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27 March 2017 Last updated at 07:52 BST
But these defences can make it hard for wildlife to find a place to live.
Now, a new project will be turning 27 kilometres of Scotland's coastline into a living laboratory to help.
Some Edinburgh school pupils have been telling Newsround what they've been trying to do. | Powerful waves can be a big problem for the UK coastline so a lot is done to defend the land against the sea. | 39403367 |
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Thomas, 28, was voted the 2014 winner by the public.
It follows a successful year for the cyclist who went straight from his highest-placed finish in the Tour de France, to win Commonwealth Games gold in the Road Race and bronze in the Time Trial.
Wiggins presented Thomas ... | Sir Bradley Wiggins says Team Sky are shocked that Geraint Thomas has not won the BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality award before. | 30389045 |
The seven-month-old infant suffered a fractured skull but is now said to be out of danger.
The apparently drunk officer is said to have made a bet with friends that the girl was only a doll.
Initially he is said only to have received a 15-day "confinement" but that sparked an outcry on social media.
"The policeman invo... | A police officer has been detained after allegedly grabbing a baby from her father's arms and throwing her onto the ground in central China. | 23751031 |
Fortunately the "young offender" was a nosy toddler who had trundled up to officers in her pink plastic car to see what was going on.
The officers had been trying to seize a genuinely uninsured vehicle at the time in Runcorn, Cheshire.
Playing along, the officers pretended to take a breath test from the girl after aski... | An underage motorist who was stopped by police for her erratic driving was let off - even though she had consumed "a couple of bottles" and had no licence, insurance or MOT. | 37734883 |
Coleg Gwent and Torfaen council submitted proposals earlier this year as a possible replacement for high school sixth forms in Torfaen.
But deputy skills minister Julie James said there was not enough evidence they were affordable and achievable.
The need for an engineering centre of excellence was also not proven.
Cou... | Plans for a £32.5m post-16 training centre in Cwmbran which included a specialist engineering centre of excellence have been rejected. | 33457989 |
The open air plastic structures would be set up in the city centre over Friday and Saturday nights before being removed the next day.
Edinburgh City Council said the Grassmarket was a particular 'hot spot' for people urinating in the street.
It would cost about £9,000 to buy the temporary urinals.
There would be furth... | Portable urinals are set to be trialled in Edinburgh in a bid to cut down on late-night revellers urinating in the street. | 11828580 |
The smartphone-maker posted a photo on its Google+ page, with a caption saying its device "makes taking photos in low-light conditions like this a pleasure".
But the image metadata showed that the photo was taken with Canon camera equipment costing upwards of £2,000.
Huawei apologised and said it did not intend to mis... | Huawei has apologised after it was revealed that a photo it posted online to promote its latest smartphone was taken on a professional camera. | 36723090 |
But the report from the IAEA said the efforts did not go beyond planning and testing of basic components.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the findings confirmed that Tehran's nuclear programme was peaceful.
The report was a condition of this year's landmark deal between Iran and six world powers.
The ... | Iran took limited steps towards developing a nuclear bomb in the past, the global nuclear watchdog has said. | 34988952 |
James Hamilton, 60, denied murder but admitted the manslaughter of Patricia Anne Durrant, 65, on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
Swansea Crown Court heard he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.
The prosecution accepted his plea.
Hamilton has been detained under the Mental Health Act without a time limi... | A man cut his partner's throat to save her from a "fate worse than death" because he thought demons were about to break into their home in Llandysul, Ceredigion, a court heard. | 29854255 |
Maguire, 27, has returned to the Kassam Stadium following his release by Championship club Rotherham United.
Scotland international Maguire scored one goal in nine games during a six-week loan spell earlier this season.
"It's an excellent signing. Chris has played all of his football at a higher level," said manager Mi... | Oxford United have re-signed striker Chris Maguire for the rest of the season and taken Wolves winger Zeli Ismail on a one-month loan. | 35461709 |
The striker, 24, flew to Merseyside for a medical on Friday and will be back after the weekend to conclude the formalities of a transfer that will see him earn nearly £120,000 a week.
The deal will not be done in time for the Italian to make his debut against former club Manchester City on Monday.
Liverpool are underst... | Mario Balotelli is expected to complete his £16m move to Liverpool on Monday. | 28892582 |
The disorientated male pup was spotted at Liverpool's Ice Festival at Pierhead on Wednesday morning and was coaxed back into the water.
RSPCA animal welfare officer Matt Brown said he was uninjured but needed help finding his way.
He added: "He was a little reluctant, perhaps he wanted another go on the ice, but after ... | A young grey seal has been found stranded at an ice rink. | 38173160 |
The Australia Day public holiday marks the arrival of Britain's First Fleet on 26 January 1788.
Celebrations are held around the country, but many Indigenous Australians refer to it as "invasion day".
Fremantle council said it would hold a "culturally inclusive alternative" on 28 January instead.
The celebrations would... | A Western Australian port city will delay celebrating Australia's national day after consulting with Aboriginal elders. | 38088051 |
The Exiles, who are bottom of the Football League, will travel to Anfield if they can beat Plymouth in a second-round replay at Rodney Parade.
The two teams drew 0-0 at Home Park, but Westley warned there is still work to do if the Exiles are to enjoy the benefits of facing Jurgen Klopp's side.
"Financially, it's a gam... | Newport County boss Graham Westley believes an FA Cup third-round clash at Liverpool could transform the club. | 38215739 |
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Woakes, who has played 63 one-day internationals, bowled two overs in the eight-wicket win over Bangladesh on Thursday before leaving the field.
Speaking on Friday after being ruled out, Woakes said: "More than anything, it's really frustrating."
England's next game in the... | England all-rounder Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the rest of the Champions Trophy after a scan revealed he has sustained a side strain. | 40130286 |
The government has given the council £30,000 to monitor the movements of heavy goods vehicles in the city.
The research will look at the frequency of deliveries to shops and the current methods used.
Labour's Mark Bradshaw, Bedminster councillor and assistant mayor, admitted the "rising issue" of air pollution was a "c... | Thousands of pounds are to be spent in Bristol in a bid to improve air quality. | 31073769 |
Iago Aspas inspired the hosts into a 3-0 lead at the break, setting up Pione Sisto's opener, scoring a fine second and forcing Jeremy Mathieu's own goal.
Barcelona fought back through Gerard Pique's header and Neymar's penalty, only for Marc-Andre ter Stegen's awful error to hand Celta their fourth goal.
Pique scored a... | Barcelona blew the chance to go top of La Liga as they were stunned by a sparkling Celta Vigo at the Balaidos. | 37467876 |
The new Sky Explorers club at Wheatfields Junior School in St Albans is making use of a night sky camera which has been installed on the building's roof.
"I am really looking forward to doing all the great stuff we are going to do with the camera," says eight-year-old Cameron. "Looking at space is really exciting."
Thr... | Modern science produces so much data that scientists can't cope with it all - so why not enlist schoolchildren to help? | 40125352 |
Five men are on trial in connection with alleged badger baiting offences in County Down more than three years ago.
The chief executive of the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals gave evidence in the trial.
Stephen Philpott said he had waited for almost a month before reporting an incident allegedly ... | The head of an animal charity has been challenged in court over a delay in reporting alleged animal cruelty to police until after a BBC broadcast. | 34406751 |
The deep chugging rumbling of a conventional helicopter rotor is mixed with the loud whining noise of two wing-mounted forward-facing propellers, making it difficult to guess what is coming.
As the aircraft swoops over Montagne Sainte-Victoire, shaking the windows in holiday cottages and farm houses below, it becomes c... | Surging in from the west through one of Provence's many beautiful valleys, a peculiar-looking aircraft is preceded by an unfamiliar sound. | 13768410 |
Centre-back Ake, on loan from Chelsea, met Junior Stanislas' cross to give the Cherries the lead midway through the first half at the Bet365 Stadium.
The hosts had the chance to equalise when Simon Francis was deemed to have fouled Bojan Krkic just inside the area, but Bojan smashed the resulting penalty against the ba... | Bournemouth earned their first Premier League away win of the season as Nathan Ake's header ended Stoke's six-game unbeaten run in an ill-tempered game. | 37959843 |
The incident took place near the end of his side's 2-2 derby draw at Tannadice on 20 March.
The touchline ban will only take effect if Paatelainen commits a further breach of Scottish FA disciplinary rules before the end of 2016.
United, who are bottom of the Scottish Premiership, host Hamilton on Sunday.
The SFA charg... | Dundee United manager Mixu Paatelainen has been given a suspended two-match ban after "shouting and gesticulating" towards Dundee fans. | 36105495 |
Lennon confirmed Hibs' interest in the 27-year-old on Saturday.
"We've spoken to Birmingham, I've spoken to the player," Lennon, 45, told BBC Scotland on Monday. "I think more or less everything's in agreement.
"Hopefully, we'll have an answer tomorrow and the player will be at Easter Road this week."
Speaking on Sport... | Hibernian head coach Neil Lennon is hopeful of completing a deal to sign Birmingham City forward Andrew Shinnie this week. | 37089025 |
They flew back to the UK from Rio last week, with Davies picking up a silver medal and Joyce losing out in the bronze medal match.
Signs have gone up in their home towns of Bancyfelin in Carmarthenshire and St Davids in Pembrokeshire congratulating them on their achievements.
Davies' sign was made by Llanelli rugby leg... | Team GB rugby sevens stars James Davies and Jasmine Joyce have received a hero's welcome home. | 37173489 |
The British number one plays in the Mexico Open first round on Monday in her first match since losing to Angelique Kerber in Melbourne.
Heather Watson has also climbed a place to 83rd while fellow Briton Naomi Broady has risen three places to 93rd.
Serena Williams remains top of the rankings and Kerber, who beat her in... | Australian Open semi-finalist Johanna Konta has jumped one place to a career-high 26th in the WTA world rankings. | 35629986 |
Under the accords, India will buy 42 Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets and 71 Mil Mi-17 helicopters.
Mr Putin held talks with Indian PM Manmohan Singh during his visit.
Moscow has long been Delhi's main weapons supplier but has lost out on several major deals to Western companies in recent years.
Trade between Russia and India... | Russia and India have signed new defence deals worth $2.9bn (£1.8bn) during President Vladimir Putin's day-long trip to India. | 20834910 |
Condor Ferries has cancelled return services from Poole to Guernsey and Guernsey to Jersey because of "inclement weather conditions".
The services affected are the 13:00 BST Poole to Guernsey, 16:30 Guernsey to Jersey, 18:30 Jersey to Guernsey and 20:00 Guernsey to Poole.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warn... | Ferry services have been cancelled between Dorset and the Channel Islands due to warnings of gale force winds. | 32589951 |
It highlighted official data showing an average of 1,360 trains were cancelled or arrived more than 30 minutes late during every four-week period.
It said that equated to an average of 49 trains every day since Abellio took over the ScotRail franchise in 2015.
ScotRail said it was focused on delivering the best possibl... | Nearly 50 trains a day are cancelled or "significantly" delayed on Scotland's railways, according to analysis by Scottish Labour. | 38119043 |
Brady, who is 79, is being held at Ashworth Hospital, a secure psychiatric unit on Merseyside.
The serial killer has been ill for some time and is being looked after by specially-trained nurses.
Brady, who now uses the name Ian Stewart-Brady, was jailed for three murders in 1966 and has been at Ashworth since 1985.
He ... | Moors Murderer Ian Brady is gravely ill and receiving palliative care, the BBC understands. | 39923463 |
The body of a 43-year-old man was found by emergency services at a property on Cross Street, Balby at 04:30 GMT on Friday.
South Yorkshire Police said the man, who has not been formally identified, died from multiple injuries.
Officers said the 41-year-old woman had been arrested on Saturday evening and remained in cus... | A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Doncaster. | 35797180 |
Leinster have confirmed that Ringrose, 22, will be out for four to five months after surgery on a shoulder injury.
The outside centre initially suffered the injury during Leinster's Pro12 semi-final defeat by the Scarlets.
Despite the injury, he took part in Ireland's summer tour of the USA and Japan, scoring two tries... | Ireland centre Garry Ringrose will miss the November internationals against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina. | 40557678 |
It will bring the total number of armed officers in the capital to 2,800.
Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said: "It will be an expensive option, but is vital to keeping us safe."
It comes after Scotland Yard reassessed its ability to respond to armed attacks after last year's Paris terror attacks.
The plan to i... | Six hundred extra armed officers are to be trained and patrols more than doubled to help counter the threat of a terrorist attack in London, the Metropolitan Police has announced. | 35308467 |
"I will be in serious difficulty," he told the BBC's HARDtalk programme.
"But I am absolutely convinced that the overwhelming majority of the Colombians will support me," he added.
Government negotiators have been engaged in talks with the left-wing rebels in Cuba since November 2012.
It is expected that a peace accord... | Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has said he will face major political problems if the Colombian people reject a peace agreement being negotiated with the Farc rebel group. | 34864194 |
The uncapped Billings, 23, made his county debut in 2011 and averages 44.71 with the bat in List A matches.
Kieswetter has suffered a setback in his recovery from an eye injury and is due to miss the 2015 season.
He tweeted his congratulations to Billings, calling him a "seriously talented player" and "future star".
Th... | Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings will replace Somerset's Craig Kieswetter in England's 30-man provisional squad for next year's World Cup. | 30447341 |
Rita King was killed at De La Mer House in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, on Monday morning.
Police confirmed that Ms King was related to the man arrested on suspicion of murder.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place. Detectives said they had found a revolver at the home.
Earlier, the home's manager described how ... | An 86-year-old man is still being questioned over the death of an 81-year-old woman who was shot at a care home where they were both residents. | 35193327 |
In one post, the Pope was quoted on UPI's Twitter feed as saying that "World War III has begun".
Meanwhile, the New York Post's account said that hostilities had broken out between the United States and China.
It is the latest hack of a high-profile social media account, four days after US military command was compromi... | The Twitter accounts of the New York Post and United Press International (UPI) have been hacked with fake tweets on economic and military news. | 30853311 |
Al-Shabab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane, known as Mukhtar Abu Zubair, said he "pledged obedience" to al-Qaeda head Ayman al-Zawahiri.
The two groups have long worked together and foreigners are known to fight alongside Somali militants.
The announcement comes as al-Shabab is under pressure on several fronts.
Is al-Shabab on... | Islamist militant group al-Shabab, which controls much of Somalia, has released a joint video with al-Qaeda, announcing the two groups have merged. | 16979440 |
The musician holds every spot in the top five in the midweek chart update, with 16 albums set to enter the top 100 the Official Chart Company says.
His 2001 retrospective The Very Best Of is at number one, followed by the 2006 collection Ultimate.
Purple Rain is at three, followed by The Hits / The B-Sides and 1987's d... | Pop star Prince is on course to dominate the UK charts this week, as mourning fans rush to buy his music. | 36128075 |
Nigel Williams, 39, pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denies the murder of Mark Munday in the Grafton Hotel in Midland Road on 4 December.
The incident was described as a "one punch homicide case" at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday.
Judge Michael Kay QC remanded Mr Williams in custody. A trial will now take place in May.... | A man has admitted killing a friend with a single punch in a pub in Bedford. | 38576771 |
Up-to-date spreadsheet lists of affected areas in the east of NI are available for the east of they city here: Water resupply times - East - updated 10-15 and, in the west of Northern Ireland at Water resupply times - West - updated 11-15am
Up-to-date information is at Northern Ireland Water.
Water is available at the... | Northern Ireland Water has provided information on when water supplies will be temporarily cut off and when they are expected to be restored. | 12088079 |
After a 2-2 first-leg draw in Paris last week, the tie remained in the balance in Manchester thanks to Sergio Aguero's missed penalty for City in the first half.
The home side had Joe Hart to thank for three fine saves at 0-0, notably a ferocious Zlatan Ibrahimovic free-kick that the England goalkeeper clawed to safety... | Manchester City are into the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time after Kevin de Bruyne's late strike sealed a thrilling win over Paris St-Germain. | 36014077 |
The National Association of Head Teachers said 59% of schools advertising for teachers "struggled" to get applicants and a further 20% failed completely to appoint anyone.
Russell Hobby, leader of the NAHT, said it was clear evidence of a "crisis".
But the Department for Education said the number of teachers now stood ... | Schools in England face a deepening problem in recruiting enough teachers, head teachers are warning. | 35040283 |
Previous opinion polls suggested Prime Minister Theresa May's party would increase their majority, which is currently 17 seats.
But the projection, published in the Times and based on YouGov research, suggests a possible hung parliament.
Sterling fell more than half a percent against the US dollar to $1.28.
The Times s... | The pound fell sharply after a projection suggested the Conservative Party could fail to win an outright majority in the election on 8 June. | 40101566 |
Chasing 207 to make England bat again, India raced to 86-0 at lunch.
But Graeme Swann bowled Virender Sehwag to spark a collapse in which India lost six wickets for 36 runs.
The tourists looked certain to wrap up an innings win, only for Ravichandran Ashwin (83) to steer India to 239-9 at the close, a slender lead of 3... | England are on the brink of a resounding win over India in the third Test after ripping through the home side's top order on the fourth day. | 20651445 |
The yellow "be aware" warning, which also includes large parts of the rest of the UK, suggests winds could gust to up to 80mph over the Western Isles.
The north west Scotland could see similar wind speeds, according to forecasters.
The warning covers from midday Friday to 07:00 on Saturday.
Met Office forecasters have ... | A warning of severe gales and heavy rain has been updated by the Met Office to include all of Scotland and extended to cover Saturday morning. | 34995999 |
The charity was contacted on Wednesday when the creature was spotted near bins at Middleshot Square in Prestonpans.
It is now in the care of the Edinburgh and Lothian's Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Balerno.
Animal Rescue Officer Darren Malcolm said: "The bearded dragon is underweight and was very cold when it w... | The Scottish SPCA has appealed for information after a bearded dragon was found on the loose in East Lothian. | 34677917 |
The 32-year-old opening batsman first led the Scots in 2013 but lost the role to Preston Mommsen while injured.
Mommsen skippered Scotland at the 2015 World Cup and at last year's World Twenty20 before announcing his surprise retirement in November.
Coetzer was interim captain for January's tour to the United Arab Emir... | Kyle Coetzer has been confirmed as Scotland captain for a second time. | 39368829 |
Danny Ward headed the hosts in front from a corner before Will Vaulks made it 2-0 with a stunning 25-yard strike.
George Saville rounded home goalkeeper Lee Camp to pull one back before Wolves defender Dominic Iorfa was sent off for pulling back Jon Taylor.
But Iceland striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson fired in to earn Wolve... | New Wolves boss Walter Zenga saw his side fight back from 2-0 down to start the Championship season with a draw at Rotherham United. | 36929897 |
Day, 36, trailed 39-year-old Fu 4-2, and pulled back four snookers to secure the eighth frame and level at 4-4.
Hong Kong's Fu hit two century breaks in the match, but left Welshman Day a clearance of 27 to seal the match in the tenth, which he duly accepted.
Hawkins qualified for the final after beating China's Liang ... | Ryan Day will face Barry Hawkins in the World Grand Prix final on Sunday, after beating Marco Fu 6-4 in Preston. | 38946858 |
It became the first country in the world to introduce same-sex marriage by popular vote in May, when over 60% of voters supported the referendum.
The Bill passed through the upper house of the Irish parliament, the Seanad, last week.
With the presidential endorsement, the bill has cleared its final hurdle.
Last week, j... | The Republic of Ireland's same-sex marriage bill has been signed into law by the Presidential Commission. | 34675346 |
On his website, he said that his staff of 170 could "take off whenever they want for as long as they want".
He added that there was no need to ask for approval, nor say when they planned to return, the assumption being that the absence would not damage the firm.
Mr Branson said he was inspired by his daughter, who read... | The boss of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson, is offering his personal staff as much holiday as they want. | 29356627 |
Three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer went missing from a shower block at a New South Wales beach in 1970.
The Goodyear family, from Nottinghamshire, provided a statement on the day and police believe they can still help with the investigation.
A 63-year-old man has been charged with Cheryl's abduction and murder.
More on this... | Detectives investigating the murder of a toddler in Australia nearly 50 years ago are trying to locate a family believed to be living in the UK. | 39586512 |
Operators at Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua temple, known as the "Tiger Temple", are accused of wildlife trafficking and animal abuse. They deny the charges.
On Wednesday, wildlife officials found the bodies of 40 dead tiger cubs at the temple complex.
The discovery came during a week-long effort to relocate 137 tigers from the ... | Thai authorities say they have detained a monk attempting to smuggle tiger skins and fangs from a Buddhist temple. | 36431861 |
The 2015 Saltire Civil Engineering Awards is awarded by the Saltire Society and the Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland.
It is in recognition of excellence and innovation in civil engineering.
The £25 million redevelopment includes the refurbishment of an existing Grade A listed station building and a major extens... | Haymarket station has won an engineering award following a refurbishment and extension. | 34661527 |
Salah Abdeslam appeared to be wearing a suicide belt, one of the men who drove him back to Belgium after the attacks told his lawyer.
Friends told ABC News that they believed he was in the Brussels area and trying to get to Syria to join Islamic State militants.
IS has said it was behind the attacks that killed 130 peo... | The man being sought as one of the main suspects of the Paris attacks may have meant to blow himself up, reports say. | 34894896 |
Warburton, experiencing his first Old Firm derby, was delighted as Rangers prevailed on penalties at Hampden.
However, he was quick to stress that Sunday's result could not be used as a gauge for next season.
"Again, there's a gap, don't be fooled, but the better team won on the day," said Warburton.
"Celtic are a team... | Manager Mark Warburton believes Rangers deserved their Scottish Cup semi-final win but reiterated his view that a gap remains between his side and Celtic. | 36067622 |
The 36-year-old takes over from from David Somerville, who led the team - including Burton - at the 2014 games.
Burton, who ended his competitive career on a high by taking the half middleweight title in Glasgow, is relishing the opportunity.
"I truly believe in the power of judo to make a positive impact on Scotland's... | Commonwealth Games gold medallist Euan Burton has been appointed Scotland's high-performance judo coach. | 35251304 |
Emergency services were alerted at about 11:40 on Saturday.
The identity of the 44-year-old man has not been released at this stage.
The narrow rocky ridge is well-known, and a popular challenge, among hillwalkers and climbers, | A man has died while walking at Aonach Eagach Ridge in Glen Coe, Police Scotland has confirmed. | 36886778 |
The studio, its letter informed them, "does not consent to your possession... dissemination, publication... or making any use of the stolen information".
Script details, salary data and private email correspondence have been leaked in the wake of the huge cyber attack.
A group calling itself Guardians of Peace has clai... | Sony Pictures has contacted some US news outlets in an attempt to limit the damage caused by the hacking of its internal computer system last month. | 30477257 |
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World number two Murray was broken in the first game of the match and his 25-year-old Canadian opponent went on to take the first and third sets.
But the 28-year-old Scot prevailed 4-6 7-5 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-2 in a gruelling four-hour contest.
Murray will meet defending champ... | Britain's Andy Murray reached his fifth Australian Open final by winning an epic five-set battle with 13th seed Milos Raonic. | 35437514 |
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Only three of the club's players survived the crash on 29 November, when 71 of 77 people on board died.
Barcelona say the game will help Chapecoense "rebuild institutionally and recover the competitive level it had before the tragedy".
The winner of the game at the Nou Cam... | Barcelona will host Chapecoense in a friendly on 7 August to pay tribute to those who died when the Brazilian team's plane crashed last November. | 40440554 |
Radar technology used around the Reading Abbey Quarter has located graves behind the high altar of the monastery.
The discovery has been described as a "significant next step" to discovering the remains of the son of William the Conqueror.
The abbey was destroyed during Henry VIII's dissolution of monasteries.
For more... | Graves have been discovered during an archaeological project attempting to map the resting place of King Henry I. | 37340498 |
The 30-year old joined the Rossoneri permanently in 2012 following a loan spell while he was at Inter Milan.
Muntari had one more year left on his contract that he signed in 2014.
"AC Milan and Sulley Muntari would like to announce they have reached agreement to dissolve the player's contract with the club as of today,... | Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari's contract with Italian club AC Milan has been ended by mutual consent. | 33325632 |
Cafodd y ddau, gydag anafiadau difrfiol, eu cludo gan hofrennydd i'r ysbyty.
Roedd y ddau, ymhlith grŵp o bedwar aeth i drafferthion, ar ôl i un ohonynt syrthio mewn ceunant, gyda'r lleill yn ceisio ei chynorthwyo.
Credir bod dau ohonynt, , dyn a dynes, wedi cael eu hysgubo gan nerth y dŵr tuag at y rhaeadr yn Sgwd Is... | Mae dau o bobl wedi cael eu hachub ar ôl syrthio oddi ar raeadr yn ardal Ystradfellte, Bannau Brycheiniog. | 39173942 |
Rowland Phillips' squad will face Japan after just over a month in camp preparing for August's World Cup in Ireland.
"The Japan match gives us a good chance to see how much we have improved," he said.
Wales have been drawn against New Zealand, Canada and Hong Kong in Pool A. | Wales Women will host Japan at Ystrad Mynach on 11 June as part of their preparations for the 2017 Rugby World Cup. | 39845157 |
Luke Jones, 33, is on trial at Swansea Crown Court following the death of Natasha Bradbury, 27, in her Haverfordwest flat on 22 February.
The prosecution claim he beat her to death in a jealous rage after finding out she had been with another man.
But Mr Jones, a pipe welder from Milford Haven, said "she jumped at me" ... | A man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend in Pembrokeshire told a jury it was she who attacked him. | 37288677 |
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Emma Vardy takes a look for the Daily Politics. | A limousine that was made for a certain Donald J Trump is to go under the hammer in the UK. | 39293448 |
It follows the departure of Fr Kieran Creagh, who came to Tory for a few days and ended up staying four years.
Perched perilously off the County Donegal coast in the Atlantic Ocean, the island has one road, one church - and one king.
He is Patsy Dan Rodgers, who is in his 70s, and was nominated to the once hereditary r... | Ireland's tiny Tory Island, home to about 150 people, has launched a search for a new parish priest. | 37608614 |
Police and the emergency services were called to the scene near Cadham at about 17:40.
The boy, who was hit by a black Vauxhall Corsa, was taken to the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy but he died later from his injuries.
The road was closed while officers carried out crash investigations. The police are appealing for witn... | A nine-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car on the A92 at Glenrothes in Fife on Tuesday evening. | 31386337 |
Liam Hall had tried to swim to shore when the dinghy they were in, along with two other friends, started taking in water on Tuesday afternoon.
The 17-year-old, from Southwick, got into difficulties and disappeared. He was found two hours later following a search operation but died in hospital.
Courtney Anne Richardson,... | The girlfriend of a teenager who died in the sea off Sunderland says she "can still hear him shouting for help". | 37254217 |
The Phuket News said Scott Robert Townsend, from Douglas, was pulled from the water on Patong Beach, which is on Phuket's west coast, on Friday.
The 37-year-old, who had been due to fly home from the island on Saturday, had been on holiday with friends.
The Foreign Office said it was "assisting the family of a British ... | A tourist from the Isle of Man has been found dead on a beach in Thailand, according to local media. | 39694154 |
Paween Pongsirin was appointed to investigate trafficking networks after the discovery of mass graves at migrant camps earlier this year.
Now in Melbourne, he said he fled Thailand because influential figures implicated in trafficking wanted him killed.
He quit the Thai police last month.
Maj Gen Paween said that his i... | The policeman who led an investigation into human trafficking in Thailand has told the BBC he plans to seek political asylum in Australia. | 35058414 |
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Posh lost the fourth-round replay after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes.
"It was tough on the boys. If you ask me hand on heart who was the better team over the 120 minutes, I'd have to say us," said Westley.
"The inches you need to win through in those situations weren't quite ... | Peterborough boss Graham Westley says his team will learn from their FA Cup penalty shootout defeat by West Brom. | 35549365 |
The 36-year-old also accused the French second division club of "total amateurism" and a "lack of respect".
The Portuguese added: "For any leader in an organisation who is responsible for a team, it's unacceptable."
Costa was the highest-profile female manager to be put in charge of a men's team in European football wh... | Helena Costa said she quit her job as Clermont coach because she found out players were hired without her consent. | 27984653 |
It marks the 200th anniversary of the battle which saw allied forces conquer the French emperor Napoleon.
The 9th Duke of Wellington, a descendant of the British military leader who won the battle, unveiled the enlarged campaign medal memorial.
Relatives of soldiers killed in the battle were among those attending.
In t... | A memorial remembering soldiers who died in the Battle of Waterloo has been unveiled at the London station that shares its name. | 33080914 |
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The hosts were 16-13 down at the break before a fine second-half display secured their 14th win in a row.
Youngs said of the dressing room at half-time: "It was pretty calm.
"Sometimes there's time for the hairdryer but we were just a bit flat. Eddie said 'you can't play a... | England head coach Eddie Jones did not use "hairdryer" treatment at half-time of Saturday's record-equalling 37-21 victory over Australia at Twickenham, says scrum-half Ben Youngs. | 38197494 |
Karen James took on at the role at Tameside General Hospital last July after former chief executive Christine Green quit.
The hospital was one of 14 placed under scrutiny for its high death rates last year.
An inspection in January also found "serious shortfalls" at the site.
Now Ms James has been given the job permane... | The interim chief executive of a hospital which was investigated for high death rates has been given the job permanently. | 28237265 |
Lee Tomlin gave the visitors the lead when he ran unchallenged into the box and fired low past keeper David Button.
Visiting keeper Richard O'Donnell saved Hogan's spot kick after he was fouled by Nathan Baker to keep their lead.
Hogan scored his first goal since his return from a year out with a cruciate knee ligament... | Brentford striker Scott Hogan sealed a dramatic late point as they came from behind to draw with Bristol City. | 36002912 |
Cristiani Girelli's goal in first-half injury-time gave Italy a deserved lead with Melania Gabbiadini's 76th-minute strike doubling their advantage.
Girelli hit Italy's third in injury-time to complete a straightforward win.
NI keeper Emma Higgins made a number of fine saves while Girelli also struck the woodwork.
The ... | Northern Ireland's women suffered a fourth defeat in their Euro 2017 campaign as Italy won 3-0 at Mourneview Park to stay on course for the finals. | 37370030 |
National Grid, which owns and operates the UK's gas and electricity networks, faces "conflicts of interest", said the Energy and Climate Change Committee.
Despite its "technical expertise", it should be broken up, the MPs said.
But National Grid said there was "little evidence" that switching to the US system would bri... | The UK's energy system needs major reform, with the National Grid replaced by a US-style independent operator, a committee of MPs has said. | 36557065 |
He told Fox News a "wiretap covers a lot of different things" and hinted more could emerge in the coming weeks.
Mr Obama has denied the charge and former spy chiefs and several lawmakers have said they have seen no evidence.
The latest senior figure to cast doubt on the allegation was the Republican chairman of the Hou... | US President Donald Trump has stood by his unsubstantiated claim that Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower last year. | 39283054 |
The move by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) follows allegations that the company operates a 'pyramid scheme' - making money from recruiting new distributors, rather than sales.
Herbalife has denied these allegations and said it would "cooperate fully" with the FTC inquiry.
Its shares fell by as much as 16%.
But t... | US regulators have launched an investigation into the operations of nutrition and weight-loss firm Herbalife. | 26553715 |
They intervened when she asked to withdraw money to pay for roof repairs after being visited by a bogus workman.
He had driven her to the building society to withdraw the cash.
Staff in the branch did not let her take out the money and contacted a local solicitor who challenged the workman who made off when questioned.... | Police have praised building society staff in Kirkcudbright for helping to prevent a woman being conned out of a "substantial" amount of money. | 29331696 |
Members of parliament engaged in heated debate on Thursday, with the opposition saying the law would infringe basic human rights.
They and human rights groups have said they will stage protests if the bill is not amended to be less draconian.
Somali militant group al-Shabab has attacked Kenya several times recently.
Th... | The Kenyan parliament has backed a controversial bill aimed at "enhancing the authorities' capacity" to deal with terrorism and security issues. | 30447088 |
They knew that things would get a bit bumpy over the cuts to benefits for some disabled people. But in the words of one senior Conservative, the changes were "defensible" on Wednesday because MPs would be able to say it was true that the overall budget was going up.
But as MP after MP expressed concern over those welfa... | On Wednesday night, senior figures in the Treasury felt quite chipper about the Budget. | 35849065 |
The 5m (16ft) wide and 3m (10ft) deep hole has closed the northbound carriageway on the A1 near the Lobley Hill Interchange.
It was reported by Highways England to police at 23:45 BST on Saturday, Northumbria Police said.
Nobody has been hurt and the void found underneath the road was being filled, the force said.
Dive... | A "large sinkhole" has appeared on the busy A1 western bypass around Newcastle and Gateshead, according to police. | 36633416 |
The Brazilian rolled in the opener after a pass from Luis Suarez, before repaying the favour seconds later for the Uruguayan to clip in a second.
Las Palmas were given hope when defender Pedro Bigas swept in Kevin-Prince Boateng's low cross.
But two more quick-fire goals from Neymar killed off the home side.
Neymar sto... | Neymar's clinical hat-trick ensured reigning champions Barcelona remain top of La Liga with a routine win at mid-table Las Palmas. | 39909559 |
President Trump named the Colorado appeals court judge on Tuesday to replace the late Antonin Scalia.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said he had "very serious doubts" about Judge Gorsuch's nomination.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren accused the nominee of siding with large companies over American workers... | Leading Democrats have come out in staunch opposition to Donald Trump's nomination of Neil Gorsuch for the vacant position on the Supreme Court. | 38827741 |
Rooney opened the scoring for Everton at the Etihad Stadium before fellow England international Raheem Sterling equalised for City. The game ended 1-1.
Both sides finished the match with ten men though, as City's Kyle Walker received two yellow cards in the first half, and Everton's Morgan Schneiderlin also picked up t... | Wayne Rooney has become just the second player to net 200 goals in the Premier League with his strike against Manchester City on Monday night. | 41009328 |
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach has won 61 of the 99 games he has overseen, drawing 23 and losing 15.
Former Manchester United boss Van Gaal won 61 of his first 100 games in Europe, drawing 22 and losing 17.
That means Guardiola will have the best record even if City lose to Monaco.
City won the first leg ... | Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will eclipse Louis van Gaal as the most successful manager in European club football after 100 games when his side take on Monaco on Wednesday. | 39273148 |
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, which manages $150bn, said populism was on a scale not seen since the 1930s, and could prove dangerous.
The remarks follow a critical speech in Davos by top investor George Soros.
He called Mr Trump an "imposter" and "conman", and expected him to fail.
Mr Dalio's position i... | The head of the world's largest hedge fund has said that President Donald Trump will be good for the US and world economy - but he fears the populist tide that took him to the Oval Office. | 38688559 |
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Hope tripped and fell into the pool in her enclosure and was struggling to swim.
Luckily her mum and aunty were quick off the mark and went into the pool to help her to get out safely.
Pictures from Seoul Grand Park Zoo. | A baby elephant who accidentally fell in a pool has been helped out by her family. | 40353098 |
A naturally occurring protein can be used to create ice cream which stays frozen for longer in hot weather.
The scientists estimate that the slow-melting product could become available in three to five years.
The development could also allow products to be made with lower levels of saturated fat and fewer calories.
Tea... | A new ingredient developed by scientists in Scotland could mean that ice cream lovers can enjoy their treats longer before they melt. | 34104545 |
United scored just 49 league goals and were criticised for the lack of attacking play as they finished fifth in the Premier League table.
Dutchman Van Gaal, 64, said he was "very disappointed" to leave, but added "the foundations are firmly in place" to "achieve even greater success".
Jose Mourinho is expected to be na... | Louis van Gaal was sacked as Manchester United boss because his side played poor quality football this season. | 36364883 |
Last month, manager Louis van Gaal said United were competing on three fronts.
They have since lost to Liverpool in the Europa League and are four points behind Manchester City in the race to finish fourth in the Premier League.
"We have to go to West Ham, play well and beat them," said Jones, 24. "It has been a diffic... | Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final replay with West Ham on Wednesday is the "defining moment" of their season, says defender Phil Jones. | 36025837 |
The footage, aired on 30 June, showed Emma-Jane Woodham and Terry Walsh getting intimate in a room full of other contestants.
There were eight complaints about the footage of the couple having sex, broadcast approximately 10 minutes after the 21:00 watershed.
Love Island features contestants pairing up on a luxury isla... | An episode of ITV2's Love Island is being investigated by Ofcom over a sex scene shown just after the watershed. | 36823631 |
Allen started well and made a clearance of 100 to draw level at one frame each.
It was 2-2 at the interval before back-to-back centuries of 124 and 109 put O'Sullivan 5-2 ahead and he clinched victory in the next frame.
The five-time world champion will play Scotland's John Higgins in Sunday's final at the Ricoh Arena.... | Ronnie O'Sullivan compiled three century breaks to crush Mark Allen 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions event in Coventry on Friday. | 37935213 |
The report, in the journal PLOS Medicine, analysed genetic data from 21 studies - a total of 42,000 people.
It found every 10% rise in body mass index (BMI) - used as an indicator of body fat - led to a 4% drop of available vitamin D in the body.
As vitamin D is stored in fatty tissue, the authors suggest the larger st... | Obesity can lower vitamin D levels in the body, a study suggests. | 21339107 |
The Manxman took the 116km final stage ahead of Belarus' Yauheni Hutarovich and Barry Markus of the Netherlands.
Omega Pharma-QuickStep rider Cavendish, 27, overcame a crash after just 15km as the peloton waited for him to catch up.
"Amazing to have a race full of real gentlemen today, who neutralised a close race so I... | Mark Cavendish sprinted to his fourth successive stage win at the Tour of Qatar to wrap up overall victory. | 21383424 |
Southwold mayor Melanie Tucker said her chain of office, from the 1800s, was taken along with those of her consort and deputy over the weekend.
They were stolen from Southwold Town Hall.
Ms Tucker told the BBC: "The town hall has been violated by people who have broken in and who appear to have known what they were loo... | A town mayor says she is "extremely upset and shocked" after her mayoral chains were stolen in a break-in. | 38212538 |
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