The four-year Lincoln Castle Revealed project draws to a close on 1 April 2015, when the castle re-opens. It includes a high-security underground vault, where an original copy of the Magna Carta will be displayed alongside the Charter of the Forest. Lincolnshire County Council hopes the new vault will attract more visitors. Lincoln's copy of the Magna Carta - one of only four surviving originals - will be stored in the vault as part of a "widescreen cinematic experience", charting the story of the document, which is 800 years old in 2015. "This will make the castle an attraction of international importance, bringing in many more visitors from near and far," said county councillor Nick Worth. As well as improving disabled access, new features at the castle, which dates from 1068, will include a medieval wall walk with audio guide and a recreation of the on-site Victorian prison.

Summary: Lincoln Castle is to close its gates for more than three months while a £22m project to build a new vault for the Magna Carta is completed.


Magdalen College acquired a 50% share held by M&G Real Estate for £18.1m, giving it 100% control of Oxford Science Park. More than 60 companies, employing more than 2,400 people, are based at the park, south of Oxford city centre. The college said it had "ambitious plans" for 300,000 sq ft (28,000 sq m) of new office and laboratory space. Oxford Science Park opened in 1991 to accommodate science and technology businesses and support innovation and development. Current tenants at the park include Amey, IBM, Oxford Nanopore, Sharp Laboratories and TripAdvisor.

Summary: An Oxford college has taken over full ownership of a science and technology business estate.


The regions of Cantabria, Asturias and the Basque Country are worst affected, with high winds spreading the flames. Spain's forestry association said the unusually high temperatures did not explain the origin of the fires. Association head Raul de la Calle suggested "cattle farming interests" could be responsible. He said some people believed the fires would make the pasture more "appetising" to the animals, El Mundo reported. More than 80 fires are currently burning in Cantabria, where 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of land of "very high ecological value" have been destroyed, regional president Miguel Angel Revilla said. However none of those fires are currently threatening inhabited areas, he added. About 100 soldiers have been sent to the region. In Asturias there are 38 fires, of which 31 have been contained. Spain's interior ministry has warned of continuing high winds in the north.

Summary: Firefighters are battling more than 120 forest fires in northern Spain, some of which may have been started deliberately, officials say.


Mr Morales, who officially assumes power on Thursday, wore an embroidered gown engraved with the Inca sun god during the Andean ritual. He will become the country's longest serving leader when he begins his term. Wednesday's ceremony took place at Tiwanaku, the site of an ancient pre-Incan centre of power in the west of present day Bolivia. Mr Morales is the country's first indigenous president and has been in office since 2006. He remains hugely popular among indigenous people, who make up almost two thirds of the country's population, but his critics accuse him of authoritarianism and of wasting money on dubious projects.

Summary: Bolivian President Evo Morales has attended a colourful swearing-in ceremony dressed as an Inca emperor.


The 24-year-old from Leeds is being quizzed over the death of Daria Pionko, 21, who was found injured in the city on 23 December and died in hospital. Police said a post-mortem examination found the Ms Pionko, who was Polish and a sex worker, died as a result of head and facial injuries. A 38-year-old man arrested earlier has been released without charge. West Yorkshire Police said Ms Pionko was found in Springwell Road in a managed area of the city where sex workers operate during set hours. The managed area has been in operation since 2014. It was introduced by the police, council and other agencies in an effort to reduce the impact of prostitution on residents and better engage with sex workers.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a woman who died two days before Christmas.


Police said the man, in his 50s, was walking on the A48 near the Northgate House bed and breakfast in Caerwent when he was struck at about 03:30 GMT. The man, who is from Caerwent, was taken to Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital, but died shortly after arrival. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call Gwent Police on 101.

Summary: A man has died after being hit by a car in Monmouthshire.


Northern Irishman McIlroy, 26, will tee off at 19:01 BST on Thursday and 16:05 BST on Friday as he looks to complete a career Grand Slam of majors. World number one Jason Day is grouped with Matt Kuchar and Ernie Els. Defending champion Jordan Spieth tees off alongside England's Paul Casey and American amateur Bryson DeChambeau. McIlroy said: "I think it's the third year in a row I've been off last either Thursday or Friday here. I was sort of expecting it. "I have many different ways to pass my time. We are working on another jigsaw puzzle and we brought Monopoly to the house that we're renting, so there's a lot of really fun stuff going on!" Never want to miss the latest golf news? You can now add this sport and all the other sports and teams you follow to your personalised My Sport home.

Summary: World number three Rory McIlroy has been grouped with Germany's Martin Kaymer and American Bill Haas for the first two rounds of the Masters.


The decision means that terror charges have been dropped against all nine of the so-called Zone 9 bloggers, after five were cleared and released in July. Their case inspired a sustained online campaign for their release by activists in Ethiopia and beyond. Ethiopia has frequently been criticised for its record on human rights. The Zone 9 website had carried pieces critical of the government. Three of those cleared are expected to be freed from custody on Friday, AFP news agency reports. Befeqadu Hailu, one of the four acquitted of terrorism charges, still faces charges of inciting violence Ethiopian human rights activist Mesfin Negash, who has been in touch with the bloggers' families, told the BBC. The courtroom was crowded with friends and family, with many crying as charges were dropped, AFP reports.

Summary: Four Ethiopian bloggers who were detained in April 2014 have been acquitted of terrorism charges by a court in the capital Addis Ababa.


The former US Open champion from Portrush was one under for his round before picking up birdies at the 13th, 14th and 17th. McDowell, who is currently 83rd in the world rankings, is part of a 13-way tie for sixth. Ireland's Seamus Power opened with a 72 in the San Antonio tournament. McDowell carded seven birdies to go along with three bogeys and his strong finish puts him in early contention. The 37-year-old missed out on a place at the Masters earlier this month and has set a target of returning to a top 50 ranking in 2017. South African Grace is one shot ahead of Americans Will MacKenzie, John Huh, Stewart Cink and Australia's Steven Alker.

Summary: Graeme McDowell lies two shots behind leader Branden Grace after starting the Valera Texas Open with an impressive four-under-par 68.


Fox, 30, had been without a club since leaving Norwich City in June and had been training with the U's. He spent a season at Colchester between 2009 and 2010, making 21 appearances, before joining the Canaries, where he featured 72 times. Hewitt, 20, has played 16 games for Town since signing from Macclesfield. He moved to Portman Road two years ago and had a spell on loan at Gillingham last season, playing 20 times. "David adds experience to a young squad," Tony Humes, boss of the League One side, told the club website. "He fits our profile of how we want to play the game and will be a good addition to the squad for the coming months."

Summary: Colchester United have signed midfielder David Fox on a three-month deal and right-back Elliott Hewitt on a month's loan from Ipswich Town.


The unnamed male calf was the born to Curraghs Wildlife Park's resident pair Louka and Thackery. Tapirs are currently listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of threatened species. General manager Kathleen Graham said the new tapir is "quite a star". People can suggest a name for the calf on the park's Facebook page. Tapirs are born with spots and stripes which provide camouflage when out in the forests of Brazil. The tapir family's closest relatives are rhinos and horses and they have distinctive snouts but as they get older their markings fade. Tapirs live in the wild in jungle and forest lands in Central and South America as well as in South East Asia.

Summary: A Brazilian tapir has been born at a wildlife park in the Isle of Man.


A control zone has been set up around Bridge Farm in Redgrave, near Diss, after the H5N8 Avian Influenza virus was identified, the government said. A number of birds at the Banham Poultry-operated facility have already died and the remainder are to be humanely culled, officials said. The Food Standards Agency said it was not a food safety risk to consumers. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said investigations were continuing into "the nature of the virus detected and to establish the possible source of the infection". Banham Poultry, one the region's biggest poultry producers, said it did not own the farm but manages it. It said the site did not produce meat but was a breeder farm.

Summary: Up to 23,000 chickens are expected to be culled after a suspected case of bird flu in Suffolk.


The Saracens winger, 28, has been given a 10-week ban, ruling him out of the Six Nations days after being recalled by England after an 18-month absence. Ashton was cited for making contact with the eyes of another player and Saracens are considering an appeal. Winger Rokoduguni, 28, will join up with the squad until a final decision is made on Ashton's case. Fiji-born British Army solider Rokokoduguni signed a two-year contract extension at The Rec last week. He won his first and only England cap in November 2014 against New Zealand. England begin their Six Nations campaign in Scotland on 6 February, ending it on 19 March in France. Saracens and Ashton had three working days to decide on whether to lodge an appeal after receiving the written judgement on Friday.

Summary: Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni has been called up as cover for the banned Chris Ashton by new England boss Eddie Jones.


Conwy Valley train services north of Llanrwst were hit due to flooding on the line but services resumed on Monday evening. A flood warning is also in place for the River Conwy between Llanrwst and Trefriw. Earlier, the Met Office issued a "be aware" warning for rain across Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire and Powys. Forecasters said rivers in Snowdonia were "swollen" after up to 2.5in (63mm) of rain fell over 36 hours in some areas. However, the weather was expected to improve through the early evening. A further nine flood alerts across Wales have also been issued. Arriva Trains Wales said buses had replaced trains between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth due to flooding between Newton and Machynlleth on Monday evening. In Trefriw, the B5106 has been closed in both directions due to flooding between Gower Road and Jubilee Road.

Summary: Rail services have been disrupted and motorists are being warned of flooding after heavy rain in parts of Snowdonia.


The visitors declared on 323 for seven with Allenby striking 21 fours and two sixes, after losing half their wickets for just 73. Graham Wagg with two for 22 in ten overs was the most successful of Glamorgan's eight bowlers. Glamorgan finished day one on 75 for no wicket. Allenby, who spent six seasons at Glamorgan, received useful support from Ryan Davies (40), Lewis Gregory (34) and Craig Overton (42 not out) after the Glamorgan seamers dominated the first session. Wagg dismissed former England opener Marcus Trescothick without scoring while ex-Australia batsman Chris Rogers fell to David Lloyd for 23. James Kettleborough (30 not out) and Mark Wallace (45 not out) batted out 23 overs before the close. Somerset start their Championship campaign away to Durham on 10 April in division one while Glamorgan have a first-class friendly against Cardiff MCCU on 11 April before facing Leicestershire the following week.

Summary: Former Glamorgan all-rounder Jim Allenby led the way with 131 not out for Somerset on the first day of a three-day friendly in Cardiff.


Mrs Foster was originally going with the Deputy First Minster Martin McGuinness but he pulled out due to "unforeseen personal circumstances." She will hold a series of meetings during the trip including a visit to the Northern Ireland Bureau in China. The First Minister is also hoping to meet Liu Yandong, the Chinese vice-premier. Mrs Foster will also meet representatives from Bombardier, who have a site at Shenyang.

Summary: The First Minister Arlene Foster is travelling to China on Sunday.


Brown also confirmed that former Shrimpers striker Theo Robinson, 27, and 18-year-old ex-Rangers defender Tom Lang are on trial at Roots Hall. Payne, 24, could come in after his namesake and fellow midfielder left Southend for Huddersfield this summer. "I'm having a look at Jack Payne to replace Jack Payne, which is quite ironic," Brown told BBC Essex. "I got a phone call from Peterborough and I think his services are no longer required there because of certain situations. "They've brought in players, he's had a fall out with the management team and the hierarchy and this is a player they paid £600,000 for two years ago." Meanwhile, Brown said striker Nile Ranger could be out for up to six weeks with an ankle injury.

Summary: Southend United manager Phil Brown says he is considering a move to sign Peterborough midfielder Jack Payne.


Beginning the day on 129-2, Colin Ackermann (89) and Mark Cosgrove (39) got Leicestershire going after rain had stalled progress on the opening days. Tom Wells (46) and Clint McKay (66) hit lower-order runs before Kent's Matt Hunn (3-110) closed the innings. Klein then dismissed Sean Dickson, Joe Denly, Sam Northeast and Will Gidman to leave Kent 227 runs behind. With only one day left to play, a first win of the County Championship season seems unlikely for Leicestershire, but it was a heartening day nonetheless for the ninth-placed Division Two side. After their batsmen had piled on the runs, Klein's left-arm swing bowling impressed, with the South African claiming figures of 4-48 before veteran Darren Stevens (54 not out) steadied the innings with his 75th first-class half-century.

Summary: Leicestershire reached 420 before Dieter Klein took four wickets to leave Kent 193-5 on day three at Grace Road.


Essex are through to the T20 Blast quarter-finals and currently sit top of the South Group in the One-Day Cup. "The team's in a great place, especially in white-ball cricket," 20-year-old Velani told BBC Essex. "We've won five of our last seven T20 games and now won our first two one-dayers. Hopefully we keep this momentum going throughout the competition." Essex's 152-run victory over Warwickshire on Wednesday was built on a 191-run opening partnership between Tom Westley and Mark Pettini, with both hitting centuries. "Tom Westley and Mark Pettini batted fantastically; they set the platform for us," said Velani. "With the strength of our batting, that's all we can ask for - to keep wickets at the end and then the lower order can come in and bat freely."

Summary: Essex batsman Kishen Velani is pleased with how his side are progressing in the limited-overs formats.


The service's rating was increased to "requires improvement" in a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Crews were also praised for their "care and compassion" during the Grenfell Tower fire and recent terror attacks. The service "should exit special measures within a few months" the CQC report said. The Chief Inspector of Hospitals Sir Mike Richards said: "The events of the last few months have underlined what a crucial service London Ambulance provide to the capital. "Overall, the trust has made sustained progress since our last inspection." But "there is more work still to do" he added. The CQC will undertake a "well-led review in about six months' time" once a newly appointed leadership teams has had a chance to "settle in".

Summary: The London Ambulance Service has made "significant progress" since being put into special measures eighteen months ago, according to the health watchdog.


Cafodd Jan Jedrzejewski ei ddarganfod yn anymwybodol ar Heol Keene yn y ddinas ond bu farw yn yr ysbyty. Mae'r heddlu yn dweud iddo gael ei weld yn gadael Ladbrokes ym Mhillgwenlli tua 19:45 cyn iddo gerdded i ardal Ffordd Cromwell. Roedd yn ddyn 6'2 modfedd, byrdew ac yn gwisgo siaced fflworoleuol. "Mae gennym ni yn benodol ddiddordeb siarad gyda dyn oedd ar ei feic ger Ffordd Cromwell, gafodd ei weld gyferbyn a Heol Keene adeg y digwyddiad," meddai'r heddlu. Maen nhw'n dweud bod y dyn yn gwisgo siaced dywyll a bod ganddo fag ar ei gefn llwyd neu liw golau. Mae'r heddlu eisiau siarad gyda'r dyn am eu bod yn credu fod ganddo wybodaeth bwysig ar gyfer eu hymchwiliad.

Summary: Mae Heddlu Gwent yn apelio am wybodaeth ynglŷn â symudiadau olaf dyn 41 oed a gafodd ei lofruddio yng Nghasnewydd nos iau.


Torrential rain caused the Kalamu river, which flows through the city of Boma, to burst its banks on Tuesday. The bodies of some of the victims had ended up in neighbouring Angola, after being carried away by the surge, a local governor said. Locals said that some areas of the city were buried in up to a metre of mud. "This is a cyclical phenomenon which happens every 10 years. It last happened in January 2015, but with climate change it's now happened again in December 2016," Jacques Mbadu, governor of Kongo Central province, told AFP news agency. Waters hit a peak of 2m (six ft) above their usual level, he added. Severe floods, droughts and storms are expected to increase as a result of climate change in Africa.

Summary: At least 50 people have died and thousands have been left homeless after severe flooding in the south-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo.


Barca's second bid for the 25-year-old, which was rejected immediately, comprised an initial 85m euros (£76.8m) plus 15m euros (£13.5m) in add-ons. Liverpool have reiterated that Coutinho - who joined them from Inter Milan for £8.5m in 2013 - is not for sale. Barcelona sold Brazil forward Neymar to Paris St-Germain for a world record transfer of £200m last week. Coutinho who scored 14 goals last term and spent six weeks out with an ankle injury, signed a new five-year deal in January, which did not include a release clause. Manager Jurgen Klopp said the Reds were not "a selling club" when Barca's previous £72m offer was rejected in July, and Liverpool consider the matter closed.

Summary: Liverpool have rejected a bid of 100 million euros (£90m) from Barcelona for Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho.


Parents had raised concerns over the use of hazardous routes and pick-up points in the council's previous policy. Denbighshire council's scrutiny committee agreed to support a new policy on Thursday. Councillor Huw Hilditch Roberts said it was more "flexible and considerate to families". In 2015 parents launched a legal challenge after free taxis for pupils living 12 miles (19km) from Ysgol Brynhyfryd were stopped. But the possible judicial review was avoided after the council reinstated transport in individual cases. The revised policy is due to come into effect in September 2018.

Summary: Rules for school transport in Denbighshire may be relaxed after criticism from parents.


Sgt Louise Lucas, 41, was off duty when she was hit by a bus on the road on 31 March. She was airlifted to hospital but later died. Her daughter Olivia, eight, was also injured in the incident. The 1.2m-high barriers will be erected on Sunday morning, with the work expected to take up to six hours to complete. The move follows a call for "urgent action" from a coroner investigating the death of Daniel Foss, 37, who died after he too was hit by a bus on the road in 2013. Swansea's acting senior coroner Colin Phillips said the road had a "serious design issue", which "must be addressed" by Swansea council.

Summary: Safety barriers are to be installed along The Kingsway in Swansea following the death of a police officer.


Palacios, 30, Sorensen, 38, and Wilkinson, 30, will leave the club when their contracts expire on 30 June. Nine of the Premier League club's Under-21 squad will also leave, with their contracts not being renewed. A Stoke statement read: "The club would like to thank those departing for their efforts and wish them all the best for the future." Tomi Adeloye, James Alabi, Sam Coulson, Alex Grant, Robbie Parry, Nathan Ricketts-Hopkinson, Adam Thomas, Charlie Ward and Elliot Wheeler are the development players who are set to depart. Palacios was signed from Tottenham for £6m in 2011 but started just 14 league games as he was hampered by injuries. Wilkinson made 194 appearances for his boyhood club, having made his debut in October 2001, while Sorensen played 129 times for Stoke in a seven-year spell.

Summary: Stoke have released keeper Thomas Sorensen, midfielder Wilson Palacios and defender Andy Wilkinson.


The Briton beat Iulia Coroli of Moldova via unanimous decision in Turkey. She now faces France's Sarah Ourahmoune in the last eight on Wednesday and must reach the final to book her place in Brazil at the first attempt. Adams, 33, is aiming to become the first British boxer to retain an Olympic title in 92 years. Her Great Britain team-mate Savannah Marshall lost to Erika Guerrier of France at the same tournament and will now hope to qualify via the World Championships next month. There are 36 qualification places for the 2016 Olympics available - 30 for men and six for women.

Summary: Reigning Olympic champion Nicola Adams started qualification for Rio 2016 with a comfortable victory at the European qualifying tournament.


Around three hectares of scrubland were alight on Tottenham Marshes in Lee Valley Park on Tuesday evening. More than 60 firefighters brought the flames under control in two hours using grass beaters and water backpacks. London Fire Brigade said grass fires could travel quickly and change direction. It warned people against attempting to put them out. Station manager Gary Thompson, who was at the scene, said: "Grass fires cause a great deal of damage to open spaces, property and wildlife but the public can help us stop them from starting by making sure that their cigarettes and barbecues are extinguished properly and that glass bottles, which can concentrate the sun's rays onto dry grass, are disposed of carefully."

Summary: A blaze ripped through an area of grassland the size of three football pitches in London.


A petition with nearly half a million signatures demanding tougher penalties has been delivered to Westminster. It calls for a register of people convicted of seriously ill-treating animals and a ban on keeping pets. Four teenagers received five-year bans for breaking Chunky's leg and neck and setting him on fire in Margate. More than 498,000 people have signed the petition, which calls for a US-style animal-cruelty register to be established in the UK, denying abusers the opportunity of ever owning an animal in the future. It was delivered to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs by Chunky's owners and Maxine Berry, who launched the petition. The four boys, aged 15 and 16, who cannot be named, were disqualified from keeping a pet for five years last year after Chunky - a Chihuahua cross - was found with life-threatening injuries. He has since recovered.

Summary: Almost 500,000 people are demanding a life ban on animal abusers in the wake of the plight of Chunky, the Chihuahua who was tortured and left for dead.


The men, aged 22 and 25, were assaulted on the Garvaghy Road in the County Armagh town in the early hours of Sunday. Both suffered head injuries. Francis Patrick McNally of Carnreagh, in Craigavon, appeared before Lisburn Magistrates court. He is also charged with having an offensive weapon, listed as a crowbar. Mr McNally faces a further charge of causing grievous bodily injury to one of the men by dangerous driving. When asked if he understood the charges, he replied: "I do." The two men were attacked by a gang carrying weapons. Police said a burned-out car, believed to be related to the assault, was later found on the Drumnagoon Road. The accused will appear again on 1 September. His defence lawyer said he hoped he would have an address by then so that his client could then apply for bail.

Summary: A 50-year-old man been remanded in custody after being charged with the attempted murder of two men in Portadown at the weekend.


About 250,000 people were hit by power cuts, officials said, mostly caused by snow-laden trees falling on cables. One death was reported - of a worker trying to clear ice - and two other people were injured by a fallen power line, Chilean media said. Meteorologists say it was the heaviest snowfall in Santiago since 2007. It came as the city and surrounding region were enduring an unusually cold snap. As well as the power cuts, the weather has caused traffic disruption in the capital and several sporting fixtures have been postponed. The big freeze was not bad news for everyone, however, and thousands of children headed outdoors to build snowmen and throw snowballs. Forecasters say lighter amounts of snow are still expected to fall.

Summary: A rare snowfall in the Chilean capital Santiago has caused disruption and blackouts, leaving thousands of residents shivering in the dark.


The 24-year-old centre-back has appeared 149 times for the Chairboys since joining from Brentford in 2014 and was offered new terms last summer. The Buckinghamshire club also turned down a bid for Pierre last summer. "We have tabled a new deal to Aaron and his representatives which is now left for them to consider again," boss Gareth Ainsworth told the club website. "There is an opportunity here for him to help us achieve something next year and we would love him to be a part of that. "Aaron is an ambitious person and wants to play at the highest possible level and we know that he will be keeping his options open."

Summary: League Two side Wycombe Wanderers have offered out-of-contract defender Aaron Pierre a new "improved" deal.


The incident happened at a play park near Ambrose Rise in the Dedridge area at about 04:15 on Friday. The man, who was of Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi appearance, made off towards St Ninian's School. The girl, who was not hurt, went home and told her parents who contacted police. The suspect was 18-20-years-old, and about 5ft 10in. He was wearing a light-grey hooded top, grey skinny jeans and spoke with a Scottish accent. Det Sgt Graham Garvie, from Livingston CID, said: "At this time we are trying to establish exactly what took place during this exchange and would ask anyone who was in the area and saw anything suspicious to contact police immediately. "The young girl has given us a good description of the male we are looking to trace and anyone who recognises him should also get in touch."

Summary: A nine-year-old girl has been approached by a man in Livingston, who started talking to the child and tried to put his hands on her.


Bronze fired into the top corner from the edge of the penalty area as England battled against Norway. Solveig Gulbrandsen's opener had given the Norwegians a lead, but Steph Houghton equalised with a header from a corner before Bronze's winner. At the end of the match the substitutes ran on to the pitch to join their team-mates in celebrating the victory. It is the first time England have won a knockout match at the Women's World Cup. England now have the opportunity to better the quarter-final defeats suffered in each of their three previous World Cups. They'll play Canada in Vancouver on Sunday.

Summary: England have reached the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup thanks to a stunning strike from Lucy Bronze.


The party is choosing a new UK leader after the resignation of Ed Miliband. But Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews tweeted on Monday night: "I really don't care who English Labour choose #federallabournow." He argued in a 2013 lecture that Labour was already "de facto" a federal party, with separate leaders in Wales and Scotland. In an article for the Guardian last week, the Rhondda AM wrote: "Just what, after 7 May, does British Labour amount to? "No one could have done more than Jim Murphy to raise Labour's fortunes in Scotland, but we were cuffed resoundingly there. In southern England outside London we barely have a seat, and in northern England, UKIP is eyeing up its chances. "As [former cabinet minister] John Denham has argued, Labour in England needs its own identity. "Is there space for a three-nations Labour in a federal British party? Time will tell."

Summary: A Welsh Labour minister has called for the party to adopt a federal structure following its general election defeat.


Police cordoned off a house and closed part of St Mary's Road in Cowes shortly after 19:00 BST on Wednesday. Hampshire Constabulary said a man in his 20s was initially treated at the scene but later died. Others living at the property, along with two ambulance service crew, were taken to hospital for checks. The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service said they were all expected to be discharged later. Insp Robert Abel said: "The death is not being treated as suspicious. "We are still currently at the scene but we would like to reassure residents that there is no wider risk to the community." Hazardous materials experts from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were sent to the island to identify the chemical. It is not yet known what caused the incident. The road remains cordoned traffic but is open to pedestrians.

Summary: A man has died after a "chemical incident" at house on the Isle of Wight, police have said.


Bath and North East Somerset Council (Banes) said their preferred location was "Site B" on the west side of Mill Lane at Bathampton Meadows. Protester Christine Boyd, from the Bathampton Meadows Alliance, said she was "pretty upset" at the decision and said it was a "terrible, tragic loss". The site, which is subject to planning, has spaces for 800 vehicles. Banes said it would have to make "satisfactory arrangements for the purchase of the site and agreement from Highways England on access". It added there had been a "long-established need" for a new park-and-ride on the east side of the city. It will be Bath's fourth park-and-ride site - there are already facilities in Newbridge, Lansdown and Odd Down.

Summary: Hundreds of people have protested as a greenbelt site for a fourth park-and-ride in Bath was chosen by councillors.


Police said a man suffered significant injuries in an attack near the Globe Bar in High Street at about 22:10 on Friday 19 May. Officers have urged members of the public with any information about the incident to get in touch. The man in the images is described as a white, with a heavy build. He was 25-35 years old, with dark receding hair and was wearing a grey suit, white shirt and blue tie. Det Con Derek Johnston said: "Inquiries are ongoing to trace the person responsible for this assault. At this time I am appealing to the public to contact us with any information that they may have. "I would ask anyone who recognises the man in the images to please get in touch, as it is essential that we speak with him as part of our inquiry."

Summary: Detectives investigating a serious assault near a bar in Johnstone in Renfrewshire have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace.


All 55 council seats are up for grabs and voting has also taken place in Bath and North East Somerset to elect the first West of England mayor. The election count has now begun with the results expected to be declared early on Friday morning. Across England, Wales and Scotland, voters will have their say on a total of 4,851 council seats. There are also eight mayoral elections, including elections in six new "combined local authorities".

Summary: Polling stations have closed across Somerset for both the county council and mayoral elections.


Symons, 24, joins older brother Matt, 26, at the Exiles after three years with Worcester Warriors. Leicester Tigers' Sebastian de Chaves, Saracens' Dave Porecki and Bath's Max Northcote-Green have also agreed deals. Northampton prop Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi, 22, is the other player to agree terms with the Premiership's bottom club. Porecki played against London Irish in the first Premiership game to be played overseas earlier this month. "Andy [Symons] is a very talented centre, who has proven his worth to Worcester during his three seasons," said London Irish's head of operations Glenn Delaney. "He gives us strength in depth in our backline, and we are looking forward to having him at the club."

Summary: London Irish have signed five new players on two-year contracts ahead of next season, including Worcester Warriors' centre Andy Symons.


The man was at the wheel of his black Mazda MX5 when it collided with a black Hyundai at traffic lights on Newcraighall Road on 17 September. He was found to be unwell and was taken to hospital. He died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow on Wednesday. Police appealed for witnesses to the crash which happened at about 11:10. Sgt Brian Smith, of Edinburgh's Road Policing Unit, said: "This collision sadly resulted in the death of a man and we are eager to gather as much information as possible. "Anyone who was on Newcraighall Road on Saturday, September 17, at around 11am and saw either vehicle is asked to get in touch with us immediately."

Summary: A 65-year-old driver has died 11 days after being involved in a two-car crash in Edinburgh.


The outer decontamination bag from the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 was bought at Sotheby's by an anonymous bidder. The white bag still carries traces of Moon dust and small rocks. The auction comes after a legal battle over the ownership of the only artefact from the Apollo 11 mission which was in private hands. After the spacecraft returned to Earth, nearly all the equipment was sent to the Smithsonian museums. However, the bag was left in a box at the Johnson Space Center because of an inventory error. It was then misidentified during a government auction, selling for just $995 to a lawyer from Illinois in 2015. Nasa later tried to get the bag back, but earlier this year a federal judge ruled that it legally belonged to the buyer, who then offered it for sale at Sotheby's.

Summary: A bag used by US astronaut Neil Armstrong to collect the first ever samples of the Moon has sold at auction in New York for $1.8m (Â£1.4m).


Callum Greenwood was playing in a relative's garden in Elswick Road in the West End of the city on Thursday. He was reported missing at about 18:45 BST and found in the water a few minutes later. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Northumbria Police said there was no third party involvement and a report was being prepared for the coroner. Neighbour Melissa Hill said it was "pretty awful" to see all the police activity outside the house. She said: "It's beyond words, you can't imagine how the family are feeling, it's such a tragic awful thing."

Summary: A three-year-old boy who died after being found in a pond at a house in Newcastle has been named.


Joachim Brolly, 59, was spotted near the Torran Bay Hostel near Ford in Argyll and Bute at about 15:00 on Thursday. He is described as white, 5ft 6in tall, of medium build, with short grey hair and clean-shaven. He was wearing navy trousers, a navy fleece and a navy jacket. Insp Julie McLeish said: "An extensive search involving police, fire and rescue service and coastguard has been ongoing since Mr Brolly was reported missing on Friday 10 March. "We have received information that he went out on a boat around 15:00 on Thursday 9 March, however there have been no sightings of him since. "Anyone who has seen him since Thursday 9 March is asked to contact police at Lochgilphead immediately via 101."

Summary: Police Scotland are appealing for help in the continued search for a man last seen getting into a boat on Loch Awe.


City went ahead when Shrimps defender Shaun Beeley tried to chest Christian Ribeiro's cross back to his goalkeeper but could only divert it into the net. Morecambe keeper Scott Davies then brilliantly saved Matt Grimes' free-kick and David Wheeler's header to prevent them falling further behind. But Tom Nicholls' composed finish eventually wrapped up the win late on as Exeter deservedly moved up to 10th. The margin of victory might have been greater but for Davies, who also produced fine stops to deny Nicholls and Jimmy Keohane after half-time. The Grecians are now just one point behind Morecambe, who remain in seventh having not won at home since 13 September.

Summary: Exeter beat Morecambe to move to within a point of League Two's play-off spots.


Verbruggen, who ran the UCI from 1991-2005, had been diagnosed with leukemia. "I'm sad to hear of the passing of Hein Verbruggen and offer my sincere personal condolences to his family and friends," said UCI president Brian Cookson. Dutchman Verbruggen was also a member of the International Olympic Committee from 1996-2008. His time in charge of the UCI corresponded with a number of controversies In 2015, the UCI-supported Independent Commission for Reform in Cycling (CIRC) concluded that, under Verbruggen, the UCI colluded with Lance Armstrong to cover up allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner had taken drugs. Verbruggen strongly rejected those findings, describing the report as "unfair, biased and incomplete in its methodology, in its substance and in its conclusions".

Summary: Hein Verbruggen, a former president of the International Cycling Union, has died at the age of 75.


Three others were injured in the accident on Friday, which took place over the Promenades Saint-Bruno. Police say one of the planes crashed into the mall's roof, while the other slammed into a car park. One pilot is dead and the other is in hospital, and two bystanders had minor stress-related injuries, they confirmed. The aircraft carried only one pilot each, and no passengers. Nheil Martinez, who works inside the shopping centre, told the Canadian Press he saw the shadow of a plane and heard its motor before hearing a loud boom. He saw pieces of the plane fall out of sky. Quebec Public Safety Minister Martin Coiteux offered his "sincere condolences" to family members of the victims and thanked first responders at the scene.

Summary: One person is dead after two small planes collided mid-air over a large shopping centre south of Montreal.


Vidal competed at two Olympics, finishing fifth at London 2012. He retired suddenly in April last year after suffering a cardiopulmonary arrest during a swimming training session, but recovered after being placed in an induced coma. World Triathlon confirmed the news on Tuesday, tweeting: "We are terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Laurent Vidal. He touched us all." Vidal was the fiance and coach of New Zealand triathlete Andrea Hewitt, who finished second in the women's triathlon World Series this year.

Summary: French triathlete Laurent Vidal has died of a heart attack, aged 31.


West Midlands Police said an unarmed man, 31, locked himself in the premises of mental health charity Pathways in Digbeth with two staff members at 15:00 BST. The first woman was freed shortly after 19:30 BST, and the second just after 20:00 BST by police. It is not yet known why he took the hostages. No-one was injured. Police said the man is not connected to the charity and he remains in custody. The road has been closed for investigations. Two ambulances, a paramedic car and five police cars were at the scene. Witnesses said a wedding party from The Spotted Dog pub were evacuated.

Summary: Two women have been freed and a man arrested following an armed siege in Birmingham.


Australia's Robertson, who won the event in 2013, made two century breaks but went out as Thailand's Saengkham, 23, progressed with runs of 70 and 80. Home favourite Ding Junhui failed to reach the first round as he lost 5-1 to England's Lee Walker in a qualifier held over to the main venue. World champion Stuart Bingham beat Cao Yupeng 5-0 to reach round one. In the first round, John Higgins beat China's Zhou Yuelong 5-2, fellow Scot Graeme Dott beat Wales' Matthew Stevens 5-1 and Alfie Burden beat fellow Englishman and world number nine Joe Perry 5-0. Scotland's Stephen Maguire beat Gary Wilson 5-3 but countryman Alan McManus lost 5-4 to Mike Dunn. The ranking event is the last before the season-ending World Championship in Sheffield, which starts on 16 April. China Open schedule and results

Summary: Former champion Neil Robertson suffered a shock 5-3 defeat by Noppon Saengkham in the first round of the China Open.


Doug Richard, 57, is accused of engaging in sexual activity after contacting her through a website. He denies sexual activity with a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and a charge of paying a child for sexual services. Mr Richard, of Islington, north London, is due back in court for a trial scheduled to start on January 25. The US-born businessman, who is on unconditional bail, entered not guilty pleas during a short hearing at the Old Bailey. The millionaire, who appeared on BBC's Dragons' Den in the first two series, has also advised David Cameron on support for small businesses.

Summary: A former panellist on Dragon's Den has denied paying a 13-year-old girl for sex after meeting her online.


Police said they found a man in his 30s with stab wounds at Shepard House on the Winstanley Estate in Battersea shortly after 18:00 BST on Wednesday. He was treated by paramedics but died at the scene. Two other men were found nearby with knife injuries and taken to hospital. Scotland Yard said the stabbing was not linked to the Russell Square attack. They added that there was no suspicion of any terror-related motive. No arrests have been made. The two men remain in a south London hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Summary: One man has been stabbed to death and two others injured in an attack in south-west London.


Officers were alerted to the incident at Deeside Golf Club in Bieldside at about 11:25 on Thursday. Golf clubs and clothing were stolen. No estimated value has yet been put on the haul. Insp Kenny McGeough said: "I would ask anyone who saw anything suspicious to contact the force as soon as possible." He added: "It is possible the car used could have been spotted in the car park from houses overlooking the area. "Likewise, if you noticed anyone or anything unusual or suspicious in the shop or golf club in the days before, I would urge you to get in touch. "I would also ask the public to look out for any suspicious golf clothes or clubs for sale in the coming days - it could well be the stolen goods."

Summary: A car was used by thieves to break through a golf club shop window on the outskirts of Aberdeen.


The Aspar Ducati rider from Toomebridge has moved on to 63 points and lies 11th in the 2016 standings. Laverty has scored points in 10 of the 11 rounds this season with a best finish of fourth in Argentina in April. Britain's Cal Crutchlow took his maiden MotoGP win with Valentino Rossi second and Marc Marquez of Spain in third. Crutchlow's hard tyres suited the testing conditions in Brno and he worked his way from 10th on the grid to take the lead with seven laps to go. He is the first Briton to win an elite-class GP since Barry Sheene in 1981. Laverty crashed out on the final corner of the last lap while in 11th place in the previous round in Austria. The next race is the British GP at Silverstone on 4 September.

Summary: Eugene Laverty continued his excellent MotoGP campaign by finishing sixth in a rain-hit Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno on Sunday.


The fire broke out at 05:00 GMT on Saturday morning in a shed containing around 600 tonnes of wood chip. Forty-five firefighters dealt with the blaze in the building, which is situated on farmland off the Culmore Road. John Gilliland said they suspect the fire was caused by a tractor battery. "The farmyard has lost 40% of its local capacity. The fire started early on Saturday morning and we fought for two days to put it out. "We believe we know what has caused the fire and there are a collection of costs here," he said. "It could cost about half a million pounds. This was an unfortunate accident and not the way we wanted to start 2016. "There are people out there who are prepared to give their time to help us."

Summary: The owner of renewable energy company, which was damaged in a major fire in Londonderry, says it could cost up to Â£500,000 to restore his business.


The 36-year-old club captain made 30 appearances on Wearside last season but was out of contract this summer. New boss Simon Grayson has confirmed the Republic of Ireland defender has extended his stay at the club, for whom he has played since 2011. O'Shea, capped 116 times by his country, is Sunderland's all-time leading appearance-maker in the Premier League.

Summary: Defender John O'Shea has signed a new one-year contract with Sunderland.


John Dudding, 80, died in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, three days after being given the drug in February 2012. On Tuesday the inquest in Plymouth was told he was allergic to penicillin. His allergy was recorded on his notes but the doctor who prescribed it said the section on allergies had been covered up with a post-it note. Mr Dudding, from Sutton in Plymouth, was admitted to hospital after suffering a fall at his home. He was given a red wristband showing he had an allergy when he was admitted. Derriford Hospital had previously admitted a "serious error" but says it is for the inquest to decide if it contributed to his death. On Tuesday the inquest heard Mr Dudding was in a terminal phase of his life and had significant kidney injury before having the antibiotic. The inquest continues.

Summary: A man died after being given an antibiotic containing penicillin, an inquest heard.


The 3,000 mile (4,828km) ride marks the 10th anniversary of one undertaken by Mrs Tomlinson before her death. The Leeds cancer fundraiser cycled 4,200 miles (6,759km) across America in 2006. The Ride to Rio team cycled up to the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio on their last day in the saddle. Live updates on this story and others from West Yorkshire Mrs Tomlinson was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2000 and died in 2007 after raising almost £2m for charity. Her husband, Mike, and a team of supporters, including TV presenter Charlie Webster and ex-Rugby League professionals Keith Senior and Paul Highton, set off from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London in June. The money pledged online for the ride has so far raised about £14,000. Mrs Tomlinson was an ambassador for the 2012 London Olympics bid.

Summary: A team of cyclists have finished a ride from the UK to Brazil in honour of Jane Tomlinson CBE


The aircraft, an M-28H attack helicopter, was not shot at, Russia's defence ministry said. The crash happened in the early hours of Tuesday, the ministry said. The bodies were recovered and brought to Russia's Hmeimim air base. Russia joined the Syrian conflict in September, launching air strikes in support of President Bashar al-Assad. A "cessation of hostilities" came into force in February including the Syrian government and nearly 100 rebel factions, but not the so-called Islamic State (IS). Russia withdrew most of its forces from Syria but officials said in March they would continue air strikes. More than 250,000 Syrians have been killed in nearly five years of civil war. Millions more have been displaced.

Summary: Two Russian military pilots have died after their helicopter crashed near the central Syrian city of Homs.


Primary school-children have covered an area of 2,700 sq ft with the boards at Bude beach in Cornwall. The polystyrene boards were removed from three beaches in the South West in August by Keep Britain Tidy's BeachCare programme. University students will use them to create a more eco-friendly design. Neil Hembrow, BeachCare Officer said: "If we collected these UK wide we would have a huge warehouse full. "They are manufactured in China, shipped over 5000 miles and surfed for 10 minutes before breaking and going to landfill - it is such an incredible waste". BeachCare calculates that if 200 boards were discarded on every beach across the South West, that would equate to over 28,000 boards filling up landfill sites. The organisation is urging people to buy more expensive boards which will last longer.

Summary: About 600 broken bodyboards collected from beaches over the summer are being stacked high to highlight the amount of waste they create.


The county council said just 39 parents picked Basingstoke's Fort Hill School as a first choice for their children to start at in September out of a possible 145 places. Parents had argued the council should help the school improve, not close it. Hampshire's education councillor Peter Edgar approved the plan that will merge Fort Hill with Cranbourne Business and Enterprise College. More than 2,600 people signed a petition urging the council to keep the school open. Hampshire County Council has already announced separate plans to build a new secondary school at the Manydown development, which is near Fort Hill, where a further 4,000 homes are planned.

Summary: Plans to close a comprehensive school in Hampshire have been agreed.


The work in Castletown, which received planning permission last year, will get under way on 8 May, and could take nearly 10 months to complete. In January 2014 homes and businesses in the area were badly hit by widespread flooding and storm damage. Reinforced concrete walls will be built at the edge of the harbour to combat further flooding in several streets. Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer said: "Climate change is making weather events of this nature a more frequent part of our lives. "Castletown is one of the locations most at risk and we have prioritised a scheme around the harbour to protect people's properties and livelihoods."

Summary: A flood protection scheme in the south of the Isle of Man will cost £2.3m, according to the Manx government.


The former Essex player, 33, broke a bone in his shoulder during South Africa's first Test win in Australia. He had the operation on Thursday and team doctor Mohammed Moosajee said: "We are positive he will make a successful return to international cricket." South Africa lead the three-Test series and bowled Australia out for 85 on day one of the second Test in Hobart. Day two was rained off without a ball bowled with the tourists on 171-5. Steyn will be able to begin a rehabilitation programme "in a few weeks", according to Moosajee. "It is crucial to give the injury enough time to heal and to make sure that he is completely pain-free before he starts bowling again," added the team doctor. The Cape Cobras fast bowler has taken 417 Test wickets for his country, just four short of Shaun Pollock's South Africa record.

Summary: South Africa bowler Dale Steyn will be out for at least six months after having surgery on his shoulder.


Six people were taken to hospital after the two-car crash on the A3082 near Wimborne Minster on 12 March. The 84-year-old from Trowbridge had been a rear seat passenger in a Toyota Corolla which collided with a Ford Focus near the Badbury Rings junction. She died as a result of her injuries on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Her next of kin has been informed. The drivers - two men aged 85 and 75 - and the other three passengers, two women aged 64 and 72 and an 89-year-old man, had minor injuries, police said. Dorset Police has issued a fresh appeal to anyone with information about the collision.

Summary: An elderly woman airlifted to hospital after a crash in Dorset last month has died.


Massanka, 19, spent a month on loan at York last season, making three appearances for the Minstermen. Jennings, 28, only joined the Robins in the summer from Forest Green Rovers. The former Manchester City youngster has played more than 200 senior games for teams including Macclesfield, Kettering, Cambridge, Mansfield and Forest Green Rovers. "James is a player I have been aware of for some time,'' Shrimps' boss Jim Bentley told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Morecambe have signed Burnley striker Ntumba Massanka and Cheltenham defender James Jennings on loan until January.


The migrants were on board a "highly overloaded inflatable vessel" which got into difficulty off the coast of Libya on Monday afternoon. The rescuees included seven children, 26 women and 92 men. They were helped on board the Irish ship, where they were given food, water and medical attention. On Monday evening, the crew was redeployed to transfer a further 375 migrants from an Italian vessel to the nearest Italian port. The operation was led by the Italian Marine Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (MRCC). More than 2,000 migrants are said to have died this year trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe. The LÉ Niamh is the second Irish naval vessel to be deployed to assist the international humanitarian rescue effort. Its sister ship, the LÉ Eithne, brought more than 3,376 migrants to safety during its seven-week deployment that began on 16 May.

Summary: The Irish Naval Service ship, the LÉ Niamh, has saved another 125 people during its ongoing migrant rescue mission in the Mediterranean.


The 24-year-old German, who left Dutch side ADO Den Haag in the summer and also played for Werder Bremen, has signed a one-year contract. Canaries head coach Daniel Farke said: "Tom is a young player but also very experienced. "He played 20 times in the German Bundesliga and fits perfectly for our style, and we're happy to have him." Trybull, who began his career at Hansa Rostock before joining Werder Bremen, has also had spells at FC St Pauli and SpVgg Greuther Furth in Germany. "It's very busy at the moment but everything is good and I'm happy to be here," he said. "This is a big chance for me because Norwich is a big club. "In England there is a good atmosphere at football matches every weekend. Together with the supporters, we can do a good job this season." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Norwich have signed midfielder Tom Trybull following a successful trial with the Championship club.


A 25-year-old suffered shotgun injuries to his back and legs in Sneinton, Nottingham on Saturday and remains in a serious condition in hospital. Two men in their 20s from Nottingham and another from London appeared before city magistrates earlier and were remanded in custody. A 30-year-old woman has also been remanded over firearms offences. More on this and other Nottinghamshire stories The accused are Dean Carl Joseph Haynes, 28, of Sullivan Close, Nottingham; Shaun Tinyick Lau, 28, of Flower and Dean Walk, Tower Hamlets, London; and Christopher Gerald, 21, of Westgate Street, Nottingham, who also faces firearms offences. Maritia Kirk, of Jedburgh Walk, St Ann's, Nottingham, was charged with firearms offences. Eight people are currently on bail in connection with the shooting while Nottinghamshire Police carry out further investigations. The four are due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 21 October.

Summary: Three men have been charged with attempted murder in connection with a woodland shooting at the weekend.


Kevin Toye, 28, of St Nicholas Road, Great Yarmouth, is charged with the manslaughter of Baylee Varley, who died in Ormesby, in March 2014. Baylee had suffered serious head injuries as a baby after an alleged attack in 2008. Mr Toye is due to appear before magistrates in Great Yarmouth next month. He has been released on bail. Mr Toye was also charged with the ill treatment of the boy in February 2008. A pre-inquest review into Bayley's death earlier heard he died from bronchopneumonia due to long-term complications from a head injury that had required constant medical treatment for the rest of his life. No further action is to be taken against a woman, aged in her 20s, who was also arrested in connection with the inquiry, said Norfolk Police.

Summary: A father has been accused of killing his six-year-old son who died from long-term head injuries.


The 29-year-old midfielder, who joined the Baggies from Sheffield Wednesday in 2007, is one game away from making his 250th appearance for the club. A 12-month option on his previous deal was activated earlier this summer. "Chris is an influential figure both on and off the pitch," said manager Alan Irvine. "He has the respect of all the players and staff." The Northern Ireland international has recently returned to fitness following a groin operation during pre-season. Since finishing last season one place above the Premier League relegation zone, West Brom have appointed Irvine after parting company with predecessor Pepe Mel. They paid Dynamo Kiev a club-record fee of about £10m for Nigeria striker Brown Ideye, and extended England goalkeeper Ben Foster's contract by another four years.

Summary: West Bromwich Albion captain Chris Brunt has signed a new three-year contract at The Hawthorns.


Lauric Lebato, 22, from Finsbury Park, north London, died in hospital after being found with a stab wound in Albion Street at about 04:00 GMT on Saturday. Mr Lebato was said to have been at a party at a flat before the attack. Sulaiman Sillah, 20, of Bateman Road, Leicester, who was also charged with violent disorder, will appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later. He was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon. Two other men, aged 19 and 20, who were arrested at the same time in Kent, have been released on police bail for possession of an offensive weapon. They have been released with no further action for violent disorder.

Summary: A man has been charged with murder following the death of another man in Leicester.


Projections give her more than 60% of the vote, compared with just over 35% for her rival, Bernie Sanders. Mrs Clinton is now less than 30 delegates short of the 2,383 needed to win the nomination, according to an Associated Press count. On Sunday Mrs Clinton and Mr Sanders both campaigned in California, ahead of Tuesday's primary. Mrs Clinton and Mr Sanders are in a dead heat in California, but delegates in the state are awarded on a proportional basis. Five other states also hold Democratic primaries on Tuesday, including New Jersey. In all, 694 delegates are up for grabs. Even if Mrs Clinton loses in California, she may still secure her party's nomination and take on the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald Trump. Although they take part in the primary process, residents of Puerto Rico and other US territories are not entitled to vote in the presidential election.

Summary: Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has won the primary in the US territory of Puerto Rico.


Femme Assise, Robe Bleu (Seated Woman in Blue Dress) features one of his many lovers, Dora Maar. During World War Two, the Nazis seized the painting but were intercepted on their way from Paris to Moravia by French Resistance fighters. In 2015, Picasso's Women of Algiers sold for $179m at Christie's - a record for a picture sold at auction. Seated Woman went to a US collector and six years ago it was sold for $26m. Dora Maar and Picasso had an intense relationship for nine years. He painted Seated Woman in 1939, when he was 58 and she was 31. It is one of the great Picasso portraits of his middle years, inspired - as so often - by love and by powerful sexual desire, BBC arts correspondent Vincent Dowd reports.

Summary: One of Pablo Picasso's best-known portraits has been sold at auction in New York for $45m (Â£35m).


Jiang Zhipeng's misplaced header set up the home team for the game's only goal. Jiang's wife revealed on social media that he had filed for divorce. "For three and a half years out of our four-year marriage, he was sleeping with other women," said Zhang Zhiyue. "Now he is trying to drive me to an early grave." AFP news agency also report that she posted photos on social network Weibo of Jiang snuggling with his alleged mistress, and called for the Chinese football association and the sports bureau of Guangdong province to "expel" him from professional football. Chinese soccer authorities have not commented on the situation. Guangzhou R&F defender Jiang, 28, made his debut for the national team in 2013.

Summary: A Chinese player's wife has criticised his extra-marital affairs after his embarrassing mistake in a World Cup qualifying defeat by Iran on Tuesday.


Instead of being destroyed, the timber will re-deck the HMS Caroline, a World War One ship which is being restored in a Â£14.5m project. The endangered Latin American cedar has been heavily exploited and is subject to import controls to protect it. The timber was offered to the National Museum of the Royal Navy, which passed it onto the restoration project. It will mean a saving of about Â£100,000. HMS Caroline saw action in the 1916 Battle of Jutland - one of the the last major sea battles of WW1. The ship has been in Belfast since 1924 where it was used as a training vessel and is home to the Northern Ireland Royal Navy Reserve. The ship will open to the public in the summer of 2016, in time for the centenary of the battle.

Summary: Almost 20 tonnes of timber seized by the UK Border Force will be used in a major conservation project in Belfast.


Brian Pepper sent explicit content via Facebook and text messages before attempting to meet her at a fast food restaurant and a hotel. The 65-year-old, of Homer Close, Gosport, was sentenced to four years in prison and put on the sex offenders register for life. He was also given an indefinite sexual harm prevention order. Pepper was arrested following an investigation by Hampshire Constabulary and South East Regional Organised Crime Unit. At Portsmouth Crown Court on 1st February he admitted charges of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming. Det Insp Gary Towse said: "This type of online activity initially targets vulnerable and underage victims, often in their own homes, due to the use of social media websites. "It then escalates to face to face meetings which can have even more devastating consequences for the victims."

Summary: A man who groomed an underage girl online before attempting to meet her at a hotel has been jailed.


The 29-year-old, who joined the League One side from Millwall earlier this summer, suffered a suspected dislocated or broken left ankle. He was hurt after landing awkwardly 13 minutes before full-time, and the game was called off soon afterwards. "Our thoughts are with Lee," said Gillingham manager Justin Edinburgh. "We hope that he makes a quick recovery," Edinburgh added of the former Manchester United youngster, who had come on at half-time in place of Bradley Dack. First-half goals from Jordan Bowery and Jay Simpson had put League Two side Orient 2-0 up when the game was abandoned. Martin is the third Gillingham player to be injured during pre-season, with defender Bradley Garmston and midfielder Aaron Morris both out of action with knee injuries.

Summary: A pre-season game between Leyton Orient and Gillingham had to be abandoned after a serious injury to Gills midfielder Lee Martin.


Michael Peter Blanchard, 67, was flying solo when he is believed to have lost control and crashed into a tree. The retired management consultant, of Pwllglas, near Ruthin, arrived in Kathmandu on 21 January. The accident occurred the following day in the picturesque Pokhara district, about 120 miles from the capital. He was rushed to the Metro City Hospital in Pokhara where he died the same day. He was identified by his passport. At a brief hearing in Ruthin, John Gittins, the coroner for north Wales east and central, said a post-mortem examination carried out in Nepal found the cause of death to be "blunt force injuries to the head and pelvis". The British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association is carrying out an investigation. The inquest was adjourned to a full hearing later in the year.

Summary: A Denbighshire man involved in a paragliding accident on his first full day in Nepal suffered head and leg injuries, a Ruthin inquest has heard.


The left-hander hit an unbeaten 244 off 272 balls, with 22 fours and two sixes. Usman Khawaja also scored a century (121) in a second-wicket stand of 302, as the hosts dominated in Perth. Warner also hit centuries in both innings of the first Test of the series, which Australia lead 1-0, and averages 261.5 in the series to date. "He was outstanding," Khawaja told ABC Radio. "I was shocked when he got his third hundred in a row. That's pretty impressive - not many people can do that. "I just kept telling him he's a genius and he is, he's on fire. The way he's batting at the moment, he's making it look so easy. "Test cricket isn't easy, no matter who you play against. It's just really nice to watch. I hope it continues for a long time - you don't want to waste good form."

Summary: David Warner made his maiden double century as Australia piled up 416-2 against New Zealand on the first day of the second Test at the Waca.


The force said the allegations are connected to 77 clubs or teams. The list includes all five London-based teams in the Premier League and three in the Championship. Det Ch Supt Ivan Balhatchet said: "The Met takes all allegations seriously, and specialist officers will work through the information". The scandal came to light after a number of former footballers came forward publicly to tell their stories. The National Police Chiefs Council revealed earlier this month it had received more than 1,000 referrals UK-wide. A specialist NSPCC hotline is available 24 hours a day on 0800 0232642.

Summary: The Metropolitan Police Service is investigating 255 separate allegations of non-recent sex abuse at football clubs in London.


Trapp was hurt in the 13th minute of the champions' 2-0 Ligue 1 win when he collided with team-mate Layvin Kurzawa. The German, 25, was replaced at half-time by Italy international Salvatore Sirigu. Lucas Moura scored twice for PSG, who drew their first leg against City 2-2 last Wednesday. Manager Laurent Blanc rested most of his key players, including top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, in readiness for the trip to Manchester. PSG, who fielded their youngest starting line-up in more than 20 years, went ahead from the penalty spot early in the second half. Lucas sent goalkeeper Jonas Lossl the wrong way after Jeremy Sorbon had fouled Christopher Nkunku. The Brazilian winger secured victory when he controlled Kurzawa's cut-back before beating Lossl. PSG, who secured their fourth successive title on 13 March, are 28 points clear of the two teams closest to them, Lyon and Monaco.

Summary: Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Kevin Trapp is a doubt for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final trip to Manchester City after injuring a knee at Guingamp.


Lorraine Ridout, 57, was last seen on Gabalfa Avenue on 31 January. South Wales Police confirmed searches of properties at Heol Trelai, Ely and Aberporth Road, Gabalfa have now concluded. "I do believe that the answer to her disappearance is somewhere within north Cardiff," said Det Ch Insp Mark O'Shea. "We have undertaken extensive searches at both addresses in the hope that we find something which may help us establish what happened to Lorraine before she disappeared, whatever that could have been. "But I can confirm we are no further along in finding out what happened to Lorraine. "I want to find answers for her family so it is very important that anybody who has any information, however insignificant it may seem, contacts us if they have not before." No arrests have been made as part of the investigation.

Summary: Police searching for a missing woman in Cardiff said they are no closer to finding out what has happened to her.


The private accommodation will be in the former Tech building, now known as John Bell House, in College Square East. Planning permission was granted to joint venture partners, Watkin Jones & Sons and Lacuna Developments. Completion is planned for the start of the academic year in September 2016. Newry-based construction firm O'Hare and McGovern won the tender for the Â£16m redevelopment project. Managing director of of O'Hare and McGovern, Eamon O'Hare, said: "This is a magnificent landmark building which is going to be completely revitalised to provide upmarket student accommodation. It's an exciting project which will be great for Belfast." The accommodation will be made up of 292 bedrooms and 121 studios. The site will also house a reception suite as well as communal indoor and outdoor amenity areas.

Summary: Planning permission has been granted for 413-bedroom student accommodation in an iconic Belfast city centre building.


The Rev Peter Low, vicar of the United Benefice of Heybridge with Langford in Essex, is charged with three counts of possession of indecent images of children and one count of possession of a prohibited image of a child. The 64-year-old did not enter a plea during a brief hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. All counts relate to July 27 last year. Mr Low, of Crescent Road, Heybridge, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address and was bailed to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on March 29. As part of his bail conditions he must not have unsupervised contact with under-18s. He has been suspended from his duties by the Diocese of Chelmsford.

Summary: A vicar has appeared in court charged with possessing indecent images of children.


It was a really exciting but tough game. India played well but England fought back hard, and in the end India were bowled out for 219 with eight balls unused. England's Tammy Beaumont was named player of the tournament, after finishing as the leading run-scorer with 410. Send your comments to newsroundcomments@bbc.co.uk Comments I thought India would win near the end of the match but England came back! Go England Victor, 10, Ilford Congratulations England! Jessica, 16, London Congratulations for winning, you deserve it. GO ENGLAND!!! Joseph, 14, Northamptonshire

Summary: On Sunday England's Women won the Cricket World Cup in style, beating India by nine runs.


One baker took the gingerbread challenge a step further, recreating Westminster Abbey in London. The real Westminster Abbey is 69 metres tall and built from stone. Litsa Tunnah's recreation stands at 30 centimetres tall, and is made entirely of gingerbread and icing. Litsa says that the trickiest part was getting the whole structure to stand up, and being sure that the walls could take the weight of the roof pieces. It takes a steady hand, and lots of patience! It took Litsa two nights to finish the creation, and she's selling it to raise money for charity. And it's not her first massive bake - last year she made this spectacular recreation of Somerset House in London.

Summary: Lots of us bake gingerbread at Christmas, but have you ever made something as impressive as this?


Police found still and moving pictures in the possession of Nathan Newman, 40, from Cumbria. Newman, from Station Road, Flimby, was jailed for 30 months at Carlisle Crown Court having previously admitted taking and downloading indecent images, and voyeurism. Hundreds of the images were classed as "Category A" - the most serious. Judge Peter Davies told him: "All of these offences were committed with the intention of your own perverted lust." Newman was also made subject to a sexual harm prevention order and must sign the sex offenders register indefinitely.

Summary: A man who amassed a library of thousands of indecent images of children has been sent to prison.


Emergency services were called to the scene, on the B9071 between the villages of Aith and Voe, at about 17:00 on Monday. The man was taken to Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick for treatment but Police Scotland said he died on Tuesday morning from his injuries. The road was closed to allow a collision investigation to take place. Sgt Donald MacKinnon said: "Our thoughts are with this man's family at this very sad time. "I would appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time in question and saw either vehicle to please get in touch on 101 as we establish the circumstances surrounding this incident. "The road will remain closed while a collision investigation team carry out enquiries at the scene and I would like to thank the public in advance for their patience."

Summary: A 60-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash involving a truck in Shetland.


Police said the 22-year-old woman was at home in Old Trafford when a stranger forced his way in carrying a knife at about 19:30 GMT on Saturday. He held the knife to her face and ordered her to hand over any money she had before raping her. The offender is described as white, in his 20s or 30s, and of medium build with dark hair. He spoke with a local accent and was wearing a dark hooded top or coat with dark-coloured bottoms. Greater Manchester Police are investigating and Det Insp Carl Gilbert asked anybody who may have seen anything suspicious around the time of this "brutal and terrifying" attack to contact police.

Summary: A woman has been raped at knifepoint by a man who broke into her home in Greater Manchester.


Folkestone Rescue said a crew went to help him "some distance" off Folkestone Warren on Saturday afternoon. Rescuers then realised it was the same person who had been blown on to rocks on an airbed the day before. Earlier reports said the man was thought to be an illegal immigrant but the Home Office has said he was an Albanian national on holiday in the UK. Folkestone Rescue said it was called out to help by Dover Coastguard at about 15:00 BST. The stricken man, who had been taken out to sea by the tide and was having difficulty paddling back to shore, was again given safety advice before being escorted to Sunny Sands. Folkestone Rescue said he was then handed over to Kent Police, given "further advice" and released.

Summary: A holidaymaker had to be rescued from the sea two days running after drifting away on an airbed off the Kent coast.


Englishman Matthew, 36, beat 22-year-old Fares Dessouky of Egypt 3-1 to claim his 35th PSA World Tour title. The world number four donated his prize money to Sumner Malik, an 11-year-old English squash player who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. "We're fortunate to do what we do for a living and we take it for granted at times," Matthew told the PSA website. "I don't want any thanks or personal gain for doing it - it's about raising awareness for him and it's the least that I can do."

Summary: Three-time squash world champion Nick Matthew has won a record sixth Canary Wharf Classic title in London.


Manchester City face third-tier side Sporting Club Albion - the lowest ranked team in the last eight. Last season's losing finalists Notts County travel to Arsenal, who beat them in November's Continental Cup final, while Sunderland play Reading in the only other all-WSL 1 tie. The quarter-final games are scheduled to be played on Sunday, 3 April. The Women's FA Cup final will again be played at Wembley in May. A competition-record crowd of 30,710 watched the 2015 final when it was played at the national stadium for the first time. Manchester City v Sporting Club Albion Sunderland v Reading Chelsea v Aston Villa Arsenal v Notts County

Summary: Holders Chelsea will host WSL 2 club Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the Women's FA Cup.


Molly-Mae Wotherspoon, who was six months old, was attacked by an American pit bull in October 2014 at a house in Daventry, Northamptonshire. Claire Riley, 23, had denied being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog resulting in death, but changed her plea on the first day of her trial. Molly-Mae's grandmother, Susan Aucott, 55, admitted the same charge last week. Live: Follow updates on this story as they happen Aucott, of Alfred Street, Northampton, was looking after her granddaughter at Riley's former home in Morning Star Road when the dog, called Bruiser, attacked her. Molly-Mae suffered severe blood loss from head wounds. The dog was put down at the scene. Riley, of Merrydale Square, Northampton, will be sentenced at Northampton Crown Court along with Aucott later.

Summary: The mother of a baby girl who was killed by a dog has admitted owning a banned breed.


Royal Mail is issuing 10 stamps featuring British bees that go on sale on Tuesday. One of them, the large Mason bee, is only found at two sites on the Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd. Jane Moseley from the British Beekeepers Association said: "We are delighted that Royal Mail has created these stamps." The set of stamps feature the scabious bee, great yellow bumblebee, northern colletes bee, bilberry bumblebee, large Mason bee and the potter flower bee. Royal Mail worked with Simon G. Potts, professor of biodiversity and ecosystem services at Reading University to produce them. The stamps were designed by artist Richard Lewington, from Appleton in Oxfordshire.

Summary: A rare bee found only in Wales is one of several that will feature on a new set of stamps.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 21-year-old Burkina Faso international, who spent last season on loan at Ajax, has signed a five-year deal with the French side. Traore joined the Blues in 2014 and scored four goals in 16 appearances, including goals in three consecutive matches in 2016. He scored 13 times for Ajax last season and played in the Europa League final defeat by Manchester United. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore has joined Lyon for £8.8m (10m euros).


Media playback is not supported on this device Live on television, the draw was declared void when one of the team names popped out of the plastic ball in which it had been contained. A spokesman for the SFA said they would be happy to discuss an alternative system with its broadcast partners. Numbered balls are used in draws done for the Scottish League Cup. The League Cup is run by the Scottish Professional Football League. Dundee United had been drawn at home to Celtic before the loose team name was discovered. The re-run resulted in Celtic hosting Morton and trophy holders Inverness CT travelling to either Hibernian or Hearts. The winners of the Rangers and Kilmarnock replay at Rugby Park will take on Dundee or Dumbarton, while Ross County entertain Dundee United, with the ties to be played over weekend of 5 and 6 March.

Summary: The Scottish FA will review their Scottish Cup draw procedure following the error that forced Monday's quarter-final pairings to be redone.


The scoreline could have been ever worse for Antrim as their keeper Chris O'Connell made several brilliant saves. Goals from Jonjo Farrell and Ollie Walsh helped the Cats lead 2-2 to 0-1 although Antrim stayed in touch to trail only 2-12 to 0-10 at half-time. The second half was one-way traffic as Richie Hogan, Richie Leahy (two) and Farrell added further three pointers. In addition to keeper O'Connell, Conor McCann and Conor McKinley battled well for the Antrim but the gulf in class showed the tough job that joint-managers Terence McNaughton and Dominic McKinley have on their hands in re-establishing the Saffrons as a genuine hurling force.

Summary: Kilkenny showed Antrim no mercy as they hammered the Saffrons 6-27 to 0-19 in Sunday's Walsh Cup game at Abbotstown.


The Local Government Bill sets out how councillors should divide up important jobs and decide controversial issues. However, the Alliance Party has said it should include more specific details on when flags should fly over the new council headquarters. The bill is 94 pages long, and likely to keep MLAs debating into the evening. Some sections deal with measures intended to protect minorities. Other details include rules on sharing out important posts on a council and a procedure by which 15% of councillors can "call in" a sensitive decision for further consideration. Certain votes will have to be passed with an 80% majority. However, the bill does not detail exactly which sensitive decisions should be covered. Alliance's Anna Lo, who chairs Stormont's environment committee, said the bill should include an agreed policy on flag flying on designated days for the new super councils.

Summary: Assembly members will hold their first formal debate on Tuesday on how Northern Ireland's planned 11 new super councils should run their affairs.


The book, which dates from 1835, was on display in a glass cabinet at St Oswald's Church in Grasmere, and was taken between 17:30 BST on Tuesday and 10:30 on Wednesday. The value of the book is not known but the church warden Sonia Rickman described it as "irreplaceable". She said those responsible obviously knew what they were looking for. "The church was open, we only close it in the evening. The first I heard was when someone rang me to say the glass had been smashed, that's when we found out it had gone. "Wordsworth lived in Grasmere, he prayed at our church and he's buried in our churchyard, so it's quite a loss," said Ms Rickman. "A lot of people come to see where he was buried." Cumbria Police has appealed for information, and urged antique dealers to look out for anyone attempting to sell it.

Summary: A prayer book belonging to the poet William Wordsworth has been stolen from a church in Cumbria.


The 19-year-old is yet to make his league debut for the Premier League champions but was linked with a move to Liverpool this summer. The England Under-21 international made eight appearances during a loan spell with Huddersfield Town last season. "It's fantastic news for us. Ben is a player with a big future and I am very happy that future will be here," boss Claudio Ranieri told the club website. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell has signed a new five-year deal.


Silver and bronze-winning weightlifters Marina Shainova and Nadezhda Evstyukhina have been sanctioned along with 4x400m runner Tatyana Firova. Russia had already lost their 2008 4x400m relay silver. A further five athletes have also been punished after their old samples were retested, the IOC said. They are: The five have had their Beijing results annulled and their sports' governing body asked to reassign any medals. The IOC carried out more than 4,500 drugs tests at the 2008 Olympics but only nine athletes tested positive. It has since retested more than 450 samples, using new methods to uncover banned substances that would have gone undetected at the time. The IOC has also carried out about 250 retests on samples from London 2012. Russian track and field athletes were banned from competing at Rio 2016 by the IAAF after widespread, state-sponsored doping was uncovered in the country.

Summary: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stripped more Russian athletes of medals for failing drugs tests at the Beijing 2008 Games.


Izzet Eren was being transferred to Wood Green Crown Court from jail on 11 December when the escape attempt happened. Nathan Mason, Gokay Sogucakli and Izzet Eren admitted their involvement at Woolwich Crown Court earlier. Jermaine Baker, 28, was shot dead as police tried to foil the plot. Eren, 32, and Mason, of Vicarage Road, Tottenham and Sogucakli, 18, of the Roundway, Tottenham, also admitted possessing an imitation firearm for criminal intent. They were remanded in custody and will be sentenced at a later date. Two other suspects, Ozcan Eren, 31, of Douglas Road, Wood Green, and Eren Hayser, 25, of Kettering Road, Enfield, appeared in court earlier and pleaded not guilty to the same charges. They have also been remanded in custody and a further pre-trial hearing is scheduled for them on 18 March. The Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation is ongoing into the shooting of Mr Baker.

Summary: Three men have admitted their part in a failed plot to spring a convict from a prison van which saw a man shot dead by police.


Police believe Judith Ducker, 64, was injured during a raid at Wellgate News, Rotherham, on 1 September. She died in hospital on Thursday. Paul Blueitt, 36, from Rotherham, has been charged with attempted murder and robbery. Police are trying to locate the man and woman captured on CCTV at the time of the raid. Officers said the couple were captured on film between 11:00 BST and 11:25 BST and they may have entered the shop and been the last people to have seen Mrs Ducker. South Yorkshire Police said the witnesses were "crucial" to the investigation. The force added it was waiting for further tests after a post-mortem examination failed to establish a cause of death for Mrs Ducker. She is believed to have had underlying health conditions. Mr Blueitt was remanded in custody at Sheffield Crown Court on 3 October.

Summary: Police investigating the death of a woman after a robbery are seeking two potentially "crucial" witnesses.


The club also have the option to sign the 22-year-old permanently at the end of the season. Former River Plate and Fluminense player Lanzini is nicknamed 'The Jewel'. "This is very emotional because it is one of the best teams I have ever signed for," he told West Ham TV. "It is a very important step for my career and for my future. I am looking forward to what is a new era for me. "I am someone who always gives 100 per cent. I'm an attacking player, I can change the game's tempo and I hope to give my maximum for the fans to appreciate me." Lanzini has been capped four times by Argentina at U20 level and becomes the club's seventh summer signing after Dimitri Payet, Angelo Ogbonna, Pedro Obiang, Carl Jenkinson, Stephen Hendrie and Darren Randolph. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Argentine midfielder Manuel Lanzini has joined West Ham on a season-long loan deal from United Arab Emirates club Al Jazira.


Jersey Fire and Rescue's inshore rescue boat was called out on Monday afternoon after reports of a woman trapped near to the lighthouse. The woman was taken from the rocks unharmed and back to St Helier in an RNLI lifeboat. It is understood she had been taking photographs and had not noticed the tide surrounding her. La Corbiere is on the south western corner of Jersey and is popular with tourists, although the area is known to be rocky with a strong swell. The fire service said the incident highlighted the need for visitors to be aware of the tide times.

Summary: A holidaymaker has been rescued from rocks at La Corbiere in Jersey after being cut off by the tide.


Jorvik Viking Centre, in York, closed on 27 December, after parts of the attraction were submerged beneath up to 3ft (1m) of water from the flooded River Foss. A campaign to raise £1.5m towards the cost of rebuilding the museum has so far raised about £500,000. The centre is expected to reopen in Spring 2017. The museum, which is owned by the York Archaeological Trust, opened in 1984. The city's Norse history was revealed in the 1970s when an archaeological dig at Coppergate found Viking streets buried below the modern pavement.

Summary: Work has started to rebuild a Viking museum which was forced to close because of severe flooding.


The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has completed an investigation into claims against Katy Bourne during last year's PCC election. Its report has now been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). In a statement, Ms Bourne's office said it would be "inappropriate to comment" until the matter was concluded. "The office is aware the IPCC has passed its report into this complaint to the CPS," it said. It is alleged Ms Bourne made a false statement during the 2016 election regarding her expenses while serving as the PCC. An IPCC spokesman said: "A referral to the CPS is made when the IPCC investigation indicates that a criminal offence may have been committed. "It does not mean that criminal charges will necessarily follow."

Summary: Prosecutors are to decide whether the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) should face charges over allegations she made a false statement.


The 24-year-old Dubliner has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract and will formally complete his move when the transfer window reopens in January. Towell previously had a two-year spell at Celtic, during which he made one first-team appearance for the Bhoys and was twice loaned to Hibernian. He returned to Ireland in 2013 and has attracted interest from several clubs. "He had a lot of good options available for his next move - here in England, in Scotland, in Ireland with Dundalk and in Europe - so we are delighted he has decided to join us," Brighton manager Chris Hughton told the club's website. "I am certain he will be ready for us in January and will be an excellent addition to the squad." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship leaders Brighton have agreed to sign midfielder Richie Towell from Irish side Dundalk.


Media playback is not supported on this device Taylor, who beat world number one Van Gerwen 11-5 in the final of the inaugural event in Cardiff in 2016, won a 16th World Matchplay title on Sunday. The pair will be alongside Adrian Lewis and Raymond van Barneveld in Group A. Group B consists of Gary Anderson, Peter Wright, Dave Chisnall and Austria's Mensur Suljovic. The eight-man field will compete for a first prize of £100,000 on 16-17 September, with all sessions of the tournament being broadcast live by the BBC. Taylor, 56, rose to fourth in the world rankings with his World Matchplay victory, in what was his final appearance in Blackpool before his planned retirement after the 2018 World Championship.

Summary: Defending champion Phil Taylor has been drawn in the same group as PDC world champion Michael van Gerwen for September's Champions League of Darts.


It is thought the three-storey building at Bishop's Gate, Thorntonhall, was so badly damaged it may have to be demolished. Scottish Fire and Rescue said the fire on Friday evening was originally tackled by eight firefighters inside the building. However, they were withdrawn over fears the building might collapse. Efforts to fight the fire continued externally using a specialist appliance. The blaze was extinguished, but the roof of the building has gone and the third storey is completely destroyed. Residents of Bishop's Gate were given teas and coffees at the nearby Thorntonhall Tennis Club. A spokesman for South Lanarkshire Council praised the "community spirit" and said all of the residents had been given alternative accommodation by relatives.

Summary: About 20 residents had to be evacuated from a block of flats after a major fire in a South Lanarkshire village.


The Red Devils have won three of their last four games in Super League to sit fifth after their seven games. Head coach Keiron Cunningham has been forced into three changes for St Helens. Full-back Jonny Lomax has recovered from the knee injury that has kept him out for three weeks with Morgan Knowles and Matty Fleming also coming in. Salford Red Devils: Walne, Murdoch-Masila, Kopczak, O'Brien, Griffin, Johnson, Bibby, Jones, J Carney, Welham, Brining, Tasi, Mossop, Tomkins, Flanagan, Dobson, Krasniqi, Lui, T Carney. St Helens: Lomax, Makinson, Morgan, Percival, Fages, Smith, Walmsley, Roby, Amor, Wilkin, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Douglas, Walker, Lee, Peyroux, Knowles, Owens, Fleming, Taia.

Summary: Salford make one change to their squad, with Jake Bibby coming in for Junior Sa'u who is suffering with an illness.


His support team have said that he has now passed over the Australian town of Northam where he began his journey 11 days ago. If the record is confirmed by the World Air Sports Federation, he will have beaten the previous world record set by American adventurer Steve Fossett, by two days! Flying at heights of up to 9,000 metres above the Earth, Fedor has had to wear an oxygen mask to help him breathe, and could only sleep for four hours a day in between checking his equipment. The specially made balloon was built in Bristol in the UK, which is famous for its annual hot air balloon festival. The 65-year old Russian adventurer will touch back down to Earth later today.

Summary: Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov has smashed the world record for flying in a hot air balloon, non-stop around the world, on his own.


The discovery was made at about 15:30 local time on Saturday in Ardclough, a village south of Celbridge. People walking along the Grand Canal spotted a suitcase in the water. When they looked closer at it they discovered there was a body in it. The man is believed to have suffered a violent death and a murder investigation is under way. Police believe the body was not there for more than a few days, and are appealing for witnesses who saw anything in the area between last Thursday and Saturday to come forward with information. The area was cordoned off overnight ahead of the arrival of the state pathologist and the Garda (Irish police) Forensic Bureau. The Garda underwater unit was also due at the scene on Sunday.

Summary: Police have said the remains found in a suitcase in the Grand Canal in County Kildare were those of a man.


The authority approved £3.2m of savings as part of next year's budget, adding to the £6.2m previously approved. The measures include a 5% price rise for school meals and sports and leisure centre costs and a reduction of 13 school assistant posts. Council leader Bill McIntosh said it had been "the most difficult budget we've ever had to agree". "We can no longer avoid making difficult choices and hard decisions - decisions which, in normal circumstances, we would not take," he said. "However, we cannot live beyond our means and we need to do all we can to protect and sustain essential services - the ones that really matter in terms of life or limb - for the future." The additional savings agreed by councillors on Thursday, covering the period 2016-2018, also include:

Summary: South Ayrshire Council has agreed to make cuts totalling £9.4m in order to balance its budget for 2016/2017.


Full-back Halfpenny has not played since injuring a knee playing for Wales against Italy in September 2015. Toulon coach Bernard Laporte confirmed the British and Irish Lion will be in the 23 to face Montpellier. "Yes, I can confirm that Leigh Halfpenny will play," said Laporte on Toulon's Twitter feed. "He has trained and is ready." Halfpenny had an operation on a knee injury suffered playing in Wales' final warm-up game, against Italy, before the 2015 World Cup. The former Cardiff Blues player was scheduled to come back in April before suffering a setback which meant he was not considered for Wales' current tour of New Zealand. Halfpenny has scored 508 points in 62 Tests, and was man of the series on the Lions' tour of Australia in 2013.

Summary: Leigh Halfpenny will make his long-awaited return when Toulon play Montpellier in the semi-final of the French Top 14 on Saturday.


Work will be done to address structural corrosion and to repaint the bridge, which was first opened to traffic in 1958 and carries vehicles on the A547 over the River Conwy. The 20-week project will begin in January, with one lane closed at times. Cabinet member Dave Cowans said the council will "minimise" any disruption. The majority of the work on the bridge will take place beneath or to the side of the road surface. Mr Cowans said: "The town is busy all year round, but particularly so during the summer season and the timing of this work is very sensitive. "We realise the refurbishment work will cause some disruption but we will monitor the project carefully and make every effort to minimise any difficulties."

Summary: Refurbishments to the Conwy Bridge in Conwy will begin in the new year, the county council has announced.


The move paves the way to shut the facilities at Ae, Garlieston and Kirkbean. The three schools currently have 37 pupils in total with combined capacity for nearly 200. Now the consultation has been given the go-ahead they could be shut by July next year. Dumfries and Galloway Council's education committee agreed last year that officers should engage with schools where the pupil roll had fallen below 50% of capacity. It said the process would serve to "identify and rationalise" the use of its buildings. A report earlier this year identified more than 20 schools operating at less than half of their capacity.

Summary: Councillors have agreed to start statutory consultation on the closure of three rural primary schools in Dumfries and Galloway.


MD Racing BMW rider Michael followed up his first Superbike victory by winning the feature Race of Legends for a sixth straight year in the Co Antrim event. William's win in Saturday's Supersport race came after his success in Friday night's opener. Derek Sheils was second and William Dunlop third in both Superbike races. William edged out Michael by just 0.007 seconds in a thrilling opening Supersport race between the Ballymoney siblings on Friday night, with Sheils completing the podium. Dubliner Sheils moved up a place in the second Supersport race with Michael Sweeney taking third spot. Englishman James Cowton enjoyed a Supertwins victory, coming in ahead of Sweeney and Christian Elkin. Elkin won the 125s class from Sam Wilson and Paul Jordan while the 250s honours went to Neil Kernohan.

Summary: Michael Dunlop won both Superbike races at the Armoy meeting on Saturday while his brother William completed a Supersport double.


The US firm is offering to exchange the defective items free of charge. In an advice note, the company urges those who own the adapter to stop using it, although it says the malfunction only occurs in "rare cases". The model was sold in 37 countries, including some countries in Africa and Asia, but not in the UK. The item was shipped with iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S models, and was also sold as a separate accessory. Its model number is A1300 and it features the letters "CE" in solid grey. It was sold in the following countries: This is not the first time Apple has exchanged USB adapters. In 2008, the company offered to exchange defective iPhone 3G chargers in the US, Japan, Canada and several Latin American countries. Apple has also offered to replace counterfeit or third-party iPhone chargers sold to customers in China, amid concerns over safety.

Summary: A European USB iPhone charger sold between October 2009 and September 2012 "may overheat and pose a safety risk", says manufacturer, Apple.