Ventura, 25, helped the Royals win the World Series in 2015 and was renowned for his fastball, which he regularly threw at speeds in excess of 100mph. "He was young and talented and always brought a smile to everyone," said Royals general manager Dayton Moore. In a separate incident, former Major League player Andy Marte, 33, also died in a car crash in Dominican Republic. Marte played for the Atlanta Braves, the Cleveland Indians and the Arizona Diamondbacks during his Major League career, before spending the last two seasons in South Korea.

Summary: Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura has been killed in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic.


The outbreak started in the Ode-Irele town, Ondo state, and spread rapidly. The disease - characterised by blurred vision, headache and loss of consciousness - killed the victims within 24 hours of falling ill. Local health officials and World Health Organization experts are now in the town to try to identify the disease. Laboratory tests have so far ruled out Ebola or any other virus, Ondo government spokesman Kayode Akinmade was quoted as saying by the AFP news agency. He described the illness as "mysterious". WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl told AFP that all of those affected started showing symptoms between 13-15 April. The unidentified disease appears to be attacking the central nervous system, state health commissioner Dayo Adeyanju told Nigeria's Premium Times.

Summary: A "mysterious" disease has killed at least 18 people in the past several days in south-western Nigeria, local officials say.


Jamar, 15, died after suffering stab injuries in Smethwick, West Midlands, during what police at the time described as a street "fracas". He was found in Raglan Road early in the morning of 20 December and died later in hospital. A 17-year-old also suffered stab wounds. The charged boy, who is from Smethwick, will appear at Wolverhampton Youth Court later. Police say they would still like anyone with information about the incident to contact them.

Summary: A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of teenager Jamar Walker.


Benteke, 25, was signed by former Reds boss Brendan Rodgers for £32.5m, but started just eight league games after German Klopp was appointed in October. "I still have a contract at Liverpool and I'd like to stay there, if I remain in the coach's plans," he said. "If that's not the case, it will become difficult to stay." The Belgium striker, who is currently preparing for Euro 2016 in France, added: "When Klopp arrived I saw that I wasn't in his plans. That was frustrating because I knew that during my first season at Aston Villa he wanted me. "But we had several discussions together - I respect and I understand his decisions. I'll think about if after the Euros."

Summary: Liverpool striker Christian Benteke says he will have to consider leaving the club if manager Jurgen Klopp continues to leave him out next season.


The bank said firms were hiring at their weakest rate in six months, especially in the services sector. But its chief economist Richard Ramsey said the private sector had "more momentum going into the second half of the year than it had a few months ago." The bank conducts a monthly survey of companies' economic activity. It tracks things such as new orders, employment and exports. Mr Ramsey said the manufacturing, services and retail sectors "all reported robust rates of orders growth". The export picture was also improving for the first time this year, even though the euro remains weak against sterling. Ulster Bank said the Northern Ireland economy still faces challenges. The chancellor's autumn spending revenue will have big implications for public sector spending. "Looking ahead, the economic recovery is likely to experience more headwinds than tailwinds," Mr Ramsey said.

Summary: Employment growth in Northern Ireland's private sector eased off in June, according to the latest snapshot of the economy provided by the Ulster Bank.


Prince Charles went to Pen-y-Dre High School at Gurnos in Merthyr Tydfil, where some of its teachers are part of the Teach First initiative. The prince is patron of the charity, which aims to train teachers to become "inspirational classroom leaders". He then went to meet medics at the Keir Hardie University Health Park. Opened in 2012, the Â£35m facility hosts health and social care services along with an academic centre. "This teaching facility reaches out to medical students in the first two years of their medical training," said Dr Christopher Jones, Chairman of Cwm Taf University Health Board. "It opens a window for them to experience in their formative years the needs, values and joy of serving our Welsh valley communities. "On behalf of all our partners we are delighted to welcome His Royal Highness to this world class facility."

Summary: The Prince of Wales has been visiting south Wales to see how teachers are helping inspire pupils on one of Wales' most deprived housing estates.


Shane Maughan, 20, of St Helens, Merseyside, was driving a silver Ford Mondeo when the crash occurred at about 01:00 GMT on Saturday, on Manchester Road in Burnley. He died at the scene. The taxi driver, 48, suffered serious chest and leg injuries and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital. His two female passengers, aged 58 and 38, received head injuries. They are all from the Burnley area and are now recovering, police said. A Toyota Yaris, which was parked and unattended at the time, was also damaged in the collision. Lancashire Police said the incident has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission as a matter of routine after the Mondeo was spotted by a police officer on Rossendale Road shortly before the crash, but there was no pursuit.

Summary: A young driver who died after a collision with a taxi in Lancashire has been named by police.


During Bournemouth and Arsenal's 3-3 draw, then-Hitchin Town player Alfie Barker posted: "Big hype just for a disappointment like the nine months leading up to your child's birth." Barker, 18, admitted an FA charge at a hearing on Tuesday and is banned from all football activity until 1 August. He was also fined £250. Arter, whose side were 3-0 up against the Gunners, and partner Rachel's baby daughter Renee was stillborn in December 2015. Barker, who was sacked by Hitchin and Codicote FC, where he had been on loan, after sending the tweets, has also been warned as to his future conduct. He was charged with allegedly posting comments which were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute. Barker later apologised for his "disgraceful comments" and said that he would accept any punishment given to him.

Summary: A non-league player has been suspended for seven months as a result of tweets he sent to Bournemouth's Harry Arter about the death of his baby daughter.


His departure is regarded as a blow to the government of Prime Minister Mark Rutte. His centre-right Liberal Party (VVD) is trailing in opinion polls ahead of a general election in March. Mr van de Steur is the third member of Mr Rutte's government to resign over the scandal. Former Justice Minister Ivo Opstelten and his junior minister, Fred Teeven, resigned in 2015 after misleading parliament over the 2001 deal. The affair revolves around a deal prosecutors reached with a drug trafficker, Cees Helman, worth â‚¬2m (Â£1.7m; $2.1m). Mr van de Steur has been criticised for his role in answers provided to parliament over the issue. He has denied advising certain information be withheld. PM Rutte has also come under fire from opposition politicians. The Freedom Party, led by anti-immigration politician Geert Wilders, is leading public opinion polls.

Summary: Dutch Justice Minister Ard van der Steur has resigned in a row over a 2001 compensation payment to a convicted drug trafficker.


Caparo Testing Technologies has been sold to Applus+, administrators PwC confirmed, saving 76 jobs in the West Midlands and the south of England. Caparo announced the loss of 452 jobs at plants across the country, including 300 in the West Midlands, after entering partial administration. Talks are ongoing for the sale of other parts of the business. Caparo Testing operates in Oldbury in the West Midlands, Reigate, Luton and Poole. For updates on this and other stories Birmingham and Black Country PwC partner Robert Moran, who is leading the sale of 16 companies in the Caparo Industries Group, said the "highly strategic acquisition" was "great news" for the 76 employees, adding other parts of the company could also be bought by new investors. He said: "We continue to hold advanced and encouraging discussions with a number of parties around the sale of remaining Caparo Industries Group companies."

Summary: Nearly 80 workers from troubled steel company Caparo will keep their jobs after part of the company was sold off.


The emergency services were called to a house in Pennal, near Machynlleth, at 10:15 GMT on Sunday after the body was discovered. Officers confirmed there had been a fire at the property before police and fire crews arrived. The death is not being treated as suspicious but an investigation has been launched. Ch Insp Richie Green said; "North Wales Police and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are carrying out a joint investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and I would appeal to anyone who may have information which may assist us, to contact call 101."

Summary: The body of a 26-year-old man has been found at a house in Gwynedd after a fire.


Baby and adult ashes were mixed together at Hazlehead and given back to relatives of the adult. The parents of the infants were told there were no ashes. A working group established to devise plans for a memorial for those affected has agreed that a memorial garden at Hazlehead Park should be created. It would contain a statue and seating, with planting designed to add colour and attract birds and butterflies. More detailed plans will now be drawn up. Aberdeen City Council is processing more than 200 claims for compensation relating to the baby ashes scandal. BBC Scotland revealed in 2013 that no ashes had been offered to the families of infants cremated in Aberdeen over a five-year period.

Summary: A memorial garden has emerged as the favoured option of families affected by the baby ashes scandal at Aberdeen's Hazlehead Crematorium.


The 13-year-old needed hospital treatment after the attack in Tamworth. A 15-year-old girl and two boys, 13 and 15, were interviewed by police following the assault, which was filmed by an onlooker. A Staffordshire Police spokeswoman said the Youth Offending Team would "address their behaviour and reparation." She added: "Bail will continue to be utilised as a tool to manage their compliance during this process." More on this and other Staffordshire stories Footage of the attack on 26 September showed the child being punched and kicked while other children encouraged her attacker. The footage was later deleted from social media. The victim suffered minor injuries, the force said. A statement from a school, which some of those involved attended, condemned their actions in the wake of the attack, saying it would work with police to "bring them to justice".

Summary: Three teenagers will not be charged after a video of a schoolgirl being attacked was shared thousands of times on Facebook, police have confirmed.


The Met Office said rain, hail, thunder and strong, gusty winds could be expected, with possible localised flooding, between 15:00 GMT on Sunday and 18:00 on Monday. Up to 4cm (1.5in) of rain could fall on high ground. A warning of gusts of up to 80mph has been issued for the south east from 03:00 to 18:00 on Monday. Network Rail said it was drafting in extra teams to tackle any problems the storm causes to the railway, and advised train passengers to check services before travelling. Sunday's warning covers Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Bridgend, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Vale of Glamorgan, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Newport and Torfaen. Monday's warning is for Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.

Summary: Weather warnings have been issued for parts of south, mid and west Wales, from Sunday into Monday evening.


The service, announced by Estonian state-owned airline Nordic Aviation, will run three times a week between 28 May and 3 October. It will be operated in co-operation with Adria Airways. Edinburgh Airport said the new service, which will use CRJ-900 jets, will be Scotland's only direct flight to Estonia. The airport's chief executive, Gordon Dewar, said: "This announcement is yet further confirmation of Edinburgh Airport's position as the leader for business and tourism connectivity between Scotland and international destinations." Nordic Aviation board member Erik Sakkov added: "Edinburgh's rich historical heritage makes it perfect for Estonian holidaymakers who will enjoy a unique combination of ancient Scottish and modern European culture."

Summary: A new air route is to be launched between Edinburgh and Tallinn in Estonia.


The Thomson Airways flight to Costa Rica was delayed by three hours when the captain refused to fly. The airline said there was an initial delay due to "operational reasons", but passengers were subjected to a further wait due to a "customer incident". A spokeswoman said customer and crew safety was its priority at all times. "We operate a zero-tolerance policy in relation to any disruptive behaviour and several customers were asked to leave the aircraft. "We worked as quickly as possible to ensure the other customers could get away on their holiday," she said. A Sussex Police spokesman said there was no violence as the officers escorted the passengers away and "no evidence of criminal offences on the aircraft or in the airport". Thomson Airways apologised to customers for the inconvenience.

Summary: Twenty-five male passengers, including a 14-year-old boy, had to be removed from a plane at Gatwick Airport earlier after reports of disorderly behaviour.


Andrew Coates, 41, died alongside Polly Connor, 46, after a shed where the fireworks were stored went up in flames on Saturday. A display was to be staged at a house in Ecclerigg near Windermere following a wedding earlier in the week. Inquiries into the cause of the explosion, which is not being treated as suspicious, are continuing. About 70 people had gathered to celebrate the wedding of local insurance boss John Simpson and his partner Nicole Rothwell. Witnesses said they heard a loud bang at 15:15 BST, followed by smaller explosions. The fire spread to a neighbouring shed and parked vehicle. Police said they were working with the fire service, the Health and Safety Executive and Trading Standards to investigate. Both victims were from Kendal.

Summary: A man who was killed in a fireworks explosion in Cumbria has been named.


The club will have to pay around Â£2 million a year in rent and have also agreed to increase their own funding of the project to Â£15 million. The Hammers can't move in straight away because the stadium needs some work done to it - including the installation of a football pitch and special seating. Fans will be able to cheer on their team in the stadium from August 2016.

Summary: West Ham have agreed a deal to move into London's Olympic Stadium.


The move comes amid a normalisation of relations between the US and Cuba. The Caribbean country's presence on the list was a sticking point for Cuba negotiators during talks to reopen embassies. Mr Obama announced the historic US thaw with Cuba in December but the US trade embargo against the country remains, and may only be ended by Congress. In a message to Congress, Mr Obama said the government of Cuba "has not provided any support for international terrorism" over the last six months and had "provided assurances that it will not support acts of international terrorism in the future".

Summary: President Barack Obama will remove Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, the White House says.


Gareth Willington, 59, from Carew, died after his boat, The Harvester, sank off St David's Head on 28 April. His son Daniel, 32, has never been found despite a large-scale sea search. About 60 people went to the service on the Rath in Milford Haven on Monday. Milford Haven town clerk Moira Galliford said: "It was a really nice service for what was a tragic event." The service was organised by Milford Haven town council, The Mission to Seafarers and led by Father Harri Williams of St Katharine and St Peter's Church. Mayor of Milford Haven, William Elliott, said: "It was a tragic loss of life of two men who were just doing their job. "Milford Haven has a huge connection to the fishing industry and it's important that we as a community remember them and the fishermen who risk their lives everyday doing a dangerous job."

Summary: A service has been held to remember a father and son whose fishing boat sank off the Pembrokeshire coast.


A total of 23 prosecutors and 230 police officers took part in the search in the states of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Berlin, Lower Saxony and Saxony, Daimler, which owns Mercedes-Benz, said it was co-operating with authorities. It added "known and unknown employees" were being sought over suspicion of fraud and misleading advertising. The case relates to the possible manipulation of diesel exhaust emissions in passenger cars. It is possible that further civil and criminal investigations and enforcement actions will come into effect. Earlier this year, fellow German carmaker Volkswagen pleaded guilty to three charges as part of an agreement with US regulators over its own diesel emissions case. It has already had to set aside more than 22bn euros (Â£19bn, $24.7bn) for fines and compensation.

Summary: German police have searched 11 offices of carmaker Daimler as part of their investigation into possible fraudulent emissions data by employees.


Nerijus Gudelevicius, 34, of Westlea, Swindon, enticed fellow Lithuanians to the UK and made them work long hours collecting charity clothing bags. Police said he confiscated their passports, housed them in substandard conditions and paid them a pittance. Gudelevicius was convicted of two charges of trafficking and jailed for two years at Salisbury Crown Court. Judge Tim Mousley QC told Gudelevicius he made two people's lives "a compete misery" and "exploited them by deceiving them". "They took your promises at face value. You exploited their ambition by a cruel but carefully planned deception," he said. Det Supt Tom Straker from Wiltshire Police said the force was "extremely pleased" with the sentence, which "sends a clear message to those criminals who trade in human lives". "Wiltshire Police will always treat human trafficking as a priority and vigorously investigate such incidents, along with our partners," he added.

Summary: A man who trafficked people to the UK and forced them to work for him in Swindon has been jailed.


There has been no official update on Ali's condition and concern has grown throughout Friday. An enormous number of goodwill messages for the 74-year-old, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1984, have been posted on social media. The former heavyweight world champion was admitted to hospital in December 2014 with a urinary tract infection. Great Britain's newest world champion Tony Bellew has been among those expressing hope for his recovery. One of the most high-profile global sporting stars, Ali's name transcends sport like few others. He became the first three-time world heavyweight champion in 1978, having first won the title in 1964 and again in 1974.

Summary: Muhammad Ali is still in hospital two days after being admitted with a respiratory issue.


Brian Stirling, 54, from Bathgate, suffered head injuries in King Street, Bathgate, at about 03:00 on Saturday. He died at St John's Hospital, Livingston. Mariusz Winiarski, 35, has appeared in court charged with murder. The Polish national is accused of killing Mr Stirling by punching him once in the head. He made no plea or declaration when he appeared at Stirling Sheriff Court and was remanded in custody. The HGV driver also faces charges of assault and breach of the peace. Mr Stirling's family said: "We are struggling with the loss of Brian, our thoughtful, kind, gentle giant. "We would like to thank everyone who has contacted us to show their support. This means so much to us and also shows that everyone knew what a wonderful person he was and always will be to us."

Summary: The family of a man who died after an incident in a Bathgate street said he was a "thoughtful, kind, gentle giant".


Thomas Killen, 32, of North Lawn Court, Exeter, appeared before Plymouth Magistrates' Court via a videolink. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday. He is charged with the murder of 30-year-old James Woodhouse who was found at a bedsit in Okehampton Road on Monday 21 November. More on the wheelie bin body find, and other stories Last week Brett Williams Edwards, 37, of Okehampton Road, Exeter, was also charged with the murder of the Mr Woodhouse, who worked as a fundraiser. A third man, a 47-year-old local, was also arrested on suspicion of murder and he has been bailed by police until February while inquiries continue. Mr Edwards is due to appear at Exeter Crown Court again on 22 December.

Summary: A second man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man whose body was found in a wheelie bin.


Ordnance Survey (OS) said 3,779 of the almost 400,000 routes downloaded by its subscribers in the past year passed through the peak. The mountain's Pyg track and Pen y Pass also made the top 20, coming seventh and 12th respectively. Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons, Powys was number 11. The Lake District and Peak District took 16 of the top 20 spots. The national mapping agency compiled the list by dividing Britain into square kilometres and counting the number of downloaded routes that passed through each square. The top 20

Summary: Snowdon's summit has topped a list of most popular areas for walkers, cyclists and runners in Britain.


The unnamed woman was held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm by officers probing allegations of abuse at Rosecroft Residential Home in Bromley. Five other women have been arrested in connection with the allegations. All six, aged between late-20s and mid-50s, were bailed until February. The residential home cares for elderly people who need nursing care, including those with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The Metropolitan Police said the investigation involved a number of alleged victims whose ages ranged from their mid-70s to mid-90s. Det Con Vicki Thomson said: "Although the incidents we are investigating are alleged to have taken place this year, I am keen to hear from former employees of the care home including agency staff who were employed as far back as 2007."

Summary: A sixth woman has been arrested by police investigating alleged assaults on pensioners at a south-east London care home.


About 17,000 properties in Tameside and Saddleworth had been affected since Sunday by a "technical fault" on equipment and untreated water entering the local pipe network. United Utilities lifted the boil water notice at about 21:00 on Tuesday. The firm said the problem had been fixed and testing of the water had been completed. Thousands of bottles of water were distributed to schools and nursing homes. United Utilities released a statement to customers on its website which said: "We're very sorry for the time it has taken to get your water back to normal and we appreciate the frustration and inconvenience this will have caused." Compensation of Â£20 would automatically be sent out to those affected, it added.

Summary: Water services in Greater Manchester have "returned to normal" after a fault at a treatment works.


The northbound carriageway between junction 11 for Banbury, Oxfordshire and junction 12 for Gaydon, Warwickshire was shut at 11:20 BST. One person was declared dead at the scene while another was taken to Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The road was closed for much of the day while investigations were carried out but all lanes have since reopened. Ambulance crews from the West Midlands and South Central Ambulance Services attended the scene. An air ambulance also attended. Queues of about four miles were reported on the northbound carriageway before junction 11.

Summary: One person has died in a collision between a car and a lorry on the M40.


Iacovitti, 18, made his senior debut for Forest in their 4-3 opening day victory over Burton Albion. Stags manager Adam Murray bolstered his defensive options after Kyle Howkins suffered an hamstring injury in Tuesday's loss to Doncaster Rovers. "He's an old-school centre half who can play and has good pace," Murray told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Mansfield Town have signed Nottingham Forest defender Alex Iacovitti on a season-long loan.


The 23-year-old suffered a high-ankle sprain during the win over his former club Cardiff Blues on New Year's Day. Patchell has scored 147 points in 16 appearances since arriving at Parc Y Scarlets this season. The injury will rule the fly-half, called up to play full-back for Wales against New Zealand last summer, out of contention of the Six Nations. "It's a blow because Rhys has been one of the leading lights for us over the last few weeks with a good run of form," said Scarlets team manager Mark Taylor. "We are massively disappointed but also disappointed for Rhys. He has grown in confidence with every game this season."

Summary: Scarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell has been ruled out for three months with an ankle injury.


It followed pre-planned raids on their addresses early on Tuesday, in the Sparkhill area of the city. The suspects - three aged 19 and one aged 24 - are suspected of fundraising in the UK and travelling to train for terrorist purposes in Pakistan. Eight others have already been charged in connection with the investigation, known as Operation Pitsford. Seven of those are currently on remand after appearing in court. Detectives have an initial 48 hours to question the four men arrested on Tuesday. Officers must then either charge them, release them, or apply for a warrant to question them further. West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit said the arrests were not in response to any immediate threat to public safety. Officers were unarmed during the operation, a police spokesman added.

Summary: Four men have been arrested in a major counter terrorism operation, police in Birmingham have said.


The child's remains were found in bushes in Manor Park, Church Hill, Aldershot, at about 13:30 BST. Hampshire police, who have not revealed whether the baby is a boy or a girl, said they were "extremely concerned" for the welfare of the mother. Det Supt Darren Rawlings said: "I want to make sure [the mother] is getting the help and support she needs." Making a direct appeal to the mother, he added: "I know that this must be a very distressing time for you. "I understand that you are frightened but it is really important that you get the help you need." He also appealed to any friends, relatives or healthcare workers that may have information to come forward.

Summary: The body of what is believed to be a newborn baby has been found in a park in Hampshire.


Mr Murphy, a long-serving Gaelic Games administrator, died on Thursday, aged 67, after a long illness. His funeral takes place in Burren near Newry on Saturday at 12:00 GMT. The Ulster/Munster game will be staged on Sunday at Dublin's Parnell Park (14:00 GMT) with the same provinces' hurlers in action at Thurles at 13:45. The Leinster v Connacht fixtures will still be played on Saturday. The hurling semi-final is at MacDonagh Park, Nenagh, at 14:45, with the football taking place at Parnell Park at 18:00. The semi-finals and finals are usually played over one weekend but the GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee will now have to work out dates and times for the finals. The competitions did not take place last year because of bad weather. Connacht are the holders of the football title and Leinster are the current hurling champions.

Summary: The inter-pro football semi-final between Ulster and Munster has been moved to Sunday because of the funeral of Ulster secretary Danny Murphy.


The package allows the broadcaster to show extended highlights of 226 league games per season. It already has the rights to show 116 live games from next season. In a separate deal, News International has won the rights to show highlights of 380 Premier League games on the internet and on mobile devices. The package allows the publishing group, which owns The Times and The Sun newspapers in the UK, to show in-game clips for all the matches, apart from those that kick off at 3pm on Saturdays, and extended clips of all weekend matches on the following Monday. "We are extremely pleased with this exciting development that sees News International, traditionally a newspaper publishing organisation, move further into the digital media space through the acquisition of our UK near-live clip rights," said the Premier League's chief executive Richard Scudamore. The deal also runs for three seasons starting 2013-14.

Summary: BSkyB has been awarded the broadcast rights for Premier League games that are not shown live for three seasons from 2013-14.


Doughty, 23, spent part of the 2015-16 season with the Robins and scored five goals in 20 starts as they finished 16th in League One. He joins from Championship side Queens Park Rangers, having also been on loan at fellow League One side Gillingham. Jones, 20, joins from Liverpool, and made two appearances while on loan at Blackpool in League One last season. Meanwhile, former Swindon midfielder Alan McLoughlin has been appointed as the club's new under-18s manager. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Swindon Town have signed midfielder Michael Doughty and defender Lloyd Jones on season-long loan deals.


Pieter Ceulen was spotted while looking for a job as a teacher, according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. Sentenced by a Belgian court in January for sex offences against children, he had fled while out on bail. Ceulen, 60, is expected to be handed over to the Belgian and Dutch authorities. He is being held at a police station in the capital after his lawyers negotiated his surrender with the Cambodian authorities, the Phnom Penh Post reports. Ceulen was detained after visiting a school in Siem Reap, looking for a job as a teacher. Finding him suspicious, a Belgian volunteer searched a Facebook page for expats and recognised him as a wanted paedophile, De Telegraaf reports. Ceulen had been sentenced in absentia for distributing child pornography and sexual abuse of minors. He had also been accused of abusing children in Cambodia and the Philippines.

Summary: A convicted Dutch paedophile who was on the run from a 19-year prison sentence has been arrested in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.


The girl was lured into a silver hatchback at 08:51 BST on 28 September in Summertown. She was attacked in the car by two men before escaping, seeking help from residents three hours later in Cavendish Drive, Marston. No arrests have been made, and 30 police officers are investigating. The first man is described as white, in his mid-20s, about 6ft (182cm) tall, with short blonde hair, of average build, and speaking with a northern accent. He is thought to have been wearing a grey hoodie and black trousers. The second man is white, in his late teens, muscular, and was wearing black clothing. Deputy Superintendent Chris Ward said: "A team of specially-trained officers continues to support the victim and we are working with her to gather further information surrounding the incident."

Summary: E-fits of two men suspected of abducting and raping a 14-year-old girl on her way to school in Oxford have been issued by police.


Five men and one woman in their 20s were detained at about 08:00 BST on Friday in the departure zone of the Kent port, police said on Twitter. Searches have taken place at a number of addresses in Birmingham. Police said the arrests were part of an on-going investigation, and the suspects are not a family group and were not accompanied by children. Four of the men arrested are from Birmingham - a 25-year-old from Small Heath, two 26-year-olds from Acocks Green and Alum Rock and a 28-year-old from Lozells, police said. A man aged 26 and a 23-year-old woman of no fixed address were also held. The suspects are being questioned at a police station in the West Midlands area. They did not pose any immediate risk to public safety, the force added.

Summary: Six people have been arrested in Dover on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences, says West Midlands Police.


First Minister Alex Salmond made the announcement in the Scottish Parliament. The inquiry will try to find out why the project - with a final bill of Â£776m - was delayed and went badly over-budget. The Scottish capital's trams began running on 31 May, after six years of disruption and cost increases. Mr Salmond told MSPs it would be a "swift and thorough" inquiry. The first minister had previously cited "considerable public concern" over the project, which he said had disrupted homes and businesses in Edinburgh. The problems included a dispute between the city council and its contractor.

Summary: The former Lord Advocate Lord Hardie is to chair the inquiry into the Edinburgh trams fiasco.


Volunteers from Action for the River Kennet (ARK) started installing the visual reminders on the streets of Newbury on Thursday. ARK said what goes down the town's drains will eventually feed into nearby waterways untreated. The signs on the drains say "rainwater only". The initiative has been launched after a 3.5 mile (5.5km) stretch of water further downstream was contaminated with diesel earlier this month. This led to 60 swans being evacuated from the area. Project officer Anna Forbes said household products such as paint and insecticides had also had a "devastating" impact on the environment. "Being careless about what goes into our rivers not only has a serious effect on the wildlife that depends on this special chalk stream, but is also dangerous to humans and domestic pets too," she added. ARK is working on the scheme with the Renewal Project and West Berkshire Council.

Summary: Storm drains linked directly to rivers are being labelled with yellow fish plaques to deter people from using them for waste disposal.


A series of open days are being held at Dar Ul-Isra, in Cathays, with workshops and an Islam exhibition. Mo Alamgir Ahmed, from the mosque, said: "The first part of our religion is to engage with the wider community, Muslim and non-Muslim." Mr Ahmed said the idea was to help counter negative stereotypes, such as terrorism and Muslims going to Syria. "There's been no particular backlash in Cardiff, but there was a spate of Islamophobic attacks - not physical but spitting and slurs," he added.

Summary: A Cardiff mosque has been opened up to non-Muslims in a bid to improve community relations.


The man knocked at a door in Burntwood, Staffordshire, and offered to repair some fencing. While inside the house he asked the woman to open the back door so he could get some equipment. He then took £3,100 as she did so. He is described as white, in his 40s and about 6ft (1.83m). A second man is thought to have been waiting in a car. The younger man, described as having light blonde hair, was waiting inside a white or silver car or van during Wednesday's incident in Oakdene Road. Anyone with information should contact Staffordshire Police or Crimestoppers, anonymously.

Summary: A man tricked his way into an 80-year-old woman's home and stole more than £3,000.


It happened at St Joseph's on the Greystone Road some time between midnight and 02:00 GMT. Roisin Tracey, the school's principal, said 50 iPads and about 30 laptops were stolen during the break-in. She said the school was left with no option but to close for the day. "One of the windows has been kind of ripped off and left on its hinges and another one in my office has just been completely destroyed," she said. "We did have to close because the CSI police officers had to come in through the building and look for fingerprints and do all that kind of evidence search." She said parents of pupils had offered to help with the clean-up of the school and it would reopen on Thursday. Police have appealed for anyone with information about the burglary to contact them.

Summary: A primary school in Antrim is closed on Wednesday after thousands of pounds of computer equipment was stolen during a break-in.


Police said the pilot, in his 60s, and his passenger, in his 50s, died when their microlight crashed at Enstone Airfield, near Chipping Norton, shortly after 19:00 BST on Friday. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is on the scene. Both victims' next of kin have been told, but their identities have not been disclosed. Mick Clarke, from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue, said: "This was a tragic incident that has led to two lives being lost. Our thoughts are with the family of those involved." The aerodrome has declined to comment while investigation work is carried out. The small airfield near the village of Enstone was originally built by the RAF during World War Two and is now regularly used by civilian light aircraft.

Summary: Two men have been killed in a light aircraft crash at an airfield in Oxfordshire.


Last year, neighbouring Conwy introduced similar training for all licensed drivers. Denbighshire said it had considered the inquiry into the Rotherham child sex abuse scandal - which said taxi drivers had played a "prominent role". The proposal would include "drivers of taxis and private-hire vehicles". Graham Boase, head of planning and public protection at Denbighshire, said the authority had "carefully considered" Prof Alexis Jay's inquiry, which looked at the abuse of more than 1,400 children in Rotherham. His comments are contained in a report for a meeting of Denbighshire's licensing committee on Wednesday, where the plan will be considered. Some 300 taxi drivers and operators in Conwy have attended training to spot child sexual exploitation since the launch of its scheme.

Summary: Denbighshire taxi drivers may have to take mandatory training to spot child sexual exploitation, under new plans.


The former England keeper, who made his name as a player at Southampton and won the Premier League title at Blackburn, has coached at several clubs. He was goalkeeping coach at Leicester and Manchester City and assistant manager at Coventry, QPR and Hull. More recently, Flowers, 49, has managed Stafford Rangers and coached at Northampton and Nottingham Forest. He left Forest last year after Stuart Pearce was sacked as manager. Flowers later took charge of first-team affairs at Kidderminster, where he had previously worked as a coach. However, he rejected the full-time manager's job and left the non-league club two weeks later.

Summary: Championship club Fulham have appointed Tim Flowers as goalkeeping coach for the rest of the season.


The main implications for the area of the UK's exit from the European Union are highlighted in a report to the local authority. It said economic development funding, agriculture and access to the single market were among the areas of concern. The implications for about 3,500 EU nationals in the region could also be monitored if the team is created. The council's executive committee is being asked to agree to the move so it can "effectively monitor and respond most effectively" to any changes as a result of the UK leaving the EU. The team would have a representative from each of its main service areas likely to be affected by Brexit. Initially this would include economic development, finance, regulatory services, procurement, human resources and the legal department.

Summary: Scottish Borders Council is to consider setting up a Brexit response team to monitor the impact on the region.


Councillors backed a fresh consultation at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday. The public will be able to have their say on the plans, which include changes to secondary schools in Fishguard and St Davids and the development of a new Welsh medium school, from 16 September. The consultation will close on 28 October. During that time, two public information sessions will take place - at Fishguard Town Hall on 24 September and Ysgol Dewi Sant, St Davids, on 29 September.

Summary: A new consultation on proposed changes to education in Pembrokeshire has been given the go-ahead.


The company added that it had also lost money on football bets in December. Paddy Power Betfair said it expected the total impact of "customer friendly" results in the final three months of last year to be about £40m. However, it still expects underlying annual earnings to be around the middle of its predicted range of £390m-£405m. It said that lower-than-expected marketing and staff expenses had helped offset the dent in revenues in the final quarter of 2016. Along with other bookmakers Paddy Power Betfair was hit by a run of punter-friendly football results at the end of the year, including Chelsea's string of victories. However, total revenue in the fourth quarter still rose 10% to £388m. For the year as a whole, it grew by 18% to £1.55bn.

Summary: Donald Trump's surprise win in the US presidential election cost Paddy Power Betfair nearly £5m, the bookmaker has said.


Tori, an orangutan from a zoo in Solo in central Java, has been smoking cigarettes thrown into her cage for a decade. She was moved along with her male companion, Didik. Both are now on the island within the zoo, keepers said. She started smoking by mimicking humans, they said. Tori would reportedly pick up butts that were still lit, hold them between her fingers and begin puffing. Didik, on the other hand, would stamp on the butts to put them out, local media reports said. "A common problem for zoos in Indonesia are naughty visitors," zoo director Lilik Kristianto was quoted as saying in the Jakarta Globe newspaper. "Although there are sign prohibiting them from giving food or cigarettes to the animals, they keep on doing it." Tori is one of four endangered orangutans at the Taru Jurug Zoo.

Summary: Zookeepers in Indonesia have moved a smoking orangutan away from visitors to a small island to help her quit the habit.


Papua New Guinea crumbled to 53 all out as Scotland's 16-year-old leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood (2-9) and 18-year-old seamer Kirstie Gordon (2-10) starred. The Wildcats reached their target in 15.4 overs for the loss of two wickets, with Kari Anderson unbeaten on 24. Bangladesh are Scotland's opposition on Sunday in their next Group A match. Gordon told the Cricket Scotland website: "I'm really pleased with how I bowled. A really good first wicket and from then the wickets kept falling for the team. "It is a massive game against Bangladesh. They are a full member, so we know they are going to be tougher opposition." In Saturday's other Group A game, Bangladesh beat hosts Thailand, while in Group B, Ireland and Zimbabwe saw off the Netherlands and China respectively. The top two teams in the eight-strong qualifying tournament will progress to next year's Women's World T20 in India.

Summary: Scotland defeated Papua New Guinea by eight wickets in their first match of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand.


The former England batsman, 31, hit 16 fours in his score of 119 to anchor the hosts' innings alongside Darren Stevens (44) and Will Gidman (42). Vernon Philander (2-42) and Jofra Archer began well, reducing Kent to 115-4 before the middle order rallied. David Wiese (3-54) removed James Harris late on, but Adam Rouse reached stumps 32 not out to conclude the opening day. Philander and Archer piled on the pressure early on, restricting Kent to 7-1 from their first 10 overs before Wiese struck to leave the home side in trouble. However, Denly frustrated Sussex in his 208-ball innings, finding support from Joe Weatherley (33), Stevens and Gidman before Philander pinned him lbw.

Summary: Joe Denly struck his 20th first-class century to help Kent reach 316-8 on day one against Sussex at Tunbridge Wells.


Pompey will meet Argyle in the semi-final first leg at Fratton Park on Thursday after they finished sixth. "When you look at the bigger picture, you have to play your opponents home and away whatever happens, so it doesn't really matter," Davies said. "What happened earlier in the season between us goes out of the window." A 2-1 home defeat by champions Northampton on Saturday meant Pompey finished below Argyle, but 34-year-old Davies believes two massive games are ahead of them. "It's about a straight shoot-out now," he told BBC Radio Solent. "We can take confidence into the play-offs with some of the performances we've had this season. "Play-offs are tense games and we'll be well-organised. We firmly believe in ourselves. "We've got players and a gaffer with experience of these games and situations. You have to be on it from the first minute to the last in both legs."

Summary: Portsmouth defender Ben Davies is looking forward to "a straight shoot-out" in the League Two play-offs against Plymouth Argyle.


The 21-year-old collided with the barriers in the women's Tour of Italy. She was flown to hospital in Benevento on 7 July and was initially critical but stable with serious head and shoulder injuries. Her mother Laura Bianchi told BBC Sport: "Yesterday she began to try to speak. We are very, very glad." After the crash her team, Valcar-PBM, said she had required surgery to relieve the pressure on her brain. "Claudia came out from the induced coma last week. She quickly began to open her eyes and move her body. The doctors seem optimistic," said her mother. "Her rehab will take a long time, but she is strong." The cyclist has been listening to audio messages and looking at photos on her phone. She is expected to be transferred to a rehabilitation centre closer to home to continue her recovery.

Summary: Italian cyclist Claudia Cretti is showing early signs of recovery after being brought out of an induced coma following a crash during the Giro Rosa.


The incident involving a Skoda Fabia car happened on Holyhead Road at about 03:30 GMT on Saturday. North Wales Police said the man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital at Ysbyty Gwynedd with serious leg injuries and later transferred to Stoke. An 18-year-old motorist has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and dangerous driving. The driver remains in police custody, said officers. The road through the Upper Bangor area of the city was closed for about five hours, while investigations took place. Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on the non-emergency 101 number.

Summary: A pedestrian has sustained "life-changing" injuries in a crash in Bangor, Gwynedd.


The Welsh Government cash - which includes £32m of funding announced last month - aims to reduce bills for those living in low income properties and deprived communities. It is part of the Warm Homes programme, with one aim being to improve the health and wellbeing of residents. Since 2012, 27,000 have already benefitted from reduced energy bills. There are two main parts of the scheme - Arbed, where boilers, windows and roofs are upgraded, and Nest which offers advice to those struggling with bills on how to reduce them. Cardiff has 300 homes involved in the Arbed scheme, with a further 100 set to come on board over the coming months.

Summary: About 25,000 of Wales' most vulnerable households are to benefit from £104m to make them more energy efficient.


Grant Broster, 56, from Guildford, was on his family's kayak on 28 March when it capsized in front of his son. Police said an extensive search of a wide section of the river had taken place over a number of days but Mr Broster had not been found. Ch Insp Dave Mason said a decision had been taken to end the search. He said information from the agencies involved in the search effort and detailed options had been exhausted. "This was obviously a very difficult decision and one which we have not taken lightly," he said. He added that search teams had done everything possible to find Mr Broster, using helicopters, drones, sonar, dogs and divers. Mr Broster's family have been raising funds for the volunteers who carried out the search and have so far raised Â£5,623.

Summary: The search for a man missing since his kayak overturned on the River Wey in Guildford has ended, Surrey Police have said.


Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is investigating the tree felling in Blackwood where about 200 hedgerow beech trees were cut down. Action of this kind requires a licence, but NRW said none had been given. Jim Hepburn of NRW said: "This is a devastating case which will have a terrible impact on the local environment". The trees would have been about 150-200 years old and standing up to 49ft (15m tall). Mr Hepburn said they provided valuable habitat for wildlife. NRW is investigating and said it would "take the necessary action against those responsible".

Summary: Trees which were up to 200 years old have been illegally cut down in Caerphilly county.


The "March for Dignity" was organised by ordinary women to defend women's rights and also focused on violence against women. Poland's laws on abortion are already among the most restrictive in Europe. Anti-abortion groups are seeking a law which would allow terminations only to save a pregnant woman's life. Currently the procedure is allowed in cases of rape or incest, if the woman's life is in danger, or if the foetus has medical problems. The BBC's Adam Easton, in Warsaw, says the two anti-abortion groups who are collecting signatures to introduce the bill have been emboldened by the fact that Poland is now governed by the conservative Law and Justice party. The party promotes traditional Catholic values.

Summary: Several thousand people have demonstrated in Warsaw against a proposal for an almost total ban on abortions in Poland.


A Vauxhall Astra with three men inside was driven into HSBC bank in Lower Northam Road, Hedge End, at about 10:30 BST. The men were seen entering the building before leaving in a white Audi which headed east. Hampshire Constabulary said a "small amount of cash of various denominations" was believed to have been taken. The men were described as white and wearing balaclavas and their white Audi had a 2015 number plate. Police said one member of staff, a 31-year-old woman, sustained bruising after one of the men grabbed her wrist. A spokesperson said: "Her injury is believed to be minor at this time and she was left understandably shaken." The Astra was believed to have been stolen and has been seized by police.

Summary: Robbers have escaped with cash after driving a car into a bank in Hampshire.


The 22-year-old made 59 Hibs appearances and had loan spells at Dundee and Queen of the South. "He is a player who has massive potential," Bairns boss Peter Houston told the club website. "He made a big impact when he first broke into the Hibernian team and impressed me anytime we played against him while at Queen of the South." Harris made his Hibs debut in October 2012 and played a starring role against Falkirk later that season, scoring his first senior goal at Hampden as the Easter Road side came from 3-0 down to win a Scottish Cup semi final. He made just one league start for the Championship winners last term, having scored four goals in 27 games for Queens in 2015-16.

Summary: Falkirk have signed Alex Harris on a two-year deal, following the winger's release from Hibernian.


Building work on the billion pound Sherford development near Plymouth will begin soon with 580 houses. The town will have four schools, a library, GP surgery, town hall, community centres and parks. Some local people have raised concerns the development does not contain an ambulance station and that local hospitals will struggle to cope. The developers, the Sherford Consortium, claim the new community will inject Â£2bn into the local economy. South Hams District Council and Plymouth City Council granted permission for the first phase. Leader of South Hams District Council John Tucker said: "This advanced step in planning approval is a milestone which marks the real beginning of Sherford as a town, bringing much needed housing and jobs to the area."

Summary: Detailed plans for the first phase of a new Devon town have been approved.


Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered fell 1.9% after analysts at Barclays cut their rating of the shares. Consumer finance firm Provident Financial and insurer Standard Life were both down almost 2%. Shares in house builder Berkeley remained the top performer on the FTSE 100 with a 3% gain. Investors were encouraged by its full-year results. Berkeley said there had been a rise in customers cancelling reservations for new homes after the Brexit vote, but that had now returned to normal. It added that property prices remained "resilient". Meanwhile Redrow, Wales' biggest house builder, said pre-tax profits had risen 23% to Â£250m. Redrow shares were up nearly 7% by noon. Overall the FTSE 100 was down 17 points lower at 6,861. On the currency markets, the pound was up 0.2% against the dollar, at $1.3333. Against the euro, it just a touch higher at â‚¬1.1938.

Summary: (Noon): The FTSE 100 lost ground as shares in financial firms wilted.


The two sides meet in a Championship play-off semi-final first leg on Sunday 1 May, with the second leg on 8 May. The 29-year-old back row will now not feature in the play-offs. "I appreciate supporters will feel very disappointed but the club has been put in a compromising position due to Nick's decision," Bedford chairman Geoff Irvine told the club website. "As such, we feel that this is the correct course of action to take given the circumstances." Bristol finished the regular Championship season top of the table, with Bedford fourth. South Africa-born Fenton-Wells joined Bedford from Saracens two years ago and was named captain in 2014.

Summary: Bedford Blues have confirmed captain Nick Fenton-Wells will join Bristol at the end of the season.


The 25-year-old world number 18 is on nine under after a four-under round of 66, while Fowler made two birdies in the last three holes in a 65 for a 13-under total in Florida. The American has not won on the PGA Tour since the Deutsche Bank Championship in September 2015. Germany's Martin Kaymer is in a group two behind Hatton. It is the third straight week that someone has built a big lead on the PGA Tour after 54 holes. Jordan Spieth was six shots clear at Pebble Beach, while Dustin Johnson was up by five shots at Riviera, both going on to win. Buckinghamshire's Hatton climbed into the world's top 20 with a tie for third at the Dubai Desert Classic. READ MORE: England's Hatton keeping it simple on US mission

Summary: England's Tyrrell Hatton is four shots behind leader Rickie Fowler going into the final round of the Honda Classic.


The national park authorities of Pembrokeshire, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons have each received a share of Â£600,000 Welsh Government funding for a variety of projects. They include improving accessibility to Cadair Idris, Snowdon's Miners Track and in the east Beacons. Wheelchair access will also be installed at Freshwater East, Abereiddy and St Davids in Pembrokeshire. The remainder of the funding will be spent on improvements to the 870 mile Wales Coast Path. Work will be carried out at: There is also an allocation to Natural Resources Wales to help it repair winter storm damage on the coast path, preserving it for years to come.

Summary: Public access is set to be improved at some of Wales' beauty spots.


CairnGorm Mountain Ltd proposes to create a beginners' area and also a 90m-long (295ft) intermediate slope. The artificial areas would be constructed close to the base station of the CairnGorm Mountain snowsports centre, near Aviemore. The site's operator said the new areas would leave the main slopes open to more advanced snowsports fans. Earlier this year, CairnGorm Mountain Ltd described the most recent ski season as "challenging" and "poor". A lack of snow and mild weather affected January and February - two key trading months for Scotland's snowsports industry.

Summary: Plans for artificial snowsports areas that would be open all year in the Cairngorms are being finalised.


The vehicle burst into flames in the crash on Poppyfields Way, Branton, Doncaster, on Tuesday. An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. A 21-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have also been arrested on the same charge. A woman, 21, was held on suspicion of assisting an offender. The three people arrested earlier have now been bailed as police enquiries continue. All four are from the Doncaster area, South Yorkshire Police said. The dead men, who were in the car, have not been formally identified. A third male remains in a critical condition following the crash. South Yorkshire Police is trying to trace the occupants of an estate car which was towing a caravan close to the scene.

Summary: A fourth person has been arrested after a car crashed into a garden wall, killing two men.


It comes after the success of the set-up during severe winter storms last year. The Virtual Operations Support Team (VOST) was put in place by the police and Dumfries and Galloway Council. Police said it allowed a "two-way information flow", which was vital during such incidents. Martin Ogilvie, resilience and community safety manager with the council, said: "This system allows everyone involved in managing the information flow in an emergency situation to get the right information and advice out to those affected by the emergency in real time. "It also allows those being affected by the emergency the ability to send information back to those managing the incident, giving them an actual view of what it is they are dealing with. "Training has been undertaken and we are ready to go live when the situation arises."

Summary: A special team has been put in place in Dumfries and Galloway to co-ordinate information put out on social media during a major emergency.


The man, in his 20s, had impaled his arm on railings in central Peterborough and needed the help of firefighters to free him in the early hours of Sunday. A Magpas medical team gave the man pain relief while he was being freed from the railings. He was taken to Peterborough City Hospital where he is said to be in a stable condition. It is not yet known how or why the man ended up impaling his arm on the railings.

Summary: A man is recovering in hospital after he was found impaled on metal railings.


The Belfast Trust confirmed that a ward was closed briefly and two patients were affected in Musgrave Park Hospital in Belfast. C. diff is a bacterium which causes extreme diarrhoea in some patients. One of the rehabilitation wards for elderly patients in Meadowlands was closed for a deep clean but has now reopened. In a statement, the trust said it is continuing to "review and monitor the hygiene standards on the ward". "The situation is being monitored closely and infection prevention control measures are in place to maintain a safe environment for our patients. "We continue to work closely with staff and request visitors to adhere to the visiting policy. "We would request families not to visit if they themselves are unwell," it added.

Summary: A hospital in Belfast has been affected by an outbreak of Clostridium difficile (C. diff).


Ethan Brady-Rainey from Llangollen was killed in the incident near the Pontcysyllte aqueduct last Wednesday. At the opening of an inquest on Monday, the coroner was told that the Denbighshire schoolboy had hit his head on a rock after falling. The hearing heard that the boy's friends did not witness the accident. The inquest was adjourned until 2016. Police have already said that the death of the Ysgol Dinas Bran pupil is not being treated as suspicious. Staff at his school paid tribute to the student last week, describing the Year 8 pupil from Trevor as "very happy, bubbly and kind". "He was a keen sportsman who represented the school at football and attended conscientiously. He will be sadly missed by all at the school," they said. A full inquest hearing is expected to be held in February.

Summary: A 12-year-old boy died after falling from height on a River Dee rope swing near Llangollen, an inquest has heard.


The world's biggest name in on-demand video describes itself as a "Manbang knockoff" in its bio. Manbang is the name for North Korea's own streaming service, recently unveiled by its state broadcaster. The set-top box, which connects to the state-controlled internet, was dubbed North Korea's Netflix in news reports. It is said to enable viewers to search for and replay documentaries, and watch five TV channels. Demand for the device was high, said KCTV. Most North Koreans have no access to the internet and the access a few have is extremely limited. Netflix, which made the change on Thursday, often puts humorous and topical references in its Twitter bios. It is not known what Manbang thought about the change.

Summary: Netflix has taken a light-hearted swipe at North Korea's recent venture into the video-streaming industry, in the biography of its US Twitter page.


Eleanor Cardwell, Jodie Gibson, Natalie Haythornthwaite, Laura Malcolm and Kadeen Corbin join 10 players added to the programme at Loughborough in June. Talks remain ongoing with players currently in the ANZ Championship, with five more contracts still to be signed. "It's a good environment to be in," Manchester Thunder's Haythornthwaite told BBC Sport. The world's top two sides - Australia and New Zealand - already have full-time players, and the Roses' long-term goal is to reach the final at the next World Cup in Liverpool in 2019. "We've got to do what we can now to try and achieve that," added Haythornthwaite. The Roses are currently preparing for the inaugural Quad Series in August hosted by New Zealand and Australia that also includes South Africa.

Summary: England Netball have signed a further five players on full-time contracts ahead of next month's Quad Series.


Honda recently had to recall millions of vehicles which were equipped with Takata airbags, some of which exploded. Injuries and at least five deaths have been linked to the problem. Earlier this year, Honda reported a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings and cut its profit forecast following the vehicle recall. A wide range of carmakers use Takata airbags, but Honda has been the worst affected. The announcement was made along with a number of other management changes and the statement did not mention the airbag issue. Honda has been fined a record $70m by the US authorities for not passing on more than 1,700 complaints and for not reporting warranty claims. Mr Ito joined Honda in 1978 as an engineer. He has been president and chief executive since 2009.

Summary: Japanese carmaker Honda is replacing its president, Takanobu Ito, with Takahiro Hachigo, another Honda executive.


The raid on the St Giles News Plus shop - in the St Giles Terrace area - took place at about 07:45. A man brandishing a weapon demanded money from a shop assistant but fled empty-handed. Police believe the man may have been in the vicinity of the Co-op on St Boswells Terrace a short time before the alleged incident. The suspect is described as white, mid-20s in age, approximately 5'9" in height, slim build, wearing a large black jacket, dark coloured dress trousers and dark dress shoes. The man had a local Dundee accent.

Summary: Police in Dundee are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a local shop.


Official results give the opposition coalition, the LDS, fifteen seats in the new National Assembly, five more than the People's Party of President James Michel. Before the result was announced, Mr Michel promised to work with the new assembly. The opposition had been expected to win the election. "My hope is that this spirit of consultation continues in the new National Assembly, where we all work together for the common good of our nation," he said. Does Seychelles live up to its idyllic image? The LDS (Seychelles Democratic Alliance) consists of the main opposition party, the liberal SNP (Seychelles National Party) and four smaller opposition parties. The SNP had refused to take part in the 2011 elections claiming they would not be fair. Mr Michel's People's Party has been in power ever since the return of multi-party democracy in 1991, and before that during almost 16 years of one-party rule.

Summary: The opposition in the Seychelles has won parliamentary elections for the first time in four decades.


The victory over the holders gave Donegal their second title after their first triumph two years ago. Roisin Friel and Yvonne McMonagle hit early goals as Donegal took control. Points by Ellen McCarron kept Monaghan in touch but McLaughlin's first goal helped Donegal lead 3-5 to 0-9 at the break and they remained in command. Donegal's winning margin would have been even bigger but for a final goalkeeping display by Linda Martin. Meanwhile, Galway defeated Mayo 3-12 to 1-8 in the Connacht Ladies Final at Castlebar. SUNDAY OTHER GAA RESULTS Munster SFC Final Kerry 1-23 0-15 Cork Ulster MHC Semi-Finals Antrim 1-21 0-18 Down Derry 4-16 2-06 Donegal Leinster SHC Final Galway 0-29 1-17 Wexford

Summary: Geraldine McLaughlin hit 2-6 as Donegal clinched a 4-11 to 0-15 win over Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Ladies Football Final at Clones.


The first episode featured six singing groups competing against each other for a place in the final. Leeds Contemporary Singers became the first group to reach the final. Mel Giedroyc was back on our screens presenting the show, after leaving the Great British Bake Off. Let us know what you thought of the contestants, the judges and the whole show - did they win your approval or is it still battling to get your support? This page is now closed. You must ask your parent, teacher or guardian for permission before you send us a comment. We may show your comment on our website or in our TV bulletins. We'll show your first name and which town you're from - but we won't use your details for anything else.

Summary: The new singing programme, Pitch Battle, started last night and we want to know what you thought about it!


The Uruguay international, 24, was a second-half substitute in the 6-0 League Cup win at MK Dons on Wednesday. Ramirez, who spent last season on loan at Hull City, was Saints' club record signing when he cost them £12m in 2012. "He's part of the squad, training well, well disciplined and not complaining. I admire that," said Koeman. Ramirez's last appearance for the Saints was in a 3-1 victory at West Ham in August 2014 but injury and questions over his attitude have plagued his three years at the club. Southampton also welcomed back left-back Ryan Bertrand for his first game of the season after undergoing knee surgery during the summer. Koeman added: "He's good because he played 45 minutes [in an under-21 game against Reading] on Monday and another 35 minutes tonight. He is still maybe not ready for a whole game, but he's close to being back."

Summary: Southampton manager Ronald Koeman says Gaston Ramirez is back in his plans after the forward made his first Saints appearance in nearly 13 months.


The 32-year-old joined the Shrimpers in the summer of 2016 and played 36 times as Phil Brown's side finished just outside the third-tier play-off places. The former West Ham, Sunderland and QPR centre-back has made 357 career appearances to date. "I had a fantastic time here last season," said Ferdinand, who was made Southend captain in October. "As I've said before, when the gaffer asked me to sign over a year ago, it was because of him that I joined Southend. "The feeling I got off of him was one of reassurance, one of confidence and a real football man. He showed that to me throughout the season so I was keen to get the deal done to work with him for another couple of years."

Summary: Southend United defender Anton Ferdinand has signed a new two-year contract with the League One side.


Last week, campaigner Peter Mitchell called the toilet sign at Limavady Health Centre "deeply offensive". Mr Mitchell had said there was an onus on health care providers to use more acceptable language. The new Western Health Trust sign makes no reference to physical disabilities apart from using the wheelchair symbol. Peter Mitchell, a local actor and wheelchair user, had said that for him and many others, the word "handicapped" was outdated and insulting. "It comes from mid 17th century when disabled people were seen as second class citizens, they literally had to beg on the streets with their cap in their hands. "Do people look at me because I am in a wheelchair, as a second class citizen, that I have nothing to offer?" he asked. It is understood the sign was replaced on Monday.

Summary: A Northern Ireland health trust has replaced a sign which attracted criticism for referring to disabled people as "physically handicapped".


Half of the stand at Radcliffe Borough was destroyed, including the press room and PA box, in Sunday evening's blaze. Club chairman Paul Hilton has appealed to the local community to attend the Lancashire Cup game against West Didsbury and Chorlton later. Greater Manchester Fire Service said the cause of the fire is not yet known. Mr Hilton said the club, which is in the first division of the Northern Premier League, had been "overwhelmed" by messages of support, offers of help and even financial donations. He added: "It's a massive blow but we're hoping the community rallies round the club and helps us out. "It would mean the world to us if our fans, the local community, which we work so passionately to support, and supporters of any football team come and watch a game of football."

Summary: A football club has appealed to local people to attend the team's first home game since an unexplained fire engulfed the main stand.


Officers arrived at the Co-operative store in Old Harlow, Essex, on Wednesday to find the building locked with the tabby prowler still inside. Special Sgt Krystina Booth wrote on Twitter: "We found our suspect still on scene... Poor kitty." The BBC has been unable to confirm what happened to the cat after police left the scene. A Co-op spokesman said a power cut may have triggered the alarm, but added the cat was a regular visitor to the shop. "He (or she) is a regular and walks through the automatic doors with customers. We have to shoo him (or her) out," the spokesman added. Essex Police confirmed it had received a call at 02:20 GMT reporting the alarm was going off. When officers reached the shop, they found the building was secure, but "located a cat inside the premises", a force spokeswoman said.

Summary: A burglar alarm at a supermarket may have been triggered by a feline intruder, police have said.


The bassist is the second member of the band to leave after drummer Matt Tong quit in 2013. Bloc Party have started work on their fifth studio album, the follow-up to 2012's Four. Young Legionnaire are made up of former Automatic singer-songwriter Paul Mullen, Moakes and drummer Dean Pearson. Writing on Twitter, Moakes said: "Update for fans: I'm not involved in the latest incarnation of Bloc Party. I'm now focussing on Young Legionnaire. Gordy #rhythmsection4hire. "I'm based in Austin, TX now - as well as the new YL album in the works, I've got a couple of projects on the go here, news of which soon! Gx." It's unclear who'll replace Moakes in the band. Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke is currently touring his second solo album Trick. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Gordon Moakes says he's left Bloc Party to concentrate on his side project Young Legionnaire.


Wrexham ended a disappointing campaign with a 1-1 draw at Eastleigh which saw them finish 13th in the National League. Former Dragons captain Keates was handed his first managerial role when he succeeded the sacked Gary Mills in October 2016. "I've enjoyed it," Keates said. "Obviously it's had its highs and lows but it will stand me in good stead going forward. "The club was looking over its shoulder at one point. "There were a lot of changes and people have come in and put the club in a better situation than it was before they came through the door." Keates will begin talks with Wrexham's players on Monday with the majority of the squad out of contract this summer.

Summary: Manager Dean Keates says he has "enjoyed" his first seven months in charge of Wrexham despite a season of "highs and lows."


Michael Martin, of Shandon Court in Waterford, was arrested on Thursday after a Republic of Ireland-wide alert over the alleged attempted abduction of a child. The offence is alleged to have taken place in Cullohill on Wednesday. Portlaoise District Court heard Mr Martin had told police: "On my uncle Mick's life I abducted no-one." Mr Martin said: "I was told in the interview room that the question to the girl was would she identify the man and I was told that she could identify no-one." A police officer told the court he was opposing bail and asked that the defendant be remanded in custody. Denying bail, the judge said the case was "one of the worst charges to come before this court". Mr Martin was remanded in custody and will appear again in court on 13 March.

Summary: A 35-year-old man has appeared in court in County Laois charged with false imprisonment.


One of the lion-tailed macaques is being pursued near houses in the Ben Madigan Park area of the Antrim Road in north Belfast by zoo staff. The other monkey has been spotted on the cliff face of the Cave Hill, but cannot be reached at present. Previously, six lion-tailed macaques escaped from the zoo in October 2013. Belfast Zoo has said they are tracking the movement of the animals.

Summary: Two monkeys have escaped from Belfast Zoo after giving their keepers the slip.


The 21-year-old has come through the academy system at Wire but is yet to feature for their first team. He is available for selection immediately and could feature in Salford's next game against Castleford. "Sean is a player we've had our eye on for a while and it's great that he's signed for the Red Devils," head coach Ian Watson told the club website. "He has shown great potential and shown that he is ready to step up to a Super League level. He is hugely ambitious and will fit in well with the squad we already have here at the club."

Summary: Salford Red Devils have signed Warrington Wolves hooker Sean Kenny for a "nominal fee".


The 35-year-old won 27 caps between 2005 and 2008, including all four matches at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Thomas has spent the last four seasons with the Dragons, captaining them in 2015-16, and made 70 appearances for the region. He had previously spent 10 seasons with Cardiff Blues and a year with Wasps. "I am delighted to be able to bring Thomas Rhys Thomas into our coaching team as I feel he has the attributes to make an outstanding coach," Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman, the former Ireland hooker, told the club's website. Meanwhile the region have signed two young hookers. Wales under-20 international Liam Belcher, 21, has played five times for Cardiff Blues while Welsh-qualified Gerard Ellis, 24, joins from London Irish where he has featured in the first team squad for four seasons.

Summary: Former Wales hooker T Rhys Thomas is joining the Dragons coaching staff and scaling back his playing career after an injury-hit season.


Lee Jefferies-Jones, 31, stabbed three people in the attack on a street in Yeovil, Somerset, last June. Jefferies-Jones, who was told he would serve at least 10 years, shouted "I'm going to kill 20 people" as he went on the rampage, Taunton Crown Court heard. The attacks only stopped when one of his victims overpowered him and held him until police arrived. Jefferies-Jones, of no fixed address, had already pleaded guilty to one charge of attempted murder, one of wounding with intent and one of attempted wounding at an earlier hearing. The court heard he was suffering from mental health problems, had a personality disorder and was addicted to drugs when the the attack took place in King Arthur's Drive. Judge Jamie Tabor QC said Jefferies-Jones was a "danger to the public".

Summary: A man who carried out a series of unprovoked knife attacks on members of the public has been jailed for life.


Patrick Farren, from Stoneburn Place in the city, admitted making a "nuisance of himself" in the Church Brae salon. Staff called the police and Farren also admitted verbally abusing officers when they arrived. The 53-year-old was then arrested for disorderly behaviour. The judge at Londonderry Magistrates Court jailed him for nine months. Farren, who has 195 previous convictions - 100 of them for disorderly behaviour - was detained by police after the incident on Thursday. The court was told that he had been given suspended jail sentences on Saturday and on Monday of this week for similar offences. The judge said that given the accused's extensive record of relevant convictions he had no alternative but to send him to prison.

Summary: A Londonderry man with almost 200 convictions has been jailed after he persistently asked staff in a hairdressing salon to dance with him.


The statue will be positioned between Great Newport Street and Cranbourn Street, Covent Garden. Cast in bronze, it will feature a large book with an oval opening containing a portrait bust of the author, designed by sculptor Ben Twiston-Davies. Westminster Council granted planning permission on Wednesday night. The memorial will be erected by the end of the year. Covent Garden was chosen as a location because historically, eight theatres have shown her work in the area, most recently The Mousetrap at St Martin's Theatre. The play, which has been in the West End since 1952, is the world's longest-running stage production. It will celebrate its 60th birthday on 25 November with a gala performance.

Summary: Planning permission has been granted for a 2.5m (8.2ft) memorial celebrating crime novel author Agatha Christie in London's theatreland.


The Canadian, 57, whose hits include Run to You, Summer of '69, (Everything I Do) I Do It for You and All for Love will take to the stage on 9 July 2017. The announcement follows on from the success of Lionel Richie at the same venue earlier this year. Conwy council said that show was worth Â£345,000 to the area with much of that money spent on hotels, food and drink.

Summary: International rock star Bryan Adams will perform at Colwyn Bay's Parc Eirias next summer.


The 20-year-old, who has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, had been linked with a move to Norwich City. "Luke was a player I watched whilst at Luton because he was at Dunstable," said Daggers boss John Still. "I was under the impression he had gone to Norwich, but as soon as I knew he was still available I tried to do something about it." Pennell was previously on MK Dons' books and had spells at Rushden & Diamonds and Banbury United before joining Dunstable at the beginning of the season. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two strugglers Dagenham & Redbridge have signed defender Luke Pennell from non-league Dunstable Town.


A man and a woman were pronounced dead after the blaze on Cherry Tree Street, Elsecar, at about 18:50 BST on Tuesday. They are believed to be Katherine Collard, 50, and Irwin Albers, 62, police said. A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "Despite the considerable efforts of firefighters and ambulance crews at the scene, both sadly passed away." An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire.

Summary: Two people have died in a house fire in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.


Roland, one of a pair of swans at Markenfield Hall near Ripon, was found dead in the moat on 14 April. Staff at the 14th Century manor later managed to capture the suspect otter on film. Owner Ian Curteis said the otter was caught on camera after his swan was "completely savaged" by some unknown creature last week. He said footage from a motion-sensor equipped camera revealed "a three and a half foot otter, virtually wiping his mouth with his napkin and putting down his knife and fork". Roland's female partner, Sylvia, has been removed from the moat for her own safety. Staff said they hoped the otter would eventually move on. Otters are a protected species in the UK and cannot be killed, captured or sold. The black swan is native to Australia and was largely brought into the UK for ornamental purposes.

Summary: A hungry otter has been blamed for the "savage" death of a black swan at a historic house in North Yorkshire.


The former Wycombe and Tranmere keeper was out of contract at the Minstermen. The 6ft 9ins Northern Irishman will compete with Ross Etheridge for a starting place at Stanley for the upcoming season in League Two. "There is no number one and number two keeper," manager John Coleman told the club website. "It will be whoever is best on any given day and whichever one is chosen, the other will support them. It's down to them to battle it out." Until 22, Mooney was working as a barman and playing non-league football before he joined Wycombe in 2011. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Accrington Stanley have signed their second goalkeeper of the week, bringing in Jason Mooney from York City on a one-year deal.


Staff alerted the RSPCA after discovering the female seal in a cooling chambers at the Cemaes Bay station. Seals sometimes get dragged along by the strong currents Wylfa creates and slip through bars in the sea pipe. This one was unharmed by the ordeal and was quickly recovered. After being given a clean bill of health the seal was was returned to the sea further along the coast at Cemlyn Bay. RSPCA inspector Mike Pugh said: "This kind of rescue happens from time to time and we're grateful for the vigilance of power station staff. "We're really happy that this seal was unhurt by her adventure and we could return her safely to the sea".

Summary: A grey seal has had a lucky escape after strong currents dragged her into Wylfa nuclear power station on Anglesey.


The Advanced Technology Centre in Filton specialises in areas such as situational awareness systems and high-powered computer modelling. The company said it was "disbanding" the centre to "embed the skills and capability in our business areas where it can be best utilised". It is to consult with employees over potential redeployment or redundancies. The company's other research facilities at Filton, specialising in maritime and combat vehicles, are unaffected by the closure. Labour councillor Ian Boulton said it was important the local manufacturing economy was "resilient" to the changes to ensure the area remained a "world centre of excellence" for the aerospace industry. Ian Waddell, from the Unite union, said it will be "pressing BAE" to ensure "vital skills and knowledge are not lost" and people are deployed to "secure jobs" elsewhere within company. BAE Systems shut down Filton airfield in 2012.

Summary: Aerospace giant BAE Systems is to close a research facility in Bristol, affecting about 130 members of staff.


He was found collapsed at Benson Road tram stop, in Winson Green, and pronounced dead at the scene, British Transport Police (BTP) said. It is not known whether the man, in his 50s, was stabbed on the platform approach or injured elsewhere. Police, who were made aware of the incident at about 16:50 BST, have started a murder investigation. Det Ch Insp Tony Fitzpatrick, leading the investigation with West Midlands Police, said: "We're still trying to establish exactly how the man came to receive his injuries." "The incident occurred around rush hour and I'm certain they would have been people around who can help us find out exactly what happened."

Summary: A man has been found dead with serious stab wounds at a tram stop in Birmingham, police have said.


The bird fell into a container of chicken tikka masala while trying to scavenge a piece of meat from a food factory bin. He was rescued by workers at the undisclosed site in south east Wales and picked up by a volunteer for Vale Wildlife Hospital near Tewkesbury. Staff at the centre used washing up liquid to clean the gull's feathers. They managed to return him back to his original white colour but have not been able to wash away the smell. Lucy Kells, a veterinary nurse at the hospital in Worcestershire, said: "He really surprised everyone here - we had never seen anything like it before. "The thing that shocked us the most was the smell. He smelled amazing, he really smelled good."

Summary: A seagull turned bright orange after falling into a vat of curry.


The Briton, 27, teamed up with visually impaired skier Gallagher to win gold at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. However, she suffered severe concussion in a training accident in Austria and has now decided to take a break. "Charlotte will be very hard to replace," said GB performance director Duncan Freshwater. Evans, who intends to focus her time on coaching youngsters, added: "It has been an amazing experience and one that I will always treasure." She was forced to miss this year's Para-alpine World Championships in Canada as result of her injury, sustained when she and Gallagher collided. Gallagher said it had been a "weighty decision" for Evans to step back but added that she intended to carry on competing.

Summary: Paralympic champion Kelly Gallagher's guide Charlotte Evans is to take a break from competition after suffering a serious head injury in January.


The 33-year-old from the Leeswood, near Mold, died following a collision on a roundabout on the A541 Chester Road in the town. His family have described him as a talented furniture maker "tragically taken from us at a young age". A 45-year-old Ford Fiesta car driver was arrested after failing a drugs test, and has been released on bail. In a statement issued through North Wales Police, Mr Bennison's family said "life will never be the same without him". They said he was an incredibly proud and loving father to baby son, Osian. They said he had described him as "his greatest achievement and the best thing that ever happened to him". Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident, which happened just before 10:00 BST on Monday.

Summary: A motorcyclist killed in a crash in Flintshire on Monday has been named as Lee Bennison,


Porter scored 16 goals for the U's in 2016-17, his best season for a decade, but turned down the offer of a new contract from the Essex club. The 33-year-old, who began his career at Bury, played for Oldham Athletic, Motherwell and Derby County before joining Sheffield United in 2011. Porter is the third summer signing by boss David Artell for Crewe, who finished 17th in League Two. They have also brought in fellow striker Jordan Bowery, who arrived initially on loan from Orient in January, as well as Carlisle United defender Michael Raynes. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. For more local news and sport, BBC Local Live: Staffordshire & Cheshire

Summary: Crewe have signed Colchester forward Chris Porter on a two-year deal.


El Fitouri, 22, has not reported back to the club after being given Thursday off for personal reasons. "The player will be fined in accordance with our code of conduct and we will be writing to him to confirm our position," director Ashley Carson said. "We will then reserve our right to take further action if deemed appropriate." El Fitouri, who was born in Benghazi, Libya, has made two appearances since joining Chesterfield at the beginning of February. He was a free agent after being released by Manchester United, who had signed him from Salford City in January 2015 following a recommendation by former United player Phil Neville.

Summary: Chesterfield will take disciplinary action against defender Sadiq El Fitouri, who has been absent from the club since last Wednesday.


Analysts had expected growth of at least 6.6%. Growth was dampened by a weakness in demand for consumer goods and exports and high interest rates. January's figure was revised from 6.8% to 1.14%, with a data error blamed, leading to expectations that the central bank might lower interest rates for the first time in three years. The Reserve Bank of India is due to review its rates next week and has already signalled that it may lower them by 25 basis points to 8.25%. The Indian economy grew by 6.9% in the financial year that ended on 31 March, its slowest rate in three years, under pressure from international economic uncertainty, high interest rates at home and a high rate of inflation.

Summary: India's industrial production rose less than expected in February, at 4.1% from a year earlier, the government says.


The swans suffered fatal injuries when they were shot with what is believed to be an airgun at Haverfordwest's Withybush Woods. An unharmed cygnet was also recovered and put in the care of the RSPCA. Insp Tim Davies, of Dyfed-Powys Police, said: "This was a distressing incident, and we are aware of the impact in the local community." He added: "We are thoroughly investigating this serious wildlife crime." He also appealed for anyone with information about the shootings, which were reported to the police on Saturday, to contact the force. The RSPCA said it was "very shocked and saddened" to hear about the deaths. The swan is a protected species in the UK and it is a criminal offence to harm one.

Summary: Police investigating the killing of three swans at a Pembrokeshire wood have made two arrests.


The deadline for countries to express their intention to bid to host the tournament is Friday, at which point Fifa will confirm the bidders. The United States, Canada and Mexico announced in April that they intend to put forward a joint bid. The World Cup has only been hosted once in Africa - in South Africa in 2010 - and this will be Morocco's fifth bid. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) gave its backing to a Moroccan bid in July. A total of 48 teams, rather than the current 32, will compete at an expanded tournament in 2026 after changes announced by Fifa earlier this year. The decision on who will host event will be made in 2020. Fifa's rotational hosting policy means Africa is one of four confederations that can bid to host the 2026 finals as Europe (Russia 2018) and Asia (Qatar 2022) cannot be considered.

Summary: The Moroccan Football Federation has announced it will bid to host the 2026 World Cup.


Cheshire Police received a call at 01:51 BST about a break-in at a house on Bretton Avenue, Warrington. The suspect was seen heading towards the river before he jumped in and started swimming in a desperate bid to evade officers waiting on both banks. When the man, 38, climbed back on to dry land, he was arrested on suspicion of burglary and was treated in hospital before being taken into custody.

Summary: A burglary suspect tried to escape from police by swimming across the Mersey.


About 20 homes were affected by flooding in the Wester Inch estate, Bathgate, on 24 and 27 February. The 27in (69cm) water pipe served more than 25,000 properties across Bathgate, Blackburn and Livingston. Scottish Water said it would answer questions at a public meeting in the area on Sunday. Mark McEwen, Scottish Water's customer service general manager, said: "We have established after detailed analysis and significant changes that we can operate the local water supply network in future without the need to use this particular section of water pipe. "We also plan to invest in other areas of the water supply network to ensure continuity of supply in the wider West Lothian area. "We will keep customers updated on our plans, but in the meantime can confirm that the section of water pipe where these bursts occurred will not be used again."

Summary: A section of water pipe which flooded homes in West Lothian after bursting twice in less than a week will not be brought back into use.


Robson chose not to use that privilege at the Australian Open while recovering from a series of wrist injuries. The 22-year-old returned from a 17-month lay-off in June but had a relapse and did not play until Indian Wells last month, losing in the first round. There will be four British women in France, with Robson joining Johanna Konta, Heather Watson and Naomi Broady. Andy Murray, Aljaz Bedene and Kyle Edmund enter the men's main draw at Roland Garros, running from 22 May to 5 June. Never want to miss the latest tennis news? You can now add this sport and all the other sports and teams you follow to yourpersonalised My Sport home.

Summary: Laura Robson will use her protected ranking of 58 to gain direct entry into the French Open main draw in May.


Sharon Wilson and Ian Ferguson were elected to seats in the Rosyth and Dunfermline North wards. Mr Ferguson won 1,056 votes, ahead of Labour candidate Joe Long on 719, while Ms Wilson won 1,214, ahead of Labour's Vikki Fairweather on 926. The elections were triggered by the resignation of two SNP councillors, one of whom, Douglas Chapman, became MP for Dunfermline and Fife West in May. Turnout in each ward was just over 24%.

Summary: The SNP has held two seats on Fife Council following by-elections.


The 22-year-old lost 21-12, 21-18 to title holder and double world champion Carolina Marin of Spain. "It's very satisfying to win silver," said Gilmour. "Caro is the same age but has a lot more experience at the top level. It's building blocks but we'll get there one day." It was Scotland's first ever medal at the Championships, which date back to 1968. "Today's a day for celebrating and tomorrow we'll feel the lull but at least I will wake up and say 'yeh, I've got a silver medal at the European Championships' which is pretty cool," continued Gilmour. "It will be an evaluation day of a decent match, not perhaps my best but certainly not my worst by any means. "I will learn from anyone who is world class standard. Every game you go on is a learning curve."

Summary: Kirsty Gilmour has won silver after finishing runner-up in the women's singles final at the 25th European Championships in La Roche sur Yon.


The 31-year-old France international spent last season on loan at Marseille. Gomis scored 21 goals in 33 games for the French club and they were keen to keep him, but he has opted for Turkey. "I have a lot of friends from Turkey, and also [Didier] Drogba and [Aurelien] Chedjou have told me that the best team in Turkey is Galatasaray," Gomis told the Galatasaray official website. The move is subject to international clearance. Gomis joined Swansea on a four-year contract from Lyon in 2014 as back-up to former Swans striker Wilfried Bony and the Frenchman scored 10 goals in his first campaign, including five in his last six games. But his scoring rate dropped and after 17 goals in 71 games, Gomis was loaned to Ligue 1 side Marseilles last summer. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Galatasaray have signed striker Bafetimbi Gomis from Swansea City for an undisclosed fee.


The lock-up, in in the Clifton area of the city, had been put up for auction with a guide price of £35,000. But the unnamed buyer, who lives locally, approached the auction house just hours before the sale and made the offer which was accepted by the seller. Auctioneer Andrew Morgan said that the 2.7m (9ft) wide and 5.7m (19ft) long space could also be used for storage. He said interest in garages was always high. "We recently sold another slightly bigger garage for £67,000 and the buyer flew back from the United States to look at it and then instructed a friend to buy it. "The prices achieved do vary and fall as you head out of the central areas, but when several are offered in the same location people snap them as potential building sites."

Summary: A garage in Bristol which is barely big enough to fit a Mini car in has sold for nearly £50,000.


The Turkana and Samburu communities in northern Kenya have fought for decades over cattle, grazing rights and access to water. About 15 people were killed in renewed clashes in May, local media reported. The peace deal covers the same area where at least 42 police officers were killed in 2012 by cattle rustlers. It was the deadliest attack on the police in Kenya since independence. Communities living in and around Baragoi town in Samburu county have also agreed to return weapons stolen from police during the 2012 attack, Kenya's Capital FM reports. The ceasefire between the minority Turkana community and the Samburu people, who make up 80% of the county's population, was signed after three days of negotiations between local community leaders, MPs and Kenya's National Cohesion and Integration Commission, it says. BBC Africa Live: Updates through the day

Summary: Two rival communities in Kenya have agreed to pay a fine of 50 cows for every person killed in recent violence, as part of a ceasefire deal.


The 29-year-old former Billericay, Peterborough United and Gillingham man scored nine goals in 24 appearances for Boro last season. "There were a couple of players at Stevenage that stood out last season and Chris was one of them," Dons boss Neal Ardley told the club website. "His goalscoring record from midfield has been exceptional over the years." Whelpdale becomes AFC Wimbledon's third signing of the summer following their promotion to the third tier via the League Two play-offs. The Dons have not disclosed the length of his contract at Kingsmeadow. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side AFC Wimbledon have signed Chris Whelpdale following the winger's departure from Stevenage.


Doncaster, who also came down from League One last season, travel to Accrington on Saturday, 6 August. National League champions Cheltenham host Leyton Orient, while Grimsby mark their return to the Football League with a home game against Morecambe. Carlisle fans face a 700-mile opening weekend round trip to Portsmouth. The Cumbrians then host Plymouth Argyle on the second Saturday of the season, a 780-mile round journey for supporters of the Pilgrims. Last season's losing play-off finalists Plymouth begin their campaign at home to Luton. Crewe, who finished bottom of the third tier, visit Stevenage and fellow relegated side Colchester are away at Hartlepool. The first meeting between Portsmouth and Blackpool, relegated from the top flight in 2010 and 2011 respectively, comes on Saturday, 27 September at Bloomfield Road.

Summary: Relegated Blackpool will begin life in League Two with a home match against Exeter City, five years after they were relegated from the Premier League.