The 22-year-old defender, on loan from Watford, had only played 10 times for the club before dislocating a shoulder. Manager Owen Coyle told the club website: "He's got a meeting with the surgeon that did his operation and then hopefully he can get the all-clear. "To my mind I would love to have Tommie available from the middle of February towards the end of the month because that would add a real quality player." Hoban joined Blackburn in August but his last game for the club was in mid-October, before he dislocated his shoulder in training. Rovers are 22nd in the Championship, a point adrift of safety.

Summary: Blackburn are hopeful that Tommie Hoban will return from injury in February.


Another Eastern European appeared in court on Tuesday charged with attempted murder and with having a knife. Laisvydas Maleckas, who is 28 and with an address at Boat Street in Newry, denies the charges. His solicitor said his client was not arrested at the scene but had gone voluntarily to Armagh PSNI station when he heard police were looking for him. He said he had been shocked to discover that he was to be charged with attempted murder. Armagh Magistrates Court was told that the injured man had been critically ill when he reached hospital, but that an operation yesterday to remove blood clots from his chest had left him in a more stable condition. Bail was refused and the defendant will appear in court again next month.

Summary: The police believe an Eastern European man stabbed in Armagh on Sunday night was taking part in a prearranged fight.


Cardiff council was criticised for not having a tree up in time for the Christmas lights switch-on on Thursday. The authority said it had leased a pre-decorated 40m (131ft) tall "tree-shaped structure" for the next three years. It will not go up until 25 November as it is being shipped from China. In a statement, the council said the Christmas tree, covered in golden baubles, should be a "spectacular addition to Cardiff's Christmas offering". The tree, on a three-year lease from UK-based company MK Illuminations, will arrive with all the decorations pre-attached. Last year, insurance company Admiral sponsored the main tree outside Cardiff Castle, which was up in time for the city's Step Into Christmas event.

Summary: The Christmas tree that will take centre stage during Cardiff's festive celebrations will be an artificial "structure" made in China.


Akhtar Javeed, 56, from east London, was shot dead outside Direct Source 3 Ltd, in Digbeth, on 3 February. Surjat Mistry, 26, of Laundon Way, Leicester, and Lemar Wali, 18, of Osmaston Park Road, Derby, are charged with murder, possession of a firearm and conspiracy to commit robbery. They are due at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday. A 19-year-old woman who was arrested in Leicester on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail pending further inquires, a statement from West Midlands Police said. Det Ch Insp Martin Slevin said: "I continue to appeal to people to come forward, I firmly believe that someone out there may still have information that could help our investigation and I am urging them to call me or one of my team."

Summary: Two men have been charged with the murder of a man during a raid at his Birmingham company's warehouse.


The 29-year-old moved to City in 2014 from Arsenal Ladies, having also played for Leeds United Ladies after starting her career at Sunderland Women. She has won 85 caps for her country and has led the national side since 2014, as well as playing for Great Britain at the London Olympics in 2012. "I've only ever seen my future at the club," she told the club website. "This will be my fourth season and I've loved every single minute of it. I had no intention of going anywhere else and this is my home now." The length of Houghton's new contract has not been disclosed. Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: England captain Steph Houghton has signed a new contract with Manchester City Women.


A bomb disposal team has been deployed to Gas Ferry Road and a cordon has been put in place after the "discovery of items" in one of the flats. One man has been detained in connection with the incident, police said. Residents told the Bristol Post homes were evacuated at about 20:00 BST due to a "threat" to one of the buildings. The ss Great Britain is moored in the city and a popular visitor attraction. A Bristol City Council spokesman said people living in Kingdom House, Steamship House, Great Western House, Great Eastern House and Horsley House have been told to leave their homes. A rest centre has been set up at the nearby Spike Island building in Cumberland Road.

Summary: Flats have been evacuated near to the ss Great Britain in Bristol following a "possible chemical incident", Avon and Somerset Police said.


The 3,600-passenger vessel is the largest cruise ship designed specifically for the British holiday market, operator P&O said. It will bear the same name as the Queen's former Royal Yacht Britannia, which was decommissioned in 1997 after more than 50 years of service. The Queen will officially name the vessel in Southampton on 10 March. The 141,000-ton ship, which features a 94m (308ft) union jack on its bow, will then make its maiden voyage to Spain, Italy and France on 14 March. At 330m (1,082ft), it is longer than the Shard is tall. It will sail from Southampton during the summer and from the Caribbean in the winter. In its first year, the ship will visit 57 ports in 31 countries, sailing more than 90,000 miles.

Summary: The new Britannia "superliner" has arrived in its home port ahead of its official naming ceremony.


Chaplen, 25, spent the past six seasons with Everton and is a former England Under-23 international. "I am excited to have signed for Sunderland and I am looking forward to the opportunity of training full-time," she told the club website. "The facilities at the Academy of Light are fantastic. I am looking forward to what should be an exciting season." Newly-promoted Sunderland, who won the second-tier title in 2014, make their WSL 1 debut at reigning-champions Liverpool on Wednesday. "We are delighted to have signed Brooke," head coach Carlton Fairweather added. "She is a talented player who has played at the highest level for several seasons. "She is a valuable addition to the squad and I am looking forward to seeing her impact on the team."

Summary: Sunderland Ladies have signed utility player Brooke Chaplen ahead of the new Women's Super League One season.


The two clubs agreed a deal for the 18-year-old on Wednesday. Fraser made his debut for the Scottish Premier League side at the age of 16 and made 23 appearances for the club in all competitions. Meanwhile the Cherries have signed former Leyton Orient keeper Ryan Allsop, 20, on a contract lasting until the summer of 2016. Allsop had made 24 appearances for the O's this season but turned down the offer of a new deal earlier this week. Speaking about Fraser's arrival, Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe told the club website: "He's only 18 but he's very, very highly regarded in the world of football."

Summary: Bournemouth have signed Aberdeen winger Ryan Fraser for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal.


Andrew Seal, 49, of Ogmore Vale, Bridgend county, was charged with the murder of Gwilym Jones but pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday. He was remanded in custody until sentencing next month. Mr Jones died from stab wounds sustained in the attack in Ogmore Vale in May. He also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of 21-year-old Bridie Jones. Prosecutor Michael Jones said: "It's clear he had pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility." Seal will be sentenced in December after psychiatric reports are completed.

Summary: A man has admitted killing a 73-year-old and attempting to murder a woman.


The woman was found dead at the City Warehouse ApartHotel on Great Ancoats Street at about 06:30 GMT on Saturday. Greater Manchester Police said two men, aged 24 and 26, had been held on suspicion of supply and possession of drugs and two women, aged 21 and 24, were arrested for possession. Officers advised others who have taken the drug to seek medical attention. Supt Stephen Howard said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have taken ecstasy, to get checked out. "Anyone with any information about what happened or where this drug may have come from should contact police as soon as possible."

Summary: Four people have been arrested after a 19-year-old woman took ecstasy and died in Manchester.


Stevens, 39, has had the cue since becoming a professional in 1994 and it has helped him win the 2000 Masters and 2003 UK titles. It was taken from his white BMW between 20:00 BST on Sunday and 08:30 on Monday while it was parked on Gilbert Crescent in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. Stevens has promised a reward for the safe return of his cue. It was in a black case with the word MAXIMUS written in gold on the case. Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the theft. Stevens, from Carmarthen, has twice been a World Championship finalist, losing to Mark Williams in 2000 and Shaun Murphy in 2005.

Summary: Double snooker World Championship finalist Matthew Stevens has had his cue stolen from his car.


Evin Lewis smashed a 48-ball century and Johnson Charles scored 79 off 33 deliveries in West Indies' 245-6 in the series opener in Lauderhill, Florida. KL Rahul led India's reply with an unbeaten 110 - his 46-ball hundred was the joint second fastest in T20s. But Dwayne Bravo had MS Dhoni caught at short third man off the final ball of the match to seal a remarkable victory. Lewis, the 24-year-old left-handed opener playing only his second international match, took 32 off a Stuart Binny over, the joint second most expensive over in T20s. West Indies hit 21 sixes - a record in a T20 international innings - while their total was the third highest in history. India's response sits fourth on the list. The final game of the series takes place at the same venue on Sunday. India won the four-Test series 2-0.

Summary: West Indies held on to beat India by one run in a thrilling Twenty20 that saw a record 489 runs and 32 sixes.


Next year's event is being held on the Swedish island of Gotland, but reigning champion O'Sullivan says she cannot spare the resources to take part. "I am gutted, but I will have to pull out of the 2017 Island Games," the Great Britain international compound archer said in a statement. "Unfortunately it is a lot of money for a non-world record status event." O'Sullivan has won gold at the last two Island Games and is planning on competing at the 2017 World Championships in Mexico. Other top island sportspeople have also said they are considering pulling out of the 2017 Island Games. Zane Duquemin, who holds the Games discus and shot put records, is unsure of his schedule while tennis player Scott Clayton says he is "unlikely" to go.

Summary: Jersey archer Lucy O'Sullivan has pulled out of the 2017 Island Games due to the cost of competing.


The 27-year-old kept six clean sheets from 17 games on loan at Darren Sarll's side from Preston last season. Former Everton youngster Jones has made 251 career appearances, with the majority coming at Leyton Orient. "As a player, I just need to concentrate on starting next season as I finished it. I thought my last 10 games were really strong," he said. "As a team, we don't deserve to be in the position we were last season fighting against relegation, we need to be at the top end fighting for promotion. "With the squad we've got up until now I think we can do it." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Goalkeeper Jamie Jones has signed an undisclosed-length contract with League Two side Stevenage.


A Football Association commission ruled the player should not have been sent off during Saturday's 2-1 victory. Referee Lee Mason dismissed the forward in added time following an aerial challenge with Erik Pieters. "The red card is a big mistake of the referee or maybe of the fourth referee or maybe the linesman," said Saints boss Ronald Koeman after the match. "Sadio is trying to put his head to the ball. Even Pieters told me afterwards there was nothing," he added. Stoke boss Mark Hughes said he was "as surprised as anybody" at the dismissal. "I don't think that he has caught him. I think he has challenged for the ball. He hasn't thrown an arm or anything," said Hughes. Mane will not now have to serve any suspension.

Summary: Southampton forward Sadio Mane's red card against Stoke has been overturned following an appeal.


The 24-year-old was attacked on Friday night at about midnight. Officers say the woman was walking near the train station when she was approached by a man and then attacked in a lane. The suspect is a white Scottish man aged between 25 and 30, slim, with short dark hair. He was wearing blue jeans. Det Insp Graeme McLachlan said: "This was a terrifying ordeal for the young woman and she has been left traumatised by what happened. "Our officers are currently working with her to establish exactly where the incident occurred however we understand that it was in a lane near to Central Station. "I would appeal to anyone who was in the surrounding area around midnight on the Friday and who saw or heard anything suspicious to get in touch."

Summary: A woman was raped as she walked near Glasgow Central train station, police have said.


Keith Gregory, 63, of no fixed address, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody until an appearance on Thursday. Gainsborough's The Morning Walk, part of the permanent British Paintings exhibition, was damaged on Saturday. The painting has been removed from display until it is restored. The 18th Century work depicts couple William Hallett and Elizabeth Stephen walking through a woodland landscape. Dr Gabriele Finaldi, director of the National Gallery, said The Morning Walk was one of Gainsborough's "most famous" works. He told the BBC: "It has all the dreamy, beautiful feathery brushstrokes of Gainsborough. "When people think of Gainsborough, The Morning Walk may well be one of the first pictures that comes to their mind." Gallery conservators are assessing the next steps of a conservation effort to restore the work. Mr Gregory refused legal representation at the court hearing.

Summary: A man has appeared in court accused of criminal damage to a renowned Thomas Gainsborough painting at The National Gallery in London.


The marsupial was seen on the tracks between Huddersfield and Stalybridge earlier, after it was believed to have fled from a nearby animal farm. Services had to run slower than normal as they passed through the area until it was reported to be clear of danger. National Rail Enquiries tweeted it was "causing delays of up to ten minutes." Ross Easton, from Network Rail, said: "With summer holidays coming up, we are reminding everyone - especially kids and young people - to stay off the tracks. "However, wallabies are a new one on us. We hope the little critter will have hopped off the track and back to safety." The company said trains were now running according to schedule. A wallaby was also filmed hopping through a field in nearby Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire by Dave Beaumont at 06:30 BST on Thursday.

Summary: An escaped wallaby spotted on a busy railway line caused delays to services between West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.


The replacement vessel is being built in Wales and is due to be in operation at the end of this year or the start of 2017. Leader of the council, Jonathan Bacon, said the new floating bridge would be more efficient than the current chain ferry. He said: "Capacity will be improved to carry more vehicles. "Having a new vessel will also help to improve reliability." The council said a funding agreement for the new floating bridge is being finalised with the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership. It is expected to be in service for the next 25 years and is part of the Solent Gateways project. A new ticketing system, using self-service machines and pre-paid cards, is also due to start later in the spring. The floating bridge is being built by Mainstay Marine Solutions Ltd.

Summary: A £3.2m floating bridge has been commissioned to connect Cowes and East Cowes, Isle of Wight Council has said.


It will be 29-year-old Lyon's first experience of county cricket, having taken 247 wickets in 67 Tests. "We've replaced a top international with another top international," Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes said. Lyon's arrival is subject to clearance from Cricket Australia. "Signing a top-class international spinner is terrific for us from the performance angle," Rhodes added. "Nathan is also a very committed dressing room man and our young spinners like George Rhodes and Ben Twohig will have the opportunities to pick his brains over that period." Pace bowler Hastings was named in Australia's 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy last month alongside fellow seamers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and James Pattinson, who is currently playing for Nottinghamshire. The tournament starts on 1 June with Australia's first match the following day against New Zealand at Edgbaston.

Summary: Worcestershire have signed Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon to replace compatriot John Hastings during the Champions Trophy in June.


Glasgow City Council's ruling Labour administration agreed to a £3% rise. The Scottish government ended the national council tax freeze this year. Council leader Frank McAveety previously said that while the increase would raise more than £7m, the council faced a budget gap of £67m. Higher-band properties will see their charges rise by more than 3%. This is due to national changes agreed last year. The council indicated last month it would increase council tax by 3% . The band D rate will rise by £36.39 from £1,213 to £1,249.

Summary: Scotland's largest council has backed plans to increase council tax for the first time since 2005.


The Sea Trust, which took the picture, said the "very large" shark was estimated to be four metres (about 13ft) long. It was spotted with a large pod of common dolphins during a survey in the Bristol Channel on Monday. The Trust says the species is a rare sight in UK waters, with just six spotted in 2012 and two in 2011. Thresher sharks have distinctive long tails and are known for breaching - or leaping - clear of the sea surface. During the same trip, from Milford Haven, Sea Trust volunteers saw "pod after pod" of dolphins, many of which were pregnant or with newborn calves.

Summary: A thresher shark has been photographed leaping out of the water off the coast of Pembrokeshire.


The impoverished country has been in turmoil for months since the rebels took over the capital, Sanaa, after bursting out of their northern stronghold. With pressure on Aden increasing, ordinary Yemenis there are left worrying about the future, as they told the BBC's Jeannie Assad. Sumaya Al-Mashgari, is 24 years old, and a university student. She is an intern at a local TV station, covering social and political issues Awad Alhagan, from Abyan in the south of the country, is a displaced Yemeni living with his family in a deserted school in Aden Abduallah Naggi, an elementary school principal in Aden, says the situation is very frightening

Summary: The conflict in Yemen is escalating, with forces loyal to Shia Houthi rebels pushing closer to the southern port of Aden.


The event will be held in Dornoch in Sutherland from 27 to 29 November and involves distilleries in Ross-shire and also Old Pulteney in Wick. The festival will feature tours of Glen Ord, Dalmore, Balblair, Glenmorangie and Clynelish distilleries and also tasting sessions in local hotels. It will open with a pipe band parade and dance performance in Dornoch Square on 27 November. Dornoch Area Community Interest Company has organised the festival. Chairwoman Jenifer Cameron said: "The tourism sector is immensely challenging so we are working hard to show all we have to offer in Dornoch as well as in the surrounding areas. "We have a tremendous richness of whisky production in this area and we are working with our neighbouring distilleries to celebrate it. "Our whisky festival will be a real highlight of the year and we're sure will become a popular annual event."

Summary: A new whisky festival is to be held in the Highlands.


A 50-year-old man died in Monday's rush-hour collision involving a crane, tanker and a car which caused chaos. The tanker driver, a 46-year-old man from Gloucester, has been released pending further inquiries. The collision happened between junction 32 for Coryton and junction 33, Cardiff West, at about 17:45 GMT. The crane left the road and the tanker and the car both crashed into the central reservation, closing the road. The crane drive died in the crash. The female driver of the Citroen car was taken to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant before being discharged. Emergency services shut the road after the crash, which led to long queues in both directions. The M4 later reopened but a 50mph speed limit was in place westbound between junctions 32 and 34 (Llantrisant) until "daylight hours", South Wales Police said. Check if this is affecting your journey

Summary: A tanker driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash on the M4 in Cardiff has been bailed by South Wales Police.


The eggs from breeding pair Glesni and Monty were first spotted at Cors Dyfi Reserve on 25 April. The pair have previously produced four eggs together in the past three years. Monty and Glesni, which featured on BBC's Springwatch programme in 2012, returned to the site in April after wintering in Africa. Monty has returned annually to breed at the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust site since 2011. The birds of prey are kept under constant watch and a webcam will capture the moment the eggs hatch.

Summary: One of three eggs laid by a rare osprey at a mid Wales nesting ground has hatched.


The listed Cliff Brewery building in Ipswich was home to the Tolly Cobbold brewery from 1723 until 2002. Plans for a £30m overhaul by Cliff Quay Development will be on display at the Brewery Tap pub, which is next to the building, on Tuesday. Consultant Clive Thomson said the development could generate up to 400 jobs and could be completed by 2016. "The scheme is intended to restore and preserve a prominent local landmark and bring it back into beneficial use," said Mr Thomson, who works for Woodhall Properties Ltd. He said the development would also feature retail outlets and a "possible brewery-themed visitors centre and micro brewery". Ipswich Borough Council rejected another developer's application to convert the building into housing in 2004. Mr Thomson said he was confident that concerns raised then, including one about a nearby company using potentially hazardous materials, were no longer issues.

Summary: A hotel, 48 flats, a gym and a supermarket could be built on the site of a former Suffolk brewery.


Jacqueline Perry, 49, admitted nine counts of theft from semi-conscious patients at Swansea's Morriston Hospital. Swansea Crown Court heard Perry, of Morriston, stole while working at the hospital between November 2014 and January 2015. She will be sentenced in May. An earlier hearing at Swansea Magistrates' Court heard Perry stole a 22 carat gold wedding ring belonging to 89-year-old Nancy Thomas. The cancer sufferer also lost two other gold rings of "sentimental value," with all three collectively worth Â£1,800. Perry also stole a gold ring from a patient recovering from surgery for stomach cancer and wallets containing small amounts of cash from chronically ill patients.

Summary: A nurse has admitted stealing cash, medication and jewellery from cancer patients recovering from life-saving surgery.


The blogging site says that The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies has been the most popular with more than 500,000 downloads since being uploaded 24 hours ago. Other films which have appeared online include American Sniper and Selma. The site said, according to its sources, the high-quality 'screeners' seemed to come from three sources. Some of the films have yet to be released in both the UK and US. Big Eyes, Into The Woods and Unbroken are also believed to have been leaked online. Nominated in the best film category for this year's Bafta awards, The Imitation Game and Birdman are also thought to have been hacked. Oscar nominations are announced next week (15 January), with the actual awards ceremony taking place on 22 February. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Copies of DVD videos sent out to Oscar Academy judges have been leaked online, according to TorrentFreak.


The 27-year-old Venenuela international, full name Nicolas Ladislao Fedor Flores, has been capped 40 times for his country. Celtic manager Neil Lennon said: "He is a powerful striker and he is a player we rate very highly. "His goalscoring record in La Liga has been very good. It was a department we thought we were a little short." Lennon revealed that he is hoping to bolster his striking options further and that appears likely to be a free agent. "We are hoping to bring one more striker in, but that does not necessarily have to be done tonight," said the manager. Miku, who was linked with a move to Michael Laudrup's Swansea City, scored 12 goals last season as Getafe finished 11th in La Liga. He began his career with Valencia before joining Getafe in 2010. Miku has also had loan spells with Alcoyano, Salamanca, Ciudad Murcia and Gimnastic.

Summary: Getafe forward Miku has joined Celtic on a year-long loan, with the Scottish champions having an option to buy.


The 31-year-old opening batsman, who made his debut 11 years ago, has led the side since replacing Vikram Solanki as skipper in 2010. "No-one deserves a benefit more than Mitch," said Worcestershire director of cricket Steve Rhodes. "He has become an integral part of this club, not only as a player but also as a captain in charge of a young side." Badsey-born Mitchell, one of the few home-grown players born within the county boundary, has now plundered 12,965 runs for Worcestershire in all competitions. Following Worcestershire's relegation back to Division Two in the County Championship, he will start next season in the second year of his current four-year contract.

Summary: Worcestershire have awarded a benefit for the 2016 season to their long-serving captain Daryl Mitchell.


The 23-year-old Switzerland international, who has 46 caps, has signed a five-year contract to become the Potters' ninth summer recruit. Media playback is not supported on this device "He's a dynamic and explosive player who will bring something different," said Stoke boss Mark Hughes. The club's previous record signing was striker Peter Crouch, whom they paid Tottenham £10m for in 2011. A month after Stoke pulled out of a move for Shaqiri, the player was at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday as the Potters lost 1-0 to Liverpool. A Basel youth team product, he joined Inter Milan from German champions Bayern Munich in January, scoring three goals in 20 games for the Italians. Shaqiri has scored 17 times for his country. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Stoke City have completed the signing of Inter Milan winger Xherdan Shaqiri for a club-record fee of £12m.


Shares in financial firms and healthcare companies also climbed. The gains helped lift the tech-heavy Nasdaq index by 1.42% to 6,239.01. The S&P 500 index rose 0.83% to 2,453.46 and the Dow Jones was up 0.68% at 21,528.99. Apple was one of the biggest risers, gaining nearly 2.9%. Social media platform Snapchat saw its shares rise more than 2% after it announced Time Warner would produce shows for the site. The increases in the technology sector came as the White House hosted a meeting with industry leaders on Monday. Energy firms were among the losers on Friday, as oil prices dipped. Exxon declined almost 0.9%, while Chevron fell about 0.8%.

Summary: US markets closed higher on Monday, as technology stocks rebounded after sell-offs last week.


Andrew Keenan, 28, of Bewicke Road, Wallsend, was found at his home before being taken to hospital in Cramlington, Northumberland. His death is being treated as "unexplained", but police said he may have been attacked in Gladstone Street on 31 July. Martyn Richard Burke, 27, of Bewicke Road, Wallsend has been charged with murder. Katie McGuire, 30, of the same street, has been charged with perverting the course of justice and producing cannabis.

Summary: A man has been charged with murder after another man died in hospital.


Allan George Matthews, 56, admitted to "removing tissue" from the man "without consent or authority" at a motel in Port Macquarie, north of Sydney. Police said 52-year-old victim posted an online ad "requesting assistance with a medical issue". He had been suffering for years after being kicked in the groin by a horse. Police became aware of the case in June when the man attended hospital after the the wound he suffered during the operation became infected. Officers raided Matthews' home and seized medical equipment, firearms and four bottles of what they suspected to be amyl nitrate. Prosecutors alleged that Matthews was not authorised to perform such a procedure as he was not a qualified or registered medical practitioner. He also pleaded guilty in court this week to illegally possessing a gun and two counts of possessing or attempting to prescribe a restricted substance.

Summary: An amateur surgeon in Australia has pleaded guilty to removing the left testicle of a man who could not afford professional medical treatment.


The hearing was lodged by Northampton Borough Council in November and was listed to be heard in the High Court. But the council said it will be withdrawn now an agreement has been reached with new owner Kelvin Thomas. The council is to reclaim the £10.25m it loaned to the Cobblers by developing land it owns around Sixfields Stadium. A Northampton Borough Council spokeswoman has confirmed Mr Thomas's statement this afternoon. The insolvency proceedings had been brought against the club over an unpaid £10m loan. The council had lodged proceedings after former club chairman David Cardoza failed to repay the money that had been loaned for improvements to the Sixfields Stadium. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the council and Mr Thomas that will see the club's debt wiped out, with the council acquiring land near Sixfields for development in return.

Summary: The future of Northampton Town has been secured after an agreement was signed to stop a hearing that could have seen the club go into administration.


The victim was 70-year-old Ivan Vaughan from Caledon in County Tyrone. He was found at about 11:25 local time on a cross-border road at Corraghdown, Glaslough. A Garda (Irish police) spokesman said it appeared his car got stuck in flooding and when he got out he was swept away. His body was found about 10 metres from his car. They said Mr Vaughan's death did not appear to be suspicious. He had been reported missing earlier on Monday morning. The Mid Ulster Mail is reporting that Mr Vaughan, a former showband singer, was returning from a gig in Glaslough on Sunday night when the tragedy happened. He was known in the entertainment business as Simon Scott and performed with the group the Plattermen in the 1960s and 70s and recently worked as a solo artist.

Summary: The body of a man believed to have been swept away by flood water has been recovered by police in County Monaghan.


A colposcopy is a procedure to find out whether there are abnormal cells on or in a woman's cervix or vagina. The women are being contacted on Tuesday. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust said it was "very much a precautionary measure". Dr Ken Lowry, medical director of the Northern Trust said: "Any woman who has not heard directly from us by tomorrow [Wednesday] should be reassured and need take no action. "I understand this may cause some anxiety however I would like to emphasise that this is a precautionary measure designed to reassure women who use our services. "We have also established an advice line which will be opened on Tuesday 9 June from 5.00pm - 11.00pm. The advice line will remain open Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 5.00pm until Tuesday 16 June. The advice line number is 028 9442 4804."

Summary: Seventy-one women who received colposcopies (cervical examinations) at Antrim Area Hospital are being told they may have been discharged early and will require a follow up smear test.


It was the second of three main risings by supporters of King James VII of Scotland and II of England and his heirs. UHI, the National Trust for Scotland and Saltire Society will hold events during August, September and October. They will be held at Culloden Battlefield, the site of the Jacobites' defeat in April 1746. Orain Nan Seumasach - Sounds of the Rising - will be the first of the events on 15 August. The concert will explore the music and folklore of 1715. A new temporary exhibition on the rising will open at the battlefield centre near Inverness on 6 September. On 26 September, the Saltire Society will host a talk examining the Highland contribution to the rising. Another talk organised by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) History Department will be held on 24 October.

Summary: Events are to be held to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1715 Jacobite Rising.


Ashley Gill, who was 25 and from Llandudno Junction, was found unconscious in his cell at a Liverpool prison on the 29 April. Paramedics failed to revive him. His family said he had suffered a severe asthma attack. Two guards from Forest Bank jail in Salford, where Mr Gill was previously, put messages on Facebook. A spokesman for Sodexo Justice Services, which runs Forest Bank prison, said: "Two employees were dismissed after an investigation." Mr Gill's cause of death is being investigated by the independent Prisons and Probation Ombudsman. The BBC understands the comments by the guards were posted on Facebook after news reports of Mr Gill's death in HMP Liverpool.

Summary: Two prison guards have been sacked for posting offensive messages about a Welsh prisoner who died in jail.


Jarvis, 33, made his professional debut for Harlequins in January 2004, before moving to Bristol in 2008. He left to join Leeds in 2011 before re-signing for Bristol, where he has scored 933 points in 157 games across his two spells at the club. "Adrian has been an excellent servant to Bristol Rugby over the years," head coach Mark Tainton said. "To make over 150 appearances for any club in the competitive era is an impressive achievement and Adrian is held in high regard by myself, the players and supporters. "Adrian will remain an integral part of our plans for the remainder of the season." Bristol are currently bottom of the Premiership table, two points behind 11th-placed Worcester.

Summary: Bristol fly-half Adrian Jarvis has announced he will retire at the end of the Premiership season.


The accident took place at a power plant in Fengcheng where a cooling tower was under construction. There were a number of people still trapped at the scene, China's Xinhua news agency reported. Jiangxi province's fire services said 32 fire trucks and 212 soldiers had been deployed. A total of 68 people were at the construction site at the time of the accident. Photos posted by Chinese media showed iron pipes and concrete slabs lying on the ground inside the large cooling tower. According to Jiangxi Daily, two 168m-high cooling towers were being built at the site as part of a project to add two 1,000-megawatt coal-fired power units to the power plant. The project will cost 7.67bn yuan ($1.11bn; Â£0.89bn) . Fatal accidents are common at industrial sites in China and there have been growing demands for more stringent safety standards.

Summary: At least 40 people have been killed when a platform collapsed at a construction site in China's Jiangxi province.


The hosts took the lead at Meadow Park within three minutes as Jamie Lucas turned the ball in after Clovis Kamdjo's shot was blocked. Just before half-time Boreham Wood doubled their lead as Danny Haynes headed in Conor Clifford's cross. Lucas sealed all three points for the home side meeting Junior Morias' cross to score his second of the afternoon. Dover remain in the final play-off place in fifth, only ahead of Braintree on goal difference, while Boreham Wood moved a point clear of Altrincham in 21st - who have a game in hand.

Summary: Boreham Wood climbed out of the relegation places after a surprise victory over promotion-chasing Dover.


One man suffered minor injuries and another was uninjured when the van they were in overturned on the M6 at junction two northbound. The road was closed at about 1130 BST after hundreds of cans of lager were spilled across the road. The link road between the M69 southbound and the M6 northbound, near Coventry, was closed until just after 1600 BST. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "Crews arrived to find a van that was on its side and significantly damaged after it had overturned and shed its load. "The driver and passenger, both men, had managed to get out of the vehicle. "The passenger was uninjured and the driver, who was in his 30s, had suffered minor injuries." She added the driver was treated at the scene before being taken to University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire for further assessment and treatment.

Summary: A van has shed a load of lager on to a motorway in Warwickshire.


The 24-year-old has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and will fight on the undercard of the WBA lightweight title fight between Anthony Crolla and Jorge Linares. McGoldrick was Commonwealth champion in 2010 and won bronze four years later. He will fight at Bantamweight against an as yet announced opponent. "I am so excited to be turning pro," McGoldrick said. "I set myself new goals in the amateurs, to win medals and to progress, and now I've turned pro, I go back to that goal of wanting to become a world champion and the best I can be."

Summary: Former Commonwealth Games champion Sean McGoldrick will make his professional debut in Manchester on 25 March.


Danny Johnson got his 12th goal of the season as he drilled home CJ Hamilton's cutback to put Gateshead in front. Josh Gillies added a second soon after as he shot into the top corner, before Bromley pulled one back through substitute Adam Coombes. But Gillies made the game safe after the break as he lobbed goalkeeper Alan Julian from a tight angle. Gateshead move up to ninth place in the division, while Bromley stay in 13th position.

Summary: Gateshead ended their five-match winless run in the National League as they comfortably beat Bromley.


BoA earned $3.05bn (Â£2bn) compared with a profit of $3.44bn last year, as total revenue fell 12.6% to $18.96bn. Citigroup's income fell to $346m after the bank took charges of $3.5bn to settle legal claims and restructure operations. The legal costs involved allegations over manipulation of currency markets and the Libor interest rate. BoA's record $16.7bn in fines and compensation for misleading investors was largely paid off last year, following a deal with the US Department of Justice. Both banks have been restructuring, with BoA cutting some 16,000 jobs last year and Citigroup pulling out of consumer banking in several international markets. They are facing pressure from politicians, such as Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren, who have called for the break up of Citigroup, Bank of America and other "too big to fail" US banks. Shares in both banks are down about 10% so far this year.

Summary: Profits at Bank of America (BoA) and Citigroup for the last three months of 2014 have both undershot estimates.


It is not yet known where in Ireland the winning ticket was sold, or whether it was won by an individual, family or syndicate. The winning numbers were one, five, seven, 17 and 23. The lucky stars were three and eight. The Irish ticket was the sole winner of the draw. The massive jackpot has been rolling over since 30 December. A spokesperson for Ireland's National Lottery said: "Following last night's EuroMillions Irish jackpot win of €88,587,275, the National Lottery can confirm that the ticket holders have been in touch to make arrangements to collect their prize money."

Summary: The winning ticket holder of Tuesday night's €88.5m EuroMillions jackpot has contacted the National Lottery in Dublin.


The 23-year-old American was two shots behind leader Geoff Ogilvy after three rounds but recovered from three bogeys in four holes to card a three-under 69. It put him level with Australians Cameron Smith and Ashley Hall at 12 under, with Ogilvy two shots back. Find out how to get into golf with our special guide. Hall was closer with his approach at the first extra hole but could not match Spieth's 12-foot birdie putt. The two-time major winner became only the second American, after Jack Nicklaus, to win the title more than once. Smith and Hall had the consolation of securing places in next year's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale along with compatriot Aaron Baddeley, who finished in a five-way tie for fourth. We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

Summary: World number five Jordan Spieth won his second Australian Open title, with a play-off victory at Royal Sydney.


Emergency services were called to the River Helford at about 12:45 BST on Monday after someone reported seeing a fishing boat going around in circles. The RNLI said both lifeboats from Falmouth attended and crews performed CPR on the man. It is thought the 56-year-old had been lying in the water for some time and he was airlifted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. He died a short time later. Devon and Cornwall Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious and next of kin had been informed.

Summary: A fisherman has died after being found entangled in his own nets in a river.


Kyrgios, 20, received treatment on-court and overcame back pain to beat the world number seven 6-4 6-4. Last week Kyrgios beat Berdych, again in straight sets, en route to his first career title in Marseille. World number one Novak Djokovic faces sixth-seed Feliciano Lopez in the last quarter-final later on Thursday. "I was in pain at the start, I've played a lot of matches in a row now," Kyrgios said after his eighth successive victory. "Tomas is a tough player, one of the best in the world. I served well and competed well. I'm very, very happy." The Australian will next face Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka, who beat Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-5 6-1. Britain's Jamie Murray and Tommy Robredo of Spain were beaten 6-4 6-3 by Italians Simone Bolelli and Andreas Seppi in the doubles.

Summary: Australia's Nick Kyrgios beat Tomas Berdych for the second time in six days to progress to the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships.


The 31-year-old joined the Championship side from Wigan in June 2015 and has made 64 appearances for the club. "It's great news that Scott has signed a new contract and a real boost too," said Rams manager Steve McClaren. "Good goalkeepers can win you 18-21 points in a season, if you are looking towards achieving something, and Scott is well on the way to that." Carson, who won the last of his four England caps in 2011, has played in all 23 of Derby's league games this season, keeping 13 clean sheets. McClaren added: "I don't know what you would have to pay for a goalkeeper of his quality right now, but it would cost us fortunes to replace him." Derby are seventh in the Championship.

Summary: Former England goalkeeper Scott Carson has signed a new two-and-half-year contract with Derby County.


In a ballot of 3,500 members, just over half took part and 83% voted to strike. Union officials said the Post Office was "on the path to extinction" and the government must now intervene. In April, the Post Office announced plans to move up to 61 more branches into WH Smith stores over the next year. The move is part of a 10-year agreement to relocate more branches into the retailer's stores. Dave Ward, CWU general secretary, said: "Staff in the Post Office face 2,000 job losses this year, the closure of their pension scheme and a strategy of slash and burn from the board of the company. "The Post Office is at crisis point and the government has to step in."

Summary: Post Office staff have voted for strike action over planned cuts to jobs, services and pensions, the Communication Workers Union has said.


It is understood Jaime Brynes, 36, was attempting to throw a punch during an argument on Ferry Road at 09:00 when he missed and toppled over into the road. He was hit by a truck and died while being taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by ambulance. The road was closed for several hours while emergency services worked at the scene. Police said his death was non-suspicious. A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Summary: A man has been killed after being crushed under a lorry in Edinburgh.


LuaLua, 26, previously joined QPR on loan in January 2017 and played 11 times during his initial loan spell, contributing one goal. "It's good to be back. I know the boys here, I know the manager, this was an easy decision for me," said LuaLua. LuaLua is eligible for QPR's next Championship fixture at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. "I am absolutely delighted to have Kaz back," said QPR manager Ian Holloway. "This is a great opportunity for us. "He had such a good pre-season with Brighton and it was touch-and-go whether they were going to let him go out again." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Brighton winger Kazenga LuaLua has returned to Championship side QPR on loan until January 2018.


Reece Burton, 25, was being held at the North London Clinic in Enfield after being convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent and detained under the Mental Health Act. He was last seen at the unit at 11.20 GMT on Friday, where he was on permitted ground leave. He is considered dangerous and should not be approached, the Met said. A spokesman added: "Burton was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, blue jeans, a black baseball cap, a grey parka jacket and a pair of grey trainers. "He has a distinctive tattoo on the right side of his neck with the initials 'RB'. "He was known to previously frequent Havering, Waltham Cross and Haringey."

Summary: A "dangerous" mental health patient who disappeared from a psychiatric clinic in London is being sought by police.


Bren Goillon, of Helhoughton near Fakenham, featured one of the flag's 12 gold stars as a teardrop in response to the UK's decision to leave the EU. North Norfolk District Council has now ordered him to remove it from the conservation area property. The council said it understood he felt "passionately" about the issue. Read more on this story and other Norfolk news Mr Goillon painted the 15ft by 15ft (4.57m x 4.57m) flag following the June 23 Brexit vote. He said it was to "express his grief" at the situation. He said he has been given 28 days to remove the painting on the grounds that it is an "advertisement". Sue Arnold, North Norfolk District Council's cabinet member for planning, said Mr Goillon has every right to express his views, but added: "The rules governing conservation areas mean he cannot express himself permanently on the side of his house."

Summary: A man has been ordered to remove a European flag painted on his house as a symbol of his disappointment at the EU Referendum result.


Fighting broke out in a stand behind one of the goals just before the match began in Vilnius. Local police quickly intervened, forming a barrier between fans to prevent the violence escalating. Some England fans appeared to have purchased tickets for sections of the ground designated for home supporters. BBC Radio 5 live reporter Alan Green reported he had seen missiles being thrown by fans. England won 3-0 with goals from Ross Barkley and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, either side of an own goal from Lithuania keeper Giedrius Arlauskis. Victory means Roy Hodgson's side have won all 10 of their qualifying matches for next summer's European Championship in France.

Summary: England's Euro 2016 qualifier in Lithuania was marred by crowd trouble, with riot police required to quell skirmishes between rival fans.


John Rooney, 46, attacked the child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, at an address in the Borders between April 2009 and April 2010. He was convicted of attempted rape following a trial last month at the High Court in Glasgow. Judge Lord Stewart told Rooney, of Deanfield Place, that he had no option but to impose a prison term. Rooney's advocate Victoria Dow told the High Court in Edinburgh that her client was a first offender who continued to deny attacking the girl. She added: "He, however, accepts the verdict of the jury." Lord Stewart told Rooney there was no alternative to a custodial sentence and jailed him for four years.

Summary: A Kelso man who sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl has been jailed for four years.


Police were called to Hope Street Lane in Edinburgh city centre on Sunday 7 February as a large group of men fought in the street. The disturbance followed a Scottish Cup tie at Hearts' Tynecastle Stadium, which ended in a 2-2 draw. As a result, 32 men aged between 18 and 47 have now been formally charged. All charges have been brought under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act. Police Scotland said officers were following positive lines of inquiry to trace a number of other males now identified. Insp Emma Croft, from St Leonard's Police Station, said: "We will continue to work closely with the National Football Co-ordination Unit and football clubs to carry out investigations as necessary into any football-related criminal activity which occurs."

Summary: More than 30 men have now been charged with football-related disorder following a Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian match earlier this year.


The 24-year-old was fifth on Saturday with a time of 1:48.01 in a heat won by Nijel Amos of Botswana. Only the top three went through automatically and English's time was not good enough for one of the fastest loser places. His Ireland team-mate Brian Gregan did qualify for the semi-finals of the 400m as he secured third place in his heat. Dubliner Gregan, 27, had a time of 45.37 seconds, just 0.11 outside the personal best of 45.26 he set at the Morton Games in Santry on 12 July. "It played out as exactly as I wanted," said Gregan. "I was ranked sixth going in on personal bests, and finished third so there is not much more you can ask than that. "I did my own thing and it paid dividends."

Summary: Donegal athlete Mark English has missed out on a place in the 800m semi-finals at the World Championships in London.


The council is looking at trialling a plan to ban smoking on one, yet to be selected, beach in a bid to discourage young people from taking up the habit. E-cigarettes and vaporisers would also be banned. The proposals were backed by the council's environment overview and scrutiny committee on Thursday. They will now go to the council's older persons, health and well-being overview and scrutiny before going to cabinet. The council said it would be "difficult to police" but hopes signs will help change attitudes and limit children's exposure to second-hand smoke. A group will be set up to pick which beach will be made smoke-free for the pilot scheme. There are about 100 play areas across Pembrokeshire owned by the county and community councils.

Summary: Smoking could be banned in parks, sports grounds, playing fields, car parks and one beach in Pembrokeshire.


The soldiers, aged between 16 and 18 years old, paraded at Uniacke barracks in the town's Army Foundation College. It was watched by a crowd of 3,000 including family and friends. Lieutenant Colonel Oz Lane, the commanding officer, said the soldiers were "the future of the British Army" and should be "proud of their achievements". The parade is only exceeded in size by Trooping the Colour in London, the college said. Junior soldiers work on their leadership and team skills as part of the college's leadership and initiative training package. They undertake a number of training activities, physical and mental challenges including a 30-hour challenge patrol across the Yorkshire Dales. The college opened in 1998 and trains more than 1,300 soldiers for the Army.

Summary: More than 600 junior soldiers have taken part in a graduation parade at an army college in Harrogate.


Sir Chris joined sailor Shirley Robertson, Paralympic swimming medallist Kenny Cairns, Commonwealth shooting champion Shirley McIntosh and rugby legend Sir Ian McGeechan. The Hall of Fame was set up in 2002 and includes 93 stars from 32 sports. Members of the public nominate sportsmen and women and a panel of experts reviews the submissions. Sir Chris, Britain's most successful Olympian, makes the grade among names including Sir Jackie Stewart, Kenny Dalglish, Liz McColgan and Gavin Hastings. He said: "To see my name on a list of some of Scotland's most inspirational sporting stars, many of them my childhood heroes, I am overwhelmed." Louise Martin, chairwoman of sportscotland and the Hall of Fame selection panel, said: "Chris, Shirley, Kenny, Shirley and Ian have all done so much to make us proud as a nation, but also to inspire those who follow in their wake."

Summary: Sir Chris Hoy has become one of five new sporting greats to be inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.


A series of roadworks in Stoke Poges Lane, Slough, have begun ahead of the removal of Horlicks Bridge. Lane restrictions and temporary traffic lights are in place on the north side of the bridge at the junction of Simpsons Way. This will allow BT and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) to work on cables on behalf of Crossrail. Horlicks Bridge will be removed at the end of November 2014, with a replacement due to be installed in April 2015. The first Crossrail services through central London will start in late 2018. Slough Borough Council said some delays were expected, but it was working with Crossrail and the utility companies involved to minimise disruption.

Summary: Drivers are expected to face delays as work begins to remove a bridge in Berkshire for the Crossrail project.


The Oscar winner had been accused of mistreating son Maddox, 15, on board a private flight from France to Los Angeles. Angelina Jolie filed for divorce soon afterwards and is seeking sole custody of their six children. Social workers investigating the same claim cleared Pitt two weeks ago. The FBI said: "In response to allegations made following a flight... carrying Mr Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI has conducted a review of the circumstances and will not pursue further investigation. "No charges have been filed in this matter." Pitt, 52, is seeking joint legal and physical custody of the couple's six children, three of whom were adopted by Jolie before the couple began dating in 2004. Pitt and Jolie married just two years ago, in a private ceremony at their estate in Provence.

Summary: Actor Brad Pitt will not be charged with any crime after an investigation into allegations involving one of his children, the FBI said.


The money will help the Selkirk-based company re-locate to larger premises in the Edinburgh area. Tentel, which started up last year, offers no-contract broadband and telephone services. The funding from Scottish Enterprise came in the form of Regional Selective Assistance (RSA). Tentel currently employs 50 people and expects to increase the team to more than 100 full-time staff over the next 12 months. It currently has 5,000 customers but is aiming to pick up a further 50,000 in the next year. Tentel head of finance Daniel Halliday said: "This funding will be transformational to the pace at which we can grow our team and continue to serve our customers. "We've already created a number of great job opportunities and this funding will allow us to create even more as we grow our business in the future."

Summary: Telecoms company TenTel has announced plans to create more than 40 new jobs after securing a £170,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise.


The facility is set to be built on land near Byron Street, Royton. The site is opposite the current Royton Sports Centre. Oldham Council said it will include a six-lane 25m swimming pool, a learner pool, a gym and two dance studios. A spokesman added the current site will close when the new site is completed. The new complex is due to open in October 2015. A planning application for the latest design proposals will be formally submitted in February.

Summary: The plans for a new £8m sports centre have been unveiled by Oldham Council.


Charlie Heywood, from Great Barr, was walking along Birmingham Road near Barhill Close at about 03:35 BST when he was knocked down. In tribute, his family described him as an "endlessly kind young man and a much loved son, brother and grandson". A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs, West Midlands Police said. Passers-by stopped to help Mr Heywood but, despite their efforts and the intervention of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The University College London history undergraduate was the eldest of four brothers.

Summary: A 19-year-old student has died after being hit by a car in Sandwell.


The 31-year-old is club captain and was one of Blackpool's best performers in League One last season as the club suffered consecutive relegations. Doyle will have a medical early next week and will join midfielder Nicky Law and defender Nathaniel Knight-Percival as summer recruits at Valley Parade. Bradford ended 2015-16 in fifth and meet Port Vale at home on 6 August. Doyle's release clause is thought to have been put in place to ensure the ex-Birmingham goalkeeper had options in the event Blackpool were relegated. Should he complete the move, he looks likely to become the Bantams' number one after Ben Williams - who made 45 league appearances last season - joined Bury.

Summary: Bradford City are confident of signing Blackpool goalkeeper Colin Doyle after triggering his release clause of £1.


Damjan Marjanovic, 20, and 21-year-old Zoran Baljak were killed in a road crash, the Slovenian club said. A Maribor statement said the news has "shattered us deeply". "A cruel fate has intervened in its severest form and taken away two young members of our Violet family." Marjanovic and Baljak were both in the B team at Maribor. Aberdeen, who visit Slovenia following a 1-1 draw at Pittodrie, said they were "deeply saddened" by the news. Chief executive Duncan Fraser said: "I spoke with my counterpart Bojan Bon this afternoon and have passed on our condolences from all of the Aberdeen family. "This puts everything into perspective. The clubs have developed an excellent relationship in the build-up to the games and we will co-operate fully with any wishes that NK Maribor may have to mark this tragedy."

Summary: Aberdeen's Europa League opponents Maribor are mourning the deaths of two young players in the build-up to Thursday's second leg of their third qualifying round tie.


PC Iain Norton, 41, was dismissed without notice following a hearing over claims he drove a police vehicle whilst over the legal alcohol limit and being unfit to perform duties, police said. Mr Norton, from Wesham, was accused of breaching "fitness for duty" and "discreditable conduct" regulations in the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012. The full findings of the hearing will be published on 20 September. The hearing was held at Leyland police station.

Summary: A Lancashire police officer accused of drink-driving on duty has been sacked.


Southend Airshow, scrapped in 2013 by the council, was set to return in September after volunteers raised Â£220,000. An alternative location was being sought after the organisers said holding it in Southend was too costly. However, Tom Curtis from the Southend Airshow Community Interest Company (SACIC) said those efforts had failed. The event - that ran for 28 years until 2012 - once attracted up to 400,000 people. Mr Curtis said: "We now have to face the reality that although there may be other air shows in Essex in the coming years, we will not have an air show in Southend." All the money raised is going to be donated to the group's nominated charities instead, Mr Curtis added.

Summary: Organisers hoping to revive one of the country's major air shows have said their efforts have failed.


In a video on YouTube, which has been viewed around 90,000 times, Sheeran was in a music store when he overheard a cover of his hit Thinking Out Loud. The voice belonged to 13-year-old Sydney Bourbeau, performing at a fundraiser for Edmonton Humane Society. "It's the best thing that's ever happened to me," she told the Edmonton Journal. The teenager remained surprisingly calm as the Brit-winner joined her on stage and later explained: "I didn't want to stop, but I wanted to talk to him." Sheeran left the stage after the performance, stopping to pose for some selfies with fans along the way. Bourbeau was later texted by Sheeran's manager offering her two tickets to the singer's concert in the city on Sunday. He is currently on a tour of Canada and North America.

Summary: British singer Ed Sheeran has surprised a young girl in Canada by performing an impromptu duet at a shopping mall.


The Great Britain international, 19, has joined AC Fafe, who play in Portugal's top division. "I'm really looking forward to the challenge. I'll be competing with some of the best in Europe," said Da Silva. England Handball has supported the programme since the GB team lost its UK Sport funding after London 2012. After a break of two years, and unable to go through the Rio Olympics qualifying process, GB men returned to the international stage in June 2015. The GB men's team is now overseen by England Handball and the women's side is run by Scotland Handball. England Handball CEO David Meli said: "Josh is an example of the great strides forward handball has made in this country over the last five years. "Legacy was a buzzword of London 2012 and Josh is a true example of that legacy."

Summary: Josh da Silva has become the first player from England Handball's post-London 2012 performance programme to turn professional.


The 32-year-old Samoan centre joined Sale in 2011 from New Zealand provincial side Manawatu and recently passed 100 appearances for the club. Leota, who also had a stint at Super Rugby side Highlanders, played at the 2015 World Cup for Samoa. "He is strong in the tackle and loves to attack too," said director of rugby Steve Diamond. "His try last weekend against Saracens was one of his trademarks." Leota's wife Liana moved to the north west last year to play for Superleague netball side Manchester Thunder. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the club and my family are settled," he added. "I am looking forward to playing my part at the club for the next two years at least."

Summary: Sale Sharks centre Johnny Leota has signed a new two-year deal with the Premiership side.


The scheme, led by community interest group Shrewsbury Hydro, has already attracted funding of more than £100,000 to carry out studies. It hopes to generate about 1.7 million kilowatt hours of electricity from the site next to the weir. A public consultation opened on Wednesday and is expected to run until the end of the month. Shropshire Council is expected to make a decision on the planning application by the end of May. Details have also been submitted to the Environment Agency. Shrewsbury Hydro believe the electricity generated would be enough to power more than 350 homes and save the equivalent of 900 tonnes of CO2 a year. The project is expected to cost £3m-£3.5m and be funded by selling community shares.

Summary: Plans have been published for a hydro-electricity turbine on the River Severn in Shrewsbury.


The 38-year-old was found in Lake Road with a serious neck injury after police were called at 3:30 BST. He is being treated at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham. Two men, aged 19 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Police said it was believed the incident may have been drugs-related. St Mary's Road from Woodlands Street and parts of Kingston Road and Lake Road remain shut. Police initially closed St Mary's Road, Fratton Road, Kingston Road and Lake Road to traffic and pedestrians. Fratton Road has since reopened.

Summary: A man is in a life-threatening condition following an assault in Portsmouth.


Arthur, 21, was released by Birmingham at the end of the 2016-17 season and signs following a successful trial. The Ghanaian made seven appearances on loan at Cheltenham last term and also has experience of playing in the National League with Lincoln City. He could play in the Silkmen's opening game of the National League season against Wrexham on Saturday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Macclesfield Town have signed former Birmingham City midfielder Koby Arthur on a one-year contract.


Stella Kambi, 17, died after going into the water at Thorpe Marshes nature reserve near Norwich to try to save Bonheur Musungay, 14, on 12 August. An inquest, which was opened and adjourned in Norwich, heard that a number of people tried to find them without success. Post-mortem examinations confirmed the teenagers both drowned. At the brief hearing, Norfolk assistant coroner Johanna Thompson said both Stella and Bonheur were in a group of adults and children at the former quarry. She said at about 16:40 BST Bonheur was in the water when he began to get into difficulties. Stella jumped into the water to try and help him but then got into trouble herself, the inquest heard. Onlookers said they saw the pair disappear under the water. Their bodies were eventually found by fire crews at about 19:40 BST. A full inquest will be held in March next year.

Summary: Members of the public went into a lake to try and find two teenagers who drowned, an inquest has heard.


Payam Moradi Mirahessari, 25, and Farein Vahdani, 20, completed the 31-mile (50.5km) journey in October 2015. The pair were arrested in Folkestone, Kent, a day after 120 migrants broke into the train terminal in Calais. Mirahessari was jailed for 14 months and Vahdani was sentenced to 14 months in a young offenders institution. They were sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to obstructing an engine or carriage using the railway . A spokesman for Eurotunnel said the firm would not be commenting on the sentencing. The operator previously expressed the hope that a conviction would help deter other people from trying to cross through the tunnel illegally.

Summary: Two Iranian men have been sentenced after admitting walking the length of the Channel Tunnel from Calais to the UK.


The men were beaten with baseball bats and iron bars by a gang of six to eight masked men who broke into a flat at Ederowen Park in Galliagh on Sunday. The victims suffered injuries to their heads, ribs and legs. It is believed one of the masked gang had a gun. PSNI Chief Inspector Tony Callaghan described the attack as "brutal". The man who found the men said there was blood and one of the men was passing out. "I was actually scared. "The two men were just left on the floor for dead. They were in a really bad way. "I'm trained in first aid but in this case I didn't even know what to say or do. "Me and the neighbours put pressure on their wounds until the ambulance arrived. "The neighbours can't sleep now after what happened."

Summary: A neighbour who went to help two men who were beaten with baseball bats in a paramilitary-style attack in Londonderry has said they were left for dead.


Driver Marian Olteanu, 35, and passenger Ion Calin, 42, were killed when their car was involved in the smash with three HGVs in Southampton. Keith Mees, 49, of Pingle Farm Road, Derbyshire, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving. He will be sentenced on 2 December at Southampton Crown Court. He also admitted causing serious injury to one of the lorry drivers by dangerous driving. Police said the two men who died in December's crash on the M271 were from Shirley in Southampton and were work colleagues.

Summary: A lorry driver who crashed while using his mobile phone has admitted causing the deaths of two friends.


The 30ft (9m) female at Felixstowe was one of three whales reported to have died on the East Anglian coast in recent days. The operation took four hours and the waste will be taken to an abattoir for disposal. A remaining cordon on a small section of the beach is due to be removed on Friday. Live: For more on this and other Suffolk stories Suffolk Coastal District Council said because of how decomposed the whale's body has become it was disposed of in large bins. It was then transported to an abattoir in Melton. It is hoped the high tide will wash away anything that remains. Council spokeswoman Fiona McConnachie said: "Situations like this don't happen very often. When they do, it's a very sad event." She added: "We'd like to apologise for any inconvenience and would like thank the public for their cooperation throughout the process."

Summary: The carcass of a dead fin whale which washed up on the Suffolk coast four days ago has been removed.


Michaela Haining, who was three weeks old, was taken to Raigmore Hospital but died on Thursday afternoon. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and officers remain in the local area as the investigation continues. Det Insp Brian Geddes said specialist officers, including experts in forensics, were assisting. He said: "We have been conducting a number of inquiries in the local community as we try to establish the full circumstances surrounding Michaela's death. "Specialist officers, including forensic officers have been involved in the investigation so far and will continue to be in the area over the next few days. "I'd like to thank the community for their patience while these inquiries continue."

Summary: A baby whose death in Inverness is being investigated by police has been named.


Federico Macheda put Cardiff ahead midway through the first half before Forest Green's Christian Doidge saw his penalty saved by Ben Wilson. The hosts were awarded a second spot-kick, which Kieffer Moore converted. Forest Green's new striker Matt Tubbs and Olly Mehew struck after the break to seal the hosts' win. Trollope picked an experimental Cardiff side as he assessed his squad after returning from Euro 2016, where he was a part of Wales' coaching set-up. However, there were starting places for Macheda and fellow striker Adam Le Fondre, who both looked set to leave Cardiff having spent part or all of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest and Wolves respectively. The rest of the team was comprised of young fringe players and, despite taking the lead, the Bluebirds were well beaten by their non-league opponents.

Summary: New Cardiff City head coach Paul Trollope saw his young team beaten by National League side Forest Green Rovers in a pre-season friendly.


Smith originally joined Wrexham in 2014 but moved to Gateshead in May 2016 after being released by former Dragons boss Gary Mills. The 28-year-old scored five goals in 47 games for Gateshead, who have agreed to cancel his contract. "Fans here know what he's about and I'm looking forward to working with him," Wrexham manager Dean Keates said. "In his first season here, he didn't miss a minute of any game. So for the club and the squad we are building, it's massive to have another character like Manny." Gateshead said they had cancelled the Halesowen-based player's contract early due to family reasons. "It was an incredibly tough decision to let a player like Manny leave the Gateshead under such circumstances," the club said in a statement. "We'd like to thank him for his fine contributions to the club and wish him the very best for the future."

Summary: Wrexham have re-signed defender Manny Smith on a two-year contract from fellow National League club Gateshead.


Caitlin White, 15, died in Craigavon Hospital after being found unconscious near Portadown's Corcrain estate on Saturday evening. The exact cause of death is not yet known. Her funeral is set to take place at the Church of the Assumption in Newry, County Down at 12:00 BST. The boy was the third person arrested in connection with the death. A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were arrested on Monday. They were released on bail pending further inquiries on Tuesday. Police have said a possible link to drugs is one line of inquiry into the Craigavon Senior High School pupil's death.

Summary: A 15-year-old boy arrested after the death of a Portadown schoolgirl has been released on bail.


The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed down 1.6% at 16,596.51. The dollar hit a one-month low against the Japanese currency, dropping to 100.17 yen from 101.25 yen in US trading. In China, stocks opened higher on hopes that a launch date of a new trading link between Shenzhen and Hong Kong would be announced soon. However, shares then reversed direction in afternoon trade. Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended the day flat at 22,910.84, while the Shanghai Composite closed 0.5% lower at 3,110.04. South Korea's Kospi index ended 0.1% lower at 2,047.76 as it resumed trading after a holiday on Monday. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 also lost 0.1% to close at 5,532.00, while New Zealand's S&P/NZX 50 Index fell more than 1% to finish at 7,310.67.

Summary: Japan's Nikkei share index fell more than 1% as a rise in the value of the yen hit exporters' shares.


He will attend the BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summits during his eight-day visit. He will also lobby for India to join the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Oman-Iran transit treaty, which will give it access to Turkmenistan's oil reserves. Indian trade organisations have expressed excitement over the visit. The Press Trust of India news agency quoted the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as saying that Mr Modi's visit to Central Asia was a "landmark" event to revitalise links with the region. The Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) highlighted India's recent decision to hike foreign direct investment in the defence manufacturing industry as an opportunity to improve trade ties with Russia. Mr Modi's itinerary will include an extended meeting with Russian President Valdimir Putin. Local media have speculated that the visit may also include a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Russia.

Summary: The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is on a five nation tour of Central Asia and Russia with trade and energy topping his agenda.


Luciana Berger, MP for Liverpool Wavertree, follows neighbouring MP Steve Rotheram (Walton), who revealed his candidacy last week. Liverpool's directly elected mayor Joe Anderson also announced his plans to stand on Thursday. The contest for the Labour nomination is due in the summer before the election takes place next May. Ms Berger, shadow minister for mental health, has been MP for Wavertree since 2010. The Liverpool City Region covers five Merseyside councils - Liverpool, St Helens, Knowsley, Sefton and Wirral - as well as Halton in Cheshire. The Metro Mayor will be in charge of decisions on a number of issues, including economic development and transport.

Summary: A second Labour MP from Liverpool has entered the race to be the first Metro Mayor for the Liverpool City Region.


Officers were called to reports of a man armed with a gun inside a home in Shaw, Oldham, with a woman and two children at 03:15 BST on Tuesday. The children, aged one and six, were freed earlier in the stand-off. Armed police entered the house in Pemberton Way at about 04.50 on Wednesday and a woman, 27, was removed. A 30-year-old man has been arrested. He is to be quizzed by detectives on suspicion of making threats to kill and false imprisonment. No-one was injured, police said, but more than 40 houses were evacuated as a precaution.

Summary: A stand-off between police and an alleged gunman in a siege that lasted more then 24 hours has ended.


Robert Munce, 47, was travelling along the A1 near Newark, Nottinghamshire, in November 2014 when he failed to see traffic was slowing down. He hit Margaret Nile's car at 60mph, killing the 65-year-old and causing a series of other crashes. At Nottingham Crown Court Munce admitted causing death by dangerous driving and was given four years. He was also banned from driving for seven years. The court was told the crash happened because Munce, of Dunster Walk, Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, was using his phone "for a prolonged period of time". Det Con Paul Jaycock, from Nottinghamshire Police, said Ms Nile, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, died because Munce was "needlessly distracted by his mobile phone". "Margaret's family now have to try and rebuild their shattered lives. Their lives... have changed forever," he said.

Summary: A driver using his mobile phone who crashed into the back of a car, killing a woman, has been jailed.


The business was established in 1988 by Peter O'Donnell and now employs more than 360 people. In 2014 its parent company O&S Holdings made a pre-tax profit of £6m on turnover of £32m. The company had shareholder funds of almost £18m. The buyer is Sun European Partners, a subsidiary of Florida-based Sun Capital. The company's other investments include the retailers Dreams and American Golf. Chris Carney, vice president at Sun European Partners said: "O&S is an exciting company known in the market place for its exceptional customer service, reliability and product quality. "It has traded well through all economic cycles and we believe that, with Sun's support, there is significant scope to increase market share and build upon the valuable customer relationships." Mr O'Donnell said the deal will help "develop the company and strengthen its offering in the marketplace". O&S were advised by PwC Corporate Finance.

Summary: The Dungannon-based door manufacturer O&S is being sold to a private equity investor for an undisclosed sum.


Emergency services were called to Honiton Avenue, Hattersley, at about 10:00 GMT, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. Firefighters found the man's body inside the flat during a search after they tackled the blaze. Formal identification is yet to take place. Hattersley Road West has been closed between Honiton Avenue and Hare Hill Road. A joint investigation between GMP and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) has been launched. Det Sgt David Donlan said: "This investigation is in its very early stages and we will be working closely with GMFRS to establish exactly how this fire started and identify the man who tragically died. "This means we will be speaking to residents in the area and anyone who may witnessed the fire or saw anything earlier this morning. "I would urge anyone with any information to please contact police."

Summary: A man has died following a fire at a flat in Greater Manchester.


When Andrew O'Neill, 25 and formerly of Skelmersdale in Lancashire, arrived in Wigan town centre on 19 April to "meet" 14-year-old "Alex" he was instead attacked and filmed by a group of men. O'Neill admitted attempting to meet a girl under 16 and was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to 12 months. A man arrested on suspicion of assault and blackmail was bailed last month. The 25-year-old is due to answer to police bail in June. An earlier hearing at Wigan Magistrates' Court heard O'Neill had booked a hotel room. He lost two teeth after being attacked when confronted. O'Neill managed to escape and report what happened to police, who arrested and charged him with attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming.

Summary: A man who was tricked into thinking he had arranged a sexual encounter with an under-age girl has been jailed.


The work, featured throughout the 1945 film about lost love starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, came top in the poll of Classic FM listeners. Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending came second in the annual poll, after coming top in the previous four years. Mozart was the most popular composer with 20 entries in the list of 300. Source: Classic FM His highest entry was number five for his Clarinet Concerto. British composer Vaughan Williams also took third place with his Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Beethoven occupied three places in the top 10 - at number four with his Piano Concerto No 5, number six with his Symphony No 6 and number 10 with his Symphony No 9. More than 180,000 people voted in the poll which the station said proved "music written hundreds of years ago is very much alive today".

Summary: Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 2, known to many as the Brief Encounter theme, has been voted the nation's favourite piece of classical music.


The 28-year-old has scored 24 goals in 103 league appearances for the Cobblers and helped them win the League Two title last season. O'Toole will not play for the side until next season after having surgery on a groin problem earlier this week. "John-Joe won us some big matches this season with some very important goals," said manager Justin Edinburgh. "We knew there would be a lot of interest in him so we were very keen to get John-Joe's future secured early and we are delighted to have done just that."

Summary: Northampton Town midfielder John-Joe O'Toole has signed a new two-year contract with the League One club.


The cost of ad-blockers (Independent) An Adobe study exposes what we all knew: there are loads of ad-blockers out there. Are they hurting the internet? LOL! Not really (Independent) Deal with it: whenever you write "lol" you didn't actually laugh out loud. Fine. Apparently, the thing now is "haha". Do you "haha" when you type "haha"? Haha. Comeback in sights for Nokia Not content with having their brand destroyed and squashed, here's Nokia fighting back. Microsoft bought some of it, but not all of it. Space Brains So those folks on the International Space Station must be pretty lonely. But - here's what they get for a healthy meal. Follow Dave Lee on Twitter @DaveLeeBBC

Summary: In Case You Missed It: a round-up of interesting technology-related links shared over the weekend.


Work to raise Drayton Road, the main road into Muchelney, was due to have been finished at the end of last month. Bad weather now means it will not be completed until mid February, a Somerset County Council spokesman said. Last winter large parts of the Levels were deluged with flooding, leaving villagers cut off for two months and a trunk road closed for several weeks. A 547 yard-stretch (500m) of Drayton Road is being raised by more than 3.9 ft (120 cm) at its lowest point. A council spokesman said: "We have been saying since the beginning of November that the Muchelney road raising was likely to run into the New Year. "As things stand, we are hoping to be able to complete the works in February. However, as they have been from the beginning, all scheduled completion times will be subject to factors such as the weather."

Summary: A scheme to prevent a community on the Somerset Levels from being cut off by flooding has been delayed.


Crooks joined in February after his release from Hartlepool and scored his second goal of the season in the 1-1 draw at Notts County. The 21-year-old, who spent time on loan at Stanley before his move, has also played has also played as a defender and a striker at the club. "I thought he had a smashing game," Coleman told BBC Radio Lancashire. "There are just a couple of things he could iron out of his game and he'd be a millionaire, because there are millionaires who haven't got his talent or his physique. "I'd like to see people like that get rewarded."

Summary: Accrington midfielder Matt Crooks could be a millionaire if he worked on his game, says Stanley boss John Coleman.


Tests on the satellite-tagged bird - found at the Glenbuchat Estate in Strathdon - tested positive for the banned pesticide carbofuran. Grampian Police and officers from the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (SGRPID) are among those investigating. The force said no-one had been charged and inquiries were continuing. Pc Dave MacKinnon, Grampian's wildlife crime officer, said: "We are always very concerned when illegal pesticides are used in our countryside for the poisoning of birds of prey. "I am particularly disappointed that this incident has resulted in the death of a young golden eagle. "Articles have been removed from the estate and are being sent for analysis."

Summary: A probe is being carried out into the death of a young golden eagle which was poisoned in Aberdeenshire.


Police said 54-year-old Sandra Element and Aiden Hoggard were last seen at about 08:45 on Monday 8 May in the town's Main Street. They were reported missing at 14:00 on Friday afternoon. Police said they wanted to know that the pair were safe and well and said it was possible that they had left the area using public transport. Sandra Element is described as being about 5ft 5in and of a slim build, with brown hair and was dressed in black. Aiden is described as being about 4ft tall with a slim build and a pale-face. He was carrying a black rucksack. Insp Jane Nicolson said: "We are looking to trace Sandra and Aiden to ensure they are safe and well. It may be that they have left the area by using public transport and we just want to make sure they are ok."

Summary: A woman and her 12-year-old son have gone missing from the Balintore area of Easter Ross.


Mervyn White, 64, of Orion Way, Grimsby, was sentenced after pleading guilty at York Crown Court in July to his role in the death of Julian Barlow. Mr Barlow, 49, from Pollington, near Goole, died after being hit by a HGV at a roundabout at Eggborough, North Yorkshire in September 2014. He was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary, where he later died. Speaking outside the court, acting Sgt Zoe Billings said she thought the sentence was "proportionate". She said: "I think it shows that the judge has taken into account not only the avoidability of this accident, but also Mr White's insistence that he was innocent and refused to take any responsibility for the collision until literally the day before the trial".

Summary: A lorry driver has been jailed for two years after admitting killing a cyclist by careless driving.


The 22-year-old has not played a first-team game for Chelsea in his four and a half years with the club following his move from Nottingham Forest. Bamford has had loan spells with MK Dons, Derby, Middlesbrough, Crystal Palace and Norwich. Speaking after Saturday's 3-0 Premier League defeat at Stamford Bridge, Clarets boss Sean Dyche had said the signing was imminent.

Summary: Burnley have signed Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford on a season-long loan.


Richard Simpson also wanted licensed shops in problem areas to mark cans and bottles so they could be traced. He told MSPs there was a problem with "proxy" purchasing for teenagers. However, ministers argued that the issue could be better dealt with through the government's alcohol misuse strategy. When the members bill was scrutinised at committee stage, BMA Scotland expressed concerns about some aspects of it but it supported the section aimed at banning alcohol advertising around schools. Figures analysed specially for the Scottish government in 2009 estimated that Scotland had the eighth highest level of alcohol consumption in the world. The World Health Organisation has linked alcohol to more than 60 types of disease, disability and injury.

Summary: MSPs have voted down a members bill which would have resulted in a ban on alcohol advertising within 200 metres (656ft) of schools.


North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston Roddick said he would hand Wrexham council Â£10,000 to tackle the problem. Almost half of all deliberately started fires in north Wales occurred in the county last year, with 55 taking place around the Caia Park area. Mr Roddick said an action plan would be agreed to "stop this menace". Wrexham county's lead member for community safety, councillor Hugh Jones, added: "Unfortunately Wrexham has become a hotspot for arson attacks, the worst in north Wales and this initiative is very important in having a beneficial outcome and should be welcomed."

Summary: Money has been set aside in a bid to end "menace" arson attacks in Wrexham.


The broadcaster had been due to stage the debate, hosted by political editor Bernard Ponsonby, on Wednesday night. It was due to feature the SNP's Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish Conservatives' Ruth Davidson, Scottish Labour's Kezia Dugdale and Willie Rennie of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. However, election campaigning has been suspended following the attack. The broadcast was due to come from the Tramway theatre in Glasgow, taking place in front of an audience of 150 comprising a representative sample of the Scottish electorate. In a statement, STV said: "In light of events in Manchester and the suspension of general election campaigning, STV has taken the decision to postpone its Scottish party leaders debate planned for Wednesday evening."

Summary: STV has postponed a general election leaders debate in light of the suicide bombing in Manchester.


Dzung Nguyen admitted two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm during a hearing at Swindon Crown Court on Tuesday. Nguyen, of no fixed address, will also remain on licence for four years. Det Con Nick Bishop, from Wiltshire Police, said the "extremely violent" attack took place in front of people, some of whom were with their children. He added: "First and foremost, I would like to praise the members of the public that provided us with statements about the incidents. "One of the witnesses deserves special mention for his bravery in actually intercepting the attack in the Town Gardens." The 25-year-old victim was seriously injured but has since been released from hospital.

Summary: A 20-year-old man has been jailed for 12 years for stabbing a man in broad daylight in a public park.


The 37-year-old bows out with the second highest Test average of all time behind Australian great Sir Donald Bradman. He will continue to play for Middlesex, having last month signed for a fourth stint as an overseas player there. He said he will lead the Prime Minister's XI against Sri Lanka in Canberra on Wednesday. "I'm certainly looking forward to getting out there and playing this game," Voges said. "I've had an amazing couple of years with Australia, with the Test team, and I've loved every minute of it." Voges retires with an international batting average of 61.87 from 31 innings. Bradman's career average of 99.94 from 52 Tests is the best of all time.

Summary: Australia batsman Adam Voges has announced his retirement from international cricket.


The attacks happened in Drumchapel at about 18:50 on Saturday. Police said a group of men were involved in an altercation outside the BetFred bookmakers in Hecla Avenue. Two men, both 38, were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with stab wounds. Their conditions have been described as stable. Police have appealed for witnesses. A 39 year-old woman was also taken to hospital for treatment to a hand injury and has since been released. Det Sgt Raymond Sagan, of Drumchapel CID, said: "From our CCTV inquiries so far, we can see that there is a large group of around 20 to 30 people standing outside who all witnessed what happened. "It is absolutely crucial that these people come forward and speak to us as they will hold vital information that could help us trace whoever is responsible for this violent attack."

Summary: Police are investigating an attempted murder and a serious assault after two men were stabbed in Glasgow.


The 69-year-old fell ill in his cell at Saughton Prison in Edinburgh, BBC Scotland understands. Tobin is serving life sentences for murdering Polish student Angelika Kluk, Scots schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton and Essex teenager Dinah McNicol. He was believed to have been taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by ambulance. Tobin was convicted of murdering 23-year-old Angelika Kluk at a church in Glasgow in 2006. The following year, the bodies of 18-year-old Dinah McNicol, from Essex, and Vicky Hamilton, 15, from Redding in Falkirk, were found in the garden of Tobin's former home in Margate, Kent.

Summary: Serial killer Peter Tobin has been taken to hospital after having a suspected stroke.


The 55-year-old was admitted to Kings College Hospital in London last Monday after experiencing chest pains and breathing problems. The north London club said in a statement: "Gary Mabbutt has been released from hospital and will now continue his recovery at home." The ex-defender played over 600 times for Spurs, winning the 1991 FA Cup. The Tottenham statement added: "Gary would like to thank the staff at Kings College Hospital, the Kings College Cardiac team & also Spurs fans for their get well messages."

Summary: Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt has returned home from hospital after undergoing heart surgery.


Firearms officers were called to Church Street in Harlesden on Wednesday night where the victim, in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A police spokesman said it was believed the suspect, who used a "high-powered weapon", left the scene in a vehicle. No arrests have been made and post-mortem tests will take place in due course. More on this story and other news for London Det Insp Andy George said: "This was a shocking murder with multiple shots fired from what is believed to be a high-powered weapon. "My team are undertaking a number of active enquiries to trace the vehicle involved and its passengers. "We believe a number of people in the area witnessed what occurred and have yet to come forward."

Summary: A man has been shot dead in a "shocking" attack in a north-west London street.


Maylyn Couperthwaite, 52, died after being attacked along with her mother Audrey, 80, on Woodward Close, Bury, Greater Manchester, in February. Oliver Faughey, 63, admitted manslaughter and grievous bodily harm at Manchester Crown Court. He was handed a life sentence and ordered to serve a minimum of 10 years. Faughey was originally charged with murder, but the prosecution accepted pleas on lesser charges after he was detained under mental health laws. The court heard he forced his way into the home and stabbed both his victims repeatedly before fleeing the scene. Maylyn Couperthwaite died at Royal Oldham Hospital, but her mother later recovered from serious injuries. Senior investigating officer Duncan Thorpe, of Greater Manchester Police, said the family remain "devastated". He added: "Although nothing will change the events of that night, I hope the result will bring some closure to Audrey and the rest of Maylyn's family."

Summary: A man who stabbed his neighbour to death and knifed her mother in an unprovoked attack at their home has been jailed.


The 42-year-old Padgett's Honda racer has been racing this week, despite breaking his wrist in a off-road motorbike accident just 11 weeks ago. A team spokesman said the decision was jointly made by the racer and the team. The Padgett's spokesman said: "This is a joint decision made with John as we don't want the wrist injury to cause him any further issues. "We love our racing and our riders. He is part of our family." McGuinness will still race in Wednesday's TT Zero machine for electric bikes. The "Morecambe Missile" is just six wins away from Joey Dunlop's all-time record of 26 TT wins.

Summary: Twenty-time TT winner John McGuinness has withdrawn from Wednesday's second Supersport TT race in the Isle of Man.


A poor Jordi Alba pass led to Georgia midfielder Tornike Okriashvili scoring the only goal on 40 minutes. Spain boss Vicente del Bosque had his Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid players available for the first time since last month's Champions League final. But his side, who had not lost since March 2015, lacked the creativity to beat the world's 137th-ranked team. Spain are aiming to win their third successive European title at Euro 2016, which will be hosted by France. They face the Czech Republic in Toulouse on Monday before further group matches against Croatia and Turkey. Create leagues and play against your friends in BBC Sport's new Euro 2016 Predictor game

Summary: European champions Spain were beaten 1-0 by Georgia in their final warm-up game before Euro 2016.


Richardson made 20 appearances for the Millers last term, but has been without a club since being released in May. The 33-year-old started his career at Leeds United and has also had spells with Stoke, Charlton, Southampton, Middlesbrough and Ipswich. "I haven't had too much football but I've been keeping myself right so I'm good to go," he said. "There's a really good set up here, a great bunch of lads and Darren Ferguson and his backroom staff are a good management team." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Former Rotherham defender Frazer Richardson has joined League Two side Doncaster Rovers on a two-month deal.


The 37-year-old was arrested in September before being charged in relation to alleged messages sent to her ex-husband James Placido. Ms Marsh, from Great Dunmow in Essex, was due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. However, the case against her has been discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Live: For More on this and other Essex stories A CPS spokeswoman said: "We keep cases under constant review and following a further review of this case it was decided there was no longer sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction. "We have contacted the court, Ms Marsh and the complainants to say that we are not continuing with the prosecution."

Summary: Harassment charges against model Jodie Marsh have been dropped and the case against her discontinued.


Media playback is not supported on this device At that year's Beijing Olympics, Hoy became the first Briton in 100 years to claim three gold medals at one Games. Hoy won two further gold medals at the London Olympics and is the most successful British Olympian of all time in terms of gold medals. He was knighted in 2009. BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2015 is broadcast live from Belfast on Sunday, 20 December from 19:00 GMT on BBC One. Further coverage on BBC Sport's online platforms and Radio 5 live.

Summary: In 2008, cyclist Sir Chris Hoy was named Sports Personality of the Year.