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Kent Police "significantly" increased its presence in an attempt to prevent a repeat of January's clashes.
Officers lined the streets as anti-immigration groups followed a planned route.
Eight people were arrested after they left a designated assembly area and blocked the route, police said.
Three further people were a... | Thirteen people have been arrested in Dover amid concern an immigration protest and counter demonstration could turn violent. | 35945279 |
Six months ago Mohamed Bouazizi set himself alight in front of the local government offices in the provincial Tunisian town of Sidi Bouzid.
Unjustly harassed and slapped across the face by a state official for trying to sell food from his market stall, so the story went, Mr Bouazizi had raged on social networking sites... | He was the perfect symbol for a perfect revolution. | 13800493 |
Some people prefer their fruits and vegetables to be perfectly shaped but a trial by one supermarket found that lots of customers are now happy to buy lumpy, bumpy and curved vegetables.
They decided to sell wonky veg to prevent tonnes of imperfect fruit and vegetables being thrown away.
So we want to know what you thi... | We want to know if you would eat wonky vegetables? | 35601824 |
Two adults got into difficulty in the water after they went to help the boys when their inflatable boat got caught in a rip tide at Mewslade Bay on Sunday.
The Horton and Port Eynon lifeboat was launched and a boat from Gower Coast Adventures went to help.
The boys were pulled from the sea, while the adults swam to roc... | Four people, including two children, were rescued off the Gower coast after their dinghy got swept out to sea. | 28520374 |
Higgins, one of Northern Ireland's best-known sportsmen, died in 2010.
The event, with a £70,000 first prize, will be part of a Home Nations series and takes place from 14-20 November at Belfast's Titanic Exhibition Centre.
"Alex was an extraordinary talent and this is a fitting tribute to one of the game's all-time gr... | The trophy for the new Northern Ireland Open is to be named after two-time world champion Alex Higgins. | 37487430 |
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Durham and England seamer Mark Wood, 25, who only made his Test debut against New Zealand at Lord's in May, reflects on his achievement in taking the wicket that sealed his country's Ashes series victory against Australia at Trent Bridge on Saturday in just his fifth Test ... | I will never forget the feeling of taking the wicket that won the Ashes. | 33855408 |
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Spurs remain four points behind Chelsea after Manuel Lanzini's goal gave the Hammers a 1-0 win at London Stadium.
Chelsea, who host Middlesbrough on Monday, need two wins from their final four games to be crowned champions.
"It is not over. We have to wait but are thinking... | Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is yet to concede the title to Chelsea, but admits it will be "difficult" for his side after defeat at West Ham. | 39826967 |
Scenes from the sci-fi universe have been painstakingly recreated with six-inch action figures.
Stuart Robertson's toy photography has attracted fans from all around the world. Now the dad-of-two, from Polmont in Falkirk, has had his work chosen to feature at Comic-Con in San Diego.
Factory worker Stuart, 43, only bega... | Look closely at these photos of Star Wars characters, they're not quite what they appear. | 36882505 |
It now seems rare for a week to pass without a significant celebrity death being reported - from David Bowie in the second week of January, to actor Alan Rickman a week later, to comedian Victoria Wood and Prince this week.
"Enough, 2016" and a more vulgar alternative are phrases people are uttering more and more regul... | We are only four months in, but it's already been a dark, dark 2016. | 36108133 |
But why 30 hours?
It's a figure that crops up quite a lot in the tax and benefits system, although it's well short of the 37.4 hours worked by the average full-time worker.
The government's programme also includes giving 30 hours a week of free childcare (based on a 38-week school year) to families with three-year-olds... | In the Queen's Speech it was confirmed the government would make sure that someone working 30 hours a week on the minimum wage would not have to pay income tax. | 32903669 |
Carefully timed to coincide with the 4 July holidays in the US, Kim Jong-un's triumphal blast has simultaneously allowed the North Korean authoritarian leader to make good on his promises of military modernisation to his own people while exposing the hollow overconfident tweets of President Donald Trump that an ICBM la... | North Korea's confident announcement that it has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of striking the US is another iteration in the high stakes game of international poker that Pyongyang appears to excel at. | 40502031 |
Nicola Sturgeon said the "deeply regrettable" problem was caused by "an extraordinary set of circumstances".
The early-morning breakdown between Waverley station and Haymarket affected services across the central belt.
It also caused delays to trains travelling to Inverness, Aberdeen and on the Borders Railway.
Speakin... | The first minister has apologised to rail passengers in parts of Scotland after a broken-down train in Edinburgh caused severe disruption. | 38013292 |
Fecafoot, who placed Alexandre Belinga (pictured) in temporary charge of the Indomitable Lions following Finke's dismissal, advertised for applications on their website.
As interim coach, Belinga helped Cameroon reach the next round of 2018 World Cup qualifying, beating Niger 3-0 away and drawing 0-0 at home.
Fecafoo... | Cameroon's Football Federation (Fecafoot) officially launched its search for a new national team coach on Sunday, following the sacking of Volker Finke on 30 October. | 35087531 |
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) anointed Shahbaz Sharif but he will first have to be elected to the National Assembly.
Former petroleum minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will serve as interim PM.
Nawaz Sharif stepped down on Friday following a decision by the Supreme Court to disqualify him from office over... | The brother of ousted Pakistani leader Nawaz Sharif has been lined up to take over as prime minister. | 40763950 |
Trevor Lawlor, 32, raped one of his victims in view of her toddler son, a jury at Manchester Crown Court heard.
He was only prevented from raping another woman when her boyfriend unexpectedly returned to the house.
Lawlor, of Tetlow Street, Manchester, was also jailed for six years in Ireland in 2004 after raping a wom... | A man who sexually attacked two women in front of their children has been jailed. | 35632159 |
The 302ft (92m) long aircraft - which is part plane and part airship - was damaged during a flight from Cardington Airfield in Bedfordshire.
The flight deck is now back in place after major repairs and testing has begun inside a hangar at the airfield.
The European Aviation Safety Agency has granted the craft permissio... | The world's longest aircraft - the £25m Airlander 10 - has been given permission to return to the skies following a crash landing last August. | 39755398 |
A notice of motion has been put forward by councillor Mike Stoddart, who said it was in the "public interest" to reveal the council's dealings with Michael "Mik" Smith.
Smith, from Haverfordwest, was jailed for six years in 2014.
The cabinet, which meets on Monday, is recommended not to publish the report.
The October ... | A call to publish a confidential report into an ex-youth worker jailed for child sex offences is to go before Pembrokeshire council's new cabinet. | 40189877 |
Supreme Court judges have ruled Charlie will be kept on life support until his parents' appeal can be considered.
"While he's still fighting, we're still fighting," his father Chris told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme.
Specialists at Great Ormond Street Hospital, in London, say Charlie has irreversible brain d... | The parents of nine-month-old Charlie Gard say they will keep fighting to get him experimental treatment in the US. | 40105540 |
Almost 44 years ago to the day, Bowie stood here - left boot cocked, bolt-blue jumpsuit open at the chest under dirty yellow hair and an oddly captivating expression, with a Les Paul guitar slung over his shoulder.
The photograph of him, taken as the evening light faded under a glowing lamp, was to become one of the mo... | On a cold, pale January morning, a steady trickle of people file silently into the alleyway where Ziggy Stardust fell to Earth. | 35283801 |
The ocean giants feed entirely on krill - tiny crustaceans that live in all the world's oceans.
Researchers attached special sound and tagging equipment to track the whales' movement.
The results revealed that despite their relatively small tail, the whales were making impressive spins below the waves in order to catch... | Scientists in America have discovered that blue whales perform underwater acrobatics to hunt. | 20527084 |
Lothian Green MSP Andy Wightman raised the issue at Holyrood.
He made the call after being contacted by disgruntled constituents.
Minister for Local Government and Housing, Kevin Stewart, said he sympathised but the planning system could not "readily distinguish" between different types of housing tenure.
Mr Wightman s... | Calls to regulate short-term flat lets in Edinburgh have been made after residents complained about problems including "very audible sex parties". | 38690976 |
"I've actually come off Twitter completely," he told The Sun. "I can't read it.
"I go on it and there's nothing but people saying mean things. One comment ruins your day. But that's why I've come off it."
The star, who has 19 million followers, says he'll keep the account open, but it will only share automatic updates ... | Ed Sheeran says he's quit Twitter after receiving a stream of abuse. | 40491956 |
The Oxford English Dictionary definition of Pidgin is: A language containing lexical and other features from two or more languages, characteristically with simplified grammar and a smaller vocabulary than the languages from which it is derived, used for communication between people not having a common language; a lingu... | The BBC is launching 11 new language services and one of them is English-based Pidgin, which is one of the most widely spoken languages across West Africa, even though it is not officially recognised. | 38000387 |
A new action plan to drive sales up by 30% to £7bn by 2020 has been launched by Alun Davies in Cardiff.
A new board to speak for the food industry will be set up and Welsh branding developed to promote trade.
Mr Davies said he wanted to focus on exports, skills and training to open up new opportunities for producers.
A... | Food and drink producers in Wales will be boosted by a new partnership between the industry and government, the food minister has said. | 27805810 |
The newsreader, who was also a successful author and playwright, made his first TV appearance as an extra in 1960s satirical series That Was The Week That Was.
He joined ITN in 1965, and was twice voted the UK's most popular newsreader.
Honeycombe went on to spend five years on breakfast show TV-am in the 1980s before ... | Former broadcaster Gordon Honeycombe, the face of ITN news between 1965 and 1977, has died in Australia aged 79. | 34485074 |
The Telegraph newspaper claims it has obtained a forged bank letter submitted when Gino Pozzo became the Hornets owner before the 2014-15 campaign.
Watford won Premier League promotion that season, and could have points deducted or be fined if they are found to be at fault.
Watford said they are carrying out an interna... | Watford are being investigated by the Football League for allegedly supplying false financial information. | 37759489 |
Members of the Unite union at the firm's sites in Paisley and Dumbarton were balloted after talks aimed at averting industrial action failed.
The union called for a "decent pay increase and harmonisation of pay between sites".
A spokesman for Chivas Brothers said the company was "disappointed" by the decision to strike... | Workers at spirits producer Chivas Brothers have voted in favour of going on strike in a dispute over pay. | 40387175 |
The injury will leave Edwards, 29, with little time to prove his fitness for this summer's European Championship.
Wolves suffered a further blow after learning that Poland's Michal Zyro, 23, faces up to eight weeks out with the calf injury sustained last week.
Meanwhile, winger Jordan Graham, 20, will undergo surgery o... | Wales international Dave Edwards needs surgery on a foot injury which may keep the Wolves midfielder out for 12 weeks. | 35214206 |
The British Prime Minister David Cameron said more names would be added to the list of those facing travel bans and asset freezes.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the EU would be ready to impose economic sanctions against Russia if there were an escalation.
Crimea remains tense after its leaders signed a treaty to... | European Union leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss their response to the crisis over Crimea. | 26659578 |
UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has claimed patients in Wales were getting a "second-class" service.
Mr Drakeford accused him of intending to selectively quote from a planned review of NHS services in the UK.
But Mr Hunt said the findings of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development should not be withh... | Welsh Health Minister Mark Drakeford has launched a stinging attack on the Conservatives for telling a "tissue of lies" about the state of the Welsh NHS. | 29710953 |
Mr Robinson told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show that in the first instance they would talk to whoever held the most seats.
However, he said a lot would also depend on which party offered the best deal for Northern Ireland.
On Saturday, the DUP released a five-point plan for such negotiations.
Speaking on Sunday, Mr Robinso... | DUP leader Peter Robinson has said his party could work with either Labour or the Conservatives if there was a hung parliament after the general election. | 32106289 |
A total of 314,264 fans soaked up the atmosphere as Real Madrid from Spain beat Italy's Juventus 4-1 on 3 June.
The council said the footfall outstripped the previous record of 270,421, when Wales beat France 16-9 at the Six Nations in 2012.
Cllr Russell Goodway said the final had put Cardiff on the "world stage".
"It ... | A record-breaking number of visitors came to Cardiff for the Uefa Champions League final, the city council has said. | 40259821 |
Dr Kate Granger, a 31-year-old hospital consultant, started the "Hello my name is..." campaign while she was being treated for cancer.
She felt frustrated by staff who failed to tell her their names.
David Cameron, Jeremy Hunt and Bob Geldof are all supporting her campaign.
Dr Granger started her campaign to improve th... | A campaign by a terminally ill doctor to encourage healthcare staff to introduce themselves to patients is being supported by more than 90 NHS organisations. | 31062042 |
Willstrop, 32, has slipped to world number 24 after suffering a career-threatening hip injury.
But he took 64 minutes to beat Egypt's Elshorbagy 11-4 11-7 10-12 11-7 in Seattle to reach the quarter-finals.
"In the context of everything that has gone on over the past 18 months this is one of my best ever performances," ... | England's James Willstrop stunned world number one Mohamed Elshorbagy to reach the World Championships last eight. | 34876605 |
Ubisoft said the bans were needed as earlier action that cut people off for two weeks had not stopped cheats.
It said the bans would be imposed on people who use third-party software to shoot through walls, teleport or otherwise exploit the game.
The ban comes days after it imposed a similar policy on people caught che... | Gamers caught cheating when playing Ubisoft's The Division risk being permanently banned from the game. | 36498599 |
This is down from 29% with a good ecological status in 2014. The analysis is shocking, say environmentalists.
Problems are caused by over-abstraction and pollution from farms, run-off from roads and effluent from sewage works - as well as invasive species.
The Environment Agency says the figures look bad because the EU... | Just 17% of England's rivers are judged to be in good health, according to Environment Agency figures. | 32074953 |
The Odeon-owned cinema on Westover Road in Bournemouth has been sold and is due to be redeveloped into flats.
ABC - Associated British Cinemas - began in 1928, with the brand name gradually disappearing following its takeover by Odeon in 2000.
The last screening is Back to the Future, being shown in aid of Dorset Mind.... | The last remaining high street cinema with the ABC brand is set to close following a charity screening later. | 38500616 |
1789 - French Revolution ends rule of monarchy going back to 9th century; followed by establishment of the First Republic.
Napoleon Bonaparte was renowned for his military victories across Europe
1799 - Napoleon Bonaparte leads coup to overthrow government; consolidates position with new constitution.
1804-1814 - Napol... | A chronology of key events: | 17299605 |
Josh Kendal scored twice, with Zak Damerell, Steve Waldrom and Sam Dawes getting the other goals.
The Channel Islanders were beaten on penalty flicks in the final last year.
"You only have to see how well the guys train - they're as determined as ever to hopefully go one better this year," Whalley told BBC Sport.
"We'r... | Guernsey player-coach Andy Whalley says his side are "thrilled" after beating Bourne Deeping 5-2 to reach their fifth successive EH National Trophy final. | 35862171 |
Neil Cumming killed his wife Jane at their family home in Longforgan in July 2011 before deliberately crashing his car into a lorry at 100mph.
However, the 48-year-old was found not guilty of murder at the High Court by reason of insanity.
He remains in the State Hospital at Carstairs.
Cumming stabbed his wife 36 times... | A man who stabbed his wife to death is suing the NHS, claiming they failed to properly treat his mental illness before he carried out the attack. | 28786138 |
Flood warnings have been declared as the storm heads northward, with forecasters expecting it to dump up to five inches (12.7 cm) of rain.
Much of the area in its immediate path is still recovering from devastating flooding one month ago that left 14 people dead and two still missing.
Oklahoma and Arkansas have also be... | Central Texas is bracing for heavy rain as the remains of Tropical Storm Bill make their way inland. | 33170531 |
The army said four carriages derailed after part of the bridge collapsed near Wazirabad in Punjab province.
The cause of the collapse was not clear. Reports said the bridge had been built in the British colonial era.
Khawaja Saad Rafique, Pakistan's railways minister, suggested sabotage may have been involved in the ac... | At least 17 soldiers have been killed in Pakistan after a train carrying hundreds of army personnel derailed from a bridge and plunged into a canal. | 33368391 |
In the letter, sent in January, Assange described Cumberbatch's film, The Fifth Estate, as "toxic" and "distorted".
He also urged the actor: "Reconsider your involvement in this enterprise".
The Australian whistle-blower has been living at the Ecuadorean embassy in London after claiming asylum a year ago to avoid extra... | Julian Assange refused to meet Benedict Cumberbatch while he was preparing to play the WikiLeaks founder on film, a leaked email has revealed. | 24471659 |
The right-back, 27, has joined until the end of the season, after leaving Greek outfit PAS Giannina, Hearts confirmed.
Struna made his Slovenia debut in 2012 and has earned 25 caps for his country.
"I'm an attacking full-back and I think I'll be a good fit based on the ideas presented to me by the club and the head coa... | Hearts have bolstered their defensive options by signing Slovenian international Andraz Struna. | 38662981 |
Robert Offer said she filed for "dissolution of marriage" on Monday, adding the "decision was made for the health of the family".
"She will not be commenting, and asks that the family be given its privacy at this time," Offer added in a statement.
The couple have been together since 2004 but only married in August 2014... | Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt citing "irreconcilable differences", the actress's lawyer has confirmed. | 37422843 |
The Colombian, who missed Sunday's 0-0 draw with Hull because of injury, scored just four goals in 29 matches.
United did not take up a reported £43.2m option to buy the 29-year-old, who failed to net in his last 13 games.
"Falcao is a top professional and a good human being. I would like to wish him well for the futur... | Manchester United have decided not to keep Radamel Falcao following the end of his season-long loan from Monaco. | 32865649 |
At least 14 people were killed and more wounded after US-trained Somali special forces soldiers stormed the building.
Journalists at the scene say they have seen the bodies of both militants and soldiers.
Islamist al-Shabab is linked to al-Qaeda and has been battling the UN-backed government in Somalia since 2006, freq... | Somali troops have ended the siege of a Mogadishu hotel which was taken by al-Shabab militants on Friday. | 32099329 |
All 42 families living at Amona complied with a court order to leave after officers moved in on Wednesday.
But dozens of supporters barricaded themselves inside the local synagogue.
Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister has announced that he plans to establish a new settlement in the West Bank for the first time in more t... | Israeli police are reported to have removed the last protesters from an unauthorised settlement outpost being dismantled in the occupied West Bank. | 38842551 |
His vibrato style of playing influenced a generation of rock and blues guitarists, including Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Rolling Stone magazine once ranked BB King in third place in its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, just below Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman.
His output crosse... | BB King was hailed as one of the greatest blues musicians of all time. | 15575668 |
It was the second time in just over a month members of the EIS union in the area walked out over plans to cut the number of principal teachers.
The union has called council proposals to solve the dispute "unacceptable".
The council argues the system it is proposing is similar to one already used in many other places.
I... | Secondary schools in West Dunbartonshire were closed on Thursday because of a strike by some teachers over cuts. | 35599086 |
Police said the 19-year-old was set upon during a disturbance in the Riverside Club just after 23:40 GMT.
Officers discovered her with part of her ear missing and she was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
The club was busy at the time of the attack and Northumbria Police is appealing for witnesses. | A woman is still in hospital three days after having part of her ear bitten off in a Boxing Day attack in a Newcastle nightclub. | 30623976 |
The Spaniard, 27, held on magnificently in the third set to go on and win a gripping contest 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1 in three hours and 21 minutes.
One incredible 54-shot rally - the longest in the tournament by 20 shots - summed up a battle that thrilled the 23,000 spectators in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Nadal has now won 13 Grand... | Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic in a pulsating four-set final to claim his second US Open title in New York. | 24027678 |
Pools boss Craig Hignett was sent to the stand by referee Gavin Ward for his protests following the award of the spot-kick for a foul on substitute Jimmy Spencer by Toto Nsiala.
Former Plymouth winger Nathan Thomas put Pools 1-0 up from a deceptive 21st-minute cross-shot from the left that looped over back-pedalling go... | Substitute Jake Jervis scored an 84th-minute penalty as League Two pace-setters Plymouth drew 1-1 at home to Hartlepool. | 37393365 |
"They've got a big summer ahead," Sport England director Phil Smith told BBC Sport. "The track record of participation in tennis has been pretty poor. The crunch time is December."
"We need to start again, no matter how long it takes. Spending money on players at the top has not worked. The important thing is to create... | Sport England has warned the Lawn Tennis Association it faces a critical summer that will dictate whether or not it is stripped of valuable funding. | 22902803 |
Dave Edwards capitalised on defensive confusion to fire his second goal in successive games from 12 yards.
Sheyi Ojo sealed victory when he curled in a low left-foot shot late on.
On the anniversary of his first year in charge, Gary Rowett's Blues were outplayed as they fell to a third home defeat in four games.
Wolves... | Wolves ended their three-match losing run with a goal in each half as they beat Birmingham City in the West Midlands derby. | 34623338 |
Paul Flattley was paid thousands of pounds for information on celebrities such as Paul Gascoigne and John Terry.
He also passed on details about the death of a 15-year-old girl.
Flattley was jailed for two years in March but it can only be reported now after a charge was dropped against the journalist accused of paying... | A former Met Police officer, jailed after selling information to the Sun newspaper, targeted Kate Middleton and other public figures. | 22786961 |
Mr Robinson came under fire last week for defending comments made by Pastor James McConnell.
But on Tuesday he met Muslim community leaders at Belfast Islamic Centre and apologised to them.
"I apologised face to face, personally, man to man, the way it should be done," he said.
Speaking outside the centre on Tuesday ev... | Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has made a public apology for comments he made defending a pastor who called Islam "heathen" and "satanic". | 27686171 |
Gunners fans know they have a fantastic opportunity to win the Premier League this season, but the team does not seem to understand the enormity of their situation, and what it requires.
There are still 11 games to go but, as things stand, I do not watch them and see a team that has what it takes to win the title.
I do... | Arsenal's defeat at Manchester United was especially disappointing because it showed they do not have the mental strength to deal with being where they are at in the title race. | 35683686 |
Daniel Bonventre, 67, was also ordered to forfeit $155bn (£99bn).
Bonventre is one of five former Madoff employees found guilty of conspiracy in March. The others are expected to receive their sentences this week.
Madoff's Ponzi scheme fraud is estimated to have cost investors $20bn.
He is currently serving a 150-year... | A former associate of Bernie Madoff has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for aiding the disgraced Wall Street financier in his $65bn (£42bn) fraud scheme. | 30387647 |
Temperatures are 20-40F below normal for February from the Mid-Atlantic to the South.
Schools in Chicago have closed and trains in the north-east corridor have been affected by the cold.
Warnings of extreme cold are also in effect in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba.
Frigid temperatures are expected to co... | Bitterly cold air from Siberia has brought dangerously frigid and likely record-setting temperatures to the eastern half of the US. | 31538987 |
The aerospace firm is set to pay £497m plus costs to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), which started investigating claims in 2012 of wrongdoing overseas.
At the time, the SFO asked the firm for information about possible bribery in China, Indonesia and other markets.
Rolls-Royce said it had also agreed to pay $170m (£141... | Rolls-Royce has agreed to pay £671m to settle bribery and corruption cases with UK and US authorities. | 38644114 |
The announcement may have ended the long-running saga over the future of the business, but it also raises some fresh questions.
Some wonder if it will speed up the eventual exit of Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Under the terms of the deal he remains as chief executive but he has run the sport for nearly 40 years... | The acquisition by the US media conglomerate Liberty Media of the Formula 1 racing business for $4.4bn (£3.3bn) opens a new chapter for the motor sport. | 37307339 |
Patrick Hart, 82, had last been seen at his home in Saracen Street, Possilpark, at about 16:00 on Monday.
Police carried out searches involving police dogs and a helicopter and appealed for people to check private CCTV footage.
A spokeswoman confirmed that Mr Hart had been found on Tuesday and thanked the public for th... | A pensioner with dementia who went missing from his Glasgow home has been traced. | 39854241 |
The 33-year-old Pakistan international's last appearance in English football was for the Bantams in November 2010.
He has since had spells in Thailand, Hong Kong and Malaysia, most recently with Super League side Pahang FA.
"I've spent six years and clocked up over 200 games overseas, so it's good to be back in England... | Gillingham have signed former Fulham, QPR and Bradford defender Zesh Rehman on a deal until the end of the season. | 39066071 |
The court on Tuesday struck down the law which allowed police to arrest people for comments on social networks and other internet sites.
The court ruled that Section 66A of the Information Technology Act was unconstitutional.
Papers have praised the court in their editorials on Wednesday.
The Times of India says the la... | Papers are ecstatic over the Supreme Court's decision to scrap a controversial law which "curbed" freedom of speech on the internet. | 32046332 |
Newark Town FC was awarded about £8,000 to finance an under-21s match against FC Emmendingen at the site near Ypres.
A local historian came up with the idea after reading letters sent home by Private William Setchfield from Newark.
The German team won 4-1 in front of a crowd of about 150.
Late on Christmas Eve 1914, m... | The "Christmas truce" football match that took place in World War One has been recreated in Belgium by players from Nottinghamshire and their German twin town. | 28917860 |
The anonymous owner took the document to a valuation day at The Beatles Story in Liverpool on Wednesday - and discovered it was worth about £60,000.
One expert believes the text is a draft of the letter Lennon eventually sent, which remains in the Royal archives.
Lennon returned the MBE in protest at Britain's involvem... | A letter John Lennon wrote to the Queen explaining why he was returning his MBE was found tucked in a record sleeve from a £10 car boot haul. | 37787297 |
World number 11 Walden took the first frame, and although Hawkins won the second with a 119 break, Walden moved into a 4-2 lead.
A clearance of 87 put Walden within one frame of victory, but second seed Hawkins cut his lead to 5-3.
Walden clinched the win on the pink in the ninth frame, and will play either Shaun Murph... | Ricky Walden moved into the final of the Players Championship with a 6-3 win over Barry Hawkins in Manchester. | 35904723 |
Victorino Chua, 49, denies murdering three patients and poisoning 18 others at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, between 2011 and 2012.
It is claimed he secretly injected insulin into patients' saline bags.
When accused of being the "common denominator" in all the poisoning incidents, Mr Chua replied: "No. I'm the onl... | A nurse accused of murdering and poisoning hospital patients has told a jury he was a "scapegoat". | 32338319 |
Born Michelle Doris on 10 January 1977, she was raised in the village of Clonoe in rural County Tyrone and hails from a family of prominent Irish republicans.
Her father, Brendan 'Basil' Doris, was a former IRA prisoner who became a Sinn Féin councillor in Dungannon.
Her uncle, Paul Doris, is president of Noraid, a rep... | Michelle O'Neill may be seen as the future of Sinn Féin, but she grew up steeped in the history of Northern Ireland's Troubles. | 38715441 |
"I haven't had a holiday in 26 years," he told the BBC. "I'm always working."
"I've never taken a weekend [off] because it was so difficult for me to gain the freedom to write and draw."
Mr Gao became the first Chinese-born writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2000, although his win was largely ignored by Ch... | Nobel Literature Laureate Gao Xingjian may be nearing his 74th birthday, but retirement could not be further from his mind. | 24952228 |
A survey of 1,400 parents suggested patients in the South East and West Midlands received the worst care, while those in the North East had the best.
NICE guidelines on antenatal care had not been implemented, the report said.
And, as a result, access to specialist care was limited in some areas.
The latest figures sho... | Women expecting twins or triplets are experiencing poor antenatal care in some areas of England, a report from the Twins and Multiple Births Association and the NCT suggests. | 34934375 |
The duo, who created Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son, are credited as "the trailblazers of the situation comedy format".
They were awarded OBEs in 2000 and will receive their Fellowship at the annual Bafta television awards on 8 May.
Alan Simpson said they were "extremely delighted" to receive the Fellowship in... | Comedy writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson are to be honoured with a Bafta fellowship at this year's ceremony. | 36211752 |
Carl Marsh suffered fatal injuries at Black Knights Parachute Centre in Cockerham, near Lancaster, on Saturday.
Paramedics were called to the site but the 46-year-old from Knutsford, Cheshire, was pronounced dead.
Lancashire Police and the British Parachute Association are investigating but there are not thought to be ... | An experienced parachutist described as a "hero" by his son has died after a "tragic" jump in Lancashire. | 39770700 |
The Pakistani Taliban have said they were responsible for the deaths.
One of the men who died was a major general - a rare high-ranking casualty in Pakistan's war against militants.
The blast happened as the Taliban outlined a number of pre-conditions it wants met before it will take part in peace talks with the govern... | Two senior Pakistani military officers and a soldier have been killed in a roadside bomb close to the border with Afghanistan. | 24102055 |
Somerset inflicted a fifth defeat in seven South Group matches on Hampshire on Sunday, a performance White described as "flat".
"We've got to try to find a formula that works well for us and holds us in good stead going forward," he said.
Hampshire have reached T20 Finals Day in the previous six seasons.
"We just haven... | Hampshire director of cricket Giles White admits the county's chances of reaching the T20 Blast quarter-finals are "a long way off". | 36575130 |
Commuters were confronted with departure times for the Hogwarts Express, the fictional train from the children's book series, Harry Potter.
However, no ordinary mortal could get on board the magical mystery ride at Heuston station.
It was a private service, chartered by students from Dublin's Trinity College.
About 870... | Rail passengers were spellbound by a mysterious message on the information boards at one of Dublin's busiest train stations on Wednesday evening. | 34934796 |
A grey BMW 3 Series, a white Range Rover Sport and a blue Proton private hire car collided on Barkerend Road at the junction of Shipley Airedale Road at about 10:15 GMT.
The male driver of the Proton and a male passenger both died at the scene.
A 26-year-old man and a 22-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of ... | Two people have died after a crash involving three cars in Bradford. | 35213696 |
Cozy, who played with acts including Rainbow, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath and The Jeff Beck Group, died in a car crash on the M4 in 1998, aged 50.
Queen guitarist Brian May unveiled the plaque in Cirencester, alongside Suzi Quatro, Tony Iommi, Neil Murray and Bernie Marsden.
Mr May said his friend was "one of the world's... | Rock stars gathered in a Cotswolds town for the unveiling of a blue plaque to local-boy-turned drummer Cozy Powell. | 35249410 |
The PM said the government had to remain a "a united, harmonious, mutually respectful team".
He has written to ministers setting out how rules allowing them to campaign for either side will apply.
The "wholly exceptional" arrangement will apply once his negotiations with other EU leaders are complete.
Mr Cameron hopes ... | David Cameron has told ministers to treat each other "with appropriate respect and courtesy" if they are on opposing sides in the EU referendum. | 35284802 |
The plummeting cost of solar panels has caused the government to revise upwards its forecast for solar energy use, Energy Secretary Ed Davey said.
This had contributed to the government decision to end most subsidies for large-scale solar this month, he added.
But the solar industry said the cuts were a mistake and wou... | Solar power could provide up to 4% of the UK's electricity by the end of the decade, the government has said. | 32028809 |
He has led the one-day international and Twenty20 sides following Brendon McCullum's retirement, but Williamson's position now becomes official.
The 25-year-old, who will return to Yorkshire for a third year in June, has also been named Test captain.
"It's certainly an honour," said Williamson, ranked by the ICC as the... | New Zealand have appointed Kane Williamson as their captain in all three formats of the game. | 36157574 |
The regional court in Braunschweig near VW's Wolfsburg headquarters said it received 750 lawsuits on Monday alone.
A year ago, an investigation in the US found that VW had cheated emissions tests for diesel cars by using special software.
VW faces a flood of actions and has set aside €16.2bn to cover the lawsuits.
The ... | Volkswagen is facing €8.2bn ($9.1bn; £7bn) in damages claims from 1,400 German investors over its emissions scandal, a state court has said. | 37429466 |
GB were denied a last eight place on goal difference in the event in Kosovo.
Britain beat Estonia and Albania in their group matches but lost to Cameroon, before winning all three placement matches to finish ninth.
Assistant coach Bobby White said: "With no senior GB activity since 2013 we never really had any expectat... | Great Britain missed out on a quarter-final in handball's Emerging Nations tournament despite winning two of their three group matches. | 33294443 |
Hampshire were 118-2 when Jimmy Adams fell for 61, limping to 184-4 before Overton's burst of five wickets in four overs earned him his second five-wicket haul in the County Championship (5-42).
The hosts were bowled out for 219 when Tino Best fell to Craig Overton (3-52).
Skipper Chris Rogers was removed for a duck as... | Jamie Overton's devastating spell of pace bowling gave Somerset the upper hand going into day two of their Division One match against Hampshire. | 36626258 |
Named after former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker, it bans banks from using their own funds for trading activities.
It is considered the centrepiece of the 2010 banking reform legislation known as Dodd-Frank.
Banks will have until 21 July 2015 to comply with the rules.
The five agencies ruling on the measure are... | All five US financial regulators have approved the Volcker rule, designed to restrict the finance industry in the wake of the 2008-09 financial collapse. | 25310641 |
Andrew Donaldson, 34, denies assault by penetration on board the Plymouth-based frigate HMS Northumberland in August 2013.
The court martial heard the victim had been drinking heavily while the ship was docked at Bournemouth.
The trial at Portsmouth Naval Base continues.
Logistician Donaldson also denies a charge of di... | A sailor indecently assaulted a drunk colleague with a beer bottle and filmed it for the "amusement of others", a court martial heard. | 32595036 |
This year's re-enactment of the battle fought on 14 October 1066 took place on Saturday and Sunday with horses, encampments and drifting wood smoke.
The event took place a year ahead of the 950th anniversary.
English Heritage has already started drawing up plans for 2016.
Next year, part of William the Conqueror's abbe... | Hundreds of re-enactors from the UK and France recreated the Battle of Hastings to mark the anniversary of the clash that defined English history. | 34488019 |
The former co-chairman of Sun Kung Kai Properties, was fined HK$500,000 ($64,440, £41,327) in a highly publicised graft case.
He was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office, while his younger brother Raymond was cleared of charges.
The firm had said on Friday that Kwok would appeal... | A Hong Kong property tycoon, Thomas Kwok, has been sentenced to five years in jail for corruption. | 30584887 |
The world number four is five under at 2018 Ryder Cup venue Golf National, along with Mikko Ilonen, Brandon Stone, Thongchai Jaidee and Jeunghun Wang.
England's Andy Sullivan is two shots back in a share of ninth at halfway.
Masters winner Danny Willett missed his second cut in a row after a 72 left him five over, but ... | Rory McIlroy bogeyed his final hole but has a share of the lead at the French Open after shooting a five-under 66. | 36687061 |
The figures contrasted with the UK as a whole, which saw the jobless total fall by 16,000 to 1.62 million.
The unemployment rate is now 5.3%, compared with 4.8% for the UK as a whole.
Employment in Scotland fell by 40,000 over the quarter and by 24,000 over the year, to stand at 2,592,000.
In November, 54,100 people we... | Unemployment in Scotland rose by 14,000 between August and October to stand at 145,000, according to Office for National Statistics data. | 38313420 |
Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien answered questions at a passionate forum hosted by Swansea City Supporters' Trust.
They admitted making mistakes during last summer's takeover and in the transfer market, but defended Jenkins.
"I expect him to be here a long time," said Kaplan. "He cares about the club deeply."
Kaplan adde... | Swansea City's American owners insist chairman Huw Jenkins has a long-term future at the Premier League club despite criticism from fans. | 39493138 |
The demonstration, organised by Irish language support group Conradh na Gaelige, is scheduled for 12 April.
Local and European election candidates are to be canvassed on their attitude to Irish and asked to honour promises.
News of the Belfast demonstration follows a rally attended by thousands of people in Dublin on S... | Irish language campaigners are to hold a demonstration in Belfast to highlight the need for a rights-based Irish language act in Northern Ireland. | 26223106 |
Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Youth Court heard he was 10 when he fired the weapon on a Derby street on 17 August.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, failed to appear at court and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
He was found guilty of possessing an imitation firearm and a public order offence and wi... | An 11-year-old boy who pointed an air pistol at two people before firing at a parked car has been convicted of a firearms offence. | 35942400 |
David Hustler was awarded the Queens Gallantry medal for bravery after he rescued fans as the fire swept through Valley Parade killing 56 people.
He died after a short unexpected illness on 28 October, the club said.
Police said it was investigating his death after concerns were raised about his care at a residential h... | The funeral of a Bradford City fan who was hailed a hero for saving two people during a blaze that ripped through the club's ground in 1985 has been held. | 35264610 |
Leicester Caribbean Carnival, which was first held in 1985, has grown into one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK.
This year's theme was the Americas.
An estimated 100,000 people lined the route of the carnival parade on Saturday as the city was transformed with floats, musicians and dancers from across the co... | A carnival celebrating Leicester's Caribbean community and culture has celebrated its 30th anniversary. | 33751476 |
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Scarlets boosted their play-off hopes with a stunning 30-21 comeback victory over Pro12 leaders Munster at Thomond Park.
Pivac's side are fourth in the Pro12 ahead of fifth placed Ulster, who have played two games less than Scarlets.
"It's going to be a very tight race for... | Head coach Wayne Pivac says Scarlets must focus on one game at a time as they bid to consolidate their top four spot in Pro12. | 39089991 |
Clacton Airshow's commentator paid tribute to the victims of Saturday's crash involving a vintage jet, which left up to 11 people dead.
Before flying began at Clacton, Peter McNamara sent "heartfelt respects to the residents of Shoreham".
Displays by the Red Arrows and the RAF Battle of Britain memorial flight will tak... | The first major air show since the Shoreham disaster opened with a "pause for thought" for those who died. | 34074968 |
The Romania international, 28, joined the Black Cats in 2014 and has made 18 appearances this season.
Pantilimon has not played since a 3-1 defeat at Chelsea on 19 December and has fallen behind Jordan Pickford and Vito Mannone in the pecking order.
He spent three years at Manchester City before joining Sunderland.
The... | Watford have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee. | 35356654 |
However, the deal does not include any of Pebble's products, and work on several crowdfunded devices that have yet to be made has been cancelled.
Pebble said it would try and refund backers of the Time 2, Core and Time Round gadgets by March 2017.
It also warned those who already owned its gear to expect less support.
... | Fitbit, the world's bestselling wearable tech-maker, has confirmed it is buying the inventions that power Pebble's smartwatches. | 38241273 |
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