 second-round defeat by John Higgins at the World Championship. | 39685387 |
The 21-year-old had been on trial with the League One side after leaving Heerenveen, for whom he failed to play a league match in two seasons there.
Sietsma spent time on loan at Dutch second-tier side FC Emmen last term.
"This is a big club in a big stadium and I'm looking forward to the season," he told the club webs... | MK Dons have signed Dutch goalkeeper Wieger Sietsma on a free transfer on a two-year deal with the option of a further year. | 40533446 |
Coventry University's Scarborough campus will be built on land near the town's former Weaponness Park and Ride site and is due to open in 2016.
A spokesman for the university said it was hoped the development would create 100 jobs over the next three years.
The site will incorporate University Technical College Scarbor... | A new university campus is to be built in Scarborough as part of a £45m education and sports facility. | 31797308 |
Speaking in an interview with BBC Newsnight, he said strong criticism of Israel is legitimate, but to argue there should be no Israel "that's where anti-Zionism becomes anti-Semitism".
Oz's books have been published in more than 40 languages.
He is regarded as a liberal and is firmly in favour of a two-state solution f... | One of Israel's great living writers, Amos Oz, says people who say Israel should not exist are anti-Semitic. | 37349244 |
A report found most Syrians had lost their legal status since the measures were adopted a year ago, putting them at risk of exploitation and abuse.
Only two out of the 40 refugees HRW researchers interviewed said they had been able to renew their residencies.
Last week, the Lebanese authorities forcefully repatriated 4... | Regulations being imposed in Lebanon effectively bar many Syrian refugees from renewing their residency permits, Human Rights Watch says. | 35290904 |
Miami-born filmmaker Barry Jenkins wrote and directed the film, based on a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, about a young African American boy named Chiron coming to terms with his sexuality as he grows up in a tough Florida neighbourhood.
However, while the shoot took only 25 days, Jenkins says he conceived the project ... | It's been hailed by critics as diverse film-making at its best, but the director of Moonlight, which has six Golden Globe nominations, says the film is not a response to the #OscarsSoWhite criticism of last year's award season. | 38342818 |
A restored print of Sleigh Bells (1928) will have its world premiere at the BFI in London in next month.
The BFI says the re-discovery of the "long-lost" six-minute film in its archive is a "joyful treat".
Other Oswald films survive but Sleigh Bells has been unseen since its original release.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit wa... | A cartoon featuring the first Disney character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, is to be screened for the first time in 87 years. | 34711495 |
In a joint statement, the pair acknowledged their relationship had been volatile.
"Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love," it read.
Lawyers for Heard filed a motion on Tuesday to dismiss a temporary restraining order against Depp.
News of the divorce settlement came j... | Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have settled their divorce, saying neither of them intended to cause the other any physical or emotional harm. | 37094613 |
David Beckett said his beloved wife has passed away peacefully in a Manchester hospital.
"David and the programme's cast and crew are heartbroken and deeply saddened," said an ITV statement.
She appeared on the soap for more than 40 years and her co-stars have been sharing their memories of her life.
Follow @BBCNewsbea... | Anne Kirkbride, who played Deirdre Barlow in Coronation Street, has died after "a short illness," her husband has confirmed. | 30891002 |
The mayors of Paris, Mexico City, Madrid and Athens say they are implementing the ban to improve air quality.
They say they will give incentives for alternative vehicle use and promote walking and cycling.
The commitments were made in Mexico at a biennial meeting of city leaders.
The use of diesel in transport has come... | The leaders of four major global cities say they will stop the use of all diesel-powered cars and trucks by the middle of the next decade. | 38170794 |
David Thouless and Michael Kosterlitz will share the 8m kronor (£727,000) prize with their fellow scientist Duncan Haldane.
Their work could result in improved materials for electronics and super-fast computing.
The three men received the award at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden.
Announcing the prize in October, the N... | Two Scottish-born scientists have been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics for their discoveries about strange forms of matter. | 38275340 |
Tahir Nazir, 40, of Glasgow, also targeted students in Manchester where he tried to rape a sleeping woman.
Manchester Crown Court heard he had a sexual obsession with students and repeatedly tried to enter their rooms during a tour of university locations.
He was found guilty of sexual assault, attempted rape and tresp... | A prowler who broke into a house in Cardiff looking for students to sexually assault has been found guilty of a string of sexual offences. | 35889019 |
Kellett, 21, has only made four senior appearances for Bolton and spent three months on loan at League Two Plymouth Argyle earlier this season.
Midfielder Janko, 19, has yet to make a senior appearance for United.
Last week, defender Sadiq El Fitouri, 20, joined the Premier League side from Evo-Stik First Division Salf... | Manchester United have signed Bolton defender Andy Kellett on loan until the end of the season, with Saidy Janko moving the other way. | 31105809 |
By showing up for a 9/11 commemoration ceremony on Sunday, despite being diagnosed with pneumonia, the Democratic presidential hopeful was doing what millions of Americans do every day - ignoring her symptoms and attempting to "power through" a day's work.
"No one's allowed to be sick. Sickness is weakness," says LeaAn... | Hillary Clinton will not be the only American who has gone to work this week with an illness that should have kept her at home. | 37353742 |
There are many types of epilepsy and epileptic seizure, including both convulsive (involving shaking/body spasms of some kind) and non-convulsive (where people might show no signs of having had a seizure). We spoke to Sophie Harries, who had her first convulsive seizure at the age of 15.
So, what is epilepsy?
Epilepsy... | According to research by Epilepsy Society, over half a million people in the UK have epilepsy. | 35775945 |
In a tradition as established as turkey curry on Boxing Day, swims were held across Wales, including Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, and Abersoch in Gwynedd.
However, high winds meant the dip in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd, was cancelled.
Abersoch RNLI chairman, Phill Brown said the swim was "well sup... | Thousands of hardy souls got their 2017 off to a chilly start with a New Year's Day swim in the seas around Wales. | 38483568 |
The county's fire and rescue service said it was "overwhelmed" with the response and the fact that 150 of the applicants were female.
County area manager, John McVay, said the number would be shortlisted to 100, with nine women guaranteed to go through to the next phase.
But he said no women would be guaranteed a job a... | More than 1,000 people applied for 15 jobs as a full-time fighter in Cumbria. | 37913277 |
It was reported at the weekend that the Tykes had erroneously submitted a bid for the 21-year-old to a fans' website.
Mallan scored 11 goals this season to help the Buddies retain their Scottish Championship status.
Saints chief executive Tony Fitzpatrick said: "I understand supporters will be sad to see Stevie go but ... | Championship club Barnsley have signed St Mirren midfielder Stevie Mallan for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal. | 39967706 |
The ruling New Azerbaijan party had won at least 70 seats in the 125-seat parliament, the commission said.
A host of small parties and candidates loyal to President Ilham Aliyev took almost all the rest.
The opposition has accused the government of jailing its opponents.
International monitors from the OSCE did not obs... | Azerbaijan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections that were boycotted by the main opposition parties, the country's electoral commission said. | 34692390 |
The directive came after reports that Kashmiri students were verbally abused and beaten in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan.
Kashmir saw fresh clashes between troops and protesters amid attempts to hold a by-election earlier in April.
Mr Singh said that Kashmiris were part of India's "family".
Muslim-majority Kas... | India's Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh has told state governments to ensure the safety of students from Indian-administered Kashmir. | 39664864 |
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Les Bleus beat world champions Germany 2-0 in their semi-final in front of a fiercely partisan Marseille crowd.
"We don't have the power to solve the French people's problems but we can ease their worries," Deschamps said.
"There is a lot of passion and fervour. There is a... | France reaching the final of their home Euro 2016 is helping to bring back a feelgood factor in the country, says manager Didier Deschamps. | 36740593 |
Motor journalist Chris Harris and TV presenter Rory Reid have also been signed to co-present the programme.
They will join Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc when the BBC Two programme returns in May.
The new presenters were signed after Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond left the programme last year.
Sabine Schm... | Formula 1 commentator Eddie Jordan and German racing driver Sabine Schmitz are to join the new series of Top Gear. | 35548081 |
Liberty Group bought equipment used by Mabey Bridge in Chepstow to make steel towers for wind turbines.
It is now deciding where to base its centre.
The firm would not comment on the possible location, but it is understood it is keen to stay in the area because the skills are still available.
Liberty Group, which owns ... | A steel firm has bought equipment left over after a Monmouthshire renewable energy factory closed down, with a view to creating a new manufacturing centre. | 36849707 |
A bottlenose dolphin has been photographed playing with an unfortunate fish.
The flounder was thrown into the air from the mammal's mouth and bounced off its nose, before being devoured.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation field officer and photographer Charlie Phillips captured the action on camera on Friday from Chanonry ... | All images are copyrighted. | 39920680 |
Researchers have shown that a radio campaign broadcasting key health messages in Burkina Faso really does change people's behaviour.
In Radio Djiawoampo's studio, the actors are hamming up the benefits of using a proper toilet instead of relieving yourself out in the woods.
The entertaining drama is part of a radio cam... | Could the humble radio save a million lives in the developing world? | 29551133 |
A coalition spokesman said the truce, which ended at midday (09:00 GMT), had been violated repeatedly by the rebels.
A pro-Houthi Yemeni army spokesman also accused the coalition of breaches.
The truce brought residents of the capital, Sanaa, a brief respite from air strikes. But fighting continued around the city of T... | The Saudi-led multinational coalition fighting the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen says a 48-hour cessation of hostilities will not be extended. | 38052529 |
The study by King's College London found they were more likely to die of infections such as pneumonia, unlike younger groups of elderly people.
Researchers said 28% of 100- to 115-year-olds died of "old age" and a fifth of pneumonia.
Cancer claimed the lives of fewer than 5% and heart disease fewer than 9%.
The study w... | Centenarians have found a way to beat the common diseases of old age, such as cancer and heart disease, research suggests. | 27682376 |
The updates include faster processors and higher-resolution screens and cameras.
Both the ARM-based Windows RT version and Intel-powered Windows 8 edition are being upgraded.
The firm previously posted a $900m (£560m) writedown after building more of the first-generation RT versions than it could sell.
Analysts said de... | Microsoft is updating its range of Surface tablets following weak sales of the original models. | 24205502 |
Trainee teachers from Canada, Australia and Northern Ireland will be encouraged to apply to work in Scotland.
Retired teachers who remain on the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) register will be asked to return part-time.
There were more than 500 teacher vacancies in Scotland in August 2016.
A previous free... | Retired teachers and trainees from overseas are to be targeted in a campaign to tackle classroom shortages in Scotland. | 38867669 |
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Cavendish, who was second in the omnium on the track in Rio, has 10 stage victories to his name in the race, to go with 30 Tour de France stage wins.
Also confirmed are German sprint rival Andre Greipel, and twice Tour of Britain runner-up Steve Cummings.
The eight-stage r... | Olympic silver medallist Mark Cavendish is returning to the road to ride in the Tour of Britain, which will take place between 4-11 September. | 37130186 |
Josh Sheehan's early strike and a smart finish from Rhys Healey after a second half counter-attack secured the win for Graham Westley's side.
Carlisle's had been on a winning run of eight successive games, while the Exiles are now unbeaten in five.
Newport remain bottom of League Two but are now a point behind Leyton O... | Carlisle were beaten for the first time this season as bottom of the table Newport shocked them at Rodney Parade. | 37881276 |
Scientists said the "unprecedented" melting took place over a larger area than has been detected in three decades of satellite observation.
Melting even occurred at Greenland's coldest and highest place, Summit station.
The thawed ice area jumped from 40% of the ice sheet to 97% in just four days from 8 July.
Although ... | The surface of Greenland's massive ice sheet has melted this month over an unusually large area, Nasa has said. | 18978483 |
The woman, who worked at Buckinghamshire's Stoke Mandeville Hospital, was targeted by Savile while she was based at the children's ward.
Savile abused her over an 18-month period - when she was aged 17 to 19 - assaulting her when she was preparing milk feeds for children and even after she had been admitted to the staf... | A nurse who was sexually assaulted by Jimmy Savile has said the abuse she suffered at the hands of the disgraced former BBC DJ "ruined" a decade of her life. | 31506266 |
ZMapp was first given earlier this month to two US aid workers, who were flown home for treatment from Liberia.
Ebola has no cure but the World Health Organization (WHO) has ruled that untested drugs can be used in light of the scale of outbreak in West Africa.
Since the beginning of the year, 1,229 people have died of... | Three doctors in Liberia with Ebola who started taking an experimental drug last Thursday are showing remarkable signs of improvement, a minister says. | 28860204 |
The government's controversial legislation on the issue received Royal Assent on Wednesday.
The Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat leaderships all backed the proposals, which were finally approved by MPs and peers earlier this week.
It is expected that the first gay and lesbian wedding ceremonies will take place... | Same-sex couples will be able to get married in England and Wales after new measures became law. | 23338279 |
The government has been accused of failing to deliver on a commitment made in the Stormont House Agreement, by insisting on a veto on material to protect national security.
Judith Thompson told the Sunday Politics programme there was a level of energy and common purpose that was not there before.
"What was being develo... | The victims' commissioner has said new talks between the political parties to try and get agreement on dealing with outstanding legacy issues need to start now. | 35088119 |
An employment tribunal in London is due to rule on whether Uber is acting unlawfully by not giving drivers basic employment rights.
Uber says its drivers are self-employed and that they can choose where and when they drive.
The case could have big implications for Uber and similar businesses.
Uber says it has 40,000 dr... | Drivers for the cab-hailing firm Uber will learn later whether they are entitled to holiday pay, rest breaks and the National Living Wage. | 37787067 |
It said the drop was as a result of new rules introduced by the regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
The FCA tightened the regulations in April 2014, and introduced a cap on payday loan charges in January 2015.
Between January and March 2014, before the changes, Citizens Advice received 10,155 complaints a... | The number of complaints about payday loans has nearly halved over the last year, according to the Citizens Advice charity. | 33097538 |
The Wales wing crossed for the second time in a week as Blues opened a five point lead at the top of Pool Four in the European Challenge Cup.
Cuthbert was the subject of social media criticism for his Wales performances, but Wilson backed him.
"I thought he had a really good game and great to hear the crowd cheer him w... | Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson said it was "great" to see Alex Cuthbert score in his side's win over Bath. | 38276729 |
Citing police sources, WJLA reported that a medical examiner determined Gray's neck was broken when his head struck the back of the van.
Other injuries to his head matched the shape of a bolt in the van.
His death is one of several involving black Americans and police which has sparked unrest and national debate.
Balti... | Freddie Gray's fatal injuries were the result of slamming into the back of a Baltimore police van, a Washington TV station reported. | 32546201 |
Party officials told the electoral office they have been contacted by 18 people whose votes had been "stolen".
The Chief Electoral Officer said she is investigating 12 allegations of electoral fraud in the Foyle constituency.
Former SDLP leader Mark Durkan lost the seat by 169 votes to former city lord mayor Elisha McC... | Police are investigating allegations of electoral fraud amid concerns raised by the SDLP in the Foyle constituency. | 40257949 |
Mr Gove was a surprise addition to the race, having been expected to back Boris Johnson, who shocked the political world by ruling himself out.
Minister Andrea Leadsom, MP Liam Fox and Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb are also in the running.
The winner of the contest is set to be announced on 9 September.
The... | Justice Secretary Michael Gove and Home Secretary Theresa May lead a five-way race to be the next Conservative Party leader and UK prime minister. | 36671336 |
The attempt to free Izzet Eren as he was being driven in a custody van to a north London court was thwarted by police who had bugged their car.
When armed officers swooped, Jermaine Baker, 28, of Tottenham, was shot dead.
Judge Christopher Kinch described the actions of the gang as an "attack" on the criminal justice s... | A gang who tried to free a dangerous criminal from a prison van which ended in one of them being shot dead on a London street, has been jailed. | 36578335 |
Owen Smith, 50, was convicted of five counts of rape, two of sexual assault and one count of trafficking after a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
South Yorkshire Police said he abused his position to gain the trust of his victims.
Smith, of Hawley Street, Sheffield, was remanded in custody ahead of a sentencing hearing ... | A mental health worker has been found guilty of raping and assaulting three vulnerable females. | 36027846 |
The quay at Rothera Research Station is used by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) to moor its research ships.
Marine engineering, diving and fabrication company Ocean Kinetics and civil engineers Arch Henderson have been called in.
The Rothera station was established in 1975.
It is thought to be the first underwater w... | Companies from Shetland and Aberdeen have been awarded an Antarctic contract to repair a quayside which was damaged by an iceberg. | 34710391 |
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Absent from major tournaments for 58 years, Wales have had to watch on enviously as international football's elite do battle at World Cups and European Championships.
Yet their rise has not merely ended that wait for qualification; their march to the quarter-finals in Fran... | With fans whose pre-match song of choice is by Zombie Nation, Wales' Euro 2016 campaign feels like a footballing nation rising from the dead. | 36630115 |
The 26-year-old Red Bull Salzburg player has been ruled out of the trip to Cardiff with a broken foot.
Damari has five goals in this campaign, making him joint top scorer in the section with Wales' Gareth Bale and Bosnia-Hercegovina striker Edin Dzeko.
Israel are third in Group B on nine points, five adrift of leaders ... | Wales' Euro 2016 rivals Israel will be without star striker Omer Damari for their Group B qualifier on 6 September. | 33997393 |
Empoli, who have scored two goals in 11 league games this season, frustrated the visitors, who had Mohamed Salah booked for diving in injury time when his shirt had been pulled.
AC Milan moved up to third behind Roma with a 1-0 win over Pescara, Giacomo Bonaventura scoring the only goal.
Crotone picked up their first e... | Roma are now four points behind Serie A leaders Juventus after a goalless draw at lowly Empoli. | 37801083 |
The UK Airprox Board said the two aircraft came within 100ft of each other and one of the pilots had been forced to "duck under" the other jet.
A report said the controller was "relatively inexperienced".
The incident happened on 26 November last year. | A near miss involving two RAF Tornado jets near Lossiemouth has been put down to a misjudgement by an inexperienced member of staff in the control tower. | 32930489 |
Mourners lined the main street in Cpl Joshua Hoole's hometown of Ecclefechan, near Lockerbie, as the cortege left the village.
The 26-year-old, who was a member of the Rifles regiment, died after collapsing at Dering Lines infantry training centre on 19 July.
An investigation into his death continues.
Dyfed-Powys Polic... | The funeral of a soldier who died during a training exercise in Brecon has taken place. | 36911674 |
Sometimes it is the case when you play a top player early in a tournament that you're a bit more focused, a bit more alert.
When you're going through the tactics for the match it's maybe a little bit more precise, because you're aware that if you get it wrong, the best players will make you pay for that.
If you play a ... | It was really good to work things out on court and come through against someone as good as Juan Martin del Potro, after a couple of tournaments worrying about my game and where it was at. | 40145344 |
The Robins, who were relegated to League Two in their penultimate game of the season, parted company with head coach Luke Williams on 5 May.
In the past, Power has often been heavily involved in transfers himself.
Power also tried a director of football model, appointing his friend Tim Sherwood to that position in Nove... | Swindon Town's new manager will have 100 per cent responsibility for player recruitment, chairman Lee Power has told BBC Wiltshire. | 39882884 |
Downpatrick Crown Court heard Brandon John Rainey, 18, had "groomed" his victim with flattery, cannabis and prescription drugs.
Rainey pleaded guilty to charges of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault, all on 1 April last year.
The judge said it was clear Rainey knew his victim was 12.
The court heard the girl's mot... | A teenage rapist who was caught in bed with a 12-year-old girl by her mother has been given a four-year custodial sentence. | 31842114 |
West Midlands Police said they faced charges including preparing to travel to Syria to engage in terrorism and helping others to travel.
The five, all from Walsall in the West Midlands, are expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Three of the group were arrested last week while the others were originally ... | Two men and three women accused of Syria-related terrorism offences are due to appear at a London court later. | 33144204 |
Many parts of India suffer flooding every year during the annual monsoon rains from June to September. The northeast monsoon has been particularly vigorous over southern India and more so in Tamil Nadu state, of which Chennai is the capital.
Last month was the wettest November in a century in the city of 4.3 million pe... | The severe flooding in Chennai again proves that India's cities are unprepared for extreme weather events like rains, droughts and cyclonic storms which are becoming more frequent and intense. | 34992004 |
It brings the total number of newborns infected to 18, many of them were premature babies. One of them has died.
The babies were being cared for in neonatal intensive care units in nine different hospitals and are said to be responding to antibiotic treatment.
Of the three new cases, two are said to be likely with one ... | Three new cases of babies developing blood poisoning from a suspected contaminated drip have come to light. | 27719965 |
Chinese Catholic bishop Peter Shao Zhumin was seized by authorities in May, Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said.
The cleric's family has been given no information on the reasons for his removal or his current whereabouts.
Relations between the Vatican and China have been strained by disputes over who can appoint bishops ... | The Vatican has expressed "grave concerns" for one of its bishops who was detained after being "forcibly removed" from his diocese in China. | 40409292 |
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In the performance of the tournament, Spain became the first team to score more than twice in a Euro 2016 match.
Alvaro Morata headed Spain ahead while Nolito doubled the lead within minutes, side-footing home from close range.
The third goal was a sublime 22-pass move inv... | Two-time defending champions Spain progressed to the last 16 of the European Championship with a masterful display against a poor Turkey in Nice. | 36496076 |
Irish's relegation from English rugby's top flight for the first time since 1994 was confirmed on Sunday after a 32-25 home defeat by Harlequins.
"We've got to learn from those mistakes," Narraway told BBC Radio Berkshire. "Moving forward, we've got to make sure we eradicate them."
The Exiles will play Championship rug... | London Irish captain Luke Narraway says the club's players all believed they could avoid Premiership relegation. | 36194385 |
IS today is more brutal, more sophisticated, and more powerful than many predicted. And military action so far has had only limited success in pushing it back. So some have suggested a different approach: negotiation. Some find the idea of talks abhorrent - others say it's time to at least consider it.
Four experts spo... | The so-called Islamic State (IS, also known as Isis and Isil) now controls vast swathes of Iraq and Syria and has affiliates which have claimed to have carried out attacks in countries including Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Nigeria. | 33863524 |
Many of those convicted were imprisoned for at least seven years. Another 26, including 13 women, were acquitted.
The 94 defendants were accused of trying to seize power in the Emirates.
The verdict ended a trial criticised by human rights groups, which said the judge failed to investigate "credible" allegations of tor... | Sixty-eight Islamists in the United Arab Emirates have been jailed over allegations of a plot to overthrow the government. | 23142248 |
Though only just announced, the exchange happened ahead of a historic meeting between the two sides' presidents on 7 November.
Beijing freed Chu Kung-hsun and Hsu Chang-kuo, who were held in China for nine years, while Taiwan released Li Zhihao, who was jailed 16 years ago.
Taiwanese media say it is the first time the ... | Taiwan and China swapped jailed spies earlier this month, in a mutual gesture of goodwill. | 34960958 |
The 55-year-old Glasgow-born star will be the 12th actor to play the Doctor, replacing out-going lead Matt Smith.
Capaldi is best known for his role as foul-mouthed spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker in the BBC series The Thick of It.
"It's so wonderful not to keep this secret any longer, but it's been so fantastic," he said a... | Actor Peter Capaldi has been announced as the new star of BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who. | 23570354 |
The flights between London Heathrow and Manchester will stop in March, while those between Heathrow and Edinburgh and Aberdeen will end in September.
The service was designed to challenge British Airways.
The aim was to help long-haul Virgin customers connect with other parts of the UK, but Virgin said most passengers... | Virgin Atlantic has said it will stop running Little Red, its UK flight network launched in 2013, next year. | 29504715 |
Mr Anderson, 22, from the Short Strand area, suffered head injuries at Arthur Lane in the city centre in the early hours of Monday 6 February.
He was admitted to hospital later that day, but died nearly two weeks later.
Police want anyone who was in the Upper Arthur Street, Montgomery Street and Arthur Lane area on Mon... | Police investigating the murder of Belfast man Conan Anderson have arrested a 26-year-old man. | 39039379 |
It emerged last week that Carter was one of three Racing players who tested positive for corticosteroids prior to last season's Top 14 final.
The fly-half has failed to recover from a calf injury sustained last month.
Wing Joe Rokocoko and fellow back Juan Imhoff, the other players to test positive, are both in the Rac... | All Blacks great Dan Carter will miss Racing 92's European Champions Cup opener against Munster on Sunday. | 37660141 |
Commodity prices have been falling all week, with the price of copper hitting a six-year low, and oil near six-and-a-half-year lows.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed down 2.2% at 22,396.14 - leading Asia's losses.
Shares in mining giant Glencore fell 6.7%, after having seen its London-listed shares drop 7.6% on Thursday.
L... | Asian stock markets saw sharp falls as a drop in the price of commodities hit mining companies and energy-related stocks. | 34805766 |
Crews were called to Kingston Industrial Estate in Ardgowan Street, Port Glasgow, at 14:30 on Saturday.
About 25 firefighters battled flames and thick smoke in the workshops which housed buses and other vehicles.
A 39-year-old man was treated at the scene for minor burns to his hands. An investigation was due to be car... | Two units have been destroyed in a fire which raged through warehouses at an industrial estate in Inverclyde. | 35903997 |
The PM said on the No 10 website that he would use arguments of the "head and heart" to keep the UK together.
The UK government is preparing to release an analysis paper about Scotland's role in the Union, ahead of next year's referendum on independence.
The SNP accused the PM of focusing on "an entirely negative attac... | Scotland should remain part of the UK because having two governments looking after its affairs offers "the best of both worlds", David Cameron has said. | 21394184 |
The temporary break follows the discovery of the body of a third man on Wednesday.
Ken Cresswell, 57, and John Shaw, 61, from Rotherham, and Chris Huxtable, 34, from Swansea, have been missing since the collapse in February.
Police said the search would resume when recovery work in the area where the body was found was... | The search for the two bodies remaining in the ruins of a collapsed building at Didcot Power Station has been halted. | 37254487 |
The final communique said members were determined to develop measures to stop firms shifting profits from a home country to pay less tax elsewhere.
The UK, France and Germany were the main movers behind the drive.
The communique also said members would refrain from devaluing their currencies to gain economic advantage,... | G20 finance ministers meeting in Moscow have pledged to crack down on tax avoidance by multinational companies. | 21481932 |
She automatically took a colouring book and crayons as she showed them to their table.
Mr Lusted, 26, stands 3ft 7in tall. His now fiancee Miss Roberts, 20, is 5ft 7in.
"I said, 'thank you very much' to the waitress, and as soon as she heard my voice she knew I wasn't a child," Mr Lusted said.
"She hid the colouring bo... | As they were shown to a table for dinner Chloe Roberts and James Lusted had seen the waitress pick up something as well as the menus. | 29504679 |
Brendan Howlin called for the head of the force to be replaced after officers admitted to a data "discrepancy".
Senior Gardaí (police) conceded it was likely some of the 937,000 non-existent tests were simply made up by officers.
In addition, they have admitted a separate error that caused almost 15,000 wrongful traffi... | Almost one million drink-driving tests recorded by police in the Republic of Ireland did not actually take place, the Irish Labour Party leader has said. | 39377788 |
The drugs were discovered during a PSNI investigation into international drug trafficking.
The two Chinese men with addresses in south Belfast appeared at a special court in Newtownards on Saturday.
Zhenchao Chen, 34, from Annadale flats and Baosen Zhao, 53, of Coolfin Street were charged with importing cannabis and c... | Two men have been charged with drugs offences linked to the seizure of £1m of cannabis in Northern Ireland. | 32181366 |
Repsol Honda rider Marquez, 24, has now won all five races at the circuit in Austin, Texas.
Vinales - who had won the first two races of the season on his Yamaha - crashed on the second lap.
His veteran team-mate Valentino Rossi now leads the standings after finishing second, with Dani Pedrosa third.
British rider Cal ... | Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez continued his 100% record at the Grand Prix of the Americas as Maverick Vinales crashed out. | 39688533 |
After the error, Ariadna Gutierrez was instead declared runner-up and surrendered her crown to Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.
#MissUniverse2015 became Twitter's biggest trend of the night as social media users expressed their disbelief.
Ms Wurtzbach has since told reporters that she wishes Ms Gutierrez well.
"... | The host of the Miss Universe has apologised after mistakenly naming the wrong woman as winner, leaving Miss Colombia empty-handed. | 35149195 |
A 3-2 victory over closest challengers Aberdeen opened up a 12-point gap with two games to play.
And it sealed a second title in two years for Deila, who will leave the club this summer.
"We have shown that we are the best team," the Norwegian told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound.
"It means that we are the best team in... | Celtic manager Ronny Deila paid tribute to his side's consistency in the Premiership after they sealed a fifth straight Scottish top-flight title. | 36242884 |
The campaign group, Conradh na Gaeilge (The Gaelic League), met a DUP delegation in April, including party leader Arlene Foster and Edwin Poots.
Conradh na Gaeilge said Mr Poots told them the £19m cost was "reasonable".
The DUP did not confirm or deny the claim, but told the BBC: "Our views are well known and documente... | The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) described a £19m estimate to implement an Irish Language Act as "reasonable," an Irish language group has claimed. | 40382468 |
The Welsh government target is for 95% of patients to see a specialist in 62 days, but the latest figure is 84%.
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board had 69.9% of patients start treatment in time while Aneurin Bevan achieved 98%.
The Welsh government said most patients are seen within the target.
Launching it... | Waiting time targets for urgent cancer cases in Wales are still being missed, despite a pledge they would be met by March. | 22695822 |
Ian Allinson said he was launching a "grass-roots socialist challenge" to incumbent Len McCluskey and Gerard Coyne, who is also standing.
Mr Allinson, who has worked at Fujitsu for 25 years, said Mr McCluskey was an establishment figure offering "more of the same" rather than radical change.
Unite needs "continuity" at... | A third candidate has entered the race to be the next leader of Unite, the UK's largest union. | 38340128 |
The woman had asked for an abortion but her request was refused, despite a panel of medical experts assessing her as being at risk of suicide.
She went on hunger strike, but later agreed to a caesarean and gave birth to a child, who will be taken into care.
Under the law, abortion is permitted if the mother is at risk ... | The Irish justice minister has said she is "concerned" about a woman and baby at the centre of a controversy over the state's new abortion legislation. | 28825766 |
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Fifth-placed Reading travel to Sheffield Wednesday, who are sixth, on Friday, looking to halt a run of three successive away defeats.
Wednesday have also suffered a dip recently, with three defeats in their past five matches.
"We don't look too closely at what other people... | Reading manager Jaap Stam is not concerned about the form of other teams in the Championship play-offs run-in. | 39279549 |
Sam Kay was returning from a festival in Bristol when the car he was travelling in hit a Mercedes on the Shrivenham bypass in Oxfordshire.
Mr Kay and his three fellow passengers were declared dead at the scene.
A statement from his parents, Stuart and Debra, and sister, Nicola, said the "countless tributes" to Mr Kay h... | The family of a man who died in a head-on crash have paid tribute to a "happy, loving" son and brother. | 36389194 |
Police said staff at Uddingston's Thorniewood Road branch were left "extremely shaken" after being threatened during the raid at 14:40 on Friday.
They said the man fled with a four-figure sum.
He escaped in a waiting silver Vauxhall Vectra, which was later found burnt-out 5.6km (3.5 miles) away.
Officers discovered the... | A man armed with a knife has robbed a branch of Royal Bank of Scotland in South Lanarkshire. | 36997324 |
"I have concerns about the takedown," Commissioner William Bratton said of the mistaken arrest.
Mr Blake has alleged that the officers used improper force when they slammed him to the ground on Wednesday.
The police say an eye witness had identified him as a suspect in a fraudulent mobile phone racket.
Commissioner Bra... | The New York Police Commissioner has apologised to James Blake after a group of plain-clothed officers tackled and detained the former top tennis player. | 34211832 |
Joel Campbell slid to hook the Gunners into an early lead and they looked set to make up ground on leaders Leicester.
Swansea - missing boss Francesco Guidolin through illness - levelled when Wayne Routledge side-footed home.
Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez struck the bar before Ashley Williams pounced to earn a cruc... | Arsenal's hopes of landing a first league title in 12 years suffered a heavy blow as Swansea came from behind to win at Emirates Stadium. | 35647629 |
Irish travel to Kingston Park four points adrift of the Falcons at the bottom with three games to play.
Laidlaw said there were positive signs in their 38-30 European Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat at Harlequins.
"We need to play with that freedom at Newcastle and beyond and try to match that performance," he told ... | London Irish assistant coach Clark Laidlaw says the side can "play with freedom" in their must-win Premiership match at Newcastle Falcons on Sunday. | 36026994 |
Sandy Duncan, who represents Turriff and District, contacted Aberdeenshire colleagues who were due to consider a planning application for a wind turbine from a firm he was partner in.
He was found to have breached the code of conduct for councillors.
The Standards Commission for Scotland found he had acted inappropriat... | A councillor has been suspended from certain duties for six months. | 40366506 |
Mr Nuttall, speaking to UKIP councillors and supporters in Boston, said the party was the only one which never told its councillors how to vote.
This meant they always put "their community before party", he said.
UKIP is defending more than 140 council seats won in 2013 in England, in 4 May's local elections.
The party... | UK Independence Party leader Paul Nuttall has said that if people want their "country back... their community back" they should go out and vote UKIP. | 39563636 |
Following in the famous footsteps of his father - Netherlands and Barcelona legend Patrick - and brother - exciting 18-year-old Ajax prospect Justin - Shane Kluivert is now the third member of the Kluivert dynasty to make a name for himself.
Shane announced he has signed a contract with sportswear giant Nike on his Ins... | If your surname's Kluivert, you're probably already marked out for footballing greatness, even at the age of nine. | 40732508 |
About 70 more people are being treated in hospital and there are fears that the death toll could rise further.
Residents of villages close to the city of Cuttack fell ill after consuming alcohol spiked with chemicals used in the manufacture of some medicines.
Deaths from contaminated alcohol are a regular occurrence in... | The number of people who have died in the Indian state of Orissa after drinking toxic illegal alcohol has risen to 31, officials say. | 16958993 |
Younus, 38, has not yet fully recovered after being infected by the mosquito-borne virus last month.
He will miss the first Test of the three-match series - a day-night game which begins on 13 October in Dubai.
On his last Test appearance, Younus scored 218 as his side beat England by 10 wickets at The Oval in August.
... | Pakistan batsman Younus Khan will miss his first Test match since 2011 after contracting dengue fever before their series against West Indies. | 37581223 |
The offer values the firm at $715m Australian dollars ($524m; £347m).
Last December, Transfield Services rejected an offer from Ferrovial that valued the firm at about A$1bn.
Monday's takeover bid is for $1.35 per Broadspectrum share.
The takeover offer was made by a local subsidiary of Ferrovial and saw Broadspectrum'... | Spanish infrastructure firm Ferrovial SA has made an all-cash takeover bid for the Australia detention centre operator Broadspectrum - formerly Transfield Services. | 35023743 |
In his annual report, a UN special rapporteur, region also said many children were left traumatised by the 50-day conflict.
Israel and its ally the US were both absent from the debate at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.
Israel has previously accused the body of being biased against it.
It has insisted it ... | The scale of civilian deaths in Gaza during the 2014 war with Israel puts Israel's adherence to international law in doubt, a UN official has said. | 32017348 |
Police closed the M4 eastbound carriageway at Llandarcy for five hours following the incident at about 05:00 BST on Saturday.
The man, driving a white Vauxhall Corsa which hit the nearside barrier, was declared dead at the scene.
Two passengers were taken to Swansea's Morriston Hospital and treated for minor injuries. | An 18-year-old driver has died after his car hit a motorway slip road barrier near Neath. | 27556086 |
But it is not just the booming housing market that is feeling the effect. China's appetite for assets is also being felt in rural Australia, where Chinese investors are buying everything from cattle properties and feed lots to dairy farms and wineries.
It is that last category that appears to have taken a more personal... | Chinese nationals are expected to invest a staggering amount of money in Australian real estate, with Credit Suisse predicting they will spend A$44bn ($39bn; £24bn) over the next seven years. | 29609466 |
It reverses the billionaire's previous decision not to appear before the Business, Innovation and Skills select committee on Tuesday to answer questions on working conditions.
In a letter, Mr Ashley said he had only refused "to avoid a media circus".
Committee chairman Iain Wright said he looked forward to Mr Ashley re... | Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley says he will now go before MPs to defend the firm's "good name". | 36456245 |
Next year's event is being held on the Swedish island of Gotland, but reigning champion O'Sullivan says she cannot spare the resources to take part.
"I am gutted, but I will have to pull out of the 2017 Island Games," the Great Britain international compound archer said in a statement.
"Unfortunately it is a lot of mon... | Jersey archer Lucy O'Sullivan has pulled out of the 2017 Island Games due to the cost of competing. | 37825212 |
Matty Taylor netted on his full debut and Tammy Abraham scored twice from close range as the Robins dominated an abject home side in the first half.
Headers from Bent and Tom Ince, though, set up a thrilling finale.
And Bent's penalty, after Scott Golbourne fouled Ince, denied City a third away league win of the season... | Darren Bent's second-half double earned Derby County an unlikely point as they came back from 3-0 down in an astonishing game against Bristol City. | 38864163 |
French President Francois Hollande thanked Nigeria's authorities for helping secure the release of Francis Collomp, 63, in the city of Zaria.
Unofficial reports say he managed to escape from his cell during an army operation against the militants.
The French foreign minister is being sent to Nigeria to meet him.
The ne... | A French hostage held by Islamist militants in northern Nigeria for nearly a year is free after reportedly escaping during a shoot-out. | 24979492 |
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