The Dow Jones index lost 110.26 points to 16,963.69 - having added more than 3% over the previous five sessions. The S&P 500 was down 22.44 points to 1,979.32, while the tech-focused Nasdaq index fell 59.43 points to 4,648.83. Figures released by the Chinese government showed exports sinking 25.4% and imports dropping 13.8%. Shares of Caterpillar, the maker of heavy machinery, fell 4%. US oil fell 4.3% to $36.28 a barrel, while Brent crude dropped 3.4% to $39.45 a barrel. Shares of Exxon Mobil and Chevron both fell 2.1%. Shake Shack shares plunged more than 11.8% after the burger chain reported an 11% rise in fourth quarter sales - the slowest growth rate of the last three quarters. Urban Outfitters shares shot up 16.1% after it reported stronger than excepted sales of its Free People clothing line.

Summary: (Close): Wall Street share markets closed down, reversing gains from last week, as oil prices dropped and China reported poor trading figures.


The 28-year-old leg-spinner, who began his career with the White Rose in 2006, helped them win the County Championship in 2014 and 2015. "I love representing my county and I hope to win more silverware with them," said the Bradford-born player. Rashid has played three Tests, 25 one-day internationals and 18 Twenty20s for England. He has taken 436 wickets at an average of 34.75 and scored 6,102 runs at 35.47 in 148 first-class matches. Yorkshire director of cricket Martyn Moxon said: "Adil is a special player across all three forms of the game. "He has been a very important player for Yorkshire and has played a crucial part in our recent success."

Summary: England all-rounder Adil Rashid has signed a new three-year contract with county champions Yorkshire.


Media playback is not supported on this device O'Sullivan, 40, qualified for the tournament after his 9-5 victory over Neil Robertson in Cardiff on Sunday. Five-time world champion O'Sullivan was originally scheduled to play Jimmy White in an exhibition match in Morocco on 12 March which has now been moved. The World Grand Prix will take place in Llandudno, north Wales, from 8 to 13 March. O'Sullivan suffered defeated in last year's final, losing 10-7 to Judd Trump. After the World Grand Prix, just two ranking events - the Players Championship and China Open - will remain before the season-ending World Championship in Sheffield. Englishman O'Sullivan recently said he is "not really bothered" about the Crucible event and will "treat it like a vacation".

Summary: Welsh Open champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will compete at the World Grand Prix ranking event in Wales next month.


The 27-year-old was injured in the Hammers' 1-0 win over Swansea at London Stadium last weekend. "It's a significant injury and he's out for the season," Bilic confirmed. Antonio, who has scored nine goals for the Hammers this season, was called up by England for the first time in August. "It is a big blow. We know what he has been giving. He is one of our best players," Bilic added. He was again called up for England's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania last month but pulled out of the squad with a hamstring injury and has yet to make his international debut. He joined West Ham from Nottingham Forest in 2015 and signed a new four-year deal with the club last summer.

Summary: West Ham winger Michail Antonio has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a "significant injury", manager Slaven Bilic says.


Independent PCC Mr Roddick said he was "not getting any younger". His deputy Julian Sandham is expected to run for the post in polls on 5 May. David Taylor is running for Labour while Arfon Jones is standing for Plaid Cymru. UKIP, the Lib Dems and the Tories have not yet announced their own candidates. Mr Roddick said: "I have come to the decision to stand down gradually after considering it very carefully with my family and others over the past two or three months." He said his main reason for not-seeking re-election is so he can see more of his grandchildren. He added: "I'm not getting any younger and the burdens of this job are going to increase and therefore I think I've done my bit. "It's now the turn of somebody else. "

Summary: North Wales police and crime commissioner Winston Roddick has announced he will not seek re-election.


James Cosmo has starred in films including Braveheart, while former Dr Who star Karen Gillan has now turned her hand to directing. EIFF artistic director Mark Adams said: "We are thrilled to add two Scottish luminaries to our illustrious troop of EIFF honorary patrons." James Cosmo said: "It's a real honour, and a genuine privilege." Karen Gillan said of her new role: "I am so thrilled. "I moved to Edinburgh, from Inverness, when I was 16 to study acting. I developed such a creative connection with the city. So to come back and celebrate Scottish and international filmmaking is an honour."

Summary: Actors James Cosmo and Karen Gillan have been named Edinburgh International Film Festival honorary patrons.


Shane Richardson, who was from the Brownstown West/Rectory area of the County Armagh town, died on Tuesday. The Craigavon Senior High School year 12 student was due to get his GCSE results this week. In a statement, Principal Paula Downing said specialist support had been made available to help pupils "come to terms with the tragic loss". "Our entire school community is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of one of our Year 12 pupils. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this very difficult time," she said. "The school has put arrangements in place to ensure that specialist support is available help pupils come to terms with this tragic loss. We are making every effort to ensure that they are fully supported." On Tuesday police said they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a teenager in Portadown.

Summary: A post-mortem examination is to be carried out after a 16-year-old boy died suddenly in Portadown.


The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested after supply teacher Vincent Uzomah, 50 was attacked at Dixons Kings Academy in Bradford on Thursday. Mr Uzomah was stabbed in the stomach with a knife but is stable in hospital. The boy appeared at Bradford Magistrates' Court and spoke only to confirm his name and address. He is also charged with possession of cannabis. The teenager was remanded in custody and will appear at Bradford Crown Court on 29 June.

Summary: A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of his teacher.


The accident happened as the jet of flight AI 619 from Mumbai to Hyderabad was being pushed back for departure. Air India chairman Ashwani Lohani described the accident as a "mishap", but it is not yet clear what happened. "We are deeply saddened and regret the tragic incident," Mr Lohani said. He added that the incident is being investigated. The Times of India, quoting Air India sources, reported that the accident occurred when the co-pilot started the engine at the Chhatrapati Shivaji airport. The victim was standing nearby. "At the moment, we are absolutely clueless on how this person was near the aircraft. Only an inquiry can establish whose negligence it was and whether the engine should have been switched on at that time," an airline official told the Hindustan Times. Mr Lohani expressed his condolences to the family.

Summary: An Air India technician has died after he was sucked into an aircraft engine at Mumbai airport, the airline says.


Kerr has also quit his role as a board director of the Windsor Park club. Linfield issued a statement expressing deep regret at Kerr's decision to stand down, but no reason was given for his departure midway through the season. "The club would like to pay tribute to Jim's immense contribution to Linfield over very many years," the south Belfast club said. "The board are totally unanimous in giving fulsome praise for the hard work our former chairman has carried out on behalf of the club. "At a later date it is the intention of the club to more formally recognise Jim Kerr's long years of service to Linfield."

Summary: Linfield have announced the resignation of Jim Kerr who has been chairman of the Irish Premiership club since 2007.


It has issued a yellow "be aware" warning for southern and central Scotland and for parts of the Highlands and Aberdeenshire. The warning covers from 04:00 to midday on Tuesday and follows snow and freezing temperatures that affected some areas at the weekend and Monday. Snow could fall to depths of 5cm above 200m and 10cm above 500m on Tuesday. The Met Office said: "Rain will move northeast across Scotland and north east England on Tuesday morning, falling initially as snow which will accumulate in places. "Rain may also fall onto frozen surfaces for a time, which could result in very icy conditions. Snow accumulations at low-levels will vary across the warning area. "The public are advised to be aware that there could be some disruption to travel." Perthshire, Aberdeenshire and parts of the Highlands had snow and icy conditions on Sunday into Monday.

Summary: Snow and ice could cause some disruption on Scotland's roads on Tuesday, the Met Office has warned.


The 24-year-old Australian will join relegated Rovers from St George Illawarra ahead of the 2017 season. "It came as a bit of a shock to me to hear they had been relegated but from what I've heard I think we've got what it takes to bounce back," he said. Hull KR head coach Tim Sheens added: "Adam's speed will be really important for us as well as his experience out the back."

Summary: Hull KR have signed ex-St Helens full-back Adam Quinlan on a two-year deal.


A 20-year-old man was arrested in east Belfast where one woman was found. Another man, 28, was arrested in Banbridge where three women were rescued. Det Chief Insp Mark Bell said: "The arrests are part of an extensive investigation into an organised criminal gang with eastern European links." The searches were carried out at properties on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast and at Kenlis Street in Banbridge on Thursday. The men were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking for sexual exploitation, controlling prostitution and money laundering. They are currently in custody. A related search was conducted in London by the Metropolitan Police but no victims were found and no one was arrested.

Summary: PSNI detectives have rescued four female victims of human trafficking and arrested two men.


Media playback is not supported on this device Horton finished in a time of three minutes 41.55 seconds, as China's Sun took silver in 3:41.68 and Italy's Gabriele Detti won bronze. Briton James Guy led for more than 250m before fading and finishing sixth. "In the last 100m or so I could see Sun and Mack going past and I thought, 'Oh no'," Guy told BBC Sport. Find out how to get into swimming with our special guide. "My family flew all these miles to see me swim, but my first 200m was pretty comfortable so it is good times for [the 200m] on Sunday." Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Australian swimmer Mack Horton held off the challenge of 2012 champion Sun Yang over the final 50m to win the Olympic men's 400m freestyle.


United were valued at $3.69bn (£2.86bn) and returned to the top of the annual list for the first time in five years. Spanish club Barcelona were second with a worth of $3.64bn (£2.82bn) as Real $3.58bn (£2.77bn) went down to third. Six English teams were in the top 10, with Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham joining United. German champions Bayern Munich were fourth, while Italian title winners Juventus were ninth. Real, who won the Champions League and Spanish title, had been top for the past four years but saw their value drop by 2% as United's went up by 11%. "Manchester United's return to the top spot is a testament to their powerful brand and marketing acumen," Forbes Media assistant managing editor Mike Ozanian said in a statement. Leicester, who won the English Premier League in 2015-16, were 19th and West Ham 15th.

Summary: Manchester United have overtaken Real Madrid as the world's most valuable football team, according to business magazine Forbes.


The 33-year-old midfielder, whose contract was due to expire this summer, joined the west London side in 2013 and made 39 appearances last season. "Karl is a fantastic professional," manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink told QPR's website. "He is an experienced player and a leader on and off the pitch for us. He leads by example with his application and commitment." A number of players, including Clint Hill, Alejandro Faurlin and goalkeeper Rob Green, were recently released when their contracts at Loftus Road expired. But Henry, who was previously at Wolves and Stoke City, opted to stay after being offered new terms. "I was happy to stay if the club wanted me to, so I'm really pleased they did," he said. "I'm very confident about the season ahead with this manager in charge."

Summary: Karl Henry has signed a new one-year deal at Championship club QPR.


A member of the public discovered the body at Upperby Cemetery, next to St John The Baptist Church on Manor Road shortly before 08:00 BST. Det Ch Insp Lesley Hanson said: "We have a team of detectives working hard to find out the identity of the man and establish what exactly has happened." Cumbria Police have closed the cemetery while investigations continue. There is not believed to be a danger to the wider public, the force added, and appealed for witnesses to contact them.

Summary: A murder investigation has been launched after a man's body was found in a Carlisle cemetery.


President Rafael Correa said he had contacted the Venezuelan authorities for help extinguishing 17 major fires across the country and that they had promised to send helicopters. He said he would also ask Brazil, Colombia and Peru for support. Ten people have been arrested on suspicion of setting fires in the vicinity of the capital. The government has asked people to denounce firebugs and has offered a $50,000 (Â£32,500) reward for information leading to their capture. One of the biggest fires is burning in the hills of Auqui, north-east of Quito. Dozens of firefighters are trying to stop the flames from spreading to residential areas. Three firefighters were killed last week and many more injured.

Summary: Quito was enveloped in smoke as forest fires raged around the Ecuadorean capital on Tuesday.


Former Liverpool trainee Flynn, 27, has agreed a two-year deal after five years at Sheffield United. Flynn, who is an ex-Scotland Under-19 international, has agreed a two-year contract with the Latics. Dutch defensive midfielder Klok, 23, joins on a six-month deal after his spell at Bulgarian side Cherno More. He started his career at FC Ultrecht and also had a stint at Scottish Premier League side Ross County. They are the eighth and ninth new signings at Oldham in the past five days since Stephen Robinson was appointed manager. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Oldham Athletic have continued their recruitment drive for the upcoming season by signing midfielders Ryan Flynn and Marc Klok.


She is the first British monarch to ever celebrate a sapphire jubilee, as well as being the UK's longest-reigning monarch. Ceremonial gun salutes took place in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and York. A special photograph of the Queen was released by British photographer David Bailey. A special sapphire jubilee stamp has also been released to commemorate the occasion Prime Minister Theresa May has given her congratulations to the Queen, calling her: "an inspiration to all of us".

Summary: The Queen is celebrating 65 years on the throne with her sapphire jubilee.


The 30-year-old's move to the Keepmoat Stadium is added competition for Thorsten Stuckmann and Marko Marosi in the Doncaster goal. Neal, who has made 133 appearances, has featured just once for Vale this season since losing his place to Jak Alnwick. Neal was part of the Vale side which won promotion from League Two in 2013 and the Shrewsbury Town side which went up to League One the previous season. Meanwhile Rovers' veteran defender Rob Jones has left the club by mutual consent. The 36-year-old, who was also a coach with Doncaster's development side, moved to Rovers from Sheffield Wednesday in 2012. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Doncaster Rovers have signed Port Vale goalkeeper Chris Neal on a 28-day loan.


Prop Hill, 29, who is currently playing for England in the Four Nations, joined Wolves from Leigh in 2012 and has agreed a new five-year deal until 2021. Academy product Currie, 22, played for Ireland at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup and has signed a deal until 2020. Both players were named in the Super League Dream Team last season for their performances. "It's fantastic to have extended my contract," Hill told the club website. "There's no better place to be than here at the moment." Currie added: "The club must have appreciated what I did last year as they approached me this off-season and it was impossible to say no to signing an extension."

Summary: Captain Chris Hill and second-row Ben Currie have both signed new contracts with Warrington Wolves.


Elmohamady, 29, is reunited with former boss Steve Bruce after Villa activated a release clause in his Hull contract. The Egyptian international made 218 appearances and scored 12 goals for the Tigers after initially joining them on loan from Sunderland in 2012. He is Villa's third summer signing following former England captain John Terry and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. Elmohamady formerly played under Bruce for both Sunderland and Hull. The Egyptian, who can play at both right-back and right midfield, helped win promotion from the Championship for Bruce's Hull side in both the 2012-13 and 2015-16 seasons. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Aston Villa have signed full-back Ahmed Elmohamady from Hull City for £1m on three-year contract.


Researchers discovered galaxies can change their structure over the course of their lifetime. They also found 83% of all stars formed since the Big Bang were in a disc-shaped galaxy but today only 49% are; the rest are in oval-shaped galaxies. Their research was carried out using the Hubble and Herschel telescopes. Prof Steve Eales, from Cardiff University's school of physics and astronomy, said it was the first time this "metamorphosis" had been accurately measured. "Galaxies are the basic building blocks of the universe, so this metamorphosis really does represent one of the most significant changes in its appearance and properties in the last eight billion years," he added.

Summary: A team of international scientists, led by astronomers from Cardiff University, has unravelled the history of galaxies for the first time.


Former England Under-20 centre-half Turnbull failed to make a senior appearance for Southampton. The 21-year-old spent the last two seasons on loan at Swindon, playing in a total of 86 League One games. "Jordan played twice against us last season and impressed me both times with his accomplished performances," said manager Tony Mowbray. Turnbull becomes the second defender to join the Sky Blues from Premier League side Saints inside six months, following Jack Stephens' loan move in February. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Coventry City have signed Southampton defender Jordan Turnbull on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


The 26-year-old made two appearances in the League Cup for the Hammers, but has played Championship football for Ipswich, Portsmouth, Bristol City and Bournemouth. Henderson started his career at Aston Villa and has also played on loan for Yeovil, Aldershot, Wycombe and York. "I'm very excited and can't wait to get started," said Henderson. "I'm delighted to get it done. It was a pretty sharp move and I'm very happy to be here." The former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international - Charlton's eighth signing of the summer - worked with Addicks goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts at Yeovil during the 2010-11 season.

Summary: Charlton Athletic have signed goalkeeper Stephen Henderson from West Ham on a three-year deal.


Mossburn Distillers want to build the plant near the former Jedforest Hotel at Camptown. Developers claim it could create 50 full-time jobs and produce millions of bottles a year. The proposed facilities include a 200-seat restaurant. A planning application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council with a decision expected in the autumn. The company is also behind the Torabhaig distillery on the Isle of Skye. The project is one of a number of schemes in the pipeline for the Borders which has no whisky distilleries at present. The Three Stills Company has lodged plans for a site on Commercial Road in Hawick. Last year a competition by R&B Distillers saw the public pick Peebles as the preferred site for a distillery.

Summary: Plans have been lodged for a £40m whisky distillery development near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.


The structure will be in place during the final phase of the wreck's conservation in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Tudor warship, which is being sprayed with a conserving solution inside a chamber, will begin a five-year drying process this year. The walkway will give access to the chamber until the process is complete. The chamber is due to be removed completely in 2016. The ship sank while leading an attack on a French invasion fleet in 1545 and was raised from the sea bed in 1982. The wreck has undergone 17 years of conservation treatment and is due to go on public display in 2012 when a dedicated museum will open in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard. The existing Mary Rose Museum will remain open during the construction of the new attraction.

Summary: A walkway allowing visitors to see the hull of Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose, is due to open in 2012.


Opening batsman Finch, who remains in the 15-man squad for the tournament in India, was named T20 captain in 2014 but only led the side six times. Test and one-day skipper Smith, 26, now leads Australia in all three formats. Test wicketkeeper Peter Nevill, who has never played any limited-overs cricket for Australia, replaces one-day specialist Matthew Wade. Spinner Ashton Agar, who has never played any T20 matches for Australia, is also included. Australia have never won the World Twenty20 title in five previous attempts, their best finish coming in West Indies in 2010 when they lost to England in the final. Squad: Steve Smith (capt), David Warner, Ashton Agar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, John Hastings, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Peter Nevill (wkt), Andrew Tye, Shane Watson, Adam Zampa.

Summary: Steve Smith has replaced Aaron Finch as Australia's captain for the World Twenty20, which starts next month.


The 89-year-old has lived with type II diabetes for more than 20 years, and has had several spells in hospital in recent months. A message on his website said: "I am in home hospice care at my residence in Las Vegas. "Thanks to all for your well wishes and prayers." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Known for such hits as The Thrill is Gone and Every Day I Have the Blues, he had been touring up until last year. But he was forced to cancel the remainder of a tour last October when he fell ill during a show, and was later diagnosed with dehydration and exhaustion.

Summary: Blues guitarist BB King has told fans he is receiving hospice care at his home following a short stay in hospital.


The 81-year-old BBC football pundit, treated for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2007, is undergoing daily radiotherapy. Armfield, awarded a CBE in 2010, won 43 caps and made a club record 568 appearances for Blackpool, going on to manage Bolton and Leeds United. "It is nowhere near as evasive as last time," he told the Blackpool Gazette. "I finish the treatment this weekend and the consultant who I am seeing again seems confident." Armfield, who commentates for BBC Radio 5 live, says he had surgery after developing health problems in September, but did not give details of his illness. "I am better now than I have been for over a month," he added. "It is amazing how quickly medicine has moved on, and I am thankful for that. "I don't feel poorly - I can get out and about, go shopping and go for a walk."

Summary: Former England defender Jimmy Armfield is receiving cancer treatment for a second time, but says he has come through the "difficult part".


They were convicted on terror charges by a military court for their roles in several attacks in Cameroon's northern region which borders Nigeria. Cameroon passed an anti-terror law in 2014 which introduced the death sentence. This is the first time the death sentenced has been used since that law was passed. The 89 are among 850 people arrested in Cameroon on charges of links to Boko Haram. Following the death sentences, a local human rights group has called for reforms to Cameroon's justice system. Hundreds of people have been killed in a spate of attacks in Cameroon since it joined a regional force set up to tackle the militants last year. Why Boko Haram remains a threat Who are Boko Haram? Cameroon profile

Summary: Cameroon has sentenced 89 members of Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram to death, local media report.


Eight counties had made approaches for the 22-year-old, who is currently sidelined by a serious knee injury. Stone was hurt while celebrating a wicket in a T20 Blast match. "I had a few other options but after meeting the coaching staff, the captain and seeing the world-class facilities at Edgbaston, the choice was simple for me," Stone told the club website. Director of cricket Dougie Brown added: "We knew that there were a number of counties in for Olly and we are delighted that he has chosen to join Warwickshire to continue his development in the game." Stone has taken 72 wickets at an average of 30.69 in 25 first-class appearances.

Summary: Northamptonshire pace bowler Olly Stone will join Warwickshire on a three-year deal at the end of the 2016 season.


Netherlands player Cruyff died aged 68 in March. He made his name as a forward with Ajax and Barcelona, and was named European footballer of the year three times. The work on the Â£250,000 Catherine Street Court all-weather project is expected to take about two-and-a-half months. Aberdeen City Council joined forces with the Denis Law Legacy Trust and the Cruyff Foundation for the development. The Cruyff Court Denis Law will also honour the Aberdeen-born football great. Law starred for Manchester United and Scotland. He was named European footballer of the year in 1964. There are almost 200 Cruyff Courts in more than 15 countries around the world.

Summary: Work to create a community sports facility named after football legend Johan Cruyff has got under way in Aberdeen.


The suspension comes in a week that two managers of the taxi-ordering app Uber were arrested for "illicit activity". In June France's interior minister ordered a ban on UberPOP after a day of nationwide protests by taxi drivers. Bernard Cazeneuve has said Uber's service is '"illegal". It has been banned in France since January. Uber is unpopular with registered drivers in many cities because they tend to undercut prices, and there have been violent protests. The firm said on Friday that it was suspending the service as a safety measure. "We have decided to suspend UberPOP in France from 20.00 [19.00 BST] this Friday evening, primarily to assure the safety of Uber drivers," Thibaud Simphal, head of Uber France, told Le Monde.

Summary: Uber has suspended its UberPOP taxi-ordering app in France, according to newspaper Le Monde.


The 19-year-old, who has agreed a three-and-a-half year deal, will return to the League One side on loan for the remainder of the season. Canaries manager Alex Neil said: "We're delighted to sign James as he is a fantastic prospect." Maddison made his debut for Coventry in 2014 and has gone on to make another 30 appearances for the club. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Norwich City have signed midfielder James Maddison from Coventry City for an undisclosed fee.


Branches in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, Llangefni on Anglesey, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Abergele, Conwy county and Monmouth are all affected. The move is part of a UK-wide overhaul of the UK's second largest mutual, which is putting 440 jobs at risk. Yorkshire will shut 20 branches this year and it will close down the Norwich and Peterborough building society brand, which it now owns. It follows an announcement by HSBC on Tuesday that nine of its branches would close in Wales.

Summary: Five Yorkshire Building Society branches in Wales are to close in May.


Firefighters were called to Botany Way, Purfleet, just before 22:00 BST on Wednesday, where they found the tankers were already "well alight". One of the lorries was empty but the other four had a combined load of 45,000 litres of diesel and kerosene. The blaze was possibly caused by an electrical fault, Essex Fire Service said. There were no reported injuries. Read more on this story and other Essex news The fire was extinguished by 00:30 on Thursday, and although an investigation is ongoing, the cause is not believed to be suspicious. At the time, residents were told to keep their windows shut and the blaze also caused disruption for passengers on the C2C train line.

Summary: Five fuel tankers have been destroyed in a fire at an industrial estate in Essex, the fire service has said.


A parade began in Caerphilly at 11:00 BST, followed by a drum head service at the castle at 12:00. Flag-raising ceremonies are being held at Castle Square in Swansea and the Centenary Gardens in Beddau, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Military-themed celebrations are also taking place in Porthcawl, Bridgend county, and Garndiffaith in Torfaen. Events to mark the occasion took place earlier in the week, with flags flown from council offices including those in Newport, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. And on Thursday, hundreds of people turned out to support the council's Armed Forces Day event in Ferndale.

Summary: Hundreds of service personnel, cadets and veterans are taking part in Armed Forces Day celebrations across Wales.


The women were sitting in a silver Vauxhall Astra car in the McDonnell Street area in the early hours of Friday morning when they were approached by four men. The men opened the doors of the car and assaulted the women before ordering them out of the vehicle. They then drove off in the car in the direction of Cullingtree Road. Police said it was later recovered in Quadrant Place. They said the women sustained minor injuries and were left badly shaken by their ordeal.

Summary: Two women in their 50s have been assaulted during a vehicle hijacking in west Belfast.


Gloria Macleod, who has an Indian passport and is married to a Scot working in Dubai, has been living in Dingwall in the Highlands since July. The couple's young daughters attend a local school and the family hope to set up home in the area. Mrs Macleod has been asked to meet immigration officials on 13 October. The Home Office says she does not have the correct visa, but has been considering representations related to her case. Ian Blackford, SNP MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, has been in talks with the Home Office about Mrs Macleod's situation, which would see her daughters left in the care of elderly grandparents if she is deported. Mr Blackford said he would be making further representations and said Mrs Macleod and her husband, Robert, who is originally from Dingwall, were due an apology from the Home Office.

Summary: A mother of two who was at risk of being deported on Saturday has been given time to try and resolve an issue with her visa.


With Steph Curry and Klay Thompson off form, bench players Shaun Livingston, Andre Iguodala and Leandro Barbosa helped seal victory in Oakland. Livingston scored 20 points, Iguodala 12 and Barbosa 11, while Curry, the NBA's Most Valuable Player, and Thompson managed 20 between them. The Warriors beat the Cavaliers in last year's final. "Even the best players in the world have bad nights," said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. "But it didn't hurt us." The Cavaliers' LeBron James, playing in his sixth straight finals, claimed 23 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. The second game of the best-of-seven series also takes place at Golden State's Oracle Arena on Sunday.

Summary: Defending champions Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 in the NBA Finals opening game.


Capital World Markets (CWM) is also being investigated by City of London Police for money laundering and false representation, the force said. The firm, based in the City's Heron Tower, was raided on 3 March and 10 men and three women were arrested. CWM's website has been removed and it could not be contacted for comment. Computers and documents were seized during the raid, said the City of London Police, and the 13 suspects were questioned and released on bail until September. Det Supt Maria Woodall said: "The primary objective of the arrest phase of this investigation was to stop what we believe was ongoing criminality and prevent people putting their money into CWM's managed funds offering 5% interest per month." She said she needed people to come forward to see how the firm used the funds.

Summary: A trading company partnered with Chelsea Football Club is under a police fraud investigation, which has so far involved 13 arrests.


The move follows a consultation with its workforce. A further 24 redundancies are being made at the firm's operations in Morecambe Bay. Centrica said the cuts come as it explores new ways of working to "maximise the potential of its North Sea assets". A company spokesman said: "After a full consultation with our people, we have taken the difficult but necessary decision to reduce the number of roles in our E&P team. "We want to maximise the potential of our North Sea and Morecambe Bay assets, and over several months have been working hard to find new ways of operating and finalising the structure of our business to make that happen. "We recognise that this represents difficult news for our employees who may be affected. Our priority now is to support all those impacted."

Summary: The oil and gas company Centrica is to cut 25 jobs from its exploration and production operation in Aberdeen.


Edison Mulaj, 19, of New Road, Gravesend, admitted carried out the attack off Parrock Street, Gravesend in the early hours of 22 March. At Maidstone Crown Court. he also pleaded guilty to sexual assault and robbery in connection with another attack on a woman in the town on 16 February. Mulaj, who admitted two further rapes, will be sentenced in June. He also denied a charge of attempted rape in relation to the February attack.

Summary: A man has admitted raping a woman during an alleyway attack in Kent.


The first will take place on 24 March and the second will be broadcast on 1 May, days before the 5 May election. The broadcaster is also commissioning a poll to find out about the issues that matter to the electorate. In addition, the leaders of Scotland's main political parties will be quizzed on BBC Radio Scotland by presenters Gary Robertson and Kaye Adams. Head of news and current affairs at BBC Scotland, Gary Smith, said: 'We are developing an in-depth and compelling range of content for our audiences across all our platforms. "Voters are centre-stage and we'll be giving them all the breaking news and views from the campaign trails, as well as expert analysis on the issues that count, as they prepare to go to the polls."

Summary: BBC Scotland will host two televised party leader debates as part of its Holyrood election coverage.


Anglers claim raw and treated sewage discharges into Llyn Padarn at Llanberis threatens the future of the Arctic char fish. A group representing a fishing society claims Natural Resources Wales has not put enough safeguards in place. The hearing in Caernarfon has also been told Welsh government officials failed to implement EU law correctly. The judicial review proceedings have been brought by the Seiont, Gwyrfai, and Llyfni Anglers Society, represented by a body called Fish Legal - an umbrella organisation for fishing groups. It follows a number of incidents at the lake in recent years, including toxic blue-green algae blooms, which closed the lake for watersports in 2009. Welsh Water announced in 2012 that it was spending Â£15m upgrading sewerage facilities in the area. The review is expected to last two days.

Summary: Rare fish are at risk in a Snowdonia lake due to environmental damage, a judicial review has been was told.


The Livingston-based firm, which focuses on upper limb prosthetic technologies, opened its latest Touch Life Centre in Heidelberg, Germany. Touch said the facility complemented its existing centres of excellence in Hilliard, Ohio, and Livingston. The centre will offer customer support operations for other European markets. Touch chief executive Ian Stevens said: "We recognise the importance of education and training to clinicians when delivering optimal outcomes for the community of i-limb wearers. "We intend that this well-equipped and highly professional facility, utilising our recently revised teaching methods and online learning modules, will be a very useful clinical resource for all our customers." Earlier this year a nine-year-old boy was fitted with an i-limb quantum, a "bionic" hand designed by Touch Bionics. Josh Cathcart, from Dalgety Bay in Fife, was thought to be the youngest person in the world to receive such technology.

Summary: Prosthetic limb specialist Touch Bionics has opened a new training centre in one of Europe's largest markets for artificial limbs.


Diaz beat McGregor in their first bout in March, inflicting the 27-year-old Irishman's first defeat since 2010. Plans for a rematch at July's UFC 200 were scrapped after a dispute between McGregor and organisers. The fight was announced during the UFC 199 show on Saturday, where Michael Bisping became the first Briton to win a UFC title by beating Luke Rockhold. Featherweight champion McGregor fought Diaz at 170 pounds, 25 more than his usual limit, at UFC 196 in March. American Diaz, 31, won by submission in the second round, ending McGregor's 15-fight winning streak.

Summary: Conor McGregor's welterweight rematch with Nate Diaz will take place at UFC 202 in Las Vegas on 20 August.


Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir had been expected to bring the budget to the assembly on Monday. Speaking after an executive meeting, he told the BBC "we haven't made enough progress to bring the budget to the assembly". A new budget date has not been specified but Mr Ó Muilleoir said it would happen as early as possible. MLAs will return to Stormont on Monday for an urgent discussion of a botched heat scheme that could cost taxpayers £400m. First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness asked the Northern Ireland Assembly speaker to "convene a special sitting" in relation to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

Summary: The executive has postponed the presentation of its 2017/18 budget until early in the new year.


John Jackson from the States of Jersey environment department said there were 1,500 fewer animals in the island than 10 years ago. He blamed the drop in the number of cows on several dairy farmers who left the industry. Mr Jackson said more than half of the 5,000 left were used for milking and producing other dairy goods. He said that the local market was the largest part of the dairy industry in Jersey but that was limited. "100,000 people on Jersey can't drink massive amounts of milk, they can only drink what they need which is about 9m litres, we currently produce 13m litres," said Mr Jackson. "The difference between those two figures go into butter, yoghurt, ice cream, all sorts of dairy products."

Summary: The number of Jersey cows kept in the island is falling according to figures released by the States.


Fire broke out at the Grade II listed Regent Cinema in Lyme Regis at lunchtime. The collapse of the structure meant firefighters were only able to tackle the blaze from outside the building. Cinema staff and people who were in a shop that also occupies the building are reported to be safe, the fire service said. At the height of the blaze, thick black smoke rising from the site could be seen for miles. Dorset Fire and Rescue said eight crews from three counties worked to prevent the flames spreading to adjoining buildings. A cordon was put in place and neighbouring businesses were closed for the afternoon. People with respiratory conditions were advised to keep their windows closed. Source: Scott Cinemas

Summary: The roof of a 1930s Art Deco cinema has collapsed after being engulfed in flames.


The money raised from the sale of Beautiful Beautiful George Michael Love Painting will go to HIV/Aids charity The Goss-Michael Foundation. The charity was founded by Michael and his former partner Kenny Goss. Goss posted an image of the artwork on Instagram, writing: "Amazing result of $580,000 (around Â£461,011)." He described Damien Hirst as a "superstar", adding: "Thank you Damien!" The canvas went under the hammer in Dallas, Texas, at the MTV Re:define charity gala. Michael, who enjoyed a lucrative pop career as one half of duo Wham before embarking on a successful solo career, died on Christmas Day last year at the age of 53. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: A portrait of the late George Michael by artist Damien Hirst has sold for just under half a million pounds at a charity auction.


Vice-captain when the United States regained the trophy last year in Germany, the 45-year-old Swede said: "I can not tell you how excited I am. "I had hoped and dreamed that this opportunity would come along. This is really going to be a lot of fun." Europe will attempt to win back the trophy at Des Moines Golf Club in Iowa next August. Sorenstam played on two winning sides, at Loch Lomond in 2000 and at Barseback in 2003, and was also instrumental in two victories as a vice captain in 2011 and in 2013. No player has won more matches for Europe than Sorenstam. Her record of 22 victories is equalled by England's Laura Davies, who played in nine more matches than the Swede.

Summary: Annika Sorenstam says she is going to have "fun" being European captain at the 2017 Solheim Cup.


The day-long event on 31 October will be held in Porthcawl, where the former Visage singer's funeral was held in March. A number of bands will perform on the renamed Steve Strange Stage in the seaside town's Grand Pavilion. Mr Strange, who was born Steven Harrington in Newbridge, died aged 55 in February while he was in Egypt. The festival is being organised by musician Jayce Lewis and Mr Strange's former personal assistant Amanda Lloyd. Mr Lewis said: "The response to Steve's death was so overwhelming. "We could see that the New Romantic era was very much alive and so we wanted to carry the torch." Several big names of 1980s music were at Mr Strange's funeral including Boy George and members of Spandau Ballet and ABC.

Summary: The life of 1980s' pop star Steve Strange is to be celebrated at a New Romantic festival in south Wales.


The 25-year-old, who will race for Austrian team Hrinkow Advarics next year, last took part in the event in 2011, winning five silver medals. "I'd have loved to have done it, any opportunity to represent Guernsey is something I'm very proud to do. "But unfortunately my professional commitments won't allow me to do that," he told BBC Radio Guernsey. Next year's Island Games take place at Gotland in Sweden.

Summary: Professional cyclist James McLaughlin will not represent Guernsey at next year's Island Games.


The attack on the 11-year-old, of Stockport, Greater Manchester is said to have happened at Scoutcentrum Buitenzorg camp in Baarn, Utrecht, in the summer of 1985. The victim only reported it to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in March 2016. Detectives want anyone who may have been at the camp from mid-July to the end of August 1985 to contact them. Det Con Phil Hargreaves said: "We have followed extensive inquiries and we now want to speak to anyone who was at the camp that summer. "Even if you didn't witness anything, or have any knowledge of the incident, you may still have information which could be vital to this investigation." He added: "We know scout groups from across the UK and Europe visited the camp, so it may be that you are not from the Greater Manchester area but I would still urge you to get in touch."

Summary: An appeal over a British boy scout's rape in the Netherlands more than 30 years ago has been launched by police.


They had been considering a "Plan B" to retain doctor-led services at Glan Clwyd, in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. But staff have been told the original plans to suspend consultant care will go ahead, according to information seen by BBC Wales. Betsi Cadwaladr health board said it would issue a full statement on Monday. The changes, expected to be brought in this month, would see some women having to travel more than 30 miles to Gwynedd or Wrexham for consultant care, with clinical staff transferred to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor and Wrexham Maelor hospitals. A revised plan was drawn up by health experts and politicians after a public outcry, including a demonstration of about 1,500 people in Rhyl in February. In March, a public meeting was held with health board officials who agreed to look again at finding another way forward and which led to the "Plan B" proposals being tabled.

Summary: Health officials are expected to push forward plans to end consultant-led maternity services at a north Wales hospital, BBC Wales understands.


Croft, 45, who will join England's coaching staff for the one-day leg of their tour to South Africa, is viewed as a leading contender for the role. Former Glamorgan boss Toby Radford left the job last month, a year before his contract was due to end. "It's certainly a job that appeals to me. It's just whether it's the right time for the people here," Croft said. "There is a process in place. Lots of people will be interested in coaching the wonderful club that we have here." Former all-rounder Croft's playing career ended with Glamorgan in 2012. Commenting of his new role within the England backroom team, Croft added: "It's a 12-day trip to South Africa. Nothing technical, purely tactical. "Hopefully it will be an experience that I will gain from."

Summary: Glamorgan spin bowling coach Robert Croft says the Welsh county's head coach vacancy appeals to him.


Bell ringers at St Giles have launched a £10,000 appeal to fund repairs, saying they now need an overhaul as they were last restored 60 years ago. The church has 10 bells which were cast in 1726 and weigh up to 1.2 tonnes. Ringing master Ian Maycock said the bell frame was going rusty and the bells' clappers needed replacing. He said the church could not afford to fund the repairs so the ringers were seeking funding from different sources. The bells were cast in Gloucester and transported up the river Severn to Shrewsbury and then taken by road to Wrexham before being hoisted into place in the medieval church's tower. The tower is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales, a rhyme written in the 18th Century and which lists other important landmarks in north Wales.

Summary: There are concerns about the future of Wrexham parish church's bells which have rung out over the town centre for almost 300 years.


The proposed site is undeveloped land north west of the former Panasonic factory in Baglan, alongside the M4. The meeting, held at the town's Aberavon Beach Hotel, was arranged by South Wales West AM Bethan Jenkins to "hear local people's opinions". People living near the earmarked site raised concerns over its proximity to a care home and housing. The land is currently a lapwing reserve, the meeting heard. BBC Wales understands it will be a Category C prison for up to 1,600 prisoners, although that has not been confirmed by the MoJ. It is part of the UK government's commitment to creating up to 10,000 modern prison places by 2020, backed by Â£1.3bn to transform the estate.

Summary: More than 100 people have attended a public meeting over plans to build a new prison in Port Talbot.


The 34-year-old was driving a Fiat Seicento which collided with a Land Rover Defender which was turning right at the junction to Appletreehall, north of Hawick, at about 11:45 on Saturday. The 86-year-old driver of the Land Rover suffered minor injuries. Police officers investigating the crash have appealed for information from anyone who witnessed it. Sgt Andy Gibb said: "Our inquiries into this collision are at an early stage and we would welcome information from any members of the public who witnessed this collision or who saw either the silver Fiat Seicento or the Land Rover Defender before the collision happened at 11.45 am."

Summary: A driver has been seriously injured in a crash involving two vehicles on the A7 road in the Borders.


The 20-year-old made 24 appearances for the Yorkshire side last season but is yet to feature this campaign. Dempsey joined Huddersfield in July 2015 for around £300,000 from Carlisle, where he scored 11 goals in 51 games. "Kyle is an ambitious and tough player who has the right mentality for what we are trying to achieve here," head coach Uwe Rosler told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Fleetwood have signed midfielder Kyle Dempsey on a season-long loan from Championship leaders Huddersfield.


Four females and a male in a Nissan Micra died in the crash between junction 15 for Stoke-on-Trent and 14 for Stafford. The lorry driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but has been released under investigation. The Romanian Embassy has been informed. Latest updates on this story A male passenger in the front seat is in a serious but stable condition at Royal Stoke University Hospital. The stretch of motorway was shut after the crash at about 04:30 BST on Wednesday, before reopening around lunchtime. The driver of the Mercedes articulated lorry, a 60-year-old man from the West Midlands, was unhurt. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the crash, or anyone who saw the vehicles before the accident, to come forward. Specialist officers are working with the families of those who died, a spokeswoman for Staffordshire Police said.

Summary: Five people killed in a collision involving a lorry and a car on the M6 in Staffordshire were Romanian nationals, police have said.


Allisia Burton, 15, runs the Peedie Bun Box in Kirkwall using a small wooden honesty box at the end of her road. She makes a variety of home bakes, some of which raise money for the Macmillan cancer charity. However thieves stole the contents earlier this week and a small Christmas tree beside it was vandalised. Allisia said: "I'm disappointed that someone stole the contents of The Peedie Bun Box. "Luckily this has never happened before, but I did not expect this in Orkney. "I love baking and Macmillan is a really worthwhile charity so I'm going to carry on. "Thank you to everyone who has been honest and supported me." Macmillan Cancer Support said in a message to Allisia: "Allisia, you are a very kind soul. Thank you for your hard work. "Don't let this upset you. Sending you all our love."

Summary: A young Orkney baker has vowed not to let sneak thieves stop her helping cancer patients after she was targeted.


The 46-year-old former England and Newcastle striker was suing financial adviser Kevin Neal and pensions specialist Suffolk Life. A trial began at the High Court in London on Wednesday, but a lawyer representing Mr Shearer told the judge an agreement had now been reached. Barrister Gerard McMeel said the terms of the agreement were confidential. Lawyers had indicated that the case centred on a pension worth about £4m. The Match of the Day pundit alleged Mr Neal had been "careless" and "dishonest", while Suffolk Life had breached its regulatory duties. Both Suffolk Life and Mr Neal disputed the claims, with Mr Neal describing them as driven by "pure greed and ego". Mr Shearer was also suing two defunct companies, Kevin Neal Associates and Kevin Neal Associates Wealth Management. In his 18-year playing career, Shearer made more than 550 club appearances, for Newcastle, Southampton and Blackburn, and won 63 England caps.

Summary: Alan Shearer has agreed a settlement after launching a £9m damages claim over "negligent" financial advice.


The accident happened just off the beach at West Mersea at about 12:00 BST on Saturday, the RNLI said. The man, who was in his 60s, was rescued by an RNLI lifeboat crew from West Mersea with the assistance of the coastguard. He was airlifted to Colchester Hospital where he later died. Police said they were trying to establish the events leading up to his death.

Summary: A windsurfer has died after getting into difficulties off the Essex coast.


A hole was smashed in the front of the Co-op store on Main Street, Great Glen, Leicestershire in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The fork-lift loader was left blocking the road and the cash machine itself was found nearby. Police said four men were seen trying to load the machine on a truck and have appealed for more information. Witnesses said glass, bricks and metal were left scattered on the road with shop's alarms sounding continually. The truck was later recovered in a street nearby. Officers said they believe the gang failed to make off with any money.

Summary: A supermarket was badly damaged when a hydraulic lifter was used to rip a cash machine from a wall.


The 22-year-old forward has made over 100 appearances since his Rugby Park debut in April 2011. Having scored three goals in 33 appearances last season - often in a wide position - McKenzie is hoping to play a more central role. "I'm looking forward to next season. There have been big changes at the club," he said. "The whole place needed a revamp." Manager Lee Clark is planning a major overhaul after keeping Killie in the top flight following a play-off final with Falkirk. Eight out-of-contract players have moved on and another seven were placed on the transfer list, with Kevin McHattie, Mark O'Hara and David Syme having found new clubs.

Summary: Rory McKenzie is excited to be part of a much-changed Kilmarnock squad after signing a new two-year contract.


Two men were found in the street and another in a back garden on Goldthorn Hill in Goldthorn Park at about midnight. A member of the public flagged down a police car and the men, aged 27,31 and 36, were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road has been cordoned off while police investigate. Sgt Carl Russell said: "Several people have told us that a car was seen to speed away from the scene shortly after the attack. "We are appealing to anyone who may have seen this car to come forward with information. "The injured men are in a serious condition and continue to be treated in hospital."

Summary: Three men have been stabbed in an attack at a house in Wolverhampton.


Labour AMs jeered ex-orthopaedic surgeon Altaf Hussain as he raised the issue at First Minister's Questions. He said: "Many newly-qualified doctors in England refuse to come to Wales because they don't want their children educated here - that is a fact." First Minster Carwyn Jones called the claim "absolutely extraordinary". Mr Hussain argued the "state of our education" was "one of the major barriers to recruitment of doctors". Mr Jones replied: "I utterly reject the idea, and that the message from the Conservative Party to medics should be don't come to Wales because of the education system. "Where is their Welshness, where is their loyalty to Wales?" "We have no difficulty in recruiting doctors in Wales," he added.

Summary: Wales is struggling to recruit junior doctors because they do not want their children educated in its schools, a Conservative AM has suggested.


The group will invest £70m in the new shops, which will be spread throughout London, south-east England, Yorkshire and Scotland. The Co-op is expecting to open five stores in London by the end of March. The company is entering the final stretch of a three-year turnaround programme following a period of turmoil mainly involving its banking group. Stuart Hookins, property portfolio and development director at the Co-op, said: "Whilst other retailers are scaling back their expansion plans, the Co-op continues to open new convenience stores. "We opened 100 stores in 2016, and we plan to open hundreds more new stores over the next few years."

Summary: The Co-operative Group is planning to create 1,500 jobs in the new year by opening 100 stores across the country.


The woman was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary as a precaution following the blaze which started in Forrest Road at about 00:15. Officers are also investigating an earlier assault in the flat where the fire started. The resident suffered facial injuries as a result and needed hospital treatment. Det Sgt Mark Lumsden, of Police Scotland, said: "Thankfully no-one was seriously injured as a result of this fire but it has caused alarm and inconvenience to the residents and the local businesses. "We are also keeping an open mind as to the connection between the earlier assault of the occupier and the following fire."

Summary: A woman was taken to hospital after residents were evacuated from a tenement that caught fire in Edinburgh.


Crews were called out to Hulk Moor Drove, near Street, just after 22:00 BST on Saturday, where they found the pigeon loft, a caravan and several outbuildings alight. The fire follows the theft of pigeons from the same address 12 months ago. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said the cause of fire was deliberate and an investigation is under way. The owner of the birds, Stuart Russell, has bred pigeons for at least 50 years. Posting on Facebook, his daughter Pat Russell wrote both her parents were "devastated by this cruel act". "It was a year ago yesterday he had most of his pigeons stolen," she added. Five engines were at the scene until 04:00 BST on Sunday.

Summary: A pigeon loft containing dozens of prize-winning birds was destroyed in a Somerset arson attack.


Chaudhry Muhammad Shakeel is accused of murdering Ms Shahid, 28, from Bradford, and Chaudhry Muhammad Shahid is being held as an accessory to murder. At the hearing the men were presented with the police evidence against them. They will have the chance to challenge the case on 7 October when the court will decide whether to bring charges. Both men were remanded back in to custody ahead of their next appearance. Ms Shahid died in July in northern Punjab. It is thought she had travelled to Pakistan to visit family in the village of Pandori after being told her father was ill. Her relatives initially said she had suffered a heart attack but a post-mortem examination confirmed she died as a result of being strangled. Her second husband, Syed Mukhtar Kazim, believes she was the victim of a so-called "honour killing" as her family did not approve of their marriage.

Summary: The first husband and father of alleged "honour killing" victim Samia Shahid have appeared in court in Pakistan in connection with her death.


Henry Moloney worked at the time as a choirmaster and music teacher at Rockwell College, near Cashel, County Tipperary. The 77-year-old, of Kimmage Manor, Dublin, was found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault on the schoolboy. He had denied the charges. The victim had told Clonmel Circuit Court how the abuse began near the start of a school year after Moloney asked him to join the choir. He said although he knew what had happened was wrong, he thought no-one would believe him instead of a priest. The offences all took place in the course of one school year, in the college's chapel and in Moloney's room there. Moloney is due to be sentenced on 15 December.

Summary: A former priest has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a secondary school student in the 1980s in the Republic of Ireland.


The party is voting to select how candidates will be ranked for the constituency list vote next year. Ms Davidson, who currently represents Glasgow as a list MSP, has targeted a move across the central belt to the Lothians. Deputy leader Jackson Carlaw now heads the list for the West region. The party attracted some criticism on social media when Ms Davidson was the only woman to feature among 20 candidates on the first lists announced. However, four more female candidates were included on the Central list announced later in the day. Lists for the other regions will be published through the weekend. Ms Davidson said: "This has been the most democratic system any of the parties have used to rank candidates for the regional list. "We intend to make great progress in May, and the list vote is going to be vital for getting more Conservative MSPs into Holyrood."

Summary: Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has been selected to head her party's election list in the Lothian region.


The ex-Chelsea striker, 38, was absent from the Saputo Stadium where the Impact claimed a 2-2 draw to seal a Major League Soccer play-off spot. Montreal had earlier said he had a back injury to explain his omission. But Biello said: "He didn't accept that he would come off the bench and, in the end, he didn't want to be in the 18." The coach added: "There was tightness in his back, yes, but he was capable of playing. The organisation will have to handle this." Drogba, who left Chelsea in July 2015, has been used as a substitute in two of the Impact's past four games. He has scored 10 goals in 21 appearances this season.

Summary: Didier Drogba refused to play for Montreal Impact after being told he would not be starting against Toronto, according to coach Mauro Biello.


Youth and community activist Mark Yaconelli held a six-month residency in the Diocese of St Asaph to help churches reconnect with their local communities. He ran youth worker training, storytelling workshops and spiritual retreats. The service took place at St Giles' Church on Sunday. The Bishop of St Asaph, Rt Rev Gregory Cameron, said: "Our missioner in residence has shared with us some profound truths about the role and purpose of church in our society. "We've been challenged to consider how we can better demonstrate and communicate the life-enhancing message of the Christian faith."

Summary: A service to say goodbye to Wales' first missioner in residence has taken place in Wrexham.


The Scot's second title in two months is ideal preparation for this month's European Championships in Kolding. Sixth seed Gilmour, who won European silver last year, saved a game point in the opener before taking control and winning 22-20 21-11. Gilmour, who won last month's Austrian Open, beat Denmark's Sofie Dahl 13-21 21-16 21-11 in her semi-final. The 23-year-old, who has fought her way back up the world rankings to 45 after an injury lay-off, was also taken to three games in the quarter-finals. She had to wear down Delphine Lansac to lead 24-26 21-13 13-7 at which point her French rival retired from their 63-minute battle.

Summary: Kirsty Gilmour beat unseeded Ying Ying Lee of Malaysia to win the women's singles at the Orleans International.


Matt Harrold scored Crawley's first, however Luke Summerfield equalised with a penalty when Lewis Alessandra's run was stopped by Jon Ashton. The visitors went ahead through Liam McAlinden's low shot, but Michael Coulson's curling 15-yard strike found the top corner to make it 2-2. Crawley remain 16th in League Two while York's winless runs extends to eight. York City manager Jackie McNamara told BBC Radio York: Media playback is not supported on this device "I think it's two points dropped. We should have won that. "We lost two very poor goals again. I don't think Scott Flinders has had an entire save to make in the whole match. "In terms of normal open play they didn't cause us one problem. "But being on the back foot has cost us."

Summary: York City twice come from behind to earn a draw against Crawley Town but remain seven points adrift of safety.


The Little and Large Cafe yarn bombing team created the sea-themed displays and placed them on pavements in Saundersfoot. However, members of the club said despite them being wired on, nine have been stolen in the past two weeks. Local police community support officer Graham Kendall appealed for information. He said: "It is a shame because the group worked really hard on knitting them, and the colourful designs brightened up the street." Lyn Sandall of the group said they had attracted a lot of interest. "On the scale of things this is not that important, but a lot of hard work has gone into trying to make the village a happy, cheerful place, and this happens," she added.

Summary: Colourful woollen bollard covers aimed at brightening up a Pembrokeshire town have been stolen.


Connor Williams, 17, and Conor Tiley, 18, both from the Aberbargoed area, died on Sunday. The car the pair were travelling in on New Road, Tir-y-Berth, Hengoed, crashed just before 19:30 GMT. Gwent Police said the boy was being held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and inquiries were continuing. The two victims along with 18-year-old Cameron Nicholas, who is being treated at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales with serious injuries, were travelling in a dark purple Ford Fiesta. Their car was in collision with a silver Vauxhall Astra whose female driver was not seriously hurt. Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101.

Summary: A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following a crash which killed two other teenagers in Caerphilly county.


The 10ft (3m) statue was sculpted by "diehard fan" Chandrasekaran, out of a single piece of black granite. Mr Chandrasekaran said he had tried to donate the statue to Jackson's family and install it in Neverland Ranch, but had been unable to do so. The BBC was unable to independently verify that the family did not respond to the offer of the gift. The statue was unveiled at the city's Vels University by film star Prabhu Deva, famous in India for his Jackson inspired dance moves. Mr Chandrasekaran told the BBC that the 3.5 tonne statue was made by six sculptors who took 45 days to chisel it out of a single piece of rock. He added that the sculptors repeatedly watched Jackson's Beat It music video to get his posture correct, and studied "thousands" of photographs to get his features correct.

Summary: A statue of the late pop star Michael Jackson has been installed in the southern Indian city of Chennai.


Criminal proceedings have been started against the middle-aged men for using symbols from a banned organisation. The pair have been released on bail of â‚¬500 (Â£450; $600) each. Germany has strict laws on hate speech and symbols linked to Hitler and the Nazis. The men - aged 36 and 49 - could face a fine or a prison sentence of up to three years, according to police. The same charges are most commonly used to prosecute members of the far right. A police spokeswoman told AFP news agency that the men could leave the country during the investigation and that if a fine is handed down, the bail money they had already paid would probably cover it. The visitors were seen taking pictures of each other with their mobile phones outside the Reichstag building, which houses the German parliament.

Summary: Two Chinese tourists were arrested in Berlin for making Hitler salutes outside the German parliament on Saturday.


Police said they were called to the "sudden death" of the Bournemouth University student, aged in her 30s, at a house in Gillet Road. Officers discovered "unknown chemical substances" at the property. Neighbours left their homes while the substances were removed on Thursday. The death is not being treated as suspicious and next of kin are aware. The university described the death in the student village on the edge of its Talbot Campus as "an isolated incident" and said it was "making support available for any student who has been affected". Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.

Summary: A student has died and homes have been evacuated after chemicals were found at university accommodation in Poole.


The 47-year-old Cambridge man accepted the caution after a fracas said to have involved about 15 people in Southend. A 41-year-old man, from Mildenhall, Suffolk, was found with serious head injuries near the Railway Pub. Police used CS spray to break up the fight. The pub is less than a mile from Roots Hall stadium where Southend United and Cambridge United drew 0-0 on Saturday. A 33-year-old Southend man and a 23-year-old man from Westcliff were arrested on suspicious of grievous bodily harm and later released on police bail. Essex Police had cordoned off East Street for forensic investigations. Police were called to the pub at about 19:20 GMT on Saturday. The Mildenhall man, who suffered serious head injuries in the incident, remains in hospital.

Summary: Police have cautioned a man for criminal damage after a fight broke out between rival football fans in a pub.


The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), which was set up in 2008 to detect any corruption, has not revealed which match it is investigating. The TIU is already investigating a US Open first-round match between Vitalia Diatchenko and Timea Bacsinszky. "Both are the subject of routine, confidential investigation," it said. The TIU said it received 96 alerts from July to September, including the two alerts from Wimbledon and the US Open. Alerts come from regulators and betting organisations, who can report matches if they notice suspicious betting patterns. "It is important to appreciate that an alert on its own is not evidence of match-fixing," added the TIU. It states that unusual gambling patterns can be explained by factors other than fixing, such as incorrect odds setting, player fitness, playing conditions and well-informed betting.

Summary: Tennis investigators are examining whether a match at this year's Wimbledon was fixed after suspicious betting patterns were reported.


The 37-year-old Belgian assisted Jose Riga at the end of the 2013-14 season when he helped the Addicks avoid relegation from the Championship. Fellow Belgian Wim De Corte will assist him on a temporary basis after Luzon's backroom team also left the Valley. Charlton are in the relegation zone in the Championship and without a league victory since 22 August. Luzon was sacked on Saturday after a 3-0 home defeat by Brentford left Charlton 22nd in the second tier having lost seven of their last nine league games. The 40-year-old had won just 12 of his 36 matches in charge since taking over in January.

Summary: Charlton Athletic have appointed Karel Fraeye as interim head coach following Guy Luzon's sacking at the weekend.


The 33-year-old was the club's player of the season and was also voted the players' player of the year. "I can't thank my team-mates enough for letting me do what I do," the utility back told BBC Radio 5 live. Gopperth's brilliant score against Northampton was also named try of the season. The former Newcastle Falcons player also picked up the Golden Boot award for scoring 221 points during the campaign. "I am only one cog in this massive organisation. The way the boys play encourages me and makes me want to be better," he added. Gopperth's coach Dai Young won the director of rugby award. His side topped the regular season table. Lichfield's England international Harriet Millar-Mills was named women's Premiership players' player of the year for the second season.

Summary: Wasps' Jimmy Gopperth has been named the Premiership player of the year to complete a hat-trick of awards.


Officers were called to Homerton High Street at about midnight on 7 January where the 17-year-old from Arcola Street, Hackney, east London, was pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest. Police said witnesses have come forward but have appealed for more information. Det Ch Insp Ken Hughes said: "At this early stage in the investigation, I believe the victim was in a shop on nearby Homerton High Street. "On leaving the shop, there appears to have been some sort of altercation with a group of three or four male youths."

Summary: A teenager stabbed to death in east London has been named as Jeremie Malenge.


The 24-year-old France back joined on the same day that scrum-half Matty Smith moved to rivals St Helens on a three-year deal. Escare, who can also play on the wing, has a one-year option with the Warriors after the 2017 season. "After four years in Super League with Catalans, I feel the time is right for a change for me," he said. "I grew up in France watching and admiring Wigan and it will be an honour and a privilege to represent the Cherry and Whites." Wigan have also re-signed 20-year-old winger Liam Forsyth after a one-year spell at rugby union side Bath, but half-back Matty Smith has re-signed for St Helens.

Summary: Super League champions Wigan Warriors have signed Catalans Dragons full-back Morgan Escare on a one-year deal.


Swansea City's James scored from the spot in stoppage time after he was brought down by Hamad Alshamsan, who received a second yellow card. Rob Page's side, who drew 0-0 with hosts France in their opening game, face Ivory Coast in their final Group B game on Monday, 5 June. The three group winners progress automatically into the semi finals. The best second placed team will take the remaining spot. Wales: Pilling, Lewis, Rodon (captain), Harries, Dasilva, J. Evans, Poole, G. Thomas, James, Broadhead, Harris. Subs: L. Thomas, Abbruzzese, Coxe, Mepham, Ovenden, K. Evans, Humphries, Cullen, Roberts.

Summary: Daniel James' late penalty saw Wales Under-20s beat Bahrain and secure a first win in the Toulon Tournament.


The disused Victoria Road Cemetery chapel in Farnborough was gutted by the blaze on Monday evening. About 70% of the chapel, which was built in 1859, has been damaged by the blaze which ripped through its roof, the fire service said. Police said the boys, aged 11 and 12, had been arrested on suspicion of arson and released on bail. The chapel has not been used for more than 20 years. Victoria Road was closed between Marrowbrook Lane and Elm Grove Road during the blaze and while investigation work was carried out.

Summary: Two boys have been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Victorian cemetery chapel in Hampshire.


It comes after Prime Minister Hun Sen proposed banning anyone convicted of a crime from leading a political party. Mr Rainsy has faced several lawsuits from the government and is currently abroad to avoid a two-year prison sentence for defamation. His Cambodia National Rescue Party is seen as the main challenger to Hun Sen, who has led Cambodia since 1985. Mr Rainsy announced his resignation on social media, but said: "In all circumstances I continue to cherish and uphold the CNRP's [Cambodia National Rescue Party's] ideals in my heart." His party has described the defamation charges against him as politically motivated. The CNRP made strong gains in the disputed 2013 elections, taking 55 seats while Hun Sen's party took 68. Cambodia's next general election is scheduled for 2018.

Summary: Cambodia's charismatic opposition leader, Sam Rainsy, says he will step down "for the sake of his party".


Director Danny Boyle and actors Ewen Bremner and Ewan McGregor were among those on the train when it stopped briefly at Rannoch station on Monday. Rannoch Station Tearoom presented cake, tablet and scones to the crew during the two-minute stop. The tearoom shared a picture of the event on social media. Co-owner Jenny Anderson said: "We knew they were coming through, I'm a big fan of the films, and I just thought it would be nice if my colleague and I went on there in our pinnies with a couple of plates of scones and got to meet the cast." The cast and crew were travelling to film in Corrour, which featured in the original 1996 movie. Filming has already taken in place in Edinburgh and Glasgow for the sequel, which will be released next January.

Summary: The cast and crew of the Trainspotting sequel enjoyed a surprise treat after a railway station tearoom was tipped off they would be passing through.


Donald's last chance to qualify was set to be this weekend's Scottish Open. The Englishman, 38, had been first reserve for The Open - but he will now play with Van Zyl choosing to rest before competing in the Rio Olympics. Former winner Stewart Cink has also withdrawn, allowing fellow American Daniel Summerhays into the field. The 43-year-old, who beat Tom Watson in a play-off at Turnberry in 2009, took a break from the game earlier this season after his wife Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer. Donald finished 12th at St Andrews last year, but missed the cut the last time The Open was staged at Troon in 2004. We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

Summary: Former world number one Luke Donald will play at this month's Open Championship at Royal Troon after South African Jaco van Zyl's withdrawal.


Contractor Bear Scotland said the slip happened at about midday on Sunday at Butterbridge, close to the Rest and Be Thankful. Bear said an emergency diversion using the Old Military Road was not possible because of where the slip happened. Diversions in both directions have been put in place via the A82. Bear Scotland said specialist engineers examined the site and found that the slope remained unstable and a large boulder needed to be removed. It is the eighth time in five years that the road has been closed by a landslip. The Old Military Road, which runs parallel to the main carriageway through Glen Croe, was reopened last year as an emergency diversion route to be used if the A83 was blocked.

Summary: The A83 road in Argyll will be closed overnight due to a landslip, with motorists in the area facing an almost 60-mile detour.


Radio is the main source of information. ZNBC is the only broadcaster with national reach. US-based Freedom House rates Zambia as "Not Free" in its 2014 Freedom of the Press survey. It cites the harassment of privately-owned news outlets, the blocking of critical websites, and politicised decisions over granting national radio licences. Relays of BBC World Service (98.1 FM in Lusaka and Kitwe) and Radio France Internationale are on the air. There are scores of local radio stations. Multichannel pay-TV is available. There were more than 2.3 million internet users by 2014 (Internetlivestats.com). News websites Zambian Watchdog and Zambia Reports were blocked by ISPs in 2013, says Freedom House.

Summary: State-run radio and TV, operated by the ZNBC, are on the air alongside private broadcasters.


Falcons ran out 55-7 winners in the corresponding game at Kingston Park. But the Russian side led 14-7 at the break as tries from Denis Simplikevich and Davit Kacharava sandwiched Calum Green's score. Kacharava's second try and a penalty from Yury Kushnarev wrapped up a deserved victory for Enisei. It was Enisei's second victory of the pool stages, while Newcastle have now lost three of their five games. Falcons must now beat Brive at home next Saturday and hope other results go in their favour to stand any chance of reaching the last eight. Enisei: Gaisin; Baranovs (c), Kacharava, Babaev, Simplikevich; Kushnarev, Shcherban; Volkov, Gasanov, Zykov, Saulite, Krasylnyk, Orlov, Temnov, Rudoi. Replacements: Selskii, Polivalov, Pronenko, Sidorov, Kuzmenko, Serkov, Simonov, Butenko. Newcastle: Penny; Kibirige, Powell, Socino, Agulla; Catterick, Booth; Rogers, McGuigan, Ryan, Green, Witty, Mayhew (c), Temm, Chick. Replacements: Hawkins, Harris, Foster, Botha, Thompson, Dawson, Redman, Marshall.

Summary: Newcastle Falcons' hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup suffered a blow as they lost 24-7 to Enisei-STM in Sochi.


A man in his 40s suffered a wound to his head and a broken foot when he was attacked by a group of men wielding a length of wood in Horley town centre. Surrey Police said the "brutal and horrifying attack" happened in the car park of the Iceland store, off the High Street, at about 01:00 BST. Officers have released CCTV images of the men they would like to speak to in connection with the assault. Anyone who witnessed the attack or events leading up to it is also asked to contact police.

Summary: Five men are being sought by police in connection with a serious assault.


The Malaysian businessman holds the shares in QPR Holdings Limited, the Championship club's parent company, through Total Soccer Growth Sdn Bhd. Co-chairman Tony Fernandes' company QPR Asia Sdn Bhd has reduced its shareholding from 69% to 55%. Sea Dream Ltd's shareholding, which represents the Mittal family, has reduced from 30% to 11%. Gnanalingam became co-chairman of the west London club last summer, having been a major shareholder since Fernandes became chairman at Loftus Road in 2011.

Summary: Queens Park Rangers co-chairman Ruben Gnanalingam has increased his shareholding in the club to 33%.


The 28-year-old, who has won three caps for Wales, suffered a knee injury during Scarlets' defeat to Cardiff Blues on 1 January. Phillips has featured in all but one of Scarlets' 15 games this season. Scarlets are also set to be without back-row forward Jack Condy for up to 14 weeks after he had reconstructive shoulder surgery. "Emyr underwent surgery to his knee on Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the current season," said Scarlets' head of medical department Andrew Walker. "His rehab will begin immediately and we would expect to see him back to full fitness during the pre-season." Condy, 21, also sustained his injury during Scarlets' defeat to Cardiff Blues on New Year's Day. Having signed his first professional contract in the summer of 2015, Condy has made nine appearances for the Scarlets.

Summary: Scarlets hooker Emyr Phillips will miss the rest of the season after having reconstructive knee surgery.


Last week the High Court approved the Â£84m takeover by utilities giant Severn Trent. The shareholders of the Wrexham-based company, who called it a "David versus Goliath" dispute, dropped a legal challenge to "end uncertainty". Dee Valley said it intends to implement the scheme as soon as possible. It said shareholders had confirmed to the company no appeal would be made. A further announcement about the timetable would be made in due course, it said, but "it is expected that the scheme will become effective this week." "We always said we would abide by the court's decision and we have done so," a spokesman said.

Summary: The process of handing over Dee Valley Water is expected to begin this week after opponents decided not to appeal.


The wounded bird was found at the side of the road between Heriot and Innerleithen on 24 July. It was taken to a local vet but had to be put to sleep due to the extent of its injuries. Tests have now shown that the bird was hit by pellets from a shotgun and the Scottish SPCA is appealing for information about the incident. An undercover inspector said: "A post mortem revealed the buzzard had been hit with a shotgun, with a pellet in its head and damage to its wing. "As the bird did not die outright it would have suffered a great deal of pain and distress. "We believe this was a deliberate act which would constitute an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981." The charity said its inquiries so far had not produced any leads and urged anyone with information to get in touch.

Summary: A post-mortem examination has revealed that a buzzard that died in the Borders was killed by a shotgun.


Figures from the UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) showed 884 applications for posts in 2016. The previous year's figure was 696. UKFPO is the official body through which medical graduates can apply for their initial post-graduate training. The Scottish government said junior doctors were "valued members" of the healthcare team. Health Secretary Shona Robison said: "Earlier this year a recruitment drive to attract more junior doctors to live and work in Scotland was launched by the Scottish government. "A series of videos, featuring interviews with the Chief Medical Officer and trainee doctors working in NHS Scotland, was produced to highlight the many positive aspects of training, working and living in Scotland." She added: "As a government we continue to maintain strong, positive relationships with the profession and enjoy a collaborative working relationship."

Summary: The number of junior doctors applying for posts in Scotland has increased by 27% in the past year.


The council wants to convert the Riverside market in Haverfordwest into a library, gallery and cafe. Pembrokeshire council has received a £285,000 grant from the Welsh Government towards the £3.4m scheme. The planning committee voted to give the head of planning the power to approve the plans after the consultation ends. The council anticipates the new library could generate close to £1m of spending in the local economy and create eight to 15 additional jobs. The consultation ends on 13 September.

Summary: Plans to transform an indoor market into a county library for Pembrokeshire were backed on Tuesday.


The 27-year-old was offered a new deal with Dover after the end of the 2016-17 season but has turned it down. He joins former Dover team-mates Moses Emmanuel and Ross Lafayette in joining the U's at the end of the campaign. Thomas had a spell on loan with Dover in 2015-16 before joining them from Woking in August 2016 and made 73 appearances for the club. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Sutton United have signed defender Aswad Thomas from fellow National League club Dover Athletic.


Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.1% to close at 16,254.89 points. US markets closed slightly higher on Wednesday, after several strong earnings reports and positive jobs data were released. In Australia, the country's benchmark ASX/200 moved 0.2% higher to close at 5,475.80 points. Shares in commodities giant Rio Tinto were down 1.5%. The falls came a day after the miner said its half year profits had slumped by 47% to the lowest level in 12 years on Wednesday. Global mining companies have suffered a prolonged slump as demand from China has weakened. In China, the Shanghai Composite closed flat at 2,982.43, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended the trading day 0.4% higher to close at 21,832.23. South Korea's Kospi index was up 0.3% at 2,000.09.

Summary: Shares in Japan moved higher after days of losses, following a positive cue from Wall Street.


Sunday's match was called off in stoppage time after players aimed punches and kicks at each other. Television pictures showed Gimnasia players kicking Estudiantes goalkeeper Mariano Andujar when on the ground. It comes a week after five players were sent off during River Plate's friendly with Boca Juniors. In this latest incident, two players - Estudiantes defender Alvaro Pereira and Gimnasia goalkeeper Enrique Bologna - had been sent off, before Estudiantes' Santiago Ascacibar fouled a Gimnasia player from behind and was given the third red card of the game. As he left the field, Ascacibar was surrounded by angry Gimnasia players, prompting Estudiantes substitutes to run on to the pitch to intervene. Estudiantes coach Nestor Vivas, whose side were leading 1-0 when the game was abandoned, said: "The referee can make mistakes but it was the two teams who were in the wrong."

Summary: An Argentine pre-season friendly between Estudiantes and arch-rivals Gimnasia La Plata was abandoned following a brawl among the players.


Tubbs joined National League side Eastleigh on loan in February, while McGurk and Naismith both featured in Sunday's League Two play-off semi-final defeat by Plymouth. Defender Ben Davies and midfielder Danny Hollands remain in talks over new contracts at the club. Ben Close, Adam May and Ben Tollitt have triggered one-year extensions. Pompey have also announced Brian Murphy, Chad Field and Snorre Nilsen have been released following the expiration of their contracts. Youngsters Alex Bass, Calvin Davies and Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain were offered one-year professional deals in April.

Summary: Portsmouth have placed forwards Adam McGurk, Kal Naismith and Matt Tubbs on the transfer list.


Mitchell was over 20 seconds ahead of second-placed Anna Tait as she won in 4:16.20 - cutting 0.88secs off her previous best. Her time was only 1.20 outside the qualifying mark for the European Indoor Championships in Belgrade in March. Given that it was a solo run, Mitchell looks capable of achieving the mark. Meanwhile, Kerry O'Flaherty finished fourth in the 3,000m at Sunday's City of Manchester Indoor meeting. Running after being bothered by a virus for close to a month, O'Flaherty clocked 9:18.06 - just under seven seconds outside her indoor personal best set last year. Swansea runner Elinor Kirk won in 9:00.59 which left her well ahead of Charlotte Arter (9:12.47) and Lauren Howarth (9:15.83).

Summary: Banbridge athlete Emma Mitchell continued her impressive winter form as she set a new personal best in winning the Scottish Indoor 1500m title.


The 14ft (4.2m) head of Copenhagen, ridden by the Iron Duke at the Battle of Waterloo, has been cast in bronze by sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green. It was unveiled in the quad at Wellington College, Crowthorne to mark the school's 150th anniversary. Copenhagen was ridden back to England by the duke after victory over the French at Waterloo in 1815. The school was originally set up as a charitable educational institution in the duke's memory. Mr Fiddian-Green studied portraits of Copenhagen at the duke's home of Stratfield Saye in Hampshire, as well as a death mask of the horse kept in the basement of the Royal Academy.

Summary: A sculpture of the Duke of Wellington's favourite horse has been unveiled at a Berkshire independent school.


Three people were injured outside Sugar Hut in Brentwood - as featured in TV show The Only Way is Essex - when a car mounted the pavement during a brawl. The fight early on Sunday involved more than 20 people, police said. Essex Police said a 32-year-old man from West Drayton in west London, was being questioned along with a 26-year-old woman. The woman, from Hornchurch, east London, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. One of the people hit by the car - a blue Audi - is in a critical condition in hospital, police said. The other victims, a man and a woman, have been discharged. Police are still appealing for anyone with information about the hit-and-run, which happened at 03:10 BST on Sunday, to contact Brentwood's major investigations team or Crimestoppers.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a hit-and-run outside an Essex club.


Damien Midgley, formerly of Aberford, near Leeds, was tried for child sex offences in 2014, but did not attend the hearing. He was convicted in his absence and sentenced to six years in jail, with a warrant for his arrest also issued. North Yorkshire Police believe the 39-year-old visited Thailand before Cambodia. Arrangements are being made for him to be deported back to the UK. Det Insp Jane Guymer said: "Midgley clearly thought that by fleeing the UK he would be somehow immune to the sentence that the courts handed him in his absence. "However, this case proves that international barriers are no obstacle when it comes to ensuring vile and cowardly child sex offenders are held to account for their actions."

Summary: A convicted sex offender who fled the UK has been arrested in Cambodia.


The world champion, 28, is part of a 12-strong GB table tennis team for this summer's Paralympics in Rio and told BBC Sussex he is "definitely" targeting gold this time around. Bayley, from Groombridge, added: "My fitness is better and I'm a stronger player than I was in London for sure. "There's lots of development that's happened. I've been training every day and working really hard." Bayley is hoping to improve on the Class 7 individual silver and team bronze he won four years ago. "The competition is really strong at the moment. There are probably seven or eight players that think they can win the tournament," he said. "It's going to be tough, but I'm really well prepared and am training my heart out every day, so I hope I can do well."

Summary: Will Bayley says he has improved since winning a silver medal at London 2012.


The captain alerted Dyfed-Powys Police on Saturday morning when crew realised Josh Winsper from Cornwall was missing. Police divers and HM Coastguard were involved in the search. Police said identification had not taken place as yet and next of kin had been informed of the latest development. Earlier, Mr Winsper's family posted a plea to find him on social media. His aunt told the Cornish Guardian the family were "holding out for a miracle". Mr Winsper was last seen at Astoria nightclub in the town at 02:30 BST on Saturday. Rachel Gerred-Hartâ€Ž told the newspaper: "His mother Sandra Winsper is beside herself with worry. "You wouldn't believe the support coming from the town of Milford Haven. On behalf of the family we want to say the Welsh police have been incredible."

Summary: A body has been found in the search for a 24-year-old crewman who went missing while his vessel was at Milford Haven docks in Pembrokeshire.


The Spanish star moved to Belfast club, Glentoran, in July. Glentoran's chairman told the Sunday World one of the club's players had been threatened. Police told the BBC they do not comment on the security of individuals. Jim Rodgers, a former director of Glentoran, said he was angry and appalled by the dissident threat. "In my long association with Glentoran football club, I only remember one threat against a player, because Glentoran is very much a cross-community club. "It doesn't matter what your religion, colour, class or creed is, if you're good enough to play for the Glens, they will want you to be on that pitch for them." Novo spent six years with Rangers and also played with teams in the US, Poland and his native Spain.

Summary: Former Rangers footballer Nacho Novo has been warned by police that he is under a death threat from dissident republicans, it has been reported.


The benchmark FTSE 100 index closed up 1.18%, or 71.58 points, at 6,146.10. Whitbread shares lost 1.4%, the biggest faller on the FTSE, after it said it would have to cut costs and raise prices to pay its staff the new government recommended Living Wage. Housebuilders Redrow shares rose 1.9%. Profits rose 53% helped by government's Help to Buy subsidy for some buyers. Shareholders in fellow builder Berkeley were also in the money after its shares climbed 2.3% on news it was on track to meet its profit targets. Outside the top 100, Punch Taverns' shares were up 3.2% after it said it would sell its 50% stake in its UK-based drinks wholesaler for Â£100.7m. On the currency markets, the pound rose 0.65% against the dollar to $1.5373 and also gained 0.45% against the euro to â‚¬1.3738.

Summary: (Close): London's leading shares rose for a second day, led by mining firms Glencore and Anglo American.


The 38-year-old led heading into the final round but a level-par round left him two strokes behind Grace. Nevertheless, the former world number one was in upbeat mood, saying: "This is a great step in the right direction. "I am really positive about my game going forward and I am pretty positive about the way I handled it today." Donald has not had a PGA or European Tour win since the 2013 Dunlop Phoenix in Japan and has now finished second at Hilton Head on four occasions. Grace was three shots behind Donald by the end of round three, but seven birdies in a 66 propelled the 28-year-old to his first PGA Tour win. "It's come very quick and I'm just grateful to be in this position," Grace told pgatour.com. "I had to stay patient, I'm stoked." Scotland's Russell Knox joined Donald in second with a final-day 67.

Summary: England's Luke Donald missed out on a first victory in three years when he finished runner-up to South African Branden Grace at the RBC Heritage.


Zalmay Khalilzad is accused of transferring $1.4 million (Â£0.9 million) to his wife's account, Profil magazine reports. The money is said to be linked to activities involving companies in Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. Mr Khalilzad was US ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan between 2003 and 2007. According to court documents from May 2013 obtained by Profil, Austrian authorities froze several Vienna-based accounts of his American-Austrian wife, the social scientist and author Cheryl Benard. Ms Benard's lawyer, Holger Bielesz, says the US authorities have yet to produce any "concrete evidence" against his client. A decision on Ms Bernard's appeal for her account to be unfrozen is expected soon.

Summary: A top ex-US envoy is being investigated for alleged money-laundering through his wife's bank account in Vienna, reports from Austria say.


Victory in New York was Robson's eighth in a row after she won a lower-tier tournament in Pennsylvania this month. The 22-year-old, who beat Bulgarian Isabella Shinikova 6-4 6-4 earlier on Friday, is one of eight Britons in the first round, which starts on Monday. Andy Murray, Aljaz Bedene, Dan Evans, Kyle Edmund, Johanna Konta, Heather Watson and Naomi Broady also feature. Murray, the Wimbledon and Olympic champion and number two seed, faces world number 82 Lukas Rosol at Flushing Meadows. Compatriot Tara Moore lost 6-1 3-6 2-6 to Germany's Antonia Lottner in the penultimate round of qualifying.

Summary: Britain's Laura Robson qualified for the US Open with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 victory over Germany's Tatjana Maria.


Sam Kay was returning from a festival in Bristol when the car he was travelling in hit a Mercedes on the Shrivenham bypass in Oxfordshire. Mr Kay and his three fellow passengers were declared dead at the scene. A statement from his parents, Stuart and Debra, and sister, Nicola, said the "countless tributes" to Mr Kay had shown he had "touched so many lives". It added: "His infectious smile and urge to give a hug is what made him so memorable." Thames Valley Police has formally identified one of the other victims as Brogan Warren. It is understood the other passengers were Nicoletta Tocco and Krop Jones. The group were travelling home from vegan festival VegFest when the crash happened. The three occupants of the Mercedes, including a three-year-old boy, were treated in hospital for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Summary: The family of a man who died in a head-on crash have paid tribute to a "happy, loving" son and brother.