The Ayrshire club turned down a slightly smaller bid from Oldham for the 25-year-old Northern Ireland striker earlier in the week. However, this latest offer is being considered by the Rugby Park club as it will involve financial add-ons. It is understood Charlton are confident a £3,000-a-week package will be enough to secure his signature. Should Magennis leave for Charlton it would be a blow to Killie boss Lee Clark, since the player has been a key figure in his line-up since he became the manager in February. Magennis featured as a substitute in all of Northern Ireland's games at Euro 2016.

Summary: League One Charlton Athletic have made a bid of £100,000 for Kilmarnock striker Josh Magennis.


The officer was attacked in Havelock Square in Swindon town centre at 13:15 GMT on Friday, Wiltshire Police said. A man, 45, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault. Whilst trying to restrain the man, another PC and a security officer were also assaulted. The force is appealing for witnesses and said it is possible the attack may have been recorded on a mobile phone. Police said the officer was taken to hospital as a precaution and has since returned to work. Supt Gavin Williams said: "This was a nasty, unprovoked attack on a PCSO who was carrying out her normal duties in Swindon town centre. "Fortunately, she only suffered minor injuries, however any attack on a member of police staff is totally unacceptable and the person responsible will be dealt with accordingly."

Summary: A female police community support officer was "violently assaulted" while on duty in the middle of the day.


The artwork, which depicts a biplane leaving a trail of smoke, is on the wall of a car park in Rumford Street. Banksy works are difficult to authenticate but a photograph of the black and white biplane artwork has been posted on the artist's website. Liverpool has only one other known work by Banksy, a giant rat, on the wall of a derelict pub in Berry Street. That work was part of the 2004 Liverpool Biennial. In February 2010 the building the rat work is painted on, the former Whitehouse pub, was sold at auction for Â£114,000.

Summary: A painting believed to be by the street artist Banksy has appeared in Liverpool city centre.


The Spaniard, 23, moved to Villa from Sevilla for an undisclosed seven-figure fee on a three-year deal in June 2013. But after scoring on his debut, Luna went on to make just 18 first team appearances and did not feature at all from January onwards. He is the third of last year's signings to be loaned out this summer, following Nicklas Helenius and Yacouba Sylla. Danish striker Helenius has returned home to Aalborg on a similar deal, while Mali international midfielder Sylla has also made a season-long loan move to Turkish side Kayseri Erciyesspor. Villa, who have lost their last two friendlies to Chesterfield and Groningen, continue their pre-season warm-up with a trip to neighbours Walsall on Tuesday evening before taking on Serie A side Parma on Saturday. They kick off the new Premier League season at Stoke on 16 August.

Summary: Aston Villa left-back Antonio Luna has joined Italian Serie A side Verona on a season-long loan.


Currently, people have to go via another Channel Islands customs post - either Guernsey, Jersey or Alderney - to meet immigration and customs laws. The suggestion of a joint role has been made in a review of policing in Sark. The island currently has two voluntary part-time officers for the 600-strong population. Supt Nigel Taylor, from Guernsey Police, is assisting the Sark authorities with the review. He said: "There are opportunities for a dual-warranted individual... to carry out the functions of customs and policing providing the necessary training is in place. "[We're] exploring all the options to make sure it's cost effective policing in Sark, but it's also fit for a modern day society." The Guernsey Border Agency and the island's police force have been united under a head of law enforcement, but no plans to merge the two organisations have been released.

Summary: Visitors to Sark may be able to travel directly to the Channel Island if the roles of police and immigration officers are combined.


Media playback is not supported on this device Hill's 1996 season was by far his most successful. He managed eight race wins and was never off the front row of the grid in qualifying on his way to his first World Championship, ahead of team-mate Jacques Villeneuve. Along with fellow racing driver Nigel Mansell and boxer Sir Henry Cooper, Hill became the third person to win Sports Personality of the Year twice. He retired from competitive racing after the 1999 season. BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2015 is broadcast live from Belfast on Sunday, 20 December from 19:00 GMT on BBC One. Further coverage on BBC Sport's online platforms and Radio 5 live.

Summary: In 1996, Formula 1 racing driver Damon Hill was named Sports Personality of the Year for the second time.


Police were called to the Runcorn area at about 10:50 BST amid concerns for the teenager's welfare. Evidence suggests she had taken the substance Vertex, Cheshire Police said. Four people treated in Warrington yesterday were also thought to have taken the legal high - although one is no longer being linked to the substance. The girl was later discharged from hospital after treatment. Assistant Chief Constable Mark Roberts said: "We are extremely concerned that this substance would appear to have led to a number of people being hospitalised in a serious condition. "I would strongly urge people not to take this substance, and for people to be aware of the dangers of taking any substance known as a legal high."

Summary: A 16-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after taking what police believe was a legal high in Cheshire.


He was previously the tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. He will replace Stacey Allaster, who said last month that she was standing down after six years in charge. Mr Simon will begin his duties immediately as he winds down at Indian Wells, and should be full-time in the new job by 30 November. "Steve Simon, with his successful career leading one of tennis' most prestigious tournaments, is the perfect person to run the WTA," the WTA board said. The appointment was backed by WTA founder Billie Jean King, and supported by players Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki.

Summary: The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has named Steve Simon as its new chief executive.


The home ground of London Irish will host the last-four tie, featuring the winners of the Wasps v Exeter and Saracens v Northampton quarter-finals, on Saturday 23 April. Leicester Tigers will play at the City Ground in Nottingham if they make the last four and face Racing 92. If they meet Toulon, the game will be at the Allianz Riviera in Nice. The semi-finals are played at neutral venues designated by the tournament's organisers. Home-country advantage is awarded depending upon how the club has done in the pool stages and whether a club has won an away quarter-final. A side ranked first or second in the pool stages will only get a home semi-final if they face the other home quarter-final winner, otherwise they will be away from home. For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.

Summary: The Madejski Stadium in Reading will host the all-English semi-final of this season's European Champions Cup.


Pembrokeshire council owns 11 cemeteries but says the current burial and memorial fees "contribute very little" to their ongoing maintenance. A report to go before cabinet on 25 April says an extra £50,000 a year is needed to cover the council's costs. It recommends increasing charges across a range of services from reserving a plot to digging a grave. If the plans are agreed, the cost of excavating a new single grave will increase from £464 to £760, while the cost of burying cremated remains will go up from £151 to £160. The cost of installing memorials are also recommended to rise.

Summary: The cost of dying is expected to go up in Pembrokeshire as the local authority looks to "break even".


Caton, who was released by Shrewsbury in May, made four appearances for the Sandgrounders while on loan in 2015. The 22-year-old spent the second-half of last season on loan at Lincoln City, scoring three goals in 12 games. Former Crewe Alexandra under-18 captain Kearns, 20, was released by the Railwaymen in the summer after failing to make a first-team appearance. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: National League side Southport have signed winger James Caton and defender Joe Kearns.


The video is for The Next Day, taken from his comeback album of the same name. It depicts Bowie as a messianic figure, dressed in a robe and fronting a band in a basement bar. Oldman plays a priest who dances with Cotillard before she bleeds from stigmata marks on her palms. Bowie's last video, for The Stars (Are Out Tonight), featured another Oscar-winner, Tilda Swinton. The new film was directed by photographer Floria Sigismondi and features characters dressed as clergymen amid heavy religious imagery. As it ends with the characters arranged in a tableau, Bowie says: "Thank you Gary, thank you Marion, thank you everybody." Oldman previously worked with Bowie in the 1990s when they performed a duet on guitarist Reeves Gabrels' 1995 album The Sacred Squall of Now.

Summary: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy star Gary Oldman and Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard have starring roles in the latest video from David Bowie.


Luamanu, who was born in Wellington in New Zealand, made 18 appearances last season after joining the club from Treviso in July 2015. "I'm really excited about moving forward with this extremely talented group of players. My family and I feel very much at home here," Luamanu said. Harlequins have not revealed the length of Luamanu's new contract. "I am very pleased that Mat has committed to the club going forward," said Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston. "He has made a considerable impact with his physical presence and his professional approach to the game. "There is far more to come from him and I am delighted it will be in a Harlequins shirt."

Summary: Premiership side Harlequins have extended the contract of 28-year-old back-row Mat Luamanu.


Fire crews were called to Keen's Tackle and Guns, Aberkenfig, at 19:40 GMT. Due to the presence of shotgun cartridges and other materials, neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution and Bridgend Road was closed. Crews from Bridgend, Ogmore Vale and Pencoed took about 30 minutes to extinguish the fire. Three senior fire officers were sent to the incident and a full safety inspection has begun. A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said the incident was "well under control and there is no danger". The road remained closed late on Tuesday night while investigations were carried out.

Summary: A road has been closed in Bridgend county after a fire broke out in a gun shop.


The vehicles had stopped for a break when the landslide, triggered by days of heavy rain, hit a road in Mandi district, in Himachal Pradesh state. The army has joined the search efforts. Five people have been rescued with severe injuries, reports say. Landslides are common in India in the monsoon season from July to September. A stretch of the road, some 200km (124 miles) from state capital Shimla, was completely washed away. Several houses and other vehicles were also destroyed. Officials said the death toll could rise as some people were still missing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office said on Twitter that he was "pained by the loss of lives". The monsoon rains have affected millions of people across at least 20 states in India. In neighbouring Nepal, floods and landslides caused by heavy rains have killed at least 49 people, officials say.

Summary: A massive landslide in northern India has swept two packed buses off a hillside into a deep gorge, killing at least 45 people, officials say.


The 17-year-old, who is a product of Bradford's academy and made his senior debut in the 2016 season, has signed a two-year deal with Castleford. "Jake became available after the difficulties Bradford faced recently," said Tigers head coach Daryl Powell. "We now have some of the best young half-backs in the country to learn from the quality we have in our first team." Trueman told the club website: "I wanted to join Castleford because of the coaching staff on board. I think they can develop and improve me as a player. The club just feels like the right fit for me."

Summary: Super League club Castleford Tigers have signed teenage half-back Jake Trueman from Bradford Bulls.


The 29-year-old made 39 appearances for Dover last season and had been offered a new deal by the club after they just missed out on the play-offs. But the out-of-contract defender has moved to Bromley on a free transfer. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Ross Flitney has left Bromley and manager Neil Smith said the club had signed a replacement, but are yet to release the details. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bromley have signed left-back Tyrone Sterling from National League rivals Dover Athletic.


Operation Griffin, involving Scotland Yard, City of London Police and British Transport Police will brief and remind the public to stay vigilant. The operation will include automatic number plate recognition and high-visibility patrols across all 32 boroughs until 15 June. Cdr Simon Bray said: "The threat to London from terrorism remains real." As part of the operation, briefings will also be held for officers in each borough to ensure continuity between national and neighbourhood policing. Assistant Chief Constable Steve Thomas of British Transport Police added: "It is vitally important that we do not get complacent, and the vigilance of passengers and staff remains a crucial element."

Summary: A drive to remind people in London of the "ongoing threat from terrorism" has started.


Baggies head coach Tony Pulis is desperate to strengthen his squad this month to build on an encouraging first part of the Premier League season. He failed to land Schneiderlin, who has joined Everton from Manchester United, and also missed out on Leicester's Jeff Schlupp, now at Crystal Palace. Midfielder Livermore, 27, joined Hull in an £8m deal from Tottenham in 2014. Pulis is a long-time admirer of Livermore and tried to sign him when he was Palace manager. He is understood to be encouraged that Livermore only made the bench for Hull's victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.

Summary: West Brom have made a bid of about £10m for Hull's Jake Livermore after missing out on Morgan Schneiderlin.


Promoters Live Nation said refunds would be made available to all ticket-holders for the tour, which was due to begin next Thursday. A spokesman for the company added: "We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington." The Los Angeles County Coroner said the singer, 41, and a father of six, hanged himself on Thursday. His body was found at a private home in the county at 09:00 local time (17:00 GMT). He had previously struggled with addiction and had spoken to BBC Newsbeat about depression and suicide. Formed in 1996, Linkin Park have sold more than 70 million albums worldwide and won two Grammy Awards. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Linkin Park have cancelled their North American tour following the death of singer Chester Bennington.


The Scotland rink, who compete as Great Britain at the Olympics, won six and lost five in Edmonton, Canada. That meant skip David Murdoch's team missed out on the medal matches. Britain's men, 2014 silver medallists, join Eve Muirhead's women's team, who won a place in Pyeongchang Games with World Championship bronze in March. Scotland had to win their last three games in Edmonton to salvage Olympic qualification for Team GB. Following a 6-2 victory over Italy on Wednesday and Germany (7-1) early on Thursday, Murdoch's rink achieved the Olympic berth with a dramatic late-night extra-end 7-6 victory over Russia. With results from the 2016 and 2017 World Championships taken into consideration, Britain secured a place at the 2018 Games by just one qualification point. GB could also qualify in mixed curling, which will make its Olympic debut in South Korea.

Summary: Great Britain's men have a place in the curling event at the 2018 Winter Olympics after Scotland finished in the top eight at the World Championships.


Choudhury made 13 league appearances last season for the Brewers to help them win promotion from League One after joining on loan in February. The 18-year-old is eligible to play in Burton's first game of the new season against Nottingham Forest. "He knows how he work and operate so we are pleased with the deal," manager Nigel Clough said. "We were impressed with Hamza in his first spell, in particular how he adapted so quickly to his first taste of senior football." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Burton have re-signed Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury on a season-long loan deal.


Police were called to Hanging Rock at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney on Tuesday after the man swung from the rock and hit a ledge. The rock formation - known as "the death swing" - is popular with tourists and thrill seekers. The victim was Sydney circus performer Toby Benham, said local media. Rope swinging involves jumping from a cliff while attached to a rope and swinging like a pendulum under a rock formation. Police said the victim was brought to an "anchor point" on the cliff face where medical teams attempted to stabilise him before he was pronounced dead. Local media said the 31-year-old was a rock climber and BASE jumper who, during a previous stunt at the site, got his foot caught in his parachute while attempting a jump at the rock.

Summary: A man has died after hitting a rock formation at one of Australia's most popular climbing spots while attempting a rope-swinging stunt.


The detainees are suspected of having stolen about 2m euros (Â£1.8m; $2.3m) from people in China through scams. It is not yet clear what form the scams took. A Latvian police officer said the ringleaders were believed to be among those caught. Raids took place at addresses in Riga, and the towns of Adazi and Saulkrasti. A Latvian citizen was also arrested, Latvia's Delfi news agency reported. Border police are checking the Chinese suspects to see if any of them had entered the Baltic republic illegally. Criminal investigations chief Janis Lazdins said the two-month operation was launched after a tip-off from Chinese authorities. If the evidence is strong enough, Latvia may hand over suspects to China for prosecution.

Summary: Latvian police have arrested 110 Chinese suspects in a joint operation with Chinese authorities over telephone and internet fraud.


Peter Mullan and former model Agyness Deyn star in Lewis Grassic Gibbon's tale, which was shot on location in Aberdeenshire, New Zealand and Luxembourg. Published in 1932, Sunset Song follows a farming family struggling to make a living in north east Scotland leading up to World War One. The release will be on 4 December. What's happening in Scotland today? Keep in touch through our live page. The film, directed by Terence Davies, will get its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival later this month. In 2005 Sunset Song was named the "Best Scottish Book of All Time" at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The BBC turned the book into a TV series in 1971.

Summary: A film adaptation of one of Scotland's best-loved novels - Sunset Song - will be released in the UK in December.


Wallpaper maker Graham & Brown created the artwork after adopting a stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The attraction, on Sour Milk Hall Bridge, is a replica of an illustration by London designer Lizzie Mary Cullen, displayed in the company's foyer. The project was supervised by the Canal and River Trust. Ian Brown, a director at Graham & Brown, said the company wanted to celebrate Blackburn's "proud past". "As a business we are inspired by creative design and the bridge supplied us with a large blank canvas to work on," he said. "Blackburn is a town with a proud past, and the canal is a legacy of the times of the industrial revolution."

Summary: A canal bridge in Blackburn has received a wallpaper makeover as part of a project to celebrate the town's industrial heritage.


Police discovered the 23-year-old after they were called to a property in Brightmeadow Close, Breightmet, Bolton, at about 04:15 GMT. The victim was taken to hospital, where he later died. Greater Manchester Police is yet to make any arrests and the force is appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Ch Insp Carol Martin said: "First and foremost our thoughts go out to the family and friends of this young man. "We are currently trying to piece together what happened before police arrived at the scene, and we will be doing everything we can to find the person or persons responsible. "I would like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the disturbance or seen anything suspicious before or after police arrived to get in touch."

Summary: A murder investigation is under way after a man was stabbed to death in Greater Manchester.


In a £10 bet the man, from the Scottish Borders, chose seven league winners. Jessica Bridge from bookmakers Ladbrokes said accumulator bets "normally come agonisingly close but hit the crossbar in extra time". "Our customer now has 60,000 reasons to thank Jack Grealish for his vital goal last weekend," she said. The man, who is in his 50s but did not want to be named, placed the bet before the start of the season. The sevenfold accumulator - which would only pay out if all the predictions were correct - earned him £60,734.38. In order for the bet to succeed, Newcastle had to better Brighton and Hove Albion's result on Sunday during the final Championship games of the season. Grealish's late equaliser against Brighton ensured the bet was a winner, with Newcastle beating Barnsley 3-0.

Summary: An 89th-minute Aston Villa goal that put Newcastle United top of the Championship has won a football fan more than £60,000.


The pictures show the north and south poles of the gas giant - images that no previous mission has managed to show in such detail. Juno took the images last weekend as it made its first close pass of the planet since it went into orbit in July. Naz spoke to space scientist Dr Jonathan Nichols from the University of Leicester, who is a member of the Juno mission's science team. He told Newsround: "We're learning about the formation of Jupiter and that's really important for the formation of the Solar System as a whole." Juno's quest is to investigate the secrets of the Solar System by finding out more about its biggest planet - Jupiter. The spacecraft is currently flying around Jupiter on a course that takes 53 days to complete.

Summary: Nasa has released spectacular new images of Jupiter taken by its Juno probe.


Police said Liverpool Football Club had cleared the stadium at 15:00 GMT as a "precautionary measure". A search of the ground has been completed and officers are satisfied the stadium is secure, police said. The club later confirmed the matter had been "resolved" and Wednesday night's Capital One Cup clash with Bournemouth would not be affected. Merseyside Police said: "Officers and the club are satisfied that there are no people unaccounted for inside the ground." Staff and visitors had been evacuated from the stadium, with club spokesman saying: "Our priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone at the ground." Later, Liverpool said in a statement: "The stadium was temporarily closed as a precautionary measure on Tuesday due to an incident, which has since been resolved. "Therefore, the fixture with Bournemouth will be contested as scheduled, with Anfield unaffected by the incident that led to the temporary closure."

Summary: Anfield stadium was evacuated following security concerns when a man went missing on a tour of the ground.


Scotland's Wright went through with a 3-0 win after Dutchman Hendriks had beaten Australian Warren Parry in the preliminary round. Earlier, number 19 seed Gerwyn Price lost 3-1 to fellow Welshman Jonny Clayton, who is unseeded. And English number 27 seed Steve Beaton beat South Africa's Devon Petersen 3-1 to book his spot in the next round. Wright will next play Wales' Jamie Lewis, the number 30 seed. Beaton plays James Wade or Ronny Huybrechts, while Clayton will face Ian White, Kevin Simm or Gilbert Ulang. Top seed Michael van Gerwen, who has won 25 tournaments in 2016, will begin his defence against either Canada's Ross Snook or Finland's Kim Viljanen.

Summary: Number three seed Peter Wright defeated Jerry Hendriks to move into round two of the PDC World Championship.


The title Lordship of the Manor of Wedlock went under the hammer with Seel & Co in Cardiff on Tuesday night. The title may be used after the highest bidder's name as well as on official documents like passports and driving licences. Auctioneer Marc Morrish said there was a "fair amount of interest" with auctions like this being "quite rare".

Summary: An ancient Pembrokeshire manorial title has sold at auction for £2,000.


Grant, 26, joined the club from Blackpool in July 2015 after a brief loan spell and has played in every League One game this season. The midfielder has scored seven goals to help Uwe Rosler's promotion-chasing side reach third place and has been rewarded with a new deal until 2019. "The manager was a massive part of the decision. I've really enjoyed the style that he wants to play," Grant said. "I'm very happy to be a part of what we're creating here." Grant began his career at Accrington Stanley before playing for Scunthorpe, Rochdale, Blackpool and on loan at Shrewsbury . With eight matches left to play, Fleetwood, who have lost just one of their last 21 league matches, are four points off an automatic promotion place, occupied by rivals Bolton.

Summary: Bobby Grant has signed a two-year contract extension with Fleetwood Town.


The 21-year-old made 38 appearances last season and was voted the League Two club's young player of the year. "Otis was a fantastic attacking player for us last season," said manager Darren Way. "He has gained a lot of experience playing in his first full season of league football. "He attracted interest from other clubs so I'm pleased the board has supported me in securing his services."

Summary: Yeovil Town winger Otis Khan has agreed a new two-year contract.


The vehicle was about 150 miles (241km) north-east of the US border when it careened off the highway and struck two trees on Sunday evening. Immigration officials said that among the dead were citizens of Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. At least 23 people had been crammed inside the cab and bed. "This is the most people I've seen in any passenger vehicle, and I've been an officer for 38 years," said Texas public safety department spokesman Gerald Bryant. He told the Associated Press that several survivors with life-threatening injuries had been brought to nearby hospitals. The driver was one of 11 who died at the scene. US immigration officials were investigating whether it was a case of human-trafficking. In April, nine Mexican immigrants died near the border after the driver of a minivan crashed while fleeing officials. That van had 18 people inside.

Summary: Fourteen people have died and nine were injured after a pick-up truck filled with illegal immigrants crashed in Texas, said the authorities.


The site closed on Monday with the loss of 2,200 jobs, after its Thai-based owner SSI went into liquidation, and no buyer could be found. Andy McDonald, Labour MP for Middlesbrough, then wrote to police expressing concerns about missed payments to the pension scheme. The force has now said it is liaising with the Insolvency Service. In his letter to Cleveland Police, Mr McDonald said evidence suggested SSI UK had deducted pension contributions from workers' salaries but these "funds were not paid over to the relevant pension provider." It continues: "I would be obliged if you would accept this letter as a formal complaint." In a statement the force said: "Cleveland Police's Economic Crime Unit is liaising with the Insolvency Service following the receipt of a complaint regarding the misallocation of pension contributions from SSI workers."

Summary: Cleveland Police has said it is looking into a complaint about pension contributions to Redcar steel workers.


The woman was walking her dog in Whitstable, Kent, when she was grabbed in an alleyway by a man dressed in black and wearing a hooded top. She fought off her attacker by punching him in the mouth. Kent Police say they are looking for a suspect with an injured face. Det Ch Insp Paul Fotheringham, of Kent Police, said: "It appears the suspect has picked on the wrong person." The attack took place at 07:20 BST in an alleyway between Bellevue Road and Invicta Road. Det Ch Insp Fotheringham added: "I would like to hear from anyone who has information in relation to this incident. "Do you know anyone who may have been out when the assault occurred and returned home with a facial injury? "If anyone can help with this investigation."

Summary: A woman in her 80s punched a robber in the face, causing him to run off.


The man stole 11 bags and tubs of washing liquid tablets from a convenience store in Hampton, Peterborough, on Tuesday evening. "#HopingToMakeACleanGetaway," officers, who chased him down on foot, joked on Twitter. The man, in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop and remains in custody. Officers from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire road policing unit - who are more used to catching criminals in cars - tweeted a photo of the washing powder stash recovered from the suspect. More news from Cambridgeshire Their Twitter account is awash with amusing laundry-related comments including "Sorry sir, but those excuses simply won't wash" and "Did they come clean in interview?". Another asked: "They doing laundry for the local rugby club or something?"

Summary: A washing powder thief failed in his bid to make a clean getaway when he was caught by police.


Joshua Bonehill, of Hudson Road, Yeovil, was arrested in Somerset on Thursday in an operation with Avon and Somerset Police, the Met said. It came as part of an operation ahead of a planned march in the Golders Green area of the capital on 4 July. Mr Bonehill, 22, is due at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: "Officers continue to assess all information and intelligence available in relation to the proposed demonstration and speak with the organisers to ensure an appropriate policing response is in place. "We are aware of concerns in the local community about the negative impact this proposed demonstration may have on them. "We are working with residents to ensure that people can exercise their rights in a way that is lawful, while minimising this impact."

Summary: A man has been charged with inciting racial hatred ahead of a proposed demonstration in an area of London with a large Jewish population.


London-born David Ezekiel, 60, moved to South Africa 35 years ago, but went missing last week. The grandfather-of-two, who lived alone and has brothers in Hertfordshire, had been the subject of a social media campaign to try and find out what had happened to him. Family sources have now said his body has been found. A former chef, Mr Ezekiel more recently ran a handyman business. It is thought he drove out of his gated community in Johannesburg, in a convoy with two other vehicles, to try to do a car deal.

Summary: A British man has been found dead, presumed murdered, in South Africa, his family has said.


Two other executives of the US's third largest airline also resigned. According to US media reports, federal authorities are investigating whether Mr Smisek sanctioned a money-losing flight to benefit the head of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. United said that it was cooperating with investigators. At the time the route operated from Newark, New Jersey, to Columbia, South Carolina, United Airlines was lobbying for improvements at Newark Liberty International Airport, which the Port Authority owns. Former Port Authority Chairman David Samson owned a vacation home in Columbia at the time. United launched the twice weekly, direct flight route shortly after Mr Samson was appointed and cancelled it after Mr Samson left the Port Authority. Oscar Munoz, the chief operating officer CSX Corp, was named Mr Smisek's replacement as CEO.

Summary: The chief executive and chairman of the board of United Airlines, Jeff Smisek, has quit amid a corruption investigation.


Piazon, 21, joined Chelsea in January 2012 from Sao Paulo and has since had loan spells at Malaga, Vitesse Arnhem and Eintracht Frankfurt. The Brazilian has featured twice in the Capital One Cup and made one appearance in the Premier League. "Lucas is a very talented attacking player who can create chances and score goals," Reading manager Steve Clarke told the club's website. "I was impressed by both his maturity and desire to prove himself in English football after some loan moves to European leagues. "I'm sure Lucas will bring something extra to our squad this season." For all the latest on transfer deadline day, click here.

Summary: Reading have signed Chelsea forward Lucas Piazon on a season-long loan.


Steven Whyte, 23, got out his car to have an argument with Katrina Michie, 46, at a roundabout. Whyte then reversed into the woman, pinning her leg against the bonnet of her car in October of last year. Whyte was found guilty of charges including dangerous driving and threatening and abusive behaviour at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. The father-of-one, of Aberdeen, was also disqualified from driving for two years. The victim suffered cuts and tissue damage to her leg. The incident happened at the Tesco roundabout at Persley Bridge, in the Bridge of Don area. Sheriff Annella Cowan told Whyte: "It's obvious that in moments of frustration you resort to violence. "You deliberately drove backwards and crushed her leg."

Summary: A man who reversed his car into a woman in Aberdeen has been jailed for six months.


The incident took place on Woodburn Road in Dalkeith at about 00:10. No-one was injured and police, who want to trace a black saloon car seen in the area, said it did not appear that any damage was caused to the property. Ch Insp Kenny Simpson said it was being treated as a "targeted incident" and added that there would be extra patrols in the area over the coming days. "As part of our inquiries, we're urging anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour in the area around midnight, or has any information about this, to get in touch," he said. "We're particularly eager to trace a black, older saloon-type vehicle which was travelling in the area around this time and last seen heading in the direction of James Lean Avenue."

Summary: Police in Midlothian are appealing for information after a firearm was discharged in the direction of a house.


Richard Maycock, who taught at Caludon Castle School, is accused of three counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust. The 43-year-old of Swanage Green, Walsgrave, was arrested on 14 November last year after an allegation of assault against a 15-year-old girl. He was charged on Tuesday and is due to appear before magistrates in Coventry on 16 December. In a statement, Coventry City Council said: "As legal proceedings are now active, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time. "The council and the school are cooperating fully with the police on this investigation." Caludon Castle School, in Axholme Road, declined to comment.

Summary: A PE teacher in Coventry has been charged with child sex offences.


Darshit Tanna, 28, from Derby, who reported having breathing difficulties, "grabbed her breast twice" while the woman was trying to help him last June, Derby Crown Court heard. He pleaded guilty to sexual assault and assault against a male member of East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) staff, who was trying to protect her. Tanna was jailed for 18 months. He has also been put on the sex offenders register for 10 years. Updates on this story and more from Derbyshire Judge Jonathan Bennett said he found it "difficult to comprehend" that someone could assault an ambulance crew who were sent to help them. Mark Ward, assistant local security management specialist at EMAS, said: "Actions like this make their job even harder and we will always take action where we can. "We have a zero-tolerance approach to any level of abuse or assault against our staff."

Summary: A patient who sexually assaulted a female paramedic while being treated in an ambulance has been jailed.


The 25-year-old, from Turkey, joined Celtic from Dundee United for £1.5m in 2015, but made just 11 starts. It is the third season in a row that he has left Scotland on loan, with spells at Eskisehirspor, in his home country, and Polish club Pogon Szczecin. Ciftci last played for Brendan Rodgers' side in February, but has not scored for Celtic since December 2015. He has previously played in England for Portsmouth, scoring once in 19 Championship appearances during the 2010-11 campaign. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Plymouth Argyle have signed striker Nadir Ciftci on a season-long loan from Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.


South Wales Police is searching for a boy aged about 16 after three assaults in a matter of days. A 21-year-old woman was attacked twice as she walked in the marina area along a path which runs off Oystermouth Road; once on Saturday between 17:30-17:45 BST and again on Tuesday at about the same time. A third assault happened on Tuesday in Bathurst Street at 17:00 BST. The suspect is described as Asian, aged about 16, with short black hair and about 5ft 5in (1.65m) tall.

Summary: A woman has been indecently assaulted twice in three days in Swansea.


The body of Emma Baum was found in her back garden on Llwyndu Road, Penygroes, Gwynedd, on 18 July. She had suffered head injuries. David Nicholas Davies, 25, of Clynnog, near Caernarfon, admitted the charge at Mold Crown Court, but said he did not accept the full prosecution case. A hearing where evidence will be called before the judge will take place at Caernarfon Crown Court on 7 November. The court heard Davies denied using a knife in the attack and said he did not take a weapon to Miss Baum's home. Judge Keith Thomas told him he would be remanded in custody until the evidence is called in three weeks' time. The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating North Wales Police's response to Miss Baum's body being found.

Summary: The ex-boyfriend of a 22-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to her murder.


Police were called to the incident on the A816 north of Kilmelford, near Oban, in Argyll, at about 16:00 BST. A helicopter and a coastguard team had been searching Loch nan Druimnean, which is on the Oban to Lochgilphead road - 17 miles from Oban. A 36-year-old woman was taken to Oban Hospital as a precaution and released after treatment, police added. Relatives of the two children have been made aware of the crash, police said. Work to recover the vehicle from the water is continuing. Inspector Darren Faulds said: "Two young children have lost their lives and our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of those involved in this tragic incident." He said inquiries were continuing to establish the circumstances of the crash.

Summary: Two children aged two and three died after the car they were in crashed into a loch, Police Scotland has said.


Harper, 38, was released by the Magpies at the end of last season, having spent 20 years with the club. A tweet from Hull's official Twitter feed read: "We are delighted to announce the signing of Steve Harper on a one-year deal." Harper will provide competition for Scottish keeper Allan McGregor, who has joined from Besiktas. Harper spent much of his Newcastle career as back-up for Shay Given although he played in Newcastle's FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United in 1999 and has Champions League experience. His final game for Newcastle was a 1-0 Premier League defeat to Arsenal in May.

Summary: Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper has signed for Hull City on a one-year-deal.


A deal was agreed between the two clubs on Thursday before Stones, 18, agreed personal terms and passed a medical. "I am very excited to be joining. Now the hard work begins," said Stones. Meanwhile, Everton's former France under-21 midfielder Magaye Gueye, 22, has joined French club Stade Brest on loan until the end of the season. Stones opted to join the Toffees despite reported interest from Chelsea, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Manchester City and Wigan. He made his Barnsley debut in December 2011 at the age of 17, going on to make 28 appearances for the Tykes and scoring his first goal in a 4-3 League Cup victory over Rochdale in August. His England Under-19 debut came in a 3-1 defeat by Germany in September.

Summary: Everton have signed Barnsley's England Under-19 defender John Stones on a five-and-a-half-year deal for a fee thought to be about £3m.


Media playback is not supported on this device He is just one of the many visually impaired tennis players benefitting from people helping put on their regular sessions in Finsbury Park in London. Jessica Bavington, who started volunteering in the role about six years ago, is one of those. "I was just absolutely fascinated by how it was even possible that someone could play tennis with potentially someone who's blind," she said. "It was just profoundly inspiring. "Some people will see barriers in volunteering and actually there are not that many." Do you know a local sports volunteer who deserves some much-needed recognition? Nominate your local BBC Unsung Hero here - but hurry as entries close on Sunday, 23 October! The 2016 Visually Impaired and Blind National Tennis Championships take place at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton on 15-16 October.

Summary: "None of this would be possible without the lovely volunteers," says Naqi Hiader Rizvi.


The 49-year-old man, who has not been identified, is an officer with the Northamptonshire force. He was arrested shortly after 13:00 GMT at the couple's home in Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, close to the force's headquarters. The murder investigation team "will not include anyone from Northamptonshire Police", a statement said. The overall investigation will be led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, headed by Det Supt Kate Meynell and including officers drafted in from across the region. No details were released about the victim, but a post-mortem examination was due to be carried out in Leicester. The matter has also been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission "as a matter of course". Det Supt Meynell said: "A full and proper investigation is taking place."

Summary: A serving police officer has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife.


Rooney, 31, has had his future questioned by several newspapers after being dropped from the starting line-up by Jose Mourinho. "He is a great player, and he has still not finished his career," said Koeman. Mourinho, however, has insisted that Rooney - currently three goals shy of being the club's leading goalscorer - is part of his plans. Koeman added: "I do not know how his situation is, and I need to respect that situation. That's not my problem. "But even when we get one time the possibility that Rooney is an option for Everton, I'm very pleased." Rooney joined United from Everton for £27m in 2004, since when he has scored 246 goals in 532 games for the club.

Summary: Everton boss Ronald Koeman would be "pleased" to bring Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney back to the club.


Michael Stimson's vessel Alicia was detained as "dangerously unsafe" after it was boarded by Fisheries Officers in October 2013. Stimson was jailed for four months at a hearing at Southampton Crown Court. David Fuller, of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), said full compliance with safety was essential. The MCA said Stimson turned off his navigation lights when approached by a fisheries patrol vessel when he had been seen in an area closed to fishing because of E-coli concerns. Investigations showed the boat was unstable and the two crewmen on board had received no safety training. Stimson, 32, of Ladycross Road, Southampton, had pleaded guilty to three offences brought under Maritime safety legislation and two under food safety and hygiene regulations.

Summary: The skipper of a fishing vessel who admitted maritime safety offences after operating in a closed area of Southampton Water, has been jailed.


The incident, which also involved five other cars and a bus, happened in Fernhill Road on the outskirts of Glasgow at 11:05. The car driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the agricultural vehicle is in a serious condition in hospital. The road remains closed and police have appealed for witnesses. Sgt Alison McAuley, of Police Scotland, said: "An extensive recovery operation, which is expected to last for several more hours, is currently underway and Fernhill Road is closed with local diversions in place. "I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened to contact officers." Firstbus confirmed that one of its vehicles had been at the scene when the crash happened. "We can confirm one of our vehicles was caught up in the incident at Fernhill Road earlier today and we are providing assistance to the emergency services," a statement said.

Summary: A man has died after a crash involving a car and a heavy agricultural vehicle which was towing a digger.


Footage from Queensland Police shows a speeding car erratically crossing lanes on two major Gold Coast roads. After several minutes the car stops due to a flat tyre, and a man emerges holding a large knife and a dog. The man appears to threaten a motorist with the knife before running off the motorway in Thursday's incident. Still clutching the dog, the man rushes into a residential area near Gold Coast Airport and enters a house. Police said they confronted the man and he surrendered to them without incident. A 24-year-old man was charged with a number of offences over the incident, including attempted robbery, dangerous driving and entering a dwelling with intent. Local media named the man as Kayne Selfe and said he had been remanded in custody after a court appearance. Police said the dog was found safe and well.

Summary: Australian police have released footage of a man who allegedly threatened a motorist with a knife while carrying a dog.


The 24-year-old British cruiserweight caught compatriot Geoffrey Cave with two solid right hands. The bout followed Anthony Crolla's points defeat by Jorge Linares at Manchester Arena. "Sorry to everyone that missed me fighting," Okolie tweeted. "The good news is a Won by KO in 20 seconds!! Bad news is I'm back in the cage for now." London-based Cave, 33, has now lost all three of his professional fights. Okolie competed at heavyweight and lost to Cuban Erislandy Savon at the last-16 stage at the Rio Olympics. He hopes to become a world champion within four years and is scheduled to fight on the undercard of Ricky Burns' super-lightweight unification bout with Julius Indongo on 15 April.

Summary: Rio 2016 Olympian Lawrence Okolie took just 20 seconds to score a knockout win on his professional debut.


The Belfast bantamweight secured a unanimous decision in Sunday's semi-final with a scorecard of 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28. European champion Conlan, 23, has already qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Ireland's other two remaining hopefuls, Michael O'Reilly and Joe Ward, will also fight in the semi-finals. Belfast light flyweight Brendan Irvine lost his quarter-final to Joahnys Argilagos on Saturday. Irvine fought well but had no answer to his Cuban opponent's tight defence and scoring punches. The Belfast fighter lost each round 10-9, though one judge did award him the final round as he battled hard against elimination one fight before the medal bouts.

Summary: Michael Conlan has progressed to the World Championships final in Doha after defeating Belarusian Dzmitry Asanau.


Kenya, Burundi, Zanzibar, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Rwanda are the other participants, as confirmed by the Council for East and Central African Football Associations during a launch at the Uganda FA headquarters in Kampala. Cecafa secretary general Nicholas Musonye said it had hoped to have one guest team from Southern Africa but failed. Uganda Football Association president Eng. Moses Magogo said: "We are excited to be hosting the Championship. This is an extended programme to the strategy we took to develop women football in the country and across the region." The tournament takes place from 11 to 20 September in the industrial town of Jinja, with Burundi and Zanzibar featuring in the first match. Group A: Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Zanzibar Group B: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda.

Summary: Seven countries, including hosts Uganda, will compete at the 2016 Cecafa Women's Championship in September.


Derbyshire police said the Roads Policing Unit pulled over the motorist on the A52 in Borrowash in the early hours of Friday. The driver failed a breath test, drugs wipe and was also found in possession of cannabis and cocaine in an act described as "utter stupidity". The driver was bailed while blood tests are carried out, police said. In a tweet, the DerbyshireRPU account said: "Driver stopped @ 90 Mph on A52 sipping JD & Coke. Also in possession of Cannabis & Cocaine, failed breath test & drug wipe. Utter stupidity."

Summary: A driver "sipping JD and coke" was caught travelling at 90mph (145km/h) on an A-road through a village.


He is believed to have been walking along the carriageway at about 02:00 BST when he was hit by a car travelling northbound. He was then struck by three other cars travelling southbound, police said. The motorway was closed in both directions for several hours between Ramsbottom and Bury junctions but has now fully reopened. Emergency services have been at the scene overnight and investigation work is being carried out. Police said the victim had been identified and his family had been informed. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and remains in police custody. Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to contact them.

Summary: A man has died after being hit by four cars as he walked on the M66 motorway near Bury.


The company confirmed the recall after it was discovered potential problems with practices to control clostridium botulinum. Food Standards Scotland said there was no suggestion food products may be contaminated. The watchdog described the step as "precautionary". A Food Standards Scotland spokeswoman said: "Our advice to consumers is to not eat the product and return it to the store where it was bought for a full refund." Macsween of Edinburgh products on the list include haggis batches which have use-by dates up to and including 18 August. They include the traditional, gluten free and vegetarian haggis varieties. Marks & Spencer products including haggis, black pudding and white pudding have also been affected. Donald and Sons haggis and black pudding, which is stocked by Lidl, have been recalled, while all Warren and Sons haggis products are also on the list. Full information on all products being recalled is available here.

Summary: Several haggis products have been recalled by Macsween of Edinburgh due to "inadequate" procedures which could lead to food poisoning.


She and her partner were walking with their three children - one of them a baby in a pram - when the VW Beetle hit them before crashing into a cafe. The dad suffered a serious head injury in the crash, in Upper Lake, Battle. The children and female driver were treated for shock and minor injuries. Customers were trapped inside the cafe after Sunday afternoon's crash, but there were no reported injuries. The 37-year-old mother died in hospital earlier, Sussex Police said. The road was shut for several hours but has since reopened. Sgt Dan Pitcher said: "We are now keen to talk to anyone who may have seen what happened or noticed the black VW being driven shortly beforehand."

Summary: A woman who was injured when a car ploughed into her family has died.


A 71-year-old man was wrestled to the ground while he was washing his Volkswagen Golf on Stanley Place, Abbeyhill, on Friday 5 May at 17:30. The man and his wife became embroiled in a struggle with the would-be thief but neither were seriously hurt. He is white, 5ft 10in to 6ft tall, and in his late 20s to early 30s. He is of medium build with dark curly hair on top and shaved short at sides with dark messy stubble. He was wearing dark joggers, a dark T-shirt with lighter writing on the chest and a tattoo on his left forearm of a name in old style writing. He spoke with an Irish or northern Scottish accent. Det Con John Dunn said: "As part of this inquiry we are keen to identify the male in the e-fit and he or anyone who recognises him is asked to contact police immediately."

Summary: An e-fit has been released of a man who tried to steal a pensioner's car while he was washing it outside his Edinburgh house.


The 27-year-old beat eighth seed Parsons 21-9 21-8 in 28 minutes. Defending champion Sarah Walker also retained her title, with an 18-21 21-9 21-17 win over Jersey's Elizabeth Cann. Chris Adcock and wife Gabby both took two titles, their mixed doubles triumph courtesy of a 21-18 21-16 victory over Chris Langridge and Heather Olver. Gabby joined Lauren Smith to win the women's doubles, while Chris teamed up with Andy Ellis to win the men's doubles. Londoner Ouseph looked in imperious form as he triumphed against England Under-19 champion Parsons to move closer to Darren Hall's record of 10 titles. Ouseph said: "I would like to carry on to the Rio Olympics, which would mean I could get to nine, but I'll just take it a year at a time."

Summary: Top seed Rajiv Ouseph clinched his seventh successive English National Championships title with a comfortable win over Sam Parsons in Milton Keynes.


The structure, between Castletown and Pallion, weighs the equivalent of 125 double decker buses and will be supported by a 379ft (115m) pylon. David Abdy, project director for Sunderland City Council, said the Â£117m bridge was essential for the city. The bridge and its approach roads are due to be open by 2018. It is the first bridge to be built in the city for more than 40 years. The bridge's pylon is twice as high as the Millennium Bridge in Gateshead and taller than Big Ben's clock tower. It will have two lanes of traffic in each direction, plus dedicated cycle paths and footpaths along its full length.

Summary: The 330ft (100m) centrepiece of Sunderland's new River Wear road bridge has begun its two-day journey being lifted in to place.


It started around 04:00 BST on Monday at an oil tank in Sunnyhill Park, and spread to adjoining houses. The fire service said significant damage has been caused to three houses, the roofs on two of the properties have collapsed. No-one has been injured. Sixty firefighters and eight appliances remain at the scene. More than 40 residents had to leave their homes while fire crews worked to stop the fire spreading. Kevin O'Neill, area commander with the Fire and Rescue Service, described it as "quite a complex fire". "We were called initially to a shed on fire," he said. "The shed fire spread to a fence and then to an oil tank which ruptured. "The oil from that oil tank flowed across the back of several properties setting fire to other oil tanks causing partial roof collapse on two properties."

Summary: A dozen houses in Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, have been evacuated because of a large fire.


The 31-year-old Glenullin club man captained the Oak Leaf county at Minor, Under-21 and senior level. O'Kane led the Minors to the All-Ireland Championship in 2002. "Ever since my father started taking me to Derry games as a child, all I wanted to do was to play for my county," he said. "From the moment I first pulled on a Derry jersey as a minor in 2001, I could never have expected that 15 years later I would still be playing for my county. "I have worked under six different management teams and can say that each one has worked hard for the good of Derry football and to develop both myself and all the players."

Summary: Derry defender Gerard O'Kane has announced his retirement from inter-county football after playing at senior level for 13 years.


Morris will join the Oval side in July when West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo leaves south London to play in the Caribbean Premier League. The 28-year-old will be available for Surrey's final six group matches. The Pretoria-born right-hander made his Test debut for the Proteas against England last month. Morris has played two Tests, 11 one-day internationals and six T20 matches for South Africa - and hit 68 off 34 balls to help set up a one-wicket win in the fourth one-dayer of the recent series against England. He is set to play for Delhi Daredevils in this year's Indian Premier League, having previously represented the Chennai Super Kings. "Chris is an exciting, three-dimensional cricketer with bat, ball and in the field," said Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart. "He has shown his match-winning abilities in the recent South Africa versus England 50-over and T20 series."

Summary: Surrey have signed South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris as an overseas player for the second half of their T20 Blast campaign.


Larson, seen most recently in Free Fire, will play Victoria Woodhull, a suffragette nominated for President of the United States in 1872. While Woodhull did not win the presidency, she helped in the fight to give women the vote - achieved some 40 years later. The film, for Amazon Studios, will be written by Ben Kopit. Lloyd Braun and Andrew Mittman will also produce Victoria Woodhull, according to Deadline Hollywood. Larson, who won the best actress Oscar for Room, also appears in monster epic Kong: Skull Island. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Oscar-winner Brie Larson is to star in - and produce - a film about the first female White House candidate.


The force has partnered with telecoms firm EE to issue frontline officers with phones. The devices are equipped with apps, and the force says using these will give officers more time on the streets. The scheme is costing about £1.8m over the next three years, with funding being shared between the force and the Home Office. Ch Supt Steve Johnson said: "We police one of the largest geographical areas in England and Wales, which covers difficult terrain. "As a result, call and data coverage and communication quality are important factors in mobilising the workforce in order to increase the amount of time officers are able to spend in the community, keeping people safe and dealing with crime." The force said officers would be able to fill out pre-loaded forms and share them with others instantly, without having to return to police stations.

Summary: Cumbria Police claims switching notebooks for smartphones could save the force more than £1m a year.


Vincent Ryan was shot a number of times in Finglas, north Dublin, on 29 February. He died later in hospital. The 25-year-old Dubliner was a brother of the alleged Real IRA leader Alan Ryan, who was shot dead in 2012. The two men who were arrested on Tuesday morning are both in their 30s. Police also searched a number of premises in north and west Dublin. Vincent Ryan was attacked as he sat in his car in McKee Road, Finglas, shortly after he had dropped off his partner and five-month-old baby. The getaway car used in the shooting was stolen in County Kildare last year. His murder is believed to be connected to a feud between dissidents and criminals in Dublin which also led his brother's murder three and a half years ago. The Ryan family have said that Vincent Ryan was not an IRA member.

Summary: Police investigating the murder of a dissident republican in Dublin last month have arrested two men.


In a letter to staff, which has been seen by the BBC, Dr Frank Harsent said "the time was right to go and do other things" and he will stand down in May. Earlier this week, it emerged he had taken staff to a conference in Florida a week before a "major incident" was declared at two county hospitals. The trust runs Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. Dr Harsent has worked in the NHS for 43 years and held the position of chief executive in Gloucestershire for the past seven years. In the letter, he said: "The NHS is about to go through a period of major change and our trust needs a chief executive who will be here for the long term and that would not be me".

Summary: The chief executive of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced he is to retire next year.


Increased spending on cars, furniture, clothing and building materials led to a 0.9% rise in overall sales compared with February, the figures show. The figures suggest that shoppers are returning to stores after an unseasonably cold winter. Core sales - which strip out spending on cars, petrol, building materials and restaurants - rose 0.3%. Economists say that sales should continue to climb because of a year-long increase in the number of people in work, and lower petrol prices. The unemployment rate has fallen to 5.5%, and the US economy has added about 250,000 jobs per month during the past year, leading to around three million more people in work. At the same time, petrol has fallen to $2.39 (Â£1.62) a gallon, which is $1.30 cheaper than a year ago, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge.

Summary: US retail sales rose in March for the first time in four months, the US Commerce Department has said.


Police said "a number of weapons" were seized following the attack at a rural property in Devon. The 24-year-old victim was treated at the scene on Saturday and has now been transferred to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Leo Michaels, aged 35, from Hensford Road, Dawlish, has been charged with attempted murder and wounding with intent. Mr Michaels appeared at Torquay Magistrates' Court earlier and was remanded in custody. He is due to appear at Exeter Crown Court on 18 August. Police were called to a property off Hensford Road, Dawlish at 08:00 BST on Saturday, following reports of a man with a crossbow. They said the victim, from Dawlish, had "injuries consistent with being shot with a crossbow" and he was initially taken to Torbay District Hospital.

Summary: A crossbow attack has left a man with "potentially life-changing" injuries.


Two hundred and seventy-six candidates are competing for 108 seats across Northern Ireland's 18 constituencies. Polling stations opened at 07:00 BST and closed at 22:00 BST in the proportional representation election. Depending on the constituency, as many as 18 or as few as 12 candidates are contesting the six assembly member posts. Counting in the election will begin on Friday morning.

Summary: Polling stations have closed across Northern Ireland for the 2016 Assembly election.


The right-hander, 24, was first appointed skipper in July until the end of the season after Jimmy Adams stood down to focus on his batting. Adams, 35, formally handed over the role on Wednesday. "I'm delighted to have this opportunity. I really enjoyed the taste of it I had this year and I feel I've got much more to offer," he said. Vince's current contract was set to expire at the end of next year, but he will now remain at the Ageas Bowl until at least the end of the 2019 season. "James has developed into a genuinely gifted and creative captain and has demonstrated a maturity well beyond his years," said club chairman Rod Bransgrove. Vince made his England one-day debut against Ireland in May and has been named captain of the Lions T20 squad to face Pakistan A in Dubai in December.

Summary: Hampshire batsman James Vince has been confirmed as the county's new captain and signed a new long-term contract.


Disorder broke out after demonstrators broke through a police line and entered the Eurostar terminal at about 18:00 BST, a Met spokesman said. Smoke bombs and other items were thrown before protestors were "swiftly ejected" from the building, he said. There have been no injuries or arrests, he added. A post on the website of a group called Calais Migrant Solidarity suggest it had organised the protest in "solidarity with the Calais migrants". British Transport Police, which is jointly policing the protest with the Met, said its officers were facilitating a peaceful protest when "a number of other individuals arrived at the station causing disorder, and missiles, including smoke bombs were thrown at police officers". "This group were dispersed by police," it said. South Eastern Railway advised passengers to allow extra time for their journey, as the incident may result in delays.

Summary: Protesters demonstrating in support of migrants and refugees have been ejected from St Pancras Station in London, according to the Metropolitan Police.


Firefighters were called at 14:43 GMT on Monday to a chemical fire at the Hazardous Waste Transfer Station in the Ewelme area near Wallingford. Hydrogen gas was produced after water was used to cool the chemical contents of a skip fire before Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service arrived. Six people were treated by paramedics at the scene. Station manager Marcus Reay said: "This was an unusual incident as most people expect that if you apply water to something hot it will cool it down. "This is not always the case, especially when chemicals or liquids are involved. "I'd like to remind business owners to check their inventory and to make sure they know the chemicals and products they use and store."

Summary: Six people needed treatment after chemical fumes were released during a fire at an Oxfordshire waste centre.


The army said four carriages derailed after part of the bridge collapsed near Wazirabad in Punjab province. The cause of the collapse was not clear. Reports said the bridge had been built in the British colonial era. Khawaja Saad Rafique, Pakistan's railways minister, suggested sabotage may have been involved in the accident. "It seems like some other hand must be involved because derailment does not happen like this," he told local media. Mr Rafique called the incident "unprecedented". "It could either be a case of a blast or someone has tried to loosen the fish-plate on the track," he told Karachi's Geo TV. The dead reportedly included a senior officer, his wife and daughter. A preliminary report would be issued on Thursday night, followed by a more detailed report within 72 hours, he said.

Summary: At least 17 soldiers have been killed in Pakistan after a train carrying hundreds of army personnel derailed from a bridge and plunged into a canal.


Police said 14 crimes were recorded in recent weeks, including the theft of tens of thousands of pounds of lead from churches near Ashbourne. The Church Watch scheme, which covers Bakewell, will now cover Ashbourne, Matlock and surrounding villages. Rev Canon David Truby said St Mary's Church, Wirksworth, had been "desecrated" after silver was stolen. "Some of that silver is 250 years old so it's a part of the town's heritage," he said. "We feel in some way as though the church has been desecrated." People living near churches and chapels in the Church Watch area are asked by Derbyshire Police to report anything suspicious. Rev Jane Harris, from the scheme, said she was "saddened" by the recent thefts but extending the scheme would make communities feel safer.

Summary: A scheme to protect rural churches from thieves has been extended after a spate of thefts in Derbyshire.


Priceless Classics on 6 September will see the orchestra play 10 short pieces at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall. Holders of pre-booked free tickets will then be able to pay whatever they think the event was worth. Chief executive John Summers said it would let new audiences "experience the Halle and enjoy some incredible music, but on their own terms". "If people have not heard the Halle's music before, this is the perfect event for them." Programmes will be distributed free at the concert, which will feature selections from Bach, Mozart and eight other composers spanning three centuries of music. The concert will be conducted by Stephen Bell, who has spent the last two years as associate conductor of the Halle's Pops Series.

Summary: Audience members will be invited to pay what they like for what they hear at an upcoming Halle Orchestra concert.


Thiago is closing in on his fourth Bundesliga title since joining Bayern from Barcelona for £21.6m in 2013. The 26-year-old's previous contract was due to expire in two years. "My family and I feel at home in Munich. Everything's going well and I want to win a lot of trophies with Bayern in the future," said Thiago. The two-time Champions League winner with Barcelona has featured in 25 of Bayern's 30 league games this season. Carlo Ancelotti's side are eight points clear at the top of the table with four match left. Bayern will clinch a fifth successive Bundesliga title on Saturday if nearest rivals RB Leipzig fail to beat struggling Ingolstadt at home (14:30 BST) and the leaders win at Wolfsburg (17:30 BST).

Summary: Bayern Munich and Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara has extended his contract with the German champions until 2021.


A report from Barnardo's Cymru and GlyndÅµr University said 80% of children deemed at significant risk of sexual exploitation had previously gone missing overnight or for longer. It said they were more likely to have experienced abuse, to have struggled in school or have mental health issues. The report was released to mark Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day. Yvonne Rodgers, director of Barnardo's, said: "Young people become emotionally isolated and vulnerable when their relationships with responsible adults break down. "Stories of young people who run away paint a bleak picture of the realities facing them and their vulnerability means that they can be targeted by dangerous adults who manipulate and abuse them".

Summary: Teenagers who run away are at a higher risk of being sexually exploited, research from a charity has shown.


A house in the Burnholme area of York was searched following the arrest of a 59-year-old man from York on 13 May. The man, arrested on suspicion of the murder of Miss Lawrence, was released on conditional bail the following day. A second property in North Shields, Tyneside, was also searched by officers. North Yorkshire Police said investigations were continuing but searches at both properties had been concluded. Miss Lawrence, 35, who lived in Heworth, had worked as a chef at the University of York. She was due to start a 06:00 shift on 19 March 2009 but failed to turn up. Extensive searches of the area were made but she was not found and police have since treated her disappearance as murder. The arrest on 13 May followed a review of the case in 2013.

Summary: Forensic searches of properties by police investigating the disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence have been completed.


Both players are now contracted with the Super League side until the end of the 2020 season, with the option of an extra year in the club's favour. Marshall, 21, signed full-time with Wigan ahead of the 2017 campaign and has scored 11 tries in 12 games. Davies, 20, spent 18 months in the Warriors academy before moving up to the first team in 2016. "I am so pleased that both these young players have committed their immediate futures to Wigan and repaid the loyalty the club has shown to them," said head coach Shaun Wane. "Liam has a great skillset and is a very natural player, while Tom has shown a desire to succeed that I've only seen in a couple of players during my career."

Summary: Wingers Liam Marshall and Tom Davies have signed new deals with Wigan Warriors.


Yonhap cited a senior UN source for its claim, which the UN has declined to comment on. If it goes ahead, it will be the first visit by a UN chief to the country in more than two decades. In May, North Korea abruptly cancelled a visit by Mr Ban just one day before he was due to arrive. North Korea faces heavy UN, EU and US sanctions for its nuclear tests. The report said it was likely he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un during his trip. No exact date was given for the visit. Mr Ban, a former South Korean foreign minister, would be only the third secretary general to ever visit the North. The United Nations fought on the side of the South during the Korean War, which lasted from 1950 until 1953 and led to the division of the peninsula.

Summary: United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will visit North Korea this week, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.


The man was struck on Tyburn Road in Erdington near the junction of Bromford Lane on Saturday morning, West Midlands Police said. Despite the efforts of passers-by and ambulance staff, nothing could be done to save the 62-year-old local man and he was declared dead at the scene. The incident lead to the closure of the road for about four hours. Police are investigating the crash.

Summary: A man has died after being hit by a lorry in Birmingham.


The 27-year-old was walking along Dickson Drive in Irvine at about 00:25 on Friday when he was approached from behind by a man who then assaulted him. The victim was taken to Crosshouse Hospital where he received treatment for a cut to his face. He was later released. The suspect was described as being a white man with a local accent, who was wearing dark clothes. Det Con Fionntan Rankin, of Police Scotland. said: "At this time inquiries are ongoing to establish more detail on this attack and to trace the man responsible. "I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist the police investigation to contact Police Scotland."

Summary: A man's face has been slashed in a serious assault in North Ayrshire.


Mr Brewster, 29, died of stab wounds in the Llanedeyrn area of the city on Sunday, 12 June. Robert Lainsbury, 22, originally from Kidderminster, has been charged with his murder along with Dwayne Edgar, 29 from Llanedeyrn. Police now want to speak to Jake Whelan, 23, also from Kidderminster. Mr Whelan is known to have links in Cardiff and is understood to work as a personal trainer, so might be known to gym users in Kidderminster and Cardiff, said police. The public are advised not to approach Mr Whelan directly, but to call police immediately if they have any information about his whereabouts. Two other men from Cardiff, aged 19 and 35, who were arrested in connection with the death have been released on police bail.

Summary: A second man has been charged with the murder of Lynford Brewster in Cardiff and police are appealing for a third man to come forward.


The blaze at Coventry Castings, in Barlow Road, Potters Green, began at about 05:30 GMT. About 30 firefighters tackled the flames while Barlow Road was closed in both directions at the junction with Dutton Road. The fire was believed to have been started accidentally, by molten metal from a casting, said firefighters. Updates on this story and more from Coventry Crews said smoke was slow to clear because of a lack of wind. Group commander Steve Harris told the BBC at the scene: "There was a fair bit of smoke; and obviously with the weather conditions at the moment, the smoke is not dispersing. "So as a precaution, we are asking people to close their doors and windows while we try and deal with the incident." The smoke warning to residents was lifted by 08:00.

Summary: A large fire broke out at a factory in Coventry, causing a road closure and smoke warning to nearby residents.


This is set to be the biggest-ever acquisition by NTT Data, which is part of Japan's former telephone monopoly. Dell has reportedly been looking to sell off non-core assets to raise billions of dollars ahead of its $67bn takeover of data storage firm EMC Corp. NTT Data will take on Dell's 28,000 employees in North America and India. In a filing to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, NTT Data said the purchase will enhance its cloud and business-process outsourcing (BPO) services. The firm has been looking for new sources of revenues outside of Japan, which faces a shrinking and rapidly ageing population. According to Bloomberg data, NTT Data has spent more than 72bn yen buying mostly overseas companies since 2011. Its main rivals include India's Tata Consultancy Services, France's Atos and US firm Cognizant Technology Solutions.

Summary: Japan's NTT Data is buying Dell's technology services business for more than $3bn (£2.1bn) as it seeks to expand its business in North America.


The 21-year-old, who is a product of Saints' academy, has made 25 appearances since making his first-team debut in December 2013, including four this season. "This is the right place for me, you see it time after time that young players get opportunities," said Reed. Midfielder Jake Hesketh, 20, has also signed a new deal through to 2021. Hesketh, who made his Saints debut in December 2014, is working his back from an injury suffered in October.

Summary: Southampton midfielder Harrison Reed has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League club.


Margaret Henderson, whose address was given as Verner Street in Belfast, was remanded in custody. Mr Girvan, 67, was found dead in his home on Station Road by police on Monday night. His hands were tied and he had a stab wound to his chest. A defence barrister said the accused was an "extremely vulnerable lady" with "complex needs". He told Belfast Magistrates Court that she was "fragile" and "susceptible to others" and would require immediate care in custody. She replied "aye" when asked if she understood the charge. Two men arrested in connection with Mr Girvan's murder were released unconditionally on Thursday.

Summary: A 29-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of Greenisland pensioner Eddie Girvan.


They came first and second in a vote on the Channel Island and will serve a three year term in office. The other two candidates were Matthew Birmingham and Chris Rowley. Subject to final approval from Alderney States, this will mean a second term as Guernsey Representative for Mr Jean, while it will be Mr McKinley's, who was elected in November, first term. The 10-member Alderney States sends two representatives to Guernsey States. Alderney is self-governing and one of the principal islands of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, which also includes Sark and Herm.

Summary: Alderney politicians Louis Jean and Graham McKinley will represent the island in Guernsey States.


It took residents in Brixham, Devon, 10 years to raise the Â£76,000 needed. Artist Elizabeth Hadley was commissioned to create the bronze life-size Man and Boy statue. Eighty-three British commercial fishermen died in the past decade at sea, according to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. Brixham is one of the largest fishing ports in the UK. The names of fishermen both past and present will also be commemorated on plaques near the new statue. Victoria Bowen, who helped fundraise said: "It's a high-risk industry and it's important people remember what these guys face when they are bringing home what they call 'the silvery harvest'." Barry Young from Brixham Trawler Agents said: "It's a big effort from a long campaign which has been going on for 10 years"

Summary: A statue to honour those lost at sea has been unveiled at one of the UK's last fishing ports after a decade of fundraising.


Arnfield, 26, only took the fight at eight days' notice but recovered from a fifth-round knockdown and a cut eye to take his opponent the full 12 rounds. Blackwell, 25, took some punishing uppercuts but had the greater power in the second defence of his crown. The judges scored it 117-110, 117-111 and 115-112 to Blackwell. "Not my best performance but hats off to Jack Arnfield, who did himself proud and made it one tough night," said the champion. Arnfield took the bout after Elliott Matthews was forced to pull out after getting cut in training. "Great fight," he said. "In a few years, we can do this again for something bigger and better. Not at eight days' notice."

Summary: Nick Blackwell retained his British middleweight title with a unanimous points decision at the end of a gruelling bout with Jack Arnfield.


The Hainan Airlines route to Beijing was announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his state visit to the UK in October. Prime Minister David Cameron said at the time that the Northern Powerhouse project has "Chinese backing". The new 10.5-hour route to the Chinese capital will fly four times per week. It makes Manchester the only airport outside of London with a scheduled non-stop service to mainland China. Heathrow Airport has been flying direct since November 1980. Mr Cameron and President Xi also announced a Â£130m "China Cluster" project at Airport City Manchester, which will provide a commercial base for Chinese businesses arriving in the UK. Manchester Airport confirmed that Air China is also planning a direct Manchester to China route, but congestion at Shanghai Pudong International Airport is causing delays in the launch.

Summary: The UK's first direct scheduled flight to China from outside London has taken off from Manchester Airport.


Helena Thurm, 25, from the Altrincham area, suffered serious head injuries in the collision with a Vauxhall Astra in Sale shortly before 18.10 BST. She was being treated in hospital overnight but died on Tuesday. Helena's family said she was "a beautiful, kind, caring, intelligent and funny person" who was "at the threshold of adult life". "Helena liked a challenge and was at the threshold of adult life having finished university. She had been to a job interview on the day of the accident that stole her life," they said. They said she "was loved by everybody" and "will be sadly missed" by her friends and family. Constable Paul Hailwood said Greater Manchester Police are "still establishing the exact circumstances" of the collision and want any witnesses or people who may have dash-cam footage to contact them.

Summary: A woman who was seriously injured in a collision in Greater Manchester on Monday has died.


The 30-year-old Frenchman has agreed a two-year deal with the Bantams and becomes the League One club's seventh signing of the summer. Vincelot spent a year with the Sky Blues, scoring four goals in 46 games after joining from Leyton Orient. "I see Romain fitting perfectly with what we want to do here," Bradford boss Stuart McCall told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bradford City have signed midfielder Romain Vincelot from Coventry City for an undisclosed fee.


The 26-year-old was on loan at St Mary's last season with an option to make the deal permanent for £6.8m. Atletico could have paid £1.5m to buy back that clause and instead sell Alderweireld to the highest bidder. But Southampton believe that the timeframe for Atletico to take that option has now elapsed. Alderweireld, who made 26 Premier League appearances for Southampton, is reported to interest Tottenham and Manchester City. In May, the 43-cap international expressed his desire to stay in the Premier League next season. Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has also spoken positively about completing a permanent deal for the defender.

Summary: Southampton could be set for a legal battle with Atletico Madrid over a permanent deal for Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld.


The swimmer, who won three gold medals at the Rio Games last year, received the award at Buckingham Palace. Her golden hat trick came with wins in the 100m backstroke,the 200m freestyle gold and the women's SM14 200m individual medley. The 100m backstroke win to retain her London 2012 title set a new record. At the Brazil Games, she also won silver in the 100m breaststroke, the weakest of her four events. The 21-year-old from Seaforde in County Down competes in the S14 class for swimmers with an intellectual disability.

Summary: Northern Ireland's four-time Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer Bethany Firth has been recognised with an MBE.


Business Minister Edwina Hart has been at Consort in Milford Haven as a ??3.5m funding boost has been given to businesses in the county. The Welsh government wants them to expand and take on Murco employees who lost their jobs after the collapse of a planned sale. A recruitment drive has also been launched in the town to fill posts at a petro-chemical company in Scotland. Ineos Petrochemical company hope some of the 340 former Murco workers will apply.

Summary: Industrial and business talent has been showcased at an event in Pembrokeshire.


The animal welfare charity was called on Saturday by a member of the public who found the 12.2kg snake near a housing estate in Banbury. The charity said it was not known how it came to be in the field. Deputy Ch Insp Melanie Fisher said the reptile was now doing well despite the cold weather. She added: "I think the caller got a bit of a surprise. It's not every day you stumble upon an 8ft snake while out walking the dog. "The snake may have escaped from a vivarium or may have been abandoned. Sadly she's not micro-chipped so we do not know where she has come from." The owner is urged to get in touch with the RSPCA by calling its inspectorate appeal line.

Summary: A dog walker got "a bit of a surprise" when he found an 8ft (2.4m) boa constrictor in a field, the RSPCA said.


Horologist David Mitchell, who has maintained and wound the city's clocks for nearly 50 years, finishes next month. Instead of replacing him, the council has decided to automate the clock in future in a bid to save money. The work, approved by Cadw, takes place on Monday and Tuesday. Council leader Rob Stewart thanked Mr Mitchell for his "many years of outstanding specialist service" and said work on the clock would help preserve it. Mr Mitchell added: "The Guildhall clock, like all clocks in Swansea, is special to me because I worked on it for close to 50 years, but I know it's in safe hands." New mechanisms will also be installed on clocks in Swansea Market and Treboeth Public Hall.

Summary: Work to fit Swansea's Guildhall clock with automatic winding mechanisms is being carried out before its official keeper retires.


The centre-back arrives from Egyptian side Al Ahly, where he spent two years after leaving Italian club Fiorentina in 2015 following an injury-hit spell. Premier League side West Brom have the option to sign Hegazi, 26, permanently at the end of the loan period. "He's a good addition. He's got good pedigree and played for some good clubs," said Baggies boss Tony Pulis. "If he does well, we've already agreed a final deal. It's really, really good for us." Hezagi was named in the team of the tournament at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, where Egypt finished as runners-up to Cameroon. He has flown out to Hong Kong to link up with the West Brom squad before their Premier League Asia Trophy game against Leicester on Wednesday, although he is still awaiting international clearance. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: West Brom have signed Egypt defender Ahmed Hegazi on a season-long loan deal.


The Orkney Roastery is the brainchild of Sara Tait and Euan Smith in Kirkwall. They are already supplying small batches of freshly roasted whole beans and ground coffee to local shops, cafes, restaurants and hotels. They hope to develop relationships with coffee growers and ultimately sell to businesses outside of Orkney. The business is based at the Hatston industrial estate. Their roaster takes green beans from coffee growers round the world - including Colombia - and produces freshly roasted coffee. Mr Smith told BBC Scotland: "I always had the dream of a roastery. "I think the best thing for anybody interested in coffee drinking is try a few different varieties and explore." His business partner said: "Once you have tasted fresh ground coffee you understand the difference." The pair believe they have "nailed" the taste of a secret blend.

Summary: Orkney's first coffee roastery has been launched, using beans sourced from all over the world.


A statement said the decision was made because of "brain-washed, deluded and dishonest comments" from Russian athletes following the McLaren report. The report claims more than 1,000 Russians benefited from state-sponsored doping between 2011 and 2015. There are 31 suspicious cases against biathletes, according to the International Biathlon Union. The IBU is due to announce sanctions for the athletes named in the report on 22 December, in accordance with the framework set out by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada). The Sochi Olympic Winter Games featured heavily in lawyer Richard McLaren's investigation. Britain have joined Czech Republic in boycotting the biathlon event in Tyumen, which runs from 9-12 March.

Summary: The British biathlon team have pulled out of the Russian leg of a World Cup event.


About £15m has been sought for a plan to turn Inverness Castle from a criminal and civil courts building into a tourist attraction. Cases have also been made for an £11m Northern Innovation Hub and £10m to make vacant land at Inverness' Longman available to businesses. The Scottish and UK governments will consider Highland Council's bids. The other projects involve funding for a new University of the Highlands and Islands School of Health, Social Care and Life Sciences and a network of "science rooms" to promote learning in science and engineering. Announced in March this year by Highland Council and the Scottish and UK governments, the £315m city region deal involves direct funding and greater borrowing powers.

Summary: Business cases for projects worth about £48m have been submitted for Inverness City Region Deal funding.


The charity has moved to Nostell Priory from Leeds Bradford Airport to improve coverage and response times to patients in West and South Yorkshire. Facilities at the base include offices, training rooms, a large hanger and helipad. Prince Andrew, a former naval helicopter pilot and instructor, is patron of the charity. The charity currently operates two helicopters, one based at Nostell and the other at Topcliffe near Thirsk in North Yorkshire.

Summary: The Duke of York has officially opened Yorkshire Air Ambulance's support base near Wakefield.


Unite Against Fascism Scotland said about 400 protestors turned out for a rally to counter a "White Pride" event in Hunters Square and on the Royal Mile, attended by about 40 people. Police Scotland said three of the arrests related to religiously-aggravated offences, with the others for minor public order offences. A spokesman said the protests "on the whole passed off peacefully".

Summary: Ten people have been arrested after a fascist demonstration in Edinburgh.


Pasalic, 21, is yet to play for the Stamford Bridge club since joining from Hajduk Split in 2014 and has already had stints at Elche and Monaco. Chelsea now have 25 players on loan. He told the AC Milan website: "I am very proud to be part of this club, one of the biggest in the world. "We know last season did not live up to the expectations so I want to play because this is a great opportunity." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic has joined AC Milan on loan for the season.


The world number 49, from Yeovil, won the first set 3-0 and the second on the deciding leg. Scot Thornton, who beat Michael van Gerwen to win the World Grand Prix, had a 121 checkout on the bull but Norris won out and will now face Joe Murnan. World number eight Michael Smith ousted Jeffrey de Zwaan after a tie-break. At 5-5 in the fifth set, Smith was closest to the bull to throw first and eventually found double four to see off his 19-year-old Dutch opponent and set up a meeting with Steve Beaton. James Wade also progressed to the second round with a routine 3-0 defeat of John Michael, who had earlier overcome Warrick Scheffer 2-0 in the preliminary round.

Summary: World number six Robert Thornton suffered a shock 3-0 defeat against Alan Norris of England in round one of the World Darts Championship.


The world number one beat fellow Englishman Tom Ford 4-2 to win the event for the third time. The win was Selby's first since claiming his second world title in May, having not progressed beyond the last 32 in two events so far this season. "It's always great to win a tournament and I can take a lot of confidence from it," the 33-year-old said. "It wasn't a good final - Tom missed a few balls. But it's always a great tournament here in Germany with fantastic crowds." Former Masters and UK Championship winner Jimmy White lost in the quarter-finals of the event, while Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh hit the first 147 break of his career on Saturday.

Summary: World champion Mark Selby has won his first title of the season with victory in the Paul Hunter Classic in Germany.


The 23-year-old RAF gunner disappeared after a night out with friends in Bury St Edmunds in September. Despite a high-profile missing persons campaign, detectives revealed in March he may have ended up in a bin lorry. About 3,500 tonnes of waste has been searched at a landfill site at Milton, Cambridgeshire, in the last 10 weeks. In a statement, Suffolk Police described the operation as "so unusual". Officers have now pinpointed rubbish dating from around the time Mr Mckeague went missing and waste from the Bury St Edmunds area. A force spokesman said: "In view of the dates on items still being found and advice from officers on the ground... it is likely the search will continue for at least three further weeks to ensure that the area holding waste from the relevant period is comprehensively examined." The search would then be taken "week-by-week", he added.

Summary: The search for missing airman Corrie Mckeague is to continue at a landfill site for a further three weeks, police have said.


The accident happened at 17:30 GMT on Wednesday on the A44 at Walton, just over the border from the Herefordshire town of Kington. After the crash, the road was closed in both directions, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said. A woman with serious injuries was described as critically ill while a man was was cut free from the wreckage. A second man was described as walking wounded. Three ambulances and a doctor were called to the incident and the casualties were taken to hospital.

Summary: Three people have been injured, two seriously, after two cars collided head-on in Powys.


Ben Osborn put Forest ahead against the run of play, beating Ali Al-Habsi after being put through by Henri Lansbury. The hosts dominated in the second half and, seven minutes after coming on, substitute Matej Vydra deflected home Oliver Norwood's long-range effort. Reading secured victory thanks to a fierce 20-yard strike from Norwood. Media playback is not supported on this device Despite claiming a first league win in four league games against Forest, the Royals remain 13th in the table. Forest have lost eight of their past 10 games, and taken only one point from four matches since Paul Williams replaced Dougie Freedman as manager. Beaten 3-0 by Brentford on Saturday, they are 17th in the table, nine points above the relegation zone with six games remaining.

Summary: Reading extended their unbeaten home run in the Championship to eight matches as they came from behind to beat struggling Nottingham Forest.


The Championship match - the first second-tier meeting between the rivals since 1987 - is a 12:00 GMT kick-off. The full capacity at St Andrew's is 30,016 but will be reduced by a sixth. A statement on Blues' website said: "The decision has been agreed after consultation between West Midlands Police and the club's safety team." The two sides have not faced each other at Birmingham's home ground since 2011, when both teams were in the Premier League. When they met at St Andrew's in a League Cup quarter-final in December 2010 in front of 27,679, the violence that erupted after full-time was described as "like a warzone" and then-Birmingham boss Alex McLeish said the trouble threatened to take English football "back to the dark ages". Blues are currently sixth in the table with 20 points from their first 11 games, while managerless Villa are 19th with 10 points fewer.

Summary: The capacity for the West Midlands derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa on Sunday, 30 October has been limited to 25,000 on safety grounds.


Rose, who did not attend the induction ceremony on Saturday, declined the honour earlier this week, saying he felt neither "wanted or respected". An on-stage reference to Rose drew boos at the event, attended by other members of the rock band's line-up. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys and Donovan were among others honoured. Rose was not the only no-show at the lengthy ceremony, held at Cleveland's Public Hall in front of a 6,000-strong audience. Rod Stewart also bowed out, a case of flu preventing him from being celebrated alongside members of The Small Faces and The Faces. The Beastie Boys - only the third hip-hop act to enter the Hall of Fame - were also without one of their members, Adam "MCA" Yauch. Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson and Chris Rock were among those presenting honours at a five-and-a-half hour event that climaxed with an all-star "jam".

Summary: Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, despite his public rejection of the accolade.


Jervais Jones, 25, is accused of attacking the six-year-old in Weymouth on 18 October last year. Prosecutors allege Mr Jones, of no fixed address, broke into the terraced house in Wyke Regis in the early hours. He denies sexually assaulting a child and trespassing with intent to commit a sexual offence. Bournemouth Crown Court heard the girl had been asleep in her bed when Mr Jones entered the room and removed her "onesie" pyjamas. Jurors were told the girl later went into her parents' room and told them there was a man in her bedroom who had touched her. Prosecutors said her stepfather found Mr Jones asleep in the child's bunk bed, naked from the waist down. The court heard the girl's parents called police and the man was arrested. The trial continues.

Summary: A man broke into a house and sexually assaulted a young girl before falling asleep in her bunk bed, a court has been told.