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Emergency services were called to the blaze at Amcor Flexibles at Brucefield Industrial Estate just before 1200 BST.
One person was taken to St Johns hospital in Livingston where they are being treated for superficial wounds.
Earlier, residents were warned to stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed because... | A printing factory fire in West Calder, which involved 70 firefighters and 12 appliances, has been extinguished. | 11330691 | Summarize the following news within 48 words:
Emergency services were called to the blaze at Amcor Flexibles at Brucefield Industrial Estate just before 1200 BST.
One person was taken to St Johns hospital in Livingston where they are being treated for superficial wounds.
Earlier, residents were warned to stay indoors a... |
The 28-year-old Jamaican set both current world records, 9.58 seconds for 100m and 19.19 seconds for 200m, at the 2009 World Championships.
Despite winning five Olympic and World individual sprint titles since, he has yet to improve on those times.
"Everybody wants to see the 100m go but the 200m is for me," he said.
"... | Usain Bolt believes he can lower both his 100m and 200m world records, and aims to be the first man to break 19 seconds for the longer distance. | 29335576 | Summarize the following news within 67 words:
The 28-year-old Jamaican set both current world records, 9.58 seconds for 100m and 19.19 seconds for 200m, at the 2009 World Championships.
Despite winning five Olympic and World individual sprint titles since, he has yet to improve on those times.
"Everybody wants to see t... |
The whales were spotted along a stretch of beach on Monday evening.
Locals together with teachers and students of a local college tried to float the whales back out to sea, but they kept returning to the shore.
The last time such an incident occurred in Tuticorin, was in 1973 when 147 whales died.
"At least 45 whales a... | At least 45 whales have died in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu after more than 80 of the animals were stranded on the shore at Tuticorin. | 35289547 | Summarize the following news within 59 words:
The whales were spotted along a stretch of beach on Monday evening.
Locals together with teachers and students of a local college tried to float the whales back out to sea, but they kept returning to the shore.
The last time such an incident occurred in Tuticorin, was in 19... |
An increase led to 1% of benefits being unpaid during the year, Department for Work and Pensions figures reveal.
A year ago, a committee of MPs told the government that delayed benefits meant families were going hungry.
The government said it was providing more help to claimants to provide accurate information.
Nearly ... | A total of £1.7bn in benefits was not paid to those entitled to the money in 2015-16 owing to fraud and error, a new record rate of underpayment. | 38260831 | Summarize the following news within 111 words:
An increase led to 1% of benefits being unpaid during the year, Department for Work and Pensions figures reveal.
A year ago, a committee of MPs told the government that delayed benefits meant families were going hungry.
The government said it was providing more help to cla... |
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Carlin, 25, has secured her place in Team GB's squad and claimed a silver medal in the 800m freestyle at the European Championships on Thursday.
Commonwealth champion Carlin missed the 2012 Olympics because of illness.
"Europeans, Commonwealths, Worlds - she's done all of ... | Wales' Jazz Carlin needs to believe in herself if she is to succeed in Rio this summer, says former Olympic silver medallist Sharron Davies. | 36326431 | Summarize the following news within 72 words:
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Carlin, 25, has secured her place in Team GB's squad and claimed a silver medal in the 800m freestyle at the European Championships on Thursday.
Commonwealth champion Carlin missed the 2012 Olympics because of illness.
"Europea... |
Above a link to an article about the fund hitting £1m, Dominic Peacock wrote "I've just donated", before making an offensive comment.
The East Riding of Yorkshire councillor later deleted it and said: "I shouldn't have put it on in the first place."
Council leader Stephen Parnaby said he would not tolerate such remarks... | A Conservative councillor has been suspended over an offensive Facebook post he wrote mocking fundraising in memory of killed MP Jo Cox. | 36587267 | Summarize the following news within 82 words:
Above a link to an article about the fund hitting £1m, Dominic Peacock wrote "I've just donated", before making an offensive comment.
The East Riding of Yorkshire councillor later deleted it and said: "I shouldn't have put it on in the first place."
Council leader Stephen P... |
Maurice Weir told a court he witnessed a "bloodbath" when hounds from a local hunt club attacked the birds on his land in Loughgall, County Armagh.
He sued the Countryside Alliance over the intrusion by the Kinnego Grange and Canary Hunt Club's dogs in 2009.
The judge rejected defence arguments that Mr Weir had fabrica... | A pigeon fancier who lost 59 racing pigeons after hunting dogs strayed onto his property and killed the birds is to receive more than £60,000 in damages. | 35588908 | Summarize the following news within 76 words:
Maurice Weir told a court he witnessed a "bloodbath" when hounds from a local hunt club attacked the birds on his land in Loughgall, County Armagh.
He sued the Countryside Alliance over the intrusion by the Kinnego Grange and Canary Hunt Club's dogs in 2009.
The judge rejec... |
The company has made an all-stock deal worth as much as $2.8bn (£1.9bn).
Tesla shares fell 10% in extended trading after the announcement while SolarCity jumped 23%.
California-based Tesla is known as a pioneer in electric cars but since last year has also been selling batteries that can power homes and businesses.
Tes... | US electric carmaker Tesla has offered to buy solar panel company SolarCity in a bid to expand its clean energy business. | 36593549 | Summarize the following news within 58 words:
The company has made an all-stock deal worth as much as $2.8bn (£1.9bn).
Tesla shares fell 10% in extended trading after the announcement while SolarCity jumped 23%.
California-based Tesla is known as a pioneer in electric cars but since last year has also been selling batt... |
The NCS aims to prepare teenagers for work through team building activities and community projects.
It has run in England since 2011 and a pilot scheme began in Wales in 2014.
Mr Cameron, visiting Snowdonia, said it was a "fantastic opportunity" for young people.
The intention is that graduates on the scheme, called Te... | Graduates who do a two-year teaching scheme will be expected to volunteer with the National Citizen Service (NCS), Prime Minister David Cameron has announced. | 33810047 | Summarize the following news within 72 words:
The NCS aims to prepare teenagers for work through team building activities and community projects.
It has run in England since 2011 and a pilot scheme began in Wales in 2014.
Mr Cameron, visiting Snowdonia, said it was a "fantastic opportunity" for young people.
The intent... |
The UK National Screening Committee has backed the test, saying it would reduce anxiety for expectant mothers.
The move would prevent thousands of invasive procedures, in which one in every 200 women loses her baby.
The test analyses tiny fragments of the baby's DNA that end up in the mother's blood, to look for abnorm... | Pregnant women in the UK should soon get a safer and more accurate test for Down's syndrome on the NHS, to reduce the risk of miscarriage. | 35311578 | Summarize the following news within 157 words:
The UK National Screening Committee has backed the test, saying it would reduce anxiety for expectant mothers.
The move would prevent thousands of invasive procedures, in which one in every 200 women loses her baby.
The test analyses tiny fragments of the baby's DNA that e... |
A number of other people were also held as police raided nine offices and homes in north-eastern Catalonia.
The arrests are part of an investigation into rights sales relating to Brazil, police sources say.
Rosell was Barca president from 2010 to 2014, when he resigned following a Spanish court's decision to investigat... | Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has been arrested as part of a money-laundering investigation. | 40010061 | Summarize the following news within 53 words:
A number of other people were also held as police raided nine offices and homes in north-eastern Catalonia.
The arrests are part of an investigation into rights sales relating to Brazil, police sources say.
Rosell was Barca president from 2010 to 2014, when he resigned foll... |
Tigers were awaiting official clearance from the French Rugby Federation and the 30-year-old, who has won 35 Test caps, is now able to cover for injured duo Manu Tuilagi and Matt Toomua.
Head coach Aaron Mauger said: "We are missing two big players in midfield.
"We're very happy to be able to bring in a player of Maxim... | Leicester have completed the signing of France centre Maxime Mermoz from Toulon until the end of the season. | 38833570 | Summarize the following news within 15 words:
Tigers were awaiting official clearance from the French Rugby Federation and the 30-year-old, who has won 35 Test caps, is now able to cover for injured duo Manu Tuilagi and Matt Toomua.
Head coach Aaron Mauger said: "We are missing two big players in midfield.
"We're very ... |
Stevenage goalkeeper Jamie Jones was tested by Rowan Liburd's header and Garry Thompson's strike from 20 yards.
Boro's Tom Conlon had a shot over the crossbar before Jason McCarthy missed the target and Liburd had more chances.
The winner came from McCarthy's shot rebounding to Luke O'Nien, who slotted home, while Stev... | Wycombe Wanderers secured a narrow win over Stevenage to move up to eighth and sit one point from the play-off places. | 35733346 | Summarize the following news within 17 words:
Stevenage goalkeeper Jamie Jones was tested by Rowan Liburd's header and Garry Thompson's strike from 20 yards.
Boro's Tom Conlon had a shot over the crossbar before Jason McCarthy missed the target and Liburd had more chances.
The winner came from McCarthy's shot reboundin... |
With temperatures at Indian Wells in excess of 105 degrees, Evans broke in the opening game but world number five Nishikori hit back immediately and captured the set in 42 minutes.
Breaks were traded again at the start of the second before Nishikori sealed the match in an hour and 24 minutes.
Kyle Edmund is also out, 6... | British number two Dan Evans was beaten 6-3 6-4 by Japan's Kei Nishikori in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open. | 39250430 | Summarize the following news within 40 words:
With temperatures at Indian Wells in excess of 105 degrees, Evans broke in the opening game but world number five Nishikori hit back immediately and captured the set in 42 minutes.
Breaks were traded again at the start of the second before Nishikori sealed the match in an h... |
20 October 2016 Last updated at 14:40 BST
In a short speech, Prof Hawking said: "The rise of powerful AI will be either the best, or the worst thing, ever to happen to humanity. We do not yet know which."
Read more: Stephen Hawking - will AI kill or save humankind? | Prof Stephen Hawking has discussed the potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence, at an event in Cambridge marking the opening of the Centre for the Future of Intelligence. | 37713942 | Summarize the following news within 12 words:
20 October 2016 Last updated at 14:40 BST
In a short speech, Prof Hawking said: "The rise of powerful AI will be either the best, or the worst thing, ever to happen to humanity. We do not yet know which."
Read more: Stephen Hawking - will AI kill or save humankind?
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Helicopters involved in Nato's Joint Warrior exercise have landed at RAF St Athan.
Parachute regiment 2 Para Battle Group will practice assaults at training areas in Caerwent, Monmouthshire and Pembrey, Carmarthenshire.
In total, around 13,000 NATO personnel from 14 countries are taking part. | Around 1,500 troops have converged on the Vale of Glamorgan in what is believed to be one of the largest military exercises held in Wales. | 32323166 | Summarize the following news within 10 words:
Helicopters involved in Nato's Joint Warrior exercise have landed at RAF St Athan.
Parachute regiment 2 Para Battle Group will practice assaults at training areas in Caerwent, Monmouthshire and Pembrey, Carmarthenshire.
In total, around 13,000 NATO personnel from 14 countri... |
The breaches caused rivers of mud to descend on nearby villages in the south-eastern state of Minas Gerais.
Eleven people were killed and 12 are missing, presumed dead.
Samarco is owned by mining giants Vale, from Brazil, and Anglo-Australian company BHP Billiton.
Vale and BHP Billiton "made all possible effort to prio... | Brazil mining company Samarco has agreed to pay at least 1bn reais (£170m; $260m) in compensation for the collapse of two dams it used to hold waste water from iron ore. | 34838000 | Summarize the following news within 57 words:
The breaches caused rivers of mud to descend on nearby villages in the south-eastern state of Minas Gerais.
Eleven people were killed and 12 are missing, presumed dead.
Samarco is owned by mining giants Vale, from Brazil, and Anglo-Australian company BHP Billiton.
Vale and ... |
The 34-year-old joins the county as cover for fellow West Indies paceman Fidel Edwards, who broke an ankle while playing football last week.
Best has played 25 Tests and 26 one-day internationals for his country, and taken 316 wickets in 115 first-class wickets at an average of 28.
Like Edwards, he is a Kolpak signing,... | Fast bowler Tino Best has joined Hampshire on a short-term deal. | 36129062 | Summarize the following news within 54 words:
The 34-year-old joins the county as cover for fellow West Indies paceman Fidel Edwards, who broke an ankle while playing football last week.
Best has played 25 Tests and 26 one-day internationals for his country, and taken 316 wickets in 115 first-class wickets at an averag... |
The forces were taking part in a counter-terrorism operation when they came under fire, US officials said.
A medical helicopter sent to rescue casualties was forced to land and has yet to be recovered.
Some 12,000 international soldiers are still deployed in Afghanistan to help local forces tackle the Taliban.
Some of ... | One US service member has been killed and two wounded reportedly during a special forces mission in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province. | 35231408 | Summarize the following news within 79 words:
The forces were taking part in a counter-terrorism operation when they came under fire, US officials said.
A medical helicopter sent to rescue casualties was forced to land and has yet to be recovered.
Some 12,000 international soldiers are still deployed in Afghanistan to ... |
They told the BBC they went to the embassy as there was no security for them in the capital city Bujumbura.
Social media has been blocked, radio stations closed and protests banned.
People have been protesting since Sunday over President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to stand for re-election in June.
African news at it ... | Hundreds of students in Burundi have spent the night in front of the US embassy after their university was closed amid anti-government protests. | 32548350 | Summarize the following news within 91 words:
They told the BBC they went to the embassy as there was no security for them in the capital city Bujumbura.
Social media has been blocked, radio stations closed and protests banned.
People have been protesting since Sunday over President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to stan... |
About 1,200 people died and 771 survived when the British liner was torpedoed by a German submarine on 7 May 1915 during World War One.
One of the largest ships in the world, it was sailing from New York to its home port of Liverpool when it was sunk off the coast of Ireland.
A minute's silence will be held at 14:10 BS... | The centenary of the sinking of the Lusitania will be commemorated later. | 32616231 | Summarize the following news within 83 words:
About 1,200 people died and 771 survived when the British liner was torpedoed by a German submarine on 7 May 1915 during World War One.
One of the largest ships in the world, it was sailing from New York to its home port of Liverpool when it was sunk off the coast of Irelan... |
The reboot of the classic Rudyard Kipling adaptation has reaped $684.8m (£468.5m) globally since its release last month.
The Huntsman: Winter's War managed takings of only $9.4m (£6.4m) in its second week of release.
Feline action comedy Keanu took third slot with a modest $9.35m (£6.39m).
Comedy Mother's Day had a wea... | Disney's The Jungle Book has topped the North American box office for the third consecutive week, taking $42.4m (£29m) according to early estimates. | 36185957 | Summarize the following news within 32 words:
The reboot of the classic Rudyard Kipling adaptation has reaped $684.8m (£468.5m) globally since its release last month.
The Huntsman: Winter's War managed takings of only $9.4m (£6.4m) in its second week of release.
Feline action comedy Keanu took third slot with a modest ... |
Formula 1's bosses decided on Thursday not to introduce the protection until 2018 because they felt the 'halo' device tested so far needed more work.
But Rosberg said: "It is all ready to go. It just needs to be put on the car.
"For sure we all want it to be put on the car as soon as possible. I am disappointed and we'... | Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg says he is "disappointed" with the decision to postpone the introduction of extra cockpit head protection until 2018. | 36928110 | Summarize the following news within 104 words:
Formula 1's bosses decided on Thursday not to introduce the protection until 2018 because they felt the 'halo' device tested so far needed more work.
But Rosberg said: "It is all ready to go. It just needs to be put on the car.
"For sure we all want it to be put on the car... |
The incident happened at Scarva Walk in Banbridge at about 16:00 BST on Friday.
The victim, who is aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment for head and facial injuries.
Two men in their 20s were arrested and are being questioned by police on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
One of the... | Two people have been arrested after a man suffered head injuries in an serious attack in County Down. | 40691664 | Summarize the following news within 27 words:
The incident happened at Scarva Walk in Banbridge at about 16:00 BST on Friday.
The victim, who is aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment for head and facial injuries.
Two men in their 20s were arrested and are being questioned by police on suspicion of causin... |
The UK government has announced a public consultation on the creation of five new marine protected areas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
These areas are designed to protect harbour porpoise populations.
Scientists say numbers are falling due to threats which affect their ability to catch food, breed and communi... | Scotland is falling behind the rest of the UK on efforts to protect the harbour porpoise, according to environmental campaigners. | 35362640 | Summarize the following news within 61 words:
The UK government has announced a public consultation on the creation of five new marine protected areas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
These areas are designed to protect harbour porpoise populations.
Scientists say numbers are falling due to threats which affect ... |
The airline has been loss-making in all but two years since 2003, when it was bought by the States for £5m.
Previously the Treasury and Resources Department had expected Aurigny to return to profit by 2016, but that has now been revised to 2018.
Its report, which will be voted on next month, said the "ongoing loss-maki... | Aurigny could have debts of more than £25m paid off by Guernsey's government. | 34525973 | Summarize the following news within 59 words:
The airline has been loss-making in all but two years since 2003, when it was bought by the States for £5m.
Previously the Treasury and Resources Department had expected Aurigny to return to profit by 2016, but that has now been revised to 2018.
Its report, which will be vo... |
Amina Al-Jeffery, 21, had complained her father locked her up in a Jeddah flat, which he has disputed.
But the High Court was told on Friday that a face-to-face meeting with Ms Al-Jeffery's solicitor had not happened due to passport delays.
The case has now been adjourned until February.
In August, Mr Justice Holman sa... | A post-Brexit vote surge in Irish passport applications has hit the case of a Swansea woman claiming to be held in Saudi Arabia against her will. | 38263629 | Summarize the following news within 46 words:
Amina Al-Jeffery, 21, had complained her father locked her up in a Jeddah flat, which he has disputed.
But the High Court was told on Friday that a face-to-face meeting with Ms Al-Jeffery's solicitor had not happened due to passport delays.
The case has now been adjourned u... |
Blair Alston slotted in following Lee Miller's through ball to give the Bairns the lead but James Craigen quickly fired Rovers level.
Falkirk were ahead again through David McCracken's first-half header.
But the visitors equalised again when Mark Stewart struck against his former club, and though Raith had Kyle Benedic... | Raith Rovers twice pegged back their hosts to secure a Scottish Championship draw at the Falkirk Stadium. | 35511170 | Summarize the following news within 13 words:
Blair Alston slotted in following Lee Miller's through ball to give the Bairns the lead but James Craigen quickly fired Rovers level.
Falkirk were ahead again through David McCracken's first-half header.
But the visitors equalised again when Mark Stewart struck against his ... |
Mucky Boots Nature Kindergarten will be based at Kirkton of Maryculter woods.
It will have space for 15 children between the ages of three and five.
Manager Dawn Ewan told the BBC Scotland website there were many benefits and explained: "It is a massive woodland and children are generally happier to be outside."
There ... | A fully outdoor nursery, believed to be the first in Aberdeenshire, is due to open in April after a successful two-year pilot. | 38955587 | Summarize the following news within 81 words:
Mucky Boots Nature Kindergarten will be based at Kirkton of Maryculter woods.
It will have space for 15 children between the ages of three and five.
Manager Dawn Ewan told the BBC Scotland website there were many benefits and explained: "It is a massive woodland and childre... |
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead spent £160,000 trying to move 10 caravans from Shurlock Row, Berkshire.
Those occupying the land lost appeals and finally a judicial review bid to remain at the site in 2016.
The authority said the group had now left voluntarily and an order imposed to restore the site to its or... | Travellers who sparked a Supreme Court legal battle by pitching at a site for more than seven years have left. | 38910818 | Summarize the following news within 46 words:
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead spent £160,000 trying to move 10 caravans from Shurlock Row, Berkshire.
Those occupying the land lost appeals and finally a judicial review bid to remain at the site in 2016.
The authority said the group had now left voluntarily and ... |
The Treasury will write to cabinet ministers on Tuesday to ask for savings in their departments to total £20bn.
BBC Newsnight understands specific targets will not be set for departments.
It is expected that cabinet ministers will put forward their proposals for cuts by September.
The independent Institute for Fiscal S... | The government's spending review that will set out departmental budget cuts over the next five years will take place on 25 November. | 33604811 | Summarize the following news within 82 words:
The Treasury will write to cabinet ministers on Tuesday to ask for savings in their departments to total £20bn.
BBC Newsnight understands specific targets will not be set for departments.
It is expected that cabinet ministers will put forward their proposals for cuts by Sep... |
External overnight trips went up by 5%, reaching 2.3 million, due to a large influx of British people.
However, tourism numbers from the Republic of Ireland continue on a deep downward spiral.
In 2015 they slumped by 18% on the previous year, with the problem now being looked at by a "recovery task force" at Tourism No... | Visitor numbers to Northern Ireland hit an all-time high in 2015, according to new tourism statistics. | 36388731 | Summarize the following news within 32 words:
External overnight trips went up by 5%, reaching 2.3 million, due to a large influx of British people.
However, tourism numbers from the Republic of Ireland continue on a deep downward spiral.
In 2015 they slumped by 18% on the previous year, with the problem now being look... |
The 17-year-old was found in the graveyard of All Saints Church in Didcot, Oxfordshire, in December 2013.
She had been killed by ex-boyfriend Ben Blakeley and hidden in his uncle's grave. He was jailed for life in 2014.
The event, at the Wheatsheaf pub in Didcot, is raising money for a planned charity in her name.
Jayd... | A memorial party for murdered teenager Jayden Parkinson is being held on what would have been her 19th birthday. | 34368535 | Summarize the following news within 65 words:
The 17-year-old was found in the graveyard of All Saints Church in Didcot, Oxfordshire, in December 2013.
She had been killed by ex-boyfriend Ben Blakeley and hidden in his uncle's grave. He was jailed for life in 2014.
The event, at the Wheatsheaf pub in Didcot, is raising... |
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Eli Walker finished a slick Ospreys move for the opening try, before Rory Hughes' score put Glasgow 13-10 up at half-time.
Sam Davies' boot kept Ospreys in touch but Ryan Grant's controversial try restored the visitors' lead.
Ospreys levelled again with Dan Evans' incisive... | Ospreys and Glasgow shared four tries in an entertaining draw in the Pro12. | 35439926 | Summarize the following news within 99 words:
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Eli Walker finished a slick Ospreys move for the opening try, before Rory Hughes' score put Glasgow 13-10 up at half-time.
Sam Davies' boot kept Ospreys in touch but Ryan Grant's controversial try restored the visitors' lead.
O... |
Adrian Brown made the "unscheduled landing" between Bassingbourn Primary School and the village college at about 08:40 GMT on Tuesday.
Unable to reach Royston Heath because of light winds, and not wanting to "disturb sheep" in a nearby field, he chose the playground.
Primary head Sue Brown said the unexpected visitor "... | A man landed his hot air balloon on a Cambridgeshire school playing field "to avoid sheep", he said. | 35365439 | Summarize the following news within 57 words:
Adrian Brown made the "unscheduled landing" between Bassingbourn Primary School and the village college at about 08:40 GMT on Tuesday.
Unable to reach Royston Heath because of light winds, and not wanting to "disturb sheep" in a nearby field, he chose the playground.
Primar... |
28 September 2012 Last updated at 08:44 BST
From stranded sailing boats to drifting dinghys - it's estimated they've saved more than 130,000 lives.
But they now have a new 1.5 million pound tool to tackle even the toughest rescues.
And Joe couldn't wait to try it out! | For almost 200 years a group of volunteers called the RNLI have been taking the plunge into the seas around the UK. | 19755797 | Summarize the following news within 12 words:
28 September 2012 Last updated at 08:44 BST
From stranded sailing boats to drifting dinghys - it's estimated they've saved more than 130,000 lives.
But they now have a new 1.5 million pound tool to tackle even the toughest rescues.
And Joe couldn't wait to try it out!
outp... |
There's no getting away from it - the big-screen adaptation of the 1990s TV series is simply two hours of pure entertainment.
The action sequences are huge, the soundtrack is awesome, and the people are ludicrously good looking.
But it's also just totally ridiculous, which may not surprise those who have seen the trail... | It's strange to go to the cinema and come out feeling like you've seen an utterly brilliant film and a truly awful film at the same time - but the new Baywatch really does tick both boxes. | 40041968 | Summarize the following news within 190 words:
There's no getting away from it - the big-screen adaptation of the 1990s TV series is simply two hours of pure entertainment.
The action sequences are huge, the soundtrack is awesome, and the people are ludicrously good looking.
But it's also just totally ridiculous, which... |
The problems began early on Thursday when NIR's 06:15 BST service from Belfast to Newry broke down across a set of points at Central Station.
The position of the train meant that NIR could only operate one of its four platforms at Central Station.
The train has now been moved and services are returning to normal.
The r... | A broken down train that caused long rush-hour delays on all of Northern Ireland Railways' services is no longer blocking the line at a Belfast station. | 29736613 | Summarize the following news within 26 words:
The problems began early on Thursday when NIR's 06:15 BST service from Belfast to Newry broke down across a set of points at Central Station.
The position of the train meant that NIR could only operate one of its four platforms at Central Station.
The train has now been mov... |
It follows 66 Labour MPs voting to extend air strikes to Syria, a policy opposed by party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Mr Morgan told BBC Wales most party members were "very loyal" to Mr Corbyn and "few" backed wider military action.
But he said most Labour MPs were "not really Corbynistas", so the party was having to deal wi... | Labour is effectively two political parties, due to the split between its MPs and wider membership, ex-Labour First Minister Rhodri Morgan has said. | 35005844 | Summarize the following news within 43 words:
It follows 66 Labour MPs voting to extend air strikes to Syria, a policy opposed by party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Mr Morgan told BBC Wales most party members were "very loyal" to Mr Corbyn and "few" backed wider military action.
But he said most Labour MPs were "not really Co... |
Pamela Shimwell-Mayo, receives an MBE for services to Parkinson's and said she was "incredibly emotional".
Financial expert Tim Cullen, 70, also receives an MBE for services to International Financial Management.
Meanwhile, Judy Arnold, 67, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to Cruse Bereaveme... | A founder member of the Isle of Man's Parkinson's Disease Society is one of three Manx residents recognised in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours list. | 27831273 | Summarize the following news within 58 words:
Pamela Shimwell-Mayo, receives an MBE for services to Parkinson's and said she was "incredibly emotional".
Financial expert Tim Cullen, 70, also receives an MBE for services to International Financial Management.
Meanwhile, Judy Arnold, 67, has been awarded the British Empi... |
Allan Richards, 53, from Thaxted Road, Birmingham, served with the force for 31 years and is charged with committing the crimes against boys aged 11-18 between 1983 and 2013.
He also faces two counts of misconduct in public office.
West Midlands Police said it had referred the matter to the Independent Police Complaint... | A former West Midlands Police officer has been charged with more than 30 child sex offences. | 34847763 | Summarize the following news within 30 words:
Allan Richards, 53, from Thaxted Road, Birmingham, served with the force for 31 years and is charged with committing the crimes against boys aged 11-18 between 1983 and 2013.
He also faces two counts of misconduct in public office.
West Midlands Police said it had referred ... |
The attack, at Warrenpoint station, happened in the early hours of Sunday.
Officers returning from patrol at about 03:30 GMT, found that a petrol bomb had been thrown over the perimeter wall into the yard of the station.
It had smashed, but failed to ignite, and caused minor damage to a car parked in the yard.
Insp Col... | A petrol bomb has been thrown at a police station in County Down. | 30158268 | Summarize the following news within 33 words:
The attack, at Warrenpoint station, happened in the early hours of Sunday.
Officers returning from patrol at about 03:30 GMT, found that a petrol bomb had been thrown over the perimeter wall into the yard of the station.
It had smashed, but failed to ignite, and caused mino... |
The art deco building had a £4.2m refurbishment in 2013, reopening with a cinema, cafe and gallery.
But the cinema closed in March, while the pavilion closed three days a week, prompting campaigns for them to reopen.
Prof Tony Hazell, of Penarth Arts and Crafts Ltd (PACL), which runs it, said the pavilion had not been ... | Fears over the future of the renovated Penarth Pier Pavilion are unfounded, the charity running it has said. | 39882314 | Summarize the following news within 131 words:
The art deco building had a £4.2m refurbishment in 2013, reopening with a cinema, cafe and gallery.
But the cinema closed in March, while the pavilion closed three days a week, prompting campaigns for them to reopen.
Prof Tony Hazell, of Penarth Arts and Crafts Ltd (PACL),... |
29 March 2016 Last updated at 15:44 BST
Peter Brown watched the footage on his computer at home in Cumbria after it was put online by the University of Manchester to show the Dunkirk evacuation - and lighter moments on HMS Whitehall.
North West Tonight reporter Stuart Flinders spoke to Mr Brown. | A man spotted his father performing cartwheels and tightrope walking on a Royal Navy destroyer in a World War Two archive film. | 35919641 | Summarize the following news within 13 words:
29 March 2016 Last updated at 15:44 BST
Peter Brown watched the footage on his computer at home in Cumbria after it was put online by the University of Manchester to show the Dunkirk evacuation - and lighter moments on HMS Whitehall.
North West Tonight reporter Stuart Flind... |
Tozer, 26, spent 2015-16 at Yeovil, who he joined from Northampton.
The Plymouth-born player said: "It has been a bit of a whirlwind with the deal being sorted out so quickly, but I'm delighted to get the deal done and over the line."
Newport manager Warren Feeney said: "He has experience at this level which will be a ... | Defensive midfielder Ben Tozer has joined League Two's Newport County on a one-year deal. | 36708991 | Summarize the following news within 18 words:
Tozer, 26, spent 2015-16 at Yeovil, who he joined from Northampton.
The Plymouth-born player said: "It has been a bit of a whirlwind with the deal being sorted out so quickly, but I'm delighted to get the deal done and over the line."
Newport manager Warren Feeney said: "He... |
But the Labour-controlled authority, which says it must save £200m by 2018, also confirmed up to 1,600 job losses.
Approving the council's budget for the next year, leader Simon Henig said "extremely difficult decisions" still had to be made.
Planned cuts to adult care, school transport, refuse collections and librarie... | Durham county councillors have agreed to freeze Council Tax for the fourth consecutive year. | 21525879 | Summarize the following news within 43 words:
But the Labour-controlled authority, which says it must save £200m by 2018, also confirmed up to 1,600 job losses.
Approving the council's budget for the next year, leader Simon Henig said "extremely difficult decisions" still had to be made.
Planned cuts to adult care, sch... |
The Northern Irish party's 10 MPs will support the Conservatives in key Commons votes in areas such as the Queen's Speech, Budget and Brexit.
Labour warned it would undermine trust in the UK government over Northern Ireland.
But the Conservatives said they had a duty to form a government.
The Conservatives and the DUP ... | Theresa May's £1bn deal with the Democratic Unionist Party to back her minority government has been branded "a bung" and "shabby" by opposing parties. | 40413620 | Summarize the following news within 182 words:
The Northern Irish party's 10 MPs will support the Conservatives in key Commons votes in areas such as the Queen's Speech, Budget and Brexit.
Labour warned it would undermine trust in the UK government over Northern Ireland.
But the Conservatives said they had a duty to fo... |
Flora Day attracts thousands to the Cornish town of Helston every May.
But the event coincides with swans nesting at Coronation Lake, which can be "very disturbing" for the birds, Heston Town Council said.
Last year a swan laid eggs on the edge of the road, leading to an area being fenced off. Photographer Rebecca Wilb... | Bodyguards are to be hired to protect nesting swans at an annual gala. | 38677450 | Summarize the following news within 41 words:
Flora Day attracts thousands to the Cornish town of Helston every May.
But the event coincides with swans nesting at Coronation Lake, which can be "very disturbing" for the birds, Heston Town Council said.
Last year a swan laid eggs on the edge of the road, leading to an ar... |
It is the social networking giant's biggest acquisition to date.
WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly users and is popular with people looking to avoid text messaging charges.
In a statement announcing the deal, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg described WhatsApp's services as "incredibly valuable".
WhatsApp allo... | Facebook has bought messaging app WhatsApp in a deal worth a total of $19bn (£11.4bn) in cash and shares. | 26266689 | Summarize the following news within 161 words:
It is the social networking giant's biggest acquisition to date.
WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly users and is popular with people looking to avoid text messaging charges.
In a statement announcing the deal, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg described WhatsApp's s... |
The 35-year-old, who missed the second half of last season with a knee injury, has committed to Swiss Indoors until 2019.
Federer, who returned to action in January, won his first Grand Slam title since 2012 and his 18th in total with victory in the Australian Open.
"Playing in Basel is always a highlight of the year,"... | Roger Federer has signed a three-year deal to play at his hometown event in Basel until the age of 38. | 39042695 | Summarize the following news within 58 words:
The 35-year-old, who missed the second half of last season with a knee injury, has committed to Swiss Indoors until 2019.
Federer, who returned to action in January, won his first Grand Slam title since 2012 and his 18th in total with victory in the Australian Open.
"Playin... |
Sophie Tucker, 23, from Devon, admitted making up the allegation that he forced her into a sex act after the fiance saw his boss leaving her home.
Police later found intimate photos and messages she had sent to the man.
Tucker was ordered to attend a thinking skills course, by the judge at Exeter Crown Court.
Judge Ia... | A woman who falsely accused her fiance's boss of a sex attack was given an 18-month suspended sentence for perverting the course of justice. | 34903887 | Summarize the following news within 43 words:
Sophie Tucker, 23, from Devon, admitted making up the allegation that he forced her into a sex act after the fiance saw his boss leaving her home.
Police later found intimate photos and messages she had sent to the man.
Tucker was ordered to attend a thinking skills course,... |
Hooker Hartley, 30, will find out on Wednesday if he will be available for the Six Nations next year after he was sent off for the third time in his career while playing for Northampton.
In total, Hartley has served 54 weeks of suspension during his career.
"I think Dylan's got credit in the bank," Ritchie told BBC Spo... | Dylan Hartley should continue as England captain despite his latest disciplinary issue, according to Rugby Football Union boss Ian Ritchie. | 38301404 | Summarize the following news within 120 words:
Hooker Hartley, 30, will find out on Wednesday if he will be available for the Six Nations next year after he was sent off for the third time in his career while playing for Northampton.
In total, Hartley has served 54 weeks of suspension during his career.
"I think Dylan'... |
Golden Hillock School was put in special measures last month after criticisms over leadership.
It was one of 21 schools inspected by Ofsted over an alleged plot by some Muslims to take over schools.
The current governing body was only formed in December, governors said.
They said it meant there was not enough time to i... | Governors at one of the Birmingham schools at the centre of the "Trojan Horse" inquiry have said they were not given enough time to make improvements before a visit by Ofsted. | 28152190 | Summarize the following news within 135 words:
Golden Hillock School was put in special measures last month after criticisms over leadership.
It was one of 21 schools inspected by Ofsted over an alleged plot by some Muslims to take over schools.
The current governing body was only formed in December, governors said.
Th... |
It is thought to be related to possible cases of personation, where people pretend to be someone else and cast a vote, then the real person turns up.
The 10 suspect votes were cast at a variety of different polling stations across the city.
Glasgow City Council said police had been called earlier on Thursday.
Each ball... | Officials at the referendum count in Glasgow have said they are investigating 10 cases of suspected electoral fraud at polling stations. | 29264151 | Summarize the following news within 41 words:
It is thought to be related to possible cases of personation, where people pretend to be someone else and cast a vote, then the real person turns up.
The 10 suspect votes were cast at a variety of different polling stations across the city.
Glasgow City Council said police ... |
The car mounted a pavement within the grounds of Maidstone Hospital, in Barming, at about 14:40 BST on Tuesday, police said.
The woman, in her 90s, was taken to a hospital in London, where she was later pronounced dead.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash, which happened near the hospital's birthing centre. | A woman in her 90s who was in a wheelchair when she was hit by a car outside a hospital has died. | 40110774 | Summarize the following news within 13 words:
The car mounted a pavement within the grounds of Maidstone Hospital, in Barming, at about 14:40 BST on Tuesday, police said.
The woman, in her 90s, was taken to a hospital in London, where she was later pronounced dead.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash, which... |
Last-ditch talks aimed at averting the action are taking place - but here's everything you need to know should the strikes go ahead.
London Underground workers are staging two 24-hour walkouts - the first starting at 18:30 BST on Tuesday and another from 18:30 on Thursday.
Station staff will walk out from 18:30 on each... | Two Tube strikes are planned for this week and look likely to cause four days of travel disruption for commuters. | 33785330 | Summarize the following news within 156 words:
Last-ditch talks aimed at averting the action are taking place - but here's everything you need to know should the strikes go ahead.
London Underground workers are staging two 24-hour walkouts - the first starting at 18:30 BST on Tuesday and another from 18:30 on Thursday.... |
Photographer Daniel Freeman made the ultimate road trip across America to follow in the footsteps of photographers such as Stephen Shore, William Eggleston and Robert Frank.
Starting in Boston, on the east coast, and ending on the west in Oakland, California, Freeman deliberately avoided the big cities, instead visitin... | All photographs by Daniel Freeman. | 39040237 | Summarize the following news within 101 words:
Photographer Daniel Freeman made the ultimate road trip across America to follow in the footsteps of photographers such as Stephen Shore, William Eggleston and Robert Frank.
Starting in Boston, on the east coast, and ending on the west in Oakland, California, Freeman delib... |
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Gareth Furlong gave Wales the lead in the first period before securing a second goal from a penalty stroke.
Rupert Shipperley finished a strong team goal to take Wales 3-0 up as they dominated the game.
Wales will now face either Ireland in Saturday's semi-finals with the ... | Wales men's hockey team are through to the semi-finals of the World League 2 tournament with a 3-0 win over Italy. | 39295544 | Summarize the following news within 82 words:
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Gareth Furlong gave Wales the lead in the first period before securing a second goal from a penalty stroke.
Rupert Shipperley finished a strong team goal to take Wales 3-0 up as they dominated the game.
Wales will now face eith... |
The Liverpool singer, whose 1987 single Wonderful Life was a top 10 hit around the world, suffered head injuries in the crash in Ireland on 10 January, and was placed in an induced coma.
He died on Tuesday surrounded by his family in hospital, his publicist said.
His wife Camilla said she was "deeply grateful" to staff... | Singer-songwriter Colin Vearncombe, who performed under the name Black, has died at the age of 53, two weeks after being injured in a car crash. | 35414315 | Summarize the following news within 127 words:
The Liverpool singer, whose 1987 single Wonderful Life was a top 10 hit around the world, suffered head injuries in the crash in Ireland on 10 January, and was placed in an induced coma.
He died on Tuesday surrounded by his family in hospital, his publicist said.
His wife ... |
Sandra Brown believes her father, Alexander Gartshore, murdered 11-year-old Moira Anderson and hid her body in Old Monklands Cemetery in 1957.
She was speaking as a police operation continues at the grave where the child's body may be hidden.
Mrs Brown said she hoped the operation would bring closure to Moira's family.... | The daughter of a man who is suspected of murdering a schoolgirl 55 years ago says her father was "every bit as much of a paedophile as Jimmy Savile". | 20963872 | Summarize the following news within 100 words:
Sandra Brown believes her father, Alexander Gartshore, murdered 11-year-old Moira Anderson and hid her body in Old Monklands Cemetery in 1957.
She was speaking as a police operation continues at the grave where the child's body may be hidden.
Mrs Brown said she hoped the o... |
The two parchment books dating from 1727 record the setting up of Burwash Charity School with a legacy of £100 from the Rev George Barnsley.
Other subscribers were Thomas and Henry Pelham and local landowners and businessmen.
The books, which have been in the hands of a local historian, are now being held at The Keep ... | Documents thought to be the earliest school records in Sussex have been deposited in county archives. | 34015822 | Summarize the following news within 50 words:
The two parchment books dating from 1727 record the setting up of Burwash Charity School with a legacy of £100 from the Rev George Barnsley.
Other subscribers were Thomas and Henry Pelham and local landowners and businessmen.
The books, which have been in the hands of a lo... |
The security alert began after police received a report of a suspicious object on Thursday afternoon.
A number of cordons are in place and police have warned that traffic will be affected.
A respite centre has been opened at Long Tower Youth Club for people displaced by the alert.
Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue s... | Homes have been evacuated and traffic has been disrupted due to an ongoing security alert in Southway, Londonderry. | 35257165 | Summarize the following news within 19 words:
The security alert began after police received a report of a suspicious object on Thursday afternoon.
A number of cordons are in place and police have warned that traffic will be affected.
A respite centre has been opened at Long Tower Youth Club for people displaced by the... |
The horses got stuck in mud as they were being ridden on a beach by the slipway near Quail Holme Road, Knott End at about 10:30 BST on Sunday.
The Fleetwood-Knott End ferry and two kayakers helped with the rescue operation along with RNLI, coastguards and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
HM Coastguard Fleetwood said... | Two horses have been saved from drowning in rising tides near Fleetwood, Lancashire. | 37405116 | Summarize the following news within 62 words:
The horses got stuck in mud as they were being ridden on a beach by the slipway near Quail Holme Road, Knott End at about 10:30 BST on Sunday.
The Fleetwood-Knott End ferry and two kayakers helped with the rescue operation along with RNLI, coastguards and Lancashire Fire an... |
6 February 2017 Last updated at 17:15 GMT
This year features many famous faces and locations from around the world.
You may recognise Pikotaro, who became an internet legend with his song Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen.
Even the President of the United States, Donald Trump, makes an appearance.
The biggest sculpture is a fros... | The Sapporo Snow Festival has started in Japan, featuring its famous collection of snow sculptures! | 38881347 | Summarize the following news within 22 words:
6 February 2017 Last updated at 17:15 GMT
This year features many famous faces and locations from around the world.
You may recognise Pikotaro, who became an internet legend with his song Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen.
Even the President of the United States, Donald Trump, makes ... |
Poehler, the Golden Globe winner of NBC TV series Parks and Recreation, is the voice of Joy, Riley's first emotion, who arrives as soon as she is born.
But the central message of the film, according to the actress, is that it's OK to be sad.
"Joy has been in charge for 11 years and is pretty comfortable being in the dr... | It's the final frontier, according to actress Amy Poehler - but the action in Pixar's latest animation, Inside Out, doesn't take place in space, but in the caverns of the human brain, as the emotions of an 11-year-old girl, Riley, go on an adventure inside her head. | 33621198 | Summarize the following news within 197 words:
Poehler, the Golden Globe winner of NBC TV series Parks and Recreation, is the voice of Joy, Riley's first emotion, who arrives as soon as she is born.
But the central message of the film, according to the actress, is that it's OK to be sad.
"Joy has been in charge for 11 ... |
The Landmark Trust has funding for Llwyn Celyn farmhouse in Monmouthshire, with the aim of restoring its 500-plus years of architectural legacy.
The Grade 1 Listed medieval hall house is considered the most significant inhabited "at risk" building in Wales.
Welsh heritage body Cadw and the National Heritage Memorial Fu... | It may not look like much now, but this in-need-of-attention property is set to be a holiday let for history fans. | 10879780 | Summarize the following news within 92 words:
The Landmark Trust has funding for Llwyn Celyn farmhouse in Monmouthshire, with the aim of restoring its 500-plus years of architectural legacy.
The Grade 1 Listed medieval hall house is considered the most significant inhabited "at risk" building in Wales.
Welsh heritage b... |
Pleidleisiodd yr Arglwyddi 222 i 222 ar welliant gan y blaid Lafur i Fesur Cymru fyddai'n trosglwyddo cyfrifoldeb dros y berthynas ddiwydiannol mewn gwasanaethau cyhoeddus Cymreig o Lundain i Gaerdydd.
Yn unol â'r drefn pan mae pleidlais yn gyfartal, nid yw'r gwelliant yn cael ei basio.
Byddai colli'r bleidlais wedi go... | Fe wnaeth llywodraeth y DU osgoi colli pleidlais o drwch blewyn yn Nhŷ'r Arglwyddi nos Fawrth dros welliant i Fesur Cymru. | 38576944 | Summarize the following news within 31 words:
Pleidleisiodd yr Arglwyddi 222 i 222 ar welliant gan y blaid Lafur i Fesur Cymru fyddai'n trosglwyddo cyfrifoldeb dros y berthynas ddiwydiannol mewn gwasanaethau cyhoeddus Cymreig o Lundain i Gaerdydd.
Yn unol â'r drefn pan mae pleidlais yn gyfartal, nid yw'r gwelliant yn c... |
Michael Slager, who is white, could face decades in jail despite the state dropping the murder charge in a deal.
Walter Scott was killed after Slager shot him in the back five times in North Charleston, South Carolina.
A bystander filmed the 2015 incident on a mobile phone camera and Slager's actions were widely condem... | An ex-police officer has admitted violating the civil rights of a black man he was filmed shooting to death, in a case that sparked a national outcry. | 39787601 | Summarize the following news within 91 words:
Michael Slager, who is white, could face decades in jail despite the state dropping the murder charge in a deal.
Walter Scott was killed after Slager shot him in the back five times in North Charleston, South Carolina.
A bystander filmed the 2015 incident on a mobile phone ... |
The 19-year-old, who won four golds at last year's World Championships in Glasgow, has a progressive neurological condition which causes muscle weakness.
"A recent progression in my condition, coupled with an ongoing shoulder injury, has affected my ability to train," she said.
"I did everything in my power to get to R... | Swimmer Tully Kearney has had to withdraw from the Great Britain team for the Rio Paralympics through injury. | 37168560 | Summarize the following news within 57 words:
The 19-year-old, who won four golds at last year's World Championships in Glasgow, has a progressive neurological condition which causes muscle weakness.
"A recent progression in my condition, coupled with an ongoing shoulder injury, has affected my ability to train," she s... |
Mexico's women overcame challengers Kyrgyzstan in a 5-0 thriller to lift the trophy.
The men's team also put in a powerful performance to see off Brazil 6-1, and keep the silverware.
More than 500 men and women from 52 countries around the world competed in four-a-side matches over several days.
Nearly 100,000 spectato... | Mexico celebrated double success at the 14th Homeless World Cup in Glasgow after both their men's and women's teams retained their titles. | 36819350 | Summarize the following news within 73 words:
Mexico's women overcame challengers Kyrgyzstan in a 5-0 thriller to lift the trophy.
The men's team also put in a powerful performance to see off Brazil 6-1, and keep the silverware.
More than 500 men and women from 52 countries around the world competed in four-a-side matc... |
Earlier, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers said EU rules do not permit part of a country remaining within the European Union.
In Northern Ireland, the majority of voters (56%) voted for the UK to stay in the EU in last week's referendum.
But overall, the UK voted to give up its EU membership by 52% to 48%.
"I believe... | Martin McGuinness has said he does not accept Northern Ireland cannot maintain any kind of special status within the EU after the UK withdraws from it. | 36667115 | Summarize the following news within 116 words:
Earlier, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers said EU rules do not permit part of a country remaining within the European Union.
In Northern Ireland, the majority of voters (56%) voted for the UK to stay in the EU in last week's referendum.
But overall, the UK voted to give... |
Storms and tornadoes have lashed the region in recent days, swelling rivers and causing flash flooding.
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said 13 people in the state had died.
Another seven have died in Illinois, where there is a disaster proclamation in seven counties.
Mr Nixon said the National Guard had been called in to ... | A five-mile (8km) section of the Mississippi River near St Louis, Missouri, has been closed to vessels as rising water levels caused "hazardous conditions", the US Coast Guard said. | 35196399 | Summarize the following news within 98 words:
Storms and tornadoes have lashed the region in recent days, swelling rivers and causing flash flooding.
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said 13 people in the state had died.
Another seven have died in Illinois, where there is a disaster proclamation in seven counties.
Mr Nixon ... |
The 28-year-old won the Chengdu event in China and will now compete in her first World Series triathlon of the season in Yokohama, Japan on Saturday.
"For me the weekend was about getting back into racing and refocusing more than the victory itself," she said.
"Winning gives me a bit more confidence going into the Worl... | Welsh triathlete Non Stanford is confident she can make the most of her first ever World Cup win following a winter disrupted by injury. | 39874995 | Summarize the following news within 135 words:
The 28-year-old won the Chengdu event in China and will now compete in her first World Series triathlon of the season in Yokohama, Japan on Saturday.
"For me the weekend was about getting back into racing and refocusing more than the victory itself," she said.
"Winning giv... |
Patients at Royal Stoke University Hospital were taken outside in their beds when a fire broke out in the main building on Wednesday evening.
The incident followed a fire in toilets at Staffordshire University earlier in the day, police said.
Thomas Ashcroft, 39, of Musgrave Crescent, Sheffield, has been charged with t... | A man has been charged with arson after fires at a hospital and university. | 40225466 | Summarize the following news within 15 words:
Patients at Royal Stoke University Hospital were taken outside in their beds when a fire broke out in the main building on Wednesday evening.
The incident followed a fire in toilets at Staffordshire University earlier in the day, police said.
Thomas Ashcroft, 39, of Musgrav... |
More than half of the dead were women and children, according to aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).
Taiz has been the scene of intense clashes between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia and its allies.
The coalition began targeting the Houthis in March.
It wants to defeat the reb... | At least 65 civilians have reportedly been killed in air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition on the Yemeni city of Taiz. | 34019475 | Summarize the following news within 52 words:
More than half of the dead were women and children, according to aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).
Taiz has been the scene of intense clashes between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia and its allies.
The coalition began targeting th... |
Researchers in the US found that high doses of these supplements may "completely offset" the damage caused by very fine particulate matter.
The scientists involved say the effect is real but stress the limitations of their work.
Follow up studies are urgently needed, they say, in heavily polluted cities like Beijing or... | B vitamins may offer some protection against the impacts of air pollution, a small scale human trial suggests. | 39231896 | Summarize the following news within 200 words:
Researchers in the US found that high doses of these supplements may "completely offset" the damage caused by very fine particulate matter.
The scientists involved say the effect is real but stress the limitations of their work.
Follow up studies are urgently needed, they ... |
Some of the lighter moments from the campaign trail as parties start to launch their election manifestos. | All photographs subject to copyright | 39882735 | Summarize the following news within 4 words:
Some of the lighter moments from the campaign trail as parties start to launch their election manifestos.
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Ecotricity wants to build 16 turbines on land near Duns in Berwickshire where there is an "isolated landscape" and "high wind speeds".
Councillors have also been asked to reject plans for an eight-turbine development at Larbrax Moor, near Leswalt in Wigtownshire.
However, planners have recommended they approve proposal... | Plans for three wind farms in the south of Scotland have been revealed. | 33989432 | Summarize the following news within 71 words:
Ecotricity wants to build 16 turbines on land near Duns in Berwickshire where there is an "isolated landscape" and "high wind speeds".
Councillors have also been asked to reject plans for an eight-turbine development at Larbrax Moor, near Leswalt in Wigtownshire.
However, p... |
The government last year pledged £1.4bn for child mental health by 2020, but a report says millions of pounds is being used to offset NHS cuts elsewhere.
Specialist teams are also turning away up to a quarter of youngsters, it said.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the government was "determined to address" mental hea... | Money earmarked to boost mental health provision for children in England is failing to make it to front-line services, a new report suggests. | 37983593 | Summarize the following news within 117 words:
The government last year pledged £1.4bn for child mental health by 2020, but a report says millions of pounds is being used to offset NHS cuts elsewhere.
Specialist teams are also turning away up to a quarter of youngsters, it said.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the go... |
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The Dutchman was unhappy at what he saw as an overreaction to challenges from his players.
"I don't like coaches from the bench the whole time shouting to referees and linesmen, making a big show about tackles. They were crazy," said Koeman.
"According to their bench, the ... | Everton manager Ronald Koeman criticised some members of the Liverpool coaching staff following the Reds' 3-1 win at Anfield on Saturday. | 39468127 | Summarize the following news within 97 words:
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The Dutchman was unhappy at what he saw as an overreaction to challenges from his players.
"I don't like coaches from the bench the whole time shouting to referees and linesmen, making a big show about tackles. They were crazy,... |
The officer, Ahmed al-Mreyssi, died after being repeatedly run over during anti-government protests.
The court upheld a life sentence given to a second man in the case.
Bahrain and its Sunni royal family have been shaken by unrest since pro-democracy protests began in 2011. Most protesters are from the Shia majority.
T... | A Bahraini appeals court on Wednesday upheld a death sentence against a protester convicted of murdering a policeman in March 2011. | 21166737 | Summarize the following news within 60 words:
The officer, Ahmed al-Mreyssi, died after being repeatedly run over during anti-government protests.
The court upheld a life sentence given to a second man in the case.
Bahrain and its Sunni royal family have been shaken by unrest since pro-democracy protests began in 2011.... |
Applications by Jane Nicklinson, whose husband Tony had locked-in syndrome, and Paul Lamb, who was paralysed in a crash, were ruled inadmissible.
The court said the UK Parliament was "best placed" to rule on such a sensitive issue.
Mr Nicklinson's daughter, Lauren, told the BBC she was "devastated" but said the law "ha... | A bid by UK campaigners to overturn the law on assisted dying has been rejected by the European Court of Human Rights. | 33547155 | Summarize the following news within 137 words:
Applications by Jane Nicklinson, whose husband Tony had locked-in syndrome, and Paul Lamb, who was paralysed in a crash, were ruled inadmissible.
The court said the UK Parliament was "best placed" to rule on such a sensitive issue.
Mr Nicklinson's daughter, Lauren, told th... |
Scotland's ancient universities elect rectors to chair their governing bodies and champion students' interests.
Speaking at his inauguration, TV executive Steve Morrison said the new Higher Education Governance Bill could lead to their removal.
The Scottish government said it had no plans to abolish the role of rector.... | The new rector of Edinburgh University has warned that government plans for a shake-up in how universities are governed could threaten the role. | 34245789 | Summarize the following news within 142 words:
Scotland's ancient universities elect rectors to chair their governing bodies and champion students' interests.
Speaking at his inauguration, TV executive Steve Morrison said the new Higher Education Governance Bill could lead to their removal.
The Scottish government said... |
In June, a coroner found the shooting of the 29-year-old, from Silverbridge, County Armagh, was not "necessary, reasonable or proportionate".
He stated his intention to name the soldier in a hearing on Tuesday when he concludes the case later this month.
Father-of-six Mr Thornton was shot in the head after his van back... | The now-deceased soldier who shot and killed Henry Thornton in Belfast in 1971 will be named, a coroner has said. | 38653359 | Summarize the following news within 42 words:
In June, a coroner found the shooting of the 29-year-old, from Silverbridge, County Armagh, was not "necessary, reasonable or proportionate".
He stated his intention to name the soldier in a hearing on Tuesday when he concludes the case later this month.
Father-of-six Mr Th... |
Net profit for the year to the end of March rose 66% to €867m (£614m; $948m), slightly ahead of analysts' expectations.
The airline's "Always Getting Better" customer experience programme had attracted "millions of new customers to Ryanair", chief executive Michael O'Leary said.
Falling oil prices also led to a lower f... | Irish airline Ryanair has reported a big increase in full-year profits. | 32880096 | Summarize the following news within 104 words:
Net profit for the year to the end of March rose 66% to €867m (£614m; $948m), slightly ahead of analysts' expectations.
The airline's "Always Getting Better" customer experience programme had attracted "millions of new customers to Ryanair", chief executive Michael O'Leary... |
They identified bacteria able to shrug off the drug of last resort - colistin - in patients and livestock in China.
They said that resistance would spread around the world and raised the spectre of untreatable infections.
It is likely resistance emerged after colistin was overused in farm animals.
Bacteria becoming com... | The world is on the cusp of a "post-antibiotic era", scientists have warned after finding bacteria resistant to drugs used when all other treatments have failed. | 34857015 | Summarize the following news within 151 words:
They identified bacteria able to shrug off the drug of last resort - colistin - in patients and livestock in China.
They said that resistance would spread around the world and raised the spectre of untreatable infections.
It is likely resistance emerged after colistin was ... |
Established in honour of playwright Harold Pinter, it is given to a writer who casts an "unflinching, unswerving" gaze upon the world.
Organisers English Pen praised Fenton as "one of the finest poets of his generation".
He will receive his award at a ceremony on 6 October at the British Library.
The prize will be join... | British poet and journalist James Fenton has won the Pen Pinter Prize, which celebrates champions of free speech. | 33146092 | Summarize the following news within 79 words:
Established in honour of playwright Harold Pinter, it is given to a writer who casts an "unflinching, unswerving" gaze upon the world.
Organisers English Pen praised Fenton as "one of the finest poets of his generation".
He will receive his award at a ceremony on 6 October ... |
Operations will not stop until the area is cleared of all "terrorist concentrations", the army said.
Air strikes continued into the early hours of Thursday.
The army says 17 soldiers were among those killed after militants launched near-simultaneous raids on military checkpoints in Sheikh Zuweid and Rafah.
Local report... | Egypt has vowed to rid its Sinai Peninsula of militants after major clashes with Islamic State fighters there killed more than 100 people. | 33357890 | Summarize the following news within 140 words:
Operations will not stop until the area is cleared of all "terrorist concentrations", the army said.
Air strikes continued into the early hours of Thursday.
The army says 17 soldiers were among those killed after militants launched near-simultaneous raids on military check... |
Author JM Barrie credited the gardens of the town's Moat Brae house as his inspiration for the work.
Ms Lumley unveiled a wood-carving of his most famous creation at the entrance to the town.
She is already a patron of the appeal launched last week to turn Moat Brae into a children's literature centre.
The Peter Pan st... | The actress Joanna Lumley has unveiled a statue of Peter Pan to recognise the part Dumfries played as birthplace of the children's classic story. | 14491939 | Summarize the following news within 35 words:
Author JM Barrie credited the gardens of the town's Moat Brae house as his inspiration for the work.
Ms Lumley unveiled a wood-carving of his most famous creation at the entrance to the town.
She is already a patron of the appeal launched last week to turn Moat Brae into a ... |
Ms Conway is seen clutching her phone as US President Donald Trump poses with leaders of historically black colleges and universities.
Twitter users accused her of "disrespect".
Ms Conway was taking her own photos at the time.
"That's no way to act in the People's Oval Office," tweeted one user of the social media site... | Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway has sparked a social media storm after pictures emerged of her kneeling on the sofa in the Oval Office with her shoes on. | 39114161 | Summarize the following news within 57 words:
Ms Conway is seen clutching her phone as US President Donald Trump poses with leaders of historically black colleges and universities.
Twitter users accused her of "disrespect".
Ms Conway was taking her own photos at the time.
"That's no way to act in the People's Oval Offi... |
The 50-year-old was driving a Vauxhall Corsa when it was struck by a Jaguar S-Type at about 10:20 on Saturday in Irvine.
Two men are thought to have then abandoned the Jaguar before getting into a black Mercedes driven by a third man.
The 50-year-old is being treated at Crosshouse Hospital, where he is in a stable cond... | A man has been seriously injured in a hit and run collision in Ayrshire. | 38948742 | Summarize the following news within 47 words:
The 50-year-old was driving a Vauxhall Corsa when it was struck by a Jaguar S-Type at about 10:20 on Saturday in Irvine.
Two men are thought to have then abandoned the Jaguar before getting into a black Mercedes driven by a third man.
The 50-year-old is being treated at Cro... |
He also told MPs the British and Irish governments "recognise the benefits" that come from the travel area.
Mr Brokenshire was responding to questions from East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson and Foyle MP Mark Durkan.
He said said he did not "want to see a return to the borders of the past".
It was Mr Brokenshire's first ap... | Secretary of State James Brokenshire has told the House of Commons the continuation of the Common Travel Area between Northern Ireland and the Republic will be a "priority issue". | 36847105 | Summarize the following news within 59 words:
He also told MPs the British and Irish governments "recognise the benefits" that come from the travel area.
Mr Brokenshire was responding to questions from East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson and Foyle MP Mark Durkan.
He said said he did not "want to see a return to the borders ... |
Peter Robinson told the BBC it was "possible" to reach agreement by mid-week.
Last week, Sinn Féin withdrew its support for welfare legislation.
The parties have been taking part in talks to resolve the political impasse for several days.
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and Mr Robinson were due to travel to Was... | The welfare reform bill could be debated in the assembly again next week if there is sufficient movement in ongoing negotiations, the first minister has said. | 31911628 | Summarize the following news within 90 words:
Peter Robinson told the BBC it was "possible" to reach agreement by mid-week.
Last week, Sinn Féin withdrew its support for welfare legislation.
The parties have been taking part in talks to resolve the political impasse for several days.
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuin... |
The Scottish Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on new guidelines.
It said it would be the first time a comprehensive definition was provided for the principles underlying sentencing decisions.
Observers called for the guidelines to help courts ensure prison was not used as an alternative to the welfare sta... | Members of the public are to be asked to comment on how offenders are sentenced by the courts. | 40776312 | Summarize the following news within 165 words:
The Scottish Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on new guidelines.
It said it would be the first time a comprehensive definition was provided for the principles underlying sentencing decisions.
Observers called for the guidelines to help courts ensure prison wa... |
Fury, 27, is the second Briton to win the award, after he shocked Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko to claim the IBF, WBA and WBO titles in November.
"I can't believe I've just won Ring magazine fighter of the year," Fury said. "I'm so flattered."
The magazine said Fury's defeat of Klitschko "turned boxing's traditional gla... | The Ring magazine has named world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury as its 2015 fighter of the year. | 35288104 | Summarize the following news within 56 words:
Fury, 27, is the second Briton to win the award, after he shocked Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko to claim the IBF, WBA and WBO titles in November.
"I can't believe I've just won Ring magazine fighter of the year," Fury said. "I'm so flattered."
The magazine said Fury's defeat... |
The woman alleges the former TV star and artist assaulted her at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London in 1977.
The woman told the trial "it was like a hawk pouncing on his prey" as Mr Harris spread his hands over her body.
Mr Harris, appearing at Southwark Crown Court via video link from Stafford Jail, denies seven charge... | A blind, disabled woman felt "utterly trapped" by Rolf Harris as he groped her, a court has heard. | 38639647 | Summarize the following news within 162 words:
The woman alleges the former TV star and artist assaulted her at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London in 1977.
The woman told the trial "it was like a hawk pouncing on his prey" as Mr Harris spread his hands over her body.
Mr Harris, appearing at Southwark Crown Court via vid... |
Kent County Council (KCC) is expected to put up its Young Persons' Travel Pass from £200 to £250 in September - a year after the price doubled from £100.
"We have just set up an e-petition and we will be emailing all the schools and hoping people will sign," said Staplehurst campaigner Katya Thornton.
KCC said it could... | Parents have vowed to fight a £50 increase in the cost of bus passes for Kent secondary school students. | 32914982 | Summarize the following news within 73 words:
Kent County Council (KCC) is expected to put up its Young Persons' Travel Pass from £200 to £250 in September - a year after the price doubled from £100.
"We have just set up an e-petition and we will be emailing all the schools and hoping people will sign," said Staplehurs... |
The Kyrgyz National Security Committee (GKNB) named the prime suspect as Akbarzhon Jalilov, a 22-year-old with Russian citizenship, born in the Kyrgyz city of Osh in 1995.
He is thought to be among the dead. The hunt is on for possible accomplices.
Russian officials suspect that he had links to so-called Islamic State ... | The home-made bomb that killed 14 people aboard a St Petersburg metro train is believed to have been set off by a suicide bomber born in Kyrgyzstan. | 39490287 | Summarize the following news within 93 words:
The Kyrgyz National Security Committee (GKNB) named the prime suspect as Akbarzhon Jalilov, a 22-year-old with Russian citizenship, born in the Kyrgyz city of Osh in 1995.
He is thought to be among the dead. The hunt is on for possible accomplices.
Russian officials suspect... |
Earlier this month a WTO dispute panel found the US had dealt with all but one of the instances of illegal subsidies to the aerospace giant.
But Airbus maintains the US continues to offer unfair support.
The fight is part of a 13-year dispute between the EU and the US over support offered to Boeing and Europe's Airbus.... | The European Union (EU) has appealed against a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling in favour of the US over its state aid for Boeing. | 40447965 | Summarize the following news within 35 words:
Earlier this month a WTO dispute panel found the US had dealt with all but one of the instances of illegal subsidies to the aerospace giant.
But Airbus maintains the US continues to offer unfair support.
The fight is part of a 13-year dispute between the EU and the US over ... |
Mr Abbott announced the news that Queen Elizabeth II's husband would receive the country's top honour on 26 January - Australia's national day.
He said the Prince's life of "service and dedication" should be honoured.
But many commentators say the move raises grave questions about Mr Abbott's judgement.
They have sugge... | The Australian press has expressed scorn and bewilderment over PM Tony Abbott's awarding of a knighthood to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. | 30996110 | Summarize the following news within 158 words:
Mr Abbott announced the news that Queen Elizabeth II's husband would receive the country's top honour on 26 January - Australia's national day.
He said the Prince's life of "service and dedication" should be honoured.
But many commentators say the move raises grave questio... |
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