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Twelve weeks of work has begun at Bournemouth's Horseshoe Common - a so-called "shared space scheme".
The authority said it was not clear whether the problem was a result of the materials but it would be reusing the blocks in an area of lighter traffic.
It said the scheme, aimed at improving safety, had otherwise been ... | A council is spending £121,000 re-laying a block-paved road surface three years after it was completed because it is deteriorating quicker than expected. | 39552421 |
Ryan McCord hit a hat-trick as the Red Lichties beat Elgin 3-2 while Forfar drew 1-1 at bottom side Cowdenbeath.
Cowden remain three points behind Berwick and Clyde, who fought out a 1-1 draw at Broadwood. Neither are yet safe in the battle to avoid bottom spot.
Annan Athletic sealed their place in the promotion play-o... | Arbroath moved above long-time leaders Forfar into top spot in League Two with one game of the season remaining. | 39758403 |
The first break-in happened between Friday and Wednesday at a house in Eskview Grove, Eskbank in Dalkeith.
The second was on Monday between 17:00 and 23:00 at a house in Kerr Avenue.
PC Kris Burns, of Police Scotland, said: "The occupiers from both properties were left deeply upset at the theft of their possessions. We... | Two Midlothian housebreakings where jewellery worth a four figure sum was stolen are being linked by police. | 37048752 |
The 59-year-old, who missed out on the England job in 2012, was approached by the RFU after the World Cup in 2015.
No European side made the semi-finals of the World Cup, with New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina reaching the last four.
"I think it is a mindset thing," said South African Mallett.
"Teams w... | Six Nations sides must change their approach if they are to compete with the best in the world, says ex-Italy and South Africa coach Nick Mallett. | 35480088 |
There is a growing feeling that players are losing patience with the ways of the USGA.
And after damaging controversies at the last two US Opens, former world number one Adam Scott described them as "panicky" and followed Phil Mickelson in piling pressure on the beleaguered organisation.
Two years ago at Chambers Bay, ... | The United States Golf Association (USGA) is a governing body under intense scrutiny as it prepares to stage next week's US Open at Erin Hills. | 40159863 |
Two lorries and a minibus crashed near Newport Pagnell on Saturday.
Ryszard Masierak, 31, is charged with eight counts of causing death by dangerous driving and four of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
A second lorry driver charged in connection with the crash will appear in court next month.
Mr Masierak, a... | A lorry driver charged over a crash on the M1 motorway which killed eight people has been remanded in custody after appearing in court. | 41070009 |
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Eric Dier's free-kick put England ahead - one of his side's 15 shots - but Vasili Berezutski's 92nd-minute header earned Russia a point in Marseille.
Wilshere has called for a more clinical approach against Wales on Thursday.
"If we'd won the game people would be saying we... | England will beat Wales and go a long way in Euro 2016 if they maintain the high standards set in the draw against Russia, says midfielder Jack Wilshere. | 36516355 |
A court was told that John Duncan, who had only taken six driving lessons, was spotted driving at "grossly excessive" speed on Dundee's Kingsway.
Duncan ploughed through a barrier before hitting a set of concrete steps leading to a pedestrian bridge.
The bridge has not re-opened since the incident and is waiting to be ... | A learner driver who caused £60,000 worth of damage after crashing a BMW into a footbridge has been jailed for 17 months. | 36892684 |
Ucas head Mary Curnock Cook said universities were now "more flexible" with grade requirements, amid intense competition to attract more students.
Universities are accepting more candidates who fail to gain their predicted grades, Ucas data suggests.
There is no cap on degree place numbers at England's universities.
La... | Teachers are bumping up students' predicted A-level grades to help them win places at top universities, the head of the admissions service claims. | 35492915 |
The business mogul tweeted that the trip would take place "at a later date after I become President of the US".
Earlier this week, Mr Trump proposed a temporary halt on Muslims entering the United States.
His proposal was met with criticism from around the world, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... | Leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he is postponing a planned trip to Israel. | 35062141 |
Public Health Wales (PHW) said it was second only to smoking and more of a concern than obesity and alcohol.
Its figures show air pollution causes 2,000 deaths a year - 6% of Wales' total.
The most blighted areas include Hafodyrynys Road in Crumlin, Caerphilly, the UK's most polluted street outside London.
EU regulatio... | Air pollution is a "public health crisis" and needs to be tackled urgently, a health agency has warned. | 39182628 |
The 34-year-old joined the Latics from Rotherham last summer and featured in 47 games in 2016-17, scoring once.
He has also played for Leeds United, Derby County and Doncaster Rovers, as well as a loan spell at Ipswich Town.
Green follows defender George Edmundson and full-back Brian Wilson, who have both signed new de... | Oldham Athletic midfielder Paul Green has signed a new one-year contract with the League One side. | 40174989 |
Chills had gone up some Blairite spines when Mr Lavery himself had suggested at the weekend the Labour "might be too broad a church".
But he sought to calm nerves which had been further put on edge by comments from Mr Corbyn's close ally Chris Williamson, recently re-elected as the MP for Derby North having been narrow... | The new Labour Party chairman Ian Lavery has told the Daily Mirror that he doesn't see the "de-selection" of MPs critical of Jeremy Corbyn "as the way forward". | 40533172 |
He also suggested the presidential race was looking like a "rigged election".
The comments came in the wake of a string of sex assault claims against him and the publication of a recording in which he made obscene remarks.
Polls suggest Mr Trump is losing ground in some of the key battleground states.
Speaking at a ral... | Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has accused rival Hillary Clinton of being "pumped up" during their last debate, saying they should both be tested for drugs before the next one. | 37667924 |
Firefighters were called to the property in Greenland Walk at about 05:45 BST on Monday after a fire started in an upstairs bedroom.
They brought the pensioner out of the house where she was given first aid as they waited for paramedics to arrive. However, the woman died at the scene.
A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue... | A woman in her late 70s has died in a house fire in Larne, County Antrim. | 27671973 |
It has been the subject of conquest and intrigue for centuries, passing through the hands of Mughal princes, Iranian warriors, Afghan rulers and Punjabi Maharajas.
The 105-carat gemstone came into British hands in the mid-19th Century, and forms part of the Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London.
Ownership of t... | The Koh-i-Noor is one of the world's most controversial diamonds. | 38218308 |
Swansea Bay City Region was one of 12 cities given an award and highlighted in a publication by UN agency UNESCO as its only "Learning City" in the UK.
The aim of the event, which took place in Mexico, is to support efforts to create a culture of lifelong learning.
Swansea council said it was "proud" and the university... | Swansea's efforts to promote learning have been recognised at an international conference. | 34668265 |
The Republic of Ireland's power grid operator EirGrid is to submit a planning application for the long-delayed scheme.
It has already said overhead lines are the most cost-effective option for what will be a second connection between the two networks.
They will join between Woodland, County Meath, and Turleenan, County... | Plans for a £250m electricity inter-connector across the Irish border will take a step closer later. | 33049416 |
Pyrgos believes the Warriors will have to play even better in Friday's return Champions Cup pool fixture to overcome the French giants for a second time.
But victory at Scotstoun would give Glasgow a shot at a last-eight spot.
"We've been competing at the top end of the [Pro12] league for a while but we have not cracke... | Scotland scrum-half Henry Pyrgos says Glasgow are raring to show that beating Racing 92 in Paris was not a one-off in their quest for European progress. | 38309204 |
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board had the highest and second highest-paid locum - at £159,000, BBC Wales learned via a Freedom of Information request.
The total spend on non-permanent workers by the trusts and health boards that responded rose from £64m to £137m (a 113% increase) since 2013-14.
British Medical Asso... | Wales' top-earning locum doctor was paid £183,000 in 2015-16, according to new figures. | 38129193 |
Hamilton made a mistake on his first lap in final qualifying and was worried he would not be able to make amends when a crash halted the session.
But a superb last lap beat team-mate Valtteri Bottas by 0.434 seconds.
Hamilton said: "I had two minutes to get my run. The pressure of that was amazing. I love it."
The Merc... | Lewis Hamilton said he thrives under "pressure" after salvaging a pole position he thought he had blown in Azerbaijan with a "beautiful lap". | 40394342 |
London 2012 Paralympics gold medallist Firth, 20, was in second spot behind Spain's defending champion Michelle Alonso Morales who won in 1:13.46.
The Seaforde woman was 0.85 seconds behind as she won silver on her major championship debut for Britain.
Firth represented Ireland in London before switching allegiance to ... | County Down swimmer Bethany Firth clinched a silver medal for Britain at the IPC European Championships in Madeira on Wednesday evening. | 36204034 |
Hennessey allowed Joleon Lescott's header from a corner to squirm from his grasp and trickle over the line.
Palace almost took the lead when Wilfried Zaha hit a post after just 42 seconds at Villa Park.
In a much improved Villa display, returning striker Libor Kozak forced a fine save when the game was goalless.
Garde ... | Bottom club Aston Villa secured their first win under Remi Garde after an awful mistake by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey. | 35229763 |
Andrew McLeod faces two charges allegedly committed on 31 March at Friarfield House in Dundee's Barrack Street.
Friarfield House is the home of Dundee City Council's criminal justice social work team.
Mr McLeod, 38, of Ward Road, appeared in private at Dundee Sheriff Court.
He is charged with taking or making indecent ... | A Dundee man has appeared in court accused of downloading child abuse images at the city's criminal justice social work office. | 36046524 |
In truth it was a game which promised so much but delivered only in fits and starts.
Neil Lennon's side had to survive most of the second half with 10 men after the ordering off of Lewis Stevenson for a second yellow card.
That lifted Hibs, but they could not find a crucial winner.
Palmerston, a ground caught in a time... | Queen of the South clung on to their leadership of the Championship with a goalless draw against pursuers Hibs in the wind and rain of Dumfries. | 37394312 |
In a report, the Bellingcat team links personnel from the 2nd Battalion of the 53rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade to the tragedy in eastern Ukraine in 2014.
A Dutch report last year said the plane was hit by a Russian-made Buk missile.
The West and Ukraine say pro-Russian rebels brought down Flight MH17, but Moscow bla... | A UK-based online investigative team says it has identified Russian soldiers who were likely involved in the shooting down of a Malaysian plane. | 35654692 |
Evans, who replaced Adam Murray as manager in November with the club in 18th, has taken the Stags to seventh and two points outside the play-offs.
The former Leeds United and Rotherham United boss said he had offers to manage at a higher level but was lured by the stability at Mansfield.
"I didn't want to go to a firef... | Steve Evans says he is "loving" being Mansfield Town boss and has no regrets about dropping down to League Two. | 38893612 |
North Lanarkshire Council said the move would help save lives at the venues.
Defibrillators deliver an electric shock to the heart in cases of cardiac arrest - when the heart stops pumping blood around the body.
Survival chances of those affected by cardiac arrest decrease by 10% for every minute without defibrillation... | The first Scottish council to install life-saving defibrillators in its high schools is extending the scheme to its sports centres and swimming pools. | 23502872 |
The detention of Alexander Shprygin and his fellow fans has prompted an angry response from the Russian government, which has called in the French ambassador in protest.
Mr Shprygin's All-Russia Supporters Union is backed by the Kremlin. He is reported to hold far-right views and has been photographed giving a Nazi sal... | The head of a leading Russian football supporters' association is among 43 Russian fans detained in France after violence in Marseille during the Euro 2016 championship. | 36539018 |
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The 20-year-old former England Under-18 player will remain with the Welsh region until the end of the season.
His career began at Gloucester before a 2015 switch to the Ospreys, where he has played 24 times either side of suffering a shoulder injury in August.
He was not a... | English open-side flanker Sam Underhill will join Bath from Ospreys at the start of 2017-18 on a three-year deal. | 38582151 |
The first person to be pulled from the rubble was a young woman who was eight months pregnant.
Several hours later, three other people were brought out and taken to hospital.
Thirty-six people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of the six-storey residence last Friday and more than 70 people are still missi... | Four people have been rescued from the ruins of a residential building in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, six days after it collapsed in heavy rains. | 36210354 |
Nigeria's national security adviser had called for a delay to allow more time for voter card distribution.
The country is also facing mounting attacks from the Boko Haram militant group.
But Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha said election officials had insisted they were "very ready".
President Goodluck Jonathan is fa... | Nigeria's influential council of state has decided to press ahead with presidential elections on 14 February, rejecting calls for a postponement. | 31157484 |
Judy Huth's lawsuit alleges that Cosby molested her at the Playboy mansion in Los Angeles in 1974 and told her to lie about her age.
Cosby's lawyer had no immediate comment on the accusation.
Cosby, 77, has faced a series of renewed allegations that he drugged and sexually assaulted more than a dozen women.
He has not ... | Bill Cosby is being sued for sexual assault by a woman who says the US comedian molested her when she was 15. | 30305435 |
Organisers say the city can expect 1,200 delegates when it hosts Routes Europe in early 2017.
The conference is an annual event, drawing together scores of airports and tourism authorities.
"It is not just any old conference," Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said.
"Any city which has held it comes ou... | More than 100 airlines will be represented at a major conference on air routes to be staged in Belfast. | 32540851 |
The plan for Peelhouses Farm, north of Lockerbie, first emerged in 2008. Planning permission was granted in 2010.
The project has remained on the drawing board despite permission being renewed in 2013.
Officials at Dumfries and Galloway Council have recommended a further three-year extension.
When the scheme first emer... | A proposed internet data centre in south-west Scotland could be given an extension to its planning consent. | 39501811 |
John Atkinson, from Norton in North Yorkshire, faces charges of criminal damage with intent to endanger life and attempted grievous bodily harm.
He was also charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and having no insurance.
The 26-year-old was remanded to appear at Lincoln Crown Court on 17 July.
More ... | A man has appeared in court over an incident in which a car crashed into a row of holiday flats at Butlin's in Skegness. | 40326621 |
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As Wembley was awash with growing speculation this this would be Louis van Gaal's final match as United manager - with BBC Sport understanding he will be replaced by Jose Mourinho next week - he was able to add English football's most glamorous cup to his honours list.
Uni... | Manchester United came from behind and survived Chris Smalling's sending-off to beat Crystal Palace and win the FA Cup at Wembley through Jesse Lingard's extra-time strike. | 36292265 |
Reports say an attack helicopter opened fire on the column of Seleka rebels as it approached the city.
Rebels earlier forced their way through a checkpoint 75km (45 miles) north.
The checkpoint, in Damara, was manned by a regional force which had designated it as a red line the rebels should not cross.
But the atmosphe... | Government forces in the Central African Republic (CAR) say they have halted an advance by insurgents towards the capital, Bangui. | 21905433 |
Bron union flwyddyn ers cyhoeddi targed i gynyddu nifer y siaradwyr Cymraeg i filiwn erbyn 2050, mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cyhoeddi strategaeth er mwyn cyrraedd y nod.
Dywedodd Prif Weinidog Cymru, Carwyn Jones, wrth BBC Cymru y byddai'n "ystyried dros y blynyddoedd" sydd i ddod os oes angen gwario mwy o arian ar yr ... | Mae Llywodraeth Cymru'n cynllunio i weld cynnydd o fwy na thraean yn addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg dros y 14 mlynedd nesaf. | 40563590 |
More than 130 people have died in the last two weeks as part of a conflict between the police and the gang, known as First Command of the Capital (PCC).
Many attacks on officers are believed to be arranged from inside prison by jailed gang members.
BBC Brasil has seen a document by a group of prosecutors calling for PC... | At least 13 people have died in fresh violence between police and a gang in Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo. | 20271932 |
Critics call Anishinabe Wakiagun a place of death, but to its 45 residents, one of whom has been here 11 years, it is more like a lifeline.
One resident of the People's House wheels a bicycle down an upstairs corridor, cursing as he goes.
A few doors along, drinking buddies get rowdy over a bottle of cherry vodka. And ... | In Minnesota, some chronic alcoholics are offered a roof over their heads without being ordered to stop their drinking. | 13936998 |
Weston, 28, was airlifted to hospital after falling on Benbane Head in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Chase.
Trainer Martin Keighley said: "The main thing is that his head is OK as the head injury was the main concern.
"He has punctured both lungs so he will be in intensive care for two days just so they can keep a close ey... | Amateur jockey Tom Weston is being detained in intensive care after suffering two punctured lungs in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday. | 31859145 |
AMs passed the Welsh Labour-led government's final budget for the next financial year on Tuesday evening, with the support of Plaid Cymru.
The budget includes £50m for a bypass at Llandeilo.
Llanelli AM Lee Waters warned against offering schemes "for political parties to show they have exerted influence".
"It is not m... | A Labour backbench AM has warned against "pork barrel politics" where museums, bridges or bypass projects are offered to win support for budgets. | 38577157 |
Screening centres are also being set up at the few major entry points that will remain open, such as the main airport.
Meanwhile, Nigeria largest's airline, Arik Air, has suspended all flights to Liberia and Sierra Leone after a man with Ebola flew to Nigeria last week.
The virus has killed at least 660 people in West ... | Most border crossings in Liberia have been closed and communities hit by an Ebola outbreak face quarantine to try to halt the spread of the virus. | 28522824 |
Ms Walmsley, who joined the UK's biggest drugmaker in 2010 from L'Oreal, will replace current chief Sir Andrew Witty in March 2017.
Ms Walmsley describes herself as "extremely competitive" with "a bit of a bias for action".
She will be the firm's first female chief executive, and one of only seven female FTSE 100 chief... | GlaxoSmithKline has appointed Emma Walmsley, its current head of consumer healthcare, as its new chief executive. | 37416282 |
The judge said a lower court had been correct in ruling that Col Inocente Orlando Montano should be extradited.
Col Montano can appeal against the decision at a federal court; his lawyer has not yet said if he will do so.
The killing of the priests during El Salvador's civil war caused outrage.
Col Montano has denied a... | A judge in the United States has cleared the way for a suspect in the killing of six Jesuit priests in El Salvador in 1989 to be extradited to Spain to stand trial. | 41011148 |
Thames Valley Police said the family of the 57-year-old from Rotherham had been informed and were being given support.
Mr Cresswell is the third victim to be recovered since the boiler house partially collapsed in February. John Shaw, 61, also from Rotherham, is the last workman yet to be found.
A guard of honour was f... | The man recovered from the rubble of Didcot A Power Station has been identified as workman Ken Cresswell. | 37315819 |
Dywedodd Scottish Power iddyn nhw ailgysylltu'r cartrefi olaf, oedd yn Ynys Môn, tua 19:00 nos Sadwrn.
Mae'r cwmni yn dweud y bydd llawer o waith i'w wneud yn yr hir dymor i ddelio gyda'r difrod gafodd ei achosi gan y storm.
Cafodd 600 o beirianwyr o'r Alban eu hanfon i drwsio'r rhwydwaith bŵer ac mae Scottish Power we... | Mae pŵer wedi cael ei ailgysylltu i holl gartrefi Cymru bellach, mwy na 48 awr ar ôl i storm Doris ddechrau. | 39089334 |
The 25-year-old forward can play for the Ligue 1 side at Guingamp on Sunday.
The hold up was down to a delay in the arrival of the Brazilian player's international transfer certificate from Spanish football authorities.
At a pre-match news conference, PSG boss Unai Emery said Neymar was "physically ready to start" the ... | Neymar can make his Paris St-Germain debut after French football authorities received clearance following his £200m world record move from Barcelona. | 40898921 |
Writing in The Guardian, the journalist said the site was unchecked and he was "free to walk around at will".
But he called his "gaffe" a "serious error of judgement" and said he cried on-air after seeing a child's flask.
More than 100 people complained to media watchdog Ofcom after Brazier's live Sunday lunchtime broa... | Sky News reporter Colin Brazier has admitted he was wrong to handle victims' belongings at the MH17 crash site in Ukraine. | 28416029 |
David Sellu, 69, was handed a two-and-a-half-year prison term after being convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence in November 2013.
James Hughes, 66, was under Mr Sellu's care when he died at the Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow in 2010.
He suffered a perforated bowel following a routine knee replacement.
... | A surgeon who was jailed over a patient's death at a private hospital in north-west London has won an appeal against his conviction. | 37986372 |
It says the most popular sites are attracting upwards of eight million visits per month.
Like many free services, the pirate sites rely on advertising.
But with few reputable brands willing to attach their name to illegal distribution, the sites turn to malicious ads to pull in profits.
Of the thousands of streams stud... | Football fans who access free streams of top matches are putting their devices, and personal privacy, at great risk, according to a study. | 35434765 |
Buzzfeed News is reporting that "more than dozens" of Facebook employees have created an unofficial task force dedicated to addressing the issue.
Buzzfeed quoted one member of that task force, who did not want to be named over fears for their job.
“[Mark Zuckerberg] knows, and those of us at the company know, that fake... | Despite the best efforts of Mark Zuckerberg to downplay Facebook’s role in the election of Donald Trump, the scrutiny of how fake news is spread on the platform has intensified. | 37983571 |
Kevin McKay's trial at Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard his firm IPPS provided security for Mr Trump's Menie golf development between 2008 and 2009.
A jury found McKay, 46, guilty of being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of VAT worth £419,799.
Sentence was deferred for reports and he was remanded in custody.
Mr Trump's... | The owner of a company which provided security for Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf business has been found guilty of a £400,000 VAT fraud. | 39028146 |
The £50m high-speed ferry Condor Liberation service has been dogged by problems since its launch in March.
An engineering fault has prompted the cancellation of Condor Liberation sailings for a further day on Friday.
The Clipper will be re-routed to maintain the service between the Channel Islands and the UK.
Some ser... | Ferry passengers on the troubled service between the UK and the Channel Islands face a weekend of delays and cancellations. | 34675435 |
Martin McGuinness said the talks process was "intensifying".
The five biggest parties have been in negotiations for almost six weeks about the budget, welfare reform as well as past and present paramilitary activity.
DUP minister Arlene Foster said: "We always said we hoped these talks would come to a head by the end o... | The timeframe for a deal in Stormont's inter-party talks is "days, not weeks", the deputy first minister has said. | 34656373 |
The event in Maidstone was organised by Mark Ward, a distant relative of pilot Sgt Harold Henry Allgood.
An act of remembrance was held at Albion Place, where the plane came down, at 15:55 BST - the exact moment of impact on 10 October 1940.
Relatives of the civilian victims of the tragedy were at the ceremony.
Those k... | A ceremony has been held to mark the 75th anniversary of when a Hurricane fighter crashed into houses in Kent, killing three adults and six children. | 34496480 |
There is no need to move the Olympics from Rio de Janeiro, or to postpone or cancel them, WHO experts said.
The WHO reaffirmed earlier advice against imposing any travel or trade restrictions on areas affected by the virus, which is spread by mosquitoes.
Zika has been linked to birth defects. The Olympics will be held ... | The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a "very low risk" of Zika virus spreading globally as a result of holding the Olympics in Brazil. | 36532935 |
Over 60 groups, including doctors, are backing a 20p tax per litre, which would go to the government.
Food and farming charity Sustain thinks it'd raise more than £1 billion a year, which could be spent on healthy school meals, free fruit and veg, and cooking classes.
But soft drink companies say it's not necessary an... | There are calls to up the cost of sugary drinks - to help kids' health. | 21241761 |
The 33-year-old fly-half, who is the brother of Northampton Saints duo Ken and George Pisi, has 28 caps for Samoa.
He will join the Championship leaders from Japan's first Super Rugby franchise Sunwolves, founded in 2015.
"Tusi's experience will be beneficial for our younger players and he remains as hungry and motivat... | Championship club Bristol have signed Samoa international Tusi Pisi ahead of the 2016-17 season on a two-year deal. | 35933369 |
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Root made 133 not out and Alex Hales 95 as England, the bookmakers' favourites for the tournament, reached their target of 306 with 16 balls to spare.
Tamim Iqbal hit 128 in Bangladesh's 305-5, with Liam Plunkett taking 4-59.
But England suffered injury concerns as Chris W... | Joe Root compiled an unbeaten century as England opened their Champions Trophy campaign with victory over Bangladesh at The Oval. | 40125054 |
Cook's position as England skipper is under scrutiny after nine winless Tests and 26 innings without a century, and he has received criticism from pundits.
"What he needs to do is do it his way," Waugh told BBC Test Match Special.
"He has to trust his gut instinct, his feel for what is going on and not be afraid to mak... | Alastair Cook must trust his instincts and stop "captaining for the commentators", according to former Australia captain Steve Waugh. | 28386149 |
Chloe Tryon's 92 helped South Africa post an imposing 283-7, with Laura Wolvaardt hitting 55 and Sune Luus 52.
Luus then took six Irish wickets as the home side were bowled out for 194 in 44.5 overs.
Kim Garth's unbeaten 72 prevented a bigger hammering for the Irish, with Clare Shillington next best on 29.
Opener Cecel... | South Africa clinched an 89-run win over Ireland in the first game of the four-match one-day series between the sides at Merrion in Dublin. | 36991024 |
The 33-year-old batsman suffered the problem in the first one-day international against South Africa earlier this month.
Pace bowler Ryan Harris is also included for the first time since March after knee surgery.
The first of four Tests begins in Brisbane on 4 December.
The third instance of Clarke injuring his left ha... | Captain Michael Clarke has been named in the Australia squad for the first Test against India, subject to proving his fitness after a hamstring injury. | 30171847 |
At present, 2,875 children are in the system, the highest figure since current records began in 1995.
It can take at least three and a half years for a child in care to be placed with a new family, and many argue that's just too long.
As part of National Adoption week, BBC Northern Ireland is showing a two part documen... | There are more children in care in Northern Ireland than ever before. | 34571095 |
A promotional email from the department store in January showed a model standing side on in a long blue dress.
It prompted a reader to complain the woman was too thin and question whether the advert was socially irresponsible.
But the Advertising Standards Authority concluded the model did not appear to be "significant... | A fashion advert for Selfridges has been cleared by the advertising watchdog following a complaint the model in it looked "unhealthily thin". | 39574542 |
City had two penalty appeals in the first half but could not deal with Bayern's swift attacking play.
Gomez poked in on 38 minutes after Joe Hart saved Franck Ribery's fierce shot and the forward reacted quickest to another Hart stop before half-time.
City were outclassed thereafter and Roberto Mancini said that substi... | Mario Gomez scored twice as Manchester City were given a rude awakening by Bayern Munich in the Champions League. | 14982446 |
In his budget, UK Chancellor George Osborne unveiled a tax on the makers of sugary soft drinks, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity.
Mr Osborne said the money raised - equivalent to about 18p-24p per litre - would be spent on school sports.
Irn Bru makers Barr said they had already cut sugar levels.
Chief Executive Ro... | Scottish soft drinks maker AG Barr has said the chancellor's announcement of a sugar tax was "extremely disappointing". | 35819785 |
Firefighters are trying to find further victims trapped beneath the rubble of the apartment blocks, with the death toll expected to rise.
Police believe a handful of people remained unaccounted for.
More than 60 people were injured after the devastating blast sent debris flying through the air on Wednesday.
Residents w... | Rescuers have found the body of an eighth victim following a gas leak and explosion that demolished two buildings in Harlem, New York City. | 26558068 |
Murphy, 24, has scored one goal in three appearances for the Latics this season and has joined the Reds on a 93-day loan deal.
The former Arsenal trainee moved to Oldham in February after a successful spell at Dagenham & Redbridge.
Meanwhile Jenkins, 24, will remain with the League Two side until January.
He left the H... | Crawley Town have signed Oldham striker Rhys Murphy on loan and brought in former Watford midfielder Ross Jenkins on a short-term deal. | 34279821 |
Curtis Davies turned in the opener from a corner and Robert Snodgrass made it 2-0 by heading home a Sone Aluko cross.
Mohamed Diame's long-range effort into the bottom corner and Aluko's strike sealed the win against the relegation-threatened Robins after the break.
Hull remain fourth, but are just three points behind ... | Hull City ended a five-game winless run and moved to within seven points of Championship leaders Burnley with a routine win over Bristol City. | 35902167 |
World number 84 Edmund, 21, took the first set 7-5 against German Alexander Zverev but hurt his ankle and retired after losing the second set 7-5.
The French Open begins on Sunday.
British number two Heather Watson, 23, lost 6-3 0-6 6-1 to Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine in the first round at the Internationaux de Stras... | Great Britain's Kyle Edmund retired hurt from his first-round match at the Nice Open, casting doubt over his place at the French Open. | 36308544 |
It is the first time nutritional information has been printed on alcohol products in the UK, according to drinks firm Tennent Caledonian.
From March, drinkers will be told that a 500ml can of Tennent's lager contains 152 calories.
The detail will also appear on drip mats in pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Alastair Campbel... | The calorie content of Tennent's lager will be displayed on its cans and bottles in a move to "promote responsible drinking". | 35540587 |
7 January 2016 Last updated at 20:25 GMT
Many are comparing it to the podcast Serial. But is the picture they are presenting the full one?
Filmmakers Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi spoke to BBC Newsnight's Evan Davis in their first UK TV interview. | Making A Murderer is a true crime documentary series on Netflix that's become a massive hit. | 35258439 |
Cleaners at Heathrow had written to the airport's boss complaining a deal for a higher rate of pay had been applied only to directly employed staff.
The deal had been part of conditions to allow Heathrow's expansion.
Heathrow has now accepted the principle of higher pay for all, but says it has yet to work out its impl... | The GMB union has welcomed plans by Heathrow to extend the London living wage to airport staff hired through outsourcing agencies. | 38250219 |
He could face a life sentence if found guilty over the death of Aldert Klaas Dijkema in September 1944.
The incident occurred when Mr Bruins, a Dutch-born German, was stationed on the Dutch-German border.
The trial - which is taking place in the western town of Hagen - is one of the last of its kind in Germany.
Mr Brui... | Former SS officer Siert Bruins, 92, has appeared in court in Germany accused of murdering a Dutch resistance fighter some 70 years ago. | 23921576 |
The road to the precarious position in which the team find themselves in Formula 1 dates back several years, to an engine supply partnership with Renault which hit problems almost as soon as it started.
That was the end of 2006 after Red Bull became dissatisfied with their previous supplier, Ferrari. Nine years on, Red... | From total domination to the brink of departure from the sport, Red Bull's rise and potential fall is a remarkable tale. | 34404641 |
The United Nations, which estimates eight million people live in the 39 districts affected by the earthquake, is helping to co-ordinate rescue efforts.
Many have been left homeless by the disaster and the country is already reported to be running out of water and food. There are also frequent power cuts.
The British or... | International teams of rescuers and medical experts are arriving in Nepal to help hunt and care for earthquake survivors. | 32490242 |
Little has changed in Omuhoro village for generations - people live off the land and are closed off from the rest of the world.
At day break, it is milking time - one of the daily duties of the village's women.
The days are long but everyone has a role to play.
The older women walk for kilometres to collect firewood an... | Having survived genocide by German troops in the 1900s, Namibia's Himba people are now facing a bigger threat to their way of life - encroaching modernity. | 40247310 |
Sergiusz Meges, 29, from Poland, was found unconscious and not breathing in the underpass on St Stephens Street on 10 June.
Norfolk Coroners Court heard a post-mortem examination revealed Mr Meges had died of a haemorrhage and splenic lacerations.
The inquest was adjourned until January 2016.
Norfolk Police is treating... | A homeless man who died in a Norwich subway had suffered a haemorrhage, an inquest has heard. | 33508266 |
Of the 15,385 coaches registered with the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA), 2,500 have not had Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) clearance.
The PVG checks are carried by Disclosure Scotland and search databases including criminal records.
The SYFA has now announced plans to tighten up procedures.
The organis... | About 2,500 coaches are working in youth football in Scotland without having full background checks, BBC Scotland can reveal. | 38308253 |
Glasgow City Council and the Scottish government are supporting a £9.3m plan to purchase a majority of 579 flats in four tenement blocks in Govanhill.
The aims is to end overcrowding, poor landlord practice, a lack of factoring arrangements and high tenancy turnover.
The flats will be bought and run by Govanhill Housin... | Hundreds of privately-owned flats in one of Glasgow's most ethnically diverse areas are to be bought out in a bid to end slum housing conditions. | 31162806 |
The German official has been named as the next EU budget commissioner. His controversial speech was addressed to business leaders in Hamburg last week.
He caricatured a Chinese official delegation as "nine men, one party, no democracy", all with "hair combed from left to right with black shoe polish".
Critics say he is... | The EU's Digital Economy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger has drawn scathing criticism for a speech condemned as "racist" and "homophobic". | 37822419 |
Hajduk fans surged towards the Goodison Park pitch and threw objects as play was stopped in the 33rd minute.
Moments earlier, Michael Keane had risen highest at the far post to head in Leighton Baines' left-wing cross.
Idrissa Gueye slotted in when play resumed after a five-minute wait, giving the Toffees a healthy lea... | Everton put themselves in a strong position to reach the Europa League group stage with a first-leg win over Hajduk Split marred by crowd trouble. | 40940244 |
Sohagi Jahan Tonu, 19, was found dead in high security military zone in the city of Comilla on Sunday.
There are widespread rumours that she was raped, although results from her autopsy have not been released.
Students have formed human chains at sites across Comilla and Dhaka, demanding police find the killers.
Demons... | Hundreds of protesters in Bangladesh have blocked a key intersection in the capital, Dhaka, over the killing of a student in a military area. | 35900610 |
The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was found dead at a house on Bankholme Court in the Holmewood area on Boxing Day.
West Yorkshire Police arrested two men, aged 33 and 42, on suspicion of murder.
The 33-year-old man has been released without charge, while the other man remains in custody, the force said.
Officers a... | One of two men arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Bradford has been released without charge, police have said. | 38452915 |
Ms Machel called Mozambican Manuel Jossias' murder "a symbol of what must not happen again".
In an emotional speech in Johannesburg, she said the recent violence should be "a wake-up" call for the entire region.
At least seven people have died over a month of attacks on foreigners and foreign-owned property in South Af... | Graca Machel, widow of Nelson Mandela, has appealed for African unity at a memorial service for a victim of recent xenophobic violence in South Africa. | 32512622 |
The company is expanding existing customer service centres, with 800 additional posts in Manchester, almost 150 in Newark, more than 150 in Stoke-on-Trent and about 100 in Glasgow.
Its third-party customer service partners will create another 600 jobs in Newcastle, nearly 200 roles in the west of Scotland, and 100 in C... | Mobile phone giant Vodafone says it will create 2,100 jobs across the UK. | 39248674 |
More than 200,000 golf fans are expected to descend on the Fife town for the event.
The town's Old Course is hosting the championship for the 29th time.
VisitScotland, which is an associate of the event, said it believed The Open played "a crucial role" in helping bring golf enthusiasts to Scotland.
This year's champio... | This week's Open golf championship at St Andrews could boost the Scottish economy by more than £100m, according to VisitScotland. | 33521066 |
The index gained 0.04%, or 2.6 points, to end the day at 7,337.81.
Earlier, FTSE 250-listed Redrow reported house sales had risen 13% in the six months to December while pre-tax profits climbed 35%.
Its shares jumped almost 4%, boosting larger rivals Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey whose shares rose 3% and 2.4% respectivel... | (Close): The FTSE 100 ended slightly higher as strong results from Redrow pushed other homebuilders upwards. | 38904600 |
Carberry, 36, was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in July. He is expected to return to first-class action with his county this season.
"There is still a long way to go to being 'recovered' fully," the right-hander said in a Hampshire statement.
"The outpour of support from the cricket family has helped massively."
Ca... | Hampshire and former England opener Michael Carberry has thanked family, team-mates and fans for their support since he was diagnosed with cancer. | 39425015 |
He was speaking as he visited the crash site where rescue workers are still trying to retrieve bodies.
All 153 people on board, and an unknown number on the ground, were killed.
An official told the BBC investigators have recovered both the flight data and cockpit recorders, vital for understanding what caused the cras... | Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has said there will never be a repeat of Sunday's fatal Lagos plane crash, promising improvements to air safety. | 18324377 |
The company said sales this year had reached 121bn yuan ($18bn; £14bn), a rise of 32% on last year's sales which were worth $14.3bn.
But some have questioned the accuracy of the numbers, amid claims of inflated sales data at Chinese online retailers.
Merchants passing off counterfeit goods as genuine is also a problem ... | E-commerce giant Alibaba has beaten its sales record for its annual Singles Day event. | 37946470 |
There was initial alarm when it was thought the damage was caused by gunfire.
A few of the dozen people on board suffered minor cuts.
The bus was travelling between the Deodoro hockey venue and the main press centre at Barra da Tijuca.
"There was a popping, cracking noise," said a photographer from the UK's Press Assoc... | A bus carrying journalists between Olympic venues in Rio de Janeiro has had two windows smashed, after stones were thrown at it on Tuesday evening. | 37030729 |
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The Belgian conceded a penalty moments after his 85th-minute arrival - allowing the Toffees to snatch a point.
Mourinho said the reason for using Fellaini was "obvious" because of his height and Everton's approach.
"I thought you would know more about football than you do,... | Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho defended his decision to bring on midfielder Marouane Fellaini during Sunday's 1-1 draw at Everton. | 38203631 |
Alberto Salazar has been under investigation since a BBC Panorama programme made allegations about drugs use at his US training base.
A leaked US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) report, dated March 2016, has been obtained by the Sunday Times.
Salazar and Briton Farah deny they have ever broken anti-doping rules.
The leaked ... | The American coach of Olympic champion Mo Farah may have broken anti-doping rules to boost the performance of some of his athletes, says a leaked report. | 39093398 |
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They spoke to a number of charities for a special report that's looking into what help they still need.
The children say their lives are very difficult.
They say they need better shelters to live in, more schools and play areas, and the... | Over 1,800 children have been asked about what their lives are like now in Nepal in south Asia after two devastating earthquakes hit there three months ago. | 33689557 |
Anne Thomas, of Linc Care, made the comments in light of Welsh government plans published on Tuesday to strengthen care homes regulations.
A new law will make care home owners more accountable for their services.
Health Minister Mark Drakeford said lessons had been learned from previous care sector scandals.
These incl... | The director of one of Wales' leading social care providers has said the sector's inspection regime is no longer fit for purpose. | 31591892 |
Poor water quality was blamed for the loss of crayweed from 43 miles (70km) of coastline around Sydney.
But as the water quality has improved, scientists are now replanting the seaweed that provides a vital habitat and food for marine life.
Scientists expect the replanted seaweed to recolonise the shallow, rocky reefs.... | Australian researchers are encouraging people to buy "underwater Christmas trees" to help restore seaweed that suddenly disappeared in the 1980s. | 35126133 |
In fact, it's a mere formality.
Ahead of the summit, Mr Cameron has spoken to other EU leaders individually about his reform agenda.
He will need them on board if, as promised, he'll settle for nothing less than fundamental changes in the EU ahead of Britain holding an in/out referendum by the end of 2017.
So what is D... | It'll be less of a fanfare and more a quick bugle blast but today, at a scheduled summit of EU leaders in Brussels, UK Prime Minister David Cameron will - for the first time - officially present the outlines of his reform proposals for the EU. | 33253209 |
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