Employees with at least one year's service will receive the top payment, while others will get £500. Mr Engelhardt retires in May after clocking up 25 years at the group he co-founded in 1991. Admiral employs 8,375 staff, including more than 6,000 in the UK, and the move will personally cost him £7m. He said: "We are making this gift in recognition of the hard work and team spirit that has underpinned Admiral's success as we've grown from a start-up with value of £0 to a FTSE 100 company with a value of £5 billion today." All Admiral staff, from those working in Swansea, Cardiff and Newport, to Delhi, Richmond and Rome "and all places in-between", will get the gift. Mr Engelhardt will be replaced by co-founder and current Admiral chief operating officer David Stevens.

Summary: Thousands of staff at insurance firm Admiral will get a £1,000 bonus as a thank you from boss Henry Engelhardt before he retires.


RTÉ said Pegida, an "anti-Islamisation" group, announced an Irish branch at a protest rally in the city centre on Saturday afternoon. However, it added that a counter protest also took place. Protesters are reported to have pursued several men they believed to be Pegida members from O'Connell Street to North Earl Street before police stepped in. RTÉ reports that there were a number of confrontations between police in public order equipment and protesters on Saturday. It is understood an RTÉ cameraman was injured during one incident.

Summary: There have been scuffles between police and anti-Pegida protesters in Dublin.


An unbeaten 106 by South Africa's Hashim Amla helped Kings XI post 198-4. However, Buttler and fellow opener Parthiv Patel added 81 in the first 5.5 overs of the Mumbai run chase. Buttler reached his half-century from 24 deliveries and smashed 77 from 37 balls - including five sixes and seven fours - to set up an eight-wicket win. Amla cleared the ropes six times in making his maiden T20 century, and was well supported by Australian Glenn Maxwell's 18-ball 40 as they looked to have put Kings XI in a commanding position. But some brutal hitting allowed Lancashire's Buttler to compile his maiden IPL fifty, sharing big partnerships with Patel (37) and Nitish Rana (62 not out from 34 balls) as Mumbai secured victory.

Summary: England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler hit his highest Twenty20 score as Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League.


The 20-year-old made his first-class debut against the touring Pakistan side in July and featured in all three formats for the Hove side this year. Wales-born Salt, who came through Sussex's academy, will remain at the club until the end of the 2017 season. "With a good winter under his belt, he could develop into a dynamic match-winner for Sussex," head coach Mark Davis said.

Summary: Sussex batsman Phil Salt has signed a new one-year contract with the club.


Sky News reported that the Edinburgh-based company was in discussions with Bridgepoint, which owns sandwich chain Pret A Manger. Sky said the parties were closing in on a sale, valuing it at more than £600m. It added that a deal between Bridgepoint and Miller's shareholders could emerge during the summer. Miller Homes declined to comment when approached by BBC Scotland. The housebuilder is controlled by a division of private equity firm Blackstone, In 2014, Miller Homes shelved plans to float on the London Stock Exchange, blaming market volatility. It had planned to raise about £140m by selling off at least 40% of the company. Last year the housebuilder reported a 44% increase in pre-tax profit to £89.3m, with revenues up 13% at £565m.

Summary: Scottish housebuilder Miller Homes has declined to comment on reports that it is in advanced talks over its sale to a private equity group.


Police said it was believed the men were injured during a fight close to Basingstoke Leisure Centre at about 18:30 BST on Thursday. The men, both in their late 30s, are being treated in hospital. One of them is described as being in a serious condition. A cordon was put in place overnight while investigators examined the scene. Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack to come forward. The suspects have been detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Summary: Two men have been arrested after a double-stabbing in an underpass in Basingstoke.


The brawl involved a large group of teenagers near the Hunters Bar roundabout on Friday evening, South Yorkshire Police said. Officers were called at about 20:00 BST to reports of an altercation between a group of teenagers. A 19-year-old man and 14-year-old boy suffered what are believed to be stab wounds. The 14-year-old suffered minor injuries and has been discharged from hospital. However, the 19-year-old man remains in a serious condition. Eyewitnesses said two people were taken away by ambulance; one with blood around the stomach area and another with what appeared to be a head injury. Inquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information should contact South Yorkshire Police.

Summary: A 19-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital following a fight in Sheffield.


Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team will keep vehicles and equipment at Durham's Community Fire Station. It will also be based at a new Â£3.78m quad station in Barnard Castle incorporating the county's fire, police and ambulance services. Deputy team leader Steve Owers said finding people in semi-urban areas now accounted for half of its call-outs. Tracking down children and people with dementia or depression, who were unlikely to survive another night outdoors, had doubled the team's workload, he said. Having a base in Durham, the centre of the county, means rescuers have easier access to equipment, cutting response times. "Building a relationship with police officers and firefighters on the ground that we're going to be meeting in incidents is really important," Mr Owers said. The new rescue centre in Durham is named after former rescuer Chris Scott, who died in 2014, aged 75.

Summary: A mountain rescue team has said having a fire station base will save lives.


About 385 children and adults gathered at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Saturday to raise awareness of bereavement charity 2 Wish Upon A Star. Founder Rhian Burke thanked those who took part, saying their effort would "never be forgotten". The record was confirmed by Guinness World Records. Mrs Burke set up the charity following the sudden deaths of her son George and husband Paul in 2012. She said they chose the elephant mascot because child bereavement was often like the "elephant in the room" and was something people were often afraid to discuss. 2 Wish Upon A Star works with 14 of the 15 emergency units across Wales and has supported over 50 families in the last 12 months.

Summary: Charity supporters donned trunks, tusks and tails to set a new world record for the largest group of people dressed as elephants.


The Frenchman, 29, joined the Canaries from Hamilton in February 2015, but made only eight first-team appearances. He spent last season on loan at Dundee United in the Scottish Championship, where he scored 19 goals in 43 games. "He is a goalscoring number 10 and a versatile attacking player that can play anywhere along the forward line," said Coventry boss Mark Robins. Checkatrade Trophy holders Coventry have now made 12 summer signings following relegation from League One in May. Goalkeeper: Liam O'Brien (Portsmouth) Defenders: Rod McDonald (Northampton Town), Dominic Hyam (Reading), Jack Grimmer (Fulham), James Pearson (Barnet) Midfield: Michael Doyle (Portsmouth), Liam Kelly (Orient), Peter Vincenti (Rochdale), Tony Andreu (Norwich City) Strikers: Marc McNulty (Sheffield United), Maxime Biamou (Sutton United), Duckens Nazon (Wolves) Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Coventry City have signed Tony Andreu on a two-year deal after the midfielder left Norwich City by mutual consent.


More than 1,000 suspects are being held in horrific conditions, with at least eight dying each month, the rights group's said in a report. Cameroon's government has dismissed the report as false and misleading. The Islamist group Boko Haram frequently carries out attacks in Cameroon, often using suicide bombers. Almost 500 have died in the violence this year in Cameroon, which borders Nigeria where the insurgents are based. Many of the people accused of supporting Boko Haram by the authorities in Cameroon have been arrested without any reasonable suspicion they had committed a crime, Amnesty's report said. Extrajudicial killings by the security forces were also documented in the report, including six cases where it says suspects were tortured to death. Amnesty did acknowledges that Cameroonian officials were working to relieve overcrowding and improve water supplies. Who are Boko Haram?

Summary: Suspected Boko Haram militants in Cameroon are dying in jail of disease, malnutrition and in some cases torture, Amnesty International says.


Fees came in on 1 October for materials classed as "DIY construction waste", including soil and plasterboard. Councillor Rob Humby, who is in charge of environmental issues, said: "It could be a legal battle." The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) said DIY waste generated by householders should be disposed of without a charge. Hampshire County Council said the charges were needed to cover the cost of disposing the waste. Mr Humby said: "We think it is construction waste as set out in the policy. "It certainly could end up in a legal battle. We hope we don't get there, and come to a resolution." The authority said it was seeking "clarity" from the DCLG on the interpretation of the policy. It said plans to bring in reduced opening times in January had been postponed while it seeks to clarify its legal position over the charges.

Summary: Hampshire County Council says it could face a legal fight over its charges for DIY waste at recycling centres.


Ambulance Service staff alerted police after the 37-year-old man was discovered on Leamington Terrace, near Bruntsfield Place, at about 05:35. The death is being treated as unexplained and detectives were particularly keen to trace a couple who may have tried to help the man earlier. They have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Det Insp Alan O'Brien said: "Our inquiry is at an early stage and we are currently working to establish the man's identity. "However, I encourage anyone who may have noticed or spoken to this man and can provide potentially vital information on his movements to please contact police immediately. "In particular, we understand that a couple had attempted to help the deceased male and I appeal to them to come forward as soon as possible."

Summary: An investigation is under way after a man's body was found lying on a street in the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh.


Eight churches and chapels have been targeted by criminals over the last five weeks. St Margaret's Church, Blackwood, was broken into with Â£10,000 in damage caused between 14-15 June. Cash was also stolen from Crosskeys Pentecostal Church, Crosskeys, and St David's Church, Pengam. Extra patrols have been put in place, said police. Entry was forced at St Catherine's Church, Crosskeys; St Thomas' Church, Cefn Fforest; Horeb Baptist Chapel, Gelligaer; and Caersalem Chapel, Aberbargoed - but nothing was taken. Det Insp Amanda Thomas said "unscrupulous attacks of damage and theft will not be tolerated".

Summary: Gwent Police are investigating after a spate of burglaries at churches and chapels in Caerphilly county.


It is the latest development in a plan to rescue the airport, bought by the Welsh government for Â£52m in 2013. Flybe said the 10-year agreement with Cardiff Airport had created 50 new jobs, including flight crew. Two planes will be based at the site in Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, and flights to Belfast, Dusseldorf, Geneva and Jersey will be increased. New routes between Cardiff and Cork, Dublin, Edinburgh, Faro, Glasgow, Munich, Milan and Paris were previously announced.

Summary: Budget airline Flybe has announced it will set up a new base at Cardiff.


James McDonagh, 28, from Castledawson died after he was assaulted outside a bar and nightclub complex on the Hillhead Road on Sunday morning. The 41-year-old was arrested in Toomebridge on Monday night on suspicion of murder. A 20-year-old man arrested on Sunday night has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Meanwhile, police have been given more time to question two other suspects. The men, aged 24 and 52, were arrested in the Toomebridge area on Sunday night. A court granted police a further 36 hours to question the men on Tuesday. Police said a post mortem examination is due be carried out on Mr McDonagh's body on Wednesday. The officer leading the investigation, Det Ch Insp Eamonn Corrigan, appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident outside The Elk Inn on Sunday morning to contact detectives.

Summary: A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man near Toomebridge, County Antrim.


The 43-year-old pedestrian, from Surrey, suffered serious injuries and died on the way to hospital following the crash on the A325 near Farnham on Wednesday evening. A 54-year-old man from Liss was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop at, and report, a road accident. He has been bailed until 5 May. The crash, also involving a car and motorbike, happened near the junction of Binstead Road in Alice Holt Forest at about 17:25 GMT. The motorcyclist suffered minor injuries. The road was closed for several hours while investigators inspected the scene.

Summary: A man has been arrested in connection with a suspected hit-and-run crash in Hampshire in which a woman died.


The Romano-Gothic St Magnus Cathedral, built from red and yellow sandstone, is of international significance. The foundations were placed in 1137, and the building - dedicated to Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney - took about 300 years to build. A team from York-based IIC Technologies has been brought in to carry out the work in Kirkwall. It will not only produce a detailed image of the building inside and out, but also help in future monitoring of its condition. And 3D models of the cathedral will also be used as part of a major new exhibition within the Orkney Museum.

Summary: Work to produce a detailed three-dimensional survey of a 12th Century cathedral in Orkney is under way.


Mewn cyfweliad gyda BBC Cymru, dywedodd Mr Jones: "Os caiff Brexit ei weinyddu'n iawn, bach iawn fydd yr effaith. Fe allai'r effaith beidio ag achosi anhawsterau o unrhyw fath i ni." Serch hynny, roedd ganddo rybudd: "Os na chaiff ei weinyddu'n iawn, mae'n bosib y bydd yn drychineb. Fe allai wneud i Gymru a'r Deyrnas Unedig edrych yn amherthnasol, yn grŵp o ynysoedd oddi ar arfordir Ewrop, sydd ddim yn rhan o farchnad fawr." Ychwanegodd: "Does dim rheswm iddo fod yn drychineb." "Mae yna naws afreal i hyn - mae'n mynd i gymryd llawer hirach na dwy flynedd. Fe fydd yn bum mlynedd. Rhaid i ni fod yn amyneddgar". "Y peth pwysig yw fod hyn yn cael ei wneud yn iawn, nad oes brysio, nad yw'n cael ei wneud yn anghywir."

Summary: Mae'r Prif Weinidog Carwyn Jones yn dweud nad oes rheswm i Brexit fod yn "drychineb" i Gymru.


Forty beds in eight wards have been affected, with four wards fully closed. Visitors have been asked to stay away unless absolutely necessary. People suffering from sickness and diarrhoea have also been urged to call NHS Direct on 111, instead of visiting A&E. It follows the closure of Bassett Green Primary School in the city on Friday because of a sickness bug. Dr Sarah Schofield, of West Hampshire NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, said: The principals for any diarrhoea and vomiting illness is to have basic hygiene - be fanatical about your hand washing - and to drink plenty." Infection control teams at the hospital were expected to reopen one of the closed wards on Sunday.

Summary: An outbreak of norovirus has led to the closure of several wards at Southampton General Hospital.


The aerobatic team had been the star attraction at a Families Day held at RAF Valley. The aircraft hit was the leader - Red One - but the pilot and an engineer believed to be aboard were unhurt. Onlookers said the plane was leaving RAF Valley after the display to return to its base in Lincolnshire when the mishap happened. An RAF spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that a Hawk aircraft from the Red Arrows suffered an apparent bird strike in the vicinity of RAF Valley this afternoon. "The aircraft recovered to Valley safely and will undergo checks from specialist engineers to ascertain if any remedial work is required."

Summary: A Hawk jet was hit by a bird strike after taking part in a Red Arrows display in Anglesey on Thursday.


The 32-year-old Northern Ireland international arrives from FC Edmonton, having joined the North American Soccer League outfit in February. Shiels moved to Dundalk last summer at the end of his four-year spell at Ibrox. In 2012 he was a League Cup winner with Kilmarnock and was on the short-list for Scotland's player of the year. He helped Rangers win three promotions and the Challenge Cup. Dunfermline finished fifth in the Championship last season, four points adrift of the final play-off place.

Summary: Former Rangers, Hibs and Kilmarnock midfielder Dean Shiels has signed a one-year deal at Dunfermline.


Andrew Salter, 22, now a first-team regular, will return to Australia for a second successive 'winter season' to play grade cricket in Sydney. He will be joined by Glamorgan second-team player Owen Morgan, 21. Morgan will be at the Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy and playing club cricket in Adelaide. Former England spinner Peter Such is in charge of developing young bowlers for the ECB. "The most important factor in a player's development, particularly for spin bowlers, is match-play overs to hone the skills and work out how to apply them effectively in game situations," he said. "There is no substitute for this. "We are looking to expose our spinners to cricket overseas during the off season, for the experience of competing overseas, taking more personal responsibility and also to continue their development by bowling those much-needed match play and practice overs."

Summary: Two Glamorgan spinners are among the players being placed overseas this winter as part of the England and Wales Cricket Board's development programme.


She said the offer of taking 20,000 migrants over the Parliament but none from Europe proved the prime minister was "contemptuous" of Calais people. Natacha Bouchart said migrants in Calais saw Britain as a soft touch on benefits and illegal work. She told MPs migrants said they could easily find work and accommodation in England and were not controlled. Giving evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee, via an interpreter, the French politician said less than 10% of the 3,500 migrants currently in Calais wanted to seek asylum in France, all others wanted to come to England. She said if France made 50,000 places available, they still would not seek asylum in France, and it must be confirmed that the UK was not a "El Dorado" for migrants.

Summary: The mayor of Calais has said she is "disgusted" by David Cameron's response to the migrant crisis.


The Irish restricted the Dutch to 86-4 as teenager Lucy O'Reill had the best bowling figures of 2-14. Cecelia Joyce hit 39 with Clare Shillington contributing 31 as the Irish put on 77 for the first wicket in just 56 balls. Ireland completed their win with 8.2 overs and nine wickets to spare. The Irish will be hoping to finish the tournament on a high when they face the Netherlands again and Scotland on Sunday. The tournament victory completes a memorable year for Irish women's cricket at European tournaments. The Irish Under 17s and 19s both won their respective ICC Europe Challenge Series against Scotland and The Netherlands while the Under 15s were unbeaten as they won their tournament earlier this month.

Summary: Ireland's women clinched the European T20 title with two games to spare as they defeated the Netherlands by nine wickets at Rugby on Saturday.


Turnover at the group was up by 8%, from £764m to £827m. A note in the accounts said the "encouraging" growth in turnover was driven by the full year impact of new facilities. Dunbia has plants across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland as well as Northern Ireland. During the year staff numbers increased from 3,256 to 3,605. The Dungannon group, which is among Northern Ireland's largest food businesses, is owned by brothers Jim and Jack Dobson. They have recently begun a process that could lead to the sale of the business after receiving "several serious expressions of interest from would-be investors over the past two years". The company said it remains business as usual while options are explored. A note in the accounts said "the strategy for the coming period will continue to be that of product development and volume growth".

Summary: Pre tax profit at the County Tyrone-based meat group Dunbia rose by 40% to £6.6m in the year to March 2015.


Police Scotland said the crash happened at about 12:30 on Broomielaw, near to the junction with Brown Street. The woman was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Hospital staff said she was in serious condition. Eyewitnesses said the incident had taken place in the bus lane near Atlantic Quay. The bus windscreen was smashed in the incident. Sgt William Graham said: "The Broomielaw will have been busy around the time of the incident with motorists driving by as well as people on their lunch breaks. "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed what happened to contact officers at the Road Policing Department in Glasgow on 101."

Summary: A 28-year-old woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Glasgow city centre.


The academy, on Martingale Way, Lawley, is expected to cater for 201 pupils and is due open in January 2016, three months later than first announced. It will be sponsored by REAch2 WM Academy Trust, one of the largest primary-only academy trusts in the UK, Telford and Wrekin Council said. The school will provide "much needed places for local children in a growing community", a council spokesman said. It is the last in a series of 13 schools secured through Labour's Building Schools for the Future programme, which was scrapped four years ago by the incoming coalition government. The council has said the school, which will have a playing field and community facilities, could eventually cater for about 420 pupils.

Summary: Work has started on a new £4.7m primary school in Shropshire.


They will be tried at Coventry Magistrates' Court on 5 and 6 November. An Insolvency Service spokesman confirmed that "criminal proceedings have been commenced against David Smith, Robert Peto and Thomas Wright". "We will not be commenting until the criminal proceedings have been concluded," they added. The Insolvency Service said that the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) was bringing the prosecution on its behalf. Coventry-based City Link, owned by investment firm Better Capital, called in administrators on Christmas Eve after "substantial losses". On New Year's Eve it announced 2,356 job losses after a bid to buy the company failed. A week later it announced a further 230 redundancies. The company was founded in 1969. It was bought by Better Capital for Â£1 in April 2013.

Summary: Ex-directors of failed parcel firm City Link are being prosecuted under section 194 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.


They are the first quintuplet sisters ever born in the US, according to the Women's Hospital of Texas in Houston. Mother Danielle Busby said she felt blessed and that Olivia Marie, Ava Lane, Hazel Grace, Parker Kate and Riley Paige were "thriving". It is believed that the last time five sisters were born at once was in 1969 at Queen Charlotte's maternity hospital in London. More than a dozen doctors and nurses assisted in the premature birth, which was delivered by Caesarian section. Father Adam Busby praised the hospital staff at a press conference and said their elder sister Blayke cannot wait for them to come home. "She thinks it's normal for mommies to have five babies," said Mrs Busby. Mrs Busby had received intrauterine insemination for both her pregnancies after having difficulties becoming pregnant.

Summary: Hospital officials say that five baby girls in Texas have set a new record.


The poll, triggered by the death of long-serving Labour MP Michael Meacher, is the first major electoral test for party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Labour is defending a 14,738 majority from May's general election. But it faces a threat from UKIP in what is the first by-election of the current Parliament, with results expected early on Friday morning. Full list of declared candidates: Conservative: James Daly Green Party: Simeon Hart Labour: Jim McMahon Liberal Democrat: Jane Brophy Monster Raving Loony: Sir Oink A-Lot UKIP: John Bickley General Election 2015 result

Summary: Polls have closed in the by-election to elect a new MP for Oldham West and Royton.


Craig Cooke was arrested in Huyton, Merseyside, on 15 December 2015. The 24-year-old claimed he had intended to use the Molotov cocktails to "scare" a man who rejected his advances after they met online, prosecutors said. Cooke, of Hartsbourne Avenue in Belle Vale, admitted making and possessing an explosive and possession of a bladed article at Liverpool Crown Court. He was jailed for three years four months on Thursday. After the sentencing, Det Con Ian Young said "a quick-thinking member of the public" had alerted police to Cooke "acting in a suspicious manner", and he was arrested at the scene". "We don't know what would have happened that night if Cooke hadn't been detained," he said. "Thankfully, no-one was injured and this man has now been taken from our streets."

Summary: A man who went to a love interest's home armed with two homemade bombs and a knife has been jailed.


Sung, the world number 202, carded a one-under-par 71 to end the third round at 17 under. Fowler started the day seven shots behind Sung, but his five-under-par 67 brought him back into contention. Englishmen Justin Rose and Andy Sullivan both finished on five under, 12 shots off the lead. Fowler and Sullivan carded the joint-second lowest scores of the day with their five-under rounds, this was despite the American dropping three shots in the final two holes. Sung has missed the cut in five of his nine PGA Tour events in 2017, but a win in Houston would see him claim his first PGA Tour victory and also secure him a place in next week's Masters at Augusta.

Summary: South Korea's Sung Kang holds a three-shot lead over America's Rickie Fowler going into the final round of the Houston Open.


Balotelli, 25, has scored three goals in 17 appearances this season for Milan, who sold him to the Reds for £16m in 2014. "He has an immense desire to stay at the club. I hope he shows that with his performances," said Adriano Galliani. "I've told him that based on what he's shown, he doesn't deserve to stay." Italy international Balotelli is set to return to Liverpool after his loan spell ends in June. "I told him to convince me that he should stay, as we want the best for him," added Galliani. "He has promised me he will do that and I hope he does." On Saturday sixth-placed Milan host Serie A leaders Juventus, who are six points clear of second-placed Napoli with seven games of the season remaining.

Summary: On-loan Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli "does not deserve" to join AC Milan on a permanent basis, says the Italian club's chief executive.


The highest reward is $6m for the group's leader Abu Ubaidah. He replaced Ahmed Abdi Godane, who was killed in a US drone strike last year. Among those being hunted is Mahad Karate, also known as Abdirahman Mohamed Warsame, believed to be a key player in the attack on a Kenyan university which killed 148 people. The group, part of al-Qaeda, is battling the UN-backed government in Somalia and has also carried out a string of attacks in neighbouring Kenya. On Wednesday, Kenyan security forces destroyed five suspected al-Shabab hideouts in the Bono forest close to the Somali border, according to Reuters news agency. Source: US Department of State Who are al-Shabab? Al-Shabab recruiting in Kenyan towns

Summary: The US government is offering $27m (Â£18m) in rewards for information on the whereabouts of six leaders of the Somalia-based al-Shabab group.


The video and photographs in the film were taken during a survey in 2015 of sites in the St Kilda archipelago and also the island of North Rona. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University were involved in last year's study. SNH has uploaded the three minute-long film of St Kilda's sea caves to YouTube. St Kilda was inhabited for thousands of years until 1930 when the last 36 islanders left. Today, scientists, conservationists and workers at a military radar station spend months at a time on the main island of Hirta.

Summary: A new short film reveals the colourful wildlife found in sea caves on remote Scottish islands.


He suffered head injuries and a neck fracture in the crash near to Hurlstone Hall in Southport Road, Scarisbrick, at about 19:40 BST on Thursday. The boy was a passenger in a car that was being driven in opposite direction to another when the collision happened. He was airlifted to hospital and the 32-year-old female driver of the other car suffered serious internal injuries. She has been left with a punctured lung, broken ribs, a broken elbow and a broken forearm. The road was closed for four hours while investigations took place. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Summary: A nine-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after two cars crashed in Lancashire.


The newly elected MP won the seat from the Liberal Democrats' Sarah Olney with a majority of only 45 votes. Mr Goldsmith lost his seat last year after resigning and calling a by-election in protest at the decision to expand Heathrow Airport . There were no fewer than four recounts before a result was declared. Mr Goldsmith won 28,588 votes, with Ms Olney receiving 28,543 votes on a turnout of 79%. Mr Goldsmith admitted he had won by a "narrow margin" but thanked the voters of Richmond Park for giving him another chance to represent them. ''I hope my constituents know I will never let them down. " he added. Ms Olney took the seat from Mr Goldsmith, who stood as an independent after his temporary departure from the Tories, last year. The Lib Dem win was attributed to her opponent's pro-Brexit stance in the largely Remain-voting constituency.

Summary: Zac Goldsmith has retaken Richmond Park for the Conservative party in one of the most dramatic results of the election.


A black Ford Fiesta and a black Renault Kadjar were involved in the collision on the B4278 between Penrhiwfer and Tonyrefail at 11:35 BST. Stephen Woodland, who was driving the Fiesta died, while a 43-year-old driver of the other car and her daughter, three, were taken to hospital. Mr Woodland's family said they were "heartbroken". In a statement, they described how they were "coming to terms with the tragic loss" of the father-of-two, and added their "thoughts are also with the other family involved". Police said the injuries sustained by the mother and daughter are not thought to be serious and appealed for witnesses.

Summary: Tributes have been paid to a 25-year-old man who died following a car crash in Rhondda Cynon Taff on Friday.


Ms Ballantyne takes up the list seat vacated by Rachael Hamilton, who quit to fight for the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Selkirk constituency seat. She was formerly leader of the Tory group on Borders Council. The Tories have joined with independent councillors to run the council, but Ms Ballantyne chose to move to Holyrood rather than lead the administration. She has indicated she is likely to resign her council seat "at some point" in the future. The by-election for the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Selkirk seat will be contested on the same day as the UK general election on 8 June. The other candidates are Gail Hendry for the SNP, Sally Prentice for Labour and Catriona Bhatia for the Lib Dems.

Summary: Michelle Ballantyne has been sworn in as a new Scottish Conservative MSP for the South Scotland region.


The still orca image was taken by Billy Arthur, of Dunnrossness, at Levenwick while Ruth Morris filmed the incident. Mr Arthur, 33, who works for Scottish Sea Farms, told the BBC Scotland news website he went to the spot when he heard the orcas were in the area. He said: "There were about six in the pod. I got the camera ready and was lucky enough to get the shot." He added: "We sat for a while waiting and it paid off. You could see them getting agitated, then one flipped the seal out the water. After it was knocked out the water you could see them feeding on it."

Summary: A killer whale has been captured on camera flipping a seal into the air while hunting off Shetland.


Gloucestershire Police said a 31-year-old woman from the town was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Camran Green, 17, was attacked at a property on Shakespeare Road on Sunday. He died in hospital the following day. Detectives have been given more time to question a 31-year-old man, who was arrested on Wednesday. A 44-year-old woman, who was arrested at the same time on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been bailed until 1 November.

Summary: A third person has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed to death in Cheltenham.


The Tigers slipped into the relegation zone with two games to play following a 2-0 defeat by Sunderland last Saturday. Maguire has a year left on his current deal, but is said to be interesting Tottenham, Everton and Liverpool. "Obviously every footballer wants to be playing in the Premier League, myself included," said the 24-year-old. The former Sheffield United centre-back has featured 28 times in the league this season for Hull, who visit Crystal Palace on Sunday. "It's probably the greatest league in the world at the moment," he added. "But I'm totally focused on Hull City staying in the Premier League, so new contracts etc - I'll be discussing those at the end of the season when the football has finished."

Summary: Hull City defender Harry Maguire says he will not enter contract negotiations with the club until the end of the Premier League season.


Some of the world's top cyclists will head to Southwold on 15 June for the third Women's Tour, with the 132km (82 miles) stage one ending in Norwich. The tour, which was won by Germany's Lisa Brennauer in 2015, will take place over five days and end in Kettering. It will also pass through Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Northamptonshire. The first stage of the race will begin a few miles down the coast from Aldeburgh, where Lizzie Armitstead crashed while celebrating a stage victory last year. Armistead, who was ruled out of the rest of the tour, says she is excited about this year's event. "As a British rider it's a privilege to be able to compete on home roads," she said. "The British public have really taken to cycling and you can see that when the race goes through different towns the community really gets behind it."

Summary: The route of the 2016 Women's Tour cycling race has been announced, with the first stage starting in Suffolk.


The attack happened at Parlickstown Green, Mulhuddart, at about 20:30 local time on Monday. The man, who is in his 30s, was inside a house when the attack happened. Initial investigations suggest a lone gunman fired a number of shots through the rear kitchen window. Police believe the gunman left the scene in a car. No other injuries were reported. No arrests have been made. The scene of the shooting remains cordoned off. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact them. RTE has reported that the victim is not known to police as a major crime figure and they say they will be seeking to identify a motive for the attack as part of the investigation.

Summary: A man is critically ill in hospital after he was shot up to six times in west Dublin.


Chairs were thrown outside Sinclair's Oyster Bar in Exchange Square in Manchester city centre. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) tweeted the Polish football fans were held on suspicion of violent disorder. A GMP spokesperson said the injured man was treated at the scene by paramedics for a head wound and the group of fans dispersed after officers arrived. In a later tweet, the force said: "A fourth male was arrested after being found hiding in a restaurant near where the other three were detained." The trouble flared before Manchester City's Champions League group match against Spanish side Sevilla at the Etihad Stadium, which kicked off at 19:45 BST. Reports have suggested some of the people involved in the trouble were wearing the colours of Polish club Slask Wroclaw, whose fans have clashed with those of Sevilla recently.

Summary: Four men have been arrested after a fight involving football fans resulted in one man being injured.


The Algeria international, 21, moved to White Hart Lane as a teenager, making his first-team debut in December 2013. He has made 66 appearances for Spurs but has not featured for Mauricio Pochettino's side this season. "I first learned of Schalke's interest six weeks ago and have been hoping since then that the transfer would be completed," said Bentaleb. Schalke, who finished fifth in the Bundesliga last season, are also close to signing Bentaleb's former Spurs team-mate Benjamin Stambouli from French champions Paris St-Germain. The 26-year-old Frenchman played for the Premier League club in 2014-15 before joining PSG last summer and helping them win a domestic treble. Take part in our new Premier League Predictor game, which allows you to create leagues with friends. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb has joined German club Schalke on a season-long loan deal.


The 26-year-old, a graduate of Borussia Dortmund's academy, has signed a three-year contract at Carrow Road. "Marco is an all-rounder and a creative guy," head coach Daniel Farke told Norwich's official website. "He started his career as a number 10 but last season played as a holding midfielder and in the left full-back position a lot." Farke added: "He will give us many options and is at a good age so that will help us to be more flexible." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship club Norwich City have signed VfL Bochum midfielder Marco Stiepermann for an undisclosed fee.


England all-rounder Ben Stokes (4-80) had Paul Stirling caught behind and bowled Steven Finn as Middlesex went from 358-7 overnight to 389 all out. Durham's reply began quickly, racing to 71-0 from 12.4 overs before Finn (3-59) had Keaton Jennings (34) caught behind. Stoneman reached his ton off 139 balls and ended on 139 not out as the hosts finished on 295-4, trailing by 94 runs. The 28-year-old, who hit 12 fours on the way to his 15th first-class hundred, shared a 131-run third-wicket partnership with Jack Burnham (61) before the latter was trapped lbw by Finn. Finn then had England team-mate Stokes caught at mid-wicket by Stirling for just nine but opener Stoneman remained untroubled. Wicketkeeper Michael Richardson (31no) shared an unbroken 64-run fifth-wicket stand with Stoneman before snow brought play to a premature close.

Summary: Mark Stoneman's unbeaten century helped Durham fight back against Middlesex on day two at Chester-le-Street.


The animals are grazing at Fairmile Bottom, a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Fontwell. More than 10 different kinds of orchid have been found in the area, as well as grizzled skipper and white admiral butterflies, bats and various birds. The county council, which manages the land, said dung attracted insects and the birds and bats that feed on them. The spokesman said the authority hoped the herd's presence would encourage plants such as bee and fragrant orchids to grow while promoting the arrival of butterflies, grasshoppers, mice and shrews.

Summary: Cattle have been introduced to chalk grassland in West Sussex to help provide more habitats for wildlife.


The 36-year-old was a free agent after being released by QPR at the end of last season. Green, who won 12 caps for England, has also played for Norwich and West Ham. "This is one of those opportunities where the first call asking if you want to come and play for Leeds is very quick. It was a 'yes' straightaway," he told the club website. "I'm thrilled to be here. I've spoken to the manager and I know what he's got in store and what he's planning. "What he said really resonated with me and re-affirmed my feelings towards this opportunity." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Leeds United have signed former England goalkeeper Rob Green on a one-year deal.


The first minister will use the visit to promote economic, education and cultural opportunities for Northern Ireland. She will meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yangdong in Shanghai and has other engagements in that city as well as in Shenyang and Beijing. Mrs Foster said the links between Northern Ireland and China were "strong and growing". "This week's visit underlines the continued commitment of the Northern Ireland Executive to engage with China, the world's second largest economy," she said. "We may be a small country, but we have a compelling proposition in terms of commerce, tourism, education and cultural opportunities. "Over the course of the next four days I have a packed programme including engagements in Shanghai, Shenyang and Beijing. "The discussions I have this week will build on the work the Executive Bureau in Beijing has been leading on and take this mutually beneficial relationship to the next level."

Summary: First Minister Arlene Foster has begun a four-day visit to China.


The site was unavailable for more two hours from 20:00 BST in a "malicious attempt to disrupt services", GMP said. Deputy Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said they were treating it as a "denial-of-service attack" and apologised for any inconvenience caused. A person has claimed responsibility on Twitter for causing the website crash, a GMP spokeswoman said. Det Ch Con Hopkins said the force's website server was not connected to other police computer systems and contained only information which was already in the public domain. "We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible," he said. Those carrying out a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack flood their target with large amounts of traffic in an attempt to render their website unreachable.

Summary: Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) website was attacked on Wednesday, the force said.


The pool, at White Wells Spa Cottage on Ilkley Moor, is open for bathers all year round but it is traditional to take the plunge on 1 January. Joanne Everall, who runs the bath house and adjoining cafe with Mark Hunnebell, said the pool usually attracted 100 to 150 people at new year. The current record was made last year, with 212 bathers taking part. Queues formed throughout the day outside the cottage, as bathers of all ages braved the water. The bath was built in around 1700, when it was open air with surrounding walls but no roof. Its waters were advertised as having healing properties. Charles Darwin is believed to have visited Ilkley in 1859 and "took the waters" at White Wells.

Summary: A total of 183 people took a dip in a plunge pool on the Yorkshire moors on New Year's Day.


Water firm United Utilities will assess hundreds of test results later, in discussions with Public Health England. Action was taken after the microbial parasite cryptosporidium was found on 6 August, near Preston in Lancashire. Water is being treated with ultra violet (UV) light to kill the parasite, which can cause diarrhoea and cramps. United Utilities previously said it would have an idea of when restrictions could be lifted once UV light treated the water. A petition calling for a parliamentary inquiry into how the bug entered the water supply has been signed by about 12,000 people. Affected areas include Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Preston, South Ribble, Wyre and the Mellor area of Blackburn. Levels of cryptosporidium are "very low" but United Utilities urged people to continue boiling water.

Summary: Residents in more than 300,000 homes are entering a fourth week of boiling drinking water after a parasite discovery at a treatment works.


The men, all aged 19, from Ilford, Rugby and Sheerness were arrested on suspicion of endangering the safety of an aircraft, police said. A report of trespassing at Robin Hood Airport, near Doncaster, was made to South Yorkshire Police on 20 November. The men are in custody and are being being questioned by officers, the force said. An airport spokesperson previously said an "incident" took place in a hangar and did not occur in a passenger area. A video was posted on YouTube but has since been removed.

Summary: Three men have been arrested over an online video apparently showing trespassers in an airport hangar.


The Duke of Edinburgh accompanied her in his first public engagement since announcing his retirement. The Berkshire college has a proud history of training officers for the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy. It is also home to the national memorial to the Falklands War, commemorating all those who died during the 1982 conflict. The Queen has visited the college four times since her first visit in 1943, aged 18, as Princess Elizabeth. After meeting local dignitaries, the royal couple attended the centenary service in the school's Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel. Pangbourne College was founded in 1917 by ship owner and broker Sir Thomas Lane Devitt as the Nautical College, Pangbourne. In 1969 the college shed its nautical training in favour of a more traditional academic focus and was renamed Pangbourne College.

Summary: Queen Elizabeth II has been marking centenary celebrations at Pangbourne College.


Cafodd y perfformiwr o'r Rhyl ei gwobrwyo yng nghategori'r Actores Orau mewn Rôl Gefnogol mewn Sioe Gerdd am ei rhan yn Show Boat. Gwobrau Olivier yw prif wobrau byd y sioeau cerdd a'r theatrau yn y DU. Yn y blynyddoedd diweddar, mae Ms Trehearn wedi perfformio ar lwyfannau'r West End mewn sioeau fel Diary of a Teenage Girl, Floyd Collins a City of Angels. Mae hi hefyd wedi ymddangos ar y teledu, gan gynnwys yn nrama Dim ond y Gwir ar S4C. Ms Trehearn oedd enillydd cystadleuaeth Wawffactor 'nôl yn 2005.

Summary: Roedd y Gymraes, Rebecca Trehearn, ymhlith enillwyr Gwobrau Olivier nos Sul.


The Wilton Mill clock tower is situated on the town's Commercial Road. It has been claimed it could cost in the region of Â£2m to make the building safe and useable which, a local developer believes, means saving it is out of the question. An application to demolish the listed building has been lodged with Scottish Borders Council. Agents for the developers said the building was now "derelict and unsafe" and said it was "stifling advancement of redevelopment" of the site. A structural assessment earlier this year also recommended removal of the building "as soon as possible". However, the plans have provoked objections to the loss of an "iconic feature of Hawick's industrial landscape". Opponents believe that in a "better economic climate" a new use could be found for the building. The local authority and Historic Scotland will have the final say on whether the clock tower stays or goes.

Summary: A landmark building in Hawick could be demolished amid claims it would cost too much to restore.


An extensive search operation was launched for Mr Davidson, 73, from Dalkeith, when he was reported missing on 26 April. His body was found by a member of the public in the River North Esk, near Dalkeith, three days later. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances. In a statement, his family said: "We wish to thank the local community and police for their understanding and support at this very sad time." Sgt Stuart Aitchison, of Police Scotland, said: "Our sympathies are with the family of Thomas Davidson and we wish to extend our gratitude to them for their assistance over the course of our search operation."

Summary: Police have confirmed the body of a man recovered from a river in Midlothian is missing pensioner Thomas Davidson.


Each firm neglected to pay one worker the required amount and collectively owed staff £7,587. The employers, who have all now repaid the outstanding wages, ranged from petrol stations and hairdressers to couriers and travel firms. In 2013, the government revised rules allowing it to publicly name companies found to have breached wage laws. On 1 October, the national minimum wage rose to by 20p to £6.70 per hour. It stands at £6.70 per hour for adults, £5.30 per hour for 18 to 20-year-olds and £3.87 per hour for 16 to 17-year-olds. Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age group. Those who do not pay the correct rates face fines of up to £20,000, as well as criminal prosecution. The 10 employers who underpaid workers were:

Summary: Ten employers in Wales who failed to pay workers the minimum wage have been publicly named by the UK government.


About 50 supporters were subjected to an unprovoked attack outside the Black Dog Pub in the old town area of Mostar on Wednesday. The assailants set off flares and attacked the supporters with baseball bats and metal bars. Aberdeen FC said club officials later attended the scene. About 200 Aberdeen supporters are expected to attend the second-leg tie in Bosnia, following a 1-1 draw at Pittodrie last week. In a statement on its Facebook page, the Black Dog Pub offered its "sincere apologies" to the Aberdeen fans. It said: "This was a football rivalry-related incident and is not normal in the old city of Mostar. "The police are involved and people have been identified. If anyone has any more info please pass it forward."

Summary: Two Aberdeen fans have been treated for injuries after supporters were attacked in Bosnia ahead of the club's Europa League game against Siroki Brijeg.


It was Nadal's first title in almost a year and he became the first man in the Open era to win the same event 10 times. The 30-year-old is aiming for a 10th French Open title as well next month. He won eight Monte Carlo titles in a row from 2005 to 2012 but then lost to Novak Djokovic in the 2013 final. He won the title again last year and then added the Barcelona crown a week later, yet had not lifted a trophy since. He had lost three finals so far this year, including January's Australian Open against Roger Federer. "It has been an amazing week on one of the most important events on the Tour. I played well here, which helps me a lot to start the claycourt season with confidence," Nadal said.

Summary: Rafael Nadal won the Monte Carlo Masters for a record 10th time with a dominant 6-1 6-3 victory over fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas.


The 22-year-old has agreed a two-and-a-half-year-deal with the Latics. Whitehead began his career at Stockport and secured a move to Premier League side West Ham after a recommendation by then Stockport manager Dietmar Hamman. "Every club is on the lookout for fresh talent," Wigan boss Gary Caldwell told the club website. "It is a case of acting fast and looking to the future with these signings. "Like any young player, their early career can take a few twists and turns, but it's clear Danny has potential which we want him to start realising with us." Whitehead, who joined the Slikmen from Accrington, becomes Wigan's second signing this month after Dan Lavercombe. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wigan Athletic have signed Macclesfield midfielder Danny Whitehead for an undisclosed fee and immediately loaned him back to the National League club.


Seven cameras were installed around the city, with 29,212 motorists caught since they began operating last December. Fines are £35, rising to £70 if they are not paid within 21 days. The figures were gained from a Freedom of Information request. The council said the money will be used for road and traffic improvements. The cameras - installed at Crwys Road, Custom House Street, Duke Street, Kingsway, Newport Road, Park Place and Westgate Street - brought in £1,072,505 up to 19 June. Latest figures show most drivers were caught on Newport Road (2,772) and Westgate Street (1,719) during May. A Cardiff council spokesman said: "The enforcement ensures that the bus lanes are only used for buses and authorised vehicles, which makes travel by bus more direct and quicker." He added that all money generated is spent covering the costs of the scheme and on highway or traffic improvements.

Summary: Over £1m has been raised during the first six months of a scheme to fine motorists using Cardiff bus lanes.


Meeke, who had led after day one, withdrew after damaging his gearbox when he slipped off the road during the 12th stage. Triple world champion Sebastien Ogier will go into Sunday's final day with the best part of a two-minute lead over Volkswagen team-mate Andreas Mikkelsen. Hyundai's Belgian driver Thierry Neuville is in third place. Meeke, 36, is racing a reduced season for Citroen in 2016 but will compete in the full series for the team in 2017 and 2018. The County Tyrone man will race in six to eight rounds of this year's championship as he helps develops a new car.

Summary: Northern Ireland's Kris Meeke retired his Citroen on the third day of the Monte Carlo Rally on Saturday.


The Piasecki H-21 Workhorse design ensured the rotors at opposite ends of the aircraft did not clash. It was developed from a prototype which was powered by a surplus Wright Cyclone engine from Flying Fortress bombers. A spokesman for the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare said the H-21 is the first of its type in the UK. The helicopter, serial number FR41, was built in Pennsylvania for the French Army Air Force and saw action in Algiers in 1956 during the civil war. Once the restoration is complete it will go on display alongside another famous twin rotor helicopter, the Bristol Belvedere, which was built at Weston in 1960.

Summary: Work to restore a twin rotor helicopter nicknamed the "Flying Banana" because of its unusual kinked fuselage has begun.


Judges did not agree with power plant operators that the shutdown, ordered after the 2011 Fukushima disaster, was an "expropriation" of their assets. But they ruled the government should agree a deal to compensate the firms. The phasing out of nuclear power is a flagship policy of Chancellor Angela Merkel's government. "It was permissible for lawmakers to take the accident in Fukushima as a prompt to speed up exiting nuclear energy to protect the health of people and the environment," senior judge Ferdinand Kirchhof told the court in Karlsruhe. Although the decision itself was legal, the court found, the firms had a right to "appropriate" compensation from the government. The judges did not specify the amount of compensation, but German media reports said the plaintiffs - Eon, RWE and Vattenfall - had demanded some 20bn euros ($21bn; Â£16.85m) in damages.

Summary: German energy suppliers can claim compensation over the country's phasing out of nuclear power by 2022, a court has ruled.


The 22-storey, 78m-high (256ft), Beckley Point building in Plymouth, is due to be occupied by university students from September. It is unclear whether the group was "rooftopping" - climbing to the top of structures to take photographs. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was aware of the incident. More on the group who scaled Plymouth's tallest building, and other Devon news A planning application for a high-rise student building on the site was first sought back in 2003. The current building will have 500 flats. A Kier construction firm spokesperson said: "As our site at Beckley Point is closed today, our security team was patrolling with CCTV and immediately sent a team to site when they became aware of intruders. "The site was found to be clear and secure and we are continuing to investigate."

Summary: A group of young people have scaled one of the tallest buildings in the South West, which is currently under construction.


Ciara Breen was 17 when she was last seen at her home at Bachelor's Walk in Dundalk in the early hours of 13 February 1997. Officers began searching land in Dundalk on Tuesday. They have been focusing on an area called Balmer's Bog, a marshland just off the Ardee Road. An extensive police investigation at the time of Ciara's disappearance failed to locate her. Last year, two witnesses came forward with potential sightings of her. Police also received two anonymous letters with information about the case. A man in his 50s was arrested in April and later released without charge in connection with Ciara's disappearance. On Tuesday, police said they were acting on information they had received following recent appeals for information.

Summary: A search for a missing County Louth teenager is expected to continue for a number of weeks.


The prince takes over the role from The Queen as the international festival celebrates its 70th anniversary. In December, Buckingham Palace announced the Queen would stand down as patron of 25 organisations, including the International Festival, at the end of her 90th year. International Festival Director Fergus Linehan said: "We are thrilled." He added: "His Royal Highness has a great interest in performing arts and we look forward to welcoming him to see some of the world's greatest artists and ensembles here in Edinburgh." "On behalf of the Trustee Board and staff of the International Festival, I'd like to thank The Queen for her longstanding support. "Her Majesty often visited the international festival alongside members of the Royal family and we are delighted that this family connection continues as we welcome The Earl of Wessex as our third Royal patron."

Summary: Prince Edward The Earl of Wessex has become Royal patron of the Edinburgh International Festival.


Backs Matt Evans and Kyle Moyle, along with hookers Rob Elloway and Tom Channon, have signed contracts for next season with the Championship club. "It's fantastic news that these guys have re-signed for another season," said director of rugby Ian Davies. "It is always a nervous time when players are nearing the ends of their contracts, vultures circle and suddenly you're best laid plans are destroyed." He added: "It is envisaged that these will be the first of quite a few we will be announcing over the coming week or so." Pirates are ninth in the Championship table, with four games left to go this season - 14 points clear of bottom club Moseley.

Summary: Cornish Pirates have agreed new deals with four members of their squad.


Two men, both aged 32, were injured in separate gun attacks in Newry between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Detectives detained three men after searching a house in Coalisland in County Tyrone on Friday. The men, aged 20, 27 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, attempted murder and possession of a firearm. A 26-year-old man who was arrested in Dungannon in County Tyrone on Thursday remains in custody. Another man, aged 28, who was also arrested on Thursday, has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Summary: Three men have been arrested by police investigating two shootings in County Down.


The Anglo-Norman castle was originally built in the 12th Century by John De Courcy. At one stage it was virtually a ruin but was restored in the 19th century and further renovated in recent years. The application is for an eight bedroom hotel with permission to use a courtyard for events such as weddings. A community consultation report submitted with the application says the hotel might be more accurately described as "a private venue which could be hired on request". The application is made in the name of Mullahead Property Company Ltd, a firm associated with the owners of the Tayto crisp brand. It adds that Tayto also intend to use the venue for visiting customers and for training and conference purposes.

Summary: The owners of Quintin Castle near Portaferry have applied for planning permission to convert it to a boutique hotel.


The Welsh former world champion, 28, has withdrawn from this weekend's race in Hamburg. She expects to miss Edmonton on 28-29 July and Montreal on 5-6 August. Stanford tweeted: "Sad to say a niggling Achilles means I won't be racing this weekend. Hopefully see you all at Stockholm instead." Stockholm on 26-27 August is the penultimate World Series event before the Grand Final in Rotterdam on 16 September. Stanford, who won the world title in 2013 and came fourth at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is 19th in the WTS rankings after four of the season's nine races. She tore her Achilles tendon in November 2016, missing the opening two rounds before winning the Chengdu Triathlon World Cup on her return in May. Stanford finished seventh and 11th respectively in the WTS races in Yokohama and Leeds, but withdrew from the European Championships in Switzerland in June because of illness.

Summary: Great Britain's Non Stanford is likely to miss the next three rounds of the World Triathlon Series because of an Achilles injury.


Labour made an election promise to more than double the amount people can keep from £24,000 to £50,000. Social Services Minister Rebecca Evans said the limit would rise to £30,000 in 2017 as a first step in the process. "This frees up more of people's money for them to use as they wish," she said. The Welsh Government estimates up to 4,000 people currently pay the full cost of residential care and up to 1,000 of them could benefit from raising the limit to £50,000. Meanwhile, Army veterans will have their war disablement pensions totally disregarded when councils assess charges for social care, Ms Evans added.

Summary: People moving into residential care will be able to keep more of their savings from April, the Welsh Government has confirmed.


Puma Energy said it had acquired the Milford Haven facility along with three English inland terminals at Westerleigh, Theale and Bedworth. Murco retained about 60 refinery staff at Milford Haven out of 400 when another deal to sell the plant failed. Puma Energy said it will convert the site into a storage facility. The company, which is is part-owned by Swiss-based commodity trading giant Trafigura and Angola's national oil company, said there are around 100 jobs at Milford Haven and 40 at the other three depots which will be kept. A Welsh government spokesman said: "This is good news for all the staff who will remain and for Pembrokeshire and south Wales as a whole. "However, over 400 employees and contractors have lost their jobs, plus more in the wider supply chain."

Summary: Pembrokeshire's Murco oil refinery site has been bought four months after a separate sale collapsed, leading to hundreds of job losses.


It is the latest incident to mar the career of the 26-year-old, who has played 27 Tests and 14 one-day internationals, since his 2011 debut. Bracewell was more than three times over the legal limit when stopped in Hastings on North Island on 18 March. "I made a massive mistake by driving that evening and apologise unreservedly for my actions," said Bracewell. Bracewell, who appeared at Hastings District Court on Thursday, will be sentenced next month. He had an alcohol reading of 783 micrograms per litre of breath; New Zealand's legal limit is 250 micrograms. New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White said the governing body takes a "dim view" of drink-driving and would discuss their own punishment after the court proceedings had ended. Bracewell has had a chequered career:

Summary: New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell has said he is "deeply embarrassed" after pleading guilty to drink-driving.


Delroy Facey, 34, of Woodhouse Hill, Huddersfield, pleaded not guilty at Birmingham Crown Court to a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery. He is alleged to have committed the offence by offering financial advantage to others, including professional footballers, in November 2013. Mr Facey was bailed to appear for trial at the same court in April. The former striker played began as a trainee at Huddersfield town before joining Bolton Wanderers in 2002. Over the next decade he featured for a host of clubs including: Bradford, Burnley, Gillingham, Hereford United, Hull City, Lincoln City, Notts County, Oldham Athletic, Rotherham United, Tranmere Rovers and Wycombe Wanderers. Officers from the National Crime Agency charged Mr Facey in September as part of what they described as an ongoing match-fixing investigation.

Summary: A former Premier League footballer has denied being part of a match-fixing conspiracy.


He died in Edinburgh on 22 January after a short illness, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles said. Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, paid tribute to him. He said Bishop Murray had approached everything in his life with "humanity, faith and humour". The archbishop said: "He will be sorely missed. May God rest his generous soul." Bishop Murray was born in Lennoxtown, Dunbartonshire, in 1932. He was the eldest of four children and began his education at St Machan's Primary School in Lennoxtown before moving onto St Ninian's High School in Kirkintilloch in 1944. Two years later he began life as a seminarian at St Mary's College at Blairs in Aberdeenshire.

Summary: The Right Reverend Ian Murray, Bishop Emeritus of Argyll and the Isles, has died aged 83.


The 25-year-old former Wales Under-21 international joined the Latics last summer after leaving Swansea. He played 17 times for Oldham, but will now fight for the goalkeeper spot with Adam Smith, who helped the Cobblers finish top of League Two last term. "It should be good competition," Cornell told BBC Radio Northampton. "He had a fantastic season last year, but I'm happy enough to challenge anyone in these leagues." As Cornell joins the Cobblers, goalkeeper Ryan Clarke has left for AFC Wimbledon after failing to make a league appearance last season. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Northampton Town have signed goalkeeper David Cornell on a two-year contract following his release by League One rivals Oldham Athletic.


Northampton Borough Council lent the money to Northampton Town FC but work on the Sixfields Stadium stalled and the club has since been taken over. The audit committee of the Conservative-controlled council is carry out an internal investigation. The committee is due to meet on Monday to set out the framework for its inquiry. Assisted by the council's internal auditors Price Waterhouse Coopers, the committee will then report on its findings, with any recommendations, to full council. Council leader Mary Markham said: "I am committed to pursuing the debt of £10.25m that we lent to the football club under its previous ownership to improve the stand and develop a hotel, but also to looking at how we managed this project and where we could improve so that nothing like this can happen again."

Summary: Councillors are set to meet to discuss an inquiry into their authority's £10.25m loan to a football club.


Drugmaker AstraZeneca led the downward trend, shedding 3.4%. Imperial, Royal Dutch Shell and BP also took a turn for the worse after trading without entitlement to their latest dividend pay-out. Overall, the benchmark FTSE 100 index of top shares was down 28.46 points or 0.39% at 7,273.95. In the wider FTSE 250, defence group Cobham's shares plunged 15.1% after it issued a new profit warning, its fifth in two years. On the currency markets, the pound was 0.25% higher against the dollar at $1.2493 and down 0.42% against the euro at 1.1707 euros.

Summary: London's leading shares dipped on Thursday, with the losers' list dominated by companies that have gone ex-dividend.


The defender, 26, has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, although the Anfield club said they ended their interest last month. Southampton say they do not want to sell the Netherlands international. Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino said last week that Van Dijk had been training alone because he feels the player is "not 100%" mentally. Van Dijk, who joined Southampton in 2015 from Celtic, travelled with his team-mates for a pre-season tour in Austria earlier this month but has been left out of Pellegrino's 25-man squad heading to France. Southampton will play Saint Etienne in a friendly on Saturday as they prepare for their Premier League opener at home to Swansea City on 12 August.

Summary: Southampton captain Virgil van Dijk has not been included in their squad for a training camp in France this week.


Chris Coleman's side are 12th after they reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016, but England are 13th after exiting in the last 16 to Iceland. The Republic of Ireland are 23rd in the standings, Northern Ireland are 32nd and Scotland are 67th, meaning Gordon Strachan's side rank below the likes of Benin and Panama. Argentina are ranked number one with Brazil second and Germany third. Top 20: 1 Argentina, 2 Brazil, 3 Germany, 4 Chile, 5 Belgium, 6 Colombia, 7 France, 8 Portugal, 9 Uruguay, 10 Spain, 11 Switzerland, 12 Wales, 13 England, 14 Croatia, 15 Poland, 16 Italy, 17 Costa Rica, 18 Mexico, 19 Peru, 20 Ecuador

Summary: Wales will end 2016 ahead of England in the Fifa world rankings.


Energy firm Cuadrilla had applied to extract shale gas at its sites in Little Plumpton and Roseacre Wood, near Blackpool. Planners had recommended rejecting the application but Cuadruilla was given more time to address noise and traffic problems in January. Lancashire County Council has moved the deadline to 30 June. Planning officers have been given the extension in order to review details supplied by Cuadrilla and feedback from the subsequent consultation period. Fracking - or hydraulic fracturing - is a technique in which water and chemicals are pumped into shale rock at high pressure to extract gas.

Summary: A decision on whether to allow fracking at two sites in Lancashire has been deferred to review additional details.


Sarah Thomson from Newquay, Cornwall, covered the 870-mile route in 23 days - smashing the record of 40 days. She set off from Chester in October and was due to finish on Friday, but after passing Cardiff kept running towards her final destination of Chepstow and arrived there on Thursday. Ms Thomson said she had "surprisingly few low points". "A few families have taken me in and cooked for me along the way, and passers-by have offered high fives, jelly beans and cheers - a couple of youth hostels have let me stay for free too," the ultra marathon runner said. "Physically it has been really tough. My feet are literally numb stumps at the end of my legs now."

Summary: A woman who works with survival expert Bear Grylls has broken the record for running the Wales Coastal Path.


Clarke, 31, who has played two Test matches and 20 one-day internationals for England, started his career with his native Surrey. Having left to join Derbyshire, he then moved on to Edgbaston in 2008. Guildford-born Clarke is now contracted to remain with the Bears until at least the end of the 2017 season. Clarke had not represented his country since 2006 but his form last summer both in first-class and one-day cricket earned him a place in the England Lions tour squad. And he was one of six Bears players selected earlier this month for the provisional 30-man England one-day squad for this summer's Champions Trophy. More to follow.

Summary: All-rounder Rikki Clarke has committed his long-term future to county champions Warwickshire by signing a new four-year contract.


Officers were called to Springfield Drive just after midnight after the woman's body was found in a bedroom. The death is being treated as suspicious as officers work to establish her identity and the cause of death. A spokeswoman for Police Scotland confirmed that a man had been detained in connection with the incident. Local area commander Ch Insp Mandy Paterson said: "Our inquiries into how the woman died are ongoing, and detectives and forensic officers are carrying out a thorough investigation at the scene. "For this particularly quiet area within the community this will be an unsettling time, however, I can confirm that we currently have a man in police custody. "I would ask residents to be patient with us while we carry out the necessary door-to-door inquiries and we are committed to returning the area to normality as soon as possible."

Summary: Police Scotland have launched a murder investigation after the body of a woman was found at a house in Falkirk.


The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) said the virus had been discovered in molluscs in the River Roach. As a result, movement of live Pacific oysters has been restricted in the area, home to a number of oyster farms. An outbreak of the virus in Whitstable, Kent in 2010 is estimated to have killed more than eight million oysters. Cefas said existing controls in surrounding areas, including the River Crouch, River Colne and River Blackwater, had been merged and expanded to include the River Roach. "There are no implications for human health: the virus only affects Pacific oysters," the centre said in a statement. Oyster herpes occurs when water temperatures exceed 16C (61F). There is no cure and wipes out 60-100% of juvenile shellfish, experts say.

Summary: An outbreak of herpes which can decimate stocks of young shellfish has been found in an Essex river.


The Yorkshire-born 33-year-old made only one Championship appearance this season, and two in the T20 Blast. "Professional cricket was my dream job and the only one that I ever wanted to do," he told the Surrey website. "I feel incredibly grateful I was able to achieve that ambition and fortunate I have been able to lead the life that I always dreamed about as a kid." Linley made his first-class debut for Oxford MCCU in 2003 and made his Surrey debut in 2009 following a spell at Sussex. He took 73 first-class wickets for The Oval side as they won promotion from Division Two in 2011. In total he picked up 200 wickets at an average of 27.59 in 64 first-class appearances.

Summary: Surrey seam bowler Tim Linley has announced his retirement because of a knee injury.


Members of the Unite union at Hunslet Park and Bramley are to strike from 02:00 BST. FirstLeeds said all Leeds routes would be affected "to some degree" but the park and ride service would run. First buses from depots in Bradford, Huddersfield and Halifax will not be affected. Live updates on this story and others from West Yorkshire The company said the rejected offer would have delivered a pay increase of more than 3% in a one-year deal. But the offer was rejected by members of the Unite union at Hunslet Park and Bramley at a meeting on Thursday. The two sides had met with the conciliatory service ACAS on Wednesday.

Summary: A 24-hour bus strike in Leeds will start on Monday after union members voted to reject a pay offer from FirstLeeds.


Three men - Ken Cresswell, 57, and John Shaw, 61, from Rotherham, and Chris Huxtable, 34, from Swansea - have been missing since 23 February. The body found on Wednesday has not been identified, but contractors have paused work so specialists can enter the site to recover the remains. Thames Valley Police said the families of the three men have been informed. The body of Michael Collings, 53, from Brotton, Teesside, was previously recovered from the site. The building was due for demolition when it partially collapsed. The remaining section was brought down using explosives last month. Searches were halted in May when contractors reached a 50m (164ft) exclusion zone, beyond which it was considered too dangerous to continue. The families of the three missing men had opposed plans to use explosives for the demolition.

Summary: A body has been located at the former Didcot Power Station six months after the collapse of its boiler house.


United have requested the 20-year-old Belgium international forward's return because of a lack of games. Januzaj has made 12 appearances for the Bundesliga club, which has included only three starts. His six league outings have all been as a substitute and he has not featured since a Europa League defeat by PAOK Salonika on 10 December. Januzaj played four times for United in August, scoring the winner at Aston Villa. His Old Trafford contract runs until 2018.

Summary: Manchester United have recalled Adnan Januzaj from his season-long loan at Borussia Dortmund.


The 17-year-old plays for the Reds' Under-23 side and scored twice for the first team in pre-season friendlies. Kevin Stewart, a 23-year-old midfielder who has made 17 senior appearances for Liverpool, has also signed a new deal. The third to sign is full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 18, who made his first-team debut against Tottenham in the EFL Cup in October. Woodburn has opted to represent Wales at youth level despite being qualified for England. "Ben is in those earlier stages and has a lot of developing to do still - but wow, what an exciting talent he is," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. "All three of these players are big talents and are at different stages of their development, but it is development that is key and they must continue to learn and improve to achieve their full potential."

Summary: Highly-rated Wales youth forward Ben Woodburn has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool.


An investigation into the cause of the fire at Capel Aberfan is continuing. The internal structure of the chapel, built in 1876, was completely destroyed by the blaze which broke out at 01:51 BST on Saturday. The chapel was used as a temporary mortuary following the Aberfan disaster in 1966 and housed a memorial organ. Some neighbouring properties were evacuated as a precaution while firefighters tackled the blaze, but the building has now been made safe. An assessment is due to be carried out to determine what demolition work will be needed. South Wales Police are working with the fire service to establish the cause of the fire. Merthyr Vale councillor Darren Roberts said the building had been "totally gutted". Although the chapel closed in 2012, occasional services still took place and renovations were ongoing to try and modernise it and bring it back into community use.

Summary: People living in the street where a fire gutted a historical Merthyr Tydfil chapel have been allowed back into their homes.


The medals for valour shown in the War War One dawn assault near Cape Helles, Turkey, on 25 April 1915 are on display at the Fusiliers Museum in Bury. They are the highlight of a centenary exhibition of the mission. The museum owns two of the medals and were loaned three others. They had to put out an appeal to trace the sixth. Staff tracked down the remaining Victoria Cross (VC) awarded to Maj Cuthbert Bromley, that had not been seen since the 1980s, and his nephew Nick Bromley presented it to the museum earlier this month. The major received Britain's highest award for bravery along with Cpl John Grimshaw, Pte William Kenealy, Sgt Alfred Richards, Sgt Frank Stubbs and Capt Richard Willis for their actions with the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers at Gallipoli. The medals will be on display at the museum until 16 May.

Summary: Six Victoria Cross medals "won before breakfast" by Lancashire Fusiliers in the Gallipoli landings have gone on show together for the first time.


Darius Sikorskas, of no fixed abode in Armagh, is accused of murdering Gediminas Stauskas, 32, who was originally from Lithuania. His body was found in a garage near Coalisland on 15 October. Mr Sikorskas was also charged in connection with two shootings in September in Newry, County Down. He faces charges including attempted murder, kidnap and having a handgun. He is also accused of supplying cocaine and amphetamines. In court in Enniskillen on Monday, he confirmed that he understood the charges, but refused to comment. He was remanded in custody to appear by video link at Dungannon Magistrates Court on 18 November.

Summary: A 34-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murdering another man in County Tyrone.


The 10 and 12-year-old boys were spotted off Tenby Castle beach by an RNLI lifeguard on Tuesday. The pair, who are not strong swimmers, had abandoned their rubber rings and were trying to swim back to the beach. But lifeguard Jonathan Morris paddled out to them on his board and brought them ashore. RNLI lifeguard supervisor Celyn Owens said: "This incident shows how dangerously unpredictable the sea can be. "One minute the boys were comfortable and in their depth, then all of a sudden they were pulled out quickly in the rip current. "We advise people to always swim at lifeguarded beaches."

Summary: Two children have been rescued after being pulled 70m (230ft) out to sea by a rip current in Pembrokeshire.


Frankie Dettori sealed a double on the 14-1 shot, a first British win for trainer Xavier Thomas-Demeaulte. Fair Eva, a daughter of legendary racehorse Frankel, failed to win for the second time in a row, having finished third in the Lowther Stakes. Dettori also won on 11-8 favourite Journey, who took the Nayef Stakes for a second successive year. Journey finished three and a quarter lengths clear of Lady Of Camelot in a 1-2 for trainer John Gosden. But Dettori was denied a treble as Nathra finished third in the Joel Stakes behind 15-2 winner Cougar Mountain, ridden by Ryan Moore for trainer Aidan O'Brien.

Summary: French filly Spain Burg beat odds-on favourite Fair Eva to win the Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket.


The eight-vehicle crash happened on the A34 northbound between Chieveley and West Ilsley in Berkshire on 10 August. Tomasz Kroker, 30, of Trajan Walk, Andover, is charged with four counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was remanded in custody to attend Reading Crown Court on 10 October. Tracy Houghton, 45, from Dunstable, her two sons, Ethan, 13, and Joshua, 11, and her partner's daughter Aimee Goldsmith, 11, died when their car was in a collision with a lorry between the West Ilsley and Ridgeway junctions at about 17:10 BST. A man was flown to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries. A further 11 people sustained minor injuries in the crash.

Summary: A lorry driver has appeared in court charged with causing the deaths of a mother and three children in a crash.


The aircraft, which had one person on board disappeared from radar three miles out at sea. It had been due to land at Blackpool Airport at 09:15 GMT after its journey from the Isle of Man. The debris was found off the Lancashire coast. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said further searches had been suspended due to failing light. Matthew Mace, duty controller at the UK Coastguard, said: "We have used all the means and assets available to search an extensive area off the Blackpool coast. He said crews would "review overnight what searches will be conducted tomorrow". Lifeboat and helicopter teams had been searching a 45 sq nautical mile (154 sq km) area. The Coastguard said there was a "strong likelihood that this aircraft may have ditched into the sea".

Summary: Debris has been found in the search for a light aircraft which went missing as it flew over the Irish Sea.


The It's a Knockout presenter was imprisoned in 2013 after admitting indecently assaulting 13 girls - one as young as nine - between 1967 and 1985. His sentence was extended in 2014 when he pleaded guilty to two counts of indecently assaulting a teenage girl. Hall previously worked for BBC Radio 5 live and presented the regional news programme North West Tonight. He was initially sentenced to 30 months, but received an additional two years and six months over the later charges. The Ministry of Justice said: "Offenders automatically released on licence at the halfway point of their sentence are subject to strict controls. "If they fail to comply with these conditions or their behaviour indicates it is no longer safe for them to remain in the community, they can be immediately returned to prison."

Summary: The former broadcaster Stuart Hall has been released from jail after serving half of his sentence for sexual abuse.


The Cypriot, 31, reached the third round at London 2012 and was due to appear in his third Games in Rio. In a statement on Facebook, the 2006 Australian Open finalist said he still had "niggling" pain in his elbow. "Unless I am 100% fit and healthy to compete, I shall not participate at the Olympics because I would be doing injustice to my country," he said. Baghdatis will now continue with rehabilitation in time for the US Open, which begins on 29 August. Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic and world number eight Tomas Berdych have also opted out of the Olympics.

Summary: World number 42 Marcos Baghdatis has pulled out of the Olympic Games in Rio with a left elbow injury.


Duodu, who led the Black Stars to the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations title, had been in hospital for several weeks. In 1993 he won the continental under-20 title with Ghana before taking them to the runners-up spot at the World Youth Championship the same year. The Ghanaian was also coach of The Gambia when they won the African Under-17 Championship in 2005. Duodu returned for his final stint as Ghana coach for their 2002 Nations Cup finals campaign in Mali. He acted as technical director and General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association as well as being an instructor for the Confederation of African Football and Fifa.

Summary: Former Ghana national team coach Fred Osam Duodu died on Tuesday after a short illness, aged 78.


The internet giant said it would open the 310,000-sq-ft Dunstable site in the autumn. Central Bedfordshire councillor Nigel Young said it was an "important milestone" in the area's regeneration. The centre, at Prologis Park in Boscombe Road, will be the company's ninth in the UK, and the second in the East of England. Councillor Young said the new centre would benefit from local transport improvements which form part of the Conservative-led authority's wider regeneration efforts. Amazon's UK operations director John Tagawa said the firm looked forward to the new site playing an "integral role" in the business. "Over the last two years, we have added well in excess of 2,000 new employees to our UK workforce and we are delighted to be able to create a further 500 permanent jobs at our new Dunstable centre."

Summary: Five hundred permanent jobs are to be created at a new Amazon distribution centre in Bedfordshire.


The Pontiff said they carried within themselves "a history, a culture, precious values" and urged them not to give up hope. The migrants - including many asylum seekers - waved their nations' flags during the address. Europe is struggling to cope with an influx of migrants. The Pope has repeatedly called on European states to welcome people fleeing war and poverty. Later he became only the third pope to visit Rome's main synagogue. Hundreds of armed police and security personnel were deployed for the occasion. Rome's chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, has said the visit is considered as a sign of 50 years of improving Jewish-Catholic relations. In December, the Vatican said that the Roman Catholic Church did not support efforts to convert Jews to Christianity.

Summary: Pope Francis has greeted several thousand migrants in St Peter's Square at the Vatican as the Catholic Church marked a day dedicated to refugees.


The warm weather has been blamed for the deluge of barrel jellyfish on the Dorset coastline in recent weeks. Weymouth's sea life park said it was an unusual incident for the area, with very few reported sightings since the early 2000s. Experts say their stings are not powerful enough to harm humans, but people are advised not to touch them. The Sea Life Centre said the large amount of jellyfish could be because there is more plankton around in warmer waters, and strong winds can then sweep them into the shallows. A centre spokeswoman said they "were getting washed up in their hundreds". The barrel jellyfish are not severely poisonous, with people feeling something akin to a nettle sting when touched. Dead jellyfish can still sting if touched. A barrel of jellyfish facts Source: Marine Conservation Society

Summary: Hundreds of dead jellyfish the size of dustbin lids have washed up on Weymouth beach.


The 21-year-old, who can play in the middle or on the wing, played 42 games in 2015-16 as the Saddlers missed out on promotion in the play-offs. He had a year left on his existing deal, which was agreed last summer, but has extended his stay until 2018. "I've played a lot more games this season and I'm really enjoying my football at the moment," Morris said. "This is a great club for young players to develop and we've got a good group of young players coming through at the moment."

Summary: Walsall midfielder Kieron Morris has signed a two-year contract extension with the League One club.


Victoria Cherry, 44, of Fulwood, Lancashire, has not been seen since October 2015. A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the search of a property in Toronto Street, Bolton, said Greater Manchester Police. A spokesman said the investigation was being treated as a "non-body murder" and appealed for information. Det Ch Insp Terry Crompton said: "The focus of our investigation has now changed and we remain keen to speak to anyone who may have any information about what has happened to Victoria. "I am urging anyone who has any knowledge of Victoria's movements since her disappearance, or any information - no matter how insignificant you feel it may be - to please get in touch."

Summary: The disappearance of a woman more than a year ago is now being treated by police as murder.


No relation to Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, the name is given to the August full moon. It is believed to originate from early Native American tribes who named it because sturgeon fish are readily caught in North America's Great Lakes during this month. This year's Sturgeon Moon was at its peak in the UK at 19:10 on Monday. Other tribal names for the August full moon are the Green Corn Moon and the Grain Moon. The September full moon is commonly known as the Harvest Moon Traditional names for other full moons include the Strawberry Moon in June, Wolf Moon in January and Worm Moon in March.

Summary: Stargazers spotted a Sturgeon Moon rising above Edinburgh Castle on Monday.


The new timetable will run from 5 - 29 August with the last trams leaving Princes Street at 23:32 from Sunday to Friday and 00:39 on Saturday nights. The late-night departures from the city centre will run to Edinburgh Airport, including Ingliston park and ride. Although bikes can normally be taken on trams, they are banned during the festival. George Lowder, Transport for Edinburgh chief executive, said: "The success of Edinburgh's festivals is important to the economic growth and prosperity of Edinburgh and Scotland's tourism market. "With so many additional visitors coming to the capital in August, we are keen to help passengers travel safely around the city by offering a late-night timetable that suits their plans. "This service will be a great addition to the city's festival programme and we expect thousands of locals and tourists to make use of the additional trams to travel to and from venues."

Summary: Extra late-night tram services have been put on in the capital during the Edinburgh Festival.


Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were called in by police at 11:25 GMT on Saturday to an area near the Crisp and Fry cafe on Llandeilo Road. Fire crews said about 100 people were evacuated from their homes, along with 150 in a supermarket. The incident is now over, and people have returned to their homes.

Summary: Properties in Crosshands, Carmarthenshire, have been evacuated following a gas leak.


The 18-year-old woman was seen with a man in the grass area at Meetinghouse Lane on Thursday between 19:00 and 19:50. She was attacked by the man. Officers have reviewed CCTV images of the area at that time. They are keen to speak to two women in their 20s who were talking to each other outside the entrance to the walled area around 19:40. Det Insp David Wagstaff appealed for witnesses and said his officers were following a definite line of inquiry. He added: "We are still viewing CCTV and are keen to speak to two women aged in their twenties who were seen talking to each other outside the entrance to the walled area around 19:40. "It is vital that these women contact police at Paisley immediately as they may hold vital information that could assist our investigation."

Summary: Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was raped in a lane in Paisley town centre.


Darren Davies, who began his career at the force in 1988, has recently been on a seconded position as assistant chief constable at the Met. He replaces temporary Dep Ch Cons Liane James. Mr Davies said: "I am absolutely honoured to be returning to serve in the force." A former Whitland Grammar School pupil, Mr Davies is married with four children. Mr Collins said: "Darren has a long and distinguished history as a serving officer in Dyfed-Powys Police and further afield and I am sure the experience he has gained regionally and nationally will benefit Dyfed-Powys Police upon his return."

Summary: A former counter-terrorism officer at the Metropolitan Police has been appointed as deputy chief constable for the Dyfed-Powys force.


The car was travelling along the A49 in Church Stretton at about 09:30 GMT when the tree toppled onto the bonnet of the car and the rest of the road. An 80-year-old man, a front seat passenger, was taken to hospital with a cut to his neck and chest pains. His wife, sat in the back, was unhurt. The 75-year-old driver was also taken to hospital with neck and chest pains. Latest on Storm Doris disruption in Shropshire The storm is causing major travel disruption around the UK, with severe weather warnings in place for some of northern England, East Anglia, north Wales and the Midlands, More than 4,000 homes are currently without power in Shropshire and the high winds have also grounded the Midlands Air Ambulance.

Summary: Two men have been injured when a tree fell on their car as high winds hit Shropshire.


The Scot, 25, beat Nicolas Peifer of France 7-6 (3) 6-1 in Sunday's final. Reigning Wimbledon champion Reid secured his second Super Series title and will top the rankings for the third time when they are published this week. "I'm very happy to be coming home with the title and regaining my place at the top of the singles rankings," he said. "My performances in Japan have given me a good confidence boost looking ahead to the summer Grand Slams." Reid first gained number one spot after winning gold at the Rio 2016 Paralympics against fellow Briton Alfie Hewett. He remained top for three weeks before regaining the position in December after reaching the final of the wheelchair Masters in London.

Summary: Paralympic gold medallist Gordon Reid returned to the top of the world rankings with victory in the men's singles at the Japan Open.


Skippered by Peter Burling, the Kiwis won both races in Bermuda on Saturday. USA began the best-of-13 series with a one-point advantage after winning the earlier qualifying regatta, which was erased by New Zealand's race one win. Races three and four are on Sunday. The final is a repeat of the last time the trophy was contested in 2013, when Team USA came from 8-1 down to win 9-8. Four years ago, New Zealand were eventually overhauled by an Oracle team that featured Britain's Ben Ainslie as tactician in what is regarded as one of sport's great comebacks. Ainslie's British team were knocked out at the semi-final stage this year, losing 5-2 to the Kiwis. The America's Cup, the oldest competition in international sport, was first raced in 1851 around the Isle of Wight and has only been won by four nations.

Summary: Emirates Team New Zealand moved into a 1-0 lead over Oracle Team USA after the first two races of the America's Cup.


The 53-year-old died at the junction of Cradley Road and Marriott Road in Netherton, Dudley at about 23:30 GMT on Friday. Police have released images of a grey Seat Ibiza found crashed into a billboard in a bid to trace the driver. A man, 19, is being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Sgt Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police, said the dead man was thought to be a pedestrian, but he would "consider every possibility". He appealed to the driver of the three-door silver grey car and witnesses to come forward. The car, which was uninsured and unregistered, had large black alloys and a black roof with the registration number LR08 BGE. Mr Hughes said: "It's vital that anyone who has recently used the car but wasn't involved in the fatal crash to get in touch."

Summary: A teenager has been arrested after a car was found abandoned near an injured man who later died at the scene.


The 20-year-old Commonwealth champion finished with a score of 535.45 but Russia's Victor Minibaev managed 586.10 to take the gold. "I'd have loved to retain my title, but I'm really pleased with the way I dived," said Daley, who won gold at the last championships in 2012. "It was a good fight until the end." Daley just missed out on a medal earlier in the week when he came fourth with new partner James Denny in the 10m synchronised event. "A very long season has come to an end and I'm happy to have been able to maintain my level all the way through," said Daley. "Out of all three majors, that was the highest score I got out of all of them".

Summary: Britain's Tom Daley secured silver in the 10m platform final but was unable to defend his title at the European Aquatic Championships in Berlin.