Murray D'Angelo, 28, died after being hit by a vehicle on the motorway, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at about 06:15 on Saturday. Police said a 23-year-old man had been charged with the attempted murder of a 34-year-old man. A spokesman said the charge was in relation to an incident that happened immediately before the collision. Mr D'Angelo had been travelling in a taxi with two other passengers. He got out of the taxi between the Gogar and Hermiston junctions and was hit by a vehicle. The motorway was closed for almost eight hours following the accident. The arrested man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sherriff Court on Tuesday.

Summary: A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident on the M8 in which a third man died.


The 31-year-old spent the first part of the season at MLS side Portland Timbers, having left Newcastle in the summer after 268 appearances. "He's hungry to get back in and prove to everybody that he can still play, at least at this level," Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy told BBC Radio Suffolk. McCarthy also said Leon Best will not feature for his team again this season. Former Rotherham and Coventry forward Best, 30, has played 12 times for Ipswich since joining on a one-year deal in August, but failed to score. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Ipswich Town have agreed to sign former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor on a deal until the end of the season.


Hockey Ireland's funding has been increased from €423,675 last year to €530,000 in 2016 following successful qualification for the Rio Games. Golf and pentathlon are also to receive significant financial boosts as part of a total package of €27 million. Money will be available to support Olympic and Paralympic training camps. Team Golf Ireland will get €200,000 this year, which will be aimed at supporting individual players trying to make a breakthrough on to the major professional tours. Also included in the funding is money to help attract support for the hosting of a Challenge Tour event in Ireland. In total €10.25m in funding has been announced for investment in high performance sport in the year of the Rio Olympics and Paralympic Games. This summer's Olympics will be the first time in more than 100 years that an Irish hockey team has participated in an Olympic Games.

Summary: The Ireland men's hockey team will be among the beneficiaries of additional funding from Sport Ireland ahead of their participation in the Olympics.


Malaki Leo Boadu Hughes, from Saltney, Flintshire, was fatally injured in the incident at his grandmother's house on 12 September last year. The hearing was told Carole Hughes left him on a sofa to go upstairs before she heard an "almighty crash". Coroner John Gittins recorded an accidental conclusion at the hearing in Ruthin. In a statement read to the court Mrs Hughes said: "It [the crash] was so loud that I was immediately in a panic." She ran downstairs to find the fire surround on top of Malaki and managed to move it off him but he was not responding. He was given CPR until an ambulance crew took over on arrival. Malaki was taken to the Countess of Chester hospital where his death was confirmed. A post mortem examination found he died from a traumatic rupture of the heart.

Summary: A two-year-old boy from Flintshire died when a heavy wooden fire surround fell on him, an inquest has heard.


The 20-time Champion Jockey visited the club's training ground on Tuesday, as Saracens prepare for the Champions Cup final and the Premiership play-offs. "To get him in was a real coup for us," director of rugby Mark McCall said. "For our group to listen to a 20-time Champion Jockey was incredible. He spoke to the squad for an hour, and he was unbelievably engaging." Saracens regularly invite guests speakers to address the players, but McCall says McCoy has long been someone the club's management have admired. "AP McCoy was somebody we had talked about in meetings three years ago when he won his 17th title," McCall added to BBC Radio 5 live. "To see the sacrifices he had gone through to achieve what he has achieved, and how driven he was to achieve that, was enlightening for everybody."

Summary: Jump racing legend Sir AP McCoy has been at Saracens, helping motivate the players for their end-of-season push.


The former Southend and Havant & Waterlooville striker, 23, moves with Chelmsford seventh in National League South, one point below the top five. Forest Green have slipped to second in the fifth tier after a run of three games without a win, having previously gone 11 games without a league defeat. Meanwhile, defender Charlie Clough has signed a new deal until 2019. The 26-year-old former Bristol Rovers and Newport County centre-back, who joined the Gloucestershire outfit in January 2015, will now stay until at least the end of the 2018-19 campaign.

Summary: National League club Forest Green Rovers have signed Chelmsford City's Shamir Mullings for an undisclosed fee.


The 30-year-old has agreed a two-year deal which will keep him at Griffin Park until the summer of 2016, with the option of an extra year. McCormack, who can play in defence or midfield, has made 52 appearances for Brentford since joining from Swindon Town last summer. "It's great news for the club. Alan's effort has been outstanding," Bees boss Mark Warburton told the club website. McCormack began his career at Preston and has also had spells at Southend and Charlton. "He's a flexible full-back, he can drop into midfield for us and has a fantastic attitude," Warburton said. "It's important the young players see how hard he works and what it means to him."

Summary: Brentford's Alan McCormack has signed a new contract with the club.


The national park authority has granted planning permission for the 0.6-mile (1km) elevated toboggan ride. The attraction is being planned by the Zipworld group, which runs Europe's longest zipline above Bethesda's Penrhyn quarry. The Â£1.5million project would be based at Zip World Fforest, between Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst, and could create more than 20 jobs. Alpine coasters are normally located in ski resorts to provide an income during the summer - the world's longest is in the resort of Hoch-Imst, Austria. The company behind the scheme said this one would be the first of its kind in the UK.

Summary: The UK's first alpine coaster is to be built in Snowdonia.


Media playback is not supported on this device Back in 1954 Chataway represented Britain in a special athletics match-up with Russia. He was behind Vladimir Kuts in the 5,000m for the majority of the race, but powered ahead in the last 10 strides to win in a world-record time. The dramatic pictures were broadcast to 12 million viewers. At the time of inception, the accolade was known as the Sports Review of the Year award. Chataway's fellow countryman, Sir Roger Bannister, finished runner-up that year after becoming the first man to run a sub four-minute mile. BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2015 is broadcast live from Belfast on Sunday, 20 December from 19:00 GMT on BBC One. Further coverage on BBC Sport's online platforms and Radio 5 live.

Summary: BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner 1954: Sir Christopher Chataway.


Red Star fans threw seats and flares at riot police, who had to retreat. Extra police officers came to help empty one area of the north tier. When the game finally got under way, both sets of fans lit flares and threw stun grenades onto the athletics track around the pitch. The game, which was held up for several minutes in the second half to allow smoke to clear, ended 0-0. Partizan, who have won six of the last seven Serbian league titles, are five points clear of second-placed Red Star with six games left. The derby frequently results in trouble. In May 2013, 104 arrests were made after fans clashed at a game. Fans burned seats at the final whistle of that match. Partizan, who finished second in the league last season, ended up in the Champions League after Red Star were kicked out for failing to pay debts.

Summary: The start of the Belgrade derby between Red Star and Partizan was delayed for 45 minutes because of crowd trouble.


Police said the shooting happened at Irving Plaza, near Union Square, Manhattan, where hip-hop artist TI was due to perform on Wednesday evening. No-one has been arrested and the motive for the shooting is unclear. Witnesses reported panic inside the concert hall when the shots rang out. Police have sealed off the area around the venue. The victims were three men, one of whom died, and a woman, the New York Times reported. TI, whose real name is Clifford Joseph Harris Jr, was not on stage at the time. His representatives have not yet commented on the incident.

Summary: One person has been killed and three others wounded in a shooting at a music venue in New York.


With Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games stars Lynsey Gallagher and Samantha Murphy in their ranks, East Kilbride were 28-21 ahead by half-time. ENC, with Gemma Sole as player-coach, began to make some unforced errors and slipped further behind by full-time. In the Under-17 Scottish Cup final, Avon cruised to a 65-37 triumph over Holyrood Celts. Avon players Ann Fleming and Niamh McCall are also part of Netball Scotland's Under-21 squad that will feature in the World Youth Cup in Botswana in July. Saturday's matches, held at Oriam in Edinburgh, were part of Netball Scotland's National Finals Day.

Summary: East Kilbride beat ENC Onyx 65-40 to win netball's Scottish Cup final for the fourth successive year.


Police said a suspect device had been found in the Rossnagalliagh area. Army bomb experts and police have now left the scene. Rainbow Child and Family Centre was evacuated and a number of roads were closed. Templemore Sports Complex was also opened for those affected. PSNI Ch Insp Gordon McCalmont told BBC Radio Foyle: "I've just been told that this was an elaborate hoax. "It wasn't a viable device but somebody has gone to great lengths to make us believe that something viable was there. "We will be launching a criminal investigation. We are quite confident that things will be wrapped up pretty quickly."

Summary: Police have said a security alert, which closed a day care centre in Londonderry, was an "elaborate hoax".


Staff found the eight-month-old female pup, which was severely underweight and dehydrated, asleep in a booth. The pup was taken to SeaWorld's Animal Rescue Centre, where it is hoped she will recover. Experts say sea lion mortality is rising because their food supply has been hit by high ocean temperatures linked to the El Nino weather pattern. Chef Bernard Guillas said the sea lion had got into The Marine Room restaurant through the back door after making her way up from the beach next to the building. "She said 'Can I see the menu?' I asked if she had a reservation," said the chef, whose photos of the pup were widely shared on social media. Staff at SeaWorld treated the pup to a big meal after her rescue.

Summary: A hungry sea lion has been rescued after finding its way into a restaurant in the US city of San Diego.


Magmatic - which sells Trunki suitcases decorated to look like animals or insects - said PMS International's Kiddee Case range infringed registered design rights. Five Supreme Court judges who analysed the dispute at a hearing in November have now ruled against Magmatic Lawyers said the ruling will have "profound" design implications. Magmatic founder Rob Law appeared on BBC Two television show Dragons' Den in 2006, unsuccessfully seeking investment for his Trunki case. After he was rejected by the Dragons, he went on to sell more than two million of the suitcases in more than 60 countries.

Summary: A company that sells children's ride-on suitcases has lost a court battle with a rival over product design.


The woman spent hours searching for her pet near Prickwillow on Tuesday evening after it ran off, climbing down into the gate where it had become stuck, Cambridgeshire Fire Service said. If the water level had risen further, the pair could have been dragged into the gate's mechanisms, fire crews said. It took nearly three hours to rescue the woman and her collie. "We understand how precious animals are but the owner had put herself in extreme danger," said Station Commander Paul Clarke. "With sluice gates you don't know when they are going to activate. "We have to emphasise to owners the dangers of trying to rescue their animals. If your pets are in danger then please call the fire service."

Summary: A dog and its owner have been rescued after becoming trapped in more than four metres of water in a sluice gate.


The police watchdog confirmed that PC Joshua Savage had been charged in relation to the stop and search of a Ford Fiesta in Camden on 16 September. Footage of the stop in Vicars Road was circulated on social media at the time. PC Savage is also charged with criminal damage, common assault and threatening behaviour. He and a colleague had been conducting a stop-and-search of a car that was filmed by the driver. The driver, who was stopped in a case of mistaken identity, was not arrested. A member of the public complained about the officer's conduct and the police watchdog, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), began an investigation, while the two officers involved were placed on restricted duties. The IPCC investigation concluded in February and it referred its findings to the Crown Prosecution Service which authorised PC Savage to be charged.

Summary: A Met officer has been charged with four offences including possession of a bladed article, over an alleged attack on a car during a stop-and-search.


The woman was in the stationary car, with her seatbelt on, when it was hit by a van on the A11 at Attleborough, Norfolk, at about 09:50 GMT. Ch Insp Chris Spinks said: "Her car flipped over on to its roof and clearly she was very, very lucky to only receive minor bruises." The driver of the Mercedes van was uninjured. Police have released the photos of the crash on social media in an attempt to encourage people to get out of their vehicles in the event of a break down. "Had there been anyone in the rear of the car we would have been dealing with a much more serious incident," Mr Spinks said. The A11 northbound was closed while the car was recovered and the driver was treated.

Summary: The driver of a car which was hit after it had broken down is "very, very lucky" to be alive, police say.


The 53-year-old was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa in Nuthurst Road, New Moston, as the car attempted to overtake a Chrysler Cruiser, at about 20:55 GMT on Tuesday. The stolen car crashed into the side of the vehicle, lost control and hit the woman, who was on the pavement. The car then went on to hit two parked cars and a garden fence, police said. The woman suffered a broken pelvis. Police are appealing for information after two people were seen getting out of the car and running away. PC Andy Burgess said the vehicle had been stolen from Middleton shopping centre on 18 December.

Summary: A woman has been hit by a stolen car in Manchester, leaving her in hospital with serious injuries.


The trust said areas around the traditional resorts of Skegness and Mablethorpe had "significant untapped potential". It will look at what can be done to attract more visitors. Current natural attractions include the grey seal colony at Donna Nook and Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve. Paul Learoyd, chair of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, said: "As well as the castle, cathedral and wonderful heritage - we need to make it clear that it is easy for people to get out there and enjoy the coast - or a walk in the Wolds." "There is huge potential," he said. Richard Chadd, from the Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership, described the county as a "sleeping giant". He said he would like to see more made of the county's natural environment. Meetings are being held at Donna Nook and Gibraltar Point. Donna Nook seal colony

Summary: The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is asking people to take part in a consultation on the development of nature tourism in the region.


The series tells the true story of the disappearance of Shannon Matthews and the repercussions on the local community. Shannon was found 24 days after she went missing from her home in Dewsbury in 2008. The first episode of the two-part series was watched by an average of 7.2 million viewers on Tuesday evening. Read some of the reviews below: Read the full reviews from The Telegraph, Metro, The Daily Mail, Radio Times, The Independent, The Guardian and The Times. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: The first episode of BBC One drama The Moorside, which stars Sheridan Smith, has been warmly received by critics.


The 26-year-old Scot was making her World Cup debut for Great Britain's cycling team in the race won by USA's Sarah Hammer. Evans was also part of the women's team pursuit, alongside Emily Kay, Emily Nelson and Manon Lloyd. The quartet missed out on a medal, finishing fifth in a time of four minutes 28.548 seconds. Evans later finished fourth in the points race, as Australia's Amy Cure took gold ahead of America's Sarah Hammer and Simona Frapporti of Italy. She missed out on a podium place by two points.

Summary: Great Britain's Neah Evans finished 11th in the scratch race at the Track Cycling World Cup in Colombia.


Net profits between April and June were 27.7bn rupees ($433m; Â£280m), compared with 54bn a year earlier. Revenue fell by about 6% to 610.2bn rupees. The slump was largely due to the slowdown in the Chinese car market, where Jaguar Land Rover sales fell by about a third during the quarter. Demand for Tata's own brand cars in India was also weak. Overall, revenues at Jaguar Land Rover fell by Â£351m to Â£5bn. "The financial performance in the quarter was lower than the strong corresponding quarter last year due to softer sales in China partially offset by strong performance in the UK, Europe and North America," the company said in a statement.

Summary: Tata Motors has seen first-quarter profits almost halve due to weak sales of Jaguar Land Rover in China.


The 29-year-old was hurt during a pre-season friendly against League One club Oldham Athletic on Tuesday. Scans confirmed the former Huddersfield player damaged both the medial and cruciate ligaments in his right knee. "It's a big blow for us because he's been a consistent performer for us," the Championship side's manager Simon Grayson told the club website. "It's going to be a difficult road for him, we have suffered quite a few long-term injuries really and I think the lads will get experience from other players and talk to them." Preston finished 11th in the second tier last season, following their promotion from League One in 2014-15. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Preston North End defender Calum Woods has been ruled out for nine months with a serious knee injury.


The woman, in her 20s, suffered head injuries following the fall from the 11ft (3.3m) sculpture. The London Air Ambulance was called on Saturday evening and she was treated for 30 minutes before being taken to hospital. Her injuries are no longer life-threatening and police are not treating the incident as suspicious. In past years, the Greater London Authority has called for people to be banned from climbing on the lion statues, to protect them from being damaged. It said tourists had damaged the 148-year-old lions and this damage would worsen without intervention. But English Heritage is against a ban and said it would prove "deeply unpopular". Trafalgar Square lion facts

Summary: A woman was hurt when she fell from one of the bronze lion sculptures in Trafalgar Square, police said.


His agent confirmed he died on Thursday, but no cause of death was given. He had been suffering from cancer for a number of years. He played a shell-shocked U-boat captain in Wolfgang Petersen's six-hour film Das Boot. It was Germany's most expensive film when it was released in 1981. Sander played an angel in Wim Wenders' surrealist drama Wings of Desire, a film that was later remade in the US as City of Angels. He also appeared in the 1993 sequel Faraway So Close. Born in Hanover, Sander was also a veteran of the stage, becoming one of the top theatre actors in West Berlin and later in the reunified capital. "We have lost one of our greatest artistic personalities and an unforgettable speaking voice," Berlin mayor Klaus Wowereit said.

Summary: German actor Otto Sander, who appeared in World War II movie Das Boot and Wings of Desire, has died at the age of 72.


This is up from £55m for the same period last year. Chief executive Jim Brown said it showed continued progress for Ulster Bank "as it supports the economic recovery across the island of Ireland". This was despite being affected by the weakened euro currency, he said. "We see an increased profit, reduced operating expenses and a continued trend of impairment releases driven by proactive debt management and the improving economic conditions," he said. Ulster Bank's parent group Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) reported second-quarter net profits of £293m, up 27% on the same quarter in 2014.

Summary: Ulster Bank has reported an operating profit of £131m for the first half of 2015.


Up to 325 turbines will be installed as part of the East Anglia One wind farm, which will be 27 miles (43km) off the Suffolk coast. Energy Secretary Ed Davey said it could "inject millions of pounds into the local and national economies". About 2,900 jobs are expected to be created as part of the scheme. Mr Davey said: "East Anglia and the rest of the UK have a lot to gain from this development. "Making the most of Britain's home grown energy is crucial in creating job and business opportunities, getting the best deal for customers and reducing our reliance on foreign imports." The wind farm would be significantly larger than the London Array, off the Kent coast, which is currently the largest offshore wind farm in the world.

Summary: An offshore wind farm which could become the largest in the world has been given development consent by the government.


Three days of new year festivities are set to kick off on 30 December. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend and police asked party-goers to be aware of safety threats, but not be alarmed. The main street party was sold out last year and other events around this year's street party have sold out. A midnight fireworks display will welcome in 2016, with the traditional mass rendition of Auld Lang Syne to follow. For safety reasons, Calton Hill will be closed off to people hoping to see the fireworks display at midnight. Police Scotland said they were being "vigilant" over the current severe terrorism threat to the UK - but there was no specific threat to Scotland or Hogmanay.

Summary: Organisers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations have said tickets for the Scottish capital's street party event are still available.


She left The Great British Bake Off last year after the show moved from the BBC to Channel 4. Britain's Best Cook will air on BBC One and be presented by Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman. Claudia said, "I am over the moon to be part of this show". Ten contestants will compete in Britain's Best Cook, which will last for eight episodes. It's thought that both new and more traditional recipes will be used on the programme. Mary Berry says, "This series is going to encourage proper home cooking". A second judge will join Mary but we don't know who that is yet.

Summary: Mary Berry is back to judge a brand new cooking contest called Britain's Best Cook.


Graves dated to the mid 1800s at the former Lion Terrace Chapel, which stood on the A465 Head of the Valleys Road at Gilwern. Archaeologists had expected to remove about 12 burials due to information found on five remaining head stones. The road between Gilwern and Brynmawr is due to be completed by 2018. Experts exhumed the remains by hand before they were taken by private ambulance to a local chapel of rest. Permission to remove the remains was given by the Ministry of Justice in September under The Disused Burial Grounds (Amendment) Act 1981. Construction firm Costain said the reburials will take place at the council cemetery adjacent to St Elli Church in Gilwern along with a prayer service when all the remains have been reinterred.

Summary: Remains and gravestones of 62 people have been removed from an old chapel cemetery for a major road widening scheme in Monmouthshire.


The off-spinner, 36, was banned in December 2015 after being reported during a Test against Sri Lanka. Samuels' remodelled action was cleared after testing at Loughborough University showed his elbow extension was within the permitted 15 degrees. He has taken 41 Test wickets and 85 in one-day internationals, as well as 19 in Twenty20 internationals. Samuels was first banned from bowling in 2008 and continued in the West Indies side as a batsman, before being cleared to bowl again in 2011. However, he was banned from bowling his quicker deliveries in 2013 after being reported in a Test against India.

Summary: West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been cleared to bowl after serving a 12-month ban for an illegal action.


Hospitals across Wales have had to close a number of beds to prevent the spread of norovirus among vulnerable patients. This means they cannot admit new patients quickly from A&E departments. Wales' Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Hussey, said the surge in cases followed the recent cold snap which increased demand. "We are asking people not to visit friends or relatives in hospital if they have experienced any sickness or diarrhoea in the last 48 hours," she said. "Norovirus is highly contagious and can spread rapidly, just like flu, and some hospital patients could be particularly vulnerable." Emergency departments and the Welsh Ambulance Service continue to experience significant peaks in demand - attendances have peaked at 25% higher than the average daily number so far this year.

Summary: Wales' top doctor has urged people with symptoms of flu or norovirus to stay away from hospitals.


Clyde lost 2-1 at Montrose, while Stirling Albion beat promotion hopefuls Elgin City 1-0. Montrose are now five points off fourth-placed Annan Athletic and nine behind Elgin. City are ahead of Clyde on goal difference but have played two more games than the bottom two sides. Dale Carrick fired Cowdenbeath in front against Edinburgh, who were level by the 17th minute through Dougie Gair's penalty following Liam Henderson's foul on Joe Mbu. Josh Walker's strike in the second half put City ahead and Cowden then had Fraser Mullen sent off. At Forthbank Stadium, Stirling and Elgin were tied at 0-0 until Sean Dickson struck in the third minute of stoppage time. Clyde, playing their first match since manager Barry Ferguson's resignation, fell behind to Kerr Hay's early strike and Greg Pascazio fired Montrose's second. Peter MacDonald pulled one back for Clyde after the break.

Summary: Edinburgh City overtook managerless Clyde and moved seven points clear of opponents Cowdenbeath by winning 2-1 at Central Park.


The march began at about 14:15 BST in St Helen's Square before making its way to York Minster. The crowd was then addressed by representatives of charities and pressure groups as well as refugees. March organiser Harkirit Boparai, from York Human Rights Network, said: "What we've seen through this demonstration is the community spirit of York". David Cameron announced on Monday that the UK would accept up to 20,000 people from camps surrounding Syria with priority given to vulnerable children. A spokesperson for City of York Council said: "The council is meeting partners from across the city to identify how York can best provide support, as we await information from the government on how the process of resettlement will work."

Summary: Hundreds of people have taken part in a "York says refugees welcome here" rally in the city centre.


More than 160 pupils were given an anatomy lesson by two vets at the July Course at Newmarket in Suffolk. Its aim was to teach children how the thoroughbred's organs enable it "to gallop at speed and over a sustained distance". The event was organised by the British Horseracing Authority. The horse, an eight-year-old gelding called Gee Major, retired after winning three races and lives at the British Racing School in Newmarket. Newmarket Equine Hospital vets Ben Jacklin and Will Barker described the "remarkable physique of a racehorse" to the children, who attend primary schools in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. The event was organised by the authority as part of its The Horse Comes First campaign, which "raises awareness among children and racegoers of the first class care given to racehorses during and after their racing careers".

Summary: A retired racehorse has been painted with a skeleton and internal organs to teach primary school children "why the breed is unique among animals".


The lorry overturned on to the central barriers from the southbound carriageway of the Humber Bridge at about 13:45 BST, police said. A caravan was blown from a transporting trailer on the M62 at the Ouse Bridge, near Goole, causing major disruption. The lorry driver was taken to hospital for minor injuries, while the driver of the trailer was unhurt. The Met Office issued a yellow warning of wind reaching gusts of up to 60mph in places before 19:00 BST. A spokesperson said it had recorded a gust speed of 49mph at Leconfield between 13:00 and 14:00 BST, and 52mph in Bridlington between 10:00 and 11:00 BST.

Summary: Strong winds gusting to almost 50mph have blown over a lorry and a caravan in East Yorkshire.


The blaze broke out in the rural detached property in The Common, Damerham, shortly before 16:30 BST on Sunday. It took more than 80 firefighters from Hampshire and Dorset Fire and Rescue Services more than eight hours to bring it under control. Fire crews remain at the scene dealing with hot spots. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Hampshire Fire and Rescue said the no-one was hurt in the blaze.

Summary: A fire has gutted a large thatched house in the New Forest.


The executive board has agreed to focus on courses including adult basic education and English classes for speakers of other languages. Other subjects affected will include humanities and crafts. The council's Adult Community Learning Service would be restructured and 46 jobs could be affected, said a report. It said the non-statutory service had seen a Â£289,000 cut in funds. Management and running costs for Ammanford's Cennen Centre and Felinfoel Community Education Centre will also cease at the end of March. Responsibility for Glanamman Community Centre will be transferred to Cwmamman Town Council. After the meeting, Councillor Gareth Jones, cabinet member for education, said the authority had hoped to set up a partnership with Coleg Sir Gar to take on some of the courses but that it was facing an "horrendous" problem with its own budget cuts.

Summary: Language, IT and arts classes are to be cut in Carmarthenshire after councillors voted to end some adult education courses due to budget cuts.


The 28-year-old replaces Colin Doyle, who joined Bradford for just £1 on 12 July after they met a release clause. Ex-Scunthorpe keeper Slocombe has the option of a second year with the League Two club in his contract. "He's been promoted with Scunthorpe United and Oxford United and is another strong addition to the squad," said Blackpool boss Gary Bowyer. Slocombe added: "The project that the gaffer is putting together here seems quite appealing and we have a really good opportunity this season to give it a right good go." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Blackpool have signed goalkeeper Sam Slocombe on an initial one-year deal after his departure from Oxford United.


The event in St Petersburg, organised by the pro-Kremlin Rodina party, heard strong criticism of the West's support for the Ukrainian government. Those attending included the ousted leader of the British National Party, Nick Griffin, Udo Voigt from the German neo-Nazi NPD, and Greece's Golden Dawn. A small anti-fascist protest outside the venue was dispersed by police. Organisers say the event, the International Russian Conservative Forum, is aimed at promoting "traditional values" and uniting nationally-orientated forces in Europe and Russia. Opponents say it is a contradiction for Russia to host such a meeting while the Kremlin criticises what it sees as "fascist" tendencies in the Ukrainian government.

Summary: Some 150 representatives of far-right parties across Europe have been meeting in Russia to co-ordinate policy.


Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Cornwall, was wrecked in storms that ravaged the south west in January and February 2014. The pool, which first opened in 1935, is one of a few saltwater tidal open air swimming pools in Europe. Engineers will repair the original changing rooms and anchor the pool floor to the rock bed. Martin Nixon, chairman of the Friends of Jubilee Pool group, said he hoped the restoration would create "a sustainable future for this much-loved amenity". The pool previously closed in 1992 as it had fallen into disrepair, but was restored to reopen in 1995. The project has been funded by the government's Coastal Communities Fund, Cornwall Council, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership, Tempus Leisure, the Friends of Jubilee Pool and Penzance Town Council.

Summary: Restoration work on an Art Deco seaside lido badly damaged in winter storms has begun at a cost of £3m.


Graveney, who played 79 Tests for England before becoming a pundit and commentator, died aged 88 in November. He also played for Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Queensland, and is one of only 25 players to score more than 100 centuries. Guests included Lord Mervyn King, Sir Michael Parkinson and David Gower. Former Bank of England governor Lord King, who is president of Worcestershire County Cricket Club, said his friend would always be remembered for the "extraordinary elegance" of his batting. "You could have watched Tom play a forward defensive stroke all day," he said. "He was a very humble, modest person, and a very genuine and warm friend." Fellow former England captain Gower said Graveney's qualities were still important to modern cricket fans. "People like us look for stylists in the modern game, and there is inspiration there in the man who was Tom Graveney," he said.

Summary: Cricketing legends and celebrities remembered the life of former England batsman Tom Graveney at Worcester Cathedral.


Mr Danzcuk was suspended by the Parliamentary Labour Party in December 2015 pending an investigation into allegations about his conduct. He later resigned from Labour after he was barred from standing for the party in Rochdale, a seat he held since 2010. However, Mr Danczuk has confirmed he intends to stand as an independent against Labour candidate Tony Lloyd. Conservative Jane Howard and the Liberal Democrats' Andy Kelly have also been put forward to contest the seat. No other candidates have been announced so far. Mr Danczuk, 50, is currently being investigated over a rape allegation. A woman complained to police on Monday that she was sexually assaulted by a man in his 50s in Westminster last May. The Metropolitan Police said inquiries continue but no arrests have been made. Mr Danczuk has described the allegation as "totally false".

Summary: Former Labour MP Simon Danczuk has said he will stand against the party's official candidate in Rochdale.


A major rescue operation, involving the coastguard and RNLI, was launched after several reports of a man falling from the cliffs at Yesnaby. The casualty was transferred to a lifeboat, which also took a paramedic on board who was lowered from a rescue helicopter. However, Police Scotland later confirmed the man had died and said there were no suspicious circumstances. The rescue operation was launched at about 14:15. The operation involved Stromness Coastguard rescue team, Stromness RNLI lifeboat and the UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Inverness.

Summary: A man has died after falling from cliffs on the west coat of Orkney.


The 52-year-old will keep his role with the Foxes after helping them win the Premier League title last season. England's first qualifier for the 2018 World Cup in Russia is against Slovakia in Trnava on 4 September. "Craig will be a tremendous asset. I'm grateful to Leicester for their help in making this happen," said Allardyce. Shakespeare said: "Leicester have been really good to me. I am sure the international experience I get from being alongside Sam and [assistant manager] Sammy Lee will add to my work at the club." Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Leicester City assistant manager Craig Shakespeare has been appointed England first-team coach, to work alongside new boss Sam Allardyce.


Crockett, 32, started out with Bath in 2001 where he played in a Heineken Cup semi-final and won a European Challenge Cup winners' medal in 2008. He ended a 10-year stay at the Rec with a move to Worcester in 2010, before moving to the Falcons in 2012. "I was starting to struggle to get by week to week," Crockett told the Rugby Players Association website. "I think in the end it came down to an accumulation of picking up a lot of injuries throughout my career. "When you feel like you can't contribute, it's probably time to call it a day." Crockett only made one appearance from the replacements' bench for the Falcons this season.

Summary: Newcastle Falcons centre Alex Crockett has retired after a 13-year professional rugby career.


Neil Jackson, 35, from Penylan, pleaded guilty to eight counts of fraud at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday. The Crown Prosecution Service said he had advertised his house on Gumtree. The court heard he falsely took bonds of between £1,000 and £1,400 from eight people, between October 2016 and March 2017. The case was adjourned for sentencing until 18 May and Jackson has been remanded in custody. "Jackson persuaded various people to pay him money over a number of months," said senior crown prosecutor Kelly Huggins afterwards. "He continued his pretence that he was a registered landlord and that the agreements would be honoured. "Instead, he lied about his son's health in order to delay them and avoid making repayments. "His victims were relying on him to put a roof over their heads, but the reality was he deliberately took their money and prevented them moving on with their lives."

Summary: A Cardiff man has admitted taking more than £10,000 bond money from prospective tenants but then not renting out the property.


Police and paramedics were called to Park Avenue in Gosforth at 05:45 BST but the 42-year-old victim was pronounced dead in hospital. A 20-year-old was also held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, Northumbria Police said. A force spokesman described it as an isolated incident with no risk to the wider community. Superintendent Richie Jackson said: "We understand the concerns of the local community and extra officers are in the area to answer any questions they may have. "This was an isolated incident and we have now made two arrests. We do not believe there is any risk to members of the wider public. "Despite this we would still ask anyone with any information about the stabbing to get in touch as it still could help our ongoing enquiries."

Summary: A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Newcastle.


The 27-year-old beat the rest of the field by nearly 10 seconds to claim the 25th World Cup win of her career in Windham, USA. Fellow Britons Manon Carpenter and Tahnee Seagrave finished second and third respectively. "The World Cup overall means a lot because you have to be so consistent all year," Atherton said. "World Champs you kind of let it go and it doesn't matter if you crash. The overall, week after week, the nerves, the worry - it is pretty intense so I am happy to finally have it back." Atherton, a three-time world champion, regains the World Cup title she last won in 2013. Her brother, Gee Atherton, finished fourth in the men's race, with the final round to take place on 22 August in Val di Sole, Italy.

Summary: Britain's Rachel Atherton sealed her fourth Mountain Bike World Cup downhill title with a fifth successive race win.


Four people died and over 400 were injured in the attack, which targeted the pro-Kurdish HDP party's final rally ahead of Sunday's election. HDP officials told the BBC police believed two gas canisters packed with marbles caused the blasts. There has been no official statement from Turkey's government. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to gain a large majority for his Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Sunday's parliamentary vote. This would enable the party to change the constitution and extend the president's powers. The BBC's correspondent in Istanbul, Mark Lowen, says that if the HDP reaches the 10% threshold needed to enter parliament for the first time, this would cut the AKP's majority and potentially mark a significant political change for Turkey. There is a widespread feeling the incident will only embolden the party's supporters in this crucial election, our correspondent says.

Summary: Two explosions that hit an election rally in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir on Friday were caused by homemade bombs, officials have said.


Officers working on a missing person inquiry made the discovery in Market Street late on Wednesday. Police Scotland said a 39-year-old man had now been charged in relation to murder and was expected to appear at Forfar Sheriff Court on Monday. Officers later said a woman had also been detained in relation to the incident. No formal identification of the remains has yet been made. Det Supt David McLaren, of Police Scotland, said: "As part of our ongoing enquiries into the discovery of human remains in Montrose on Wednesday 4 November we are speaking to a number of people as we conduct our investigation. "Further to the 39-year-old man who has been charged, a woman is also detained in relation to the incident. "We continue to carry out forensic work at several addresses in Montrose and those investigations are likely to go on for some considerable time."

Summary: A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of human remains at a house in Montrose.


The raid, at Beaverbrooks in Hanley on 17 November, saw jewellery and watches stolen. A 25-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman have already been charged in connection with the raid. A 36-year-old man was arrested in the Oldham area of Greater Manchester on Friday and a number of homes in the area were searched by officers. Det Ch Insp Ricky Fields, from Staffordshire Police, said there was a "substantial reward" for information that led to the recovery of stolen items.

Summary: A man has been arrested in connection with a £500,000 robbery at a jewellers in Stoke-on-Trent.


The 20-year-old came through the Tigers' youth system but was out of contract this summer. He played 20 games during second half of last season on loan at Accrington Stanley where he scored once. "They are a really ambitious club and the facilities are second to none. I'm very ambitious and I want to come here and improve myself," Rodgers said. Rodgers is the second new signing at Fleetwood this summer following the arrival of Huddersfield Town midfielder Kyle Dempsey. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Fleetwood Town have signed Hull City defender Harvey Rodgers on a three-year contract.


She was found in a flat in Meelmore Drive in the County Tyrone town on Saturday. A 24-year-old man has been charged with a number of drug-related offences and is due to appear at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court on Monday. Det Con Una McKenna appealed to anyone who has any information in relation to illegal drugs, to contact police on the non-emergency number 101. "We know drugs are a real concern for local communities and we understand the misery they can cause to communities, families and to those who get involved in taking them," she said. "We will continue to disrupt and arrest those involved in the sale and supply of drugs, bring individuals before the courts and work with communities and partner agencies to reduce the threat of harmful and illegal activity. "

Summary: Police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman in Omagh.


Payne, 29, was born in South Africa but represented Great Britain for over 12 years, having made her debut in 2004. The long-distance specialist won silver in the 10km open water event at the 2008 Olympics and secured world titles over the distance in 2009 and 2011. Payne said swimming had given her "life-defining experiences" and "joy in taking on incredible challenges". She said: "I've loved being part of the huge transformation in open water swimming. "In 2008 I had to explain what my event was. Four years later I walked out in front of 30,000 fans for my race at the London 2012 Olympic Games." Payne, who finished fourth in London and eighth at Rio 2016, will now focus on a business venture with her husband David Carry, also a former Great Britain swimmer.

Summary: Keri-anne Payne, a two-time open water world champion and Olympic silver medallist, has retired.


Thirty-eight officers cover road policing duties compared to 12 officers three to four years ago. Ch Supt Julian Innes, the area's divisional commander, said the move had led to an increase in detection rates. Between April and October 3,755 motorists were detected breaking speed limits - a 40% rise on the same period last year. Ch Supt Innes said: "That increase has nothing to do with speed cameras on the A9, or camera vans or any of the activity they do. "We have increased the number of officers that have their dedicated time to road policing." He said having more officers meant Police Scotland could improve its response to community concerns about speeding. The senior officer added: "We are catching more folk."

Summary: More police officers have been tasked with catching speeding drivers in the Highlands.


Daniel Kirkwood was found collapsed outside the Society Club in the early hours of Sunday, 15 March. He had a stab wound in his neck and was later pronounced dead. Another man, 18, had a stab wound in his back and a 17-year-old had been slashed across the arm with a knife. Ezra Scott, 21, of Birmingham, has been charged with murder. Mr Scott, of Hawksyard Road, Erdington, will appear before Coventry magistrates on Monday. He has also been charged with three counts of wounding. Four men from Birmingham have also been charged with murder. Seven other men arrested have been released on police bail.

Summary: A fifth man has been charged in connection with a man's death at a nightclub in Coventry.


The three-day event, held in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, cancelled its Saturday programme due to "extremely severe weather." But all five stages are open on Sunday, with the original line-up due to perform. A yellow "be aware" weather warning was issued for every council area in Wales until 21:00 BST on Saturday. In a statement on Facebook, the festival team said: "The festival site is coming together well. We've worked hard to keep the site safe, secure and in good shape. "We've had to make changes, but the site looks awesome and we'll be set for 12 noon." Saturday tickets can be used for Sunday's event. The site opens at 12:00 BST.

Summary: Glass Butter Beach music festival will go ahead as planned on Sunday, organisers have said.


The collision between two vehicles on the A760 Largs to Kilbirnie Road happened at about 22:30 on Friday. An 18-year-old man was driving a Nissan Juke towards Largs when he collided with a Ford Focus travelling in the opposite direction near Mills Dairy. The 17-year-old female passenger in the Nissan died at the scene. The driver has serious chest injuries. He is being treated at Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock where his condition is described as serious but stable. The woman who is in a critical condition was a passenger in the Ford Focus. Police Scotland said she had "very serious injuries" and is being treated at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. The 32-year-old driver of the Focus suffered minor injuries and has been released from hospital. Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.

Summary: A teenager has died and a 28-year-old woman is in a critical condition after a car crash in North Ayrshire.


The 24-year-old has a year left on his contract but the Tonga international has been allowed to return to Australia, the country of his birth. The club say he is expected to sign for a team in the National Rugby League later this week for the 2018 campaign. "I'd like to thank everyone for the support they've shown while we've made this difficult decision," Fonua said. Hull FC head coach Lee Radford added: "It is not the way of our club to stand in the way of a player in these circumstances, and Mahe and his family will leave with our blessing and best wishes."

Summary: Hull FC winger Mahe Fonua will leave the Super League side at the end of the season due to family reasons.


Groves obtained a licence from the British Boxing Board of Control in April so that he could manage himself. He claimed he "trusted no one" after defeat to Carl Froch in November. But the 26-year-old has signed a deal with Sauerland before his WBA and IBF world title rematch against Froch at Wembley Stadium on 31 May. Groves joins a stable of fighters that includes one of only two men to beat Froch - Mikkel Kessler. "This is definitely a step in the right direction for me as I look to build my name not only across Europe but all around the world," said Groves. "I feel that now I have the right team in place to help me achieve everything I need to in boxing." Groves suffered the first loss of his career against Froch when referee Howard Foster controversially stopped their first fight in the ninth round.

Summary: World super-middleweight contender George Groves has signed a deal to be managed by Germany-based promoters Kalle and Nisse Sauerland.


The bout has been arranged after Pacquiao's followers on Twitter voted Khan as the opponent they would like to see the Filipino fight next. "This is what the fans wanted," Pacquiao, 38, said on social media. Khan, 30, also confirmed the fight but, although Pacquiao has said his next fight would be in the United Arab Emirates, no venue has been announced. The Briton, who won silver as a lightweight at the 2004 Olympics, beat fellow Briton Kell Brook, Australia's Jeff Horn and American Terence Crawford with 48% of the vote carried out by Pacquiao. Khan's last fight was in May 2016 when he was bknocked out by Mexican Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Six-weight world champion Pacquaio retired in April last year but returned to claim his belt by beating Jessie Vargas in November.

Summary: WBO world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will fight Great Britain's Amir Khan on 23 April.


Assel Al-Essaie was shot in the chest in Daniel Hill, Walkley, on 18 February. He was taken to hospital but died soon after. On Saturday night, police detained a 29-year-old Sheffield man on suspicion of murder. Two other men, aged 25 and 35 and from Nottinghamshire, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in police custody for questioning. It brings the total number of arrests in the case to 14, but no charges have been made. South Yorkshire Police continues to appeal for anyone with information connected to the death to come forward.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 23-year-old who was shot dead in Sheffield.


Peter Goodridge, from Abergavenny, died on 1 June after a single vehicle collision in Llanfoist. The 61-year-old's company ArtWorks transports art throughout the UK and across the world. His family said he would be greatly missed by the artists, curators and technicians he worked with. They said the National Museum in Cardiff had its flag at half-mast in his honour. In a tribute, issued via police, the family said: "Pete was a larger than life character, and not just his height of six foot six. "He connected with so many people, he loved what he did and was a unique part of so many people's lives. He will be greatly missed."

Summary: Tributes have been paid to a "monumental" arts figure in Wales who died following a road crash in Monmouthshire.


The sandstone cave under the property in Bridgnorth, Shropshire features vaulted ceilings and pillars. Artist Antony Dracup transformed the house before his death in 2002. His son Dennis said his father had chiselled much of the basement by hand. "His persistence was rewarded with noticeably stronger chest muscles and extra living space," he said. More stories from Shropshire Mr Dracup said his father had created the features after deciding to extend a small, existing cave in the back garden. "In true Colditz style - a little every day, but persistently - he chiselled away," he said. Estate agents Nock Deighton said: "The key feature is the wonderful cave, which forms a stunning lounge/living space with ornate vaulted pillars and unlike anything else you are likely to see."

Summary: A terraced cottage with its own underground cave has gone on sale with an asking price of just under £200,000.


Citizens Advice said that travellers who did not buy a "bolt-on" - allowing for a set amount of data use - could see higher bills. The other option was simply for holidaymakers to turn off data roaming on their devices while travelling. The charity is calling for a price cap to ensure nobody is caught out. Among the cases it has seen are military personnel being billed for thousands of pounds by their mobile operator while deployed abroad, as well as holidaymakers facing high charges after using maps, uploading photos or downloading albums. In June, it was announced that data roaming charges would be abolished within the European Union by June 2017. The ban will be preceded by a 14-month interim period, in which companies can still add surcharges - but at a reduced rate.

Summary: Holidaymakers travelling outside the EU risk paying mobile bills up to 80 times higher than they need to, owing to roaming charges, a charity has warned.


The 19-year-old Saint Kitts and Nevis international is now tied to Vale Park until 16 November, which will take in the next four League One matches. "We only bring players in who we think are going to add that little bit of quality and something different," said Vale interim manager Rob Page. "We just think it's an opportunity to bring him in and get him in the squad." Panayiotou scored on his debut for the Foxes when he came off the bench to hit a late winner in a 2-1 victory against Leeds United in April 2012 - but he has not featured for the first team since. He will be eligible to make his Vale debut in Tuesday night's League One home fixture against Scunthorpe United.

Summary: Port Vale have signed teenage Leicester City striker Harry Panayiotou on a 28-day youth loan.


The 22-year-old son of former Wales international David came through Coventry's youth ranks and made 61 appearances for the Sky Blues. Phillips becomes Rob Page's first signing since becoming manager of the 2015-16 League Two title winners. "I remember watching Rob play for Coventry as a kid - I'm really looking forward to working for him," he said. He continued to BBC Radio Northampton: "I've been at Coventry since the age of seven so it's a bit crazy (to leave), but that's life - the manager didn't want me. "I'm just looking forward to showing Northampton fans what I've got and give it all I can." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Northampton Town have signed right-back Aaron Phillips on a three-year deal after he was released by Coventry City.


Mr Gilmore, who was 44, was shot in the neck while he was in his car in Carrickfergus on Monday afternoon. He died in hospital on Tuesday. Brian Roy McLean, 35, of The Birches Carrick and 28-year-old Samuel David McMaw of Starbog Road, Kilwaughter appeared at Laganside Court on Saturday. They were jointly charged with murdering Mr Gilmore on Monday, the attempted murders of two other people on the same day and possessing a fire arm and ammunition with intent to endanger life. In court, both the accused spoke only to confirm their names and that they understood the charge. There was no application for bail and both were remanded in custody, to appear again by video-link next month. As they were taken from the dock, supporters who had packed into the court leapt to their feet, clapping and cheering.

Summary: Two men have appeared in court charged with murdering high-profile loyalist George Gilmore.


The 73-year-old was passing an animal, believed to be a Staffordshire bull terrier, in Walton on 25 June when it bit his leg, Essex Police said. The victim suffered a small wound and returned home. He became unwell two days later and was admitted to hospital, where he later died. The force is now appealing to find the owner of the dog involved in the incident in Naze Court, Old Hall Lane. Det Insp Gary Biddle said: "We are treating the dog owner as a witness at this time and are keen to talk to him to establish what occurred."

Summary: An elderly man has died after being bitten by a dog.


Five of those who died were Malian security guards. The Malian military said the assault had been repulsed and four of the gunmen killed. No group has claimed Monday's attack. Islamist militants frequently target the UN mission in Mali. More than 100 members of the force have been killed. World's most dangerous peacekeeping mission The country's security has gradually worsened since 2013, when French forces repelled allied Islamist and Tuareg rebel fighters who had much of the north, including Timbuktu. French troops and a 10,000-strong force of UN peacekeepers have been battling to stabilise the former French colony.

Summary: Gunmen have attacked a United Nations peacekeeping base in the city of Timbuktu in northern Mali, killing seven people.


French winger Gabriel Obertan has joined the Latics on a free transfer. Hull City defender Alex Bruce, 32, and midfielder James Weir, 21, have joined on loan until the end of the season. Bogle, 23, has scored 19 goals for Grimsby this season. He, Mandron, 22, and Laurent, 21 have all agreed two-and-a-half-year deals, while midfielder Byrne, 20, has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract. Obertan, 27, has signed a contract until the end of the season while Gilks, 34, has signed an 18-month contract. Meanwhile, midfielder Jordi Gomez has joined Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer. Gomez, 31, returned to the Latics at the start of the season, following their promotion back to the Championship, after his release by Sunderland. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Wigan have signed Grimsby striker Omar Bogle, Rangers goalkeeper Matt Gilks, Eastleigh striker Mikael Mandron, Hartlepool midfielder Josh Laurent and Manchester City's Jack Byrne for undisclosed fees.


The latest results of the Lego Idea initiative also show that a set called birds has also been given the green light with a Doctor Who series being considered for the future. Suggestions have to get at least 10,000 votes online before being considered. They then have to pass a rigorous review based on "playability, safety, and fit with the Lego brand". If they're successful, the sets will be manufactured, with the designers receiving royalties from the sales. Stars Wars and Harry Potter have already been Legofied (not a proper word, admittedly) but what if Radio 1 and 1Xtra had a makeover? Here's what it might look like: Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Characters from the US sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, will be immortalised in shiny plastic, Lego has confirmed.


The coin commemorates the Mint's 225th anniversary and shows Liberty with a crown of stars and a toga-like dress. The 24-carat coin will weigh 28g (1oz) and have a face value of $100 (Â£80). The US Mint says it plans to issue further coins depicting Liberty as women from ethnic minorities, such as Asian, Hispanic or Indian Americans. Rhett Jeppson, the Mint's principal deputy director, told the New York Times newspaper that part of the intention was to "have a conversation about liberty - and we certainly have started that conversation". A total of 100,000 of the Gold coins will be created, along with 100,000 silver reproductions of the image, called medals, that will sell for about $50, the newspaper reported. The coins will go on sale on 6 April. Coins bearing new designs will be issued every two years, the Mint said in a statement.

Summary: The US Mint and Treasury will for the first time issue a commemorative coin depicting Lady Liberty as a black woman.


The break-in happened on Sunday morning in The Grange area. The veteran woke to discover that five medals were missing, along with a large quantity of cash, two gold wedding bands and three antique watches. Police said the medals had "great sentimental value" and appealed for witnesses. Det Insp Alan O'Brien, of Police Scotland, said: "This is an upsetting incident for the elderly occupant, who is understandably concerned at the loss of several items carrying a great deal of sentimental value. "We are eager to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in The Grange area overnight from Saturday into Sunday morning. "The owner is very keen to see the property returned. Anyone who can help us with our inquiries is urged to come forward."

Summary: Thieves who stole five World War Two medals from an Edinburgh house while the elderly homeowner was asleep are being sought by police.


Players from 34 nations will compete in Christchurch from 29 November until 11 December. The Welsh squad has players qualified to compete across all disciplines, singles, pairs, triples and fours. Commonwealth Games medallists Robert Weale, Anwen Butten, Marc Wyatt and Jonathan Tomlinson are among those who will make the trip. "This is another positive step for bowls in Wales," said women's senior team manager, Hazel Wilson. "We'll be competing against the best in the world and it's a huge challenge for our bowlers, but one we've been working hard to prepare for. "We've got a good blend in our squads so we're all looking forward to getting started now." Wales squad: Emma Woodcock, Kathy Pearce, Jess Sims, Laura Thomas, Anwen Butten, Steve Harris, Marc Wyatt, Ross Owen, Jonathon Tomlinson, Robert Weale.

Summary: Wales have selected a 10_person squad to take part in the World Bowls Championships in New Zealand.


Williams, 23, on loan at Ipswich Town from Crystal Palace, landed heavily on his arm in the win at Wigan. The injury could rule him out of Wales' World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on 24 March. "We are looking at around 12 weeks before he is back playing again, without any setbacks," Ipswich physio Matt Byard said. "There was significant cartilage damage and a small fracture and the shoulder joint was completely unstable,"

Summary: Wales midfielder Jonny Williams has been ruled out for three months after undergoing shoulder surgery.


The 73-year-old, who died on 17 September, presented the Sunday Morning Gardening Show for 22 years and had been the station's on-air gardening expert for more than 40 years. His co-presenter Tim Crowther led the service at St Peter's Church, Leeds. Family and friends were joined by 100 Radio Leeds listeners. Speaking at the time of his death, former editor of Radio Leeds, Rozina Breen, described Mr Maiden as "a gentleman". She said: "We will miss Joe enormously: his enthusiasm, energy, generosity and kindness - not to mention his stellar knowledge of horticulture. "He was a gentleman in every sense of the word and it was a complete privilege to work with him. The memorial service will be played on Radio Leeds on Sunday, 6 December at 11:00 GMT.

Summary: A memorial service for BBC Radio Leeds' long-serving gardening expert Joe Maiden has been held.


Some parents at Llangennech school object to the council's policy of extending Welsh medium provision. A letter has been sent to the council by the solicitor of one of the parents. The council plans to extend Welsh medium provision in schools, partly in response to census figures which show a fall in Welsh speakers in the county. It has said replacing Llangennech Infant and Llangennech Junior schools with a new Welsh-medium community primary would ensure "bilingualism is increased" in the area. A petition previously submitted to the council said the move would have a "massive impact" on children in the community who seek an English-medium education.

Summary: Parents who oppose the removal of an English language stream at a Carmarthenshire primary school could apply for a judicial review.


The 31-year-old died in police custody in May after an incident in a Kirkcaldy street. Mr Bayoh's family claim they were given five versions of what happened to him. The Lord Advocate will now consider the contents of the report. PIRC said it would continue to pursue evidence. A spokesman for PIRC said: "The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner has now submitted an interim report to the Crown Office on its independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Sheku Bayoh on 3 May 2015. "Our team of experienced and skilled investigators have gathered evidence, taken statements from witnesses and recovered productions and continue to investigate complex lines of inquiry. "The Commissioner will continue to pursue further expert evidence in relation to the cause of death and is working closely with the Crown Office in this regard. "The Lord Advocate is now considering the interim report."

Summary: An interim report by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) into the death of Fife man Sheku Bayoh has been handed to the Crown Office.


Ales Belyatski runs Viasna (Spring), a group which monitors the government's activities against opposition figures. He was arrested in August after the authorities discovered that he held bank accounts in Poland and Lithuania. Mr Belyatski said the case had been politically motivated. Viasna has been following Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's ongoing clampdown against the country's opposition. Mr Belyatski was charged with tax evasion after Polish and Lithuanian authorities supplied Belarusian officials with his bank details. The governments of both countries later apologised. Mr Belyatski said the accounts were necessary for his organisation because the Belarus government prevented him from holding money inside the country. The European Union's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and EU enlargement commissioner Stefan Fule issued a joint statement calling for the immediate release of Mr Belyatski. Mr Belyatski's lawyer said he would appeal against the verdict.

Summary: One of Belarus' most prominent human rights activists has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for tax evasion.


The Most Reverend Justin Welby was speaking before receiving an honorary degree from Durham University, where he studied for ordination. Speaking in Durham Cathedral the 59-year-old said he was "very grateful" for the "very unmerited" honour. He also spoke in support of the "good and important value" of free speech. Previously an executive for Elf Aquitaine in Paris, he said: "The French are like the British, a country of enormous resources and strength, of great courage, who have recovered from worse than this before." Asked to comment on religion being used as an excuse, he replied: "Religion is a very easy hook to hang other conflicts on - always has been." Dr Welby was the Durham diocese's bishop before being promoted to the Church of England's most senior role.

Summary: The Archbishop of Canterbury has described the shooting at the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo as "a moment for courage".


More than 3.5 miles of the westbound carriageway will be repaired, with 3,000 reflective road studs replaced and the road markings repainted. The affected area runs from the A162 at Tadcaster to the A1 at Bramham. Highways England said the work would be carried out overnight between 20:00 and 06:00 and is expected to be completed by January. Steven Wright, the project manager for Highways England, said: "It's essential that this work takes place so that drivers can benefit from smoother and safer journeys, and a well-maintained road network. "We'll be resurfacing an area of road equivalent to nearly eight football pitches as well as replacing thousands of reflective road studs, so drivers really will notice a difference when the work is completed."

Summary: Work has started on a £1.4m road resurfacing scheme on the A64 near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.


"I was ashamed when I heard the name," the pontiff told an audience of students at the Vatican. "A mother gives life and this one gives death, and we call this device a mother. What is going on?" he asked. Last month the US dropped such a bomb, which weighs 21,600lb (9,800kg), on Islamic State militants in Afghanistan. Read more: How powerful is 'mother of all bombs'? The Pentagon said it was dropped from a US aircraft in Nangarhar province, targeting tunnel complex used by IS. The explosive is officially called the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB), but is widely known as "the mother of all bombs". It was first tested in 2003, but had not been deployed in combat before. The Pope's comments come ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump on 24 May.

Summary: Pope Francis has criticised the naming of the US military's largest non-nuclear explosive ever used in combat as "the mother of all bombs".


Algerian national Mehdi Midani, of no fixed address, attacked eight women aged in their 20s and 30s in Clapham and Brixton between 22 and 31 October, 2015. The 28-year-old was found guilty at Inner London Crown Court of six assaults and admitted a seventh. He was also found guilty on one count of common assault. The court heard Midani preyed on lone women, following them from busy areas near tube stations to quiet residential areas where he groped them on their doorsteps. On one day, he attacked four women in the space of four hours. Judge Nicholas Madge said Midani still posed a danger to the public and ordered that he serve an extended period of two years on licence after being released. The court heard the UK Border Agency had no record of Midani entering Britain and he would be deported after serving his sentence.

Summary: A man who carried out a string of sex attacks over ten days on women in south London has been jailed for eight years.


Winger Graham and versatile defender Hause, both 20, have signed new deals with the Championship club until 2018 and 2019 respectively. Both players are currently recovering from long-term injuries. "They are outstanding young players who have made good inroads into the first team over the last year or so," said Wolves head coach Kenny Jackett. Wolves also have the option to trigger a two-year extension on Graham's contract which, if activated, could run until 2020. Ex-Aston Villa youngster Graham suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury against Cardiff in January and is expected to be out for more than nine months. Hause has made 15 appearances for Wolves this term but has not played since October because of a hamstring problem.

Summary: Wolves duo Jordan Graham and Kortney Hause have signed new long-term contracts at Molineux.


The Dolgellau-based driver is on the entry list for the opening WRC round at Monte Carlo, starting on 19 January. Evans, 28, will once again compete for the British M-Sport team driving the Ford Fiesta, but his car will use DMACK tyres. His team-mates include the newly crowned World Champion, Sebastien Ogier and Estonian Ott Tanak. Evans drove for M-Sport in the top class for two seasons in 2014 and 2015, but was demoted to the WRC2 class in 2016. An announcement on the long-term future of Evans in the WRC is expected soon.

Summary: Welshman Elfyn Evans will return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017 after a 12-month absence.


The Spitfires, who took Championship Bolton to an FA Cup third-round replay, are without a win in nine games. And Tuesday's National League defeat by bottom-placed Kidderminster saw Eastleigh concede three goals for the second match in succession. "It's not good enough," Todd told BBC Radio Solent. "Defensively, we were very, very poor and have to be better." Eastleigh gave a debut to striker Matt Tubbs, who had earlier agreed a loan move from Portsmouth until the end of the season. He did not get on the scoresheet and two goals from strike partner James Constable could not salvage a draw for Todd's side. "I can't keep saying it, actions speak louder than words and we're deflated," the manager added. "We have to pick ourselves up with the games we have left this season. We can't keep going out in games on a whimper."

Summary: Eastleigh manager Chris Todd labelled his side's defending "shocking" after they lost 3-2 at Kidderminster.


The 38-year-old will be based in his native Germany as the Premier League club's European recruitment assistant. "After my great spell at Swansea ended, I have decided to retire as a player," Tremmel told the club website. "But I always had in mind to do something in football when I finished playing." As well as his scouting duties, Tremmel will look into the possibility of sending Swansea youngsters on loan to German clubs. "I think I have a good eye for talent and this idea came up. I am going to have a go and see how it works out," said Tremmel. "I hope obviously that I can help the club." Tremmel joined the Swans as a player from RB Salzburg in August 2010, making 52 senior appearances for the Welsh club.

Summary: Gerhard Tremmel has joined Swansea City's staff as a scout after the goalkeeper's playing contract was not renewed in the summer.


Smith, 44, had been lined up to come in as successor to Steve Evans following his departure last week. Walsall have confirmed that the approach was 'categorically rejected'. The Saddlers, second in League One, currently stand just five places below Rotherham in the league pyramid. The Millers lie 21st in the Championship, having lost six of their 10 matches this season. A Walsall statement read: "In response to media speculation, the club can confirm it received an approach from a Championship club for permission to speak to Dean Smith. This approach was categorically rejected. "As one of the longest serving managers in the country, Dean has been instrumental in the club's progress since his appointment and is fundamental to our future plans." Meanwhile, Saddlers eight-goal top scorer Tom Bradshaw has been nominated for League One's player of the month award for September.

Summary: Promotion-chasing League One side Walsall have turned down an approach from Championship club Rotherham United to speak to Saddlers boss Dean Smith about their managerial vacancy.


Australia and New Zealand met in the inaugural floodlit Test last November, played with a pink ball in Adelaide. The International Cricket Council approved day-night Tests in a bid to boost attendances and TV ratings. The final two Tests in the series, in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, will be traditional day-time games. Pakistan, who on Monday were confirmed as the world's number one Test side, play the majority of their home series in the United Arab Emirates because of security fears in their own country. West Indies will also play three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals before the Test series, as well as warm-up T20 and two-day fixtures against an England and Wales Cricket Board XI.

Summary: Pakistan and West Indies will play the second day-night Test when they meet under floodlights in Dubai on 13 October.


Police said there were "a few pockets of disorder" and that CCTV around Birmingham's St Andrew's ground and the city centre would be reviewed. Four people were arrested for disorder-related offences. Birmingham City won 2-1 to dent Wolves' hopes of promotion from the Championship. The match was "comprehensively risk-assessed over many weeks" and there was "a strong police presence in and around" St Andrew's, the West Midlands force said. Match commander Ch Supt James Andronov said: "Some people have questioned the decision to allow both sets of fans to leave the ground at the same time. "It is rare these days to hold back supporters - it's not been done at this fixture for several years - as evidence suggests to do so often increases tension and the prospect of trouble." He said, as with all large operations, the force would review the policing of the match.

Summary: Two people were taken to hospital with head injuries as clashes followed Saturday's derby match between Birmingham City and Wolves.


Leeds City Council said the event would recognise the "fantastic performances" of Yorkshire's athletes in Rio. Council leader Judith Blake said it would give the sportsmen and women the "recognition and appreciation they so fully deserve". She said the date and full details of the event were still being finalised. On Saturday, Prime Minister Theresa May announced that Manchester will host the main homecoming parade for Britain's Olympic and Paralympic athletes, while a second event will be held in London. Both parades will take place in October. Writing on Twitter, Leeds City Council's chief executive Tom Riordan said: "We've no problem with Manchester but we'll be doing a great, fitting homecoming in Leeds that our heroes deserve."

Summary: A homecoming event to celebrate the achievements of Yorkshire's Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be held in Leeds, it has been announced.


Stockton Council has been trying for a number of years to secure funding for the £1.1m Thornaby bridge project and managed to get £250,000 from the Department for Transport. The old bridge, at the entrance to the railway station, was rusting and did not have wheelchair access. Network Rail and Tees Valley Metro also helped pay for the new bridge, which has taken five months to complete.

Summary: A new footbridge has opened to replace a 125-year-old one on Teesside.


The three partners at the Northville Family Practice in Filton are due to leave the GP surgery in January. NHS England's Caroline Stead, said it was looking for a new team to run the practice, which serves 5,331 patients. She said it was "committed to providing local people with high quality GP services" and would "ensure current services continue as normal". No reason has been given for the partners' departure and the practice has yet to comment. But NHS England said a new management team would be taking over while it looked for a "longer-term solution". "In the short term, it will be business as usual for patients while we quickly find a new interim management team and then oversee a seamless handover to them," said Ms Stead. "We will then be looking at talking to local people about the types of services they need for the longer term."

Summary: A surgery in Bristol where three doctors in charge have resigned - will remain open, NHS England has said.


The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth said it was "an opportune time to restructure". A spokesman said the equivalent of three full-time jobs out of 34 staff would be lost and a new head of commerce appointed. The museum opened in 2002 with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the now defunct South West Regional Development Agency. Richard Doughty, museum director, said: "Despite record-breaking visitor numbers this year and the strongest financial performance ever, we still carry a financial deficit." Mr Doughty said the entire arts and museums sector in the UK "continues to go through difficult times". According to the Charity Commission website, the museum had an income of around £2.27m in 2014-15 compared to a spend of around £2.56m.

Summary: A £21.5m maritime museum is shedding jobs despite record visitor numbers.


The 26-year-old registered with the New Zealand Warriors in September after leaving the Parramatta Eels because of personal problems. But the NRL delayed his registration with the Auckland-based team while he dealt with mental health issues, a drug overdose and a relationship breakdown. The NRL says the test will check he is ready for the pressures of the game. "Kieran will only be allowed to play again in the NRL if that assessment is positive," NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg said. The new season starts on 2 March and Warriors hope Foran, capped 20 times for New Zealand, will be available to face the Bulldogs in Dunedin on Friday, 17 March. "We have seen Kieran's progress over the last few months and we are confident he will be ready for round three," Warriors managing director Jim Doyle said.

Summary: New Zealand half-back Kieran Foran must pass a psychological test before he can resume playing in the NRL next month.


It happened on Hearthcote Road in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, just before 02:00 BST. The Range Rover ended up embedded in the property. Derbyshire Police said no one was hurt but two people had to leave their home and have not been able to return due to fears over structural damage. An investigation has begun and police have appealed for witnesses. BBc reporter Martyn Williams, at the crash scene, said: "Part of the front wall has been completely demolished with bits of brick and wall everywhere. "One part of the wall has moved at least four or five metres from where it originally was." The road was closed for about an hour and no arrests were made. Police said one driver suffered minor injuries but did not need to go to hospital.

Summary: A car ploughed into the front of a bungalow after colliding with another vehicle and coming off the road.


The Polish-born 31-year-old helped his country win the 2014 World Cup, and scored 48 goals in a 129-cap career. An appearance off the bench in the 3-0 win over Slovakia at Euro 2016 was Podolski's final outing for Germany. The ex-FC Koln, Bayern Munich and Arsenal player, now at Galatasaray, told German fans, "It was amazing, it was great, and it was an honour."

Summary: Germany striker Lukas Podolski has announced his retirement from international football.


The hosts moved into the lead through Kire Markoski and Enis Bardhi doubled their advantage before the break. David Babunski also had a penalty saved by Ryan Fulton in the first half following Oliver McBurnie's handball. Iceland's defeat at home to Ukraine meant Macedonia won Group 3 to seal a place in Poland next year. France finish in second place after also overtaking Iceland. However, the French, who won 3-0 in Northern Ireland, do not progress to the play-offs as they are not one of the four best runners-up. It was Scot Gemmill's second match in charge of the Scots, with the former Nottingham Forest, Everton and Scotland player taking over from Ricky Sbragia before last week's 2-0 loss to Iceland. Scotland finished the six-team group in fifth place, winning just two of their 10 matches.

Summary: Scotland Under-21s ended their unsuccessful European Championship qualifying campaign with defeat in Macedonia, who reached the finals.


League One and League Two clubs will play alongside invited Category One academies. Championship Newcastle's academy team has also been invited. The 16 groups of four teams will each comprise an academy side with the top two from each qualifying for the first knockout round of 32 teams. The group stage draw will be announced by the EFL in due course. Known last season as the Football League Trophy and sponsored by Johnstone's Paint, the competition has been rebranded for this season along with the Football League as a whole. Barnsley beat League Two Oxford United 3-2 at Wembley in front of a crowd of more than 59,000 in last season's final. The 16 Category One Academies invited to take part in the EFL Trophy in 2016-17:

Summary: The format of the 2016-17 EFL Trophy, which will include 15 Premier League academy sides, has been confirmed.


Historic England is looking for photos of the country's first mosque set up in Liverpool in 1887 by English Muslim convert Abdullah Quilliam. The Gloucestershire site of the first smallpox vaccination by Edward Jenner is also on a list of 21 places that require updated details. Historic England said it wanted people to help "unlock the secrets". "We want people and community groups across England to share their knowledge and pictures, so we can record important facts about places," it said. The organisation curates the official list of England's 400,000 most significant historic places and items for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Roger Bowdler, director of listing at Historic England, said: "Many buildings on the list are well-known and even world-famous. But in some cases there is much that remains unknown." Details and photos are also being requested on:

Summary: People are being asked to "chronicle the nation's missing history" by sharing details of key sites.


Jeremiah St Phorose and Darrel Bryce are believed to have left the open prison, on Thorne Road, Hatfield, together on Monday morning. Both are serving indefinite life sentences, with police advising members of the public not to approach the men. St Phorose, 27, from Hull, was jailed for offences including burglary and wounding. He has connections in Humberside and West Yorkshire. Bryce, 31, from Nottinghamshire, was jailed for robbery and possession of a firearm. He has connections in Nottingham and Worksop.

Summary: Two prisoners have gone on the run from HMP Hatfield in South Yorkshire.


A mother and her three children were killed when their home collapsed in the northern city of Cap-Haitian. Officials said 300mm (almost one foot) of rain had fallen in just 48 hours. The flooding comes just over a month after Hurricane Matthew devastated large parts of the country and killed more than 500 people. Many neighbourhoods of Cap-Haitien are flooded. A man died while trying to cross a river in the city of Perches and a woman was buried under a collapsing wall in Port de Paix. Three people also died in the beach resort Cormier.

Summary: Floods triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 10 people in northern Haiti, officials say.


The landslide hit early on Sunday at a site in Fujian province's Taining county, where a hydropower project was being built, Xinhua news agency said. The landslide is believed to have been triggered by heavy rain. China's president and prime minister both called for an all-out effort to save the missing men. Officials said on Sunday evening that more than 600 rescuers were at the scene, using sniffer dogs, specialist equipment and heavy excavator vehicles. Thirteen injured people are in hospital in a stable condition, Xinhua reported. The agency said rainfall in the Taining region had been 35% higher than average this year. In the 24 hours before the landslide, 215.7mm of rain fell in the area around the construction site.

Summary: At least 41 construction workers are missing after a landslide buried their dormitory under rocks and mud in China, state media report.


The 26-year-old has scored six tries in 19 appearances since joining the club in February 2015. "Ahsee has been a good player for us over the past year and we're delighted that he's agreed to stay with us," said director of rugby Jim Mallinder. Saints have also agreed contracts for next season with prop Matt Beesley and hooker Charlie Clare, both 24. Clare will join from Championship club Bedford, while former Yorkshire Carnegie academy player Beesley has been training with the Saints for a number of weeks. "Matt has impressed while he's been training with us, with his technical abilities and willingness to learn," forwards coach Dorian West told the club website. "Charlie has a solid grounding from his time with Leicester and Bedford. He has been one of their standout players in an impressive season."

Summary: Samoa international Ahsee Tuala has agreed a new deal with Northampton Saints for next season.


He made his comments on The Andrew Marr Show, saying: "This is beyond party politics. I think that's partly the point. "There has been a systematic undermining of the core values of the NHS no matter who has been in power." Last week Sheen delivered a passionate political speech to a pro-NHS march on St David's Day. He said: "I think watching party politics snipe against each other, trying to make points against each other all the time, misses the slightly bigger picture that we are starting to become a society that we cannot be proud of. "I think we really have to take stock of that and make a stand about it."

Summary: Actor Michael Sheen says the core values of the NHS are being undermined.


Vincent Norbury from Wirral was a passenger in a Vauxhall Corsa which collided with a Rover ZT on the A55 at Dobshill near Buckley on 18 July. The 76-year-old woman who was driving the Cosa remains in hospital with serious injuries Mr Norbury's family said he was "devoted husband" for 57 years and a "much loved dad" to four children. He had 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two older brothers who are "deeply saddened," as well as nephews and cousins "who will all miss him greatly". In a tribute issued through North Wales Police, the family said: "We know we will never walk alone as a part of you will always be with us."

Summary: Tributes have been paid to an 83-year-old man who died in a crash in Flintshire.


The 46 year-old Italian will join up with the London club after completing his role as Italy coach at the European Championships in France. Guus Hiddink, who replaced Jose Mourinho, will remain in charge of the Blues until the end of the season. Chelsea are currently 10th in the Premier League and will not feature in Europe next season. Conte is a former Italy midfielder who made more than 400 appearances for Juventus, winning five league titles and a Champions League. He will be the fifth Italian in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Summary: Chelsea have announced that Antonio Conte will take charge of Chelsea this summer on a three year deal.


It happened at Angletarn Pikes near Ullswater on Saturday. Rough terrain meant an air ambulance had to land in a nearby valley, resulting in a 25-minute trek before the injured man in his 20s was reached. He was taken to hospital in Preston and is said to be in a stable condition with head injuries. A spokesman for the Great North Air Ambulance said: "Due to the severe nature of the terrain the helicopter was unable to land near to the casualty. "Instead it landed in the valley bottom from where the aircrew doctor and paramedic team made their way on foot to the casualty site . "The climb took approximately 25 minutes, after which the man was placed onto a mountain rescue stretcher and lowered to the valley floor by Patterdale Mountain Rescue team."

Summary: A fell runner plunged about 160ft (50 metres) in the Lake District while taking part in a two-day marathon event.


Charles MacDonald was rescued from the property in King's Crescent on Monday morning and was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but died from his injuries. A joint fire and police investigation has been carried out and Police Scotland said there were no suspicious circumstances. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Summary: A 41-year-old man has died after a flat fire in Aberdeen.


Justin Robertson, 36, was paid Â£1,500 by Benjamin Carr, 22, to kill his former stepmother Pennie Davis in September 2014, after a long-running feud between the pair. Robertson had denied murder but was convicted after a six-week trial. His appeal was dismissed at a hearing of the Court of Appeal in London. Mother-of-five Mrs Davis, 47, was found dead by her new husband in a field at Leygreen Farm near Beaulieu in the New Forest, where she had been tending to her horses. She had been stabbed 14 times in an attack described by trial judge Justice Andrew Popplewell QC as "particularly brutal". Carr, from Southampton, was convicted of conspiracy to murder and ordered to serve a minimum of 30 years.

Summary: A man jailed for the murder of a woman found dead in a horse paddock has had an appeal against his conviction dismissed.


Kaboul, 30, has joined from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal after asking for a move away from the north-east for personal reasons. Pereyra, 25, becomes the Hornets' record signing on a five-year contract. Watford's previous record transfer was the £12.5m they paid Granada for striker Isaac Success in July. The fee for Pereyra has not yet been revealed. Before joining Juventus, initially on loan, in 2014, Pereyra played for Udinese, the Italian club owned by the Pozzo family, who also own Watford. He has 10 full caps for Argentina and was part of their 2015 Copa America squad. His transfer is subject to Watford obtaining a work permit for him. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Watford have completed the double signing of Juventus midfielder Roberto Pereyra and Sunderland's Younes Kaboul.


The awesome astronaut safely touched back down to Earth yesterday with two Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Oleg Skripochka, after living on board the International Space Station. Jeff has spent a total of 534 days in space, meaning he now holds the record, for the most time living in space of all American astronauts. This latest mission to the ISS is Jeff's fourth time in space, and his third long-duration stay on the space station. He is a flight engineer and has been on four spacewalks since his first mission into space in 2000. However, Jeff still has a long way to go to beat the world record holder Gennady Padalka. The Russian cosmonaut has spent a whopping 879 days in space, that's nearly two and a half years!

Summary: Nasa astronaut Jeff Williams has become the most experienced American astronaut ever.


Forward Robinson, 20, scored seven goals in 28 games during two spells on loan with Preston last season. Winger Reach, 22, joined the Lilywhites on a three-month loan in September and has scored twice in 17 appearances. Meanwhile, manager Simon Grayson said he will look to make further additions to his squad in the transfer window. Grayson has already signed Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone after Jordan Pickford's loan deal expired. "We'll try and improve the squad," the 46-year-old told BBC Radio Lancashire. "We had good news that Adam Reach will sign for the rest of the season now, which is fantastic for Middlesbrough to allow him to come and the lad has done fantastic for us. "I'm sure he won't be the first of the signings we make over the next few weeks."

Summary: Preston have re-signed Callum Robinson on loan from Aston Villa and extended the loan of Middlesbrough's Adam Reach, both until the end of the season.


The incident happened at about 18:45 on Saturday about 100m from the harbour at St Abbs. The woman was pulled from the water unconscious and given oxygen and then taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The RNLI announced last month it intends to shut the station with cover being provided from nearby Eyemouth. The rescue came just 24 hours after about 80 people attended a meeting to oppose the closure plans. A petition with 3,000 signatures has also been gathered. The RNLI announced last month that the St Abbs boat was no longer needed and in future cover would be provided with an additional boat in nearby Eyemouth. It has rejected claims that lives would be put at risk by the move and said it was about having the "right assets in the right place".

Summary: A lifeboat crew at a closure-threatened station has been called out to rescue a diver in distress from the waters off the Borders coast.


John Welch, 74, from Corsham and his partner Eileen Swannack, 73, from Biddestone, have been formally identified as victims of the attack. The couple had been together for nearly a decade and had travelled to Tunisia twice a year for the past eight years. They had been officially listed as missing since the attack in Sousse on 26 June. Relatives of Ms Swannack and Mr Welch are getting family liaison officer support. On Wednesday a book of condolence opened at St Nicholas' Church in Biddestone to remember the couple. The first bodies of those killed have arrived back in the UK but the process of identifying victims continues in Sousse. Thirty of the 38 victims are thought to have been British.

Summary: A Wiltshire couple were among Britons killed by a gunman in Tunisia, police have confirmed.


Paris, 29, has joined from Swedish club MODO Hockey having also played for Tingsryds AIF. The Canadian will also be studying for a Master's degree at Cardiff Met University. This will be Faryna's third season in the Elite League after two productive years with the Dundee Stars. Devils coach Andrew Lord said: "Drew is a big strong guy that is going to win battles in the corners and in front of the net. "We love the way Justin plays. "He plays with an edge and has the ability to back his game up if need be."

Summary: Elite League champions and Challenge Cup holders Cardiff Devils have signed defenceman Drew Paris and forward Justin Faryna.


The three helmet-cam clips were released by the Ministry of Defence after a request, led by the BBC on behalf of several other media groups. Gunfire from an Apache helicopter can be heard in the footage. Known as Marine A, Blackman was sentenced to life by court martial in 2013, but an appeal is due next week. Blackman, from Taunton, Somerset, was refused bail in December. The Court Martial Appeal Court ruled that the full video would not be released. The released clips, filmed on the headcam of another marine, show Blackman's patrol in Afghanistan as gunfire is unleashed from an Apache helicopter. Swearing can be heard, as well as someone saying: "They've missed him" and "error, after error, after error".

Summary: Footage showing the moments leading up to the incident in which ex-Royal Marine Sgt Alexander Blackman killed a Taliban fighter has been released.