Complaints to SSE, EDF, British Gas and Npower increased between the final quarter of last year and the first quarter of this year. Scottish Power had the highest proportion of complaints overall, but saw a slight drop over the turn of the year. SSE received the fewest complaints, the consumer group said. Gillian Guy, chief executive of Citizens Advice, said: "The majority of complaints from customers are about their bills, from large back bills to incorrect bills, or even no bill at all. "With billing a basic part of the service energy firms provide, it should be the simplest thing to get right." Energy companies said they were working hard and investing in ways to bring complaint levels down. Both Scottish Power and Npower have been told recently to provide free energy to thousands of customers after they failed to resolve justified complaints to the energy ombudsman on time.

Summary: Four of the big six energy firms saw complaint levels rise at the start of 2015, according to Citizens Advice.


The first agreement was narrowly rejected in a referendum last month. President Juan Manuel Santos says the new proposals are stronger and take into account the changes demanded by opponents of the scheme. Those opponents, led by former President Alvaro Uribe, say the revised deal is still too lenient on Farc leaders. The revised agreement now goes to the lower house of Congress for approval. The peace accord is aimed at ending an armed conflict that has killed more than 260,000 people over five decades. The two sides reached an agreement earlier this year after four years of talks in the Cuban capital, Havana. Before beginning their session, senators held a minute's silence for those who died in a plane crash near the city of Medellin on Monday.

Summary: Colombia's Senate has approved a revised peace accord with the country's largest rebel group, the Farc.


The Skyslide spans 45 ft from the 70th to the 69th floor of the US Bank Tower in the city. Despite being made of glass just one inch thick, it is built to withstand hurricane-force winds and earthquakes. Tickets cost $25 (Â£18) each. It is part of the Skyspace renovation that also includes an observation deck. Some visitors got a preview earlier in the week. "I thought it was nerve-wracking and exciting and daring," said Keri Freeman. "I went a lot faster than I thought I would," said Rebecca Fitzgerald. "And you kind of like hit the side as you're coming around the curve, so you're really pressed up against the glass, so you see the whole world below you, but it's not really that scary."

Summary: A glass slide fixed 1,000ft (305m) along the outside of a skyscraper in Los Angeles opens to the public on Saturday.


Oil prices fell slightly overnight after official data showed levels of crude oil being stored by the US had reached record levels last week. The Nikkei 225 was down 1.31% to 15,980.72points by mid-morning after closing up more than 2% a day earlier. A stronger yen against the dollar was also hurting Japan's exporters. Toyota, Honda and Nissan were all down around 3%. China's markets were mixed in morning trading, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index down 0.58% to 19,252.63, and the mainland's Shanghai Composite flat, up just 0.07% to 2,864.30. In Australia, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was down 0.61% to 4,961.70. Sydney-listed shares of Australian oil and gas giant Santos were down 8.5% after the firm reported a $1.93bn loss for 2015 - a 189% fall on the year before. South Korea's Kospi benchmark index was down 0.28% to 1,903.89 points.

Summary: Japanese stocks were down more than 1% in early trading following a lower close on Wall Street and as a retreat in oil prices hurt investor sentiment.


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Summary: We've been asking you to send in Your Questions about Birmingham for us to investigate.


David Davies, 39, from Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taff, was broadcasting the footage on to Facebook as a person gave evidence at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday. He was arrested when he returned to the court on Tuesday. A judge sentenced him for contempt of court later that day. Cameras are not allowed in courts in England and Wales. South Wales Police was alerted by a member of the public who saw the footage online. PC Richard Sellek said: "Unfortunately, cases such as this are becoming more and more commonplace. "There are prominent notices within all courts about the use of mobile phones before people enter the courtroom. "This should serve as a warning to others who think that the law does not apply to them."

Summary: A man who filmed and live-streamed a court case in Cardiff has been jailed for 28 days.


The South Korean led by two approaching the final three holes in Kuala Lumpur but double-bogeyed the 16th and 18th. The 37-year-old Fraser took the title with a three-under 68 for a two-shot win and his first European Tour title since April 2010 Lee finished joint second alongside Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines. "It's unbelievable, six years since my last title," said Fraser, who had gone 119 tournaments without a win. "My kids keep saying to me every time I walk out the door, 'dad, can you bring home a trophy?' And I say, 'I'll try, I'll try'. "This time I get to take one home and they can take it to school for show and tell, which is going to be pretty cool. That's the main reason I wanted to win."

Summary: Australian Marcus Fraser took advantage of Soomin Lee's dramatic late collapse to claim the inaugural Maybank Championship Malaysia.


Yr Eidalwyr, Juventus oedd y tîm cyntaf i sicrhau eu lle yn y ffeinal ar ôl curo Monaco o 4-1 ar gyfanswm goliau ddydd Mawrth. Fe wnaeth Real drechu clwb arall o brifddinas Sbaen, Atlético Madrid o 4-2 ar gyfanswm goliau nos Fercher. Bydd y rownd derfynol - digwyddiad chwaraeon mwyaf y byd yn 2017 - yn cael ei chynnal yng Nghaerdydd ar 3 Mehefin. Mae'r trefnwyr eisoes wedi rhybuddio y bydd y brifddinas "yn brysurach nag erioed" ar ddiwrnod y gêm, gyda disgwyl i hyd at 170,000 o gefnogwyr deithio i'r ddinas. Stadiwm Principality, fydd wedi'i ailenwi yn Stadiwm Cenedlaethol Cymru oherwydd noddwyr, fydd yn cynnal y digwyddiad. Bydd ffeinal y merched hefyd yn cael ei chynnal yn y brifddinas, yn Stadiwm Dinas Caerdydd ar ddydd Iau, 1 Mehefin Dau dîm o Ffrainc - Lyon a Paris Saint-Germain - sydd yn y rownd derfynol.

Summary: Bydd Caerdydd yn croesawu Gareth Bale a Real Madrid i'r brifddinas mewn llai na mis wedi iddyn nhw sicrhau eu lle yn rownd derfynol Cynghrair y Pencampwyr.


The cost of a first class stamp will go up to 64p, while the cost of second class will rise to 55p. The Royal Mail said it had carefully considered the impact on customers, before deciding to apply the "smallest possible increase". It said the rise was necessary to help ensure the sustainability of the universal service - the ability to deliver all over the UK for one price. It added that its prices were amongst the best value in Europe. Full details of the price changes can be found here.

Summary: The price of sending a letter will rise by 1p on 29 March.


Their bodies were discovered at Langdon Cliffs on Sunday during a search for another man, whose body was also found. Kent Police said the "siblings" were believed to be in their 60s and from the Cheshire area. Their deaths are not thought to be connected to the death of the first man, who is believed to be in his 40s, from the Greater Manchester area. Police said the deaths were not being treated as suspicious. They have appealed for anyone who saw a man and a woman in dark-coloured wet weather clothing at the top of the cliffs in the period between Boxing Day and New Year's Day to contact them.

Summary: A brother and a sister are believed to have been among three people found dead at the foot of cliffs in Dover.


The 23-year-old was sent off after a mass brawl in the semi-final on 11 May and missed the final against Ajax, which United won 2-0. However, the suspension has now been extended to include two more games. Bailly will miss the Super Cup against Real Madrid on 8 August and United's first Champions League group match. The Ivory Coast international's case does not qualify for an appeal because European football's governing body Uefa only overturns decisions made by the referee in cases of mistaken identity. Bailly was sent off for a swipe at Celta's former Manchester City striker John Guidetti, with Facundo Roncaglia dismissed for retaliating. The Premier League club also received a warning from Uefa for a late kick-off to the semi-final.

Summary: Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has been given a three-match ban for his red card against Celta Vigo in the Europa League.


Sally Waters, who still lives in the same house in St Andrew's, said the letter was dated 27 August 1991 and contained a receipt for a deposit from the Cliffden Hotel in Teignmouth. The sealed envelope came in a plastic bag with a sticker which said "we're sorry this item has been delayed in the post". Royal Mail was unable to say for certain why the letter arrived so late. A spokesman said it had probably been put back into the postal system by someone, rather than being "lost in the post". Ms Waters said she was not upset at the late delivery as it did not stop her going on the holiday she was planning for, in 1992. She wondered if the letter "fell behind a shelf and got mislaid" and said she was "quite amused" by the matter. "Somebody said I ought to frame it," she added.

Summary: A woman from Bristol has received a letter sent to her nearly 25 years ago.


Sustainable Shetland, a group opposed to the development, has announced it intends to seek a judicial review of the Scottish government's decision to approve the development. The wind farm would be the third biggest in Scotland, run by community company Viking Energy. Energy Minister Fergus Ewing granted consent for the scheme in April. Protesters claim the development is too big and would blight the landscape. Supporters argue it would raise money for the islands, create jobs and help meet renewable energy targets. The 370MW wind farm is aimed at powering more than 175,000 homes despite Shetland having a population of about 22,000. It is estimated the wind farm could bring about Â£30m annual income for the local community.

Summary: Controversial plans to build a 103-turbine wind farm in the centre of Shetland could face a legal challenge.


It said two children had been paralysed by the disease in the north-eastern Borno state, a part of Nigeria where Boko Haram militants are active. The development is seen as a major setback for Nigeria, which was on track to be declared polio free in 2017. Polio is an infectious viral disease that usually affects children. It can only be prevented through immunisation. The disease is spread by poor sanitation and contaminated water. A UN immunisation programme in Nigeria has had to contend with rumours that the vaccine was a plot to sterilise Muslims. Polio vaccination centres in the country have also been attacked by Boko Haram Islamist militants.

Summary: The Nigerian government has reported two cases of polio - the country's first in two years.


Umar Ahmed Haque, 24, and Muhammad Abid, 27, both from Newham in east London, were arrested on 17 May along with Abuthaher Mamun, 18, from Barking. They have been remanded in custody and will appear before Westminster magistrates on Friday. A fourth man, Nadeem Ilyas Patel, 25, from Newham, faces a charge of conspiring to possess a firearm. Mr Haque has been charged with preparing to commit acts of terrorism and four counts of possessing records useful for committing or preparing acts of terrorism. Mr Abid has been charged under terror laws with failing to disclose information and Mr Mamun is accused of assisting another to commit acts of terrorism.

Summary: Three men from London have been charged with offences under the Terrorism Act over an alleged UK terror plot.


Cardiff council has opted for the Marland House and NCP car park site, which the authority owns. The new station will be part of the Central Square project which will see BBC Wales move to its new headquarters from Llandaff in 2018. The current station will close in 2015, with temporary stops set up elsewhere. Final approval for the station, which should be completed in 2017, will be sought from the council's cabinet on Monday. Ramesh Patel, cabinet member for planning and sustainability, said: "This strategic development will transform how public transport is delivered in this city and I am pleased to announce that the development is on schedule and the contingency arrangements will be in place by the time that the bus station will close in June 2015."

Summary: Work on an £11m bus station in Cardiff is expected to start next year as part of a development plan to revamp the city centre.


Willis, 25, won 7-5 6-4 against teenager Rublev, the world number 203. The Slough-born British number 23 will now take on Daniil Medvedev, who was disqualified from a tournament in April for comments to an umpire. Fellow Britons Harriet Dart and Edward Corrie are also one win away from the main draw. Dart, the 19-year-old world number 448 and British number 11, beat Japanese 10th seed Risa Ozaki 6-4 6-3 and will take on Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova on Thursday. Corrie, the world number 358, is also still in contention after knocking out 10th seed Michael Berrer, but Gabriella Taylor, Joe Salisbury, Daniel Cox, Katie Boulder, Lisa Whybourn and Freya Christie all saw their singles campaigns ended.

Summary: Britain's world number 775 Marcus Willis is one match from Wimbledon's main draw after beating Russia's Andrey Rublev in the second qualifying round.


It happened at Dudley Street, off University Street, early on Friday. A detective said: "It is though that a sum of cash was stolen from a man by two other men. Immediately after the robbery, he was sexually assaulted." The officer added: "The man is clearly distressed and we would ask for public support in our efforts to identify the two involved."

Summary: A man has been sexually assaulted and robbed in south Belfast.


The 26-year-old clocked 15 minutes 20.70 seconds to finish narrowly behind Sweden's Meraf Bahta, with Turkey's Yasemin Can taking gold. Laura Whittle and Eilish McColgan were fifth and sixth respectively. There was also bronze for Julian Reid in the triple jump, the 27 year-old's first leap of 16.76m enough for his first senior international medal. German Max Heb won gold with 17.20m, four centimetres ahead of Poland's Karol Hoffmann. Reid is the fourth Briton to win a triple jump medal at the European Championships after Keith Connor, Jonathan Edwards and Phillips Idowu.

Summary: Britain's Stephanie Twell won the bronze medal in the 5,000m at the European Championships in Amsterdam.


Rovers, currently sixth in the National League, are keen to address a run of three draws which has seen them drop two points adrift of a play-off place. Fenwick, 25, has scored 12 goals in 49 games for Pools since moving from non-league side Dunston in November 2014. He is in contention to make an immediate debut in Friday's game at home against Lincoln City. "Scott is someone we have kept a close eye on this season," said Tranmere manager Gary Brabin. "He is a strong lad, a willing runner and has an eye for goal." Fenwick's arrival comes within 24 hours of another Rovers striker Jonny Margetts being allowed out on loan to relegation-threatened National League neighbours Southport.

Summary: Promotion-chasing Tranmere Rovers have signed Hartlepool striker Scott Fenwick on loan for the rest of the season.


Stephen Downes of Glebe Gardens in Moira is alleged to have assaulted three children on five occasions between October 2010 and March 2011. The court heard from a classroom assistant who said she had heard thuds, crying and screaming while Mr Downes was alone in a room with a pupil. Mr Downes denies the charges. The classroom assistant told the court she assumed from the noises that Mr Downes had pinned the pupil to the ground. However, a lawyer for the teacher questioned why there had been a delay between the incident and the classroom assistant reporting it. She said she did not know why there had been a delay. The case has been adjourned.

Summary: A 59-year-old teacher at Parkview special school has appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court accused of cruelty against children.


Winger Edgar Mendez scored the only goal of the two games when he lifted the ball over keeper Sergio Alvarez and into the net in the 83rd minute. Former Liverpool player Iago Aspas went close for Celta with a shot tipped away by goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco. Alaves play Barcelona, who knocked out Atletico Madrid, in the final in May. They beat Barca 2-1 at the Nou Camp earlier this season and will host Luis Enrique's side on Saturday in La Liga. Alaves' only other appearance in a major final came in 2001 when they were beaten 5-4 by Liverpool in the Uefa Cup. "We're going to enjoy tonight and we'll try to go for glory in May but we've already made history," Alaves captain Manu Garcia said.

Summary: Alaves reached the Copa del Rey final for the first time in their 96-year history with victory over Celta Vigo in their semi-final second leg.


The agency says that in 2014 there were 97 cases of TB reported. This compares with 74 cases being reported in 2013. Dr Michael Devine, Public Health Consultant at the PHA, said the increase reinforced "the critical need for early diagnosis and specialist treatment". "Increased awareness, particularly among groups at high risk, as well as health professionals, is central to this," he said. "It is important that everyone is aware of the symptoms of TB, which include a prolonged cough, fevers and weight loss. "If people are concerned about their symptoms they should contact their GP. Greater awareness can mean the condition is diagnosed and treated much earlier." The figures were released ahead of World TB Day on Tuesday.

Summary: The number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Northern Ireland has risen by 31%, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA).


Jordan Sinnott gave Alty the lead from a free-kick but Danny Livesey levelled, heading in Jordan Williams' corner. Andy Cook gave Barrow the lead with a solo effort and almost scored again but Ben Tomlinson headed in after visiting keeper Tim Deasy parried his effort. James Lawrie scored a consolation off the post after Damian Reeves' lay-off. Altrincham remain in the National League's relegation places in 21st place following the defeat, while Barrow stay in 15th after winning their second consecutive league game. Tolson was placed in temporary charge of Alty for the rest of the season following Lee Sinnott's dismissal on Wednesday after five years in charge of the club.

Summary: Neil Tolson's first game in caretaker charge of Altrincham ended in defeat as Barrow sealed all three points in a five-goal thriller.


The 22-year-old grew up in north west London, starting his career at QPR. A fire that engulfed the block of flats killed at least 17 people, a figure expected to increase. Sterling told the BBC: "This is a deep and sad situation, one that's close to my heart and hard to swallow. I would like to help in the best way I can." He added: "It is only a small step, but small steps lead to big changes if we all come together. "My condolences to the affected families, also the individuals who lost their homes." Queens Park Rangers' Loftus Road Stadium is a mile away from Grenfell Tower.

Summary: Manchester City and England winger Raheem Sterling is to make a substantial donation to those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.


Outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau - in their first appearance together since Monday's election - laid a wreath in remembrance. Dignitaries were joined by a large crowd as well-armed police kept watch. The attacks helped usher in a sweeping anti-terrorism law. "We will not allow threats to shape us, nor bow to those who mean to undermine our values and way of life," Mr Trudeau said on Thursday at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. One year ago, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, a Muslim convert shot and killed Nathan Cirillo at the war memorial before attacking parliament. Zehaf-Bibeau charged into parliament and fired several shots before he was killed by Parliament's Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers. Another Canadian service member, Warrant Ofc Patrice Vincent, was killed in a separate attack only a few days before.

Summary: Canadians have gathered to pay tribute to an honour guard soldier - a year after he was killed by a gunman who went on to storm parliament.


The index had reached its 12th consecutive record close on Friday, but finished Monday 11 points lower, or 0.15%, at 7,327 points. Financial firms were hit after reports suggested that the Prime Minister would reveal her preference for a "hard Brexit" in a speech tomorrow. RBS, Standard Life, insurer Prudential, and Lloyds were among the top fallers. They shed 2.8%, 2.2%, 2.11 and 2% respectively. Oil companies were hit by fresh doubts over whether Opec countries would stick to an agreed output cut announced last year. BP was down by 1% while Shell lost 0.3%. Against the dollar, the pound fell 1.21% or 1.5 cents, to $1.204. Meanwhile, sterling was down 0.9% against the euro at â‚¬1.136. In general, the FTSE 100 has benefitted from the weaker pound, as it makes overseas profits for multinational companies, which are listed in London, worth more when they are converted back into sterling.

Summary: The FTSE 100 ended a 12-day run of consecutive record highs after shares in banks and oil companies slipped.


The 21-year-old victim was found on Pitsea Hall Lane in Pitsea, Basildon, Essex at about 20:15 BST on Friday. Officers had been called to reports of a row between a man and a woman near Essex Horse and Pony Protection Society. Jordan Taylor, 22, of Churchill Avenue, Basildon, was arrested at the scene and charged by officers on Saturday. He will appear at Basildon Magistrates' Court on Monday. Officers have recovered a knife from the scene of the killing. The victim, who is from the local area but has not been named, was flown to hospital but died of her injuries overnight. A post mortem examination revealed the provisional cause of the woman's death as hypovolemic shock caused by multiple stab wounds. A 20-year-old man from the town who was also questioned has been released.

Summary: A man has been charged with murdering a woman who was stabbed multiple times near a horse sanctuary.


The 55-year-old will run the youth team for the Leicestershire-based United Counties League Premier Division club. The ex-Southampton full-back also previously managed Brighton and Sheffield United - in between spells at Port Vale - and Tranmere Rovers. He left League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers in 2015 for "family reasons". A statement on the Market Harborough club's website said Adams "will be an inspiration to both the players and the club's coaches." Adams has won promotion with four different clubs in his career, taking Leicester back into the top flight in 2002-03. His most recent Football League role ended in April 2015, when he parted company with Tranmere by mutual consent with the club then at the bottom of League Two.

Summary: Former Leicester City, Coventry City and Fulham boss Micky Adams has taken up a role with ninth-tier club Harborough Town's Under-18 side.


Compatriot Ben Cornish took bronze with France's Jonathan Lobert winning gold. "A medal is really exciting because it's my first event back," said Wright. "I'm sailing probably better than I ever have. The winter paid off." Britain;s Henry Wetherell took the Under-23 crown as well as sixth place overall at his first Europeans in the men's Olympic heavyweight class. At the RS:X Windsurfing European Championships, held at the same Marseille venue, Tom Squires was fifth and Izzy Hamilton 10th overall. Meanwhile in Monaco, a windless final day at the 470 European Championships ended Amy Seabright and Anna Carpenter's hopes of breaking into the medal positions. They were fourth place going in to the final 10-boat race, but conditions proved impossible and they were denied the chance to upgrade.

Summary: Ed Wright secured Finn silver for Great Britain at the European Championships in Marseille.


The incident happened on Tuesday at around 5.20pm on the A35 at Burley, in the New Forest. Drivers were later advised to avoid the area. The 71-year-old from Bournemouth has not been named by police. Hampshire Police are now investigating whether he had been attempting to divert drivers around the scene of an earlier incident on the road. The force said that he had been struck by a Mitsubishi Space Star people carrier, and had been pronounced dead at the scene. A police spokesman said the A35 would be closed for a considerable time during the evening to allow a thorough investigation to take place. Drivers were asked to consider other routes.

Summary: A pensioner has been killed after being hit by a car while directing traffic on a main road.


Gregory Rivolet, 31, spent four hours looking around the site and said about 100 cars, which he thought dated back to the 1970s, were 19m underground. Mr Rivolet, an "urban explorer", has not disclosed the exact location of the mine, which is in Gwynedd. He said: "There was something so surreal about this exploration... and then you see the most unexpected thing, a mountain of old cars." The IT engineer added: "The road is pretty dangerous in this area, especially when wet. It was probably too expensive to tow cars up and out into the nearest town. "It was very dangerous as the mine is really unstable. Pieces of slate were falling from above our heads." He said the mine opened in the 1830s and closed in about 1960.

Summary: Dozens of cars have been found 65ft underground in a former slate mine.


New maps by software analysts Esri UK show Edinburgh tops the list with 49% green space. Glasgow's total of 32% placed it second in the league table - ahead of Bristol (29%), Birmingham (24.6) and Greater London (23%). Liverpool was shown to have the least, with only just over a sixth of its land classified as green space. The bright green areas on each map represent green space. The other cities included in the list are Sheffield (22.1%), Leeds (21.7%), Manchester (20.4%) and Bradford (18.4%).

Summary: Edinburgh and Glasgow have more green space than any of the UK's other 10 most populated cities.


The canines were given the K-9 Medal of Courage, and are the first to receive the honour created by welfare group the American Humane Association. The medals were presented by top commanders at a ceremony at Capitol Hill in Washington. All four dogs had saved humans' lives by smelling out explosives. "Soldiers have been relying on these four-footed comrades-in-arms since the beginning of organised warfare and today military dogs are more important than ever in keeping our service men and women safe," said Robin Ganzert from the American Humane Association, which works to promote animal and child welfare and has been working with US military animals for 100 years. Matty, a Czech German Shepherd Fieldy, black Labrador retriever Bond, a Belgian Malinois Isky, German Shepherd

Summary: Four dogs who worked with the US military in Afghanistan have been awarded medals for their sacrifice and service to the United States.


The 21-year-old former Everton trainee made 10 league appearances for the Clarets last season as they won promotion to the Premier League. He has previously had loan spells at Milton Keynes Dons and Brentford. "He's a player I've known for a long time and I actually tried to sign when I was manager of Wigan," Fleetwood head coach Uwe Rosler told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Fleetwood Town have signed Burnley striker Chris Long on a season-long loan deal.


The servicemen, all from Bridlington, died fighting in the Second Battle of Ypres on 25 April 1915. Members of the local Royal British Legion branch and armed forces veterans joined residents and family members at the town's war memorial earlier. Local historian Chris Bonnett said it was important to remember the town's fallen men. He said: "The impact it had on the town and the families, what with so many people being killed, was colossal. "There were several other Bridlington boys seriously wounded that day, so it was the worst day of both world wars for Bridlington in terms of loss of life." Mile Wilson lost his grandfather Jack in the Battle of St Julien. He said: "I'm delighted that these people are here today because for 99 years, no-one cared about this day. "[I suggested] we commemorate these men and this assembly is here, it's fantastic."

Summary: A memorial service has been held to honour 10 World War One heroes killed on the same day 100 years ago.


Caitlyn Kydd, of Folkestone, Kent, is urging people to post photos of themselves blowing a kiss under the hashtag #Kisses4Wishes. They are then asked to donate money to the Rays of Sunshine charity and nominate three people to do the same. Singers Leona Lewis and Olly Murs have also taken part so far. Caitlin, who has a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma, said she decided to start the campaign after the charity granted her wish to meet pop band One Direction. "Rays of Sunshine has literally brought some sunshine back into my life and now I would like to try and help other children like me to have their greatest wishes come true," she said.

Summary: Celebrities including Stephen Fry have backed a 14-year-old cancer sufferer's Valentine's Day social media fundraising campaign.


Burglars broke into the ATM next to the Express store in St Mary's Street, Southampton, on Sunday afternoon. They entered through the store's roof, police said, and would have needed to make several trips. Two men carrying large blue bags were seen running across the rooftop at about 14:40 BST. They fled the scene in a red van. More on this and other stories from across the South of England. Det Con Miles Wilson of Hampshire Constabulary said the "well planned burglary" took place in a busy residential area. "We would like to speak to anyone with information regarding this incident and anyone who saw these men or a red coloured van on Golden Grove on Sunday afternoon," he added. According to the shop's website, it is open from 06:00 until 23:00 every day.

Summary: Raiders stole £86,000 from a cash machine attached to a Tesco branch while the shop was open.


Media playback is not supported on this device Jo Hunter opened the scoring and Giselle Ansley struck on her 100th appearance with a drag-flick from a penalty corner in Amsterdam. England finished runners-up in Pool B and will meet the hosts, who thrashed Czech Republic 10-0, on Thursday. England's men must beat Ireland on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals. Germany beat Ireland 5-1 on Tuesday to top Pool B and set up a semi-final tie against Belgium, who qualified by beating Spain 2-1. England women's semi-final against the Netherlands will be a repeat of the gold-medal match in 2015. Scotland and Ireland will join Czech Republic and Spain in Pool C, with the bottom side relegated to the second division of EuroHockey.

Summary: Defending champions England will face the Netherlands in the semi-finals of the EuroHockey Championships following a 2-0 victory over Scotland.


The Welsh Government ditched the idea last month after a feasibility study revealed costs of between £1.3bn and £1.5bn. The Welshman told BBC Radio Wales it would have been a "magical" experience. "It's a big loss for the nation, I truly believe that," he said. Plaid Cymru and Tory politicians have attacked the decision not to bid. And the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said it was "surprised" by the figures quoted, with the 2014 Glasgow Games having cost £543m. TV pundit Jackson said: "When you go to major championships like this you really feel the feeling of the general public as well - not just the athletes. "It really lifts their performance when they get to these competitions on home soil. "For us to miss out on that magical, magical feeling of games... here in Wales would have been something."

Summary: Former world hurdles record holder Colin Jackson has expressed disappointment that Wales will not bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.


The 29-year-old man was detained after being confronted by self-styled "paedophile hunters", at Bluewater Shopping Centre on Sunday. A live stream of the interception by The Hunted One was shown on Facebook before a fight broke out at the scene. Kent Police said it "strongly" discouraged people from taking the law into their own hands. Det Ch Insp Emma Banks, from the force, said: "The arrested man is in custody. Police are also investigating a disturbance which took place in connection with this incident. "I strongly discourage people taking the law into their own hands to avoid them and others including individuals which may have been wrongfully identified, being put in any danger." The Hunted One group has declined to comment.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of child grooming after he was intercepted at a Kent shopping centre.


George O'Hara, from Prestwick, was seriously injured in the accident which happened on the A78 at 09:40. Mr O'Hara's family said he had ridden and raced his bike for more than 50 years and had achieved national recognition. They said the "much loved husband, dad and granddad" would be "sorely missed by his devastated family". The family statement said: "George was a recognised published author and an accomplished cyclist. "He enjoyed racing and riding his bike for over 50 years and achieved many race victories, some at national level. "He is admired in the cycling community for holding the record for cycling from Glasgow to Oban and back in under nine hours which stood for over 18 years." The crash happened on the northbound side of the road between the Warrix interchange and the Eglinton interchange Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.

Summary: A 68-year-old cyclist who was hit by a lorry in Irvine, North Ayrshire, on Thursday has died in hospital.


The accident happened on the A71 at Stonehouse at 20:25 on Thursday. It involved a black Audi A3 travelling west near Canderside Toll which appeared to lose control and cross to the eastbound lane of the carriageway and collide with a black Audi A4 car. The 36-year-old driver of the Audi A3 was taken by air ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow, where he is being treated for multiple injuries. Hospital staff described his condition as serious. His 31-year-old passenger was taken to Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride, where he is being treated for his injuries. The 42-year-old driver of the Audi A4 and two boys aged five and eight, who were also in the car, were taken to Wishaw General Hospital. Inspector Graham Conner appealed for witnesses to the crash to contact officers via 101.

Summary: Five people have been injured in a head-on collision in South Lanarkshire.


The Tongan, who joined Tigers from London Welsh this season, was injured in Sunday's 24-16 victory over Wasps. Director of rugby Richard Cockerill told BBC Radio Leicester: "He broke his arm tackling so is probably six to eight weeks from getting back, which is disappointing after a good start." But Tommy Bell, Sebastian de Chaves, Ed Slater and Graham Kitchener are fit. All four could all be available for Saturday's Premiership match at Exeter Chiefs. Locks Slater and Kitchener would be making their first appearances of the season but Cockerill said he will be cautious about their return to action. "They are all likely to be available so we will see how much game time they get," he added. "We will take a hungry squad to Exeter."

Summary: Leicester Tigers number eight Opeti Fonua could be out of action until late December with a broken arm.


Police were called to the property in Bridge of Weir Road, Linwood, at about 03:20 on Tuesday. The 29-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. Police said that the incident was being treated as attempted murder and appealed for anyone with information to get in touch. Det Sgt Michael Lochrie said: "Our inquiries are at an early stage to establish more information on the circumstances surrounding this incident, and to establish where it took place in the local area. "At this time, I would urge anyone who was in the area of Bridge of Weir Road in Linwood in the early hours of this morning, who witnessed anything suspicious, or who has information that may assist police inquiries to contact Paisley Police Office."

Summary: A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being found with stab wounds at a house in Renfrewshire.


Russell, 29, is returning to Notts having played for them in wins against Worcestershire and Derbyshire in June. He has since helped Jamaica Tallawahs win the Caribbean Premier League. "The opportunity of bringing back one of the world's best players for the format is too good to miss," said Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell. "In the two matches Andre played for us, he bowled at 90 miles-an-hour, batted explosively and was the best fielder on show. "We'll take a squad of players to Finals Day, including Dan Christian, Imran Tahir and Andre as overseas players, and will pick the team when we get there." Russell was part of the West Indies side that won April's World Twenty20. Notts will face Northamptonshire in the first T20 Blast semi-final on Saturday.

Summary: West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is set to play for Nottinghamshire on T20 Blast Finals Day.


One of the climbers was injured after the pair got into difficulties on Bosigran Cliff, known as Commando Ridge, in Cornwall. Coastguard rescue teams from Lands End, St Ives and Penzance lifted the climbers to safety on Saturday afternoon. The poor weather conditions meant a "challenging rescue" said coastguards. Nic Lonsdale, senior maritime operations officer at Falmouth Coastguard said: "'People who know the area will know why it's called Commando Ridge. "These teams worked hard and brilliantly to rescue these climbers and did a marvellous job."

Summary: Coastguards rescued two climbers who got stuck on a cliff as winds gusted to 70mph.


The sides were level at 1-1 in Friday's Premier Division game when the lights went out after 25 minutes just after prolonged rain had finally stopped. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, 21 March at the same venue. Dean Clarke had put Limerick ahead on six minutes before Ronan Curtis equalised 12 minutes later. Around 20 minutes after the game was halted, the ground was then evacuated. Derry City are due to play all their domestic league and cup games at the county Donegal venue this season because of redevelopment work at the Brandywell. While the Maginn Park pitch looked to be holding up well despite the heavy rain, the floodlights failure meant that it was a very unsatisfactory beginning to Derry's stay in Buncrana.

Summary: Derry City's first game at their new temporary home Maginn Park in Buncrana against Limerick had to be abandoned because of floodlight failure.


It was reported changes to the badge - intended to make Villa "more effective in the digital age" - could cost £2m. The crest will change on their website, retail products, television station, club publications and at their stadium. Villa are bottom of the Premier League, 15 points from safety with six games left, and without a manager after parting company with Remi Garde. The club say they will not spend "significant sums" on changing the branding at Villa Park this summer. American owner Randy Lerner put the club up for sale in May 2014 but is yet to find a buyer. Listen to Aston Villa Supporters' Trust patron Jonny Gould tell 5 live why he hates the new badge.

Summary: Relegation-threatened Aston Villa say they are spending less than £80,000 to "refresh" the club's crest.


The chief executive Anthony O'Sullivan, deputy Nigel Barnett and head of legal services Daniel Perkins have been suspended since 2013 after the Wales Audit Office declared their pay rises unlawful. Misconduct charges were dropped last year after a judge dismissed the case. It is not yet known how much money has already been spent on the dispute. During a meeting on Tuesday night, councillors were given an update on the situation and were asked to approve a further £150,000 for legal costs, which was agreed. A council spokesman said on Wednesday: "Internal investigations into three senior officers are ongoing and these must be conducted fairly and thoroughly in accordance with an agreed statutory process." It is known that disciplinary proceedings are under way using an independent investigator. Caerphilly county borough council has been asked how much the dispute has cost so far.

Summary: Caerphilly council will pay another £150,000 to fund the long-running dispute over senior officers salaries.


Matthew Bentham, from Hylton Castle in Sunderland, has not been seen since 23:00 GMT on Saturday. The 26-year-old's family has been informed of the discovery while officers continue to search for him, Northumbria Police said. Ch Insp Julian Bowran said police were "really concerned" for his welfare and were considering the possibility he may have gone into the River Wear. Mr Bentham left home in his grey Ford Focus estate and a similar car was seen on CCTV on the A19 near the river on Sunday at 02:40 GMT, the force said.

Summary: A car believed to belong to a missing man has been found in a river.


Pacquiao, who lost to Floyd Mayweather in his last fight, wants to run for a seat in the Philippines senate in 2016. Britain's Amir Khan is one potential opponent for 36-year-old Pacquiao, with American Terence Crawford among the other contenders. "I think I'm ready. I've been in boxing for more than 20 years," the six-weight world champion told ANC. "If you are a senator, your focus should only be your job and your family. "I will have to give up the other things that require my attention." Pacquiao said he "cannot say" whether his last fight would be a rematch against Mayweather, with the American having pledged to retire after his defeat of Andre Berto. The Filipino, who underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff after the fight against Mayweather, boasts a fight record of 57 wins, six losses and two draws.

Summary: Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao says he is likely to retire from the sport after one more fight next year.


Giles Stothert, 61, did not return to Glasson Dock on the River Lune near Lancaster at about 16:30 GMT on Sunday. RNLI lifeboats and a police helicopter searched the area until 03:30 GMT on Monday. The operation resumed earlier. Mr Stothert, of Saltcote, Glasson Dock, was found on Middleton Sands in Morecambe. An RNLI spokeswoman said: "A group of windsurfers called the coastguard to report that one of their group had failed to return to shore and had disappeared in foggy conditions at the mouth of the River Lune. "Due to the state of the tide and the local weather conditions...the search area was expanded to include the Blackpool coastline." The RNLI resumed the search and were helped by the Coastguard and Mountain Rescue Team throughout the operation.

Summary: A body has been found during a search for a windsurfer who disappeared in foggy conditions in an estuary in Lancashire.


The FAW 4 Gloster Javelin was built in the county in 1956, and has spent more than two decades at the gates of RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire. The Jet Age Museum at Staverton bought it from the Ministry of Defence for an undisclosed sum last December. The aeroplane, which has no engine and is not airworthy, will now be restored. It spent much of its operational life as a test and trials aircraft at the GAC (Gloster Aircraft Company) in Hucclecote, which built planes using jet engines designed by British engineer Sir Frank Whittle. More than 250,000 people have visited the museum, one of whose patrons is Sir Frank's son Ian, since it reopened in August 2013.

Summary: The last surviving aircraft of its kind has arrived at a museum in Gloucestershire where it will go on permanent display.


St Luke's Hospice have put on the display to give the "local community the chance to remember a loved one in a very unique way". The plastic flowers will be on display until the end of May before they are sold. Angela Rippon OBE officially opened the garden and said it was a "great pleasure". She said: "This is a wonderfully graphic way of reminding people of those individuals in our lives that have been important to us people who we really do want to continue to remember". The flowers were created by the Theatre Royal Plymouth's TR2 workshops, who were also responsible for the sculpture design for the recent London Poppy Appeal. Seb Soper, head of project development at the theatre, said: "Housed on a steal rod each flower is individually handcrafted whilst hot and therefore each flower is distinctly different."

Summary: One thousand handmade forget-me-not flowers have been planted on Plymouth Hoe as a remembrance garden.


The body of Austin Bellew, 41, from Llandudno, Conwy county, was found off Hoylake, Wirral, in February. His sister, Sandra, told the hearing officers were "dismissive" of the threat claim and did not investigate. The inquest at Ruthin, Denbighshire, was adjourned with North Wales Police given 28 days to provide a statement. Mr Bellew had been missing for a month when his body was found six miles off shore by a boat crew. His sister said: "There are too many question marks about how he ended upon the sea", with the family raising concerns about an "insufficient police investigation". Adjourning the inquest, North Wales East and Central assistant coroner Nicola Jones said: "We might not get any further and if the police did carry out an investigation, then fine."

Summary: Claims a man received a death threat over a drug debt before he was found dead at sea have halted an inquest.


That temperature was just shy of the record 16C recorded at Murlough in County Down on 11 December 1994. The mild weather is being driven by warmer air coming from south of the Azores in the mid-Atlantic. It is not unusual to have temperatures in the double digits at this time of year. "In December last year, amidst the wind, rain, and storms we actually had the mildest December since the 1980s," said John Wylie from the Met Office. "Temperatures of 14C and 15C were fairly common place." Rewind six years and we were just entering the coldest winter on record with widespread disruption due to heavy snow. It's set to remain mild for the rest of the week according to the Met Office, although temperatures are unlikely to be as high as Wednesday's. Will we get a white Christmas though? It's still much too early to say.

Summary: With temperatures reaching 15.9C at Magilligan in County Londonderry on Wednesday, it was the warmest December day since 1994.


Inzamam talked with Afghanistan cricket officials on Friday and said he turned down a longer contract. "I don't have experience of coaching an international team. That's why I wanted to first see how it goes," he added. Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will play five one-day internationals and two Twenty20 internationals from 16-29 October. Inzamam, 45, scored 8,830 runs in 120 Test matches and 11,739 runs in 378 ODIs before retiring from international cricket in 2007. He becomes the third ex-Pakistan Test player to coach Afghanistan after Rashid Latif and Kabir Khan, and replaces Englishman Andy Moles, whose contract expired in August.

Summary: Afghanistan have appointed former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq as temporary coach for their tour of Zimbabwe.


A woman, who is believed to have pushed the victim under the No. 1 line train that was travelling southbound, has been taken into custody. It is not clear if the two knew each other. According to the New York Daily News, they were seen arguing before the incident that took place at lunchtime. Some reports say the victim was a woman. Witnesses told the New York Post, two other women may have been involved. Police and fire-fighters are investigating and there are delays on southbound 1, 2 and 3 trains. Security has been stepped up in New York for Tuesday's presidential vote as both the main candidates are holding election night events in the city. The candidates have been racing across battleground states on campaign's final day.

Summary: A person has died after being shoved in front of a moving subway train at Times Square station in New York City, police say.


Rev Noble McNeely, of First Holywood Presbyterian Church, was chosen as the church's next moderator. He was selected as Rev Frank Sellar's successor on Tuesday night. He was nominated by 10 of the church's 19th presbyteries, made up of senior church figures. Rev McNeely will be officially installed as moderator at the start of the church's general assembly in June. He said he was "sincerely humbled" and that he "recognised the responsibility that has been entrusted" in him. Rev McNeely was brought up in Crossgar, County Down, and has been in the ministry for more than 35 years. He will become the church's 178th moderator. The other nominees for the post were Rev Brian Boyd of Kells and Eskylane, Rev Tony Davidson of First Armagh Presbyterian Church and Rev Charles McMullen of Bangor West.

Summary: A minister based in Holywood, County Down has been selected to take up the most senior role in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.


It comes after the sea wall at Cwm Ivy, which is thought to have been built in medieval times, became damaged. It was originally there to keep the sea from the land so that it could be farmed with livestock. Natural Resources Wales and the National Trust hope the new saltmarsh will attract birds of prey to roost. Coastal manager for the National Trust in Gower, Alan Kearsley Evans, said the work would see about 39 hectares (96 acres) of land near Whiteford returned to its natural state, and become a rare habitat for wildlife. He said: "It's still in the really early stages. The plants in the freshwater marsh have died back and silt is building up. "It looks very different but it's a temporary phase until the salt water plants move in."

Summary: A new saltmarsh will be grown on the north Gower coast over 2015 as part of a project to provide a new habitat for wildlife.


Highmead Foundation School in Llanybydder was used as a residential school for disabled children between 1956 and 1996. Set in 27 acres, the 46-bedroom former mansion has an auction starting price of £950,000. The school was used as an Islamic college from 1998 and was attended by Fusilier Lee Rigby killer Michael Adebowale in 2012. An MI5 investigation found the college "was not an extremist place." Jamie Royston, director of Auction House London said the auction lot was "unique". He added: "The property is special because of its design, large halls and high ceilings. It has very unique spires and lovely views."

Summary: An 18th Century boarding school in Carmarthenshire has gone up for sale.


The 44-year-old, who is Spurs' Under-23s coach, received medical treatment on site before being transferred to hospital by ambulance, the Premier League club confirmed. "Everyone at the club sends their best wishes to Ugo and his family," Tottenham added in a statement. Ehiogu has been at Spurs since 2014. He made over 200 appearances for Aston Villa between 1991 and 2000 and then spent seven years at Middlesbrough. He won the League Cup with Villa in 1996 and also with Middlesbrough in 2004. Ehiogu, who was capped four times by England, also played for West Brom, Leeds, Rangers and Sheffield United before retiring in 2009.

Summary: Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu is in hospital after collapsing at Tottenham's training centre on Thursday.


The young dolphin, believed to have been separated from its mother by strong winds, was originally seen swimming in La Collette basin and has now settled in the old harbour. Marine life specialists from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue organisation are trying to help it. They have asked people who spot marine animals in distress to report it. Winds of up to 70mph and waves reaching 10m hit the island on Monday as Storm Imogen struck. Amy Daniels, a marine mammal medic, urged boat owners to leave the dolphin alone and not feed it. She said: "It seems calm at the moment, it seems to be eating and there doesn't seem to be anything physically wrong with it. "It looks like a recently weaned juvenile separated from its mum and the rest of the pod."

Summary: A dolphin forced into Jersey harbour by Storm Imogen is feeding well, according to experts.


The bird was spotted on Wednesday feeding with a group of the more normal pink-coloured flamingos. Experts believe that a genetic irregularity means the bird's body produces more of a pigment, called melanin. It's melanin that normally gives a flamingo's feathers their usual pink colour. But too much melanin could produce this dark black colour. Bird enthusiasts say that while black flamingos are found in other parts of the world, it's extremely rare to see them in the Mediterranean Sea, and this may be only the second time one's ever been seen in this area.

Summary: Birdwatchers were stunned when an rare black flamingo was spotted on the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea.


Mr Taylor, who was a regular face presenting the news, died in December aged 65. His roles at the BBC included presenting the Four-Five-Six programme on BBC Radio Wales. His funeral was held at Holy Trinity, Christchurch, in Newport, and was followed by a service at the Gwent Crematorium in Croesyceiliog. Mr Taylor leaves a wife and two children. As well as his work at the BBC, Mr Taylor was a presenter and journalist at HTV, the predecessor of ITV Wales. He also presented on BBC Radio Gwent and worked for the Newport-based South Wales Argus newspaper.

Summary: The funeral of former HTV and BBC Wales journalist Steve Taylor has been held.


The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead granted planning permission for the Landing development at Broadway, on Wednesday. Under the plans shops, offices, restaurants, up to 225 apartments and a central public space will be built at King Street and Queen Street. It is due for completion in 2019 in time for the new Crossrail services. The central space - Lantern Circus - will feature public art. The developer is London and Aberdeen. Work is expected to begin next year.

Summary: A £230m major regeneration project for Maidenhead town centre has been given the go ahead.


Hannah Brier and Kristian Jones, both 19, join the 4x100m relay squads, while Jake Heyward, 18, runs in the 1500m. Cardiff's Heyward is the reigning European Youth champion over 1500m, following his gold medal in Tbilisi, Georgia, in July 2016. "Honoured to be selected for the European U20 Champs," Heyward tweeted. Heyward secured his place at the U20 Championships by breaking the 41-year Welsh 1500m record in June. British Athletics' Team Manager for the Championships, Jo Summers, said: "We are delighted with this 55-strong team. "Alongside a number of medal winners and finalists from last year's World Junior Championships and European Youth Championships, we have a crop of athletes brimming with potential following great starts to 2017. "I have every faith that come the Championships many of those same athletes will perform to the best of their ability while gaining invaluable championship experience."

Summary: Three Welsh athletes have been added to the British team for the European U20 Championships in Grosseto, Italy, on 20-23 July.


Labour's Adam Holden thought he had secured Blackburn with Darwen Council's Highercroft ward with a 277 majority. But the returning officer declared the result null and void because Mr Holden works for a council-owned company - this is banned under Electoral Commission regulations. The election will have to be re-run. Returning officer Harry Catherall said: "Mr Holden gave me an explanation of his oversight and he advised me that that he had made a genuine mistake with regards to his eligibility to stand and that this had been brought to his attention earlier in the day. "I will now make arrangements to re-run the election in due course." Mr Holden got 466 votes, ahead of UKIP and the Conservatives on 169 and 133 votes respectively. The by-election was called after the death of a long-standing councillor.

Summary: The winner of a council by-election's victory celebrations proved premature when he was informed he had not been eligible to stand in the first place.


The Unite union previously said 1,000 of its members planned to walk out from 02:00 BST on Tuesday. It said members would now vote on the revised pay offer. Drivers have already held two 24-hour strikes, with Unite claiming they earn Â£2 less an hour than other First drivers in the region. First Leeds has disputed the union's claim of a difference in pay. The company originally offered a 38p per hour rise, frozen until May 2018, which Unite described as "insulting". Details of the current offer have not yet been released. Earlier, Unite and First Leeds representatives met in a bid to resolve the dispute. First Leeds later announced on its website the industrial action had been called off and a normal service would be operating.

Summary: Bus drivers and other workers for First Leeds have called off a planned strike following a revised pay offer from the firm.


Self-assessment forms must have been completed by the end of Sunday, with fines starting at Â£100. There are also penalties for those who fail to pay outstanding tax, through a 3% interest charge. Those affected by the flooding in late December and early January were allowed to apply for a later deadline. This option was open to those who have been forced out of their homes and businesses, or have seen paperwork and computers damaged. Labour's John McDonnell publishes tax return However, the tax authority was far less likely to grant an extension to HSBC customers who were hit by online banking problems on Friday. Tax returns are generally required from the self-employed and those with more than one source of income.

Summary: Anyone filing online tax returns from now is likely to receive a penalty but some hit by flooding may have been given an extension.


The blaze was spotted at 07:45 BST on Sunday at the former cinema in Alexandra Street in the resort. Essex Fire Service's incident commander said: "A large amount of smoke has been generated by the fire so we are advising nearby residents to close their windows." No casualties have been reported and fire crews were damping down the fire from above.

Summary: A fire has broken out in a derelict cinema in Southend.


Amy Wadge, from Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taff, collected the award with Sheeran for song of the year for their number one hit. The pair attended the ceremony in Los Angeles together, receiving their award from Stevie Wonder. Afterwards, Wadge tweeted: "Oh my god I am so so happy right now." She added she was "damn proud of @edsheeran we won song of the year woo !!!" Sheeran, who also won a Grammy for best pop solo performance, thanked Wadge on stage "for writing the song with me". "We wrote it on a couch in my house after having dinner - quite odd," he added.

Summary: A songwriter has said she is "so happy" and "proud" after winning a Grammy for co-writing Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud.


On Twitter, the Delta told passengers: "Our systems are down everywhere." Delays were reported at a string of airports, including in the US, the UK, Iceland and Japan. The airline has said en route flights are unaffected, but passengers waiting to board should check their flight status while the issue is addressed. "Delta experienced a computer outage that has impacted flights scheduled for this morning," it said in a statement. "Flights awaiting departure are currently delayed. Flights en route are operating normally." One passenger told the BBC he was waiting with "several hundred" fellow stranded passengers at San Francisco airport, after being asked to leave a plane he had already boarded. "We were ordered off the lane after approximately an hour or more," said Dick Ginkowski. "Tempers are starting to get just a little bit strained at this point," he added. "They aren't able to rebook anyone on other carriers."

Summary: Travel disruption has hit thousands of passengers around the world, following a "system wide" computer bug at us airline Delta.


The pair, who won the synchronised 3m springboard title in Rio, were injured for the British Championships but have won three World Series medals in 2017. Tom Daley and Dan Goodfellow, synchro 10m platform bronze medallists in Rio, will again team up with Daley also competing in the individual event. Grace Reid is entered in three events. She competes in the 3m Springboard, the 3m Synchro with Katherine Torrance and the Mixed 3m Synchro with Daley. The squad features six World Championship debutants and the event takes place from 14-30 July. Great Britain team: Jack Laugher (City of Leeds), Chris Mears (City of Leeds), Ross Haslam (City of Sheffield), Grace Reid (Edinburgh Diving), Katherine Torrance (City of Leeds), Tom Daley (Dive London), Daniel Goodfellow (City of Leeds), Tonia Couch (Plymouth Diving), Lois Toulson (City of Leeds), Robyn Birch (Dive London), Matty Lee (City of Leeds), James Heatly (Edinburgh Diving)

Summary: Olympic gold medallists Jack Laugher and Chris Mears are in a 12-strong British team for the World Championships in Budapest next month.


The social media site forecast earnings of $0.55 per share - far below analysts expectations of $0.74 per share. LinkedIn also reported a loss of $8m (Â£5.4m) for the year, compared with a $3m profit in 2014. LinkedIn has been investing heavily in expansion outside the US, and said it plans to continue those efforts. "We enter 2016 with increased focus on core initiatives that will help drive growth and scale across our portfolio," said chief executive Jeff Weiner. The company also said it was phasing-out one of its newer advertising services that had not worked out as planned. The decision means the company will forego $50m in sales in the short term.

Summary: LinkedIn shares dropped 26% after the company projected lower than expected profits for the first quarter of 2016.


The American Airlines flight landed safely when the co-pilot took over the controls and diverted the plane to Syracuse, New York. The airline is "incredibly saddened" and focusing on the pilot's family and colleagues, a spokeswoman said. Flight 550 left Phoenix before midnight on Sunday and landed on Monday morning. The pilot appeared ill during the flight, prompting the diversion, said Michelle Mohr, the spokeswoman. A new crew was sent to Syracuse to fly the passengers to Boston, where they arrived on Monday early afternoon. There was never a question about whether the flight would be able to land safely, said Ms Mohr. "We're certainly well qualified to handle situations like these," she said. "That's why you've got more than one pilot in a cockpit."

Summary: A pilot on an overnight flight from Phoenix to Boston had a medical emergency and died, the airline has confirmed.


Passengers were forced to take replacement bus services after workmen found the item near Gaer Park Drive, Newport, at about 15:30 BST. Explosives experts later determined the object was a type of excavation device. All lines have now reopened but some services have been delayed. A spokesman for British Transport Police (BTP) said: "At around 15:30 today, our officers were called to the line near Newport railway station after workmen reported finding a potential unexploded device. "All trains in the area were put on stop while investigations were carried out. A cordon was put in place and explosives experts were called to identify and deal with the device, which was later confirmed to be an item of construction equipment similar in appearance to ammunition. "The cordon was lifted at 18:15 and the line was subsequently handed back to Network Rail."

Summary: A suspected World War Two bomb which closed the rail line between Cardiff and Newport for hours has been found to be construction equipment.


It will provide its Trent 1000 engines for 19 new Dreamliners. Today's deal is some welcome positive news for Rolls-Royce, which has seen its share price tumble by more than a third over the last year. The company is in the middle of a shake-up under new chief executive Warren East. He has changed senior management at the company and changed the structure of Rolls-Royce in an attempt to make it more transparent. The reorganisation was a response to a series of profit warnings. Under the deal with Norwegian it will provide its TotalCare service contracts for the new aircraft, as well as for the engines on 11 other 787 aircraft leased by Norwegian. The airline has options to buy 10 more Dreamliners, which would also be powered by Rolls-Royce engines.

Summary: Rolls-Royce has announced a $2.7bn (£1.9bn) order to manufacture and service Boeing 787 Dreamliner engines for the airline, Norwegian.


The insect was discovered at Ivinghoe Beacon by National Trust entomologist Peter Brash. He believes it is the first recorded sighting of the species in the Chilterns. The rare sighting of the fly, which is listed as a priority for conservation action, fulfils a decades-long ambition for the insect expert. "Nobody knows much about this enigmatic hoverfly," he said. "I first saw a picture of the Phantom hoverfly 23 years ago and immediately wanted to see it. "Some say it only survives for around 10 days as an adult, whilst others say that it stays in the tree canopy and only descends to the ground to breed." The Phantom is rare to Britain because its preferred habitat of scrub near woodland on chalk is uncommon. Mr Brash said perfect conditions for the insect had been created at the trust's Ashridge Estate.

Summary: A hoverfly so rarely seen it is known as 'the Phantom' has been spotted on the Chiltern Hills in Bedfordshire.


Thousands headed to Ashton Court for the nightglow on Thursday night, where tethered balloons light their burners in time to music. The event, now in its 39th year, is Europe's largest balloon festival. More than 130 balloons are at the festival but the first mass ascent was cancelled because it was too windy. Don Cameron, founder of Bristol-based manufacturer Cameron Balloons, said it was "terrible" but the event was "weather independent". "This weekend it looks as if Friday morning is hopeful but Friday night and Saturday morning might not be so good," he said. "Saturday evening going into Sunday is forecast to be very good. The golden rule - we're learning - is to never write it off." The event is due to run until Sunday with another nightglow and fireworks display planned for Saturday night.

Summary: The night sky was lit up at the start of Bristol's annual four-day International Balloon Fiesta.


After a strong 750m sea swim in Mooloolaba, Stimpson joined the lead group of 10 women on the bike. She then made a move early in the 5km run to set up the victory, finishing 17 seconds clear of Australia's Emma Moffatt. Spain's Mario Mola won the men's race. Stimpson, who won last weekend's World Triathlon Series in Abu Dhabi, will battle with Wales' Helen Jenkins for Britain's third Olympic place at the next World Series event on Australia's Gold Coast on 9 April. "It's great to back to back in Mooloolaba," she said. "It's like a home race - I've spent a lot of time here since 2009. It's a nice feeling to be back here. "I got second last time I was here to Annie Haug, so it's nice to get the win."

Summary: Britain's Jodie Stimpson claimed her second victory in two weekends after winning over the shorter sprint distance at the Triathlon World Cup in Australia.


Kasami, 24, has made 67 appearances for Olympiacos since joining from Fulham in 2014 and won the Greek double in 2015. During his three-year spell with the Cottagers in the Premier League, Kasami made 55 appearance in all competitions. The former Palermo man has made 12 appearances for the Swiss national team and was part of their squad at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Nottingham Forest have signed Switzerland midfielder Pajtim Kasami on a season-long loan from Olympiacos.


The vehicle got stuck, blocking access to Herd Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, at about 16:50 BST. Drivers had faced long delays when the road into the market town was closed, but the lorry has since been moved. PC Keith Larkworthy, said: "We tried to get the lorry down the hill but it became wedged in the middle of the road blocking access into Marlborough." For more on this and other stories visit BBC West Live PC Larkworthy said the goods vehicle had "lost traction" on The Green as it was heading out of town - narrowly missing the house - and had been reversed back "blocking in vehicles". "Apparently the foreign driver's using sat-nav which can take them into some awkward situations where they get stuck, so it's probably not his fault," he said.

Summary: A lorry caused three-mile tailbacks after it became wedged against a house while attempting to turn a corner.


Ashrita Furman has set more than 600 official Guinness records since 1979 and currently holds more than 200. They include holding the world record for holding the most world records. The New Yorker's latest stunt took place at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, in Llanarthne. He beat the previous 20m (65ft) record of walking while balancing a running lawnmower on his chin, with a distance of 48.85m (160ft). Mr Furman's other world records include: Nearby, another world record was broken at a May Day event for the most people throwing wellington boots simultaneously. The previous record of 431 was beaten with a total of 636. Both attempts will be verified by Guinness World Records before they become official.

Summary: A daredevil has set a new world record in Carmarthenshire by walking almost 50m while balancing a running lawnmower on his chin.


Maitland joined Saracens from London Irish in June 2016 and scored eight tries in 21 games this season. The 28-year-old former Crusaders and Glasgow player has won 28 Test caps for Scotland, having made his international debut against England in February 2013. "It's been a great year for me and one that has gone so quickly," he told the club website. "I feel like my game has improved and that's down to the boys pushing each other on, the coaching that we get here and the mindset of the place." Saracens finished third in the Premiership this season before losing to Exeter in the play-off semi-finals, but retained the European Champions Cup by beating Clermont Auvergne in the final.

Summary: Scotland international wing Sean Maitland has signed a new contract with Saracens to stay until 2020.


Police said youths entered the grounds of Carron Primary School overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. Some of them damaged the windows of a nursery playhouse, broke benches and smashed alcohol bottles throughout the playing areas. Police are checking CCTV footage and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them. PC Chris Morrison, Carronshore community officer, said: "This type of mindless act has a massive impact on our communities and costs our school system a lot of money in repairs, money which would be better spent on educational tools. "We have patrols in place to tackle such anti-social behaviour but we need assistance from the public."

Summary: Vandals have targeted a primary school near Falkirk where they damaged furniture and smashed bottles.


Andrew Hocking, from Copthorne, is alleged to have attacked the girl at his former home in Fareham, between 1982 and 1984. Sussex Police said he was also charged last November with 11 offences of making indecent images of children between 1997 and 2011. Mr Hocking appeared at Lewes Crown Court and was bailed until 22 December. Sussex Police said their investigation was continuing and they wanted to speak to anyone who knew Mr Hocking in Fareham during the early 1980s.

Summary: A 57-year-old West Sussex man has been charged with raping and indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl.


The animal took off from the visiting Circus Royale before being photographed on Bagot Rd, a six-lane thoroughfare. It was soon captured on the ninth green of a nearby golf course. Police said it was fortunate that no motorists had been hurt. But they also saw a funny side, writing on social media that "it wasn't even hump day". Superintendent Rob Burgoyne, from Northern Territory Police, said it caused "a bit of traffic mayhem". "From time to time we get animals wandering the roads, more often than not crocodiles rather than camels," he told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. "But certainly for Darwin it is a bit unusual." The camel was returned to the circus, which confirmed it was theirs but declined to comment further. In November, a cow was recaptured in Western Australia after escaping from a ship and being spotted roaming for 7km (four miles).

Summary: A camel that escaped from a circus has led police on a chase through peak-hour traffic on one of the busiest roads in Darwin, Australia.


Officers said they are concerned for the welfare of 35-year-old Anna Chudy, who left Northwick Park Hospital with a man. She walked out on 16 October at around 10:30 BST having given birth via caesarean section to a "healthy baby boy" a day earlier. Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. A spokesperson for the hospital said if the baby is left for more than three days, it will be referred to the local authorities. The man is described as white, with short dark brown hair and tall with an athletic build. He was wearing a black leather jacket with patches on the elbow and dark trousers.

Summary: Police are looking for a woman who left her baby in hospital in Harrow, north London, shortly after giving birth.


The 28-year-old left Scunthorpe at the start of the month after the club agreed to cancel his contract. He suffered a serious knee injury last season that kept him out for eight months and has made just three substitute appearances this term. "He has pedigree, he scores goals, he is an effective midfield player," boss Keith Hill told the club website. Syers, who is available for Dale's game at Barnsley on Saturday, started his career in non-league and has also played for Bradford and Doncaster. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Rochdale have signed midfielder Dave Syers on a deal until the end of the season.


The 420,000 sq ft interchange, next to Cardiff Central railway station, will also have private apartments as well as offices and shops. Cardiff's bus station will be part of a Central Square redevelopment which will include BBC Wales' new headquarters. "The gateway to our city is being transformed," said council leader Phil Bale. The planning application was submitted after a 28-day public consultation period and the developers hope to know the outcome by the end of February 2017 after a 16-week scrutiny period by city planners. Central Square developers Rightacres Property claim the Interchange will have an "airport-lounge" style concourse and a 600-bicycle hub.

Summary: The planning application for Cardiff's new multi-million pound bus station has been submitted to the city council.


As part of a plea deal, SAC Capital and related companies will cease operating as investment advisers, the FBI said. The firms, plus any successors, must put measures in place to identify insider trading. The deal includes $1.184bn in financial penalties, on top of $616m that SAC Capital will pay US regulators. "Today marks the day of reckoning for a fund that was riddled with criminal conduct," Manhattan US attorney Preet Bharara said on Thursday. Between 1999 and 2010, a number of SAC employees traded on inside information for more than 20 companies, the FBI said. Eight employees have previously either pleaded guilty or been found guilty of insider trading. For example, in December 2013, portfolio manager Michael Steinberg of SAC company Sigma Capital Management was found guilty of insider trading in the securities of technology firms Dell and Nvidia. SAC Capital Advisors was founded by billionaire Steven A Cohen.

Summary: A US court has accepted a $1.8bn (£1.07bn) settlement for insider trading by US hedge fund group SAC Capital Advisors.


Edrington Group wants to expand production and warehousing at its Macallan distillery near Craigellachie, as well as creating a new visitor centre. Moray Council's planning committee unanimously approved the plans. Work on the project is expected to start later this year, with completion due in 2017. When the plans were announced, Edrington chief executive Ian Curle said they were a "confident investment in the future of The Macallan and its home on Speyside". The Glasgow-based whisky and rum distiller, which also produces Famous Grouse whisky, announced increased profits and turnover last summer.

Summary: A £100m redevelopment of a Speyside distillery has been given the go-ahead by planners.


The 21-year-old, who played in all of Bosnia-Hercegovina's matches at the World Cup, has agreed a five-year deal. He joined Everton's pre-season tour of Thailand last week prior to their friendly with Leicester. The ex-Stuttgart player is Everton's second summer signing after Gareth Barry moved from Manchester City following a successful loan spell. "Muhamed is a young footballer who has developed massively in the last two seasons," Everton boss Roberto Martinez told the club's official website. "He has been playing as a centre-half and as a defensive midfielder at an incredible level. "He showed in the World Cup that he is a really mature footballer, that he covers the ground really well, that he is very dynamic and technically very gifted. "He is bringing us really good strength in an important part of the side."

Summary: Everton have signed Ferencvaros midfielder Muhamed Besic for an undisclosed fee.


The Grade I listed property opened in 1911 as the headquarters of the Royal Liver Assurance Group. Owner Royal London Group, who acquired the building in its centenary year as part of a takeover, has instructed CBRE to sell the landmark site. CBRE said it expected the sale of the "iconic symbol of Liverpool" to attract strong interest from investors. The building is home to the two fabled metal Liver Birds, which watch over the city and the sea at Liverpool's Pier Head. Along with the Cunard and Port of Liverpool building, the Royal Liver building forms part of Liverpool's Three Graces. The news follows last month's announcement that Liverpool's Grade II listed Municipal Buildings will be sold off as part of Â£90m of savings by the city council over the next three years.

Summary: Liverpool's Royal Liver building has been put up for sale for the first time in its history.


The 23-year-old made 15 appearances while on loan earlier this term before Cardiff's injury problems led to them recalling him in January. "I'm happy to be back. The lads have kept the team in a good position in the league, and hopefully we can really kick on," he told Gillingham's website. The Gills are currently third in the League One table. Manager Justin Edinburgh has brought Oshilaja back following injuries to John Egan and Bristol City loanee Adam El-Abd. He has made three first-team appearances for Cardiff and has also had loan spells at Newport County - where he played under Edinburgh - Sheffield Wednesday and AFC Wimbledon. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Gillingham have re-signed defender Deji Oshilaja on loan from Cardiff City for the rest of the season.


The Italy keeper, 18, now looks likely to leave the club. Rossoneri chief executive Marco Fassone said the player had made a "definitive decision" not to renew his deal. "We were taken by surprise, as we had hoped Donnarumma would be the goalkeeper taking Milan into the future," he added. "Naturally, the decision leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, but now we have to go forward." Donnarumma - whose contract expires next year - broke into the first team as a 16-year-old and has played almost 70 times since. The player is represented by agent Mino Raiola, who last summer brokered the deal that took Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba to Manchester United for a world-record fee. "Raiola informed us that Donnarumma has made a definitive decision not to renew the contract with Milan," Fassone said.

Summary: AC Milan say they have been left with a "bitter taste in the mouth" after teenage goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma turned down a new contract.


Rodrigo Rato, 66, was seen being taken from his Madrid home on Thursday by officers from Spain's tax authorities. He is already being investigated for fraud over his time as chief executive of the Spanish bank, Bankia, which had to be bailed out by the government. Mr Rato served as a prominent member of Spain's Popular Party (PP). He was Spain's finance minister in the conservative government of Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar and later a leading figure under Mr Aznar's successor Mariano Rajoy. He headed the IMF between 2004 and 2007. Mr Rato became director of Bankia in 2010, but resigned two years later amid concerns over the bank's ability to stay afloat. Prosecutors allege that company executives at Bankia misled regulators about the bank's finances. Mr Rato denies any wrongdoing. Bankia bosses including Mr Rato were also accused of widespread misuse of company credit cards under his leadership.

Summary: Spanish authorities have searched a former IMF chief's home and office over suspected fraud and money laundering regarding his personal wealth.


The 24-year-old centre-back has been offered "improved" terms at the League Two Chairboys but is yet to extend his stay at Adams Park. Pierre has played 149 times for Wycombe since joining from Brentford in 2014 but has spent the last week on trial at Lee Johnson's Championship side. He is set to feature in their friendly against Guernsey FC on Saturday. Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth previously described Pierre, who has been capped four times by Grenada at international level, as "probably the best centre-half in League Two".

Summary: Bristol City have confirmed they are looking at out-of-contract Wycombe Wanderers defender Aaron Pierre.


Officers found the body at a house in St George's Avenue in Yeovil, Somerset, after receiving a tip-off. A 29-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of infanticide has since been released on bail. Officers said the discovery was not connected to the property's current tenant. Avon and Somerset Police said it could not confirm whether the arrested woman was related to the baby. "As our inquiries are continuing, we would ask the public not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding this incident," a spokesman said. "We are continuing to work closely with the family concerned and helping them through this difficult time." Officers said they launched an investigation last week after police were tipped off that a child may be buried there.

Summary: The remains of a stillborn baby have been found buried in a back garden.


Two men suffered serious injuries when their BMW hit railings after fleeing police in Wigston, Leicestershire, in January 2016. An Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation found officers acted appropriately throughout the chase. The driver who crashed has since been jailed for dangerous driving. The collision happened about five minutes after the BMW had failed to stop for police in countryside near Wigston. Two people inside the car were given first aid by officers at the scene. The IPCC said: "The police constable driving a marked Vauxhall Astra was pursuit trained and the pursuit was suitably authorised. "Body worn camera footage records the officer updating the control room and assessing the level of risk consistently throughout." The 21-year-old driver of the car, Lewis Folwell, from Oadby, Leicester, was jailed for 33 months after admitting causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving without insurance. He also received a five-year driving ban.

Summary: A watchdog has cleared officers of any wrongdoing after a car crashed while being chased by police.


It is on the verge of acquiring Junction One and The Outlet, according to property news service Co-Star. Tristan already owns Bloomfield in Bangor and Erneside in Enniskillen in partnership with Ellandi. Co-Star has said Newry-based Lotus Group will be a minority partner in the latest deal. The Outlet opened on the outskirts of Banbridge in County Down in 2007, but was effectively taken over by Ulster Bank in 2011. Junction One opened near Antrim in 2004 with Ulster Bank also lending the money for that development. The bank lent the firm that developed it about £48m, but its value collapsed to under £10m in the crash. The Outlet, which cost more than £70m to develop, struggled to fill all its units. The two centres were on the market for a combined £60m, but the reported selling price is about £40m.

Summary: London-based property investment firm Tristan Capital Partners is set to buy two more shopping centres in Northern Ireland.


The theft from the Stahnsdorf cemetery outside Berlin is thought to have taken place between 4 and 12 July. It is not known whether the grave, which sits beside those of Murnau's two brothers, was targeted specifically. Born in 1888 in Germany, Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau died in a car accident in California in 1931. His best-known film remains 1922's Nosferatu, an unauthorised adaptation of the Dracula story starring Max Shreck as the vampire Count Orlok. Murnau moved to Hollywood in 1926, where he directed the Oscar-winning silent drama Sunrise among other films. The making of Nosferatu was dramatised in 2000's Shadow of the Vampire, in which Murnau was played by John Malkovich and Shreck by Willem Dafoe. Police have called for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious at the cemetery in recent weeks to come forward with information.

Summary: The skull of FW Murnau, the director of 1920s silent vampire classic Nosferatu, has been removed from his grave, according to authorities in Germany.


A total of 189 men were killed in waters just outside the town's harbour when a hurricane struck in October 1881. All but 70 came from Eyemouth. Many of them drowned within full view of their families on the shore. The tragedy, which became known locally as Black Friday, left 78 widows and 182 fatherless children in Eyemouth. A five-metre long bronze sculpture called "Widows and Bairns" is due be unveiled in October. It was created by local sculptor Jill Watson, who was commissioned to design memorials representing the surviving widows and children from four of the communities affected by the disaster - Cove, St Abbs, Eyemouth and Burnmouth. In 2009, a series of 12 "waymarks" by artist John Behm were installed along the Berwickshire coast in honour of the victims.

Summary: A sculpture commemorating the families who were affected by Scotland's worst fishing disaster is to be unveiled in Eyemouth later this year.


Resuming on 11-3, Sussex wickets fell at regular intervals as Notts' seam attack dominated, with James Pattinson (4-22) the pick of the bowlers. Jofra Archer made 40, but the visitors were all out for 155, and were asked to follow on, trailing by 292 runs. Chris Nash (53) and Archer (47) did offer resistance before Sussex were eventually bowled out again for 204. Australia international Pattinson (3-33) again impressed with the ball, for a seven-wicket match haul, while England's Stuart Broad (3-40) and Luke Fletcher (3-43) helped add to Sussex's misery. A third straight victory maintains Nottinghamshire's perfect record since being relegated to Division Two at the end of last season. Sussex, meanwhile, have lost both their opening two games of the season - and they are yet to reach 300 runs in an innings.

Summary: Sussex lost 17 wickets on day two against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge to lose by an innings and 88 runs.


Organisers have been trying to bring back the game, known as Ullamaliztli in Mexico, because of its ancient cultural and religious significance. The game was played across Central America before being banned by the Spanish conquistadors. The tournament, only the second since 2006, is being played by ten teams from across Mexico. According to ancient texts the ball game was seen as a struggle between light and darkness and provided the energy to keep humanity going. Today the game is played by teams of seven players, who knock a heavy solid rubber ball up and down a narrow pitch, using their hips rather than their feet. Giant ball courts can still be seen in ruins across the region. In ancient times losers of the game were often sacrificed to the Gods, but this year organisers opted for a knockout tournament instead.

Summary: The finals of a revived 3,000-year-old ball game have been played in the Mexican city of Teotihuacan


The hole was caused by a burst water main and damaged three cars in Newcastle, north of Sydney, on Thursday. Newcastle resident Simon West was woken by a loud "crunch" as the road gave way just before dawn. "The front end of the car broke through the hard surface of the road," he told the BBC. He said he was left to rue his bad luck after recently cancelling his car insurance to pay for other bills. Around 40 properties in the street were without water for several hours while authorities began repairs. A gigantic sinkhole swallowed a five-lane street in one of Japan's biggest cities earlier this month, creating headlines around the world. Construction workers managed to repair the damage and reopen the road a week later.

Summary: An Australian motorist has watched his car disappear into the ground after a sinkhole opened up on a suburban road.


Passengers were evacuated as the aircraft was preparing to depart from Manchester Airport at about 11:00 BST, causing a 40-minute delay. An investigation by the Romanian airline Carpatair found it was not smoke but steam that had been released from the air conditioning system. City play Steaua Bucharest on Tuesday. A spokesman for Manchester Airport said: "It appears that there was a smell of smoke in the cabin after (the passengers) boarded." However, the charter airline's president Nicolae Petrov said: "The crew decided to disembark passengers because steam was released into the passenger cabin. "After the necessary checks, it was established that it was caused by condensation accumulated in the air conditioning ducts system on the long previous flight." There were no players on board the plane. The passengers were taken to the departure lounge while the fire service carried out checks.

Summary: A plane carrying Manchester City staff and media to a Champions League match has been evacuated after reports smoke was seen in the cabin.


The former world number one knocked in six birdies in his five-under-par round to match South Africa's Branden Grace. Englishman Donald, 38, who is without a PGA or European Tour win since 2012, has slipped to 95 in the world rankings and considered retirement last year. Current world number one Jason Day bogeyed the last and is in a group of four one shot back. It was the Australian's only dropped shot and came after he took an unplayable lie at the closing lighthouse hole. Bryson DeChambeau, who posted the lowest amateur score at last week's Masters, shot a one-under 70 in his first round as a professional. English trio Ian Poulter, Matthew Fitzpatrick and Greg Owen are alongside Scotland's Russell Knox on one over, while Paul Casey, who finished in the top five at Augusta, had three bogeys and a double bogey in his four over.

Summary: Luke Donald shot an opening round 66 to share the lead at the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head in South Carolina.


Ian Ruddock denies compressing baby Olivia's chest and rib cage, shaking her repeatedly and inflicting blunt force trauma to her head. The attacks are alleged to have taken place at the family home in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, before the infant died in March 2011. Mr Ruddock also denies assaulting two other children and a charge that he attempted to murder one of them. The trial before Lord Bannatyne at the High Court in Edinburgh continues.

Summary: A man has gone on trial accused of murdering his five-week-old daughter.


Security guards were approached by two men outside Tesco on Brook Retail Park, London Road, Clacton at 11:40 GMT on Wednesday. One of the robbers had a firearm and the guards were threatened and told to open the cash machines. Essex Police said two shots were fired but nobody was injured and the would-be robbers fled empty-handed in a car. LIVE: For more on this and other Essex stories Essex Police said it did not believe there was "any threat posed to any members of the wider community". A Tesco spokeswoman said: "We are supporting the police with their investigations in any way we can. Luckily no one was hurt in this incident."

Summary: Armed robbers fired two shots during an attempted hold-up outside a supermarket.


They were found on Cat and Kittens Lane in Bushbury at 12:30 GMT, near the junction with Greenfield Lane, said West Midlands Police. A dog found in the vehicle has been taken to a vet to be checked over, said police. The deaths are not being treated as suspicious. Officers are working to trace and inform their next of kin. Latest updates on this story The entrance to the nearby Greenfield Golf Club was sealed off by police. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Crews found two patients, a man and a woman, both of whom were inside a car. "Unfortunately it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save either of them and they were confirmed dead at the scene."

Summary: The bodies of a man and a woman have been discovered in a car in Wolverhampton.


Lincolnshire Police said they had arrested a 65-year-old from the Boston area, over comments made on Facebook. Under the Representation of the People Act 1983, it is an offence to make "false statements of fact" about the character or conduct of a candidate. Police did not say who the candidate was, or if they were standing in the local or general election. The man was released on bail to return to Boston Police Station at a later date.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of posting false statements about an election candidate.


The airworthiness certificate of the trislander aircraft has been extended until April 2016 by the European Aviation Safety Agency. Joey has inspired books and a fan club with almost 5,000 people on the Save Joey the Trislander Facebook group. Airline Aurigny said no decision had been made on the future of the aircraft which flies between Guernsey, Alderney, Southampton and Dinard, France.

Summary: A popular aircraft affectionately known as Joey could see its service extended.


Thornton's only other major success in the PDC came at the 2012 UK Open. The first four sets were shared before 48-year-old Thornton went 3-2 up as Van Gerwen, 26, missed eight darts at a double to wrap up the fifth set. The Dutchman trailed 4-3 after missing two more darts to take the seventh set and Thornton took advantage, sealing victory a shot at with double top. "It's one of my traits, I've got the heart of a lion. I never give in, I'll keep fighting until the end," Thornton told Sky Sports. "To win a title, you need to beat the man [Michael van Gerwen]. If you want to win a tournament, this is the way to do it."

Summary: Scotland's Robert Thornton defeated world number one Michael van Gerwen 5-4 to win the World Grand Prix in Dublin.


The grant has been awarded to Glyndwr University's OpTIC Technology Centre in St Asaph by the UK Space Agency. The investment will see the centre support start-up companies, helping the growth of the industry in the area. It follows a strategy for Wales to achieve a £2bn-a-year share of the space industry, announced last July. OpTIC centre director Caroline Gray said: "We are thrilled to have received this backing, which comes as we refocus the centre and build on our already strong reputation in the fields of high technology, optics and scientific research." The centre was one of five "business incubation centres" across the UK to receive the funding as part of the UK Space Agency's Innovation and Growth Strategy: Space Growth Action Plan.

Summary: A technology centre in Denbighshire has received £50,000 to help launch businesses in the space industry.


Eve Muirhead's rink had lost their previous two games, including by 10-4 drubbing by Japan, and lost 9-4 to the tournament hosts. The Scots, winners in 2002 and 2013, finished the round robin stage fifth with seven wins from 11. Defending champions Switzerland topped the standings and are joined in the play-offs by Japan, Russia and Canada. The winner of Switzerland v Japan will progress to the final, while the loser will go into the semi-final to play the winner of Russia v Canada.

Summary: Scotland are out of the World Women's Curling Championship in Saskatchewan after being defeated by Canada.


Network Rail and Merseytravel will invest in new stations and new rolling stock to provide more frequent services and improve reliability. The plan will also include improvements to Liverpool's Lime Street Station and the re-opening the Halton Curve, linking Liverpool to North Wales. The work is expected to take three years to complete. It will include: Merseytravel Chairman Councillor Liam Robinson said that while the projects would mean "significant changes to how people make their journeys", he hoped to "minimise disruption to residents, visitors and business". The improvements are part of Network Rail's nationwide Railway Upgrade Plan to upgrade tracks and stations in response to increased demand for services. They will pave the way for additional services, such as planned new First Transpennine Express services from Liverpool to Glasgow in 2019, and new Liverpool to Chester services.

Summary: Rail services across Merseyside are to be given a £340m upgrade, Network Rail has announced.