Valdes signed an 18-month contract with the Premier League club a year ago. However, the former Barcelona and Spain keeper, 34, has appeared just twice for Louis van Gaal's team. He was left out of the club's pre-season American tour with the Dutchman claiming Valdes had refused to play in a reserve game. A three-time Champions League winner with Barca, Valdes was also part of the Spain squads that lifted the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 trophies. He has not trained with United's first team since his fall out with Van Gaal. After a proposed move to Besiktas fell through in August, Valdes' agent indicated the player would move on in January. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes has signed for Belgian side Standard Liege on loan until the end of the season.


HMP Shrewsbury, also known as the Dana, was one of a number of prisons shut by the Ministry of Justice last March in a bid to save about Â£63m a year. Bids from private companies are being invited. John Yates, from English Heritage, said a list of historic buildings had been revised to show how potential developers could adapt the Grade II listed building. He said it could become flats or a hotel. "We can expect the prison to find an imaginative and, we hope, useful new purpose", he said.

Summary: A former prison in Shrewsbury, in Shropshire, is up for sale.


Charles McLaughlin, 53, and his wife Judith, 58, were near Malton when they were hit by a car heading towards Scarborough on 23 June. Police said the pair, from Welburn, North Yorkshire, were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The driver, a man in his 50s from Wakefield, and his wife who was in the passenger seat, were left uninjured. More on this and other stories from across North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Police said its inquiry was ongoing into the collision, which happened at about 23:00 BST and forced the road to close for about four hours in both directions.

Summary: A married couple who were killed as they crossed the A64 late at night have been named by police.


Kevin Lau, the former chief editor of the Ming Pao newspaper, was attacked with a meat cleaver in the street. The two attackers, Yip Kim-wah and Wong Chi-wah, showed no emotion as they were sentenced. The assault prompted street protests by thousands of people complaining about media intimidation. Justice Esther Toh told the court that the assault was "a brazen attack on the rule of law in Hong Kong." The two assailants told police they had each been paid HK$ 100,000 (Â£8,220; $12,900) to attack Lau. However, they have always refused to say who ordered the attack. Shortly before the attack, Mr Lau had been replaced by a Malaysian editor viewed as pro-Beijing, sparking fears among staff that the paper's independence was under threat. Ming Pao is a respected Chinese-language Hong Kong paper known for its investigative reporting.

Summary: Two men who were found guilty of attacking a former Hong Kong newspaper editor in February 2014 have been sentenced to 19 years in jail.


Media playback is not supported on this device The Golden State Warriors guard was first in by each of the 130 votes cast by the media as he earned 1,310 points. The 28-year-old helped his franchise make NBA history with a record 73 wins in the regular season. He also also became the first player to net more than 400 three-pointers in a regular season, finishing with 402. Curry returned from a knee injury on Monday to score 40 points, including an NBA-record 17 in overtime, as the Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers to take a 3-1 lead in their play-off series. San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard was second in the MVP awards with 634 points, with LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers third on 631 points.

Summary: Steph Curry became the first unanimous NBA Most Valuable Player winner as he claimed the award for the second year in succession.


The city council approved the grant as part of a five-year programme of restoration to the medieval stonework. Some of the money will be used to find further sources of funding for additional work. According to the city's tourist office, more than 2.5m people walk along all, or part of, their two mile (3.4km) length each year. John Oxley, archaeologist at City of York Council, said work would start this year on "really urgent areas" at the Micklegate Bar and Monk Bar Steps. He said: "Looking forward we are going to have to keep monitoring the situation and look at how we can identify funding both from the city council and, I'm afraid, increasingly from other stakeholders. "[It's] to ensure that we can maintain the walls in this condition that they are today so that everybody can enjoy them."

Summary: York's historic mediaeval city walls are to get £350,000 towards "urgent" repairs.


The 29-year-old joined Spurs in 2014 but returned to former club Sevilla on loan and went on to win the Europa League with the Spanish team. He signed a four-year deal at White Hart Lane but has played just 25 times for the club - and was sent off on his Premier League debut. "I am very happy to join a great team like Roma," Fazio said. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Tottenham's Argentina defender Federico Fazio has joined Italian side Roma on a season-long loan deal.


BBC One's Happy Valley picked up the prize for best new programme, following its Bafta Award victory for best drama series earlier this year. A second series of the police drama has just started filming in Yorkshire. Red Production Company, which made Happy Valley as well as BBC One's Last Tango in Halifax and ITV's Prey, was named production company of the year. Comedian Frankie Boyle hosted the award ceremony in Edinburgh on Thursday. The award for best online innovation went to Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer show. The winner of the prize for TV moment of the year will be decided by a vote on the festival app, and will be announced at the end of the festival on Friday. The nominees are: BBC One took the channel of the year crown from Channel 4, which won last year.

Summary: BBC One has been named channel of the year at the Edinburgh Television Festival's annual awards.


Butland, 22, wrote on Twitter: "I've learnt a lot from major tournaments, experiences I'll never forget. I'd love for you to experience the same!" England internationals Lucy Bronze, Jade Moore, Jo Potter and Fran Kirby have also supported the appeal, along with Wales international Jess Fishlock. The team's campaign will cost £20,000. An online appeal aiming to raise half that amount reached its target with Butland's gift. With donations still being accepted, the team hope the appeal will cover the entire cost of the trip. A promotional video featuring former athletes Jonathan Edwards and Andy Turner, as well as a host of big names from women's football, helped start the appeal. Butland, capped three times by England, also works as an ambassador for the Kick It Out anti-discrimination campaign.

Summary: Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland has donated £5,000 to Great Britain's women's deaf football team to help them attend June's Deaf World Cup in Italy.


Alina, 41, and 11-year-old Emilia Kordaszewska died in the fire in South Street, Braintree, on 21 December. The fire was started accidentally by a candle. No official cause of death has been released but provisional tests suggested they died from smoke inhalation. An inquest was opened by Chelmsford coroners and adjourned to 27 March. Essex Fire Service, which investigated the blaze, said the candle which caused it was in the lounge on the ground floor of the house. More news from Essex A crowdfunding page set up by friends of Mrs Kordaszewska's eldest daughter, Milena, who survived the fire, has so far raised more than Â£24,000 to help the family.

Summary: A mother and daughter killed in a house blaze died together in an upstairs room, an inquest has heard.


Marine life in the area is the most protected in Europe, they say, but legal protections are being ignored. The campaign has been ongoing for years. Waste dredged in Devonport Dockyard is deposited in Whitsand Bay near Rame Head in southeast Cornwall. The practice, approved by the Marine Management Organisation, allows larger ships to access the harbour. Phil Hutty, Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for south east Cornwall, said: "We're very grateful we now have the support of the environmental law foundation and our solicitors, who have asked to take on our case for judicial review." In a judicial review, High Court judges examine whether public authorities are acting within their legal powers. They can order authorities to cease unlawful activities and can award damages. The Marine Management Organisation, which regulates the marine industry, confirmed the campaigners have applied for a judicial review.

Summary: Campaigners fighting the dumping of dredged material from Devonport near a Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) off Cornwall say their case is being taken to a judicial review.


Burnett, 23, floored the 38-year-old in the opening round after a combination but Booth showed his experience to take the bout the distance. The new champion had never gone further than six rounds in his 11 career bouts. Burnett had Booth in trouble in the fifth and eighth rounds and he earned a 120-107 verdict from all three judges. Booth had been aiming to become the first boxer in 80 years to become a three-weight British champion. The Nottingham-born fighter previously held the British flyweight and super-bantamweight titles and also was Commonwealth champion at three weights. Burnett is now trained by Adam Booth having recently moved to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable. The Belfast man was previously managed by former world champion Ricky Hatton.

Summary: Belfast man Ryan Burnett clinched the British bantamweight title after earning a points win over veteran Jason Booth in Manchester on Saturday night.


Two Mercedes and a VW Golf were involved in the crash on Winkfield Road, Windsor, near the Legoland roundabout, late on Sunday night. A 23-year-old man from Slough was declared dead at the scene. A 50-year-old man from Bracknell died later in hospital. Three other people were taken to hospital. Thames Valley Police said the next of kin of both men had been informed. Investigations manager Richard Thorpe said: "We are investigating this tragic incident in which two men sadly lost their lives. "We would like to hear from anyone who was on Winkfield Road before or after the collision and has any information about the vehicles or the incident."

Summary: Two car drivers were killed in a crash involving three vehicles near the Legoland theme park in Berkshire.


Evans, 25, signed for German side Bayern in July 2015 from Bundesliga rivals Turbine Potsdam, who she joined from Glasgow City in 2012. The former St Johnstone trainee has won 48 caps for Scotland, scoring 12 goals, and is part of their Euro 2017 squad. "She has played at the top level for many years now and she joins us from a strong side," manager Pedro Martinez Losa told the club website. Evans won the women's Bundesliga with Bayern in her first season at the club, in 2015-16. They finished runners-up to Wolfsburg last season. Details of the length of her Arsenal contract have not been disclosed.

Summary: Arsenal Ladies have signed Bayern Munich and Scotland winger Lisa Evans.


The downpours also left several roads in Lowestoft and Carlton Colville under water and near impassable. Water poured into homes on Aldwyk Way causing serious damage to ground floor and ruining furniture. Police are advising motorists to drive carefully in places where water has gathered and has still not drained away. Although conditions have improved, community station Lowestoft Weather said it does not rule out the chance of further showers. The water got in to the ground floors of homes in Aldwyk Way

Summary: Homes in Suffolk were left flooded as four inches of rain fell in 24 hours.


John Wainwright, of Arnold, Nottingham, admitted regularly calling the emergency line at Nottingham Magistrates' Court earlier. On one day in August, he called the emergency number every 10 minutes, the East Midlands Ambulance Service said. The 43-year-old will be sentenced on 19 December following psychiatric reports. The court heard Wainwright, of Oxengate, Arnold, called the emergency number 875 times over five months but that was "just the tip of a very significant iceberg". A spokeswoman for EMAS said he would sometimes call just to say "I love you" while on other occasions he became abusive. But he often used 999 as a free sex-line or would say he was possessed by the devil, she added. Magistrates were told he had alcohol problems and bipolar disorder and sentencing was adjourned for psychiatric reports to be prepared. Wainwright admitted two counts of improper use of public electronic communications.

Summary: A nuisance caller who rang 999 hundreds of times over a five-month period was using it as a "free sex-line", ambulance bosses have said.


Ian O'Mara, 55, suffered head injuries after being struck in Manchester last October and died in hospital. His two-year-old dog Tia was pronounced dead at the scene in Princess Road. Colin Ayrton, 65, of Brown Lane, Heald Green, was given a 16-week jail term suspended for two years at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court. Mr O'Mara's widow Glynis said in an earlier statement: "We are relieved that the coach driver has taken responsibility for his actions by pleading guilty. "However nothing can ever bring Ian back and losing him has had a massive effect on the whole family...Life will simply never be the same for all of us."

Summary: A coach driver who hit a dog walker has been given a suspended sentence after admitting causing death by careless driving.


Raheem Wilks, 19, the brother of Leeds United's Mallik Wilks, was shot near Too Sharps barbers in Harehills. Keiran Hunt, 29, from Harehills, is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court charged with his murder. Keal Richards, 21, of Francis Street and Jaydn Manners, 23, of Louis Street in Chapeltown have also been charged with murder. Mr Wilks died in hospital from a single gunshot wound to the chest. He was shot near the barbers on Gathorne Terrace. Mr Richards and Mr Manners were both arrested in Hunslet and have been remanded in custody, due to stand trial in October. Five men and a woman men arrested in February were bailed pending further inquiries. Hundreds attended Mr Wilks's funeral, which was held at St Aidan's Church in Harehills in April.

Summary: A third man has been charged with the murder of a footballer's brother in Leeds in January.


More than 40 others were injured in the accident on Sunday, said Mohammad Naser Mehri, a spokesman for the governor of Farah province. The bus was travelling from the western province of Herat to the Afghan capital, Kabul. It is not yet known how the incident occurred. "Around a dozen of the wounded are in critical condition," Mr Mehri said. Separately, four people were killed when another bus overturned late on Saturday in the south-western province of Nimroz, Afghan officials said. Accidents are common in Afghanistan, where roads are often in a poor state and motorists travel at high speeds. Hundreds of motorists die every year. In May, a collision between two buses and a fuel tanker on a main road in Afghanistan killed 73 people and injured more than 50.

Summary: At least 14 people have been killed after a bus collided with a fuel tanker on a motorway in western Afghanistan, officials say.


Officers were called to Wandsworth Prison in south London at 07:35 BST on Monday to reports a male prisoner was dead in a cell, Scotland Yard said. The man, who has not been formally identified but is believed to be in his 60s, was pronounced dead at hospital at 08:52 BST. A man in his 40s, also a prisoner, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. A post-mortem examination is to take place in due course, a Yard spokesman said. Wandsworth, a category B prison, is the largest in the UK and one of the biggest in western Europe, and can hold more than 1,800 prisoners.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a prisoner was found dead in a London jail.


Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) hopes its new mobile scanner will help to improve Scotland's sheep stocks. Using low dose x-rays, the scanner produces images showing muscle shape, internal fat and pelvic shape of live animals. SRUC's sheep geneticist Dr Nicola Lambe said the scans could help indentify "attributes" that produce the best lambs for meat. Dr Lambe told BBC Alba: "The scanner is the same as you would get in a hospital and it is usually used for medical purposes. "But we use it for CT scanning sheep. "The interesting thing is that you can look at all the different body tissue and organs. "We can use it to select the top animals for breeding with." A number of pedigree sheep breeders have already made use of the mobile scanner to check for their best animals.

Summary: A medical CT scanner is being used to identify the best sheep for breeding.


Sylwia Ciapcinska went missing last July and her remains were found in Burton-upon-Trent in September. Birmingham Crown Court was told she lived at the same address in Ash Street in Burton as her alleged killer, 29-year-old Pole Tomasz Sobczak. Mr Sobczak denies the murder of the 24-year-old university graduate. Prosecutor Christopher Hotten QC said Ms Ciapcinska, known as Magda, was reported missing after her friends went to her home on 28 July. The suitcase was spotted on 17 September by three passers-by "poking out of a bush" by the River Trent in an area known locally as The Washlands. One of the group unzipped the case and noticed a pair of broken spectacles before two other men joined them and the case was fully opened. Mr Sobczak was already in custody charged with murder when the body was found, the court was told. The trial continues.

Summary: The body of a Polish woman living in Staffordshire was found taped up inside a suitcase by three men out walking, a court has been told.


Howard Plumb sustained head injuries in the crash with a Honda Jazz in Knight's Hill, Charlton, on 5 July 2014. Mr Plumb, 42, was airlifted to London's St George's Hospital but died later. Bo Christer Lundmark, 54, of Blakullevagen, Umea, Sweden has been summonsed to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 29 January. Mr Plumb, of Emsworth, Hampshire, represented Great Britain at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and had numerous national, world and European championship titles. He was a member of the i-Team Cycling Club and competed at events including the Tour of Wessex, the End to End on the Isle of Man and raced in France, Italy and Belgium. Sussex Police said Mr Lundmark, who is a computer consultant, would be charged with causing death by careless driving when he appeared in court.

Summary: A man is to face a charge of causing the death by careless driving of an Olympic windsurfer who was killed while cycling in West Sussex.


Another boy, 12, was attacked by two youths shortly after getting off a bus near Angerstein Road in North End on Tuesday. One boy punched him in the stomach while the other pulled him to the ground in a headlock. They then stole his iPhone 4. Hampshire Constabulary said a boy was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of robbery and released on bail. "The investigation is ongoing and we are continuing to appeal to identify the other boy," a spokesman said. The victim was "understandably" left "very shaken" by the attack, he added.

Summary: A 10-year-old boy has been arrested following a robbery in Portsmouth.


Manager Louis van Gaal revealed Di Maria had suffered the injury in training on Christmas Eve. The Dutchman, whose side visit Tottenham on 28 December, does not know when his £59.7m record signing will return. "It is not a muscle injury," he said. "It is more the pelvis does not have the right relationship with the leg." Van Gaal added: "We will have to wait and see for the analysis." Di Maria, 26, only returned to the United side at Aston Villa on 20 December after a three-week absence with a hamstring tear.

Summary: Angel Di Maria was ruled out of Manchester United's 3-1 victory over Newcastle with a pelvic problem.


Richard Broughton died in hospital on 30 April, two days after being knocked down by a car in Barnsley. Kayne Reece Jones, also known as Reece Thompson, of Christchurch Road, Rotherham, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates Court charged with murder. He was remanded in to custody to appear at the city's crown court on Wednesday. More stories from across Yorkshire South Yorkshire Police said 37-year-old Mr Broughton had been involved in an "altercation" before being struck by the vehicle in Welland Crescent, Elsecar. Two other people have been arrested in connection with his death. John Paul Jones, 23, of Welland Crescent, appeared before Barnsley Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with affray and witness intimidation. He was remanded in custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 31 May. A 35-year-old man arrested on suspicion of violent disorder has been released under investigation while inquiries continue, the force said.

Summary: A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a man who was hit by a car after an "altercation".


The vacant high-rise buildings in Seaforth, Merseyside, were due to be demolished simultaneously at 10:00 BST. But both remained standing after the controlled explosion, before Churchill House later collapsed suddenly. People living within the exclusion zone are unable to return to their houses until the remaining tower has fallen. One Vision Housing, which owns the towers, said Widnes firm J. Bryan (Victoria) Ltd which is in charge of the demolition is investigating what happened. A spokesperson for the demolition company told the crowd of spectators and residents they had "experienced delays" but are trying "to get as many people safely back into their homes as possible". "The controlled demolition of Churchill House has now been completed. J. Bryan are currently assessing Montgomery House... a reduced exclusion zone is currently being developed," he said.

Summary: The demolition of two 15-storey tower blocks has partially failed after only one building collapsed, leaving nearby residents unable to return home.


The report, carried by the state-run Xinhua news agency, did not say what measures would be taken. But the government also said transport during the busy Spring Festival holiday needed to be better managed. On Tuesday, the relatives of the dead laid flowers at Shanghai's riverfront where the incident took place. The mourning took place on the seventh day after the death of the relatives, in keeping with Chinese tradition. The families were accompanied by government handlers and kept away from the media. The victims, including the youngest a 12-year-old boy, were trampled and asphyxiated as hundreds of thousands of people gathered at the Bund, as the riverfront is known. The cause of the stampede is not known. China's cabinet also said on Tuesday that governments should take rapid action to ensure safety and respond quickly when accidents occur, Xinhua reported.

Summary: China's central government has promised to do more to prevent accidents, after a New Years Eve crush killed 36 people in Shanghai, state media report.


The crash happened in the Davidson's Mains area at 09:15 on Sunday. The woman, who was struck by a Lothian Buses vehicle at the junction of Quality Street and Main Street, was pronounced dead at the scene. The roads were closed for several hours while investigations were carried out. Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them. Insp Stuart Mitchell said: "Our thoughts are with the woman's family at this very difficult time and we continue to offer them support. "Our inquiries into this collision are ongoing and we would ask anyone who can help to come forward. "Anyone who may have witnessed this collision and has not yet spoken to officers is urged to get in touch."

Summary: A 70-year-old woman has died after being hit by a bus in Edinburgh.


Ex-Swansea trainee Edwards, 23, has agreed a three-year deal with Posh. "We have been tracking Gwion for quite a while now. He is a clever footballer and he has had two good years with Crawley, especially last year," boss Grant McCann told the club website. "He will suit the way we play. He is a special talent and I am confident we can make him better in the future." Crawley head coach Dermot Drummy told his club's website: "I spoke to Gwion about extending his contract beyond the end of next season but he made it clear he wanted a new challenge. "It's obviously disappointing to see him go because, even from the short time I worked with him, I could see his qualities." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Crawley midfielder Gwion Edwards has joined League One side Peterborough for an undisclosed six-figure fee.


World number nine Willett, Kuchar and China's Li Haotong will tee off at 13:03 BST on Thursday. Briton Justin Rose starts at 14:58 BST alongside Kuchar's team-mate Rickie Fowler and Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas. Brazil's Adilson da Silva is in the opening group out at 11:30 BST, with Graham DeLaet and Byeong-hun An. None of the world's top four players are competing, citing concerns over the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Rory McIlroy, who had said he would represent Ireland rather than Great Britain, is one of those absent. Irishmen Padraig Harrington and Seamus Power begin their first rounds at 11:41 BST and 14:47 BST respectively. Sweden's Open champion Henrik Stenson, grouped with Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee and Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello, starts at 15:09. The sport is making its Olympic comeback in Rio after an absence of 112 years.

Summary: Great Britain's Danny Willett, the Masters champion, has been grouped with the United States' Matt Kuchar for the first two rounds of the Rio Olympics.


The man was struck by the HGV on Lanark Road, at the junction with Baberton Crescent, at about 14:50 on Monday, police said. The man is being treated at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. The road was closed for about four-and-half-hours while a police investigation was held. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident. Sgt Kosmas Papakyriakou, of Police Scotland, said: "We believe that there were a number of people in the area at the time and we're appealing for them to get in touch with us. "Likewise, I would urge anyone who was on Lanark Road or near Baberton Crescent on Monday morning, and may have witnessed the accident, to contact us immediately."

Summary: A 74-year-old man who was hit by a lorry on a street in Edinburgh is in a critical condition in hospital.


The Â£12.5m midfielder played for the Saints in their 1-1 draw at Aston Villa on Monday night. But when he returned home in the early hours, he found his Range Rover Sport, electrical items and jewellery had been stolen from his home in the St Cross area of Winchester. The Range Rover was later found in Iver, Buckinghamshire. Hampshire police said it was investigating the burglary which took place between 08:30 GMT on Sunday and 02:15 on Tuesday. Southampton signed Kenya international Wanyama from Celtic on a four-year deal in July 2013.

Summary: The home of Southampton footballer Victor Wanyama has been burgled while he was away with his club.


Michael O'Leary said air passenger duty (APD) was to blame for a reduction of flight routes. "I think it's inevitable overtime that the Glasgow and Liverpool services will migrate to Aldergrove," he said. The comments were made during an announcement of 11 new routes for Belfast International. On Monday, details were released of a Â£7m Stormont rescue deal to support the struggling Londonderry airport. The money will be used to attract new airlines and develop its infrastructure. The funding package has been made available immediately while negotiations are ongoing with a company interested in using the airport as a maintenance hub. Last week it was confirmed that Ryanair was to drop a number of services from the city. The budget airline has guaranteed its services to Glasgow and Liverpool up until Summer 2017.

Summary: The chief executive of Ryanair has said that the company's remaining services at City of Derry Airport will probably move to Belfast.


A week after unveiling his Autumn Statement, Mr Osborne must now prepare for this annual speech outlining fiscal forecasts and tax changes for the following financial year. Last year there was a Budget on 18 March, the Chancellor's sixth. However, following the General Election two months later, Mr Osborne held another Budget on 8 July. This summer Budget was the first all-Tory presentation of Conservative plans to balance the books and raise revenue following the ending of the Coalition government. On that occasion, the date of the summer Budget was announced in an article for the Sun newspaper, rather than the more conventional statement to Parliament, because MPs were not sitting.

Summary: The 2016 Budget will be held on Wednesday 16 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has told MPs.


This is recommended by a group set up by the Welsh government to look at stemming the language's decline in its heartlands. Ministers should also look at planning decisions' impact on Welsh, they say. Children in Anglesey, Gwynedd, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire should also be educated bilingually. The special group was set up after the results of the 2011 census identified a drop in the number of Welsh speakers in Wales. In two heartland counties - Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion - the language had become a minority. The task and finish group's recommendations will now be considered by ministers. The seven recommendations are: The proposals will now be considered by ministers.

Summary: Bangor, Aberystwyth and Carmarthen should become "city regions" where economic regeneration goes hand-in-hand with growth in the use of Welsh.


The 26-year-old, carried off on a stretcher during Sunday's win over Everton, has knee-ligament damage. Fellow defender Laurent Koscielny is also out after the Football Association dismissed an appeal against his red card against Everton. A third Gunners centre-back, Shkodran Mustafi, is a doubt. Mustafi is suffering from suspected concussion having developed symptoms following a blow to the head against Sunderland last week. At a news conference on Wednesday, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed Gabriel would be out until August. He added he was waiting to hear from medical staff before deciding if Mustafi, 25, could play. France international Koscielny, meanwhile, was dismissed for a tackle on Enner Valencia on the final day of the Premier League season. The 31-year-old has been banned for three games, starting with Saturday's final.

Summary: Arsenal defender Gabriel will miss Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley after being ruled out for up to eight weeks.


Progress on the business case for the North Denbighshire Community Hospital in Rhyl will be outlined this week. Drop-in events next month will give people a chance to offer feedback. The project includes a same day care centre for minor ailments, one for intravenous therapy and a new facility to help people regain skills needed to live independently. If the outline business case is approved by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in January it will be submitted to the Welsh Government. Work will begin in 2018, pending planning consent and final approval.

Summary: People will be consulted over plans for a new community hospital in Denbighshire.


Elections for police and crime commissioners were held in 40 police force areas of England and Wales on 5 May 2016. BBC News App users: tap here to see results. Turnout: 26% (+7.2%) Second preference votes are only used if no candidate receives more than 50% of first preference votes. The top two candidates then receive the second preferences from their eliminated opponents. More information is available on the Choose my PCC website.

Summary: Independent Sue Mounstevens has been re-elected as Avon & Somerset police and crime commissioner.


Officers recovered 77.5kg of the Class A controlled drug after they stopped a number of vehicles on the M6 motorway in Staffordshire on Friday. The seven men, who include two from the Netherlands and one from Poland, have been charged with conspiracy to import heroin. They will appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday. An eighth man arrested continues to be questioned in custody. The planned operation was carried out by the North West Regional Crime Unit, Titan and the National Crime Agency.

Summary: Seven men have been charged after the recovery of heroin with a street value of £8.5m.


The 69-year-old signed a four-year contract extension in 2014 to keep him under contract until the 2018 World Cup, which will be staged in Russia. But the Italian's deal has been ended after a run of poor results. Russia have eight points from six games in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, and face the prospect of needing to win a play-off to reach the tournament. They were knocked out of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil in the group stage without winning a game. The Russian Football Union (RFU) said it had "reached an agreement to terminate his contract by mutual consent". Reports in Russia suggest Capello has received 15m euros (£10.7m) in compensation from the RFU. Last month, a group of fans launched a fundraising campaign to buy the Italian out of his contract.

Summary: Former England boss Fabio Capello has left his role as Russia head coach after three years in the post.


Matthew Baker, 31, is alleged to have escaped from Pentonville Prison with James Whitlock, 31, on 7 November. Mr Baker is due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on 12 December. Mr Whitlock will appear at Blackfriars Crown Court on 13 December. Kelly Baker, 21 of Friars Close, Ilford, has previously been charged with assisting an offender. Four other people who were arrested for assisting an offender have been bailed until December.

Summary: A second man has been charged with escaping from a north London prison.


Priyantha Sirisena suffered severe head injuries in his hometown of Polonnaruwa, north-east of the capital Colombo, AFP news agency reports. Colombo Gazette reports there was a "private dispute" and a man has been arrested. The president is out of the country on a state visit to China. His youngest brother, a businessman and father of three, was attacked on Thursday evening "during an altercation with a friend" said a government statement. He was flown to Colombo to be treated for head injuries but despite surgery he died on Saturday, said doctors. Official sources have said Priyantha Sirisena, 42, was the youngest in a family of 12 children. President Sirisena came to power following bitterly fought January presidential elections. Unlike most former Sri Lankan leaders, he has not extended personal security for his siblings and is known to have drastically scaled down his own protection unit.

Summary: A brother of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has died in hospital after being attacked with an axe on Thursday, police have said.


The 22-year-old Scotland Under-21 international was a free agent after leaving Scottish Championship side St Mirren earlier this summer. Kelly, who can play at centre-back or left-back, becomes Wimbledon's sixth signing of the summer transfer window. "We wanted someone young who we could develop," Dons boss Neal Ardley told the club website. The south-west London club have not disclosed the length of Kelly's contract at Kingsmeadow. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One newcomers AFC Wimbledon have signed defender Sean Kelly following a successful trial spell.


The world number six came from a break down in the deciding set against her 25-year-old Czech opponent to win 6-2 4-6 6-3 in two hours and five minutes. It was the 26-year-old's first final at the event in her seventh appearance. World number five Kvitova had knocked out five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova in Saturday's semi-final. A tearful Radwanska, the first woman to go on to lift the title after losing two round-robin group games, said: "It means everything to me, in my first final, I get my first win so it couldn't be any better. "I was doing the right thing in the important moments of a really close match. I had my chances in the second set but it doesn't really matter how I won."

Summary: Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska beat former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in three sets to win her first WTA Finals title in Singapore.


They called on people to consider whether emergency care was necessary due to pressure on Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan and Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor. The issue has also led to ambulances being delayed, bosses said. Other Welsh hospitals have reported increased pressures this month. A Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board spokesperson said: "We are doing all we can to maintain timely care for our patients but this is becoming increasingly more difficult at the present time." Morriston Hospital in Swansea said it had seen an "exceptional spike" in the proportion of very sick older people and fewer patients had been sent home. Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taf health boards in south Wales both appealed to people only to come to their emergency units if absolutely necessary, citing high demand on services.

Summary: Emergency department patients are facing "significant" waits at north Wales' three district hospitals due to demand, health bosses have said.


BT said the new roles would be based at its contact centres in Swansea, Warrington, Doncaster and Accrington. In January the conglomerate announced 1,000 new posts promising more of its consumer customer calls to be dealt with in the UK and Ireland. A spokesman said the recruitment process for the 500 extra jobs would start this month. Libby Barr, managing director of customer care at BT Consumer, said: "BT is completely changing the way we serve our customers in order to boost our service levels. "We are going to answer 90% of our customers' calls in the UK and Ireland by the end of March, and we have been taking on great people to fill full time jobs working for BT."

Summary: A telecommunications giant is creating 500 new customer service jobs across England and Wales.


Police said they believed the victim was stabbed during a fight involving a large group of people outside a house in Bradley Avenue, Lower Kersal. The victim suffered stab wounds to his leg on Monday evening and later died in Salford Royal Hospital. Two men, 20 and 22, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Det Ch Insp Lewis Hughes from Greater Manchester Police said: "This was an awful attack which has sadly left a young man dead."

Summary: A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Salford.


It came from the Judith River rock formation in the state of Montana and that's how it got the nickname. Its official name is a tongue-twisting Spiclypeus shipporum. Dinosaur experts think Judith was about 4.5m long, had big horns sticking out to the side over its eyes and spikes at the back of its head pointing in different directions. The other dinosaur discovered was the Machairoceratops, which was almost twice as long. Scientists say it had two large spikes coming out of the back of its head, horns over its eyes and possibly a horn over its nose. Both dinosaurs were relatives of the Triceratops and were four-legged, plant-munching beasts that are thought to have lived more than 75 million years ago!

Summary: Fossils of two new dinosaurs have been discovered in America and one of them has been named Judith!


The crash involved the dead man's white and red Honda, a Vauxhall Zafira and a Ford Cougar. It took place on the B1398 Burton Road at South Carlton at 14:00 BST on Saturday. Police said the rider, who has not been named, was a man from the Lincoln area in his 40s. No-one else was seriously injured in the crash. The force has appealed for anyone who saw the bike or the two cars prior to the collision to contact them.

Summary: A motorcyclist died when his bike collided with two cars near Lincoln.


The four-inch (10cm) lock was kept by a German barber who gave him a trim as he was about to film How I Won The War in 1966. The unnamed buyer was a British-based collector of memorabilia, auctioneers said. "This is the largest lock of Lennon's hair ever sold at auction," Heritage Auction in Dallas, Texas, said. Spokesman Garry Schrum said the bidder got a "good chunk of Lennon's hair", adding: "It was a good size with quite a lot of strands." Lennon's locks were chopped by Klaus Baruck in Hamburg, Germany, just before the rocker's starring role as Gripweed in Richard Lester's dark comedy about a British army platoon and their misadventures in World War II. The haircut took place just a month after the release of the band's legendary 1966 Revolver album.

Summary: A lock of hair snipped from the head of John Lennon 50 years ago has fetched $35,000 (£25,000) at auction in the US.


The 33-year-old was assaulted by three men who burst into his house in Rannoch Drive at about 03:15 on Saturday. He was treated in hospital for his injuries and later released. The attackers fled in a black car. Police Scotland said the victim was not believed to have been the intended target for the assault. Det Con Graham McAdam added: "I do not believe that this was a random attack however I think that the 33-year-old man was not the intended target and that he was the victim of mistaken identity. "I urge anyone who has any information that could assist our enquiries to contact Wishaw CID immediately via 101. Alternatively calls can be made via Crimestoppers where anonymity can be maintained."

Summary: A man who was attacked in his home in Lanarkshire with a hammer and an axe was the victim of mistaken identity, police believe.


Schneidermann moved to the Welsh town, having completed her photographic studies at the University of South Wales, in Newport. Her resulting project, The Unbearable, the Sadness and the Rest, features portraits of those growing up in an area with huge economic and social pressures, blending traditional documentary photography with a modern aesthetic drawn from the pages of fashion magazines and social media. All photographs Â© Clementine Schneidermann: The Unbearable, the Sadness and the Rest - with thanks to Arts+Minds and stylist Charlotte James. The main Leica Oskar Barnack Award went to Scarlett Coten for her pictures entitled Mectoub. You can see that work and other entries on the competition website.

Summary: Clementine Schneidermann's photographs of Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, have won her this year's Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award.


The attack happened near the town of Radda in al-Bayda province, a known stronghold of al-Qaeda. It was unclear what aircraft carried out the attack, though local people said it was a drone. The US has acknowledged using drones as part of its support for Yemen's efforts to tackle militant extremists, but does not comment on individual strikes. Human rights groups say US drone attacks in Yemen constitute unlawful killings. Despite the counter-operations, al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) remains active in Yemen. Last week it said it had carried out an attack on Yemen's defence ministry in the capital, Sanaa, because the unmanned aircraft were being operated from there That attack left at least 52 people dead, including soldiers, civilians and foreigners. It was the deadliest attack in Sanaa since May 2012, when a suicide bomber blew himself up during a rehearsal for a military parade.

Summary: At least 13 people have been killed by an air strike on a wedding convoy in southern Yemen, say officials.


Officers conducted a search at Tiki Tots in Nile Grove and found the class B drug growing in the building's loft space. Police said parents had been completely unaware of the cannabis. The cannabis was recovered by police on Tuesday. Officers said they were pursuing a positive line of inquiry. Det Insp Paul Grainger, of Police Scotland, said: "This building was regularly occupied by young children and their parents who were completely unaware of the cannabis which was being grown within. "Acting upon intelligence, we executed a search of the premises and made a sizeable drugs recovery. "Our engagement with the public provides us with invaluable information and by working together we have ensured the safety of local parents and their children, as well as the wider community which these drugs were destined for."

Summary: Police in Edinburgh have recovered more than £64,000 worth of cannabis plants from a building which also houses a play centre for young children.


Seydak, 31, joined Cliftonville from Institute in August 2010 and helped the club win two Irish Premiership titles in addition to six other trophies. "After a tough 18 months of injury and changes to personal circumstances, I've made the decision to leave Cliftonville," said Seydak. The defender added that it was "one of the toughest decisions of my life". "I want to say a massive thank you to the board, the various managers and coaches and all the players I've played with. Also to the fans who made me feel welcome from day one," added Seydak. Cliftonville chairman Gerard Lawlor said Seydak had been a "wonderful servant" to the club while new manager Barry Gray also paid tribute to the departing player. "I may have only been at Cliftonville for a short period of time but it's very clear how well thought of Eamonn is," said Gray.

Summary: Cliftonville defender Eamonn Seydak has left the club by mutual consent after seven years with the Reds.


Well-wishers gathered to congratulate the 23-year-old who set a record as Ireland's first male gold medal winner at the World Amateur Championships in Doha earlier this week. The Belfast boxer and Ireland team captain beat Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan on a unanimous points decision in Doha. He said his win had not "sunk in". "I can't thank the supporters enough, they really, really mean a lot to me," he said. "It's unbelievable and the support I've been getting from back home has been fantastic. "The amount of people from back home who were in Doha in the venue shouting and singing was phenomenal." Conlan had already qualified for next year's Olympic Games in Rio.

Summary: The boxer Michael Conlan has been welcomed back home with an event at Belfast's City Hall.


Computer equipment was seized from the 18-year-old's home address in Stourbridge for forensic examination. He was held on suspicion of preparing for terrorist acts after West Midlands counter terrorism officers arrested him at an address in Lye. The man, who was arrested on Thursday, was bailed until a date in July when he will return for further questioning. West Midlands Police said they were "keen to stress there was no immediate threat to public safety".

Summary: A man from the West Midlands has been arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.


The 26-year-old left to join St Helens at the end of 2015 on a two-year deal after 57 appearances for the club. However, he has returned to the AJ Bell Stadium after just one season away and will report for training in November. Salford owner Marwan Koukash has also confirmed the signing of hooker Kriss Brining from York City Knights on his personal Twitter page. "Lama has the potential to be the best front rower in the Super League and we are really looking forward to him getting back into our group," said Salford head coach Ian Watson.

Summary: Salford Red Devils have re-signed Samoa international forward Lama Tasi on an initial one-year contract.


Portugal's flagship carrier, TAP, said there were 14 of its planes on the ground and all planes without fuel were unable to take off. Some flights have been cancelled. The airport authority admitted it did not know when the problem would be resolved. But passengers have taken to Twitter to complain. Some planes coming into land at Lisbon are stopping off at nearby airports first to refuel, while other planes have enough fuel to continue their journeys, so not all planes are affected. On the airport's Facebook page, it warns passengers of "significant delays" and suggests they check their flight status on the airport website.

Summary: Planes are stuck on the Tarmac at Lisbon airport amid a failure with the fuel pumping system, say reports.


The university's innovation campus will be built on land at Maindy Park. Buildings will house researchers, businesses and students to develop research into practical uses, with work set to start in early 2017. Vice-chancellor Prof Colin Riordan said: "A new campus helps us create opportunities for all." The campus will house researchers in a range of fields, including semiconductors and chemical sciences, and a base for start-ups working with the Medicentre at Heath Park. Each building is 12,000 sq m (129,166 sq ft) and the campus will be linked to the existing business school via a bridge. Prof Riordan added: "We are hiring internationally-renowned academics who can build world-class teams of post-doctoral researchers. "We are equipping students with the skills they'll need to set up future ventures."

Summary: Two buildings which will form part of Cardiff University's £300m research centre have been given the go-ahead by Cardiff council.


She was speaking on the United Nations' World Autism Awareness Day. Ms Dobson said it was "an opportunity for society to pause and reflect on the challenges faced by those individuals and families affected". "As numbers continue to rise, it is clear that we are facing a major problem," she said. "Locally it is imperative that the assembly redoubles its efforts to bring service provision for people on the autism spectrum up to standard. "In order to succeed we need a redoubling of efforts from ministers and officials across several departments, particularly health and education, working in concert with parents and teachers." Autism is a developmental disorder that can cause problems with social interaction, language skills and physical behaviour.

Summary: Health and education departments need to take a more joined-up approach to autism, UUP MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has said.


HNA became a major shareholder in Europe's largest investment bank after acquiring a 4.8% stake in March. Its financial unit, HNA Capital, reportedly has ambitions of becoming a global investment bank. Deutsche Bank has been looking to raise funds after incurring major losses due to legal probes and misconduct charges. Earlier this year, the German lender abandoned plans to sell its Postbank unit and sold 8bn euros ($8.8bn) of shares instead. HNA, which is privately run by billionaire Chen Feng, has been on a major acquisition spree in recent years. The Chinese group owns stakes in a range of companies including Hainan airlines, hotel operator Hilton Worldwide and Singapore-listed logistics firm CWT.

Summary: Chinese conglomerate HNA has overtaken Blackrock to become Deutsche Bank's biggest shareholder after increasing its stake in the firm to nearly 10%.


Police were called to Bosworth Drive in Chelmsley Wood at about 04:00 BST on Saturday after receiving reports an ATM had been targeted. When officers arrived a stolen red Audi A6 car, with four people inside, fled the scene and rammed two marked police cars. The car was later abandoned and two boys, aged 15 and 16, found nearby. The pair were arrested on suspicion of burglary and have been released on bail. Officers are looking to trace two other people seen in the stolen car. Det Sgt Jamie Mason, from West Midlands Police, said two traffic officers were treated for bruising and whiplash after the cars were rammed.

Summary: Two teenagers found hiding in undergrowth have been arrested after an attempted raid on a cash machine.


Smith, 20 has made one first-team appearances for his parent club, against Chelsea in December. The Australia-born left-back is an England youth international and was called up to the Under-21 squad at the end of last season. Turnbull, 19, featured in Swindon's pre-season campaign. He came through Town's centre of excellence before leaving to join Southampton in 2007. The centre-back is contracted with the Saints until 2016 after signing a new deal last year. Swindon have also announced that defender Nathan Thompson will be the club captain after taking the role at the end of last season.

Summary: Swindon Town have signed Liverpool full-back Brad Smith and Southampton defender Jordan Turnbull on season-long loan deals.


The case was removed from the Grand Union Canal near Delamere Terrace in Little Venice, with police called at about 14:30 BST on Sunday. Officers said it was too early to say how long it had been in the water. No arrests have been made and a post-mortem examination is due to take place later. Detectives are trying to identify the woman. Police have been speaking to nearby houseboat residents to try to establish a sequence of events in the area on Friday and Saturday. Natasha Widowson, 23, who lives on a boat near where the body was found, said: "We heard the body was found by some walkers passing by. "Police told us there had been an accident and no-one was allowed to go past the bridge." A Met Police spokesman said detectives from homicide and major crime command are investigating.

Summary: The body of a woman has been found in a suitcase recovered from a west London canal.


The 19-year-old, a former West Ham trainee, played 15 times for Ipswich in the Championship last season. Emmanuel made his professional debut in August 2015, 10 days before his 18th birthday, and later that season had a brief loan spell with Crawley. He is the second Ipswich player to be signed on loan by Rotherham this week, after striker Kieffer Moore. In total, Emmanuel has made 24 appearances for Ipswich. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Rotherham United have signed Ipswich Town full-back Josh Emmanuel on a season-long loan deal.


Ivie Callison, 63, from Stranraer, was convicted of indecently assaulting five boys between the age of nine and 15 in Lanarkshire from 1979 until 1988. The High Court in Glasgow heard that he abused some of the boys he taught in the band - as well as other victims. Judge Sean Murphy QC told Callison: "The consequences for many of your victims will be life long." "Their parents...thought the children would be safe in your company and you abused that trust." As Callison was led away to begin his sentence one of his victims shouted: "Yes."

Summary: A former music teacher with an Orange band has been jailed for five years for historic sex abuse.


The 28-year-old began his senior career with the Hammers in 2007, before signing for Ipswich Town in 2014 and then Peterborough United the next year. Collison, who won 17 Wales caps, was forced to retire in February 2016 at the age of 27 because of a knee injury. "It feels fantastic... to come back in a coaching capacity is really exciting," Collison told West Ham TV. "Obviously I have many great memories with the club and I've been through an awful lot, some good times and some bad times." Collison already has experience coaching Peterborough's youth team and revealed on Thursday that he has achieved the Uefa A licence. "Please to say I am now a Uefa A licensed coach. Massive thanks to the mentors @FAWCoachEd. It's been a great journey," he said on Twitter.

Summary: Former Wales midfielder Jack Collison has been appointed West Ham United's Under-16 manager.


The man's attacker is believed to have used a sharp weapon in the assault which took place on the town's Caldon Road at about 19:15 on Thursday. The victim was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock but has since been released. Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them. DC Ainsley Sweeney, from Saltcoats CID, said: "At this point it is unclear how the victim came about his injuries and inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. "It appears that he was injured with some sort of sharp implement during an altercation, however it is important that any witnesses come forward to assist with the investigation."

Summary: A 53-year-old man suffered a serious facial injury after being attacked outside shops in Irvine, North Ayrshire.


Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in her home in Doncaster Lane, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, have charged 73-year-old David Powell. While the body has not been formally identified, she is believed to be Mr Powell's mother, Cecilia Powell. Mr Powell, of Longton Road, Barlaston, will appear before magistrates at Newcastle-under-Lyme on Saturday. Detective Inspector Andy Maxfield from Staffordshire Police said "At this stage of the investigation we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. We will complete our forensic examination of the home later today [Friday] and we expect a Home Office post-mortem to take place tomorrow." Police arrested Mr Powell after they were called to the home in Doncaster Lane at 20:00 BST on Thursday night. Family liaison officers are working to support family members affected by the death.

Summary: A man aged 73 is due to appear in court after the body of his 95-year-old mother was found at her home.


Gwynedd Council has opened a consultation on the proposed closure of Y Frondeg residential care home. Under plans, it would be replaced with a new home on adjoining land in Caernarfon, which could house up to 16 residents and include specialist support for adults with complex needs. Staff and residents from Y Frondeg would also move to the new home once it has been completed. Cabinet member for care, Gareth Roberts, said: "We obviously accept that change can be difficult, but we are keen to ensure that living standards and facilities available for adults with a learning disability are of the highest standard." The consultation runs until 23 October.

Summary: A care home in Gwynedd could be closed and replaced with a new Â£3.8m building.


Thieves attempted to steal a cash machine at the Sainsbury's on Station Road at 03:30 on 17 October. Officers said the van may have been in Airth, near Falkirk, before or after the crime in Kinross took place. The van has a blue, white and grey logo of "Bishop Auckland Car & Van Hire" on the side. Det Insp Nicola McGovern said: "Extensive inquiries have already been carried out into this crime and this vehicle is of significant interest to the investigation. "It is important that we identify exactly where this van was overnight between the Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October." Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.

Summary: Police investigating the attempted theft of a cash machine in Kinross have said they are looking for a distinctive white van.


The raid happened overnight at Culcheth Community Primary School. The school's head teacher Amanda Dodd said 48 iPad minis were taken in what was the latest in a number of similar thefts of tablets and mobile phones in the area. Cheshire Constabulary have asked anyone with information about what happened to get in touch. Three large charging cases for the tablets were also taken in the break-in. Ms Dodd said she did not know what had been used to smash through the bricks, but that it was an external double-skinned wall so it "must have taken some force". She said thieves had previously broken in through the roof of the school, but had set off the alarm and left with nothing.

Summary: Thieves have smashed through a brick wall at a Cheshire primary school to steal tablet computers.


Rutherford, who has been training in the United States, improved Chris Tomlinson's previous best of 8.18m recorded in Stuttgart in February 2008. The 29-year-old set the record with his second jump after opening with 7.96m. He fouled his third attempt and sat out the rest of the competition. "SMASH! SMASH BOOM!" he tweeted. "Another record down. Chuffed to have taken the British indoor LJ record tonight in New Mexico." Rutherford, who is also world, European and Commonwealth champion, is expected to compete at the Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix on 20 February, the fourth and last stop of the IAAF World Indoor Tour. He will defend his Olympic title in Rio this summer.

Summary: Olympic champion Greg Rutherford has set a British indoor long jump record of 8.26m at a collegiate meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


The 24-year-old made 42 appearances for Rovers in 2016-17 but was out of contract at the end of June. He helped the Prenton Park side finish second in the National League before defeat by Forest Green in the promotion final. "I'm buzzing. It's taken a week or so to sort everything out but now it's done I'm made up," he told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Rotherham have signed Tranmere defender Michael Ihiekwe on a two-year deal.


Englishman Haye, 35, will fight on 10 December against a yet-to-be-named opponent, who could be American veteran Shannon Briggs. The home of Welsh rugby has not hosted a boxing event since November 2007. It is understood officials are keen to bring boxing back to the venue, but they have concerns over protecting the pitch before the 2017 Six Nations. Haye was out of the sport for three and a half years after having shoulder surgery in 2013, but returned with a first-round knockout of Australian Mark de Mori in January. He secured another knockout win over Swiss Arnold Gjergjaj in his second comeback fight in May.

Summary: Ex-world heavyweight champion David Haye could bring his next fight to Cardiff's Principality Stadium.


Ba, now playing for Shanghai Shenhua, collapsed during a challenge in a Chinese Super League match, with his left leg giving way beneath the knee. After the match, the Senegal forward's coach Gregorio Manzano said the injury "could end his professional career". "This is a really bad injury but I can overcome it. I won't call time on my career, that's for sure," said Ba, 31. The former West Ham, Newcastle and Chelsea forward added: "The season here ends in November and the new one starts in March. I'll do my best to return in time for the season after that." Ba, who joined Shenhua from Turkish club Besiktas for about £12m last July, is the top scorer in the Chinese Super League with 14 goals in 18 games.

Summary: Former Premier League striker Demba Ba says he will not retire after suffering a career-threatening broken leg.


McFarland, 69, won two league titles with the Rams as a player in the 1970s and had a two-year spell as boss in the 1990s. Former club president John Kirkland, who sat on the board between 1981 and 2002, has returned to the club. They are joined by David Williams, a lawyer and business adviser to Rams chairman Mel Morris. The rest of the board includes Morris, chief operating officer John Vicars and chief financial officer Stephen Pearce. "These appointments provide us with a group rich in talent, knowledge, experience and love of the club," Morris told Derby County's website.

Summary: Former player and manager Roy McFarland is among three new appointments to Derby County's board of directors.


Three chicks have hatched at the Tweed Valley project this year. Volunteers watching the nest first saw the adult male osprey bringing them fish but then a "cheeky jay" appeared. It was seen picking up items from the back of the nest, thought to have been leftover fish, and eating them. Information officer Diane Bennett said: "A fish supper at the jay residence must be a welcome break from acorns! "The ospreys are not concerned that these morsels have been taken from the nest and clearly don't perceive the jay as a threat, which is strange, as the jay is certainly capable of taking the tiny osprey chicks at this stage of their life. "Maybe, the clean-up operation to remove fish debris discarded by the osprey family is welcomed for now, particularly as the chicks would never intentionally be left alone while they are so small."

Summary: A jay has been caught on CCTV cameras pinching its own "fish supper" from an osprey nest being monitored in the Scottish Borders.


Colin Gale, 39, from Worthing, is accused of murdering Mark Manning, 54, of Brighton Road, Lancing, who was last seen in April 2014. Two other men who were arrested last year on suspicion of murder have been released without charge, police said. Mr Gale, 39, of Offington Lane, appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court. He is due to appear at Lewes Crown Court on Friday. Mr Manning's family reported him missing on 22 April 2014, and police launched a murder investigation two months later, even though extensive searches had failed to find his body. Det Ch Insp Max Ashcroft, from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said police were still keen to hear from anyone with information about Mr Manning's disappearance or whereabouts.

Summary: A man has been charged with the murder of a bomb disposal expert whose body has never been found.


Officers seized the drugs from a property in Bellefield Avenue, on Tuesday, after executing a search warrant. Two men, aged 27 and 25, have been charged and are expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court. The search was part of Police Scotland's intelligence-led initiative to tackle drug-related criminality. Det Insp Stewart Forsyth, of Police Scotland's specialist crime division, said: "A significant amount of heroin and cocaine was recovered, highlighting our ongoing commitment to remove controlled drugs from our communities and reduce the harm caused by illegal substances. "I want to thank our communities for their support. By providing information to us about drug-related criminality we can take positive action to search properties under warrant, seize controlled drugs and arrest those involved in their supply. "Report it and we will take action."

Summary: Heroin and cocaine with an estimated street value of £220,000 have been recovered from an address in Dundee.


Donnelly, 26, has agreed a two-year contract after scored 13 goals in 86 appearances for Dale. Brezovan, 34, spent the beginning of this season with Portsmouth on a short-term deal but has now signed for a season with Rovers. Meanwhile, defender Matt Hill has also earned a one-year deal, having played five games on non-contract terms. "George is a fast, powerful striker who will run behind defences and cause them a lot of problems," manager Rob Edwards told the Rovers club website. "He gives us an option we haven't currently got in the squad. Edwards added: "I'm delighted to bring Peter to the club. He's an experienced keeper who has played at Championship and League One level and it gives us good competition for places."

Summary: Tranmere have signed Rochdale striker George Donnelly for an undisclosed fee along with goalkeeper Peter Brezovan.


The match on Saturday, 22 April kicks off at 12:15 GMT and the TV coverage will also be streamed on the BBC Sport website. The other semi-final between Celtic and Rangers, also at Hampden, kicks off at noon on Sunday, 23 April. As well as live radio commentary, there will also be highlights on Sportscene on Sunday evening. Aberdeen and Hibs reached the semi-final courtesy of wins over Partick Thistle and Ayr United, respectively, while Celtic saw off St Mirren and Rangers thrashed Hamilton Academical. Saturday, 22 April Aberdeen v Hibernian (12:15 GMT) Sunday, 23 April Celtic v Rangers (12:00 GMT)

Summary: BBC Scotland will show live coverage of the Scottish Cup semi-final between Aberdeen and Hibernian at Hampden.


Ex-Sale player Cotton, 69, spent time on the board in 2007 but has taken up his new position after Sale's takeover by investment company CorpArq. Owner of CorpArq, Simon Orange, is confirmed as the Sharks co-owner along with Ged Mason who is chief executive at recruitment company Morson Group. Director of rugby Steve Diamond also takes a position on a 10-man board. Former Sale players Mark Cueto, Steve Smith and Mike Blood, along with Mike Ingall, Dermot Power and Jon Dorsett, who will be chief executive, will also work under Cotton. They all met for the first time this week to discuss their plans for the future of the club.

Summary: Sale Sharks have appointed ex-England captain and British and Irish Lions prop Fran Cotton as their new chairman.


Carter, Rokocoko, and Argentina's Juan Imhoff failed the tests after June's Top 14 final for Racing 92. Last week, Racing denied the players had breached anti-doping rules. They also denied that the players had therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) for "anomalous" drugs tests. The hearing on Wednesday took place at the French national team's training base in Marcoussis. Racing said the case relates to "treatment by an authorised channel", and added they are "on the side of law, ethics and love of a clean sport". Their statement came after Carter and Rokocoko's agent told the New Zealand Herald he had assurances "all the documents around TUEs were in place". TUEs allow sportspeople to take prescribed medicines - which would otherwise be banned for their performance-enhancing properties - if there is a medical need.

Summary: Former All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko have attended a French Rugby Federation anti-doping hearing following reports they tested positive for banned drug corticosteroids.


Avigdor Lieberman was referring to the Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas, at the time. Mr Lieberman, who leads the right-wing Israel Our Home Party, is no stranger to controversy. He has often upset Israel's Arab minority and liberal groups with his forthright manner of speaking. Now his critics say the former nightclub bouncer has sunk to new depths, by apparently flushing his toilet in a live radio interview. Mr Lieberman's distinctly undiplomatic intervention came during a discussion about the Islamist group Hamas. It may have been an odd way for the foreign minister to get his point across, but his methods aren't harming him in the opinion polls. Although he is facing allegations of corruption, support for Mr Lieberman's ultra-nationalist party is growing and he is unlikely to care what his opponents think about his antics on the toilet.

Summary: Israel's outspoken foreign minister has chosen a novel way of making a point in a radio interview - apparently flushing the toilet live on the air.


It has also entered exclusive talks to sell its French plumbing and heating unit Brossette to the same company. The combined price for the two businesses will be Â£310m. Wolseley said the sales were the last major disposals following last year's strategic review, which aimed to focus the company on its main markets. "We will continue to focus and invest in our strongest businesses in core markets including building materials and wood solutions in France and plumbing, heating, pipe, climate and associated businesses in the UK," said Wolseley chief executive Ian Meakins. Wolseley said it would use the proceeds from the sales to reduce its debt.

Summary: Wolseley has agreed to sell its UK building materials distributor Build Center to France's Saint Gobain.


The Scottish Sun pledged the cash to Gorgie City Farm after holding a competition to name the miniature pair. The Edinburgh venue was the scene of a campaign howler in which Mr Rennie was speaking on camera with amorous pigs in the background. The Sun's winner was Agnes Martin who picked the names Kama and Sutra. She told the newspaper: "I don't think anyone will forget those pigs. I won't, as I'll be keeping them on my mantelpiece." At last week's Holyrood election, Mr Rennie won the Fife North East seat, beating SNP candidate Roderick Campbell by 3,465 votes. Ahead of taking to the stage at the count in Glenrothes, the politician was handed the two pigs by BBC reporter Ken Macdonald. Mr Rennie later thanked the journalist for the gift which ended up raising money for the city farm which is under threat of closure.

Summary: Two plastic pigs which Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie was seen clutching on the night of his election win have helped raise £250 for charity.


McAuley, 50, with an address at Cavan Bank Walk, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, also pleaded guilty to producing a knife during a dispute at Kilderry, Kilnaleck, Cavan. This was on 24 December last year. He also pleaded guilty to threatening to kill his estranged wife's brother Tommy Tully. This was during the same incident. McAuley spoke only to answer guilty to each of the charges. The judge remanded McAuley in custody to Castlerea prison, to appear again at Cavan Circuit Court on 24 November, when he will be sentenced. The judge also ordered the preparation of a victim impact report on Ms Tully and a probation and welfare report on McAuley.

Summary: Prominent republican Pearse McAuley has pleaded guilty to falsely imprisoning his estranged wife Pauline Tully and recklessly causing serious harm to her.


Kieran McAree, 23, from County Monaghan was reported missing a week ago, on Wednesday 17 December. Searches have been taking place in the area of the Round O quay at Lough Erne. Mr McAree is described as 5ft 7in tall, with short, curly brown hair, and wearing glasses. He may have been driving a Volkswagen Golf car prior to going missing. Ch Insp Brian Foster said: "Significant water-based and land-based searches are continuing, and police have appealed for anyone who can help with their enquiries to contact them." Police have also appealed for anyone in the vicinity to check outbuildings and land.

Summary: The search is continuing in County Fermanagh for a missing man.


The broadcaster and actor will voice the role of veteran spy Colonel K, a character voiced by The Archers actor Edward Kelsey in the 1980s original. Alexander Armstrong will voice Danger Mouse himself in the CBBC series. Fellow Pointless regular Richard Osman will also have a role in the show - as a jellyfish scientist called Professor Strontium Jellyfishowitz. The TV quizmaster said he "could not be more delighted" to be involved, describing himself as "a lifelong fan" of the programme. Kayvan Novak, from Channel 4's Facejacker, will play a number of different characters in the new version, while Ed Gaughan will play amphibious villain Baron Silas Greenback. Kelsey, who plays Joe Grundy in Radio 4's The Archers, also voiced Baron Greenback in the original show, which ran on ITV from 1981 to 1992. The new series, a co-production with FremantleMedia, will initially run for 52 episodes.

Summary: Stephen Fry will be part of the cast of Danger Mouse when the cartoon favourite returns to TV next year.


Emma has fronted three series of the programme since 2014, said she was "absolutely delighted to be back". She will host the show on her own, as BBC co-presenter Marvin Humes will not return. Last November ITV confirmed it would start to show The Voice. Humes had co-hosted the singing competition with Willis since 2014 and said he would, "miss working with Emma and the team". "I've loved every minute of working on The Voice for the past three series," he told the BBC. "It's one of the best shows on TV and I'll definitely be tuning in to see the new series. I wish the new team the best of luck and look forward to working more with ITV in the near future." ITV has yet to announce who the celebrity coaches will be on the new series, due to broadcast in 2017.

Summary: Emma Willis is to continue hosting singing talent show The Voice UK when it moves to ITV next year.


The 30-year-old is being treated in hospital after he was struck by a silver Vauxhall Astra on Colewell Close in Southampton, on Monday. The man, along with another cyclist, was followed through the Shirley Towers estate by the car at about 22:00 BST. The car is believed to have been driven on to a grassed area where it struck the cyclist then drove off. More on this and other stories from across the South of England Hampshire Constabulary said: "We believe this was a deliberate act and as such are investigating the incident as a serious assault." Anyone who may have seen a car described as "old-style and having a loud exhaust" in the area is urged to contact the force.

Summary: A man suffered serious head injuries when he was "deliberately" knocked down in an apparent hit-and-run.


Sgt Alexander Blackman received a life term in 2013 for murder, but his conviction was reduced to manslaughter. The 42-year-old from Taunton, Somerset, has served more than three years of a seven-year sentence. Judges at the Court Martial Appeal Court were told he had a recognised mental illness at the time of the killing in September 2011. Blackman - who was known as Marine A during the original trial process and fully identified when he was convicted - was serving his sentence at Erlestoke Prison, near Devizes, Wiltshire. His original murder conviction was quashed in March, after the hearing was told he had a recognised mental illness when he committed the offence. Blackman's appeal hearing came after his wife Claire led a campaign alongside author Frederick Forsyth and the Daily Mail newspaper.

Summary: The Royal Marine jailed for shooting dead a wounded Taliban fighter has been released from prison.


The 25-year-old spent the first half of this season on loan at Barnsley but has started the Latics' last two games since he was recalled from Oakwell. Egypt international Morsy began his career at Port Vale and joined Wigan from Chesterfield in January 2016. "If I am being honest, six months ago I didn't think I would ever play for the club again," he told the club website. "I had a great time at Barnsley, but as soon as I came back earlier this month, the manager here outlined straight away what he wants, his vision for the club and that's something I want to be a part of."

Summary: Wigan Athletic midfielder Sam Morsy has signed a one-year contract extension with the Championship side until 2019.


They will defend their advantage in the second leg in Mauritius on Tuesday, with the aggregate winner progressing to play in Group B for a place at the Cameroon finals. Mauritius were dealt an early blow in Friday's first-leg match when Emmanuel Vincent was sent off after only 12 minutes for elbowing Comoros' Ben El Fardou. And although it took until the second half to make the breakthrough, Comoros capitalised through goals by Youssouf Ben Jaloud, who was put through by Mohamed Mchangama on 69 minutes, and Chaker El Hadhu, who struck eight minutes later. Morocco, Malawi and reigning champions Cameroon will also play in Group B with the Indomitable Lions qualifying automatically as hosts no matter where they finish in the final standings. Only the pool winners earn a place at the tournament.

Summary: Comoros Islands have taken a big step towards playing in the group stages of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying by beating Mauritius 2-0 on Friday.


The 17-year-old was talking to her mother after a shopping trip when she was struck in Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham. West Midlands Police said it wanted to trace a dark-coloured BMW 5 Series following the incident at about 18:30 GMT on 28 January. The victim remains in hospital with serious injuries. PC Mark Nicholson, from the West Midlands Police traffic unit, said: "A teenager suffered serious neck and head injuries and is still in shock from what happened. "I would urge anyone with information to call us and I want to appeal directly to the driver to do the right thing and come forward." The footage shows the car emerging from a side street before mounting the pavement and running the girl down. The driver sped off without stopping.

Summary: Footage has been released of the moment a teenage girl was hit by a car while walking along a pavement.


London 2012 bronze medallist Heath won the individual kayak K1 200 final while Belcher took the K1W 5000 title. "Today just came from a little bit of experience in being more confident in myself," said Heath. Meanwhile, Britain's Olympic champion Ed McKeever finished fifth in the K1 200 A final. Belcher medal was the British team's fourth of the weekend, and she said: "I felt comfortable and strong and I'm really pleased with how I executed the race." Heath has only raced the K1 200 internationally three times, but has won medals on each occasion. He took bronze last week in Duisburg, Germany, and a silver at the 2014 World Cup in Racice. Heath was a bronze medallist with Jonathan Schofield in Saturday's K2 200 final. Both will now prepare for the European Championships in Moscow on 24-26 June before this summer's Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.

Summary: Great Britain's Liam Heath and Lani Belcher won gold medals on the final day of the Sprint World Cup in Racice in the Czech Republic.


Mustafina won with a score of 15.900 to add a gold medal to the silver and bronze she had already won in Rio. Victory took the 21-year-old's tally of Olympic medals to seven after she won four on her debut at London 2012. Madison Kocian of the United States won silver with a score of 15.833 with Germany's Sophie Scheder taking bronze with 15.566. The International Gymnastics Federation only announced on 4 August, the day before the Games started, that 20 Russian gymnasts had been cleared to compete in Rio. This was the first women's gymnastics gold medal in Rio not be won by the United States.

Summary: Aliya Mustafina became the first Russian gymnast to win Olympic gold in Rio by retaining her uneven bars title.


The teenager was discovered at a property on Byron Avenue in Campsall, near Doncaster, on Thursday evening. A joint investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire is ongoing between South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. Police said the boy's family had asked for their privacy to be respected at what was a difficult time. The emergency services were called to the house at about 20:30 BST on Thursday as neighbours tried to tackle the fire. Jack Sheldon's body was found after the fire service had extinguished the blaze. A number of floral tributes have been left near the property on Byron Avenue.

Summary: Police have confirmed the 13-year-old boy who died in a fire in a shed in South Yorkshire was Jack Sheldon.


The club is hundreds of years old, and this is the first time in its history that women have been accepted. Until now, female golfers were only allowed on the course as visitors, rather than full members. Last year, members voted about the rule, but they said they still didn't want to let women in. Some people thought that was unfair and old fashioned, so the course lost the right to hold a big competition called The British Open. This time, 80.2% voted in favour of letting women in. The club captain said "We look forward to welcoming women as members who will enjoy, and benefit from, the great traditions and friendly spirit of this remarkable club." Now that the rule has changed, Muirfield will be allowed to host The Open again.

Summary: Muirfield golf club in Scotland has voted to change its rules, to let women be members of the club.


The retailer surprised the markets with its Â£3.7bn deal, which will result in Booker shareholders holding 16% of the combined company. Tesco shares jumped 9% to 205.90p, while shares in Booker were up 15% at 210.50p. Tesco was the biggest riser on the FTSE 100, with the benchmark share index up 4.89 points at 7,166.38. Shares in BT edged up 0.5%. The telecoms firm reported a sharp fall in third-quarter profits, down 37%, as it comes to terms with its Italian accounting scandal. The company also confirmed that Corrado Sciolla, head of continental Europe, would step down over the affair. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.5% against the dollar to $1.2535, and dropped 0.4% against the euro to 1.1747 euros.

Summary: Shares in supermarket giant Tesco soared after it agreed to buy food wholesaler Booker Group.


Police said the man was pulled from the water by five members of the public but later died in hospital. The incident happened at about 17:00 on Monday at the Falshaw Bridge, near Arboretum Avenue in Stockbridge. There are no suspicious circumstances. Police said they had spoken to the four women who were involved in attempting to save the man. But they appealed for a man who had also helped to contact them. Sgt Donna Mackay said: "Our condolences are with the friends and family of the victim who passed away, despite the valiant efforts of these five good Samaritans. "We are eager to trace the final male witness as part of our enquiries. We would ask this man, or anyone who may know who he is, to contact police as soon as possible."

Summary: A 58-year-old man has died after falling into the Water of Leith in Edinburgh.


The 22-year-old left-back becomes Vale caretaker boss Michael Brown's fourth January signing. He follows the arrival of experienced winger Chris Eagles and two loan signings, striker Tyler Walker from Nottingham Forest and midfielder Callum Guy from Derby County. Tanser made his Rochdale debut in a 1-0 League Two win over Plymouth in 2013. Having previously been on the junior playing staff at both Blackpool and Burnley, he played 59 times for Dale, but did not feature over the second half of last season and has made just nine appearances this term. Ahead of Saturday's trip to second-placed Scunthorpe, Vale are 15th in League One and six points clear of the relegation places, following the 2-2 home draw with 21st-placed Bury on 20 January. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Port Vale have signed Scott Tanser from fellow League One side Rochdale on a deal until the end of the season.


Henry McBeath, 80, and his 78-year-old wife, Jessie, from Sorn, East Ayrshire, died at the scene of the crash, on the B743, near Mossblown, on Tuesday. Police said their white Kia Venga had been travelling west when it collided with an eastbound Renault LGV truck. The driver of the truck was uninjured. The road was closed for several hours while the crash scene was investigated. Police have appealed for witnesses.

Summary: A couple have been killed in a head-on crash in South Ayrshire.


Chagnaadorj Usukhbayar was sanctioned after testing positive for testosterone, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) has announced. The 19-year-old competed in the -56kg division, but did not finish the event. Usukhbayar's was the seventh case dealt with Cas, which for the first time opened an office in an Olympic host city to fast-track the process. Previously, cases were first heard by the International Olympic Committee, but it has delegated its powers to Cas. Any further violations from the Olympics will be dealt with by the Cas offices in Lausanne.

Summary: A Mongolian weightlifter has been disqualified from the Rio Olympics after failing a drugs test.


The 1970s Santos FC jersey was one of a collection sold by Swansea valley side Cwmtwrch RFC to raise money for a new club house. In total, the memorabilia raised £18,000 at the auction. But the highest bid of the day was the £19,000 paid for a Wales rugby jersey worn in the 1905 victory over New Zealand. Items sold at the Vale of Glamorgan auction by Cwmtwrch RFC also included a Llanelli rugby jersey worn by fly-half great Phil Bennett, which sold for £500 and a Tour de France yellow jersey belonging to Eddy Merckx, which went for £4,200.

Summary: A football shirt signed by football legend Pele raised £2,100 at auction for a village rugby club.


The 24-year old becomes Welsh-qualified at the end of the season and boosts Scarlets ahead of their the European Rugby Champions Cup campaign. We're delighted to be welcoming Rynier to Scarlets for the season," said general manager Jon Daniels. "I'm looking forward to continuing my development with the Scarlets," said Bernardo. I have met with Wayne and Jon a couple of times and have been impressed with the culture and ambition at the Scarlets. I hope to make an impression and help the region fight for silverware and to be competitive as the only Welsh region in Europe." Bernardo is a product of Eastern Province Kings and made 10 Super Rugby appearances for Port Elizabeth based Southern Kings in Super Rugby.

Summary: South African lock Rynier Bernardo has joined Scarlets from Pro 12 rivals Ospreys.


Two adults got into difficulty in the water after they went to help the boys when their inflatable boat got caught in a rip tide at Mewslade Bay on Sunday. The Horton and Port Eynon lifeboat was launched and a boat from Gower Coast Adventures went to help. The boys were pulled from the sea, while the adults swam to rocks onshore. They sustained minor cuts but the children were uninjured. Jeff Payne, of Horton and Port Eynon lifeboat station said: "I do not want to think of the possible consequences had a boat not been on hand to rescue the boys." He warned people using inflatable boats to check local conditions, in particular rip tides and offshore winds, and advised adults to keep boats on a line when children are using them.

Summary: Four people, including two children, were rescued off the Gower coast after their dinghy got swept out to sea.


Forest's longest-serving player has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons and has been out since November with a muscular problem. Cohen, who joined in 2007, has played 292 games for the Reds but has only made 12 appearances this season. "I'd love to stay but the club have to do what's right for them," the 29-year-old told BBC Nottingham Sport. "If I take the emotion out of it then I haven't played enough games over the past few years. I know I can, but I can't just keep saying I know I can stay fit and then not actually do it. "The club have a decision to make but whatever their decision I will respect it and I have had a fantastic time here. I have loved every minute and am hopeful that I can carry on, but if not we move on."

Summary: Nottingham Forest midfielder Chris Cohen is eager to sign a new contract when his deal runs out in the summer.


Keith Hall, 38, had admitted causing criminal damage to the Islamic Centre in Rhyl, Denbighshire, on 11 November but denied a second charge of religiously motivated criminal damage. But he changed his plea to guilty before his trial was due to be heard by Prestatyn magistrates on Friday. Hall, from Rhyl, will be sentenced on Monday. Prosecutor Wyn Jones told the court that Hall was seen by another man crossing the road to the mosque with a lighter in one hand and something else in his other hand. Three loud bangs were then heard. The letterbox and its mounting were damaged in the incident.

Summary: A man who posted lit fireworks through the letterbox of a mosque has admitted it was a religiously-motivated attack.


The 31-tonne, 42m structure was lifted into place by a crane last week. The bridge it replaces will be removed. Meanwhile, work on another crossing in the Highlands has been suspended due to high winds. The road bridge is being constructed on the River Ness as part of the new Inverness West Link road scheme. High winds, which are forecast to continue on Wednesday and Thursday, have affected the operation of a large crane. The project to deliver the new River Nevis crossing involved Highland Council and Nevis Landscape Partnership. It was funded by the council, Heritage Lottery Fund, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Rural Development Programme and Sport Scotland. The area around the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre has about 65,000 visitors a year.

Summary: A new footbridge has been installed over the River Nevis in Lochaber to provide thousands of visitors to Glen Nevis with an improved crossing.


Five men have been arrested after the store in Brent Cross shopping centre was targeted at 02:30 BST. Scotland Yard said at least 12 suspects had smashed windows and stolen items from Goldsmiths Jewellers. The area was searched by officers with the help of police dogs and a helicopter. The group also attempted to steal items from Ernest Jones jewellers before escaping on foot and bicycles, police said. Five men in their 20s and 30s have been arrested on suspicion of robbery. Some jewellery and watches were recovered, as well as the weapons, but the Metropolitan Police said they were still looking for the remaining suspects and property.

Summary: A jewellery shop has been raided at a north London shopping centre, with sledge hammers and pick-axes recovered afterwards.


A video was released via social media from MotoGP's Valencia Grand Prix, appearing to show the Italian colliding with the fan while riding a motorcycle. The nine-time world champion apologised for the incident and said that he hoped she was ok. Rossi, 37, added it was difficult for him to move quickly around the paddock. Fan Ana Cabanillas Vazquez told Spanish radio station COPE she would have accepted the apology if she thought it "had been an accident". "Seeing the video, you can tell that it was done on purpose," she said. "I have a small bruise on my leg. I'll consider pressing charges." Rossi finished fourth in Valencia, the final race of the MotoGP season and came second in the championship standings behind Spain's Marc Marquez.

Summary: A fan has threatened to press charges against Valentino Rossi following an incident in the paddock that occurred while she was taking a selfie.


Szilagyi, 26, won 15-8 against American world silver medallist Daryl Homer, with South Korea's Junghwan Kim claiming bronze. In the women's individual foil, Russia's Inna Deriglazova deposed reigning champion Elisa Di Francisca. Deriglazova, 26, won 12-11 in the final against the Italian, while world number one Arianna Errigo lost in the last 16. Tunisia's Ines Boubakri took bronze. Find out how to get into fencing with our special guide. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Hungary's Aron Szilagyi retained his Olympic individual sabre title by winning gold at Rio 2016.


The 27-year-old, who was born in Oslo, signed a three-and-a-half year deal. "Jonathan is a class player who fits perfectly into our club and style of play," manager Jostein Flo told the club website. "He is good with both feet, very capable and is a player with a lot of energy who will delight the fans here at Marienlyst." Parr's contract with Championship side Ipswich was due to expire in the summer.

Summary: Ipswich midfielder Jonathan Parr has completed his move to Norwegian side Stromsgodset.


The company said it has chartered additional P&O Express sailings to assist with "high demand". Manannan will operate an extra five return trips from Liverpool and an additional four return sailings from Larne. Bookings for the additional sailings will open at 08:30 GMT on 3 November. The IOMSPC will also increase capacity for motorcycles travelling to the island for the road-racing festival by building a mezzanine deck on the Manannan. Chartered freight vessel MV Arrow will also be in service, freeing up the Ben-my-Chree to accommodate additional vehicles. Chief executive Mark Woodward said: "There was a marked increase in demand when bookings for the 2015 TT opened in May, with first-day bookings up 41% on the previous year. "We are delighted that the charter of P&O Express has allowed us to add additional sailings from Northern Ireland and on the popular Liverpool route."

Summary: The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) has announced extra sailings from Liverpool and Northern Ireland during next June's TT races.


The education watchdog rated William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, as "inadequate" overall. Inspectors said leaders and staff "do not understand well enough how to keep pupils safe" and there are "weaknesses" in systems for safeguarding. The school said an action plan was in place to address the concerns. See more stories from across Shropshire here The school, in Farley Road, was visited by Ofsted in February. Inspectors found: However, inspectors found teaching and the systems for monitoring pupils' progress across all year groups were effective and said teaching had improved since the last inspection. A statement on the school's website said: "We accept the findings of Ofsted's report. "Safeguarding is the absolute priority at William Brookes School, and our action plan is already well under way to address the areas highlighted by Ofsted." The school was previously rated as "requires improvement".

Summary: A school has been put into special measures following an inspection which found staff did not understand how to keep pupils safe.


Former Port Vale goalkeeper Anyon, 30, and Gibraltar defender Wiseman, 31, have both signed two-year deals with Gary Caldwell's League Two-bound side. Anyon played in Scunthorpe's third-tier play-off semi-final loss to Millwall. "They're both good ages and the type of characters you want to lift a dressing room," director of recruitment Guy Branston told Chesterfield's website. Anyon, who has previously played for Lincoln and Shrewsbury, told BBC Radio Sheffield: "When I spoke to the manager, he sold it to me. He wants to take the team back to League One and rebuild. "It is a club that has all the right elements, the ground, the training ground. I think we'll get back there. Going forward, this is a good fit for me." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Relegated club Chesterfield have signed Scunthorpe duo Joe Anyon and Scott Wiseman on free transfers.


Burns succeeds team-mate Paul Heatley in winning the award which is presented annually by the Castlereagh Glentoran Supporters' Club. The choice of former Linfield player Burns was no surprise after his tremendous season the Crues. Glenavon's Joel Cooper picked up the Ulster Young Footballer award. Cooper has helped the Lurgan Blues reach the Irish Cup final where they will face Linfield on 7 May. The Ulster Footballer of the Year award was first presented in 1950-51, when Cliftonville's Kevin McGarry was the recipient and Burns becomes the sixth Crusaders player to win the award. Albert Campbell won the 1960-61 award with Pat McCoy (1985-86), Kevin McKeown (1994-95), current manager Stephen Baxter (1996-97) and Heatley (2014-15) the other winners from the Seaview outfit. Burns, 26, has won two league medals since joining Crusaders in May 2014 after eight years with Linfield.

Summary: Crusaders defender Billy Joe Burns has been named as the Ulster Footballer of the Year after helping his club land the Irish Premiership title on Tuesday.