The Claudy man was found dead in the city centre on Sunday 23 August. The robbery occured at around 02.34 BST on Sunday 23 August on the Derry walls at Bank Place leading to Foyle Street. "We do not believe Conall's death was a result of a crime, however, we believe that his wallet was stolen before his death," said Det Insp Conor McStravick. He added that no wallet was found on Mr Kerrigan, but was found sometime later after extensive searches. Mr Kerrigan had been at the Metro Bar in the city earlier, but left and was later seen on the city walls. He was last seen on the walls near Foyle Street at around 03.03 BST on 23 August.

Summary: Police in Londonderry are seeking to trace two men in relation to a robbery connected to the death of 25-year-old Conall Kerrigan.


Carl Campbell, 33, was shot in the head while sitting inside a car in High Street, West Bromwich, on 27 December. Jaspal Rai was detained in Belgium before being extradited back to the UK, police said. The 24 year old, previously from West Bromwich but now of no fixed abode, is due to appear in court on Wednesday. Two other men have already been charged with Mr Campbell's murder. Read more Birmingham and Black Country stories. Mohammed Humza, 19, and Vikesh Chauhan, 24, from the West Bromwich area, appeared in court last month.

Summary: A man tracked down to Belgium by police has been charged with murder.


The Hammers move into the 60,000-seater stadium, which was built for the London 2012 Olympics, this summer after 112 years at Upton Park. Two-time European champions Juventus are one game away from winning their fifth consecutive Italian title. It will be the first time the sides have played each other. Hammers boss Slaven Bilic said: "It will be a privilege to face one of the biggest clubs in the world in our opening game at the new stadium. Like us, they are a club steeped in tradition, so it is fitting that together we will create history with this match. "We hope this will be the first of many games against Europe's top sides at our new home as we begin the journey of turning West Ham United into a team capable of competing with the best teams from across the continent."

Summary: West Ham's first game at their new Olympic Stadium home will be a pre-season friendly against Juventus on Sunday, 7 August.


The spill, near Tabasco state capital Villahermosa, was caused by oil thieves puncturing a pipeline and has polluted two rivers. Four water treatment plants in the region have been shut down as a precaution. Oil company workers have set out containment booms and have been trying to scoop oil from waterways. Local authorities have asked for help from the army to supply drinking water to those most affected. They are planning to send tanker trucks to Villahermosa and neighbouring towns. In the past, illegal pipeline taps have caused fires, explosions and spills in Mexico.

Summary: An oil spill in south-eastern Mexico has left more than 200,000 people without water.


The 34-year-old Sweden striker, a free agent after his Paris St-Germain contract expired, has been linked with United and a move to China. He told the media on Wednesday he would reveal his next club once he got "tired" of reading all the speculation. Ibrahimovic played for Malmo, his first club, from 1996 to 2004. He went on to play for Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and AC Milan before joining PSG in 2012. Responding to the transfer rumours, Ibrahimovic told reporters: "I want you to still write a lot of stories, so I get excited when I see them, because I want to see who is making up the best story. "When I'm tired of it, I'll let you know where I will go." Ibrahimovic is currently with the Sweden squad for Euro 2016, which is being held in France and starts on 10 June.

Summary: Manchester United target Zlatan Ibrahimovic has ruled out a return to Malmo, insisting he is too good to play league football in Sweden.


The Premier League leaders visit Everton on Sunday (14:05 BST), where they face the league's top scorer Romelu Lukaku. Belgian Lukaku, 23, has 24 league goal, while Spaniard Costa, 28, has 19. "Lukaku is a good guy but for us Diego is very important and, in this part of the season, he will be decisive for us," said the Italian. "We are talking about two great strikers. But you know that Diego, for me, is the best striker in the world. "I think it's great to have talent. But I like a lot when you are a warrior during the game and, above all, if players with talent show they work hard during the game."

Summary: Chelsea's Diego Costa is the best striker in the world, according to his boss Antonio Conte.


International metals group, Liberty House, said the deal with Tata Steel UK for the Hartlepool steelworks would also safeguard 140 existing jobs. Liberty executive chairman, Sanjeev Gupta, said he wanted the site to become a world leader in the gas and oil pipes industry. Tata Steel will retain a third mill on the site, employing 270 people. Liberty has already bought Tata's speciality steelworks in Yorkshire, Lancashire and the West Midlands, and Scunthorpe's Caparo Merchant Bar mill. The company now have a workforce of nearly 5,000 across the UK, it said.

Summary: A firm which has bought two pipe-making works on Teesside said the move would create 100 new jobs.


Groove CairnGorm, taking place on Friday and Saturday, has been organised by local music promoters and CairnGorm Mountain ski centre. The music event will be based at Badaguish Outdoor Centre, near Aviemore, but will also see performances at the ski resort. Acts will include Highland bands Spring Break and Niteworks. Also due to perform are DJ Grandmaster Flash, The Cuban Brothers, Prides, DJ Monki and The Elephant Sessions. The festival's organisers hope to make it a regular event along the lines of continental Europe's snowsports music festivals Snowbombing and Snowboxx.

Summary: A new music event tied into snowsports' Scottish Freestyle Championships is due to begin later in the Cairngorms.


The plans for a four-year consent for the Rec Ground include building spectator stands along the north and eastern sides of the playing field. They also show new hospitality boxes around the south stand and a scoreboard between the north and east stands. A decision by Banes Council is expected at the end of February 2016. The Rec has been the spiritual and historic home of Bath Rugby Club since 1894. The Premiership club, which leases the ground from the Recreation Ground Trust, wants to redevelop the Rec to increase capacity and provide better facilities for supporters. The club said the application will provide an "interim solution" while the trust clarifies its rights with regard to the operation of the site.

Summary: Plans for a temporary increase in capacity at Bath Rugby by 1,000 in time for the start of the 2016/17 season, have been submitted.


The FTSE 100 index was down by just one point at 6,567.35. Mining firm Glencore was the biggest faller, down 1.9% while chip maker Arm Holdings was the best performer, up 2.8%. Overnight, China's central bank increased the range in which its currency, the yuan, could trade, allowing it to strengthen, after three days of falls. Earlier this week China devalued the currency sparking falls on stock markets. On the currency markets, the pound rose 0.01% against the dollar to $1.56120 and climbed 0.4% against the euro to â‚¬1.40004.

Summary: (Open): Shares on London's main index were flat in early trading.


Ex-Brighton, Rotherham and Cardiff forward Revell, 32, finished last season with MK Dons, where he netted four times in 17 Championship games. He has scored 94 goals in 494 appearances during his career and won promotion with Rotherham twice. Hanley, 22, joined the Swans from Blackburn in 2014, but did not make a first-team appearance. His contract with the Premier League club expires at the end of the month. Manager Rob Page said of Revell: "Alex is a fantastic signing for us and I am delighted to welcome him to the club. "This is a big signing for the club, a statement from us and we have had to be patient but we have beaten off a lot of competition to secure Alex's signature." Both deals will be completed on 1 July when their contracts with their previous clubs expire. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Northampton Town have signed striker Alex Revell and Swansea left-back Raheem Hanley two-year deals.


Resuming on 302-7, Warwickshire were all out for 334, with Tim Murtagh (3-85) taking two quick wickets. The visitors lost opener Sam Robson for a duck, but Eskinazi's brilliant knock helped swing the game in their favour. The 23-year-old struck 24 fours and three sixes as he set a new career-best total to help Middlesex close on 302-6, trailing by only 32 runs. He added 114 for the second wicket alongside Nick Compton (33), who briefly retired hurt before returning to bat, and Dawid Malan (39). Compton left the field on 12 not out after being hit on the knee and returned after Malan's dismissal. John Simpson was the only other Middlesex batsman to reach double figures, with Bears off-spinner Jeetan Patel's 3-29 keeping the hosts in contention. Warwickshire have yet to win in the Championship this season and are bottom of the table, 31 points behind sixth-placed Middlesex.

Summary: Stevie Eskinazi's unbeaten 178 helped Middlesex take the edge over struggling Warwickshire at Edgbaston.


The impact of wet weather in Calderdale has been described by Barry Collins, the Labour deputy leader of Calderdale Council, as a "total calamity". He added that as a result, around 118 bridges required continuing inspection. "It's going to take a huge amount of work and new investment to get things back to normal," he said, explaining the area had around 300 bridges. "We are monitoring the key ones, that's about 118 bridges regularly at the moment in the aftermath of the floods." "The flood was just a total calamity in Calderdale from one end to the other." The Elland Bridge in Elland remains closed after it partially collapsed on 29 December. A barge was wedged against the grade II listed bridge, with several others left stranded on the towpath when high water receded. The council has said the bridge is beyond repair and will need to be replaced.

Summary: More than 100 bridges in a West Yorkshire borough are being monitored for damage after recent flooding.


Sir Albert was MP for East Aberdeenshire and then Banff and Buchan from 1979 until 1987. He was beaten in the general election by the SNP's Alex Salmond. Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said she was "saddened" by news of Sir Albert's death, and highlighted his "Buchan Bulldog" spirit. Sir Albert - who lived in Mintlaw - turned 98 on 1 January, and died in his sleep on Wednesday. Mr Salmond said: "He revelled in his title of the 'Buchan Bulldog' and we enjoyed some fierce political debates, as worthy opponents should. "He will be much missed, obviously friends and family, but also the wider political and public life in Scotland."

Summary: The former Scottish Conservative MP Sir Albert McQuarrie has died at the age of 98.


The captain alerted Dyfed-Powys Police on Saturday morning when crew realised Josh Winsper from Cornwall was missing. Police divers and HM Coastguard are involved in the search. Mr Winsper's family posted a plea to find him on social media. His aunt told the Cornish Guardian the family were "holding out for a miracle". Mr Winsper was last seen at Astoria nightclub in the town at 02:30 BST on Saturday. Rachel Gerred-Hartâ€Ž told the newspaper: "His mother Sandra Winsper is beside herself with worry. "You wouldn't believe the support coming from the town of Milford Haven. On behalf of the family we want to say the Welsh police have been incredible."

Summary: The search is continuing for a 24-year-old crewman who has gone missing while his vessel was at Milford Haven docks in Pembrokeshire.


Wing James started against Ireland and Scotland, while flanker Lydiate made appearances off the bench. Full-back Anscombe missed the game in Ireland with injury but was a second half substitute in the 27-23 win over Scotland in Cardiff. Welsh squad players based in Wales do not have to be released during the Six Nations Championship. With the international tournament taking a break, all four Welsh regions are in action. On Friday, 19 February Ospreys play Edinburgh while the Dragons are away to Benetton Treviso. Saturday sees the Blues at home to Leinster and Scarlets travel to Ulster on Sunday. Squad players based outside Wales have already been released to their clubs.

Summary: Dan Lydiate, Tom James and Gareth Anscombe are among 13 players released by Wales to play for their regions.


Laing, 23, spent three months at Meadow Lane on loan from Nottingham Forest in 2014 and has rejoined the League Two Magpies until 16 January. Motherwell signed him from Forest last year after he impressed while on loan at the Scottish club. "I'm really happy to be back here. The last time I was here I played what I felt was my best football," he told BBC Radio Nottingham. He made 12 appearances during his previous stint at the club, during which time Notts kept six clean sheets. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Motherwell defender Louis Laing has returned to Notts County on loan.


The Lake District Biogas plant will feed bio-methane to the gas grid, processed from creamery residues from First Milk's creamery site in Aspatria. About 40% of the gas will heat local homes and businesses, with the rest powering the creamery. The Â£10m project is believed to be the first energy system of its kind in Europe. General food waste has been used to create power in similar systems. Clearfleau, the company behind the project, said the amount of gas fed into the grid each year is equivalent to the annual gas needs of 4,000 homes.

Summary: Cheese is to be converted into energy for the gas grid, supplying hundreds of properties in Cumbria with power.


The 28-year-old agreed to leave Plymouth Argyle in January after being ruled a rapist by a civil court in Edinburgh. Goodwillie last played on 14 January, scoring his only Plymouth goal as a late substitute. He goes straight into the Clyde squad for Saturday's League Two visit to bottom side Cowdenbeath. The visitors, who recently replaced manager Barry Ferguson with players Peter MacDonald and JP McGovern, are four points above the Central Park hosts. Goodwillie, capped three times, started his career at Dundee United, moving to Blackburn Rovers for a £2m fee in 2011. He also had a spell at Aberdeen, as well as loan periods at Crystal Palace, Blackpool and Ross County.

Summary: Former Scotland striker David Goodwillie has joined Clyde until the end of the season.


Anna Wardley was intending to swim between the Balearic Islands for charity, but began falling in and out of consciousness due to the stings. The 40-year-old from Gosport had to be taken to hospital for treatment after the swim was abandoned on Thursday. She has since been released from hospital and is recovering in Mallorca. Ms Wardley announced the swim last year. She intended to swim between Menorca to Mallorca, then Mallorca to Ibiza and finally from Ibiza to mainland Spain. Her previous swims include completing a solo 60-mile (96.6km) non-stop route around the Isle of Wight in 2013. She was the first person in 30 years to make the swim which was the culmination of her Five Island Swim Challenge. Ms Wardley has also swum the English Channel and the Straits of Gibraltar.

Summary: A long-distance swimmer has had to abandon a 215km (133 mile) charity challenge after suffering an "enormous number of jellyfish stings".


The Irish Republic came second, then Australia, New Zealand and the UK. The survey suggested more people were likely to perform charitable acts this year compared with 2010, but less likely to give money. The CAF said the "global economic crisis" was the likely reason for the slight fall in charitable donations. The group said the richest countries were not necessarily the most likely to give to charity - only five nations that are in the World Bank's top 20 economies by GDP appear in the latest CAF giving index top 20. In terms of percentage of population, Thailand was the most generous, with 85% of Thais making regular charitable contributions. The UK was the second most generous, with 79% regularly giving to charity. Countries were ranked in terms of the monetary donations and charitable acts of their people.

Summary: The US has been rated as the world's most charitable country in 2011 by the Charities Aid Foundation's (CAF) World Giving Index, up from fifth in 2010.


Plaid AM Rhun ap Iorwerth said "the Welsh electorate were excluded" from the 2010 debates because his party did not take part. He said Plaid should join the debates along with the SNP and the Greens. The Labour, Lib Dem and UKIP leaders will ask broadcasters to hold the debates, even if Prime Minister David Cameron refuses to participate. Mr Cameron said he will take part only if the Green Party is included. Mr ap Iorwerth told BBC Radio Wales' Morning Call programme: "We've reminded the broadcasters in the meetings that we've had with them over the past few months that they're influential and they've got to take that influence that they have very seriously. "They've got to take their responsibilities very, very seriously, and that's a responsibility not to Plaid, but to the voters of Wales."

Summary: Televised general election debates should include Plaid Cymru, a party member has said.


The Addicks have lost seven of their last nine league games and last won in the Championship in late August. Luzon, 40, was appointed in January and won 12 of his 36 matches in charge, steering the club to a safe 12th-placed finish last season. Coaches Damian Matthew and David Martane have also left the Valley. Saturday's Brentford loss followed a defeat by the same 3-0 scoreline at home to Preston in midweek. Luzon told BBC Radio London on Friday: "We are not a team that need to be a part of the relegation war. We are more than this. "I have a lot of experience in this kind of situation. In my career I have passed these obstacles." The Addicks face away games at Middlesbrough and MK Dons next week, before they host Sheffield Wednesday on 7 November.

Summary: Charlton Athletic have sacked head coach Guy Luzon after a 3-0 home defeat by Brentford left them in the Championship relegation zone.


Police said a fight broke out in the Spey Lounge on Leith Walk at about 01:00, then spilled out onto the pavement. A 22-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and has been taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. A woman, 22, was treated for minor injuries. Those involved had fled by the time officers arrived, police said. Det Con Ryan Lee said: "Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault and large scale disturbance on Leith Walk. "This was an extremely violent attack and we are keen to trace all parties involved as quickly as possible. "Leith Walk is a busy part of the city and many people had been out watching the football match between England and Scotland." He added: "We're also keen to hear from motorists who were travelling on Leith Walk and who were forced to slow down in order to pass the group safely."

Summary: A man has suffered serious injuries in a "large scale disturbance" involving a number of people at an Edinburgh pub.


The blaze at Wythenshawe Hall in Manchester on 15 March caused extensive roof and upper floor damage. Since the fire, an emergency tarpaulin has been used during to protect the building during structural and archaeological work. Jeremy Taylor, 26, is due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on 1 July, charged with arson. A team of archaeologists has continued sifting through debris to preserve as much original material as possible. Manchester City Council Leader Sue Murphy said: "A huge amount of work has already gone into helping protect Wythenshawe Hall, most visibly the scaffold cocoon that is helping to stabilise the damaged areas of the property and will support the new temporary roofing. "It will be a long road to recovery for the building, but working with our partners and the friends' group, we will see Wythenshawe Hall back to its best."

Summary: A 16th Century building partially destroyed by fire has had a new temporary roof lifted into place.


Frank Chivers, 49, was found with a head injury at his house in Walter Robinson Court, Layton, on 11 August. Mr Chivers was the father of Paige Chivers who went missing in 2007 aged 15 and has never been found. Sean Conlon, 44, of no fixed address, had denied murder and manslaughter but was convicted on Monday following a trial at Preston Crown Court. He must serve a minimum of 15 years. A post-mortem examination found Mr Chivers had a mark on his cheek and neck consistent with having been kicked. He never regained consciousness after the attack and died from a bleed on the brain.

Summary: A man has been jailed for life for murdering the father of missing Blackpool teenager Paige Chivers.


The redevelopment, aimed at increasing the number of shoppers, was due to cost £12.3m. The city council has blamed the rising costs on heritage work, building fees and keeping parts of the market open during the refurbishment. Council leader Judith Blake said: "We all know that Kirkgate Market is the jewel in our crown." The council wants the market to be able to take advantage of the expected increase in shoppers to the area when the neighbouring £150m Victoria Gate development opens next year. Work got under way earlier this year on the market project and is expected to be completed next September. Changes include a new fresh produce area and improvements to the toilet area.

Summary: An extra £1.3m is to be spent on refurbishing the Grade I-listed Kirkgate Market in Leeds.


The man, in his 20s, was found in Moseley Street, Highgate, with suspected stab wounds on Saturday morning. He died on the way to hospital. A murder investigation is under way and part of the street was cordoned off for forensic checks. CCTV is also being checked. Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police. Det Insp Paul Joyce said: "We are looking into reports there was an altercation, but I would urge anybody with any information to get in contact with me and my team as soon as possible."

Summary: A man died after being stabbed in a suspected altercation in Birmingham.


The 4m-tall oak structure had been in place at the main south porch entrance of the medieval building since 1903. It was sold to an architectural salvage company, which is now looking for a buyer for the "unique piece". A new glass entrance lobby will replace the old one as part of Project Pilgrim - a 10-year £6m scheme to improve facilities at the cathedral. Henry White from reclamation company Hideaway, based in Salisbury, said: "It's an unusual and unique piece. Sadly it is very large and very heavy so not suitable for every use, but we will try and re-home it as best as we can." Mr White said it was hard to say what it was worth, but a similar one he had advertised for £3,000 had failed to sell.

Summary: An Edwardian lobby removed as part of a renovation of Gloucester Cathedral has been put up for sale.


The American, who first won the accolade in 2009, retains the award he won last season, after guiding Leicester to a second successive BBL title as well as BBL Trophy success. Riders could yet seal a treble, with a BBL play-off semi-final against London Lions to play on Friday and Sunday. "This really is about the unselfishness of the team," Paternostro said. "Right from day one, that has been the key for us in what is always a very tough and competitive BBL season from top to bottom. "And we still have some work lying in front of us," he added. Riders are away against London on Friday night with the home leg on Sunday.

Summary: Leicester Riders head coach Rob Paternostro has been named BBL coach of the year for the fourth time.


The law has the backing of President's Paul Biya's party and so might be approved. Women already face being jailed for between two to six months for having sexual relations outside marriage and men would face the same punishment. Bar Association head Ngnie Kamga said the law would "take Cameroon backwards and would send more people to prisons". Africa Live: BBC news updates The BBC's Richard Onanena in Cameroon says that women have been jailed for adultery. "Men having children out of wedlock should be punished because that is evidence of adultery," one member of parliament, Tomaino Ndam Njoya, is reported to have said during the debate.

Summary: Men who commit adultery could be sent to jail under a new law being debated by parliament in Cameroon.


The 55-year-old is accused of driving the wrong way on a southern California motorway, causing another car to swerve and crash into a concrete wall. Prosecutors claim Rodman then fled the scene of the crash on 20 July and gave police false information. He has also been charged with driving without a valid licence. Rodman's lawyer Paul Meyer, says the incident occurred on a poorly signed exit ramp. He added that Rodman corrected the driving error without the cars touching, stopped and spoke to people in the other car. The case is scheduled for 20 January. Rodman won two titles with the Detroit Pistons and then three championships with the famous Chicago Bulls team of the mid-1990s, alongside Michael Jordan.

Summary: Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been charged with a hit-and-run offence that carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison.


The visually impaired sprinter, 27, won gold medals in the 100m T11 and 200m T11 events at last year's Rio Paralympic Games. She had previously competed in T12 events at World Championships. "Really sad to announce that, due to injury, I won't be competing at the World Championships in London," Clegg said on Twitter. Due to her deteriorating eye condition and consequent reclassification from T12 to T11, Clegg wore a blindfold while competing in Rio, where Chris Clarke was her guide. She has a gold, a bronze and three silver medals from T12 events in World Championships and also took 100m T12 gold for Scotland at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Summary: Scottish Paralympic runner Libby Clegg will miss July's World ParaAthletics Championships in London.


Leading 1-0 from the first leg, the Swedish side netted an away goal with Olivia Schough's volley. City, who missed out on the last-16 phase last season, levelled on the night through Sarah Crilly. But Schough scored again from close range and Glasgow could not recover, Erin Cuthbert threatening late on. Mimmi Larsson's header in last week's initial meeting had put Eskilstuna ahead in the tie, albeit narrowly. And Schough made City's task all the more difficult with her early strike meaning Scott Booth's hosts had to score at least three to progress at Airdrieonians' Excelsior Stadium. Crilly converted a back-post cross but Schough then scored a rebound shot following a Gemma Fay save. Defeat means Glasgow join fellow Scottish Women's Premier League side Hibernian Ladies in exiting the Champions League, Hibs having lost 10-1 on aggregate against Bayern Munich earlier this week.

Summary: Glasgow City bowed out of the Women's Champions League as Eskilstuna United completed a 3-1 aggregate victory at the last-32 stage in Airdrie.


The 24-year-old finished second in the long jump at the British indoor team trials on Sunday, to qualify for March's European Indoor Championships. It was her first competition since finishing sixth in the heptathlon at the Rio Olympics. The two-time Olympian, who was to compete in the long jump, is expected to be fit in time for the Europeans. "I'm truly gutted to not be able to compete," said Johnson-Thompson, who is the reigning European indoor pentathlon champion. "After a solid opening to my season last weekend, I was confident in producing an even better performance here so I am really disappointed that I won't have that chance." You can watch all the action from the Barclaycard Arena on BBC One from 13:15 GMT on Saturday 18 February.

Summary: Katarina Johnson-Thompson has withdrawn from Saturday's Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix with a minor hamstring strain.


The 46-year-old joined in the summer of 2014, just before their relegation from Super League, and leaves with the Bulls fourth in the Championship table. "I have had to make this tough call for personal reasons and I request everyone respects that," he said in a statement. The Bulls missed out on a Super League return when they lost to Wakefield in last season's Million Pound Game. Lowes continued: "I would like to personally thank the players, directors, staff and especially all the supporters of this great club for my time here." Assistant coach Matt Diskin, who was recently appointed Batley's head coach for next season, has been placed in temporary charge for Bradford's game against Workington on 24 April.

Summary: James Lowes has stepped down from his role as coach of Championship side Bradford Bulls for personal reasons.


The fight, involving 50 or 60 people, took place in Faces and NU Bar in Bridge Street on 12 December. The men, aged 20 and 21 and from London, were arrested on Christmas Day on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. A 19-year-old man was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of the same offence. All three men have been released on bail. No-one has been charged in connection with the incident which took place early in the morning of 12 December. Police believe a sharp implement, possibly a Stanley knife, was used to stab the victims. Eight people were taken to hospital following the fight, but have all since been released. Northampton Borough Council's licensing sub-committee has suspended the licences of NU Bar and Faces pending a review in January.

Summary: Two men have been arrested over a mass brawl in Northampton which six people were stabbed.


The 46-year-old finished in a tie for 13th place, 10 shots behind four-stroke winner Haru Nomura of Japan. Matthew made five bogeys as well as a double bogey at the par-four 16th, with her lone birdie coming at the eighth. None of the top 10 after the third round broke par as winds reached 40mph at Lake Merced, Daly City, on Sunday. England's Jodi Ewart Shadoff tied for 27th after a final-round 76, while Michelle Wie of the United States withdrew following her 15th hole after suffering neck spasms. World number one Lydia Ko of New Zealand made four bogeys as she went out in 40 en route to a closing three-over 75 for a share of sixth with American Lexi Thompson.

Summary: Scotland's Catriona Matthew carded a final-round 78 to slip out of contention at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic in San Francisco.


It was designed by artist Luke Jerram and exhibited in Stokes Croft, Park Street, and Welsh Back. Mr Jerram describes his work as a "genderless figure" with a "vulnerable and fragile form". The artist hopes his work will help raise money for the 1625 Independent People's Early Doors campaign. He said for every person sleeping on the street there are "thousands of hidden homeless". "[Many are] sleeping in hostels, squats and other forms of unsatisfactory and insecure accommodation," he said. "I was interested to see whether the sculpture would be ignored and treated like street furniture as homeless people often are in a city. "I hope the artwork will raise awareness of the problem and that the public will feel moved to support the charity, to make a difference."

Summary: A life-sized glass sculpture of a person sleeping rough has been used to highlight the plight of Bristol's "invisible homeless".


Imran Khawaja, 26, of Southall, London, has been charged with preparing to commit terrorist acts and receiving training in the use of firearms. He is also charged with attending a place for terrorist training. Tahir Bhatti, 44, of Watford, Hertfordshire, has been charged with assisting Mr Khawaja to commit terrorist acts. They will both appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Summary: Two men have been charged by police under the Terrorism Act 2006.


The Uruguayan, 29, will complete a move once a work permit has been granted and other formalities are concluded. Caceres, who has 68 caps for his country, left Juventus in the summer and can join Saints as a free agent. He will provide cover after Virgil van Dijk was ruled out for up to three months with an ankle problem and Jose Fonte left for West Ham. It will be a short-term deal until the end of the season. Caceres made 77 appearances for the Italian champions across three spells, winning the Serie A title four times. He has also played for Barcelona - winning La Liga in 2009 - and Sevilla in the Spanish top flight. However, he has not made a competitive appearance since last February after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Summary: Southampton are close to agreeing a deal to sign former Barcelona and Juventus centre-back Martin Caceres.


Hannah Dorans, who was from Dalkeith, was found dead in a flat in Hutchison Road in the Slateford area on Saturday morning. Frazer Neil made a brief appearance in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court before Sheriff Michael O'Grady. He made no plea and the case was continued for further inquiry. He was remanded in custody. A statement from Ms Dorans' family said: "Hannah was a much loved daughter, sister and auntie and we are absolutely devastated as a family by her death."

Summary: A 23-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murdering a 21-year-old woman in Edinburgh.


Emily Gardner, 14, from Gloucester, was trapped under the vessel after her buoyancy aid snagged on part of the boat off Brixham earlier this month. Family members and friends, including fellow pupils from Chosen Hill School, were among 750 people who attended the service. Emily was on holiday with a friend's family at the time of the accident. The song Angels by Robbie Williams was played while her coffin was carried into the cathedral. Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars was played on the way out. Her parents Clive and Debbie and brother and sister Todd and Katie each released a white dove outside the cathedral at the end of the service. The Reverend Susan Cooke, who conducted the service, said: "Emily was obviously a very fun loving and happy girl. "All the people who came to pay tribute to her show how much she meant to everybody."

Summary: The funeral of a girl who died in a speedboat accident in Devon has taken place at Gloucester Cathedral.


The 21-year-old is alleged to have made comments at an event in Blackpool in March 2016 and on social media as part of the National Action group. The group, which was banned as a terrorist organisation in December, holds anti-Semitic views. The Blackpool man is suspected of displaying material likely to incite racial hatred and using abusive words. Support of National Action was outlawed by Home Secretary Amber Rudd under the Terrorism Act. The move saw it become the first far-right organisation to be banned as a terror group. The event in Blackpool, which was organised by right-wing group the North West Infidels, saw anti-Semitic chanting and cheering for Adolf Hitler. The man has been taken to a Lancashire police station for questioning. The arrest was made by officers from both Lancashire Police and the North West Counter Terrorism Unit.

Summary: A man has been arrested over comments and online posts relating to "right wing extremism", police have said.


Show producers issued a statement saying, "James Argent is currently suspended from filming and won't appear in this week's episodes". Some of today's newspapers are blaming his love for partying but a source told Newsbeat his punishment is a result of "persistent lateness". There's no confirmation on how long the suspension will go on for. It comes after a bit of an turbulent summer for Arg. Back in August his agent was forced to issue a statement saying he was "safe and well", after police were looking for him when he went missing for a few days. It turned out that he had gone to the wrong airport. He was also escorted off a plane for being too drunk when series went on location to Ibiza in September. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: ITV has confirmed that The Only Way Is Essex star James Argent has been suspended from the show.


Police said the attacks took place around the North Street area of the city centre last week. A woman was sexually assaulted after leaving a nightclub in the early hours of 13 July. Another woman was attacked as she walked along a riverside path near Bridge Street on 15 July. More on this and other York stories Det Insp Mark Pearson from North Yorkshire Police said both assaults happened in the early hours of the morning. "At the times these incidents happened, and in that part of the city, there's a good chance bar and door staff were clocking off or having a break, or revellers were making their way home after a night out," he said. "I'd appeal to these people in particular to carefully jog their memories of the dates in question."

Summary: A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two sexual assaults in York.


Pwllheli and Barmouth stations in Gwynedd are each getting the charity's "most agile and manoeuvrable" Shannon class all-weather lifeboat at a total cost of £4.4m. New Quay station in Ceredigion will have its Mersey class all-weather lifeboat replaced with a much smaller inshore one, costing £214,000. The RNLI said the decision was the result of a five-year coast review. All three stations currently run Mersey class all-weather lifeboats, which are said to be "nearing the end of their operational life". The charity said the new lifeboats will allow volunteer crews to "respond quicker and travel further to help those in trouble at sea". Pwllheli and Barmouth will receive their new lifeboats once building work to modify their stations is complete, and the change at New Quay will happen in 2020.

Summary: The RNLI has announced changes to the lifeboat service covering Cardigan Bay.


It took place at 07:28 BST on Friday and follows events including an overnight vigil in Cardiff. The battle in northern France was one of the bloodiest of World War One - with 19,240 British soldiers dying on the first day. Remembrance services take place around the UK to mark the battle, which began on 1 July 1916 and lasted five months. An overnight vigil concluded with a public service at the National War Memorial in Cardiff at 07:00. On Friday morning, Swansea's Morrison Orpheus Choir will sing at a memorial event at Thiepval in northern France. Around Wales, churches will be hosting community events. At the Llangollen War Memorial in Denbighshire, a whistle will be blown at 07:30, followed by a remembrance event at 10:50. Events will continue through the day, with St Mary's Church, Welshpool, Powys, holding a service at 18:00.

Summary: A two-minute silence has been observed to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Battle of the Somme.


Charles James Evans had six passengers in his BMW - three without seatbelts. Evans admitted dangerous driving and was sentenced to six months at Mold Crown Court on Wednesday, suspended for a year. He was also ordered to carry out 180 hours unpaid work and retake his driving test. A police officer saw Evans' BMW Coupe drive at excessive speed towards the roundabout of the A483 near Welshpool cattle market, Powys, on 11 June and decided to follow it. Judge Niclas Parry said Evans, 22, of Shropshire, reached "alarmingly high speeds" estimated at between 120mph and 140mph. He drove on the wrong side of the road, and across a junction. Simon Medland QC, defending, said that his client was a "hard working and highly thought of" agricultural contractor whose loss of driving licence would affect him greatly.

Summary: A farm worker who drove at speeds of up to 140mph to get away from police has been banned from driving for a year.


The incident took place on Gartloch Road, between Easterhouse and Gartcosh, at about 16:45 on Saturday. A 17-year-old male passenger was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with serious head injuries. His condition was described as critical. The male driver, also 17, was in a stable condition in Monklands District General Hospital. A 19-year-old back seat passenger, who suffered injuries to his foot, was being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Another male passenger, aged 16, was taken to Wishaw General Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. He has since been released. Police said they were keen to hear from anyone who who may have seen the car before the crash.

Summary: Four teenagers were injured, two of them seriously, after a vehicle left the road and hit a tree in Glasgow.


Stonehenge, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls and the Great Barrier Reef are among 70 well-known sites made with the toy bricks. Professional Lego builder Warren Elsmore is behind Brick Wonders, on show at Nottinghamshire's Harley Gallery for the next three months. He said each of his creations took several months to complete. Mr Elsmore sources some of the more obscure Lego pieces needed for his creations from online sellers. His previous exhibition at the Harley Gallery featuring Lego versions of famous buildings was visited by more than 80,000 people in three months.

Summary: Famous landmarks from around the world have been built out of Lego for a new exhibition.


Among Rev William Fox's finds was one of the first, almost complete dinosaur fossils - a partial skeleton of a plant-eating Hypsilophodon foxii. Some of his fossils are being displayed at Sandown's Dinosaur Isle Museum. A walking trail of routes in Brighstone that Fox used when making his discoveries has also been launched. Dr Martin Munt, curator of the museum, said it was "an opportunity for island residents to learn more about our wonderful heritage". The events have been funded by the Royal Society's Local Heroes scheme, which provides cash for exhibitions and events that reveal stories of "scientific brilliance", Isle of Wight Council said. The authority said prior to this recognition "a barely marked grave" and an "improvised plaque" were all that remained to mark Fox's life. Copies of the Fox walking trail map are available as free downloads from the Dinosaur Isle Museum website.

Summary: Fossils discovered by a Victorian clergyman who had four dinosaurs named after him are being exhibited on the Isle of Wight.


Highways England said the thefts, linked to electronic signs on the M5, M6 and M42, cost it ??400,000. Michael Jensen, Jamie Thompson and Michael Thorpe-Farrell pleaded guilty to joint enterprise theft and joint enterprise criminal damage at Birmingham Crown Court. They stole more than 1.2 miles (2 km) of cable between April and June 2014. Jensen, 28, of Hurley Grove, Kingshurst, and Thompson, 28, of Barle Grove, Birmingham, were sentenced to three-and-a-half years. Thorpe-Farrell, 27, of Doncaster Road, Bromford, was jailed for three years. Det Insp Anthony Jones, of British Transport Police (BTP), the men had travelled around the West Midlands and Warwickshire stealing cable mainly from the M42, between J1 and J3a. "Our investigation also unearthed significant forensic evidence tying each of the men to the crime scenes as well as mobile phone data which confirmed this was an organised and complex conspiracy to steal."

Summary: Three men have been jailed after cables were stolen from motorways across the West Midlands.


It follows four days of stoppages by Luas drivers in a dispute over pay. Workers want an increase of up to 53% while management are offering between 1% and 3%. The disruption has affected about 90,000 commuters in Dublin each day. Further strikes are planned on 8 and 17 March. The strike planned for 17 March falls on St Patrick's Day, a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland. The union said its members believe they are underpaid, particularly when compared to workers doing similar jobs in Irish Rail. Transdev, the private company that operates the Luas, said a workers' pay claim of up to 53% was not sustainable and would add 6m euros (Â£4.65m ) to its costs.

Summary: Separate talks are due to be held between the management of Dublin's tram system and Siptu, the union representing Luas drivers.


The 28-year-old had shared the halfway lead but a disappointing third round of 72 saw her slip down the leaderboard. She rallied on the final day to share second, on 12 under, with Sweden's Caroline Hedwall, three behind 18-year-old winner Aditi Ashok of India. Find out how to get into golf with our special guide. The teenager earned her second Ladies European Tour success in her debut professional season. "Yesterday was a little bit tough with the putter and again, to start off today, it was a bit rusty, but I got it going after the break and I'm really pleased," Hall told the Ladies European Tour.

Summary: Wales's Lydia Hall shot a final three-under-par round of 69 to finish joint-second at the Qatar Ladies Open.


Germany's IVG Immobilien, which co-owns the 40-storey Gherkin with private equity firm Evans Randall, filed for insolvency last year. Evans Randall said it was willing to buy a bigger stake in the tower. But it had been unable to agree a new ownership plan with IVG. Deloitte has been appointed a receiver of 30 St Mary Axe, the building's more-formal title, it said on Thursday. "Adverse interest rate and currency movements" added to the building's debt burden, said Deloitte, which led to defaults on the debts dating back to 2009. The skyscraper, designed by Foster and Partners, was built by reinsurer Swiss Re in 2004 and was sold to IVG and Evans Randall in 2007 for Â£600m.

Summary: London's Gherkin skyscraper has been placed into receivership by its creditors after one of its owners was placed in insolvency.


Derek Levers, 86, collapsed at his address after the reported row in Station Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, on Sunday and later died in hospital. Ryan Belfon, 31, of Stapleton Road, Ilkeston, is also accused of criminal damage, assaulting a police officer and fraud offences, Derbyshire Police said. He appeared at court on Thursday and has been remanded in custody. He will next appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 15 June. Updates on this story and more from the East Midlands

Summary: A man has been charged with manslaughter after a pensioner died following an alleged altercation.


I don't think this is my last blog post here, but I did want to say something a bit more personal than normal on this occasion - which is that working for BBC News has been the high point of my working life. Its unrivalled commitment to objectivity, seriousness and relevance is a beacon. And its journalists, editors, producers and cameramen are world class. Television is a team game. I want to thank all my brilliant colleagues who for the past 10 years have routinely, through their thorough professionalism, transformed my pig's ears into almost-silken purses. I've never had a dull moment since I joined. I will miss the BBC terribly.

Summary: So you may have noticed that I am off to another place.


The 27-year-old Algeria international spent one season at West Ham after joining the Premier League club on a three-year deal from La Liga side Valencia last year. Feghouli scored four goals in 27 appearances for the Hammers, including one against NK Domzale in the Europa League in West Ham's first match at the club's new London Stadium last July. After the deal was announced, Feghouli expressed his gratitude to West Ham supporters following his brief spell at the club. Paris-born Feghouli came through the ranks at French club Grenoble before joining Valencia. Having played for France at youth level, he chose to play for Algeria and scored their first World Cup goal in 28 years with a penalty against Belgium in 2014. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Galatasaray signed West Ham winger Sofiane Feghouli on a five-year contract for $5.01m, the Turkish club announced on Monday.


Olbison, 26, has scored one try in 18 games so far this season, having arrived from Bradford in January. He moved to the Vikings following Bradford's liquidation before the start of the season and agreed a one-year deal with a further 12-month option. Meanwhile, Widnes hooker Aaron Heremaia will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in Friday's defeat by Wakefield. Following a medical assessment, the club said the former New Zealand international is "likely" to be out for at least 10 weeks.

Summary: Second-rower Tom Olbison has signed a new one-year deal with Widnes Vikings.


Alonso has had a medical at the Stadium of Light and will join the Black Cats' squad officially when the transfer window opens in January. The 23-year-old Spaniard, who left Bolton for Fiorentina in May, is Gus Poyet's first signing as manager. "I was looking for a player in that position on the left side and I hope he will help us," Poyet said. "I am delighted that everything is agreed." Alonso began his career at Real Madrid, where he made just one appearance for the club's first team after a long stint with the club's 'B' team. The defender joined Bolton in July 2010 and went on to make 46 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals. Sunderland are bottom of the Premier League table and Poyet will have limited funds to bring in new players next month.

Summary: Sunderland have completed a deal to sign Fiorentina defender Marcos Alonso on loan for the rest of the season.


Top seed Williams, 35, overcame the Japanese player to claim the 49th title of her 21-year professional career. The American, who exited the Australian Open at the first-round stage in January, did not drop a set during the tournament in Kaohsiung. Williams broke her second-seeded opponent three times in each set to win the final in one hour and 26 minutes. Williams' latest victory leaves her seventh on the all-time list of tournament wins in women's singles. Martina Navratilova leads the way on 167 titles, while Venus' younger sister, world number one Serena Williams, has 69 career tournament victories.

Summary: Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams beat Misaki Doi 6-4 6-2 to win the inaugural Taiwan Open on Sunday.


Mark Bailey, director at Armagh Observatory, said it could be seen from Letterkenny and Longford in the Republic as well as Scotland and Northern Ireland. A fireball is a fragment of an asteroid or comet which emits a light as it burns up in the earth's atmosphere. Mr Bailey said that the observatory received more than 30 submissions from the public detailing the sightings. "It's very interesting to see what people do report," he said. "It's mostly people who have never seen such a bright object in the sky." Mr Bailey said the reports from the public help the observatory to pinpoint the trajectory of the fireball.

Summary: A fireball was seen in the sky above Armagh on Sunday evening.


Plans for a 32-cell custody suite at Llay, Wrexham, have been submitted to Wrexham council. The new station would be energy efficient with solar panels on the roof and energy-saving lighting. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston Roddick said the town's current station was "no longer fit for purpose" and the new station would be "more economical".

Summary: A new £13.5m police station could be built in north Wales.


The incident, which involved about 10 people, happened in Mossvale Way, Craigend, at about 11:50 on Saturday. The victim was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment. His condition is not yet known. Police are trying to identify those involved and are appealing to local residents to contact them with any information. Det Juan Carlos Arias De Leon said those involved had been attending a party at a flat in the street. "At this stage, we don't know why the disturbance broke out," he said. "However, a young man has been seriously injured and it's imperative we find whoever is responsible. "Local people would have heard and seen this disturbance which took place around lunchtime on Saturday. "This area is heavily populated and I am appealing to anyone who has any information or knowledge regarding the incident to get in touch with us."

Summary: A 16-year-old boy was stabbed after a disturbance at a party in Glasgow spilled out on to the street.


Denis Petkov, 19, was found with stab wounds following an incident on East Hanningfield Road in Rettendon, Essex, on 11 March. Mihal Dobrev, of East Hanningfield Road, pleaded not guilty to murdering the teenager. The Crown Prosecution Service cited insufficient evidence for its decision not to go ahead with a trial. Jenny Hopkins, chief crown prosecutor for CPS East of England, said following a review of the case it had "concluded there is insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction against Mr Dobrev". She added: "This decision means that the case cannot proceed and so we have offered no evidence against him." The CPS offered its sympathies to the family of Mr Petkov.

Summary: A 37-year-old man charged with murdering a Bulgarian teenager will no longer face prosecution.


The victim was critically injured in an attack at a house in Thomas Russell Park in the town last week. The accused, Michael O'Connor, did not speak throughout the hearing at Belfast Magistrates' Court, but he nodded to confirm he understood the charge. There was no bail application and he was remanded in custody to appear again by videolink on 29 December. The court was told Mr O'Connor, of Westrock Grove, Belfast, was arrested on Thursday night on suspicion of attempting to murder the victim, but no details of the attack were revealed. A detective constable said police could connect him to the charge. It is understood the woman has been living in the house with her young child for a number of years.

Summary: A 30-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a woman in Downpatrick, County Down.


Over the past year, eight people lost their lives, one fewer than the previous year. The number of fires in homes was down by 43 to a total of 923 for the year 2014. The NI Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed the news, but warned that there was no room for complacency. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Dale Ashford said: "One accidental fire death is one too many and we want to reach a stage where we have no fatalities in Northern Ireland due to accidental houses fires." He urged people to check their smoke alarms on a weekly basis and plan an escape route in the event of a fire. The fire service also offers free home fire safety checks to help people ensure their homes are safe.

Summary: There has been a reduction in the number of accidental house fires and deaths in Northern Ireland.


Healthcare Improvement Scotland said it was pleased with changes at Stranraer's Galloway Community Hospital. It found proper screening taking place and good communication between staff. Last year NHS Dumfries and Galloway apologised for being "unable to demonstrate best standards of care" at the hospital. The latest inspection visit took place in August this year and was a follow-up to a visit in January which also found improvement. Claire Sweeney, interim director of quality assurance for HIS, said: "Overall, we were pleased with the progress that had been made. "We found that screening for delirium was taking place and there was evidence of good communication between staff through daily hospital-wide huddles. "To bring about further improvements, NHS Dumfries and Galloway must ensure all older people are assessed within the national recommended timescales and have person-centred care plans in place." She said they would follow up on these issues at future inspections.

Summary: Inspectors have found progress being made at a hospital where a health board has previously had to apologise for the quality of the care.


Gary Hutchison, 50, from Inverness, was jailed for six months and banned from driving for five years on Wednesday. He appeared at Inverness Sherriff Court after being caught six times over the legal limit whilst disqualified and without insurance on 23 February. Hutchison was previously banned from driving on 10 February. He had been disqualified after being found seven times over the limit in a car park outside his home revving the engine. But 13 days later, he was caught back behind the wheel over the legal alcohol limit again. He also admitted two previous convictions for similar offences between 2007 and 2008. Defence solicitor, Marc Dickson, said his client had made the short journey to a supermarket and was on his way back when caught by police. He said: "He suffered depression and became alcohol-dependant when he lost his employment."

Summary: A motorist who was convicted of being seven times over the legal limit was caught drink-driving again less than two weeks later.


About 12,000 litres pooled on to the M606 following an HGV crash on Friday. The Environment Agency has urged people to report "any problems as a result of pollution, such as dead fish". It said becks around the motorway were "running clear" and "no significant impacts" had been reported after the incident. The agency said it had carried out assessments of watercourses downstream and took water samples for laboratory analysis over the weekend with the results expected later in the week. One witness said they had seen paint in the Spen Beck, which runs close to the M606 and the site of the crash.

Summary: Watercourses polluted by white paint which was spilt in a motorway crash in Bradford are being assessed for dead wildlife.


Glass Butter Beach runs from Friday to Sunday at Abersoch, Gwynedd. Organisers said due to "adverse weather conditions", there would be a delay in the opening of the main arena and the music programme would be altered. The festival was due to open from 12:00 BST on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, the main arena opened at 13:00 with changes to main stage timings. A yellow "be aware" warning for strong winds and large waves has been issued by the Met Office for Welsh coastal areas for Saturday. Flood alerts for Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Swansea are also in place, with high tides predicted to last from Friday to Monday.

Summary: Strong winds and heavy rain mean the programme for a music and surfing festival this weekend has been altered.


The 26-year-old has joined the Brewers until 2 January and adds to the club's attacking options after a long-term injury to summer signing Liam Boyce. Mason spent five seasons at Cardiff, scoring 22 league goals, before joining Wolves in January 2016. "We need goals and we are building up other options," said Burton manager Nigel Clough. "We are not ruling out getting someone else in as well." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Burton Albion have signed striker Joe Mason on loan from Wolves.


The report will be discussed by Dumfries and Galloway Council's planning, housing and environment committee next week. The paper took four review teams of 20 staff in total to draw up. It includes a range of saving levels ranging from 5% to 20% and detailed lists of how they could be achieved. The report states that the south of Scotland authority is facing "unprecedented reductions in its financial resources". It then goes on to outline how planning and environment services could take their share of that burden. The largest single section of the report runs to nearly 300 pages on its own. Councillors have until Wednesday afternoon to try to digest its contents and then agree their spending priorities in time for the budget-setting process next spring.

Summary: A single agenda item in 42 separate sections running to more than 700 pages is to go before councillors trying to make savings.


The staff at Community Safety Glasgow (CSG), an arms-length council body, want better pay for shift work. About 140 members of three trade unions - Unison, Unite and GMB - are expected to take part in the 48-hour action from 9 to 11 September. Ahead of previous stoppages this year, CSG said it had "business continuity plans in place". Unison Glasgow branch secretary Brian Smith said: "The trade unions believe that the payment levels are far too low compared to those in other parts of the Glasgow City Council family. "For example, the nightshift payment in the council is almost double that which CSG intend to pay. "The trade unions do not believe that the proposed payments adequately compensate workers who undertake shifts and our members have been left with no option other than to take strike action."

Summary: CCTV operators in Glasgow are to take strike action on the weekend of the Celtic v Rangers game.


Raine joins from the ECHL Florida Everblades franchise and will wear the 22 shirt for the Belfast side. The 24-year-old made his pro debut in 2013 with the Portland Pirates and was invited to the 2014 NHL rookie camp and Los Angeles Kings training camp. His performances at the LA camp earned him a roster spot on their affiliate team, the Manchester Monarchs. He made 53 appearances for the Monarchs, winning the Calder Cup in his first professional season. "Kevin is my type of player. He will compete every night for the Giants," said head coach Adam Keefe. "He skates really well and is solid at both ends of the ice. I think the fans are going to love this guy."

Summary: The Belfast Giants have added Canadian defenceman Kevin Raine to their squad for the 2017/18 Elite League season.


The 24-year-old has agreed a three-year contract with the option of a further 12 months with the Championship club. Gladon has spent his entire career in his homeland and scored four times in 24 league appearances as Heracles finished sixth last season. "I hope we can be promoted to the Premier League this year," Gladon told Wolves' club website. Gladon came through the ranks at Sparta Rotterdam, where one of his coaches was former Netherlands international defender John De Wolf, who made 33 appearances for Wolves in the mid-1990s. "He told me some stories about the club and said if you get the chance to go to Wolves then you must take the first aeroplane - don't think about it," added Gladon. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wolves have signed Dutch striker Paul Gladon from Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo for an undisclosed fee.


Aaron William Luxton, 31, of Alexander Park, Newtownards, is also accused of having nine movie files of children being sexually abused. Mr Luxton is alleged to have committed the offences on dates between 16 October 2009 and 24 September 2013. No facts of the case were outlined at Newtownards Magistrates Court. The defendant made no comment. Mr Luxton faces six counts of having prohibited images of children and 26 further offences of making and possessing indecent images of children, encompassing both still photographs and movie files. A defence lawyer told the court she had no contrary submissions regarding whether there was a case for Mr Luxton to answer. Mr Luxton was freed on continuing bail to appear in court again later this month.

Summary: A County Down man has been returned for trial accused of having more than 8,000 indecent images of children.


The 21-year-old man died in hospital following the accident on the northbound M80 near the Moodiesburn junction at around 19:50 on Thursday. Police said his red Vauxhall Corsa appeared to go out of control before hitting the central barrier. Insp Darren Faulds appealed for information from people who saw the car before the crash. He said: "Whilst officers have spoken to a number of people who stopped to assist the man after the crash, we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the car on the M80 prior to the incident, or who may have information that will assist our enquiries."

Summary: A motorist has died after his car smashed into a concrete barrier in North Lanarkshire.


The 63-year-old is charged with 42 counts of indecent assault, 11 counts of serious sexual assault and two attempted serious sexual assaults. The charges relate to 12 complainants - who were all aged 8-15 - and allegedly happened between 1979 and 1991. Mr Bennell denies the charges he faces and the trial is set to last eight weeks, Liverpool Crown Court heard. Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Judge Clement Goldstone said a pre-trial hearing would be held in October. A former Crewe Alexandra coach, Mr Bennell also had a close association with Stoke City and Manchester City during his career.

Summary: Ex-football coach Barry Bennell will stand trial over alleged child sex offences in January next year.


The law - which will come into effect in six months - gives same-sex and unmarried couples many of the rights enjoyed by married couples. Several Latin American countries already recognise civil unions. But only Argentina and Uruguay in South America allow full marriage by same-sex couples. Among others, the new law gives couples the right to inherit each other's property and to receive pension benefits. ''It is estimated that more than 2,000,000 people in Chile are living together. Today we give them the option of having their unions legally recognised," said President Bachelet. Gay rights advocates hailed the new law as a step toward full marriage rights. "We are very happy. From October, couples will be able to have their unions legally recognised by law, something which a few years ago was only a dream, even a taboo," said gay rights campaigner, Rolando Jimenez.

Summary: The Chilean president, Michelle Bachelet, has signed into law a bill recognising civil unions between same-sex couples.


Marie Laurie, 57, from Easterhouse, had just got into a taxi with her husband when it was struck by a car which was being chased by police. Steven Bennie appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He made no plea or declaration and was granted bail. Mr Bennie, who is from Glasgow, was also charged with drink driving and driving while disqualified, uninsured or without a licence. The case was referred to the Police Complaints and Review Commissioner (Pirc) which has since given its report to the Crown Office. At the time, Mrs Laurie's niece Michelle said the family had been enjoying "an amazing day" at the wedding. "She was happy. We're just so glad that we got to spend that day with her," she said.

Summary: A 21-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing a crash which killed a woman on the way home from her son's wedding in Glasgow.


The 18-year-old will join Posh upon the expiry of his deal at Championship side Birmingham, which ends in June. Tibbetts, who failed to make a first-team appearance at Blues, had been training with Peterborough last season. "He is one for the future and he is here to push the new number one who we are working on at the moment," said Posh manager Grant McCann. He becomes Posh's third summer signing, after the arrivals of Ricky Miller and Danny Lloyd. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Peterborough United have signed teenage goalkeeper Josh Tibbetts on a two-year contract.


An impressive 8% gain for Japanese stocks earlier in the day on the back of hopes of corporate tax cuts helped to set the tone. The Dow Jones was 126.94 or 0.77% higher at 16,619.62. The S&P 500 was up 13.32 at 1,982.73 points and the tech-heavy Nasdaq was up 27.4 at 4,839.73 points. Yahoo shares were 0.5% down against the trend after the US tax authority said it would not pre-approve the company's scheme to minimise its tax bill related to the planned sale of its stake in Alibaba. Alibaba shares were up 4% on hopes the Chinese would give more to boost the weakening economy. Goldman Sachs were one of the chief leaders, rising 3% on a broker upgrade.

Summary: (Open): US markets continued this week's recovery from recent falls, boosted by hopes of a brightening investment background.


Warriors challenged the dismissal, which was handed out by referee Ian Davies for using a swinging arm in a tackle on Dave Heffernan on Saturday. The Scotland lock will be suspended until 24 April. Glasgow won the match 35-24 and they travel to face Saracens in Warriors' first Champions Cup last-eight tie. A statement following the Pro12 disciplinary panel read: "The foul play merited a mid-range entry point which carries a suspension of six weeks. "There were no off-field aggravating factors but after considering mitigating factors, the committee reduced the final suspension to four weeks. "The ban was therefore reduced by two weeks leaving the player free to resume playing on Monday, April 24, 2017. "He was reminded of his right to appeal."

Summary: Glasgow Warriors lock Tim Swinson will miss Sunday's Champions Cup quarter-final against Saracens after his red card against Connacht was upheld.


The workers belong to four different trade unions and are mainly employed in decommissioning work. They are angry at plans by the Nuclear Decommissioning Agency (NDA) to reform their final-salary pension schemes. They say the plans by the NDA, aimed at saving Â£660m, will reduce their retirement incomes by thousands of pounds. Sites affected include Sellafield in Cumbria and Dounreay in Caithness. Other workers involved work for Magnox at sites in Anglesey, Ayrshire, Dorset, Dumfriesshire, Essex, Gloucestershire, Gwynedd, Kent, Oxfordshire, Somerset and Suffolk. Kevin Coyne of the Unite union, which is one of the four involved, said: "We are urging all our members working for the NDA to resist this proposed Treasury-led raid on their pensions. "If it is allowed to go ahead, thousands of workers will see their retirement incomes slashed by thousands of pounds." The GMB, Prospect and Aslef are also balloting their members.

Summary: About 16,000 workers at 19 UK nuclear sites are to be balloted on strike action in a dispute over pensions.


Andrew Thomas, known as Tommo, is understood to have made the remarks while addressing crowds at Gwyl Nol a Mlan music festival in Llangrannog, Ceredigion, last weekend. BBC Radio Cymru confirmed it had received a complaint but said it did not relate to anything said on air. Mr Thomas and the festival said they did not want to comment. A spokesman for BBC Wales said: "We have received a complaint and are investigating the matter. "Whilst the investigation is held, Tommo will not be hosting his show on BBC Radio Cymru." The Cardigan-born radio presenter, who hosts Radio Cymru's afternoon programme, also works as a stadium announcer at Wales' home football matches and at Parc Y Scarlets rugby ground in Llanelli.

Summary: A BBC Radio Cymru presenter has been taken off air while a complaint over alleged comments is investigated.


The first-look image comes hot on the tail of the 39-year-old star being nominated for an Emmy award for Sherlock's Abominable Bride special. Cumberbatch is currently shooting the fourth series of the BBC's updated take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective. Earlier this week he and co-star Martin Freeman were seen filming in Cardiff. It was announced in May Harry Potter actor Toby Jones would play a villain in the second episode of the new three-part series. In the Sherlock Holmes books by Sir Arthur, a dog called Toby accompanies the sleuth in some of the stories. Sherlock is due back on screens in the new year. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram at bbcnewsents, or email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has been photographed consulting a canine companion in the first photo released from the BBC drama's new series.


Mr Pacquiao, 36, is currently a member of the country's lower house of representatives, the congress. He said on Monday evening that he would run for higher office in May next year, after his congress term ends. The boxing champion is hugely popular at home. Earlier this year he lost to American Floyd Mayweather in one of the biggest fights in the sport. Mr Pacquiao made the announcement while addressing constituents in his home province of Sarangani in the south. He did not say which party he planned to join to run for the senate. The athlete has pushed for several bills in congress, promoting social welfare and sport, but has also been criticised for having missed many congress meetings during his two terms. Philippine politics has long been dominated by celebrities and powerful clans.

Summary: Boxer Manny Pacquiao has announced he plans to run for a seat in the Philippines senate in 2016.


Supporters fought on a bridge leading to the Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos two hours before kick-off, with fans then storming the pitch. Riot police used tear gas to bring the crowd under control. Players of both teams came on the pitch together to appeal for calm before the scheduled start of the match. Greek media reported dozens of injuries. Fans could be seen fighting with chairs and metal bars, and flares were thrown on to the pitch. The final was a sell-out with 8,500 supporters from each side due to watch at the 22,000-capacity stadium that was used to host football matches at the 2004 Olympics. The game eventually kicked off 30 minutes late and PAOK won 2-1, with Pedro Henrique scoring the winner in the 81st minute.

Summary: Fighting between rival fans delayed the start of the Greek Cup final between PAOK Salonika and AEK Athens on Saturday.


The aim of the proposed facility is to celebrate and protect the language, as well as provide a space for residents and visitors to speak Welsh. Cabinet members will be recommended to authorise the development at the Old Library at a meeting on Thursday. Funding would come from a Â£1.25m Welsh government pot aimed at creating similar facilities around the country. The centre would be run alongside the Cardiff Story museum which is already at the Old Library, on The Hayes. Among the bodies set to be involved are Cardiff University, which would run Welsh language courses, nightspot Clwb Ifor Bach, which would showcase Welsh bands, and broadcaster S4C, which would provide interactive equipment for children. If permission is granted, the new joint facility would be called Yr Hen Lyfrgell (The Old Library) and would include a cafe bar, book shop, teaching rooms, and exhibition, performance and conference space.

Summary: A Welsh language and cultural centre could be developed in the heart of Cardiff.


John Smith said he found it dumped outside his mother's home in Meopham, Kent, where he once lived. The wheelchair was stolen from his van at nearby West Kingsdown on Tuesday night. Mr Smith told the BBC it was "a bit strange" as the chair "appeared out of nowhere" on Friday afternoon. Its steering bar had been damaged but he said he was confident it could be repaired in time for him to compete. It is understood three people have been arrested over the break-in. The para-athlete, who competes in the T54 classification, had feared his dreams of racing at the Games were over. The chair is custom-built for him and there would not have been enough time to make a replacement.

Summary: A para-athlete who feared he would miss the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games after his custom-built wheelchair was stolen, has had it returned.


The crash happened on the A496 near the pumping station at Ty'n y Cefn, between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Maentwrog, at about 17:30 GMT on Tuesday. A person with life-threatening injuries was flown to North Staffordshire University Hospital, Stoke, and one woman was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor. The road remains closed on Wednesday morning due to the fuel spillage. Emergency repairs are also being carried out on the road. North Wales Police has appealed for witnesses to call 101.

Summary: Two people were taken to hospital after a two-car collision in Gwynedd.


A plane carrying car workers from Ronaldsway to visit a factory in Greater Manchester crashed into Winter Hill in Lancashire in fog. Just seven people on board survived the accident on 27 February 1958. A service will take place at 11:00 GMT at the Winter Hill Memorial in Cooil-y-Ree Park, St John's. It is being organised by Douglas Rotary Club. The chairman of the club's service committee, Howard Callow, said Manx people were still affected by the accident. "Most of them were youngish men in their 20s and 30s with families, I think 27 children lost their fathers that day, 33 widows were made that day," he said. "It had a tremendous impact, there was hardly a family on the island that wasn't affected on that day. "It has a unique place in Manx memory."

Summary: A memorial service has been held to commemorate the 35 Isle of Man residents who died in the Winter Hill air disaster.


The Livingston-based company saw revenue climb by 11% last year to Â£15m. The firm said growth was strongest in Germany and France, where its "i-limb" technology has been approved and funded by French health authorities. A spin-out from the UK's NHS, Touch is backed by Archangel Investors and Scottish Enterprise. Its products are designed for people with upper limb deficiencies. Its range includes prosthetic hands that can be controlled via a mobile app. Chief executive Ian Stevens said: "We are pleased with our 2015 performance and are proud that there have now been more than 5,000 i-limb wearers fitted worldwide. "In 2015, we introduced the i-limb quantum and i-digits quantum hands, both of which can be controlled using simple gestures and are stronger and faster than their predecessors. "We anticipate continued growth from sales of these electronic prosthetic hands and partial hands in 2016."

Summary: Prosthetic limb specialist Touch Bionics has reported a sharp rise in sales, following a strong performance in European markets.


The Aberdeen-born artist was presented with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's latest Livingstone Medal at an event in Edinburgh. When the honour was announced, the singer said: "I'm truly honoured to receive such a significant and historical award." Ms Lennox was also recognised for her work for Oxfam and the Red Cross. The Livingstone Medal was endowed by RSGS co-founder Mrs Agnes Livingstone-Bruce in memory of her father, the explorer and missionary Dr David Livingstone. It was first awarded in 1901 to explorer Sir Harry H Johnston.

Summary: Singer Annie Lennox OBE has received an award for raising awareness of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.


The 33-year-old batsman missed much of the recent tour of Zimbabwe, when George Bailey led the side. Australia physio Alex Kountouris said: "The scans show tendon damage, which complicates the recovery." The limited-overs series starts with a Twenty20 in Dubai on 5 October, followed by three ODIs. The sides then meet in two Tests, for which Clarke - a veteran of 105 Tests and 237 one-day internationals - will be assessed nearer the time. It marks the start of a busy period for Australia, who play South Africa at home in three T20s and five ODIs in November. They also welcome India for four Tests before staging a triangular one-day tournament involving England and India in January. They then host the World Cup, with their first game against England in Melbourne on 14 February.

Summary: Australia captain Michael Clarke has been ruled out of October's one-day series against Pakistan in the UAE with a "significant" hamstring injury.


Richard Maycock, who taught at a school in Coventry, denied inappropriately touching the girl in a disabled toilet. The girl told police the 44-year-old said she would get into trouble if she told anyone. He will be sentenced at Coventry Crown Court next month. He had previously admitted to two counts of sexual activity with a child. The court heard tried to remove a piece of clothing from the girl and then inappropriately touched her. In police interviews played to the jury on Monday, the girl said she was scared.

Summary: A PE teacher has been found guilty of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.


The fire began around 23:00 local time (04:00 GMT) on Monday, and the cause of the fire is not yet known. Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze as -15C (5F) temperatures froze water lines, the CBC reported. The damaged multi-million dollar Classy Lane Stables is widely known in Ontario's horse-racing community. "This is devastating for our community. This is the highest loss that our community has faced by far," the area fire chief, Steven Goode, told the CBC. "Unfortunately, none of the horses could be saved." The Canadian broadcaster said that the 50 fire fighters from five departments fought the blaze, trucking water to the site since no hydrants were located in the remote area. It was first reported by a neighbour who spotted it and called emergency services. Puslinch is located about 38 miles (61km) southwest of Toronto.

Summary: A stable fire in Puslinch, Ontario in Canada has killed 43 horses despite dozens of firefighters working to douse the flames.


However, they remain confident the Games, which start on 7 September, will go ahead as planned. Rio 2016 spokesman Mario Andrada said he hoped a new advertising push would help with ticket sales. Rio chiefs also remain in talks with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) over unpaid travel grants to national Paralympic bodies. Andrada said the organising committee had experienced poor initial sales for the Olympics, too, and he expected growing local interest to boost Paralympic sales "as we have seen with other hosts before". "We want to stage a very successful Paralympics, and we met our sponsors and broadcasters yesterday to confirm this," added Andrada. The IPC has cancelled a news conference planned for Thursday, when they had intended to give a progress report on the Paralympics funding crisis.

Summary: Rio 2016 organisers say just 12% of available tickets for next month's Paralympic Games have been sold so far.


Nolan was appointed by the struggling League Two club on 12 January, but the 34-year-old midfielder was unable to play because of a transfer embargo. However, debts to HM Revenue & Customs and other clubs have now been settled. Campbell, 20, has scored two goals in 36 League Two games across two loan spells with Yeovil. Owner Alan Hardy has confirmed that former Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United and West Ham man Nolan can now play. "It was always Kevin's intention to register as a player," Hardy said. "He will need to continue building his fitness but, when he's ready, I'm confident we will have one of, if not, the best midfielders in the league." Notts made Mark Yeates their first signing of the transfer window on Monday night. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Notts County manager Kevin Nolan has registered himself as a player and loaned West Brom forward Tahvon Campbell until the end of the season.


The Scots began the final day of the four-day match needing 149 runs to win. But Grant Bradburn's side could only add 156 runs from 64.2 overs in their second innings, having amassed 133 in their first. The Dutch posted 210 and 123 runs in their innings and Peter Borren took four wickets. Richie Berrington top-scored for Scotland with 59 runs. Preston Mommsen and Berrington were undefeated on 18 and 16, respectively, at the end of day three. But Mommsen could not add to his tally as he was caught by Borren off a delivery by Roelof van der Merwe. Berrington and Rob Taylor (52) breached the half-century mark for Scotland but Matt Cross's four runs was all the Scots could muster from their last four batsmen. Michael Rippon had top-scored for the Dutch in their second innings with 37.

Summary: Scotland have lost their Intercontinental Cup match against the Netherlands by 44 runs at The Hague.


The five-day event starts on Monday, 24 July, and ends with the finals night on Friday. The first match on Monday will be a Women's Under-19 match between Wales and Northern Ireland at 12:00 BST. That is followed by Beijing Morning Star United v Co Tyrone (17:00) and Newcastle United v Co Antrim (19:30). Apart from Monday's women's fixture, the live group matches are from the Premier Section for Under-17s, followed by one of Thursday's semi-finals. On Friday, the finals of the Premier and the Under-15 Junior Section can be seen live on the BBC Sport website. The Super Cup coverage started with Manchester United's Under-18s beating their Northern Ireland counterparts a challenge match on 22 July. An early goal by Switzerland youth international Nishan Burkart gave United a 1-0 victory at Coleraine. Highlights can be seen here

Summary: Eleven matches in the 2017 Super Cup NI international youth football tournament will be shown live on the BBC Sport website.


Batley led early on through David Scott but Leigh hit back through Fuifui Moimoi and Adam Higson. Alistair Leak levelled the scores but Leigh eased into a 24-12 half-time lead through Cory Paterson and Lewis Foster. Leigh added further tries through Travis Burns, Willie Tonga and Dayne Weston, with Keegan Hirst and Wayne Reittie adding consolations for Batley. A crowd of 10,556 were in attendance at Leigh Sports Village after Leigh owner Derek Beaumont offered free tickets for the game to celebrate the club's return to Super League for next season. Leigh: Smith, Higson, Brown, Tonga, Dawson, Reynolds, Burns, Moimoi, Hood, Weston, Dixon, Paterson, Fash. Replacements: Foster, Hansen, Hopkins, Spencer. Batley: D. Scott, Reittie, Smeaton, Ulugia, Ainscough, Walker, Brambani, Hirst, Leak, Rowe, Day, Bretherton, Blake. Replacements: Davey, Gledhill, Chandler, Lillycrop. Referee: Chris Kendall (RFL) Att: 10,556

Summary: Promoted Leigh made it six successive wins in The Qualifers with a routine 42-24 victory over Batley Bulldogs.


The gyr falcon has spent four months so far on the island. According to RSPB Scotland, the raptor has been making its presence felt by picking fights with resident birds of prey including a buzzard. The falcon, believed to be a female, has also been hunting greylag geese and widgeon, a species of duck. RSPB warden Stuart Taylor said: "Gyr falcons occur in three colour phases and the ones which arrive on the Western Isles are the whitest and come predominantly from Greenland. "They are very much an arctic raptor which breeds on the tundra and mountains of the northern hemisphere. "Most previous birds have spent up to a week or so on the islands, but the individual now residing on North Uist has been here for four months. It is very mobile however, disappearing for a day or two and then reappearing again."

Summary: A bird of prey that should be a rare visitor to Scotland appears to have taken up residence in North Uist in the Western Isles.


The centre-back had 18 months remaining on his old contract and his future had been the subject of much speculation. Manager Tony Pulis was full of praise for the 25-year-old defender, who recently made his England debut. "He's been the bedrock of what we've been trying to do over the past five or six years," said Pulis. "We're really pleased that he's finally agreed [to extend his time at Britannia Stadium.]" Shawcross initially joined Stoke on loan from Manchester United in 2007 and helped the Potters win promotion to the Premier League. He joined the club on a permanent basis for £1m during their promotion season. In total, he has made 227 appearances for Pulis's side and scored 18 goals. Shawcross made his England debut as a substitute in the 4-2 defeat by Sweden on 15 November.

Summary: Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross has agreed a new five-and-a-half-year deal.


Stuart Beavon put League One's bottom club in front after being played through by Callum Reilly, before George Thomas made it 2-0 inside 19 minutes. Adebayo Akinfenwa pulled one back on 55 minutes, but City held on defiantly. Meanwhile, Luton Town beat League Two rivals Yeovil Town 5-2 in their rearranged quarter-final. The Hatters will now face Oxford United in the second semi-final at Kenilworth Road on 1 March for a chance to face Coventry in the final on 2 April. Coventry's victory over League Two side Wycombe sets up only their third-ever visit to Wembley - and their first to the rebuilt stadium since it reopened in 2007. The Sky Blues' last two visits were both in 1987, when they famously beat Spurs in the FA Cup final in May, before losing 1-0 to Everton in the Charity Shield in the August.

Summary: Coventry City are back at Wembley for the first time in 30 years after reaching the EFL Trophy final with a 2-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers.


A week-long event at Plas Newydd gardens will highlight the importance of hives to the ecosystem. Keeper Katie Hayward from Felin Honey Bees said the species "could become extinct in my lifetime". Ms Hayward said people could put sugar water and plant lavender in their gardens to feed bees. The event is the first bee week run the National Trust gardens, which has hives full of native honeybees. A glass hive will be on show to offer the chance to see up close how bees go about producing honey and beeswax. Ms Hayward said bees were "vital to everything we do" and she hoped the week would encourage people to do their bit to help stop bees from dying out.

Summary: Gardeners are being shown how to feed bees in Anglesey in a bid to save them from extinction.


The 21-year-old Colombia centre-back has agreed a six-year deal subject to receipt of his work permit. Spurs' previous record was the £30m paid to Newcastle for France midfielder Moussa Sissoko in 2016. Sanchez becomes the Premier League club's second summer signing after goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga joined from Southampton on Wednesday. He joined Ajax from Atletico Nacional in June last year on a five-year deal and made 32 appearances for the club. He also played in last season's Europa League final defeat by Manchester United and was named the Dutch side's player of the year in May. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Tottenham have completed the signing of defender Davinson Sanchez from Ajax in a reported club record £42m deal.


Murphy, who is back for his ninth season with the Giants, has won the British Netminder of the Year award eight times. "Stephen Murphy has been the Giants backbone since 2009," said Giants head coach Adam Keefe. Whistle will play his second season at the SSE Arena while it's a seventh campaign for Ballymoney man Dickson. Keefe added: "I am excited to have Jackson Whistle return. He was great for us in his first season as a Giant. "He's a big goalie and I expect a healthy Jackson to share the workload with Murph this season. "I am pleased to have Andrew Dickson back with the Giants again. Andrew works hard and compliments his goaltending counterparts well. "He is a great teammate to have in our locker room and the Giants fans should be proud of one of your own and how he continues to improve year on year."

Summary: Stephen Murphy, Jackson Whistle and Andrew Dickson have returned as Belfast Giants netminders for the new season.


The man, who has not been named, committed an offence of personation under election legislation when he pretended to be someone else to cast their vote. Polling station staff knew the real person and recognised he was an imposter. They reported the matter to Dyfed-Powys Police. Det Con Robert Seymour, of the force's fraud team, said: "Members of the public must be aware that it is illegal to vote by pretending to be someone else, even if they've been asked to do it as a favour by the person they are pretending to be. "Voters can always vote by proxy, which is different to the actions taken by the male on this occasion".

Summary: A man has been given a police caution for illegally voting in the EU referendum at a Powys polling station.


The 33-year-old made his Ulster debut in 2008 and has scored 745 points in 113 appearances for the Kingspan Stadium team. Humphreys has also played for Leicester Tigers and London Irish. "My body is telling me it's time to stop - I feel blessed to have enjoyed such a long career, the highlight of which is winning 100 Ulster caps." Humphreys has played eight times for Les Kiss' men this season, including four starts, and has scored two tries. "Throughout his rugby career, 'Mini Humph' has been one of the stand-out attacking 10s in European Rugby," said Ulster operations director Bryn Cunningham. "However, it is possibly his organisational and communication skills with players around him, often unseen by those watching, that made Ian such an influential person to have around the team." The former Ballymena Academy student enjoyed successful stints in England with Leicester (2005-2008) and London Irish (2012-2014).

Summary: Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys has announced he will retire from the game at the end of the season.


It is alleged Richard Griffin, 64, and William Hammersley, 79, who died in 2012, were exposed to harmful levels of Legionella bacteria from a heated spa display. JTF Wholesale Limited has pleaded not guilty to two counts of corporate manslaughter. A trial is expected next year. The firm also denied four counts of health and safety breaches during a hearing at Stafford Crown Court on Monday. It is accused of failing to take reasonable care to prevent or control the men's exposure to harmful levels of bacteria at its store in the Fenton area of Stoke. JTF is also accused of failing to ensure the safety of employees and customers under the Health and Safety at Work Act and failing to prevent or adequately control exposure to substances hazardous to health.

Summary: A firm has denied causing the deaths of two men alleged to have caught Legionnaires' disease from a hot tub at one of its stores.


Hospital volunteer Paul Dixon has encouraged more than 6,600 people to sign up to the organ donor register. The 68-year-old, from Wirral, had the card inked on his arm in a bid to raise further awareness for the cause. He said: "This is totally out of character for me. I've never had a tattoo before." A tattoo studio completed the work for free and donated money to the Give a Kidney charity. Mr Dixon, who volunteers two days a week in the foyer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, and also at the Royal Liverpool Hospital, continued: "People have noticed it and it starts a conversation. "I wanted to raise awareness and thought while I'm standing in the foyer people might see the tattoo and stop. "Organ donation means a lot to me. I can't lose my donor card because it's always there now."

Summary: A grandfather who donated a kidney has had his organ donor card tattooed on his arm in a bid to encourage others to commit to giving away organs.


Emergency services were called to an address in Broadmayne near Dorchester on 27 May after the boy was found to be seriously ill. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Dorset Police said a man and a woman, both aged 21 and from the Dorchester area, had been arrested. Officers said a murder inquiry was launched following a post-mortem examination but have not revealed the cause of the toddler's death. Insp Mike Darby said: "I appreciate the incident has impacted on this close-knit community, but it is important we understand the full circumstances surrounding the death. "An investigation has been launched and there may be some police presence in the village while detectives carry out their investigations."

Summary: Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the sudden death of a two-year-old boy from a Dorset village.


The 32-year-old left the Addicks in the summer and recently had a spell with Indian Premier League side Pune City. "He's obviously a player who knows the club and, importantly, knows the league," interim head coach Karel Fraeye told the club website. "He did the job last season, he brings a big voice on the pitch and he will bring us the experience we need." Former Cardiff, Birmingham and Wolves centre-back Johnson joined Charlton last February on a short-term deal and made 14 appearances for the south-east London club last season. He becomes Charlton's second signing of the transfer window, following the arrival of Rhys Williams on loan from Middlesbrough. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship strugglers Charlton Athletic have re-signed defender Roger Johnson on an 18-month deal.


Wrexham Glyndwr University is taking part in Global Game Jam (GGJ) for the seventh year from Friday to Sunday. The event uses technology to connect people across the world and to develop video games from scratch within 48 hours. Last year, 6866 games were created at 600 locations in 93 countries. Organiser of the Wrexham event, Richard Hebblewhite, senior lecturer in computing at Glyndwr University, said it was beginning to broaden beyond simple, computer-based games. "I'm hoping for a diverse group of participants this year so we can have people working on everything from board games to physical arcade machines and traditional digital products," he said. Last year's event in Wrexham saw a team of 58 design and develop 18 individual games within the 48-hour period.

Summary: Ideas for new board and arcade games will be among the targets at a Welsh edition of the world's largest game creation event this weekend.


Striker George Harry, 19, came on as a substitute in last Saturday's home defeat against Gateshead to make his second senior appearance. Wrexham are 10th and travel to second-placed Forest Green Rovers on Saturday. "There's nine games left and I'm more than prepared to give the lads a chance," Keates said. "Performance wise they've done OK, they've trained well in the early part of the week and we'll see what happens during the rest of the week. "I'll have a think about it Friday." Wrexham are 10 points behind fifth-placed Gateshead and Keates acknowledges reaching this season's play-offs would be a tall order. "We're not looking over our shoulder anymore and it's probably a little too far-fetched to get into the play-offs," Keates said. "A lot of teams have got games in hand over us and if they pick up points the gap gets bigger."

Summary: Manager Dean Keates says Wrexham's youngsters will be given a chance to impress in the remaining nine games of their National League campaign.


McGregor, 23, has previously been in Gordon Strachan's squad and has scored four goals in his past five club games. Strachan will name his selection on Monday and McGregor will be the seventh Celtic player in the squad if his six team-mates keep their places. Scotland beat Slovenia 1-0 in March and are fourth in Group F. Celtic's Craig Gordon, Kieran Tierney, Scott Brown, James Forrest, Stuart Armstrong and Leigh Griffiths all started that match at Hampden. Scotland trail Slovenia by one point and are two points off Slovakia in the race for qualification for the 2018 tournament in Russia. England lead the group on 13 points, with a four-point advantage over Slovakia. All six teams in the group, which also includes Lithuania and Malta, have five fixtures remaining.

Summary: Uncapped Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor is expected to be called up to the Scotland squad for next month's World Cup qualifier against England.