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Transactions carried out in European markets were previously recorded in Luxembourg, with which Amazon had a low-tax agreement. Now sales made through subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy will be registered in those countries, the retailer has said. Amazon had received heavy criticism for its tax avoidance ...
Amazon, the global online retailer, is changing the way it records sales in a move that could see it paying more tax.
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Summarize the following news within 53 words: Transactions carried out in European markets were previously recorded in Luxembourg, with which Amazon had a low-tax agreement. Now sales made through subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy will be registered in those countries, the retailer has said. Amazon had r...
Dame Sally Davies said the action by the British Medical Association (BMA) would "lead to patients suffering". The strike begins across England at 08:00 GMT, from when junior doctors will only provide emergency care. The BMA said the strikes "demonstrated the strength of feeling amongst the profession". It announced th...
Junior doctors should suspend Tuesday's strike action over pay and conditions while talks continue, the chief medical officer for England has urged.
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Summarize the following news within 69 words: Dame Sally Davies said the action by the British Medical Association (BMA) would "lead to patients suffering". The strike begins across England at 08:00 GMT, from when junior doctors will only provide emergency care. The BMA said the strikes "demonstrated the strength of fe...
The 19-year-old will now be eligible to play against Barnsley in the Football League Trophy final on Sunday. Kenny, who joined up with the England Under-20 squad over Easter, has so far made 13 appearances for the U's. "He has done really well for us and is enjoying his football," said Oxford head coach Michael Appleto...
Oxford United have extended the loan of right-back Jonjoe Kenny from Premier League side Everton until the end of the season.
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Summarize the following news within 17 words: The 19-year-old will now be eligible to play against Barnsley in the Football League Trophy final on Sunday. Kenny, who joined up with the England Under-20 squad over Easter, has so far made 13 appearances for the U's. "He has done really well for us and is enjoying his foo...
The money for Kingston Maurward College, near Dorchester, will go towards a £3.24m project that includes a new animal sciences building. Weymouth College has also been awarded £0.5m towards its £1.5m project to refurbish two buildings. The grants form part of a £214m investment in 47 colleges in England. Skills Ministe...
A further education college in Dorset has received more than £2.88m in government funding to renovate buildings on campus.
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Summarize the following news within 43 words: The money for Kingston Maurward College, near Dorchester, will go towards a £3.24m project that includes a new animal sciences building. Weymouth College has also been awarded £0.5m towards its £1.5m project to refurbish two buildings. The grants form part of a £214m invest...
Greg Dyke has invited Astle's widow Laraine and his daughters, Claire and Dawn, to Wembley Stadium on 10 August. The ex-West Bromwich Albion and England forward died in 2002. A neurosurgeon said last month that he died from a brain condition linked to boxers rather than Alzheimer's disease as previously thought. Dawn A...
The family of the former footballer Jeff Astle is to meet the FA chairman next month to discuss head injuries in the game, as part of their campaign.
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Summarize the following news within 67 words: Greg Dyke has invited Astle's widow Laraine and his daughters, Claire and Dawn, to Wembley Stadium on 10 August. The ex-West Bromwich Albion and England forward died in 2002. A neurosurgeon said last month that he died from a brain condition linked to boxers rather than Alz...
The 18-year-old identical twins have come through the club's academy to impress in nine Premiership appearances between them this season. Both play in the back row and have also featured for the England Under-20 side. "They will play key parts in the club's vision of developing players in the academy, and bringing them...
Brothers Ben and Tom Curry have signed five-year contracts with Sale Sharks.
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Summarize the following news within 28 words: The 18-year-old identical twins have come through the club's academy to impress in nine Premiership appearances between them this season. Both play in the back row and have also featured for the England Under-20 side. "They will play key parts in the club's vision of develo...
The incident happened near Corbett Place and Calais View at about 08:30 on Thursday. Officers are now urging anyone who saw the man to get in touch. He is described as being in his late teens or early 20s with dark, curly, short hair. He is about 5ft 9in and was wearing a dark top.
Police in Fife are searching for a man who was seen exposing himself in Dunfermline.
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Summarize the following news within 13 words: The incident happened near Corbett Place and Calais View at about 08:30 on Thursday. Officers are now urging anyone who saw the man to get in touch. He is described as being in his late teens or early 20s with dark, curly, short hair. He is about 5ft 9in and was wearing a d...
The Egypt-backed plan had envisaged a regional forum which analysts say might have forced Israel to reveal whether or not it has nuclear weapons. The proposal was blocked by the US, the UK and Canada. The next review is set for 2020. Israel neither confirms nor denies it has a stockpile of nuclear weapons. Speaking af...
A UN conference aimed at preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons has ended in failure after a row over a nuclear-free Middle East proposal.
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Summarize the following news within 54 words: The Egypt-backed plan had envisaged a regional forum which analysts say might have forced Israel to reveal whether or not it has nuclear weapons. The proposal was blocked by the US, the UK and Canada. The next review is set for 2020. Israel neither confirms nor denies it h...
The UK government has announced measures to speed up development. Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant has written to councils reminding them of the temporary ban on fracking in Wales. He said fracking technology was "unproven", saying Welsh ministers preferred to look at renewable energy. Fracking is a process of ...
Fracking for shale gas in Wales should still be opposed despite plans to fast-track such schemes in England, the Welsh government has said.
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Summarize the following news within 69 words: The UK government has announced measures to speed up development. Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant has written to councils reminding them of the temporary ban on fracking in Wales. He said fracking technology was "unproven", saying Welsh ministers preferred to look ...
Dai Young, boss of Premiership leaders Wasps, expects a number of his in-form players to make the cut. "I'd like to think, the way we've played, we'll have a few in there," Young told BBC Sport. "I know [Jones has] had contact with some of the players on a regular basis - we have got a number in the mix." Jones will al...
England coach Eddie Jones will name his 45-man Elite Player Squad squad ahead of the autumn Tests at 10:00 BST on Friday.
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Summarize the following news within 114 words: Dai Young, boss of Premiership leaders Wasps, expects a number of his in-form players to make the cut. "I'd like to think, the way we've played, we'll have a few in there," Young told BBC Sport. "I know [Jones has] had contact with some of the players on a regular basis - ...
The exhibition, From Dark to Light, explores the work of artist Victor Noble Rainbird, who was born in North Shields in 1887. The largest collection to have been staged since the 1930s, his favourite subjects were the North Sea and the streets and people of his hometown. Curator Dave Young said there was a lot of affec...
A collection of paintings capturing the landscapes and legacy of life on the North East coast is going on display.
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Summarize the following news within 74 words: The exhibition, From Dark to Light, explores the work of artist Victor Noble Rainbird, who was born in North Shields in 1887. The largest collection to have been staged since the 1930s, his favourite subjects were the North Sea and the streets and people of his hometown. Cu...
Lennon, who managed Brown, now 31, in his four years as Celtic boss, says the midfielder's decision would boost Gordon Strachan's Scotland squad. "It is not a surprise because I thought he retired too early," said Lennon. "Sometimes you can make these decisions and then think you have still got plenty to offer." Brown'...
Hibernian's Neil Lennon believes Scott Brown retired too soon from Scotland duty and still has plenty to offer now he has decided to return.
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Summarize the following news within 108 words: Lennon, who managed Brown, now 31, in his four years as Celtic boss, says the midfielder's decision would boost Gordon Strachan's Scotland squad. "It is not a surprise because I thought he retired too early," said Lennon. "Sometimes you can make these decisions and then th...
The bird's head and wings became stuck in the wire fence in Bethesda while it was chasing a wood pigeon. RSPCA Inspector Mike Pugh, who freed the animal, said: "The buzzard was feisty, but luckily, had not had much feather damage. "I released the bird back to the wild where he belongs straight away."
A buzzard has been rescued after becoming trapped between fencing and a wall in Gwynedd.
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Summarize the following news within 13 words: The bird's head and wings became stuck in the wire fence in Bethesda while it was chasing a wood pigeon. RSPCA Inspector Mike Pugh, who freed the animal, said: "The buzzard was feisty, but luckily, had not had much feather damage. "I released the bird back to the wild where...
The Communication Workers Union said the walkout would start on Monday 19 December and include Christmas Eve. It will involve thousands of workers from the Crown Post Offices. The Post Office said despite the walkout it would be "business as usual" with "at least" 97% of its 11,600 branches not involved. Crown Post Off...
Post Office workers will stage five days of strikes from Monday in a continuing dispute over jobs, pensions and branch closures, their union says.
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Summarize the following news within 52 words: The Communication Workers Union said the walkout would start on Monday 19 December and include Christmas Eve. It will involve thousands of workers from the Crown Post Offices. The Post Office said despite the walkout it would be "business as usual" with "at least" 97% of it...
At the end of his speech launching the party's manifesto, Mike Nesbitt said: "Domination doesn't work, partnership does." Ulster Unionists want the election to be a referendum on how the Renewable Heat Incentive debacle was handled. But the focus has now turned on them following Mr Nesbitt's comments. Mr Nesbitt was as...
The Ulster Unionist leader has denied he made a mistake by saying he intends to give the SDLP his second preference in the Assembly election.
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Summarize the following news within 109 words: At the end of his speech launching the party's manifesto, Mike Nesbitt said: "Domination doesn't work, partnership does." Ulster Unionists want the election to be a referendum on how the Renewable Heat Incentive debacle was handled. But the focus has now turned on them fol...
More than 60,000 vials, said to contain anabolic steroids, were recovered in an operation by Garda (Irish police), customs and a medicine watchdog. Human growth hormones and erectile dysfunction pills were also found during Thursday's raids in Muff and Lifford. A man in his 30s was arrested, but later released without ...
Steroids and medicines with an estimated street value of some 2m euros (£1.7m) have been seized in Donegal.
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Summarize the following news within 20 words: More than 60,000 vials, said to contain anabolic steroids, were recovered in an operation by Garda (Irish police), customs and a medicine watchdog. Human growth hormones and erectile dysfunction pills were also found during Thursday's raids in Muff and Lifford. A man in his...
He welcomed Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Enda Kenny's comments on a possible referendum on Irish unity. DUP MP Ian Paisley said Mr Kenny was "being mischievous". The taoiseach said Brexit talks should consider that a clause in the Good Friday Agreement could result in the calling of a referendum. In his remarks to ...
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said there is "a need to be open and imaginative" on new constitutional arrangements.
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Summarize the following news within 70 words: He welcomed Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Enda Kenny's comments on a possible referendum on Irish unity. DUP MP Ian Paisley said Mr Kenny was "being mischievous". The taoiseach said Brexit talks should consider that a clause in the Good Friday Agreement could result in t...
The Shrimps lost their opening game of the season at newly-promoted Grimsby but then knocked Championship side Rotherham out of the EFL Cup 5-4 and have won three straight league games. "It's nice but it is early days," 40-year-old Bentley told BBC Radio Lancashire. "You're never too high and never too low and I keep s...
Morecambe must not get carried away despite sitting top of League Two, says Shrimps boss Jim Bentley.
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Summarize the following news within 46 words: The Shrimps lost their opening game of the season at newly-promoted Grimsby but then knocked Championship side Rotherham out of the EFL Cup 5-4 and have won three straight league games. "It's nice but it is early days," 40-year-old Bentley told BBC Radio Lancashire. "You're...
However, Mr Tillerson said the proposals provided a basis for dialogue leading to a solution of the crisis. On Saturday, Qatar's foreign minister rejected the list of 13 conditions imposed by Saudi Arabia and its allies, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain. They accuse Qatar of backing terrorism - a charge it denies. Qatar has ...
Some demands set by four Arab states on Qatar in return for lifting sanctions will be "difficult to meet", US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says.
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Summarize the following news within 128 words: However, Mr Tillerson said the proposals provided a basis for dialogue leading to a solution of the crisis. On Saturday, Qatar's foreign minister rejected the list of 13 conditions imposed by Saudi Arabia and its allies, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain. They accuse Qatar of bac...
Ms Evans, who is currently suspended from UKIP, said she would "very much like" to run but a "handful of people at the top" had ensured she could not. Ms Evans' six-month ban for bringing the party into disrepute - claims she has dismissed - means she cannot stand. She said she would back councillor Lisa Duffy to succe...
UKIP ex-deputy chairwoman Suzanne Evans says she has given up hope of becoming the party's next leader - but insists she will not "give up" on UKIP.
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Summarize the following news within 114 words: Ms Evans, who is currently suspended from UKIP, said she would "very much like" to run but a "handful of people at the top" had ensured she could not. Ms Evans' six-month ban for bringing the party into disrepute - claims she has dismissed - means she cannot stand. She sai...
Shiv Kumar Yadav has also been charged with "criminal intimidation" of the 26-year-old woman, reports said. The victim had used the Uber smartphone app to book a taxi home but said she was taken to a secluded area and raped. Delhi later banned Uber and several other web-based taxi firms for failing to carry out adequat...
A court in the Indian capital has formally charged a driver of the Uber web-based taxi firm with the rape and kidnapping of a passenger last month.
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Summarize the following news within 45 words: Shiv Kumar Yadav has also been charged with "criminal intimidation" of the 26-year-old woman, reports said. The victim had used the Uber smartphone app to book a taxi home but said she was taken to a secluded area and raped. Delhi later banned Uber and several other web-bas...
Cassells, 22, and Scrimgeour clocked six minutes and 29.63 seconds to finish ahead of Denmark and China. The British duo won the title in the non-Olympic class in France last year. Meanwhile Ireland's Olympic silver medallist Paul O'Donovan, 22, won his lightweight single sculls semi-final. The Skibbereen man, who clin...
Coleraine rower Joel Cassells and Great Britain team-mate Sam Scrimgeour remain on course to defend their lightweight pairs world title after winning their semi-final in Rotterdam on Thursday.
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Summarize the following news within 46 words: Cassells, 22, and Scrimgeour clocked six minutes and 29.63 seconds to finish ahead of Denmark and China. The British duo won the title in the non-Olympic class in France last year. Meanwhile Ireland's Olympic silver medallist Paul O'Donovan, 22, won his lightweight single s...
The 22-year-old, who has signed a one-year contract, joins defender Craig Barr and striker Mark Stewart at the Scottish Championship club. Johnston came through Kilmarnock's youth ranks to make the Premiership side's first team. But he moved to Kirkcaldy last summer and played 34 times. Barr, 30, had been at Stark's Pa...
Former Kilmarnock winger Chris Johnston has become the third player to sign for Dumbarton this summer after leaving relegated Raith Rovers.
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Summarize the following news within 22 words: The 22-year-old, who has signed a one-year contract, joins defender Craig Barr and striker Mark Stewart at the Scottish Championship club. Johnston came through Kilmarnock's youth ranks to make the Premiership side's first team. But he moved to Kirkcaldy last summer and pla...
It's hard to tell which blow took us more by surprise, the first ever positive steroids test in the history of Scottish rugby, or the fact that and think it's unfair that so many Scottish, Welsh and Irish teams qualify for the Heineken Cup from a league without relegation. But let's start with to bulk up and get on i...
Scottish rugby suffered two body blows this week and, rather like boxer Ricky Burns who "drew" with his opponent after getting one heck of a hiding from opponent Raymundo Beltran, it's a little battered, a little broken and in need of time off the canvas.
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Summarize the following news within 181 words: It's hard to tell which blow took us more by surprise, the first ever positive steroids test in the history of Scottish rugby, or the fact that and think it's unfair that so many Scottish, Welsh and Irish teams qualify for the Heineken Cup from a league without relegation...
Doors to the event at Glasgow Green will open at 14:00. TRNSMT is being held on what was traditionally the weekend of the T in the Park festival, which is not taking place this year. Other bands appearing over the weekend include include Kasabian, Biffy Clyro and The Kooks. The acts will play across three stages at Sco...
The three-day TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow is to start later with a Friday line-up of acts including Radiohead and Belle and Sebastian.
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Summarize the following news within 64 words: Doors to the event at Glasgow Green will open at 14:00. TRNSMT is being held on what was traditionally the weekend of the T in the Park festival, which is not taking place this year. Other bands appearing over the weekend include include Kasabian, Biffy Clyro and The Kooks....
The reactor at Yongbyon has been the source of plutonium for North Korea's nuclear weapons programme. The White House said North Korea should "focus instead on fulfilling its international obligations". The reactor was shut down in 2007 as part of a disarmament-for-aid deal. But Pyongyang vowed to restart it in 2013, f...
The US has warned North Korea to refrain from "irresponsible provocation" after the communist state said its main nuclear facility had resumed normal operations.
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Summarize the following news within 84 words: The reactor at Yongbyon has been the source of plutonium for North Korea's nuclear weapons programme. The White House said North Korea should "focus instead on fulfilling its international obligations". The reactor was shut down in 2007 as part of a disarmament-for-aid deal...
Andrew Bedford, 27, from Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, was last seen in September 1990. Officers reopened the investigation in April, and discovered human bones on land off Stocking Fen Road in Ramsey. A 64-year-old man from Ramsey has been arrested. Mr Bedford was last seen on the evening of 28 September at Factory Ba...
A man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after pieces of human bones were found by detectives investigating the death of a man 25 years ago.
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Summarize the following news within 66 words: Andrew Bedford, 27, from Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, was last seen in September 1990. Officers reopened the investigation in April, and discovered human bones on land off Stocking Fen Road in Ramsey. A 64-year-old man from Ramsey has been arrested. Mr Bedford was last see...
The Joyce twins starred as the Irish made it three wins out of three in Bangkok on Tuesday. Isobel bagged four wickets as Zimbabwe were dismissed for a paltry 78 before Ciecilia top-scored with 36 to help Ireland to 79-3 in 15.2 overs. Victory over Scotland will secure a place in next year's World Twenty20. The top two...
Ireland eased to seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe to top their Women's World Twenty20 qualifying group and set up a semi-final against Scotland.
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Summarize the following news within 37 words: The Joyce twins starred as the Irish made it three wins out of three in Bangkok on Tuesday. Isobel bagged four wickets as Zimbabwe were dismissed for a paltry 78 before Ciecilia top-scored with 36 to help Ireland to 79-3 in 15.2 overs. Victory over Scotland will secure a pl...
Colchester Hospital was rated as inadequate after a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection found it was relying on "unsuitable" agency staff. Norman Betchley died in 2009 after he was mistakenly fed a pill by an agency nurse. The hospital said the CQC report did not reflect improvements it has made. Inspectors...
The daughter of a man who died after a hospital failed it its "duty of care" said lessons have not been learned.
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Summarize the following news within 71 words: Colchester Hospital was rated as inadequate after a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection found it was relying on "unsuitable" agency staff. Norman Betchley died in 2009 after he was mistakenly fed a pill by an agency nurse. The hospital said the CQC report did no...
Media playback is not supported on this device Cavendish, who has won 30 stages at the Tour de France, came sixth in the first of six events - the scratch race. He was second fastest in the individual pursuit and seventh in the elimination race with three more events on Monday. Becky James broke the women's sprint Olym...
Great Britain's Mark Cavendish is third after day one of the men's omnium as he aims for his first Olympic Games medal.
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Summarize the following news within 112 words: Media playback is not supported on this device Cavendish, who has won 30 stages at the Tour de France, came sixth in the first of six events - the scratch race. He was second fastest in the individual pursuit and seventh in the elimination race with three more events on Mo...
Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir made the announcement as part of a reallocation of funds known as a monitoring round. He said that when added to the last monitoring round it means the executive has allocated an additional £200m to health in 2016/17. Health accounts for about half of Stormont's departmental spendin...
The Northern Ireland health service is to receive an extra £72m to help deal with pressures in the service.
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Summarize the following news within 69 words: Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir made the announcement as part of a reallocation of funds known as a monitoring round. He said that when added to the last monitoring round it means the executive has allocated an additional £200m to health in 2016/17. Health accounts for...
Just days after dropping a supreme court action, the twins filed a fresh lawsuit against the company. It claims that Facebook "intentionally or inadvertently suppressed evidence" during their previous litigation. Originally, Tyler and Cameron accused Mr Zuckerberg of stealing their idea to create the site. The story of...
The Winklevoss brothers have re-started their long-running legal dispute with Facebook and its boss Mark Zuckerberg.
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Summarize the following news within 64 words: Just days after dropping a supreme court action, the twins filed a fresh lawsuit against the company. It claims that Facebook "intentionally or inadvertently suppressed evidence" during their previous litigation. Originally, Tyler and Cameron accused Mr Zuckerberg of steali...
The teenage pedestrian was knocked down by a Ford Focus in Oldgate Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, on Saturday, said South Yorkshire Police. The car involved was thought to have been travelling towards Dalton at the time and its driver was not injured in the crash. Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.
A 14-year-old boy has been left with "life-threatening" injuries after being knocked down by a car.
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Summarize the following news within 13 words: The teenage pedestrian was knocked down by a Ford Focus in Oldgate Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham, on Saturday, said South Yorkshire Police. The car involved was thought to have been travelling towards Dalton at the time and its driver was not injured in the crash. Police have ...
He had rejected a move to Birmingham on Wednesday but has now agreed personal terms and passed his medical. Stewart, who was in the final year of his contract at at Dens Park, had scored six goals in three games for Dundee already this season. He could make his Blues debut in Saturday's Championship match at Leeds. Ste...
Birmingham City have signed Dundee forward Greg Stewart on a three-year deal for a fee believed to be around £500,000.
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Summarize the following news within 26 words: He had rejected a move to Birmingham on Wednesday but has now agreed personal terms and passed his medical. Stewart, who was in the final year of his contract at at Dens Park, had scored six goals in three games for Dundee already this season. He could make his Blues debut ...
The former private, who is in her 20s, has accepted a conditional caution for misconduct in a public office. The woman has agreed to make a payment of £40 to an armed forces charity. She was arrested at her Nottinghamshire home under the Metropolitan Police's Operation Elveden inquiry into alleged corrupt payments to ...
A former soldier who agreed to obtain information from an army barracks for a newspaper will not face a trial, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
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Summarize the following news within 49 words: The former private, who is in her 20s, has accepted a conditional caution for misconduct in a public office. The woman has agreed to make a payment of £40 to an armed forces charity. She was arrested at her Nottinghamshire home under the Metropolitan Police's Operation Elv...
The Care Inspectorate gave Nithsdale House in Pollokshields, Glasgow, a score of one - the lowest possible - across three areas examined. Weaknesses at Drumpellier Lodge in the city's Bargeddie area were also found. The home received the second lowest rating in three areas examined. The inspections took place in Februa...
Inspectors have called for major improvements at two privately-run elderly care homes after finding problems during recent visits.
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Summarize the following news within 97 words: The Care Inspectorate gave Nithsdale House in Pollokshields, Glasgow, a score of one - the lowest possible - across three areas examined. Weaknesses at Drumpellier Lodge in the city's Bargeddie area were also found. The home received the second lowest rating in three areas ...
Officers were called to Derby Road, Enfield at 15:30 GMT on Saturday after reports of a gun being seen in a car. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the reported car was stopped at 16:00 GMT and the four men inside were arrested. They are currently being held at a north London police station.
Four men were arrested in north London when police found a gun, a sword and a knife in the car they were travelling in.
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Summarize the following news within 13 words: Officers were called to Derby Road, Enfield at 15:30 GMT on Saturday after reports of a gun being seen in a car. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the reported car was stopped at 16:00 GMT and the four men inside were arrested. They are currently being held at a north Lo...
The company said Lancaster's Caton Road substation went offline at 11:00 BST, leaving parts of the city and nearby Morecambe and Carnforth without power. Power supplies resumed at 16:30 BST in the remaining 10,000 properties after 53,000 had theirs restored earlier. The firm said it was not yet known what caused the ou...
An estimated 63,000 properties in north Lancashire were hit by a power cut, Electricity North West has said.
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Summarize the following news within 46 words: The company said Lancaster's Caton Road substation went offline at 11:00 BST, leaving parts of the city and nearby Morecambe and Carnforth without power. Power supplies resumed at 16:30 BST in the remaining 10,000 properties after 53,000 had theirs restored earlier. The fir...
The plans for the development on the Hatchfield Farm estate in Newmarket, Suffolk, had been approved by Forest Heath District Council. But last year Local Government Secretary Sajiv Javid refused to accept the decision. Planning judge Mr Justice Gilbart ruled that Mr Javid's decision was fatally inconsistent and "plain...
Lord Derby has won a key High Court stage of his fight to build 400 homes on his land.
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Summarize the following news within 67 words: The plans for the development on the Hatchfield Farm estate in Newmarket, Suffolk, had been approved by Forest Heath District Council. But last year Local Government Secretary Sajiv Javid refused to accept the decision. Planning judge Mr Justice Gilbart ruled that Mr Javid'...
The call was made at a scrutiny meeting of the council to discuss the problems surrounding the new vessel. Council leader Dave Stewart said the crossing at Cowes would be free until 2 July "in recognition of the problems" and to allow feedback. Mr Stewart said the council had ordered a review of the project by auditors...
Shopkeepers near the Isle of Wight's troubled new "floating bridge" have asked councillors to consider compensating them for loss of business.
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Summarize the following news within 56 words: The call was made at a scrutiny meeting of the council to discuss the problems surrounding the new vessel. Council leader Dave Stewart said the crossing at Cowes would be free until 2 July "in recognition of the problems" and to allow feedback. Mr Stewart said the council h...
The 24-year-old Tunisia international, who initially joined Lille on a season-long loan last summer, has agreed a three-year contract with Les Dogues. Sliti has made just five appearances since his return from the 2017 African Cup of Nations - where he played all four matches as Tunisia exited the tournament in the qua...
French side Lille have exercised their option to sign Naim Sliti on a permanent deal when his loan move from second-tier side Red Star expires this summer.
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Summarize the following news within 26 words: The 24-year-old Tunisia international, who initially joined Lille on a season-long loan last summer, has agreed a three-year contract with Les Dogues. Sliti has made just five appearances since his return from the 2017 African Cup of Nations - where he played all four match...
3 February 2016 Last updated at 08:07 GMT The British astronaut has been up there for six weeks, but took time out to speak to children and share some experiments. Leah went to meet some of kids lucky enough to be able to talk direct to the astronaut...
Children across Britain linked up with Tim Peake on the International Space Station yesterday for a big question and answer session.
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Summarize the following news within 12 words: 3 February 2016 Last updated at 08:07 GMT The British astronaut has been up there for six weeks, but took time out to speak to children and share some experiments. Leah went to meet some of kids lucky enough to be able to talk direct to the astronaut... output:
Media playback is not supported on this device The Newtownards man became the first Irish cyclist to win a world track title in 117 years when he triumphed in the scratch race in Belarus. Irvine, 28, also won silver in the points race at the World Championships plus a World Cup gold in Manchester and a European bronze ...
World champion cyclist Martyn Irvine has been named the 2013 BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year.
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Summarize the following news within 96 words: Media playback is not supported on this device The Newtownards man became the first Irish cyclist to win a world track title in 117 years when he triumphed in the scratch race in Belarus. Irvine, 28, also won silver in the points race at the World Championships plus a World...
A major emergency had been declared at the airport after the Italian C-27J aircraft lost communication. It was escorted to Prestwick by RAF Typhoons as a precaution and landed without incident shortly before 20:00. Police Scotland said the C-27J had been flying from Iceland to Italy. Flights are believed to have been d...
A civilian cargo aircraft has landed safely after being escorted into Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire after suffering technical problems with its communications equipment.
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Summarize the following news within 46 words: A major emergency had been declared at the airport after the Italian C-27J aircraft lost communication. It was escorted to Prestwick by RAF Typhoons as a precaution and landed without incident shortly before 20:00. Police Scotland said the C-27J had been flying from Iceland...
Bomb disposal officers were sent to Birmingham's Lee Bank area on Friday and nearby roads were closed and cordoned off. The men, two aged 32 and 37 were arrested in Stoke-on-Trent and three others, aged 18, 24 and 28, were arrested in Birmingham. Magistrates granted police a further seven days to question the men. Dete...
Police have been given more time to question five men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.
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Summarize the following news within 42 words: Bomb disposal officers were sent to Birmingham's Lee Bank area on Friday and nearby roads were closed and cordoned off. The men, two aged 32 and 37 were arrested in Stoke-on-Trent and three others, aged 18, 24 and 28, were arrested in Birmingham. Magistrates granted police ...
Coverage will be on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. The two teams faced off in Patras, Greece, earlier this month, with European title contenders Greece running out winners, 92-64. Three members of that team will be missing at the Copper Box, however, offering GB a chance of revenge. "I think it's going ...
BBC Sport is showing live coverage of the EuroBasket warm-up game between Great Britain and Greece at the Copper Box in London on Saturday 19 August.
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Summarize the following news within 48 words: Coverage will be on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. The two teams faced off in Patras, Greece, earlier this month, with European title contenders Greece running out winners, 92-64. Three members of that team will be missing at the Copper Box, however, offerin...
Wales paid a high price for failing to make their extra numbers count when the Wallabies were reduced to 13 men for seven minutes in the second half. Fly-half Bernard Foley kicked all Australia's points, with Dan Bigger twice on target for Wales. Australia now face Scotland in the quarter-final on 18 October, with Wale...
Australia weathered a Welsh storm to win World Cup Pool A with a 15-6 victory at Twickenham.
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Summarize the following news within 159 words: Wales paid a high price for failing to make their extra numbers count when the Wallabies were reduced to 13 men for seven minutes in the second half. Fly-half Bernard Foley kicked all Australia's points, with Dan Bigger twice on target for Wales. Australia now face Scotlan...
Cotter will leave the Scotland job and be replaced by Glasgow boss Gregor Townsend at the end of the season. Strauss, who will start at number eight against Ireland on Saturday, says the Scotland players want to send Cotter out on a high. "When people move on you want to give them a good send off," Strauss said. "It do...
Josh Strauss believes Vern Cotter's impending departure will provide added motivation for Scotland to have a successful Six Nations.
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Summarize the following news within 147 words: Cotter will leave the Scotland job and be replaced by Glasgow boss Gregor Townsend at the end of the season. Strauss, who will start at number eight against Ireland on Saturday, says the Scotland players want to send Cotter out on a high. "When people move on you want to g...
The breach happened 10 days ago when the council's website service provider, which is based in England, was targeted by hackers. The City of Edinburgh Council assured those affected no other personal details were accessed. Officials have warned of a potential increase in spam or phishing emails. They said the incident ...
More than 13,000 email addresses have been stolen from Edinburgh city council's database following a "malicious cyber attack".
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Summarize the following news within 50 words: The breach happened 10 days ago when the council's website service provider, which is based in England, was targeted by hackers. The City of Edinburgh Council assured those affected no other personal details were accessed. Officials have warned of a potential increase in sp...
"We have big ideas for the future, and part of making them happen is building Instagram into a sustainable business," it said. Ads will appear in a few months and involve just a handful of firms. Instagram was bought by Facebook for $1bn (£619m), but has never made a profit. The company, which now has 150 million user...
The photo sharing service Instagram announced it will start placing ads in US users photo streams in a posting on its website.
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Summarize the following news within 56 words: "We have big ideas for the future, and part of making them happen is building Instagram into a sustainable business," it said. Ads will appear in a few months and involve just a handful of firms. Instagram was bought by Facebook for $1bn (£619m), but has never made a profi...
The star of TV series Dexter and Six Feet Under, Hall played the lead role in Bowie's musical Lazarus, which premiered shortly before his death. He will perform the title song, which opens with the line: "Look up here, I'm in heaven", and was widely interpreted as Bowie's personal epitaph. The song also appears on Bowi...
Actor Michael C Hall is to perform a tribute to David Bowie at this week's Mercury Music Prize ceremony.
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Summarize the following news within 60 words: The star of TV series Dexter and Six Feet Under, Hall played the lead role in Bowie's musical Lazarus, which premiered shortly before his death. He will perform the title song, which opens with the line: "Look up here, I'm in heaven", and was widely interpreted as Bowie's p...
Gurpal Virdi, 56, of Hounslow, west London, was acquitted by the jury at Southwark Crown Court. Mr Virdi had denied indecently assaulting a male prisoner and misconduct in public office. The charges dated back to on or before 7 November 1986. During the trial Mr Virdi accused the Metropolitan Police of bringing the cri...
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in the back of a police van nearly 30 years ago.
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Summarize the following news within 34 words: Gurpal Virdi, 56, of Hounslow, west London, was acquitted by the jury at Southwark Crown Court. Mr Virdi had denied indecently assaulting a male prisoner and misconduct in public office. The charges dated back to on or before 7 November 1986. During the trial Mr Virdi accus...
Mr Cairns said it would be "completely wrong" to remain in the EU's single market as both major UK parties told voters they wanted to leave. But he played down differences with the Welsh Government over Brexit. The UK government is under pressure to change its approach to leaving the EU, which critics call a "hard Brex...
Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns has rejected calls for a "softer" Brexit after the general election result led to a hung parliament.
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Summarize the following news within 91 words: Mr Cairns said it would be "completely wrong" to remain in the EU's single market as both major UK parties told voters they wanted to leave. But he played down differences with the Welsh Government over Brexit. The UK government is under pressure to change its approach to l...
They held private meetings with Theresa May in the wake of the Hillsborough inquests, which ended in April. Jurors found the fans who died as a result of the 1989 crush were unlawfully killed. The families also complained about the conduct of South Yorkshire Police. They called on the home secretary to put the force in...
Relatives of the 96 people who died at Hillsborough have told the home secretary they want a "Hillsborough Law" to compel public officials to tell the truth at inquiries.
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Summarize the following news within 102 words: They held private meetings with Theresa May in the wake of the Hillsborough inquests, which ended in April. Jurors found the fans who died as a result of the 1989 crush were unlawfully killed. The families also complained about the conduct of South Yorkshire Police. They c...
Inciting people to harass others online, known as virtual mobbing, could also result in court action, under new Crown Prosecution Service guidance. The director of public prosecutions said it means the CPS would prosecute just as if offences occurred offline. But she stressed this did not mean prosecutors could "stifle...
Internet trolls who create derogatory hashtags or doctored images to humiliate others could face prosecution in England and Wales.
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Summarize the following news within 174 words: Inciting people to harass others online, known as virtual mobbing, could also result in court action, under new Crown Prosecution Service guidance. The director of public prosecutions said it means the CPS would prosecute just as if offences occurred offline. But she stres...
North Wales Police were called to the incident involving a silver Ford Transit truck in Nantlle Road, Talysarn, Gwynedd, on Friday afternoon. The woman was flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor by air ambulance, but later died. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
An elderly woman has died after being hit by a tipper truck.
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Summarize the following news within 11 words: North Wales Police were called to the incident involving a silver Ford Transit truck in Nantlle Road, Talysarn, Gwynedd, on Friday afternoon. The woman was flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor by air ambulance, but later died. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident...
Bids have been submitted by Abellio, Arriva, KeolisAmey and MTR for the next Wales and Borders franchise. The successful bidder will have to make a slice of its profits available to be reinvested in the railway. They will also be responsible for delivering a major upgrade to the rail network in and around Cardiff as pa...
Four foreign-owned firms are competing to run train services in Wales and create the £600m South Wales Metro.
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Summarize the following news within 137 words: Bids have been submitted by Abellio, Arriva, KeolisAmey and MTR for the next Wales and Borders franchise. The successful bidder will have to make a slice of its profits available to be reinvested in the railway. They will also be responsible for delivering a major upgrade ...
The 80-year-old, a champion of the Doric dialect, was a compere and producer of variety shows before branching out into broadcasting. He has presented the Scottish dance music show Take the Floor since the early 1980s. BBC Scotland director Ken MacQuarrie said: "Robbie is one of Scotland's most recognisable voices." Ro...
Veteran broadcaster Robbie Shepherd is leaving BBC Radio Scotland's Take the Floor after 35 years this weekend.
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Summarize the following news within 146 words: The 80-year-old, a champion of the Doric dialect, was a compere and producer of variety shows before branching out into broadcasting. He has presented the Scottish dance music show Take the Floor since the early 1980s. BBC Scotland director Ken MacQuarrie said: "Robbie is ...
Following flooding at Brunton Park, Carlisle have three 'home' fixtures at neutral grounds and beat Notts County at Preston's Deepdale on Saturday. Stanley's last two home games were postponed because of waterlogging. "I'm really upset about how the league's handled the Carlisle affair," Coleman told BBC Radio Lancashi...
Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman has criticised the Football League for allowing Carlisle United to move their home games because of flooding.
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Summarize the following news within 47 words: Following flooding at Brunton Park, Carlisle have three 'home' fixtures at neutral grounds and beat Notts County at Preston's Deepdale on Saturday. Stanley's last two home games were postponed because of waterlogging. "I'm really upset about how the league's handled the Car...
The supporters had been on a stadium tour but managed to cut themselves off from the remainder of the party. They were found on Saturday morning during a security sweep of the stadium before being handed over to police, who decided not to arrest the pair. United say there was no risk to supporters attending the Arsenal...
Two Manchester United fans spent Friday night undetected in an Old Trafford toilet in an attempt to see Saturday's Premier League game against Arsenal.
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Summarize the following news within 33 words: The supporters had been on a stadium tour but managed to cut themselves off from the remainder of the party. They were found on Saturday morning during a security sweep of the stadium before being handed over to police, who decided not to arrest the pair. United say there w...
Andrew Bickel, 39, was fixing a light at the Catwel shop in Cardiff two weeks ago when he nipped out to his van and returned to find his tools were gone. He said he had a call from a lady in the cat charity shop to say his tools were there to collect, but with "no explanation of how, why or when". Mr Bickel's original ...
An electrician whose £200 worth of tools were mistakenly sold for £1 in a charity shop has had them returned.
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Summarize the following news within 48 words: Andrew Bickel, 39, was fixing a light at the Catwel shop in Cardiff two weeks ago when he nipped out to his van and returned to find his tools were gone. He said he had a call from a lady in the cat charity shop to say his tools were there to collect, but with "no explanati...
Media playback is not supported on this device Muir told BBC Scotland her veterinary medicine studies will mean she will not be with the Scotland team at next year's event on Australia's Gold Coast. The 24-year-old finished fourth and sixth in the 1500m and 5,000m at the World Athletics Championships. "My exams aren't ...
Laura Muir says she'll be "gutted" to miss April's Commonwealth Games.
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Summarize the following news within 79 words: Media playback is not supported on this device Muir told BBC Scotland her veterinary medicine studies will mean she will not be with the Scotland team at next year's event on Australia's Gold Coast. The 24-year-old finished fourth and sixth in the 1500m and 5,000m at the Wo...
The former Newcastle striker, 26, was jailed for eight months in May after admitting online banking fraud. Southend boss Phil Brown expects Ranger to return to training before their first League One game on 5 August. "When the season starts, we'll try to get games behind closed doors so he can get a level of match fitn...
Southend United will give striker Nile Ranger a chance to relaunch his career when he is released from prison.
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Summarize the following news within 40 words: The former Newcastle striker, 26, was jailed for eight months in May after admitting online banking fraud. Southend boss Phil Brown expects Ranger to return to training before their first League One game on 5 August. "When the season starts, we'll try to get games behind cl...
Unions at BAE Systems have warned of possible delays to funding for the Royal Navy's new frigates. But Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson insisted there was no change to the timetable. Labour said it was vital that promises were kept while the Lib Dems called for an end to uncertainty. The UK government confirm...
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for "cast iron assurances" jobs will not be lost at Clyde shipyards because of contract delays.
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Summarize the following news within 126 words: Unions at BAE Systems have warned of possible delays to funding for the Royal Navy's new frigates. But Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson insisted there was no change to the timetable. Labour said it was vital that promises were kept while the Lib Dems called for a...
Immigration, healthcare and outreach to Latino voters dominated the debate, which disintegrated into long periods of shouting and personal insults. Mr Trump has won three of the first four contests held so far. Next week's vote in 11 states is held on what is known as Super Tuesday. The three men are seeking to be name...
Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio have unleashed a barrage of attacks on front-runner Donald Trump in the last debate before next Tuesday's pivotal US primaries.
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Summarize the following news within 186 words: Immigration, healthcare and outreach to Latino voters dominated the debate, which disintegrated into long periods of shouting and personal insults. Mr Trump has won three of the first four contests held so far. Next week's vote in 11 states is held on what is known as Supe...
Russia's CG effects and the brilliance of Australia's singing were not enough to defeat jazz artist Jamala. Russia's Sergey Lazarev had been the bookies' top tip for days, possibly because his song was so similar to 2015's Swedish winner - with innovative staging and a slick song to match. But Ukraine stole past Russia...
So Ukraine confounded the bookmakers and Eurovision commentators who had been convinced that Russia - or possibly Australia - would win.
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Summarize the following news within 147 words: Russia's CG effects and the brilliance of Australia's singing were not enough to defeat jazz artist Jamala. Russia's Sergey Lazarev had been the bookies' top tip for days, possibly because his song was so similar to 2015's Swedish winner - with innovative staging and a sli...
The patrols at Camber Sands in East Sussex will be funded with £51,000 allocated by Rother District Council as part of its annual budget. Councillor Sally-Ann Hart said the council needed to act after the "significant and unprecedented" deaths. Families of the men who drowned said a lifeguard service could have saved ...
Lifeguards will patrol a popular beach on the South Coast this summer after seven men drowned last year.
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Summarize the following news within 68 words: The patrols at Camber Sands in East Sussex will be funded with £51,000 allocated by Rother District Council as part of its annual budget. Councillor Sally-Ann Hart said the council needed to act after the "significant and unprecedented" deaths. Families of the men who drow...
Archibald was on Swindon Town's managerial shortlist last season and has been linked with other vacancies. Osman says the loss of Archibald - who guided Thistle to a top six finish last season - would be a hard act to follow. "Since I signed, he's only got better, every season. It's no surprise teams are interested in ...
Partick Thistle captain Abdul Osman says the players are praying manager Alan Archibald stays at the club for another season.
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Summarize the following news within 57 words: Archibald was on Swindon Town's managerial shortlist last season and has been linked with other vacancies. Osman says the loss of Archibald - who guided Thistle to a top six finish last season - would be a hard act to follow. "Since I signed, he's only got better, every sea...
All 10 had their passports confiscated after they were detained at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport at the weekend. Police said in a statement on Tuesday that none of the suspects had been charged, but investigations were ongoing. Their families have been informed. "These are very difficult times for the relati...
Ten youths have been arrested by Canadian police on suspicion of planning to travel to Iraq and Syria to join Islamic State.
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Summarize the following news within 48 words: All 10 had their passports confiscated after they were detained at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport at the weekend. Police said in a statement on Tuesday that none of the suspects had been charged, but investigations were ongoing. Their families have been informed. ...
The 21-year-old made his debut for the Tigers in the League Cup first-round tie against Accrington Stanley in August. Dixon was captain of the Championship club's under-21 side. He could make his debut for the Minstermen, who are bottom of the Football League, in Saturday's match against Newport. Find all the latest fo...
League Two side York City have signed Hull City midfielder Matt Dixon on an 18-month deal.
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Summarize the following news within 14 words: The 21-year-old made his debut for the Tigers in the League Cup first-round tie against Accrington Stanley in August. Dixon was captain of the Championship club's under-21 side. He could make his debut for the Minstermen, who are bottom of the Football League, in Saturday's...
Colin Shields put Belfast ahead before Scott Aarssen levelled late in the first period. However, second-period goals from Ryan Martinelli and Mark Garside left the Giants in control. Alex Foster increased Belfast's lead to 4-1 before Steve Saviano completed the scoring with five minutes left. Belfast have a game in han...
Belfast Giants remain within four points of Elite League leaders Cardiff Devils after earning a 5-1 Boxing Day away win over Braehead Clan.
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Summarize the following news within 45 words: Colin Shields put Belfast ahead before Scott Aarssen levelled late in the first period. However, second-period goals from Ryan Martinelli and Mark Garside left the Giants in control. Alex Foster increased Belfast's lead to 4-1 before Steve Saviano completed the scoring with...
25 February 2016 Last updated at 10:01 GMT Having undergone significant restoration, it will make its first journey in ten years along the East Coast mainline. The steam engine was initially built in Doncaster, but took its name from the Edinburgh to London service on which it ran. After the last original locomotive cl...
BBC Rewind looks at the history of the Flying Scotsman as it prepares to return to the railways.
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Summarize the following news within 18 words: 25 February 2016 Last updated at 10:01 GMT Having undergone significant restoration, it will make its first journey in ten years along the East Coast mainline. The steam engine was initially built in Doncaster, but took its name from the Edinburgh to London service on which...
He is one of 249 men suing the Catholic Church over alleged historical sexual abuse at St William's residential school in Market Weighton. Only one man out of five initial cases heard at the High Court in Leeds has been awarded compensation. In December, a judge ruled in favour of one claimant and ordered the church to...
A man who claimed he was abused at an East Yorkshire Catholic school has lost a legal action for compensation.
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Summarize the following news within 58 words: He is one of 249 men suing the Catholic Church over alleged historical sexual abuse at St William's residential school in Market Weighton. Only one man out of five initial cases heard at the High Court in Leeds has been awarded compensation. In December, a judge ruled in fa...
The film, written by JK Rowling and starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, took a total of £15.3m. It is the third highest opening weekend from the JK Rowling series, behind the two final Harry Potter films. Warner Bros executive Josh Berger said: "We are thrilled with the huge response from British and Irish audie...
Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them has had the biggest UK box office opening weekend of the year so far.
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Summarize the following news within 65 words: The film, written by JK Rowling and starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, took a total of £15.3m. It is the third highest opening weekend from the JK Rowling series, behind the two final Harry Potter films. Warner Bros executive Josh Berger said: "We are thrilled with ...
The 22-year-old fractured her neck and back, dislocated her pelvis and slipped a disc in her neck after colliding with Elis Ligtlee during the omnium final. Norfolk's Williamson spent four weeks in hospital after January's accident. "They were pretty sure paralysis was going to be the outcome while I was in Rotterdam, ...
Britain's Victoria Williamson says she is lucky not to be paralysed after her serious crash at Rotterdam's Zesdaagse.
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Summarize the following news within 76 words: The 22-year-old fractured her neck and back, dislocated her pelvis and slipped a disc in her neck after colliding with Elis Ligtlee during the omnium final. Norfolk's Williamson spent four weeks in hospital after January's accident. "They were pretty sure paralysis was goin...
Prof Les Mayhew said the difference between the sexes peaked at nearly six years in the 1970s. Life expectancy is going up all round, but the rates for men are increasing faster. Plummeting smoking rates in men are thought to explain a lot of the change. Prof Mayhew, a professor of statistics at Cass Business School, a...
The gap between male and female life expectancy is closing and men could catch up by 2030, according to an adviser for the Office for National Statistics.
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Summarize the following news within 135 words: Prof Les Mayhew said the difference between the sexes peaked at nearly six years in the 1970s. Life expectancy is going up all round, but the rates for men are increasing faster. Plummeting smoking rates in men are thought to explain a lot of the change. Prof Mayhew, a pro...
Former Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) chief executive Nazir Afzal was advised against doing so by the organisation's board. This was because of potentially controversial policing issues that could have been raised on the show. But Mr Afzal stepped down and appeared on the programme on 25 May. The ...
The head of the national body for police commissioners resigned in order to appear on the BBC's Question Time following the Manchester attack.
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Summarize the following news within 71 words: Former Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) chief executive Nazir Afzal was advised against doing so by the organisation's board. This was because of potentially controversial policing issues that could have been raised on the show. But Mr Afzal stepped down...
Mr King is not the rather better-known writer of horror novels (though his robust opinions on the dangers of monetary largesse can tend towards sleepless nights). This Mr King is senior economic adviser at HSBC. And a China expert. Writing about the country's economic slowdown in 2012, he said: "China's debt fuelled ex...
In his new book Grave New World, Stephen King says: "For better or worse, China is simply too big to be ignored."
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Summarize the following news within 148 words: Mr King is not the rather better-known writer of horror novels (though his robust opinions on the dangers of monetary largesse can tend towards sleepless nights). This Mr King is senior economic adviser at HSBC. And a China expert. Writing about the country's economic slow...
Colin Green, a professor of water economics, says Thames Water will make at least £100m a year if it goes ahead. The utility firm says the tunnel is the best way to stop sewage dumping in the River Thames. A Thames Water spokesman said it was the most economical way to deal with the problem and no decision on financing...
An expert has claimed controversial plans to build a £3.6bn 'super sewer' in London are motivated by profit.
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Summarize the following news within 118 words: Colin Green, a professor of water economics, says Thames Water will make at least £100m a year if it goes ahead. The utility firm says the tunnel is the best way to stop sewage dumping in the River Thames. A Thames Water spokesman said it was the most economical way to dea...
Earlier this month, NRW estimated the lagoon would mean 21% of salmon and 25% of sea trout dying each year, as they migrate to and from local rivers. Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) said the claims had no "clear scientific basis". NRW said its figures were based on the "best available evidence" it received. In a briefing note...
The developers of the proposed Swansea Bay tidal lagoon have accused Natural Resources Wales (NRW) of publishing a "grossly misleading" analysis of the project's likely impact on fish.
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Summarize the following news within 88 words: Earlier this month, NRW estimated the lagoon would mean 21% of salmon and 25% of sea trout dying each year, as they migrate to and from local rivers. Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) said the claims had no "clear scientific basis". NRW said its figures were based on the "best avail...
It had already been announced the 30-year-old would leave the Warriors when his contract expires this summer. The South Africa-born forward becomes Sale's first new signing for next season. "Josh is a world class ball-carrying forward," said Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond. "He has been performing well for both ...
Premiership side Sale Sharks will sign Scotland and Glasgow back row forward Josh Strauss on a three-year deal from next season.
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Summarize the following news within 47 words: It had already been announced the 30-year-old would leave the Warriors when his contract expires this summer. The South Africa-born forward becomes Sale's first new signing for next season. "Josh is a world class ball-carrying forward," said Sharks director of rugby Steve D...
Flight MU736 was heading from Sydney, Australia to Shanghai, but the pilot reported problems with the engine about one hour after taking off. Passengers, who had to spend the night in Sydney, told media they smelt something burning inside the aircraft. The Airbus A330 landed safely and there were no reports of injuries...
A China Eastern Airlines plane has had to turn back to Sydney airport after a technical failure which left a hole in an engine casing.
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Summarize the following news within 83 words: Flight MU736 was heading from Sydney, Australia to Shanghai, but the pilot reported problems with the engine about one hour after taking off. Passengers, who had to spend the night in Sydney, told media they smelt something burning inside the aircraft. The Airbus A330 lande...
Katy James was refused leave to remain because her British husband Dominic, a self-employed bike dealer, earns less than £18,600 per year. Mr and Mrs James live in Eastbourne and have a daughter, Madeleine, aged two. Immigration Minister James Brokenshire has written to their MP to say after an interval review the Hom...
The government is to reconsider a visa for an American mother facing deportation from the UK.
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Summarize the following news within 52 words: Katy James was refused leave to remain because her British husband Dominic, a self-employed bike dealer, earns less than £18,600 per year. Mr and Mrs James live in Eastbourne and have a daughter, Madeleine, aged two. Immigration Minister James Brokenshire has written to th...
At points throughout the year we may introduce a theme for the gallery - this week's theme is "love". Find out how you can submit your images and videos below. If you have a picture you'd like to share, email us at england@bbc.co.uk, post it on Facebook or tweet it to @BBCEngland. You can also find us on Instagram - us...
Each day we feature a photograph sent in from across England.
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Summarize the following news within 60 words: At points throughout the year we may introduce a theme for the gallery - this week's theme is "love". Find out how you can submit your images and videos below. If you have a picture you'd like to share, email us at england@bbc.co.uk, post it on Facebook or tweet it to @BBCE...
All 42 Scottish clubs discussed league reconstruction on Tuesday, with a 16-team top-flight among the proposals. That is the number of teams in the Czech top division and Fitzel believes young talent would have a greater chance to shine in a bigger league. "I am sure a 16-team league has helped our youth development," ...
Scottish football should consider a bigger league to help young talent, according to Czech Republic director of football Dusan Fitzel.
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Summarize the following news within 133 words: All 42 Scottish clubs discussed league reconstruction on Tuesday, with a 16-team top-flight among the proposals. That is the number of teams in the Czech top division and Fitzel believes young talent would have a greater chance to shine in a bigger league. "I am sure a 16-...
Mr Tshibala will be leader until presidential elections later this year. He was expelled from Congo's largest opposition party, the UDPS, last month after contesting the designation of successors to veteran leader Etienne Tshisekedi who died in February. Mr Tshibala's appointment is likely to further divide Mr Kabila's...
Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has appointed Bruno Tshibala as the new prime minister of the power-sharing government.
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Summarize the following news within 49 words: Mr Tshibala will be leader until presidential elections later this year. He was expelled from Congo's largest opposition party, the UDPS, last month after contesting the designation of successors to veteran leader Etienne Tshisekedi who died in February. Mr Tshibala's appoi...
Akinfenwa chested down in the box and saw his deflected shot fly past Bobby Olejnik to continue Wycombe's impressive home form - they have lost just one of six league games at Adams Park this term. Paul Hayes should have given the hosts the lead after 18 minutes when a bouncing ball fell to him five yards out but his l...
Adebayo Akinfenwa's winner five minutes from time handed Wycombe a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Exeter in League Two.
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Summarize the following news within 140 words: Akinfenwa chested down in the box and saw his deflected shot fly past Bobby Olejnik to continue Wycombe's impressive home form - they have lost just one of six league games at Adams Park this term. Paul Hayes should have given the hosts the lead after 18 minutes when a bou...
Fairfax said on Wednesday it would cut 125 editorial jobs - a quarter of its newsroom - to absorb slumping revenues. In response, staff will strike until after next week's federal budget, one of the year's biggest local news days. Fairfax's outlets include the Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne's The Age and the Australi...
Journalists at Fairfax Media, one of Australia's largest publishers, have gone on strike for a week to protest against massive job cuts.
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Summarize the following news within 65 words: Fairfax said on Wednesday it would cut 125 editorial jobs - a quarter of its newsroom - to absorb slumping revenues. In response, staff will strike until after next week's federal budget, one of the year's biggest local news days. Fairfax's outlets include the Sydney Mornin...
Media playback is not supported on this device The 17-year-old from Gloucestershire won the champion apprentice trophy in his maiden season this year. Marquand has racked up 68 wins across the last 12 months, prompting his trainer Hannon to make the comparison with Moore. "I think he could be a champion jockey one day,...
Teenager Tom Marquand has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of three-times champion jockey Ryan Moore by his trainer Richard Hannon.
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Summarize the following news within 72 words: Media playback is not supported on this device The 17-year-old from Gloucestershire won the champion apprentice trophy in his maiden season this year. Marquand has racked up 68 wins across the last 12 months, prompting his trainer Hannon to make the comparison with Moore. "...
Officials from Cuba and Norway, the two countries brokering the peace process, said a week of discussions would begin in Havana on 10 December. Colombia's president stopped the talks after the rebels seized Gen Ruben Dario Alzate and two others on 16 November. The captives were released on Sunday. They were handed over...
The Colombian government and Farc rebels have agreed to resume peace talks, which were suspended last month over the abduction of an army general, mediators say.
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Summarize the following news within 87 words: Officials from Cuba and Norway, the two countries brokering the peace process, said a week of discussions would begin in Havana on 10 December. Colombia's president stopped the talks after the rebels seized Gen Ruben Dario Alzate and two others on 16 November. The captives ...
Akpan, 25, had a goal disallowed for handball in Tuesday's loss at Sheffield Wednesday, before being shown a red card by Scott Duncan for his protests. Blackburn have also been charged with failing to ensure players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. Akpan and Rovers have until 20 and 21 February respectively ...
The Football Association has charged Blackburn midfielder Hope Akpan with violent conduct after he was sent off for pushing a referee.
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Summarize the following news within 39 words: Akpan, 25, had a goal disallowed for handball in Tuesday's loss at Sheffield Wednesday, before being shown a red card by Scott Duncan for his protests. Blackburn have also been charged with failing to ensure players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. Akpan and Rove...
Biologists studied a group of Sydney octopuses off Australia's east coast and observed a range of behaviour that may indicate complex social signalling. Octopuses that stand tall, turn dark and spread their web in a "Nosferatu pose" are likely showing aggression. Conversely, octopuses may display a pale colour after lo...
Octopuses may have more complex social interactions than previously believed, a new study has found.
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Summarize the following news within 123 words: Biologists studied a group of Sydney octopuses off Australia's east coast and observed a range of behaviour that may indicate complex social signalling. Octopuses that stand tall, turn dark and spread their web in a "Nosferatu pose" are likely showing aggression. Conversel...
The 22-year-old joins an impressive list at the Aegon Open on 4-12 June, including Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka, and British top three Johanna Konta, Heather Watson and Naomi Broady. Robson reached world number 27 in July 2013, but has struggled since returning from a serious wrist injury last year. "I am exci...
Former British number one Laura Robson will play at next month's grass-court Wimbledon warm-up event in Nottingham.
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Summarize the following news within 31 words: The 22-year-old joins an impressive list at the Aegon Open on 4-12 June, including Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka, and British top three Johanna Konta, Heather Watson and Naomi Broady. Robson reached world number 27 in July 2013, but has struggled since returning fro...
A foul smell led residents to the site in March. The government says all the bodies were buried in a single night and include stillborn babies and unclaimed bodies. But Human Rights Watch says they must check to see if any of the people killed during anti-government protests in January have been buried there. Dozens of...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been urged to investigate at least 421 bodies found in an unmarked burial ground in the capital, Kinshasa.
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Summarize the following news within 47 words: A foul smell led residents to the site in March. The government says all the bodies were buried in a single night and include stillborn babies and unclaimed bodies. But Human Rights Watch says they must check to see if any of the people killed during anti-government protest...
Media playback is not supported on this device The Toffees will pay about £5m compensation for the 53-year-old Dutchman, who leaves Saints after two years in charge. Everton have been without a manager since they sacked Roberto Martinez just before the end of the 2015-16 season. It is expected Koeman's appointment will...
Everton have agreed a deal with Premier League rivals Southampton that paves the way for Ronald Koeman to become their new manager.
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Summarize the following news within 108 words: Media playback is not supported on this device The Toffees will pay about £5m compensation for the 53-year-old Dutchman, who leaves Saints after two years in charge. Everton have been without a manager since they sacked Roberto Martinez just before the end of the 2015-16 s...
The problem is that so many of the initiatives and ideas sold to the country as ground-breaking prove to be business as usual. So the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid went out of his way to sound no-nonsense and tough today. He accused some English councils of "fudging" the numbers on housing need in their area and wa...
Over the last three decades, governments of various stripes have promised radical change to solve England's housing crisis and today's White Paper is no exception.
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Summarize the following news within 86 words: The problem is that so many of the initiatives and ideas sold to the country as ground-breaking prove to be business as usual. So the Communities Secretary Sajid Javid went out of his way to sound no-nonsense and tough today. He accused some English councils of "fudging" th...
A tractor laden with explosives was driven at a military police station, a statement said. The attack happened early on Sunday near the town of Dogubayezit in Agri province, near the border with Iran. Since 24 July, Turkey has carried out hundreds of air raids on PKK bases on both sides of the Iraq-Turkey border. A Tur...
Two Turkish soldiers have been killed and 31 wounded in a suicide attack by Kurdish PKK militants, the Turkish military says.
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Summarize the following news within 116 words: A tractor laden with explosives was driven at a military police station, a statement said. The attack happened early on Sunday near the town of Dogubayezit in Agri province, near the border with Iran. Since 24 July, Turkey has carried out hundreds of air raids on PKK bases...
Robert Thomson, 18, from Bellshill, was last seen on Friday 3 June and reported missing by his family two days later. Police said the body found in woods near Kilbrennan Drive, Motherwell, had yet to be formally identified but was believed to be Mr Thomson. A post-mortem examination will be held to establish the cause ...
A body found near Strathclyde Park in Motherwell is believed to be that of a missing teenager, police have said.
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Summarize the following news within 16 words: Robert Thomson, 18, from Bellshill, was last seen on Friday 3 June and reported missing by his family two days later. Police said the body found in woods near Kilbrennan Drive, Motherwell, had yet to be formally identified but was believed to be Mr Thomson. A post-mortem ex...
The Barcelona striker is ahead of team-mate Lionel Messi, who is valued by academics at £149m. The only England players in the top 10 are Tottenham duo Harry Kane (worth £122m) and Dele Alli (£96m). Paul Pogba, who joined Manchester United for a record £89m in the summer, is worth £136.4m. The study has been carried ou...
Neymar is the most valuable player in Europe - worth about £216m - according to a new study which values 10 players at more than 100m euros.
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Summarize the following news within 51 words: The Barcelona striker is ahead of team-mate Lionel Messi, who is valued by academics at £149m. The only England players in the top 10 are Tottenham duo Harry Kane (worth £122m) and Dele Alli (£96m). Paul Pogba, who joined Manchester United for a record £89m in the summer, i...
The experimental aircraft, which has a wingspan bigger than a jumbo but weighs little more than a large car, left Nanjing at 02:39 (18:39 GMT). It is likely to take Mr Borschberg five to six days of continuous flight to reach his central Pacific destination. He will try to stay awake for much of that time, taking only ...
Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg has begun his bid to cross the Pacific, from China to Hawaii, in the zero-fuel Solar Impulse aeroplane.
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Summarize the following news within 157 words: The experimental aircraft, which has a wingspan bigger than a jumbo but weighs little more than a large car, left Nanjing at 02:39 (18:39 GMT). It is likely to take Mr Borschberg five to six days of continuous flight to reach his central Pacific destination. He will try to...