There were two blasts about five minutes apart at about 21:00 local time (14:00 GMT) near a bus station in Kampung Melayu in the east of the city. Two suspected attackers also died. Indonesia has seen a series of low-level attacks since last January, when four attackers killed four people in a gun and bomb attack in central Jakarta. The so-called Islamic State (IS) militant group said they carried out the attack last January, its first in South East Asia. More recent incidents have also been linked to the group. However, many of the plots have been botched or foiled, with analysts saying that many of the country's militants lack the capacity to launch large-scale attacks.

Summary: A suspected suicide bomb attack in the Indonesian capital Jakarta has killed at least three police officers and injured 10 people, police say.


O'Sullivan, 21, scored four goals, including two on his debut, in a 13-game loan spell with Stanley two seasons ago. He has also spent time at Southport and Barnsley and was on loan to Rochdale and Bury last season. O'Sullivan will stay with Accrington until 7 January 2017. His return to the Wham Stadium comes three days after the arrival of midfielder Chris Eagles and defender Janoi Donacien. The former Republic of Ireland international O'Sullivan is in line to play in Tuesday's EFL Cup first-round tie at home to Bradford. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Midfielder John O'Sullivan has re-signed for Accrington Stanley on a six-month loan deal from Championship club Blackburn Rovers.


His body was recovered by Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team volunteers after the incident on the Pyg track at about 18:30 BST on Monday. He was taken from the cliff on a stretcher to Llyn Glaslyn lake before being carried off the mountain. The man is the second person in three days to have died on the Snowdonia mountain range in Gwynedd after a man fell to his death on nearby Tryfan.

Summary: A man has died after falling more than 70m on Snowdon.


Slough's central library was considered state-of-the-art when it was built but closed earlier this month as part of a redevelopment scheme. Planning permission was agreed for two hotels to be built at the site earlier this year. The borough council has recommended 60 apartments are also developed. "Constructing the new developments will improve local temporary employment opportunities... as well as increasing apprenticeship opportunities enabling local people to improve their learning and skill base," Slough Borough Council said. Thousands of books have been moved to a new library in The Curve development nearby, which opens on Friday. The hotels, along with a restaurant, form part of the Heart of Slough project which has also provided a new bus station, cultural centre and office developments. A decision on the new homes is expected to be made at a special cabinet meeting on 5 September.

Summary: New homes are expected to be built on the site of a former 1970s town centre library, a council has said.


Beachgoers saw a "massive fire" spread quickly up East Cliff on Bournemouth beach at about 15:30 BST on Saturday. Pictures posted on social media showed yellow smoke rising from the undergrowth, apparently before the fire took hold. A police spokesman declined to comment on reports that two youths had thrown a flare into the bushes. Bournemouth Council said its seafront rangers guided beachgoers away from danger and ensured the area was clear. Dorset Police said no injuries had been reported. Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood posted on Twitter: "Huge praise for Bournemouth's Emergency Services in responding to major grass fire that spread rapidly on East Cliff cliff top above packed beach."

Summary: Eyewitnesses say a gorse fire which led to a packed beach being evacuated may have been started by a flare.


An email was sent to staff at the wing-making factory in Broughton, Flintshire, after a worker played it. The gaming app allows users walking around the real world to catch virtual Pokemon animals using a map on their phone. A spokesman said confidentiality meant camera phones were banned at the site. He added: "It's a serious point - working factories are not places where people should be distracted by playing games. "They can be hazardous places if not treated with respect." Last month, it was reported fans of the game had been trying to enter the Airbus plant at Filton, Bristol, which is featured as a place where players can battle or train Pokemon.

Summary: Security and safety concerns have led to 6,000 Airbus employees being banned from playing augmented reality game Pokemon Go at work.


The discovery at Toronto's Pearson International Airport sparked a major security investigation. US Customs and Border Protection called their Canadian counterparts and the mock device was swabbed. No trace of explosives was found. Travellers on the Illinois-bound flight were delayed for hours and re-screened. The American was scheduled to take United Airlines Flight 547 on Thursday morning to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Peel Regional Police say the suspect is being held in custody and has a bail hearing scheduled for Friday. The processing of all travellers in the US pre-clearance section at Pearson, where the mock device was found, was halted while it was tested. US immigration pre-clearance operations at Pearson allow travellers to pass through US customs sites set up in Canada before landing in the US. Normal airport operations resumed by midday.

Summary: A 58-year-old American has been charged with mischief after US officials found a "mock improvised explosive device" in his suitcase.


Mushin Ahmed was assaulted on Fitzwilliam Road on 10 August while it is believed he was on his way to early morning prayers at a mosque. South Yorkshire Police said two men aged 29 and 24 have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Mr Ahmed is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital the force said. Both men are being held in police custody. It brings the total number of people arrested in connection with the attack to four. Damien Hunt, 29, of Doncaster Road, and 21-year-old Kieran Rice, of Oakes Meadow, both in Rotherham, were charged with assault with intent last week. They appeared before Rotherham Magistrates' Court on Friday where they were remanded in custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 28 August.

Summary: Two more men have been arrested in connection with an attack on an 81-year-old man in Rotherham.


In June, a three-day independent judicial review, called for by the club's owners Sisu, ruled the loan was a lawful use of public funds. The money was used by Ricoh's operators, Arena Coventry Limited (ACL), to pay off debts. Sisu lodged an appeal at the Court of the Appeal on Friday. The court could dismiss the case or agree to hear it or, decide to send the case to the European Courts of Justice, legal representatives said. The appeal follows a long-running rent dispute between Sisu and the Ricoh Arena, which has seen the club play its home games at Northampton Town's ground, more than 30 miles (48km) away from Coventry, since last August. On Thursday, the League One club paid the stadium owners £471,192 in unpaid rent. Earlier this month, the Football League ordered Coventry to pay the stadium's operator, ACL, by 14 August.

Summary: The owners of Coventry City have lodged an appeal against a decision that endorsed the city council loaning £14m to the firm that runs the Ricoh Arena.


It aims to make it an offence to post content that is discriminatory, threatening and causes distress. Internet service providers and social media firms would be forced to remove offensive material. The 10-minute rule bill being presented on Wednesday would need UK government support but has already secured cross-party backing. It would combine measures against digital crime from about 30 different existing laws and aims to update regulations covering online surveillance, monitoring and abusive digital content. "The existing laws are fragmented and inadequate and must be made fit for purpose without delay," Ms Saville Roberts said. Business leaders have called cyber crime one of the biggest threats facing firms, after an attack on TalkTalk in 2015.

Summary: A bill to tackle online abuse and cyber crime is being introduced by Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts.


The collection of about 150 pieces was estimated to be worth up to £3,000 and weighed 7kg - more than one stone. It previously belonged to Rev John Williams, the non-Conformist minister who helped recruit Welsh men to the Army during World War One. The set was sold at Colwyn Bay to an unknown online bidder for £3,900. Rev Williams, born in Llandyfrydog on Anglesey in 1854, was given the set as a wedding gift in 1899, accompanied with a brass tablet marking the occasion. He began preaching at the age of 19 and in 1895 became pastor of the Princes Road Church in Liverpool before going on to preach in chapels and market places throughout rural Wales. He died in November 1921 and was buried at Llanfaes, near Beaumaris. The silverware was sold on behalf of Rev Williams' remaining relatives by Roger Jones & Co.

Summary: A silver cutlery set once owned by a leading Welsh religious figure has been sold for nearly £4,000 at auction in Conwy county.


Englishman Trump, 27, won five frames in a row to beat Thailand's James Wattana 6-2 in the first round at the York Barbican on Tuesday. Trump, the 2011 champion, told BBC Sport: "There is no real atmosphere so it's very hard. "It's not really enjoyable out there, but you just have to get through." Bristolian Trump plays Oliver Lines or Martin O'Donnell in the last 64, the stage when the BBC TV cameras arrive. "Until the TV kicks in, it doesn't really feel like a tournament, so everyone is just battling to get through. It's the same for everyone," said Trump. "Getting James was a tough draw. I didn't play great but it is probably a good thing that I didn't because it will make me go away and practise harder." Sign up to My Sport to follow snooker news and reports on the BBC app.

Summary: World number three Judd Trump says the UK Championship "doesn't really feel like a tournament" before the televised second round starts on Saturday.


The 25-year-old Germany defender injured his knee against Borussia Dortmund on 1 December 2012 and suffered another setback in May 2013. He played 79 minutes as a strong Bayern team saw off their third-tier hosts. Mario Gotze, Thomas Muller, David Alaba and Claudio Pizarro scored for the holders who won 4-1. Rogier Krohne replied with a late consolation but Robert Lewandowski then missed a last-minute penalty after Marc Heitmeier was sent off for fouling the Poland international. After the match, Badstuber, who won 30 caps before tearing his cruciate ligaments, tweeted: "First game. Done!!! Thankful to be back on the field... It is simply the best!!!" Bayern, who have won the domestic double for two consecutive seasons, begin their Bundesliga defence at home to Wolfsburg on Friday. This was their second match of the season, after losing 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund in the Supercup on Wednesday.

Summary: Holger Badstuber played his first competitive game in more than 20 months as Bayern Munich easily beat minnows Preussen Munster in the German Cup.


The man was spotted on traffic cameras between junctions 11 and 14 on the clockwise carriageway. Surrey Police said he was trying to reach the airport at about 06:00 BST on Thursday. Highways England said the cyclist was "irresponsible and could have caused a serious incident". At one point he is seen riding the wrong way along the busy motorway, before crossing the carriageway. Surrey Police's road policing unit described in a tweet how traffic slowed as distracted motorists turned to look at the cyclist, who is believed to be from Feltham, West London. Martin Crosswell, a manager at Highways England, said: "It is important all road users follow the Highway Code and listen to advice from traffic officers. The actions of this man were irresponsible and could have caused a serious incident."

Summary: An "irresponsible" cyclist caught riding his bike on the M25 motorway in a bid to reach Heathrow Airport has been fined £50.


The 23-year-old midfielder spent the second half of last season on loan at Town, scoring three goals in 13 games, including a late winner at Aston Villa. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Dean Gerken has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Ipswich until 2019. Gerken, 32, has played 92 times since signing from Bristol City in 2013. "Emyr was outstanding for us last season. He was arguably our best player along with Tom Lawrence and he certainly made us a better team," said Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy. Huws came through the ranks at Manchester City and has gone on to appear for Wigan, Birmingham and Huddersfield. In total, he has scored 10 goals in 95 career league appearances. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Ipswich Town have signed Wales international Emyr Huws from Championship rivals Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee, on a four-year deal.


It completed a mixed tournament for the world number three from Northern Ireland, who started with a 67 before rounds of 73 and 70. McIlroy picked up shots a two, three and six in Connecticut before birdies at 11,12, 13 and 15. The only blemish came with a bogey at the last as McIlroy ended the event on six under. Jordan Speith, six shots better than McIlroy, won the tournament after a play-off with fellow American Daniel Berger. McIlroy showed glimpses of a return to form at TPC River Highlands after missing the US Open cut last week. The Erin Hills major was just his seventh tournament of 2017 due to a rib injury. McIlroy will hope to build on his impressive round on Sunday as he prepares to bid for a fifth major at next month's Open at Royal Birkdale.

Summary: Rory McIlroy finished the Travelers Championship with a flourish by posting a six-under-par 64 to finish 17th.


The 17-year-old, from Bradford, who cannot be named because of his age, denies the charge and an alternative count of making a pipe bomb. Mr Justice Goss issued the warning at the start of the teenager's trial at Leeds Crown Court. He urged jurors to remain "objective and dispassionate" during the case. He said: "When you hear some of the details of the evidence of the case, it is likely you will find some of the views expressed by the defendant, and those with whom he sympathised or communicated, abhorrent or repugnant. "The holding of such views, it will become clear to you during the case, is not of itself a crime." The jury of six men and six women was sent home for the day ahead of the prosecution's opening of the case on Tuesday. The trial is expected to last about three weeks.

Summary: A judge has warned a jury at the trial of a teenager accused of preparing acts of terrorism they are likely to find his views "abhorrent or repugnant".


Coach Scott Bemand keeps the same squad who beat defending Six Nations champions Ireland as England look to make it four wins from four games. Harriet Millar-Mills drops to the bench to make way for second row Taylor. "The team has improved with each win and we look forward to having the support of a home crowd," Bemand said. England kicked off their 2016 Six Nations campaign with a 32-0 win over Scotland. They followed that with a 33-24 victory over Italy before beating Ireland 13-9 at Twickenham. England: Katie Mason, Lydia Thompson, Lauren Cattell, Ceri Large, Lotte Clapp, Amber Reed, La Toya Mason, Sarah Hunter, Izzy Noel-Smith, Abbie Scott, Tamara Taylor, Emily Braund, Vickii Cornborough, Emma Croker and Rochelle Clark. Replacements: Amy Cokayne, Heather Kerr, Bianca Dawson, Harriet Millar-Mills, Poppy Leitch, Bianca Blackburn, Ruth Laybourn, Leanne Riley.

Summary: Tamara Taylor will earn her 90th England cap on Saturday after being named in the starting XV to face Wales at Twickenham Stoop (18:05 GMT).


Since the modern Olympic era began in 1896, no country has increased its medal tally at the summer Games immediately following the one it hosted. Boxer Joe Joyce claimed Team GB's final medal of the Games with a silver in the super-heavyweight division. Their stunning tally in Brazil meant GB smashed their pre-Games target of 48, which was set by UK Sport. In January, UK Sport's performance director Simon Timson said the best medal tally GB could hope was 79 "if all stars align and things go perfectly". They fell short of that total but still finished above China. Find out who has won each medal for GB by visiting our ever-expanding Great British Facewall. The full medal table is here.

Summary: Great Britain have set an Olympic record by winning 67 medals at the Rio 2016 Games, two more than they managed at London 2012.


The 48-year-old was taken to hospital after an altercation at The Grafton Hotel in Midland Road at 23:30 GMT on Saturday. He died several hours later and an investigation into his death has been launched, Bedfordshire Police said. A 39-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody. Witnesses to the incident in the bar area of the hotel are asked to contact the force. More on this and other news from Bedfordshire

Summary: A man has died following an alleged assault at a hotel in Bedford.


Police Scotland said it was made aware of concerns about the chimney, at 105 Byres Road, above the Countrywide estate agents shop, at about 09:30. Byres Road was shut between Lawrence Street and White Street and the flats below and estate agents evacuated. Glasgow City Council said building control officers were attending and the chimney would be taken down. A council spokesman said: "Byres Road is completely closed at the moment due to a dangerous chimneyhead at 105 Byres Road - the chimneyhead had partially collapsed. "The residents of the top two floors and the estate agents on the ground floor have been evacuated. "The council's building control team will continue to assess the situation. What's remaining of the chimneyhead will be taken down by contractors as soon as possible, and this is likely to be completed tomorrow."

Summary: One of the busiest roads in Glasgow's west end has been closed to traffic amid concerns about an unsafe chimney.


Yorwerth, who made 23 appearances in 2016-17, has agreed a one-year deal with the option of a further year. The 22-year-old told Crawley's website: "I'm delighted to commit my future to the club. I had a frustrating time last season with injuries but I thought I definitely progressed as a footballer. "I know from speaking to the other lads how determined we all are to achieve our potential and push on next season."

Summary: Crawley Town defender Josh Yorwerth has signed a new contract with the club.


Television pictures appeared to show him aiming a kick at O's assistant boss Andy Hessenthaler after Orient's 3-2 win against Portsmouth on Boxing Day. A club statement said Becchetti accepted his actions on the touchline were 'improper conduct'. However, it added Becchetti "strongly denied" it was violent conduct and had requested a personal FA hearing. At the time of the incident, Orient described the exchange between Becchetti and Hessenthaler as being "in very good humour".

Summary: Leyton Orient president Francesco Becchetti has admitted part of a Football Association misconduct charge.


Councillor Huw George confirmed an extraordinary meeting has been called for 26 November. The BBC understands the consultation on Tasker Milward and Sir Thomas Picton schools in Haverfordwest may be stopped due to fears of a legal challenge. The council's director for children and schools will offer to restart the consultation for both separately. The charity that owns the Tasker Milward site had been unhappy with plans to merge the schools. There were plans to open a new Welsh-medium comprehensive on the Sir Thomas Picton site.

Summary: A consultation over reorganising two Pembrokeshire schools may be scrapped and restarted for a third time.


The country's interior minister said the soldiers had been on a routine mission when they were attacked with explosives and gunfire. Francisco de Vargas said it was likely the gunmen were part of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP). The attack took place near the village of Arroyito, some 500km (300 miles) north of the capital, Asuncion. Mr de Vargas said the gunmen had placed explosives in the road routinely used by the soldiers. The EPP is estimated to number between 50 and 150 people. The group is a Marxist-inspired rebel group which has been active in the impoverished northern region since 2008. It is thought to have killed about 50 people but says it only targets the country's oligarchy.

Summary: An ambush on a military patrol in Paraguay has left at least eight soldiers dead.


The man, woman and 16-year-old boy were cut off about half a mile from Charmouth shortly before 16:00 GMT. Lyme Regis Coastguard, the RNLI inshore lifeboat and the Portland rescue helicopter were called to locate and rescue the stricken family, who were winched to safety by the aircraft. The three were returned to shore uninjured, coastguards said. An RNLI spokesman said the three had become stranded while walking towards Charmouth from the direction of Golden Cap. A member of the lifeboat crew, Tom Crabbe, swam 200m (656ft) ashore to help them before they were airlifted, half an hour before high tide. Lifeboat helmsman Murray Saunders said: "Because of the pitching swell, we would not have been able to get the three people off the beach safely so it was necessary to call for the coastguard helicopter."

Summary: A family had to be airlifted to safety after being cut off by the tide on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.


The Border Force and police were involved in the raid on the Kozyawka at about 06:40 BST on Wednesday. The 26ft (8m) vessel has been impounded and remains in St Mary's Harbour. The four Ukrainian occupants are being held on the mainland pending removal from the UK. More on this story and others from Cornwall The Border Force said a coastal patrol vessel intercepted the yacht and towed it to the harbour. Devon and Cornwall Police arrested the four men on board on suspicion of immigration offences and facilitation of illegal immigration. They were questioned on Thursday and will be detained by Border Force pending removal from the UK.

Summary: Four men have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after a yacht was raided off the Isles of Scilly.


The move brings the number of permanent staff at the Dunfermline centre to more than 640. Amazon said it expected that number to rise to 750 as the facility continued to expand its operations. The firm has committed to opening more UK warehouses over the next two years, creating another 2,000 permanent roles. Amazon director of operations Catherine McDermott said: "We're delighted that so many of our top performing temporary associates have now joined us on a permanent basis. "Amazon has invested over Â£1bn in its UK operations, including our fulfilment centre in Dunfermline where hundreds of employees focus every day on providing an exceptional experience for our customers all over the UK, Europe and the world." Amazon opened its one million sq ft (92,000 sq m) centre in Dunfermline in late 2011, along with a customer services base at Waverley Gate in Edinburgh.

Summary: A total of 300 temporary workers have been given permanent roles at Amazon's distribution centre in Fife, the company has announced.


Andrew RT Davies told BBC Wales that Remain supporters got it wrong when "prophesying" an "economic collapse" due to Brexit and should now say sorry. "Exports are booming off farms in Wales," he said. "I haven't heard any of the detractors say 'sorry, we got our economic calculations wrong'". Speaking to The Wales Report, Mr Davies said: "Let's have some apologies from the people who misled the Welsh public in that referendum." In the June 2016 poll 52.5% of voters in Wales backed leaving the EU, with 47.5% supporting Remain. Mr Davies told the programme: "Everyone who was prophesying the leave vote on June the 23rd was saying we'd have an economic collapse, we'd have record unemployment and the country would go to the dogs. "We haven't had that. Let's have some apologies from them." The Wales Report is on BBC One Wales at 22:40 on Wednesday 15 February.

Summary: People who campaigned for the UK to stay in the EU should apologise for misleading the Welsh public, the leader of the Welsh Conservatives has said.


The nine-year-old, who has been treated for a heart condition, won for the first time since April 2013 in this month's Shloer Chase at Cheltenham. He is now likely to race the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton on 27 December. "He just doesn't need another race at the moment and it's as simple as that," said Henderson. "With Sprinter, the Desert Orchid at Kempton is the likely place for him and if he needs another run before Cheltenham, fine. "We don't need to run him again. We're not going to learn anything. But he looks fantastic - he looked great coming into the race and he looks fantastic coming out of it."

Summary: Jump racing's former champion chaser Sprinter Sacre is to miss Saturday's Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown, says his trainer Nicky Henderson.


The former Llanelli scrum-half won his only cap for Wales in a 6-0 win over Australia in December 1947, selected in place of the injured Haydn Tanner. Greville died on Friday evening at Prince Phillip Hospital, Llanelli. In 2008, aged 87, he was the oldest living captain to attend the final game parade at Stradey Park. Greville was born in Drefach and played for clubs including Carmarthen Athletic RFC and Swansea RFC before joining Llanelli. He captained the team in the 1948/49 season and later served as secretary, chairman and president of Llanelli RFC - the only man to hold all three positions. Scarlets expressed their deepest sympathies following his death and the club said Greville's funeral will be held in his home town.

Summary: Handel Greville, who was the oldest-living Wales rugby union international, has died at the age of 92.


Health officials say there are fears of further infections as the cases occurred in a densely populated slum. Sierra Leone's National Ebola Response Centre said there was great concern because all Ebola quarantine facilities in Freetown had been closed. West Africa is recovering from the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history. More than 11,000 people have died since December 2013. The latest cases were found in the Freetown slum of Magazine. The north of Sierra Leone continues to be affected by Ebola, as does neighbouring Guinea. Liberia, the other country affected by the recent outbreak, was declared Ebola free in May after 42 days without a new case. Last month, six people were put in isolation in prison in Guinea after being accused of travelling with a corpse of a relative who had died of Ebola.

Summary: Two new cases of Ebola have been recorded in the Sierra Leone capital Freetown, weeks after the city was thought to be free of the disease.


The 23-year-old Portuguese winger, Wolves' top scorer last season, has undergone a successful operation to repair the injury which troubled him towards the end of last season. His absence is expected to last between six and 10 weeks, which would rule him out until at least early September. Costa was the first signing following Wolves' Chinese takeover last summer. Shortly after Chinese group Fosun took over, he signed from Benfica, initially on loan, before completing a £13m move on a four-and-a-half-year deal in January. That made him Wolves' club record signing, prior to Saturday's £15m-plus arrival of Ruben Neves, from Porto.

Summary: Wolves will be without Helder Costa for the start of the new Championship season following ankle surgery.


Mr Cobby, of Hove, East Sussex, died at the age of 83 on 31 October following a series of health problems. He was the voice of the speaking clock from 1985 until 2007 when Sara Mendes da Costa, also of Hove, took over the role. A recording of his voice was being played to mourners at a memorial service at Woodvale Crematorium. A number of doves were also being released to commemorate Mr Cobby, who reportedly used to receive fan mail from people who used the service late at night just to hear his calm voice. British Telecom began the speaking clock service in 1936. It gets its time from the atomic clocks at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK's official time-keeper.

Summary: The funeral of Brian Cobby, who was the voice of the speaking clock for 22 years, has taken place in Brighton.


Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said the men - including a captain and three officers - were kidnapped on Thursday night from the cargo ship Szafir. Pirates boarded the vessel as it travelled from Belgium to Nigeria, according to Polish media reports. Eleven other sailors evaded capture, apparently by locking themselves in the engine room. Mr Waszczykowski said they were safe and their ship had been located about 30 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria. The exact location has not been reported. The foreign minister told a news conference on Friday that the kidnappers had not yet established contact. There is widespread concern about the rise in piracy off West Africa. The Szafir, owned by the shipping company EuroAfrica, was carrying metal and other items, according to Reuters news agency.

Summary: Five Polish sailors have been abducted from a ship off the coast of Nigeria.


Weston General Hospital will only be open to visitors for two hours a day until further notice, with a maximum of two visitors per patient. Children under 11 will also not be admitted. The hospital said the restrictions remained in place as it believed the winter vomiting bug was brought in by a visitor last week Uphill and Kewstoke wards and the Stroke Unit remain closed after the outbreak was detected. The hospital has urged people not to go there if they are feeling unwell with sickness, diarrhoea or fever. The latest outbreak follows two others which occurred at Weston General Hospital over the Christmas period.

Summary: Visitors to a Somerset hospital continue to be restricted after a norovirus outbreak closed three wards.


HM Revenue and Customs data for the 12 months to September shows a 6% rise in the value of exports to £7.4bn. Developing export business is crucial to Northern Ireland's economy and is a priority at Stormont. Businesses have been helped by a slump in the pound, which makes their goods more competitively priced in the Eurozone and the United States. More than £4bn worth of export business was done with the EU in the period covered. Export trade with the Republic of Ireland has risen by 3% to £2.3bn. But the largest growth market has been the US - which is up by 30%. Northern Ireland's improvement is in contrast to Scotland, where exports have decreased.

Summary: Northern Ireland's manufacturing export performance is improving at a better rate than any other part of the UK.


The LEADER scheme is a European Union and Scottish government programme administered by a local action group. It aims to support small and micro businesses, farm diversification projects and social enterprises. The key areas it hopes to boost are "tourism, food and drink, creative industries and renewables". Councillor Stuart Bell said the funding was "excellent news" for the region and would help strengthen the economy. "In previous years we have seen a fantastic range of projects achieve great things on the back of receiving funding through the LEADER programme, and I know that this will be the case again as the fund reopens to new applications," he said. The scheme has the following funding available: It is expected that the fund will start to award the first grants in June 2016.

Summary: A fund worth nearly £3m has opened for applications for economic, community and environmental developments in the rural Borders.


A news helicopter filmed the miles-long gridlock on the 405 motorway in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday. "It's called the 405 for a reason: It takes you '4 o' 5' hours to get anywhere," one Facebook user quipped. Almost 49 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles for Thursday's turkey feast holiday. That's a million more than last year, and the most since 2007, according to the American Automobile Association. Some social media users said it looked like the 405 interstate - which is no stranger to congestion - had been decorated with Christmas lights. Another called the gridlock "the Most Epic Mannequin Challenge EVER!" Thanksgiving dates back to the Pilgrims' 17th Century arrival in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they dined with the Native-Americans at the first holiday meal.

Summary: Aerial footage has gone viral of a massive traffic jam, captured during the great Thanksgiving getaway in southern California.


Builders, electricians and former railway workers are asked to go to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway to help with plans to restore Broadway station and to help out in general. A recruitment fair is being held over the weekend at stations in Toddington and Winchcombe. The volunteers say they need more help and money to reopen Broadway. Planning permission has been granted but the volunteers say they need help with building a signal box, a station building, a waiting room, a footbridge and other facilities. The group has already raised its Â£500,000 target, but is still appealing for further donations as work continues. When finished the line, which currently runs between Cheltenham and Laverton, will be 14 miles long.

Summary: Volunteers are being recruited by steam railway enthusiasts to help rebuild and reopen an old Worcestershire station.


Hooker Waterworth will make his first team debut for Shaun Wane's Warriors if selected on Monday. Hull KR are without Chris Clarkson, James Green, Albert Kelly and Josh Mantellato, who all picked up knocks in the defeat by Hull FC. They are replaced in the 19-man squad by Will Oakes, Kieran Moran, Joe Wardill and Joe Cator. Cator has been handed a squad number after impressing for the City of Hull Academy and in recent training sessions with the Robins. Wigan Warriors (from): Bateman, Bretherton, Burke, Charnley, Clubb, Gelling, Gildart, Gregson, Manfredi, Mossop, O'Loughlin, Powell, Sarginson, Smith, Sutton, Tautai, Tierney, Tomkins, Waterworth. Hull KR (from): Allgood, Blair, Boudebza, Cator, Cockayne, Dixon, Greenwood, Horne, Lawler, Marsh, Moran, Mulhern, Oakes, Shaw, Sio, Thornley, Tilse, Wardill, Walker.

Summary: Luke Waterworth replaces Ben Flower, who sustained a leg injury against St Helens on Friday, in Wigan's squad.


Dylan has taken on Pembrokeshire's Clarbeston Road stop and will file reports on problems and give improvement suggestions. He developed a passion for trains while travelling on the railway with his dad Chris Allman to Swansea and Tenby. The adoption scheme, run by Arriva Trains Wales, sees people appointed to champion rail use in their community. Dylan said: "It's a great station with two platforms and regular trains passing through so I hope people will be able to see how we are going to look after it, keep it clean and tidy, and make it a nice place for people when they are catching trains." While the scheme requires people to be aged over 16 to adopt a station, Dylan was allowed to get involved alongside his dad. Their first aim is to keep it clean and plant wildflowers in time for next spring.

Summary: A 10-year-old train enthusiast has become the youngest person in Wales to adopt a railway station.


The man and a friend were walking a black whippet on Kilmacolm Road on Sunday night when they were set upon. The 45-year-old man was hit with a weapon - thought to be a blade or hammer - and needed stitches for three cuts to his head. He was taken to Inverclyde Royal Hospital where he received treatment for his injuries. The 48-year-old man with him was also assaulted but escaped injury. Det Insp David Wagstaff, of Police Scotland, said the men were attacked by a group of men and women they spoke to at a bus stop on Kilmacolm Road at about 22:40. He said: "The two men were attacked for some unknown reason. "We would like to hear from anyone who saw the attacks or knows anything about them."

Summary: A dog walker has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a group of men and women in Greenock.


He was among group of four men who confronted the woman and demanded she get out of the car when she stopped at traffic lights in Solihull. As she attended to her baby, one of them got into the Audi RS6 and drove off. She escaped with the infant when the driver pulled into a side road before driving off again. No-one was hurt. The woman had stopped at lights on Lode Lane when the men pulled up behind her at about 18:00 BST on Saturday. The offender drove the car at speed down Seven Star Road towards Warwick Road. Police appealed for witnesses. Det Sgt Stew Lewis said: "Luckily the woman and her baby were not hurt but the woman is very shaken by what happened."

Summary: A man who stole a woman's car while she and her baby were still inside is being sought by police.


Scottish Power Energy Networks says it needs to replace much of the ageing system with a new higher voltage line. It said the project would make the network "more resilient for homes and businesses" and increase capacity. It said much of the existing 132,000 volt (132kV) system was coming towards the end of its operational life. The Dumfries and Galloway Strategic Reinforcement Project project proposes a new high voltage overhead line of up to 400,000 volts (400kV) between Auchencrosh in South Ayrshire and Harker in Cumbria. Initial consultation will seek views on a broad corridor of land that has been identified where potential routes for a new overhead line could be situated. Consultation events are taking place at the following venues:

Summary: Consultation is starting on plans to modernise the overhead power line network stretching from Ayrshire across Dumfries and Galloway and into Cumbria.


Addison Lee, which started in 1975 in south London and now has 4,500 cars, has been bought by the Carlyle Group. Carlyle said it hoped to expand the firm into international markets and continue to transport about 10 million passengers each year in London. Founder John Griffin will remain chairman of the company and his son Liam will be chief executive. Mr Griffin entered the trade after he gave up his accountancy apprenticeship to help his father. He founded the company with Lenny Foster and both will retain minority stakes in the business. Liam Griffin said: "From humble beginnings almost 40 years ago, Addison Lee has grown to become a well-known brand." In a statement, Carlyle said: "The focus for Carlyle's investment in Addison Lee will be to drive business expansion both in the UK and internationally."

Summary: A minicab firm which started in London in the 1970s with one car has been sold for £300m to a private equity firm.


The news comes a day after she was elected on to the International Olympic Committee's athlete's commission. The 34-year-old was part of the Russian track and field team who were banned from competing in Rio over claims of state-sponsored doping. "I'm very happy that I fulfilled my dreams, I won all possible medals, all possible titles, " she said. Isinbayeva, a two-time Olympic gold medallist, has been an outspoken critic of the IAAF'S decision to ban the Russian athletics team from the Rio Games. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, she added: "I will forgive them and God will be their judge."

Summary: Russia's former world and Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva has announced her retirement.


Just before 21:00 GMT, a man armed with a knife went into a bookmakers on the Grosvenor Road and threatened a member of staff. He then produced a suspected firearm and threatened a second staff member before making off empty handed. A man, also armed with a suspected firearm, robbed an off-license on the Springfield Road just after 22:00 GMT. He made off with a sum of money and a quantity of cigarettes. Police believe he may also have been carrying a knife.

Summary: Police are investigating a possible link between two armed robberies in west Belfast on Saturday night.


James Hunter, 35, appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court charged with two counts of sexual activity with a child and possession of indecent images. Mark Rosiek, 34, appeared before Wigan and Leigh magistrates on Monday charged with sexual activity with a child and inciting or causing child pornography. Both men were remanded in custody. Mr Rosiek, of Oldcastle Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, is due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 20 November. Mr Hunter, of Ince Green Lane, Wigan, will next appear at the same court on 27 November.

Summary: Two men have been charged with child sexual exploitation offences in relation to claims of historical abuse.


Its proposals for up to 33 turbines at Dyfnant Forest, near Llangadfan, have been shelved, partly due to expected "lengthy planning processes". The project was announced in 2008. The company said it has decided to focus its onshore wind efforts on replacing turbines at Llandinam in mid Wales, subject to a planning decision. "We have been an active wind power developer in Wales since 1992, and we hope that our association with renewable energy in the country will continue for many years to come," said UK managing director Simon Christian in a statement.

Summary: Wind farm plans in Powys have been ditched with ScottishPower Renewables saying it is no longer financially viable.


Davies, 29, joined the Trotters in 2009 when they were in the Premier League, netting 16 goals in 208 games since, and will continue to receive treatment for a cruciate ligament injury. Versatile Moxey, 31, scored twice in 82 games in three years at the club. Ex-Stevenage and Charlton defender Wilson, 29, departs with two goals in 39 matches for Wanderers. Loanees Adam Le Fondre, Andrew Taylor, Chris Long, James Henry, Tom Thorpe and Viv Solomon-Otabor have all returned to their parent clubs. Wanderers said in a statement negotiations continue with the out-of-contract players they are keen to retain.

Summary: Bolton Wanderers have released Mark Davies, Dean Moxey and Laurie Wilson after promotion to the Championship.


The Irishman has been absent since breaking six ribs and suffering a collapsed lung in a fall at Kempton at the end of February. Those injuries ruled him out of this month's Cheltenham Festival. But 37-year-old Geraghty has told the At The Races website he is now "good to go" and is hoping to be back in action at Fairyhouse on Sunday. He said: "I got the results of my scan and, thankfully, everything came back clear." Geraghty, the retained jockey for racehorse owner JP McManus, has yet to announce his intended mount in the Grand National on 8 April. He rode Cause Of Causes, trained by Gordon Elliott, in an exercise on Wednesday and plans to school More Of That for Jonjo O'Neill on Friday. Geraghty won the National in 2003 on Monty's Pass.

Summary: Jockey Barry Geraghty has announced he will be fit to ride at next week's Grand National meeting at Aintree.


The Devon side are yet to pick up a point at St James Park, winning only two of their last 19 home league games. "I'd be surprised if they didn't come back - the team's put all their effort in. They're trying really hard," Tisdale told BBC Radio Devon. "It's a results business but also it needs a bit of common sense." Exeter are the only English Football League team to lose three home games this season, and their next match at St James Park sees them face rivals Plymouth Argyle. Tisdale's squad has been hit by injuries to eight first-team players in recent weeks. "I'll be amazed if they (the supporters) don't come back," he added. "Anybody with any sense would look at our team and think 'crikey they're low on the ground for players'."

Summary: Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale says he would be "amazed" if fans stopped coming to home matches, despite a poor start to the League Two season.


The non-exclusive agreement with Jersey Ports allows the company to operate passenger, vehicle and freight services until 2024. Condor says the agreement means it can invest in a new, larger fast ferry at a cost of £50m. Guernsey's government has also agreed to extend a "memorandum of understanding" with Condor until 2018. Jersey officials have negotiated a get-out clause that comes in after seven years if services are not running as expected. Senator Alan Maclean, the Economic Development Minister, has previously said other ferry operators were welcome, but would have to provide the same level of service as Condor.

Summary: Condor Ferries has signed a 10-year licence to run ferry services between Jersey, the UK and Guernsey.


Mothers in the sub-Saharan African country are 17 times more likely to die as they give birth than those in Wales. Now the doctors are working on Cardiff University's Phoenix Project to run anaesthesia courses for their counterparts in Namibia. It is hoped they will then be able to give better care to expectant mothers. Prof Judith Hall, who is running the project, said she will be visiting the country to run three intensive courses this year. "We need to save mums from the three big killers: infections, bleeding and fitting because of high blood pressure," she said. "After that I'm hoping to introduce, along with the University of Namibia and the health system, the first ever speciality course for doctors over there, so that they can have specialists just as we do in Wales."

Summary: A team of doctors from the University Hospital of Wales are trying to make childbirth safer in Namibia to ensure fewer mothers and babies die.


Police said a silver Peugeot 207 was driven into a furniture shop on Cowley Road shortly after 07:00 BST. There have been no reports of any injuries. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue said the impact had made the shop's structure unsafe. A road closure was put in place on Cowley Road close to the junction with Chapel Street. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue said crews used metal props to support the roof and prevent it from falling in on the shop while the vehicle was removed. Station manager Simon Belcher said it showed the "varied nature" of crews' work. Cowley Road has since reopened and a cordon remains around the shop. Thames Valley Police are working to establish who was driving the vehicle.

Summary: A man and woman made off on foot when the car they were in ploughed into the side of a shop in Oxford.


The Flybe service, which launched in May, will begin operating on Saturdays from November. The daily service is Dundee Airport's first non-chartered international route. It is the fourth route Flybe has announced under the UK government's ??7m regional air connectivity fund. A spokesman for Dundee Airport operator HIAL said: "The plan is to move to seven days a week in November with the introduction of a Saturday flight. "They are flying six days a week at present, following the introduction of the Sunday service three weeks ago, and the team are delighted with the response from the public to the additional flights. "Dundee Airport manager, Derrick Lang, and his team are always open to adding new services and are in regular contact with partners and airlines to explore opportunities to bring more flights to Dundee."

Summary: A new route between Dundee and Amsterdam Schipol Airport will be extended to a seven-days-a-week service due to popular demand.


Deas, 28, went from 12th at halfway and could have won bronze from her second run if it was taken in isolation. She recorded a time of 54.22 seconds in her second run - almost half a second quicker than her time from Run 1. Her seventh-placed finish sees her stay in seventh in the global standings ahead of the World Championships in Konigssee, Germany later this month. Elsewhere, Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold did not compete as she was having a pre-planned rest weekend, while Donna Creighton finished 16th in her first World Cup race of the season.

Summary: Welsh skeleton athlete Laura Deas finished seventh in the World Cup skeleton racing event in Igls, Austria.


John Weighell, who will remain a councillor, said resigning now would enable a new leader time in the job ahead of elections in 2018. The Conservative group said it would elect a new group leader on 13 May. The council will meet formally to elect a new council leader on 20 May. Mr Weighell, who was first elected as a councillor for Bedale in 1992, said he had "thoroughly enjoyed" his time as leader and was proud of how the authority had managed budget cuts. "Wherever possible, we have made savings from the council's bureaucracy rather than front-line services," he said. The Conservative group has a comfortable majority on the council, winning 45 of 72 seats at the last election in 2013.

Summary: The leader of North Yorkshire County Council is to stand down as both council and Conservative group leader after 14 years.


The Team GB pair, who have won 10 Olympic gold medals between them, had their wedding ceremony on Saturday. The pair, who live in a cottage just outside Knutsford, Cheshire, turned down an offer to have the wedding featured in a magazine and managed to keep the details a secret from the press until it had happened. Their relationship began in the build-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Laura told Newsround, in August 2016, that "it wasn't love at first sight" when she first met Kenny who she said never spoke to her in training. Jason said in response, he "never said hello to anyone" and he could not "help being grumpy".

Summary: Cycling's golden couple Laura Trott and Jason Kenny have got married.


The Derbyshire-born fighter won amateur honours at light-heavyweight and claimed the British heavyweight title as a professional in October 1969. He lost the belt to Henry Cooper but won it back in 1971 when a victory over Joe Bugner also secured the Commonwealth and European titles. His career ended in 1972 after 58 wins and 13 losses, and in later life he suffered with dementia.

Summary: Former British and European heavyweight champion Jack Bodell has died, aged 76.


Dagmara Przybysz, originally from Poland, was found at Pool Academy in Redruth, Cornwall on Tuesday. The event was organised on social media by her friends, many of them wearing red which was Dagmara's favourite colour. One girl who spoke at the event said: "She was the girl who was always there for everyone else no matter what." Debora Reeve, deputy mayor of Redruth, said: "I think it's a testament to them that they have managed to organise this at such short notice." Devon and Cornwall Police are not treating the death as suspicious. Dagmara was described by the school as a "beautiful, bright and creative 16-year-old student with a very promising future ahead of her". Police are preparing a report for the coroner.

Summary: Family and friends have gathered to pay tribute to a 16-year-old girl who was found dead at her school.


Fellow Scots Steph Twell and Josephine Moultrie are also through to the 3000m final. Lynsey Sharp races in the 800m heats on Saturday evening. "We've done a lot of work and I'll be ready for the final with one day's rest," said O'Hare. "I needed to work on my positioning because you don't get to race a field like that every day. "I wanted to make sure that I got my tactics right. Coming down the home straight I was well within myself, it felt good, it felt smooth, so we have a day off tomorrow, and I'm happy with today." The US-based runner from West Linton ran his heat in three minutes, 41.09 seconds, five-hundredths of a second slower than fastest qualifier Ayanleh Souleiman of Djibouti.

Summary: Chris O'Hare qualified for Sunday's 1500m final of the World Indoor Championships with a second-place finish in his heat in Portland, Oregon.


The 25-year-old scored 21 goals in 34 league appearances last season, and is under contract at Lyon until 2019. In a statement on Twitter, the French club said "Lacazette is irreplaceable and one of the main leaders" in coach Bruno Genesio's team. Lyon denied a newspaper report saying they turned down an offer of 48m euros (£42.2m) from the Premier League side. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Lyon have rejected an offer of 35m euros (£29.3m) from Arsenal for France forward Alexandre Lacazette.


Carl Brookes, 32, Ross Wilkinson, 23, Luke Mansell 23, and Nathan Weston, 22, are accused of taking part in a prison mutiny. All four men will appear before magistrates on 17 January. The offences are alleged to have been committed on 16 December, when the privately-run jail was the subject of disorder. Brookes, who is now being held at HMP Hewell in Worcestershire, is further accused of taking a photograph without authorisation during the disturbances at HMP Birmingham. More updates on this and other stories in Birmingham and the Black Country Two other men charged with prison mutiny were remanded in custody by magistrates earlier this month and are due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on 3 February.

Summary: Four prison inmates have been charged with prison mutiny after last month's riots at HMP Birmingham.


It is part of a devolution deal that will give the regions more control over issues such as housing and transport. The mayors will lead combined authorities of representatives from each of the existing local councils. Ahead of the election, the BBC wants to know what you want from the new mayors and where you think their immediate priorities should lie. What do you want to know about the candidates' plans in areas including housing and the economy? You can also board the BBC News Listen Up bus, which will be travelling around the two regions. It will arrive in Liverpool on 18 April to ask "What's the point of a mayor?" On 24 April it will head up the M62 to Greater Manchester, to explore the topic "Can the mayor sort out healthcare?"

Summary: Voters in Greater Manchester and across the Liverpool City Region will choose their first elected mayors on 4 May.


At the close, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was down 61.82 points, or 0.9%, at 6,784.92. The top riser was Royal Mail, up 2.78%, recouping some of Thursday's losses. The postal services company had fallen 4.5% on news that the government had sold 15% of its remaining 30% stake in the company, raising Â£750m. The biggest faller on the 100-share index was Johnson Matthey, down 3.1%. On the FTSE 250, platinum producer Lonmin fell 7.1%, compounding earlier losses in the week, after mining and commodity firm Glencore distributed its 23.9% stake in the company to investors. Glencore had inherited the stake in Lonmin after buying miner Xstrata in 2013. On the currency markets, the pound was up 0.41% against the dollar at $1.5581 and up 0.25% against the euro at â‚¬1.3818.

Summary: (Close): London shares continued their downward slide as fears over Greece's ability to negotiate a settlement with European creditors dented sentiment.


Capped 54 times, he played at the 1994 World Cup and at Euro 96. Prodan was 26 when he joined Rangers from Atletico Madrid for £2.2m in 1998, but a knee injury prevented him from making a single first-team appearance. It was later revealed the signing was completed without a medical examination, and Prodan left after two and a half years in Glasgow. He had won five successive titles with Steaua Bucharest before moving to Madrid, where he spent one season with Atletico. Prodan took up a sporting director role with the Romanian Football Federation following his retirement at the age of 31.

Summary: Former Rangers and Romania defender Daniel Prodan has died from a heart attack at the age of 44.


Walker, who died in a car accident in 2013, earned $10.5m (£6.8m) over the past year and is in ninth place. Michael Jackson is number one for the third year running, with takings of $115m (£75m), down from the estimated $140m he earned in 2014. Elvis Presley is second with $55m (£35.8m), while Peanuts creator Charles Schulz is third with $40m (£26m). In November Charlie Brown, Snoopy and co will hit the big screen in The Peanuts Movie. The highest ranking British-born entry is Elizabeth Taylor at number five. Here are the top 13 celebrities on the Forbes list:

Summary: Fast & Furious star Paul Walker is a new entry in the latest Forbes list of top-earning dead celebrities.


In recent years, airlines looking for cost savings have reduced the sizes of seats and cut the amount of passenger legroom, among other changes. Passengers have often complained about the increasingly cramped quarters. Some flights have been disrupted after disputes broke out among passengers because of seating arrangements. "It costs you an arm and a leg just to have room for your arms and legs," said Senator Chuck Schumer, who sponsored the amendment, which was attached to a broader aviation bill. Many airlines now charge passengers if they want more legroom. Under the legislation, airlines would have been barred from further reducing the "size, width, padding and pitch" of seats. It also addressed legroom and the width of the aisles. Airline companies opposed the bill saying the measure was attempting to "re-regulate" the industry. The amendment failed 42-54 with all but one Republican voting against the legislation.

Summary: Legislation that would have set minimum standards for passenger space aboard commercial aeroplanes has failed to pass in the US Senate.


The 21-year-old, a youth player with Arsenal who was also previously on the books with Spanish La Liga side Sevilla, joined the Rams in June 2014 but failed to play a first-team game. While playing for the Rams' Under-21 side, Bunjaku featured for Kosovo at international level. His contract at the iPro Stadium was due to expire at the end of the season.

Summary: Midfielder Alban Bunjaku has left Championship side Derby County by mutual consent.


A meeting of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) decided to retain the ban, which has existed since Metrolink's launch in 1992. The authority decision follows a consultation of more than 2,400 completed online and Metrolink passenger surveys. TfGM reiterated the ban did not apply to assistance dogs. Councillor Andrew Fender, chair of the TfGM committee said the decision was taken on safety grounds. "While the vast majority of dog owners are responsible, there is no way to guarantee all dog owners will ensure their dogs behave appropriately and do not represent a nuisance or, worse still, a risk to passengers," he said. Dog lovers had campaigned on social media for the ban to be lifted.

Summary: Transport chiefs in Greater Manchester have rejected calls to allow dogs on the Metrolink tram system.


Denning - one of the original line-up of Radio 1 DJs in 1967 - has been charged with six sexual offences against four boys during the 1960s and 1970s. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 14 July. Surrey Police said the charges relate to Operation Ravine. A Surrey Police spokesman said: "The charges relate to the wider investigation into non-recent sexual offences connected to the Walton Hop Disco." Former music industry figure Jonathan King, from Bayswater, West London, has been questioned as part of Operation Ravine and is on bail until October 13. Surrey Police is also investigating an 86-year-old man from Walton-on-Thames as part of the inquiry. The force said it has also been notified of the death of a man in his 70s who was due to answer bail in connection with the investigation.

Summary: Former BBC DJ Chris Denning has been charged with historical child sex offences as part of a police investigation into a youth disco.


The thieves allegedly pretended to reception staff they were guests who had lost keys, in order to gain access to the rooms. The thieves used a stethoscope to listen at the door to ensure the coast was clear, police said, then used a hammer and chisel to remove the safes. High-end hotels were targeted, including in Paris and on the Riviera. The two suspects, aged 56 and 31, were arrested at a hotel in the central French town of Saint-Etienne on 24 August. Police said they had been identified using surveillance video images from a previous theft. According to officials, the removed safes were carried out of the hotels in suitcases. France's RTL radio said police had now recovered jewellery, luxury clothes and foreign currency worth about â‚¬80,000 (Â£58,000). They are also reported to have found 20 hotel room key cards, a stethoscope, a hammer and a chisel.

Summary: French police have arrested two men suspected of stealing safes from hotel rooms by posing as Gulf tourists.


Hannah Turtle, 22, from Shotton, appeared at a preliminary hearing at Mold Crown Court on Friday. A provisional trial date was set for 29 January 2018. She is charged with murdering baby James Hughes last year, along with three charges of ill-treatment and two of administering poison. Ms Turtle, who had been living at Llanarth Hospital in Abergavenny but is now of no fixed abode, was further remanded in custody. One of the poison charges relates to allegedly administering an antidepressant drug to James between 31 May and 5 June 2016. He was taken to hospital from the family home in Ryeland Street, Shotton, on 9 June 2016. He died on 13 June. He was initially treated at the Countess of Chester Hospital and was then transferred to Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital where he died.

Summary: A Flintshire woman charged with murdering and poisoning her seven-week-old son is expected to go on trial early next year.


Murdoch, who started his career with Falkirk, has signed a two-year contract with the Scottish Premiership club. He left the Bairns to join Fleetwood in 2013 but only made 13 appearances for the side that finished 10th in the season just passed and was released. Murdoch spent two months on loan to Northampton Town, playing 10 times for the League Two outfit. He had made 48 appearances for Fleetwood in the previous season, helping them win promotion. The Aberdeen-born player also has spells on loan to Berwick Rangers and East Fife while with Falkirk. Murdoch becomes County's second signing in two days following the addition of former Hartlepool United left-back Darren Holden.

Summary: Ross County have signed Stewart Murdoch after the 25-year-old midfielder left English League One side Fleetwood Town.


Homemade alcohol is popular in central Kenya, where many people cannot afford to buy commercial alcohol. President Uhuru Kenyatta said many men in the area are "addicted" to what is sometimes called ''killer brew''. The government has revoked all licences for bars and other outlets selling home brew, which can be laced with methanol. The operation started in Kiambu county, where home brew has destroyed families, made men impotent and led to many deaths, reports BBC East Africa editor Caroline Karobia. Last year, some 70 people were killed in the area. There have been demonstrations by women from the affected areas asking the government to take action. After the four-day operation, the team will report to President Kenyatta to assess the progress being made. Latest African news updates

Summary: Authorities in Kenya have begun a four-day nationwide crackdown to get rid of illicitly brewed alcohol following a recent spate of deaths.


Among the items for sale was a first edition from September 1923, and designs for the masthead which were not chosen. Auctioneer Chris Albury, from Dominic Winter Auctioneers, South Cerney, Gloucestershire, said the collection went to a private buyer from Somerset. The archive was discovered when a woman was helping her parents de-clutter. Her father remembered a bag full of items that came from a house clearance somewhere on the south coast of England about 30 years ago. Since then, the archive had been forgotten in a cupboard. Among items of correspondence for sale was a letter from director of programmes Arthur R Burrows to OH Blake of the publishers George Newnes, asking for changes to be made to the designs.

Summary: Original designs, mock-ups and printed editions of early copies of the Radio Times have fetched £1,100 at auction.


The 23-year-old arrives from French club La Rochelle, where he had been on loan from Sydney's North Harbour Rays. "He is a wing with exceptional pace and has, this past season, gained valuable experience in the Top 14," said Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons. "I believe he will add a vital edge to our attack and look forward to having him with us next season." La Rochelle recruited Northam as medical cover for Samoa international Alofa Alofa in September. He made five appearances for the Top 14 club, including three European fixtures. "The boys here have told me the club's moving in the right direction and they've got a good team atmosphere," he said. "What am I looking to add to the mix? I'm hoping to bring my speed and pace to the game, to execute and finish on some of the backline plays."

Summary: Edinburgh have signed former Australia Under-20 winger Alex Northam for next season.


Irwyn Wilcox was relieved of his duties at Fishguard's Ysgol Glannau Gwaun in November 2015. In a joint statement on Monday, the local authority and school governors said one allegation of gross misconduct against Mr Wilcox "was upheld". Details of the misconduct allegation have not been revealed. "This has been an unsettling period for the school community," the school statement said. "The local authority, governing body and staff now look forward to working together in the future in the best interests of the school." Pembrokeshire council said temporary management arrangements of the 250-place primary will remain in place until a permanent head is appointed. Both the council and governing body said they would not be commenting further.

Summary: A Pembrokeshire head teacher suspended from his post for more than a year has been sacked for "gross misconduct".


The 28-year-old, who has over 100 Premiership appearances to his name, spent the summer playing in Ohio before beginning his trial last month. Director of rugby Dean Richards said: "We are delighted to have been able to bring him on board full time. "He is a quality player, he knows this league very well and we look forward to working with him on a permanent basis." Waldouck came off the replacements bench in Saturday's 58-5 thrashing at Bath. The Falcons return to action on Sunday when they host Leicester Tigers.

Summary: Newcastle Falcons have given a contract to Dominic Waldouck after the centre impressed during a trial.


His club-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, who helped Portugal win Euro 2016, and France and Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann are also contenders. Barcelona's Lionel Messi, who won the award for a second time last year, was fifth in the previous round of voting. Journalists from Uefa's 55 member associations will vote for their best player on Thursday, 25 August. Bale, 27, has enjoyed yet another memorable year for club and country. He scored in a penalty shootout as Real beat city rivals Atletico to win the Champions League. The former Tottenham player then netted three times to help Wales reach the last four of Euro 2016 in France.

Summary: Wales and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is on a three-man shortlist for Uefa's Best Player in Europe award.


The 62-year-old former Republican told the Democratic National Committee on Friday morning he was ending his candidacy for the 2016 election. He has struggled to raise money and make any impact in the Democratic field, which is led by Hillary Clinton. Mr Chafee has served as a Republican and an Independent but had never before run for office as a Democrat. At a women's forum held by the Democratic National Committee, he said: "After much thought I have decided to end my campaign for president today. "But I would like to take this opportunity one last time to advocate for a chance be given to peace." Mr Chafee was, as he pointed out in the recent Democratic debate, the only Republican to vote against the Iraq War. His departure means there are only three Democrats left - Mrs Clinton, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley.

Summary: Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee has said he is dropping out of the Democratic presidential race.


Gavin Moore, 40, was with a group of cyclists on the Newtownards Road, Conlig, when the crash happened on Tuesday afternoon. They were all members of the North Down Cycling Club. Two other cyclists suffered injuries which are not life-threatening. A 59-year-old man arrested at the scene has been released on bail. In a post on Facebook, North Down Cycling Club said it was sending condolences to Mr Moore's wife, children and the wider family circle. Police have appealed for anyone travelling in the area at the time to contact them with any information about the collision.

Summary: A cyclist has died after being involved in a collision with a car in Newtownards, County Down.


The UK government said it would sustain 40 jobs at Hawarden Airfield near Broughton and 120 at RAF Waddington. The deal with Raytheon UK will provide the Sentinel aircraft with in-service support and maintenance meaning it can meet operational requirements. The intelligence-gathering Sentinel forms part of UK operations against so-called Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin, said: "Sentinel aircraft provide vital intelligence to our Armed Forces, giving them the ability to make decisions that helps keep Britain safe." The contract is supported as part of a £178bn equipment plan.

Summary: A £131m support contract for RAF Sentinel aircraft will secure about 160 jobs in Flintshire and Lincolnshire.


The squad, including former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, had refused to fly to South America on Sunday morning. But they eventually agreed a financial package with the nation's football federation after an emergency meeting. The squad left from Yaounde at 06:00 on Monday, more than 20 hours later than had been scheduled. Team coach Volker Finke had said players were complaining that the £61,000 they were due to be paid for figuring in the World Cup was not enough. After agreeing an end to the row, Cameroon Football Federation president Joseph Owona said: "Everything has been resolved. "We have opted for transparency. There is no problem and I think the team needs to be mobilised for all to look in one direction." Cameroon are in Group A with the hosts, Croatia and Mexico.

Summary: Cameroon finally arrived in Brazil for the World Cup on Monday after a dispute over bonus payments that delayed their journey for almost a day.


The 45-year-old man suffered serious burns in Wollongong, a city south of Sydney, according to New South Wales Police. Police said his alleged attacker, 41, doused him with a flammable liquid before setting him on fire. They described the incident as a "neighbour dispute". The victim suffered critical injuries and was flown to a hospital in Sydney, police said. A 44-year-old woman with him at the time also suffered burns while trying to extinguish the flames. She was taken to a Wollongong hospital in a stable condition. One witness said she heard yelling at the time. "It's pretty bad, it's pretty stuffed up. It's scary," she told Australian Broadcasting Corp. "I stayed inside. It's too scary to come out when there's an argument." The 41-year-old man was denied bail in the Wollongong Local Court on Wednesday.

Summary: A man in Australia is in a critical condition after being set alight following an argument over a dog, police say.


The 16-time world champion, 55, beat Gary Anderson 7-3 and James Wade 7-4. Michael van Gerwen lies second after beating Robert Thornton with a three-dart average of 117.95, the third-highest televised average in history. Wade had earlier defeated Raymond van Barneveld before losing to Taylor, while Adrian Lewis and Peter Wright drew 6-6 in Thursday's other match. Eight players remain in the competition after Dave Chisnall and Michael Smith were eliminated following the ninth round of fixtures. The top four players after 16 round-robin matches will qualify for the play-offs in London on 19 May. James Wade 7-4 Raymond van Barneveld Gary Anderson 3-7 Phil Taylor Robert Thornton 5-7 Michael van Gerwen Adrian Lewis 6-6 Peter Wright Phil Taylor 7-4 James Wade

Summary: Phil Taylor won twice in Sheffield to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.


The dogs were acting aggressively and posed a risk to officers who were called to Harnall Lane East in the early hours, West Midlands Police said. The force said the specialist officers, who were executing a warrant, were unable to safely get close enough to the dogs. A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of owning a prohibited dog. More on this and other stories from Coventry and Warwickshire Pit bulls are one of four breeds of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act, which was pushed through in 1991 to clamp down on dogs used for fighting. The other banned breeds are the Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino and fila Brasileiro. The Act has been a controversial piece of legislation, with some calling for it to be repealed.

Summary: Two dogs described as "pit bull type" by police officers have been shot dead in Coventry.


Eight engines and 40 firefighters were called out to the Hampton by Hilton Hotel in Corby at about 15:45 GMT on Saturday. Northamptonshire Fire Service said everyone was accounted for, and that four people were treated at the scene after breathing in smoke. The service said all the guests had been relocated and crews had returned to base by Sunday morning. The cause of the fire, at the Rockingham Leisure Park on Princewood Road, is being investigated. The hotel's duty manager said she was unable to provide any further details about the fire, but confirmed the hotel was closed.

Summary: A hotel had to be evacuated after a fire that affected three floors.


Halep, playing her third Madrid final in four years, held off a Mladenovic fightback to win 7-5 6-7 (5-7) 6-2. Mladenovic, seeded 17th, forced a deciding set despite appearing to struggle with a back injury. Halep's frustration was clear when she kicked her racquet into the path of a ball boy and received a code violation. However, the world number eight came through to clinch victory after two hours and 43 minutes. She has now won 22 of her last 25 matches on clay and will head into the French Open later this month as one of the favourites for the title. In the doubles final, Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-Jan beat Timea Babos and Andrea Hlavackova 6-4 6-3.

Summary: Romanian third seed Simona Halep retained her Madrid Open title with a three-set win over France's Kristina Mladenovic in a gripping final.


Police called to Pincey Mead, near Pitsea Road, Basildon, shortly before 17:00 GMT on Saturday found the body in a grey Audi A4. He has been named locally as 30-year-old Vilson Meshi. A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was smoke inhalation. Det Insp Steve Ellis of Essex Police said he wanted to hear from witnesses. "This happened in a residential neighbourhood so I am hopeful someone will have seen or heard something. "I'm keen to speak to anyone who might have seen the vehicle or spotted anyone acting suspiciously in the area." Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. More on this and other stories from Essex

Summary: A murder inquiry has been launched after a man's body was found in a burned-out car on a housing estate.


Seren Bernard, 14, was found dead in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, in April 2012. She had lived with foster carers from December 2011 until her death. During the fourth day of the Milford Haven hearing on Thursday, social worker Wendy Rodriques said Seren "engaged well" with professionals involved in her care. She said the teenager had people caring for her that she could trust, that Seren's foster parents had formed a good relationship with her and she had an adult she could speak to at school. The hearing was told on Tuesday that Seren said she had "no aspirations" in the weeks leading up to her death. A serious case review last year found her death under the care of social services might not have been preventable and police ruled out crime. The inquest will resume on 15 June.

Summary: An inquest into the death of a teenager has been told she gave the impression of being a "happy, bright girl".


The 26-year-old all-rounder has agreed a three-year contract at The Oval. A statement on the Durham website said: "The club made a strong offer to keep his services but he has decided to accept an offer elsewhere. "We respect his decision. Scott has been a good servant of the club and we would like to take this opportunity to wish him well for the future." Sunderland-born leg-spinner Borthwick made his Durham debut in 2009 and has made one Test appearance for England, against Australia in Sydney in 2014. He also played two one-day internationals in 2011 and made his only Twenty20 appearance for England in the same year. Borthwick, who was approached by Surrey in June, told the BBC in the same month that the wickets at Chester-le-Street "don't really help the leggies".

Summary: Scott Borthwick has rejected a contract extension from Durham and will join Surrey at the end of the season.


Police were called after reports the Â£180,000 supercar was being driven too fast around Newport. Traffic officers did not catch the 25-year-old driver speeding in his bright green Lamborghini Huracan - which can go 0-60mph (97km/h) in 2.5 seconds. But police said he was driving in an "anti-social manner" and confiscated the Italian supercar. The driver was given a legal warning which meant the car, which has a top speed of 202mph (325km/h), was seized by police on Wednesday night but handed back the following day. A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: "The driver was driving in an anti-social manner - speed not recorded but was excessively speeding in a built-up area." The man was warned his car could be seized again if he is caught for a second time.

Summary: A Lamborghini driver has had his car seized by police - even though they could not catch him speeding.


An author from Gwynedd is among those on the shortlist for the prize for young writers from across the world. Alys Conran, from Bangor, is joined by Anuk Arudpragasam, Luke Kennard, Fiona McFarlane, Sarah Perry and Callan Wink. The winner is announced at Swansea University's Great Hall on 10 May ahead of International Dylan Thomas Day on 14 May. The Dylan Thomas Prize is open to writers in the English language aged 39 and under. Chairman of the judging panel, Prof Dai Smith of Swansea University, said: "From a deeply impressive long list of 12 works of literature from across the globe, the judges, after a lengthy discussion, decided on six works whose sheer quality, originality and dazzle factor stood out." Last year, it was won by Max Porter for his work Grief is the Thing with Feathers.

Summary: The six authors in the running for the £30,000 Dylan Thomas Prize have been announced.


She polled 186,661 of the votes in the first round of counting, ahead of the Conservative David Burgess- Joyce who totalled 54,000. As she had secured more than 50% of the vote initially, there was no need for a second count. In total, Ms Kennedy had secured 61.76% of the vote. She said she looked forward to working "with all of the communities of Merseyside to make sure we maintain a safe and happy place to live and work." Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname. BBC News App users: tap here to see the results. More information is available on the Choose my PCC website.

Summary: Labour's Jane Kennedy has been re-elected as Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner.


The Watford winger will be replaced in the Morocco squad for the Nations Cup by Omar El Kaddouri, the Morocco Football Federation confirmed on Saturday. Amrabat, 29, limped off in the second half of last Sunday's 4-1 home loss to Tottenham and, after medical examinations, was ruled out of the tournament which starts on 14 January. The 26-year-old Belgian-born El Kaddouri comes into coach Herve Renard's 23-man squad which was announced on Wednesday. El Kaddouri has won 22 caps for Morocco, having first made his debut in 2013. Morocco open their Nations Cup campaign against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Group C in Oyem on 16 January. They have a warm-up international against Finland in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

Summary: Morocco international Nordin Amrabat has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon after failing to recover from an ankle injury.


The catch, thought to be worth about £1,300, was taken from Methil Docks between 01:00 and 05:00 on Monday. Police said they believe the lobsters were hand-picked from a container, and urged restaurant owners to be on the alert. Sgt Craig Fyall said: "This might seem like a comical incident, but this is a fisherman's livelihood." He added: "It's likely they were hand-picked from the container, so it would've been noticeable if anyone left the docks with that amount of lobsters. "If anyone remembers seeing anything suspicious, or has any relevant information, please contact police."

Summary: About 150 lobsters have been stolen from a Fife dock after being caught by a fisherman.


Former Liverpool trainee Lussey, 21, left Bolton in the summer and is a former England Under-18 international. Midfielder Weeks, 20, progressed through Wolves' academy but was a free agent after he was released. Full-back Higgins, 22, joins after rejecting a new contract with Chester in June, while goalkeeper Norman, 19, has signed on loan from Fulham. All four are available for the Sandgrounders' game against Aldershot on Saturday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: National League side Southport have signed Jordan Lussey, Declan Weeks, Ryan Higgins and Magnus Norman.


The 36-year-old Poland international provided cover for first-choice centre-backs Wes Morgan and Robert Huth last season, starting just eight games. He said on Instagram: "Signed a new contract. I am glad I will be one year longer part of this team and club." Wasilewski joined City on a free transfer in the summer of 2013. He has made a total of 72 appearances for the club, scoring two goals. The centre-half has won 60 international caps but last played for Poland in 2013 and is not in their squad at Euro 2016.

Summary: Leicester City defender Marcin Wasilewski has signed a new one-year contract with the Premier League champions.


Officers said 84 incidents of rape or attempted rape were reported from April 2014, compared to 35 the previous year. Posters offering support to victims have been released urging more men to come forward in a new campaign led by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and abuse charity, Survivors Manchester. A police spokesman said they believed a large number of crimes go "unreported". Sexual assault reports have also risen from 69 to 93 over the same period. Duncan Craig, from the charity, said: "We need to work together to break the silence that surrounds the rape and sexual assault of men, so those affected can get the support they deserve." The posters feature "real men rather than models" after an online appeal for volunteers, he added.

Summary: Reports of male rape in Greater Manchester have more than doubled in the last 12 months, police said.


The Picton name traces back to 13th Century west Wales, but became world-renowned after 1815 through Battle of Waterloo officer, Sir Thomas Picton. Retired Surrey scientist Brian Picton Swann has discovered Pictons in North America, New Zealand and Costa Rica while researching his family tree. Thirty descendants have now met for a reunion in Bluestone National Park. Mr Picton Swann, who has been researching his family tree since 1967, has used Y-chromosome DNA testing, alongside documentary methods. He said it is difficult to go far back in Wales using only papers, adding: "We hope to be able to bridge from 1750 back to 1260 by using the latest advances in DNA testing, called Next Generation Sequencing."

Summary: Descendants of a well-known Welsh family have come from around the world to gather in Pembrokeshire.


The Irish quartet, which included Northern Ireland athletes Craig Newell and Andrew Mellon, finished 4.99 seconds behind winners Great Britain. Ireland clocked 3:08.64 - 1.01 seconds slower than their semi-final time when they clinched a fastest losers spot. Poland took silver with France earning the bronze medal. Ballymena & Antrim's Newell and Bangor's Mellon were joined by Donegal man Karl Griffin and Trim's Harry Purcell in the Irish quartet. Dublin-based Mellon reached the semi-finals of the individual 400m in Poland as he equalled his personal best of 47.23 seconds. Ireland's 4x400m women's team finished sixth in their final while Sarah McCarthy placed 11th in the long jump final after a best leap of 6.21m. McCarthy's best jump on Sunday was 12 centimetres less than her personal best qualifying distance.

Summary: Ireland had to settle for seventh place in the men's 4x400m relay final at the European Under-23 Championships in Bydgoszcz in Poland.


San Francisco-based Goodreads was founded in 2007, has 16 million members and is one of the most prominent online communities for readers. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, and it is expected to be completed in the next quarter. Amazon's electronic book service competes against a number of rivals including Google and Apple. Goodreads is a social network for readers, where they can recommend, review and discover books. Users can also buy books from online retailers, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble. "Amazon and Goodreads share a passion for reinventing reading," Russ Grandinetti, vice-president for Kindle content at Amazon, said in a statement. Goodreads co-founder, Otis Chandler, said the deal would allow the company to move faster in bringing its user experience to more people around the world.

Summary: Online retailer Amazon has said it will buy Goodreads, a book discovery and recommendation website.


US based McCormick & Co is paying $4.2bn for the business, which includes French's mustard. Royal Mail was the biggest loser on the FTSE 100, falling 2.75%. Shares were up strongly on Tuesday after the company released a trading update. The FTSE 100 rose steadily in afternoon trade, ending the day up 40.69 points or 0.55% at 7,430.91. Aviva rose 0.4% after saying it would sell Friends Provident International, an insurance business focused on the Middle East and Asia. The pound was little changed. Against the dollar, it was down 0.05% at $1.3034, while against the euro, it was 0.25% higher at 1.1315 euros.

Summary: Consumer goods firm Reckitt Benckiser's shares rose 1.6% on Wednesday after the sale of its food unit.


It is believed Andre Murphy, who was known as Nick, was hit while fixing a flat tyre on his horse trailer at about 04:10 GMT at junction 28 on Monday. The stud farmer, 56, from County Wexford in Ireland, was on his way to deliver horses at the time. A man, 45, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released on bail. County Wexford parish priest Father James Nolan said Mr Murphy's death was a "tragedy for all involved". "His heartbroken wife Julie is being comforted by family and friends," he said. "He was well known and respected by all in the equestrian community. He will be missed," he added. Gwent Police said a passenger, 29, who was travelling with Mr Murphy, was uninjured.

Summary: A man killed in a crash which led to 11-mile tailbacks on the M4 around Newport has been named.


He replaces David Parker, who resigned on Monday after five years in charge. Skinner had been director of Blues Ladies' centre of excellence since July 2015, having previously filled a number of other coaching roles at the club. "Over the next year or so, we're going to look to develop a slightly different brand of football," Skinner told the club's YouTube channel. "Going ahead, it's about getting the team to play the way that I want them to play to bring a bit of excitement to the games and really push forward."

Summary: Women's Super League One club Birmingham City Ladies have appointed Marc Skinner as their new manager.


Two pink, also known as humpback salmon, were caught by anglers last week. The fish are native to Pacific Ocean waters and are a favourite prey of North America's grizzly bears. A potentially invasive species to the UK, the salmon caught on the Ness maybe related to fish introduced to the Barents Sea in Russia in the 1950s. Ness District Salmon Fishery Board believes it to be the first time a pink salmon has been recorded in the river, which flows from Loch Ness and through Inverness. The fishery board, which has asked for any further sightings of the fish, said a pink salmon had also been caught this month on the Helmsdale in Sutherland.

Summary: A non-native species of salmon has been found for what is thought to be the first time on the River Ness.


A Mercedes B220 sports car hit a stationary minibus taxi in Erdington before knocking down a pedestrian in his 40s at about 05:00 BST. Galaxy Cars in Erdington confirmed one of their drivers was killed this morning. A 49-year-old woman and two 17-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. It is believed the man was behind the minibus at the time of the crash. He died at the scene. Galaxy Cars said their driver was on his way home after finishing his shift when he died. The firm said they were "devastated" to lose a "well-known and well-loved" employee. The minibus taxi was parked on Goosemore Lane at the junction with Kirkwood Avenue. The suspects were arrested at the scene and are assisting with inquiries. Police said specialist officers are currently supporting the man's family.

Summary: A man has died after being hit by a sports car in the early hours of Sunday morning.


The plan is part of the Kirkcudbright Charter, which aims to make the best use of the town's public buildings. Council papers have revealed that the design team behind the project will ask Dumfries and Galloway Council for funding of £1.68m. It exceeds the authority's budget for the entire charter by £195,000. The team will also apply for funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), which has previously committed almost £1m to the project on a provisional basis. According to a report to the council's Stewartry area committee, the new plans for the gallery were "very positively received" by HLF. The authority will also be asked to support an increased funding application to the heritage fund.

Summary: The cost of transforming Kirkcudbright Town Hall into a "gallery of national significance" is expected to cost £3.17m, according to a new report.


By mid-morning, the FTSE 100 index was up 31.36 points, or 0.5%, at 6,122.59, having fallen more than 1% on Tuesday. Pharmaceutical shares were higher on reports that Pfizer is set to abandon its planned takeover of Allergan. That has led to speculation that other firms in the sector could now be bid targets. Shares in Shire rose 3.1% and AstraZeneca climbed 2.6%. Shares in no-frills airline Easyjet fell 2% after it published passenger figures for March. Passenger numbers rose 4.3% from a year earlier to 5,728,114, but its load factor - the percentage of seats occupied - slipped 1.3% to 91.3%. Easyjet said it had cancelled 611 flights last month, with most due to strike action in France. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.3% against the dollar to $1.4116, and slipped 0.1% against the euro to â‚¬1.2432.

Summary: The London market enjoyed a modest rebound, with shares in drugs companies seeing some of the largest gains.


BBC Scotland is hosting a series of TV and radio debates ahead of the Holyrood election on 5 May. On 27 April, a hustings radio debate will be held in the Inverness and Nairn Constituency in The Maclean Room at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness. Full details on the programme and how to apply to be in the audience can be found here. The panel of politicians for the evening will comprise of the SNP's Fergus Ewing, Labour's David Stewart, the Liberal Democrat's Carolyn Caddic, Edward Mountain for the Conservatives and John Finnie representing the Scottish Greens.

Summary: Do you want to be in the audience of a special programme putting politicians under the spotlight?


The pair were struck by a car on the A4119 at Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taff, at about 00:30 GMT. The 43-year-old father and his child were crossing the southbound carriageway, close to the entrance of Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins furniture store, when they were hit. A 22-year-old driver of an Alfa Romeo has been arrested. Officers are appealing for witnesses. Bryan George, who lives close to the road, said he had seen the father and son with other members of their family, walking along and singing together before the collision. He believes they were trying to cross at a point where there is a footpath.

Summary: A seven-year-old boy critically injured in a crash which killed his dad has also died, police have said.


The girl received a serious head injury after being shot at a house on Furness Drive in Halifax at around 12:40 BST on Saturday. She was taken to Leeds General Infirmary by air ambulance and is described as being in a serious condition following surgery. Police said an investigation into how the girl was injured was ongoing. Read more about this story and others from across West Yorkshire Det Insp Gary Stephenson, of West Yorkshire Police, said: "Our investigations suggest she was not intentionally injured and an 18-year-old male is assisting us with our enquiries. "Specially trained officers are working to support her family as our investigations continue."

Summary: A four-year-old girl shot in the head by a bow and arrow was not intentionally hurt, police said.


Stephanie Shevlin had been to the Box nightclub in Crewe on Saturday when she became ill. She died later in hospital. Cheshire Police believe Ms Shevlin, from Liverpool, had taken MDMA and are investigating the cause of her death. Her mother Michelle said her daughter was due to start college in September and had her whole life in front of her. More updates on this story and others in Stoke and Staffordshire "To have her life cruelly taken away in this manner is soul destroying and all I want is for my little baby to come home." She appealed for anyone with information about who supplied the drugs to come forward and contact police. In May, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction warned that Ecstasy and MDMA was getting stronger, with dangerously "pure" pills and crystals in circulation.

Summary: The mother of a 22-year-old woman who died after taking drugs on a night out in Cheshire has paid tribute to her "beautiful and bubbly girl".


The 24-year-old five-time Paralympic champion set new bests in her T34 category over 100m, 400m and 800m. Cockroft began the streak of impressive times by lowering her record in the 100m to 17.28 seconds before taking the 400m in 57.86 seconds on Thursday. She then led from gun to win the 800m on Sunday, knocking one second off her previous best to 1:55.73. There was also a world record in the women's T53 200m for Britain's Samantha Kinghorn with a new time of 28.91 seconds earlier on the same day. The six-lane track in Arbon is known to wheelchair athletes as the fastest in the world and the series of Swiss events, which ran from 25-28 May, saw a total of 20 world records broken with 29 competing nations. Cockroft will join her British team-mates next week in Nottwil, also in Switzerland, for the IPC Grand Prix between 2-5 June.

Summary: Britain's Hannah Cockroft has broken three world records at a race series in Arbon, Switzerland.


The woman was racially insulted by a man before he followed her and kicked her in the torso, causing her to fall over, in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, police said. A man was also struck on the head with a bag of ice and a bottle. A suspect, 37 and from Milton Keynes, is being held on suspicion of racially-aggravated assault. More on this and other news from Buckinghamshire The 34-year-old was attacked as she returned to her car from a shop in Water Eaton Road at about 21.40 BST on 6 August, Thames Valley Police said. The second victim, a 40-year-old man, sustained head injuries. Both were treated in hospital and later discharged.

Summary: A man has been arrested after a pregnant woman lost her baby when she was kicked and fell to the ground.


The development faced local opposition last year amid concern it would affect nearby homes and an ancient woodland. A report to Cardiff council's planning committee said amendments to the plans had led to a "substantial reduction in the likely impact upon this woodland". The plan is for a seven-storey accommodation block with over 500 beds. The application had been recommended for approval during Wednesday's meeting. The report said 176 residents living near the site formally objected due to a range of issues, including parking concerns and damage to ancient trees. Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens, who had also objected, said residents already faced problems due to Cardiff Met site users parking in residential areas. Conservation charity The Woodland Trust also objected, saying ancient woodland sites were "irreplaceable". However, the report said the application had been subject to a number of amendments to ensure the woodland was preserved.

Summary: A decision on controversial plans to build student flats at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed campus has been deferred.


He was taken to hospital after being injured at 16:15 GMT in the Topshop store in the Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading. The boy, who was in a life threatening condition, died later at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Thames Valley Police said. His death is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious. South Central Ambulance said three ambulances and two officers in a rapid response vehicle were sent to the scene and the shop was cordoned off to customers. Police said the boy's next of kin had been informed and that further inquiries would take place.

Summary: A 10-year-old boy has died after suffering serious head injuries in an "incident involving store furniture".