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The finding deals a significant blow to the theory of physics known as supersymmetry.
Many researchers had hoped the LHC would have confirmed this by now.
Supersymmetry, or Susy, has gained popularity as a way to explain some of the inconsistencies in the traditional theory of subatomic physics known as the Standard Mo... | Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider have detected one of the rarest particle decays seen in nature. | 20300100 | Summarize the following news within 177 words:
The finding deals a significant blow to the theory of physics known as supersymmetry.
Many researchers had hoped the LHC would have confirmed this by now.
Supersymmetry, or Susy, has gained popularity as a way to explain some of the inconsistencies in the traditional theor... |
Their last home game, a 4-0 win over Droylsden, attracted 142 supporters and after staff and players were paid, the Tigers were left with £21 profit.
Last week, the club issued an appeal for £25,000 so they could "stay in a solvent position" until the summer.
"There are fans out there but if they don't come back then w... | Gloucester City chairman Nigel Hughes has urged absent fans to return to the struggling non-league club. | 21859555 | Summarize the following news within 101 words:
Their last home game, a 4-0 win over Droylsden, attracted 142 supporters and after staff and players were paid, the Tigers were left with £21 profit.
Last week, the club issued an appeal for £25,000 so they could "stay in a solvent position" until the summer.
"There are fa... |
Captain David Seath, 31, was a fire support team commander in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.
He suffered a suspected cardiac arrest while running the course and later died in hospital.
He was laid to rest following a funeral in St Margaret's RC Memorial Church in Dunfermline.
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the... | The funeral of an Afghanistan veteran and Green Beret who died after collapsing during the London Marathon has been held in Dunfermline, Fife. | 36210053 | Summarize the following news within 91 words:
Captain David Seath, 31, was a fire support team commander in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.
He suffered a suspected cardiac arrest while running the course and later died in hospital.
He was laid to rest following a funeral in St Margaret's RC Memorial Church in Dun... |
Aodhan Woods was just 17 when he was tied up, locked in a cupboard and subjected to several sexual assaults.
Now 19, he has waived his right to anonymity as his attackers were jailed.
Darren Fu, of Drumart Walk in Belfast, will spend half of his 11-year sentence in jail. His co-accused who cannot be named got six years... | A man who was tortured and raped during an attack by two of his former friends in a Belfast flat has said he thought he was "going to die that night". | 35634759 | Summarize the following news within 99 words:
Aodhan Woods was just 17 when he was tied up, locked in a cupboard and subjected to several sexual assaults.
Now 19, he has waived his right to anonymity as his attackers were jailed.
Darren Fu, of Drumart Walk in Belfast, will spend half of his 11-year sentence in jail. Hi... |
Jasim Khadijah was a rocket expert who controlled attacks, Col Steve Warren said.
Last month a US soldier died and several others were injured when a base used by US troops was shelled by IS.
It was the second US combat death since the US first struck the group in 2014. | A militant from the so-called Islamic State (IS) believed to be responsible for a deadly attack on US troops in northern Iraq has been killed in a drone strike, the US military said. | 35955056 | Summarize the following news within 12 words:
Jasim Khadijah was a rocket expert who controlled attacks, Col Steve Warren said.
Last month a US soldier died and several others were injured when a base used by US troops was shelled by IS.
It was the second US combat death since the US first struck the group in 2014.
ou... |
"This is definitely not the Oscars," said 22 Jump Street star Jillian Bell on the red carpet in Los Angeles.
As well as fan-voted awards like best kiss and best shirtless performance (Efron won it - again) the ceremony was also an unofficial promotional platform for this summer's blockbusters.
The night's big winner wa... | Vin Diesel sang, Channing Tatum danced and Zac Efron showed off his abs, yes - again, at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards. | 32282102 | Summarize the following news within 81 words:
"This is definitely not the Oscars," said 22 Jump Street star Jillian Bell on the red carpet in Los Angeles.
As well as fan-voted awards like best kiss and best shirtless performance (Efron won it - again) the ceremony was also an unofficial promotional platform for this su... |
The 24-year-old summer signing injured himself in training on Friday as he went to take a shot and will see a consultant this week.
He joins Ryan Brunt and left-back Gary Sawyer as long-term absentees.
"It's a huge blow, any players we have in the squad that are injured is very disappointing for us," manager Derek Adam... | Plymouth Argyle striker Jimmy Spencer will miss at least three months after breaking and dislocating his ankle. | 38056357 | Summarize the following news within 38 words:
The 24-year-old summer signing injured himself in training on Friday as he went to take a shot and will see a consultant this week.
He joins Ryan Brunt and left-back Gary Sawyer as long-term absentees.
"It's a huge blow, any players we have in the squad that are injured is ... |
The Colombia international, who has not played since October following a thigh injury, has been replaced in the squad by new loan signing Alexandre Pato.
The 29-year old has made just one Premier League start since signing on a season-long from Monaco last July.
Former AC Milan forward Pato, 26, signed for Chelsea last... | Radamel Falcao has been omitted from Chelsea's 25-man squad for the Champions League knock-out stages. | 35488481 | Summarize the following news within 69 words:
The Colombia international, who has not played since October following a thigh injury, has been replaced in the squad by new loan signing Alexandre Pato.
The 29-year old has made just one Premier League start since signing on a season-long from Monaco last July.
Former AC M... |
It had lost its mother and become stranded in shallow waters off the coast of Mojacar in Andalucia.
Tourists then began touching and photographing the animal rather than seeking help for it.
Equinac, a local NGO, said "selfishness" caused the dolphin "suffering and stress."
The organisation, which works to protect mari... | A baby dolphin has died after it was surrounded by tourists looking to take photographs on a beach in southern Spain. | 40950693 | Summarize the following news within 26 words:
It had lost its mother and become stranded in shallow waters off the coast of Mojacar in Andalucia.
Tourists then began touching and photographing the animal rather than seeking help for it.
Equinac, a local NGO, said "selfishness" caused the dolphin "suffering and stress."... |
The men, aged 26 and 24, were in a house in Melrose Street when three men armed with a knife, hammer and batons forced their way into the property just before midnight on Saturday.
After assaulting the men, the gang left with a sum of cash and personal items. They also smashed a number of windows.
The men in the house ... | Two men have been assaulted by an armed gang in south Belfast. | 38358729 | Summarize the following news within 19 words:
The men, aged 26 and 24, were in a house in Melrose Street when three men armed with a knife, hammer and batons forced their way into the property just before midnight on Saturday.
After assaulting the men, the gang left with a sum of cash and personal items. They also smas... |
Dr Henry McLaughlin believes that physical and mental wellbeing can be improved by a daily mountain climb.
The idea is that people climb to the top of Slievemartin outside Rostrevor - known locally as the Cairn - take a selfie and then post the picture on the 'Cairnuary' Facebook page.
The mountain is 485m high, so Dr ... | A County Down GP has come up with a novel, if strenuous, way to get healthy and beat the January blues. | 35429325 | Summarize the following news within 115 words:
Dr Henry McLaughlin believes that physical and mental wellbeing can be improved by a daily mountain climb.
The idea is that people climb to the top of Slievemartin outside Rostrevor - known locally as the Cairn - take a selfie and then post the picture on the 'Cairnuary' F... |
Areas in Counties Londonderry, Antrim and Down were affected.
A spokesperson for Northern Ireland Electricity said was an equipment fault was detected at 21.40 BST.
All properties have had power restored had their power restored by 22.14 BST. | Several thousand customers were left without electricity for a time on Wednesday night. | 36852171 | Summarize the following news within 9 words:
Areas in Counties Londonderry, Antrim and Down were affected.
A spokesperson for Northern Ireland Electricity said was an equipment fault was detected at 21.40 BST.
All properties have had power restored had their power restored by 22.14 BST.
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The 64-year-old was found with critical injuries in Luxfield Road, south-east London, at about 02:10 GMT. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder close to where the victim was found.
The arrested man and the victim knew each other but were not related, the Metropolitan... | A man has been stabbed to death in Mottingham in the early hours of Boxing Day. | 35182226 | Summarize the following news within 16 words:
The 64-year-old was found with critical injuries in Luxfield Road, south-east London, at about 02:10 GMT. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder close to where the victim was found.
The arrested man and the victim knew eac... |
But the council is to set up a group to "resolve outstanding design issues".
The proposed cycle route will link Leith Walk in the east of the city to Roseburn in the west, via the city centre and Haymarket.
The plans include reducing four lanes of traffic from Roseburn to Haymarket to two, and using half a carriageway ... | Plans for a controversial cycle path through Edinburgh have been agreed in principle by city councillors. | 37219542 | Summarize the following news within 65 words:
But the council is to set up a group to "resolve outstanding design issues".
The proposed cycle route will link Leith Walk in the east of the city to Roseburn in the west, via the city centre and Haymarket.
The plans include reducing four lanes of traffic from Roseburn to H... |
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says there is a shortage of midwives and a fall in students and any future cuts will risk the quality of services.
The Welsh government said the number of midwifery training places commissioned rose again this year.
It also said all maternity units must meet recommendations on the nu... | Deteriorating maternity services in Wales must be turned around without delay, midwives have warned. | 21124967 | Summarize the following news within 130 words:
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) says there is a shortage of midwives and a fall in students and any future cuts will risk the quality of services.
The Welsh government said the number of midwifery training places commissioned rose again this year.
It also said all mate... |
The 2014 winner Pineau De Re was among those to miss the cut for the famous Aintree race.
Lower-rated horses are balloted out, with The Romford Pele occupying the number 40 slot.
There were no withdrawals in Thursday's final declaration stage. Four reserves are on standby should any runner pull out before 13:00 BST on ... | Last year's winner Many Clouds heads Saturday's Grand National field after the 40-runner line-up was confirmed. | 35987334 | Summarize the following news within 83 words:
The 2014 winner Pineau De Re was among those to miss the cut for the famous Aintree race.
Lower-rated horses are balloted out, with The Romford Pele occupying the number 40 slot.
There were no withdrawals in Thursday's final declaration stage. Four reserves are on standby s... |
In a strongly worded letter to all teachers, Gavin Boyd also said they got better pay than their counterparts in England and Wales.
Teaching unions are refusing to co-operate with school inspections in a dispute over pay and workload.
Some are also taking occasional strike action.
The National Association of Schoolmast... | Northern Ireland's top education official has accused teachers of harming children's education by taking industrial action. | 39913329 | Summarize the following news within 146 words:
In a strongly worded letter to all teachers, Gavin Boyd also said they got better pay than their counterparts in England and Wales.
Teaching unions are refusing to co-operate with school inspections in a dispute over pay and workload.
Some are also taking occasional strike... |
Thousands of animals, many of them endangered, are part of the count which is required by law as part of the zoo's licence.
Important details about each and every individual are noted down so that the zoo can help worldwide breeding programmes.
Newsround's Martin headed to the zoo, which houses over 400 different speci... | Keepers at Chester Zoo are making sure every creature, from the biggest elephant to the smallest beetle, is present and correct as part of their annual animal count. | 35237411 | Summarize the following news within 15 words:
Thousands of animals, many of them endangered, are part of the count which is required by law as part of the zoo's licence.
Important details about each and every individual are noted down so that the zoo can help worldwide breeding programmes.
Newsround's Martin headed to ... |
A total of 387 people were arrested between February 2016 and February 2017 - up from 255 the previous year.
Meanwhile more than half of cabin crew who responded to a survey said they had witnessed disruptive drunken passenger behaviour at UK airports.
The Home Office is "considering" calls for tougher rules on alcohol... | Arrests of passengers suspected of being drunk at UK airports and on flights have risen by 50% in a year, a Panorama investigation has revealed. | 40877229 | Summarize the following news within 168 words:
A total of 387 people were arrested between February 2016 and February 2017 - up from 255 the previous year.
Meanwhile more than half of cabin crew who responded to a survey said they had witnessed disruptive drunken passenger behaviour at UK airports.
The Home Office is "... |
Another user in the dark web - a hidden part of the internet where guns, drugs and child abuse images are traded - alerted police, a spokesperson said.
The boy's body was subsequently found in the cellar of a house in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Police say the 19-year-old suspect may be armed.
Searches are being car... | A manhunt is under way in Germany after a man allegedly stabbed a nine-year-old neighbour to death and uploaded a video boasting of his deed to the dark web. | 39190540 | Summarize the following news within 21 words:
Another user in the dark web - a hidden part of the internet where guns, drugs and child abuse images are traded - alerted police, a spokesperson said.
The boy's body was subsequently found in the cellar of a house in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia.
Police say the 19-year-ol... |
Voters should have the option to remain in the EU if they are unhappy with the result of Brexit talks, she said.
The party is also discussing electoral pacts with fellow parties in a "number" of constituencies, she added.
Ms Lucas is the Greens' only MP and the Liberal Democrats have agreed not to contest her Brighton ... | A second referendum on the details of any Brexit deal should be offered to voters, Green Party of England and Wales MP Caroline Lucas has said. | 39784314 | Summarize the following news within 92 words:
Voters should have the option to remain in the EU if they are unhappy with the result of Brexit talks, she said.
The party is also discussing electoral pacts with fellow parties in a "number" of constituencies, she added.
Ms Lucas is the Greens' only MP and the Liberal Demo... |
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in March 2015.
A re-inspection in April this year found it had made "positive progress" in some areas, but improvements were still needed.
The safety of patients at high risk of suicide had been deemed inadequate but has n... | An NHS mental health services provider has been upgraded from "inadequate" to "good" following a recent inspection. | 40220630 | Summarize the following news within 65 words:
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in March 2015.
A re-inspection in April this year found it had made "positive progress" in some areas, but improvements were still needed.
The safety of patients at high risk o... |
The US ambassador to Bangladesh condemned the killing of Xulhaz Mannan, who also worked at the US embassy.
Another person was also injured when the attackers entered a Dhaka flat.
Since February last year suspected militants have killed several secular or atheist writers and members of religious minority groups.
The tw... | Bangladesh police say a top gay rights activist and editor at the country's only LGBT magazine is one of two people who have been hacked to death. | 36128729 | Summarize the following news within 138 words:
The US ambassador to Bangladesh condemned the killing of Xulhaz Mannan, who also worked at the US embassy.
Another person was also injured when the attackers entered a Dhaka flat.
Since February last year suspected militants have killed several secular or atheist writers a... |
The 33-1 shot, ridden by David Mullins and trained by Mouse Morris, triumphed at Aintree in April to become the first novice to win the race since 1958.
The nine-year-old, owned by the Gigginstown House Stud, has twice recovered from a cracked pelvis.
"We didn't want to send him back to Aintree with a big weight, that ... | This year's Grand National winner Rule The World has been retired. | 36261256 | Summarize the following news within 48 words:
The 33-1 shot, ridden by David Mullins and trained by Mouse Morris, triumphed at Aintree in April to become the first novice to win the race since 1958.
The nine-year-old, owned by the Gigginstown House Stud, has twice recovered from a cracked pelvis.
"We didn't want to sen... |
The shipment will be the first potentially preventative medicine to reach one of the hardest hit countries.
But experts say that, with Ebola cases falling, it may be difficult to establish whether the jab offers any protection against the virus.
It has been produced by British company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the US N... | The first batch of an experimental vaccine against Ebola is on its way to Liberia. | 30943377 | Summarize the following news within 129 words:
The shipment will be the first potentially preventative medicine to reach one of the hardest hit countries.
But experts say that, with Ebola cases falling, it may be difficult to establish whether the jab offers any protection against the virus.
It has been produced by Bri... |
Adam Mitchell is believed to have been in a pub in Inverness' Baron Taylor Street on Wednesday night last week.
Police Scotland said CCTV images show him near the Harry Fairbairn BMW garage on Longman Road at 00:52 on Thursday.
Coastguard and police helicopters and the RNLI's Kessock lifeboat were involved in making se... | Air, sea and land searches were made over the weekend for a missing 18-year-old Inverness man. | 37973417 | Summarize the following news within 31 words:
Adam Mitchell is believed to have been in a pub in Inverness' Baron Taylor Street on Wednesday night last week.
Police Scotland said CCTV images show him near the Harry Fairbairn BMW garage on Longman Road at 00:52 on Thursday.
Coastguard and police helicopters and the RNLI... |
The actor, who was known to millions as Coronation Street binman Eddie Yeats in the 1970s and 1980s, died "peacefully in his sleep" on Friday night.
It followed a "long courageous battle" with prostate cancer, his family said.
Hughes, who lived on the Isle of Wight, was also known for his roles as Twiggy in TV comedy T... | Coronation Street and Keeping up Appearances actor Geoffrey Hughes has died aged 68, his agent has said. | 19032928 | Summarize the following news within 83 words:
The actor, who was known to millions as Coronation Street binman Eddie Yeats in the 1970s and 1980s, died "peacefully in his sleep" on Friday night.
It followed a "long courageous battle" with prostate cancer, his family said.
Hughes, who lived on the Isle of Wight, was als... |
Cancer Research UK said the number of females diagnosed with the disease had climbed 97% since 1975.
Although more men still die from lung cancer there has been a 40% drop in the rate among males over the same period.
The charity said the figures reflected smoking trends in the UK, with the number of male smokers falli... | Lung cancer rates in women have almost doubled in Scotland over the past 40 years, according to a charity. | 26654507 | Summarize the following news within 126 words:
Cancer Research UK said the number of females diagnosed with the disease had climbed 97% since 1975.
Although more men still die from lung cancer there has been a 40% drop in the rate among males over the same period.
The charity said the figures reflected smoking trends i... |
Jamie Taggart, from Argyll and Bute, failed to return from a plant-hunting trip to the northern mountainous area.
He has not been seen since 2 November, when his rucksack and passport were found at a guest house in Sapa.
Mr Taggart, 41, runs Linn Botanic Gardens in the village of Cove on the Rosneath peninsula and serv... | The search for a Scots botanist missing in Vietnam is expected to resume later after being abandoned in heavy snow. | 25506219 | Summarize the following news within 96 words:
Jamie Taggart, from Argyll and Bute, failed to return from a plant-hunting trip to the northern mountainous area.
He has not been seen since 2 November, when his rucksack and passport were found at a guest house in Sapa.
Mr Taggart, 41, runs Linn Botanic Gardens in the vill... |
The RAC said the higher prices were due to a combination of rising crude oil prices, and the devaluation of the pound after June's Brexit vote.
Average petrol prices rose by 4.4p to 116.7p per litre and average diesel prices rose 5.2p to 118.7p per litre.
The motoring body said these were the biggest monthly increases ... | Petrol and diesel prices rose sharply in October, said the RAC, taking them to their highest level since July 2015. | 37849933 | Summarize the following news within 69 words:
The RAC said the higher prices were due to a combination of rising crude oil prices, and the devaluation of the pound after June's Brexit vote.
Average petrol prices rose by 4.4p to 116.7p per litre and average diesel prices rose 5.2p to 118.7p per litre.
The motoring body ... |
East Oxford residents have been complaining about the behaviour of Oxford Brookes students on nights out.
In the letter Andrea Siret, head of community engagement, said students could face disciplinary action.
One resident told the BBC he often heard students "screaming".
Ross Clark said: "We've had students running ov... | "Extremely serious concerns about unacceptable noise and disruption" caused by students in Oxford have increased, according to a letter seen by the BBC. | 38031869 | Summarize the following news within 56 words:
East Oxford residents have been complaining about the behaviour of Oxford Brookes students on nights out.
In the letter Andrea Siret, head of community engagement, said students could face disciplinary action.
One resident told the BBC he often heard students "screaming".
R... |
One of the first out of the blocks is a touring production of All My Sons by black-led theatre company Talawa.
The story centres on all-American couple Joe and Kate Keller, whose son is missing after World War Two.
Its director Michael Buffong tells arts correspondent Tim Masters what makes the play a 20th Century clas... | The centenary year of playwright Arthur Miller's birth is being marked with an explosion of productions around the UK in 2015. | 31363531 | Summarize the following news within 183 words:
One of the first out of the blocks is a touring production of All My Sons by black-led theatre company Talawa.
The story centres on all-American couple Joe and Kate Keller, whose son is missing after World War Two.
Its director Michael Buffong tells arts correspondent Tim ... |
Four wards were closed to visitors at Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, on Monday before the visiting ban was extended on Thursday.
The ban does not affect Wirral Women and Children's Hospitals.
Gaynor Westray, director of nursing and midwifery at the hospital, said the decision was "in the best interests of our patients".... | A hospital has suspended visits to patients on all its wards following an outbreak of the norovirus bug. | 39732208 | Summarize the following news within 42 words:
Four wards were closed to visitors at Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, on Monday before the visiting ban was extended on Thursday.
The ban does not affect Wirral Women and Children's Hospitals.
Gaynor Westray, director of nursing and midwifery at the hospital, said the decisio... |
Two men, aged 23 and 24, had a noxious substance thrown over them at 19:00 BST on Tuesday on Roman Road, Bethnal Green, east London.
Rahad Hussain, 23, has been charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon, namely acid.
He was remanded in custody when he appeared at... | A man has appeared in court over an acid attack that left two people with "life-changing" injuries. | 40756281 | Summarize the following news within 21 words:
Two men, aged 23 and 24, had a noxious substance thrown over them at 19:00 BST on Tuesday on Roman Road, Bethnal Green, east London.
Rahad Hussain, 23, has been charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon, namely acid.
... |
The Tribunal de Commerce decided SeaFrance's future after a bailout by the French government was ruled illegal by the European Commission.
The court also said an offer by a cooperative of employees was not acceptable.
Hundreds of jobs in France are also expected to be lost.
Three ferries were operated by SeaFrance on t... | Ferry firm SeaFrance is to shed 127 jobs in Dover after it was liquidated by a French court and told to cease activity. | 16469300 | Summarize the following news within 103 words:
The Tribunal de Commerce decided SeaFrance's future after a bailout by the French government was ruled illegal by the European Commission.
The court also said an offer by a cooperative of employees was not acceptable.
Hundreds of jobs in France are also expected to be lost... |
The Muslim Brotherhood's political wing, the Islamic Action Front, called for broader political representation and a more democratic parliament.
People at the protest chanted: "The people want to reform the regime."
On Thursday evening, the king dissolved parliament and called early elections, though he did not specify... | Thousands of Jordanians have attended a protest demanding political reforms in Amman, hours after King Abdullah called early parliamentary elections. | 19840979 | Summarize the following news within 124 words:
The Muslim Brotherhood's political wing, the Islamic Action Front, called for broader political representation and a more democratic parliament.
People at the protest chanted: "The people want to reform the regime."
On Thursday evening, the king dissolved parliament and ca... |
His solicitor Julia Cooper has asked Surrey Police to explain a statement that he had confessed to the murder.
Bellfield, 47, was given a whole-life prison sentence in June 2011 for murdering the schoolgirl.
Surrey Police confirmed it had received a letter from Bellfield's solicitors but said it was standing by its sta... | Serial killer Levi Bellfield has denied confessing to the abduction, rape and killing of 13-year-old Milly Dowler. | 35564269 | Summarize the following news within 88 words:
His solicitor Julia Cooper has asked Surrey Police to explain a statement that he had confessed to the murder.
Bellfield, 47, was given a whole-life prison sentence in June 2011 for murdering the schoolgirl.
Surrey Police confirmed it had received a letter from Bellfield's ... |
It backed plans to issue fines initially, and only resort to criminal charges for repeat offenders.
Selling, buying and producing the drug will remain illegal and the move must still be ratified by parliament.
According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, almost 9% of Israelis use cannabis, though some experts believe... | The Israeli government has taken steps to reduce the penalties for personal marijuana use. | 39175040 | Summarize the following news within 60 words:
It backed plans to issue fines initially, and only resort to criminal charges for repeat offenders.
Selling, buying and producing the drug will remain illegal and the move must still be ratified by parliament.
According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, almost 9% of Isra... |
The Dons boss has guided his team to successive second-place finishes in the Scottish Premiership, and lifted the 2014 League Cup.
Going into Sunday's game against Rangers, Aberdeen are 12 points clear of the Ibrox side in second place.
"Derek's doing everything he can, extracting every ounce out of the club," Thompson... | Derek McInnes deserves more praise for his achievements at Aberdeen, says ex-Scotland striker Steven Thompson. | 39540625 | Summarize the following news within 165 words:
The Dons boss has guided his team to successive second-place finishes in the Scottish Premiership, and lifted the 2014 League Cup.
Going into Sunday's game against Rangers, Aberdeen are 12 points clear of the Ibrox side in second place.
"Derek's doing everything he can, ex... |
The 24-year-old striker, who scored 25 Premier League goals last season, turned down the most lucrative contract offer in Everton's history in March.
"I don't want to stay at the same level. I want to improve and I know where I want to do that," Belgian Lukaku said on Monday.
Former club Chelsea, who he originally sign... | Everton's Romelu Lukaku has decided where he wants to play next season. | 40170131 | Summarize the following news within 46 words:
The 24-year-old striker, who scored 25 Premier League goals last season, turned down the most lucrative contract offer in Everton's history in March.
"I don't want to stay at the same level. I want to improve and I know where I want to do that," Belgian Lukaku said on Monda... |
The Uzbek government announced his death on Friday after a period of rumours about his ill health.
As is often the case with strongman regimes, no tried and tested succession mechanism is in place in Uzbekistan, and the transition of power may well be a complicated process.
Uzbekistan is the most populous Central Asian... | The departure from the helm by Uzbekistan's long-serving President Islam Karimov is likely to have wide-ranging repercussions for the region. | 37257537 | Summarize the following news within 136 words:
The Uzbek government announced his death on Friday after a period of rumours about his ill health.
As is often the case with strongman regimes, no tried and tested succession mechanism is in place in Uzbekistan, and the transition of power may well be a complicated process... |
The rock legends' set went out on the BBC World Service as part of Alexis Korner's Rhythm and Blues programme and was taped from an AM radio in Europe.
It includes the band's only known recording of the track Sunshine Woman.
The session recording has been restored with help from guitarist Jimmy Page for inclusion on a ... | A 1969 Led Zeppelin session for the BBC that was thought to have been lost when archives were wiped has been recovered from a recording made by a fan. | 36836957 | Summarize the following news within 48 words:
The rock legends' set went out on the BBC World Service as part of Alexis Korner's Rhythm and Blues programme and was taped from an AM radio in Europe.
It includes the band's only known recording of the track Sunshine Woman.
The session recording has been restored with help... |
Wales in the 13th Century was a mixture of regional powers. By the middle of the previous century, most of the lowland areas, particularly in south Wales, were under English control, in the form of Anglo-Norman barons from the Marches and across Glamorganshire to Pembroke.
Gwynedd and the north-west of Wales remained l... | As the Welsh government publishes plans to reintroduce Welsh taxes for the first time since the 13th century, BBC News looks at what life was like in Wales last time there was direct Welsh taxation. | 29324237 | Summarize the following news within 150 words:
Wales in the 13th Century was a mixture of regional powers. By the middle of the previous century, most of the lowland areas, particularly in south Wales, were under English control, in the form of Anglo-Norman barons from the Marches and across Glamorganshire to Pembroke.... |
The woman was taken to hospital after the incident involving a male inmate at Maghaberry Prison, near Lisburn, on Monday.
Adrian Smith from the Prison Officers Association (POA) told BBC News NI the woman was one of the newer prison officers.
He said he believed she was attacked with a weapon "made from a razor".
"She ... | A prison officer has suffered a serious neck wound after she was attacked at a jail in County Antrim. | 39261144 | Summarize the following news within 26 words:
The woman was taken to hospital after the incident involving a male inmate at Maghaberry Prison, near Lisburn, on Monday.
Adrian Smith from the Prison Officers Association (POA) told BBC News NI the woman was one of the newer prison officers.
He said he believed she was att... |
Royal Mail predicts that on what it calls Take-back Tuesday there will be a rise of more than 50% in returns against December's daily average.
Clothing and footwear are the most likely items to be returned.
People are also expected to flock to shops at lunchtime to give back gifts, but may face issues getting a refund.... | Post offices and shops are expected to be very busy on Tuesday, as people going back to work after the holidays try to return unwanted presents. | 38496098 | Summarize the following news within 91 words:
Royal Mail predicts that on what it calls Take-back Tuesday there will be a rise of more than 50% in returns against December's daily average.
Clothing and footwear are the most likely items to be returned.
People are also expected to flock to shops at lunchtime to give bac... |
Simon Hamilton said if they want the highest standard of health and social care, then the current configuration of services is not going to work.
Mr Hamilton pulled no punches in his first keynote address in his new role.
He said the real challenge was the absence of political agreement on the future of health and soci... | Northern Ireland's new health minister has challenged politicians to accept change as he outlined his vision for the future of local health services. | 32823010 | Summarize the following news within 36 words:
Simon Hamilton said if they want the highest standard of health and social care, then the current configuration of services is not going to work.
Mr Hamilton pulled no punches in his first keynote address in his new role.
He said the real challenge was the absence of politi... |
Melissa Morton, 12, was among 34 pupils at Brentwood School in Essex aboard a coach that crashed into a motorway bridge near Middelkerke, West Flanders.
Her father Keith Morton said she had been "very disturbed by it all".
The school said some staff still needed hospital treatment, but all pupils were due back in schoo... | A school pupil involved in a coach crash in Belgium in which the driver died is still having "sleepless nights" two months on, her father has said. | 34060675 | Summarize the following news within 69 words:
Melissa Morton, 12, was among 34 pupils at Brentwood School in Essex aboard a coach that crashed into a motorway bridge near Middelkerke, West Flanders.
Her father Keith Morton said she had been "very disturbed by it all".
The school said some staff still needed hospital tr... |
Daly spent two seasons at Ibrox after leaving Tannadice, where he has been training since pre-season.
"I would never say never," the 32-year-old said of the possibility of signing for the Scottish Premiership club.
"If they came to me and were interested, I would definitely consider it."
Daly spent six years at Tannadi... | Jon Daly has not ruled out a return to Dundee United, but the striker thinks his future probably lies abroad following his release by Rangers. | 33984746 | Summarize the following news within 81 words:
Daly spent two seasons at Ibrox after leaving Tannadice, where he has been training since pre-season.
"I would never say never," the 32-year-old said of the possibility of signing for the Scottish Premiership club.
"If they came to me and were interested, I would definitely... |
Benchmark Brent crude hit $50.22 per barrel at one stage on Thursday, its highest level since early November.
The rise followed US data showing that oil inventories had fallen after supply disruptions due to fires in Canada.
Brent crude has now risen 80% since it hit 13-year lows of below $28 a barrel at the start of t... | The price of oil has gone above $50 a barrel for the first time in 2016 as supply disruptions and increased global demand continue to fuel a recovery. | 36303577 | Summarize the following news within 117 words:
Benchmark Brent crude hit $50.22 per barrel at one stage on Thursday, its highest level since early November.
The rise followed US data showing that oil inventories had fallen after supply disruptions due to fires in Canada.
Brent crude has now risen 80% since it hit 13-ye... |
The man - identified as a 30-year-old surnamed Pang - was held in the southern Guangxi region and brought back to the capital, Xinhua said.
Pang made a 37.5km lap around Beijing in 13min and 43 sec, driving three times faster than the official limit.
A video of his feat in August soon became an internet sensation in Ch... | A motorcyclist who reached the speed of 237km/h (147mph) on Beijing's ring road has been detained by Chinese police for dangerous driving, state media report. | 34439145 | Summarize the following news within 25 words:
The man - identified as a 30-year-old surnamed Pang - was held in the southern Guangxi region and brought back to the capital, Xinhua said.
Pang made a 37.5km lap around Beijing in 13min and 43 sec, driving three times faster than the official limit.
A video of his feat in ... |
It said just 8% of councils had built enough to replace half of their stock sold through the scheme, which allows council tenants to buy their homes.
The charity said there was a danger of some areas having no affordable homes.
The government said it was committed to building 275,000 affordable new homes over the cours... | One in three councils in England has not replaced a single home sold through the Right to Buy scheme since 2012, according to the charity Shelter. | 34305969 | Summarize the following news within 111 words:
It said just 8% of councils had built enough to replace half of their stock sold through the scheme, which allows council tenants to buy their homes.
The charity said there was a danger of some areas having no affordable homes.
The government said it was committed to build... |
If made law, the measure will put a 20% ceiling on any foreign stakes in Russian media, including those held indirectly through Russian partners.
Russia's main media outlets are state-owned or controlled by loyal oligarchs.
But top Putin ally Sergei Zheleznyak said Russia was facing "an information war unleashed agains... | A bill to restrict foreign ownership in Russia's media will soon go before the parliament, which is dominated by MPs loyal to President Vladimir Putin. | 29250876 | Summarize the following news within 42 words:
If made law, the measure will put a 20% ceiling on any foreign stakes in Russian media, including those held indirectly through Russian partners.
Russia's main media outlets are state-owned or controlled by loyal oligarchs.
But top Putin ally Sergei Zheleznyak said Russia w... |
The futures of Aston and Coventry stations were discussed by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority.
The authority, which said it needed buildings for a "modern-day" fire service, approved its budget earlier.
Plans to demolish Aston's Ettington Road fire station, which was built in 1923, will go before planners.
Phil ... | Plans to demolish and replace two West Midlands fire stations - one of which is Grade II listed - have been backed by fire service bosses. | 31494316 | Summarize the following news within 41 words:
The futures of Aston and Coventry stations were discussed by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority.
The authority, which said it needed buildings for a "modern-day" fire service, approved its budget earlier.
Plans to demolish Aston's Ettington Road fire station, which was... |
A woman got out of the vehicle and an unknown man jumped in and took the car.
Police said it happened at Boucher Crescent in south Belfast at about 17:25 GMT.
Members of the public managed to stop the car but the man fled on foot.
A short time later a man in his 30s was arrested and remains in custody. The two children... | A man has been arrested after a car was stolen with two young children inside. | 39091271 | Summarize the following news within 16 words:
A woman got out of the vehicle and an unknown man jumped in and took the car.
Police said it happened at Boucher Crescent in south Belfast at about 17:25 GMT.
Members of the public managed to stop the car but the man fled on foot.
A short time later a man in his 30s was arr... |
The 31-year-old has joined the Spitfires on a deal until the end of the season.
Tubbs could be handed his Eastleigh debut in the National League game at Kidderminster on Tuesday.
Ex-Bournemouth striker Tubbs has scored five goals for League Two side Portsmouth this season but he has not featured for Pompey since Octobe... | Eastleigh have confirmed the loan signing of Portsmouth striker Matt Tubbs. | 35533126 | Summarize the following news within 13 words:
The 31-year-old has joined the Spitfires on a deal until the end of the season.
Tubbs could be handed his Eastleigh debut in the National League game at Kidderminster on Tuesday.
Ex-Bournemouth striker Tubbs has scored five goals for League Two side Portsmouth this season b... |
Under the proposals, 120,000 additional asylum seekers will be distributed among EU nations, with binding quotas.
It comes after a surge of thousands of mainly Syrian migrants pushed north through Europe in recent days.
Mr Juncker told the European Parliament it was "not a time to take fright".
Germany, the main destin... | European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has announced plans that he says will offer a "swift, determined and comprehensive" response to Europe's migrant crisis. | 34193568 | Summarize the following news within 178 words:
Under the proposals, 120,000 additional asylum seekers will be distributed among EU nations, with binding quotas.
It comes after a surge of thousands of mainly Syrian migrants pushed north through Europe in recent days.
Mr Juncker told the European Parliament it was "not a... |
Administrators' reports suggest around £7m of £10.25m lent to Northampton Town by the local borough Council was passed to 1st Land Limited.
A total of £2.65m was then given to David Cardoza and his father, Anthony.
David Cardoza declined to comment, saying: "I'm under confidentiality so can't speak."
A report from Marc... | A football club chairman and his father were given a "loan" of more than £2.5m by a company set up to oversee the development of its stadium. | 34750400 | Summarize the following news within 101 words:
Administrators' reports suggest around £7m of £10.25m lent to Northampton Town by the local borough Council was passed to 1st Land Limited.
A total of £2.65m was then given to David Cardoza and his father, Anthony.
David Cardoza declined to comment, saying: "I'm under conf... |
Mr Philippe, 48, was arrested after appearing as a guest on a radio programme in Port-au-Prince last week.
He was flown to the US to face the long-standing charges.
Dozens of his supporters attended the hearing in Miami, demanding his release. Mr Philippe was recently elected to his country's senate,
"We are here to su... | A Haitian former coup leader, Guy Philippe, has pleaded not guilty in a US court to drug trafficking and money laundering charges. | 38617103 | Summarize the following news within 57 words:
Mr Philippe, 48, was arrested after appearing as a guest on a radio programme in Port-au-Prince last week.
He was flown to the US to face the long-standing charges.
Dozens of his supporters attended the hearing in Miami, demanding his release. Mr Philippe was recently elect... |
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has 285 full-time vacancies across three sites, which cover Surrey and Berkshire.
The high cost of living in the south of England is said to be a factor affecting recruitment.
Each successful applicant will receive a maximum of £1,340 in subsidies.
Nurses will be offered accommodatio... | Nursing job applicants are being offered two months free accommodation in a bid to quell staff shortages at a hospital trust. | 37248976 | Summarize the following news within 50 words:
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has 285 full-time vacancies across three sites, which cover Surrey and Berkshire.
The high cost of living in the south of England is said to be a factor affecting recruitment.
Each successful applicant will receive a maximum of £1,340 in ... |
Those arrested include two builders, police officers and municipality officials.
The apartment building came crashing down on Thursday.
Correspondents say building collapses are common in India, with poor construction practices often blamed.
In pictures: Mumbai building collapse
There is huge demand for housing, and co... | Indian police have arrested nine people they suspect of colluding to illegally construct a high-rise residential building in Mumbai which collapsed, killing 74 people. | 22058457 | Summarize the following news within 57 words:
Those arrested include two builders, police officers and municipality officials.
The apartment building came crashing down on Thursday.
Correspondents say building collapses are common in India, with poor construction practices often blamed.
In pictures: Mumbai building col... |
The Real Madrid striker appeared before a judge in Versailles after being held in custody overnight.
His lawyer says he played "no part" in an alleged attempt to extort money from fellow French international Mathieu Valbuena.
The two men reportedly had an exchange during a training session.
According to French media, M... | French footballer Karim Benzema has been placed under formal investigation in connection with a sex tape blackmail plot involving another player. | 34731780 | Summarize the following news within 149 words:
The Real Madrid striker appeared before a judge in Versailles after being held in custody overnight.
His lawyer says he played "no part" in an alleged attempt to extort money from fellow French international Mathieu Valbuena.
The two men reportedly had an exchange during a... |
The 22-year-old leaves first professional club Wigan Athletic after four years, having made 19 senior appearances.
County boss Jim McIntyre described Chow as "a box-to-box midfielder with great athleticism".
"He came through Wigan's academy system and has got great energy," the manager added.
The Dingwall side visit Ha... | Ross County have completed the signing of central midfielder Tim Chow on a two-year contract. | 37189117 | Summarize the following news within 18 words:
The 22-year-old leaves first professional club Wigan Athletic after four years, having made 19 senior appearances.
County boss Jim McIntyre described Chow as "a box-to-box midfielder with great athleticism".
"He came through Wigan's academy system and has got great energy,"... |
Fox has spent the last five years as chief commercial officer at Premier League rivals Arsenal and replaces Paul Faulkner, who left Villa Park in July.
"I was delighted and even flattered by Tom's interest in the job," said owner Randy Lerner, who put the club up for sale in May but is yet to find a buyer.
"His reputat... | Aston Villa have named Tom Fox as the club's new chief executive. | 28881454 | Summarize the following news within 38 words:
Fox has spent the last five years as chief commercial officer at Premier League rivals Arsenal and replaces Paul Faulkner, who left Villa Park in July.
"I was delighted and even flattered by Tom's interest in the job," said owner Randy Lerner, who put the club up for sale i... |
England seamer James Anderson, who took 3-5 on the third evening, finished with figures of 4-20 as the Red Rose skittled Hampshire for 168 on day four.
The visitors had resumed on 50-5, still trailing by 148, and were unable to make Lancashire bat again.
Dane Vilas' 244 had put the home team in control earlier in the m... | Lancashire moved up to second in the County Championship table after thrashing Hampshire by an innings and 30 runs at Old Trafford. | 40362671 | Summarize the following news within 117 words:
England seamer James Anderson, who took 3-5 on the third evening, finished with figures of 4-20 as the Red Rose skittled Hampshire for 168 on day four.
The visitors had resumed on 50-5, still trailing by 148, and were unable to make Lancashire bat again.
Dane Vilas' 244 ha... |
Interest and participation has increased hugely in recent years across the country, according to the Outdoor Swimming Society.
Eighty outdoor swims are being held over the 2015 season, with most taking place on Christmas or Boxing Day.
Safety advice has been issued by the society for the first time.
Spokesman Will Cair... | Christmas swims are expected to attract bumper numbers this year due to milder winter weather and growing popularity for the craze. | 35175164 | Summarize the following news within 98 words:
Interest and participation has increased hugely in recent years across the country, according to the Outdoor Swimming Society.
Eighty outdoor swims are being held over the 2015 season, with most taking place on Christmas or Boxing Day.
Safety advice has been issued by the s... |
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stripped the three of their gold medals, won in Beijing in 2008.
They were among eight athletes sanctioned for doping - the latest to be caught under a retesting programme.
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) last year ruled any nations with three or more posit... | China faces a ban from international weightlifting competition after three of its athletes failed doping tests. | 38603321 | Summarize the following news within 60 words:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stripped the three of their gold medals, won in Beijing in 2008.
They were among eight athletes sanctioned for doping - the latest to be caught under a retesting programme.
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) last y... |
Research by The Local Data Company (LDC) and the University of Stirling found the average retail vacancy rate dropped from 14.5% to 13.7%.
East Kilbride has the highest rate of all Scottish towns, at 33%, while Inverurie has the lowest, at 1%.
The study found that 40% of Scotland's empty shops have remained vacant for ... | The number of empty shops on Scotland's high streets has fallen in the past year, according to a new report. | 30278082 | Summarize the following news within 79 words:
Research by The Local Data Company (LDC) and the University of Stirling found the average retail vacancy rate dropped from 14.5% to 13.7%.
East Kilbride has the highest rate of all Scottish towns, at 33%, while Inverurie has the lowest, at 1%.
The study found that 40% of Sc... |
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said the UK may want to be more "obliging" to certain countries to secure future commercial advantages.
The EU is keen to maintain a united front and conduct central negotiations.
Meanwhile, a leading candidate to be France's next President says he will take a "pretty t... | The UK should not try to play different EU states off against each other or pursue "special discussions" in key areas, a top EU official has warned. | 38959995 | Summarize the following news within 146 words:
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said the UK may want to be more "obliging" to certain countries to secure future commercial advantages.
The EU is keen to maintain a united front and conduct central negotiations.
Meanwhile, a leading candidate to be France... |
Athens' benchmark ATG index, which fell 5.9% on Friday, was down 5% in trading on Monday.
A European Commission spokesman said while progress was made at Sunday's talks "significant gaps" remained.
Europe wants Greece to make spending cuts worth €2bn (£1.44bn), to secure a deal that will unlock bailout funds.
Greek ban... | Greek shares have fallen sharply after the latest round of talks with EU officials in Brussels broke down without agreement on Sunday. | 33132591 | Summarize the following news within 120 words:
Athens' benchmark ATG index, which fell 5.9% on Friday, was down 5% in trading on Monday.
A European Commission spokesman said while progress was made at Sunday's talks "significant gaps" remained.
Europe wants Greece to make spending cuts worth €2bn (£1.44bn), to secure a... |
Lufthansa lost an appeal to a Frankfurt labour court, but is making a further legal challenge that could go late into Tuesday evening.
The pilots' strike, called over a pay dispute, will affect around 100,000 passengers, Lufthansa said.
The industrial action is part of a long-running pay dispute at Lufthansa.
The pilot... | German airline Lufthansa is making an eleventh-hour court appeal to halt a planned pilots' strike that will cancel 900 flights on Wednesday. | 38063377 | Summarize the following news within 47 words:
Lufthansa lost an appeal to a Frankfurt labour court, but is making a further legal challenge that could go late into Tuesday evening.
The pilots' strike, called over a pay dispute, will affect around 100,000 passengers, Lufthansa said.
The industrial action is part of a lo... |
The leak happened at the Worthy Farm site in Somerset in June 2014 and damaged water quality and killed fish.
Founder Michael Eavis, who was at Yeovil Magistrates' Court, said the sewage was in a £100,000 slurry tank.
The Glastonbury Festival is one of the UK's biggest music events, with some 175,000 people attending e... | The organisers of the Glastonbury Festival have admitted allowing human sewage to leak from a tank and pollute a stream. | 35312888 | Summarize the following news within 107 words:
The leak happened at the Worthy Farm site in Somerset in June 2014 and damaged water quality and killed fish.
Founder Michael Eavis, who was at Yeovil Magistrates' Court, said the sewage was in a £100,000 slurry tank.
The Glastonbury Festival is one of the UK's biggest mus... |
Its Green Budget, which looks at options and issues ahead of next month's Budget, says the UK's finances still have "a long way to go".
To meet plans announced in last year's Autumn Statement departmental spending cuts of £51.4bn, or 14.1%, are needed in the next parliament, the IFS said.
Cuts in the current parliament... | The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said that the worst of the UK's spending cuts are still to come. | 31126283 | Summarize the following news within 159 words:
Its Green Budget, which looks at options and issues ahead of next month's Budget, says the UK's finances still have "a long way to go".
To meet plans announced in last year's Autumn Statement departmental spending cuts of £51.4bn, or 14.1%, are needed in the next parliamen... |
Spaniard Valdes, 34, has made eight appearances for Liege since joining in January, helping them win the Belgian Cup final in March, but is currently injured.
In a statement, Liege said they had decided to play their younger players for the rest of the season.
Valdes' current contract with United will expire this summe... | Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes has had his loan spell with Belgian club Standard Liege terminated. | 36175593 | Summarize the following news within 27 words:
Spaniard Valdes, 34, has made eight appearances for Liege since joining in January, helping them win the Belgian Cup final in March, but is currently injured.
In a statement, Liege said they had decided to play their younger players for the rest of the season.
Valdes' curre... |
Gruelling fitness sessions, learning new songs and the prospect of battling the best of British and Irish rugby for a Test shirt.
The 23-year-old Gloucester and Wales back row was part of an advanced guard of 14 players who met in the Vale of Glamorgan to start preparing for next month's daunting tour of New Zealand, w... | Ross Moriarty's introduction to life with the Lions can be summed up by three things. | 39966276 | Summarize the following news within 156 words:
Gruelling fitness sessions, learning new songs and the prospect of battling the best of British and Irish rugby for a Test shirt.
The 23-year-old Gloucester and Wales back row was part of an advanced guard of 14 players who met in the Vale of Glamorgan to start preparing f... |
The shadow education secretary wants the GCSE system updated to include academic and vocational subjects.
In a motion in the House of Commons, he will call for a "new political consensus" on education policy.
"We have a long-standing mismatch between the education system and the labour market," says Mr Hunt.
Mr Hunt is... | Labour's Tristram Hunt is calling for a cross-party review to work on long-term changes to England's exams and curriculum for 14 to 19-year-olds. | 33155793 | Summarize the following news within 93 words:
The shadow education secretary wants the GCSE system updated to include academic and vocational subjects.
In a motion in the House of Commons, he will call for a "new political consensus" on education policy.
"We have a long-standing mismatch between the education system an... |
Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of heavy construction equipment.
The firm has operations in Larne, Newtownabbey and west Belfast.
Caterpillar's Northern Ireland business employs 1,800 people and mainly makes diesel generators.
The firm has been hit by a global downturn in mining and oil exploration whic... | Workers in Northern Ireland factories operated by US firm Caterpillar will be given details of job cuts later. | 37237039 | Summarize the following news within 58 words:
Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of heavy construction equipment.
The firm has operations in Larne, Newtownabbey and west Belfast.
Caterpillar's Northern Ireland business employs 1,800 people and mainly makes diesel generators.
The firm has been hit by a glob... |
An IoD report, Ultrafast Britain, says the UK is lagging behind many European nations when installing fibre optic cables that enable the fastest broadband connections.
It is calling for faster broadband access for homes and business.
A government spokesperson said most UK homes can get "superfast" broadband.
"Almost ni... | Business leaders' group the Institute of Directors (IoD) has accused the UK government of a "poverty of ambition" on broadband speeds. | 35681475 | Summarize the following news within 89 words:
An IoD report, Ultrafast Britain, says the UK is lagging behind many European nations when installing fibre optic cables that enable the fastest broadband connections.
It is calling for faster broadband access for homes and business.
A government spokesperson said most UK h... |
Fire, police and coastguard teams were called to Butley Creek near Orford, Suffolk, on Wednesday by a member of the public who had seen the supine figure of a man lying in the water.
The "body" turned out to be a work of art called A Thousand Tides, which has been at the site for more than a year.
A Suffolk Police spok... | Three different 999 services had to be stood down after a "body in the water" turned out to be a bronze sculpture. | 40875640 | Summarize the following news within 73 words:
Fire, police and coastguard teams were called to Butley Creek near Orford, Suffolk, on Wednesday by a member of the public who had seen the supine figure of a man lying in the water.
The "body" turned out to be a work of art called A Thousand Tides, which has been at the si... |
Adrian Simut, 35, travelled to Newport train station, where he thought he was meeting a 14-year-old girl called Sam.
But he was confronted by so-called "paedophile hunters" and later arrested, Newport Crown Court was told.
He admitted attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and meeting a child after o... | A paedophile who travelled from London to south Wales has been jailed for three years. | 40967651 | Summarize the following news within 57 words:
Adrian Simut, 35, travelled to Newport train station, where he thought he was meeting a 14-year-old girl called Sam.
But he was confronted by so-called "paedophile hunters" and later arrested, Newport Crown Court was told.
He admitted attempting to incite a child to engage ... |
Shepherd Murombedzi caught the hosts cold to play in Harry White and the former Barnsley forward made no mistake to fire Solihull in front after nine minutes.
White could have made it comfortable for Solihull just before the break, but he was unable to hit the target after George Carline's neat flick put him through.
B... | Solihull held on to claim a narrow victory over Bromley despite being reduced to 10 men late on. | 38940561 | Summarize the following news within 64 words:
Shepherd Murombedzi caught the hosts cold to play in Harry White and the former Barnsley forward made no mistake to fire Solihull in front after nine minutes.
White could have made it comfortable for Solihull just before the break, but he was unable to hit the target after ... |
He told the United Nations General Assembly that world leaders, notably Germany and Canada, have vowed to double the number from last year.
"We are facing a crisis of epic proportion," Mr Obama said.
About 21 million refugees have been forced to flee their countries due to conflict or persecution, the UN says.
Nine mil... | US President Barack Obama has announced a pledge by 50 nations to take in 360,000 refugees from war-torn countries this year. | 37422491 | Summarize the following news within 113 words:
He told the United Nations General Assembly that world leaders, notably Germany and Canada, have vowed to double the number from last year.
"We are facing a crisis of epic proportion," Mr Obama said.
About 21 million refugees have been forced to flee their countries due to... |
The ex-Cabinet Minister lost his Yeovil seat in May's general election after 14 years as the constituency member.
Mr Laws, 49, will serve as executive chairman of Centre Forum but is still considering various job opportunities two months on from his defeat.
He described himself as not suited to "navel gazing and endles... | Former Liberal Democrat MP David Laws has confirmed he will not stand for Parliament again after taking a new role with an education think-tank. | 33411890 | Summarize the following news within 112 words:
The ex-Cabinet Minister lost his Yeovil seat in May's general election after 14 years as the constituency member.
Mr Laws, 49, will serve as executive chairman of Centre Forum but is still considering various job opportunities two months on from his defeat.
He described hi... |
One skeleton was found earlier this week, but now nine graves have been uncovered.
The remains are in the process of being exhumed from underneath the area previously used as the venue's mini conference room.
They are thought to be from a Quaker burial ground that existed before the Royal Pavilion Estate was built.
Ala... | A 200-year-old burial site has been discovered during redevelopment work at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange. | 40516306 | Summarize the following news within 67 words:
One skeleton was found earlier this week, but now nine graves have been uncovered.
The remains are in the process of being exhumed from underneath the area previously used as the venue's mini conference room.
They are thought to be from a Quaker burial ground that existed b... |
Fe gafodd criwiau eu galw i stad ddiwydiannol ar Rodfa Llanelwy, Bae Cinmel, am tua 17:45 ddydd Mawrth.
Dywedodd Heddlu Gogledd Cymru fod y gyffordd rhwng Ffordd y Foryd a Rhodfa Cader ar gau ym Mharc Busnes Tir Llwyd.
Mae chwech o griwiau tân o'r Rhyl, Prestatyn, Bae Colwyn ac Abergele yn bresennol.
Mewn datganiad dyw... | Mae diffoddwyr yn mynd i'r afael â thân mawr mewn garej yn Sir Conwy. | 39497668 | Summarize the following news within 27 words:
Fe gafodd criwiau eu galw i stad ddiwydiannol ar Rodfa Llanelwy, Bae Cinmel, am tua 17:45 ddydd Mawrth.
Dywedodd Heddlu Gogledd Cymru fod y gyffordd rhwng Ffordd y Foryd a Rhodfa Cader ar gau ym Mharc Busnes Tir Llwyd.
Mae chwech o griwiau tân o'r Rhyl, Prestatyn, Bae Colwy... |
Homeowners hit by the flooding in December can apply for up to £5,000 from the government's Future Flood Prevention Funding scheme.
Figures seen by the BBC show that only 13 people have applied for the money.
Rachael Maskell, Labour MP for York Central, said she had received complaints about accessing the fund.
"The f... | York residents are being put off applying for flood protection grants as the process is "incredibly complicated", a local MP has claimed. | 35604462 | Summarize the following news within 42 words:
Homeowners hit by the flooding in December can apply for up to £5,000 from the government's Future Flood Prevention Funding scheme.
Figures seen by the BBC show that only 13 people have applied for the money.
Rachael Maskell, Labour MP for York Central, said she had receiv... |
Sarah Johnson was one of 21 women heading to Liverpool when their minibus was hit by a lorry on the M62.
Her friend Bethany Jones, 18, was killed while Ms Johnson and several others were badly hurt.
Minibus driver James Johnson was jailed for more than six years for causing Bethany's death, in April 2013.
Ms Johnson, w... | A woman who was seriously hurt in a fatal hen party motorway crash is now helping other major trauma victims rebuild their lives. | 34363226 | Summarize the following news within 65 words:
Sarah Johnson was one of 21 women heading to Liverpool when their minibus was hit by a lorry on the M62.
Her friend Bethany Jones, 18, was killed while Ms Johnson and several others were badly hurt.
Minibus driver James Johnson was jailed for more than six years for causing... |
The detentions come less than a week before a visit to Cuba by Pope Francis.
Most of the activists were members of the predominantly Catholic dissident group, Ladies in White.
They walked through the streets of Havana holding up pictures of political prisoners, before they were rounded up by police.
According to Cuba's... | Cuban police have detained more than 50 people who took part in a march calling on the island's communist government to release political prisoners. | 34241707 | Summarize the following news within 72 words:
The detentions come less than a week before a visit to Cuba by Pope Francis.
Most of the activists were members of the predominantly Catholic dissident group, Ladies in White.
They walked through the streets of Havana holding up pictures of political prisoners, before they ... |
Just over 46,000 vehicles were registered north of the border - a year-on-year increase of more than 2.7%.
However, UK sales increased by 5.3% to almost 519,000 - the strongest month recorded since 1999.
March is typically the biggest month, accounting for about a fifth of the year's car registrations.
Last month saw V... | New car sales in Scotland grew last month but at half the rate of the UK as a whole, according to motor traders. | 35976873 | Summarize the following news within 63 words:
Just over 46,000 vehicles were registered north of the border - a year-on-year increase of more than 2.7%.
However, UK sales increased by 5.3% to almost 519,000 - the strongest month recorded since 1999.
March is typically the biggest month, accounting for about a fifth of ... |
Six incidents have been reported to police between 3 and 13 February.
In all the cases, two or three men have targeted foreign national tourists in an attempt to steal money - succeeding on two occasions.
The men, who are described as southern European, claimed to be police officers before demanding to search the victi... | Police in Edinburgh are investigating a series of thefts and attempted thefts where men have impersonated police officers. | 38974549 | Summarize the following news within 75 words:
Six incidents have been reported to police between 3 and 13 February.
In all the cases, two or three men have targeted foreign national tourists in an attempt to steal money - succeeding on two occasions.
The men, who are described as southern European, claimed to be police... |
"CETA is done and we will not reopen it," said EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom.
Ms Malmstrom was speaking as EU trade ministers met in Slovakia to discuss CETA and a similar deal with the US, TTIP, which has also faced criticism.
A draft CETA deal has been agreed, but parliaments could still delay it.
Thousands... | The European Commission has ruled that a controversial EU-Canada free trade deal - CETA - cannot be renegotiated, despite much opposition in Europe. | 37450742 | Summarize the following news within 109 words:
"CETA is done and we will not reopen it," said EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom.
Ms Malmstrom was speaking as EU trade ministers met in Slovakia to discuss CETA and a similar deal with the US, TTIP, which has also faced criticism.
A draft CETA deal has been agreed, ... |
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Steven Ward made 24 galleons from chocolate, with Maltesers doubling up as replica cannon balls.
The creations will mark the 209th anniversary of the battle during the Napoleonic Wars.
The ships will be paraded through the dining hal... | A Royal Navy chef has spent hours melting chocolate buttons to create a small fleet of ships in commemoration of the Battle of Trafalgar. | 29713830 | Summarize the following news within 15 words:
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Steven Ward made 24 galleons from chocolate, with Maltesers doubling up as replica cannon balls.
The creations will mark the 209th anniversary of the battle during the Napoleonic Wars.
Th... |
Patrick Ewing, 66, collapsed at his home in Oakham, Rutland, and was given resuscitation by his partner, Yvonne Ainsworth.
Paramedics used a defibrillator to shock Mr Ewing to restore his normal heart rhythm for almost an hour.
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) said only about 8% of patients survived a cardiac arr... | Ambulance crews who gave a cardiac arrest patient 17 high-energy electric shocks say he is lucky to be alive. | 35598964 | Summarize the following news within 32 words:
Patrick Ewing, 66, collapsed at his home in Oakham, Rutland, and was given resuscitation by his partner, Yvonne Ainsworth.
Paramedics used a defibrillator to shock Mr Ewing to restore his normal heart rhythm for almost an hour.
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) said on... |
The 23 year-old stroked the GB boat to a fast start and they were ahead after 500m but European champions, Romania and New Zealand proved too strong.
The Romanians came out on top, with the British eight comfortably holding off the challenge from the Netherlands
The GB eight now prepare for the World Championships in S... | Belfast's Rebecca Shorten won a bronze medal as part of the Great Britain women's eight at the final World Cup regatta of the season in Lucerne. | 40550057 | Summarize the following news within 24 words:
The 23 year-old stroked the GB boat to a fast start and they were ahead after 500m but European champions, Romania and New Zealand proved too strong.
The Romanians came out on top, with the British eight comfortably holding off the challenge from the Netherlands
The GB eigh... |
Eight-year-old Garfield, who makes the trip to Sainsbury's in Ely in Cambridgeshire on a daily basis, has his own Facebook page created by fans.
Owner David Willers posted a message asking shoppers to lay off the treats as a vet found Garfield, who weighs 6.6kg (one stone), was overweight.
"Everyone loves him," Mr Will... | The owner of a cat which visits a supermarket every day, has had to ask people to stop feeding his pet because he was putting on weight. | 35943076 | Summarize the following news within 42 words:
Eight-year-old Garfield, who makes the trip to Sainsbury's in Ely in Cambridgeshire on a daily basis, has his own Facebook page created by fans.
Owner David Willers posted a message asking shoppers to lay off the treats as a vet found Garfield, who weighs 6.6kg (one stone),... |
Evans gave the Bantams the lead with style early on as he curled home from 20 yards into the bottom corner.
The Shripmers fought back and Ryan Leonard forced Bradford goalkeeper Ben Williams into a fine save with a fierce effort from long-range.
The hosts almost restored parity when Tyrone Barnett volleyed against the ... | Bradford City made sure of a League One play-off spot as they beat Southend United thanks to Lee Evans' early goal. | 36118277 | Summarize the following news within 14 words:
Evans gave the Bantams the lead with style early on as he curled home from 20 yards into the bottom corner.
The Shripmers fought back and Ryan Leonard forced Bradford goalkeeper Ben Williams into a fine save with a fierce effort from long-range.
The hosts almost restored pa... |
Solly Msimanga, from the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), said the vehicles would instead be given to a police anti-hijack unit.
However, he will continue to use the luxury car used by the previous mayor.
The DA took control of Tshwane, a metropolitan area including the capital Pretoria, from the African National C... | A new mayor in South Africa says he will give away a fleet of new luxury cars ordered by his predecessors. | 37295826 | Summarize the following news within 93 words:
Solly Msimanga, from the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), said the vehicles would instead be given to a police anti-hijack unit.
However, he will continue to use the luxury car used by the previous mayor.
The DA took control of Tshwane, a metropolitan area including the... |
The turkey firm was sold to the food tycoon Ranjit Boparan on Tuesday.
There had been fears that the new owners would not take on the existing workers' pension scheme.
But Unite regional officer Steve Harley said: "We had productive talks and we were given guarantees that all current agreements will be honoured."
Unite... | A union has welcomed reassurances from the new owner of Bernard Matthews over job security and pensions. | 37429966 | Summarize the following news within 43 words:
The turkey firm was sold to the food tycoon Ranjit Boparan on Tuesday.
There had been fears that the new owners would not take on the existing workers' pension scheme.
But Unite regional officer Steve Harley said: "We had productive talks and we were given guarantees that a... |
The man, named by state media as Ji Zhongxing, 34, from central Shandong province, was injured and taken to hospital.
No-one else was hurt in the blast, which filled part of the Terminal 3 arrivals hall with smoke.
An online microblog attributed to the man says the explosion was to protest at his ill-treatment by Chine... | A man in a wheelchair with an apparent grievance has detonated a small device at Beijing International Airport. | 23388448 | Summarize the following news within 56 words:
The man, named by state media as Ji Zhongxing, 34, from central Shandong province, was injured and taken to hospital.
No-one else was hurt in the blast, which filled part of the Terminal 3 arrivals hall with smoke.
An online microblog attributed to the man says the explosio... |
The tanker hit the central reservation halfway between junction 32 for Coryton and junction 33, Cardiff West, at about 17:45 GMT on Monday.
The westbound carriageway was closed from junction 30, Cardiff Gate, and one lane was also closed eastbound.
One person has been taken to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisan... | One person has been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the M4 in Cardiff involving a tanker and a van. | 34705380 | Summarize the following news within 41 words:
The tanker hit the central reservation halfway between junction 32 for Coryton and junction 33, Cardiff West, at about 17:45 GMT on Monday.
The westbound carriageway was closed from junction 30, Cardiff Gate, and one lane was also closed eastbound.
One person has been taken... |
The facility, based on the town's Crichton estate, is due to open in the next 12 months.
The centre will be used primarily to research ways to improve responses to weather-related emergencies such as flooding.
A report to the council's policy and resources committee will give a full update on progress to date.
Initiall... | Councillors are to be given a progress report on plans to develop a national resilience centre in Dumfries. | 33223644 | Summarize the following news within 35 words:
The facility, based on the town's Crichton estate, is due to open in the next 12 months.
The centre will be used primarily to research ways to improve responses to weather-related emergencies such as flooding.
A report to the council's policy and resources committee will gi... |
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