Police were called at 09:50 GMT after shots were fired at the Marriott Hotel in Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey. The victim, a man in his 20s, got into a passing couple's car which was driven to the nearby Volunteer pub where they tried to get him help. He was treated by paramedics but died. Armed police units were at the scene as officers sought witnesses to the attack. Police said there was no evidence of terrorism. Follow updates on this story and other Essex news Ch Supt Luke Collison, of Essex Police, said: "We will be constantly reassessing the information we receive as the investigation progresses to ensure that the safety of the public remains paramount." Essex Police said it has yet to identify the victim. They have appealed for witnesses to contact the police. The force said it was liaising with the Metropolitan Police and other forces.

Summary: A man has died after being shot in a hotel car park in Essex.


The Liberal Democrat won a by-election in Richmond Park on Thursday to oust former London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith. He stepped down from the Conservative Party in October in protest over a third runway at Heathrow and ran as an independent candidate. But Mrs Olney overturned his 23,000 majority to win by more than 1,800 votes. On Monday, the 39-year-old took her seat after being led into the chamber by leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron. She now becomes the Lib Dems' ninth MP. She then got the chance to get a welcome and a few tips from Speaker John Bercow. Earlier on Monday, other MPs and party members met Mrs Olney on College Green in front of the Houses of Parliament to welcome her.

Summary: Sarah Olney has been welcomed into the House of Commons as its latest MP.


Darren Kelly, 42, was found injured on Caister Drive, Basildon, at 21:30 BST. He died later at Basildon Hospital. Chris Carroll, 20, of Pevensey Close, Pitsea; a boy, aged 17, from Pitsea; a boy, aged 16 from Basildon; and the girl, from Pitsea, will appear before Chelmsford magistrates on Saturday. A girl of 13 was released on bail until 16 December pending further inquiries. The girl, from Basildon, was arrested on suspicion of murder earlier in the week. A post-mortem examination found Mr Kelly was likely to have died from "multiple stab wounds and blood loss", Essex Police said. His friend Stuart Cullum, who had known the lorry driver for more than a decade, described him as "the life and soul of every party" and said he "wouldn't harm a fly".

Summary: Four people, including a 15-year-old girl, have been charged with the murder of a man in Essex on Tuesday.


The university, which announced 170 jobs were at risk in June, said the figure has been partly reduced by a voluntary severance scheme. It said it needs to save £8.5m to address "significant financial challenges" and plan for "changes to income and expenditure". A formal consultation period is under way and will close in September. Vice-chancellor Prof John G Hughes said: "Whilst the number of posts at risk has reduced, it is still a significant number and we will continue to seek ways in which we can further reduce the need for compulsory redundancies." In May, Aberystwyth University said up to 150 jobs "could be at risk" as it tried to make cuts of £11.4m and University of Wales Trinity Saint David has asked staff to consider voluntary redundancy.

Summary: About 115 members of staff at Bangor University are facing compulsory redundancy.


Taylor made 539 first-class appearances for Essex between 1949 and 1973, skippering the side during his final six years with the county. The wicketkeeper also scored 18,329 runs and took 1295 dismissals, the seventh-highest in first-class cricket. He never played for England despite being selected for a tour to South Africa in 1956-57, but following his retirement he became a selector.

Summary: Former Essex captain Brian Taylor has died at the age of 83.


More than 200 events are planned in Wigtown between 25 September and 4 October this year. Organisers of what they describe as "Scotland's leading boutique book festival" said it promised its "most diverse programme yet". A central theme this year is the relationship between city and country, which will be marked by special events. The festival will also be celebrating Scotland's Year of Food and Drink with an enhanced programme of culinary talks and activities. Participants this year include the likes of Chris Brookmyre, Jenny Colgan, Janice Galloway, Liz Lochhead, Val McDermid, Phill Jupitus, Alex Salmond and Vince Cable.

Summary: The programme has been officially launched for the annual festival in Scotland's national book town.


Murray, 31, had reached the last eight for the first time but he and Soares went down 3-6 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-4) to Santiago Gonzalez of Mexico and Donald Young of the United States. "We had our chance, didn't take it and it came back to haunt us," Murray said. "We should have won, we should have found a way to get through it." He added: "It was a big opportunity, a lot of guys had lost and it was pretty open." In 2016, Murray and Soares won the Australian and US Open doubles titles. Find out how to get into tennis in our special guide. Earlier on Monday Andy Murray made it through to the singles quarter-finals. The younger Murray came through to beat Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-4 6-4 to claim his 650th Tour-level victory in two hours and four minutes.

Summary: Jamie Murray's French Open is over after he and doubles partner Bruno Soares lost a third-set tie-break at Roland Garros.


Nick Medlin, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene in Pier Street, Ventnor, on the Isle of Wight, just after midnight. Michael Hudson, 32, of no fixed address, has been charged with manslaughter and is due at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Thursday. Two men, aged 31 and 26, arrested on suspicion of murder, have been bailed until 11 April, said police. Mr Medlin, a father-of-two, played bass in a punk band called Manufactured Romance. In a statement released by police, his family said they were "completely devastated and totally heartbroken" by his death. Hampshire Constabulary has appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Summary: A man has been charged following the death of a prison officer in the early hours of Christmas Day.


Most of the jobs (51) are being lost from the debt management operations team. A reorganisation of a call centre team will result in three job losses. The bank said it aims to cut the jobs through voluntary redundancy and expects to be able to offer redeployment opportunities. Ulster Bank is part of the RBS group which has been continually shedding jobs in recent years to cut its costs. RBS is still 73% owned by the government after a £45bn bailout in 2008. Earlier this month, RBS said it was cutting 443 UK jobs dealing with business loans as it shifts many of the roles to India. Ulster Bank runs a substantial call centre at Danesfort with staff working across the RBS group. The bank's Northern Ireland operations made a 2016 pre-tax profit of £58m on a turnover of £176m.

Summary: Ulster Bank is cutting 54 jobs at its Danesfort centre in south Belfast.


The three-day event opened on Friday evening with an aerial display, fireworks, live music - and a proposal. Singer Ste Johnson was performing on stage at the event when he asked his partner Mags Foster to marry him. Sunderland City Council said 2015 saw one of the show's "best days ever" on the Saturday, and a total of one million spectators overall. Attractions over the weekend included parachutists and a Battle of Britain memorial flight. Councillor John Kelly said: "We are very proud of our fantastic Sunderland International Airshow. "We have some teams coming here for the very first time and I'm sure the crowds will give them a huge warm welcome they will remember for a long time to come."

Summary: Thousands of people gathered at Seaburn and Roker seafront for the Sunderland International Airshow.


Ms McFarland, an ex-Fox News analyst, has been offered the role of ambassador to Singapore instead, Bloomberg and Reuters report. It comes days after Mr Trump removed his senior strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council (NSC). The NSC advises the president on national security and foreign affairs. Mr Bannon's appointment in January raised fears that the circle of top advisers was being politicised. Decoding the Trump 'war room' photograph Bannon loses National Security Council seat Analysts say the latest moves show Mr Trump's new national security adviser, Lt Gen HR McMaster, reshaping the NSC team appointed by his predecessor. The previous national security adviser, Lt Gen Michael Flynn, was fired after just three weeks and three days in the job, after it emerged he had misled the vice-president over his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the US.

Summary: President Donald Trump's deputy national security adviser, KT McFarland, has been asked to step down after just three months, US media say.


A 51st minute goal by Fermanagh's Ciaran Corrigan was the pivotal score for Paddy Tally's side who upset 13-man UCC at Connacht's GAA centre on Friday. Crossmaglen's Oisin O'Neill hit 0-3 while Matthew Fitzpatrick's goal in the 17th minute helped the Belfast college lead 1-6 to 2-2 at the break. St Mary's, champions in 1989, play holders UCD in Saturday's final. UCD beat UL 1-10 to 0-11 in the day's second semi-final. UCC hit early goals through Ian Maguire and Cathal Bambury but St Mary's rallied with points from O'Neill and Tyrone's Kieran McGeary. Antrim forward Fitzpatrick's goal got them ahead and Corrigan palmed the ball to the net, after Cathal McShane's purposeful run, for a crucial score. Corey Quinn put St Mary's two points ahead and they survived a late barrage of pressure from the Cork side, who had Adrian Spillane and Alan O'Donovan sent off late on.

Summary: St Mary's are through to a Sigerson Cup final for the first time since 1993 with a shock 2-7 to 2-6 win over UCC.


Telmo Zarra's 251 goals had been the record since 1955 but Messi, 27, is now up to 253 La Liga strikes following Saturday's hat-trick in the 5-1 win over Sevilla. "He's a unique player - there'll never be anyone like him and we're lucky to enjoy his presence here," Enrique said. "I think he will leave the record unreachable for anyone else." Enrique added: "Zarra beat it in an age when there were more forwards than defenders." The next highest La Liga scorer still playing is Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo with 197, although he is two years older than Argentina forward Messi.

Summary: Lionel Messi's Spanish goalscoring record will never be beaten, according to Barcelona coach Luis Enrique.


The event will take place at the Copper Box Arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from 22-25 February. It will be the first major table tennis-only event to be held in London since Wembley hosted the 1954 World Championships. "London is a very special place for the International Table Tennis Federation," said ITTF president Thomas Weikert. "It is where we were founded in 1926, and where we held our first World Championships in the same year." A total of 12 men's and 12 women's teams will compete at the event. England's men qualified by virtue of winning a bronze medal at last year's World Team Championships, while the women's team will take a host-nation place.

Summary: England has been awarded the right to host the 2018 Table Tennis Team World Cup, which will be held in London.


As well as working on development programmes for the DFB the 62-year-old will also work as a television analyst. Rohr had been in charge of the Stallions since February and last month lead them into the final round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers He said he was leaving for 'professional and personal reasons.' German-born Rohr played at Bayern Munich and Girondins Bordeaux, and then coached Bordeaux when they lost to Bayern in the 1996 UEFA Cup final. His other past managerial jobs include French club Nantes and Nice, Young Boys Berne in Switzerland, the Tunisian club Etoile Sahel and the national teams of Gabon and Niger.

Summary: Gernot Rohr has quit his job as coach of Burkina Faso to work with the German football association (DFB).


They have also brought in 19-year-old Liverpool goalkeeper Shamal George on loan for a similar period. Cosgrove left the Latics at the end of last season after one EFL Cup appearance for them, but will now stay with Carlisle until January at least. "The tools are in his armoury, we've all seen that," boss Keith Curle told the Carlisle website. On George's arrival, he said: "We're all looking forward to working with him and we can see him being real competition for Jack [Bonham] for that starting place." Carlisle start the new League Two season on Saturday with a home game against Swindon Town. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Carlisle United have signed former Wigan striker Sam Cosgrove on a half-season contract following a trial.


Dyfed-Powys Police said resurfacing work on the A470 at Storey Arms will mean slow-moving traffic and queues. It also urged motorists to park sensibly near Storey Arms, with officers set to look for vehicles causing obstruction. Sgt Owen Dillion said illegal parking created a danger for pedestrians. "Motorists should be aware that congestion is highly likely due to the road works and I would ask them to consider if the journey is really necessary or safe," he added. He also urged motorists to look at alternative routes up to Pen y Fan. "The area is a national park and much of the Storey Arms section of the A470 is a clearway which means that roadside parking is not permitted," he said. Motorists were also warned about parking illegally earlier this month.

Summary: Walkers have been urged to find alternative routes to Pen y fan this weekend, with road work expected to cause traffic congestion.


The event will take place in Selkirk from 21 to 23 July. Lang was born in the town in 1844 and produced 12 books of fairytales and stories from around the world. The festival is being staged at The Haining, the mansion house and estate which was one of his boyhood haunts. A theatre performance of a piece inspired by Lang's work is also planned. There Be Fairies will be performed by the Borders Youth Theatre and directed by John Haswell. Children attending are invited to come dressed as a fairytale character with story-telling, puppet shows and other activities on offer. Older visitors can attend a talk by keynote speaker Dr Lizanne Henderson about the historical context surrounding Lang's writing.

Summary: A festival of fairytales, inspired by the books of Andrew Lang, is to be held in his Borders birthplace.


The animals were part of Barry Christmas Story at St Mary's Church on Holton Road. The Church in Wales apologised and said it acted swiftly after Thursday's bite. A spokeswoman added: "As generations of Barry children have learnt from riding donkeys on the local beach they are among the more stubborn and unpredictable of God's creatures." This comes after the church was criticised for using live donkeys in a Cardiff nativity scene, with animal welfare campaigners calling it "Victorian-style exploitation". Speaking about the bite, the church spokeswoman said donkeys played "a crucial role in the nativity story and are a very popular addition to other church events throughout the year". She added: "We would remind children to treat all donkeys with care and respect and ask families to keep a watchful eye on younger children in particular when in the company of these much loved animals."

Summary: Donkeys have been taken away from a Vale of Glamorgan church nativity show after a child was bitten.


Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and are in custody, police said. Emergency services received reports a boy had sustained "life-threatening injuries" at an address in Thurston at 13:35 BST. He was taken to West Suffolk Hospital, in Bury St Edmunds, but died shortly afterwards. Suffolk Police said they believe there was a "discharge of a firearm" and are investigating. The two suspects have been taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

Summary: A 13-year-old boy has died after a suspected firearms incident in a village in Suffolk.


Kathryn Burge, 41, died when she was in collision with a car on Main Road, in Kirk Michael, on Monday evening. Police said a dark blue Range Rover was involved in the crash. A spokeswoman from Noble's hospital, where Ms Burge worked as a physiotherapist, said she was "a valued and much loved member of staff", whose loss was "a shock". She added: "We are so sad today- all of our thoughts are with Kate's family, friends and close colleagues at this difficult time". Richie Stevenson, chairman of Manx Fell Runners, where Ms Burge was a member, said: "[She was] a very pleasant and likeable person and a talented athlete who could perform to a very high standard on fells, road and cross country. "Manx Fell Runners would like to pass on their condolences to all Kate`s family and friends," he said.

Summary: Tributes have paid by people on the Isle of Man to a woman who was killed while out cycling.


Plans for the station in Aston Fields, to be built about 320ft (100m) from the existing Bromsgrove station, were approved last year. The station will increase capacity to four platforms with a 350-space car park and should lead to a more frequent rail service between Bromsgrove and Birmingham, train operators said. Stage one of the work is due to be completed by May 2015. Further work to bring all four platforms into use could take 12 months longer.

Summary: Work on a £17.4m replacement railway station in Worcestershire has started.


Visitors to The London Picture Archive can search any address in the capital and find photos, maps, prints and paintings of how the area once looked. It took two years to digitise and find the location of the pictures, which are from between 1450 and the present day. The map has been made from the collections of the London Metropolitan Archives and Guildhall Art Gallery. Images include well known sites in the capital such as Covent Garden and Tower Bridge, as well as less prominent sections of outer London. Archive photos courtesy of Collage - The London Picture Archive

Summary: A map showing the modern day location of hundreds of thousands of historic images of London has been created.


The local authority is to hold a meeting in the village on Monday evening to give residents more information on the plan. Earlier this year, the local authority resettled its first five families who had fled from conflict in Syria. The council hopes to eventually offer homes to 25 to 30 families over a period of time up to the year 2020. Like other Scottish authorities, it has been working with Scottish councils body Cosla on resettling families of refugees. The first group of refugees to be resettled by Highland Council were housed in the Alness area of Ross-shire.

Summary: Highland Council has proposed housing four families of Syrian refugees in Kinlochleven in Lochaber.


He announced he was quitting playing in June because of a hip injury and was told he would take up a coaching position which is now confirmed. The 35-year-old has taken up an assistant coach role with England but will mainly work with Saints Academy. "I'm really pleased to remain at the club and help nurture the future talent," he told the club website. "I'm here to mentor and develop the youngsters to not only become better players but responsible and professional people too."

Summary: Paul Wellens has taken up a player performance coach role at St Helens after his retirement.


Support staff in County Durham say a council plan to pay them only during term time would result in a salary cut of up to 23%. Further action will be taken on 1 December, followed by 6-8 December. Durham County Council has said it could face equal pay claims from other employees if it does not make changes and cannot afford to raise wages. It has proposed ending the contracts of support staff and re-engaging them on amended terms. Unison, which represents many of the teaching assistants, has described the planned cut to salaries as "heartless and cruel". About 100 schools had to close or cut lessons during a two-day stoppage earlier this month. The latest 48-hour strike affected 87 schools - 70% have been partially closed with 19 shut both days, the council said.

Summary: Teaching assistants striking over a pay dispute have announced four further days of industrial action.


Philander, who signed for Sussex in December, will now be unavailable for the Sharks in their One-Day Cup games. The 31-year-old South Africa international is expected back for four County Championship games before his contract ends in the middle of June. He scored 21 runs and failed to take a wicket as Sussex lost their season opener to Kent by 226 runs. Meanwhile, Sussex have confirmed that they have brought in former Leicestershire opening batsman Angus Robson on a season-long trial. The 25-year-old, who left the Foxes by mutual consent on 11 April, will be able to play for Sussex's second team with a view to earning a contract for next season.

Summary: Sussex all-rounder Vernon Philander will miss two to three weeks after suffering a groin injury against Kent.


The teenager, who cannot be named due to her age, is also accused of having a copy of bomb-making guide the Anarchist's Cookbook. She denied the charges during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court. The girl, from Manchester, was ordered to appear at the city's youth court on 28 July. She faces two charges of possessing a document containing information of a kind likely to be of use to a person preparing or committing an act of terrorism on or before 3 April. District Judge Howard Riddle granted the girl conditional bail.

Summary: A 16-year-old girl accused of possessing "recipes for explosives" has appeared in court charged with terror offences.


Toulon confirmed on Monday night that the contract had been finalised, just hours before the French transfer deadline. The 35-year-old second row's farewell match in a Munster shirt was the Pro12 final defeat by Glasgow in May. He will quit internationals after the World Cup, having won a Grand Slam plus two Six Nations Championships. The Limerick man had been contracted until June 2016 but the IRFU and Munster agreed to his request for an early release. O'Connell made his senior Munster debut in August 2001 and won two European Cups, three League titles and a Celtic Cup with the Irish province.

Summary: Ireland's Paul O'Connell has completed his two-year deal to join European champions Toulon after the World Cup.


The girl was in Greggs at The Headrow in Leeds with her mother and brother when she was assaulted while her mother was at the counter. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with the assault, which took place at about 15:30 GMT on 12 February. Det Insp Steve Greenbank said: "This was clearly a distressing incident." The man is described as Asian, in his late thirties, tall and of large build. He had a shaved head and a beard. Mr Greenbank said: "We would ask that anyone who recognises him or who has any information that could assist the investigation contacts us immediately."

Summary: An eight-year-old girl was sexually assaulted while sitting in a bakery, police have said.


Charity Buglife says that a combination of weather conditions this summer and autumn could lead to a record number of daddy-long-legs hatching in the UK. The bugs - also known as crane flies - have benefited from a hot summer and the right amount of rain, which has helped them grow in their underground tunnels. That's not all, thanks to a late burst of warm September weather, the insects now have more time to spread around the country. Buglife - which works to save insect species - said: "If we have really hot spells like we have this year, they can move around more. They are gradually spreading northwards." There's no need to worry though, as they're completely harmless.

Summary: Watch out insect-phobes, there's something creepy and crawling coming this way!


The club say it's "the largest profit since the foundation of the football club in 1909". United - currently bottom of the Scottish Premiership - sold Ryan Gauld, Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong during the accounting period. Net debt was reduced to £1.28m. Turnover was up 4% to £5.82m but there was an operating loss of £799,000. Debt had stood at £7.3m in 2007 while the latest profit represents a £2.7m increase on the previous year. "It is noted that the club continues to spend more than it generates in income," the club added. "The operating loss for the year was £799k and only successful player trading can sustain such losses. "Much work continues to be done on identifying and implementing reductions in operating expenses and the value of this work should be reflected in forthcoming results."

Summary: Dundee United recorded a £3.9m profit for the year to June 2015 but admit spending continues to exceed income.


He said the risk from inaction might be higher than the risks of taking action. The publication of the minutes, from the behind-closed-doors January meeting, brings it into line with other big central banks. The ECB calls the published record an "account" rather than minutes. On the 22 January the ECB launched its QE programme, designed to inject at least €1.1 trillion (£834bn) into the ailing eurozone economy. It said it would buy €60bn bonds each month from banks until the end of September 2016, or even longer. Meanwhile, on Thursday the bank also revealed that its 2014 profits fell by almost a third to €989m ($1.1bn; £730m) from €1.44bn. It said net profits declined as a result of lower income in the current low-interest-rates environment, as well as due to higher operating expenses after it became the eurozone banking supervisor late last year.

Summary: The first-ever minutes from the European Central Bank (ECB) reveal that chief economist Peter Praet warned members of the hazards of delaying the introduction of quantitative easing.


The 21-year-old Somalian-born player also pleaded guilty to driving without insurance at Glasgow's Justice of the Peace Court. The offences took place on 9 September 2015 in Nelson Street, Glasgow. Feruz - who is on loan at Swindon Town from his current club Chelsea - had his case continued until later this month for reports. The former child refugee was tipped as a future star after joining Celtic aged 10. The Parkhead club had successfully campaigned for him and his relatives to avoid deportation from Scotland. But, after six years, Feruz left for Chelsea - and later reportedly downplayed Celtic's role in the deportation case. He has since gone out on loan to several clubs, including Scottish Championship side Hibs.

Summary: Former Celtic and Hibs footballer Islam Feruz has admitted driving an £80,000 Porsche while disqualified.


He is also accused of lewd practices towards a boy aged 12 on a trip. The incidents are alleged to have happened on camping trips in Moffat and boating trips on the Caledonian Canal in Inverness. Talbot, 67, of Greater Manchester, has denied the offences. At Lanark Sheriff Court a trial date was set for 15 May. He is accused of carrying out the offences involving pupils aged 15 to 17 on trips in Scotland while he was employed as a school teacher. He faces eight charges of indecent assault between January 1978 and November 1981 and one of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour in February 1978. Six of the incidents are alleged to have happened in Moffat and three in Inverness.

Summary: Former TV weather presenter Fred Talbot is to stand trial accused of indecently assaulting teenage boys on school trips in Scotland.


The body of Darren Broadbent was discovered at Thorntree Court, in Grangewood, Chesterfield, on 1 August. A 15-year-old boy, from Sheffield, who cannot be named, and Jaiden Browne-Evans, 18, also of Sheffield, have been released from custody. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said convictions were not realistic so the case was stopped. A CPS spokesman said it was an "extremely sensitive" case and further police investigations had not resulted in any more evidence that could prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendants had not acted in self-defence. He added that senior lawyers and the prosecution were "satisfied" that the initial decision to prosecute was "correct" according to the evidence available, but the only course available to the prosecution was to discontinue.

Summary: Two teenagers charged with the murder of a man who was fatally stabbed have had the cases against them dropped.


On Monday, an independent Rugby Football League tribunal ruled there had been a "serious breach" of the rules in 2014 and 2015, including exceeding the £1.825m cap in 2014. The punishment leaves Salford second from bottom in the Super League table. "I think the decision was an unfair one," Koukash said. "We'll wait for the papers to come from the RFL and we'll study them so that we know what we're appealing against." Koukash had earlier said that he would only appeal against the ruling "if the RFL can demonstrate to the club and to the sport that the proceedings will be independent". He has also previously stated that he would be willing to contest the RFL's ruling in the "highest court of the land" if the tribunal decided against the club.

Summary: Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash will appeal against the Super League side's six-point deduction and £5,000 fine for breaching salary cap rules.


South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse's headquarters in Crowmarsh Gifford were gutted on 15 January. Staff have been working from home or at temporary sites ever since. But from Monday, the public has been invited to visit a long-term base at Milton Park, Abingdon, after the councils signed a four-year lease. Andrew Main, 47, from Rokemarsh, admitted starting the fire and has been detained in a mental health unit. The estimated cost to the councils of repairing the damage has been put at about Â£20m. John Cotton, leader of South Oxfordshire council, said the new offices would not be a permanent base. It was still unclear whether the Crowmarsh Gifford site could be renovated or would have to be knocked down, he said.

Summary: A new site for two Oxfordshire councils that were left without offices after an arson attack has opened to the public.


Police and the ambulance service were called to the incident at about 18:10 on Saturday. They found the man critically injured and he was taken to Kirkcaldy's Victoria Infirmary, where he died later. Police said they were pursuing a "positive line of inquiry" but appealed to anyone with information about the incident to get in touch. Ch Insp Steven Hamilton said: "Our inquiries are at an early stage but we believe this to have been an isolated incident and the wider community need not be alarmed. "We would ask anyone who has information that can assist us to please get in touch. "There will be high-visibility patrols in the area to provide community reassurance and members of the public are encouraged to speak to an officer."

Summary: A man has died after he was stabbed in an attack in Farne Court in Kirkcaldy.


The Attenborough Hawkweed is one of a group of closely related plants which belong to the daisy family and has probably evolved in the Brecon Beacons since the last ice age. The hawkweeds are close relatives of dandelions and have similar looking flowers. Sir David said he was "thrilled". He added: "Bestowing a name on a new species is surely one of the greatest of biological compliments and I am truly grateful." Dr Tim Rich, the plant taxonomist who named the new species, said: "Finding a new species is a really exciting moment and something that you dream of as a naturalist. "I decided to name this special little plant found in the mountains of the Brecon Beacons after David Attenborough as he inspired me to study ecology when I was 17."

Summary: A species of wild flower which was found a decade ago in the Brecon Beacons has been named in honour of Sir David Attenborough.


Southern Water said Brownhill Way, where the fault happened, had now reopened after it flooded between the M271 and the A3057. The company said homes were left without water or with low pressure because of the burst main. It said one hotel was still being affected and was being supplied with water by a tanker. A spokesman said there had been reports of water discolouration by customers, but this was not uncommon. "This is caused by harmless iron oxide deposits which collect on the inside of water mains and are stirred up during a disruption. "If affected, customers are advised to run their taps for a couple of minutes and the water, which is safe to drink, should run clear," he said.

Summary: Water has been restored to about 120 homes that were affected by a burst water main in Southampton.


The Hammers say Payet, 28, has signed for "an eight-figure" fee, although exact details have not been released. "We have signed a world-class player. If he was 22 he would be £30m plus, but he's still in his prime," said co-chairman David Sullivan. There is an option for another 12 months beyond the initial contract. Payet has set up 51 goals over the past six Ligue 1 seasons with St-Etienne, Lille and Marseille, according to his new club. "I like attacking football and the fact they're counting on me to help achieve that gives me a sense of responsibility," he said. He follows the signings of Spanish midfielder Pedro Obiang and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph. Payet has played 15 times in the Champions League, and will be available for West Ham's Europa League campaign, which begins on 2 July under new manager Slaven Bilic.

Summary: West Ham have signed France international midfielder Dimitri Payet from Marseille on a five-year contract in a deal worth more than £10m.


Claimants in Wales currently receive, on average, £335 a week from the Independent Living Fund (ILF). Local councils will make payments from the new fund from July, helping with things such as eating and dressing. The UK government's decision to close its fund was ruled lawful by the High Court last December. The new scheme for Wales will run from July until the end of March 2017. Health Minister Mark Drakeford said: "I hope the actions the Welsh government is taking will alleviate some of the concerns expressed by ILF recipients and that they will be able to maintain their current care and support packages under a new process and remove employment concerns raised by their carers." UK ministers have argued that the vast majority of disabled people with care needs are already looked after through the adult social care system.

Summary: A new £20m fund to help 1,600 severely disabled people in Wales pay for care will replace a UK scheme being scrapped in June, Welsh ministers have said.


The 16-year-old was arrested as part of a policing operation to use stop and search powers. The force said officers had been authorised to use the powers after receiving information that "serious disorder was being planned between hooligan elements of both clubs". Eleven people in total were arrested. A second man, aged 24, was charged with possession of an offensive weapon. Both of those charged were also served with football banning notice applications and will appear before courts in the coming weeks. The other eight men and one youth were arrested on suspicion of offences including affray, criminal damage and threats to damage, and remain in police custody. In total, 87 people were stopped and searched. Assistant Chief Constable Phil Kay, said: "As a result of the actions we took we were able to prevent serious disorder from taking place and allow law abiding supporters to enjoy the game."

Summary: A teenager has been charged with possession of a firework at Saturday's football match between Leicester City and Aston Villa.


The National Audit Office forecast a Â£40m deficit for North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust this year. Stephen Eames will run the trust's West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven and Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary. His focus would be on "addressing the on-going, and longstanding, performance and financial issues", he said. "A long-term and sustainable clinical strategy fit for the future" needed to be agreed, he said. Mr Eames oversaw the controversial closure of accident and emergency care at Bishop Auckland Hospital and a major reconfiguration of services at the Mid Yorkshire Trust. The Cumbria trust was among 11 put into special measures after the Keogh review found higher than expected mortality rates. It has struggled with recruitment and locum costs. Outgoing chief executive Anne Farrar will now work with trusts across Durham, Darlington and Teesside as part of their Better Health Services programme.

Summary: A hospital trust in special measures and facing ongoing financial problems has appointed a new chief executive.


The person is one of seven to be rejected by the House of Lords Appointments Commission. The commission does not reveal the names of those who were put forward or its reasons for turning them down. But it has been revealed that the DUP declined to nominate a substitute when asked to do so. In response to speculation that he was the person concerned, the former South Antrim MP William McCrea told the Irish News: "I haven't heard of it. I really haven't a clue." But the BBC understands the DUP's intention is to nominate the former MP, who lost his seat is May, for the House of Lords in the next round of nominations. Of the other names blocked by the commission, five were nominated by the Conservative party. The sixth is the former Liberal Democrat minister David Laws who resigned over an expenses scandal in 2010.

Summary: A Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) nominee for a peerage has been blocked by a parliamentary watchdog.


Father-of-four Bradley Moore, 43, died in hospital after being found with serious injuries in Warrington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, on 27 July. Four boys - aged 12, 16, 16 and 17 - have appeared in court charged with murder. A 44-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The 12-year-old boy was granted bail at Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday. The youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was not at the short hearing. Two 16-year-old boys and a 17-year-old, who also cannot be named, have been placed in youth detention custody. The next hearing will be at the same court on August 15. They are due to stand trial on 16 January.

Summary: A man who died after an alleged assault outside a McDonald's restaurant may have been hit by a car, police say.


The 23-year-old has featured in every league game since joining from the Premier League side on a one-month loan, along with Jonjoe Kenny. The Portugal Under-21 international started his career at Benfica before moving to the Toffees in 2012. "Cisco has been a revelation since he's arrived," Latics manager Gary Caldwell told his club's website. "When we found out there was a possibility of extending the loan, it was something I was very keen to get sorted." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Everton midfielder Francisco Junior has extended his loan spell with League One club Wigan until 16 January.


Carlton Power plans to build a plant in Trafford which would generate enough electricity to power two million homes. The firm secured an annual £30m government contribution for the next 15 years, but originally had to raise the rest of the cash by September. Carlton Power now has until 19 December to secure the investment. The Department of Energy and Climate Change is proposing to shut all coal-fired plants by 2025, and replace them with gas-fired power stations. The government's capacity market scheme aims to encourage the construction of new power plants and keep existing ones going. The Trafford power station is the only new major gas-fired power plant to be offered the capacity market contract. This will be terminated in December if Carlton Power is unable to secure financial backing.

Summary: A company which wants to build a government-subsidised £800m gas-fired power station in Greater Manchester has been given more time to secure funding.


Environmental Art Festival Scotland - Off Grid - will be held next to the ruins of Morton Castle, near Thornhill. Five interns have played a central role in organising the event, in a bid to build a wider, young audience to engage with environmental issues. There will be specially commissioned artwork, walks, fireside conversations and food art on display. Intern Ruaridh Thin-Smith said: "The festival is a celebration of the natural energies and sources of vitality which allow life to flourish - and what better way to celebrate life than to live as young people making a commitment to healing our planet. "Let's join the digital detox, and learn how to unplug from the status quo grid and recharge our relationship with the earth." Organisers hope to bring together scientists, artists, environmentalists, cultural thinkers, poets and performers at the free event on 29 and 30 August.

Summary: Young people will be encouraged to have a "digital detox" at a festival in Dumfries and Galloway this summer.


Six people were injured - four of them seriously - after a large group of Ajax fans targeted pubs used by Celtic fans in the Gallowgate area on 26 November. Police said that 14 men and one woman had since been identified and reported to the procurator fiscal. BBC Scotland understands that all 15 are from the Netherlands. Police Scotland appealed for information following the disturbance which saw four men, aged 52, 37, 27 and 25, taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and treated for serious face or head injuries. Several hundred Ajax fans were given a police escort from the city centre to Celtic Park for the Europa League game which Celtic lost 2-1. Police made four arrests in or around the stadium - one before, two during and one after the game - for alleged minor public order offences.

Summary: More than a dozen Dutch nationals have been reported to prosecutors over a major disturbance in Glasgow before Celtic's game with Ajax in November.


The 22-year-old joined Chelsea from Porto in September 2013 but was immediately loaned to Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem for the 2013-14 season. Everton boss Roberto Martinez said: "He's a player who fits in with the culture and the way we want to play. "He's a very gifted technical footballer and he's got the right personality and character to fit in." Atsu, who started all three of Ghana's games during the World Cup finals in Brazil this summer, is Everton's fourth signing of the summer and is available to face Leicester on Saturday. The Toffees spent a club record £28m on striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, signed Gareth Barry on a free transfer from Manchester City and brought in Muhamed Besic from Ferencvaros.

Summary: Everton have signed Chelsea's Ghana winger Christian Atsu on a season-long loan deal.


The 29-year-old joined Bulgarian second-tier club Lokomotiv Gorna in February and went on to score twice in 12 appearances, six off the bench. Moussa had previously been with Tromso, in Norway's top flight, scoring six goals in 23 games. It is the second signing in 24 hours for manager Neil McCann, who added midfielder Glen Kamara on Wednesday. In a busy summer transfer window at Dens Park, McCann has also recruited defender Jack Hendry, Dutch winger Randy Wolters, midfielder Roarie Deacon and former Falkirk striker Rory Loy. Celtic midfielder Scott Allan has also joined on a season-long loan. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Dundee have signed Tunisian-born striker Sofien Moussa on a two-year contract.


Ambulance and fire crews were called to Swinfen Hall prison and young offenders' institution at 19:37 BST. The incident involves D wing at the prison, near Lichfield, with Staffordshire Police guarding the perimeter. The jail holds up to 624 male adults aged between 18 and 25, serving between four years and life. A Prison Service spokesperson said: "Staff are working to resolve an ongoing incident at YOI Swinfen Hall. "Specially-trained staff and emergency services are attending the scene and the police have been informed."

Summary: Emergency services are currently on standby after a Staffordshire prison was placed on lockdown.


The 40-year-old leaves the Ajax under-19 job he had just taken this summer to work with new head coach Unai Emery at the French champions. Kluivert had spells with Ajax, Barcelona and Newcastle as a player and has been Netherlands assistant manager and managed Curacao's national side. "I am extremely honoured to join such a great club," he said. "I will conduct my mission with great ambition and rigour. We are all in Paris to reach the very high objectives set by the club and meet the expectations of the players and supporters alike. "As I am moving to Paris, I would also like to express my gratitude to Ajax Amsterdam, the club thanks to which I discovered top-level football and which has always given me their trust."

Summary: Paris St-Germain have appointed former Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert as their director of football.


Police said staff at Uddingston's Thorniewood Road branch were left "extremely shaken" after being threatened during the raid at 14:40 on Friday. They said the man fled with a four-figure sum. He escaped in a waiting silver Vauxhall Vectra, which was later found burnt-out 5.6km (3.5 miles) away. Officers discovered the car in Commonhead Road, near Easterhouse. Det Cons Iain Hughes from Wishaw CID said: "No-one was injured during this incident, but the bank staff are extremely shaken by the robbery. "The man responsible is described as white, around 5ft 10ins in height and of slim build with short fair hair." Mr Hughes said officers were following a positive line of inquiry but have appealed for anyone with information about the robbery to come forward.

Summary: A man armed with a knife has robbed a branch of Royal Bank of Scotland in South Lanarkshire.


Padge-Victoria Windslowe, 43, used industrial-grade silicone to increase the size of women's buttocks. The procedure killed a 20-year-old London dancer who travelled to Philadelphia in 2011 for the operation. During the trial Windslowe boasted about her work, calling herself "the Michelangelo of buttocks injections". She was found guilty in March of third-degree murder for the death of Claudia Aderotimi, a British woman who flew to Philadelphia for the procedure. Aderotimi died in 2011 after receiving injections in an airport hotel. Windslowe ran "pumping parties" in residences, where women received the procedure to enhance their backsides. Despite government warnings, the use of low-grade silicone for plastic surgery continues underground among women that cannot afford professional plastic surgery. Windslowe once ran a transgender escort service and performed in "Gothic hip-hop" music videos. Illegal bottom injections on rise in US

Summary: A woman who performed illegal plastic surgeries under the name "Black Madam" has been sentenced to at least a decade in prison.


Jevans was director of sport at London Olympic organisers Locog before taking on the World Cup post in October 2012. A Rugby World Cup organising committee statement said Jevans leaves "with plans in excellent shape" and more than "1.9m tickets sold". Jevans said: "This is the right decision for me to make at this time." Stephen Brown will become the new managing director and working alongside chairman Andy Cosslett. Cosslett said Jevans' "legacy will be seen during and after the tournament is delivered". Jevans added: "I am immensely proud of the team and all that we have achieved in the time that I have been chief executive. "Everything is in place to ensure that this is the best Rugby World Cup ever, and I am confident my team will deliver an exceptional tournament." The 48-match tournament begins on 18 September when England play Fiji at Twickenham.

Summary: Debbie Jevans has resigned as chief executive of England's World Cup 2015 organising committee, citing personal reasons.


It had been on a list of banned flags, along with ISIS, despite the UK entry featuring a Welsh singer. Previously only flags of contest members and UN states were allowed due to the event's non-political nature. Organisers have now agreed to allow the national, regional and local flags of the participants. The Eurovision Song Contest announced that it had held "constructive talks" and that its proposal had been approved by its governing body, the Reference Group. This means the Welsh flag can fly at the Stockholm final on 14 May in support of the UK entry, which features Joe Woolford from Ruthin, Denbighshire. He will performing You're Not Alone with Jake Shakeshaft from Stoke-on-Trent. Both singers were former contestants on The Voice UK.

Summary: The Welsh flag will be allowed to fly at the Eurovision Song Contest after organisers decided to "relax the flag policy".


It happened on Tutbury Road, Tutbury, just before 07:00 GMT. The minibus was carrying Spanish nationals who were travelling to their workplace in the Tutbury area, Staffordshire Police said. A man in his 40s, from Quinta das Pedras, Portugal, and another in his 20s, from Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, have been arrested. They are accused of causing death by careless driving. Of the six people injured, one was in a critical condition and taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, Staffordshire Police said. A spokesman said: "We have interpreters helping us and our officers are currently liaising with the relevant embassies to keep their families fully informed." The A511 was closed but reopened at 12.15.

Summary: Two people died and six were injured when a minibus crashed with a lorry in Staffordshire.


In a since-deleted Instagram post, Foxx claimed an offensive racial term was among vulgar language used by the men. Police said they responded to reports of "particularly arrogant and rude" insults being made against diners. They said one insult was made against "one of the guests on racial grounds" but did not name Foxx as the target. The statement from the police said they were investigating whether to pursue other charges against the two men. Foxx had been in Dubrovnik filming Robin Hood: Origins, in which he plays Little John. Tim Minchin and Jamie Dornan also star in the film, which sees Taron Egerton take the lead role. A day after the alleged racial slur, Foxx said on Instagram that he had his "mind blown" by the beauty of Dubrovnik. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Police have filed disorderly conduct charges against two people alleged to have used a racial slur against actor Jamie Foxx at a restaurant in Croatia.


Dyfed Edwards, leader of Gwynedd council, said councils could not sustain services because of cuts. The Welsh government said Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews had indicated a map would be published before the summer. A draft bill will follow in the autumn. Mr Edwards, who is also deputy presiding officer of the Welsh Local Government Association, said: "We're all in the same situation struggling, but we need to really raise our game... with that in mind I think we should change sooner rather than later. "If reorganisation is going to happen, let's get on with it... yes there will be upheaval in the short term, but it's that long term gain which is worth the effort." A Welsh government spokesman said the publishing of the map would give councils an opportunity to express their views. The draft bill will also go out to consultation.

Summary: A council leader has called on the Welsh government to proceed quickly with local government reorganisation because the system is "bleeding to death".


The former world champion, 81, unveiled a new fleet of karts at Buckmore Park in Chatham with the help of TV presenter Paul Hollywood. Surtees won seven world motorbike championships before becoming F1 World Champion with Ferrari in 1964. He now aims to "firmly place Buckmore on the map". Surtees said: "I would like Buckmore to become a feeder for youngsters into racing careers, and hope to work with various colleges with their educational programmes." Speaking at the launch, Buckmore Park Karting Ltd Managing Director Chris Pullman said: "We start young. We do the training for the future. "We start the serious training at six. It's all about progression - a ladder of success." He spoke of his excitement of working with John Surtees and added: "John is the only person that has won world championships on two and four wheels and I don't think that will ever get beaten."

Summary: Racing legend John Surtees has relaunched the karting track where Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button practised as youngsters.


A complaint against Mr Wells was lodged following an incident in the assembly on Tuesday 9 February. As Ms Fearon was leaving the chamber, Mr Wells appeared to confront her. He said afterwards that he was warning her that comments she had made on social media had been defamatory. The committee has concluded that the complaint was "inadmissible." Meanwhile in relation to a separate incident, a 48-year-old woman who complained about remarks made by Jim Wells has been charged with wasting police time and will appear in court in March. The charge relates to a complaint made to the PSNI in the wake of a hustings event in Downpatrick last April. The South Down MLA stepped down as health minister after the event following controversy surrounding his comments about same sex relationships.

Summary: The Northern Ireland Assembly's committee for standards and privileges has rejected a complaint by Sinn Féin MLA, Megan Fearon against DUP MLA Jim Wells.


Paramedics called the teams to Afan Forest Park, Neath Port Talbot, where the man had a suspected arm fracture. Western Beacons, Central Beacons and Brecon mountain rescue teams and the Search and Rescue Dog Association South Wales took part in a three hour rescue. The man was stretchered to an ambulance and taken to Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend on Thursday night. Western Beacons team spokesman Nick Collins said the call came through at 20:18 BST. He said: "The man had been mountain biking around the well known trails near the [forest mountain centre] when he lost control of his bike and crashed, injuring his arm. "Hill parties were quickly assembled and tasked to locate, give immediate first aid, and evacuate the casualty." Mr Collins said the man had been cycling with friends and the rescue took place in darkness and "appalling weather conditions".

Summary: Four rescue teams were called to reach a mountain biker injured on a trail in "appalling" weather.


Daryll Rowe, 26, of no fixed address, was arrested in Brighton following the allegations earlier this year. After failing to answer bail he was re-arrested in Wallsend, North Tyneside, after work by Northumbria Police, Police Scotland and Sussex Police. Mr Rowe has been charged with eight counts of causing grievous bodily harm and one of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Newcastle Crown Court later in the week.

Summary: A man has been charged with infecting other men with HIV deliberately.


The Daily Telegraph's Kristi Miller told Australian media she was pushed and verbally abused while taking pictures of Gibson and his girlfriend. She alleges Gibson's tirade ended when his partner, 24-year-old US equestrian vaulter Rosalind Ross, intervened. "I thought he was going to punch me in the face," Ms Miller said. "He was spitting in my face as he was yelling." Police confirmed they are investigating reports a female photographer was pushed outside a cinema on Sunday night. "About 6.20 last night a man became involved in an altercation with a photographer outside a cinema on Oxford Street Paddington and allegedly pushed the female photographer," a police spokesperson said in a statement on Monday. "Police from the Surry Hills local area command are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to come forward." There has been no comment from Mel GIbson.

Summary: Oscar-winning actor Mel Gibson has been accused of pushing a female photographer in Sydney.


Monty has returned annually to breed at Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust's site, near Machynlleth, since 2011. He, long-term mate Glesni and two other ospreys have all been at the site at Cors Dyfi since Monday. Emyr Evans, of the trust, said: "It's been a crazy week with more arrivals than Heathrow." Male, Dai Dot, was the first to arrive at the Dyfi Osprey Project at 07:50 BST on Monday, followed by female, Blue 24, at about the same time on Tuesday. Monty arrived on Wednesday afternoon, with Glesni returning for her third year of mating with him on Thursday. The trust said seven of the eight ospreys which bred in Wales in 2014 are now back.

Summary: An osprey which starred in BBC Springwatch in 2012 has returned to its nesting ground in mid Wales after wintering in Africa.


Philip Reed, the head of the Royal Commission, said anyone who has experience or knowledge of abuses should come forward. It follows several high-profile convictions in Australia and abroad, including entertainer Rolf Harris. The commission is investigating how schools, churches and the government responded to child abuse cases. It was set up following pressure from lawmakers amid police claims that the Roman Catholic Church had concealed evidence of paedophile priests. Television networks, production companies, casting agencies and other entertainment organisations will be put under the spotlight in the expanded inquiry. Harris was jailed last year for indecent assaults against four girls, and sparked further fury when a British newspaper revealed he had written a song in jail calling his victims "slimy little woodworm". He was prosecuted in Britain as part of Operation Yewtree, set up in the wake of revelations that television presenter Jimmy Savile was a prolific abuser.

Summary: An Australian inquiry into institutional child sex abuse is to focus on the entertainment industry.


Draper, 27, is now committed to the Scottish Premiership club until the summer of 2019, having first joined from Macclesfield Town in 2012. Esson, 35, has agreed a new two-year deal, having been back-up to Owain Fon Williams this season. He first joined the Highlanders in 2008 and has not featured so far this term. The stopper's previous clubs include Aberdeen, Rotherham United, Shrewsbury Town and Hereford United. Draper, who previously also played for Shrewsbury, Stafford Rangers and Hednesford Town, has played 22 times in the current campaign. Defender Gary Warren last week signed a contract extension until summer 2019.

Summary: Midfielder Ross Draper and goalkeeper Ryan Esson have agreed contract extensions with Inverness Caledonian Thistle.


Australia, the reigning champions in both competitions, will host the events, with the finals being played back-to-back on 2 December in Brisbane. Australia, England, Canada, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea are already sure of places at the women's tournament. Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands will compete for the final place in the Pacific qualifying series in October. The tournament's CEO, Andrew Hill, said it was a "game-changer" for the sport. "It has always been the board's vision to have the Women's Rugby League World Cup played concurrently with the men's tournament," he added. "We have been able to create what is a milestone moment for the sport."

Summary: The 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup will be held alongside the men's tournament for the very first time.


Former Cheltenham boss Yates, 46, replaced John Gregory as Reds manager on a two-year deal in May 2015, but won only 13 of his 47 games in charge. Crawley were bought by businessman Ziya Eren in March, who targeted reaching the Championship in eight to 10 years. "The recent form and performance of the team suggests change is needed," a club statement said. "The board will be interviewing potential candidates in the next few days to make the right appointment to move the club forward. "The days and weeks ahead will determine the right path for the club." Crawley's recent poor run of form has seen them slide to 18th in the table, but they are 12 points clear of the relegation zone with two games left to play this season.

Summary: Crawley Town have parted company with manager Mark Yates and assistant Jimmy Dack following six successive defeats.


A hundredth of a second separated the Briton from race winner Maxime Beaumont of France, who crossed the line in 35.422 seconds. Find out how to get into canoeing or kayaking with our inclusive guide. "It was an incredibly close race," Heath said. "I gave as good as I could have out there today in a slight headwind coming into the finish. I don't think I was firing on all cylinders today." The 32-year-old is now focusing on the European Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, which begin on 23 July. "It's been a very good start to the season and it shows that our training is in the right place and we've got a good block of training now before the Europeans," he said. "Next week I'll drop down with a bit of gym work, then I'll have a little break with my wife before getting back to hard training."

Summary: Olympic champion Liam Heath won silver in the men's kayak single 200m sprint in the season's final World Cup event.


Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures showed the number of incidents in prisons across Wales and England had risen by more than 200% since 2012. Parc Prison in Bridgend had the highest number of "concerted indiscipline" incidents, with 13 in 2014 and 25 last year. New standards for reporting incidents were brought in last summer. An incident is recorded as "concerted indiscipline" if it involves two or more prisoners acting together to defy instruction or against the establishment regime. This includes major disturbances, such as riots. There were two incidents in Cardiff and Swansea prisons over four years and none in Prescoed, Usk. Prisons charity the Howard League for Penal Reform said building more prisons was not the answer. Chief executive Frances Crook said: "Evidence shows that building additional prisons only compounds overcrowding and its consequent problems as the courts send more people to prison every day."

Summary: Welsh prisons have dealt with 53 incidents of rebellion in four years, a report has said.


It resumed flights from Bournemouth Airport in March, five years after it left the facility. In a statement the airline confirmed it was "suspending" flights to Glasgow and Jersey from 4 January. It also said all routes in its 2016 summer schedule were currently under review. The service between Bournemouth and Glasgow runs 12 times a week, with flights to Jersey running six times weekly. The airline also offers direct flights to Dublin, Paris and Amsterdam. Exeter-based Flybe is also the main carrier at Southampton, less than 30 miles from the Bournemouth terminal. Bournemouth Airport, which opened a new Â£45m terminal in 2010, has been primarily used by Ryanair and Thomson Airways. The airport is owned by Manchester Airports Group, which also runs Stansted, East Midlands and Manchester airports.

Summary: Low-cost airline Flybe is to drop some of its Bournemouth routes, months after it reopened a base at the resort's airport.


The 13-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack in Havant, Hampshire, but is now "critical, but stable", police said. The condition of the other victim, 12, remains "serious, but stable". A 43-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested at the scene of the stabbings, near the junction of Southleigh Road and Eastleigh Road. The man is currently in custody. Officers were called to the area by a member of the public just before 15:00 BST on Friday. The children, who are from the local area, were victims of an "isolated incident", Hampshire Constabulary said. Officers are appealing for witnesses and said there would be patrols across the weekend.

Summary: One of two young boys stabbed in a daytime knife attack has made a slight recovery in hospital.


Dagenham and Redbridge, who also lost their Football League status last term, will play Southport at home. National League South winners Sutton United host North division champions Solihull Moors, while Promotion Final winners North Ferriby host Braintree. Forest Green, beaten in the play-offs in the last two seasons, travel to Boreham Wood on Saturday, 6 August. Dover, who lost to Forest Green in the semi-finals of the 2015-16 play-offs, travel to Welsh side Wrexham. In National League North, relegated Altrincham play phoenix club Darlington 1883, who were only formed in 2012 following the collapse of Darlington FC. Welling are handed an away fixture at Oxford City in National League South after being relegated last season, while Hungerford play East Thurrock in a meeting of two newly-promoted clubs.

Summary: Relegated York will face promoted Maidstone United on the opening day of the 2016-17 National League season.


The film, called Mary Poppins Returns, will be a sequel to the original one which came out in 1964. Mary will be played by actress Emily Blunt, who has previously been in The Muppets, Into The Woods, and Gnomeo and Juliet. Mary Poppins is the story about a magical nanny who can sing and dance and has a flying umbrella. She helps to look after two children from a family in London in the 1930s, and they end up going on a big adventure. The original Mary Poppins was played by the actress Julie Andrews. Mary Poppins is one of the many films Disney are now rebooting, such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast and Mulan. Mary Poppins Returns will be out in the UK in December 2018.

Summary: Disney has revealed the first picture of Mary Poppins from the new film they are making.


Trew will also meet another potential buyer, who flies in from China on Tuesday, while local businessman Alan Hardy has made a formal written offer to buy the League Two club. Hardy is the chief executive of the Paragon Group, and owns the Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club. But the agreement with the US company appears to have scuppered his chances. Trew announced last month that he was looking to sell the League Two club after his family were subjected to "foul and mindless abuse". But he is understood to consider that Hardy's bid - which is reportedly between £8m and £10m - is way short of his valuation. Hardy had insisted any agreement includes a clause that sees Trew settle any undisclosed debts and liabilities. HM Revenue & Customs has issued a winding-up petition against the club, with the case adjourned until 25 April.

Summary: Notts County owner Ray Trew has agreed a deal to sell the club to an American company, BBC Radio Nottingham reports.


The five-storey Centre for Student Life would be built in front of the students' union on Park Place. The university said it would be at "the heart of the campus" and include a welcome-point for students and the public, a 550-seat lecture theatre, study space and retail outlets. Subject to planning approval, the building would open by 2019-2020. The proposed building would cover the 1970s students' union building as well as 46 to 49 Park Place. The university has launched a public consultation for feedback on the plans. A statement on the university's website said: "Working in partnership with the students' union, Cardiff University wishes to build an iconic building at the heart of the university to deliver a world-leading student experience covering every facet of student life."

Summary: Plans for a new building have been unveiled by Cardiff University as part of a multi-million pound investment.


Remains of the 12th Century Gloucester Castle building were unearthed in 2015 during an archaeological dig. Its exact location had remained a mystery for more than 200 years because the site was in the grounds of the city's jail, which closed in 2013. The keep's location is to be shown within a paved area of a new residential and business development. Revised plans for apartments and offices have gone on display in a public consultation at the site, after the original plans were altered to take account of the archaeological discoveries. The former prison was originally built in 1791 over the levelled remains of Gloucester Castle, the keep of which had been used as the county jail since the 15th Century.

Summary: The location of a Norman castle keep is to be depicted in a new development at a former prison site.


Two air ambulances were called to the A4043 Cwmavon Road, near Pontypool, on Friday after eight people were hurt. Gwent Police said two local men were being treated for "serious and life threatening injuries". Two women were treated for "serious injuries" and a man, woman and two children have been discharged. Initial reports said four cars had been involved in the collision. Gwent Police said a red Ford Fiesta, a blue Toyota Iago and a grey Ford S-Max were involved in the crash and officers have appealed for witnesses.

Summary: Four people remain in hospital in a serious condition following a three-vehicle crash in Torfaen.


The attack followed a minor crash between a car and a van on Gressel Lane, Kitts Green at about 18:30 BST on Friday. The van driver hit the car driver in an "unprovoked" assault before leaving the scene, police said. The motorist suffered serious head injuries and is unconscious in hospital. "This was a vicious attack on a family man who was on his way home to his partner and four-year-old child," Det Cons Katie Lees of West Midlands Police said. "The road is a really busy road and we are sure that there were lots of people who would have seen what happened and we are appealing for them to come forward." She appealed to the van driver to "search his conscience". "We have several lines of inquiry and it is only a matter of time before we come knocking at your door," she added.

Summary: A 37-year-old man is in a critical condition after being punched in a road rage attack in Birmingham.


The 20-year-old, who failed to make a first-team appearance for United, spent the first half of the season on loan at Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. Grimshaw, capable of playing in defence or midfield, is not immediately available as he requires minor surgery. "This is a chance to get my career going," he told the club website. "I have been at Manchester United a long time, but I am ready to move on and make a career for myself. "It is great to be back home in Lancashire and I am looking to get settled and start to kick on with my career." He joins Ben Pearson in moving from the Reds to the Lilywhites this month. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Preston have signed versatile Manchester United youngster Liam Grimshaw for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.


Natalie Berry, who is originally from Bearsden and now lives in Edinburgh, ascended Dalriada on The Cobbler in the Arrochar Alps. It is graded as E7 6b, meaning its overall difficulty is classed as "extremely severe" and its hardest part requires a high degree of skill. The film, Transition, will be premiered at the Kendal Mountain Festival. Scottish production company, Hot Aches, followed Ms Berry over the course of a year as she moved from competitive indoor to traditional climbing. Lochaber-based professional climber Dave Macleod acted as her mentor. She attempted Dalriada last month while under the pressures of the film-makers' fast approaching deadline and expected arrival of winter weather. Ms Berry, one of the UK's leading female climbers, had also sliced two of her fingers while preparing dinner and the injuries threatened her chances of completing the route.

Summary: A new film features the first female ascent of one of Scotland's toughest climbing routes.


Irish lightweight Joyce defeated Turkey's Volkan Gokcek on a split decision to clinch an Olympic berth. Taylor bounced back from her shock semi-final loss by beating Bulgaria's Svetlana Staneva to secure third place. Only the finalists qualified for Rio but Taylor can still make the Games through the World Championships. The Bray fighter needs to reach the semi-finals in Kazakstan next month to ensure she will defend her Olympic title in Brazil. Irish team-mate Joyce also lost his semi-final but a third Rio place was available in his box-off. Joyce edged the opening round in Samsun but Gokcek took the second round. All three judges gave the final round to Joyce and he joins Belfast flyweight Brendan Irvine, who won his box-off on Saturday, in earning a first Olympic appearance.

Summary: David Oliver Joyce won his box-off in the European Olympic qualifiers to earn a Rio spot while 2012 gold medalist Katie Taylor finished third in Turkey.


Mark Allison has already run across across the USA and Australia, and is now taking on the 3,400 miles from Lisbon to Istanbul. The software developer from Bedlington, Northumberland, aims to complete the route across 14 countries in 100 days. Money raised will go to two charities: the Children's Foundation and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Mr Allison set off from Tynemouth in the motor home that will be his support base for the duration of the challenge, and will take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander in Spain on Tuesday. "This run is a big step up for me in terms of distance and especially elevation," he said. "I'm looking forward to actually getting started and putting all the preparation into effect. "But knowing there are 9,000ft climbs like the Stelvio Pass and 15 Tour de France climbs ahead of me is daunting."

Summary: Charity fundraiser "Run Geordie Run" has set off for Europe on the next leg of his around the world challenge.


The Vauxhall Vectra cab and the Ford Focus collided on Hamilton Road, near the entrance of Strathclyde Park, at about 20:40 on Thursday. The cab driver and two passengers were taken to hospital. The driver was later released and the girl was detained overnight. A man, 23, is in a serious condition with head and neck injuries. The driver of the Focus was uninjured. PC Stephanie Boyle, of Police Scotland, said: "Inquiries are at an early stage to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and witnessed the collision to get in touch." Police said the 23-year-old male passenger in the cab was taken to Wishaw General Hospital and later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Summary: Two men and a six-year-old girl have been injured after a private hire cab and a car collided in Hamilton.


Planning permission for the Wentworth Street car park was granted by Ryedale District Council in 2012. The Fitzwilliam Estate (Malton) won a judicial review against the decision in 2015 which quashed the planning consent. The council's leader, Linda Cowling, said the authority would now consider what to do with the site. She said market conditions and changes in the way authorities are funded meant the time was right to drop the scheme. "Any future plans will be consulted upon, seeking views of our residents and businesses and will include working with other towns and landowners in Ryedale," she added. The Fitzwilliam Estate had gone to court because it believed its own plans to redevelop the town's former livestock market would have been damaged by the council's proposals. Mrs Cowling's recommendation to terminate the lease with developer GMI Holbeck Land (Malton) Ltd will be considered by the council on 14 January.

Summary: Proposals to build a supermarket on a council-owned car park in Malton, North Yorkshire are being dropped.


Media playback is not supported on this device The Commonwealth champion beat fellow Brit Tom Reed by ippon in the under-81kg category final. Philip Awiti-Alcaraz took under-100kg silver and Stuart McWatt, Andy Burns, Frazer Chamberlain, Ben Fletcher and Theodore Spalding-McIntosh won bronze. As well as the gold medal, Livesey secured 100 ranking points towards qualification for 2016 Olympics in Rio. Ashley McKenzie, who also won gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, was unable to mark his return to action after injury with a medal. He lost out on under-60kg bronze by ippon to France's Vincent Manquest.

Summary: Owen Livesey won gold as Great Britain's judo players claimed eight medals at the Glasgow European Open.


The event, which is open to amateurs and international champions, takes place on 22 August on Windermere. It is run by the South Cumbria Rivers Trust (SCRT) to raise funds. Entrants in one of four categories must make a stone skip on the surface of the water at least three times, with the winner making the longest throw. Entry costs Â£3 for adults, Â£1 for a child and Â£10 for a team of up to four people. Competitors get three stones, from a selection provided by the organisers, and skims must stay within lanes laid out in the water. Julius Barratt, of SCRT, said: "We hope to encourage as many people as possible to enter, so that we can raise lots of money for river conservation, so that both local residents and visitors can enjoy the leisure activities and scenic beauty that they provide."

Summary: People with a good eye and a deft hand are being invited to sign up for the All England Stone Skimming Championships.


O'Connell, 21, spent the second half of the 2016-17 season on loan at Walsall, making 17 appearances in League One. The Republic of Ireland Under-21 centre-back made 13 appearances for Celtic in all competitions. "He has fantastic potential and is a player who has played Champions League football at such a young age in a strong Celtic side," manager Lee Clark told the club website. "I'm also delighted about the backing from the chairman, as I know that five or six other clubs approached Eoghan." O'Connell is Bury's seventh summer signing, following the arrivals of Jermaine Beckford, Phil Edwards, Stephen Dawson, Callum Reilly, Joe Skarz and Adam Thompson. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bury have signed Eoghan O'Connell from Celtic on a three-year contract.


The 10% increase in profit was helped by strong sales of its sport-utility-vehicles. Despite the better than expected results the carmaker's shares slipped 2%, as investors expressed disappointment in BMW's dividend plan. The German carmaker will raise its dividend to €3.20 per share from €2.90 from the year before. Sales volumes rose 6.1% globally. China was the only market to show signs of slowing - sales climbed just 1.6% after years of speedy growth. Sales in Europe rose 9.4% while sales in the US climbed 2.2%. BMW forecast that 2016 sales volume would top last years. "We are again targeting a new sales volume record in 2016, with sales expected to be slightly up on the previous year," said BMW chairman, Harald Kraeuger. BMW celebrates its 100th anniversary this week.

Summary: BMW reported a record €6.3bn (£4.8bn) profit in 2015 as sales grew across the company's major markets.


Tonga international Halaifonua, 28, has scored one try in 12 games since signing from Bergerac in November 2014. Atkinson, 26, joined Gloucester from Bedford in March 2014 and has made 35 appearances for the club. "Both Mark and David have proved to be hugely valuable members of our squad," director of rugby David Humphreys told the club website. "The coaching team are really impressed with their work rate both on and off the field, and we are challenging them now to go to the next level." Details of the lengths of their contract extensions have not been disclosed.

Summary: Gloucester centre Mark Atkinson and winger David Halaifonua have signed new contracts with the Premiership club.


Scotland international Coleman, 24, leaves after playing one Championship match for the Bears, bagging a pair against Somerset last season. Webb, also 24, played 11 times as the Bears won the T20 Blast in 2014. "Sadly, opportunities for Freddie and Jonathon have been limited at senior level," director of cricket Dougie Brown told the club website. Coleman signed his first professional contract in 2013 and also played in four List A games and four T20 matches during his time at Edgbaston. Webb hit his only half century - 50 off 33 balls - in a T20 group game against Derbyshire. "We wanted to give both players the best possible opportunity to continue their careers in the game and our agreement ensures that Freddie and Jonathon can now speak to other clubs during the current domestic season," Brown added.

Summary: Warwickshire have released batsmen Freddie Coleman and Jonathon Webb after deciding not to offer them new deals.


Mark Cullen scored inside two minutes, turning in the rebound after Ben Alnwick pushed his penalty onto the post following a foul on Elliot Lee. Brad Potts rounded Alnwick to double the lead after 30 minutes. Michael Bostwick twice shot wide for Posh after half-time as Blackpool kept a third clean sheet in a row. Peterborough manager Graham Westley told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "We didn't start the best, that's for sure, and you don't want to come to anywhere and give them the boost and yourselves the uphill battle. "Their two centre-halves were inspired, they defended their goal with real aggression, real determination. "Despite our best efforts, and there were a lot of forward efforts in that second half, they just showed that little bit more desire to keep a clean sheet than we did to put the ball in the net."

Summary: Blackpool earned a third successive win in League One and ended in-form Peterborough United's seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions.


The fire broke out in Reading Road shortly after 03:30 BST. Firefighters used cooling sprays to protect properties from the blaze which erupted from the road and is believed to have started within roadworks. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said at its height the fire reached temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees Celsius and flames reached 6m (20ft). SGN engineers disconnected the gas supply to the pipe and the fire was extinguished by about 08:40 BST. The fire service said people would be allowed to return to their homes shortly. About 48 residents were taken to a local village hall in the early hours for their safety.

Summary: Dozens of residents in Farnborough were forced to leave their homes after a gas main caught fire.


The victim's body was found just before midnight at a house in Churchill Close, in Burnham-on-Sea, on Monday. He is yet to be formally identified but his next of kin have been informed. Inquiries are under way to establish the cause of death but police are treating his death as murder. A 43-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are being questioned. Det Ch Insp, James Riccio, said the force was doing "everything possible to determine how the man died". "We're treating the death as murder due to the injuries the man received," he said.

Summary: Two people have been arrested over the death of a 40-year-old man in Somerset.


The Bairns say they have received a club record fee for the 18-year-old, reportedly worth up to £1m. McGrandles played 66 games in the Scottish Championship and has signed a three-year deal with the Canaries, with the option of a further 12 months. "It feels brilliant to be here, a dream come true really. I never expected it to happen so quick," he said. City's first-team coach Gary Holt is a former boss at Falkirk and managed McGrandles for 14 months. "He was a big factor in me coming here. He told me all about the place and sold it really well," he said. Norwich boss Neil Adams added: "He's a dynamic, combative player who can be used anywhere across the midfield, and he's already played plenty of games so he has the ability to compete at senior level."

Summary: Norwich City have signed Falkirk midfielder Conor McGrandles for an undisclosed fee.


Natural Resources Wales (NRW) made the "urgent" request and described the number of salmon in Welsh rivers as "cause for serious concern". Habitat damage, pollution and illegal exploitation have put additional pressures on fish stocks, it said. Dave Mee, senior fisheries advisor for NRW, said the survival of salmon at sea was at an "historic low". He added: "Most anglers are already voluntarily releasing the fish they catch but we feel the situation is now so serious for salmon that we must ask all anglers to release all of their salmon. "Anglers releasing their fish is one of the most effective way to help safeguard our stocks by allowing more fish to survive and spawn." An annual assessment of fish stocks in 2016 showed all but two - the Severn and Usk - of the 23 salmon rivers in Wales were "at risk" or "probably at risk".

Summary: Anglers in Wales have been asked to release all the salmon they catch in a bid to conserve fish stocks.


Media playback is not supported on this device Walkden became the first Briton to successfully defend a taekwondo world title with victory in the +73kg category at the 2017 tournament. She says she speaks "all the time" about MMA with double Olympic taekwondo champion and compatriot Jade Jones. "You never know what the future holds," the 25-year-old said. "You'd have to train completely different." Speaking to Radio 5 live's Sportsweek, she added: "If we got offered a spectacular fight, it was a one-off, a big event - then I would definitely do it." Jones said last year that she could be tempted by a big-money move to MMA after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Summary: Taekwondo world champion Bianca Walkden says she would take part in a "one-off" MMA - mixed martial arts - fight.


The Aberdeen-based company said it was continuing to be hit by a downturn in the oil and gas industry. It said it had taken measures to cut costs but had not been able to meet levels needed and 130 employees may now be made redundant. Pilots union Balpa has called for a summit to be held urgently on jobs security and said it would be fighting to save the threatened posts. Consultation between Bristow and unions will now get under way.

Summary: North Sea helicopter operator Bristow could make 130 of its staff redundant.


There were wins in Turkey for lightweight Joe Cordina, of Wales, and middleweight Anthony Fowler. Bantamweight Qais Ashfaq progressed despite a head cut against Merab Turkadze of Georgia. Joshua Buatsi (light heavy), Cyrus Pattinson (welter) and Lawrence Okolie (heavy) completed a clean sweep. European champion Cordina won on points against Miklos Varga of Hungary before Fowler won in similar fashion against Moldova's Valeri Sirbu. Ashfaq saw his fight stopped in the second round due to a head injury, but he continued to beat Merab Turkadze of Georgia. On Wednesday, 11 GB boxers are in quarter-final action, including Olympic flyweight champion Nicola Adams. The only remaining British woman in competition, she fights Sarah Ourahmoune of France. The top three men in each weight category win Olympic places for their country at this summer's Games in Rio. In the women's events, only the two finalists are given Rio places.

Summary: Great Britain's men enjoyed a successful day in European qualifying for the Rio Olympics as six fighters made it through to quarter-finals.


The 20-year-old has yet to make his first-team debut, having played for second side the Wanderers and on loan at Moseley this season. "Playing in the first team is something I've wanted to do since I was a young one," he told BBC Radio Northampton. "I've lived here all my life. It's the team I've looked up to." He added: "I'm really looking forward to being part of this club for the next two years. "There's still a lot of good props ahead of me. If I play my brand of rugby hopefully the coaches will see something they like and I'll get my chance." Older brother Alex, 22, has made nine starts for Saints and appeared 57 times off the bench.

Summary: Ethan Waller has joined brother and fellow prop Alex in the Northampton Saints senior ranks by signing a two-year professional contract.


The man's green Thruxton bike was involved in a collision with a red Honda Civic on the A85 at Lix Toll at about 12:30 on Sunday. The 53 year old was flown to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow by air ambulance, where he is in a serious condition. The road between Crianlarich and Lochearnhead was closed for five hours. The motorbike was travelling on the eastbound carriageway while the car was driving in the opposite direction. The female driver of the car and her male passenger were not injured in the crash. Sgt David Ross of the road policing unit in Stirling said: "Our inquiries into this incident are ongoing and as part of this effort we are appealing to members of the public - I would ask anyone who was travelling on the A85 and who saw these vehicles to please get in touch with police."

Summary: Police have appealed for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash near Loch Tay.


Coastguards in Cowes, Newport, Bembridge and the Needles formed the rescue team at the site of a recent major landslide, east of Castle Point. Paramedics and firefighters were also on hand to help the woman who was in "considerable pain" from a leg injury. The RNLI said it lifted her out of the hole using a flexible stretcher. The lifeboats were launched at about 02:30 BST. A spokesman said: "After then being transferred to another stretcher she was lifted over a high wall and put aboard the Cowes Atlantic 85 lifeboat, which fortunately could get close inshore because of the high tide. "Accompanied by a male friend and a paramedic, the woman was then taken by lifeboat to the Gridiron landing at East Cowes." The woman was taken to St Mary's Hospital in Newport.

Summary: A woman who attended a summer Solstice party on the Isle of Wight was rescued after falling down an unstable cliff into a deep hole.


Sioned Hughes was appointed less than two-years-ago to lead Urdd Gobaith Cymru towards its centenary in 2022. But BBC Cymru Wales' Newyddion 9 has learned trustees intervened after staff voiced a lack of faith in her ability. The Urdd, which has 53,000 members, said she had left after a "mutual agreement". Ms Hughes declined to comment. There is no suggestion that Ms Hughes had misbehaved or there was maladministration in any way. In a statement the Urdd said: "Sioned Hughes and the movement had come to a mutual agreement that her employment as chief executive is to come to an end. "The Urdd thanks her for her service and wishes her well in the future."

Summary: The chief executive of Wales' biggest youth movement has quit after concerns from staff about her leadership.


The collision involving a Midland Metro tram happened at the station in Bilston Road in Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, at about 16:00 BST on Sunday. The car driver, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital as a precaution. Midland Metro said: "The incident happened at the Priestfield tram stop car park. Emergency services were called and the full service was later resumed at around 17:30 BST." British Transport Police said it was treating the collision as an accident and no arrests had been made. The car was shunted about 10ft (3m) down the track in the crash. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "On arrival, crews found a car that had suffered significant damage to the passenger side having been shunted down the tracks." He said the driver of the car suffered chest pain from his seatbelt and was taken to New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.

Summary: A car has been shunted several feet down the track in a crash with a tram.


The 1950s-built booths on the Clifton side and the 1970s-era additions on the Leigh Woods side are "no longer fit for purpose", trustees have said. Architects are currently drawing up plans for "new attractive buildings" offering more up-to-date accommodation for the bridge's 12 attendants. Subject to planning consent, they could be in place by late 2017. Bridge Master David Anderson said they aimed to provide "good conditions and a workable layout" for staff. "The current buildings do not fit well with the character of the bridge and appear rather shabby, especially when compared to the two original 1864 toll booths at the Leigh Woods end," he said. "We intend to continue to preserve these buildings." A consultation is due to get under way on 29 September, with the launch of an exhibition at the Bridge Visitor Centre.

Summary: Plans to replace Bristol Suspension Bridge's "unattractive" and "shabby" toll booths, have been brought forward.


The Scout Association said 4,839 adults are currently involved helping the 14,216 registered scouts. Roles include youth workers, charity trustees and skills instructors. But Tim Kidd, UK chief commissioner at the Scout Association, said more volunteers are needed, with more than 1,300 youngsters on the waiting list to join. "Our adult volunteers today seek much more flexible volunteering arrangements than in the past, so that they can fit it around their busy lives," he added. "Many adults who are signing up with the scouts have a limited amount of time to donate to us, and so we need more volunteers as a whole in order to accommodate the continued demand for scouting among young people." Scouting has seen 12 consecutive years of growth across the UK in its youth membership and ambassador Helen Glover said volunteers were the "lifeblood" of the movement.

Summary: The number of adults volunteering with scouts in Wales is at an all-time high, figures have shown.


The 28-year-old led Ireland to a first Olympic Games in 108 years in 2016 and said it is an "incredible honour" to win the FIH Hockey Stars award again. "Even to be nominated for a second time was more than I could have hoped for, especially given the world class goalkeepers involved," Harte said. He plays for club side Dabang Mumbai in the Hockey India League. Juan Vivaldi (Argentina), Jaap Stockmann (Netherlands), Vincent Vanasch (Belgium) and Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh (India) were also nominated for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) award, with Vivaldi and Vanasch winning gold and silver respectively at the Rio Games. "Although it is an individual award, it partly belongs to my teams at both club and country level as I would not have made it here without them," Harte added.

Summary: Ireland hockey captain David Harte has been named as Goalkeeper of the Year for the second year in a row.


Scott started Scotland's opening-weekend defeat by England, but Duncan Taylor took his place against Wales and Italy after a thigh injury in training. Scott's latest set-back came in Edinburgh's 28-23 Pro12 defeat by Connacht on Friday. The 25-year-old will have a further examination this week to determine whether he will need surgery. Scott, who has won 34 caps, was forced off just 23 minutes into Edinburgh's defeat. Scotland coach Vern Cotter will now decide whether to continue with Saracens' Taylor in midfield alongside Mark Bennett or bring in either Glasgow's Peter Horne or Alex Dunbar. Scotland, fourth in the Six Nations table, play France at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Summary: Scotland centre Matt Scott has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations after damaging elbow ligaments.


O'Halloran, 26, moved to Ibrox from Saints in February 2016 while Rangers were in the Scottish Championship. He helped them win promotion but featured mainly as a substitute in the Premiership last season. And St Johnstone say the former Scotland Under-21 player could be involved in Saturday's friendly away to East Fife. In his first spell at McDiarmid Park, O'Halloran netted 16 times in 90 appearances after starting his career at Bolton Wanderers and having loan spells at Sheffield United, Carlisle United and Tranmere Rovers. All three of his goals for Rangers came in the Championship. In April, O'Halloran was left out of the Ibrox first-team squad after manager Pedro Caixinha said an "internal affair" had been "solved". Midfielders Stefan Scougall and Kyle McClean and defender Scott Tanser are Saints' other summer signings so far. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Rangers winger Michael O'Halloran has joined former club St Johnstone on loan until January.


Damon Smith, of south-east London, has been accused of making or possessing an explosive substance with intent to endanger life. North Greenwich station was evacuated last Thursday morning after a suspicious item was found on a train. Mr Smith is due before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday. The Met said the charge he faces also includes intent to cause serious injury to property. Mr Smith is alleged to have made or acquired the substance between 18 October and 21 October, in contravention of the Explosive Substances Act 1883. The south-east London station was closed until 18:50, with disruption caused to the Jubilee line throughout the day. A concert featuring Canadian rock band Nickelback still went ahead at the O2 Arena in the evening despite the travel problems.

Summary: A 19-year-old man has been charged after a suspicious device was blown up in a controlled explosion at a London Tube station.


Tongan duo Will Helu and Otulea Katoa cancelled out Gregor Young's opening try in the first half. Sam Beard and Nathan Fowles looked to have made the game safe, but Jed responded with a brace of their own Hulking Samoan Sasa Tofilau blasted through two tackles to seal Edinburgh's victory with the last play. No amateur team has won the tournament since the host club prevailed in 2011, and that trend continued with Roddy Grant's Edinburgh, on their first invitation to compete, crowned champions following wins in the past two years by inter-city rivals Glasgow Warriors. Edinburgh knocked out Melrose in the semi-final, having defeated GHA and Heriot's. Meanwhile, Jed-Forest saw off the challenge of Selkirk, the visiting Belgium side and Edinburgh Academicals.

Summary: Edinburgh defeated Jed-Forest 29-19 in a frenetic Melrose Sevens final to lift the Ladies Cup trophy.


South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay, 50, of Sion Hill, Ramsgate, Kent, is accused of two counts of knowingly making a false election expenses declaration. His campaign director Marion Little, 62, and election agent Nathan Gray, 28, also face charges. At Southwark Crown Court, Mr Justice Edis set the trial for 14 May next year. Mr Gray, of Red Oak, in Hawkhurst, Kent, faces one charge of knowingly making a false election expenses declaration. Ms Little, of New Road in Ware, Hertfordshire, is accused of three counts related to aiding Mr Mackinlay and Mr Gray in making false declarations. The judge told the three defendants their trial would start on 14 May and was estimated to last six weeks.

Summary: A Conservative MP is to stand trial in May next year on charges relating to his 2015 General Election expenses.