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Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said about 1,000 tonnes of shingle on Fairbourne beach would be moved to fill in the eroded area next to the concrete defence at Friog corner.
The work is expected to take between five and 10 days, depending on the weather.
Sea defences in the village will only be maintained for 40 more ye... | Work on sea defences protecting coastal homes in a Gwynedd village is set to start. | 37270316 |
13 April 2017 Last updated at 08:58 BST
The footage, captured in Shipley and Halifax, was released as new figures show more than 8,000 people trespassed on railways in 2016, with more than 900 incidents across Yorkshire.
Hayley Bull, community safety manager at Network Rail, said: "The footage is absolutely shocking; y... | CCTV of young people trespassing on railway lines to take photos and attack line-side equipment has been released by British Transport Police and Network Rail. | 39587233 |
The 57-year-old actor and comedian is working with CBS Television Distribution on the format, which will air from autumn 2013.
The Emmy Award-winning Arsenio Hall Show ran from 1989 to '94 and featured guests from Bill Clinton to Hall's Coming to America co-star Eddie Murphy.
His TV comeback follows his recent win on D... | Talk show host Arsenio Hall, a star of US TV in the 1990s, is returning with a new late-night show. | 18506431 |
The rare malt was among seven bottles of whisky taken from Tullibardine Distillery's shop in Blackford at the weekend.
About £14,000 worth of whisky and two glasses were stolen from the shop during the break in.
Police want to trace a man seen walking with two bags near the A9 at Blackford at about 21:55 on Saturday.
H... | A bottle of malt whisky worth £12,000 has been stolen in a raid on a Perth and Kinross distillery. | 37417537 |
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Lee Miller nodded a Myles Hippolyte cross beyond Jamie Langfield to put the Bairns ahead but Stephen Mallan's free-kick levelled matters.
Bob McHugh headed the Bairns back ahead but Mallan equalised a second time, firing past Danny Rogers.
But Blair Alston struck in the la... | Falkirk got the better of St Mirren to go six points clear of third-placed Hibernian in the Scottish Championship. | 35949472 |
They had just got off a bus and were walking to a parked car on the N2 road at Hunterstown when they were struck.
Their bodies were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Irish broadcaster RTÉ reports.
Gardai (Irish police) have appealed for witnesses to the crash, which happened at about 18:30 GMT on Monday... | Two women in their 60s have died after being hit by a car while crossing the road in County Louth in the Republic of Ireland. | 38649348 |
Samsung has been in a legal battle with Apple for years with each accusing the other of patent infringements.
In May, the South Korean firm lost a previous appeal, which ruled that it did infringe on some of Apple's design patents from the iPhone models.
The patents mostly refer to overall appearance, design and user i... | A US appeals court will not reconsider an earlier decision finding that Samsung violated Apple patents. | 33923015 |
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) say the project will extend the life of the airfield by 25 years.
In preparation, 11 RAF Hawk T2 jets have been relocated from RAF Valley to MoD St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan.
The airbase's Number 4 flying training school (4FTS) will continue to operate.
Citywing passengers flying between Ca... | The RAF Valley airbase on Anglesey is closed to all aircraft for August as a £20 million project to refurbish the airfield continues. | 36932572 |
Four youth players were questioned by senior management in the investigation, though the outcome is unknown.
Last week, one man said he had been sexually assaulted at the age of 15 by Mr Gieler.
QPR said it took allegations against Mr Gieler "very seriously".
The club has previously said it would "co-operate fully in a... | Queens Park Rangers continued to employ youth officer Chris Gieler after carrying out an internal investigation into his behaviour in the 1980s, the Victoria Derbyshire show has learned. | 38315212 |
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Ireland, needing a 21-point victory to overtake a Welsh side who beat Italy 61-20, led 20-10 after Paul O'Connell and Sean O'Brien crossed.
Scores from Jared Payne and O'Brien then took Ireland beyond the reach of England, who later beat France 55-35.
Winless Scotland were... | Ireland successfully defended their Six Nations title as a record win over Scotland surpassed Wales and England's final-day efforts. | 31973793 |
Clywodd Llys y Goron Abertawe fod Gordon Fleming o Groesoswallt wedi camdrin nifer o blant dros gyfnod o chwe blynedd.
Plediodd y gwr 66 oed yn euog i 24 cyhuddiad o ymosod yn anweddus ar blant o dan 13 oed.
Dywedodd y Barnwr Geraint Walters y gallai Fleming ddisgwyl "dedfryd sylweddol o garchar".
Roedd Fleming wedi ei... | Mae cyn athro ysgol gynradd wedi cyfaddef iddo gyflawni cyfres o droseddau rhyw ar ferched ifanc. | 39710703 |
Bill O'Reilly released the statement after the New York Times reported he and his employer had paid the women a total of $13m (£10.3m).
In return, the paper says, they did not take their cases to court.
21st Century Fox says Mr O'Reilly, 67, denies wrongdoing.
In a statement published on his website, The O'Reilly Fact... | The host of Fox News' most popular show has said his position makes him "vulnerable to lawsuits" after it emerged at least five women have accused him of harassment. | 39472407 |
The Times reported on Monday that the party was considering changing its long-standing policy.
Instead, it said the SNP may campaign for an independent Scotland to keep access to the single market without being a full member of the EU.
Mr Salmond said there had been "confusion on The Times' part".
The newspaper report ... | Former SNP leader Alex Salmond has said the party still supports an independent Scotland being a member of the European Union. | 38808795 |
The 27-year-old also says that working with manager Brendan Rodgers for the third time influenced his decision to leave Aston Villa for Scotland.
Following his £3.5m move, Sinclair hopes to rejuvenate his career.
"[Petrov] told me about the atmosphere and the fans. He thought it would be great for me, to get my footbal... | Scott Sinclair says he was encouraged to sign for Celtic by former Parkhead midfielder Stiliyan Petrov. | 37015650 |
The 22-year-old forward suggested he would not play for Baggies chairman Jeremy Peace again after a move to Tottenham was blocked last August.
He has again been linked with a move in the January transfer window.
"It's been dreadful to have an outstanding player who has dropped off because of circumstances," said Pulis.... | West Brom striker Saido Berahino has "wasted three or four months" of his career, according to Baggies boss Tony Pulis. | 35438739 |
Bopara made 192, his third-highest first-class score, and his first century in three years, as Essex finally called a halt on 541-9.
Foster survived being hit on the helmet by Boyd Rankin to reach 121.
Bopara then ran out Andy Umeed as the Bears reached 60-2 by the close.
Ian Westwood followed for 22 to leave the Bears... | Ravi Bopara and James Foster both completed centuries in a sixth-wicket stand of 229 as Essex amassed a season's best total before declaring against Warwickshire. | 40335872 |
Scott Williams (leg) and Hallam Amos (shoulder) seem set to be ruled out of the tournament.
Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards says the duo are "long-term" injury concerns.
North moved to midfield when Williams departed during Wales' 28-25 win over England and told the media on Sunday he would play centre if called upon... | Wing George North is prepared to switch to centre amid Wales' growing World Cup injury crisis. | 34371925 |
It is feared shopping alone is no longer enough to draw people onto the street.
The number of people visiting Princes Street has been falling for the last 20 years.
Planning rules currently mean only retail outlets are allowed along the mile-long street.
Councillors will meet on Thursday to make a decision on whether t... | Plans to revitalise Edinburgh's city centre with continental-style cafes and restaurants on Princes Street are being considered by councillors. | 22477371 |
Tests on three pairs of glasses held at the British Library showed the author's sight deteriorated considerably.
At the time, heavy metals like arsenic were used in medicines that Austen, who had rheumatism, may have taken.
Library experts have suggested such poisoning may also have contributed to her early death at th... | Author Jane Austen was virtually blind at the end of her life possibly as a result of arsenic poisoning, experts have revealed. | 39208356 |
Progressive is everywhere.
As he faced his final hours in Downing Street, it seems Gordon Brown tried to reach out to Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg as a fellow "progressive".
"I have studied history," the former prime minister is said to have intoned.
"I know that the future of our country is a progressive alliance between... | If you still associate the word "progressive" with "prog rock" - all 20 minute keyboard solos and long-haired men in capes - then you probably haven't been paying attention to the news much lately. | 11785483 |
Andrew Davies, 36, was in a Krakow bar when he was attacked with the liquid, thought to be a cleaning product.
He was treated for third degree burns to his face, upper body and ankle and will require months of treatment after flying home on 7 May.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We have provided assistance to a Briti... | Chemicals were thrown in the face of a Swansea man on a stag weekend in Poland, his brother has said. | 36284487 |
The Portuguese manager took charge of the club in 2013 for the second time.
Last season Chelsea finished as Premier League champions and also won the League Cup.
But had a bad start to their defence, losing nine of their 16 league games so far this season.
Mourinho's final match was Monday's 2-1 defeat at leaders Leice... | Chelsea have sacked Jose Mourinho seven months after he led them to the Premier League title. | 35121668 |
Hills Quarry Products wants to dig out 2.5 million tonnes of sand and gravel from an Oxfordshire site over 10 years.
The Culham Science Centre (CSC), which is close to the site near Clifton Hampden and home to the UK Atomic Energy Authority, has objected.
In a letter, the centre said its "sensitive equipment" could be ... | Scientists are concerned dust from a planned quarry could affect their nuclear fusion experiments. | 37088174 |
Ryan McAnespie and Daniel McKenna replace Vinny Corey and Kieran Hughes, who struggled to make an impact in last weekend's Clones defeat by Kerry.
Even a win may not be enough to prevent Monaghan from being relegated.
Donegal are not themselves safe in Division One but a win is likely to earn them a semi-final place.
A... | Monaghan boss Malachy O'Rourke has made two changes to his attack for Sunday's must-win Division One Football League game against Donegal at Castleblayney. | 35939898 |
The International Paralympic Committee will announce any punishment at a news conference at 16:00 BST.
The IPC said reports it had banned Russia were "pure speculation".
It "opened suspension proceedings" against Russia following a report that claimed the country had operated a state-sponsored doping programme.
Former ... | Russia's Paralympians will learn on Sunday if they are to be allowed to compete in Rio following the country's doping scandal. | 36999835 |
That is the conclusion of scientists after reviewing all the pictures and other data gathered in the deep impact bowl by Nasa's Curiosity rover.
Chemolithoautotrophs do not need light to function; instead, they break down rocks and minerals for energy.
On Earth, they exist underground, in caves and at the bottom of the... | The ancient lake environment found in Mars' Gale Crater could have supported microbes called chemolithoautotrophs - if they had been present. | 25191316 |
Evans, 28, last played for the Blades in 2012 before he was found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in 2011 and sentenced to five years in prison.
That conviction was quashed and, following a re-trial in October 2016, Evans was found not guilty.
"I still feel I have plenty to prove in football both at club and inter... | Chesterfield striker Ched Evans has completed his return to Sheffield United, signing a three-year contract. | 39844981 |
Ellie Piggott, Gemma Hall, Maddie Arlett and Robyn Hart-Winks finished ahead of Japan in a race won by Australia in Lucerne, Switzerland.
"We've all done a lot in doubles this season. It's the first time we've come together in this boat," said Piggott.
Britain's men's four won their semi-final to qualify for Sunday's f... | Great Britain won their first medal in the final leg of the 2017 World Cup series after securing silver in the lightweight women's quadruple scull. | 40545524 |
The findings for 2012 spoke of an increase in anti-Islamic sentiment in Europe and Asia.
It also said there was growing anti-Semitism, especially in Venezuela, Egypt and Iran.
As he unveiled the report, US Secretary of State John Kerry appointed a new special envoy on anti-Semitism.
Ira Foreman was named to replace Mic... | Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to an annual US Department of State report. | 22601881 |
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh warned that being overweight may now be considered "the norm".
It claimed a tax would help fund the "spiralling" healthcare costs associated with the problem.
The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) insisted that the case is "not compelling".
It cited research which sugge... | Doctors have called for the introduction of a tax on sugary food and drinks to tackle what they describe as an "obesity epidemic". | 33010375 |
Tesco sells about 700 million single-use carrier bags a year, the highest among the major supermarkets, but sales will end in stores on 28 August.
The supermarket said the decision followed a trial which led to a 25% cut in bag sales.
Charges for plastic bags have been in place in the UK since October 2015.
In 2011, Wa... | Tesco will stop the sale of 5p carrier bags across the UK in three weeks' time, and will instead offer 10p "bags for life" to shoppers. | 40848779 |
For two weeks last month gunmen held hostages at a police compound in the capital Yerevan.
Thousands of anti-government protesters rallied every night in support of the gunmen and many accused Russia of meddling in Armenia's affairs.
"Today all the processes in our country are governed from outside. I am speaking about... | Armenia has maintained a special relationship with Russia since the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, but a recent hostage siege revealed an undercurrent of anti-Russian feeling. | 37025532 |
Their headline pay offer is worth 1% - but some want big rises to even out inequalities between different colleges.
The row comes amid continuing debate over the impact of a huge shake-up in the college system.
Overall budgets have fallen, colleges have merged and there are far fewer part time students.
National pay ba... | College lecturers across Scotland are set to consider taking industrial action over pay. | 34671273 |
So when he arrived for the Bahrain Grand Prix in a traditional local dress, it was perhaps no surprise that he managed to pull it off.
But he's not the first. Oh no - Lewis follows a rich tradition. Formula 1 and style statements go together just fabulously, as we can demonstrate in this stunning parade of racers. | Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Anna Wintour... Lewis Hamilton has met all the fashionistas who matter. | 35954950 |
The Etixx-Quick Step rider pulled ahead in the final 150m of the 190km stage between Arnhem and Nijmegen before easing over the line.
Frenchman Arnaud Demare (FDJ) finished second, with Italian Sacha Modolo (Lampre) third.
Dutchman Tom Dumoulin (Giant-Alpecin) retains the leaders's pink jersey after winning Friday's op... | Germany's Marcel Kittel dominated a sprint finish to win the second stage of the 99th Giro d'Italia. | 36237748 |
Mr Hammarskjold died in a plane crash in what is now Zambia in 1961, but the cause of the crash has been disputed.
There have been claims that the plane was shot down, but a previous UN enquiry did not reach a definitive conclusion.
The Swedish diplomat was on his way to negotiate a ceasefire in the breakaway Congolese... | A United Nations enquiry into the mysterious death of its former head Dag Hammarskjold is due to open. | 32114531 |
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The British number one, who has reached the semi-finals in each of the past two years, was dominant in recording a 6-1 6-4 7-6 (7-3) win.
He broke Karlovic's opening serve in each of the first two sets before sealing victory in a tie-break.
The Scot will play another big s... | Andy Murray eased into the last 16 of the French Open with a straight-set victory over big-serving Ivo Karlovic. | 36399224 |
Swinburn, who friends say died peacefully at home, retired from riding in 2000 before becoming a trainer.
He was just 19 when he won the Derby on Shergar in 1981.
Major events were his speciality and his confidence and nerves of steel in the saddle suited those occasions perfectly
Swinburn also won the Derby on Shahras... | Former jockey Walter Swinburn, three-time Derby winner and the rider of Shergar, has died aged 55. | 38296397 |
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Bianchi, 25, had been in a coma since crashing his Marussia into a recovery vehicle at October's rain-hit race.
His family said: "Jules fought right to the very end, as he always did, but today his battle came to an end."
The Marussia team, now known as Manor, said Bianchi... | French Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi has died, nine months after suffering severe head injuries in a crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. | 33578770 |
The McLaren driver, who broke a rib in a crash in last month's Australian Grand Prix, faces further tests before being given the full go-ahead.
The Spanish two-time champion, 34, will be given a second check-up after taking part in first practice on Friday.
Governing body the FIA took six hours to make this decision af... | Fernando Alonso has been declared "provisionally fit" to take part in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. | 36044329 |
After serving as interim head coach since September, Hodge will revert to his previous role as attack coach under incoming head coach Richard Cockerill.
Despite a disappointing spell in charge, Hodge believes he can help Cockerill restore Edinburgh's fortunes.
"I'm looking forward to Richard coming in and trying to get... | Duncan Hodge believes he can still be an influential figure in an Edinburgh revival next season. | 39811953 |
Kevin Hyland visited Boston to set up a taskforce to tackle the problem after requests from local councils.
He said victims who come forward would be supported and anyone found to be exploiting them will be prosecuted.
Those found guilty can face life imprisonment under the terms of the new Modern Slavery Bill.
Mr Hyla... | The UK anti-slavery commissioner says more investigation is needed of what he describes as "modern slavery" in south Lincolnshire's agriculture sector. | 32771542 |
A total of 12,077 appeals were made this year to the Scottish Qualifications Authority - nearly 4,000 more than last year.
The overall number of appeals which led to a grade change went up although the proportion of appeals which were successful was down significantly.
A financial charge is now made when appeals are un... | The number of exam appeals in Scotland has gone up,as big changes to the education system continue to bed in. | 35009239 |
The 28-year-old DR Congo international was released by the Baggies at the end of the season.
Mulumbu made 211 appearances in six years with Albion, having joined them from Paris St-Germain in 2009, initially on loan.
Fellow midfielder Graham Dorrans also made the move from The Hawthorns to the Premier League newcomers ... | Norwich City are set to sign ex-West Bromwich Albion midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, reports BBC Radio Norfolk. | 33182125 |
Two-year-old Ollie was taken to the vets after he became unwell and hardly able to walk but he could not be saved.
Ollie's owner, Corinne Dubberley, from, Bilston, Wolverhampton, also lost her cat Jess in January from anti-freeze poisoning.
She thinks there have been other cases like this in the area recently.
The RSPC... | A cat has died after being poisoned by anti-freeze a few months after another of the owner's cats died the same way. | 39665911 |
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An eighth defeat in 15 Premier League games means the champions are 14 points behind fourth-placed Manchester United.
"Our objective is to finish top four," said Mourinho.
"Before this game it was realistic to think that our quality would take us out of this position but m... | Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted his team might not be able to qualify for next season's Champions League after losing 1-0 at home to Bournemouth. | 35016312 |
Frank Field warned students receiving their A-level results against pursuing "any old degree" and said vocational training could lead to better jobs.
He called for a rethink of careers advice given to 16 and 17-year-olds to avoid students being "sold a pup".
The government said universities "deliver extraordinary retur... | Students have been "mis-sold" degree courses and should choose apprenticeships, a Labour MP has said. | 40973336 |
Drake's One Dance has tumbled to number five, pushed aside by Justin Bieber's latest single, Cold Water.
Bieber's song is a collaboration with dance acts Major Lazer and MØ, whose 2015 hit Lean On is Spotify's most-streamed song of all time.
"We are amazed at the support from the UK," Major Lazer said in a statement.
... | Bryan Adams has retained his record for the most consecutive weeks at number one, after Drake was finally dislodged from the top of the UK singles chart. | 36925710 |
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Northern Ireland shaded much of the game and largely snuffed out Wales' attacking threat, but they also lacked a cutting edge in attack.
Wales only managed one shot on target and the game was settled by the one moment of real quality at Parc des Princes.
Northern Ireland's... | Wales reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 as Gareth McAuley's own goal gave them victory over Northern Ireland in a tense last-16 encounter. | 36566171 |
He said the new fleet was "the only sensible policy to pursue" and would ensure a continuous nuclear deterrent.
A final decision on replacing the current Trident system is due in 2016.
Labour is committed to renewing Trident if it wins the election but will consider whether to reduce the number of submarines from four ... | The Conservatives' manifesto will have a commitment to build four new nuclear missile-armed submarines, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has said. | 32227680 |
Ben Wellington made the discovery after officers kept ticketing his own car, parked on a pavement ramp on the street where he lives.
Drivers have been allowed to park in some of these spaces since 2009.
The NYPD wrote to Mr Wellington to confirm his findings and sent a message to officers clarifying the rules.
To disco... | A blogger in New York has used public data to prove that the New York Police Department (NYPD) ticketed thousands of cars that were actually parked legally. | 36275930 |
The 23-year-old Bosnia international, who joined the Toffees in July 2014, was injured while playing against Manchester United in Wayne Rooney's testimonial on Wednesday.
The former Ferencvaros player made 17 appearances for the Goodison Park side last season.
He tweeted: "Six months out! #devastated." | Everton midfielder Muhamed Besic has been ruled out for six months with a knee injury. | 36983793 |
Restricted mode is an optional filter designed to hide content that may be judged unsuitable for children.
But many prominent LGBT video-makers said their videos had been targeted.
YouTube said it had fixed an error and made more than 12 million "unintentionally filtered" videos available again.
The platform was critic... | YouTube has modified its content filter after complaints it had blocked political and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) videos. | 39693751 |
Owner Ellis Short is currently in talks with "interested parties".
The Black Cats are seeking a replacement for David Moyes, who left his post in May after relegation from the Premier League.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes was offered the role but rejected the opportunity in favour of staying at Pittodrie.
An update on th... | Sunderland say they are in talks with potential new owners, and that the search for a new manager will be put on hold while negotiations are ongoing. | 40308798 |
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company said the Manannan fast craft will operate a daily service to Liverpool from later on Friday.
Crossings to both Belfast and Dublin will resume in April.
The Ben-My-Chree will continue to operate a service between the Isle of Man and Heysham in Lancashire, said a spokesman. | A ferry service between the Isle of Man and Liverpool will start its summer timetable later. | 39430645 |
Or, as a farmer, remotely monitoring the health and yield of crops on a daily basis over huge swathes of land.
Perhaps as an aid agency, effortlessly estimating the flow of human traffic across borders over the course of a week.
And for business retail analysts, estimating the footfall of a retail chain by counting th... | Imagine being able to monitor deforestation tree by tree - and act accordingly. | 27408318 |
Activity has been spotted at a launch station on the west coast of the isolated nation.
Earlier this week Pyongyang announced it was planning to launch a satellite at some point in February.
The announcement was internationally condemned - critics say it is a cover to test banned missile technology.
North Korea also co... | North Korea appears to be preparing to launch a long-range missile, according to South Korea's defence ministry and Japanese media. | 35489692 |
The X Factor judge was not the only winner from the talent show with 2012 finalist Ella Henderson picking up UK music artist.
The Saturdays, Abbey Clancy and Davina McCall all won prizes too at the event in central London.
The awards, hosted by Fearne Cotton, also celebrate real-life winners, chosen for outstanding ach... | Mel B has been named top TV personality at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards. | 30312003 |
The pre-inquest hearing was told Surrey Police would have been aware of the claims about Alexander Perepilichny.
The force was asked why it wants some documents in its possession to be kept secret, but Surrey Police said the line of questioning was irrelevant.
Mr Perepilichny, 44, died after collapsing near his home in... | A Russian whistleblower who died in Surrey in 2012 had suspected criminal links that were being investigated by Interpol, a hearing was told. | 36436517 |
It follows the death of a 91-year-old woman who drowned four years ago and 400 homes were flooded when the river Elwy burst its banks in St Asaph.
The bridge will be higher than the original which became blocked by debris, creating a dam that overflowed.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is part way through the improvement... | A new bridge is being built in a Denbighshire city as part of major flood defence work. | 37943720 |
It will now become an eco-park promoting environmental conservation.
Its 2,500 animals will be moved to sanctuaries in other parts of Argentina and abroad where they can be housed in better conditions.
Mr Larreta said the animals had been living in degrading conditions.
The zoo has been in existence since 1875, run by ... | The mayor of Buenos Aires has announced that his administration has taken over the running of the city's zoo after a series of scandals about the condition of its animals and buildings. | 36613970 |
Earlier on Thursday the parents of some of the girls had met Mr Buhari after marching through the capital Abuja.
The military has freed hundreds of Boko Haram captives in recent months, but none of the Chibok girls.
The government has faced criticism for the lack of progress in finding them.
"I assure you that I go to ... | Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a new investigation into the kidnap of about 200 schoolgirls from the town of Chibok by the Islamist Boko Haram group in April 2014. | 35317293 |
After Warwickshire declared their first innings on 362-8, Oliver Hannon-Dalby picked up the early scalp of England Test opener Sam Robson for 12.
But Rogers (85) and Neil Dexter (70) put on 127 for the fourth wicket before both fell to Recordo Gordon (2-45).
John Simpson contributed 53 as the hosts closed only 52 behin... | Chris Rogers passed 1,000 first-class runs for the season as Middlesex frustrated title hopefuls Warwickshire on the third day at Lord's. | 29023502 |
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Max Rendschmidt and Marcus Gross picked up their second gold of the regatta, after success in the K2 1,000m, as they and team-mates Tom Liebscher and Max Hoss finished in three minutes 2.043 seconds.
Slovakia edged out the Czech Republic in the race for silver and bronze.
... | Germany's quartet won the men's kayak four 1,000m at the Rio Olympics to finish top of the canoeing table with four golds. | 36691341 |
The appeals court in New York state said caged chimpanzee Tommy could not be recognised as a "legal person" as it "cannot bear any legal duties".
The Nonhuman Rights Project had argued that chimps who had such similar characteristics to the humans deserved basic rights, including freedom.
The rights group said it would... | A chimpanzee is not entitled to the same rights as people and does not have to be freed from captivity by its owner, a US court has ruled. | 30338231 |
Apethorpe Hall, near Oundle in Northamptonshire, was a favourite haunt of King James I.
The mansion has been bought for £2.5m by French professor, diplomat and academic, Jean Christophe Iseux, Baron von Pfetten.
English Heritage spent £8m renovating the hall, which fell into disrepair under a previous owner.
Part of th... | A Jacobean country house which had fallen into decay has been sold after six years on the market. | 30710411 |
The incident happened in High Street, Gorseinon, Swansea on Friday at about 16:15 GMT.
A 55-year-old man died when a BMW hit traffic lights and they fell on him.
He has been named as Gerald Macey, and was described as a "fun loving character" who dedicated his life to his children and grandson.
A 21-year-old driver of... | A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a man was killed by falling traffic lights. | 39395928 |
The corroded flares had been dumped at the tip on St Mary's.
The bomb squad flew over earlier and detonated them, Sgt Colin Taylor wrote on the Isles of Scilly police Facebook page.
He said: "There may be some small explosions heard from at Deep Point this morning." Investigations were under way to find those responsib... | Illegally dumped out-of-date flares on the Isles of Scilly prompted a bomb disposal unit to be flown out. | 32942463 |
She said it would be unfair to ask EU countries seeing the majority of initial migrant entries to secure borders as well.
Mrs Merkel was speaking as she arrived at an EU leaders' summit in Brussels.
The meeting aims to secure Turkey's agreement to a plan to halt the flow of refugees trying to reach Europe.
Nearly 600,0... | All EU countries must be prepared to send security staff to the bloc's external borders, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said. | 34535933 |
Hay, a former world champion himself, has worked with Muirhead, Anna Sloan, Vicki Adams and Sarah Reid for the past four years.
His departure is part of a major overhaul which will also see the replacement of Reid, who came into the team in place of Claire Hamilton.
Muirhead's rink were world champions in 2013 and won... | Eve Muirhead's rink are parting company with British Curling team coach Dave Hay at the end of the season. | 36265079 |
Hamilton refused to answer questions in his post-qualifying news conference on Saturday, accusing the media of being "disrespectful" and then walking out.
It was in response to some reports of his behaviour in an earlier conference.
"Let him do his talking on the track," Mercedes boss Toto Wolff told BBC Sport.
"His pe... | Mercedes say they are prepared to accept "some collateral damage" from Lewis Hamilton following his controversial behaviour in Japan. | 37599648 |
From 1 April, the £6bn health and social care budget will be managed by councils and health groups as part of an extension of devolved powers.
The Greater Manchester Strategic Partnership will now make decisions on how to target specific health issues.
Integrating health and social care services will ease the pressure ... | Greater Manchester has become the first English region to gain control of its health spending. | 35933922 |
Janet Hart told BBC Scotland that Alexander Gartshore, who died in 2006, attacked her two years after her 11-year-old sister vanished in Coatbridge.
She said police spoke to her after the incident, but nothing more was done.
Ms Hart now lives in Australia, and has come to Scotland to mark the 60th anniversary since Moi... | The sister of Moira Anderson, the schoolgirl who went missing in 1957, said she was sexually assaulted by the man suspected of her sister's murder. | 39063616 |
Lord Fellowes was presented with the honorary Founders award by Downton actress Elizabeth McGovern, who plays the Countess of Grantham.
The only other British winner was Sky's 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy in the non-scripted entertainment category.
France was the big winner of the night, taking home three awards includin... | Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has received an International Emmy at an event in New York. | 34908580 |
HM Inspectorate of Prisons, which visited Eastwood Park in November, also noted there were three self-inflicted deaths in 2016.
Its report raised concerns over inmates being victimised, and a lack of support for women to find secure accommodation on release.
However, it said it still considered the prison to be "genera... | Violence has increased at an "under strain" women's prison, a report has found. | 39209480 |
DARD is facing cuts along with most other Stormont departments, apart from health, following a cut in the grant Northern Ireland gets from Westminster.
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has said this will mean tough choices.
In advance of a consultation paper to be published later this week, she has set out her spe... | The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is set to cut £30m from its annual budget, largely funded through 300 redundancies. | 30175846 |
Baucher was asked to explore the theme of immigration as part of the Imagine Festival in Belfast, and so set about coming up with an idea that would open the viewer's mind to a new way of seeing.
He set upon a plan to take pictures from the viewpoint of the sitter, each person looking down on a possession that reflects... | John Baucher has always approached his subject matter in new ways, and his latest series is no exception. | 35782797 |
The actress, who was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, fought a long battle with cancer and died in hospital in London.
Agent Barry Langford, who confirmed the news, said she had a "zest for life".
"She was a darling companion and wonderfully witty and kind," said Tom Baker, who played the fourth Doctor. "I'm so sorry ... | Doctor Who star Mary Tamm, who played companion Romana alongside Tom Baker, has died aged 62. | 18995370 |
Matthew, ranked 70 in the world, had been on the fringes of contention throughout the first three rounds.
But the 46-year-old was among those who suffered the most on a windy final day as she carded a six-over par 78.
That sent her down into a share of 13th, ultimately 10 shots off the pace set by winner Haru Nomura, o... | Scotland's Catriona Matthew slipped out of the top 10 on the final round of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic in difficult conditions in San Francisco. | 36128466 |
The islands had been occupied by the German military since June 1940 and the Allied thrust through Europe had cut off supplies.
"Everyone was shouting Vega, Vega, you could hear it all over town, everybody was emotional, but gave it a rousing welcome," said Molly Bihet, who has written several books on the occupation.
... | Christmas lunch for Channel Islanders in 1944 was a meagre affair and only the arrival of the Red Cross ship the SS Vega a few days later kept thousands alive. | 30399377 |
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Writing in the journal , an international team of researchers described the animals eating clay and drinking clay water, often by using leaves as sponges.
This behaviour, shown in the footage above, increased after 2005, at the same tim... | A study suggests that chimpanzees in Uganda are eating clay to boost their mineral intake. | 33692051 |
Fifty conservation bodies have produced the findings to highlight the plight of nature across the country.
Naturalist and TV presenter Iolo Williams said the erosion of Welsh wildlife was "staggering".
This is the second publication of its kind, following the first in 2013.
Williams said many species were declining at ... | One in 14 species in Wales is at risk of disappearing altogether according to figures collected as part of the State of Nature Wales 2016 report. | 37418521 |
Other customs that made the cut include classical horsemanship in Austria, folk dances in Peru and Romania and a Namibian fruit festival.
Unesco announced the new additions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list on Wednesday.
International delegates are meeting in Windhoek in Namibia.
North Korean kimchi joins its so... | The traditions of making North Korean kimchi and Arabic coffee are among 20 practices newly recognised by Unesco, the UN's cultural agency. | 34991949 |
A motorcyclist was badly hurt after a collision with a Fiat 500 on the route near Selkirk at about 11:20.
Two women travelling in the car also suffered minor injuries.
Another woman was then seriously injured in another crash, involving a car and a van, which happened on the same road at about 12:50.
She was driving a ... | Two people have been seriously injured in separate accidents on the A707 in the Scottish Borders in the space of an hour and a half. | 36620044 |
The 30-year-old has scored three centuries and seven half-centuries across all competitions this season.
Denly made his first-class debut for Kent in 2004 and rejoined the club ahead of the 2015 campaign following a three-year spell at Middlesex.
"I am enjoying my cricket as much as I ever have and feel I'm entering my... | Kent batsman Joe Denly has signed a new long-term contract with the Division Two club. | 37084977 |
He was responding to concerns local knowledge has been lost following the closure of fire control rooms in Inverness and Aberdeen.
Highland Council and Shetland MSP Tavish Scott have been among those raising the concerns.
Mr Hay said there were "checks and balances" to ensure the right response.
Earlier this week, High... | Scotland's chief fire officer Alasdair Hay has said the right resources are being sent to incidents after claims about the handling of some call-outs. | 38582554 |
In 1955, British Pathé cameras captured one particularly impressive ceremony at which the cities of Belfast and Londonderry jointly awarded freedoms to Winston Churchill.
The proceedings were in some ways very similar to the way the honour would be awarded today - a gala dinner, speeches, and lord mayors in all their ... | Some council functions don't ever change. | 32113355 |
The 48-year-old sent abusive tweets and texts to Amanda Thomas, Bournemouth Magistrates' Court heard.
He also admitted assaulting photographer Steven Shepherd and damaging his £200 glasses.
Gascoigne, who now lives in Poole, Dorset, won 57 caps for England during a 19-year playing career.
District Judge Stephen Nicholl... | Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been fined and made the subject to a restraining order after he admitted harassing his ex-girlfriend. | 34665667 |
Claire Sumner, 41, from Leeds, said her son Noah suddenly went downhill one night and started thrashing around in bed as his temperature soared.
"I was worried about meningitis or that he would start having convulsions. It was awful," she recalled.
Claire was reliving her concerns as English health officials launch an ... | A mother of a three-year-old boy has described the terrible moments when he got flu last winter. | 37620995 |
About 150 Communities First projects are being reduced to 50 "cluster" areas while a dozen partnerships will cease.
The action is being taken after reports criticised the effectiveness of the project's spending.
The Welsh government said the changes followed a consultation and community involvement would remain central... | Concerns have been raised about the impact of changes to the Welsh government's flagship anti-poverty scheme. | 19863304 |
The 22-year-old came through the youth system at Stamford Bridge but spent time on loan at six different clubs.
Chalobah joined Watford for a reported £5m fee on a five-year deal last month, having made 15 appearances for Chelsea - all last season.
"I wanted to come out and play," Chalobah told BBC Three Counties Radio... | Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah says he decided to leave Chelsea as he would have "got frustrated" at being sent out on loan again. | 40831861 |
Thomas Keating, 22, has been charged with reckless driving over the death of 20-year-old Emily Jayne Collie.
The pair were riding separate jet skis when they collided on the resort island of Phuket on Sunday.
Mr Keating was accompanied by Ms Collie's parents when he was formally charged by police on Thursday.
The charg... | The parents of an Australian woman who died in a jet ski collision in Thailand say they do not hold her boyfriend responsible. | 38915691 |
The FTSE 100 rose 32.94 points to 7,410.67. Anglo American shares added 4% and Antofagasta was up 2.3%.
Top riser was media group Informa, which rose 6.8% after it posted a 40% rise in half-year revenues thanks to its global exhibitions business.
Virgin Money shares fell 8% after it warned on the UK housing market.
The... | London's benchmark share index opened higher, boosted by mining companies after the price of copper hit its highest level since February. | 40714575 |
The US Episcopal Church - which has an openly gay bishop - is to be barred from Anglican decision-making bodies.
Rhondda MP Chris Bryant said the church's stance on homosexuality would one day be seen to be as wrong as its 19th Century support for slavery.
He said Jesus preached peace and understanding, not hatred and ... | An MP and former Anglican cleric has said he is giving up on the church for taking action against its American arm for approving same-sex marriage. | 35323627 |
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Rio was our last chance to delight in the talents of sprinter Usain Bolt, swimmer Michael Phelps, cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins and heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill on the biggest sporting stage of all.
While British cyclists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, and American decathlet... | When the flame was extinguished at the Maracana on Sunday, so ended the Olympic careers of some of the finest sportsmen and women to have lived. | 37150198 |
Dr Brian Harris, 77, who worked at the Trealaw Clinic in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff, denies 13 charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.
The man told his trial Dr Harris groomed him during appointments between 2009 and 2011 when he was a student.
He said the doctor raped him and got him addicted to prescrip... | A psychiatrist accused of rape and assaulting patients is a "sexual predator who knows how to handle people like me", a former patient has said. | 39326534 |
Joe Delaney, of the Grenfell Action Group, told the BBC that Sir Martin Moore-Bick "couldn't even control the crowd" at the meeting on Thursday.
A video of the meeting shows the ex-judge saying he would "find the facts as I see them from the evidence".
He has already faced calls to step down just days after being appoi... | The retired judge who will head the Grenfell Tower inquiry "lost the room" when he met residents and survivors, according to a community group member. | 40520596 |
Father-of-four Darren Osborne, 47, was held on suspicion of attempted murder and alleged terror offences after a van hit Muslims in Finsbury Park.
They had been helping a man who had collapsed. He later died but it is not clear if it was because of the attack.
Met Police chief Cressida Dick and faith leaders were among... | The family of a man arrested after a terror attack near a London mosque say they are "shocked" and "devastated". | 40332616 |
Blair Logan, 26, also faces two other charges - one of attempted murder, and one of assault to injury, danger to life and attempted murder.
Cameron Logan, 23, died in the fire at his family home. His partner Rebecca Williams was rescued and his parents were treated for smoke inhalation.
Mr Logan made no plea or declara... | A man charged with murdering his brother in a house fire on New Year's Day has made a second court appearance. | 38745349 |
MYC Rowing Porthmadog aims to reach the Wales Millennium Centre in time for its 10th anniversary celebration finale.
Rowers like Maggy Clarke, 71, from Porthmadog, plan to work in relays, completing between 20-30 miles a day.
Their planned arrival on 12 September coincides with a celebration in the Bay to mark the art ... | Members of a Gwynedd rowing club have started a 230-mile (370km) challenge to row a longboat down the west coast to Cardiff Bay. | 34128612 |
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