The Scots lost 3-2 against the Czech Republic in their opening match but bounced back in fine style against the South Americans on Saturday. Kilmarnock player Taylor did the damage with a first-half strike that sailed into the top corner. Scotland are second-top of Group C ahead of their final pool-stage match against Indonesia. The Czechs top the group on six points with Scotland and Brazil on three apiece. Leipzig's Oliver Burke, who scored a double in the defeat by the Czech Republic, and Dundee's Craig Wighton had sights of goal before left-back Taylor sent the Scots into the lead. Burke came to the fore after the break as Scotland played some nice football from middle to front. The Brazilians began to enjoy more possession as the match wore on but were unable to break the Scots' resistance, as they held on for the victory.

Summary: Greg Taylor scored the only goal as Scotland Under-20s beat Brazil at the Toulon Tournament in France.


The 20,000 sq ft BHS store closed its doors last summer after the company collapsed. Work by Aldi to turn the current unit into an "operational space" is due to start shortly. The new store is expected to open later this year but a specific date has yet to be fixed. Cameron Toll Shopping Centre manager Jim Riddell said: "Letting the former BHS unit so soon after it closed in August 2016 is extremely positive for the centre and for the other retailers who operate here. "Aldi will bring many more shoppers into the centre which is already home to well-known brands including The Entertainer, Game, New Look and Costa Coffee." Earlier this week, councillors in Edinburgh approved plans to turn the former flagship BHS store on Princes Street into a hotel and restaurant.

Summary: A former BHS store at Cameron Toll Shopping Centre in Edinburgh is being taken over by Aldi, creating up to 35 new jobs.


Andrew Picton, 66, of Eastcroft Close, Blagdon, Bristol, abused the girls in Slough between the ages of six and 16. He was found guilty of 13 counts of sexual abuse, including two counts of rape, at Reading Crown Court in February. The offences took place between March 1984 and February 1995 and were reported to police in 2012. Det Con Francesca Worley, from Thames Valley Police, said: "These victims have waited a long time to see justice done for the abuse they suffered. "I would like to thank them for their bravery and patience during what was a lengthy, detailed and complex investigation. "I hope that this brings this chapter of their life to a close."

Summary: A paedophile has been jailed for 16 years after raping and sexually abusing two girls over an 11-year period.


Two trains carrying ballast for engineering work collided on the track at Logan, near Cumnock, two weeks ago. Network Rail said a 130-tonne locomotive engine and 16 wagons were moved from the site by Friday. Engineers are now working "round-the-clock" to repair the damaged track in time to reopen the line. Before lifting the engine and wagons, engineers had to first construct a 350m-long haul road, and operating pad, for the 1,000-tonne crane which was required to remove the wagons and the locomotive. The derailment happened on Saturday 1 August, when two freight trains collided while delivering materials to an engineering work-site on the line, which was closed at the time. No-one was injured in the incident. The rail line between Kilmarnock and Dumfries has been closed during the work.

Summary: Engineers say they are "confident" the rail line through Ayrshire will reopen on Monday after work to remove derailed wagons was completed.


The girl was carried off at Morrisons in Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, at about 15:00 GMT on Thursday. The man initially took the girl down a travelator but then put her down and she was able to run back to her mother. A 44-year-old man, of Chester Street in the town has been charged with taking a child so as to remove them from a person having lawful control. He was scheduled to appear before magistrates on Monday. Det Insp Tim McDermott, of Lancashire Police, said the incident was "distressing" for the family and the motives for what happened were "unclear".

Summary: A man has been charged after a three-year-old girl was snatched from her mother by a stranger at a supermarket.


India started as the favourite both in TV newsrooms and on Twitter with anchors and people giving Pakistan absolutely no chance. Take this tweet from a fan-page of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag. But Pakistan had a different script in mind, which unfolded on Twitter like this: Jaspreet Bumrah gets Fakhar Zaman early! But it's a no-ball. Zaman show The batsman took a moment to ponder over his bad shot to Bumrah's "shocker" and proceeded to hammer the Indian bowlers. By now, Indians supporters were getting a bad feeling... Pakistan set a target of 338 - but Indians were still confident.

Summary: Pakistan thrashed defending champions India in the Champions Trophy to stun the country of 1.2 billion people on Sunday.


The 21-year-old man was killed when his motorbike was in collision with a Vauxhall Astra on the B9089 between Burghead and Roseisle at about 19:30 on Friday. The male driver of the car was taken to Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin for treatment. The road was closed to allow police to carry out investigations, but later reopened. Police have appealed for anyone who saw the car or the bike around the time of the crash to contact them.

Summary: A biker has died following a crash with a car in Moray.


That was one place higher than the Marvel blockbuster managed in the US. It earned £2.7m in the UK and Ireland, including previews. Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation was second with £2.4m. But Fantastic Four's first weekend earnings were below those for other Marvel films released this year. Ant-Man opened with £4m, while Avengers: Age of Ultron raked in £18m. The earnings were also below the opening weekend takings for the 2005 Fantastic Four movie, which made £3.5m. The latest film, which was directed by Josh Trank, cost $120m (£77m) to make.

Summary: Fantastic Four has topped the UK and Ireland box office chart in its first weekend, despite scathing reviews.


Christina Rees said Mr Corbyn had been "brought up a lot on the doorstep to begin with" but had since "rallied the troops" and "motivated people". She said voters were "really turning on to what Welsh Labour can deliver", adding: "Leadership is not an issue". "We have a mountain to climb and we're clawing back", she said. She described his performance in front as a live TV audience on Monday as "exceptional". She said: "Jeremy was brought up a lot on the doorstep to begin with, at the beginning of the campaign, certainly, but his performance since - I mean he has been round the country, he has been rallying the troops, he has been motivating people, and now people on the doorstep are really turning on to what Welsh Labour can deliver and the values we have, true socialist principles."

Summary: Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour party has become less of an issue for voters on the doorstep, the shadow Welsh secretary has claimed.


The Tivoli pub on Chesterton Road, Cambridge, caught fire in the middle of the night on 14 March. Owners Wetherspoon said they would reopen it. Firefighters had to tackle the flames "from above as part of the building collapsed", the fire service said. The company said the pub would remain closed for some time and staff had been located to other branches. Eddie Gershon, from Wetherspoon, said at the time of the fire: "It appears to have been a gas fire, starting in the kitchen but no-one was inside the pub." But a company spokesman has now said: "The site is still being investigated, we has structural engineers on site looking at the premises and it is likely to be closed for a good period of time. "Wetherspoon aims to rebuild the pub but cannot do anything until the structural engineers have completed their work."

Summary: A riverside pub damaged by a fire which left it structurally unsafe, will be rebuilt, its owners have said.


The camera was revealed when a fourth year pupil from James Gillespie High School threw his shoe and dislodged a ceiling panel. The changing rooms are used by male and females at different times. The incident happened at about 15:30 on Wednesday. It is understood the boys were at the sports centre for a PE class. Meadowbank Sports Centre is run by city council arms-length company, Edinburgh Leisure. An Edinburgh Leisure spokeswoman said: "Police Scotland is investigating an incident which occurred on Wednesday and all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure an isolated incident. "I am unable to discuss any of the specifics at this time while a Police Scotland investigation is underway." A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh were made aware of a suspicious camera within the Meadowbank Sports Centre changing room. "Inquiries are ongoing."

Summary: A police investigation has been launched after a hidden camera was found in a changing room at an Edinburgh sports centre.


Arunasalam Arunothayan, 48, from Coventry, died in hospital on Thursday after being assaulted in Foleshill Road. A 31-year-old man from the city has now been arrested on suspicion of murder. Kirithas Sriskantharajah, 34, of Church Way, Bedworth, has appeared in court charged with murder and two other people have been arrested. Mr Sriskantharajah appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Monday, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Warwick Crown Court sitting at Leamington on 11 March. A 39-year-old man from Holbrooks and a 20-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder. The woman has been released on police bail.

Summary: Police investigating the death of a man who was assaulted at his home have arrested a fourth person.


The 29-year-old, who will be available to play in all formats, will move to Lord's when his commitments in the Indian Premier League are finished. The left-arm seamer played four matches in the T20 Blast for Middlesex last year, taking eight wickets. "Mitchell made a really positive impression in 2015," managing director of cricket Angus Fraser said. McClenaghan, who has played 23 Twenty20 internationals and 47 one-day internationals for the Black Caps, will predominantly play T20 cricket for Middlesex. "Mitchell gets modern limited-over cricket and the fact a bowler needs to be deliberately unpredictable," Fraser added. "He has the skills and mindset to be constantly competitive in these forms of the game." Middlesex have already signed New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum to play one-day cricket this summer.

Summary: Middlesex have re-signed New Zealand bowler Mitchell McClenaghan as their overseas player for 2016.


Graham Gregory, 79, of Brockfield Park Drive, Huntington, York, was a curate in Wandsworth when he indecently assaulted the girl, then aged under 13. Police were contacted by the victim in 2012 who said she had been abused by him between 1969 and 1971. Gregory was found guilty of two counts of indecent assault by a jury at Kingston Crown Court. As well as working as a curate in Southfields, Wandsworth, Gregory also held positions in Hastings, Chichester, York and the Isle of Man as a vicar. Det Con Aaron Vardy, of the Met's Sexual Offences Exploitation and Child Abuse Command, said: "Gregory abused his position as a figure of trust and authority." He added: "I would urge anyone else who may have been a victim of Gregory's abuse to make contact with the police."

Summary: A retired vicar who abused a child more than 40 years ago has been jailed for three years.


Brannagan, 20, has played nine first-team games for the Reds since his debut in a Europa League tie against Bordeaux in September 2015. His first start came in last term's EFL Cup tie against AFC Bournemouth and he has played for England Under-20s. The move reunites Brannagan with Joe Maguire, who joined from Liverpool permanently earlier this month. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Liverpool have loaned midfielder Cameron Brannagan to Fleetwood Town until the end of the season.


The 25-year-old man was on his parents' property in Sydney when he plunged into dense bushland late on Sunday night, sparking a complex rescue operation. He was winched to safety almost five hours later and treated for shoulder and chest injuries, paramedics said. The man remains in a stable condition. New South Police Sergeant Peter McMaugh said it was remarkable the man was alive. "Police and paramedics were able to abseil to the man and administer first aid," Sgt McMaugh told Sydney's Daily Telegraph. "Firefighters have had to trek through bushland. The terrain is very rough, making it complicated for rescuers and difficult to traverse. "The male is very lucky at this stage that his injuries are not life-threatening." Police said the backyard of the Bonnet Bay property, in Sydney's south, backed on to the rock face.

Summary: A man has survived falling 20m (66ft) down a cliff in Australia, police say.


The Clarets, who made a net profit of 40m euros in the year they were relegated from the Premier League, were one of four English teams joined in the top five by Real Madrid. "This is a club that has to be run properly," said manager Sean Dyche. Burnley's operating profit of 54m euros was the 10th best on the continent. The figures were revealed in Uefa's Club Licensing Benchmarking Report for 2015. Manchester United returned the highest operating profit - their 143m euros beating the 135m Real Madrid brought in in 2011. Premier League rivals Liverpool, having sold striker Luis Suarez to Barcelona, had the best net profit - 75m euros. Newcastle (43m), Real Madrid (42m) and Leicester (40m) completed the top five teams. Uefa's report showed Queens Park Rangers produced the third highest net loss (60m euros), behind Inter Milan (140m) and AC Milan (89m).

Summary: Burnley recorded the fifth highest net profit by a European club in the financial year of 2015, ahead of the likes of Bayern Munich, Porto and Ajax.


Ranieri, 64, who lives in Leicester, was caught speeding at 96mph in a 70mph zone on the A14 at Bythorn on 13 October. He admitted the offence and was fined at Peterborough Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. He did not attend court. Ranieri was also given five points on his licence and ordered to pay £85 in costs and a £70 victim surcharge. The Italian's side are currently second in the Premier League table. He has previously managed Chelsea, Greece's national team and Juventus, among others.

Summary: Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has been fined £700 after admitting speeding on a road in Cambridgeshire.


The Canal & River Trust carried out the emergency repairs of the Banbury Lock gates in five days. It is due to be refilled on Monday, but during the weekend the trust has given visitor tours of the drained lock. Waterway manager Vicky Martin said walking on the bed of the 237-year-old lock to see the original 18th century design was a "real privilege". The bottom gates have been realigned to make them watertight, helping to conserve water on the Oxford Canal. They were last repaired following a bombing raid in September 1940. When the lock was drained, objects including mobile phones, a mattress and a diamond ring were discovered. The original brickwork of the lock, dating back to 1778, was also visible.

Summary: Work to complete repairs on the gates of a canal lock in Oxfordshire have been completed.


Council finance convenor Willie Young claimed pulling out could have cost the authority Â£100m in cancellation fees. The council later said there would be no financial penalty. SNP Aberdeen Central MSP Kevin Stewart said he had written to council chief executive Angela Scott calling for an investigation. Mr Young said earlier this week of his original comments: "It's unfortunate when I said that I wasn't in possession of all of the facts. As far as I'm concerned, having spoken to our officers, that was exactly the position that I was advised." Planning permission for the development was granted in October. Developer Muse has said it would be a "world-class development", but protesters fear it will block the view of the historic Marischal College and Provost Skene House.

Summary: An MSP has called for an investigation into whether the public has been "misled" about aspects of the Marischal Square plans in Aberdeen.


Cafodd Heddlu Gogledd Cymru eu galw am 02:30 fore Sadwrn i Ffordd Coetir Orllewinol yn y dref. Yn dilyn y digwyddiad cafodd un dyn lleol 23 oed ei gludo i Ysbyty Glan Clwyd ag anafiadau difrifol. Mae bellach wedi ei drosglwyddo i ysbyty yn Stoke, ac mewn cyflwr sefydlog. Dywedodd yr heddlu fod Cody Allen, 18 oed o Gyffordd Llandudno, a Kyle Mark Rochell, 27 oed o ardal Mochdre, wedi eu cyhuddo o ymgais i lofruddio, a bod ag arf bygythiol mewn man cyhoeddus. Bydd y ddau yn ymddangos o flaen Llys Ynadon Llandudno ddydd Llun. "Hoffwn ddiolch i aelodau'r gymuned sydd wedi ein cynorthwyo ni hyd yn hyn, ac rydym yn parhau i apelio ar unrhyw un all fod â gwybodaeth am y digwyddiad i gysylltu â ni ar 101," meddai'r Ditectif Arolygydd Jackie Downes.

Summary: Mae dau ddyn wedi eu harestio a'u cyhuddo o ymgais i lofruddio yn dilyn digwyddiad ym Mae Colwyn.


The Reverend Dr Iain D Campbell, who was 53, grew up in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, and studied at the University of Glasgow. He was ordained on Skye in 1988 and spent seven years on the island before returning to Lewis. Dr Campbell was the moderator in 2012 and was also well-known in the Free Church of Scotland as a theological writer. He was minister of Point Free Church on Lewis and leaves a wife and three children.

Summary: A former moderator of the Free Church General Assembly has died.


Last year, Northern Ireland became the first part of the UK to pass legislation making the purchase of sexual services illegal. Anyone caught breaking the new law could face up to a year in prison and a fine of Â£1,000. Assembly members voted by 81 to 10 in favour of the measure, brought by the DUP peer Lord Morrow. Supporters said it tackled one of the main drivers behind human trafficking. Opponents included Justice Minister David Ford who claimed it would be difficult to enforce.

Summary: Legislation making it a crime to pay for sex has come into effect in Northern Ireland.


The Buddies are bottom of the Scottish Championship without a league win this season - level on points with Dunfermline and two off Dumbarton. Rae, 46, replaced Ian Murray in December and led the Paisley club to sixth place last season. The head of the club's academy, Allan McManus, has been appointed interim boss. St Mirren claimed their third league draw of the season away to Dumbarton on Saturday, the game ending 1-1. Former Millwall, Sunderland and Rangers midfielder Rae was player-manager of Dundee between 2006 and 2008. "The board would like to thank both Alex and David for all of their efforts on behalf of the club and wish them all the best for the future," the club said.

Summary: St Mirren have announced they have terminated the contracts of manager Alex Rae and assistant David Farrell.


The incident occurred 70 minutes into Worthing's home tie against Peacehaven at the Robert Albon Memorial Ground. Sussex Police say a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, and has been bailed until 3 October pending further enquiries. At the time the game was called off, Peacehaven were leading 2-0. "After receiving reports from the game, we are currently investigating the matter but no further comment is available at this time," Sussex Football Association chief executive Ken Benham told the Worthing Herald. In a statement, Peacehaven said they will be holding a "full investigation into the incident". Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: An FA Vase first-round qualifying match was abandoned on Saturday after a spectator reportedly punched a Worthing United player as he was substituted.


SNP Aberdeen Central MSP Kevin Stewart has secured a members' debate on the Â£107m project. It is creating offices and a hotel on the site of the former council headquarters. The motion to be debated on Tuesday evening asks for the concerns of the Reject Marischal Square campaign group to be noted. Opponents fear council tax payers in Aberdeen could foot a bill for millions of pounds in the event of the complex being under occupied. They also say it spoils the view of historic Marischal College across the road. The protestors failed in their bid to get the development halted in March. The council said Marischal Square would act as a catalyst for regeneration and was an important part of its city centre master plan. Developers Muse said it would be a world class project.

Summary: Aberdeen's controversial Marischal Square development is to come under the scrutiny of MSPs at Holyrood.


Police said a brawl broke out among a number of people in a takeaway and spilled out on to Westgate at about 05:00 GMT. A 38-year-old man from Bradford was punched in the face and hit his head on the road. He is being treated at Leeds General Infirmary. Four men in their 20s have been arrested and are being questioned. Det Supt Nick Wallen, from West Yorkshire Police, said "tragic circumstances" led to the injury. "It is always worth taking that deep breath, turning and walking away", he said. Police said officers would be in the area on Saturday night to speak to nightclubbers.

Summary: A man is in hospital with "life-threatening injuries" after a fight in the centre of Wakefield.


The body of Sgt Joshua Wikston was discovered at his home close to the RAF station in Suffolk on Friday morning, the US Air Force said. He was a member of the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Col Evan Pettus, a commander with 48th Fighter Wing of the US Air Force, said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Staff Sgt Wikston's family, friends and fellow airmen." He added: "The entire Liberty Wing feels the impact of Josh's loss. We will do everything we can to support his family through this difficult time, and to care for the members of our team who need assistance in the wake of his death." The airman's death is being investigated by the US Air Force office of special investigations, a spokeswoman said.

Summary: A US airman found dead near RAF Lakenheath has been named.


According to a new study the world's spiders eat up to 800 million tonnes of insects every year. That's the same amount of meat and fish that humans eat over twelve months. It might seem like spiders are greedy but actually they are helping humans and saving us from disease-carriers and pests like flies and insects. As well as being incredible hunters they are also food for lots of other animals like birds and lizards. Scientists estimated that there are a total of 25 million tonnes of spiders on Earth. Then they worked out how much food the spiders need to survive. There are around 45,000 different species of spider. The University of Basel carried out this study with the hope that these incredible figures make people appreciate spiders more. So the next time you see one maybe you'll look at it in a new light.

Summary: Lots of people are scared of spiders, even some Newsround presenters, but they are actually really helpful creatures.


Earlier, Gatwick tweeted an apology to anyone impacted by the closure. It said: "Our runway is temporarily closed while we carry out investigations. Apologies if you're impacted. We'll update you shortly." BBC London Travel tweeted there are reports the surface is breaking up with arrivals being diverted to Stansted and Bournemouth airports. In a further statement, a spokesman for the airport said the main runway was temporarily closed at 15.48 BST while a reported issue was investigated. He said: "We have now switched our operation to the Northern Runway and flights are departing and arriving from Gatwick. "There will, however, be some delays to flights because of this. "The safety and security of our airport and passengers is our number one priority, but we'd like to apologise to passengers impacted today."

Summary: Gatwick Airport has closed its runway and an investigation is under way after claims the surface started to break up.


Officials released a picture of the latest works with workers accessing the shear fault on scaffolding erected around the northeast main tower leg. The bridge has been closed to all traffic since 4 December after a crack was discovered in a truss under the carriageway. Engineers are working towards having the Forth Road Bridge open to traffic by the first Monday in January. Amey is also taking preventative action on another seven similar locations on the bridge to prevent issues from arising there, and installing structural monitoring systems. It is estimated the work will cost about Â£2m to complete. Other maintenance is also being carried out while the bridge is closed, including line painting and decking work, which authorities said would reduce the need for future closures and restrictions.

Summary: Welding work has begun to fix a fault on the Forth Road Bridge.


Zef Eisenberg was riding a gas turbine engine motorbike at the Straightliners Top Speed meeting at Elvington Airfield in North Yorkshire. The 43-year-old fell from his Madmax Turbine bike during a during timed track run at 14:00 BST. It is understood he has a suspected broken pelvis. The event is a gathering of vehicles to attempt land speed records. A spokeswoman for the Madmax race team, owned by Mr Eisenberg, said he "had an accident racing" and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary. He is understood to have sustained a suspected broken pelvis. She added: "He is in a stable condition and is receiving the very best care." Guernsey-based Madmax is a specialist engineering team focusing on extreme motor bikes, quad bike and land speed racing

Summary: The millionaire founder of the Maximuscle nutrition brand was airlifted to hospital after a crash at a high-speed racing event.


It is hoped the regeneration - including partial pedestrianisation of Union Street - could create 5,500 jobs and an extra Â£280m in income a year. Community councillor Ken Hutcheon said: "There seem to have been opportunities missed and they now seem to be trying to organise a second-class plan." Councillors have agreed not to comment on the plans before Wednesday. This is when they will consider the masterplan framework, from consultants BDP. Mr Hutcheon said: "Now that the councillors have been asked to say nothing about it I am even more worried." Scott Mackenzie, director of architecture at BDP, previously said the proposals were "imaginative, transformational and challenging."

Summary: A masterplan for Aberdeen city centre risks being a "second class" option, according to a community campaigner.


The 31-year-old joined the Tigers from Birmingham City in June 2013 and has made 105 appearances for the club in all competitions. The former Luton, West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa man helped Hull reach the 2014 FA Cup final and scored their second goal in their 3-2 defeat by Arsenal at Wembley. Steve Bruce's side are currently fourth in the Championship.

Summary: Hull City defender Curtis Davies has signed a two-year contract extension.


Tanjug (The Telegraphic Agency for the New Yugoslavia) was one of many state-owned media outlets put up for sale. The starting price was about Â£543,000. The sale was part of an effort to end state ownership in the sector. The 72-year-old agency employs around 200 people. The number of staff has vastly decreased from when the agency was at its peak - as have its profits. In 2014, Tanjug's pre-tax profit was $6,320. Tanjug was formed in 1943 by Yugoslav Communist partisans, becoming Serbian-owned with the break up of federal Yugoslavia in the 1990s. It was amongst 38 other state owned media outlets put up for sale in June by Serbia's privatisation agency. It is unclear whether a new sale effort will be launched.

Summary: The sale of Serbia's Tanjug news agency, once the voice of socialist Yugoslavia, has reportedly collapsed after no bidders were found.


Van der Sar answered an SOS after VV Noordwijk - his first senior club - were left without cover when their keeper picked up an injury. The fourth-tier match against Jodan Boys ended 1-1 after Van der Sar saved an early penalty. He is not expected to play for the club again. "We are thrilled that Edwin wants to help," Noordwijk director Peter Vink told Voetbal in de Bollenstreek before the game. Van der Sar spent five years at VV Noordwijk before joining Ajax, aged 20. He won four Dutch league titles and a Champions League title with the Amsterdam club. After Ajax he signed for Juventus, before arriving in English football with Fulham, who sold him to United. He earned a record 130 caps for the Netherlands and collected four Premier League crowns and another Champions League title at United, before retiring in 2011.

Summary: Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar saved a penalty after coming out of retirement at the age of 45 to play for a Dutch amateur team.


A bomb squad was called after concerns about an unattended Vauxhall Corsa at Workington police station, Cumbria. Roads around the building, in Hall Brow, were sealed off and an explosion carried out at 08:00 GMT. The force blamed "an internal communications error" and apologised to the owner. Cumbria Police said other officers on duty were not aware colleagues had parked the car outside the station after helping its owner, who had taken ill. The building was evacuated, a 100m cordon put in place and the vehicle blown up. Insp Ashley Bennett said: "We have made contact with the owner of the vehicle, explained the situation and have apologised to him. "The officers who dealt with this morning's incident did so with public safety in mind and followed the appropriate procedures in respect to an unoccupied suspicious vehicle. "The constabulary will review this incident and will take on board any learning."

Summary: A police force carried out a controlled explosion on a "suspicious" car outside a station, not realising its own officers had parked it there.


Netrebko said her gift to the Donetsk opera and ballet theatre was "a step to support art where it is needed now". Russian Channel 5 TV showed her giving the cheque to Oleg Tsarev, a leader of the armed separatists in Donetsk. Russian government support for the rebels has been denounced by the West. The famous soprano made her donation in St Petersburg, where she is a star of the Mariinsky Theatre. She said performers in Donetsk were struggling on with their art despite the freezing cold. Other top names in Russian culture have also voiced support for President Vladimir Putin's stance on Ukraine, notably the government's annexation of Crimea and support for the pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk. The Russian celebrities backing the Kremlin over Ukraine include variety singer Iosif Kobzon, film director Nikita Mikhalkov, conductor Valery Gergiev and viola virtuoso Yuri Bashmet.

Summary: Internationally renowned Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko has donated 1m roubles (£12,000; $19,000) to a theatre in rebel-held eastern Ukraine and posed with a rebel flag.


The incident happened at around 04:15 at an address in Kenilworth Drive, Liberton. Nobody was hurt. Officers said they are looking for a man who is described as being white and aged between 18-25. He was wearing a grey hooded top and grey trousers. Det Insp Stuart Harkness said the nature of the incident was "serious and reckless". "There will be additional officers patrolling the area in the coming days, and we will continue to work closely with the public in order to bring the perpetrators to justice," he said. "We are appealing to members of the public or delivery drivers who may have been in the area at the time to get in touch if they witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicles."

Summary: Police have issued a description of a man they want to trace after a gun was fired in Edinburgh.


Paver, along with joint-boss Gavin Cattle, has spent time with Super Rugby sides in New Zealand this summer. "We've been out to different high-performance environments. We've come back, and grown a lot," Paver said. "We've accelerated, and this group has, but this is a results-based business so sometimes you can be better." He told BBC Radio Cornwall: "What I thought I was like as a coach two years ago and what I think of myself looking back, we are miles away from that." Pirates have largely retained the squad which missed out on the play-offs by three points last term. They have bolstered their ranks with four signings, including Argentina sevens player Nicolas Coronel and ex-Nottingham lock Toby Freeman. "There are so many factors that you have to take into play, but the one thing I can guarantee is that all of us collectively will be better."

Summary: Cornish Pirates coach Alan Paver says he and his side "will be better" this season as they look to improve on their sixth-placed Championship finish.


Jonathon Herd, 44, was discovered at a home in Lees New Road, Oldham, shortly before 12:20 BST on Sunday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said two men, one aged 37 and the other aged 38, have been arrested. A police spokesman said that a 30-year-old man arrested on Monday remains in custody. GMP said the man had suffered "multiple stab wounds" and died at the scene. Det Insp Carl Jones, said: "This is a fast moving investigation and we now have three men in custody. "Our work does not stop here and we will continue to carry out extensive enquiries to establish exactly what happened and who was involved in Jonathan's tragic death."

Summary: Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man found stabbed to death at a flat in Greater Manchester.


Part of the power station collapsed at 16:00 GMT on Tuesday as it was being prepared for demolition. The body of Michael Collings, 53, has been found while three people still unaccounted for are "unlikely to be alive", rescuers said. The partially collapsed building remains unstable and further collapses are possible, the fire service said. Residents have been urged to keep windows and doors shut in case of dust. The fire service said its priority was "to return the missing people to their families". It also said one option being discussed was the demolition of the rest of the building so search teams can safely access the rubble. Deputy chief fire officer Nathan Travis said: "The site remains extremely unstable and so the safety of the teams working on site has to be our first consideration." A post-mortem examination showed Mr Collings died from multiple injuries.

Summary: The search for three people feared dead at Didcot Power Station is continuing amid fears of further collapses.


Giuseppe Rossi, who played alongside Neville at Manchester United, earned La Liga's bottom club victory as Valencia lost for the fourth time in five games. "You can't defend a performance like that," said Neville, who has won three out of 15 league games since he was appointed in December. "I take responsibility and apologise to the fans." Valencia are 12th in La Liga, eight points above the relegation zone. Neville, 41, was appointed in December, on a contract until the end of the season, but has struggled in his first managerial role. "It is unacceptable to play like that in a derby. We deserve all the criticism," he said. "They are bottom of the table, but they fought for every ball. "It is absolutely unacceptable and I have said that to the players."

Summary: Manager Gary Neville apologised to Valencia fans after an "unacceptable" 1-0 derby defeat by Levante.


The bank carries the A170 up an extreme gradient. The county council said the Â£250,000 programme of works needed to be carried out before the winter. Traffic will be diverted along the alternate caravan route through Coxwold and Ampleforth. A further six weeks of work will follow the closure, with temporary traffic lights controlling vehicle movements. The council said it was impossible to complete the work, which also includes reinstating crash barriers, without the closure.

Summary: Sutton Bank is to be closed for two weeks from Monday for maintenance work.


The seven-time Tour de France winner, who retired from professional cycling last year, clocked three hours, 50 minutes and 55 seconds. I like to suffer a bit and today was a little over the top, but it's great to be back The triathlon in Panama City comprised a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21km run. Armstrong wants to qualify for October's world championships. "I need a challenge in my life," he said. "I need some stuff to do." The 40-year-old American, who has battled against testicular, brain and lung cancer, was leading the event going into the final leg. He eventually finished 32 seconds behind New Zealander Bevan Docherty, who won triathlon gold at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. "I like to suffer a bit and today was a little over the top, but it's great to be back," said Armstrong, who plans to compete in June's Ironman France

Summary: Lance Armstrong marked his return to competitive sport by finishing second in a half ironman event in Panama.


The 25-year old was already out with a heel injury and will be sidelined for 12 weeks after electing to have surgery on a knee problem. Blues head coach Danny Wilson said: "Alex will be disappointed to miss the end of this season and the chance to go on the summer tour with Wales. "However, this decision has been taken for his long-term health." Cuthbert has scored 15 tries in 42 Wales appearances, one for the British and Irish Lions in a Test and 37 in 79 Blues games. He is out of contract with Blues and the end of the 2015-16 season. Cuthbert's injury absence means if he does not sign a fresh deal, he may have played his last game for the region. He turned down offers to leave the Blues before agreeing his current deal in 2012.

Summary: Cardiff Blues wing Alex Cuthbert is to miss Wales' three-Test June tour to New Zealand because of injury.


Cocaine worth an estimated £150m was seized after the Makayabella was stopped off the coast of Ireland last September. She was taken by a boarding party from the LÉ Niamh after they found 1,025 kgs of cocaine on board. An anonymous Irish sailing enthusiast is its new owner. The Makayabella was purchased by Cork solicitor, Barry O'Meara in trust for his client. "The owner has a keen interest in sailing and the boat will be for his own personal use," he said. The auction took place at a hotel in Carrigaline, County Cork, on Thursday. In all, eight people in the UK and Ireland have been charged in connection with the drug smuggling operation. The Makayabella was built in 1986 in a naval shipyard in Antibes, France. She was in poor condition when she was intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean, 200 miles off the south-west coast of Ireland.

Summary: The luxury yacht at the centre of Ireland's largest ever drugs seizure has been sold at auction for £49,416 (€70,000).


The party now holds 31 of the 46 seats on the council in which the councillors are elected every four years. Labour gained one more councillor to increase its tally to nine, while the Liberal Democrats lost seven seats and have two councillors. The Green Party now holds a seat on the council after Ian Davison was elected in the Brunswick Ward. Meanwhile, Whitnash Residents Association has retained its three seats on the administration. The Conservatives have made gains in council elections across the West Midlands, in reflection of the national result. The Tories took Worcester City Council, Herefordshire Council and East Staffordshire, all previously under no overall control. The party also made gains in North Warwickshire from Labour, while Labour lost overall control in Stoke-on-Trent. However, Labour retained control of the city councils in Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

Summary: The Conservatives have increased their majority on Warwick District Council by six seats.


On 4 March, 1915, 246 volunteers from the island's militia marched from the barracks at Les Beaucamps to St Peter Port Harbour. About 15,000 islanders, a third of the population, waved them off as they left to join the Royal Irish Regiment. Earlier, hundreds of people lined the streets as they marched to the harbour. Bailiff Sir Richard Collas said: "This parade offers a poignant reminder that many of the island's young men marched away to defend their country in 1915." The parade left Les Beaucamps High School, the former site of the militia barracks, at 09:15 GMT and followed the route taken 100 years earlier - arriving at the harbour at about 10:30. Three personnel from the Irish Defence Force and a small contingent from the Guernsey Military History Company were also involved in the march. Up to 800 Guernsey volunteers served with Irish regiments during World War One.

Summary: More than 200 cadets and military personnel have marched in a recreation of the first detachment of Guernsey volunteers during World War One.


The 26-year-old had loan spells at the Owls' fellow-Championship sides Leeds United and Birmingham City last season. He has previously played for Watford and Brighton, before joining Sunderland in August 2014 on a three-year deal. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Keiren Westwood, 31, has signed a contract extension to stay with the Owls until the end of the 2018-19 season. The Republic of Ireland international had two years remaining on his previous deal. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship club Sheffield Wednesday have signed Sunderland winger Will Buckley on a season-long loan.


It has sold four million copies since 1992, while Adele's 21 is at number two with 3.5m. Oasis album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? has sold 3.4m. Gold's sales have been boosted by the musical Mamma Mia!, based on Abba's hits, which was also made into a hit film starring Meryl Streep. It is 30 years since the CD format was launched. Digital downloads account for greater than average sales of the rock, urban and dance genres, but the CD is today still the preferred music format for easy listening (79.7%), blues (78.2%) and classical (77.7%). Geoff Taylor, chief executive of the BPI, which represents the British recorded music industry, said: "The CD represented a great leap forward in sound technology, becoming one of the most successful consumer products in history as music fans embraced its sound quality, durability, instant track access and ease of use.

Summary: Abba's greatest hits album, Gold, is the UK's biggest selling CD, according to the Official Charts Company.


The 62-year-old was reported missing from his St Cyrus home after last speaking to his family in Dundee on 14 July. Mr Leslie's body was found on Saturday morning. Police Scotland said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and that Mr Leslie's family would not be issuing a statement. Insp Megan Heathershaw said: "Our thoughts are with Mr Leslie's family and friends at this very sad time. "Following our appeals for information, numerous members of the public got in touch to assist with information. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank these people for their help."

Summary: Police have confirmed that a body discovered in a village near Montrose is missing man Graeme Leslie.


One of the men is believed to be a 35-year-old dentist from Small Heath. A third man survived and notified the authorities. The man's family said they were notified of his death on Saturday at 19:00 BST. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "We can confirm the death of two British nationals in Malta." Malta's police force said the two men were both 35-year-old British nationals. They were swimming at the Blue Lagoon, in Comino, at about 15:30 when they got into difficulties. "Members from the Armed Forces of Malta went... to assist the two persons," the force said. "One person was taken by a private boat to Imgarr whilst the other person was airlifted to the Gozo General Hospital by a helicopter. "Unfortunate they were both certified dead." The force added police investigations were under way.

Summary: Two British men, including one from Birmingham, have been reported drowned on holiday in Malta.


Hogg was injured in a collision with team-mate Mark Hudson in the first half of the Terriers' 4-0 Championship defeat by Bristol City on Friday. The 28-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment before being discharged on Saturday afternoon. He made 30 league appearances for Town this season to help them to third in the table with nine games to play. A club statement said: "Although he is expected to miss the rest of the 2016-17 season, the club is happy that Jonathan is in no immediate danger and looks forward to seeing 'Hoggy' back out on the pitch as soon as is safely possible. "Alongside Jonathan, everyone at the club would like to thank the medical staff at Bristol City and the NHS staff at Bristol Royal Infirmary for ensuring Jonathan was looked after and received appropriate care."

Summary: Huddersfield Town midfielder Jonathan Hogg will miss the rest of the season after suffering a neck fracture.


Joseph Breen, 38, of Crowmarsh Gardens, south-east London, pleaded not guilty at Taunton Crown Court. It follows the death of David Hick who was found with head injuries in Bruton last October. Two people from Rickhayes, Wincanton, Somerset, have also been charged in connected with the crash. Robert Finlay, 47, is charged with causing death by careless driving, failing to stop after a road accident, conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and failing to report a road traffic collision. Felicity Wheeler, 31, has been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Their pleas are due to be entered at a future court hearing. Mr Breen is due to go on trial on 23 February at Taunton Crown Court.

Summary: A man has denied perverting the course of justice following a crash in which an 84-year-old retired engineer was killed in Somerset.


Two others were wounded and taken to a hospital, the defence ministry said in a statement. No group has claimed responsibility for the device. Mali has been threatened by various armed groups and has fought Islamist rebels in the north for a number of years. The incident happened in Mondoro, next to the border with Burkina Faso, the statement said. Why Mali is an insurgent hotspot Mali profile Al-Qaeda-linked militants have been fighting the army in northern Mali and France, the former colonial power in the country, intervened in January 2013 to stop their advance south to the capital. But attacks across the country have increased recently, including a shooting at a hotel in the capital, Bamako, that left 22 people dead in November.

Summary: Three Malian soldiers were killed when their vehicle hit a landmine in the central region of Mopti, officials say.


It follows three years of Greater Manchester Marathon times being declared invalid in April after the course was found to be short by 380m. Courses are measured using a bicycle fitted with a counter to calculate distance by the turning of the wheels. However, the course used to calibrate the bicycle wheel was short by 0.5%. So far, five of the affected 39 courses - including the Greater Manchester Marathon - have been re-measured and all have been found to be short. They are: Volunteers are re-measuring a further three courses believed to have used the same device to calculate their race routes. They are: UK Athletics has said it will not recognise times from the three Greater Manchester Marathon races that were measured wrongly. However, the error was corrected in time for this year's event, which was held on 10 April.

Summary: Thirty-eight races in the north-west of England are being investigated by the Association of UK Course Measurers for being too short.


Surjit Singh Chhokar was stabbed to death in Overtown, North Lanarkshire, on 4 November 1998. The reconstruction on Monday night saw several models of cars from the 1990s placed on the streets of Overtown. No-one was convicted of Mr Chhokar's murder, despite the arrests of three men and two subsequent trials. Two inquiries were ordered in the aftermath of the failed prosecutions. One made allegations of "institutional racism". Following the publication of the reports in 2001, the then Lord Advocate, Colin Boyd QC, said that the Chhokar family had been failed by the police and prosecution services. Monday's reconstruction is part of a new investigation which Strathclyde Police was told to carry out following reform of Scotland's centuries-old double jeopardy law, which came into force at the end of last year. This means that the men originally accused of the murder could face a retrial.

Summary: Police probing the unsolved murder of an Asian man 14 years ago have staged a reconstruction to try and jog the memories of potential witnesses.


CCTV shows the white Ford Kuga pull up outside the house on Stoneymore Drive in Castle Bromwich, near Solihull. Two men jump out and demand the keys to the 57-year-old's Audi Q7. When he refused they hit him with metal batons. The man was not seriously injured, West Midlands Police said. CCTV of the carjacking suspects has been released in a bid to track them down. The footage shows the man being chased by the attackers and being repeatedly hit on the ground. One of the carjackers manages to get the Audi keys and make off in it, while his accomplice takes off in the Ford Kuga. The CCTV shows the victim's wife trying to move her car to block the carjacker's get away route - but to no avail. The attack happened just after the man kissed his wife goodbye at 09:00 GMT on 25 February.

Summary: Masked carjackers beat a man with metal bars after he kissed his wife goodbye on his driveway.


It is the last of a package of ten laws that had to be approved for the European Union to consider visa-free travel for Ukrainians. Several previous attempts to get the bill through parliament failed over fears it would lead to the introduction of same-sex marriage in Ukraine. The decision was supported by 234 MPs. The speaker of parliament assured deputies that the law would not threaten "family values", saying: "I hear some fake information which says that there may be same-sex marriages in Ukraine. God forbid, this will ever happen. We will never support this." In response to the vote, Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko tweeted: "Ukraine is breaking free from the shackles of discrimination from the Soviet past. Meanwhile, family values remain inviolable." EU officials will meet in two weeks to decide whether the conditions for extending visa-free status to Ukrainian nationals have been met.

Summary: Ukraine's parliament has passed a law banning discrimination in the workplace, including that based on sexual orientation.


Huddersfield Giants player Ronan Costello, 17, died on 14 June, three days after being injured during an under-19s game against Salford. Mr Costello's family said they were "comforted that he has gone on to help five other people live their lives and survive". His funeral was held on Friday. More on this and other West Yorkshire stories. A statement issued by the family said: "In accordance with Ronan's wishes, his family have made the heartfelt decision to donate some of his organs. "Ronan was a loving and caring lad who was dedicated to his family and friends." Huddersfield Giants head of youth, Andy Kelly, who is currently performing the role of head coach, said: "What a beautifully courageous act by one of the bravest, most dignified families I have the honour of knowing."

Summary: A rugby league player who died after being injured in a game has had his organs donated to five people, his family has revealed.


Wessels has made 177 appearances for Notts in all forms of the game since joining in 2011 following his departure from Northamptonshire. The 30-year-old who is also Notts' back-up wicketkeeper, scored 1,033 runs in first-class cricket last season. "He's a terrific role model for our younger players." director of cricket Mick Newell told the club website. "He's a good team man, he bats at six, he bats at one, he bats at three, he bats all over the place and does his job very efficiently. "He also fields at slip & short-leg and and he keeps wicket when Chris Read's not around."

Summary: Riki Wessels has signed a new contract which will keep him at Nottinghamshire until the end of the 2018 season.


Revised plans were submitted after Jersey's planning authority rejected an earlier proposal in August 2013. Co-op management said the Â£12m scheme will be a major boost to tourism and a gateway to the centre of town. After a campaign to save six listed buildings, the Co-op gave four to the Jersey National Trust. Colin McLeod, Channel Island Co-op chief executive, said he was "relieved". "People who have followed the Charing Cross story - or tome - will have seen the very difficult competing demands on that site. "To deliver a solution that's based on consensus with planning officers and the National Trust emphasises the lengths we have gone to."

Summary: The Channel Islands Co-op has won approval for a 91-bed budget hotel and new supermarket at Charing Cross.


The bank, the US's second-largest, said a rise in mortgage revenue and a drop in expenses helped lift results. "Solid core loan growth, higher mortgage originations and the lowest expenses since 2008 contributed to our strongest earnings in several years," said chief executive Brian Moynihan. He added that the bank also benefited from improvement in the US economy. The report is a far cry from last year, when second-quarter profits dropped sharply after a fall in mortgage revenue and a rise in legal costs. A year ago, the firm was still grappling with the after- effects of the global financial crisis. This quarter's results beat analysts' forecasts, helping to send Bank of America's shares nearly 3% higher on Wall Street, trading at $17.63 per share. Bank of America's report follows JP Morgan Chase's better-than-expected earnings released on Tuesday, as its legal costs fell sharply.

Summary: Bank of America says its second-quarter net income more than doubled from last year to $5.3bn (Â£3.4bn).


A stolen car was rammed into thbe front window of a clothes shop on the Lisburn Road in south Belfast early on Saturday and stock was taken. The car had been stolen a few hours earlier during a burglary in Holywood, County Down. The three people were arrested after a serious collision on Cliftonville Drive in north Belfast. The accused, described by police as an adult and two juveniles, are to appear in court on Monday charged with a number of offences including burglary and aggravated vehicle-taking.

Summary: Three people arrested on suspicion of involvement with a spate of crimes are to appear in court.


It was carrying a group of skydivers and crashed shortly after take-off, killing all those on board, the local mayor has told the AFP news agency. The plane is thought to have taken off from the Temploux aerodrome and crashed around 10 minutes later in a field. Its wing appeared to have suffered some damage, Belgian media report. The small plane came down near the village of Marchovelette, 10km (six miles) from Namur. The passengers did not have time to jump out, the mayor of the nearby town of Fernelmont told AFP. Pictures show black smoke billowing from a burnt-out fuselage. "I just saw a plane lose its right wing in mid-flight and crash. I heard a massive 'bang' towards the south of Marchovelette," one witness told Belgian television. "I didn't see anyone escape with a parachute," the witness added.

Summary: At least 10 people have been killed after a small tourist plane crashed near the city of Namur in south-east Belgium.


Adesola Olusoga, 32, of Ryswick Road, Kempston, died in the accident on the A421, near Marston in Bedfordshire. His son Isaiah Olusoga was airlifted to hospital but died soon after. Isaiah's mother is said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Mr Olusoga's family said in a statement: "Words can't describe how much they will both be missed." The statement added: "Adesola was a loving brother, son and partner and doted on his son. "The whole family had enjoyed a lovely day together before this tragedy, which has destroyed our family. Isaiah was completely adored by all of his family. "He was a beautiful boy who brought a smile to so many faces." Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash to come forward. No other vehicles were involved.

Summary: Tributes have been paid to a father and his three-year-old child who were killed in a crash on Christmas Day.


North was knocked unconscious in a collision with Nathan Hughes while scoring his second try in Northampton's Premiership win over Wasps on Friday. Wasps forward Hughes will appear before a RFU disciplinary panel on Tuesday after being sent off. North, 22, has been knocked unconscious three times in recent months. He will not play in Northampton's Champions Cup quarter-final against French side Clermont on Saturday. Former World Rugby medical adviser Dr Barry O'Driscoll has told the BBC he should not play again this season. Former Scarlets wing North also suffered blows to his head in the autumn and again during the Six Nations. He missed Wales' 12-6 win over South Africa in November after being concussed against New Zealand, and was then struck twice on the head while playing against England during the Six Nations. North missed Wales' next match against Scotland after being given an "extended recovery period".

Summary: George North will see a consultant neurosurgeon within the next 48 hours to help Northampton Saints assess when the Wales wing can return.


The organisation has suggested creating a visitor centre and new parking to improve access to the Old Man of Storr and Trotternish Ridge. A survey of local residents and groups on the idea closed last month. SCT said early indications drawn from the results suggested there was support for its plans. The trust has proposed managing or taking over 202 acres (82 hectares) of land at The Storr owned by Highland Council. SCT has begun a more detailed analysis of the survey results and will hold further discussions with the local authority. The trust regards The Storr to be "a vital entry point and economic driver" for Staffin because 70% of those who visited The Storr earlier this year then travelled north to Staffin. The Old Man of Storr and Trotternish Ridge are among Skye's most recognisable landscapes.

Summary: Staffin Community Trust (SCT) believes it has gained support for its proposal to manage or buy land at The Storr in Skye.


The American, 35, won 6-4 6-3 in one hour and 19 minutes against the 19-year-old in Melbourne on Tuesday. World number two Williams, who is targeting a 23rd career Grand Slam title, said she "has nothing to lose". "Every match I'm playing for fun. I get to travel the world and do what I do best - play tennis," she added. Williams will face Lucie Safarova in the second round after the 29-year-old Czech beat Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer 3-6 7-6 (9-7) 6-1. Fifth seed Karolina Pliskova, who beat Williams in last year's US Open semi-final, is through after a 6-2 6-0 victory over Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo. "Even when you're not playing your best, somehow you have to win," said the 24-year-old. "I know I can be dangerous deep in the tournament, quarters and semis, and when there are big players I can beat them."

Summary: Six-time Australian Open champion Serena Williams progressed to the second round with a straight-set win over Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic.


They used satellite tags to track where and when female green turtles nested in the Indian Ocean. The university researchers said it was more accurate than previous estimates, which were calculated from the number of tracks recorded on a nesting beach. Yet the study found individual turtles laid about six clutches of eggs each - twice as many as previously thought. The team also found that the nest locations of individual turtles were often spread over several tens of kilometres of coastline. The study was led by Nicole Esteban, of the Biosciences Departments at the university's College of Science, who said it would help allow "informed conservation management for endangered species such as sea turtles".

Summary: The number of nesting turtles could be half of what was previously thought, researchers from Swansea have found.


Climate Energy Homes ran the Warm Up Bristol scheme for the local authority, but it has gone into administration, affecting about 2,500 customers. The firm carried out energy-saving upgrades to people's homes including loft and cavity wall insulation. George Ferguson said he "guaranteed" no-one would be left out of pocket. The mayor said: "Either those people [who signed up for the scheme] will get their deposit back or the work will be completed. "I am defending the interests of all those customers that are involved." Mr Ferguson said he hoped funding for compensation would come from administrators for the energy firm. However, he warned those customers affected there would be a delay while Bristol City Council seeks new contractors to take over the scheme.

Summary: People in Bristol who signed up to a council-backed home improvement initiative that collapsed will not lose out, the city's mayor has said.


The New Forest Centre display, in Lyndhurst, aims to show how new technology has helped map sites previously hidden from view. The Brockenhurst hill fort and Matley Ridge dog facility have not previously been noted in local history records. The exhibition runs until 24 January. The dog training facility housed about 200 animals which were trained to carry messages under battle conditions. The New Forest National Park Authority said the remains of the training trenches "are very hard to spot with the naked eye". The hill fort could not be seen with standard aerial photography, the park authority said. A technique known as Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar), which uses lasers shone from a light aircraft, was used to map the sites. World War Two accommodation huts, hidden in woodland at Beaulieu Airfield, also feature in the Shedding New Light on the New Forest's Past exhibition.

Summary: An Iron Age hill fort and a World War One dog training school have been revealed in a new exhibition highlighting the "lost history" of the New Forest.


Osdin Shield, who are based in Glasgow, said the sofas and chairs were meant to save lives, because "gun attacks can happen anywhere". The company said the range should help protect against 9mm handguns, sub machine guns and shotguns. As well as domestic customers it hopes to tap into markets including hotels, embassies and government buildings. A spokesman said: "As you can appreciate there are many threats in the world today, so to protect you and the general public we use bullet resistant technology in our furniture to try and secure the wellbeing of clients." Osdin said the material used was hidden from view, within the carcass of the furniture. The furniture, which has not yet gone into production, will cost up to Â£10,000. A range of ballistic test standards the range aims to meet includes weapons such as 44 Magnums, high powered rifles and AK47s.

Summary: A Scottish company has designed bullet resistant furniture aimed at the market for home and public security.


A report to the local authority said there would be one-off costs of more than £300,000 associated with the move. It said the fact that those would be covered in a little more than a year made it an "attractive proposition". The council is being advised to approve the six early retirement/voluntary severance requests. If agreed, the staff severance costs associated with each application would range from from £9,000 up to £57,000. The council would also need to cover "lost" pension payments of about £160,000. However, it has been estimated that the losses would be covered within about 15 months.

Summary: Scottish Borders Council is being asked to consider allowing staff early retirements to generate annual savings of more than £250,000.


The governing body is currently under investigation by UK anti-doping over allegations of wrongdoing in the sport. It is also awaiting a report into allegations - denied - of bullying and discrimination within the team. "I am so impressed with what this place has achieved but sad about where we are at the moment," said Chivers. "We have been very good at high performance but where we have not been so good is high support. Getting that balance right is key." New human resources boss Chivers has been working for British Cycling as a consultant since November. In his new role he will bring in "behaviours" workshops and seek to to raise management standards within the organisation.

Summary: British Cycling's new "people director" Michael Chivers says he wants to add a culture of "high support" to its excellence in high performance.


The Cleddau Bridge - which costs 75p per car to cross between Pembroke Dock and Neyland - has a surplus of more than £11m. On Wednesday, many councillors backed reducing the tolls but others claimed abolishing them would mean £2m less to spend on roads and transport each year. Pembrokeshire council will make a formal decision at a meeting on 12 May. There are four options to consider; to keep tolls as they are, abolish them, raise them or reduce them. The way the council manages the tolls has previously been brought under review after a complaint to the Wales Audit Office.

Summary: A decision on whether to keep road tolls on a Pembrokeshire bridge is set to be made next month.


The 19-year-old from Coventry was held on suspicion of failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism. Ali Kalantar, Mohammed Ismail and Rashid Amani, all from the city, were believed to be engaged in the conflict. Kalantar and Amani have since been reported killed, police said. West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit officers have bailed the man. He was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism over the disappearance of the three men, who travelled to the Middle Eastern country in March last year, West Midlands Police said. The force said the man was questioned under section 38 of the Terrorism Act 2000, thought there was no risk to the public.

Summary: A man has been questioned by counter-terrorism police over three Britons who secretly went to fight in Syria.


Fire crews and South East Coast Ambulance were called to the complex in Tannery Lane, Ashford at about 09:45 BST on Wednesday. The centre was evacuated as a precaution while firefighters ventilated the building and removed a leaking container. Three people were treated for the effects of inhaling chemicals. Kent Fire and Rescue Service said first aid was also given to three other people at the scene. The leak is being treated as accidental. A spokesman for Ashford Borough Council said: "We will be working with the Ashford Leisure Trust to investigate the cause."

Summary: Six people were treated by paramedics following a chemical leak at a Kent leisure centre.


Geng Feng Shi was last seen at about 06:40 GMT at the Royal Victoria Hospital on the Grosvenor Road in west Belfast. Police said he has connections in both Belfast and Killyleagh in County Down. He is 5ft 9ins tall, with dark, receding hair. When last seen he was wearing a dark coat with a hood, jeans, red trainers and a red baseball cap. Police have also issued a separate appeal for information about Londonderry man Gary Campbell from Creggan estate. He was last seen at about 03:00 GMT on Saturday 21 March in the Creggan Road area and was wearing a yellow and white checked shirt, black jacket and jeans.

Summary: Police have said they are increasingly concerned about a 23-year-old man who has been missing since 4 March.


Belfast was one of six UK cities to host the Sport Relief flagship games, but swimathons and mile-long runs were held in other local towns and cities. Custom House Square was the starting point for the Belfast Mile - those taking part could walk, jog or run it. Olympian Dame Mary Peters and boxer Carl Frampton took part in the event. Frampton ran part of the Belfast mile with his young daughter and speaking before it began he said: "It's good to get people out, being active and getting involved in sport. "Obviously it helps raise money for a lot of worthwhile charities that need it, and what better way to do it? It's a great turnout here already, I'm looking forward to this." Other events including a family cycle through the city and an aerobics workout in Custom House Square.

Summary: People in Northern Ireland have been getting active for Sport Relief as a record-breaking £55m was raised for the charity throughout the UK this weekend.


Work on the A423 Southern Bypass to create a "hamburger" style roundabout at Kennington began in June. During the ??7m scheme, a contraflow system reduced the bypass to one lane between Hinksey Hill and Heyford Hill interchanges. The roundabout is designed to increase capacity by up to 30%, Oxfordshire County Council said. In July, motorists were warned by Oxfordshire County Council to use alternative forms of transport because of delays of up to three hours. The work has included the refurbishment of four bridges and a new subway for pedestrians and cyclists. Councillor David Nimmo Smith, cabinet member for transport, said: "The improved access through this key route into and around Oxford means that public transport services will also be quicker and more reliable, and I would encourage people to use these services."

Summary: Six months of roadworks which led to long delays for motorists in Oxford have been completed.


Viewers of Periscope, Twitter's live-video streaming app, alerted police to a woman who appeared intoxicated and was streaming a video of herself driving around Lakeland, Florida. Police eventually found Whitney Beall, 23, and charged her with driving under the influence. "I am...drunk," she said at one point in the video, swearing. Periscope users sent her messages on Saturday night imploring her to stop driving before she hurt someone. No-one was hurt in the incident, police said. Ms Beall said on the video that she had a flat tyre and did not know where she was. Periscope viewers helped police pinpoint Ms Beall's location after they spotted local landmarks in the background. When officers arrived, Ms Beall refused to take a breathalyser test and failed field sobriety tests, police said.

Summary: A Florida woman has been arrested after she filmed herself driving drunk and broadcast it live on the internet.


Llynedd, fe wnaeth adolygiad argymell dod a'r Cyngor Cyllido Addysg Uwch Cymru (HEFCW) i ben. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cyhoeddi y bydd corff newydd i reoli cyllid prifysgolion, colegau addysg bellach a chyllid ar gyfer gwaith ymchwil a sgiliau yn cael ei sefydlu. Ar hyn o bryd, mae'r cyllid ar gyfer addysg bellach a hyfforddi yn dod gan weinidogion yn uniongyrchol, tra bod HEFCW yn rhannu'r arian a ddaw gan Lywodraeth Cymru rhwng prifysgolion. Dywedodd yr Ysgrifennydd Addysg, Kirsty Williams wrth ACau bod y "ffiniau rhwng addysg uwch ac addysg bellach yn chwalu", a bod angen newid y drefn. Cafodd y newidiadau eu hargymell mewn arolwg gan yr Athro Ellen Hazelkorn y llynedd. Bydd ymgynghoriad yn ddiweddarach eleni ynglŷn â sefydlu'r corff newydd, a bydd cadeirydd presennol HEFCW, David Allen, yn aros yn ei swydd am dair blynedd.

Summary: Bydd y corff sy'n rhannu arian cyhoeddus rhwng prifysgolion yn dirwyn i ben wrth i gorff newydd gymryd cyfrifoldeb am y gwaith.


The 25-year-old has scored six goals in 21 appearances this season. Smith started his career with Darlington and has also had spells with Charlton and Swindon. Cobblers boss Justin Edinburgh, who managed Smith during a loan spell at Newport, told the club website: "He is a good size, has a good goalscoring record and an excellent work ethic." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Northampton have signed Portsmouth striker Michael Smith on loan until the end of the season.


The 18-year-old has been part of the London club's FA Youth Cup and Uefa Youth League-winning sides. Baxter joins a Solihull side 16th in the National League and could be in the squad at Boreham Wood on Saturday. "I believe this is a real coup for the Moors and shows the strides we are making as a football club," director Jed McCrory told the club website. "It speaks volumes for a club with the global reputation of Chelsea to trust us with Nathan's development as a young professional at this crucial stage in his career." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Solihull Moors have signed teenage goalkeeper Nathan Baxter on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.


Julian Glew, 45, has not been seen since he failed to turn up for sentencing at Beverley Magistrates' Court on 14 October. Humberside Police believe Glew, of Princes Avenue, Hull, may be sleeping rough in the woods near Pocklington and have appealed for help to trace him. Glew admitted three counts of criminal damage in Pocklington last month. A force representative said: "He is not thought to pose a threat but we are seeking help from members of the public in locating him." Glew is described as white, 5ft 7in (173cm) tall, of slim build with receding hairline and usually has a beard and moustache.

Summary: A man who admitted slashing 190 car tyres in a three-day vandalism spree in North Yorkshire has gone on the run.


A controlled explosion was carried out on a car in the cemetery on the Lone Moor Road in Londonderry shortly before midnight on Wednesday. Searches were carried out on Thursday morning but nothing further was found. Supt Mark McEwan said the guns are being linked to violent dissident republican activity. He said he was thankful that the weapons were now out of circulation. "This is a sensitive area to carry out these operations and shows the disregard for the community on the part of those involved in this type of activity," he said. "In the district, this is the third firearm we have taken out of circulation this week. "These are weapons that are made and possessed with one purpose in mind and that is to kill or cause serious injury to people."

Summary: A security alert at Derry City Cemetery, that led to the discovery of two semi automatic handguns, has ended.


The former Torquay United and Port Vale player, 30, is new Swindon manager David Flitcroft's first Robins signing. Dundee-born Robertson, who began his career at Sheffield United, can play at centre-half or right-back. "It is a great challenge now to get Swindon back into League One," he told relegated Swindon's website. Flitcroft added: "When we interviewed Chris and when we looked at his career, he's a solid character and he wants to move his family down here. "All the other players we are speaking to are all of a similar ilk and they want to do that, commit to Swindon and they want to commit to our vision that we've set out on and off the field." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Swindon Town have signed defender Chris Robertson on an undisclosed-length contract following his release by League One club AFC Wimbledon.


The couple, who are both 28, had announced the birth more than a week ago. The baby, which weighed 8lbs 10oz at birth, is believed to be at home with her parents in Surrey. Bookies had been offering odds on the baby's name since the pregnancy was announced last year. One said the choice had "cost them a fortune". Andy and Kim, who have been together for nine years, married in April last year in the former Wimbledon champion's home town of Dunblane in Perthshire.

Summary: Tennis star Andy Murray and wife Kim Sears have named their baby Sophia Olivia.


Ciarán Maxwell, from Larne, County Antrim, was detained in Somerset on Wednesday by the Metropolitan Police Service's Counter Terrorism Command. The 30 year old is suspected of preparing for acts of terrorism. A warrant for further detention was granted to the Met by Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday. It means that he can now be held in custody until 12:20 BST on Wednesday 31 August. Mr Maxwell was taken to a West Country police station immediately after his arrest. However, a Met spokesman said the royal marine was transferred to a London police station on Thursday. His arrest is understood to be connected to the discovery of two arms dumps near Larne earlier this year. The weapons discovered are thought to be linked to dissident republican paramilitaries. Searches in Devon connected to the arrest are still ongoing.

Summary: Detectives who arrested a serving royal marine in a Northern Ireland-related terrorism investigation have been given a further five days to question him.


The American is expected to sign for $31m (£23.9m) next campaign, rising to $33m for 2017-18, his agent has said. James led the Cavaliers, his hometown club, to their first NBA championship last term after rejoining in 2014. "I can't be more excited than this opportunity once again, to defend our crown, defend our title," he said. In a video posted on sports news site Uninterrupted, James added: "We all know last year as a magical, inspiring, all the words you can come up with, it was an unbelievable season." James, four times the NBA's most valuable player, won two championships for the Miami Heat before returning to the Cavaliers. His agent Rich Paul released the details of the contract - which is yet to be completed - to ESPN, with James reportedly earning a rise of more than $8m for next season.

Summary: LeBron James will be the NBA's highest paid player next season after agreeing a reported $100m (£77.2m) three-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.


Local media said the men were Chinese nationals. If convicted, they could face life in prison. The Australian Defence Force seized the 50m (165ft) vessel off the coast of Tasmania nine days ago. Tasmania Police on Wednesday estimated the drugs had a street value of A$60m (Â£36m; $44m). Assistant Commissioner Glenn Frame said the accused men were all foreign nationals aged between 23 and 50. He said the drugs had been compressed into bricks and wrapped in plastic. "Due to the size of the vessel, the examination took a number of days," he said in a statement. Police were still investigating the origin of the drugs and where they were headed. "It is unlikely that a criminal venture of this nature would target the small Tasmanian market," Assistant Commissioner Frame said. The men were refused bail and are to reappear in Hobart Magistrates Court on 13 January.

Summary: Ten men have been charged with drug smuggling after a boat allegedly carrying 186kg (410lb) of cocaine was intercepted off Australia's coast.


The 24-year-old, who will join the Headingley side for the start of the 2018 season, has made 21 Super League appearances this season. He told the Leeds website: "It is a new challenge for me and something I am excited about. "It is a massive club with a big following and I am looking forward to pulling on the jersey." Dwyer will be available for Warrington for the remainder of this season as they prepare to take part in the Qualifiers.

Summary: Leeds Rhinos have signed Warrington Wolves hooker Brad Dwyer on a two-year deal.


Defender Anthony Stewart, 24, and Nick Freeman, 21, have triggered 12-month extensions to remain at Adams Park. Centre-back Aaron Pierre, 24, has been offered a new deal while the club remain in talks with 32-year-old midfielder Marcus Bean. Meanwhile, Jamal Blackman and Alex Jakubiak have returned to parent clubs Chelsea and Watford after loan spells. Thompson, 36, joined Wycombe in the summer of 2015 when he signed a new two-year deal, which expires in the summer. Wood, 30, has been with the Chairboys since 2012, having initially been plucked out of non-League football by Brentford. Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth said: "In Garry and Sam we've had two fantastic professionals who have played a huge part in this club's recent progress."

Summary: Wycombe have released experienced midfielder Garry Thompson and left-sided player Sam Wood.


Police had been called to reports of a shooting in St Ann's, Barking, on Sunday evening and found a man with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim, thought to be 18, later died in hospital. The man's next-of-kin have been informed but formal identification is yet to take place. A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. A post-mortem examination will take place later.

Summary: A teenager has died after being shot in the head in east London.


The Swans had targeted the Belgium international last year before he joined West Brom from Tottenham. Baggies manager Tony Pulis dismissed speculation linking Chadli with a move away after a reported argument between the two earlier this summer. But Swansea continue to monitor the 28-year-old, particularly as their midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson remains a prime target for Everton. The Toffees have had a £40m offer rejected for the Icelander, who is valued at £50m. Should the move go through, Swansea head coach Paul Clement would be eager to use those funds to strengthen his squad. The Swans were interested in Las Palmas playmaker Jonathan Viera, though the Spanish club's asking price of around £25m was deemed too high.

Summary: Swansea City are interested in signing West Brom winger Nacer Chadli.


Fenelon, 20, has made eight appearances since joining in November and scored in the win over Portsmouth in that month. "Shamir has done well in his time here and I'm pleased to be able to keep him for another month," said Rovers manager Micky Adams. "He's quick, lively, causes defenders problems and has given us something different in our attacking options." The former Rochdale and Torquay loanee is available for the FA Cup tie against Swansea City on Saturday,

Summary: Tranmere have extended the loan spell of Brighton striker Shamir Fenelon for another month.


Steven Ballantyne suffered life-changing injuries when he was struck by a car driven by Akib Aslam in Tweed Street, Grangemouth, in October 2014 as he walked home with a friend. The High Court in Edinburgh heard Aslam accelerated before swerving violently to throw his victim off the bonnet. The 22-year-old, from Stenhousemuir, was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing next month. He was originally charged with attempted murder following the attack. The Crown accepted a guilty plea to a reduced charge of assault to severe injury. He also admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner by following Mr Ballantyne and Dylan Money, revving his engine loudly, carrying out handbrake turns and driving close to them. Mr Ballantyne suffered serious leg injuries in the attack and underwent surgery. He was housebound and unable to walk for three to four months after the attack.

Summary: A driver has admitted using his car as a weapon in a violent assault.


The CrossCountry train struck the car at Clay Mills near Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, at 19:25 BST on Monday. There were no reported injuries. The car was destroyed but nobody was inside. The driver was found unhurt in nearby Meadow Lane. British Transport Police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of obstructing the railway. The 39 passengers and three crew were checked by paramedics but did not need further treatment. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "On arrival, crews found the Cross Country train approximately 500 yards from the level crossing. "The car involved had been destroyed by the impact, but fortunately the train hadn't derailed."

Summary: A man has been arrested after a train carrying 42 people ploughed into an empty car on a level crossing.


More than 300 films will be shown at what is now one of the largest film festivals in the Britain, including world, UK and Scottish premieres. The opening night features John Butler's Irish coming-of-age film Handsome Devil. It closes with the world premiere of Mad To Be Normal, starring David Tennant. The festival will also showcase the world premiere of Benny, the story of local hero Benny Lynch, widely considered the greatest boxer Scotland has ever produced. Screenings will be shown at traditional film theatres across the city as well as pop-up cinemas such as the Snow Factor at Braehead and the Barras. The festival runs from 15-26 February.

Summary: The 13th Glasgow Film Festival opens later with a European premiere kicking off 12 days of screenings and events.


The prints are most likely to have belonged to craftsmen handling it before the varnish dried, according to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, in England. Julie Dawson, Head of Conservation at the Museum explained that wood was a very precious material in ancient Egypt. Often the beautifully designed coffins were actually patched up from lots of different scraps of wood. The detailed coffins show the time, care and attention ancient Egyptians spent on preparing their dead for the afterlife.

Summary: Three-thousand-year-old fingerprints have been found on the lid of an Egyptian coffin by researchers.


Councillors are to consider the possibility of adding a Â£1 surcharge to fares, to compensate taxi drivers for new airport drop-off rules. The airport introduced a Â£1 fee to drop off passengers at the forecourt in January. Although official airport taxis are unaffected by the new rules, other cabs have to pay the charge. Aberdeen City Council is reviewing fares and the new surcharge is being considered to compensate cab drivers. Under the proposal, passengers not wishing to pay the surcharge would be given the option of being dropped off at the long-stay car park. The airport charge came into effect on 7 January.

Summary: Additional charges could be added to taxi journeys to Aberdeen International Airport.


Derek and Maria Broaddus took action after their New Jersey town rejected their plan to raze the property and build two houses on the existing plot. They say they received three anonymous letters signed by "The Watcher" since buying the Westfield house in 2014. In one letter, the stalker asks whether they brought the "young blood". The couple, who have young children, are refusing to move into the six-bedroom house, which they bought for $1.3m (Â£1m). Their attempts to sell the property have so far failed. In June 2015, the Broadduses sued the previous owners, claiming that they had also received a letter from "The Watcher", but never disclosed it. However, that family counter-sued, alleging they were defamed through the amount of attention given by the Broadduses' legal action. Westfield police have so far been unable to identify the author of the letters.

Summary: A US couple are suing their town after it rejected their bid to demolish their home because they say they are being hounded by a stalker.


Andrew Hamilton, from Newton, Chester, was on holiday in Miami with friends when he was hit by a car in the early hours of Tuesday. Miami Beach Police Department confirmed an investigation was under way. Mr Hamilton's former teacher Michelle Ford, who is deputy head at St David's High School in Chester, said: "It was a great shock to hear the awful news." "He was very friendly and popular with students and staff," she told BBC Radio Merseyside. A fundraising page set up by friends has raised more than Â£6,000 to help Mr Hamilton's family. Writing on the page, Amber Dower said: "Truly heartbreaking. Andrew was such a genuine and sincere person. RIP Andrew xx" Bryony Turner wrote: "I feel so privileged to have had you as my best friend in work over the past few years. You are one of a kind."

Summary: A 27-year-old man from Cheshire has been killed in a hit-and-run collision during a holiday in the United States.


James Whale, who hosts the BBC Essex breakfast show, entered the Channel 5 reality television show on Thursday evening. Whale, 65, formerly of Talksport, said he was "excited" to be taking part and looking forward to having a "lie-in". "We expect James back on the breakfast show on 5 September," BBC Essex Managing Editor Lou Birt said. "His friends and colleagues at BBC Essex wish him lots of luck." Whale, who also worked for LBC radio, will initially be replaced by Kath Melandri between 06:00 and 09:00. He said: "I'm excited to be taking part in Celebrity Big Brother and getting to know all the characters in the house. At least I get a lie in from the breakfast show for a while."

Summary: A BBC local radio presenter is taking unpaid leave to appear in the Celebrity Big Brother house.


The Coleraine rowers were medallists in London four years ago. Peter Chambers is selected men's lightweight four for Rio while Richard partners Will Fletchers in the Lightweight Double Scull. Meanwhile, Hillsborough's Clare Abbott has been named in the Ireland Eventing Team for the Olympics. The 29-year-old will ride chestnut gelding Europrince at the Rio Games. Campbell, who won bronze in 2012, is delighted to make history as Northern Ireland's first four-time Olympian. "I feel very honoured, it's very special and I'm just so happy," said Campbell. "Sport is something very special in Northern Ireland and to carry the flag for a fourth time is unbelievable. "The Olympics is the pinnacle, what makes all those horrible mornings, driving snow and sleet worthwhile. "It brings together the best of the best and I'm glad I will be there once again."

Summary: Alan Campbell will become the first NI competitor at four Olympic Games after his selection for Team GB along with brothers Peter and Richard Chambers.


It's one of the biggest sporting events taking place this summer. Football teams from all over Europe will be going head-to-head to represent their country. But which of the 24 countries competing will you be supporting, and why?! I will be supporting England because our players are awesome. Alfie, 9, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne I will be supporting Wales. Come on you Dragons! James, 12, Canterbury I will be supporting Wales George, 14, Teeside I will be supporting Republic Of Ireland (come on u boys in green!) Ben, 12, Northern Ireland I will be supporting England because they have good players. Jessica, London We think that France will win the Tournament because of Dimitri Payet's awesome skills. P5 from Rimbleton Primary, Scotland I'll be supporting Portugal. Afonso, 9, Portugal I'm thinking that England will win it! - their front four look crazy! Jack, 8

Summary: The Uefa Euro 2016 football tournament kicks off today in France!


Daniel Holtzclaw, 29, stopped the women while out on patrol in Oklahoma City and forced himself on them. Last month, he was convicted of assault on eight victims, including a grandmother and a 17-year-old. On Thursday, a district judge sentenced him to 263 years, in line with what jurors recommended. During the trial, Holtzclaw's lawyer insisted his client had been attempting to help the drug addicts and prostitutes he encountered in his work. Many of the women had arrest records or histories of drug abuse. The court heard from several women who described abuse at the hands of the officer and the feeling that their lives were threatened. All of his accusers were black. Holtzclaw is half-white and half-Japanese. He cried when the verdicts were delivered last month. Rallying support for 'imperfect' accusers

Summary: A police officer has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and sexually assaulting black women in the poor part of Oklahoma where he worked.


The 28-year-old was getting into his car in Glasgow's Scaraway Street at about 18.45 on Wednesday when he was attacked by two men who fled in a vehicle. He was left with facial injuries and went to the city's Royal Infirmary for treatment. Police Scotland have appealed for witnesses. Det Con Katy Allan said: "Officers have been examining CCTV and we can see that the surrounding area was busy at the time with buses, taxis and other vehicles. "I would urge anyone who saw what happened to contact police immediately."

Summary: A man has been seriously assaulted in front of his partner and 10-month-old baby.


The annual event, which takes place on the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd, has been running for 14 years. But event director Stuart Galbraith said now was a "good time to take a year off and work on the festival's development for future years". He added: "We have already started work on 2016 and look forward to coming back after our rest." The event combines the sport of wakeboarding with the music festival, and has continued to grow in size since the first small event near Abersoch in 2000.

Summary: North Wales music festival Wakestock will not take place in 2015, organisers have said.


The thrilling drawn series in New Zealand appears to have safeguarded future tours, and Phillips believes it is now time for the brand to embrace the women's game. "Women's rugby is growing so quickly globally and definitely in Wales," Phillips told BBC Wales Sport. "For me it would be a 'when' rather than an 'if'." Phillips revealed his view is shared amongst other northern hemisphere unions. "I think a couple of my colleagues elsewhere in the Lions have said it's not something they'd ever rule out," he added. "As a player it's such a brilliant thing to be involved in. "To see how much these players get out of this tour and how much they genuinely enjoy the experience, to think that there would be an option for women there at some point is something that we should absolutely consider."

Summary: Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips says he supports a women's British and Irish Lions tour.


The current heat wave is producing smaller potatoes, DBV spokeswoman Verena Telaar told the BBC. "The potatoes are just not growing as they normally would," Ms Telaar said. "As a result, this year's harvest will not produce enough potatoes of the size needed for fries and crisps." In order to be turned into chips, spuds have to be 5cm wide and 10cm long, Ms Telaar explained. Farmers expect to produce up to 30% less of the larger potato varieties than in an average year. However, it is still unclear if they will be able to minimise their financial losses by charging higher prices. "The contracts between producers and the industry have been signed before this crisis," Ms Telaar said. "Farmers are now trying to renegotiate those contracts".

Summary: German potato lovers will soon have to put up with shorter chips and smaller crisps, the country's Farmers' Association (DBV) has warned.


Charlotte Speddy, 17, from Bethesda, Gwynedd, was born with malformed ribs and a severely curved spine which left her struggling to breathe. In 2001, she flew to Texas with her parents, Angela and Stephen, where doctors fitted metal ribs and carried out operations to straighten her spine. But Charlotte died on Tuesday after falling ill with pneumonia. Her aunt, Helen Speddy, paid tribute to the teenager, adding the care she received at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor was "amazing". Charlotte was born weighing just 1lb 4oz and missing a kidney, a lung, several ribs and endured about 30 operations.

Summary: A teenager who travelled to the United States as a child for pioneering spine surgery, has died.


Cara Lee-Fanus, who was approaching her second birthday, was admitted to St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey, with serious injuries in May 2014. She was transferred to St George's Hospital in Tooting, south London, but died a day later. Kirsty Lee, from Windsor, and Alistair Wayne Bowen, from Luton, are due at Guildford magistrates on 14 April. A post-mortem examination found Cara died from a head injury. Ms Lee, 25, of Grove Close, and Mr Bowen, 35, of Drayton Road, have both been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child and causing or allowing serious physical harm to a child.

Summary: A mother and her partner been charged over the death of her young daughter from a head injury.


The animal charity received a call from a woman in Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, on Sunday to report that there was a "lifeless" bat on top of a bin. Inspector Stacey Erwin said: "I went to check on it and expected to give advice on a grounded bat or maybe torn wings." However, it turned out that the bat was actually a plastic toy. "The caller had realised shortly before I arrived but it was too late to cancel," she said. "This job can be very tough as we deal with severely injured animals on a daily basis, so it's quite nice when something like this makes us smile." Last year, the charity was sent out to help a distressed bird on a roof, only to find out it was a shoe.

Summary: A Scottish SPCA officer was called out to treat an injured bat - only to discover that it was a toy.


The props, which had been left in a wardrobe at his family home, were synonymous with Cole's character, wheeler-dealer Arthur Daley. Cole, who died in Reading in 2015, played the salesman on the ITV series between 1979 and 1994. The coat and hat were sold on Thursday by Special Auction Services in Newbury. The auction house said it was delighted with the final price, which was around 10 times higher than the £800 - £1,200 estimate. It said the hammer price was £10,000, which increases to £11,500 with the buyer's premium. Cole's widow, Penelope, said the items had been left in a wardrobe at their house near Henley-on-Thames for "some years". "There are people of a certain age who grew up watching Minder with their parents and to whom these items will mean a great deal," she said. Read more on this and other Berkshire stories here.

Summary: A camel hair coat and trilby worn by actor George Cole in popular comedy-drama Minder fetched 11,500 'nicker' at auction.


Andrew, 26, made 50 appearances in 2016-17 and won the Mariners player of the year award but turned down a new contract with the club. The former Fleetwood man worked with Rovers boss Darren Ferguson when the pair were at Peterborough. "As soon as the gaffer showed some interest that was it," Andrew told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Doncaster Rovers have signed Grimsby Town full-back Danny Andrew on a two-year deal.


The 20-year-old, who never played a first-team game for the Potters, scored twice in two games for Town's Under-21 side while on trial. He also had loan spells at five clubs, including Scunthorpe, Mansfield and Accrington, scoring one goal in 16 senior appearances in total. "I see this as the start of my career now," Alabi told the club website. "I don't think I have really had the opportunities at other clubs, but the manager here has told me to come in, work hard and we will see what happens." Meanwhile, 18-year-old defender Myles Kenlock has signed a two-year deal at Portman Road. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Ipswich Town have signed former Stoke striker James Alabi on a one-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months.