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Scrolls bearing the name of each victim were presented to their families along with a medal to denote the city's "highest honour".
Dalglish's wife Marina was also honoured, as were the former Bishop of Liverpool, and Prof Phil Scraton.
Their medals were presented during a ceremony at St George's Hall.
In April, an inqu... | The 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster and former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish have been awarded the Freedom of Liverpool. | 37433343 |
Brothers John and Geof Bitmead constructed an adult-sized copy of a Little Tikes toy car, which takes petrol, has a tax disc, and can reach speeds of up to 70mph (110km/h).
The modified Daewoo Matiz also includes an airbag, headlights and mirrors.
But Geof said his company Attitude Autos, based in Bicester, was selling... | A roadworthy version of a children's toy car has gone on sale for £21,500. | 34526827 |
Sears, 58, coaches Ana Ivanovic and was watching her match with Madison Keys on Rod Laver Arena. The match was suspended for an hour before resuming.
Murray was not made aware of what had happened as he was playing Portugal's Joao Sousa at the time.
Sears later told the BBC he hoped to be released from hospital on Sund... | Andy Murray's father-in-law Nigel Sears is being treated in hospital but says he is "feeling fine" after collapsing at the Australian Open. | 35391034 |
One section which bans dogs between May and September each year runs from near St Helen's rugby ground to west pier near the marina.
Swansea council wants to shift it west to start at Brynmill Lane and end at the marina's observatory.
It has extended its consultation until 31 October. | Plans to move an exclusion zone for dogs on Swansea's seafront has prompted responses from more than 1,800 people. | 37443406 |
The question: Julian asks BBC Radio 4's PM programme "How much has/will the referendum cost?"
Reality Check verdict: The estimated cost of the referendum is £142.4m, according to the written statement to Parliament by the Cabinet Office.
"This includes the expenses incurred by counting officers in running the poll, gra... | According to a written statement to Parliament by the Cabinet Office from March 2016, "the estimated cost of conducting the referendum is £142.4m". | 36446483 |
Quite literally - LA-based street Artist Plastic Jesus (famous for his cocaine-snorting Oscar statue) got annoyed with being held up in traffic recently by a paparazzi scrum surrounding one or another of the sisters leaving a shop.
So he decided to do something about it.
He came up with the idea of banning the family f... | You can't move for Kardashians at the moment, they seem to be everywhere. | 32216878 |
Argentina has constantly reiterated its claims to the islands, 30 years after it was repelled by a British task force in a 74-day conflict.
The islanders decided to hold the vote in response to Argentine pressure for negotiations over sovereignty.
Some 1,672 British citizens - out of a population of about 2,900 - can v... | The people of the Falkland Islands have begun voting in a two-day referendum on whether to remain a British overseas territory. | 21731760 |
David Cumming, head of equities at Standard Life, said oil needed to be over $60 rather than the current $33.
He said the fund manager would oppose the deal when it goes to a shareholder vote later this month.
But Shell has said it remains confident of winning the vote.
A Shell spokesman said: "We continue to believe w... | A key investor in Royal Dutch Shell has said the oil company's proposed takeover of BG Group does not work at current oil prices. | 35267169 |
The Manchester City boss said the former England player, 35, is at the same level as Spanish World Cup winners Xabi Alonso and Sergio Busquets.
Carrick, who joined United in 2006 from Tottenham, has made 31 appearances for the club this season.
"He's one of the best holding midfielders I've ever seen in my life, by far... | Pep Guardiola has called Manchester United's Michael Carrick "one of the best midfielders I've ever seen". | 39723573 |
Fresh from winning two gold medals at the Rio Olympics, he pulled away in the last mile to win the half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields.
Tens of thousands of people are taking part in the 36th annual race.
The main race was started by Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha and County Durham bronze medallist Amy T... | Four-times Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah has won the Great North Run, becoming the first man to achieve three consecutive wins. | 37328765 |
Goram believes Rangers can challenge for the Scottish Premiership title next season - if the squad is strengthened.
He says King has to support Warburton to allow him to sign the "four or five players" the squad will require.
"Dave King has already said in public that he has £20m to spend. He's got to come and do it no... | Former Rangers goalkeeper Andy Goram has urged chairman Dave King to back manager Mark Warburton by providing transfer funds in the summer. | 36094002 |
Cardiff council approved a residential development on Wednesday.
It will see 102 flats built on land off Trade Street, as well as the demolition of most of Williams Court, which is home to the band's Faster Studios.
The development will be up to nine floors, with retail units on the ground floor and a car park.
The ban... | The Manic Street Preachers are to bid farewell to their Cardiff base after more than a decade. | 37932108 |
Morgan's attorneys have accused the retailer of using the truck driver at the centre of the accident to block a resolution to the 30 Rock star's case.
The driver, Kevin Roper, is trying to put Morgan's legal action on hold while he faces separate criminal charges.
Mr Roper was at the wheel of a Walmart truck that crash... | US retail giant Walmart has rejected that it is deliberately stalling a legal action related to a car crash which injured comedian Tracy Morgan. | 30306317 |
Ice Factor Group will operate the indoor complex planned for Middlehaven, Middlesbrough.
The project got the go-ahead from councillors last week.
Ice Factor Group owns Snow Factor Braehead near Glasgow and Ice Factor Kinlochleven, the world's largest indoor ice climbing centre.
Running the Middlesbrough complex will be... | The operator of two indoor winter sports sites in Scotland has won a contract to run a new £30m snowsports centre in England. | 39478419 |
The 46 year-old Italian will join up with the London club after completing his role as Italy coach at the European Championships in France.
Guus Hiddink, who replaced Jose Mourinho, will remain in charge of the Blues until the end of the season.
Chelsea are currently 10th in the Premier League and will not feature in E... | Chelsea have announced that Antonio Conte will take charge of Chelsea this summer on a three year deal. | 35959546 |
Semi Ajayi headed the visitors into an early lead before Philip Billing converted a penalty for Huddersfield.
Joe Lolley then made it 2-1 to the hosts with a low finish.
Rotherham finished strongly, going closest when Kieffer Moore's strike was cleared off the line.
Match ends, Huddersfield Town 2, Rotherham United 1.
... | Huddersfield recorded their third straight win of the season as the Premier League side came from behind to beat League One Rotherham in the EFL Cup second round. | 40944672 |
He criticised a target of degrees for 50% of young people set by the last Labour UK government, calling on Welsh ministers to focus on apprenticeships.
Mr Crabb said Wales was "not doing well enough" educating "our young talent".
The speech, at the Sony factory in Pencoed, was the latest salvo in a row with Labour over... | Sending young people to university is a "disaster" for those who are more suited to apprenticeships, Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb has said. | 31111005 |
Changes to financial regulations will inevitably change in time following the UK's vote to leave the EU.
But, a recorded message on the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) helpline says that nothing has changed in the immediate aftermath of the vote.
An accountancy group said the reassurance message was sensible.
The HMRC me... | The UK's tax authority is stressing that "no laws have changed" and that tax rules remain the same following the EU referendum. | 36638749 |
British 100m record-holder Dina Asher-Smith is up against world 200m champion Dafne Schippers in the women's 100m.
Adam Gemili, who ran a time of 9.97 seconds in 2015, will compete in the men's 100m race again.
The 800m world record-holder David Rudisha of Kenya will step down to the men's 600m, a race he won in 2014.
... | Double Olympic and world champion Mo Farah is among a number of elite athletes to compete at the Birmingham Diamond League on 5 June. | 35989967 |
The attacker rammed a car carrying explosives into General Mohamed Jimale Goobale's convoy near the defence ministry headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital.
Al-Shabab claimed the attack and accused the general of plotting against them.
He had survived several previous assassination attempts.
Who are Somalia's al-... | A Somali general and at least six of his bodyguards have been killed by a suicide car bomber, police say. | 37401849 |
In a speech on Thursday, the health secretary said it was "critical for patient safety".
The target of seeing 95% of patients in four hours has been missed in England since July 2015. There was a record low of 85.1% in January.
Mr Hunt demanded progress this year and said the target should be hit next year after new fu... | Jeremy Hunt has told NHS hospitals they must get back to meeting the target for seeing patients swiftly in A&E. | 39217595 |
The Magpies took the lead when Cisse slotted in after Gary Cahill missed Sammy Ameobi's low cross.
An Eden Hazard shot hit a Newcastle upright before Moussa Sissoko set up Cisse for another tap-in.
The hosts had Steven Taylor sent off but, despite Didier Drogba pulling one back, held on for the win.
Media playback is n... | Premier League leaders Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the season as they were beaten at Newcastle in their 15th top-flight game of the campaign. | 30257076 |
Kimberley, 26, secured her country's first gold, beating India's Sushila Likmabam courtesy of an ippon in the -48kg weight category.
The Lanarkshire native's crowning move sparked jubilant scenes at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC).
Louise, 31, then overcame England's Kelly Edwards in a nervy -52kg fi... | Sisters Kimberley and Louise Renicks won Scotland's first gold medals of the Commonwealth Games with thrilling judo victories before a raucous home crowd. | 28467118 |
The capital side kick off their Pro12 season at Meggetland against Leinster on Friday, 4 September.
"We built the side through our conditioning, our defence, our set-piece and a structured game plan," said Solomons.
"Now this season we need to evolve our attack."
Edinburgh have been temporarily dislodged from their hom... | Edinburgh will look to add flair to their structured, uncompromising forwards game plan this season, head coach Alan Solomons has announced. | 34019742 |
Winger Hayes, 29, signed a new deal tying him to the Pittodrie side until 2019, having first joined from Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2012.
The Dons had rejected bids from Cardiff City for the Republic of Ireland international, who has scored 25 goals in 190 Aberdeen appearances.
"I'm so pleased," said McInnes, 45, ... | Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes says Jonny Hayes' new contract is "a huge boost" for the club. | 38925790 |
Beacons were lit on Friday evening at the castles in Cardiff, Kidwelly, Beaumaris, Burry Port, Swansea, Welshpool, Brecon, Blaenau Gwent and Craig-y-Dorth in Monmouth.
It followed a two minute silence observed across the country on Friday.
On 8 May 1945 hundreds of beacons were lit to celebrate the end of the war.
Even... | A series of events will be held across Wales this weekend to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day - the end of World War Two on the continent. | 32671427 |
The trial, which attracted a flurry of media attention, has spurred debate about how victims of sexual assault are treated by the Canadian legal system.
Mr Ghomeshi's three accusers came under intense scrutiny from the defence during the eight-day trial.
He is charged with sexual assault and choking his victims.
Mr Gho... | A Canadian judge is expected to deliver a verdict on Thursday in the sexual assault trial of Jian Ghomeshi, once one of the country's top broadcasters. | 35883905 |
They become hidden after a certain period of time chosen by the author, the firm said.
It is part of a new "secret message" service having a limited trial, Facebook announced.
Senders must choose one device to use it on, as messages sent this way are stored on the device itself.
Those flagged to "disappear" will be del... | Private messages that can disappear are being trialled by Facebook as it experiments with a new option for those using its Messenger app. | 36744470 |
The Elite League speedway side previously feared their future relied on ground share deal.
After talks with the new landowner, who plans to develop the site for housing, there is the possibility of a further two-year extension to the new lease.
Bees owner Mick Horton, however, admits the club's long-term future remains... | Coventry Bees will continue to race at Brandon Stadium for another year after being offered a new lease from 2017. | 36888343 |
England have clinched the Six Nations title but victory in Paris on Saturday will complete five wins out of five.
"We haven't done anything yet," said Jones. "We've got the Six Nations trophy, but it doesn't feel like that."
Scrum-half Danny Care and prop Mako Vunipola come into the side that beat Wales last weekend.
F... | Coach Eddie Jones says his England are a "better team" than France as they look to win the Grand Slam for the first time since 2003. | 35838833 |
The 302ft (92m) long aircraft, which is part plane and part airship, nosedived after a test flight at Cardington Airfield in Bedfordshire on 24 August.
No-one was injured in the accident, but the cockpit was effectively destroyed.
The auxiliary landing system has "airbags" which are stowed during flight, Hybrid Air Veh... | The world's longest aircraft - the £25m Airlander 10 - has been given a pair of "giant inflatable landing feet" as part of improvements following a crash. | 39479731 |
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West Brom defender Gareth McAuley headed in Oliver Norwood's perfectly delivered free-kick before a hailstorm in Lyon forced the players off for two minutes.
When they returned, Niall McGinn finished a rebound in stoppage time to give Northern Ireland their first victory a... | Northern Ireland beat Ukraine to earn their first win at a European Championship and remain in contention for a place in the last 16. | 36486427 |
Weald of Kent school in Tonbridge will open a site in Sevenoaks, Kent - side-stepping a ban on new grammar schools.
But Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said this would not "open the floodgates" to more schools being allowed to select by ability.
Labour described the decision as a "hugely backward step".
The decision t... | England is to get its first "new" grammar school for five decades after ministers allowed a grammar school to build an "annexe" in another town. | 34535778 |
Northfield UK Solar's subsidiary company RAF Desb plans to install the panels on a 276 acre (112 hectare) site at RAF Desborough.
The firm aims to generate electricity for about 15,000 homes per year.
The planning application has been submitted to Kettering Council, with a decision expected by the end of July.
The sche... | Plans to turn a former World War Two airfield in Northamptonshire into a solar farm with hundreds of solar panels have been submitted. | 32592247 |
Bird headed-in from a yard on the hour after Mark Randall's shot had been saved by Marek Rodak.
Hartlepool's defeat by Barnet means the Exiles are out of the bottom two just six weeks after being 11 points adrift.
The loss was a blow to Accrington's rapidly diminishing chances of a place in the play-offs.
Accrington ar... | Newport County's fourth win in five matches lifted them out of the League Two relegation zone as Ryan Bird's goal saw-off Accrington Stanley. | 39605063 |
After the first leg had ended 3-3, Exeter led when David Wheeler pulled back for Ollie Watkins to net early on.
Watkins bent in his and Exeter's second on 79 minutes, but Jason Kennedy soon scrambled one back as Carlisle rallied.
John O'Sullivan headed a late leveller but there was still time for Stacey to drill into t... | Jack Stacey's 95th-minute winner saw Exeter beat Carlisle to reach the League Two play-off final after an extraordinary 6-5 win on aggregate. | 39879759 |
The team, who looked at wild bumblebees caught in the English countryside, say the insecticide, thiamethoxam, reduces egg development in queen bees.
They say this is likely to reduce bee populations later in the year.
Thiamethoxam is one of three neonicotinoid insecticides currently restricted for use by the EU.
They h... | Use of a common pesticide in spring could have an impact on wild bumblebees by interfering with their life cycle, a UK study suggests. | 39783990 |
Some 93% of 294 firms surveyed for the Confederation of British Industry and education group Pearson felt they knew best what employee skills they needed.
Last year a key government review said the traditional relationship between employer and trainee had been lost.
The CBI says skill shortages in key sectors may hampe... | UK employers overwhelmingly want more control over training, with qualifications better tailored to their needs, a major annual survey suggests. | 22993098 |
Ahead of polls opening on 4 May, you asked us to tell you about the mayor's powers, the funding they will have at their disposal, and how the region will function as the new devolution model takes shape.
We've put your questions to the BBC's North West political reporters and political editor.
Q. Will the creation of a... | You've been sending in your questions about the Greater Manchester mayoral election. | 39721582 |
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Wane, a player and coach at Wigan before taking charge as head coach in 2011, steered his side to a 12-6 victory despite numerous absentees.
Sam Tomkins, brother Joel and winger Dom Manfredi were among those missing.
"Even as a player, I've been here for 30 years, that's t... | Wigan boss Shaun Wane says their Super League Grand Final win over Warrington is the club's greatest achievement in his three decades of service. | 37598963 |
The company said pre-tax profit climbed by more than 15% in 2016 to £7.8m, while sales were 6.3% up at £179.8m.
There was a strong performance from its packaging distribution business, which increased sales by 9% to £155.9m.
Macfarlane said organic sales growth was "challenging" in the first six months of the year, but... | Glasgow-based packaging firm Macfarlane Group has reported its seventh consecutive year of profit growth. | 39064042 |
It was a passionate speech that touched on a number of different issues and the hopes that Mr Obama had for the American people.
Here are three of the main issues that President Obama mentioned in his speech:
According to Barack Obama, America is a better place than it was when he first started his Presidency in 2008.
... | After eight years Barack Obama has given his last speech as President of the United States of America. | 38580579 |
Armed police patrols will be part of the security response at Scottish mosques, according to the Scotsman.
The Sun says the man now in custody was saved from an angry crowd after the attack following an intervention of an imam at the mosque.
Taking a similar line, the Daily Record reports the man was saved by the peopl... | The Herald reports details of the father-of-four from Cardiff who has been arrested following an attack on a London mosque. | 40337970 |
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A low-scoring match saw the pair share the first two frames before the Australian opened up a 4-1 lead.
England's world number 14 Carter pulled it back to 4-3, but the 2012 Masters champion won the next before clinching victory with a 117 break.
Earlier, Marco Fu beat Judd... | Former Crucible winner Neil Robertson set up a Masters quarter-final with defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan by beating Ali Carter 6-3. | 38656701 |
Templemore Baths in east Belfast will use it to help restore, extend and reopen as a leisure and fitness facility.
Opened in 1893, the baths and swimming pool were the last in a series opened in Belfast in the late 19th Century.
It provided washing facilities for the families who came to live in the area. | The last surviving Victorian public baths on the island of Ireland has received a £5m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund grant. | 37612320 |
It was ousted from the state coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats.
Meanwhile right-wing anti-migrant party Alternative for Germany (AfD) will enter the state parliament for the first time with 14% of the vote.
Mrs Merkel's popularity has waned since her decision last year to allow more than a million migrant... | Germany's CDU, the party of Chancellor Angela Merkel, has described the party's historic losses in Berlin state elections as a "bitter defeat". | 37403542 |
A man, 22, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the 18-year-old was found in St Marks Crescent, Ladywood, at 18:45 GMT on Thursday.
The victim, named locally as Kenichi Phillips, was from Birmingham but had moved away, said police.
It is the fourth fatal shooting in the city since October, but "it is too earl... | A teenager has been shot dead in a Birmingham street. | 35840332 |
Set to music specially commissioned to mark the anniversary, singers, dancers and acrobats took to the stage at the Deportivo Madryn centre.
Wearing traditional dress, they re-enacted the arrival of the Welsh settlers in 1865, with performances of Welsh hymns and songs including Calon Lan and Ar Lan y Mor.
There were i... | Events to mark the 150th anniversary of the creation of a Welsh settlement in Patagonia got off to an explosive start with a "grand spectacle" concert in the city of Puerto Madryn. | 33687294 |
Wilson, 24, outplayed Allen to lead 7-1 after the first session but the world number seven responded by taking the first four frames of the next.
The Northern Irishman knocked in two century breaks in the first two frames of Sunday evening's play.
Kettering's Wilson hit back to secure the final four frames of the sessi... | Kyren Wilson remains in control of his World Championship second round match against Mark Allen as he takes an 11-5 lead into Monday's final session. | 36126193 |
The engineering giant said it would be investing the majority of the £150m in a new test bed in Derby.
This facility would test large civil aero-engines creating up to 200 jobs.
There will be no compulsory redundancies in Derby, or Hucknall and Annesley in Nottinghamshire - safeguarding 7,000 jobs for five years.
Rolls... | Rolls-Royce has secured more than 7,000 jobs in the East Midlands after announcing its biggest single investment in the UK for over a decade. | 40441018 |
The 28-year-old is a former Australian NRL Rookie of the Year award winner.
Sydney-born Mortimer, who has also played for Sydney Roosters, Gold Coast Titans and Cronulla Sharks, began his career at Parramatta Eels in 2009.
"My friend, Salford's Marwan Koukash, tipped me on Daniel and the possibility of getting him over... | Super League club Leigh Centurions have signed stand-off Daniel Mortimer until the end of the 2019 season. | 40399706 |
Police in Scotland have formally identified the body of the 22-year-old, who was found at a private property in the Forres area on Saturday.
Hobden had been celebrating the New Year with friends at the property on the Moray coast near Inverness. His cause of death remains unexplained.
Post-mortem tests have taken place... | The family of Sussex bowler Matthew Hobden have said they are "deeply saddened" by his death. | 35242789 |
A 220-acre reserve will be created around Solihull's Elmdon Park by the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust - thought to be the first of its kind in the UK.
The animals are under threat nationally because of a loss of hedgerows and habitats, the trust said.
Hedgehog numbers are to be closely monitored in the area, while hedgeh... | A huge hedgehog conservation zone is to be set up in a park - aimed at boosting their chances to forage and meet mates. | 31913469 |
An Ulster statement said the agreement would "result in significant investment for the game of rugby at all levels".
The global company has been a sponsor of Ulster Rugby since 1999.
The agreement is understood to be a multi-million pound deal although the precise figures have not been released.
Media playback is not s... | Ulster Rugby has announced that their Ravenhill ground will be called Kingspan Stadium from now on following the signing of a 10-year agreement with the Cavan-based insulation company. | 27721972 |
The driver, who has not been named, was still behind the wheel when it landed in two feet of water in Avonwick, Devon at about 05:00 BST.
He was taken to Derriford Hospital with injuries after being removed from the van by fire crews and paramedics.
Devon and Somerset Fire Service used special rescue equipment to recov... | A van landed on its roof in a river after the driver crashed and went over the concrete barriers of a bridge. | 34234043 |
Ten UK universities are in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World Rankings for 2012-13, compared with 12 last year and 14 in 2010-11.
Excluding Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, Durham and University College London, several top universities slipped down.
The table's authors warned that many UK universities ... | Leading UK universities are slipping down an international league table. | 19798897 |
Nama, the Irish state asset agency, sold its entire Northern Ireland portfolio for £1.2bn in 2014.
The Comptroller and Auditor General's (C&AG) report is expected to point to "irregularities" and "shortcomings".
It is expected to say failings may have led to "hundred of millions" of euros not being realised for Irish t... | A report examining the value for money aspects of the controversial Nama Northern Ireland deal has been discussed by the Irish cabinet. | 37356512 |
In a game of few chances, keeper Doherty made two great saves to deny Marc Griffin early in the second half.
Doherty then denied Jake Hyland in the 88th minute although Derry substitute Rory Holden headed a great chance wide in injury-time.
Derry's Mikhail Kennedy tested Drogheda replacement keeper Robbie Coulter.
Coul... | Derry City had Gerard Doherty to thank as they extended their unbeaten run to nine games by drawing 0-0 in Friday's Premier Division game in Drogheda. | 40050781 |
The meeting of cousins Taulupe Faletau of Wales and England's Billy Vunipola is being touted as one of the key confrontations at Twickenham.
Wales captain Warburton agrees with that assessment.
"If either has a very good game it's going to go a long way towards that team winning the match," he said.
Wales coach Warren ... | The battle of the number eights will go a long way to deciding Saturday's Six Nations match between England and Wales, according to Sam Warburton. | 35764860 |
Acting dean, the Reverend Canon Nigel Hand, said it was taken to put increased security arrangements in place.
The building will reopen on Thursday, he said.
Some services took place publicly in Cathedral Square while the building was closed.
See more stories from across Birmingham and the Black Country here
Nobody tak... | An "unprecedented" decision was taken to shut Birmingham Cathedral in response to the national terror threat level being increased to critical. | 40033330 |
Mr Nesbitt, 54, defeated South Down assembly member John McCallister by 536 votes to 129 in the contest at the UUP annual general meeting in Belfast.
He said he wanted the UUP to become "the party of choice for every pro-union voter in Northern Ireland".
"I want everyone in this country to get out of bed with a sense o... | Strangford MLA Mike Nesbitt has been elected the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. | 17572015 |
The world number two easily took the first set but allowed Sousa back in before recomposing himself in a 6-2 3-6 6-2 6-2 win against the number 32 seed.
The 28-year-old Briton will next play Australia's Bernard Tomic, seeded 16th.
As Murray was on court, news broke of his father-in-law Nigel Sears collapsing in the Rod... | Andy Murray recovered from a second-set slump to see off a spirited challenge from Portugal's Joao Sousa and move into the Australian Open fourth round. | 35390725 |
Vytautas Jokubauskas, 57, of Mayor's Walk in Peterborough has been charged with murdering Ramute Butkiene.
The body of Ms Butkiene, 42, who was formally indentified earlier, was found with no arms, legs or head at a house in Mayor's Walk last Friday.
Mr Jokubauskas will appear at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court on Thursd... | A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's torso inside a suitcase. | 33078969 |
About 4,000 households in England earning more than £100,000 annually are in the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme.
Official figures to December 2016 show more than 20,000 households who are not first-time buyers have been helped.
The initiative, which started in April 2013, aims to make buying a home more affordable.
But... | Nearly half of the people who have received taxpayers' money to help them buy a home under a government scheme did not need it, according to research. | 39456770 |
Fire crews wore breathing apparatus as they entered the property in Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, shortly after 12:00 BST.
A passer-by who helped rescue the dog was commended as "very brave" by a Hampshire Fire Service spokesperson.
The woman suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital for treatment. Her conditio... | An elderly woman and her pet dog have been rescued from a burning house. | 39614392 |
Harjit Singh Dulai, 44, from Uxbridge, was attacked in Rosedale Park, off Albion Road, Hayes, on the evening of 27 January. He died later in hospital.
The accused is due before Wimbledon Youth Court later.
As well as murder, he is also facing a charge of possession of an offensive weapon.
Five other men were arrested o... | A 16-year-old youth has been charged with the murder of a man stabbed to death near tennis courts in a west London park. | 35469598 |
As the saying almost goes, an Englishperson's home is their castle. But for the benefit of those who would rather a castle was their home, BBC News takes a look at some that have been up for sale.
Wigmore Castle may seem a bit of a disappointment to those seeking a baronial lifestyle, as it is now a ruin.
But don't let... | The chance to be king (or queen) of a castle rarely comes along, but as an ancient structure - complete with jousting field - is put on the market, aspiring royalty have the opportunity to buy Wigmore Castle in Herefordshire. | 36256391 |
Animators from Scotland and Europe worked on The Illusionist, a critically acclaimed film released in 2010.
The feature film, which was set in Scotland, went on to receive Oscar, Bafta and Golden Globe nominations.
However, a report commissioned by Creative Scotland found that few of the filmmakers who worked on the pr... | Scotland's animation industry missed the opportunity to capitalise on its Oscar success, according to a report. | 39293262 |
Berg, released by Middlesex at the end of last season following persistent shoulder injuries, scored 674 runs and took 43 wickets in first-class cricket.
"From not playing anything last year to having a decent year this season, it's fantastic," he told BBC Radio Solent.
Michael Carberry and Fidel Edwards claimed the co... | Hampshire all-rounder Gareth Berg has been named the county's supporters' and players' player of the year. | 34379334 |
Robbie Brady scored a late header to give his country a 1-0 victory over Italy.
That meant they qualified for the last 16 as one of the best third-placed sides.
The Republic of Ireland will play the hosts France next - on Sunday afternoon.
Wales and Northern Ireland will play each other on Saturday for a place in the q... | England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be joined by the Republic of Ireland in the Euro 2016 knockout stages. | 36604481 |
Sgt Robert Rigler, 98, served with the Dorsetshire Regiment in France after D-day in 1944 and also earned a Mention in Despatches at Arnhem.
He was presented with the Legion d'Honneur medal at his nursing home in Hamworthy, Poole.
He said: "I can still see one of my mates we had to leave by the wayside."
He added: "It'... | A World War Two veteran has been honoured by the French government for his role in liberating the country from Nazi occupation. | 33566681 |
Mae'r cladin ar y Ysgol Uwchradd y Rhyl wedi'i gynhyrchu gan yr un cwmni a wnaeth y deunydd oedd ar Dŵr Grenfell.
Bu farw degau o bobl mewn tân yn y tŵr hwnnw yn Llundain fis diwethaf.
Dywedodd Cyngor Sir Ddibych y byddai "asesiad risg llawn" ar adeilad yr ysgol dros y deuddydd nesaf.
Cafodd rhieni wybod am y penderfyn... | Fe fydd ysgol yn y Rhyl ar gau am weddill yr wythnos oherwydd pryderon am orchudd waliau'r ysgol. | 40510406 |
Neath Port Talbot council's scrutiny committee met to approve the new complex on Aberavon seafront before the cabinet unanimously voted in favour.
The old Afan Lido was wrecked by fire in 2009 and demolished in 2011.
The replacement includes an eight-lane pool, cafe, fitness centre, dance studio and sports hall.
"It's ... | Work on a £13m replacement for a leisure complex which was destroyed in a fire more than four years ago could start by the end of April. | 26943935 |
At the end of the inquests, relatives differed over whether to draw a line under events or begin a new chapter and seek more answers.
Most urged MI5 and emergency services to heed the recommendations.
Grahame Russell said that he backed the report but it would not bring his son, Philip, back.
Mr Russell, who lost Phili... | Families of the 52 people killed in the July 2005 London bombings have welcomed a coroner's recommendations, but several vowed to seek a public inquiry. | 13307385 |
Murray and Australian John Peers beat Jonathan Erlich and Philipp Petzschner 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 to reach their first Grand Slam men's doubles final.
The 13th seeds were helped by Erlich struggling with a knee injury.
Jamie's younger brother Andy lost to Roger Federer in his singles semi-final on Friday.
Jamie Murray, who ... | Britain's Jamie Murray ensured at least one Murray brother will be in a final at Wimbledon by winning in the semi-finals of the men's doubles. | 33470499 |
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He won his race in just 10.81 seconds and told Newsround it felt 'absolutely crazy' and 'amazing' to take the gold.
Jonnie said: "Everything is possible. If you get yourself with the right team and keep your head in the game, you can achieve what you want to do."
Watch Martin... | Jonnie Peacock held on to his T44 100m victory on Friday, claiming gold at the Paralympics in Rio. | 37328192 |
Michael Lynton said his firm had "no playbook" on how to respond.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press, he also described the scale of the attack, which the US government has blamed on North Korea.
But one security expert said that Sony should have spotted the danger and prepared contingency plans.
Lyn... | There was no precedent for how to deal with a hacking attack on the scale of that which hit Sony Pictures, its chief executive has said. | 30744834 |
Sergei Fedorovtsev tested positive for Trimetazidine in a routine test by Russia's Anti-Doping Agency on 17 May, the World Rowing Federation (WRF) said.
Fedorovtsev, 36, competed a week later at Olympic qualifying in Lucerne, where Russia finished first to qualify.
New Zealand, who were third, will now take Russia's sc... | Russia's men's quadruple sculls team have been disqualified from the Rio Olympics after one member tested positive for a banned substance. | 36683928 |
It follows the resignation of Jim Wells last month after he made remarks linking child abuse with same-sex relationships.
Arlene Foster replaces Mr Hamilton as the finance minister, in a reshuffle of the DUP's ministerial positions.
She is being replaced at the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment by party col... | Democratic Unionist MLA Simon Hamilton is to become Northern Ireland's new health minister. | 32683194 |
The 22-year-old made his international debut in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals and appeared in the host nation's 1-0 defeat by Portugal in the final.
The five-year contract contains a buy-out clause of 60m euros (£50m).
Umtiti made over 150 appearances for Ligue 1 side Lyon and won the Coupe de France in 2012.
Barcelona ... | Spanish champions Barcelona have completed the signing of France centre-back Samuel Umtiti from Lyon for £21m (25m euros). | 36777537 |
Supermarket produce was allowed in some competition categories in the show in Quedgeley, near Gloucester.
A Quedgeley Community Trust spokesman said the bought items were not judged directly against home-grown ones.
Trust chairman Kevin Tudor described the reaction in national newspapers to the decision as "a storm in ... | Organisers of a village show have defended a decision to allow shop-bought produce to be displayed alongside home-grown vegetables. | 33676354 |
The bank now expects growth of 1.2% this year compared to the previous forecast of 0.8% and an original forecast of just 0.5%.
However, it expects the growth rate will slow to 1% in 2018 as inflation hits household spending power.
Many economists have revised short-term forecasts after the Brexit vote.
Danske Bank econ... | Danske Bank has again upgraded its growth forecast for Northern Ireland as the economy has performed better than it expected after the EU referendum. | 40328290 |
The sport involves athletes standing on a board and using a long paddle to move - a cross between kayaking and surfing.
The International Surfing Association (ISA) says it has organised competitions for years in the sport.
But the International Canoe Federation (ICF) says the use of the paddle makes it part of its orga... | Surfing and canoeing bosses are falling out over which organisation should control the increasingly popular sport of stand up paddle boarding (SUP). | 39505823 |
CASEY AFFLECK
Age: 41
Nominated for: Manchester by the Sea
The character: Lee Chandler, an odd job man near Boston, who has a painful past and who suddenly finds himself with extra responsibilities.
Oscar record: A best supporting actor nomination for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford in 2008.
... | Find out about the best actor nominees for the 89th Academy Awards, which will take place on 26 February 2017. | 38528729 |
The Belfast man became the first Northern Ireland boxer to win world championships at two different weights when he beat Leo Santa Cruz.
The Tiger's Bay man defeated the Mexican in New York at the end of July.
Footage from Frampton's fights will be shown on big screens during Friday's event.
"I am honoured that the cit... | A homecoming party for WBA featherweight champion Carl Frampton is to take place at Belfast City Hall on Friday evening. | 37032547 |
This is the first time in 25 years that Somalia is to expel foreigners for overstaying their visas.
The men have also been fined $10 (£6.50) for each day they were in the country illegally.
The BBC's Mohammud Ali says job opportunities for foreigners have opened up as peace has gradually returned to Somalia.
Judge Has... | A Somali court has ordered the deportation of 27 Kenyans found to be in the country illegally. | 34733919 |
Sinn Féin had called on him to withdraw the comments he first made on Facebook about Raymond McCartney.
The former republican prisoner was elected to represent Londonderry's Foyle constituency on Saturday.
Speaking to BBC Radio Foyle on Monday, Mr Campbell said it was nothing he had not already said before.
"There is a... | The DUP MP Gregory Campbell has refused to apologise for calling a Sinn Féin MLA "a failed hunger striker". | 36242226 |
The 26-year-old, who has won 12 international caps for Scotland, has made 81 appearances since joining Sarries from Bedford Blues in 2011.
"I don't think he gets the credit for the wonderful work he can do with and without the ball," director of rugby Mark McCall said.
"His work-rate and contribution to this team is en... | Saracens centre Duncan Taylor has signed a new long-term contract with the Premiership champions. | 35439212 |
Viacom's revenue fell by 6% to $3.2bn (£2.2bn) compared to a year earlier.
The company, which owns the cable channels Comedy Central and Nickelodeon was hit by lower advertising revenue.
Viacom announced a leadership change last week, replacing 92 year-old Sumner Redstone, with chief executive Philippe Dauman as chair... | Shares of Viacom - owner of Paramount Pictures movie studio - fell over 14% after the company announced a steep drop in quarterly revenue. | 35535383 |
Irishman McGregor, 27, beat the long-time champion by landing a strong left hand with his first connecting punch to secure the fastest ever knockout in a UFC title fight.
McGregor claimed in the build up to the fight that he would "embarrass" Aldo with a first-round knockout.
"Precision beats power, timing beats speed,... | Conor McGregor knocked out Jose Aldo after just 13 seconds at UFC 194 to win the featherweight title in Las Vegas. | 35086478 |
The crash happened in the early hours on New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne.
Firefighters used cutting gear to release the injured people trapped in the minibus. A number of people were treated by the ambulance service and taken to hospital.
Highways authorities attended to clear a spillage from the road. | Eight people have been injured in a crash between a minibus and a car near Folkestone in Kent. | 35512177 |
A judge in Nantes ruled that it was a "religious emblem" and incompatible with the French principle of "religious neutrality in public spaces".
Town officials have reluctantly removed a figure of baby Jesus, plaster animals and a desk-sized stable they had erected in the local council building.
A local senator denounce... | Officials in the western French town of La Roche-Sur-Yon have had to dismantle a nativity scene, in the latest row over the country's secular traditions. | 30326257 |
The region will ask for 4.5bn euros (£3.6bn; $5.6bn), more than had been suggested when it first made the plea earlier this summer, a spokeswoman confirmed.
This week, debt-ridden Catalonia also asked for a bailout of 5bn euros.
A 18bn-euro public fund was set up by Madrid to aid its 17 autonomous regions, which are in... | Valencia has said it will need a bigger bailout from Spain's central government than it previously expected. | 19422198 |
The 26-year-old, who has played more than 100 games in three seasons with Liege, is new manager Bob Peeters' first signing at The Valley.
Charlton also hope to complete a deal for FC Copenhagen's Igor Vetokele.
The clubs have agreed a fee for the striker, who is expected in London next week to discuss personal terms an... | Charlton Athletic have signed midfielder Yoni Buyens on a season-long loan from Belgian club Standard Liege. | 27964264 |
"As they have an office in Thailand and Thai reporters work there they must be prosecuted when they violate Thai law," Prayuth Chan-ocha told reporters.
The BBC Thai-language website published the article last week after King Maha Vajiralongkorn ascended the throne.
The BBC has yet to be told if formal charges have bee... | The BBC could be prosecuted in Thailand if a profile it published of the new king is found in breach of lese majeste laws, the prime minister has said. | 38238779 |
All-rounder Howell (102) was trapped lbw by Clint McKay (3-93) immediately after bringing up his ton.
Kieran Noema-Barnett (61) hit his first half-century of the season and Michael Klinger (60) helped the home side post 321 in their second innings.
Leicestershire closed on 11-0 chasing a testing 325 to win.
After 22 wi... | Benny Howell's maiden first-class century put Gloucestershire in a winning position going into the final day against bottom-club Leicestershire. | 33574078 |
Stephen Bannon also told the New York Times that news organisations had been "humiliated" by their failure to anticipate Mr Trump's election victory.
Media outlets have clashed with the White House over the number of people attending Mr Trump's inauguration.
They have also questioned his claim about millions of illegal... | President Donald Trump's chief strategist has described US mainstream media as "the opposition party", saying it should "keep its mouth shut". | 38766620 |
The 16-year-old from Seaforde led after 50 metres and went on to win in a personal best time of 1:08.93.
Firth was second in her S14 heat and qualified fourth fastest overall at the Aquatics Centre. on Friday morning.
Rostrevor's Laurence McGivern came eighth in the 100m backstroke final of the S9 class in 1:06.11.
McG... | Northern Ireland teenager Bethany Firth has clinched a gold medal at the Paralympics by winning the 100 metres backstroke final in London. | 19436214 |
Calls for people to protest and shout "we want food, we want work, we want housing, we want fairness", were circulated on Chinese microblog sites.
The message was first posted on a US-based Chinese-language website.
Several rights activists were detained beforehand and three people were arrested in Shanghai, but the ca... | Police in China showed up in force in several major cities after an online call for a "jasmine revolution". | 12517909 |
Sharapova tested positive for the drug which the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) added to their list of banned substances on 1 January.
Head wants Wada to scientifically prove why the drug should be banned.
The company believes the drug should not be prohibited but instead come with a dosage limit.
Russia's Sharapova t... | Racquet manufacturer Head has questioned the decision to ban the use of meldonium, as they continue to stand by Maria Sharapova. | 35785322 |
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