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16 February 2017 Last updated at 19:24 GMT
Pupils from St Paul's High School in Bessbrook are currently visiting Rome, to mark the school's 50th anniversary.
On Thursday, they sang at a Mass in St Peter's Basilica, Rome, which Catholics believe is the burial place of Saint Peter.
Headmaster Jarlath Burns who is on the ... | Children at a County Armagh school have been given the opportunity to sing in one of the world's most historic venues. | 38999363 |
14 May 2016 Last updated at 03:11 BST
The intricately crocheted and knitted city includes landmarks such as Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Zoo and SS Great Britain.
More than 250 volunteers have contributed - making everything from felt foxes to tiny boats and blue squares for the river.
It is the first time Briswo... | A giant woolly version of Bristol which has taken more than three years to create is going on show. | 36290344 |
Nigel Dodds, of the DUP, Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt, the SDLP's Mark Durkan and Alliance leader David Ford participated.
They discussed social affairs, tactics, and who each party would support in the event of a hung parliament.
There was discussion around same sex marriage and... | Five political parties from Northern Ireland have taken part in a television election debate in Belfast. | 32344944 |
The top-seeded team of Jamie Burdekin and Andy Lapthorne claimed wins in their singles matches in Toyko.
They will face Australia in Friday's final as they chase a fifth title in the event for players who have impairments in three or more limbs.
The GB men's and junior teams will play off for a bronze medal after losin... | Great Britain's quad wheelchair tennis team beat hosts Japan 2-0 to reach the final of the World Team Cup. | 36388491 |
It is thought to have been flown in from outside HMP Manchester, formerly known as Strangeways, on Friday before being "successfully intercepted".
Police believe it was carrying mobile phones, SIM cards and drugs.
A Prison Service spokesman said: "All contraband was seized and handed to the police to investigate".
"Inc... | A drone being used to smuggle contraband into the grounds of a prison has been recovered by guards, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said. | 34764417 |
After being frustrated by Rovers' spoiling tactics in the first half, the Stags grabbed the lead six minutes into the second as Danny Rose headed home a Joel Byrom corner at the far post.
The home side doubled their lead on 57 minutes as Paul Anderson, chasing a long forward ball, beat the offside trap to stride throug... | Two goals in six second-half minutes finally saw Mansfield take control as Forest Green lost their first Football League away match. | 40835052 |
Public Health England (PHE) said the confirmed case of psittacosis, which is normally an infection of birds, can cause severe health issues in humans.
The birds were taken to a pet shop when the owner was unable to look after them.
Symptoms in humans include fever, chills, cough, fatigue, muscle and chest, pain, loss o... | A man from Bristol contracted a rare disease from his pet birds. | 33003058 |
Matthew Eteson is on trial at Preston Crown Court for the manslaughter by gross negligence of Kelly Webster, 36, and Lauren Thornton.
The pair died in their sleep aboard a boat on Windermere in April 2013.
Mr Eteson, 42, from Hale in Greater Manchester, denies the charge.
The family had gone to the Lake District for th... | A gas fitter caused the deaths of his partner and her 10-year-old daughter by using a generator to heat their boat while carbon monoxide sensors were disabled, prosecutors claim. | 34468388 |
Rovers, currently sixth in the National League, are keen to address a run of three draws which has seen them drop two points adrift of a play-off place.
Fenwick, 25, has scored 12 goals in 49 games for Pools since moving from non-league side Dunston in November 2014.
He is in contention to make an immediate debut in Fr... | Promotion-chasing Tranmere Rovers have signed Hartlepool striker Scott Fenwick on loan for the rest of the season. | 35884011 |
Kerrigan, 25, conceded 53 runs from eight overs in his only England Test appearance, against Australia in 2013.
Giles, a former left-arm spinner, took 143 wickets in his England Test career.
"It can't do any harm having someone like Ashley in charge for me and the other spinners, passing down his knowledge," said Kerri... | Lancashire left-arm spinner Simon Kerrigan is hoping to use the international experience of new cricket director Ashley Giles this season. | 32319144 |
The Irish Labour party leader said almost one million drink-driving tests recorded by police in the Republic of Ireland did not actually take place.
Brendan Howlin called for the head of the force to be replaced.
Senior Gardaí (police) conceded it was likely some of the 937,000 non-existent tests were simply made up by... | Irish police commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has said revelations over penalty points and breath test discrepancies are "unacceptable". | 39394071 |
Joe Schofield and Malcolm Brown tied the knot at a humanist ceremony at the Trades Hall in Glasgow, while Susan and Gerrie Douglas-Scott married in private in the city.
The new law on gay marriage came into effect in Scotland earlier this month and these first weddings were held at 00:01 on Hogmanay.
The couples were j... | Scotland's first same-sex weddings have taken place. | 30637608 |
In an interview with BBC News, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud described the remittance industry as "a lifeline" for millions of Somalis and for others across the region, and said "the massive closing of accounts, the closing of remittances" was counter-productive.
Following the massacre of 148 students at Kenya's Gari... | Somalia's president has lashed out at the government of neighbouring Kenya - accusing it of a "heavy-handed" approach to regional security, and specifically criticizing Kenya's recent decision to clamp down on money transfer companies allegedly linked to the militant group, al-Shabab. | 32796857 |
The Hearts legend led Caley Thistle into the Scottish top flight in 2004 and also had a short spell at County.
Inverness have finished in the top five for three years running while Staggies are fourth and in the League Cup final.
"People have this stigma about the Highlands as a footballing outpost; it is not," Roberts... | Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle still face a 'Highlands stigma' despite their recent success, says ex-manager of both clubs John Robertson. | 35540027 |
15 March 2016 Last updated at 16:40 GMT
PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton told the BBC Adrian Ismay suffered "horrendous injuries" when the booby-trap device exploded under his van on 4 March but said police will await the results of a post-mortem before deciding if his death was due to the bomb. | Northern Ireland's most senior police office has said he is saddened by the death of a prison officer days after a bomb attack in east Belfast but said he will not make assumptions about what caused his death. | 35814895 |
At least three Republicans - John McCain, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski - voted against the bill, which needed a simple majority to pass.
President Donald Trump said the three had "let the American people down".
The so-called "skinny" repeal, which would have scaled back some of the more controversial provisions, is... | The latest attempt to repeal the Obama-era healthcare act has failed after a dramatic night in the US Senate. | 40750071 |
Mr Trudeau said he and his cabinet members make themselves available to a broad range of Canadians.
Critics say the "cash-for-access" events allow special access to cabinet ministers. The Liberal Party says it is following political fundraising rules.
But Conservatives say the practice goes against the Liberal party's ... | Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has defended his practice of attending fundraisers with wealthy donors. | 38292393 |
Revised plans were submitted after Jersey's planning authority rejected an earlier proposal in August 2013.
Co-op management said the £12m scheme will be a major boost to tourism and a gateway to the centre of town.
After a campaign to save six listed buildings, the Co-op gave four to the Jersey National Trust.
Colin ... | The Channel Islands Co-op has won approval for a 91-bed budget hotel and new supermarket at Charing Cross. | 30532518 |
Competitors aged 14 to 19 hiked distances of up to 55 miles (89 km) and visited 10 nominated tors.
The 56th event started on Saturday morning, with some 2,400 teenagers - many from school and youth groups from across the South West - taking part.
The first team to cross the finish line was Torbay Scouts who took part i... | Teenagers who trekked across Dartmoor in the Ten Tors challenge have crossed the finish line. | 36241574 |
Gary Reilly, 45, is accused of stabbing 49-year-old Paul McCarroll at Westmuir Street, in the Parkhead area, at about 00:40 on Tuesday 23 February.
Mr McCarroll died a short time later in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Mr Reilly made no plea or declaration during an appearance at Glasgow Sheriff Court and was remanded in cus... | A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of another man who died after being found seriously injured in a Glasgow street. | 35673274 |
Mr Rosales was arrested on charges of corruption on his return to the country a year ago after six years of self-imposed exile in Peru.
The Supreme Court announced the decision late on Wednesday.
Mr Rosales's wife called for his unconditional release and his son posted a photo of his father.
In a brief statement, the S... | Key Venezuelan opposition figure and former presidential candidate Manuel Rosales has been released from jail and placed under house arrest. | 37715366 |
Kristen Brekke, 19, of Grangetown, Cardiff, Forhad Rahman, 20, of Cirencester, and Adeel Ulhaq, 20, of Nottingham, all appeared via videolink for the hearing at the Old Bailey.
They are charged with preparation of terrorist acts.
They will next appear at the Old Bailey on 25 June for a four week trial.
The three men ar... | Three men accused of helping a 17-year-old Cardiff boy leave the UK to join fighters in Syria have pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges. | 32252058 |
Bernard Jenkin, the Tory MP who chairs the Commons Public Administration Select Committee, suggested the leaks looked like a "political stunt".
The Sunday Times first mentioned the names of Tower of London poppy creators Paul Cummins and Tom Piper in November.
The head of the civil service, Sir Bob Kerslake, said he wa... | A senior MP has called for a formal inquiry after the names of some New Year Honours recipients appeared in the press before the formal announcement. | 30638564 |
Cardiff's The Clink, run by low-risk inmates from Prescoed and Cardiff prisons, was ranked 10th in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Favourite Fine Dining Restaurants UK.
Restaurants run by celebrity chefs Raymond Blanc and Michel Roux Jr also made the list.
The Clink aims to reduce reoffending.
Opened in 2012, The Clin... | A restaurant staffed by prisoners has been named alongside Michelin-starred eateries in a list of the UK's 10 best rated. | 34523085 |
Under its constitution, Japan is barred from using force to resolve conflicts except in cases of self-defence.
But a reinterpretation of the law will now allow "collective self-defence" - using force to defend allies under attack.
PM Shinzo Abe has been pushing hard for the move, arguing Japan needs to adapt to a chang... | Japan's cabinet has approved a landmark change in security policy, paving the way for its military to fight overseas. | 28086002 |
The first stage of the project will cover some 3,000 handwritten documents over the next four years.
The cost - more than $20m (£12m) - will be borne by Japan's NTT Data technology company.
Eventually, the library says it hopes to make available online all its 82,000 manuscripts.
"The manuscripts that will be digitise... | The Vatican Library has begun digitising its priceless collection of ancient manuscripts dating from the origins of the Church. | 26676909 |
Nigerian government spokesman Mike Omeri told the BBC that foreigners were just training troops in the use of new weapons.
Nigeria has recently bought helicopter gunships and tanks from South Africa and former Soviet Union countries.
But the South African government says the men may be involved in fighting.
Nigeria and... | The South African government is concerned its nationals may be working as mercenaries in Nigeria in the war against the Boko Haram militant group. | 31868993 |
Before March 2015, the figure for the region stood at 4% - below the Scottish average of 7% to 10%.
It has now risen to 29% with the national figure also up to 16%.
The training of 10,000 people in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and increased defibrillator numbers are said to have helped tackle the issue.
The Sco... | Resuscitation training has been credited with improving the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rate in the Scottish Borders. | 39666462 |
From Tuesday, the industry trade body, the Rail Delivery Group, is publishing average national punctuality statistics to the minute, not just to within five or 10 minutes of planned arrival times.
From next spring train operators will do the same for each of their own routes.
That will let passengers scrutinise the pun... | Train passengers will soon be able to judge the punctuality of their journeys with much greater accuracy. | 40635372 |
The IMF has forecast growth of 6% for the next financial year, up from 5.5% in the current year.
Burma has introduced economic and political reforms, including floating its currency, to open its markets.
Various countries have also lifted some of the sanctions imposed against it.
"It has very rich natural resources, a ... | Burma's growth is set to accelerate, driven by commodity exports and increased investment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. | 18001395 |
But they will not accept the manner in which they lost, collapsing from 100-0 to 164 all out in the space of 22.5 overs after tea on a historic day in Dhaka as Bangladesh claimed their maiden Test win over England to earn a series draw.
A target of 273 in spinning conditions is testing, although it looked possible foll... | England could probably have swallowed defeat against Bangladesh in the second Test, given that they needed to complete their highest successful fourth-innings chase in Asia. | 37816654 |
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The 46-year-old former Juventus boss will begin a three-year contract after his country takes part in Euro 2016.
"I am proud to be the coach of the national team of my country and only a role as attractive as manager of Chelsea could follow that," he said.
Guus Hiddink, wh... | Chelsea have appointed Italy boss Antonio Conte as their new first-team head coach, starting from this summer. | 35960848 |
The man was left with several cuts to his face after the assault in Ye Olde Inn at Davidson's Mains in Edinburgh.
The attack took place at about 21:00 on Saturday, 22 August.
Officers said anyone who recognised the woman from the images should contact them immediately.
Det Sgt Andrina Cunningham said: "The victim susta... | Police have released CCTV images of a woman they want to trace as part of an investigation into an attack that left a 21-year-old man permanently scarred. | 34759659 |
Rescuers searching for a woman trapped in a landslide at her home in Looe, Cornwall, said they had found a body.
Over 200,000 Belfast customers were affected by a blackout but power is starting to be restored.
Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Russia has been postponed until 15:00 GMT Saturday due to heavy sn... | Heavy snow is causing disruption to transport across the UK, with heavy rainfall bringing flooding to the south-west of England. | 21885817 |
Frank McFarlane, who went to Worcester College for the Blind, had recorded the match on reel-to-reel tape by holding a microphone near to a pocket radio.
He mentioned this at a school reunion to a BBC Radio 5 live listener who was "99% certain" the audio was lost and got in touch with the corporation.
The BBC did not k... | Lost BBC radio commentary of England winning the World Cup has been found - 50 years on from their triumph. | 36925699 |
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain had given Gareth Southgate's side the lead, before two wonderful free-kicks from Leigh Griffths put Scotland ahead late on, but Harry Kane volleyed in an equaliser in injury time.
Who stood out in the thriller at Hampden Park?
Former Scotland defender Willie Miller scores the home players and BB... | England came from behind in the 93rd minute to snatch a point against Scotland in 2018 World Cup qualifying. | 40234745 |
Ambassador Mark Lippert is recovering in hospital after Kim Ki-jong attacked him with a knife on Thursday.
During the attack, Mr Kim called for reunification of the two Koreas.
Police said they were also investigating Mr Kim's links with North Korea, after it was revealed he had made multiple visits.
"We are investigat... | South Korean police say they are seeking charges of attempted murder against a man who slashed the US ambassador to Seoul. | 31743835 |
The girl's biological parents, Celeste and Morne Nurse, were reunited with her after she was enrolled in the same school as her sister.
After seeing the pair's likeness, the biological family invited the girl for coffee and then contacted police.
DNA tests have confirmed the identity of the girl, who has been placed in... | A South African woman has appeared in court over the kidnapping of a baby in a Cape Town hospital 17 years ago. | 31660341 |
Carlos Tavares suggests that with potentially high tariffs in Europe, where carmakers could be forced to pay taxes on exports and imports to and from the European Union, it could become more cost-effective to have manufacturing plants in Britain to supply parts for UK-made cars.
He reasons that such an approach would i... | The boss of PSA Group, which is buying Vauxhall and Opel, says that a so-called hard Brexit could present "an opportunity" for the UK car industry. | 39197675 |
The 58-year-old former USA boss is the first American to manage in the Premier League, following the Swans' sacking of Francesco Guidolin.
After his last game in charge of French side Le Havre, Bradley said: "To go to the Premier League is special.
"It's still an opportunity for me, for my family and for American footb... | Swansea City's new manager Bob Bradley says his appointment is a key moment for United States football. | 37551059 |
It is unable to provide the "commitments required to continue into the next stage" because of its proposed acquisition by Hutchison, it says.
The government wants the network to be run by a commercial operator, but only EE is currently left in the bidding.
Experts have accused the government of rushing the radical shak... | Mobile phone company O2 has withdrawn from a process to select the next operator for the UK's emergency services network. | 33076526 |
John Cherry claimed Pakistani children would fail to "rise to the top" and that some nationalities were "uncertain" when it came to hard work.
He was commenting on plans for an Eton-style boarding school in West Sussex.
In resigning, Mr Cherry, 73, who sits on Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council,... | A councillor has resigned from the Conservative Party over remarks made about children from ethnic minorities. | 22243953 |
The Hope Beyond Hurt event features experts in conflict resolution from the US, England and Palestine.
It is part of a wider project that will culminate in the opening of a garden of reflection in the city.
One of the conference's organisers, Susan Glass of the Holywell Trust, said it was a chance to hear different per... | An international peace-building conference is due to take place in Londonderry later. | 32313317 |
The anonymity of the virtual cash has made it a favourite with thieves who blackmail victims with viruses.
Now hi-tech gangs quickly convert payments into other currencies, said IBM security expert Etay Maor in an interview with The Register.
One bitcoin is now worth £155, much lower than the £728 value it hit in lat... | The falling value of bitcoins have made them much less attractive to cyber-thieves, claims a security expert. | 32445026 |
John David Hulme, 55, denied fraud and false accounting charges, relating to money paid by Gwynedd council to Padarn Bus in claims for concessionary fares.
He told Caernarfon Crown Court he did not know the firm claimed to carry more concessionary passengers than it had.
Mr Hulme said he had no previous experience of r... | A former Gwynedd bus firm boss has claimed he had no knowledge of the fraudulent claiming of more than £800,000 of public money. | 35837927 |
Dylan Marcus Edwards, 50, of Llanrwst, Conwy county, pleaded guilty to the charge relating to an incident at Royal Oak Hotel, Betws y Coed.
Llandudno Magistrates' Court heard the cat was allegedly put in a bag and hit with a piece of wood.
A second man has denied the same charge.
The case was adjourned until 31 May for... | A former chef has admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a feral cat which died in the kitchen of the Snowdonia hotel. | 40014469 |
The Canadian slipped in the locker room at the Grand Slam event in September.
She withdrew from the tournament prior to a fourth-round match and pulled out of her comeback event at the China Open on 5 October because of dizziness.
The lawsuit alleges the 21-year-old world number 39 slipped on "a foreign and dangerous s... | Eugenie Bouchard has begun legal action against the United States Tennis Association after suffering concussion following a fall at the US Open. | 34536144 |
Caroline Bagshaw said a "horrible" dead adult spider and about 10 live babies fell out of the fruit in her kitchen.
Geoff Grewcock, of Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, thought they were Brazilian Wandering Spiders whose "bite could kill you".
Lidl told the BBC it was investigating and would compensate Ms B... | A mother found a sac of "potentially deadly" baby spiders in a bunch of bananas she bought from Lidl. | 37231830 |
Bernadette Scully, 56, with an address at Bachelor's Walk, Tullamore, was charged with the murder of Emily Barut in September 2012.
A detective told the court in Tullamore that Ms Scully was arrested at her home at 09.40 local time on Monday.
When the charge was read to her, she made no reply.
She was remanded in custo... | A woman has been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old daughter in County Offaly in the Republic of Ireland. | 30776889 |
The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.2% in February, but remained unchanged from a year earlier, the Department of Labor said.
The monthly rise follows three consecutive months of declines, including a 0.7% drop in January.
Petrol prices rose 2.4% in February, after having fallen by 18.7% in January.
However, oil prices ... | US consumer prices rebounded last month as petrol prices rose for the first time since June, official figures show. | 32036978 |
Research from the Institute for Policy Studies found that in 2014, bonuses paid to Wall Street employees had been double the total annual pay earned by all Americans who worked full-time at the federal minimum wage.
I crunched the numbers and it turned out that the same was true for the UK.
But is this actually a good ... | Last week I wrote about a measure of inequality that had received much coverage in the US. | 32815092 |
Khawaja returned to the Test side this month after an absence of more than two years and has scored centuries in the first two Tests against the Black Caps.
The 28-year-old will miss the series finale in Adelaide - the world's first day-night Test - on 27 November.
He is also set to miss the first Test against West Ind... | Australia batsman Usman Khawaja is set to miss two Test matches after injuring a hamstring during the second Test against New Zealand in Perth. | 34825288 |
Ever heard of Mick Fanning or Shohei Otani? Know your bouldering from your shortboard surfing?
After Tokyo 2020 put forward the sports it wanted to include when it hosts the Olympics, BBC Sport takes a look at the contenders for a gold medal.
America may have the World Series of baseball, but did you know the US are no... | Meet your new (possible) Olympic heroes… | 34381089 |
Roberts, 30, injured his foot against St Helens in March, but made his return in Saturday's Magic Weekend game against Warrington.
However Roberts was forced to leave the field just before half-time.
"He's ruptured the tendons that attach some of the bones in his foot together," coach Daryl Powell told the club website... | Castleford Tigers half-back Ben Roberts will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury. | 36372013 |
Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Bono and Stephen Fry were among those attending the memorial service, held at Stanford University.
The charismatic co-founder of Apple died on 5 October as a result of pancreatic cancer.
Another event, for staff, will be held at the company's headquarters in Cupertino on Wednesday.
This weeken... | Politicians, celebrities and friends gathered on Sunday to celebrate the life of Steve Jobs. | 15333597 |
The Swiss, 35, beat the 19-year-old qualifier 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 to take his 2017 record to 14 wins and one defeat.
Federer, who won has won the Australian Open and Indian Wells titles this year, missed Miami through illness in 2016.
Top seed Stan Wawrinka beat Horacio Zeballos 6-3 6-4, and women's sixth seed Garbine Muguru... | Roger Federer saw off American teenager Frances Tiafoe in his first match at the Miami Open for three years. | 39395850 |
Team Sky's Geraint Thomas remains in contention in 11th place overall, 23 seconds behind the leader.
Germany's Andre Greipel (Lotto Soudal), who had won the previous stage and held the overall lead, finished in 10th.
The racers had to contend with strong crosswinds throughout the third and final stage on Sardinia.
Gavi... | Columbian Fernando Gaviria (Quick-Step) won stage three and took the leader's jersey in a dramatic third day of the Giro d'Italia. | 39838011 |
Everything's relative of course. The opening day is still a refined form of purgatory - a maelstrom of frenetic activity, missed schedules, and carefully choreographed arrangements that start to fall apart the moment the doors are opened.
PR officers beam at you through tightly gritted teeth, chief executives look thor... | As a veteran of many international motor shows, I have to say, I quite like Geneva. | 35728740 |
National Farmers' Union president Meurig Raymond said many unemployed British people were unwilling to get up in time to start harvesting at 06:00.
Without foreign manpower, farmers would have to cut the amount of fruit and vegetables they planted, he said.
He urged ministers to allow temporary visas for crop pickers f... | Farmers say they need more migrant workers to pick crops - because Britons do not have the "work ethic" to do it. | 29251226 |
Burgess, 21, made a combined 49 appearances in the 2016-17 season while on loan at Oldham and Bury.
The centre-back, who has also had loan spells with Ross County and Cheltenham, has represented both Scotland and Australia at youth level.
He becomes Graham Alexander's first summer signing and replaces David Mirfin, who... | Scunthorpe United have signed defender Cameron Burgess from Fulham on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. | 40176154 |
Kerviel had been ordered to pay back the €4.9bn of losses his trades amassed for his ex-employer Societe Generale.
In 2010, Kerviel was sentenced to three years in prison for fraud, breach of trust and forgery over his trades.
Kerviel wants a retrial, arguing that he should not have to pay anything, as his bosses knew ... | A French appeals court has slashed the amount of damages due to be paid by rogue trader Jerome Kerviel to €1m ($1.12m; £860,00). | 37449177 |
Shot put world champion Aled Sion Davies and F46 Javelin thrower Hollie Arnold were among 13 initially selected in June.
And seven more were added when the rest of the 54-strong team was announced on Tuesday, 26 July.
They are Kyron Duke, Sabrina Fortune, Jordan Howe, Rhys Jones, Steven Morris, Laura Sugar and Olivia B... | Great Britain's track and field team at the Rio Paralympics will include nine Welsh athletes. | 36898411 |
Prices were 0.1% lower than a year ago.
The figure was a small improvement on February, when deflation was running at 0.2%, but it maintains pressure on the European Central Bank (ECB) to act further to boost prices.
Deflation can be damaging for economies, particularly if consumers put off buying products in the belie... | Consumer prices in the eurozone fell for the second month running in March thanks again to falling energy prices. | 35932300 |
Accountants BDO found occupancy fell year-on-year by 1% to 87.3% - higher than the rates recorded for England, Wales and regional UK.
Rooms yield stood at £65.90 in Scotland, well ahead of other UK areas.
Edinburgh and Glasgow had the highest occupancy in the UK, including London, at 92.1% and 91.6% respectively.
Aber... | Hotel occupancy and revenue fell in Scotland in September but remained higher than any other area of the UK, according to a regular survey. | 35131378 |
The woman, 49, was arrested after arriving on a flight from Nairobi, Kenya. An eight-year-old girl in her company was taken into protective care.
The man, 45, who was not on the flight, was also arrested at the airport.
The pair are being questioned on suspicion of assisting a non-UK person to carry out FGM overseas.
C... | A man and woman have been arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with female genital mutilation (FGM) offences, Metropolitan Police said. | 35767664 |
The union rejected a pay-increase offer of 2.5% on Wednesday.
Finlay Spratt called the offer "a disgrace".
Prison officers are not legally permitted to strike and the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) has urged the POA to reconsider the pay offer.
Acting NIPS Director General Phil Wragg said: "The overall pay sett... | The Northern Ireland chairman of the Prison Officer's Association (POA) has confirmed that its members are being balloted on potential strike action. | 38001794 |
Households will pay an average of £388 from April 2013 to March 2014.
Ofwat chief executive Regina Finn said that she understood that households were facing financial pressures.
But she said that the increase, half a percentage point higher than the rate of inflation, was not as high as the water companies had wanted.
... | The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales is to rise by 3.5% over the next year, regulator Ofwat has said. | 21334044 |
The 44-year-old will be the second Welshman to take charge of a final following Derek Bevan, who was in charge in 1991 when Australia edged England, also at Twickenham.
Owens said on social media that he was "truly humbled and honoured".
New Zealand beat South Africa 20-18 on Saturday and face Australia, who overcame A... | Nigel Owens will referee Saturday's World Cup final after being selected by tournament organisers World Rugby. | 34622241 |
That includes AR-15 rifles and other semiautomatic weapons, which were only being sold at a third of the 4,600 Walmart stores in the US.
A company spokesman said the decision to stop selling the guns "wasn't political."
Walmart shops carrying the guns will remove them before the store starts selling autumn merchandise.... | US retailer Walmart has announced it will stop selling certain military-grade guns due to low sales. | 34077774 |
It is better to keep your eyes open to opportunities - in Dr Seuss's case the fabulous creatures whose hair grows so fast they need a haircut everyday, or Mike who sits on the back of your bike to help you uphill.
Rather than be like Ned who simply can't get over the fact that his bed is too short.
Andy Haldane, the Ba... | In the Dr Seuss book One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, the American writer makes a simple assertion. | 38186047 |
Robin Maughan - who is best known for his Frankie Valli act - had sex with a 14-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl and exchanged indecent photos with other children online.
Leicestershire Police believe there could be more victims of the 34-year-old than they know about.
They have encouraged other victims to get in touc... | A tribute singer has been jailed for 14 years and 10 months for a string of sex offences against children. | 35937496 |
Premiership title holders Sarries will host Saints, and Wasps will welcome Exeter to the Ricoh Arena.
Leicester face Stade Francais at home, having already played them twice in the pool stages, and Racing 92 will play reigning European champions Toulon.
It is the first time there is no Pro12 representation in the last ... | Saracens, Northampton, Exeter, Wasps and Leicester have joined three French teams in the Champions Cup last eight. | 35396149 |
Comedian Grainne Maguire began tweeting Mr Kenny on Monday to raise awareness about a campaign to repeal the eighth amendment of the Irish constitution.
The amendment equates the life of the foetus to the life of the mother and criminalises abortion in Ireland.
Irish women soon joined Ms Maguire, with #repealthe8th tre... | Irish women are live-tweeting Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny their menstrual cycles to highlight the country's restrictive abortion laws. | 34741326 |
Helen Hynd watched sons Sam (20) and Oliver (16) come first and second in the men's 400m freestyle on Tuesday.
She said it was "nerve wracking" and wished it could have been a dead heat.
Both swimmers have neuromuscular myopathy, a condition which weakens their legs.
Sam Hynd is the British and World champion over 400m... | The mother of two Nottinghamshire swimmers has said how proud she is after they took gold and silver at the Paralympic European Championships, in Berlin. | 14044569 |
Six men were taken to hospital following the incident near a children's play area in Ballantay Terrace at about 20:00 on Saturday.
Police said up to 15 individuals were involved in the incident, which they described as attempted murder.
A 25-year-old man is also in a stable condition in hospital.
Officers said that on ... | A 23-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in a large scale disturbance in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow. | 40548641 |
Relief, perhaps, at having reached your destination or concern that you may have gone off course.
Researchers at the University of Glasgow, however, see past the signs to the stories they tell about an area's culture, history and heritage.
At the moment, as part of a wider study into Scotland's linguistic history, they... | When you look at a signpost welcoming you to a town or village, what do you feel? | 38090671 |
Chris Williamson, MP for Derby North, said the move could be a way of tackling a rise in sexual offences on public transport.
The sign in his parliament office said: "Woman? Sexually harassed at work? How about working on your own floor?"
The idea, first suggested by Jeremy Corbyn in 2015, has been widely criticised.
S... | A sign has appeared on the door of an MP's office mocking his proposal for women-only train carriages. | 41025180 |
In a video posted to Facebook, the unidentified driver cackles as he steers his truck into a water-soaked stretch of road to spray the riders.
The cyclists reported the incident to police after seeing the footage.
While many have condemned the driver, some on social media criticised the cyclists for riding on a major r... | Footage of a lorry driver deliberately drenching a group of cyclists in Sydney has ignited debate about who has the right to use the roads. | 36948337 |
28 October 2015 Last updated at 11:32 GMT
The Saudi ambassador in London has threatened "potentially serious repercussions" unless a more respectful discourse is developed, pointing out that his country is one of the UK's closest military allies in the Middle East and an important trade partner.
So why does Saudi Arabi... | UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond's visit to Saudi Arabia comes at a time of strained bilateral relations, with the British government cancelling a Saudi prisons contract amid criticism of the Gulf state's human rights record. | 30957871 |
The Labour leader is expected to highlight positives from last week's elections but say the results were "mixed" for the party.
He will also criticise MPs for "parading on the media to give a running commentary on our party".
"We need, if not across-the-board unity, then at least respect for each other," he will say.
E... | Labour is "not yet doing enough" to win the 2020 general election, leader Jeremy Corbyn will tell MPs. | 36251986 |
Turner, 28, has won 15 Australian caps, can play at centre, wing or full-back, and moved to Sandy Park this week.
But the club has a settled group of backs with the likes of Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Sam Hill, Phil Dollman, James Short and Ian Whitten all impressing so far this season.
"I wouldn't want to go somewhere ... | Lachie Turner says he is ready to fight for a place in Exeter's line-up. | 35611533 |
12 March 2017 Last updated at 11:15 GMT
The Imps are the first non-league side to reach the quarter-finals in more than 100 years.
But they were defeated 5-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening.
Watch our video of post-match reactions. | Lincoln City's FA Cup dream may be over, but kids from their youth academy have told Newsround they're proud of what their club has achieved. | 39248410 |
Bailey, from Bournemouth, scored 104.695 points for his two routines.
The 22-year-old said: "It's been my aim for the last four years and qualifying the spot for Team GB just means the world to me. Hopefully I can secure the spot in my name [at the GB trials]."
Britain already has two female trampoline places at Rio.
I... | Nathan Bailey produced a fine performance at the Rio test event to secure Great Britain a male trampoline place at the 2016 Olympics. | 36089831 |
More than half of all foundation trusts - which are given foundation status as a mark of excellence - are now in the red, Monitor's quarterly report warned.
The report, which looked at 147 trusts between October and December last year, said the use of expensive agency staff was having a drastic impact on budgets.
The D... | NHS foundation trusts are £321m in deficit, according to the health regulator Monitor. | 31562056 |
Irish were knocked out of the European Challenge Cup after a quarter-final defeat by Harlequins on Saturday.
But the Exiles impressed with their performance at The Stoop ahead of Sunday's crunch league fixture.
"We had one eye on the Newcastle game," Paice told BBC Sport. "The players really stepped up and performed."
... | London Irish hooker David Paice believes positives can be harnessed ahead of a potential Premiership relegation decider against Newcastle. | 36016494 |
Police said the drunk men had just left a nearby party and tried to get into the synagogue in Stamford Hill, north London, in the early hours of Sunday.
One man was punched in the face as he tried to stop them.
The six were held for public order offences and assault. Police said one man had made an anti-Semitic comment... | Six people have been arrested after a group forced its way into a synagogue in what police have described as an "anti-Semitic" incident. | 32007767 |
The 21-year old made his Swans debut in their stunning 2-1 win at Arsenal last season and featured regularly towards the end of the campaign.
Having impressed under Francesco Guidolin, Kingsley made his debut for Scotland in June in their friendly with France.
"It's great to get the new contract done," the signing from... | Swansea City left back Stephen Kingsley has signed a new contract to remain at the Liberty Stadium until 2020. | 36767030 |
She saw the girls in the north-eastern Gwoza town before the Boko Haram militants were driven out of there by regional forces.
Boko Haram sparked global outrage when it seized more than 219 girls from Chibok town a year ago.
The US, China and other foreign powers promised to help find the girls.
However, the girls have... | More than 50 of the girls abducted by militant Islamists in Nigeria last year were seen alive three weeks ago, a woman has told the BBC. | 32292854 |
The Labour leader accused the PM of "chickening out" of a debate with him, saying: "Like all bullies, when the heat is really on he runs for cover."
Mr Cameron attacked Mr Miliband as "despicable and weak" for not ruling out a post-election deal with the SNP.
It came amid a fresh effort to break the TV debate deadlock.... | Ed Miliband and David Cameron launched attacks on each other's character in angry Commons exchanges over televised election debates. | 31830651 |
Phillips finished second in the British Superstock 600cc championship last season.
Dunlop, who is set to reveal his own plans for the season soon, will assist in preparation of the machinery, and oversee the team, attending many races.
The first round of the series will be held at Donington Park on 2 April. | Michael Dunlop's racing team has signed Lisburn rider Carl Phillips to contest the 2017 British Superstock 1000cc Championship. | 38868801 |
Vadims Ruskuls, 25, is accused of murdering Pardeep Kaur as she walked to work in west London, in October 2016.
Ms Kaur's body was found near Harlington Bridge in Hayes, nearly a week after she was reported missing by her husband.
Mr Ruskuls denies murdering the 30-year-old.
Opening the trial at the Old Bailey, Crispin... | A homeless man grabbed a woman under a motorway bridge and killed her before dumping her body in undergrowth, a court has heard. | 39502255 |
A protest and meeting have previously been held in Crickhowell, Powys, against a proposal to turn The Corn Exchange pub into a convenience store.
On Saturday afternoon, shop owners are covering their windows with cardboard.
Baker Steve Askew said they wanted to show what their high street could look like if shops close... | Shopkeepers in a town opposed to plans for a convenience store are boarding up their windows to show what the high street may look like if it goes ahead. | 32352606 |
Esmond and Susie Bulmer's home in Bruton was targeted in 2009 and the couple's housekeeper was allegedly tied to a banister.
A total of 15 paintings worth £1.7m, and £1m of jewellery were stolen.
All the defendants deny any wrongdoing and are due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on 22 September.
Those charged are:
At B... | Eleven men have appeared in court charged in connection with a multi-million pound raid at a cider-making family's luxury home in Somerset. | 41040464 |
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Aguero scored twice - his first goals in six games - as City beat West Brom 4-0 to move top of the Premier League.
The Argentina international's future at the club has been questioned after he was overlooked for the Champions League game in Barcelona earlier this month.
Bu... | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted his side need Sergio Aguero and said his aim is to help the striker become a better player. | 37812671 |
The 23-year-old moves to St Andrew's on a four-year deal having been under contract at Luton until next summer.
Blues manager Harry Redknapp bemoaned the lack of fit strikers as a "crazy situation" after losing Che Adams in Saturday's victory over Bristol City.
Vassell will go straight into Redknapp's squad for the hom... | Birmingham City have signed striker Isaac Vassell for an undisclosed fee from League Two side Luton Town. | 40923933 |
Eilidh MacLeod, 14, has been confirmed among those killed in Monday's attack.
Her friend and fellow Castlebay Community School pupil, Laura MacIntyre, 15, is in hospital with serious injuries.
Roman Catholic priest Father John Paul Mackinnon said he was very upset.
Twenty-two people were killed and dozens injured after... | The parish priest on Barra has said a "dark cloud" has come down on the island after the suicide bombing in Manchester left one girl dead and another seriously injured. | 40029313 |
Deborah Smith began meeting the woman after she left a home and they would go for coffee and bikes rides, a Care Council for Wales hearing was told.
Police were called to the woman's home after neighbours were "concerned something untoward was going on".
No crime had been committed but police alerted Cardiff council ab... | A children's care worker has been struck off after forming an "inappropriate relationship" with a vulnerable young woman. | 39230388 |
The 27-year-old Germany defender was booed and whistled by sections of the crowd during a 5-1 home win over Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Hummels started his career at Bayern before joining Dortmund in 2009.
"Nothing has been decided yet," Hummels told supporters waiting outside the club's training ground on Wednesday.
"This ... | Mats Hummels has accused Borussia Dortmund of issuing a "dirty statement" after his club recently said he wanted to leave them for rivals Bayern Munich. | 36217610 |
Storms swept across the north of England, the Midlands and the south coast on Tuesday night.
Some Birmingham and Manchester-bound flights were diverted and power cuts left swathes of people in the dark.
The weather was so extreme, Manchester City's Champions League game against Borussia Mönchengladbach was postponed a... | Parts of England saw a dramatic end to the summer with hammering rain, sky-splitting lightning and ear-rending thunder. | 37359649 |
Hogan steered Albert Adomah's cross past Jamie Jones from close range to set Villa on their way, as both sides changed their entire starting XIs.
Adomah volleyed home to double the lead and though Ryan Colclough got Wigan on the scoresheet with a run and low shot, Hogan restored Villa's two-goal lead.
The hosts confirm... | Scott Hogan scored two first-half goals in Aston Villa's convincing EFL Cup second-round triumph against Wigan. | 40932012 |
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