Police said they received a report that a member of staff was attacked in the Royal Oak bar on Green Street at about 21:40 GMT on Saturday. Three men, aged 36, 52 and 50 have been arrested in connection with the incident. The police have appealed for information. Alliance Party MLA Stewart Dickson said it was a "horrifying" incident. "The extent of the injuries indicates this was a brutal attack, made all the more chilling as the victim was simply carrying out his duties on a Saturday night as an employee at a local bar," he said. "My thoughts are with the victim, his family and wider circle and I hope we hear positive news on his condition in the hours and days to come."

Summary: A barman is in a serious condition in hospital after suffering head injuries during an assault in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.


The Prince Of Wales School in Dorchester opened in March 1995 and invited the prince back to meet the pupils and plant an anniversary tree. Speaking at an assembly, he said: "I am thrilled to have this chance of returning 20 years after I opened this school." Head teacher Peter Farrington said: "I think he was very impressed." He added: "I think last time he visited he was particularly interested in the architecture of the school and I think this time he's gone away with a very clear impression of a happy and creative school that we have become." The prince said: "I am so pleased to see the school has gone from strength to strength."

Summary: Prince Charles has paid a return visit to a Dorset school he opened, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.


A circular economy is one in which the design of products is based around reusable parts, making them more sustainable and much easier to recycle. ARC21's Ricky Burnett said the system, which drastically reduces waste, could provide an economic stimulus and jobs. He was speaking on the BBC's Inside Business programme. "We certainly have been pressing government to introduce that into the programme for government," he said. "For instance, the Scots and the Welsh have really embraced it. "In fact, in Scotland they have produced a circular economy strategy and there was a report produced in September last year that indicated that if Northern Ireland was to embrace the circular economy, that could equate to something like 13,000 new jobs." Ricky Burnett's interview will be broadcast as part of Inside Business at 13:30 BST on BBC Radio Ulster.

Summary: Northern Ireland could receive a major financial boost if it implemented a "circular economy", a leading recycling group has said.


The party said its planned Â£10m Access to GPs scheme would also fund extended opening hours, with the most innovative bids for cash being rewarded. Welsh Lib Dem leader Kirsty Williams said it would "guarantee the best treatment at the right time". Meanwhile the Welsh Conservatives said they would crack down on big pay-offs for NHS bosses if they won power. The Tories said it followed the news that the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was still paying its former chief executive Trevor Purt his Â£200,000-a-year salary after he took up a job in England. Shadow Health Minister Darren Millar said it was time to put an end to a system which appeared to "reward failure".

Summary: GP practices should be given more money in return for prompt appointments, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have said.


Laura Martin, from Kingussie in the Highlands, was chosen from more than 2,400 people for the job previously undertaken by Amy Kincaid, from Oban. Ms Martin did not tell her former room-mate at University of St Andrews that she had applied for the post. The 25-year-old will start her stint in the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust post office in November. The office in Port Lockroy, which is part of the British Antarctica Territory, handles mail for scientists and others working in Antarctica. Another St Andrews University graduate, Florence Barrow, landed the same job in 2012. Like Ms Kincaid and Ms Barrow, Ms Martin will do other duties while in Antarctica.

Summary: A woman is to take over from her former university room-mate as the operator of the world's most southerly post office.


The 30-year-old had been available since his release from Notts County earlier this month and has signed a two-year deal at Rovers. Burgess joined County in 2010, but ended last season at Cheltenham on loan, where he helped the Robins to the League Two play-off final. He will join Rovers ahead of the new season, with his contract coming into effect on 1 July. Rovers manager Ronnie Moore told the club website: "I'm delighted that Ben will be signing for us, we beat off several other clubs to secure his signature. "Ben is the first of many new faces we'll have this summer and hopefully we'll have some more over the next few days and weeks."

Summary: Tranmere Rovers have agreed to sign striker Ben Burgess on a free transfer.


Fe gafodd rheithgor yn Llys y Goron Caernarfon, Pryderi Tomos, gynt o'r Waunfawr ger Caernarfon, yn euog o'r cyhuddiadau yn ei erbyn. Roedd wedi ei gyhuddo o wneud a bod â dros 500 o luniau a ffilmiau anweddus yn ei feddiant. Fe ddaeth yr heddlu o hyd i'r delweddau a'r ffilmiau tra bod Tomos yn byw ym Mangor. Fe ddaethant hefyd o hyd i ddillad plant rhwng dwy a phedair oed yn ei ystafell wely, yn ogystal â dwy nofel ffantasi am herwgipio plant. Roedd Tomos wedi ei ddedfrydu i ganolfan i droseddwyr ifanc 10 mlynedd yn ôl am droseddau tebyg. Ddydd Mercher, dywedodd y Barnwr Tracey Lloyd-Clarke fod dedfryd estynedig yn golygu y byddai Tomos yn parhau ar drwydded am bum mlynedd ar ôl ei ryddhau o'r carchar, ac y byddai'n rhaid iddo arwyddo'r gofrestr rhyw am oes.

Summary: Mae dyn 29 oed o Wynedd wedi ei garcharu am bum mlynedd am fod â lluniau anweddus o blant yn ei feddiant.


Hoffman, 39, putted from nine feet to finish on 12-under and avoid a play-off with Patrick Reed, on 11-under. Chad Collins was a shot further back in third with five players on nine-under, tying for fourth. England's Luke Donald was two shots off the lead before the final round but bogeys on the first, fourth and 10th left him in joint 13th on seven-under. Padraig Harrington's final round of two-over-par saw him end up tied for 25th on five-under, with England's Greg Owen on two-over in joint 65th. Never want to miss the latest golf news? You can now add this sport and all the other sports and teams you follow to your personalised My Sport home.

Summary: American Charley Hoffman earned his fourth PGA Tour title as he birdied the last hole to win the Texas Open.


More than a dozen attackers carrying machetes and axes struck during evening prayers at the mosque in Mwanza district on Thursday, police said. The police have made three arrests. The BBC's Sammy Awami in Tanzania says there are fears over the growing threat of Islamist militancy in the country, which has so far avoided such attacks. Africa Live: Latest news updates No group has said it was behind the mosque killings. The mosque's imam is among the dead. According to eyewitnesses, the masked attackers, who were carrying black flags, switched off the lights, before asking worshippers: "Why are you praying while our fellow Muslims are unfairly held by the police?" Police have confirmed that the attackers were unhappy about recent arrests of Muslims in the area.

Summary: Three people have been killed at a mosque in north-west Tanzania in what police have described as a "terrorist-style attack".


The 21-year-old made eight appearances for Stanley on loan from Huddersfield earlier this season and was released by the Terriers last month. Crooks, who has also played as a defender and a striker, made just one appearance for Huddersfield. "Sometimes you can be a victim of your own versatility and Matt's keen not to do that," said manager John Coleman. "I think he gives us strength, he can play in quite a lot of positions and I'm delighted with that signing for both this year and next year." Stanley have also extended the loan spell of West Ham striker Sean Maguire until the end of the season, after his four goals in 22 appearances so far. Both players available for Accrington's game against Burton on Tuesday evening.

Summary: Accrington Stanley have signed free agent midfielder Matt Crooks on an 18-month contract.


The 25-year-old super-bantamweight from Belfast will fight at the 9,500-capacity UIC Pavilion. Conlan, a former world amateur champion and London Olympics bronze medallist, impressed on his professional debut in New York on St Patrick's Day. He stopped American Tim Ibarra inside three rounds at Madison Square Garden. More than 5,000 Irish fans were at the famous New York venue to cheer on the highly rated Conlan. Conlan forced referee Benjy Esteves Jr to step in when a powerful right hand had his American opponent on the ropes. He was joined on his walk to the ring by UFC champion Conor McGregor.

Summary: Michael Conlan's second professional contest will be staged in Chicago on 26 May with an opponent yet to be confirmed.


The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the day up 0.91% at 18,308.15, while Deutsche Bank itself was up 14%. Deutsche Bank is facing a $14bn fine handed down by US Department of Justice for mis-selling mortgage-backed securities during the financial crisis. Deutsche Bank's ability to pay the fine has caused considerable concern and led to big falls in the company's shares. On Thursday, its Wall Street-listed shares fell by nearly 7% following a report that some hedge funds had withdrawn money from the bank. It continued dropping on Friday before unconfirmed reports said the bank was close to agreeing a reduction in the fine to $5.4bn. Also on Friday, the more tech-heavy Nasdaq was up 0.81% at 5,312.00 and the broader S&P 500 index was 0.80% higher at 2,168.27.

Summary: (Close): US stocks bounced back on Friday, amid rumours that Deutsche Bank's huge US fine could be reduced.


Sie, who previously directed 2014 dance film sequel Step Up All In, takes over from Elizabeth Banks, director of last year's Pitch Perfect 2. Production on the third film about an all-girl a cappella group was halted after Banks announced in June she would not return to the director's chair. Banks, who stays on board as producer, announced Sie's involvement on Twitter. "#PitchPerfect has a new leader," the actress wrote on Thursday, adding she was "so excited" Sie was on board. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and other cast members of the previous films in the series are expected to return for the third instalment, due to reach cinemas in December next year. Pitch Perfect, released in 2012, made $115m (Â£86.6m) at the global box office, while its sequel took $287m (Â£216m) worldwide. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Grammy-winning choreographer Trish Sie has been confirmed as the new director of Pitch Perfect 3.


The 21-year-old played more than 50 games for Barnet before following former manager Martin Allen to Eastleigh in January. But along with Allen, he left the National League side in February after making just five appearances. Gary Mills' York, who have reached the FA Trophy final, are 22nd in the National League table, six points from safety with 10 matches left to play.

Summary: York City have signed left-back Sam Muggleton until end of the season.


The van was taken from outside Lickety Split on North Terrace in Seaham, on Friday night. Witnesses said they saw the red and white VW being towed away and it was later seen being driven north on the A19 at Dalton Park. Managing director Carl Thompson said it was a distinctive Japanese import and he is devastated at its theft. He said: "My mum got it for us and it's been at the shop for six years. "It was very popular with customers and we also go out to schools and the like in it. "We are devastated it's gone and we just want it back, I don't see why anyone else would want it because it is very distinctive and very obviously ours." Mr Thompson said he has reported the theft to Durham Police who are yet to comment.

Summary: A distinctive ice cream van has been stolen from outside a dessert parlour.


They were caught on camera by Karen O'Dell, a local photographer, who spotted them on Porthmeor Beach on Saturday while she sat in the rain. She said: "The dolphins were amazing, they were really playing and jumping in the big waves. "It was like they'd come to see us and put on a show. I have seen them before at Porthmeor but not that close." 'Click here for live updates on this story. The photographer said she was sitting on the beach watching children playing in the sea when the dolphins arrived. "I was thrilled when I saw them, even more thrilled when I realised that I had my camera with me." Since she posted the images on Facebook on Saturday they have been shared hundreds of times.

Summary: A pod of dolphins "put on a show" for people on a beach in St Ives as they swam alongside surfers and children.


It happened opposite Bishop Street courthouse on Wednesday morning. Eyewitnesses said the man, who is in his 80s, sustained facial injuries. The victim was treated by ambulance crews before being taken to Altnagelvin Hospital where he is in a stable condition. The police are investigating a motive for the attack. Local journalist George Jackson, who knows the victim, described the scene shortly after the attack "I arrived to the scene of an ambulance and they were tending to this elderly gentleman who had quite serious head injuries," said Mr Jackson. "He was able to stand but only with the aid of paramedics. He had a surgical bandage around his head. "He was bleeding quite heavily from a wound to the rear of his head, his two eyes were badly swollen and his face was blackened and bruised as a result of him being assaulted," he added.

Summary: An elderly charity worker has been attacked in Londonderry city centre.


William Flindell, 50, needed two months of specialist treatment in hospital after the blast in Newport last April. Flindell has admitted arson, being reckless as to whether life is endangered, and will be sentenced in the next 10 days. Newport Crown Court heard Flindell tampered with the gas supply in an attempt to kill himself. Properties either side of Flindell's George Street home were damaged and three people were hurt in the explosion. Flindell suffered life-threatening injuries, including burns to 58% of his body. Psychiatric and probation reports said Flindell had acute and severe depressive illness. Flindell was remanded into custody until his sentencing.

Summary: A man suffered severe burns and caused £220,000 worth of damage when he blew up his own home.


It is the first time such a fine has been issued to the company. No details about the content in question were released by authorities, but the BBC understands the fine relates to material from a political protest account that is critical of the Turkish government. Twitter did not provide a comment. This is not the first time the microblogging site has run into problems with Turkish authorities. Both Facebook and Twitter were blocked in Turkey in April after a court order was issued prohibiting people from sharing images of a prosecutor being held at gunpoint. And in March last year, it was reported that the social network had been blocked in the country after then Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised to "wipe out Twitter" after allegations about his party were published on the site prior to local elections.

Summary: Turkey's communications regulator has fined Twitter 150,000 lira (£33,000) for failing to remove "terrorist propaganda".


The former England spinner, 43, took charge in October 2014 and guided the Red Rose to Championship promotion and the T20 Blast trophy last summer. Giles replaced Glen Chapple, who had been in interim in charge following the departure of Peter Moores to England. Chapple, 42, and Mark Chilton, 39, have also signed new deals to remain part of the coaching staff until 2018. "I've thoroughly enjoyed my first 18 months at Lancashire and feel extremely lucky to have such a strong coaching team around me," Giles told the club website. "We still have a lot of work to do with this young and exciting group of players and we all look forward to bringing future success."

Summary: Lancashire director of cricket and head coach Ashley Giles has signed a new contract to run until 2018.


Right-back Purkiss, 33, spent most of his career at York and Walsall, before moving to Vale in 2015. Centre-half Lancashire, 28, has signed a two-year deal after having his Shrewsbury contract cancelled. The former Rochdale man made his senior debut for Southampton in 2008 and played 16 League One games last season. "The target this season will be to get promoted. We'll be grafting and working with that in mind," said Purkiss, who has signed an undisclosed-length deal. Lancashire added: "You want to win silverware as a footballer and the last time I was in League Two I won promotion with Rochdale, so I'll be looking to do the same here." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Swindon Town have signed defenders Ben Purkiss and Olly Lancashire on free transfers from Port Vale and Shrewsbury respectively.


Jake Jones, 23, was arrested close to the Grimsby Islamic Centre on Wednesday evening after police received reports of a man "behaving aggressively" Mr Jones, of no fixed address, appeared at Grimsby Magistrates' Court earlier. He was originally charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place but this was changed to offences under the Public Order Act. He was remanded until the 28 March.

Summary: A man has appeared in court charged with public order offences.


That was above the UK average rise of 10% and the biggest rise since December 2007. The ONS index suggests the price of a typical house in Northern Ireland is Â£147,000, comparable to the level in late 2006. The index is based on data from mortgage completions. It shows that prices in Northern Ireland have increased, on an annual basis, in 15 of the last 17 months. The definitive house price index for Northern Ireland is produced by Nisra, the government statistics agency. Its latest report showed that between the third quarter of 2013 and the third quarter of 2014 residential prices increased by 7%. The next Nisra report, for the fourth quarter of 2014, will be published in February.

Summary: House prices in Northern Ireland rose by almost 12% in the year to November, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).


Media playback is not supported on this device Anderson, who turns 34 in July, is England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker with 433 from 113 matches. "I have spoken to a few people about retirement and what they felt when they retired," said Anderson, who is set to play for England in the first Test against Sri Lanka on 19 May. "They all said 'keep going because you're retired for a long time'." When asked if this summer would be his last, the right-arm pace bowler told BBC Sport: "Definitely not." Anderson, who signed a new two-year contract with Lancashire in October, added: "As long as I'm fit and I've still got the hunger and passion to play then I'll keep doing it as long as possible."

Summary: England bowler James Anderson says he has discussed retiring but this summer will not be his last in the game.


Strontian Community School Building Limited proposes replacing a mid-1970s primary school building with a new one on another site in Strontian. Last year, the group received £50,825 from the Scottish Land Fund to buy a plot next to Ardnamurchan High School. The rest of the funding needed to pay for the school is to come from a loan. However, Strontian Community School Building Limited hopes to raise more funds to reduce the amount that it would need to borrow. Once built, the building would be leased to Highland Council. The local authority has described the project as "innovative". The new building would be designed in such a way that it could easily be converted into three terraced houses, or another community facility, in the future. This conversion would happen if Highland Council later decided to construct its own primary school in the village.

Summary: A community group raising money to fund the building of a new school has generated more than £100,000 from a community shares scheme.


A bomb disposal team has been called to the Belmont Close area of Hassocks to make it safe. The Middlewick House flats and surrounding area have been evacuated and a cordon is in place. The man, 50, is being held on suspicion of making an explosive substance. Sussex Police said the incident was not terror-related. Det Supt Carwyn Hughes said: "We are advising residents to avoid the area for the time being. "I want to reassure those in the area and wider community that we are treating this as an isolated incident and [it] is not terrorist related."

Summary: A man has been arrested after a suspicious device was found in a block of flats in West Sussex.


Last year some 1.75 million bicycles were sold, about 2,000 more than the number of new cars registered, La Repubblica newspaper reported. It attributed the change to a slump in car sales during the economic crisis and the rising price of petrol, as well as bikes coming back into fashion. Car sales have slumped to the level at which they stood in 1964, it said. Though bicycling has a strong tradition in Italy, the centres of big cities are largely dominated by cars and scooters. Ahead of a cycling conference being held in Italy this weekend, President Giorgio Napolitano appealed to Italians to "catch up" with other European countries by making their roads more cycle-friendly.

Summary: Italians bought more bicycles than cars in 2011 for the first time in decades, according to local media reports.


Antonio Francisco Bonfim Lopes, also known as Nem, headed a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro's Rocinha neighbourhood. Police arrested Lopes as part of their "pacification programme", an attempt to wrest control of poor parts of the city from criminal gangs. They found Nem in November 2011. He was hiding in a car driving out of Rocinha as hundreds of officers moved in. His driver tried to prevent the car from being searched by claiming diplomatic immunity. He said he was the honorary consul of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Brazil has been trying to clean up its most dangerous regions ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. Special operation forces have so far moved into more than 20 neighbourhoods and established a permanent police presence there.

Summary: One of Brazil's most wanted drug traffickers has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.


Ed was in a music store when he overheard his hit Thinking Out Loud being performed by 13-year-old Sydney for a charity fundraiser. He joined her on stage and the teenager remained surprisingly calm with the Brit winner beside her. She said: "I didn't want to stop, but I wanted to talk to him." Ed left after the performance, stopping to pose for some selfies with fans along the way. The singer is currently on a tour of Canada and North America. Sydney later received a text by Ed's manager offering her two tickets to one of the the singer's concerts on the current tour.

Summary: Ed Sheeran has surprised a young girl in Canada by performing an unexpected duet with her at a shopping mall.


The bodies were discovered in Dawson Avenue, Spalding, at about 12:15 BST on Friday. Their identities are yet to be released. Two people arrested on Friday in connection with the deaths remain in police custody for questioning. Lincolnshire Police said they believed it was an "isolated incident". The force appealed for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area on Friday to come forward. Supt Paul Timmins said: "I would like to make clear that this type of crime is extremely rare and not something we often see. "There is still a lot of police activity in the area and extra officers in the neighbourhood and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns to please talk to our officers."

Summary: The deaths of two people whose bodies were found at a house in Lincolnshire are being treated as murder, police said.


The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has warned people who may have bought the shellfish not to eat them. The mussels were harvested from Roaringwater Bay in County Cork earlier this week and were sold across Ireland. The FSAI said cooking the mussels will not destroy the toxin, which can cause diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Dr Pamela Byrne, the FSAI's chief executive, said eating the contaminated mussels could lead to diarrhetic shellfish poisoning. "Consumers who may have already consumed this product and are feeling unwell should seek medical advice," she added. A list of outlets that sold the affected mussels is available on the FSAI's website.

Summary: Fresh mussels have been recalled from sale in the Republic of Ireland over fears they may contain harmful levels of toxins.


The 23-year-old former FC Basel and Hoffenheim midfielder has joined the Royals on a free transfer after leaving Swiss top-flight side FC Thun. Wieser played with current Reading player Danny Williams at Hoffenheim. In 2015, Swiss state prosecutors fined Wieser for a tackle on an opponent in a Swiss league game, ruling the challenge "was negligent and an assault". Wieser later apologised for the tackle while playing for Aarau against FC Zurich which left Gilles Yapi-Yapo with extensive knee injuries. He was also banned for six matches by the Swiss league for the challenge. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Reading have signed Liechtenstein international Sandro Wieser on a three-year contract.


The run-off was due to take place last week, but was postponed after opposition factions alleged fraud during the first round in October. A special commission was asked to investigate the electoral process following widespread street protests. Mr Martelly is constitutionally barred from seeking re-election. In a speech on Haiti's independence day, Mr Martelly called on Haitians to respect the rules of the game and go to the polls. He said that Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council had warned him that to fulfil the constitutional mandate of inaugurating a new president on 7 February, the runoff must be held by 17 January at the latest. Jovenel Moise, a banana exporter, will face ex-state construction company head Jude Celestin, who came second in the first round of voting. Mr Moise has little political experience but has the backing of President Martelly. Mr Celestin is seeking the presidency for a second time.

Summary: Haiti's President Michel Martelly says the run-off election to choose his successor will be held on 17 January.


In the first defence of his WBA title in Manchester last month, Crolla stopped previously unbeaten Venezuelan Ismael Barroso in the seventh round. The 29-year-old Mancunian has now won 31 of his 38 professional bouts. Ex-WBC champion Linares, 30, also from Venezuela, has won 40 of 43 bouts, most recently against Ivan Cano in October. He has fought in Britain once before, when he stopped Britain's Kevin Mitchell in the 10th round at 02 Arena in May last year. Crolla and Linares will fight for the WBA, WBC 'diamond' and Ring Magazine world lightweight titles. Linares was stripped of the WBC belt - since claimed by Dejan Zlaticanin - in February, and the winner of September's bout is set to challenge the Montenegrin for that title.

Summary: Britain's Anthony Crolla will defend his WBA lightweight title against Jorge Linares at the Manchester Arena on 24 September.


Relations between the media and political leaders have been strained Journalists convicted in Correa libel case Ecuador media moves create waves It is characterised by "self-censorship, intimidation, and legal sanctions", US-based Freedom House reports. The NGO says President Correa and other officials have targeted journalists and media outlets with aggressive rhetoric. Defamation is a criminal offence. A 2013 Communications Law provides for regulation of editorial content and gives officials the power to sanction media outlets. Most media outlets are privately-run. Ownership is highly concentrated. Radio is a key medium; there are hundreds of stations, some broadcasting in indigenous languages. Soap operas and US series are staple fare on TV. There were 7 million internet users by 2016 (Internetlivestats.com). The government has attempted to force the removal of critical social media content on copyright grounds, says Freedom House.

Summary: Ecuador presents a hostile environment for journalists and the media, international media freedom organisations say.


The Scots led 3-1 after three ends against a team they had beaten 12-2 in the round-robin phase. But the Germans hit back after that, scoring in the next three ends to help seal victory. It means Scotland will have to qualify for next year's World Championships in Switzerland. The Scots, who had won Winter Paralympic bronze last year while representing Great Britain, had made a strong start to the round-robin phase, beating Germany and Sweden in their opening two games. But the team of Aileen Neilson, Angie Malone, Gregor Ewan, Jim Gault and Hugh Nibloe struggled to get wins after that. They lost to China (6-4), Russia (6-3), Norway (6-2), Canada (6-4), Slovakia (6-5) and Finland (8-4), with their only other success against the USA (4-2). The tournament was the first opportunity to gain qualification points for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics.

Summary: Scotland's wheelchair curlers have lost 6-3 to Germany in their relegation play-off at the World Championships in Finland.


The Frenchman, who played alongside Sons boss Ian Murray at Hibs, had been coaching youth players at Easter Road and working with the SFA. Jack Ross recently left the role of assistant manager at Dumbarton to join Hearts as their under-20s coach. Beuzelin played for the Easter Road side for four years before heading to Coventry in 2008. He also made four appearances for Hamilton Academical in 2009.

Summary: Former Hibernian midfielder Guillaume Beuzelin has been confirmed as Dumbarton's new assistant manager.


The former Manchester United and Wales midfielder is one of 25 European football legends taking part in the ultimate champions match on a floating pitch on 2 June. The free festival will run alongside the Champions League finals. It runs from 1-4 June and is expected to attract over 200,000 people. The women's final will be held on 1 June at Cardiff City Stadium and the men's final on 3 June at the Principality Stadium. Both kick off at 19:45 BST. More players for the ultimate champions match are to be announced next week. Guide to Champions League in Cardiff Champions League 'city's biggest event' Champions League 'ring of steel' in city

Summary: Ryan Giggs has been named as one of the stars involved in a highlight of the Champions League Festival in Cardiff Bay.


Daniel Brown, 26, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to arson and arson, being reckless as to whether life is endangered, at Merthyr Crown Court on Tuesday. He also set fire to a wheelie bin he damaged on the same day as the chapel. The internal structure of Capel Aberfan was destroyed on 11 July. The chapel was used following the Aberfan disaster in 1966 and also housed a memorial organ. Judge Richard Twomlow adjourned sentence so a psychiatric report could be compiled. He said: "The fire caused the destruction of a chapel that was such an important part in the history of Aberfan." Brown was remanded in custody and Judge Twomlow told him: "This is a very serious matter and will involve a lengthy prison sentence." He will be sentenced in September.

Summary: A man has admitted starting a fire that gutted a Merthyr Tydfil chapel which was used as a temporary mortuary after the Aberfan mining disaster.


The group, which has two licences in Scotland - Scottish Central, and Grampian in the north - has accepted the financial and programming terms laid down by the regulator Ofcom. STV says it will keep the same level of public service broadcasting provision as it delivers currently, which is in excess of the license obligations. Shares in the group rose by 5% after the renewal was confirmed. The company is also increasing its broadcasting output with the launch of two local television stations. City stations STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh are due to launch this year and will be transmitted as digital freeview channels.

Summary: STV has had its Channel 3 licences renewed for another ten years.


The win in Toronto gave the Indians a 4-1 lead in their best-of-seven series for the American League Championship. The Indians have not won a World Series since 1948 - only the Chicago Cubs have a worse record, having not won baseball's biggest prize since 1908. The Cubs are 2-1 down to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-seven National League Championship series. The build-up to the Indians' game in Toronto involved an attempt to block the team's name and logo being used in Ontario. But an indigenous activist's claim they were racist was dismissed by an Ontario Superior Court judge on Monday.

Summary: The Cleveland Indians reached their first World Series since 1997 by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0.


The 31-year-old was stabbed during a clash in which shots were also fired in Greenwich, south-east London, in the early hours of Saturday. One attacker had a gun while the other had a knife. Mr Pearce from Bromley, south-east London, managed to make his way to a nearby house to ask for help but he died at the scene. Det Insp Jo Sidaway said: "We believe that Mr Pearce was approached on King William Walk by two suspects on a moped. "One suspect is believed to have been in possession of what appeared to be a firearm, the other a knife. "During an altercation Danny Pearce was stabbed and a firearm was discharged." Mr Pearce died of a stab wound, a post-mortem examination found.

Summary: A man stabbed to death by armed men riding on a moped has been named as Danny Pearce.


It is a record ninth senior major win for the German, who moves past Jack Nicklaus to the top of the list. Langer, 59, went into the final round one behind Vijay Singh but shot a four-under 68 to Singh's 70 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington DC. "It was a very tight race until we got to 16 and 17. Then I got in front by two and never looked back," he said. The seniors majors are for players aged 50 and over. The US Senior Open which starts in late June, is next followed by the Senior Players Championship in July which Langer has won the past three times. The British Seniors Open is the last of the year, taking place at Royal Porthcawl from 27-30 July.

Summary: Bernhard Langer has become the first man to win all five senior majors with victory at the Senior PGA Championship.


Det Con Nighat Hubbard alleges male colleagues made discriminatory comments to her and other female officers when she worked at the force. She also claims she was held back while white colleagues were allowed to work on more complex investigations, the Sunday Times reports. The Met said it was aware legal action had been brought. The claims date between 2013 and 2014. In a statement, the force said: "We are aware of an employment tribunal claim brought by Det Con Nighat Hubbard against the Metropolitan Police Service alleging race and sex discrimination. "We are unable to discuss further while proceedings are ongoing." In 2014 she was awarded an MBE for her charity work, reportedly making her the first Muslim policewoman to be honoured by the Queen.

Summary: A Muslim detective made an MBE for her charity work is suing the Met Police for alleged racism and sexism.


Keenan Quansah, Kealan Steenson, Liam Wakefield and Jason Mooney will depart. Marcus Carver, Ross Etheridge, Liam Goulding, Max Hazeldine, Shay McCartan, Brayden Shaw have been offered deals. Anthony Barry, Rommy Boco, Scott Brown, Adam Buxton, Tom Davies, Terry Gornell, Mark Hughes, Piero Mingoia, Andy Procter and Dean Winnard have also been given new contracts to consider. Josh Windass and Matt Crooks had already agreed to join Scottish side Rangers. Seamus Conneely, Billy Kee, Sean McConville, Matty Pearson, Ross Sykes and Nathan Webb are already contracted for next season.

Summary: Accrington Stanley have offered new terms to 16 out-of-contract players and have released four of their squad.


Maximilian Zechmann, 56, was caddying for France's Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway. He was treated by medics but died in hospital. Ivan Khodabakhsh, CEO of the Ladies' European Tour, said: "We are extremely shocked and saddened by this and have suspended play as a mark of respect." The opening round of the tournament will be completed on Thursday, and the event will be reduced to 54 holes. Fifty four players had yet to begin their rounds when play was suspended. Zechmann, who caddied on the European Tour for several players including Markus Brier and Marcel Siem, is survived by wife Elinor and three sons. Scot Carly Booth, who was playing in the same group as Caudal, tweeted: "Tough start today for our group to experience something so horrendous. Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Max."

Summary: A golfer's caddie has died after collapsing at the Dubai Ladies Masters.


Stuart Boyd, from Salford, found his picture resembled the Nazi leader after renewing his passport ahead of a holiday in July to celebrate his 50th birthday. "I posted [about] it on Facebook and it just went crazy really with friends taking the mickey." The Passport Office said it would replace the document "free of charge". Mr Boyd said: "One of the managers said she didn't know how it had happened but she was very apologetic and obviously asked me to return the offending passport. "I've just this morning posted it back to get a new one." A spokeswoman for the Passport Office said: "All UK passports are carefully created and checked to exacting standards before they are issued. "However, in this instance Mr Boyd's passport will be replaced free of charge." In 2011, an image of a Swansea house that resembled Hitler went viral.

Summary: A man has said he was "completely horrified" to find his new passport made him look like Adolf Hitler.


It appeared on Saturday and has washed ashore along about a mile of the coast between Gorleston and Hopton. The Eleni V sank off the coast of Norfolk in 1978 after being blown up by the army, losing more than 5,000 tonnes of fuel. Great Yarmouth Borough Council leader Graham Plant said the oil is believed to have leaked from the Eleni V. Mr Plant said: "What has happened is the oil is getting to the shoreline, but the rest of the beach and the promenade is fine. It is a legacy of the Elena V." He said council staff would be going down to the beach on Monday to assess any clean-up operation needed. The Greek-registered ship got into difficulties and then capsized after colliding with the bulk carrier Roseline off the Norfolk coast in May 1978. Army experts blew up the ship a month later.

Summary: Oil that has washed up on a beach in Norfolk is thought to have come from a tanker which sank almost 40 years ago.


Mohammed Endris is accused of smothering his son Saros Endris, eight, and his daughter Leanor, six, who were found after a fire in Holland Road, Birmingham in October. The 46-year-old also denied attempting to murder their mother, Penil Teklehaimanot. He was remanded in custody at Birmingham Crown Court until his trial, which is expected on 6 November. Mr Endris, who appeared in the dock with a head bandage, was charged with murder in January after being released from hospital following treatment for burns he suffered in a car fire. His children are thought to have died from an obstruction in their airways. More updates on this story

Summary: A father has denied murdering his two children at their home.


Natural Resources Wales's first staff survey also found one in five thought the organisation was well managed. First Minister Carwyn Jones acknowledged NRW's "difficult birth" but said it had made "good progress". NRW chief executive Emyr Roberts said he was proud of the staff after a period of unprecedented change. He added that an action plan would be developed to improve where necessary. Just over half of its 2,000 staff took part in the survey. First Minister Jones was questioned how he read the results of the staff survey by Welsh Assembly Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies at First Minister's Questions on Tuesday. He responded: "It was always going to be difficult to bring three quangos together and I pay tribute to those involved in doing that. "Nevertheless it's important that businesses continue to have faith in Natural Resources Wales."

Summary: Only 14% of workers at Wales' environment watchdog feel the merger that led to its formation two years ago was well managed.


The 19-year-old winger made two appearances for Barnet during a loan spell earlier this season and Reading are keen for him to pick up more first-team experience. "We've been aware of Jack for quite a while now," Carlisle manager Keith Curle told the club's website. "He has plenty we can work with. He likes to support the strikers and he's comfortable on the ball." Stacey made his Reading debut in August 2014 and has made six first-team appearances for the Championship club. He signed a new deal at the Madejski Stadium in December and is under contract until 2019. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Carlisle United have signed Jack Stacey on a month's loan from Reading.


Byrne, 20, has represented the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level and was called up to train with the senior squad in the lead-up to Euro 2016, only to miss out on a spot in France. He spent last season on loan with SC Cambuur in the Dutch Eredivisie, scoring four goals in 27 games. "He is a wonderful young player who can only get better," boss Owen Coyle said. Talking to BBC Radio Lancashire, Coyle added: "At 19 he went to a foreign country and showed he was a top player in that league and now he's ready to step into the Championship and show his quality." The signing is new boss Coyle's fifth addition of the summer.

Summary: Blackburn Rovers have signed Manchester City midfielder Jack Byrne on a season-long loan.


Sendles-White joined the Robins on a free transfer after being released by Scottish Premiership side Hamilton Academical. The 21-year-old started his career at QPR, and has also had loan spells with Colchester United and Mansfield. "I think for sure I need to make an impact," he told BBC Radio Wiltshire. "Obviously I'm still young, I'm still 21 so it's a lot about learning at this stage. I think for me now I just need to get settled at a club and go from there. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. "You just have to look at the players that have gone on from this club to bigger clubs, and last year they got to the play-off final, so it's obviously a good club."

Summary: Swindon Town defender Jamie Sendles-White is hoping for stability after signing for the League One club until the end of the season.


Sarah Ann Jones, a 45-year-old laboratory assistant from Bilston, West Midlands, died from hypothermia, an inquest heard. A detective constable said her computer indicated she had researched a peaceful and painless way of ending life. An open conclusion was recorded. The inquest at Llangefni in Anglesey heard Miss Jones had caught a one way train ticket from Wolverhampton, getting off at Morfa Mawddach, then must have walked four miles to where she was found. A pathologist told coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones that tablets, including Paracetemol, and alcohol, although not a large amount, would have made her drowsy and she could then have fallen asleep. Mr Pritchard Jones said if Miss Jones wished to end her life it was puzzling why she should walk four miles to do so. He said suicide had not been established in law and what had happened would remain a mystery.

Summary: Mystery surrounds the death of a woman whose body was found on a cycle path along the Mawddach estuary in Gwynedd last December.


The adviser will work independently of ministers to provide a different perspective on policy and legislation. They will also work with victims, survivors and service providers to develop policy and services. Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews said: "It is an example of how Wales is leading the way in tackling these problems in our society." The post, which comes with a Â£58,000 salary, was established in the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015 to drive through improvements. Mr Andrews said the adviser would be "an expert in the field and will act as a critical friend to help strengthen the strategic leadership and accountability for gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence throughout Wales".

Summary: Wales' first national adviser to tackle violence against women is being recruited by the Welsh government.


Paul Morris was remanded in custody at Walsall Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. He is accused of possessing a shotgun without a certificate as well as five charges relating to ammunition. The 47-year-old, of Station Street, Bloxwich, was arrested on Friday in an operation that led to the evacuation of two nearby homes and part of a police station. They said the homes were evacuated during a search of his property "on the orders of army bomb disposal experts". Mr Morris is due to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 19 February. The full charges are possessing a shotgun without a certificate; possessing prohibited armour piercing ammunition, hollow-point ammunition, expanding ammunition and possessing ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.

Summary: A man charged with possessing a shotgun and military-style ammunition has appeared in court.


The win moves Britain up to third in the table, five points behind leaders and host nation South Korea, who play North Korea later on Thursday. If South Korea win, Britain will secure a bronze medal with victory over fifth-placed Australia on Saturday. "This was a great performance and I am really pleased for the girls," head coach Cheryl Smith said. "There were so many excellent performances all over the ice and they have much to be proud of. "Of course, there are things we can do better but the girls deserve this victory."

Summary: Great Britain's women beat Slovenia 8-2 in their penultimate World Championship Division Two Group A match.


A Peugeot and a lorry caught fire after colliding on the M1 northbound between junctions 6A and seven near Hemel Hempstead on Wednesday. Two witnesses stopped and pulled the occupants, "who were on fire", out of their burning car, police said. In a tweet, officers said the "heroic and selfless action" of the people who stopped had "undoubtedly saved lives". Hertfordshire Police said the two occupants were rescued before officers arrived. No-one else was trapped. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service sent five fire crews and said both the lorry and the car were "well alight" when they attended at 15:52 BST. East of England Ambulance Service said one person was taken to an urgent care centre and four or five other people were treated for less serious injuries.

Summary: Two people have been rescued from a burning car by members of the public who potentially saved their lives.


A total of 46 patients and 12 staff members at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary have contracted the sickness and diarrhoea bug. Ward 14 remains closed while three others have reopened. Infection control manager Elaine Ross said the "unpleasant virus" is spread easily when people are together. She added: "In this outbreak, vomiting is more of a feature and this makes it much more easy to transmit which is why we are seeing higher numbers affected in hospital. "We regret having to take such measures as restricting visiting, particularly over a holiday period, but thank the public and our staff for their continued support and patience as we endeavour to minimise the impact of this horrible bug."

Summary: Some hospital patients affected by a norovirus outbreak have suffered a relapse after 48 hours without symptoms, according to the NHS.


Walsh, 53, has been a West Indies selector for two years and his contract with Bangladesh will run until the 2019 World Cup in England. Bangladesh face Afghanistan in three 50-over matches before England visit in October, despite security concerns. Walsh, who took 519 Test wickets, said the job was a chance to work with a "seriously talented bunch of players". He will work with head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, the Sri Lankan former Test all-rounder who has been in charge of the national side since 2014. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Former West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh has agreed to become Bangladesh's bowling coach on a three-year deal.


This follows Walton agreeing a new four-year contract with the Seagulls. It will be the 21-year-old's fifth loan move in the past three seasons, with Albion having the option to recall the England Under-21 international. "Following the departure of Matt Gilks it was clear we needed reinforcements," Wigan boss Paul Cook told the club website. "Christian has a bright future and we're delighted he's come to us." Of the loan deal, Brighton manager Chris Hughton told Albion's club website: "This is a good move for all concerned - both clubs and the player. Christian needs to be playing regularly, and Wigan offer him the opportunity to do that in League One." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Wigan Athletic have signed Brighton goalkeeper Christian Walton on a season-long loan.


Kevin Crehan was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court in July for racially-aggravated public disorder. Rashers of bacon were placed on the door handles of the Jamia mosque in Totterdown in January. A prison service spokesperson confirmed the 35-year-old's death on Tuesday at HMP Bristol and said an independent investigation was under way. No other details were given. Three other people also admitted taking part in the incident in January where a member of staff was also racially abused. Crehan, 34, of Knowle, was jailed for 12 months and Mark Bennett, 48, of Patchway, for nine months. Alison Bennett, 46, the wife of Mark Bennett, was given a six-month sentence, suspended for two years. Angelina Swales, 31, from Brislington, was handed a four-month sentence, suspended for two years. The prison service has declined to give any further details of the circumstances of his death.

Summary: A man who placed bacon on the doors of a Bristol mosque has died in prison while serving a 12-month sentence.


Bovis Homes wanted to build the new estate on land between Collingtree Park and Collingtree village to the south of Northampton. The plans were rejected by Northampton Borough Council in January. Now a report to the council's planning committee, meeting next week, says Bovis Home intends to appeal. The plans, for the site to the north of the M1, also included community buildings, a site for a primary school and open space. Council officers said in the report that if the appeal was successful it would be important to have in place an agreement with the developer for it to help fund play areas, footpath improvements and a school and community buildings. The original plans were recommended for approval by council officers but rejected by the council after fears were raised about flooding in the area and some homes being sited too near the M1.

Summary: Developers who saw their plans for 1,000 homes near a Northamptonshire village rejected by councillors are set to appeal against the decision.


The 60-year-old sports medicine specialist has been working with Paralympic athletes since 1992. Webborn suffered a spinal cord injury playing rugby as a 24-year-old whilst serving as a doctor in the Royal Air Force. After an initial complete paralysis he made a partial recovery. He was awarded an OBE in last year's Queen's birthday honours list. He beat blind footballer Dave Clarke to the role and succeeds former Paralympic swimmer Tim Reddish. He was chief medical officer for the London 2012 Paralympics and is part of the International Paralympic Committee's Medical Committee.

Summary: Dr Nick Webborn has been named as the new chairman of the British Paralympic Association.


Dawson played four games for Essex, two in County Championship Division Two and two in the T20 Blast South Group. He scored 99 batting as an opener to help Essex to a 248-run win against Glamorgan in the Championship. The 25-year-old had said he was enjoying the move after finding himself left out of Hampshire's four-day side last month. "We're disappointed to lose Liam, but we totally understand the reasons," Essex head coach Paul Grayson said. "In the short time with us, it was hopefully good for his form and he made a good contribution for us as well. "We wish him all the best for the rest of the season."

Summary: Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson has been recalled from his one-month loan at Essex after just 12 days.


Around 6,000 premises in Montford Bridge, Montford, Bicton, Ford, Shrawardine, Pontesbury, Albrighton and Minsterly will benefit during the first phase, Shropshire Council said. It is costing Â£24.6m, which is funded by the government, the council and BT. Details on which other parts of the county will get superfast broadband are to be released in January. The village of Albrighton (between Telford and Wolverhampton) and business premises in Harlescott will also get superfast broadband in the first phase. About 1,300 kilometres (808 miles) of optical fibre will need to be laid for the project, which aims to connect 130,000 homes and businesses by the end of Spring 2016. The plans had previously been in doubt, after Telford and Wrekin Council said it could not justify the spending required and pulled out of the joint project with Shropshire Council. The government approved Shropshire's superfast broadband plans last year.

Summary: The first homes and businesses in rural Shropshire to get superfast broadband have been announced.


Horizon Nuclear Power said the deal with Exelon Generation would help it become a "world class nuclear operator". Exelon operates carbon-free nuclear plants in the US with 13 facilities in Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and New Jersey. Horizon estimates Wylfa Newydd near Cemaes will take nine years to build. It is expected to have an operational life of 60 years. A team of four Exelon specialists will work alongside Horizon's team providing expertise in engineering, maintenance, operations and training. Duncan Hawthorne, chief executive officer at Horizon, said: "We aim to make Horizon a world-leading nuclear operator and to be the best, you have to learn from the best."

Summary: The company behind a proposed nuclear power plant on Anglesey has joined forces with a US firm to help progress.


In June 2013, bells at St Mary's in Bramshott fell silent after plans were unveiled to bring forward services from 11:15 to 09:15. Campanologists said that as the bells were pealed 30 minutes before the service, villagers would be disturbed. A later service time of 09:30 has now been agreed, which means the bells will ring again, the church warden said. The church posted a message on its website saying a special communion service would be held on 3 January to mark the return of the bell ringing team. The bells in the village church were a gift from the widow of Boris Karloff, the actor best known for playing Frankenstein's monster. He lived in the village until his death in 1969, aged 81.

Summary: Bell ringers at a Hampshire church have halted a two-and-a-half year boycott over early Sunday service times.


Brooks played scientist Dr Rudy Wells in the 1970s TV series, as well as roles in The Bionic Woman and Dallas. Jon Landau, a film producer and friend of Brooks, said he died of natural causes in Los Angeles. "Marty was the eternal optimist. He only looked at the good things in life," said Landau, the producer of Titanic and Avatar. Brooks' other credits included The Philco Television Playhouse in the 1950s, Combat! in the 1960s and Knots Landing in the 1990s. He also played Dr Arthur Bradshaw on the ABC daytime serial General Hospital. Landau said Brooks was proud of his stage work that included An Enemy of the People and I Am a Camera.

Summary: Actor Martin E Brooks, who starred in The Six Million Dollar Man, has died at the age of 90.


The firm is expected to pay up to $1bn (Â£822m) and plead guilty to criminal wrongdoing over faulty airbags, which have been linked to at least a dozen deaths and more than 100 injuries. Most major carmakers have been affected by the fault, with around 100 million Takata airbags recalled globally. Takata shares closed almost 17% higher in Tokyo. Takata has acknowledged some of its airbag inflators exploded with too much force and sprayed metal shrapnel into the car. Takata has not disclosed the total cost of the global recall, but there have been multiple reports it is working on a restructuring deal and potential bankruptcy protection. The outgoing US administration is keen to clear several of its major investigations before President Barack Obama leaves office. US authorities have announced several large settlements involving in recent days, including against Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler.

Summary: Shares of Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata have risen on reports it will settle a lawsuit with US regulators.


The Indesit UK staff distribute fridge freezers, washing machines, cookers and other household appliances. They are planning to strike for 24 hours on 21 August; for 48 hours on 27 August and 24 hours on 1 September. Staff are also working to rule. Italian-based Indesit have been asked to comment but have so far declined. Depots affected are at Andover; Barnsley; Chepstow; Gateshead; Grangemouth; Hayes in west London; Mallusk in Newtonabbey, Northern Ireland; Trafford Park in Manchester; Raunds in Northamptonshire; Sharpness in Berkeley, Gloucestershire; Wednesbury in the West Midlands and West Thurrock in Essex. Unite regional officer Mark Plumb said: "They are seeking a substantial increase in their basic pay after years of below inflation pay rises." As the drivers deliver more than 16,000 items each week across the UK, the strikes will severely disrupt deliveries, he said.

Summary: More than 200 warehouse staff and delivery drivers are staging a series of strikes across the UK after rejecting a 1.5% pay increase.


The trio will set off at 15:12 BST on Thursday, with Knox aiming to improve on missing the cut in his Augusta National debut last year. Sandy Lyle plays alongside English amateur Scott Gregory and Sean O'Hair. England's Danny Willett begins his Masters defence alongside Matt Kuchar and Australian amateur Curtis Luck. Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays alongside Spain's Jon Rahm and Japan's Hideto Tanihara at 18:41, while world number one Dustin Johnson is in the final group with two-time winner Bubba Watson and Jimmy Walker at 19:03. The 31-year-old Knox, ranked No 23 in the world, has won twice on the PGA Tour and in 2015 became the first Scot to win a World Golf Championship. Knox and 1988 champion Lyle are the only Scots in the field, which contains a record 11 Englishman.

Summary: Scotland's Russell Knox will play the opening two rounds of the US Masters with Japan's Hideki Matsuyama and America's Rickie Fowler.


The UK government's consultation on plans to close 91 courts and tribunals in England and Wales closed on 8 October. More than 800 people responded to the survey commissioned by Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon. Mr Salmon said the public needs a "more flexible" court system. He said he would report the findings to Dyfed-Powys Local Criminal Justice Board. Wales' closure-threatened courts are in Powys, Bridgend, Carmarthenshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Denbighshire and Wrexham. Mr Salmon's office said 66% of respondents want courts to sit in community council chambers, 25% want to see courts using other community buildings and 9% would like courts to sit in schools. The survey also found 62% of respondents would like to see courts held on evenings and weekends.

Summary: Courts should sit in local buildings and open outside office hours, a survey in mid and west Wales has found.


The app allows shoppers to find, compare and buy clothes, shoes and accessories from more than 150 high street retailers. Mallzee was founded in Edinburgh in 2013 by entrepreneur Cally Russell. Mr Russell pressed ahead with developing the app after turning down an offer of investment on the BBC's Dragons' Den programme. Mallzee has so far raised Â£3.1m from a number of investors, including the Royal Mail Group and tech entrepreneurs such as Skyscanner founder Gareth Williams. Mr Russell said: "One million people downloading Mallzee - it's a huge number. "It's 100 times the population of my hometown of Dunoon, it's twice the population of sunny Edinburgh, it's 20% of the population of Scotland and it's a 60th of the population of the UK."

Summary: Fashion shopping app Mallzee has reported its one millionth download since its launch four years ago.


The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the H5N8 strain of avian flu has been found at Grange Farm in Redgrave. Public Health England said the risk to public health from the virus is very low. Gressingham Foods confirmed the birds will be culled, even though none of them currently has avian flu. The strain was detected in the environment, rather than the birds. The discovery follows investigations after avian flu was discovered on a separate poultry farm near Redgrave last month. The premises will be cleansed and disinfected to reduce the risk of further spread, Defra said. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are already in place following the previous case. The Food Standards Agency said bird flu does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.

Summary: About 55,000 birds are to be culled after a new case of bird flu was detected on a farm in Suffolk.


Nurse practitioner, Elaine Lowery, 50, from Whitehaven, cared for a woman suffering from paranoia but instead stole £6,242 to spend on holidays. In October 2015, Lowery helped withdraw £16,000 from the woman's account for her new home and funeral plan. At Carlisle Crown Court, Lowery, of Gable Road, admitted two theft charges and was jailed for a year. Lowery did not have the means to make any repayment and the rest of the money was spent legitimately, the court heard. Recorder Abigail Hudson said: "It is a tragedy in the circumstances that the victim is unlikely to ever see that money again."

Summary: A support worker has been jailed for stealing more than £6,000 from a pensioner she was looking after.


At the High Court in Edinburgh, Steven Thain was found guilty of eight charges relating to attacks carried out over a 12-year period between 2002 and 2014. The 26-year-old's offending began when he was a teenager and his victims were as young as four and seven, the court heard. Thain, who denied the charges, will be sentenced next month. He was previously ordered to be detained for three years as a 19-year-old but was released after 18 months and began reoffending, the court heard. Thain was found guilty of the latest charges brought against him by a jury following a trial. Between 2010 and 2014, he was accused of raping three teenage girls at various addresses in Moray. Judge Lord Armstrong called for a background report, including a risk assessment, to be prepared on Thain before sentencing. Thain was placed on the sex offenders register.

Summary: An Elgin man has been found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting girls in Moray.


It's the second time that a dog has managed to take the top spot in the competition after Ashleigh Butler and her dog Pudsey won the show in 2012. "I can't believe that we've just won Britain's Got Talent," Jules told the BBC. "Super, amazing, amazing." They will perform in this year's Royal Variety Performance and take home a cash prize of Â£250,000. Jules said after the victory that Matisse would get lots of treats. "[I've] not really had time to think about what we are going to do with the money. Obviously I'm going to get all my dogs lots of gifts and treats and toys and everything else. "My daughter is begging me for a new phone. I'm pretty sure she's going to get her wish." The pair beat magician Jamie Raven and Welsh choir Cor Glanaethwy in the final three.

Summary: Dog trainer Jules O'Dwyer and her dog Matisse have won Britain's Got Talent 2015.


A review of the deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital between 1988 and 2000 found an "almost routine use of opiates had almost certainly" shortened the lives of some patients. The investigation, launched in 2014, was due to conclude in December 2017. The government said the work was now likely to end in spring 2018. Police investigated the deaths of 92 patients but brought no prosecutions. During a written parliamentary statement, health minister Philip Dunne said: "As a consequence of the greater number of families now in contact with the Panel and the increase in the volume of material the Panel is reviewing, the Panel now expects to complete its work in spring 2018." The Gosport Independent Panel is headed by the former Bishop of Liverpool James Jones, who led the Hillsborough inquiry.

Summary: The end date of an investigation into dozens of suspicious deaths of elderly patients at a hospital in Hampshire has been pushed back.


Two people tried to enter the property in Ashmead Road, Deptford, in an attempt to rescue the pair but were unable to reach them. Fire crews arrived at the house shortly after 21:30 GMT and later found the bodies of a woman in her 80s and a man in his 60s. The Metropolitan Police said it was investigating the cause of the blaze. London Fire Brigade station manager Lee Sparks, who was at the scene, said: "Neighbours alerted the brigade when they saw smoke coming from the house. "Two members of the public entered the house in an attempt to rescue the occupants but were unable to reach them. "These two people were treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service." A police spokesman said officers believed they knew the identities of the dead, but were awaiting formal identification and confirmation that next of kin had been informed.

Summary: The bodies of a man and a woman have been found inside a badly burned house in south-east London.


Marlow Rowing Club's boathouse, on the Berkshire side of the River Thames, was damaged in a blaze in August 2011. The club has replaced the building with a watersports hub after raising £1.1m and securing a £1m Sport England grant. It will provide facilities for a number of activities, including rowing, canoeing and triathlon. Sir Steve was joined at the opening by fellow Olympians Katherine Grainger, Zac Purchase and Naomi Riches. The new building also houses a gym, changing rooms, a large boat storage facility and a club room with bar and balcony. The public will get a chance to look inside the centre during an open day on Sunday. The 2011 fire, which was not believed to have been deliberate, destroyed 60 boats and some of the club's treasured memorabilia.

Summary: Five-time Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave has returned to his old rowing club to open a new watersports centre following a devastating fire.


The Trust wants to introduce charges at Pont ar Daf car park near the Storey Arms, a popular spot to access the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons. Last year 115 drivers who parked on the A470 to visit the National Park during snow were fined. The Trust said improving the car park would create a safe and attractive "gateway" for thousands of visitors Plans to introduce parking charges for hikers climbing Pen y Fan were first raised in 2011 by the trust which owns and manages the central Beacons. The planning application will go out to consultation.

Summary: Walkers climbing Pen y Fan could have to pay to park under plans by the National Trust.


A third man, the driver of the wagon, has also been suspended in relation to his job as a supervisor. But a South Tyneside Council spokesman confirmed there was no suggestion he was under the influence of alcohol during the round on 27 December. All three men have been suspended pending the outcome of an internal probe, the spokesman said. He added: "We are aware of the alleged incident and the matter is subject to an internal investigation. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time. "However, our ongoing investigations do not relate to any driving offences."

Summary: Two binmen have been suspended amid claims they were drinking while out on their round in South Tyneside.


It will report live from Scotland's 32 counts after polls close at 22:00 on 7 May. There will then be analysis, background, reaction and debate as we find out the results from each of Scotland's 59 constituencies. Headlines from a UK-wide exit poll will be projected onto the exterior of BBC Scotland's studios at Pacific Quay. And the results of the ballot will also appear on the side of the building, which sits on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. Based on when the results were called at the 2010 General Election, here is an estimate of the declaration times of Scotland's 59 seats.

Summary: BBC Scotland will be delivering extensive coverage of the election results across online, TV and radio.


Investment, exploration and new technology form the focus of this year's event at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). Scotland's Economy Secretary Keith Brown and UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Amber Rudd were among those in attendance. Discussion on the EU referendum is also playing a part in the two-day event. Jobs lost as a result of the downturn in the UK oil and gas sector could top 120,000 by the end of this year, according to a report last week. Industry body Oil and Gas UK has estimated 84,000 jobs linked to the industry went in 2015, with 40,000 losses expected this year.

Summary: Industry and government figures have been attending the annual Oil and Gas UK conference in Aberdeen.


Patrick Maloney, 43, died after he was hit by a vehicle at Toddbury Farm, near Leighton Buzzard, on 2 August. Thomas McCarthy, 24, who lives at the same site, will now face a charge of assault, prosecutors told Luton Crown Court. His brother, Christopher McCarthy, 21, has been charged with Mr Maloney's murder and was remanded in custody. They are both due to return to Luton Crown Court on 16 September. A 42-year-old woman who was arrested has been bailed. A post-mortem examination found Mr Maloney died as a result of "multiple crushing injuries consistent with being involved in a collision with a vehicle".

Summary: A man accused of murder at a traveller's site has had the charge against him dropped.


The rights group called on Nigeria's government to investigate the deaths in the south-eastern city of Onitsha last month. The Nigerian military described the claims as unfounded and misleading. At least one million people died in the 1967-70 civil war started by Biafran secessionists. Protests have resumed over the past year. Africa Live: More on this and other news stories How first coup still haunts Nigeria 50 years on Should new calls for Biafra worry Nigerians? According to Amnesty, some of those who died were members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob), a group campaigning for Biafran independence. Some had been shot in the back, an indication that they were fleeing the scene, Amnesty said. Ipob says Nigeria's government is dominated by northerners and has not done enough to develop the mostly Igbo-speaking south-eastern parts of Nigeria.

Summary: Nigeria's military has killed at least 17 supporters of Biafran independence, according to Amnesty International.


The world number 480, 37, finished on 13 under par to beat Spain's Ryder Cup star Rafa Cabrera Bello by a shot. It was a first European Tour victory for Brazel, who will now get a two-year exemption. Tommy Fleetwood finished 11 under par, with fellow Englishman and Masters champion Danny Willett on nine under. Willett held the overall lead at one stage on the final day before dropping a shot at the 17th. "This is for you guys," said Brazel, whose partner died suddenly from bacterial meningitis in 2009, referring to his friends and family. "It's been a long time coming. I'm stoked. I'd love to come over to Europe, it'd be a great privilege."

Summary: Australian Sam Brazel sealed the biggest title of his career with a birdie at the last to win the Hong Kong Open.


The replica of the 1936 car used in the 1968 children's film could fetch up to £350,000 at the sale, to be held on 12 September at Goodwood in West Sussex. Other cars up for grabs include a rare 1966 Ferrari 275, estimated to fetch between £2.6m and £2.9m. Evans will also put 140 lots of auto-memorabilia up for sale. Proceeds from the memorabilia part of the auction will be donated to the BBC's Children in Need charity. Bonhams' Sholto Gilbertson said Evans would be auctioning 13 "incredible" cars, including six "outstanding" Ferraris. Evans' love of cars spawned the annual CarFest event in Cheshire. The Radio 2 DJ was confirmed as the new host of Top Gear in June following the corporation's decision not to renew Jeremy Clarkson's contract. The original Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car fetched a reported $805,000 (£516,171) when it was auctioned in California in 2011.

Summary: Broadcaster and new Top Gear host Chris Evans has put his Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car up for auction alongside 12 other models from his collection.


The band were due to appear at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in California on Saturday, but pulled out due to Kiedis suffering "complications from the intestinal flu", a band spokesman said. He said the band had also cancelled their show in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Kiedis "is expected to make a full recovery soon", the spokesman added. Following the cancellation on Saturday, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith wrote on Twitter: "No one's more disappointed than us that we couldn't perform tonight. "Sending love and a speedy recovery to my brother Anthony." The band, who have sold more than 60 million albums worldwide and won six Grammy Awards, release their first record in five years, The Getaway, in June. They are due to headline a number of festivals across the summer, including T In The Park in Perthshire, Belfast's Vital and Reading and Leeds.

Summary: Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have cancelled two shows at short notice after frontman Anthony Kiedis was hospitalised with a stomach bug.


The Sharks, who were beaten in the 1973, 1978 and 1997 Grand Finals, won 14-12 in front of 84,000 spectators. Cronulla let an 8-0 lead slip to trail with 11 minutes left, before Andrew Fifita scored the winning try. "I thought we were gone when Will Chambers scored, they hardly concede anything," said hooker Michael Ennis. "Melbourne are champions, they just cover and cover and cover. It's unbelievable!" Storm captain Cameron Smith said: "With 15 to go it maybe looked like we had the game, but they're a special footie team. They just kept plugging away, they didn't panic and they deserved the win. "Everyone that follows rugby league must be happy for the Sharks, they've waited a long time for this." Cronulla, from south Sydney, finished last in 2014, the same year in which 10 past and present players from the club served 12-month doping bans.

Summary: Cronulla Sharks withstood a late onslaught from Melbourne Storm to win their first National Rugby League title in Sydney.


It happened at Mini Market on New Row, Tranent, at about 20:15 on Thursday. A 21-year-old man received minor injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses. The thief was white, in his 40s, about 6ft 2ins tall, of medium build, with short brown hair and dark stubble. He was wearing black boots and dark jeans, a jacket, scarf and peaked cap. Police have not said how much cash was stolen in the raid. Det Insp Keith Mackay, of Police Scotland, said: "This was a very distressing incident for the staff members involved and we're conducting numerous inquiries in the local area. "We'd urge anyone who may have seen the suspect, or who recognises his description, to come forward as soon as possible."

Summary: Staff at a shop in East Lothian have been left shaken after a man assaulted one of them before stealing money.


The objects include pottery and pieces looted from ancient Peruvian graves dating back from before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th Century. They were found during four separate investigations over several years by US the customs service. A spokesman said the objects belonged to the people of Peru, and were part of the country's rich heritage. Investigators say a middleman in Peru bought some of the pre-Columbian items from local farmers in Peru who robbed burial sites. They were then shipped by post to a smuggler in the US. Since 2007 the US authorities have returned 7,150 items to 27 countries including France, China, Poland and Iraq.

Summary: The US has returned about 20 ancient artefacts - some more than 1,800 years old - to Peru.


Stanley played the last seven minutes with 10 men after centre-back Tom Davies received a second booking. Scott Brown's low drive proved the winner with three minutes left. Kemar Roofe had earlier given the hosts a first-half lead with his 20th goal of the season but Billy Kee equalised just after the interval as he beat Benji Buchel at his left post. Fourth-placed Accrington closed the gap on Oxford in third to three points with the win and have two games in hand on the U's.

Summary: Accrington Stanley upset fellow League Two promotion chasers Oxford with a late strike at the Kassam Stadium.


Mr Hamill, a 25-year-old Catholic, was beaten to death by a loyalist mob in Portadown, County Armagh, in 1997. The public inquiry's finding's will not be released until three prosecutions in connection with the case have concluded. The government said the report had been placed in a secure location. Last month, NI Secretary of State, Owen Paterson, announced the report delay. The inquiry began its public hearings in January 2009 and held closing submissions in December 2009. It heard evidence in person from 174 witnesses and witness statements from a further 37 witnesses. Mr Hamill, a father-of-three, suffered serious head injuries and died 11 days after the attack.

Summary: The public inquiry panel examining how the police handled the sectarian killing of Robert Hamill have completed their report.


Scotland Yard said that a post-mortem investigation revealed the 21-year-old had died after being stabbed in the neck during the brawl near Brent Cross Underground Station. A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released on bail. A 17-year-old boy was also arrested but released without charge. The Metropolitan Police's homicide and major crime command has launched a murder investigation following the fight in Heathfield Gardens, Brent Cross. Officers were called at about 19:15 GMT and found Mr Olopo, from nearby Colindale, with a stab wound to his neck. He died in hospital the following day.

Summary: A man who died after a fight in north London on Friday has been named by police as Joseph Olopo.


Alan Williams was refused outline consent for the proposal at Whitmuir Hall by Scottish Borders Council's planning committee in April. The refusal came despite planning officials at the local authority and those in its economic development department backing the plans. A final decision on the development is expected in October. Mr Williams' proposals were knocked back by the committee after members said there was insufficient economic justification for the proposals. Mr Williams has lodged his appeal against the decision with Scotland's Department of Planning and Environmental Appeals. A planning reporter is now due to be appointed to the project before carrying out a visit to the proposed site. In 2012, the council's planning committee rejected an outline application for 28 chalets by Mr Williams. The decision to reject the scheme was upheld the following year by a Scottish government planning reporter.

Summary: A developer who hopes to build 19 holiday lodges near Selkirk is appealing a decision to reject them.


Kanza Rehman, 21, an international tourism management student at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen, was badly hurt in San Antonio. She was taken to hospital after the accident and then flown to Majorca for further treatment. She was believed to have suffered serious head injuries. Prof Ferdinand von Prondzynski, RGU's principal, said: "We are aware one of our students has been involved in an accident while on holiday in Ibiza. "Our thoughts are with the student and her family and friends at this troubling time and we hope for a full and speedy recovery." The Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed a British woman had been taken to hospital, and that it was in contact with local authorities and ready to provide support.

Summary: A young Scottish woman has been seriously injured after falling from a second floor apartment in the Spanish holiday island of Ibiza.


The dispute has been going on for some time and previous strikes have caused disruption for thousands of passengers. Thursday's cancelled strike would have inconvenienced thousands more who are expected to travel into the city to celebrate the national holiday. Broadcaster RTÃ‰ said staff from three out of four grades accepted pay offers. Luas workers will be balloted on the latest proposals next week, but sufficient agreement was reached to avoid the 17 March strike. The breakthrough followed lengthy, overnight talks between Transdev - the private company that operates the Luas - and workers' representatives from the Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (Siptu). It was reported last month that some workers were seeking pay rises of up to 53%, which Transdev described as unsustainable. Speaking to RTÃ‰ after the talks on Wednesday, Transdev managing director Gerry Madden said the dispute has been disastrous for the Luas brand.

Summary: A St Patrick's Day strike by staff who work on the Luas - Dublin's tram system - has been cancelled after a partial breakthrough in a pay dispute.


North Wales Police said they were alerted by ambulance crews at 14:15 BST and called to an area at Newbridge. Officers said the man, who was local to the area, was "taken ill in the river", and later pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations are continuing into the cause of death, but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances. North Wales Police said the man's family have been informed, as well as the coroner.

Summary: A man aged 31 has died after an incident on the River Dee near Wrexham.


The 20-year-old rejoined the Eagles last month after spending the first half of the season at Home Park. "I think there is a good chance of him coming back to us before the end of the season," Adams told the club website. Boateng, who made his Palace debut in an FA Cup tie at Stoke in 2013, impressed in his 19 appearances for the League Two high-fliers, scoring twice. "He is a player we have missed, from the point of view being in the dressing-room - we have missed having him around - and we have missed the competition for the place as well," Adams added.

Summary: Crystal Palace midfielder Hiram Boateng could return to Plymouth on loan, according to Argyle boss Derek Adams.


The world number 1,536 was investigated by the Tennis Integrity Unit and found guilty at a hearing on Thursday. He approached fellow Greek player Alexandros Jakupovic in 2013, offering payment for the outcomes of nominated sets, and for games to be thrown. Mikos, 25, also operated two betting accounts from which bets were placed between March 2012 and December 2013. He is banned from all professional tennis with immediate effect and is not allowed to compete in, or attend, any tournament or event organised or sanctioned by the governing bodies of the sport. Jakupovic has already been banned having been the subject of a separate TIU investigation in 2015.

Summary: Greek tennis player Konstantinos Mikos has been banned for life after breaching betting rules.


The motive for the killings in the early hours of Sunday in the south-eastern town of Imatra is unclear. A local man aged 23 and with a criminal record has been arrested. Police said it appeared the victims had been chosen at random. The local politician was named as Tiina Wilen-Jappinen, the chairwoman of Imatra's town council. A rifle was used to carry out the shootings, police said, and the alleged perpetrator was detained almost immediately. The victims had all been shot in the head and torso, Finland's national broadcaster YLE reported. Two of the victims, including Ms Wilen-Jappinen, are reported to have been in their 50s and one in her 30s. Crime levels are relatively low in Finland, but the country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world, with hunting a popular pastime.

Summary: Three women - a local politician and two journalists - have been shot dead in Finland as they left a restaurant.


R&B Distillers is turning Borodale House, a derelict Victorian hotel on the Isle of Raasay, into a distillery and visitor centre. Getting to the island, which has a population of about 120 people, involves a ferry journey from Skye. The job description includes formal qualifications and experience and a willingness to live on an island. The production of the first whisky at the site could begin in April next year.

Summary: A distiller is being sought for one of Scotland's newest and remotest distilleries.


The 31-year-old defender made 196 appearances for his hometown club, helping the Grecians win promotion out of non-league and into League One. Since leaving in 2009 he has had spells at Derby, Crystal Palace and Bolton, whom he left at the end of last season. "It is nice to have the kit back on and I have got my number back," Moxey told the club website. "It is strange, having not been here for eight years. It (the training ground) has improved a fair bit since I was last here, with the 3G pitch down the bottom. "The first team training pitch looks fantastic now as well - it was just mud when I was here before." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Exeter City have re-signed Dean Moxey on a three-year deal, eight years after he left the club.


An empty CrossCountry passenger train came off the tracks at Eastleigh and blocked lines through the station. It was eventually cleared and moved to a nearby depot. Services are returning to normal with small residual delays. South West Trains had feared cancellations and delays would continue until 18:00 BST. The operator said fewer services were able to run while the derailed train was recovered. CrossCountry said its train, which had not yet entered service, was involved in a "minor low-speed derailment" that caused issues with signalling arrangements in the area. It was eventually put back on the tracks and taken to a nearby depot. An investigation has been started .

Summary: Rail services have resumed after passengers faced hours of disruption caused by a derailed train in Hampshire.


Steve Feltham had hoped to complete his challenge in three years after giving up his job and selling his home in Dorset to move to Dores near Inverness. This year marked the 25th anniversary of his effort to explain sightings of Nessie. He has been named Ambassador of the Year at the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards. Mr Feltham, who continues to search for the monster, said: "Winning this award makes me realise that what I've been doing for two and a half decades doesn't just make my heart sing, it has a knock-on effect for the tourism industry in the Highlands of Scotland." He has previously been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Record for the longest continuous vigil hunting for the Loch Ness Monster.

Summary: A man who has spent 25 years trying to solve the Loch Ness Monster mystery has been honoured with a tourism award.


Jack Mitchell, 24, a gunner at the Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, was described by family on social media as the "kindest... gentlest man you would ever meet". He died in the early hours of Sunday morning outside the Warehouse nightclub in Stroud. A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail. His mother, Kate Mitchell, posted a statement on Facebook which said: "I am so proud of my son and what he achieved. "He had his whole life to look forward to." His sister, Jasmine Mitchell, wrote: "The pain is indescribable. My heart is broken and always will be. My big brother, my soldier, my Jack." The arrested man, from Stroud, was granted police bail until 3 May, pending further inquiries.

Summary: A man who died after an attack outside a nightclub has been named as a soldier in the 32 Regiment Royal Artillery.


The blaze, in Buckfast Close, Basingstoke, on Sunday morning led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man, but he was released with no further action. Two people escaped the house and attempted to re-enter, but found it "impossible" due to the magnitude of the blaze, the fire service said. Hampshire Constabulary said the woman has not yet been formally identified. An investigation into the cause is still under way. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service received the first of seven calls about the fire in the ground floor of the end-terrace property shortly before 05:00 GMT on Sunday. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Summary: An "intense" house fire in which a woman died is not being treated as suspicious by police.


Arrests for sexual offences on the network have also increased by 36% since 2015. The "Report it to stop it" campaign has been re-launched as police estimate 90% of people still do not report offences. The Mayor of London encouraged Londoners "to speak up and report unwanted sexual behaviour". New figures released by Transport for London (TfL) show annual reports of sexual offences have doubled from 1,023 to 2,087 in 2015/16 after the project began. Siwan Hayward, TfL's Head of Transport Policing, said: "Our new 'Report it to Stop it' film builds on our previous campaign's success and encourages victims to come forward and report anything that makes them feel uncomfortable. "No matter how insignificant they feel it may be, every report is taken extremely seriously by police and investigated so the offender can be caught and brought to justice."

Summary: Reports of sexual offences on London's transport network have doubled to over 2,000 a year in the last five years, according to new figures.


Brymbo Heritage Group (BHG) plans to re-use nine old buildings, creating a heritage centre, learning facilities, business units, shops and apartments as well as open spaces. Wrexham council's executive board backed the proposals on Tuesday. Environmental and engineering surveys, detailed design work and community engagement can now get underway. The sprawling complex employed about 2,500 people at its peak but it closed in 1990 after almost 200 years. The project has already received funding and support from a number of organisations including the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Prince's Trust. Councillor Hugh Jones, lead member for communities and partnerships, said: "The potential for this scheme to help revitalise the area really can't be underestimated."

Summary: Plans to regenerate a former iron and steelworks site in Wrexham have been given the go-ahead by the council.


Djilobodji, 27, moved to Stamford Bridge from Nantes in a £4m deal on transfer deadline day in September. However, he has made just one appearance since then - as a late substitute in a League Cup win over Walsall. The Senegal international, who started his career at Senart-Moissy, is contracted to Chelsea until 2019. Bremen are third bottom of the Bundesliga - the relegation play-off place - two points off bottom spot. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Chelsea have loaned defender Papy Djilobodji to Werder Bremen for the rest of the season.


People who ate in six Chipotle restaurants are among 20 cases of E. coli that are under investigation. Chipotle said it was acting with "an abundance of caution" as most of the 43 outlets were unaffected. Chipotle has 1,700 restaurants selling burritos, tacos and salads and promotes its healthy, fresh ingredients. "We are working with health department officials to determine the cause of this issue. We offer our deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by this situation," Chris Arnold, Chipotle spokesman said in a statement. E. coli is short for Escherichia coli. It is a type of bacterium present in the gut of humans and other animals. Most strains are harmless but some can produce toxins that cause sickness in humans. The severity of the illness varies considerably, but some types of E. coli lead to severe cramps and diarrhoea.

Summary: Chipotle Mexican Grill has temporarily closed 43 restaurants in Washington state and Oregon while authorities investigate an outbreak of E. coli.


Six contemporary artists are on the Artes Mundi shortlist, including Welsh artist Bedwyr Williams. The winner will be announced at the National Museum of Wales on Thursday evening. This is the seventh time the prize has been awarded - in 2015, winner Theaster Gates shared his £40,000 prize with the nine other shortlisted artists. Entrants this year represent countries including Lebanon, Angola and the USA. The final six were chosen from a field of more than 700 nominations from 90 countries.

Summary: The winner of a £40,000 arts prize will be revealed at a ceremony in Cardiff later.


Knox and Thomas both started their final round four shots behind overnight leader Anirban Lahiri of India. A quadruple bogey nine at the third brought Lahiri back into the pack and Thomas capitalised, carding an eight-under 64 to finish on 23 under, three clear of Japan's Hideki Matsuyama (66). Knox was 10 adrift after posting a 74. Thomas, 23, had led over the first two days of the tournament and started his charge with four birdies in his first five holes on Sunday. "I got a great start and I really was very pleased with how I felt like I handled myself and how I felt out there," he said. Lahiri, who was looking for his first PGA Tour win, lodged his tee shot in a tree on the third and eventually finished in a tie for third place, four strokes back.

Summary: Scotland's Russell Knox fell out of contention on the final day as American Justin Thomas successfully defended his CIMB Classic title in Malaysia.


The 27-year-old former Sale Sharks and Bath forward joined Lyon in 2015 and will complete his second term in France before moving to Kingsholm next summer. He helped Lyon return to the French top flight by winning promotion last term. "He's made it clear he wants to play in the Premiership to give himself the best chance of playing for England," director of rugby David Humphreys said. Fearns added: "I've really enjoyed playing my rugby in France and I feel as though I have become a better player for it. I'm excited to return to the Premiership and get stuck in." The length of his contract has not been disclosed, but French newspaper L'Equipe reports he has agreed a three-year deal.

Summary: Premiership club Gloucester have signed back row Carl Fearns from French Top 14 side Lyon for next season.


Police say the man's body was found near the East Lorengau refugee transit centre on Monday morning. Australia's Immigration and Border Protection department said Papua New Guinean (PNG) authorities are investigating the death. PNG police said the man, who is from Iran, took his own life, though reports say other residents contested that. The man's name has not been released. Asylum seekers who arrive in Australia by boat are detained at the Manus Island centre and on the nation of Nauru as part of the government's long-standing policy. Australia agreed to close the Manus Island centre last year after a PNG court ruled that detaining asylum seekers and refugees there was unconstitutional. Rights groups say conditions in the PNG and Nauru camps are inadequate with poor hygiene, cramped conditions, unrelenting heat and a lack of facilities. The controversial centre is due to close by 31 October.

Summary: An asylum seeker who was being held at the Australian-run detention centre on Manus Island has been found dead.


The woman, in her 40s, died at a block of flats in Ruth Bagnall Court, Cambridge, on Sunday evening. She got into difficulty with the automatic shutter doors at the entrance to an underground garage, the Cambridge News reported. Housing group Luminus, which manages the block, said it was assisting the Health and Safety Executive with its inquiries. Paramedics were called to a report of a woman not breathing in Coleridge Road, the East of England Ambulance Service said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A Luminus spokesman said Cambridge Police informed them a woman had died as a result of "an accident involving a car park security shutter" and it was helping the force with its inquiries.

Summary: A woman has died in an accident involving an automatic car park door.


Cornwall Council's 3.97% increase is the maximum allowed without triggering a local referendum under government rules. It is made of a 1.97% rise in council tax and a 2% increase to specifically fund adult social care. At County Hall in Truro, 67 councillors voted in favour of the rise, 13 were against and there were 21 abstentions. It means the council tax bill of the average band D property will increase by Â£50 a year, the authority said. In November, the government announced it would allow local authorities in England to increase council tax by 2% to cover a funding shortfall in adult social care. In 2014, the council approved a four-year budget strategy aimed at cutting spending by nearly Â£200m.

Summary: A council tax rise of almost 4% has been approved by councillors in Cornwall.


Alison Burt-Ryan, 46, of Newport, was alleged to have "dragged" one toddler up stairs by the wrists, causing them to have a carpet burn on their face. She was also accused of shoving another child into a chair causing them to bite their lip. Mrs Burt-Ryan, who denied harming the children, was found not guilty of two charges of common assault at Cwmbran Magistrates' Court.

Summary: A childminder from Newport has been cleared of assaulting two children.