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The closure of The Plough in Shepreth inspired villagers to turn a redundant phone box into an alehouse for a fete.
A local carpenter created a triangular-shaped bar to allow staff to stand inside and pull pints while drinkers queued down the pavement.
A campaign group has been set up to get The Plough reopened.
Villag... | A red telephone box in a Cambridgeshire village took on a temporary new lease of life at the weekend when it opened as a pub called the Dog and Bone. | 14103481 |
Williams beat the 27th seed, who was born after the American made her Wimbledon debut in 1997, 6-3 6-2.
The 37-year-old, seeded 10th, will take on French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the last eight.
The 20-year-old from Latvia beat Ukrainian fourth seed Elina Svitolina 6-3 7-6 (8-6).
Svitolina saved seven match po... | Five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams moved into the quarter-finals of the 2017 tournament with a routine win over Croatia's Ana Konjuh. | 40559898 |
The country's International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that it used technology developed by InterDigital without permission.
Microsoft said that it would challenge the decision.
The judge's findings will be subject to a review before any import ban comes into force.
"This is one step in the process and we look fo... | Microsoft has lost the first round in a patent battle that could see its handsets banned from import into the US. | 32495261 |
The zone required bird keepers to put in place enhanced bio-security measures before letting their birds outside, in order to reduce the risk of disease.
It was set up after highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 was confirmed in Lincolnshire.
The ban on shows and gatherings of poultry, waterfowl and game birds ... | An avian influenza prevention zone which was declared across Scotland at the start of December has been lifted. | 39757274 |
The 19-year-old man and 20-year-old man have been charged with attempted murder and a number of other offences.
An 18-year-old woman has been charged with affray, two counts of assault on police, attempted criminal damage and resisting police
The assault took place on the Antrim Road close to Duncairn Avenue and was re... | Two men and a woman have been charged in connection with a stabbing in north Belfast on Friday. | 40837974 |
Luckily - and this is what makes sport so attractive - logic does not always decide the outcome.
Since 1979, when the West Indies won their last title, logic has triumphed four times and there have been upsets four times.
India winning in 1983 was an upset. India winning in 2011 was logical.
Considering their shabby pe... | If cricketing logic were all that mattered, then top-ranked Australia would be guaranteed a place in the final of the World Cup. | 32013695 |
A British Transport Police spokesman said the incident happened at 10:30 GMT at Reading West station.
The man was found by emergency service workers and pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
Passengers faced delays of up to an hour, as replacement buses were put into operation b... | A man has died after being hit by a train in Reading. | 30275635 |
Despite efforts to revive him, Rupert Marshall, of Heron's Ghyll, East Sussex, drowned in Armacao De Pera in Portugal on 21 August, 2013.
He had been staying at a four-bedroom bungalow with his two older sisters, their father and his partner.
East Sussex coroner Alan Craze recorded a verdict of accidental death.
The in... | A five-year-old boy who died on a family holiday in the Algarve was found face down in the shallow end of a swimming pool, an inquest has heard. | 31655798 |
The 1927 footage, on a phonovision shellac disc, is the world's oldest surviving 78rpm piece of video.
It features Logie Baird's ventriloquist dummy Stookie Bill, which he used when developing his invention.
The recording will now be stored at Glasgow University.
It was part of a collection which was made subject to an... | An anonymous donor with links to John Logie Baird's home town has stepped in to ensure a historic recording of his first transmission of trans-Atlantic TV pictures will stay in Scotland. | 34379547 |
The TV audience peaked at 15.6 million just before half-time.
The entire broadcast attracted an average audience of 11.5 million, making it one of the most watched programmes of the year so far.
The viewers saw England go down to a 2-1 defeat to Italy in the countries' first Group D match in Manaus, Brazil.
The game ki... | More than 15 million people in the UK tuned in to watch England's opening World Cup game versus Italy on BBC One, according to overnight viewing figures. | 27856556 |
The firm has added between £150 and £400 to the cost of Surface Books sold via its website.
The company had already increased the cost of its business software and cloud services in the country in recent months.
It indicated the latest move was due to the weakness of the pound against the dollar.
"In response to a rece... | Microsoft's own-brand laptops are the latest tech products to face price rises in the UK. | 38993346 |
As part of its recent report on the energy market, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that such websites would no longer be required to show all the deals on offer.
But the MPs said that would undermine consumer trust, and harm competition.
The CMA rules will allow sites only to show deals on which they e... | MPs on the Energy Committee have written to the new business secretary to demand no change to the current rules on price comparison websites. | 36848411 |
Alli was dismissed for a challenge on Brecht Dejaegere in the 2-2 draw.
Should Spurs secure a top-three Premier League finish, Alli would miss half of their Champions League group campaign.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have been fined £4,300 after some of their fans ran onto the pitch during the 5-1 Champions League home defeat ... | Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been banned for three European matches after being sent off against Gent at Wembley in the Europa League in February. | 39379134 |
Alison May Conroy and Valerie Ann Olton died in the crash, which happened near Fethiye, in the south-west of the country, the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture said.
A further two Britons remain in hospital.
Reports suggest an open-top vehicle crashed into a telegraph pole as the group returned from a day trip.
T... | Two British people who died in a reported jeep safari accident have been named by the Turkish authorities. | 28008496 |
Police were called by East of England Ambulance Service at 12:40 BST on Saturday to Park Inn, Southern Way, Harlow.
The 52-year-old man from Harlow had suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital, where he died on Sunday afternoon.
A man, 20, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, was arrested in connection with the ... | A man has died in hospital after being punched at a hotel in Essex. | 35092740 |
The Early Intervention Foundation's analysis found a fifth of children lacked the expected personal, social and emotional development by age five.
A quarter of children were unable to communicate at the level expected for their age, it added.
The government said it recognised the importance of early years investment.
A... | Too many children are starting school in England unable to speak in simple sentences or control their behaviour, a study says. | 32067091 |
The 25-year-old, who can play on the wing or at centre, started his career at Canberra Raiders and has also played for St George Illawarra.
Vidot is Salford's ninth new signing for the 2016 season.
"Daniel will bring top-class experience to us," head coach Ian Watson told the club website.
"He is used to a winning envi... | Super League side Salford Red Devils have signed Samoa utility back Daniel Vidot from Brisbane Broncos on a two-year contract. | 34775869 |
Pearce, 29, missed the majority of the League One campaign last season through injury, but returned for the last five games as the Addicks went unbeaten.
"I want to keep progressing and be at a progressive club and I believe Charlton is the right place for me," he said.
The former Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Leeds defe... | Charlton Athletic centre-back Jason Pearce has signed a new three-year contract with the club. | 40340300 |
Brymbo Heritage Group (BHG) will use the money from Big Lottery Fund to create a parkland around the site.
The group's other plans including using nine old buildings to create a heritage centre, learning facilities, business units, shops and apartments.
Brymbo steelworks employed about 2,500 people at its peak but it c... | Plans to regenerate a former iron and steelworks site in Wrexham have been given a £2m boost. | 39459947 |
Dennis, 69, quit after being told by fellow shareholders on Tuesday that he must give up his position as chairman and chief executive of McLaren Group.
He did not want to step down and failed in a High Court bid last week to prevent McLaren putting him on 'gardening leave'.
In a statement, Dennis said he was "disappoin... | Ron Dennis' 35-year tenure as the boss of McLaren has come to an end. | 37987396 |
Sterling had stabilised in early trade, but by late afternoon had dropped 0.66% against the dollar to $1.2659 and fell 0.73% against the euro to 1.1299 euros.
On the stock market, the FTSE 100 index closed down 0.21% at 7511.87.
On Friday, the pound suffered its biggest one-day drop in about eight months following the ... | The pound has resumed its downward slide as investors continue to react to the political uncertainty following last week's shock UK election result. | 40243736 |
Her body was found in a residential building in the central city of Xi'an.
The lift had been turned off by two maintenance workers on 30 January. The body was found when other workers arrived on 1 March.
Police are treating the death as involuntary manslaughter. Several people have been arrested.
One local report said ... | A woman's body was found inside a lift in China a month after it was improperly switched off, a regional government statement said. | 35739046 |
Five Welsh players started the Lions' drawn final Test in Auckland on Saturday, while Owens was one of two more to come on as replacements.
The 30-year-old hopes Wales can use that experience when they host the All Blacks in Cardiff on 25 November.
"I think it will [help], going forward with Wales," he said.
"A lot of ... | The British and Irish Lions' drawn series in New Zealand could help Wales beat the All Blacks for the first time since 1953, says hooker Ken Owens. | 40589770 |
Italian Giovinazzi replaced Wehrlein for the season-opener in Australia after the 22-year-old German withdrew because of a lack of fitness following a back injury.
Giovinazzi, 23, finished 12th in Melbourne on his grand prix debut.
Wehrlein hopes to be fit for the third race of the championship in Bahrain or the follow... | Antonio Giovinazzi will again race for Sauber in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix as the replacement for Pascal Wehrlein. | 39485374 |
There has been a local facility for 60 years and it is the lynchpin of the island's economy due to its key role for bird watchers and research.
Funding sources include the Scottish government's rural development fund, Shetland Islands Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
It is hoped even more visitors will now... | A famous bird observatory on Fair Isle, off Shetland, is set to reopen after a £4m rebuilding programme. | 13988843 |
The 17-year-old has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal at Easter Road.
"When an opportunity like this comes along it is wise to take it," said Mackie, who has featured once as a late substitute for Rovers this season.
"Hibernian have a good reputation for bringing through young players and it is a good environment for ... | Hibernian have paid an undisclosed fee to sign teenage full-back Sean Mackie from Raith Rovers. | 35672843 |
Bell, 34, was jettisoned following the 2-0 series loss to Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, two months after being part of an Ashes-winning side.
"I did question whether I wanted to carry on doing it," he told BBC Sport.
"At the end of the Ashes, there's no doubt I got in a place where, mentally and physically, I w... | Warwickshire captain Ian Bell says his hunger to return to England's Test team has been refuelled in the 12 months since he last represented his country. | 38078458 |
The men, who appeared dressed in bike helmets and flak jackets, are accused of killing the pair on Koh Tao island.
Thailand's police commissioner has said DNA samples taken from Ms Witheridge's body matched those of the two men.
The bodies of Ms Witheridge, 23, and Mr Miller, 24, were found on the beach on 15 September... | Two Burmese men who Thai police say have admitted killing British tourists Hannah Witheridge and David Miller have appeared at a news conference. | 29470965 |
10 March 2016 Last updated at 12:09 GMT
School Reporters Zena, Ariha and Simranjit from Harlington School in north-west London visited Heathrow Airport, where they spoke to BA pilots Helen McNamara and Aoife Duggan to see what the company is doing to increase its female ratio.
School Report is a project helping seconda... | Women make up only 5% of the 3,500 pilots employed by British Airways, the company has said. | 35744869 |
England beat Australia in the first Test in Cardiff to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, with the next game starting on Thursday.
Starc struggled with an ankle injury during his side's 169-run defeat.
"He was in discomfort while bowling but has since improved significantly," said Australia physio Alex Kountouri... | England have named an unchanged 13-man squad for the second Test of the Ashes at Lord's, while Australia hope pace bowler Mitchell Starc will be fit. | 33497093 |
Plans put forward by Brussels would open up domestic networks to cross-border competition by December 2019, with mandatory tendering of contracts.
The RMT union says this would scupper Jeremy Corbyn's commitment to bring the railways back into public ownership.
But Mr Benn told the BBC it would still allow the state to... | Hilary Benn has rejected suggestions that remaining in the EU would prevent a future Labour government from nationalising Britain's railways. | 36464902 |
The evacuation of the town, near the capital Damascus, is expected to begin on Friday. Syrian Red Crescent vehicles are poised to enter the town.
Residents have faced near-constant bombardment and shortages of food, water and power.
Civilians received their first supplies in four years only in June.
It comes as US Secr... | A deal has been reached to allow rebel fighters and civilians to leave the Syrian town of Darayya, which has been under government siege since 2012. | 37191087 |
The 32-year-old, who has previously played in China and India, is expected to join once he passes his medical and could be eligible for Mitra's second league game of the season against PSM at home next weekend.
He becomes the fourth former English Premier League star to move to Indonesia after Michael Essien, Carlton C... | Three-time Indonesian champions Mitra Kukar have announced that a deal is in place to sign former Mali, Liverpool, PSG and Valencia midfielder Mohamed Sissoko on a one-year contract. | 39610564 |
Joseph Lau confirmed he bought the ring-mounted, cushion-shaped stone for his seven-year-old daughter, renaming it "Blue Moon of Josephine" after her.
Auction house Sotheby's said the sale had set "a new world auction record for any diamond of any colour".
It is not the first time Lau, a property billionaire, has bough... | A 12.03-carat blue diamond has been auctioned in Geneva for a record $48.4m (£31.7m) to a Hong Kong tycoon. | 34795005 |
The Health Foundation analysis for the Financial Times showed £901m was spent on buying services from private and non-NHS providers in 2015/16.
It said £800m was spent buying the same kind of care from NHS trusts.
The government said it showed the NHS was "making clinical judgments about delivering high-quality care",
... | About half of a £2bn cash boost from the 2014 Autumn Statement for frontline health services in England was spent outside the NHS, research has found. | 39401540 |
The Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP said he provided a statement about a man who was convicted of benefit fraud.
However, the politician insisted he did not make a character reference.
Clive Miller, a former soldier from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, claimed housing benefit while he owned properties in Spain.
He got inc... | The Ulster Unionist MP Tom Elliott is to contact the lord chief justice over how comments he had made about a benefits cheat were used in court. | 35533511 |
The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots will be the actress's first audiobook recording when it is released in September.
It tells the story of the "well-behaved prime black Kitty cat, who leads rather a double life" as a crime-fighter.
The manuscript was found two years ago by Jo Hanks from the publishing company Penguin Random Ho... | Dame Helen Mirren will lend her voice to a recording of a new story by celebrated children's author Beatrix Potter, rediscovered after 100 years. | 36377978 |
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can kill tumours and the cells which make sperm.
A study, published in the journal Cell Stem Cell, extracted sperm-producing stem cells before cancer treatment and later placed them back into the monkey.
Sperm which could fertilise an egg were produced, which experts labelled a "milestone"... | Boys left infertile by childhood cancer treatment may one day be able to produce healthy sperm by using stored stem cells, monkey research suggests. | 20168914 |
King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo was convicted of kidnapping, assault and arson.
He has been ordered to report to police within 48 hours or risk arrest, sources close to the king have told the BBC.
King Dalindyebo comes from the Thembu ethnic group, to which anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela belonged.
He is the first monar... | A South African king is set to go to jail after the country's highest court threw out his bid to overturn a 12-year prison sentence. | 35100696 |
The UK-based household goods maker said it saw "no merit, either financial or strategic" in Kraft's offer, worth about $143bn (£115bn).
But Kraft, which makes Heinz ketchup, indicated it would continue working on a deal, sending shares in Unilever surging more than 13%.
The deal would be one of the biggest in corporate... | Unilever, whose brands include Marmite and PG Tips, has strongly rejected a takeover bid from US giant Kraft Heinz. | 39006302 |
Shaun Ritchie, 20, was last seen with friends at a remote woodland area near Strichen on the night of Friday 31 October into the Saturday morning.
Inspector Simon Reid said: "We want to stress this is still a missing person enquiry."
He added: "It is difficult terrain and it will take us some time to complete this."
A ... | The search for a Fraserburgh man missing for a month is now focusing on "challenging areas of terrain". | 30248685 |
Flight PK-661 from Chitral to Islamabad went down in the Havelian area, about 70km (43 miles) north of Islamabad.
Famous pop singer turned Islamic preacher, Junaid Jamshed, was on board.
The national carrier has been accused of safety failures in the past, but insisted strict checks on this plane left "no room for any ... | All 48 people on board a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane were killed when it crashed in the north of the country, officials say. | 38238699 |
Gen Enitan Ransome-Kuti was convicted of failing in his duties when Islamist militants attacked the north-eastern town of Baga in January.
Scores of civilians were killed when Boko Haram overran the town and seized large quantities of weapons.
The general's lawyer told the BBC that he will appeal against the decision.
... | A military court in Nigeria has sentenced a general to six months in jail for his involvement in one of the army's worst defeats by Boko Haram. | 34550050 |
Since succeeding Steve Davis as manager on 8 January, Artell has so far been unable to halt the Alex's poor form.
Crewe are 21st, having taken just one point from 12 and are only four points clear of the relegation zone.
"We've been down on the canvas for a long time now but I still believe in the players," Artell told... | Crewe Alexandra manager David Artell believes his "wobbly" League Two side are good enough to get up "off the canvas" and fight to stay in the EFL. | 38919993 |
They were travelling to a funeral on Friday when the incident occurred 60km (37 miles) north-east of the capital.
Police say 19 people were killed instantly and three others later died from their injuries.
Hundreds have been killed by landmines left over from the country's war of independence in the 1970s, as well as i... | At least 22 people have been killed after their vehicle struck a landmine in Guinea-Bissau, police say. | 29397736 |
19 February 2017 Last updated at 14:25 GMT
It's been 103 years since a non-league team managed to make it to the quarter-finals.
Kids from Lincoln City's Youth Academy sent us their thoughts of the match, and who they're hoping to take on next... | Non-league side Lincoln City have made football history by beating rivals Burnley in the FA cup fifth round. | 39021124 |
Weir, 37, missed the birth of his fourth child to compete in Rio and said on Twitter he had "let the country and my team-mates down".
Londoner Weir was unable to explain his loss of form, saying: "I don't know what has gone wrong out here."
The tweet, however, prompted a deluge of support from fans and well-wishers.
"I... | Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir says he is "gutted" about missing his son's birth after missing out on track medals in Rio. | 37391676 |
Oliveira struck a fine first-half opener into the bottom corner.
City wasted numerous chances before the Portuguese striker headed number two in the second half, soon after the Rams had Jacob Butterfield sent off for a lunge on Wes Hoolahan.
Oliveira then struck a third to seal City's third win in 13 league games.
The ... | Nelson Oliveira's superb hat-trick emphatically ended Derby's 10-match unbeaten Championship run and relieved the pressure on Norwich boss Alex Neil. | 38433796 |
At the outbreak of World War One, a distinguished German professor working at Aberystwyth University was forced out of his home by an angry mob of more than 2,000 people.
Dr Hermann Ethe moved to Aberystwyth in 1875 and was a professor of German and Oriental languages and was widely respected among scholars and student... | It is seen as one of the most shameful, but little known, episodes in a Ceredigion town's history. | 40195234 |
Crowds gathered in Parliament Square, in central London, for Thursday's Million Mask March, many wearing the "Guido" masks of the Anonymous group.
Mounted officers formed a barrier against a densely packed crowd on The Mall while, away from the main rally, a police car was set on fire.
At least 50 arrests were made, ma... | Three police officers have been injured and treated in hospital after clashes with anti-capitalist protesters. | 34741434 |
After Mike Delany and Jimmy Gopperth traded penalties, tries from George Smith and Dan Robson put Wasps 15-3 up, but Taione Vea hit back on half-time.
Robson's second score and a try from Thomas Young moments later put the visitors in control after the break.
George McGuigan crossed to bring the Falcons to within seven... | Wasps boosted their hopes of a top-two Premiership finish with a bonus-point win over struggling Newcastle. | 35875889 |
His deal runs out this year and Ferrari have an option to retain the 35-year-old alongside Sebastian Vettel in 2016.
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Team boss Maurizio Arrivabene said: "He has demonstrated he's a great driver so if you're asking now if he deserves to renew the option, I'm going to say ye... | Ferrari are holding off signing a new contract with Kimi Raikkonen, saying the reason is to ensure the Finnish driver stays motivated this season. | 32383584 |
The 29-year-old has won 19 caps for the Wallabies and recently returned after recovering from leukaemia.
He will fill the gap left by Paddy Jackson, who has stepped aside from playing pending legal proceedings.
On Thursday, Ulster utility back Charles Piutau signed a deal to join Bristol next year.
Ulster chief executi... | Ulster are set to confirm the signing of Australia fly-half Christian Lealiifano before the Pro14 season starts, BBC Sport NI understands. | 40905247 |
The 44-year-old was named as a victim by his employer Maersk Drilling, where he worked as a drilling technician.
The Danish firm said it had received confirmation from Mr Anderson's family that he was on the passenger list.
Mr Anderson spent a total of 23 years in the RAF.
His roles included running the search and resc... | Tributes have been paid to former RAF search and rescue co-ordinator Stephen Anderson, who was among 298 people killed in the Malaysia Airlines tragedy in east Ukraine. | 28390273 |
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The International Cycling Union (UCI) has accepted the findings of the United States Anti-Doping Agency's (Usada) investigation into systematic doping.
UCI president Pat McQuaid said: "Lance Armstrong has no place in cycling. He deserves to be forgotten."
McQuaid added tha... | Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles by cycling's governing body. | 20008520 |
The 22-year old, who is the younger brother of Tottenham and England defender Danny, most recently played for Mansfield Town.
"It is widely known that I want to add to our midfield options and Mitch is an ideal recruit," Westley explained.
"He is youthful yet experienced. And he adds to our options and brings a huge am... | Newport County manager Graham Westley has made Mitchell Rose his 11th signing of the January transfer window. | 38698357 |
Toby Perkins told a Commons debate on the NHS his father went to Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital in July 2015 suffering from "extreme pain".
He had symptoms of an aneurysm but was sent home after five hours in A&E, the Chesterfield MP said. His father died four days later.
The BBC has contacted the hospital for a re... | An MP has told how his father "died in my arms" after being sent home due to a shortage of hospital beds. | 38590113 |
Nicholas Paget-Brown said he would co-operate "in full" with the government's inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster and any other investigations, amid criticism of the council.
Some 58 people are dead or missing, presumed dead, police have said.
The recovery operation has resumed but could take weeks.
Meanwhile, the... | Questions about how Kensington's fatal tower block fire spread so quickly through the building "will be answered", the council leader has said. | 40316812 |
The firm, which began a recovery plan in 2012 to control costs and improve efficiency, said it held net cash of £1.4m, offset by debts of £1.2m.
Fife-based Havelock said retail and international sales improved in 2014.
But its performance was hit by reduced activity in education and financial services.
Group revenue la... | Shop and office fitting firm Havelock Europa has reported it is "effectively debt free", despite a "challenging" trading year. | 32350936 |
Included on the new list are semi-detached properties known as 'Plevna Villas', which straddle Cyprus Avenue, the Beersbridge Road and the Upper Newtownards Road.
The list includes eight churches of various dates and styles.
A stable yard and three parliamentary boundary posts are also listed.
The Department of the Env... | Over 30 buildings have been granted listed status in Belfast, including properties on a street immortalised in song by Van Morrison. | 35898575 |
"Aberdeen are a very direct team," said Scotland's manager of the year.
"There is no real sequence of passes. The ball from behind is in the air, the ball down the sides is in the air, so you're having to deal with a lot of long-ball football.
"I'm very proud of the team, how they stood up to it."
Media playback is not... | Brendan Rodgers praised his players for meeting the challenge of Aberdeen's "long-ball football" as Celtic reached 100 points with a 3-1 win at Pittodrie. | 39905305 |
This is especially crucial in the developing world, where Unesco says the digitilisation of learning could be a means of accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, such as ensuring access to primary school for all children.
This process is already evident in Africa, which according to Unesco has 3... | Tablets, laptops and digital learning are increasingly being used to reach students with little or no access to education, according to an international report from the ITU/Unesco Broadband Commission. | 38717976 |
Simon Reynolds, of Farnham, Surrey, did not return to Sheffield Crown Court for the verdict and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
The money was paid to him by bereaved families and engaged couples while he was at All Saints Church in Darton, near Barnsley.
The judge said a custodial sentence was inevitable.
Rey... | A vicar has been found guilty of stealing £24,000 of church funds meant for weddings and funerals. | 33639484 |
The London-born actor picked up a Golden Globe award earlier this year for his role as Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody in the hit TV series.
He said the honour was "one of the greatest I've ever received".
The freedom of the City dates back to 1237 and is offered to individuals to celebrate a significant achievement.
Ot... | Homeland star Damian Lewis has received the freedom of the City of London in recognition of his achievements as an actor. | 21856513 |
Emomali Rakhmon, a former cotton farm boss, was elected chairman of the Supreme Council of Tajikistan in 1992 after the country's first post-Soviet leader, Rahmon Nabiyev, was forced to resign.
He was elected president in 1994 and re-elected in 1999 when his term was extended to seven years.
In 2006 he won a third term... | President: Emomali Sharipovich Rakhmon (Rakhmonov) | 16206099 |
The all-rounder, who began day three on 78, batted for 452 balls, hitting 23 fours and a six to get past his previous best of 256 before Notts captain Chris Read declared on 535-8.
Patel was supported by Read (40) and Luke Wood (38 not out) as they moved on from their overnight score of 221-3.
Wood trapped Cameron Banc... | Samit Patel struck a career-best 257 not out to help Nottinghamshire seize the advantage against Gloucestershire. | 40236128 |
The left-arm spinner was called up from the stand-by list after seam bowler Adair withdrew with a back injury sustained playing for Warwickshire.
Belfast-born Adair, 20, was in line for what could have been his first appearance as a senior international.
The first of the five-match series takes place at Stormont on Sun... | George Dockrell will replace the injured Mark Adair in Ireland's 14-man squad for the one-day international series with Afghanistan. | 36748161 |
The company employs 658 people at more than 50 sites in Scotland.
The world's largest fish farmer said the job cuts would make the business more efficient and sustainable.
The Norwegian firm announced earlier this month that there was to be a new managing director of its Scottish operation.
Marine Harvest operates four... | Marine Harvest is to cut up to 100 jobs at its Scottish fish farms after a drop in production and a profit warning. | 35369740 |
The couple with three children arrived in Perth on Monday night after their resettlement was fast-tracked due to a medical condition.
Australia agreed in September to take in an extra 12,000 refugees amid public pressure over Europe's migrant crisis.
The first Syrian refugees had not expected to arrive until December.
... | Five Syrians have become the first of 12,000 refugees to arrive in Australia under a one-off plan to resettle people fleeing the country's conflict. | 34830118 |
Healy has led the Blues to the Irish Premiership title, an Irish Cup triumph and a County Antrim Shield win in his first full season in charge.
"We had our disappointments last year. I and the Board were frustrated wondering why we could not get players to come to Linfield," commented Healy.
"Hopefully the season we ha... | Linfield manager David Healy hopes his side's successful season will help to attract quality players to the club. | 39836323 |
Moses Emmanuel got the breakthrough for Dover on the half-hour mark, smashing home after Aswad Thomas' fluffed effort on goal fell kindly for the former Bromley forward.
Ross Lafayette made it 2-0 after 56 minutes, smartly lifting the ball over Joel Dixon, and Sam Magri's header made it 3-0 with eight minutes left.
Bar... | Dover made it three wins on the bounce in the National League with a comfortable 3-1 triumph over Barrow. | 37068046 |
Slade was removed as manager at the end of the season with the club now looking to appoint a head coach.
The 55-year-old has now taken up a new role as head of football at Cardiff and will oversee scouting among other duties.
Ex-Wales midfielder Trollope has been Cardiff head coach since February 2015 and is favourite ... | Paul Trollope has emerged as strong favourite to succeed Russell Slade as Cardiff City boss. | 36295135 |
Dr Kathy Niakan said the experiments would provide a deeper understanding of the earliest moments of human life and could reduce miscarriages.
The regulator, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), will consider her application on Thursday.
If Dr Niakan is given approval then the first such embryos cou... | A scientist has been making her case to be the first in the UK to be allowed to genetically modify human embryos. | 35301238 |
The Scot qualified for the London event by winning the 400m hurdles at the British trials on Sunday in Birmingham.
But she knows the form of her rivals, particularly from the USA, will make the event one of the hardest ever.
"I'll have to run every race like it's a final and hopefully that'll be enough to sneak into th... | Eilidh Doyle says she will have to be at her best in every heat to have a chance of reaching the 400m hurdles final at the 2017 World Championships. | 40496990 |
Lowe, 24, has made 39 appearances for the Chiefs, scoring 18 tries.
Lowe has also represented the Maori All Blacks on five occasions, crossing for six tries, including one against Munster at Thomond Park in November.
McCarthy, 35, will leave Leinster to join French club RC Narbonne at the end of the season.
The lock ha... | Leinster have signed back James Lowe from Super Rugby side the Chiefs and have announced that Ireland second row Mike McCarthy is to leave the province. | 39183293 |
The diplomat, Thae Yong Ho, had served as deputy to the ambassador and was responsible for promoting the image of his country to British audiences.
He had reportedly lived in the UK for 10 years with his wife and family and disappeared from his home in west London several weeks ago.
Neither the Foreign Office nor the e... | A diplomat at the North Korean embassy in London has defected and fled abroad with his family, BBC News understands. | 37097602 |
The Terminator star couldn't resist diving in front of the Thai visitors as they were posing for a group shot in front of the Eiffel Tower.
On a bike, in dark glasses, shorts and a camouflage jacket, the actor was understandably unrecognisable to them.
He later thanked them on Instagram for "letting me crash your photo... | Arnold Schwarzenegger stole the limelight from a group of tourists in the French capital, Paris. | 39791939 |
The prices you'll see on most websites are asking prices. The value of a done deal - the real price - can take land registries weeks to process, by which time a fast-paced market will have moved on.
So those on the inside doing the deals, such as estate agents and developers, have a distinct advantage.
Could technology... | The property market, like that of gold and oil, is a rather murky world. | 34531638 |
Mark Dixie, 46, was jailed in 2008 for repeatedly stabbing Miss Bowman then raping her as she lay dead or dying in Croydon, south London in 2005.
Dixie now admits raping a woman in her car in Croydon when he was 16.
The former chef also molested another woman near a railway bridge in 2002 and will be sentenced on 22 Se... | A man serving a life sentence for raping and murdering teenage model Sally Anne Bowman has admitted attacks on two other women previously. | 40728210 |
Research for Co-operative Funeralcare has highlighted the difficulties people have experienced when trying to deal with a loved one's internet identities.
The firm suggests people could put the account details in a sealed letter to their executors.
It comes after Facebook this month unveiled legacy settings for its use... | People need to consider their "digital legacy" and whether they want relatives to access their online accounts after they die, a funeral company has said. | 31598343 |
On-court microphones apparently picked up Kyrgios, 20, making a lewd suggestion about Wawrinka's girlfriend.
French Open champion Wawrinka, 30, said it was "unacceptable" and called for the Australian to be punished.
"My comments were made in the heat of the moment and were unacceptable on many levels," said Kyrgios.
"... | Nick Kyrgios has apologised after being fined $10,000 (£6,400) for an "insulting remark" he made to Stanislas Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup match. | 33916365 |
More than 1,100 men have claimed they were abused at Medomsley in County Durham during the 1970s and 80s.
Durham Police have been interviewing former members of staff as part of a long-running investigation.
A spokesman said two men aged 58 and 69 had been arrested on suspicion of sexual and physical assault.
Interview... | Two ex-staff members at a former youth detention centre have been arrested on suspicion of sexually and physically assaulting inmates. | 32129275 |
Lydney Town Hall managers announced the venue may be forced to shut due to cash flow problems because of unexpected repairs and a bar refurbishment.
About ??2,000 has now been donated, which staff say will allow it to stay open for another month.
A potential investor has also come forward, which could keep the hall ope... | A town hall has been saved from immediate closure after receiving donations from local businessmen. | 32914563 |
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The BBC's Taurai Maduna reports from the north-western district of Hwange. | In Zimbabwe, some 1.5m people are facing hunger, according to the UN's World Food Programme. | 35469689 |
Phil Robertson appeared to be using the imagined story to claim that atheists would not find rape or murder immoral.
Atheist groups denounced the speech, saying it was unlikely Robertson actually knows any atheists.
In 2013, he was suspended from his TV show and quickly reinstated following derogatory remarks about hom... | The star of the US TV reality show Duck Dynasty is facing criticism after a speech that included a graphic story about an atheist family being killed. | 32058470 |
Mahoney, 20, had been expected to join Nottingham Forest but will initially join the Cherries' under-23 squad.
Bournemouth and Blackburn are discussing compensation arrangements for the former England under-17 and under-18 international.
He made his debut for Accrington aged 16 in August 2013 before making 21 appearanc... | Bournemouth have signed winger Connor Mahoney on a four-year deal after his contract expired at Blackburn Rovers. | 40495709 |
Ayeeshia Jane Smith died at her home in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, when her heart was torn by a forceful stamp, Birmingham Crown Court heard.
Her mother, Kathryn Smith, told police Ayeeshia's broken ribs happened during CPR and she was bruised from a fall.
Ms Smith and her partner Matthew Rigby, 22, both from No... | A mother accused of murdering her daughter has described the 21-month-old as "her angel" and "the love of her life". | 35769241 |
Dawson Willcock was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare form of liver cancer, in January but chemotherapy has failed to help him.
A charity box, containing a "considerable amount" of cash to pay for treatment in the US has been stolen from a play centre in Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
Police have released CCT... | Cash donated for a 21-month-old child's cancer treatment has been stolen. | 40386884 |
The village of Jatt, in the north of the country, removed the sign, officials said.
On Saturday Benjamin Netanyahu said streets in Israel could not be "named after murderers of Israelis and Jews".
Many Palestinians see Arafat as an icon in their fight for a state but many Israelis view him as a terrorist.
Mohammed Wata... | An Israeli Arab town has dropped the name of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from one of its streets after Israel's prime minister objected. | 39182143 |
The firm, based in Newry, County Down, specialises in the fit-out of cruise ships and yachts.
It intends to use the Shackleton site for a new business fitting out private planes which it said will create an initial 100 jobs.
A spokesperson added MJM has a vision to expand that to more than 1,000 jobs as the 621 acre si... | The MJM Group has agreed to buy the former Shackleton Barracks military base in Ballykelly, County Londonderry. | 35663773 |
Police said SAR Geelani recently organised an event in Delhi against the 2013 hanging of parliament attack convict Mohammed Afzal Guru.
The arrest comes days after a student leader from a top Indian university was charged with sedition over a campus rally against Guru's hanging.
Mr Geelani was also made a co-accused in... | A former professor of Delhi University has been arrested on sedition charges. | 35584974 |
County claims to insurance firm NFU Mutual totalled nearly £600,000 in 2014, up from £408,000 the year before.
Livestock was one of the main targets with claims for 191 stolen animals, including sheep, cattle and pheasants.
More than a third of claims were made for stolen tools. Equine-related equipment, bikes and fu... | The cost of rural crime in Gloucestershire has risen, according to new figures. | 33760365 |
Capaldi announced in January that he would be leaving the show, making way for a new actor to take on the iconic role.
But we'll have to wait for the Christmas special to see The Doctor's regeneration, revealing which actor is to become the thirteenth Doctor.
He's not the only one leaving - this was also the final seri... | Peter Capaldi's time as Doctor Who might've come to an end in this series' explosive finale on Saturday, but the show's kept us guessing as to who will replace him. | 40473007 |
PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault said the acquisition of Brioni "completes our portfolio of luxury brands" in the menswear.
PPR also owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, among others.
In 2010, Brioni had sales of 170m euros ($234m, £146m) and a workforce of 1,800.
PPR shares rose more than 3% on the ne... | Brioni, the Italian suitmaker that made outfits for the James Bond films, has been bought by French luxury goods giant PPR. | 15638573 |
An analysis of the 163 grammar schools' admissions policies found 90 do not take account of a child's eligibility for free school meals.
Ministers want to ensure new selective schools take in more poor pupils.
The Grammar School Heads Association said grammars were at the forefront of giving admissions priority to disa... | Fewer than half of England's grammar schools give poor pupils priority in allocating places, BBC research shows. | 37679722 |
The Wales and Swans captain is reported to be close to agreeing a move to Goodison Park after eight years at the Liberty Stadium.
A spokesman for the Welsh club declined to "comment on speculation" about the 31-year-old central defender.
Former Toffees winger Nevin told BBC Wales: "I don't think many Evertonians would ... | Signing Swansea's Ashley Williams for £10m would be "great business" for Everton, according to Pat Nevin. | 36946873 |
Rough seas meant the Denbighshire swim was put back from Monday to Tuesday.
The event - held to raise funds for Rhyl's RNLI station - started with the setting off of rocket fireworks before participants rushed to the water.
People in fancy dress costumes included men dressed as Elvis, elves and other popular characters... | About 50 people took to the waters as Rhyl's annual Boxing Day Dip was held 24-hours later than usual because of bad weather. | 38444449 |
The work entitled The Temptation of St Anthony was previously thought to have been created by a follower or pupil of the Dutch Renaissance master.
As a result it has been held in storage at an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, US since it was acquired in the 1930s.
The small 16th-Century oil now adds to the small li... | Art experts have discovered a new work by the 16th-Century painter Hieronymus Bosch. | 35462043 |
Two babies — one stillborn and one miscarried — were mixed-up at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital last year because a blanket obscured an ID tag.
The incident follows a deadly newborn "laughing gas" mix-up at another Sydney hospital.
New South Wales Health Minister Jillian Skinner apologised for the incident.
"I... | A deceased baby was cremated in Australia despite the parents wanting a burial after being incorrectly identified by a hospital staff. | 37227388 |
It follows a ceasefire agreement, signed in October, between the outgoing government and eight armed groups.
Aung Sang Suu Kyi, whose party won elections in November, has spoken at the five-day conference in Nay Pyi Taw.
However, correspondents say there are serious doubts about what can be achieved at the summit.
All ... | Hundreds of representatives from the army, parliament and ethnic armed groups are meeting for peace talks in Myanmar. | 35289442 |
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