The 30-year-old will act as cover for leg-spinner Yasir Shah, who missed the first Test because of a back spasm. Asif was reported for a suspect action following Pakistan's third one-day match against Zimbabwe this month. He will join up with the squad in the United Arab Emirates after completing tests on his action in Chennai. The outcome of the tests to determine the degree of straightening in Bilal's bowling arm will not be known until after the second Test has begun, and ICC rules stipulate no player is banned until investigations are complete. Meanwhile batsman Azhar Ali is a doubt for the Test on Thursday after flying home following the death of his mother-in-law. Ali missed the Abu Dhabi game because of injury. He was Pakistan's leading run scorer the last time the teams met in the UAE three years ago.

Summary: Off-spinner Bilal Asif has been added to Pakistan's squad for the second Test against England - despite his suspect bowling action being under review.


Strontian Primary in Strontian in the north west Highlands was built in the mid-1970s and takes pupils from the Ardnamurchan and Morvern peninsulas. Councillors will be asked a meeting next week to agree that the school be accommodated in new units at the village's Ardnamurchan High School. The proposal would cost about Â£1.16m, council officers have said. The 1970s building forms part of a wider complex, that includes the village hall. Council officers said the local authority would work with the community to explore the future use and ownership of the hall.

Summary: Highland Council has set out plans to replace one of Scotland's most remote schools.


She moved up from fourth to second in the final, double points medal race. With the Rio Games fewer than six months away, it was a consecutive silver World Championships medal for the world number one. Shaw, 32, said: "I was so pleased to cross that finish line. It's been a really tough week in terms of nerves." Meanwhile, fellow Brit Nick Dempsey failed to make the podium after finishing fourth. He had been in second place ahead of the final day's racing. He said: "Although I'm gutted to finish fourth, I genuinely feel ready to win again. Six months out from the Games, things are coming together."

Summary: Britain's Bryony Shaw has won a silver medal at the RS:X Windsurfing World Championships in Israel.


The Magpies are 18th in the Premier League, having won six games and lost 14 this season. McClaren said it was "one extreme to the other" as his side were "fantastic" in beating West Brom last month, seven days before losing 5-1 to Chelsea. McClaren, 54, has also managed Middlesbrough, FC Twente, Wolfsburg, Nottingham Forest, Derby and England. Many of those spells have been marked by unpredictability. Last season, Derby topped the Championship in February after eight wins in 11 games, only to finish eighth after winning just two of their last 13 matches. Under McClaren, England failed to qualify for Euro 2008 after losing to Russia and twice to Croatia. Newcastle visit Stoke on Wednesday (19:45 GMT).

Summary: Manager Steve McClaren has described Newcastle as "the most frustrating side I've ever worked with".


Media playback is not supported on this device On-loan Inter Milan midfielder Felipe Melo responded with punches when he and Palmeiras keeper Fernando Prass were chased by players from the home team. Brazilian champions Palmeiras came from 2-0 down to beat the Uruguayans 3-2. Palmeiras coach Eduardo Baptista said: "When we tried to leave the tunnel was closed and security guards stopped us." He added: " Our own security got us off the field and stopped something worse happening. It's lamentable. It could have been much worse." Trouble also broke out in the crowd in Montevideo, Uruguay, after Palmeiras beat Penarol for the second time this season in the South American equivalent of the Champions League. Former Galatasaray and Juventus midfielder Melo, 33, had accused some Penarol players of racist abuse when they met in Sao Paulo on 13 April, a game which Palmeiras also won 3-2.

Summary: A mass brawl marred the end of a Copa Libertadores game and Palmeiras claimed their players were deliberately stopped from leaving the pitch by Penarol.


Konta, the British number one, beat Colombia's Mariana Duque-Marino 6-3 6-3, while Watson saw off Japan's Misaki Doi 6-4 6-7 (0-7) 6-3. Australian Open semi-finalist Konta will play either Belgian Yanina Wickmayer or Johanna Larsson of Sweden. Watson, who has fallen to 84th in the world, faces either Hungarian Timea Babos or Slovenia's Polona Hercog. Fourth seed Konta, 24, broke once as she took the opening set in 32 minutes. After dropping serve immediately after breaking in the second, she reeled off four of the next five games to seal her place in the next round. Watson, 23, was 2-0 down in the deciding set but broke Doi twice to advance after two hours and 47 minutes.

Summary: British duo Johanna Konta and Heather Watson are through to the second round of the Monterrey Open in Mexico.


A further 19 motorists were charged with offences including drink driving, using a mobile phone, and driving with no insurance or MOT. The checks were carried out on the A9, M9, M876 and A876 on Sunday. Police Scotland said three vehicles were seized by officers for various motoring offences. A woman was also arrested for a warrant offence after her vehicle was stopped. Road policing area commander Ch Insp Stevie Innes said: "Speeding and drink driving were the most serious crimes detected and I want to reiterate our message to motorists that should you be caught driving at excessive speeds or while under the influence, you will be charged and face the loss of your licence."

Summary: A 26-year-old man was caught driving at 111mph during a police road safety day of action in the Falkirk area.


Alison Teal, a Green Party councillor, was among those arrested on Monday as contractors tried to remove trees in Chippinghouse Road, Sheffield. She is one of four women and three men charged under section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act. The tree felling is a city-wide maintenance project to upgrade roads, pavements, street lights and bridges. Live updates and more stories from Yorkshire The Streets Ahead scheme includes the removal of diseased, damaged or dangerous trees, but campaigners claim healthy trees are also being unnecessarily destroyed. It is claimed those arrested had refused to move from the base of a tree earmarked for felling. It was later chopped down. Ms Teal is councillor for Nether Edge and Sharrow.

Summary: Seven people arrested during a tree-felling protest in South Yorkshire have been charged.


Full results are provided by the Associated Press news agency. Winning delegates, the people who endorse a candidate at the party conventions in July, is key to securing the nomination. The Democratic totals include the delegates won per state, as well as so-called "unpledged" or "super delegates". Hillary Clinton has a huge lead among the party leaders and elected officials who each get a vote at the convention. AP conducts surveys of these super delegates, and adds them to a candidate's totals if they indicate their support. But super delegates can - and do - change their minds during the course of the campaign, so the figures may shift as the race unfolds. The delegate tracker is updated automatically. There may be a short delay between the delegates being assigned and the totals changing.

Summary: People in Indiana have voted in the races for both Democratic and Republican presidential nominations.


The announcement came as it emerged the airport had been sold to Manchester Airports Group for £1.5bn. Ryanair said it would be reducing weekly operations from the Essex airport by more than 170 flights because of increased fees at Stansted. Andrew Harrison, the new managing director of Stansted, said he looked forward to working with Ryanair. The Irish low-cost carrier accounted for about 70% of Stansted's traffic in 2011. Ryanair said a six per cent increase in fees at Stansted should be investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). "Ryanair and other Stansted airlines now must ask was this surprise price increase part of a sweetener package to persuade MAG to pay £1.5bn for Stansted," Ryanair spokesman Robin Kiely said. A spokesman for previous owners Heathrow Airport Holdings said because Stansted had been sold it was no longer in charge of the airport and would not comment.

Summary: Airline Ryanair said it plans to cut the number of flights from Stansted Airport by 9%.


The 23-year-old, who previously played under Rovers boss Tony Mowbray while on loan at Coventry in 2015, has signed a three-year contract at Ewood Park. He scored six goals during that spell and has also been on loan at Ipswich, where he ended last season, Colchester, Dagenham & Redbridge and Gillingham. He made 11 league appearances for Reading, scoring twice. One of those goals was scored against Blackburn last season. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Blackburn Rovers have completed the signing of striker Dominic Samuel from Reading for an undisclosed fee.


"I did not slap him," El Hadary said. "I grabbed him by the shirt and threw a jersey in his face." The 44-year-old, who became the oldest player at an Africa Cup of Nations last month, was left out of the Cairo club's 1-0 defeat by Al Ahly on Thursday. Wadi Degla president Maged Samy has suggested he will transfer El Hadary. Samy wrote on his Facebook page: "Available for transfer to the MLS (the US Major League Soccer) or Scandinavian leagues - veteran 44-years able to play two more years at top level." El Hadary said he later received a call from Samy, who told him that he could resume training after Thursday's game, but did not dismiss the possibility of a transfer. The veteran goalkeeper narrowly failed to add fifth Nations Cup title to his collection in February as Egypt were beaten 2-1 in the final by Cameroon.

Summary: Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary has denied slapping Wadi Degla team-mate Khaled Walid but could be forced out of the club after the incident.


The damage in the graveyard of St Mary's cemetery on Chapel Hill occurred sometime overnight on Saturday. Ch Insp Bernard O'Connor said officers were working to establish a motive for the attack and appealed for anyone with information to contact police. The Sinn FÃ©in MP for Newry & Armagh described it as a "despicable act". "Graveyards are places that should be respected and unfortunately in this case these people came in the dead of night, they hadn't the courage to do it in daylight," he said. "I would utterly condemn this as something that is reprehensible and ask them to desist absolutely from doing this in any way in the future."

Summary: Red paint has been sprayed on a republican memorial in Newry, County Down.


Both vehicles burst into flames after they collided on the Banchory to Torphins road near Glassel shortly before 15:00 on Tuesday. Police have yet to release any details of the man who died. Two men who were in the van were uninjured. The road surface was left badly damaged and the A980 was closed for emergency repairs. Police Scotland appealed for witnesses. Sgt Stephen Milne said: "This was a very tragic incident and we are still piecing together exactly what happened. "I would appeal for anyone who saw the collision who have not yet spoken to us to contact us with any information that they may have."

Summary: A male motorcyclist has died in a crash involving a van in Aberdeenshire.


Fire crews were called to Wiggington Road, South Newington, at about 10:20 GMT. The horse, named Tight Squeeze, fell unconscious after becoming stuck in the deeply banked ditch for several hours. Fire crews and the service's animal rescue team used slings and harnesses to pull the 18-year-old from the ditch. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said the rescue became "more complex as she was sinking further into the mud in a deeply banked, extremely muddy swamp-like ditch". The service said following the rescue the race horse slowly raised herself and stumbled on to her feet.

Summary: A former racehorse has been rescued by firefighters after slipping into deep mud in a ditch in Oxfordshire.


Members of the Aslef union have walked out on the day many commuters return to work after the Christmas break. The union said a pay deal had been accepted, but a dispute remained with changes to terms and conditions. Aslef members have refused to work overtime since 28 December. Arriva said it "regrets" the disruption to more than 1,000 services it runs each day. "Arriva Trains Wales deeply regrets this disruption which is due to Aslef's failure to accept a generous offer to improve pay and conditions for all our train driver employees," the train operator said in a statement. The operator runs services in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, the West Midlands, Cheshire and up to Manchester. Customers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements for Monday and to check travel plans for Tuesday. A planned strike was called off in November.

Summary: A 24-hour strike by Arriva Trains Wales drivers has cancelled all of the operator's services in England.


caught fire on the eastbound lane of the M8 by Salsburgh on Sunday. Police were called out to reports of the blaze, which happened close to Salsburgh in North Lanarkshire, at 11:50. There were three passengers in the car at the time, but there were no injuries and no other vehicles were involved in the incident. Lane restrictions on the M8 were in place for about half an hour afterwards.

Summary: Three people have escaped as a car was engulfed in flames on the M8.


The 30-year-old player joined Palace in January, 2014 on a three-and-a-half year deal. Ledley starred for home club Cardiff City before leaving for Scottish giants Celtic in July, 2010. His release was announced by the Premier League as Wales prepared for Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade. Ledley is currently with the Wales squad preparing for Sunday's World Cup qualifier in Serbia. Once-capped Wales winger Lloyd Isgrove is also among those seeking new clubs, as Southampton released him after his loan spell at Barnsley. Meanwhile, Swansea City confirmed the departures of: Jonathan Thomas Dyson, Marvin Emnes, Thomas Holland, Rhys Owain Jones, Kinloch Alexander Samuel, Liam Shepherd, Gerhard Tremmel and Josh Vickers.

Summary: Wales midfielder Joe Ledley is a free agent after being released by Crystal Palace.


The 31-year-old played 14 times during a three-month spell with fellow League One side Swindon earlier this season. The former Brighton & Hove Albion centre-half has made just 20 appearances for Bristol City since joining them in January 2014. "It will be good for Adam to go out on loan and get regular football under his belt," said Robins boss Lee Johnson. BBC Radio Kent reports the arrival of the Egypt international at Priestfield Stadium means Gills boss Justin Edinburgh is now unlikely to re-sign Cardiff defender Deji Oshilaja on loan. Earlier this week Brighton defender Adam Chicksen extended his loan spell with the Gills for a further month. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Gillingham have signed Bristol City defender Adam El-Abd on loan until the end of the campaign.


The BBC drama picked up five prizes at the event, including best soap and best wedding. Jessie Wallace was named best actress for her role as Kat Moon, while 10-year-old Maisie Smith, who plays Tiffany Butcher, was voted best young actor. Emmerdale's Danny Miller also won two awards for his role as Aaron Livesy. The actor was rewarded with best actor and best dramatic performance. Coronation Street claimed the outstanding achievement prize for the show's tram crash storyline and live episode, which celebrated the soap's 50th anniversary. Tamwar Masood and Afia Khan's Muslim marriage ceremony in Albert Square was also awarded the best wedding prize. While Home and Away won best daytime soap and Waterloo Road was named best drama at the ceremony on Monday night.

Summary: EastEnders was one of the big winners at the Inside Soap Awards.


The victim, who has not been named, was found stabbed in Plaistow Park, Newham, on 29 January. He was taken to hospital for treatment but died of his injuries three days later. A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was stab wounds to the abdomen. Detectives investigating the killing have charged Kaleb Amponsah, 18, of Canning Town, east London, with murder. He will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates' Court on Monday. Two 16-year-old boys were also arrested in connection with the incident. They were later released on bail until a date in mid-April while detectives continue their inquires. The victim's next of kin were informed and formal identification completed, but police withheld the victim's name at his family's request.

Summary: A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old man in an east London park.


The US engineering firm employs about 2,000 people across its County Antrim plants at Larne, west Belfast and Monkstown. Caterpillar staff were told on Wednesday about the restructuring of its electric power division. The company said the job losses are across staff and agency positions. In a statement, the firm said the move was to "better align its organisational structure, resulting in a more efficient and competitive business model". Jobs are also being lost at Caterpillar plants in Illinois and Georgia. Davy Thompson, regional co-ordinating officer for the Unite union, said it was "yet another blow to our manufacturing sector".

Summary: Thirty-five jobs are to go at the Northern Ireland operations of Caterpillar, the company has said.


A site in the Solihull area was raided police, executing a warrant, and RSPCA inspectors. A 51-year-old man and a woman, 41, from Hampton-in-Arden, were arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty, West Midlands Police said. The woman was later released on bail. The dogs were on their way to "be looked after properly", the force said. The RSPCA confirmed a "number of small-breed dogs" had been removed. "The investigation is currently ongoing," a spokeswoman said.

Summary: More than 20 dogs have been rescued from a suspected "puppy farm", police have said.


The warship HMAS Warramunga made sharp turns at speed during training exercises in Malborough Sounds harbour off New Zealand's South Island last week. The turns generated waves that damaged boats and a fish farm. Twelve complaints were lodged with the Malborough Sounds harbourmaster. Paul Keating, a member of local advocacy group Guardian of the Sounds, said no reason had been given for the decision to do sharp turns in the bay. "Maritime hoonery would be a good way to describe [it]," he told the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC). Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne told the ABC that the Navy adjusted its training approach after being made aware of community concerns.

Summary: Conduct described as "maritime hoonery" has left a New Zealand community unhappy with the Royal Australian Navy.


The 25-year-old made 30 league appearances for Villa after joining them from Middlesbrough in 2012. He has only appeared once for Villa this season when he scored in their Capital One Cup victory over Notts County. Bennett also made 42 appearances during a season-long loan spell at Brighton last year, scoring one goal. He has not played any first-team football since August when he picked up an Achilles injury shortly after joining Bournemouth on loan. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Sheffield Wednesday have signed Aston Villa left-back Joe Bennett on loan until the end of the season.


Former Islwyn MP Lord Kinnock led Labour from 1983 until 1992 and featured heavily in the satirical ITV show which ran for 12 years until 1996. It mimicked political figures, including ex-MEP Baroness Kinnock, the Royal family and celebrities. Both latex puppets will be auctioned in Cardiff on 18 February with a guide price of Â£2,000 to Â£3,000. Auctioneer Ben Rogers Jones said: "Spitting Image is now being seen as a seminal satirical TV show and the Kinnocks were a major feature in the programme as they represented the opposition to Margaret Thatcher's dominant power. "The political landscape was a lot different back then to how it is now."

Summary: The Spitting Image puppets of former Labour leader Neil Kinnock and his wife Glenys are going up for auction.


The service said a 59-year-old man was believed to have had a heart attack while out with friends on Salisbury Bank, near West Kirkby. Emergency crews were called to the Hilbre Island area at about 07:40 GMT to reports a man had collapsed, police said. North West Ambulance Service said the man was taken to Arrowe Park Hospital. The search and rescue operation also included the lifeboat service. Merseyside Police confirmed an investigation was under way following a man's "sudden death" and officers were trying to contact his next of kin.

Summary: The body of a cockler has been found off the Wirral coast in Merseyside, the coastguard has confirmed.


Mr Corbyn will address music fans in the Left Field area, the line-up for which is organised by singer and activist Billy Bragg. The festival, which has already sold out, runs from 22 to 26 June - coinciding with the in-out referendum on the UK's EU membership on 23 June. Labour's shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has also been invited. Left Field, which mixes "pop and politics", said Mr Corbyn would be given a platform to discuss issues including social justice, the economy, gender and "and the possibilities for genuine change". Politicians have taken part in debates at Glastonbury before, such as the Greens' Caroline Lucas and Labour MP Tom Watson - but Mr Corbyn is the first leader of the opposition to do so. The headline acts at this year's festival includes Adele, Muse and Coldplay.

Summary: Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has accepted an invitation to speak at this year's Glastonbury festival in June.


The Staffordshire bull terrier, named April by Salford council staff, was found on Cholmondeley Road by the RSPCA and passed to dog warden Erica Eaton. Ms Eaton said she "feared the worst but we had to give her a chance". The non-cancerous growths, which weighed about 3.3lbs (1.5kg), were removed in a two-hour operation. Ms Eaton, who cared for April along with colleague Will Harris, said she believed the tumours on the dog's stomach "had been growing for months". "She couldn't jump up or stand on her back legs," she said. "She didn't want to play and was subdued... but her tail never stopped wagging. "She's a lovely dog and everyone who has met her has been giving her a big fuss." Following the surgery on Wednesday, April has been placed in a foster home and will be put up for adoption by Rochdale Dog Rescue.

Summary: An abandoned dog that could not "stand on her back legs" because of two large tumours has been described as "blooming" after undergoing surgery.


Citywing has reinstated two daily services to and from the Isle of Man and Belfast City. About 100 jobs were lost when owners Balfour Beatty closed the airport in October after failing to find a buyer. In December, the airport reopened with a licence allowing a limited commercial service but not large carriers with passengers. The airport served 235,000 passengers in 2013 and was voted best UK airport in 2009, according to a Which? survey.

Summary: Regular passenger flights have resumed at Blackpool Airport after a six-month absence.


The Irishwoman saw off the ex-IBF super-featherweight challenger in Manchester to remain unbeaten in the professional ranks after four fights. Taylor, 30, had Bulgarian Koleva on the canvas in the seventh round. "I definitely needed the eight rounds and it was a great contest against a very strong opponent," said Taylor. The Bray boxer had won two of her first three professional fights inside the distance and always looked in control against Koleva on Saturday night. The fight was on the undercard of Anthony Crolla's world lightweight title rematch against Jorge Linares. Taylor's last victory was on 4 March, when she stopped Italian Monica Gentili. Taylor's promoter Eddie Hearn is hopeful of landing a world title fight by the end of the year. The London 2012 Olympic champion won six European titles and five world crowns during a distinguished amateur career, before turning professional in October.

Summary: Katie Taylor continued her progress towards a world title shot by beating Milena Koleva on points in an eight-round super-featherweight contest.


Sporting director Monchi says the Serie A club have made an improved offer - of more than 30m euros (£27.1m) - for the 26-year-old Algerian. Mahrez, who helped Leicester win the Premier League title in 2015-16, has asked to leave. "At the moment, the club is very close to the limit and I believe our offer is very significant," said Monchi. Speaking to his club's website, he added: "If my memory does not deceive me, the last offer we made would make it the most expensive purchase in the history of the club. "We are not making any effort to sign the player, but at the moment we are still waiting on a positive result. At the same time, we are working on other solutions. "He has said publicly [that he wants to leave] but I think he also respects his club, and rightly so."

Summary: Roma still want to sign Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, but are also "working on other solutions".


In his inaugural speech, he promised more subsidies for the poor and a major social house-building programme which would create millions of jobs. But he also said he would streamline government administration costs. Mr Moreno won April's closely contested presidential election, beating his conservative rival Guillermo Lasso. "I am a president for all. I owe this to everyone. I respect everyone," President Moreno aid on Wednesday in the capital, Quito. "I will work for absolutely no-one to be left behind." Correspondents say Mr Moreno faces a tough job, as oil-rich Ecuador has suffered from the fall in global prices, and the country has mounting debts.

Summary: Ecuador's new President Lenin Moreno has taken office, pledging to continue the left-wing policies of his predecessor Rafael Correa.


The ferry company, which runs services from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth, was given the grant to help it comply with new EU regulations. The grant will be used to fit "scrubber systems" on the exhausts of three of its ships to reduce sulphur emissions. A company spokesman said it was "a welcome contribution" but only covered about 8% of the total cost. Three of the company's ferries have already had the modifications, which are an alternative to converting them to use more expensive marine diesel. The regulations on sulphur pollution came into force in January.

Summary: Brittany Ferries has received almost £5m from the European Union (EU) to pay for low-emission exhaust systems.


The expansion will take the discount supermarket to 700 shops and more than 32,000 employees in the UK. Jobs will include managers, stock assistants and store staff, Aldi said. The German-owned company was the UK's sixth-biggest supermarket with a 5.6% market share in the 12 months to January 31, according to analysts at Kantar Worldpanel. Along with fellow German retailer Lidl, the company has doubled its market share in the last three years and forced the "big four" supermarkets - Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons - to slash prices. Ruth Doyle, Aldi's regional managing director, said the new staff would "support our continued expansion and the ongoing performance of our existing stores". However, UK supermarket investors were calm about Aldi's move. Tesco shares rose 1% on Monday, while Sainsbury's and Morrisons both added more than 3%. Source: Kantar Worldpanel (12 weeks to 31 January 2016)

Summary: Aldi has announced it will hire 5,000 more staff in the UK this year and plans to open 80 new stores.


SPS Technologies is planning redundancies at its site on Troon Industrial Estate, Barkby Road, Leicester, according to the Unite union. It follows news earlier this month of nearly 600 job losses at Mark Group Ltd in Leicester. The Unite union described the proposals as "devastating". Mark Pettifer, from the union, said it is working with the company to avoid compulsory redundancies. He added there could also be a knock-on effect to local firms in the company's supply chain. SPS Technologies, which makes parts for the aerospace industry, is yet to comment on the proposed job losses. Mark Group Ltd went into administration on 8 October, with the loss of more than 570 jobs at its headquarters in Beaumont Leys.

Summary: Up to 170 jobs are at risk at at a firm in Leicester which makes aeroplane parts.


The interior decorator told police that the bodyguard punched him and tied him up at the princess's chic apartment in Avenue Foch on 26 September. Quoted by French media, the alleged victim said he was assaulted after taking photos inside the apartment. The whereabouts of the princess, who has diplomatic immunity, are unknown. Police have now visited the apartment. The princess's name has not been confirmed. According to the 53-year-old interior decorator, the princess got angry with him for taking photos which she suspected he wanted to sell to the media. He said he needed the photos for the planned refurbishment of the apartment. The bodyguard's lawyer, quoted by Le Point, said his client had only used a standard restraint technique on the workman. He denied the claim that he had "beaten him up".

Summary: French police are questioning the bodyguard of a Saudi princess over an alleged assault on a workman in Paris.


The band's manager said the singer and guitarist had been diagnosed with laryngitis after performing at Glastonbury Festival on Friday night. They were due to perform on Sunday at the Nick Rayns LCR, but the gig has been rearranged for 16 November. This was the band's first tour since the death of guitarist Rick Parfitt in December last year. He died aged 68 from a severe infection after going to hospital with complications to a shoulder injury. A statement said: "Francis was feeling unwell even before the band played a fantastically well-received headline set on the Acoustic stage at Glstonbury, but after that show it was obvious that there was a problem. "Medical opinion was duly sought this morning, with the result that tomorrow's show cannot go ahead." The band added that postponing a show was "always a last resort" but said the situation was "totally outside anyone's control."

Summary: Status Quo have postponed a concert in Norwich after their frontman, Francis Rossi, became ill.


The new Metrolink 5.5km (3.4 mile) line, which will go from Pomona to Trafford Park via the Imperial War Museum, was approved in October. Initial "enabling and utility works" are due to start from Monday, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said. TfGM warned of lane closures along the route and said it was holding public information sessions from Tuesday. The line is expected to open in 2020, increasing the size of the Metrolink network to more than 106.5km (66 miles). The Trafford Park line will call at six new tram stops - Wharfside, Imperial War Museum, Village, Parkway, EventCity and the Trafford Centre. TfGM said 89% of people were in favour of the extension plans in a 12-week public consultation in summer 2014. Funding has been secured by Greater Manchester Combined Authority through the "earn back" funding arrangement as part of the Greater Manchester devolution deal, said TfGM.

Summary: Work along the route of a new £350m tramline to Greater Manchester's Trafford Centre is set to begin.


For a second year in a row, Jasen and Amanda Dixon constructed the scene, which features a spoof version of Silent Night including a demonic baby Jesus and undead wise men. The local council have said the display violates zoning laws, and local religious groups have denounced it. The Cincinnati couple is seeking donations to keep the display alive. Construction of the display and the controversy has been documented on a Facebook page, managed by the couple. A description of the display on that page describes it as "the worlds first Zombie nativity scene" and "a wonderful piece of artwork", before stating "we are not atheist". The couple claims that they were denied a zoning permit for the structure and, according to the New York Times could face a fine of $500 (Â£334) per day.

Summary: An Ohio couple is defying orders to remove a zombie-themed nativity scene from their front garden.


Led by four horses, it set off from Cardiff Mail Centre on Penarth Road and made its way to the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay. The coach driver, horn blower and grooms dressed in traditional Royal Mail costume. They were joined by current Royal Mail employees, friends and family. All proceeds from the parade will be donated to Royal Mail's chosen charity, the Stroke Association. Caroline Rich, Cardiff Mail Centre manager, said: "We are proud to be celebrating our historic 500 years with a special procession in our capital city, demonstrating the pride we have in being part of this national network that connects consumers, companies and communities across the UK today."

Summary: A Royal Mail coach paraded through Cardiff city centre on Saturday to celebrate 500 years of postal services in the UK.


Four people were held by a man with a firearm on Sunday evening inside the South Tyneside Coral bookmakers, police said. The last person was released from the shop on Grange Road, Jarrow, at about 20:45 GMT, after several hours. Alistair Gallow, 39, of Percy Street, has been charged with nine offences including false imprisonment and possessing a firearm. He has been remanded in custody by South Tyneside magistrates to appear at crown court next month.

Summary: A man has been charged in connection with a siege at a bookmakers.


The 16-year-old who cannot be named, had denied a charge of murder at Birmingham Crown Court. Saleem Hassan, 21, died in June from serious head injuries following the attack near the Noor-Ul-Uloom Mosque in Small Heath. The boy was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on 11 January. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the attack happened after "a verbal altercation" between Mr Hassan and the defendant's brother inside the mosque. Wendy Stevens, from the CPS, said the boy saw the altercation "and rather than avoid getting involved, ran home and picked up a baseball bat with which he returned to the scene and launched an attack on Saleem". West Midlands Police said Mr Hassan was struck twice on the head , once when he was "motionless on the floor". He died five days later in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, police said.

Summary: A boy has admitted manslaughter after attacking a man with a baseball bat outside a Birmingham mosque.


Police said they were called to reports of a body at a property in Templehill in Troon at 17:15 BST on Saturday. Jonathan Adair junior, who was 32, had recently been released from prison. Officers said they were treating the death as unexplained and a post-mortem examination would be carried out. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Jonathan Adair's father, Johnny Adair, is a former leader of the outlawed Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF). The family was forced to flee Northern Ireland in 2003 after a series of murders linked to a loyalist feud. When he was 18 and still living in Northern Ireland, Jonathan Adair was shot in both legs in the loyalist lower Shankill area of west Belfast.

Summary: The son of former loyalist paramilitary leader Johnny Adair has been found dead in South Ayrshire.


The 38 images, which include Scott's last birthday, killer whales and frost-bitten hands, were taken by expedition photographer Herbert Ponting. Capt Robert Scott and his five-man team died in 1912 after being beaten to the south pole by a Norwegian team. Wiltshire auctioneers Henry Aldridge expected the lot to fetch between £400-£600 but said it would be re-auctioned. Ponting was not part of the team to push to the south pole. He survived an attack by killer whales that almost cost him his life and returned to civilisation. He died in 1935.

Summary: Photographic slides of Captain Scott's doomed 1910-13 Antarctic expedition have failed to sell at auction.


The home side took the lead within the opening 10 minutes through Paulo Dybala, who fired home following Juan Cuadrado's clever flicked pass. Miralem Pjanic's superb free-kick doubled their advantage before Carlos Bacca volleyed in for the visitors. Milan's Manuel Locatelli was sent off for a second booking in the second half as Juventus held on for victory. On-loan Everton forward Gerard Deulofeu came on to make his debut for the visitors and could have forced extra time, but his effort from close range was kept out by Juventus goalkeeper Neto. Striker Mario Mandzukic twice missed the target with headers for the hosts, who will face Napoli in the last four.

Summary: Holders Juventus edged through to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia with a 2-1 win over 10-man AC Milan.


Leach, 25, and Bess, 19, graduated from the county's academy in 2010 and 2015 respectively. Leach, who took 65 wickets in the County Championship last season, has extended his contract to 2019, while Bess has agreed a new two-year deal. "It's great for the future of the club that these two highly talented players have committed themselves to Somerset," said director of cricket Matt Maynard.

Summary: Somerset spin bowlers Jack Leach and Dom Bess have signed new contracts.


Amazon's Twitter account said it was working to resolve difficulties customers were having checking out. The promotion ran for the first time last year, when the site also faced technical problems. More than 34.4 million items were sold that day, exceeding the amount sold on Black Friday the previous year. This year, customers complained of not being able to check out their purchases, with some missing deals available for a limited time. Others said they were experiencing issues adding items to their cart. It is not uncommon for sites to struggle under unprecedented volumes of traffic while running promotions. Many websites suffered problems during last November's Black Friday online rush, including Argos, Boots and Tesco.

Summary: US-based Amazon customers are reporting problems completing online purchases on Prime Day, a discounted-shopping event to promote its subscription scheme


Ulster Unionist Party MLA Ross Hussey said he a "made a terrible error of judgement" in sending the images to the Sunday Life journalist. The paper reported that he was using websites to meet "strangers" for sex. Mr Hussey, who is single, said: "I accept fully that I have used websites and the internet to meet others." He added: "I apologise unreservedly to my family, colleagues and friends for any embarrassment I have caused." The MLA, who is also a member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, said that he "did not think of the consequences". A spokesman for the Ulster Unionist Party said Mr Hussey "has not broken any law". "He is a single man and entitled to a private life."

Summary: A Northern Ireland politician has apologised "unreservedly" after sending naked photographs of himself to an undercover newspaper reporter.


The emergency services were called to the property at about 17:40 on Wednesday. The fire was brought under control by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) who said no-one else was in the house at the time of the blaze. SFRS said: "The cause of the fire is unexplained at this time and police inquiries remain ongoing." The incident on the Western Isles followed another fatal fire on Wednesday. One person died following a fire at a house in Lossiemouth in Moray. Police and firefighters were called to the fire, in Elgin Road, at about 16:10. The Kildonan incident was also the second fatal fire on South Uist this month. A woman died in a house fire in the Garrynamonie area of the island on 10 February.

Summary: A man has died after a fire broke out at a house at Kildonan on South Uist.


Pathologists are examining the body of Birna Brjansdottir, found washed up on a beach on Sunday, a week after she spent a night out with friends. The case has shocked the tiny Arctic nation of just 330,000. Sparsely populated Greenland is in mourning too. Iceland has fewer than two murders a year - hardly ever involving strangers. The woman's disappearance sparked the biggest search and rescue operation in Iceland's history. More than 725 volunteers took part. Spots of Brjansdottir's blood were found inside a hire car linked to two crewmen from a Greenland trawler, the Polar Nanoq. Icelandic special forces flew out to sea on Sunday to bring it back to port and arrest them. One of her shoes was found near where their vessel was docked, at Hafnarfjordur, south of the capital Reykjavik.

Summary: Police in Iceland are questioning two Greenlandic sailors over the suspected murder of a 20-year-old woman, in a case that has shocked Icelanders.


Workers spent five hours clearing the 120m (394ft) blockage on Berriew Road in Welshpool. Severn Trent Water described the town as a "hot spot" for serious blockages and said it has dealt with 143 incidents on Berriew Road, Oldford Rise and Oldford Close since 2011. The company warned homeowners about pouring fat and grease down the drain. Severn Trent Water's Jacqueline Whitehead said: "If we hadn't discovered it when we did, it would have eventually led to sewage backing up in the system and coming out where it could into people's homes and gardens. "As it was, the manholes were already overflowing."

Summary: A lump of fat the length of a football pitch has been discovered in a Powys sewer.


The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) found a net balance of +8% of surveyors reported house prices rising rather than falling. Rics said slowing price growth was evident across most of the UK. Its UK Residential Market Survey also suggested there were fewer transactions and new instructions in Scotland in July. Interest from new buyers in Scotland also continued to wane, with a third consecutive month of falling demand. The survey indicated house sales declined sharply as a result of the dip in demand and an ongoing shortage of stock. Rics chief economist Simon Rubinsohn said: "The housing market is currently balancing a raft of somewhat mixed economic news alongside the latest policy measures announced by the Bank of England, which have already begun to lower cost of mortgage finance. "Against this backdrop, it is not altogether surprising that near-term activity measures remain relatively flat."

Summary: Scottish house prices edged up only slightly last month as activity in the market faltered, according to a survey.


The 20-year-old has not featured for the Seagulls since the end of the 2014-15 campaign, and had spells on loan at Bury and Plymouth Argyle last season. Walton has won 12 caps for England's Under-19 and Under-20 sides, having come through Plymouth's youth system. "I am delighted to have signed a player of Christian's quality and pedigree," said Luton boss Nathan Jones. "I worked close to him at Brighton and I know he has the potential to be a top keeper. It is a real coup for us as he had many options, but he's chosen us as he believes in what we do." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Luton Town have signed Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Christian Walton on a season-long loan.


Swifts will begin arriving in Northern Ireland later this month after a 6,000 mile migration from Africa. They traditionally nest in disused buildings. Their numbers have been dropping due to loss of nest sites because of demolition or redevelopment. The species is now amber listed - meaning that it is of medium conservation concern. They weigh just 40g and spend their entire life on the wing until they are old enough to breed. They are known for their screaming calls and acrobatic flight. The RSPB in Northern Ireland is hoping to survey 20 areas of south Belfast for nest sites. It is hoped the information will influence planners to leave places where swifts can build. Volunteers will get training at the end of April. The surveys will run from the end of May to the end of July.

Summary: Volunteers are being asked to help find nest sites of a bird whose traditional homes have fallen victim to the wrecking ball.


The four-year-old, from Northamptonshire, fell from the jetty at Burnham-on-Sea on Sunday, prompting a large search. Police said a coroner's investigation will now take place. On Sunday, a memorial service open to the public will be held St Andrews Church, Burnham-on-Sea, at 18:00 BST. Avon and Somerset Police said the body was discovered near the town's yacht club at about 12:30 BST on Thursday. Dylan's family, from Kettering, had been staying in Burnham with his grandparents. He had wanted to get a closer look at the sea when he slipped off the side of the jetty and disappeared beneath the water. His parents tried to rescue him, but were unable to reach him and had to be pulled from the water.

Summary: A body found by emergency services has been formally identified as that of missing boy Dylan Cecil.


The staff at Community Safety Glasgow (CSG), an arms-length council body, want better pay for shift work. The union Unison said 19 members would take part in the action from 19:00 on Thursday until 19:00 on Saturday. CSG said it had "business continuity plans in place" to ensure monitoring of Glasgow's CCTV network. Unison Glasgow branch secretary Brian Smith said: "These members work 12-hour shift patterns, providing a 24-hour service every day of the year. "Other workers in CSG and Glasgow City Council on similar shift patterns receive an additional annual payment of Â£7,500. "It is just a question of equality and fairness." CCTV operators staged their first 48-hour strike from 19:00 on Friday 4 March until 19:00 on Sunday 6 March. A spokesman for CSG said: "Public safety is paramount and we have business continuity plans in place to enable us to continue to monitor the city's CCTV network."

Summary: CCTV operators in Glasgow are set to begin a second 48-hour strike amid an ongoing dispute over pay.


The 21-year-old joined the Potters from Birmingham City in January 2013 and had loan spells with Barnsley and Leeds last season. Butland comes in after Lee Grant was injured in the 3-0 win over Reading. Derby boss Steve McClaren told the club website: "We know a lot about Jack and he is someone who [goalkeeping coach] Eric Steele rates very highly." Butland has made two competitive appearances for Stoke this season, both in the League Cup, and six in total. McClaren added: "Jack is a promising young goalkeeper and, after Lee Grant picked up an injury on Saturday, we quickly set about identifying someone to come into the group." Butland was part of the England Under-21 side that recently saw off Croatia over two legs to qualify for next year's European Championships. He will be available for the Rams' league trip to Blackpool on Tuesday.

Summary: Derby County have signed Stoke City and England Under-21 goalkeeper Jack Butland on a one-month loan deal.


Welcombe Hills and Clopton Park Nature Reserve was the former home of the Clopton family, friends of Shakespeare. The money will be spent on a series of audio trails to help visitors understand the reserve's connections with the Bard. The project will involve volunteers creating boards and audio, which can be downloaded via an app. Warwickshire Wildlife Trust said it would use the grant, along with £2,000 from Stratford District Council, to create a year-long project with a theatre company. A trust spokesperson said: "The project will explore this connection as well as local stories about Shakespeare and the surrounding area. Three sections of the audio trail will relate to Shakespeare." The trust and the volunteers will work with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Stratford-upon-Avon Library, among others, to create the material.

Summary: A nature reserve said to have inspired William Shakespeare has received £40,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund.


The 23-year-old Nottingham-born folk and indie rock singer is one of 10 sponsors who have agreed month-long deals during the 2017-18 season. Commercial operations manager Simon Fotheringham told the club website: "To attract someone of Jake Bugg's stature is a major coup. "Add in the fact Jake's a massive Notts fan and it's a match made in heaven." Each sponsor will see their logo appear on the front of the players shirts during their chosen month. Bugg, who owns two platinum discs for his self-titled debut album from 2012, has released three albums so far, the last of which 'on my one' was in June 2016. Earlier this month, BBC Radio 5 live presenter Darren Fletcher was one of six appointments to Notts County's new board of directors.

Summary: Rock star and lifelong Notts County fan Jake Bugg will be a shirt sponsor for the League Two side in November.


Earlier this month, the high court had ruled that the voluntary religious practice of santhara was a form of suicide and, therefore, illegal. Jains had protested against the order, saying suicide was sin, whereas santhara was religion. On Monday, the top court said it would take up the issue for consideration. Legal experts say they expect the case to take several years to come to a conclusion. Jainism is one of the world's most ancient religions, and Jain monks lead a life of extreme austerity and renunciation. Santhara - also known as sallekhana - is a controversial practice in which a Jain gives up food and water with the intention of preparing for death. Some human rights activists say the ritual is "a social evil" and should be considered as suicide. In its order, the Rajasthan high court agreed that it amounted to suicide and made it a criminal offence.

Summary: India's Supreme Court has suspended an order of the Rajasthan high court banning santhara - the controversial Jain ritual of fasting unto death.


The 31-year-old Portugal captain has been continually linked with former club Manchester United, who sold him to Real in 2008, and Paris St-Germain. "I want to stay here two more years. The two years I'm talking about take me to the end of my contract," he is quoted as saying by AS. "And the future, we'll see." Ronaldo was speaking at an event to collect his Pichichi trophy, which he won for being last season's La Liga top scorer with 48. "This is the best league in the world, although I also played in the Premier League," he said. "It's fantastic, competitive, and with great players. It is a privilege to leave my mark on it."

Summary: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not leave the club before his contract expires in 2018.


The suspect told the owner of the shop on Archway Road, north London, his wife was pregnant and needed some water. Police said the suspect took cash from the shopkeeper's pockets. He then left the shop, pursued by the victim. The incident was caught on CCTV and police are trying to trace a man aged 30-35 and about 5ft 6ins tall. Det Sgt Dave Bullock said the victim was "momentarily totally unaware of what has happened to him". He added: "The suspect's distraction tactics seemed to have put him into a trance leaving him open to be robbed." The incident took place on 11 September just before 22:00 BST. The suspect is slim build with short black hair, wearing dark jeans, a grey polo shirt and a black bomber jacket. Watch the full video and appeal on Crimewatch at 21:00 GMT.

Summary: A shopkeeper appeared to "fall into a trance" as a suspected robber rummaged through his pockets in a London off licence, the Metropolitan Police said.


The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says that the mother faced charges including human trafficking and money laundering. The 19-month-old boy is now in the care of social workers. The mother, who appeared in court in Pietermaritzburg, was arrested after a police agent posed as a buyer. She will now remain under house arrest until her next court appearance early next year. NPA spokeswoman Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said more investigations would be carried out into the mother's personal circumstances. "She will appear on 29 February but before that they will compile a pre-sentencing report which will be done by social services," she said "Social services will do a background check of the mother and study her upbringing and then once they complete that study they will then hand over that report to the magistrate in court," she added. Gumtree has been co-operating with investigators, the police said.

Summary: A 20-year-old woman in South Africa has pleaded guilty to trying sell her child for 5,000 rand ($380; Â£250) on advertising website Gumtree.


Patrick Coppeard, 49, encouraged about 60 members of St John's Church in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, to give money to a fraudulent investment scheme. Coppeard, from Church Langley, Harlow, admitted fraud by abuse of position at Chelmsford Crown Court. Essex Police said he had "preyed on his closest friends and family for his own gain". After the sentencing, Det Con John Vickers said Coppeard had "devastated the lives of a considerable number of people". Coppeard, a former employee of Merrill Lynch investment bank, collected the money between 2008 and 2011. He resigned from his position as a trustee of St John's in April 2013, a church spokesman said.

Summary: A church trustee who conned congregation members out of more than £5m has been jailed for six years.


Honda, which has struggled to master F1's new turbo hybrid engine technology since its return last year, said the move was part of an annual organisational change. Arai, 59, reaches Honda's management retirement age of 60 next year. Hasegawa will assume his role on 1 March with Arai becoming senior managing officer at Honda's Sakura HQ. He will continue to attend some grands prix through this year as Honda completes its handover process. The F1 programme, which is operated as part of Honda Research and Development, will be overseen by a new role at the parent Honda Motor Company. This supervising officer will be Yoshiyuki Matsumoto.

Summary: Yusuke Hasegawa will succeed Yasuhisa Arai as the head of Honda's Formula 1 programme ahead of the new season.


Steve Scalise was one of four people wounded on 14 June by a gunman who targeted Republicans. Doctors said they were concerned about infection, and he is now listed as being in a serious condition. Mr Scalise, a 51-year-old who represents Louisiana, has been in hospital since the attack. On Thursday he underwent another operation to counter the infection. Prior to being shot he was the majority whip in the House of Representatives. He arrived at hospital facing "an imminent risk of death", doctors say, but was moved out of the intensive care unit in late June after repeated rounds of surgery. The gunman, 66-year-old James T Hodgkinson, was shot by police at the scene and later died. The shooting happened while congressional representatives were practising for an annual baseball game that pits Republicans against Democrats. Two police officers were also wounded, along with a congressional staffer and a lobbyist.

Summary: A US congressman who was shot in the hip while practising for a baseball game last month has been moved back into intensive care, his hospital says.


The 25-year-old, who can play at full-back or in central midfield, made 40 league starts for Colchester after signing in July 2015, having begun his career as a trainee at Bristol City. "I'm delighted to be here," Gloucester-born Edwards told Walsall's website. "I've played against Walsall a few times before and they have always been a very good footballing side." Manager Jon Whitney added: "Joe is an experienced front-foot defender who is a leader on and off the pitch. "I have been impressed with his performances when he has played against us over the years and he will be a valuable and influential member of the squad." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Midfielder Joe Edwards will join League One side Walsall when his Colchester United contract expires on 1 July.


The Cumbrians confirmed an extension of his deal until June 2018, which currently expires next summer. Curle took over at Brunton Park in September 2014, helping Carlisle avoid relegation from League Two last season. "We know what our understanding was, we need to make sure we get it down on paper," Curle told BBC Radio Cumbria. "I'm not worried about it, I have a good understanding and working relationship with the stakeholders at the football club. "I'm no different from anybody else, I entered into negotiations because I wanted to stay." Despite the flooding of the city which has seen the club's home ground unusable and the staging of games at Preston, Blackburn and Blackpool, Curle's side are on a run of six games unbeaten, with four wins.

Summary: Manager Keith Curle wants to stay at Carlisle United despite not yet signing the contract that was "agreed" by the two parties in November.


Barry Davis Ryan was one of three people caught up in a drowning incident last Tuesday. They were walking close to the Beacon when one was swept into the water and the others attempted a rescue. The bodies of Mr Ryan's girlfriend, Niamh O'Connor, 20, and his father, Barry Ryan, 51, have been recovered. John Kearney of West Cork Underwater Search and Rescue told RTÃ‰ there was a "weather window" on Thursday and Friday, but the weather was set to change at the weekend. He said a very detailed search needed to be carried out and it was important that divers were experienced as the terrain is difficult and the search needs to be carried out carefully. Mr Kearney said local fishermen were laying ground lines so that divers have a route to follow to ensure the area is "gridded completely".

Summary: Search teams in west Cork are appealing to experienced divers to assist in their search for the body of a 20-year-old man missing off Baltimore harbour.


Newquay-born Bearman joined from Newport Gwent Dragons in 2011 but was out of contract at the end of the season. The 37-year-old, who also played for Cornish Pirates, has scored four tries in 94 appearances for Ospreys. "I feel I've still got plenty to offer this environment, so I'm really happy to have another year," Bearman said. "At times this season the squad has been really young. "But I've really enjoyed being in and around that, playing a part to help these boys develop, particularly when the internationals have been away." Ashley Beck, Gareth Thomas, Ben John, Scott Otten, Tom Habberfield, Alun Wyn Jones and Rhys Webb have also signed new deals with Ospreys.

Summary: Ospreys back-row Joe Bearman has signed a one-year contract extension with the Welsh region.


Shares in Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn and Costa Coffee, led the risers to finish 2.1% higher at £40.45. However, International Consolidated Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways, and easyJet were the day's most consistent gainers. IAG rose 2% to finish at 611p and easyJet ended 1.4% higher at £13.56. Precious metals miner Fresnillo began and ended the trading session as the biggest loser, down 3.1% at £15.55. Miners Antofagasta and Randgold Resources were also major fallers, down 2.7% and 1.6% respectively.

Summary: The FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday, with airlines flying high and miners in the doldrums.


The programme, co-produced for BBC Northern Ireland and Irish broadcaster RTÉ, won the Current Affairs category. Broadcast in 2013, it was presented by BBC reporter Darragh MacIntyre. The Celtic Media Festival Awards recognise media talent from Scotland, Wales, the island of Ireland, the Isle of Man, Cornwall, and Brittany. The Disappeared documented the continuing trauma of the relatives of the victims. In the programme, a daughter of Belfast woman Jean McConville spoke for the first time about the IRA's abduction and murder of her mother. The documentary was made for the broadcasters by the independent production company Erica Starling. In addition to the Current Affairs award, a BBC Northern Ireland commissioned series also won in the App category. Five Fables was an animated TV series based on medieval Scots fables. The 500-year-old stories were translated by the late poet Seamus Heaney and narrated by the comedian Billy Connolly.

Summary: A documentary on The Disappeared, people killed and secretly buried by paramilitaries in the Troubles has won a Celtic Media Festival Award.


Jonathon Brown, 37, of Holywell, Flintshire, denies causing the death of Andrew Green, 39, by driving carelessly. The incident happened at Ffynnongroyw, about five miles east of Prestatyn, Denbighshire, in June 2015. Mr Brown told Caernarfon Crown Court he was still haunted by the collision. The court has heard that the bin wagon was stationary and had lights flashing when the coach passed taking children to school, going in the same direction. The prosecution said on Monday Mr Green crossed the road ahead of the lorry and the bus driver was unable to stop before hitting him. The court heard how Mr Brown was driving at 33mph in a 30mph zone. However, on Tuesday, he denied being distracted. He told the jury: "I don't understand why he ran, that's the bit that haunts me." The trial continues.

Summary: A school coach driver whose vehicle was in a fatal collision with a binman has denied being distracted and taking his eye "off the ball".


About 60 people have been injured, five critically, after the rush-hour crash. Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy said the front of one of the trains had been badly damaged and its wheels were "sticking into the other train". Investigators are now trying to find out what caused the crash, which came shortly after 6:00pm local time on Friday evening. Police Chief Joseph Gaudett said most of those hurt were walking wounded. "Everybody seemed pretty calm," he said. "Everybody was thankful they didn't get seriously hurt. They were anxious to get home to their families." But Canadian passenger Alex Cohen told reporters that "people were screaming... they had to smash a window to get us out". Amtrak, a train company is America, has suspended its service between New York and Boston.

Summary: Two trains have crashed in a head-on collision near New York in America.


The 21-year-old, who is yet to make his first-team debut for Boro, has been a regular for their under-23 side. Pools have brought in the Chester-le-Street-born player as cover for Trevor Carson, who has undergone surgery to correct a shoulder injury. Fryer, the first signing by new boss Dave Jones, is in the squad for Saturday's League Two game at Newport. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Middlesbrough have loaned goalkeeper Joe Fryer to Hartlepool United on a half-season deal.


Assel Al-Essaie, 23, died in hospital after being shot in the chest in Daniel Hill, in Walkley, Sheffield, on 18 February. He was taken to hospital but died soon after. South Yorkshire Police said the 31-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and has been released on bail. It brings the total number of arrests to 11 but no charges have been made. More stories from across Yorkshire Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Those arrested are seven men, two women and two teenage boys.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was shot dead in February.


The crash caused a gas bottle to explode which set fire to the Serves You Right Cafe in Ravenshoe, south of Cairns, in Queensland state. Three people are in critical condition and have been airlifted to hospital. The driver is among the injured. It is not known what caused the vehicle to veer off the road. Patients were being treated for a "varying degree of burns" said Queensland Ambulance Service Assistant Commissioner Rod Sheather. The fire took an hour to bring under control, he said. Kate Lewis, who works at a supermarket across from the cafe, described the scene as horrific. "We just heard a massive sonic boom and went running out and saw the cafe on fire and lots of burned people," she told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Ravenshoe, a farming town, has a population of about 1,000 people.

Summary: Nineteen people have been injured when a pickup truck crashed into a cafe in northern Australia, causing a fire that engulfed the building, police said.


The Shrimpers keeper pulled off a fine stop to keep out Chris Forrester's penalty after Posh substitute Marcus Maddison had gone down in the box. Bentley had also impressed when tipping over from Erhun Oztumer before keeping out a Lee Angol header. Southend also had a chance to nick victory when Jack Payne dragged wide and Tyrone Barnett steered a shot over. The draw nevertheless brought to an end a run of three consecutive defeats for Phil Brown's visitors, leaving them three points off the final League One play-off spot that is occupied by Peterborough.

Summary: Daniel Bentley's stoppage time penalty save helped Southend halt their slump by claiming a point at Peterborough.


Sotheby's has said it will repatriate about $381m to help fund its share buyback programme. As a result it will take a charge of between $63m and $68m to cover US taxes, it said in a regulatory filing. The company estimates it will record a loss of between $10m and $19m (Â£7m-Â£13m) for the fourth quarter of 2015. Sotheby's will also take a $37m pre-tax charge for staff payoffs. The company said it needed to bring the cash back to the US for "corporate strategic initiatives". The move to repatriate earnings is unusual for a US-based multinational - many choose to re-invest cash earned overseas due to relatively high US tax rates. On Thursday, Sotheby's board voted to scrap its quarterly dividend, and increase its share buyback programme by $200m, taking its total to $325m. The board also voted to scrap its fourth quarter dividend.

Summary: New York-based auction house Sotheby's is to bring overseas earnings back to the US, a move which will contribute to the firm reporting a quarterly loss.


The 38-year-old hit eight birdies to move one stroke clear of compatriot Jamie Lovemark, who also carded 65. Defending champion Bill Haas scored a second straight 66 to share third. Haas is joined by overnight co-leader Anirban Lahiri of India, who shot 68, Canada's Adam Hadwin and fellow Americans Jason Gore and Andrew Loupe. Another stroke back was five-times major winner Phil Mickelson, who said he was nearing top form after returning a 65. "I'm probably a week away," he said. "But I've also won with a lot less game than I have right now, so I still expect to get in contention and have a good weekend." Scotland's Martin Laird is the highest-placed Briton, eight shots off the lead and tied for 35th, while England's Luke Donald is two strokes further back.

Summary: American Jason Dufner scored a seven-under par 65 to open a one-shot lead after the second round of the CareerBuilder Challenge in California.


Fifty one firefighters are at the building on City Road, which is thought to be disused. The road has been closed between its junction with Newport Road and The Parade and Talworth Street. Smoke is billowing from the building and can be seen from as far away as Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan. South Wales Police advised people living near the site to keep their windows closed. Jennie Griffiths, head of South Wales fire service's joint fire control, tweeted to say the blaze involves the ground and first floor of the building. She added: "1st floor well alight - building has suffered roof collapse." She said firefighters were working to protect adjacent buildings. Welsh Water has sent a text message to customers in the area, warning them their water may be discoloured due to the fire service fighting the blaze.

Summary: A fire at a discount furniture shop has caused the roof of the building to collapse, while part of a busy main road has been closed.


Emergency services were called out at about 21:00 on Sunday after reports of an incident near the rowing club in the Greensands area of Dumfries. Police have now confirmed the man involved is Bryan Cowie from the town's Queensberry Street. Divers have been unable to return to the river after heavy rain but it is hoped they can resume on Wednesday. Searches were carried out on Sunday night and throughout the day on Monday without success. They resumed on Tuesday but without the involvement of police divers due to high water levels. Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the Nith Inshore Rescue Service and a coastguard helicopter from Prestwick have been involved in the operation. Extensive searches have been carried out along the length of the River Nith downstream to the Solway Estuary.

Summary: High water levels have hampered the search for a missing man reported to have fallen into the River Nith.


The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say the pair from Boston didn't check out of their hotel on Tuesday and their car was found near Lake Louise. A rescue team found snowshoe tracks leading to avalanche debris. The risk of another avalanche was so severe that police could not send a search team any further. Parks Canada, which is leading the search operation, said a helicopter flying over the area had picked up signals from two radio distress transmitters. They say they will continue the search when weather conditions improve. "The area is closed and we would like to remind people that entering a closed area is not permitted," Parks Canada said in a statement. Police have notified the families of those missing but have not named them.

Summary: Canadian police say two US tourists are missing, feared dead, after an avalanche in Banff National Park in the province of Alberta.


A tyre filled with flammable liquid was set alight outside a door of the property at Mark Street, Glenarm, at about 01:00 BST on Tuesday. A 40-year-old man, his wife, 37, their 15-year-old daughter and nine-year-old son were in the house, as well as another man. No-one was injured. It is understood the family is Polish and had been previously targeted. There was minor smoke damage to the house. Sinn Fein MLA Oliver McMullan said it was not the first time the family had been attacked. "To my knowledge, it is the third attack," he said. "There has been a petrol bomb thrown at the house and there has been another occasion when acid was poured over their vehicle." The police have appealed for information. A PSNI spokeswoman said: "All lines of inquiry are being followed up. At this stage it is being treated as criminal damage and arson."

Summary: A family have been rescued after an arson attack at their home in County Antrim.


Offshore, part of the UK City of Culture 2017 festival, is the first joint exhibition between the city's Ferens Art Gallery and Maritime Museum. Works include a series of poems inspired by the Humber Estuary and a film about the local fishing industry. One performance features a dancer with a latex costume which changes colour in response to data received from coral at Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Curator Alice Sharp said: "From Kasia Molga's piece, which links Hull to the Great Barrier Reef through the phenomenon of coral spawning, to Phil Coy's work - which gets to the heart of East Riding fishing communities past and present - the 23 works that make up Offshore are mesmerising and completely unique." The exhibition runs at the two venues until the end of August.

Summary: A new arts exhibition is celebrating Hull's links to the sea.


But, bosses said there had been "no major impact" on the business. "Like many organisations our plant was subject to a ransomware attack affecting some of our systems on Friday evening," a spokeswoman confirmed. The government's emergency committee, COBRA, is due to meet to discuss the global cyber attack which also disabled NHS computers in England and Scotland. The situation at the Wearside plant is "continuing to be monitored", but in line with normal weekend procedures no car production was taking place, the spokeswoman added. Cyber-security firm Avast said it had seen 75,000 cases of the ransomware - known as WannaCry and variants of that name - around the world. The attack that also hit about 40 NHS organisations was "unprecedented" in scale, Europe's police agency says.

Summary: Car firm Nissan's Sunderland plant has been hit by the worldwide ransomware attack with production affected.


Davies, 31, scored 13 goals in 55 appearances in all competitions for Oldham between 2007 and 2009. The Wales international rejoins the Latics having played for Brighton, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Bolton and Wigan in the past eight years. He joined Scunthorpe from Wigan in January, but failed to score in 21 appearances in all competitions. Davies becomes Oldham's second summer signing, following the arrival of Chesterfield midfielder Dan Gardner. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Oldham Athletic have re-signed striker Craig Davies from Scunthorpe United on a two-year contract.


The 54-year-old, from Blackburn, West Lothian, was given the award for distinction in the field of music at a graduation ceremony in Glasgow. She described the honour, from the Glasgow music, drama, and dance academy, as a "great privilege". Boyle has sold millions of albums since making her name on ITV's Britain's Got Talent in 2009. The singer has become a regular visitor at the RCS, working with Andrew Panton, artistic director of musical theatre. Since 2012, he has vocally coached her on her studio albums as well as directed her sell-out UK and USA tours. Other recipients of RCS honorary doctorates include singer Annie Lennox, actor and comedian Billy Connolly, actress Tilda Swinton, opera singer Dame Felicity Lott, actress Geraldine McEwan and stage and screen actor Timothy West.

Summary: Scottish singer Susan Boyle has received an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS).


The 35-year-old centre-back was released by the Eagles this summer after making nine appearances for the Premier League club last season. Hangeland, who won 91 international caps for Norway, joined Fulham in 2008 from Danish side FC Copenhagen. He scored 12 goals in 272 appearances during six years at Craven Cottage, moving to Palace in the summer of 2014. Hangeland was part of the Whites side which reached the final of the Europa League in 2009-10, losing 2-1 to Atletico Madrid after extra time.

Summary: Former Fulham and Crystal Palace defender Brede Hangeland has announced his retirement from football.


Services had been running on one track at Appleby since the landslide two weeks ago, but have now been halted after further movement at Eden Brow. Network Rail said it was no longer safe to run services as tracks had been left badly twisted. Trains will run between Leeds and Appleby and a bus service will run between Appleby and Carlisle. Martin Frobisher, the firm's route managing director, said: "An estimated 500,000 tonnes of earth has moved already and the embankment is still moving. "Our monitoring has detected a twist fault in the tracks caused by the ground movement. "The slip is accelerating and it is not safe to run trains in this situation. "The extent of this landslip means it is no longer safe for this section of railway to be open to trains."

Summary: A section of the Carlisle to Settle rail line is to be closed for months after a landslide, rail bosses said.


The body of the 19 tonne mammal was discovered on rocks near Lynmouth on Tuesday with a large chunk missing from a rear fin. Scientists from the Zoological Society of London have examined the body to try to establish the cause of death. It said the results of the post mortem on the whale, one of an endangered species, were expected shortly. A cordon has been set up around the whale, which has begun to decompose, to protect members of the public from infection. Fin whales are normally found in large numbers in the Bay of Biscay, but a pod of about 20 were sighted in the Celtic Deep, between north Cornwall and south west Pembrokeshire, in May. The have powerful sounds, allowing them to communicate with each other over vast distances.

Summary: Marine experts are investigating what might have caused a 59ft (18m) whale to become stranded.


Fire crews and ambulances were called to Samson Road in the New Parks area just after 09:30 BST where the fire was found to be in the lounge. The 65-year-old resident was carried out of the house and despite treatment, was declared dead at the scene. Police said preliminary investigations had shown the fire was not suspicious and a file had been handed over to the coroner.

Summary: A man has died in a fire in a Leicester bungalow.


The helicopter was carrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine, considered one of India's holiest temples. The helicopter caught fire soon after taking off and services have been suspended in the area, police say. "Seven people - six pilgrims and the lady pilot - died in the crash. We are investigating," Police Inspector General Danish Rana told AFP. Television footage showed charred wreckage strewn over a field. Thousands of Hindu devotees visit the town of Katra each year, climbing for miles to worship a Hindu goddess at the Vaishno Devi cave shrine, which is 37 miles (60 km) north-east of the city of Jammu. Helicopter services are popular among pilgrims who want to avoid the strenuous hike.

Summary: At least seven people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Indian-administered Kashmir.


The charges include conspiracy to rape, causing or inciting a girl aged 15 to engage in sexual activity, and indecent assault of a girl under 16. The men were charged as part of Thames Valley Police's Operation Rolo after police raids in the city last month. The offences were allegedly committed between 2000 and 2005. The suspects are aged between 34 and 42 and cannot be named for legal reasons. Five other men have already been charged. All nine men will appear before Oxford Crown Court on the 18 November. Four further suspects arrested during the raids, on suspicion of similar crimes, have been released on police bail until January.

Summary: A further four men have been charged with 35 offences linked to a police investigation into historical child sexual exploitation in Oxford.


The man's Kawasaki collided with the fixed sign on a roundabout junction on Muirton Road, within Springkerse retail park, at about 22:30 on Monday. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to Glasgow Southern General Hospital where he later died. The road was closed for about six hours while officers carried out an investigation at the scene. Sgt Roddy MacMillan, of Police Scotland, said: "We are still looking to establish the circumstances of this collision and would ask that any motorists who were on the road at the time, and who witnessed the incident, contact police immediately. "Similarly, anyone with any further information relevant to our inquiry should also get in touch."

Summary: A 22-year-old motorbike rider has died after crashing into a roundabout sign in Stirling.


Rev Faith Green Timmons cut short Mr Trump as he attacked his Democratic rival's support for global trade deals. "Mr Trump, I invited you here to thank us for what we've done in Flint, not give a political speech," said the Bethel United Methodist Church pastor. "Oh, oh, OK, that's good," the Republican nominee responded, shuffling papers on his podium. He went on to make a few remarks about fixing Flint's drinking water problems, but some in the crowd began to heckle. One woman shouted out that the real estate magnate had used discriminatory housing practices in his buildings. The businessman responded: "Never, you're wrong. Never would." The pastor interrupted again, this time to reproach Mr Trump's hecklers, saying: "He is a guest in my church and you will respect him". Mr Trump abruptly ended his speech, which had lasted six minutes.

Summary: The pastor of a Michigan black church has interrupted Donald Trump as he pilloried Hillary Clinton in a speech.


The 20-year-old had joined Barnsley on an 18-month contract in January, and played three times for the Tykes before their promotion to the Championship. Khan, who is a former Sheffield United trainee and made two senior appearances for the Blades, has also previously played for non-league side Barrow. He becomes Yeovil's first signing of the summer ahead of the 2016-17 season. "I am really excited to be able to work with Otis, he has a really good pedigree," manager Darren Way told the club website. "He has an unbelievable desire and determination to do well and I am sure he career at Yeovil Town will be successful." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two club Yeovil Town have signed Barnsley midfielder Otis Khan on a one-year deal.


West Sussex County Council said work was scheduled to begin this spring, but had to be postponed while the bridge design and figures were reviewed. The authority said the £5.8m budget was based on estimates but the costs of the work had increased by the time construction was planned to go ahead. The council said it was working to achieve the earliest start date. Pieter Montyn, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "The new footbridge will cost a significant sum of money to construct. "The county council has a responsibility to ensure that we get value for money. Therefore it is important that sufficient time is taken to check and agree the contract price for the construction of the bridge."

Summary: Work to build a footbridge in Shoreham has been delayed because the project costs have exceeded the £5.8m budget.


A man was reported to have attacked the girl off Rother View Road in Canklow at about 08:30 GMT. He has been described as aged about 40, white with a slight tan, spiked blonde hair and a clean shaven face. The man is said to be between 5ft 7in and 5ft 9in tall and wearing black jogging bottoms and a grey hooded jumper. Additional police patrols will be present in the area over the next couple of days to reassure the local community, South Yorkshire Police said.

Summary: A 15-year-old girl has been raped in woodland in Rotherham, prompting a police investigation.


The 20-year-old will now remain at The Valley until the summer of 2019. Aribo featured for the Addicks' Under-23 side last season and has made a total of four appearances since making his first-team debut in October. "Joe is like a young Patrick Vieira with his leggy range, quality and appetite to get around the pitch," boss Karl Robinson told the club website. "Charlton have a rich history of developing young players and I'm sure he's got the ability to get to the top."

Summary: Charlton Athletic midfielder Joe Aribo has extended his contract with the League One club.


The Predators had fought back from 3-0 down to level in the third period. But two goals in the final four minutes from Jake Guentzel and Nick Bonino secured victory for the defending champions at PPG Paints Arena. Play was stopped early in the second period to remove a dead catfish that was thrown on to the ice by a Predators fan - a tradition dating back to 2003. Nashville are playing in their first Stanley Cup finals since their formation in 1998. Game two of the best-of-seven series is in Pittsburgh on Wednesday (01:00 BST on Thursday).

Summary: Pittsburgh Penguins scored two late goals to beat Nashville Predators 5-3 in game one of the Stanley Cup final.


The boys mother recently reported that his bicycle had been taken from the communal area in their apartments. Adee, who has Aspergers Syndrome, is a keen cyclist and his bicycle was one of his most prized possessions. After hearing about the incident, officers from Lisburn and Castlereagh, bought him a new bike. On Wednesday evening, police asked Adee to come to Dundonald police station for a chat. He arrived at the station with his mum and dad, and was asked by one of the officers to close his eyes. The officer brought out the gift, which he then took on a test ride around the station. According to PSNI Castlereagh's Facebook page, Adee is "a very happy boy again". As the search for Adee's first bicycle continues, police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Summary: Police officers in Northern Ireland have made one young boy's Christmas after buying him a bicycle to replace a stolen one.


The incident took place in the 2-2 League Two draw against Cheltenham Town on 10 September at Rodney Parade. Bignot, 30, was fined £600 and warned about his future conduct following an FA charge of violent conduct. Bignot, whose ban was suspended pending an appeal, attended a personal hearing on Wednesday and had denied the charge. Newport's Joss Labadie was banned for six months for biting last year, when he played for fellow League Two side Dagenham and Redbridge. Bottom-of-the-table Newport are unbeaten in four matches under new boss Graham Westley.

Summary: Newport County defender Paul Bignot has lost his appeal against a six-match ban for allegedly biting an opponent.


The Grammy-winning singer, 37, also faces three months of home confinement, after pleading guilty last year. Hill failed to pay taxes on about $1.8m (Â£1.2m) of earnings between 2005-07. In a statement to the judge, Hill said she had intended to pay the taxes but could not after withdrawing from public life and ending her music career to raise her children. Hill has six children, five of whom she had with Rohan Marley, the son of Bob Marley. "I am a child of former slaves who had a system imposed on them," Hill said in court. "I had an economic system imposed on me." Hill started her career with Grammy-award winning hip-hop group Fugees alongside Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel. She released her acclaimed solo debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, in 1998. It won five Grammy awards and sold more than 19 million copies worldwide.

Summary: Singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced in the US state of New Jersey to three months in jail for tax evasion.


Zakuani, 31, was offered a contract by the Cobblers "subject to an agreement being reached on his international commitments", but left the club in May. The DR Congo international, who made 25 appearances for Northampton, has agreed a one-year contract with Gillingham. He is their third signing since the end of last season, after deals for defenders Luke O'Neil and Alex Lacey. "We needed a talker and we needed a leader, and Gabriel's been identified as that," director of football Peter Taylor told BBC Radio Kent. "He's still captain of his country, he still enjoys that, so there will be a couple of times we won't have him, but not many. "We've made a good agreement with him that he's only going to be available for his country on certain games, and I think he's making that agreement with Congo." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Gillingham have signed defender Gabriel Zakuani after he turned down a new deal with League One rivals Northampton.


A week after winning the French International in Orleans, the 26-year-old top seed beat Dmytro Zavadsky of the Ukraine 21-16 21-12 in 30 minutes. Zavadsky, the second seed, led 8-4 and 13-11 before Ouseph won seven points in a row and swiftly wrapped up the match. Scotland's Imogen Bankier also took a second title in a week after partnering Petya Nedelcheva to the doubles crown. Last week in Orleans, Bankier teamed up with Robert Blair to win the mixed doubles title at the French International. On Sunday, she and Bulgarian Nedelcheva were in front throughout in defeating Denmark's Lena Grebak and Maria Helsbol 21-10 21-14 in 30 minutes.

Summary: English number one Rajiv Ouseph captured his second successive title with victory in the Finnish Open.


The bridge is the town's main River Thames crossing and has been shut for strengthening, resurfacing and waterproofing. It reopened to traffic after the top layer of resurfacing was carried out on Saturday. Reading councillor Tony Page said: "Reading Bridge is now in a strong condition to carry on its vital role". Off-peak lane closures are due to continue to allow the remaining concrete repairs and carbon fibre strengthening work to be carried out. The bridge which normally carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, was closed on 18 May for its first major strengthening work since it opened in 1923. The work left Caversham Bridge as the only crossing point across the Thames in the town.

Summary: Reading Bridge has reopened following a two week closure which has disrupted traffic around the town.


Bishop Gore School student Nyah James was described as a vibrant girl who was popular with pupils and staff. Her family said they loved her with all their hearts and their lives would never be the same again. South Wales Police are investigating the death at an address in the Blaenymaes area of Swansea. In a statement her family said: "Nyah was a beautiful vibrant 14-year-old child that had her whole life ahead of her. "Due to circumstances that were beyond our control we lost our little girl. She loved her friends, her family and we loved her with all of our heart. "She had so much ahead of her and wanted to travel and see the world." Head teacher Ryan Davies said the school was deeply saddened by the death of Miss James who had been "achieving well". Pupils and staff were receiving support following the news.

Summary: The sudden death of a 14-year-old Swansea schoolgirl is being investigated by police.


The pair signed as free agents in the week of Warnock's arrival, with Chamakh signing on 11 October and Richardson arriving 24 hours later. "They have left this week," Warnock explained at his weekly press briefing. "They have been good professionals, but we need to manipulate this squad and those two are easy as their contracts are up. They will both find clubs." Richardson made six appearances for the Championship club, while Chamakh featured only twice, both times as a substitute. Moroccan Chamakh previously played for Arsenal and Crystal Palace while Richardson featured for Manchester United, Sunderland and Aston Villa.

Summary: Striker Marouane Chamakh and midfielder Kieran Richardson have left Cardiff City, boss Neil Warnock has confirmed.


They have also banned Muslims from other countries spending nights in mosques. They say the measures are designed to counter extremism. Thousands of people, mostly Muslims, have fled violence in the neighbouring Central African Republic and have been taking shelter in mosques. Congo-Brazzaville is thought to be the first country in the region to ban full face veils and burkas, the most concealing of all Islamic veils. A government spokesman said it was a secular country that respected all religions but added that some Muslim women had used the veil as a disguise in order to commit terrorist offences. He said the government had banned spending the night in mosques because they were places for prayer, not sleep. Less than 5% of the population of Congo-Brazzaville is Muslim. African news at it happened: 1 May

Summary: The authorities in Congo-Brazzaville have banned people from wearing the full-face Islamic veil, including the niqab and the burka, in public places.


Speaking at Stormont during a manifesto launch for the general election David McNarry said it was a much bigger issue than Europe. The party is fielding 10 candidates in the general election. Mr McNarry, the party's leader in Northern Ireland, said people had concerns about housing, health and schools but mainly immigration. "Immigration is a bigger issue here in Northern Ireland than people would think and people are really concerned about immigration; concerned about the influx of people coming in here taking up room in schools, adding to hospital waiting lists etc so there's a big understanding exercise has got to be done as well," he said. Main pledges Policy guide: Where the parties stand "Europe not so much at the moment but immigration right at the top." The party's policies include:

Summary: Immigration is "right at the top" of the concerns of people in Northern Ireland, according to UKIP.


The man placed his bet at odds of 7/1 in a branch of Ladbrokes in the city centre on 29 April. When the punter failed to immediately collect his £30,000 stake and £210,000 winnings, the bookmaker made a public appeal for him to come forward. Polling in the lead-up to the 7 May election indicated a hung parliament. However, the Conservative Party won a slim majority in the House of Commons. Alex Donohue, of Ladbrokes, said: "I can confirm that the gentleman has been paid in full and has specifically asked not to be identified. "Once again, we congratulate him on his record-breaking election win."

Summary: A Glasgow pensioner who bet £30,000 on a Conservative majority at the UK general election has collected his £240,000 winnings.


It had previously said letting people download shows added too much "complexity" to its experience. Other video apps such as BBC iPlayer, All 4 and Amazon Prime Video already let viewers watch content when offline. Netflix said some of its original programmes were already available to download and more would be made available in the future. "It's surprising because just weeks ago they said it wasn't going to happen," said Tom Harrington from the consultancy Enders Analysis. "You can understand why they wouldn't want to do it because it opens up a whole pot of rights issues. Offering a download service will cost Netflix more. "But everyone else is already doing it. Amazon is doing it, Sky has been doing something similar with Sky Q. Netflix doesn't want to be left behind, or compared unfavourably to rivals."

Summary: Netflix is allowing some of its shows and films to be downloaded and watched offline, the company has announced.


The Â£365m Pen-y-Cymoedd farm is being built between Neath and Aberdare by Swedish developers Vattenfall. The company said the breakthrough was "one of the biggest boosts this decade to delivering Wales' green energy targets". The 250 megawatt, 76-turbine scheme is set for completion early in 2017. Lesley Griffiths, the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, said the development was "great news". "Supporting the development of more renewable energy projects is a key priority for the Welsh Government and this marks progress towards our goal of reducing our greenhouse emissions by at least 80% by 2050," she said.

Summary: Wales' largest onshore wind farm has generated electricity for the first time.


Passengers were initially trapped when a carriage tipped on to its side at the station in Lucerne. The incident occurred at about 14:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on Wednesday, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) said. There were 160 passengers on board the train, owned by Italian operator Trenitalia, which was travelling to Basel from Milan, Italy. The fourth carriage of the train struck a power cable when it derailed, delaying rescue efforts, a spokesman for Lucerne police, Urs Wigger, said. Lucerne police said the passengers were evacuated and at least three people required treatment and were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Services in and out of the station were suspended for the rest of the day, SBB said. The cause of the derailment was not immediately clear.

Summary: At least three people were injured when a train derailed while pulling out of a station in Switzerland, officials said.


Dominic Doyle, 21, from Denton, Greater Manchester, suffered fatal stab wounds in the disturbance involving up to eight men on Manchester Road on 7 June. Richard Linehan, 18, from Openshaw, Greater Manchester has been charged with murder and attempted murder. Two others have been charged with attempted murder and are due at Tameside Magistrates' Court later. Liam Seabright, 18, of Rowcon Close, Audenshaw, has been charged with attempted murder. A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning.

Summary: A teenager has been charged with murder and two others with attempted murder after a man died following a fight.


The memorials are in Brewham, Preston Plucknett, North Cheriton, The Charltons, Templecombe, Pen Selwood and Huish Episcopi. The move is part of an English Heritage scheme to list up to 500 war memorials annually over the next five years to mark the centenary of World War One. The War Memorials Trust is working with English Heritage on the project. Roger Bowdler, from English Heritage, said: "These memorials will gain a place on the National Heritage List for England to tell the story of this country's sacrifice and struggle."

Summary: Seven war memorials in Somerset have been granted Grade II-listed status by English Heritage.


British Transport Police (BTP) said the man was found injured after being struck at Burry Port station at about 14:45 GMT on Saturday. He was airlifted to hospital by helicopter. People using Arriva Trains Wales services between Manchester Piccadilly and Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock and Fishguard Harbour were affected. Some local services in Carmarthenshire were cancelled but Arriva Trains Wales said services were later running normally. Limited replacement bus services were also put in place. BTP is investigating but said the incident was not being treated as suspicious.

Summary: Rail passengers faced delays after a man was hit by a train in Carmarthenshire.


Broster tested positive for the anabolic agent clenbuterol following a test at Macclesfield in July 2014. The player had blamed eating Biltong for the positive test, but the Rugby Football Union found no basis for reducing the sanction. The ban, which has been in place since August 2014, will continue through to 15 August, 2016. UKAD's director of operations, Pat Myhill, said athletes "are responsible for how and why a prohibited substance is found in their system." Myhill said in a statement: "Meat is an area of particular risk with clenbuterol as a contaminant, having caused adverse analytical findings in the past." "However, proving meat contamination is not straightforward, not least because the meat that has been contaminated will, in most cases, have been eaten. "Finding evidence to support this defence can therefore be difficult."

Summary: Rugby union player Sam Broster has been suspended from all sport for two years by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD).