He was attacked by two masked men inside a bookmakers' shop at Central Drive in the Creggan area of the city. It happened at about 20:35 BST on Monday. The man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Sinn Fein councillor Kevin Campbell described it as "another pointless shooting" and said a number of young people from a nearby youth club had witnessed the attack. "He had played a football match earlier, across the way on the football field, then came over," he said. "He was playing a poker machine when two masked men came in and forced him to ground and shot him in the leg. "You could see he was injured as there was blood on the ground. "This community doesn't want this type of behaviour."

Summary: A 23-year-old man has been shot in the leg in Londonderry.


According to figures published by the Department of Health, that was an increase of 16 over the previous year. The South Eastern Health Trust carried out the highest number of terminations. A majority of the women were aged over 30. However, 14 women were aged 24 and under. According to the department the abortions were performed within legally acceptable and medically approved conditions. Unlike the rest of the UK abortion is only allowed in very restricted circumstances in Northern Ireland. Abortions can be carried out in NI only to preserve the life of the mother or if continuing the pregnancy would have other serious, permanent physical or mental health effects. There is strict assessment regarding any impact on mental well-being and the woman must consult with two clinicians.

Summary: The number of abortions carried out in Northern Ireland has increased with 51 terminations performed in local hospitals last year.


Ian Cameron, 45, exposed himself while driving on the M6 near Carlisle on two different days in February 2007. But after being charged by police, Cameron fled to Spain where he remained for eight years until his arrest last month. He has now been jailed for a year at Carlisle Crown Court. Judge Peter Davies told him: "It is quite clear this was a course of conduct of deliberate, intentional lewd behaviour in front of female drivers." Cameron, formerly of Waterfoot Drive, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent exposure. He also admitted perverting the court of justice, having initially told police he was not driving the Volkswagen Golf at the time his crimes occurred. Cameron - said in court to be the son of a police officer - was also banned from driving for 18 months.

Summary: A flasher who twice exposed himself to female motorists while driving beside them at 70mph has been jailed, eight years after going on the run.


The 30-year-old played 44 times for the Bundesliga side, scoring three goals He also played more than 250 games in seven seasons for Austria Vienna, where he won the league and cup. Suttner is Brighton's third summer signing after midfielder Pascal Gross, also from Ingolstadt, and goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, who joined from Valencia. "Markus is someone we have been aware of for some time," said manager Chris Hughton. "He has a great level of experience internationally, and in the top divisions in both his native Austria and Germany, where he has played the last two seasons with Ingolstadt, and that experience will serve us well." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Premier League newcomers Brighton have completed the signing of Austria full-back Markus Suttner from German side Ingolstadt for an undisclosed fee.


The 20-year-old hooker, who has won three caps, has previously spent time in the development squad of Super Rugby side Crusaders. "We have one or two injuries in the hooker position," Quins director of rugby John Kingston said. "He came on to our radar when we trained with Samoa recently. I'm sure he will make a valuable impact." Elia featured as a replacement in Samoa's matches against France and Georgia in November, and made his first start against Canada on Saturday.

Summary: Premiership side Harlequins have signed Samoa international Elia Elia on a short-term deal.


Markets were also said to be digesting President Donald Trump's plan to review banking regulations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.1% to end the day at 20,052.42. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% to 2,292.56, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index shed 0.1% to 5,663.55. Oil prices fell following fresh fears that an Opec deal to curb production would fail to prevent over-supply. It hit oil-related stocks, with Devon Energy falling 3.2% and Marathon Oil down 4.1%. At the weekend, Tiffany said Frederic Cumenal had stepped down as its chief executive following a disappointing set of results. Shares in the company ended the day 2.46% lower. Shares in toymaker Hasbro jumped 14.1% after its latest quarterly results beat expectations, helped by strong demand for dolls based on Walt Disney's Cinderella and Frozen. Profits for the three months to 25 December were $192.73m, up from $175.76m a year earlier.

Summary: US markets ended lower, after oil stocks were hit by a fall in global prices and Tiffany slipped on the departure of its chief executive.


The Council's historic role was to advise monarchs in carrying out their duties. It obtains formal approval for measures already ordered by ministers. Ms Davidson was among four politicians appointed by the Queen, including Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster, David Gauke MP and Ed Vaizey MP. There are several hundred privy counsellors who take an oath of confidentiality and are styled Rt Hon. Members holding the lifetime appointment include current and former politicians, senior judges, and figures from the Commonwealth. The Privy Council is also the court of final appeal for the UK's overseas territories and crown dependencies. Ms Davidson said: "I am deeply honoured by this appointment and promise to discharge all duties required of privy counsellors with diligence and care."

Summary: Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has been appointed to the Privy Council.


The Gulls went down 1-0, having scored nine goals in their two previous games against high-flying Forest Green. "They went away from the game plan and started going off script and they beat themselves," Nicholson said. "I'm very disappointed with the application of the lads throughout the week and they owe the supporters and me a hell of a lot more." The loss kept the Gulls in 17th place in the National League, just five points above the relegation places. "They turned up to training on Wednesday looking like they've made it after two good performances and after a good run of form," Nicholson told BBC Radio Devon. "But we are not good enough to turn up on a Saturday at 80%, we have to be at it. If we're at it we can beat anybody. "But if we turn up thinking we've cracked it, that's what you get."

Summary: Torquay United manager Kevin Nicholson says his side's poor build-up was the reason they lost to Boreham Wood.


Saturday's visit of AFC Wimbledon was also called off amid concerns over the condition of the new turf. "We can't get enough water onto the pitch at the moment," chief executive Mark Jewell told BBC Radio Solent. "Exposure to quite a large police bill if the game didn't go ahead was in the back of our mind." The Spitfires were due to play south coast rivals Pompey on Saturday and League Two Newport on 22 July. "Remedial work as a result of extreme heat will need to be completed upon 15-20% of the newly laid turf," Jewell added. "Unless we have a heatwave of 50 degrees I can't see the pitch not being ready for the Sheffield United game (on 28 July)."

Summary: National League Eastleigh have cancelled pre-season fixtures against Portsmouth and Newport because of issues with their newly re-laid pitch.


In the Championship, leaders Rangers drew with Raith Rovers at Stark's Park when a win would have secured the title for Mark Warburton's side while Alloa Athletic's relegation from the division was confirmed. Premiership Celtic 3-1 Hearts Dundee 5-2 Ross County Inverness CT 1-2 Motherwell Partick Thistle 0-0 Kilmarnock St Johnstone 0-1 Dundee Utd Championship Dumbarton 0-0 Greenock Morton Livingston 0-0 Alloa Athletic Queen of the South 0-0 Falkirk Raith Rovers 3-3 Rangers St Mirren 2-2 Hibernian League One Albion Rovers 0-1 Dunfermline Athletic Brechin City 1-0 Stenhousemuir Cowdenbeath 1-0 Ayr United Forfar Athletic 2-0 Peterhead Stranraer 4-0 Airdrieonians League Two Arbroath 0-1 East Fife Clyde 3-3 Montrose East Stirlingshire 0-0 Berwick Rangers Elgin City 2-2 Annan Athletic Queen's Park 1-1 Stirling Albion

Summary: Match reports for Saturday's Scottish games as Premiership leaders Celtic beat third-placed Hearts and bottom side Dundee United boosted their survival hopes.


The crash happened at a building site about 19:30 BST on Monday in Water Lane in Chesterton, near Cambridge. Officers spotted the vehicle in a nearby street and the stinger was deployed to stop it. No-one was injured but the occupants fled the scene, Cambridgeshire Police said. More on this and other news from Cambridgeshire Taxi driver Muhammad Khan, who saw part of the pursuit, said two police vehicles were chasing the car near a railway crossing on nearby Fen Road. "The car was coming really fast and police threw a stinger," he said. "The tyres were flattened, but I didn't see it crash as it was going in the opposite direction to me." Stingers can be deployed by police officers, who have been given senior authorisation, after drivers fail to stop when required to do so - resulting in a pursuit, according to the Association of Chief Police Officers.

Summary: The driver of suspected stolen car crashed after police deployed a stinger device during a chase.


The 65-year-old man was hit by the number 41 Lothian bus just before 10:45 at the junction between Princes Street and Frederick Street. The Scottish Ambulance Service was on the scene within three minutes of the 999 call and took him to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Police are appealing for witnesses. The roads was partly closed. A spokesman for Lothian Buses said: "We can confirm that there was an incident involving a pedestrian and one of our vehicles this morning. "Our staff supported the emergency services at the scene and we will continue to support police as they investigate the incident." A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "A 65-year-old man has been taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. "Road closures are currently in place on Princes Street and Frederick Street to allow emergency services access, and the public are advised to seek alternative routes at this time."

Summary: A pedestrian is in a critical condition in hospital after being knocked down by a bus in the centre of Edinburgh.


The woman, who was believed to be in her 30s, was spotted in the River Ayr, near Catrine early on Saturday morning. Police and other emergency services went to the scene when the alarm was raised at about 06:20. A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said the death was unexplained and that the woman had yet to be formally indentified. She added that a post-mortem examination would take place to establish the exact cause of her death and inquiries were continuing.

Summary: The body of a woman has been recovered from a river in Ayrshire, police have said.


Officers received a report of men with weapons at Toward Road, Sunderland, at about 18:30 GMT on Thursday. After establishing the report was false, police went to an address in Wetherby Road, where the call was made. Northumbria Police said the caller, a 36-year-old man, became unwell. He was treated by paramedics and taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital where he later died. A police spokesperson said the matter had been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, as was procedure in the circumstances.

Summary: A man has died after being questioned by police over a false gun alert.


The 18-year-old from Denbighshire was found dead in November 1995 with a single bullet wound to the head. A previous inquest recorded an open verdict, however, a new inquest was ordered in July. During a pre-inquest review at the High Court a barrister for Surrey Police requested the new inquest was delayed. The force wants the delay in case applications for fresh inquests into the deaths of three other soldiers at Deepcut - Pte Sean Benton, Pte Geoff Gray and Pte James Collinson - are made. The hearing has now been delayed for at least four weeks. Pte James's parents - who believe their daughter suffered sexual harassment and violence - want the new inquest into her death to be held separately and as soon as possible. Profiles of the Deepcut four

Summary: A decision over when a fresh inquest can start over the death of Pte Cheryl James at Deepcut barracks in Surrey has been delayed.


The 24.8-hectare (61-acre) field could still be used by the landowner to graze sheep, say developers. The solar park could generate enough electricity to power 4,280 homes or businesses on the industrial park, say TGC Renewables. An exhibition and public consultation is being held at nearby Isycoed Village Hall. In April, another firm announced it wanted to build a solar farm on a 45-hectare (111 acres) site between Kinmel Bay and the A55 dual carriageway in Conwy county. And plans are also being pushed forward to build solar park covering 90 hectares (222 acres) next to Deeside Industrial Estate in Flintshire with 180,000 panels, enough to produce electricity for 11,000 homes annually. The plans for land between Bryn Lane and Francis Lane, near Wrexham Industrial Estate, have yet to be formally considered by Wrexham planners.

Summary: Plans for a giant solar park on land next to Wrexham Industrial Estate are being drawn up.


The supermarket's Haslingden filling station leaked underground into Langwood Brook, a tributary to the River Irwell, in July 2014. Tesco Stores Limited pleaded guilty to contravening the requirements of an environmental permit and contravening health and safety regulations at Burnley Crown Court on Monday. The company will be sentenced at Preston Crown Court in January. The prosecutions were brought by the Environment Agency and Lancashire County Council after 23,500 litres of petrol escaped from the filling station at Syke Street, Haslingden between 2 and 3 July 2014.

Summary: Tesco has admitted responsibility for a petrol leak into a Lancashire river.


Reddish joined Quins from Super Rugby side Highlanders in November 2016, but made only five appearances. The 32-year-old New Zealander previously played for Hurricanes and provincial side Wellington. "Given the medical advice I have received, it's the best decision long term for me and my young family," he told the club website. "I thoroughly enjoyed living in England and I am sad to cut my time short. I wish the boys all the best for the upcoming season and beyond." Saracens lock Alistair Hargreaves was forced to retire last October after suffering a series of concussions.

Summary: Harlequins lock Mark Reddish has retired from rugby for medical reasons after suffering a concussion.


The Communication Workers Union (CWU) intends to stage industrial action at the Sheffield South delivery office. Saturday's action would affect the S7 and S8 postcodes said the CWU and was "in support of a former colleague after a misapplication of the disciplinary code". Royal Mail said the injunction would be heard at the High Court on Thursday. More on this and other South Yorkshire stories Parts of Nether Edge will be affected, along with Batemoor, Beauchief, Greenhill, Jordanthorpe, Lowedges, Meersbrook, Norton, Norton Lees, Woodseats and Heeley in the city. A Royal Mail spokesperson said: "Royal Mail has lodged an injunction application at the High Court to prevent the CWU taking strike action. "The court hearing will take place on the afternoon of 16 June. "Any action or threat of industrial action is damaging to our business and our customers and that is why we are taking this action."

Summary: Royal Mail has applied for a High Court injunction to prevent a postal strike in south Sheffield.


We've revamped the BBC Sport newsletter to help you stay across all the best action from Rio. We'll curate the best of the overnight action - the highlights, the funnies, the news and features, and bundle it all together in one easy-to-read email. The newsletter will have everything you need to know about the last 24 hours in Rio, plus some great moments to enjoy with a morning cup of coffee. Here's how to sign up.

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Charminster bridge was previously untouchable due to its historic status, but authorities agreed its small arches restricted the flow of the River Cerne. English Heritage will now allow the 16th Century bridge to be replaced with a new one that has bigger arches. The bridge had been blamed for nearly wrecking a nearby grade I-listed church during the January 2014 floods. Dorset County Council, which has worked with the Environment Agency on the project, said the replacement bridge would "reflect the character" of the existing bridge, and would use "as many of the original bricks as possible". The existing historic parapets will also used on the new bridge. Work on the new bridge is planned for May, which includes raising the road surface by 30cm to accommodate the larger arches. The road would be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians until October.

Summary: A grade II-listed bridge in Dorset that was blamed for causing severe floods is to be dismantled and replaced.


Wilfred Isaacs Senior, 50, was shot dead and his son, Wilfred Isaacs Junior was injured at the Chubbards Cross caravan park, near Ilton, on 5 May. John Broadway, 37, and younger brothers Charlie, 23, and Billy, 18, all pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder at Bristol Crown Court. They were remanded in custody ahead of a trial on 24 October. Billy and Charlie Broadway also denied a charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. A fourth defendant, Bonnie Wilson, also known as Bonnie Broadway, 29, did not enter a plea to a charge of assisting an offender. She was released on bail. The trial is expected to last four weeks.

Summary: Three brothers have denied murder and attempted murder following a double shooting at a caravan site in Somerset.


Ziggy Worrell-Owusu, from Hackney, was attacked at the Basement Shisha Lounge in Goodmayes Road, Ilford, in the early hours of Thursday, the Met Police said. He was celebrating his friend's 18th birthday and was attacked during a row, police said. He was taken to hospital but pronounced dead at 01:45 BST. Post-mortem tests found he died from a single stab wound. No arrests have been made, police said. Ten teenagers have been stabbed to death in London this year. A Met Police spokesman said: "It has been established that Ziggy had attended an 18th birthday party with a group of his friends at the venue and there were approximately 100 people in attendance. "At some point during the evening an altercation occurred which led to Ziggy being stabbed."

Summary: A man was stabbed to death on his 19th birthday while he was at a friend's birthday party in north-east London.


Defeat by a solitary wicket on Friday in Johannesburg saw the hosts draw level after England took a 2-0 lead. England lost five wickets for 21 runs in the fourth test, salvaging 262 all out thanks to Joe Root's century. "You want to see them in pressure situations, because that's when you learn most about them," he added. "It's a great chance for them to turn round and play a match-winning innings. "They've got a great opportunity to go out there and finish the series on a high, as a match-winner." The majority of the squad are likely to head to India next month for the ICC World Twenty20. "It's mental strength really," added Thorpe. "It's an opportunity for them to stand up. Some [of them] might say 'I'm a little bit shy of a few runs in this series so far'."

Summary: England need to show mental strength if they are to win the series-clinching one-day international in South Africa, says batting coach Graham Thorpe.


Media playback is not supported on this device Teams competed across nine categories, at eight venues, with the top sides moving a step closer to Wembley glory. The weekend was given the full FA Cup treatment with both Saturday and Sunday covered by live text commentaries. The winners progress to the Grand Final in Sheffield on 20 March with the hope of winning FA Cup final tickets. There was a number of special moments over the weekend including a spectacular goal from Pompey Amputees, penalty shootout tension and a long-range thunderbolt. You will be able to watch a special highlights programme featuring the best of the semi-final action and stories on the red button on Saturday, 5 March at 18:40 GMT. Here are just a few images from the hundreds that were taken at the weekend. You can find more by searching #PeoplesCup on social media.

Summary: More than 400 teams took part in the FA People's Cup regional semi-finals, but we now know the sides who have reached next month's Grand Final.


Witnesses said the attackers targeted a hotel in the town before escaping the scene. Five wounded people were taken to hospital, according to the Kenyan Red Cross. Kenya has suffered a series of attacks since its troops moved into southern Somalia to combat Islamist al-Shabab militants in 2011. Police confirmed that an operation was under way to identify the assailants. The town has seen several such attacks in recent months. In January, another shooting in Garissa killed five people and wounded another four. In October, gunmen shot dead a police officer and wounded another in Garissa. In November, three Kenyan soldiers and two police were shot dead there. Attacks blamed on al-Shabab have previously sparked retaliatory violence against the country's Somali population. In November, riots broke out in the capital Nairobi as angry youths blamed ethnic Somalis for a deadly explosion.

Summary: At least eight people have been killed in an attack by a group of armed men in the eastern Kenyan town of Garissa.


The colourful phenomenon was visible in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but was also spotted as far south as Anglesey in Wales and Staffordshire in England. Aurora Borealis occurs when electrically-charged particles from the sun enter the earth's atmosphere. Many people took to social media to share photographs of the dramatic show. Forecasters had predicted a solar storm and good conditions for Aurora Borealis, and sightings of green, pink, purple, red and yellow lights were reported for several hours from about 20:00 GMT. Gavin Chambers, an RSPB warden, tweeted pictures of vivid green in the sky over Lake Vyrnwy in Powys, Wales, saying: "Well worth getting back out of bed for!!" Donna Butcher tweeted: "Just been watching an amazing display of Aurora from Staveley, Cumbria. Shafts of light streaming directly towards Polaris." You can email your pictures and video to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, and find out more about the Northern Lights here.

Summary: There have been spectacular displays of the Aurora Borealis - better known as the Northern Lights - across parts of the UK overnight.


About 100 homes were evacuated while 80 firefighters tackled the blaze at Maple Mill in Oldham on 15 December. No-one was injured in the incident. Witnesses reported seeing flames leap into the air up to 200ft (60m). The heat from from the fire could be felt 550 yards (500m) away. Greater Manchester Police is seeking any information about the blaze, which took fire crews seven hours to control. The front of the building collapsed during the fire.

Summary: A major fire at a former cotton mill is being treated as arson, police said.


Niccolò Ciatti, 22, was knocked to the ground and footage circulating on Spanish media showed a man kicking him in the head. He died later in hospital. Police in the Costa Brava later arrested the three suspects on the seafront. The men were due to appear in court on Monday accused of murder. Ciatti, who lived near Florence, had been on holiday with friends at Lloret de Mar and went to the St Trop nightclub on Friday night. One of his friends told Italian media that his attackers had targeted him and the kick had left him unconscious. "They were like animals," he said. He complained that bystanders did nothing to intervene but stood around filming the attack on their mobile phones. According to Spanish media, the Russian suspects had been living in France where they had sought political asylum.

Summary: Three Russian men in their twenties have been detained on suspicion of beating to death a young Italian in the Spanish resort of Lloret de Mar.


The 29-year-old, reported to be worth £26m, joined Milan from Sevilla for £21m last summer and scored 21 goals in his first season with the Italian side. He scored twice as Colombia got to this summer's Copa America semi-finals. The Hammers have already brought Sofiane Feghouli, Havard Nordtveit, Toni Martinez and, most recently, Gokhan Tore to the club this summer. German-born Turkey winger Tore signed from Besiktas on Monday on a one-year loan deal that could become a permanent transfer. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: West Ham are in negotiations with AC Milan over the transfer of Colombia striker Carlos Bacca.


Miura, who retired from international football 17 years ago, is the oldest scorer in the history of the domestic league after netting at the age of 49 last season. He turns 50 on 26 February, about the time the 2017 campaign begins. Miura, who has played in Europe, scored 55 goals in 89 caps for Japan. He started his career in Brazil with Santos, making his professional debut in 1986, and had brief spells with Genoa and Dinamo Zagreb in the 1990s. The forward joined Yokohama in 2005, at the age of 38. He was the oldest player in the top flight before his move from Vissel Kobe. "I hope to keep fighting with all my might together with people involved with the club, my team-mates and supporters who have always given me support," said Miura, as he enters his 32nd season in professional football with a one-year contract.

Summary: Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura will take his professional football career into his 50s after signing a new contract with second-tier Yokohama FC.


The Prison Officers' Association (POA) said the move comes after recent assaults on staff, and said the jail was "flooded with drugs, mobile phones and weapons". A recent inspection report sparked claims of "Dickensian squalor". The Prison Service said all inmates would remain in their cells and there was "no danger to the wider public". Mike Rolfe, of the Prison Officers' Association (POA), said about 50 staff were outside the prison. Wormwood Scrubs, located in Hammersmith and Fulham, was built between 1875 and 1891. It is a Category B prison and holds around 1,200 men.

Summary: Staff at Wormwood Scrubs prison have walked out in a row over health and safety.


The 60-year-old replaces Marcus Bignot, who left to take over League Two club Grimsby Town on Monday. Bertschin has previously worked as Steve Bruce's assistant at Birmingham, Wigan, Sunderland and Hull. His first match in charge of the Moors, who are 15th in the table, will be Saturday's home game against Dover. The club say Bertschin will be supported by captain Theo Streete, goalkeeping coach Darren Acton and academy manager Mark Fogarty for Saturday's game, but that a further coaching appointment will be made "in the near future". Bignot's assistant Micky Moore also left the club to move to Grimsby.

Summary: National League side Solihull Moors have appointed former Ipswich, Birmingham and Norwich striker Keith Bertschin as their new head coach.


Two chicks had already been confirmed at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in the Lake District in April. But when Cumbria Wildlife Trust were able to get close to the nest they discovered a third had appeared. Each chick has now been fitted with a tracking tag. The rare birds of prey returned to the reserve in 2014. Reserve officer Paul Whitehouse said he was pleased with the discovery. The new chicks' parents have produced eight young ospreys over the past three years at the reserve. By late July the trio should be flying and will learn to fish before they migrate to Africa. There are thought to be between 200 and 250 breeding osprey pairs in the UK most of whom are in Scotland.

Summary: Staff at a nature reserve got a pleasant surprise when they discovered they had an extra osprey chick.


Police were called to McDonald's on Eccleshall Road, in Stafford, on 18 April. Two girls aged 17 and 18 were taken to hospital with respiratory and abdominal problems. Christopher Wardle, 25, and Spencer Benham, 23, were arrested on Wednesday and will appear at Cannock Magistrates' Court later. More on this story and others from Staffordshire Mr Wardle, from Barrack Road in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is charged with possessing a weapon for the discharge of a noxious gas and causing or administering a noxious gas with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy. Mr Benham, of Wilberforce Road in Leicester, is charged with possessing a weapon for the discharge of a noxious gas. An 18-year-old girl and two 17-year old boys arrested following the incident have been released on bail.

Summary: Two men will appear in court after a canister was set off in a fast-food restaurant.


Officers in Dumfries and Annan used the technology as part of a trial earlier this year. They were able to activate the credit card-sized devices to record specific incidents. A Police Scotland spokesman said the cameras were withdrawn in November because they were "not considered fit for purpose". Police officers had hoped to use the cameras to combat late-night violence and youth disorder. However the force spokesman said only a "small number" of officers used the equipment for a "few weeks". He added that the cameras were "legacy equipment" which were formerly used by another department. "Police Scotland is aware of the advantages of body worn cameras and is currently looking to see how these can be introduced as part of a national strategy, which is still being developed," he said.

Summary: Body-mounted cameras worn by police officers in parts of Dumfries and Galloway have been withdrawn.


The Scottish champions released a short statement following news of talks with Malky Mackay and Brendan Rodgers. David Moyes, Roy Keane, Paul Lambert and Neil Lennon have also been strongly linked with the vacancy. "We will take our time to go through this process thoroughly and in the proper manner," added the statement from the Glasgow club. Deila delivered two titles, taking Celtic to five-in-a-row, but the Norwegian fell at the semi-final stage in both domestic cups this season and suffered a miserable European campaign. "The club has been and will be speaking to a number of candidates," adds the statement. "We will continue this process with the aim of identifying a new manager who we believe will deliver success to the club."

Summary: Celtic insist they have "no preferred candidate" as they seek a replacement for departing manager Ronny Deila.


Helena Happell, 41, and her co-accused Mary Hawthorn, 32, allegedly attempted to kill Lorretta Happell on Friday. The incident is said to have taken place at a property on Great Western Road, Glasgow. Both women appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court where they made no plea or declaration and were remanded in custody. Ms Happell is also charged with sending text messages that were "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character" to the 58-year-old between 15 October 2016 and 27 October 2016. Prosecutors claim that on 17 February 2017 Ms Happell and Ms Hawthorn repeatedly hit Mrs Happell with "a knife or similar instrument" then wrapped a wire around her neck and attempted to strangle her. Both women will appear for a full committal hearing next week.

Summary: A woman has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder her mother with the help of another woman.


They are, however, still among the highest in the European Union. But the report by the Utility Regulator shows how energy costs have fallen from their peak around 18 months ago. Northern Ireland is reaping the benefits of increased competition, according to business campaign group Manufacturing NI. Italy still has the highest energy prices in the EU. The report points out how the market share, based on consumption, of Cookstown energy firm LCC has grown "significantly" between 2013-14. Recently, it won the contracts to supply power to 10 of the 11 new super councils. Domestic electricity customers pay slightly above the EU average. Historically, electricity prices in Northern Ireland have tended to be higher than in Great Britain. "This differential could be due to higher energy transport costs," the report states.

Summary: A report on electricity prices shows an improvement for medium and large business users in Northern Ireland during 2014.


The soldier discovered the object under her vehicle at Corbracky Road, Portadown, on Friday afternoon and called police. Bomb disposal officers were called and a controlled explosion was carried out. Police said on Saturday that the object had been accidentally left attached to the underside of the vehicle following a recent service. In a statement, Supt Simon Walls said: "The object found under the car in Corbracky Road was categorically not an explosive device of any description." Army Technical Officers (ATO) were called to examine a "suspicious object" on Corbracky Road on Friday afternoon. Sources told the BBC they believed the object was a booby-trap bomb. A controlled explosion was carried out at about 16:45 GMT and a police spokesman later confirmed the object was not explosive. A number of residents who had to leave their homes during the alert were later allowed to return.

Summary: Police have said an object found under a serving soldier's car in County Armagh was not an explosive device.


The 12-acre Little Trees site, beside the A264 Crawley bypass, is owned by Crawley Borough Council but has been leased to Crawley Girlguiding group. The council said the group had agreed to move to a new base at Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre. The new cemetery will replace Snell Hatch, which will be full by 2017. The council, which has investigated 40 possible sites, said it would provide enough cemetery space for up to 50 years. Plans to use sports fields at Ewhurst were dropped last year amid fierce local opposition after a report revealed potential flooding problems. Councillor Colin Lloyd said he was delighted the council now had agreement to move forward with the Little Trees site.

Summary: A Girlguiding campsite in West Sussex is to become a new cemetery for Crawley after an eight-year hunt to find suitable land.


The files, including advice given to then-President Francois Mitterrand, will be able to be viewed by researchers and victims' groups. The mass killings in 1994 claimed more than 800,000 lives, mostly ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus. France has admitted making mistakes over the genocide but denies Rwandan claims of complicity. Last year France pulled out of 20th anniversary commemorations after the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, renewed allegations France played a direct role. The violence was triggered by the death of President Juvenal Habyarimana, an ethnic Hutu who was killed when his plane was shot down. The genocide came to an end after Mr Kagame's Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) - a Tutsi-led rebel group - defeated government troops later that year.

Summary: France has declassified documents relating to the Rwandan genocide, the president's office has said.


Jason Stange, 44, had taken a role as a doctor who commits a "deranged act" in a film called Marla Mae. Images of him appeared in a piece publicising the shooting of the film in a newspaper in Washington state. Police agents recognised him and arrested him at a restaurant close to the film set. Stange had pleaded guilty to an armed bank robbery in 2006 and was given a prison sentence of almost ten years. Last year he absconded from a "halfway house" facility and a warrant was issued. Brandon Roberts, the film's producer, told the local News Tribune that Stange was a talented actor who was well-liked by the cast and crew. He said the film was rewritten to suit Stange, who had "really nailed the audition", adding that Stange will remain in the film, which is scheduled for release in 2016.

Summary: A bank robber wanted for violating his probation has been apprehended by US police after starring in a low-budget horror film using his own name.


Sammy-Jo Davies, 19, died and seven others were injured in Monday's crash on Bryn Terrace, Aberdare, during the early hours of Monday. She was a passenger of a red van involved in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old man from Cwmaman has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving. In a tribute from Miss Davies's family, they said her death has left a "huge hole" and she would be "dreadfully missed". They added: "Sammy-Jo was a typical, normal 19-year-old girl who loved to party, who had her whole life ahead of her. "Sammy-Jo had such a bubbly, infectious personality, she was always smiling, and she had a heart of gold, and would help anybody."

Summary: Tributes have been paid to a "happy-go-lucky girl" who was killed in a crash in Rhondda Cynon Taff.


The Labour candidate retained his seat with a total of 306,578 votes. The turnout was 30.03%. The count at Birmingham's International Convention Centre went to a second round, with Mr Jamieson and Conservative Les Jones going head to head. Mr Jones got 176,922 votes. Mr Jamieson, a former Labour transport minister, was first elected in 2014, after the death of the previous PCC. That election, in which he also beat Mr Jones, followed the sudden death of Labour's Bob Jones, who had been in the post since it was created in 2012. Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname. BBC News App users: tap here to see the results. More information is available on the Choose my PCC website.

Summary: David Jamieson has been re-elected West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.


James McDonagh was attacked outside a bar on the Hillhead Road in the early hours of Sunday morning. On Thursday, a 24-year-old was charged with his murder at Londonderry Magistrates Court. Finbar McCoy, from Loughbeg Road Toomebridge, was remanded in custody to appear again next month. A detective told the court that the victim had been punched once in the head and fell backwards. He said that "brought on the tragedy of his death". When cautioned and charged with murder, Mr McCoy said: "I can't bring words together to say how sorry I am. I feel so sad for the family but I did not murder James McDonagh." A detective confirmed that the accused had co-operated with police.

Summary: Hundreds of people have attended a vigil to remember a 28-year-old who died after he was assaulted in Toomebridge, County Antrim.


In the main category there are seven photos by amateur photographers, as well as three shots shortlisted for Young Photographer of the Year. These were taken by Darpan Pasak, Timofev Zubarev and Oliver Tidswell - aged 12, 13 and 17 respectively. The society invited submissions from around the world, on the theme of "conflict and survival". The shortlisted photos include squabbles for food and mates between seabirds and muskox, as well as insects, plants and snails struggling against the environment and other species. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on October 15, during Biology Week.

Summary: The Royal Society of Biology has announced the shortlist for its Photographer of the Year awards.


The 32-year-old, who has not yet been named, was found with a head injury at the property on South Parade, Whitley Bay on Wednesday. Jonathan Armstrong, 44, of the same address, had been charged with assault and has now been charged with murder. He was remanded in custody at North Tyneside Magistrates' Court and is due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday.

Summary: A man assaulted in a flat has died, police have said.


Anderson, 26, made four T20 Blast appearances for Somerset, but requires surgery for a stress fracture. Fakhar, who has been capped seven times by Pakistan in limited-overs cricket, has signed until the end of the season. The 27-year-old is eligible to play in both the T20 Blast and County Championship while at Taunton. "During his time here Corey has soldiered on bravely and managed his ongoing stress fracture well but now it needs immediate treatment," said director of cricket Matt Maynard. "It's great to have Fakhar joining us and in addition we will have Dean Elgar back for the final three T20 Blast group stage games. "However, Dean has to return to South Africa for a camp prior to the South Africa v Bangladesh series. As a result, he will play no further County Championship cricket for us."

Summary: Somerset have signed Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman as an overseas player after New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson suffered a back injury.


The championship is held every four years and has only been in England on two previous occasions - Birmingham in 1995 and the first ever tournament in Eastbourne in 1963. The 2019 event will be staged at the ACC Liverpool, although dates have yet to be confirmed. Australia are the current holders and will defend their 2011 title on home soil in Sydney in August. The home nation automatically qualifies as one of the 16 teams in the competition, along with the next five highest-ranked teams from the previous championship. England claimed third place in 2011 in Singapore, with their best finish in the tournament coming in 1975 when they were runners-up to New Zealand.

Summary: Liverpool has been named as the host city for the Netball World Cup in 2019.


Perrots Lodge in Haverfordwest provides respite for up to eight people, focusing on dementia care. But due to a lack of demand, it is proposed that residents be accommodated in Pembrokeshire council's other care homes and by the independent sector. A report to go before cabinet on 25 April recommends the council relinquish its lease. Perrots Lodge opened in 2007 and is one of three care homes run by Pembrokeshire council. A review found its residents could be better accommodated at Havenhurst in Milford Haven, where respite beds were underused. There will also be extra capacity at Hillside in Goodwick once refurbishments are completed. There are nine members of staff at Perrots Lodge, and if the decision is taken to close the home, the council said they will be supported to find other work.

Summary: A residential care home in Pembrokeshire is being recommended for closure, with the loss of nine jobs.


Northumbria Police said officers were investigating allegations of fraud in relation to South Shields Day Trips, which arranges visits to theme parks. The force has received 200 complaints and all trips have now been halted. Those affected are being urged to attend a meeting at Chuter Ede school, Galsworthy Road, on 11 August. A 24-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and bailed. Det Insp Paul Stewart, who is leading the investigation, said: "We have now made contact with all customers, however, due the volume have not yet taken information from all of them and I would urge any customers who have not yet been spoken to by police to attend the meeting between 5pm and 9pm. "If they cannot attend we will make contact with them in due course but would ask they are patient."

Summary: A meeting is being held for the potential victims of a day trip Facebook page at the centre of a fraud probe.


The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company processed a record 5,000 bookings which is 1,500 more than the opening day of reservations to attend this year. Chief Executive Mark Woodward said it underlines the continued growth in the event's popularity. The first races at this year's event will be held on Saturday. According to the operator 14,000 passengers have already booked, an increase of 4,000 on those attending this year, and 6,511 motorcycles have reserved a place. Around 35,500 ferry passengers travelled for the TT in 2016 and the final passenger figures for this year's event will be published next week. More than 42,000 people are expected to attend this year's festival.

Summary: Ferry bookings for the opening day of reservations to next year's Isle of Man TT have risen "significantly", it has been revealed.


Arundells in Cathedral Close, where Sir Edward lived for the last 20 years of his life, was left to the nation and first opened to the public in 2008. The foundation which owns it then wanted to sell it but the sale was blocked by the Charity Commission. In February, Wiltshire Council granted permission for the house to reopen for three years from 26 March. After opening in 2008, Arundells attracted more than 45,000 visitors in less than four years but trustees of the Edward Heath Charitable Foundation said it was not financially viable to keep open. The foundation agreed to test the "feasibility of a three-year business plan" following the Charity Commission's ruling in September.

Summary: The Salisbury home of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath is to reopen to the public later.


Police in Gloucester have agreed to surrender the 230-year lease on the 1960s' Bearland building to the county council in exchange for £400,000, . It had become an "unwanted drain" on resources, according to Police and Crime Commissioner Martin Surl. He said people would see "no difference" as a public access reception area would be retained. The force will also retain its CCTV room and parking spaces as part of the deal. Gloucestershire County Council is planning to redevelop the building, along with its adjacent Shire Hall base.

Summary: An "ageing" and "past its sell-by date" police headquarters has been offloaded after years of uncertainty.


The Economy Ministry said industrial production was up 1.9% in July, lifted by an increase in manufacturing and construction output. It is a big improvement from June when industrial production rose just 0.4%. It is another piece of strong data from Germany. On Thursday data showed that industrial orders rose at the strongest rate in the more than a year in July. However last month the ministry released figures to show the economy shrank by 0.2% in the second quarter. In an effort to avoid further stagnation in Europe, on Thursday the European Central Bank announced a surprise cut in interest rates. It also launched a programme to buy private sector debt to stimulate lending.

Summary: German industry has posted its strongest month in almost two and a half years.


The fountain, in Victoria Square, has not been working since 2013. Installed in 1993, it was given a £300,000 refurbishment in 2010, £70,000 was spent on repairs in 2009, and about £40,000 in 2006. Birmingham City Council said it wants to make the square "as attractive as possible" until it is fixed. Planting is due to be completed in mid-July. A full feasibility study is due to begin in January 2016, to work out what is wrong with the fountain and how much repairs will cost.

Summary: The "Floozy in the Jacuzzi" in Birmingham city centre is to be filled with plants and flowers.


The 25-year-old made 112 league appearances for the Tykes, scoring 29 goals, after signing from Plymouth. He joins former Barnsley team-mate James Bree, 19, at Villa Park after he joined Steve Bruce's side on Wednesday. Hourihane is the third midfielder to arrive in January with Birkir Bjarnason and Henri Lansbury also signing. Iceland international Bjarnason joined on a three-and-a-half-year deal from FC Basel on Wednesday, and former Nottingham Forest skipper Lansbury penned a four-and-a-half year contract last week. Villa are 13th in the Championship and without a win in four league matches. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Championship club Aston Villa have signed Barnsley captain Conor Hourihane for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal.


A "noxious substance" was thrown at the trio in Islington, north London, at 13:05 BST, Scotland Yard said. The man suffered "potentially life-changing injuries", although his condition is not thought to be life-threatening. The woman and boy suffered minor injuries. Officers have yet to identify the substance used. No arrests have been made. A Met spokesperson added that police were still working to "establish the full circumstances" of the attack, which happened at the junction of Copenhagen Street and Caledonian Road.

Summary: A man, a woman and a two-year-old boy have been hurt in a suspected acid attack.


The firm is India's largest overseas corporate investor, but has been caught up in a five-year tax battle. The issue relates to Vodafone's 2007 takeover of Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa's Indian mobile unit. Vodafone said a move to retrospectively tax overseas mergers would go against court decisions and legal protections given to investors. As a result it said it had served the Indian government with a "notice of dispute" in a first step toward international arbitration. And it argued that the new Indian tax legislation was an attempt to bypass a ruling by the country's Supreme Court in January that Vodafone was not liable for taxes and penalties of up to $4.4bn (£2.8bn) To retroactively tax overseas mergers would "countermand" the court verdict and "violates international legal protections granted to Vodafone and other international investors in India", Vodafone added in a statement. The notice was served by Vodafone's Dutch subsidiary.

Summary: Vodafone has threatened to take India to international arbitration over planned retrospective tax legislation.


The building, on the corner of Leece Street and Berry Street, was severely damaged in a 1941 air raid. Liverpool City Council said Â£150,000 of urgent structural repair work will take place shortly, but the site now needed a "longer term vision". The consultation aims to assess how the public would like to see the site used. St Luke's Church, owned by the council, was built in 1831 by John Foster and John Foster Jr and continues to stand as a memorial to those killed in the war. The walls and gates of the church are Grade II listed. Recently, the site has been used for community and public arts projects managed by local volunteers.

Summary: Liverpool residents are being asked for their views to "guide future proposals" for the city's bombed out St Luke's Church.


A 24-year-old Glasgow man was removed from the Orlando-bound flight at 16:45 local time (21:45 BST) on Thursday. The man was taken off the flight half an hour after it made the unscheduled landing at Logan International Airport. Massachusetts State Police said the man would appear in court accused of interfering with the flight crew of the Boeing 777, which flew from Gatwick. A force spokesman said: "Customs and Border Protection took custody of the 24-year-old man from Glasgow, Scotland. "Massachusetts State Police will be summonsing the man for interfering with a flight crew." A British Airways spokeswoman said: "Our customers and crews deserve to enjoy their flights, and not to suffer any form of abuse. "Disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated, and the appropriate action will always be taken. "We'd like to apologise for the delay to the other customers on the flight."

Summary: A British Airways flight from London to Florida had to divert to Boston because of a "disruptive" British passenger.


Two ambulances, a paramedic and trauma doctor arrived on Birchdale Road, in Erdington, shortly before 05:30 GMT. The woman, who has not been named, was brought out of the house by crews from West Midlands Fire Service. Despite receiving CPR she was confirmed dead at the scene. Her pets, two dogs and a parrot, also died. A fire service spokesman said the cause of the fire was accidental.

Summary: A woman has died in a fire at her Birmingham home.


Alpamare Scarborough had been due to open on Thursday in North Bay but was put back so a new part could be fitted. It includes indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a spa, and is part of the £150m Sands development in the North Yorkshire seaside town. Park plans were first proposed in 2005 but have faced several set-backs. The work, halted by developers Benchmark Leisure in 2009 because of the economic downturn, got a loan of £9m from Scarborough Borough Council. The water attraction, predicted to attract about 500,000 visitors a year, is built on a 13 hectare site of the Burniston Road car park. In September 2013, the council decided by a single vote to provide the loan for the park.

Summary: A long-awaited £14m water park has opened after its initial unveiling was delayed due to technical difficulties with water temperature.


Bartley, who played under Leeds boss Garry Monk while he was in charge at Swansea, made eight appearances in all competitions last season. The 25-year-old joined the Swans from Arsenal in 2012, and has since played in 26 games for the club. "He's at a stage of his career where he wants to prove himself and try and fight for a place," Monk said. "He's big, he's strong and he's a very good defender. He's a good leader, he talks very well, he's a good organiser and a good communicator."

Summary: Championship side Leeds United have signed centre-back Kyle Bartley on a season-long deal from Swansea City.


The three-month-old was found in playing fields in Stourbridge, West Midlands, on Boxing Day. The female "Staffie-type" dog, named Ali by RSPCA staff, had puncture wounds to its leg and had collapsed. Staff at the Animal Hospital in Birmingham said the dog had been shivering uncontrollably and in a lot of pain. She was put down "after taking a turn for the worse". See more stories from Birmingham and the Black Country here An RSPCA spokeswoman said: "We don't know for certain how she got her injuries - they could have been a deliberate act, or she might have been attacked by wildlife. She was clearly very vulnerable out in the open on her own and at such a young age." The dog, who wasn't microchipped, was found in playing fields off Vicarage Road.

Summary: A puppy has been put down after it was found with a broken leg in a field.


The Agni-V missile was launched from a site off the east coast on Monday. It has a range of more than 5,000km (3,100 miles), potentially bringing targets in China within striking distance. President Pranab Mukherjee tweeted that the launch "will enhance our strategic and deterrence capabilities". India launches long-range missile India conducted the first test launch of the Agni V in 2012, the second in 2013 and the third one in 2015, PTI news agency reported. The Agni-V is 17.5m (57ft) tall and solid-fuelled. It has three stages and a launch weight of 50 tonnes. The missiles are among India's most sophisticated weapons. Agni means "fire" in Hindi and Sanskrit.

Summary: India has successfully conducted a fourth test launch of its nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile.


Media playback is not supported on this device Craig Fulton's side had to come from behind in Johannesburg with goals from Chris Cargo and Shane O'Donoghue. O'Donoghue got the winner with two minutes left on the clock. The Irish play Germany in their final Pool B game on Monday and a win in Wednesday's semi-final will secure a place at the 2018 World Cup. Ahmed El-Naggar's goal late in the second quarter had Ireland trailing at the break but Chris Cargo quickly equalised after half-time before O'Donoghue fired home a high drag-flick from the fifth penalty corner to seal the win. "It was a tough match in a must-win game with what was at stake," Fulton said. "I am glad we have started well in the tournament."

Summary: Ireland beat Egypt 2-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of World League Semi-Final to maintain their hopes of a place in next year's World Cup.


Liam Strang, from Cranhill, allegedly struck Stephen McGinlay on the head and body with a knife or similar instrument on St George's Road on 2 October. Mr McGinlay, 26, died three days later. A second man, Brian Gallacher, 27, from Cadder, is accused of assaulting Ryan Mason in the same place on that date. They made no plea or declaration and were remanded in custody. Both men appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court and will appear again next week for a full committal hearing.

Summary: A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murdering another man.


Chevron reported third-quarter profits of $1.28bn, and while that was down from $2.04bn last year as a result of lower oil prices, cost cutting meant the results were ahead of forecasts. The Dow Jones fell 7 points to 18,161.9 despite Chevron rising almost 4%. The wider S&P 500 shed 6.6 points to 2,126.4. The tech-focused Nasdaq ended the day down almost 26 points at 5,190.5. Shares in online retail giant Amazon ended down 5.1% after the company said profits in the fourth quarter were set to be much lower than expected because of increased investment. Amazon forecast operating profit of between zero and $1.25bn in the quarter, compared with analysts' expectations of $1.62bn. Tyre maker Goodyear suffered an 8.7% slide in its shares after reporting a 8.1% fall in third-quarter revenues to $3.85bn and cutting its full-year profit forecast.

Summary: (Close): Better-than-expected results from oil giant Chevron failed to keep the Dow Jones in positive territory.


The chasm appeared in Heywood Road, Prestwich, overnight and is expected to cause "significant" delays for motorists. A spokesman for United Utilities said it was caused by a "collapsed sewer." The road has been partially closed in both directions to pedestrians as well as vehicles, a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. GMP's Whitefield Twitter account posted advice urging people to "give the road a miss for the next week or so". A fire service spokesman said local residents had heard "noises and grumbling" for about 45 minutes before the sinkhole appeared. United Utilities said engineers had assessed the site and put temporary measures in place to keep the sewer functioning. A spokesman said it was not clear how long it would take to repair the damage.

Summary: A sinkhole measuring six metres (20ft) across has opened up in a road in a Greater Manchester town.


The assembly bought the 19th century property in east Belfast to provide extra office accommodation. However, it was later deemed unfit for that purpose and was costing an estimated £400 a day to secure and maintain. The grade B listed building is understood to have been bought by a local businessman. It was previously owned by the shipbuilder Sir Edward Harland, who lived there until 1887. It was then acquired by his business partner William Pirrie, who later became the chairman of Harland & Wolff. Shortly after Lord Pirrie's death in 1924, Harland and Wolff came into sole ownership of the property, selling it in 1928 to Campbell College, which held it until the mid-1970s. In 2001, the assembly bought it from the Police Authority, the predecessor of the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

Summary: The Northern Ireland Assembly has sold Ormiston House for just over £1.5m, a building it bought for £9m in 2001.


The 34-year-old had most recently been playing in the Singapore top flight with Tampines Rovers. Pennant began his career at Notts County and has played for 13 different clubs, including Leeds and Wigan. He has been training with the League One Shakers for several weeks, but they still need international clearance before he can make his debut. Pennant was signed by Arsenal from Notts County for £2m just before his 16th birthday in January 1999 - at the time a record fee for a trainee. His most recent appearance in English football was for Wigan during the 2014-15 season before moving to India and then Singapore. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Bury have signed ex-Liverpool, Arsenal and Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant on a deal until the end of the season.


Automated Technology Group (ATG) is based in Bedfordshire and currently employs 250 staff. It provides automated control and power products for the UK car, food and beverage and airport sectors. It will become part of the Wood Group Mustang business. The value of the deal was undisclosed. ATG generated sales of about Â£36m in the year to March 2015. Andy Robinson, chief executive of ATG, will continue to lead the existing management team. Michele McNichol, Wood Group Mustang chief executive, said: "ATG provides many opportunities for Wood Group Mustang, including growing our automation business to include manufacturing and expanding into the food and beverage and airport markets. "With a culture focused on people and innovation, ATG is the right fit for Wood Group Mustang.

Summary: Aberdeen-based oil services firm Wood Group has acquired one of the UK's largest independent suppliers of industrial power control solutions.


The blast targeted a vehicle carrying members of the Central Reserve Police Force in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh state, reports said. Officials say the death toll is likely to increase. The Maoists say they are fighting for communist rule and greater rights for tribal people and the rural poor. Their insurgency began in the eastern state of West Bengal in the late 1960s, spreading to more than one-third of India's 600-plus administrative districts. Chhattisgarh is often hit by Maoist violence. Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh described India's Maoist insurgency as its "greatest internal security challenge". Major military and police offensives in recent years have pushed the rebels back to their forest strongholds and levels of violence have fallen. But hit-and-run attacks are still common, killing hundreds of people every year.

Summary: At least seven paramilitary policemen have been killed in a landmine blast allegedly triggered by Maoist rebels in central India, officials say.


The incident happened at about 16:00 on Monday after the woman arrived at Haymarket station. She was approached by a man, who is known to her, at the ticket machine where he began verbally abusing her. He followed her onto platform four and they both boarded the 16:20 train to Glasgow Queen Street Station where he attacked her. The man stopped when a female passenger intervened. He is white, 27, 5ft 8ins to 5ft 9ins, of slim build, short dark brown hair, dark brown full beard, and was wearing a black leather jacket with fabric sleeves, chunky white or cream jumper and dark jeans. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Summary: A mother pushing her child in a pushchair has been assaulted by a man on a train.


The 32-year-old Scotland international had trained with Kilmarnock after leaving Nottingham Forest. Staggies boss Jim McIntyre told the club website: "We are delighted to announce the signing of Chris. "He will provide much-needed competition on the flanks for us. He also brings a wealth of experience playing at the top level." Burke came to prominence with Rangers, scoring on his debut in a 5-0 win over Kilmarnock in 2002. A lack of first-team football at Ibrox brought about a move to Cardiff on a free transfer in January 2009. He made more than 100 league appearances for the Bluebirds before switching to Birmingham for three seasons where he scored 28 goals in 155 appearances. Burke then played 50 league games for Nottingham Forest across the past two seasons, during which time he had a loan spell at Rotherham before becoming a free agent in the summer.

Summary: Ross County have signed the former Rangers, Cardiff and Birmingham winger Chris Burke until the season's end.


The 31-year-old back-row forward arrived at Sixways last summer and has scored two tries in 15 appearances. "Foti possesses huge power and the ability to break the gain-line so he is a fantastic player to have in our squad," Warriors boss Gary Gold said. Faosiliva added: "We are building a very good squad at Warriors and I am excited about the future." Faosiliva was part of the Samoa side which won the IRB Sevens World Series in 2009-10 and then had a spell at Toulon before spending three seasons with Bath. He has won 21 caps for Samoa and made two appearances for his country at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Summary: Samoa international Alafoti Faosiliva has signed an undisclosed-length contract extension with Worcester.


Darren Osborne, 47, from Cardiff, was arrested after the incident in Finsbury Park in the early hours of Monday. People were leaving prayers when the attack happened - killing one and leaving nine others in hospital. Mr Osborne appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, wearing a white police issue T-shirt. In a hearing that lasted four minutes, he gave his name and date of birth, and said he had no address. He was remanded in custody until a preliminary appearance at the Old Bailey on Tuesday. The attack happened shortly before 00:20 BST, when the vehicle mounted the pavement outside Muslim Welfare House - which is also a community centre - on Seven Sisters Road. The victim was named as 51-year-old Makram Ali, from Haringey, who came to the UK from Bangladesh when he was 10.

Summary: A man has been charged with terrorism-related murder and attempted murder after a van was driven into worshippers near a mosque in north London.


Official news agency Xinhua said the blast had taken place near a kindergarten in Fengxian county in the eastern province of Jiangsu. It is not clear how many children, if any, are among the casualties. The cause of the blast is not clear. A local police official confirmed the incident and said it was under investigation. The explosion is believed to have happened when children were leaving the school in the afternoon. Chinese news website Sohu quoted a local shop owner as saying a loud blast had been heard at about 17:00 local time, and thought it might be a gas explosion at a nearby food outlet.

Summary: Seven people are reported dead in an explosion at a nursery in China, state media says.


The 43-year-old, who finished fourth in the event in 2016, hit eight birdies to return a bogey-free round. Dredge's round of 64 is his best since regaining his tour card last year. Meanwhile, former US Open champion Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland started well and finished the day two strokes back in third. McDowell opened with three birdies and reached the turn in only 30 shots after starting on the 10th tee. The 37-year-old dropped just one shot, on the sixth, as he signed for a six-under 66. "I understood today that the scoring was going to be good," Dredge said. "It was an opportunity to go at more flags and get the ball closer to the hole. "Without the wind, it certainly makes it a lot easier to get the score going and get the putts in." Find out how to get into golf with our special guide.

Summary: Welsh golfer Bradley Dredge carded an eight-under-par 64 in the opening round to lead the Qatar Masters by one shot over Finland's Mikko Korhonen.


Following reports that new legislation was being prepared, the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure told the BBC the draft had not yet been finalised. The hardware would record the decisions made by a car's computer while being used in autonomous mode. It could pinpoint the cause of a crash. The draft law was expected to be sent to other ministries for approval this summer, Reuters reported. Self-driving car technology has been under close scrutiny following the fatal crash of a Tesla vehicle being operated in Autopilot mode in May. Tesla has repeatedly stated that its Autopilot functionality is still in development and is not intended to be used as a fully autonomous driving solution.

Summary: Germany is considering introducing a black-box-style data recorder for autonomous cars to help investigators in the event of an accident.


Dale keeper Josh Lillis produced a stunning stop to deny former Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, before Tommy Lee twice saved from Donal McDermott. Ian Evatt headed over for Chesterfield, while debutant Lee Novak also went close for the home side. McDermott went close with a free-kick but both sides settled for a point. Rochdale manager Keith Hill told BBC Radio Manchester: "We should have won the game, there is no question about it. Media playback is not supported on this device "I'm disappointed but if I try and rewind to last season, I think we might have lost that that game. "We didn't so I think we're making progress."

Summary: Both goalkeepers were on top as Chesterfield and Rochdale played out an entertaining goalless draw.


Rincon, 28, who can play as a defensive midfielder or a right-back, moves for a fee of 8m euros (£6.8m), although the fee could rise by another 1m euros. The former Hamburg player becomes the first Venezuelan to play for Juventus. "These days have been like a dream that has become reality. I never had any doubts when the opportunity arose to join Juventus," he said. Juventus, Serie A champions in each of the past five seasons, are four points clear of Roma with a game in hand. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Serie A leaders Juventus have signed Venezuela captain Tomas Rincon from Genoa on a three-and-a-half-year deal.


Foreign Minister Julie Bishop issued a statement identifying the victim as a 34-year-old Australian man. Ms Bishop said at a press conference that the man's death was not related to Baghdad's broader security environment. She refused to confirm reports the man was shot dead, saying only that the Australian government was investigating the shooting. Ms Bishop's statement said the man worked for Unity Resources Group, which provides security for Australian diplomats. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, the private military group employs former soldiers from the British and Australian SAS forces. The government statement added that the embassy in Baghdad maintained an increased level of security

Summary: A security contractor has been killed outside the Australian embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, officials say.


The teams, who drew 1-1 in their last meeting at the 2015 Cyprus Cup, face each other on 29 November at Koning Willem II Stadion. "This will be an important experience for the group both on and off the field," manager Mark Sampson said. England's seven-match unbeaten run ensured they finished top of their Euro 2017 qualifying group in September. "The Netherlands have some exceptional individual talent and have been outstanding in their recent matches so we are looking forward to a competitive game," Sampson added. England's preparations for Euro 2017, to be held in July and August, get under way in October when they host France at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster.

Summary: England women will play Euro 2017 hosts the Netherlands as part of their tournament build-up.


Barnes, 23, edged home in a sprint finish on the 106km (66-mile) course in Stockton-on-Tees, wining in two hours 35 minutes 24 seconds. Tinkoff rider Blythe, 26, also left it late to make a sprint for the line and win in four hours, 31 minutes and seven seconds on the 212km (112-mile) course. "I really wanted that one," he said. Team Sky's Alex Peters led for long periods of the race, but it was Blythe who held off former British champion Cavendish in the final 20 metres for his first British title. Canyon-SRAM rider Barnes only returned to racing in April after spending eight months out with a broken ankle. However, she won the battle with younger sibling Alice, who had to settle for second and a second successive Under-23 title. World champion Lizzie Armitstead was unable to defend her title because of illness.

Summary: Hannah Barnes beat younger sister Alice by a wheel to win her first British road race title, as Adam Blythe held off Mark Cavendish for the men's crown.


In an game of few chances Bradford's Tony McMahon curled a free-kick wide before Millwall striker Aiden O'Brien sliced over Steve Morison's cross. Lions' keeper Jordan Archer produced a good save to keep out Jamie Proctor, with the rebound ruled out for offside. With 11 minutes remaining substitute Steven Davies headed in Nathan Clarke's cross to earn the valuable points. The victory moved Bradford into sixth place, above Barnsley, who were held to a 0-0 draw with Scunthorpe on Friday. Millwall's first defeat since 16 February leaves them a point above the Bantams in fifth.

Summary: Bradford City ended Millwall's run of six league games unbeaten to move into the League One play-off places.


The visitors had the best chance of a lively first half, but Elliot Lee's effort, which deflected off Tom Aldred, flew just wide of the upright. Midway through the second half, Porter found space to volley Colchester into the lead from close range. Blackpool pushed for a leveller, but Jim McAlister's header was saved by Elliot Parish as Colchester hung on. The result meant both sides remain in the relegation zone with Colchester eight points adrift of safety in 23rd place and Blackpool one point behind Shrewsbury in 21st position.

Summary: Chris Porter's seventh goal of the season earned Colchester a vital win over fellow strugglers Blackpool.


The 20-year-old Frenchman had been on trial with the Fir Park club following his release from Leicester City. He is the eighth new arrival for manager Stephen Robinson, who says he is still looking for another defender and a striker. "He's only 20 years old but his development is staggering, he is incredibly strong," said Robinson of Kipre. Leicester paid £70,000 to take Kipre from Paris St-Germain in 2014. "I managed to get a very good look at him over the past few weeks and it was never a doubt in my mind that we'd offer him a contract," Robinson told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Motherwell have signed central defender Cedric Kipre on a one-year deal.


Terence McNaughton, Dominic McKinley, Neal Peden and Gary O'Kane have stepped in following the recent resignation of PJ O'Mullan. Their first game will be in the Christy Ring Cup against Kildare on 23 April. "They are stepping in on an interim basis and the situation will be reviewed after the Christy Ring," said a county source. McNaughton, O'Kane and McKinley were all part of the Antrim team which made it to the 1989 All-Ireland final. It means a second spell in charge for McNaughton and McKinley as they were joint managers of the Saffrons between 2007 and 2009. In an effort to accommodate hurling and football fans, Antrim have given up home advantage for the Christy Ring opener against Kildare, in the hope a Dublin venue can be arranged. On the same day Antrim's footballers play Louth in Croke Park in the Division Four final.

Summary: Four former county players are to take charge of the Antrim hurling squad on a short-term basis.


The 27-year-old former QPR and Hull man scored 25 goals in 48 appearances for League Two Orient last season. "Both clubs are talking and it's in the hands of the financial directors at Orient and my chairman," said Brown. "It's a case of watch this space. I'm hopeful that I'll improve the squad, not just in that area but in others." Southend lost 3-1 to Gillingham in their first game of the season on on Saturday, having taken the lead early on through Stephen McLaughlin. Brown told BBC Essex: "I think we're still probably three players short and I've been working hard to get players in. "I had a meeting with the chairman on Sunday morning, which is not a typical one, but is down to the fact that the second-half performance was so alarmingly poor."

Summary: Southend United manager Phil Brown has confirmed the Shrimpers are in talks with Leyton Orient over the signing of forward Jay Simpson.


Robshaw missed all of England's triumphant Six Nations campaign with a shoulder injury. But the 30-year-old returned to play a starring role as Harlequins thrashed Newcastle 53-17 on Saturday. "It's a brave man who discounts Chris from the Lions," said Kingston. "His ability to come back after four months out and put in a performance like that over 80 minutes is a reflection of the guy. "Chris gets better the longer he plays; he just keeps going and going, you would never know that he's been out." Lions head coach Warren Gatland will name his touring squad on 19 April, with the first game not until 3 June. Quins only have four games left in the regular Premiership season for Robshaw to prove his fitness and earn a place. The Londoners are in sixth place as they chase the top-four finish that will extend their campaign into the play-offs.

Summary: Former England captain Chris Robshaw can still make this summer's British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand despite a 12-week injury lay-off, says his club coach John Kingston.


The 36-year-old was airlifted to hospital after he and an 18-year-old man got into difficulty in the River Garry near Invergarry, south of Loch Ness. Police Scotland said the older man died in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, following the incident at around 12.30pm on Thursday The younger man was discharged. Next of kin have been informed, police added. Police, ambulance, fire crews, the coastguard and a Royal Navy search and rescue helicopter were involved in the operation to help the pair.

Summary: A man has died after falling from a canoe into a Highland river.


Players and staff from both sides clashed on the touchline early in the lunchtime kick-off at Carrow Road. Both clubs have until 18:00 BST on 21 April to respond to the charge, the FA said in a statement. Sunderland won the game 3-0 to boost their relegation survival hopes. They remain 18th in the division but are now just a point behind the Canaries with a game in hand. Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce was heavily involved in Saturday's incident, which came after Norwich winger Robbie Brady's challenge sent Sunderland defender DeAndre Yedlin head first into the advertising hoardings. After the match, Allardyce said: "I got a bit carried away, but the Norwich players were encroaching my box - I was always going to protect my players and my mob."

Summary: Norwich City and Sunderland have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players and staff during Saturday's Premier League match.


The men, aged 21 and from Leicester and Birmingham, were detained just after 10:00 BST having arrived on a flight from Turkey, West Midlands Police said. They were later taken to the West Midlands for questioning on suspicion of preparing for terrorist acts. The arrests were intelligence-led and there is no immediate threat to the public, the force said. It said West Midlands Counter Terrorism detectives arrested the men. The two men have since been released on bail.

Summary: Two men have been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences.


Five-month-old twins and their 17-month-old brother were airlifted to Cork University Hospital on Tuesday evening. The twins, a boy and a girl, are suffering from moderate burns, their brother has less serious injuries. Their burns were sustained when a petrol canister accidentally exploded at about 18:30 BST. The canister was brought into the family home on Tuesday evening and GardaÃ are investigating the cause of the fire. Police and paramedics treated the children at the scene at the family home in Drinagh, near Drimoleague. The Shannon coast guard helicopter later airlifted the children, accompanied by their parents, to hospital in Cork touching down at about 19:50 BST. The siblings are understood to have injuries to their bodies. One of the twins is being treated in the hospital's intensive care unit. All three children are expected to make a full recovery.

Summary: Three young children are being treated for burns in Cork after a petrol canister exploded in their home.


Finance company BluMarble lent Dean Holdsworth's Sports Shield the money to complete a takeover with chairman Ken Anderson's Inner Circle Investments. However, in March, Anderson bought former Bolton striker Holdsworth's shares to become the majority owner of the League One club. A High Court date has been set for 22 May. Bolton have said they are aware of the proposed action, but stated it was a matter for Sports Shield and would not comment further. Wanderers will secure automatic promotion and an immediate return to the Championship if they beat Peterborough at home on Sunday. A draw is also likely to be enough to confirm a top-two finish, as third-placed Fleetwood would need to win against Port Vale by an eight-goal margin.

Summary: Bolton Wanderers have been issued a winding-up petition over an unpaid £5m loan, BBC Radio Manchester reports.


Developers have submitted initial plans for the 5MW project to Scottish Borders Council. Green Energy UK is exploring the possibility of constructing the panels about a mile south-east of the centre of Kelso. The firm, which is based in Cheshire, has told planners it would cover an area of 30.6 acres (12 hectares) of land at Wooden Farm. In a pre-application "screening request" to the council, they claim most of the site will remain vegetated as only 30% of the site will be covered by solar panels. The developers said the farm could be built in 12 weeks and it is likely to be in place for 25 years. The panels will be no more than 2.3m (7.5ft) in height.

Summary: A solar farm could be built on farm land near Kelso.


Despite efforts to revive the man, who was in his 60s, after he was pulled from beneath the mower he was declared dead at the scene in Wattisham. Suffolk Police say there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death in Bildeston Road on Monday afternoon. The East of England Air Ambulance said the man's heart had stopped by the time they arrived. A police spokeswoman said a file had been prepared for the coroner.

Summary: A man died after his sit-on lawnmower ended upside down in a garden pond.


Advocate Depute Alex Prentice QC told the jury of eight men and seven women that no further evidence would be led by the Crown. Mr Whyte is accused of acquiring Rangers by fraud. He denies the charge and another under the Companies Act. A total of 17 witnesses have given evidence so far - including Sir David Murray, Walter Smith and Ally McCoist. During the conclusion of the prosecution's case, Mr Prentice made a number of changes to the charges faced by Mr Whyte, including the date of the alleged fraud. Locations were also deleted from the charges along with a number of individuals said to have been "representatives" of Mr Whyte. Mr Prentice concluded: "With that, I formally close the Crown case." Jurors were then sent away for the day as legal discussions took place. The trial, before judge Lady Stacey, continues.

Summary: The prosecution case against former Rangers owner Craig Whyte has concluded at the High Court in Glasgow.


Seventeen-month old Blue was on a walk with his elderly owner in Bradford when he sniffed out a bag of heart-shaped pills and started eating them. The owner took the bag and Blue home, but the dog started foaming at the mouth and was rushed to Bradford's pet hospital. Blue made a full recovery and the incident has been reported to police. The pet hospital is run by the animal charity PDSA. Head nurse Miriam Wilson said Blue was in a critical condition when he arrived at hospital. She said: "He'd collapsed and the toxins were causing organ failure. Life-saving treatment was started straight away. "He was put on an IV drip and received activated charcoal to absorb the toxins. Without the treatment, he would not have survived the night." West Yorkshire Police collected the remaining pills and disposed of them.

Summary: A whippet received emergency medical treatment after eating a bag of ecstasy tablets.


The Scottish government legislation is aimed at reducing children and young people's exposure to tobacco. The ban has been in place for larger retailers since April 2013. The Scottish Grocers Federation has claimed the move will lead to longer transaction times and inconvenience customers. It also argues that it will make it difficult for staff to locate stock. The new law applies to shops with a selling area smaller than 280 sq m. Imperial Tobacco lost a legal challenge against the ban after bringing the issue before Supreme Court judges. The company had claimed the legislation was outside the competence of Holyrood as sales supply and product safety were matters reserved to Westminster. But a panel of five judges unanimously ruled that its challenges were not well-founded. The law means cigarettes, cigars and rolling tobacco must be covered up.

Summary: Legislation banning the display of cigarettes and other tobacco products in small shops in Scotland has come into force.


Councillors voted for the change on Tuesday claiming it will save nearly Â£1,000 a year per vehicle. They also said using an electric van will save three tonnes of CO2 a year. Roger Barrow, from Chichester District Council, said he was convinced it was the right decision. "We won't be able to replace all our fleet because there are restrictions in the mileage we can do, but we've identified on our fleet seven vehicles which we are convinced would be viable to change to electric vehicles," he said. "They are used by our contract services department going around where there's work to be done in the area. "And they are used by our parking services department to visit the various car parks."

Summary: A fleet of seven petrol vehicles used by Chichester District Council will be replaced by electric versions when their leases run out.


Spaniard Martinez, 43, was sacked by the Toffees in May after three years in charge at Goodison Park. He succeeds Marc Wilmots, who left his post last month, two weeks after the Euro 2016 quarter-final defeat by Wales. The vacancy was advertised online by the Belgian Football Association. It wanted a "strong and open communicator" who has a "proven track record in transmitting tactical and strategic knowledge" to top players. In a statement, the Belgian FA said it was "delighted and proud to have found a coach at this level so quickly". Martinez will hold a news conference at 11:30 BST on Thursday and his first match is against Spain on 1 September. At Everton, Martinez managed Belgium internationals Marouane Fellaini, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas.

Summary: Former Everton, Wigan and Swansea manager Roberto Martinez has been appointed as the new head coach of Belgium.


The 29-year-old Barca forward was suspended for directing "insulting words" at an assistant referee during Thursday's 1-0 win over Chile. He remains free to play for his Spanish La Liga club. In a statement, Barcelona expressed their "surprise and indignation" at the Fifa disciplinary ruling. "The club considers the four-match suspension finally imposed on the Argentine player to be unfair and totally disproportionate," the club said. "Finally, FC Barcelona wishes to reiterate its support for Leo Messi, an exemplary player in terms of conduct both on and off the pitch." Messi's suspension was announced just five and a half hours before Argentina's 2-0 World Cup qualifier defeat by Bolivia on Tuesday. The result saw them drop to fifth in the table, outside the top-four spots for automatic qualification for Russia 2018. Messi is set to be banned for three of his country's four remaining qualifiers.

Summary: Barcelona have described Lionel Messi's four-match international ban with Argentina as "unfair and totally disproportionate".


Officials are attempting to trace the source of the material. It is understood they are working on the theory the asbestos was dumped on the beach rather than being washed ashore. South Ayrshire Council said the beach would remain closed until a specialist contractor could remove the material and carry out decontamination works. Prestwick would normally be a popular destination for tourists during the summer months. Councillor John McDowall, sustainability and environment spokesman for the council, said: "We have moved swiftly to close the beach as a precaution as even a small amount of asbestos can be potentially harmful if it's disturbed. "We don't take decisions like this lightly, but I'm sure members of the public and visitors would rather be safe than sorry. We simply won't take any chances and the beach will remain closed until the material is removed and the necessary checks have been carried out."

Summary: Council workers have closed off the beach at Prestwick in Ayrshire over concerns about asbestos contamination.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 14-year-old, who formed one half of the sport's most successful partnerships with Dujardin, 31, performed a special routine at Olympia. "He's just the best," said Dujardin after reprising her London 2012 test. Dujardin is weighing up several possible successors, including Mount St John Freestyle, for Tokyo 2020. Although he is retiring from competition, Valegro will continue to give celebrity appearances and demonstrations. "I want to retire him at the top of his game because he owes me absolutely nothing," said Dujardin. "Now we can take the pressure off and go around and really enjoy ourselves. He deserves that." Meanwhile Carl Hester, who is Dujardin's Great Britain team-mate, mentor, trainer and co-owner of Valegro, added freestyle victory to Tuesday's dressage success aboard Nip Tuck with a score of 84.669%. Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: Valegro, who won three Olympic golds with Britain's Charlotte Dujardin, has been retired from competition after a farewell ceremony in London.


The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) suspended Russia from the Rio Games starting on 7 September because of state-sponsored doping. Cas then rejected a Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) appeal against the ban earlier this week. At least 266 Russian competitors are expected to now lodge individual cases. The RPC's appeal, launched in the Swiss Federal Court, will be held on Monday. Only Russian track and field athletes were banned from the Olympic Games, with individual sports' governing bodies deciding if they could compete, but the Paralympics ban includes all of the country's competitors. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the IPC's ban was "outside the bounds of law, morality and humanity".

Summary: Russia have contested the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (Cas) decision to uphold the country's blanket ban from the Paralympics.


The animal is one of the instantly recognisable dinosaurs thanks to a row of sharp bony plates along its spine. The skeleton on display at London's Natural History Museum is 80% complete. Palaeontologists have now found the dinosaur, nicknamed 'Sophie the Stegosaurus', would have weighed about 1.6 tonnes. 'Sophie' had all her bones scanned into a computer, so scientists could work out how much weight each bone could have carried. This would have made it similar in size to a small rhino. But then the specimen may have been aged just six or seven when she died. Had she survived into adulthood, the beast would have been much bigger.

Summary: Scientists have worked out the body weight of the world's most complete Stegosaurus.


The 31-year-old broke United's goalscoring record on 21 January at Stoke and made his 28th appearance of the season in their FA Cup fourth-round win over Wigan on Sunday. But England's record goalscorer and skipper has been linked with a move to the lucrative Chinese Super League. Mourinho also said winger Ashley Young will be staying at Old Trafford. Following Sunday's win, Mourinho said Young was the only player who could leave this month and the 31-year-old has been linked with moves to Everton, West Brom, Watford and China. But the United boss has selected the former England international for Wednesday's Premier League game against Hull. "It's finished, he [Young] stays with me until the end of the season," said Mourinho. The Portuguese also said that Rooney will be remaining at old Trafford for the rest of the campaign, adding: "We don't have players in, we don't have players out."

Summary: Manager Jose Mourinho has said captain Wayne Rooney will not be leaving Manchester United this season.


Mike Samwell, 35, was fatally injured as he tried to prevent thieves from stealing his car from outside his home in Chorlton, Manchester on Sunday. A 20-year-old man from south Manchester has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody. A 21-year-old man arrested on Monday has since been released on bail. Mr Samwell was asleep with his wife Jessica in their Cranbourne Road home when intruders struck in the early hours. Police believe he was run over by his car, a black Audi S3, which was taken and later found damaged about three miles away from the house. Mr Samwell's family paid tribute to him and described him as a "special, kind and exceptionally talented man". Greater Manchester Police are continuing to investigate and have appealed for anyone with any information to get in touch.

Summary: A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of an ex-Royal Navy officer thought to have been run over by his own car.


The 22-year-old has spent the past three years playing for Florida State University on a sports scholarship. Campbell, who has won 33 international caps, has previously featured for Irish clubs St Francis and Raheny United. "Once I got word City were interested, I came straight over and once I did, it was something I knew I'd love to be part of," she told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Manchester City Women have signed Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell.


Rhondda's Chris Bryant won a House of Commons ballot to bring forward his own bill which has a good chance of becoming law. Ideas include civil partnerships for straight couples, harsher penalties for attacks on emergency services, and curbs on advertising unhealthy food. "I want my constituents to help me make my mind up," he said. Mr Bryant launched his shortlist at Ysgol Gyfun Cymer on Thursday as a means of engaging people in the political process. "There are hundreds of things I would like to change in this country, but I have to choose one," Mr Bryant said. "What I have said is that I want my constituents to help me make my mind up. "I'll be putting six ideas on my website, and people will be able to go and vote, 1,2,3,4,5,6, and I promise I will present either the top or the second top." The ideas are:

Summary: A Welsh MP is asking people which new law they would like to see from a shortlist of six.


It is the first time Wrexham has turned to an online funding platform, as it appeals for £12,000 in public support. The authority is looking at new ways of raising funds as it has to make £45m in budget cuts over the next three years. The money will be used to make cabinets to hold standards of the Eighth Army Veterans, Normandy Veterans, Korean Veterans and Burma Star Veterans. They will then go on show at the council chamber at the Guildhall. About £2,000 has already been raised for the campaign which runs until June.

Summary: Crowdfunding has been used by Wrexham council to preserve ceremonial standards for war veterans' groups.


The 29-year-old victim fell from the roof of Al Amin Wholesale in Grosvenor Road at about 11:00 GMT on Monday. He was taken to hospital with a serious head wound and died from his injuries the following day, West Midlands Police said. The arrested men - aged 30 and 38 - have been released on bail pending further inquiries. Det Sgt Tom Olphin said: "We are at the very early stages of an investigation and our thoughts remain with the man's family and friends at this sad time." The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) confirmed it would be investigating. "We are aware of the incident and are assisting police with their inquiries," a spokeswoman said.

Summary: Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man fell from a warehouse roof in Birmingham.


Australian Taylor, 28, is charged with Grade E eye gouging on St Helens' Jonny Lomax and a Grade B dangerous throw offence against Hull FC. His throw charge is up to a two-game ban with gouging four to six games, with no early guilty plea available. Taylor moved to the French side this season from Gold Coast Titans. Featherstone pair Tim Spears and Bradley Knowles-Tagg both face Grade A charges of a dangerous throw, with Rovers' Ian Hardman facing a dangerous contact Grade A allegation. Warrington's George King is up for the same charge, as is Leigh's Harrison Hansen, but his dangerous contact is a Grade C offence, while Wakefield's David Fifita is facing a Grade B offence for a high tackle.

Summary: Catalans Dragons forward Dave Taylor could face up to a 10-game suspension after being charged twice by the Rugby Football League.


The agreement gives the German car manufacturer a foothold in the US truck market and Navistar a source for new engines for its fleet of vehicles. Volkswagen will pay $15.76 (Â£11.76) for each of 16.2 million new company shares - 12% above Friday's closing price. The deal is also creating a joint venture for procurement, which will help Navistar reach synergies of at least $500m (Â£373m) over five years. There had been pressure on Navistar and other companies to find technology partners, after US regulators announced new environmental standards to cut greenhouse gas emissions from medium and heavy-duty trucks by up to 25% by 2027. The company's chief executive Troy Clarke said: "Over the longer term, it is intended to expand the technology options we are able to offer our customers by leveraging the best of both companies."

Summary: Volkswagen has agreed a deal to buy a 16.6% stake in US truck-maker Navistar.


Telford and Wrekin Council said during the European elections posters were "defaced" with "quite offensive symbols and quite offensive language". Posters were also not taken down until "long after" the 14-day period allowed following the election. The ban, which comes into effect on January 1, will include posters on bus shelters and lamp-posts. Managing director Richard Partington said: "There's been a European election poster on junction 6 of the M4 for quite a considerable time, and now we are having to get rid of it because it's looking quite a mess." Although backing the decision, Labour council leader Kuldip Sahota admitted he had been climbing lamp-posts to put up posters for the past 15 years, saying it was "all part of electioneering".

Summary: A council has banned all party political posters on its land and property at the next general election.