The 28-year-old Wales forward joined the Warriors from Crusaders in 2012 and has made 90 appearances. He was out of contract at the end of the season and there was reportedly interest from both Super League and National Rugby League teams. "We believe that Ben is one of the best front-row forwards in Super League," said head coach Shaun Wane. "We believe that he has his best years ahead of him and are delighted that those will be here at Wigan." Flower was banned for six months in 2014 after punching St Helens' Lance Hohaia during the Grand Final that year, but returned in April last year to help Wigan reach the end-of-season showpiece again, where they were beaten by Leeds.

Summary: Wigan prop Ben Flower has signed a new four-year contract with the Super League side until 2020.


Andrew Keenan died in hospital on Monday after being found at his home in Bewicke Road, Wallsend, North Tyneside. His death is being treated as "unexplained", but officers believe he may have been attacked in Gladstone Street between 18:00-19:00 BST on Sunday. Three men aged 27, 30 and 35, and a woman, 30, have been arrested and bailed.

Summary: Police investigating a man's death say he may have been assaulted.


The Harris hawk's predicament began when its tether became tangled in the branches of a tree in Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth. Firefighters from the town were called by the RSPCA. They used a ladder to bring the bird down safely at about 11:20 BST. The rescue took an hour. The hawk, called Leon, had been trapped about 15m (50ft) up the tree. RSPCA officer Grace Mead said Leon had initially escaped from its aviary while it was being cleaned out, and had flown into the tree where he became tangled and trapped. "The fire service were fantastic. It was a very difficult rescue but it went very smoothly," she said. "They climbed up the tree with a ladder and had to cut some branches to reach Leon. "Fortunately, he was not hurt. His owner was so pleased and relieved to have him back, he absolutely adores him."

Summary: A bird of prey had to be rescued by firefighters after being stuck in a tree in Hertfordshire overnight.


If Liang Wengen, 55, is chosen by the party's 2012 congress, he will be the first entrepreneur to join the body, which in effect rules the country. The BBC's Martin Patience in Beijing says this would be a hugely symbolic shift in the party's view of business. Construction magnate Mr Liang topped both the Forbes and Hurun rich lists with a wealth of more than $9bn (Â£6bn). The media reports said he had completed a vetting procedure for the 300-strong body and was on track for approval by the congress in October next year. Our correspondent says China's wealthy are increasingly being courted by the party, which only started allowing businessmen into its ranks a decade ago. Mr Liang's company Sany, which manufactures cranes and excavators, has benefited in recent years from China's building boom.

Summary: China's richest man is set to join the ruling Communist Party's Central Committee, media reports say.


The Serie A club have been owned by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi since 1986. A new stadium is on the new owners' agenda, according to the club's general manager Marco Fassone. "We want to give AC Milan a stadium in the short term," he said. AC Milan and fierce rivals Inter Milan, also Chinese-owned, rent the 80,000-seat San Siro from Milan's city council. "We know that in Italy it cannot happen straight away," added Fassone. "Whether it's San Siro or a newly built stadium, as long as the club can have its own stadium." AC Milan have not won Serie A since 2011 and finished seventh, 10th and eighth in the past three seasons. They are sixth in the league, 20 points behind leaders Juventus.

Summary: Chinese investor Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux has completed its £628m (740m euro) takeover of AC Milan, promising "significant capital increases".


Last year Dominique was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma during the filming of Hotel Trubble and, after nine months of chemotherapy, she has been told she is free of the disease. One in three people will develop cancer at some stage in their lifetime and around 1,700 children are diagnosed each year in the UK. Many more will be affected by a parent or relative living with the disease. What does it feel like to be treated for cancer? How does it feel to lose a parent? Is being given the all-clear the end, or the beginning, of the story? This documentary hears from children who can answer those questions.

Summary: CBBC actress Dominique Moore takes a personal look at how cancer affects the lives of children and young people.


Baker, 33, follows defender Matt Clarke and midfielder Danny Rose as new additions to Pompey manager Paul Cook's squad for next season. The former Morecambe and Coventry player scored 15 goals in 72 games during his two seasons with MK Dons. He was offered a new deal by the club at the end of last season, but opted to join Portsmouth instead. Baker's move to Fratton Park will become official on 1 July, a club he admitted he nearly joined two years ago. "It's lovely to finally arrive on the south coast," he told the club's website. "Since then I've kept a close eye on their results and another big factor in me coming here is that Paul Cook was my boss at Southport, where I started out." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Portsmouth have signed midfielder Carl Baker on a two-year deal after his contract expired at MK Dons.


James Duffus and Alastair Cormack, both 94, and Robert Lerche, 95, were presented with the Legion d'Honneur by Emmanuel Cocher, the French consul general in Scotland. He said: "France will never forget the bravery they showed in taking part in the Liberation of France 70 years ago." The ceremony was followed by a civic reception for the veterans. Lord Provost George Adam said "These brave men put their lives on the line to protect our freedom here at home and to liberate Europe. "These awards from the government of France are a great honour and a reminder to us all of the huge sacrifices made by so many men and women during the conflict." Presentations have been taking place across the country since the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

Summary: Three World War Two veterans from Aberdeen have been awarded France's highest honour for bravery.


The 29-year-old from Finland, who has one international cap, has agreed a two-year contract with the Royals. Jaakkola, who stands 6ft 5ins tall, had a spell in Scottish football with Kilmarnock from 2011-13. He then moved to South Africa and last year kept a clean sheet as Ajax Cape Town lifted the MTN8 cup after a 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs in the final. Jaakkola is Reading's third signing since the appointment of manager Jaap Stam, following the arrival of forward Joseph Mendes and midfielder Joey van den Berg. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Reading have signed goalkeeper Anssi Jaakkola from South African club Ajax Cape Town for an undisclosed fee.


The 17-year-old girl had been brought to Sydney in early April by a man who offered her work as a cleaner, New South Wales Police said. She was allegedly taken to a house and sexually assaulted by "a number of men" until her escape on 27 April. Police officers from human trafficking and sex crime squads are investigating. The teenager told police she fled the unknown location before being picked up by a woman who drove her to a community centre. She was taken to hospital for medical treatment. The girl told police she had met a man in Guinea in January and he offered her employment. The pair travelled to Australia via Paris over several days in April. Police are searching for the teenager's alleged attackers and the woman who went to her aid.

Summary: A teenager from Guinea in West Africa has escaped from an Australian house where she was allegedly being held as a sex slave, according to police.


Mainly because To Pimp A Butterfly was released a week earlier than was originally advertised. But now Spotify says that buzz helped the 27-year-old rapper break their global records. The album was streamed more than 9.6 million times on its first full day of release. The previous record-holder was Michael Buble's Christmas, with 9.5 million streams on Christmas Eve 2014. Kendrick has a huge fan following, with Kanye West calling him "an inspiration" on Twitter. Kanye's praise was backed by producer Paul Epworth - who's worked with the likes of Adele. He called To Pimp A Butterfly "an incredible album". Grime artist JME wrote: "mad ting @kendricklamar thank you." Busta Rhymes tweeted "incredible" and called Lamar a "king", saying he was "flawless". Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Kendrick Lamar put his album out on Sunday and the internet got very excited.


The FTSE 100 fell 0.49%, or 34.69 points, to 7,028.24, with supermarket chain Tesco the biggest faller. Tesco's shares fell more than 5% after it reported its biggest ever loss. The supermarket giant reported a statutory pre-tax loss of Â£6.4bn for the year to the end of February, with the boss Dave Lewis admitting it had been a "difficult year". Shares in the engineering firm Rolls-Royce were the best performer on the FTSE, up more than 4%, after the company announced a new chief executive. John Rishton, who has been at the company since 2011, will be replaced by Warren East, former head of the chipmaker Arm Holdings. On the currency markets, the pound rose 0.64% against the dollar to $1.5021 and gained 0.75% against the euro to â‚¬1.4009.

Summary: (Close): Shares in the FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday, having initially opened higher.


While the Queen's birthday was on 21 April, some events officially marked the milestone on Saturday and Sunday. The practice was introduced to try to ensure better weather for the monarch's official celebrations. About 60 applications were made to close streets this weekend - for the birthday parties and 2016's Big Lunch which takes place on Sunday. It is an event launched by the Eden Project with the aim to get people having lunch with their neighbours annually in June.

Summary: Street and garden parties have been held across Wales to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.


The 24-year-old was in Durham's academy in 2010 and will replace South Africa opener Stephen Cook from late June until the end of the campaign. Latham, who played for Kent in 2016, hit a career-best Test score of 177 against Bangladesh earlier this month. "He has potential to build on his excellent record up to now and we are looking forward to welcoming him back," Durham head coach Jon Lewis said. Christchurch-born Latham has scored 5,322 first-class runs at an average of 41.90, and will be available in all formats for the north-east county. The left-hander made 374 runs in nine innings in Division Two of the County Championship for Kent last summer, and 128 runs, averaging 21.33, in the T20 Blast.

Summary: Durham have signed New Zealand batsman Tom Latham for part of the 2017 season.


Mr Trump has called the president the worst in history, while Mr Obama said the Republican was unfit for the office. The New York hotel developer, now president-elect, persistently questioned the birth legitimacy of the Hawaii-born president, and was publicly mocked for it by Mr Obama. The two men spoke for more than an hour in the Oval Office on Thursday and when they emerged, they tried to put their bitter past behind them, speaking warmly about unity and a peaceful transition. But the cameras told another story.

Summary: When Donald Trump met President Barack Obama at the White House, their antipathy was barely concealed.


Police used tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators demanding the resignation of conservative President Park Geun-hye. Tens of thousands of people of took part in the march, according to police. It brought together various groups, including trade unions opposed to the president's business-friendly policies. Others were protesting against plans to impose state-issued history schoolbooks, which they say whitewash South Korea's past dictatorships. Many marchers chanted "Park Geun-hye, step down''. Security forces fired tear gas when some of them tried to break through police barricades as they moved towards the presidency. Park Geun-hye, South Korea's first female president, was elected two years ago. She is pushing through controversial plans to make labour markets more flexible by giving employers more leeway in dismissing workers.

Summary: Security forces in the South Korean capital Seoul have clashed with protesters during one of the country's biggest street rallies in recent years.


The 27-year-old, who was out of contract at the end of the season, has signed a two-and-a-half year deal. Morgan is City boss Nigel Pearson's third signing of the January transfer window following the arrivals of Danny Drinkwater and Nathan Delfouneso. City Ground youth team product Morgan had played 408 games for Forest. Forest manager Steve Cotterill had been keen to keep the club's longest-serving player. However, the Foxes had their third offer accepted. Morgan, who joined Forest as a 15-year-old, was part of the Reds' first team set-up for eight and a half years. The 27-year-old had a brief loan spell with non-league Kidderminster before making his Forest first team debut in August 2003, when aged 19. He played a key role in Forest's promotion from League One in 2008 and was named in the 2010-11 PFA Championship Team of the Year when Forest reached the play-offs.

Summary: Leicester City have completed the signing of Nottingham Forest defender Wes Morgan for an undisclosed fee, believed to be about £1m.


Derek McAllister, 55, was found by police officers after being assaulted in Finchley on 30 December. He was taken to hospital where he died on 13 January and a murder inquiry has begun, a Metropolitan Police spokesman said. Police said a 32-year-old man has already been charged with grievous bodily harm. A post-mortem examination is due to take place later.

Summary: A man has died after being stabbed in north London last month.


Farah, 34, says his last race on the track in Britain will be the 3,000m at the Birmingham Grand Prix on 20 August. But having qualified for the 5,000m Diamond League final, he is now set to end his track career in Switzerland. He will focus on marathons after the World Championships in London, which run from 4-13 August. Farah won European 5,000m and 10,000m gold at Zurich's Letzigrund Stadium in 2014. "Now, he plans to bid the track farewell in the legendary arena," said organisers in a statement. Farah won the 5,000m and 10,000m golds at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics. He will attempt a third successive 5,000m/10,000m double at the World Championships next month. Zurich is not the final IAAF Diamond League event of the year, but is the conclusion of the men's 5,000m, with the event not included in the Brussels programme in September.

Summary: Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will further delay his track retirement to race in the Diamond League final in Zurich on 24 August, organisers say.


Norfolk Police were called to the Thickthorn roundabout on the A11 near Norwich on Monday after reports the 30-tonne truck was missing. Two police cars were written-off and a third damaged in the Â£50,000 wrecking spree that followed. A 39-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving has been bailed. He was also accused of taking a vehicle without consent, failing to stop for police and driving under the influence of drugs. Six squad cars and a helicopter were involved as the truck was pursued along the A11 and A134 for two hours until officers managed to stop it at Brandon, Suffolk, at 14:30 GMT. The truck was taken from a site in Spixworth. Norfolk Police, who appealed for witnesses to get in touch, said no officers were injured in the pursuit.

Summary: Pictures have been released of a police car wrecked as officers chased a stolen dumper truck for more than 30 miles.


Police were called to an incident in Queensberry Street at about 01:15 on Saturday. The victim was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and later transferred to the Western General Infirmary in Edinburgh, where he is being treated for a head injury. His condition was described as critical. Det Ch Insp Colin Burnie said: "Our investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and officers are currently carrying out door-to-door inquiries and studying CCTV footage to gather more information on this incident and whoever is responsible."

Summary: A 44-year-old man has been seriously injured after a disturbance in Dumfries town centre.


The 31-year-old, who has played 37 Tests for the Proteas, will be at Hove until mid-June. The right-arm seamer will be available for six County Championship matches and the group stage of the One-Day Cup. "It is very exciting to have a player of that ilk joining us," head coach Mark Davis told BBC Sussex. "He is a world-class bowler and is a fantastic batter. "He was injured a while ago but has come back really strong in the Australia series which South Africa just played. He will bring a lot of experience." Philander has previously had spells in county cricket with Middlesex, Somerset, Kent and Nottinghamshire. He has also played 30 one-day internationals and seven Twenty20 internationals for South Africa. Meanwhile, former Sussex and England wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior will return to Hove in January to help Ben Brown work on his wicketkeeping.

Summary: Sussex have signed South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander as an overseas player for the first half of the 2017 county season.


The design contract is worth up to £50m. The work forms part of a wider Scottish government project to upgrade the A96 to dual carriageway between Inverness and Aberdeen. AECOM Limited, Amey Arup Joint Venture, Atkins WSP Joint Venture and Jacobs UK Ltd have been invited to bid. Economy Secretary Keith Brown said: "When this contract is awarded later this year, design work for the eastern section will step up a gear with route option assessment work getting underway. "This contract will also provide the successful bidders with steady work for years to come, and many more opportunities for small and medium enterprises through subcontracted work." Mr Brown said other parts of the road project were also being progressed, including work on the planned Nairn bypass and the design of a section between Hardmuir and Fochabers.

Summary: Four business have been invited to bid for a contract to design new dual carriageway on a 26-mile stretch of the A96 road between Huntly and Aberdeen.


The former Everton and Manchester United manager inspired his new team to their first clean sheet of the season, though they have still yet to win away. The Scot, 51, said: "I am very happy to have made my debut in La Liga. "I wanted to win and I am not happy with the draw because we worked hard. But in the end it was a fair result." Moyes, who was sacked by United in April, has signed a contract to June 2016 with the Basque club to replace Jagoba Arrasate, who was dismissed following a poor run. He continued: "It is true that I don't know the players that much, but I am delighted to be here and little by little we will improve." Moyes will make his home bow when Sociedad - 14th in La Liga - host Elche on Friday.

Summary: David Moyes said his first game as Real Sociedad boss was a "great experience" despite his side being held to a goalless draw at Deportivo La Coruna.


It is understood the women, aged 58 and 22, were from the same family. They were fatally injured when their car was in collision with another car about three miles from Fermoy on the Ballyduff Road. The driver of the other car was not seriously injured. The collision happened shortly before 11:40 local time on Tuesday. It is believed the car was leaving a junction when it was struck from the side and went into a ditch and then into a stream.

Summary: Two women have died following a car crash in County Cork in the Republic of Ireland.


Chelsea midfielder Kante, 26, was given the award on Sunday after winning a vote by his fellow players. Romeu, 25, returns from a two-match ban to face former club Chelsea on Tuesday. "Kante brings the same qualities as Oriol for us because he's very consistent and in every game he gives good performances," said Puel. Spaniard Romeu joined Saints from the Blues for £5m in 2015, having previously played for Barcelona, but is yet to win a senior international cap. "Without [Kante] for Chelsea it's difficult and the same with Romeu, it's difficult for us without him," added Puel. "I think he's not far off Kante, he's an important player for this team because he can do fantastic work to recover the ball and start the play. "We are confident in him and, for me, he can look to getting in the selection with Spain."

Summary: Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu is "not far off" Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year N'Golo Kante, says Saints boss Claude Puel.


Deputy chairman Charles Rolls almost doubled the number of shares he intended to sell following "significant" demand from investors. He sold 4.5 million shares at £16.25 each, but retains an 11.2% stake. The tonic water group has seen its share price rise more than 900% since it floated in late 2014. This year alone shares in the group have risen more than 50%. Fever-Tree's international sales have expanded rapidly, and more than 50% of its revenues now come from outside the UK. Mr Rolls founded the company with Tim Warrillow in 2004. It is named after the colloquial term for the cinchona tree, from whose bark the natural anti-malarial drug and core tonic water ingredient, quinine, is produced. The pair wanted to produce an upmarket tonic with no artificial sweeteners, preservatives and flavourings.

Summary: One of the co-founders of upmarket mixer drinks maker Fever-Tree has netted £73m after selling a 3.9% stake in the company.


Carmarthenshire council said the warm weather sparked a boom of the creatures on Cefn Sidan beach. Numbers have grown in recent years because of mild winters allowing plankton to thrive. About 50 were also spotted at Burry Port harbour on Saturday. Barrel jellyfish, which can reach 35in (89cm) in diameter, are harmless to humans but beachgoers are advised not to touch them. Rory Dickinson, the council's countryside and parks manager, said it was likely the tide would take the jellyfish back out to sea. "They're generally harmless, lead amazing lives and are a vital part of our wildlife," he said.

Summary: Thousands of barrel jellyfish have washed up on a Carmarthenshire beach.


The huge, slow-moving typhoon hit land on the island of Luzon on Sunday morning. Alexander Pama, head of the government's main disaster agency, said 10,000 people had been moved from their homes in north-eastern Luzon. The Philippines is still recovering from Super Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the country in 2013. On Friday, President Benigno Aquino gave a warning on TV, the first time he had done so since Haiyan. He asked the estimated six million people in the typhoon's path to listen to government warnings and be ready to leave their homes if they needed to. But the country now has better public warning systems, so it's easier to keep people safe. Typhoon Koppu is up to 650 km (404 miles) across and is not due to leave the Philippines until Tuesday, when it will be heading towards Taiwan.

Summary: Thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as Typhoon Koppu swept into the northern Philippines in Southeast Asia.


The boy allegedly incited another person to carry out an attack at an Anzac Day event with the aim of killing or seriously injuring people. He is also accused of inciting another person to behead someone in Australia. The court remanded the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, to youth detention. The case was transferred to the Old Bailey, which will hold a preliminary hearing later. The boy was charged after officers from the North West Counter Terrorism Unit and Lancashire Police executed a search of an address in Blackburn on 2 April. Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April in memory of Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have died in war.

Summary: A 14-year-old boy from Blackburn accused of inciting terrorism in Australia has appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court.


Shortly after opening the Dow Jones was down 9.14 points at 17,669.09, while the S&P 500 edged up 0.81 to 2,056.96. The tech-focused Nasdaq rose 16.99 points to 4,880.35. Janet Yellen is due to speak later in San Francisco on monetary policy, and her comments will be scrutinised for clues as to when rates might rise. Earlier this month, the Fed modified its stance on interest rates, and analysts expect the central bank to start raising rates later this year. Among individual stocks, shares in cruise operator Carnival rose 5.5% after it reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit. The company posted a net profit of $49m for the quarter to 28 February, compared with a loss of $20m a year earlier.

Summary: (Open): Stocks on Wall Street opened mixed with investors expected to remain cautious ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.


The 26-year-old was a free agent after spending the last three seasons with the Stags, making 124 appearances in all competitions and scoring 12 goals. He is the seventh player to join the Bootham Crescent side this summer. "I've played against York City a lot of times and I've always admired the way they play and the atmosphere the fans create," he told BBC Radio York. "As soon as I got the call that they wanted me I was straight in my car to get up here and get it done. "I've heard a lot about the manager and I'm hopeful he can develop my game a lot."

Summary: York City have signed former Mansfield Town forward Lindon Meikle on a two-year contract.


Police said that shortly before 17:30 BST on Saturday, they received reports of a crowd heading up the Deerpark Road towards Oldpark Road. Ten minutes later, there were reports of youths running into a bar on the Oldpark Road and shouting sectarian slogans. There were also reports of fighting. PSNI Inspector Jocelyn Wise said: "Police attended the bar approximately seven minutes after the report was received. By this time, calm had been restored and the crowd had left the area. There were no reports of any injuries, though a car wing mirror was damaged as a result. "Anyone who is involved in this type of behaviour should be aware of the effects that it has on local residents. They should also know that there is the very real prospect of being arrested and charged if they are involved in this kind of anti-social activity."

Summary: Disturbances outside a pub in north Belfast, which included reports of fighting and bottles being thrown at cars, are being investigated by police.


A member of the public raised the alarm when they spotted two women struggling near Belhaven Bay shortly after 17:00 on Saturday. One of the kayakers was in trouble at rocks near the Winterfield Golf Course. The inshore lifeboat (ILB) was launched to bring the women to safety. They were then checked over by ambulance staff at the harbour. Dunbar coxswain Gary Fairbairn, from the RNLI, said: "We want people to enjoy the water but when things go wrong it's very important to be able to raise the alarm. "In this case a member of the public spotted the danger and we were able to respond. However, we urge all kayakers to prepare for every eventuality and call for help if in trouble."

Summary: Two kayakers have been rescued from the water off Dunbar after getting into difficulty.


The 34-year-old excelled as an amateur before winning IBF inter-continental titles after turning professional. O'Kane's last fight was a defeat on points to Tureano Johnson in a final world title eliminator last year. "After listening to my family and also my body, I have decided it's time I hang them up," he said on Monday. O'Kane's gold medal was won in Delhi with the Northern Ireland team captain securing a 16-4 victory over England's Anthony Ogogo in the final. "I am retiring from the sport I have loved and taken part in since being a teenager," he added. "After a much-needed rest from the Johnson fight I picked up an injury to my neck while getting ready to do it all again. "It has been a very hard decision to make and one I have fought with but one that ultimately I feel is the best one to make."

Summary: Dungiven middleweight Eamonn O'Kane has announced his retirement to end a career which included a Commonwealth Games goal medal in 2010.


The luxury fashion firm said total sales rose 10% to Â£1.4bn in the six months to the end of March. Strong trading in the US and Europe helped to compensate for a drop in sales in Hong Kong, one of Burberry's most important markets. The firm has also benefited from favourable exchange rates. It said that if exchange rates remained at current levels, its full-year profit would be boosted by about Â£50m. Burberry's chief executive Christopher Bailey, who took over from Angela Ahrendts in May last year, said new products had helped to boost sales. "We anticipate external challenges will continue in the current year, but remain confident in our long-term strategy to build the Burberry brand and business globally," he added. The firm opened seven new stores in the half-year, including flagship ones in Los Angeles and Japan's Osaka. Burberry's shares rose almost 2% in early trading.

Summary: Burberry has credited its British-made heritage trench coats and scarves for a "robust" performance in the second half of the year.


The new legislation bans fishing freshwater pink dolphins and declares the species a national treasure. At a ceremony along the shores of the Ibare river, President Morales called on the armed forces to protect the habitats of the pink dolphins The species is threatened by erosion, pollution and logging in the Amazon. The Bolivian pink dolphin, whose scientific name is Inia boliviensis, is similar to mammals found in neighbouring Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela. Male Bolivian freshwater pink dolphins can weigh up to 200kg (440 pounds). An appendix to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (Cites) says the species is vulnerable because of overfishing in the Amazon basin. But it says the main threat is the contamination of rivers in the region by mercury, used in illegal gold mining operations.

Summary: Bolivian President Evo Morales has enacted a law aimed at protecting a unique species of dolphins that live in the country's Amazon rivers.


Mr Johnston, 69, will be the Queen's representative in Canada, charged with performing the constitutional role she fulfils in Britain. In a speech after an pomp-filled ceremony in Ottawa, the prominent legal scholar and academic administrator called Canada "the envy of the world". Mr Johnston replaces Michaëlle Jean, a former journalist appointed in 2005 who is to be UN envoy to her native Haiti. "I see my role as a bridge in bringing people of all backgrounds and ages together to create a smart and caring nation, a nation that will inspire not just Canadians but the entire world," he said. Mr Johnston was born in northern Ontario, the son of a hardware store owner. He has had a long career in the Canadian legal academy, with postings at some of the nation's top law schools.

Summary: David Johnston has been sworn in as the 28th governor general of Canada.


Cameron Chadwick, of Norley Hall, Wigan was riding a black Yamaha on Helvellyn Road when he crashed into a lamp-post shortly before 15:35 GMT on Tuesday. The 15-year-old later died in hospital, police said. "Cameron is our beautiful brave boy, taken from us all too suddenly... life itself will never be the same", his family said in a statement. "The happiest, funniest, loving lad. We love you Cameron, always and forever in our hearts." A statement from Cameron's head teacher, Paul Bousfield of Abraham Guest Academy, said the "popular and lively" student would be "sadly missed by all". Sgt Paul Higgins, of Greater Manchester Police, said the family were "completely and utterly devastated and want to know exactly what happened". Appealing for anyone with information to contact police, he said: "We want to give them the answers they deserve."

Summary: The family of a teenager who died after a motorbike crash have paid tribute to "the happiest, funniest, loving lad".


Four compartments of the Bangalore-Nanded express derailed in the incident in Andhra Pradesh early on Monday. Karnataka politician Venkatesh Nayak was among the dead, as well as the driver of the lorry. The incident comes weeks after two express trains derailed on a flooded bridge in Madhya Pradesh, killing at least 24 people. "The level crossing was manned and had a red light on. The lorry overshot the speed breaker and rammed through the level crossing gate before crashing into the train", Sanjeev Agarwal, the divisional railway manager of Bangalore told BBC Hindi. India's Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted that it was an "unfortunate accident", adding that immediate medical relief had been sent to the site of the accident.

Summary: Five people have died as a train hit a lorry on a level crossing in India, local media report.


Alan Drennan, a mechanic and doorman from Newtownabbey in County Antrim, had left with friends for a holiday to the Spanish island on Saturday. The 21-year-old is understood to have died less than 24 hours later. His body was found in his hotel room. Spanish police told BBC News NI there were no signs of violence and the death appeared to be of natural causes. However, they are waiting for an autopsy to be carried out and could not say when that would take place. On Wednesday evening, friends and family of Mr Drennan released balloons and lanterns at Loughshore park in Jordanstown, County Antrim. Mr Drennan's family have said a repatriation trust set up in the name of Kevin Bell, a Newry man who died in a suspected hit-and-run in New York in 2013, is covering the cost of bringing his body back to Northern Ireland.

Summary: Hundreds of people have attended a vigil in memory of a man from Northern Ireland who died in Ibiza last weekend.


The Bluebirds are 20th in the table and have kept just two clean sheets in 22 league matches this season. Their two games where they did not concede came in their 0-0 draws against Birmingham and Brighton respectively. "Defending starts from the front and everyone has to come on board with that," Warnock told BBC Radio Wales. "I am disappointed we don't have more clean-sheets, but I'm not surprised. I'll be disappointed in January if we don't get more. Warnock's side face two away games during the festive period as they travel to Brentford on Boxing Day and in-form Brighton on 30 December. "You don't win anything or go anywhere if you don't start defending better and keeping clean-sheets," Warnock continued. "I'll be hoping we can start putting that to bed soon."

Summary: Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock says they must improve their defence if they are to turn around their poor Championship form.


After a goalless first half, American teenager Christian Pulisic slotted in Ousmane Dembele's pass. Andre Schurrle converted from close range before captain Marcel Schmelzer added a third with a late free-kick. Dortmund, who have not won the competition since 2012, will play holders Bayern on 25 or 26 April. "We took a bit of time to get into the game, but we didn't make any major mistakes before half-time," Dortmund left-back Schmelzer said. "Then we put in a very good performance in the second half." The tie against third-division side Lotte was originally scheduled to be played on 3 March but was called off after snow made the pitch unplayable.

Summary: Borussia Dortmund set up a tantalising German Cup semi-final against Bayern Munich with a comfortable win against minnows Sportfreunde Lotte.


Broadmeadows Bridge on the A708 will be shut on 30 January until 3 February from 09:00 to 16:00 each day. Scottish Borders Council said the timing of the closure - for resurfacing work - had been designed to minimise disruption. The bridge is expected to fully reopen next month after the completion of the Â£240,000 repair programme. The structure was damaged by a vehicle in September 2015, leading to temporary lights being used to allow traffic to continue to use it. SBC's Gordon Edgar said: "This daytime closure of Broadmeadows Bridge for five days is unfortunately unavoidable. "We realise it will cause some disruption but hope the Yarrow Valley community recognise that efforts have been made to minimise this, and will welcome the bridge being fully reopened in February."

Summary: The final stages of essential repairs to a historic bridge in the Yarrow Valley will see it shut for five days.


It was only the very brave, riding modified Indian brands like the Royal Enfields and Rajdoots, who dared to take on India's highways on just two wheels. But in recent years, international motorcycle brands have entered India and made their presence felt. With clever marketing that feeds off India's admiration for American pop culture, brands like Harley Davidson are taking the Indian market seriously. Photographer Rahul Dhankani, along with Madhumita Nandi, chronicles India's latest wave of motorcyclists.

Summary: Until recently, biking in India was only for the hardcore enthusiast.


The company said the move was testament to their "continued efficiency". However, about 500 non-domestic customers will see a 2.8% rise in trade effluent charges from April. The news comes after water charges rose by 2.4% last year due to a big increase in Northern Ireland Water's own rates bill. Northern Ireland Water reviews its tariffs for water and sewerage services annually and agrees them with the Utility Regulator. Businesses and farms pay bills, with the majority, around 70,000, being metered for their water use and sewerage services. The company's finance director Ronan Larkin said the upcoming freeze in prices was "excellent news for local businesses who continue to trade in difficult circumstances".

Summary: Northern Ireland Water has said it will freeze charges for the vast majority of its 80,000 business customers this year.


'Sea Music' was given to the town by the sculptor in 1991, but had suffered from salt corrosion from the sea. The 11m (35ft) high steel sculpture, featuring three viewing platforms, aimed to "bring together the cascading waves and the sails of boats". Poole Museum was awarded Â£44,600 in lottery funding to conserve the landmark on Poole Quay. In accordance with Caro's wishes before he died in 2013 of a heart attack at the age of 89, the supporting structure of the viewing platforms has been painted silver. The project has also seen an exhibition of his Concerto Series at Poole Museum.

Summary: An abstract sculpture in Poole created by artist Sir Anthony Caro has re-opened following conservation work.


Its funding, by revenue from phone voting in shows like Strictly Come Dancing and The Voice, has significantly diminished. "More and more people are voting for free with a touch of the button," said BBC Arts Director Jonty Claypole. Since it was set up in 2003 the fund has distributed £5m in grants to emerging talent. Launching as the Fame Academy Bursary, it supported more than 1200 individuals in the performing arts. Beneficiaries have included global singing sensation Adele, composer Mark Simpson and the Bristol Old Vic. "I owe the start of my career to this incredible charity - devastating times," tweeted Irish actor Fra Fee, who starred in the big screen adaptation of Les Miserables. Before it closes, the fund will award £156,100 split between 17 alumni. Claypole insisted that, despite the closure, "the BBC's commitment to the arts and nurturing talent remains as strong as ever."

Summary: The BBC Performing Arts Fund will close after 13 years in March next year, it has been announced.


Le Fondre, who signs on a season-long loan, last played for the Bluebirds in January 2015 and has since had loan spells with Bolton and Wolves. Byrne, has signed a three-year contract at Wigan, having played 24 times in his one season at Molineux. Striker Woolery, 21, who joined Bolton in 2013, also joins the Latics on a three-year deal. "Kaiyne is someone we are really excited to bring to the club," Wigan manager Gary Caldwell told the club website. "We have been looking at him for some time and been impressed by what we have seen." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wigan Athletic have signed Cardiff's Adam Le Fondre, Wolves winger Nathan Byrne and Bolton's Kaiyne Woolery.


"I go everywhere. Like I go to the supermarket with my family. I don't stay at home closed away," he said. He lived close to the city centre and stories of encounters with supporters in doctor's surgeries, shops and restaurants added to his mystique and the affection in which he is held in the city. With Leicester in shock and conflicted about the departure of a beloved only figure nine months after winning the Premier League, we want you to remember this aspect of his tenure by telling these stories. Share yours following this link. We will use the very best on the website.

Summary: Claudio Ranieri was known in Leicester for his encounters with fans.


She became the first British woman to win an individual European title since 1927 when she took 10m gold in 2014. Barrow won Commonwealth silver in 2014 in the 10m synchro with Tonia Couch, but failed to make the 10m platform semi-finals at the Rio Olympics. "Diving has had a huge impact on my life and I am so glad I have been able to finish how I wanted," she said. Barrow's fourth-place finish in the 10m final at the World Championships in Barcelona in 2013 was the best performance by a British woman in the event's history. "As for the future, I'm looking forward to finding something I'm just as passionate about," she added. Barrow also won the European 10m synchro title with fellow Plymouth diver Couch in 2012.

Summary: Olympic diver and former European champion Sarah Barrow has announced her retirement aged 27.


But a decision to use only Mandarin Chinese names for the characters has proved controversial in Hong Kong. The BBC looks at why fans and linguists are so riled. Pokemon characters' names used to be translated differently in different parts of the Chinese-speaking world, to reflect local pronunciation. Hence, the hugely beloved Pikachu was known for decades as Bei-Ka-Ciu in Hong Kong, and Pi-Ka-Qiu in mainland China. But Nintendo announced earlier this year that it would be unifying the names of more than 100 Pokemon characters, and has renamed many of them according to the Mandarin translations. Both Cantonese and Mandarin speakers read Chinese, although people in Hong Kong use the traditional Chinese script while people on mainland China use simplified Chinese. However, the same words can be pronounced differently in each language. For example, Pikachu's new official Chinese name, çš®å

Summary: Japanese game-maker Nintendo is about to release two new games in its hugely popular Pokemon series.


The 21-year-old went on to the rooftop on Cholmley Street, Hull, at about 03:55 GMT on Monday after police were called to a disturbance on Sunday. He was later arrested on suspicion of assault and was questioned in custody. Three men - two 19-year-olds and an 18-year-old - were held for the same offence and have been released on bail pending further enquiries. Police said officers would be carrying out "additional patrols in the area to reassure the public". According to media reports, the man had asked for "a helicopter and a packet of digestives" during the stand-off. Police were called at about 18:15 GMT on Sunday to the disturbance, which involved a number of men in the street and resulted in a 33-year-old man sustaining serious head injuries. The victim was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary where he remains in a serious condition.

Summary: A man who spent more than 30 hours on the roof of a house has been brought down safely by police.


Dunn, 29, joined in July 2016 and is also the club's goalkeeping coach. Penn joined on a short term deal in January but the 31-year-old has opted not to sign a new contract because of family reasons. "I have to thank Russ for his contribution in the second half of the season," manager Dean Keates said. "He has been great to have around the club, both on and off the field. "I'm delighted that Chris will be back with us next season. He was outstanding for us during the last campaign and will a be a major asset going forward."

Summary: Goalkeeper Chris Dunn has accepted Wrexham's offer of a new contract but midfielder Russell Penn has rejected a new deal.


The pair were ninth after the technical routine and added 44.240 points to their total with Monday's free routine, progressing with 176.890 combined. "We've got a few things to work on for tomorrow," admitted Randall. "It wasn't one of our best efforts. We've put in a lot of hard work and we want to work towards higher marks." Team-mate Federici added: "We want to go back home, look at the video and give our best performance tomorrow. We really want to give everything we've got." Great Britain's last synchronised swimming finalists were Kerry Shacklock and Laila Vakil, who finished sixth at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Commonwealth silver medallists Randall and Federici, who finished 14th in Beijing, will perform in the duet free final on Tuesday at 15:00 BST. They will then compete as part of the team event on Thursday and Friday.

Summary: Jenna Randall and Olivia Federici are the first British synchronised swimming duet to reach an Olympic final in 20 years after qualifying in ninth place.


The 25-year-old moved to Spotland in June 2013 and scored twice in 24 appearances during the 2015-16 season. Eastham came through the youth system at Blackpool and had loan spells at numerous clubs, including at the Cody Army in 2012 where he featured twice. "I've had chats with various people and it was a tough decision for me to leave Rochdale," he told the club website. "I've had three fantastic years there but I needed a new start." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Fleetwood Town have signed defender Ashley Eastham from League One rivals Rochdale on a two-year deal.


The 24-year-old has 55 goals in 93 La Liga games since joining from Santos for a reported fee of £48.6m in 2013. Manchester United and Paris St-Germain were linked with the Brazil forward, whose current deal ends in 2018. Barca president Josep Bartomeu said: "In the next few days we will finalise an extension." Neymar added: "Very happy to continue living this dream!" Neymar has also scored 46 goals in 70 appearances for his country. While at the Spanish club, he has secured two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies and the 2014-15 Champions League. Barcelona were forced to pay a £4.3m fine in June because of mistakes in Neymar's transfer from Santos in 2013.

Summary: Neymar will stay at Barcelona and is set to sign a new five-year contract, according to his agency NN consulting.


Craig Walker admitted engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old boy in May 2014 while he was his tutor. Paisley Sheriff Court heard the boy had previously been a pupil at a school in the town where Walker worked. He was convicted of sexually assaulting the other teenager between 2006 and 2013. The court heard the attacks took place after the boy had left care. Sheriff Seith Ireland said that due to the gravity of the offences, custody could not be avoided. He jailed Walker, who is from Paisley, for 24 months and told him he would be monitored in the community for two years after his release.

Summary: A 41-year-old maths teacher has been jailed for two years for sex attacks on two teenagers.


Regulatory filings show Sports Direct has now upped its interest in Debenhams stock from 13.38% to 16.09%. But instead of buying Debenhams shares outright, the sports firm instead holds "options in stock", which gives it a right to buy shares at a future date. It also holds "contracts for differences", a form of financial bet on the future Debenhams share price. Sports Direct first revealed an interest in Debenhams more than three years ago. Sports Direct has 420 UK stores and owns several brands including Dunlop, Slazenger, Everlast and Karrimor. It was taken public by Mr Ashley in February 2007 and is a member of the FTSE 250, having spent two-and-a-half years years in the FTSE 100. Debenhams has 240 stores in 27 countries and reports its half-year results on 20 April. Shares in the company were trading as high as 81.55p last April, but now stand at 54.40p.

Summary: Mike Ashley's Sports Direct has raised its stake in High Street department store chain Debenhams.


The giraffe-like animal has three horns on top of its head. One is much bigger than the rest. The animal has been given the scientific name Xenokeryx amidalae, meaning strange horn of Amidala. The scientist naming the animal thought it looked a lot like the Star Wars Queen Amidala. Xenokeryx was a herbivore so only ate plans and was about as big as a deer. The males had two small horns like those of a giraffe above the eyes and a larger one shaped a bit like the letter T on the back of the head. The animal is thought to have roamed Europe about 15 million years ago.

Summary: Fossils of a mammal that looks like something out of the Star Wars films have been found in Spain.


They are being presented Ushakov medals for their part in delivering supplies to the Eastern front. Eleven veterans are receiving medals at a ceremony at Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire, on Tuesday. And 67 medals will be awarded at an event in Cardiff on Wednesday attended by First Minister Carwyn Jones. Campaigners long believed veterans should have been able to receive the Russian accolade and in 2013 the UK government made an exception to its rules. Referring to the veterans, Mr Jones said: "They not only fought enemy ships, U-Boats and airplanes, but also battled extreme weather, sailing with ship decks covered in ice in ferocious conditions of towering seas and hurricane force winds."

Summary: Welsh navy veterans who served with the Arctic Convoys in World War Two are being honoured by the Russian government.


The 38-year-old Tongan has been one of Blues' star performers in 2015-16. He joined the Blues from Bath in May 2006 and has since made a record 215 appearances and scored eight tries. Filise made his Tonga debut against Fiji in 2001 and played for New Zealand' Bay of Plenty and Super Rugby side Chiefs before joining Bath in 2006. He said: "I am delighted to sign a new contract at Cardiff Blues and was very happy when (coach) Danny Wilson approached me to talk about a new contract. "I have loved the last decade here, this is my home and I'm excited about the strength of the squad we are building." Wilson said: "He has been an outstanding servant to Cardiff Blues for more than a decade and is still playing some of the best rugby of his career."

Summary: Veteran prop Taufa'ao Filise has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Cardiff Blues.


The 29-year-old Scot, who is in Team GB's Rio Olympics squad, claimed her second Diamond League victory of 2016 in a time of 54.09 seconds. Meanwhile, two-time Olympic champion Mo Farah came fifth in the 1500m. Farah, who will defend his 5,000m and 10,000m titles in Brazil next month, finished strongly to clock a time of three minutes 31.74 seconds. Compatriot Charlie Grice set a personal best, running 3:33.60 to finish ninth. South African 800m runner Caster Semenya won her event in a personal best of one minute 55.33 seconds, a new national record. The meeting took place just 15 miles from Nice, where at least 84 people were killed on Thursday. A lorry struck a crowd marking Bastille Day in the southern French city.

Summary: British 400m hurdler Eilidh Doyle set a new personal best to win at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco.


The visitors resumed on 274-8 and Barry McCarthy (39) and Paul Coughlin (73 not out) took their ninth-wicket stand to 90, before Durham were all out for 301. Derbyshire had a first-innings lead of 67 but they slumped to 31-3 in their second, before Alex Hughes (108 not out) saw them to 214 all out. Needing 282 to win, Durham closed on 36-0 with Michael Richardson on 29. Derbyshire were frustrated in the morning session as Durham's tail pushed the visitors' total past 300 after being 205-8 on day two. In reply, Hughes was one of only three Derbyshire players to reach double figures, with Luis Reece making 37 and first-innings centurion Matt Critchley scoring 28.

Summary: Durham require another 246 runs to beat Derbyshire in an intriguing Division Two encounter at Chesterfield.


Elland Bridge, in West Yorkshire, had to be rebuilt at a cost of £5m after it partially collapsed during the 2015 Boxing Day floods. It was reopened to walkers and cyclists on Tuesday. Vehicles are expected to have access later this month. A temporary footbridge across the Calder and Hebble Navigation was installed while the work was completed. Joanne Wood, who runs a nursery in Elland, was among the first people to cross the restored bridge. "It's a fantastic day. We've been waiting for this for just over a year now," she said. "This is a bridge that is used by so many people and we you do not realise how much you use it until it's not there."

Summary: A bridge severely damaged by flooding has reopened to pedestrians, more than a year after it was closed.


The 22-year-old former Wales Under-21 player left the Swans this summer after one senior appearance in an FA Cup defeat by Oxford United in 2016. However, he also had three separate loan spells at Yeovil, playing a total of 72 times for the Glovers. Shephard, who plays mainly at right-back, is Posh's seventh summer signing. Posh manager Grant McCann told the club website: "Liam is a good lad and a good character, he has bought into everything in the last few weeks and that was extremely important. "He can operate in a couple of different positions and I am really happy that we have been able to get it done." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Peterborough United have signed defender Liam Shephard on a two-year contract following his release by Swansea City.


Bangor's Pontio, which is part of the university, was due to open over a year ago but had been blighted by delays and rising costs. It starts showing the new film about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, directed by Bangor University graduate, Danny Boyle, from Tuesday. The £50m centre has a theatre, bars, restaurant and business spaces. "It's the beginning of another journey," said Pontio artistic director Elen ap Robert. "The cinema is back in Bangor at last. Hallelujah. That's something we are all looking forward to." The centre, which held an open day at the weekend, replaces the former Theatr Gwynedd which closed in October 2008.

Summary: Performances are taking place for the first time at a new multi-million pound arts centre in Gwynedd.


The Swindon loanee headed home just before half-time after Gareth Evans' earlier chip from close range. Substitute Marc McNulty completed the win in the second half as Pompey jumped above Rovers into fifth. Lee Brown scored a late free-kick for the visitors who drop out of the play-off places into eighth. Portsmouth assistant manager Leam Richardson told BBC Radio Solent: Media playback is not supported on this device "The result's obviously what we're looking for but the performance secondary is very pleasing. "The manager, the lads, they wanted to give a performance full of energy, full of life and certainly the first half we got that. "I think you've seen glimpses today of [Smith]. I've worked with him before, he's a very technically gifted player, he's a goal scorer. The more minutes he gets the better it is for Portsmouth FC."

Summary: Michael Smith's first Portsmouth goal helped put their League Two promotion bid back on track with a 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers at Fratton Park.


Seven Sumatran orangutans and three silvery gibbons will use the new climbing poles, trees and sway poles. The exhibit is part of the zoo's £30m Islands project which is home to animals including tigers. Tim Rowlands, curator of mammals, said without "vital conservation efforts" the primates could become extinct in the near future. The zoo said the "playground" also includes breeding facilities, rockwork and webbing. It added that the sway poles move similarly to trees when orangutans move from one to another above the forest canopy when foraging for food. Conservationists estimate that fewer than 6,500 Sumatran orangutans and fewer than 4,500 silvery gibbons are left in the wild.

Summary: A new "playground" for endangered orangutans and gibbons has opened at Chester Zoo.


The man was stopped near the border with Laos after avoiding a police checkpoint. The driver told police he had been paid 15,000 baht ($490; Â£300) to transport the cubs. Thailand is one of the centres of the illegal trade in tigers. Tiger body parts are prized in many parts of Asia for their reputed medicinal properties. The cubs were found packed into eight plastic crates. The driver now faces the possibility of a four-year jail term or a fine of 40,000 baht ($1,300; Â£800) on wildlife-smuggling charges. The animals are now in the care of wildlife officials. Only six subspecies of tiger remain in the wild, with fewer than 1,000 tigers thought to be left in each group. Earlier this year, heads of police and customs from 13 countries with wild tiger populations agreed to tighten controls and improve cross-border co-operation to combat smuggling.

Summary: Thai authorities have arrested a lorry driver after 16 tiger cubs were discovered in the back of his vehicle.


He was found in the River Taff close to Taffs Mead Embankment last week. At a press conference on Tuesday, a midwife from Cardiff and Vale health board issued a plea to the baby's mother, who has not yet been found. Suzanne Hardacre said: "Our midwives and doctors are worried about you and understand you have been through a very traumatic time." She said the team understood the mother may be frightened to come forward, but said any care she received would be in confidence. "We are aware that this must have been a very difficult and distressing time for you and we are not here to judge you," she added. Det Insp Mark O'Shea of South Wales Police said: "An interim post mortem has been conducted and the baby died at childbirth."

Summary: The baby boy who was found in a Cardiff river is believed to have died at birth, police have said.


A pilot of The Bastard Executioner was filmed at Pinewood studios near Cardiff but the full production is set to be shot at Dragon studios near Pencoed. This is because the remake of cult film The Crow starts at Pinewood in July. The series stars Lee Jones as a 14th Century knight turned executioner during the reign of Edward III. It is set against a background of Welsh rebellion. The cast will include a guest appearance by Matthew Rhys. Series creator Kurt Sutter - also behind the series Sons of Anarchy - said: "I love history. I love theology. I love blood. It's been very satisfying weaving fact and fiction to create a new mythology that combines all these elements." Dragon at Llanilid in Rhondda Cynon Taff, which was once nicknamed Valleywood, was behind the 2011 medieval adventure film Ironclad.

Summary: A 10-part medieval drama series is to be filmed in south Wales after being commissioned by US cable network FX.


Austin Thomas, a contractor, was killed when he was hit by a bucket loader at UPM Shotton on Monday. Fellow workers held the silence at 12:45 GMT on Thursday, along with colleagues at other sites across the UK. The Health and Safety Executive is investigating Mr Thomas's death. UPM Shotton General manager David Ingham said: "We have had many individuals and companies, from within the UK paper industry and beyond, who have made contact with us to express condolences to the bereaved and solidarity with all employees who have been affected by the tragic accident." Companies UPM and Downton, that are contracted to provide warehouse services at Shotton, said they had both fully reviewed procedures following Mr Thomas's death.

Summary: A minute's silence has been held at a Flintshire paper mill where a man died while at work.


"Kevin-Prince Boateng has signed a contract until 30 June, 2016," the club said in a statement. The midfielder, 28, was suspended indefinitely by Bundesliga team Schalke in May and had been training with the Italians since September. A move to Sporting Lisbon fell though last summer and he stayed on Schalke's books until his release in December. German side Schalke suspended Boateng after a 2-0 defeat at Cologne, saying there was "a mutual lack of trust" between club and player. Boateng first joined Milan on loan from Genoa in 2010, made the move permanent in 2011 and last played for them in August 2013. AC Milan, who host Bologna at the San Siro on Wednesday, are sixth in Serie A, eight points behind leaders Inter Milan.

Summary: Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has rejoined AC Milan on a free transfer.


Shipbuilding looked to have ended at the Inverclyde site when the yard went into administration in August 2014. It was later taken over by Clyde Blowers Capital and now has about £110m worth of orders and a workforce of 150. Ferguson made the announcement to coincide with the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Director Liam Campbell said: "Apprenticeships are extremely important to us and our business, forming the backbone of our future growth. "We are a company experiencing rapid growth and change that will ensure our position as a leading European fabricator in offshore, subsea, renewables and shipbuilding." Fair Work and Skills Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said the announcement was "great news, not only for Ferguson Marine, and the young people that will benefit, but also for Scotland as a whole".

Summary: Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow is to take on 150 new apprentices - two years after being saved from closure.


Police said 230 of the birds - worth more than Â£1,000 - were taken from a shed near Laurencekirk. The theft is thought to have happened in the early hours of Friday. Investigating officer PC Marc Camus, of Police Scotland, said: "Due to the number of ducks taken it is believed that a vehicle similar in size to a pick-up truck or a transit van would have been sufficient." He added: "The breeds of ducks taken are not common and are difficult to source. The ducks may therefore be offered for sale to other poultry farmers. "If anyone has any information about this incident they are asked to call Police Scotland on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Summary: More than 200 ducks have been stolen from a farm in Aberdeenshire.


Water supplies were affected in Pontypridd, Treorchy, Tonypandy and Pentre following the incident on Friday. The company said supplies had returned to normal for the majority of customers by Saturday morning. Only Clydach Vale is still experiencing problems due to "air locks" in the system. Welsh Water said it had delivered bottled water to distribution points and more than 600 "vulnerable customers", such as those with medical conditions and the elderly, had received a supply.

Summary: Hundreds of customers were left without water after a pipe burst in Rhondda Cynon Taff.


The outbreak was declared at Lliswerry High School on Monday after four people were diagnosed with the illness. Public Health Wales said it was pleased with the uptake of vaccinations at the school but there was more work to do. Vaccination sessions will take place at six primary schools in Newport on Friday. Parents have been urged to ensure their children have received both doses of the MMR vaccine. The first dose is usually given at 12 months and the second at 40 months. Symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis and a distinctive red rash. The primary schools scheduled to receive vaccinations are Somerton Primary School, Lliswerry Primary School, Eveswell Primary School, St Andrew's Primary School, Pillgwenlly Primary School and Maindee Primary School.

Summary: MMR vaccinations have been given to 123 pupils at a Newport school following a measles outbreak.


A Scottish FA disciplinary tribunal found that the striker was guilty of "not acting in the best interests of association football". The 25-year-old was last week admonished by a sheriff after confessing to the incident in court. The singing about the former Hearts player took place in March 2014. The incident happened as fans gathered before a Hearts-Hibs derby game at Tynecastle and led to Celtic fining the player four weeks' wages. Following his brief court appearance in Edinburgh, Griffiths released a statement, saying: "I made a mistake, I wrongly became involved in this incident and did not fully consider my actions. "I apologise unreservedly for this." The SFA says the fine is payable within 30 days and that the suspension will be triggered if there is a further breach of disciplinary rule 77 before the end of the season.

Summary: Celtic's Leigh Griffiths has been given a suspended two-match ban and fined £2,500 after admitting singing an offensive song about Rudi Skacel.


The incident happened about 19:30 BST on Sunday. The couple, understood to be a young man and woman, were found by the Ardboe lifeboat crew. Both casualties were retrieved from the water and taken on board the lifeboat. They were treated on shore for hypothermia before being taken to hospital for observation. Lifeboat crew were able to attach a tow line, re-float and "cautiously" bring the vessel safely to shore. On their Facebook page, Lough Neagh Rescue said: "We have since learned that the casualties have been released from hospital and we wish them a speedy recovery. "We would also like to thank the member of the public who provided an additional blanket for the casualties whilst in Crumlin Marina."

Summary: Two people have been rescued after they were found clinging to the side of a sinking speedboat in Lough Neagh.


A scheme for supporters to buy shares in the club achieved its target two days ahead of deadline. Organisers of The Big Bath City Bid are now urging investors to help raise a further £50,000 to repay creditors and build capital. A new board of directors, mostly appointed by fans, will be selected. Nick Blofeld, from The Big Bath City Bid, who will be elected as club chairman, said: "If we can improve performance both on and off the pitch, then it's a very exciting time." Now fans have taken a majority stake in Bath City, the plans are to give the club greater financial security, invest in the playing team and redevelop Twerton Park. The Big Bath City Bid was launched in 2015, backed by film director and Bath City supporter Ken Loach, and ex-Manchester United striker Eric Cantona.

Summary: Fans of cash-strapped Bath City Football Club have succeeded in raising £300,000 in order to turn it into a community-owned asset.


The Women's European Championship qualifier was scheduled for Cardiff's Sport Wales National Centre. The fixture was first called off in early March after the Kosovan team had their visa applications denied. "It is disappointing," said chairman of Table Tennis Wales, Bernard Carter. Mr Carter said this time the visas had been approved, but delays with travel documents meant the Kosovan team had not been able to travel. It has proved a frustrating and costly situation for the sport in Wales with number one Charlotte Carey having flown in from Sweden for the clash and protégée, 10-year-old Anna Hursey, set to make her senior international debut. Mr Carter added: "It's frustrating, a real mess-up to be honest, it's difficult to rearrange these fixtures, but we are determined it will go ahead in the future." Find out how to get into table tennis with our special guide.

Summary: A Wales table-tennis international has been postponed for a second time after opponents Kosovo had problems getting visas to enter the UK.


Launching the party's campaign, Leanne Wood will argue electing the largest ever group of Plaid MPs would put Wales in the "strongest position possible" as polls point to a hung parliament. She will address party activists in a rally at Ffos Las Racecourse in Trimsaran, near Llanelli. Plaid Cymru currently has three MPs and has never had more than four. On Thursday, the party warned SNP election gains could divert resources to Scotland, with Plaid's campaign coordinator Lord Wigley arguing a "strong group" of his party's MPs would be needed to stop Wales losing out.

Summary: The general election offers Wales an "unprecedented opportunity", Plaid Cymru's leader will say on Friday.


The five-time world champion, 39, was included in the draw but said last week that he would decline the invitation to play without stating why. Tournament organiser have now confirmed the two-time winner will not feature. O'Sullivan's decision not to play means Ruhr Open winner Rory McLeod will now be assured of an invite to play in the event, which begins on 10 November. Writing on Twitter last week, O'Sullivan said: "I don't want fans buying tickets for Coventry thinking I'm playing. I said I hadn't entered weeks ago. Nothing's changed." World champion Stuart Bingham will play the opening match of the tournament, while the likes of Neil Robertson, Shaun Murphy and world number one Mark Selby will also be in action.

Summary: Ronnie O'Sullivan will not defend his Champion of Champions title in Coventry next month.


The 37-year-old midfielder featured for an hour of Sunday's 4-0 loss to Ross County at Pittodrie. "I wanted to stay in football and, although there were a few possibilities on the go, to remain here was a no-brainer," Robson told the Dons website. "Ultimately, I would like to manage one day and this is a great way to learn the ropes." Robson, who started his career with Inverness Caley Thistle, was a league winner with Celtic in 2008 and enjoyed League Cup success with Celtic and Aberdeen. Capped 17 times by Scotland, he moved to hometown club Aberdeen in 2013.

Summary: Barry Robson has taken up a coaching post at Aberdeen after retiring from playing at the weekend.


Rizlaine Boular, 21, from central London, Mina Dich, 43, from south-west London, and Khawla Barghouthi, 20, from north-west London have also been charged with conspiracy to murder. They were arrested following a counter-terror operation last month in which Ms Boular was shot by police. They will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Ms Dich, who is the mother of Ms Boular, was arrested in Kent and Ms Barghouthi was arrested in north-west London on 27 April. Ms Boular was arrested three days later after being discharged from hospital. All others arrested in connection with the investigation have been released from police custody, the Metropolitan Police said.

Summary: Three women, including one who was shot during a London police raid, have been charged with preparing a terrorist act.


Det Con Sharon Garrett, 48, died in a five-vehicle collision on the A141 near Wyton, Cambridgeshire, in June 2014. Danny Warby, 27, of Runcton Holme near King's Lynn, appeared at Peterborough Crown Court and denied the charge. A further hearing is due on 21 October with a trial expected to take place on 7 December. Det Con Sharon Garrett died when the Renault Clio she was driving was involved in a collision with two other cars and two lorries on 6 June, 2014. She was married to a police officer with two children and had joined the Cambridgeshire force in 1991. Mr Warby was released on bail.

Summary: A man accused of the causing the death of an off-duty police officer by dangerous driving, has pleaded not guilty.


Mohanad Shareef Hammadi, 25, received his sentence hours after Waad Ramadan Alwan was given a lesser sentence. Co-defendant Alwan, 30, also an Iraqi, received a 40-year sentence after he agreed to co-operate with prosecutors. The two men were arrested in May 2011 and pleaded guilty last year to conspiring to help al-Qaeda in Iraq. They admitted using improvised explosive devices against US soldiers in Iraq were also accused of plotting to send weapons and money to the organisation. Hammadi, who testified during the trial, said he had been raised in poverty and that life was forever changed after the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. But prosecutors accused him of changing his account in order to secure a shorter sentence. Alwan could have received a sentence of up to life in prison.

Summary: An Iraqi man has been sentenced to life in prison in the US state of Kentucky after pleading guilty to charges related to terrorism.


He had been in a coma since Sunday after being admitted to the cardiac surgery unit of a hospital in Rome, according to the reports. His 1974 work A Special Day, which he wrote and directed, received Best Foreign Film and Best Actor nominations for star Marcello Mastroianni. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said Scola was a screen "master". His death left a "huge void in Italian culture", Mr Renzi tweeted (in Italian). Scola directed 41 films and wrote the screenplay for almost 90, according to the Internet Movie Database. He performed both roles in A Special Day, which saw Mastroianni and Sophia Loren develop a relationship against the backdrop of fascist 1930s Italy. Other works include We All Loved Each Other So Much, The Family and Ugly, Dirty and Bad - for which he won best director at the Cannes film festival in 1976.

Summary: The double Oscar nominated Italian director and writer Ettore Scola has died aged 84, Italian media reports.


The 18-year-old man was assaulted at the town's railway station on Arduthie Road just before midnight on Saturday. Officers want to trace a man and woman in connection with the incident. PC Graham Crawford said: "This appears to have been a completely unprovoked attack which has resulted in a young man being seriously injured. Violent behaviour will not be tolerated." The woman was described as being in her late teens to early 20s, tall, of a slim build, with long brown hair. She was wearing a beige coloured jacket and beige knee high boots. The man was described as being in his early 20s, of a medium build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a dark blue puffy jacket, blue jeans and grey and black trainers.

Summary: A teenager suffered a broken jaw in Stonehaven in what police have described as an unprovoked attack.


Ore Oduba and partner Joanne jived their way to the top on Saturday night with a glittering display which wowed the judges. It was only Craig Revel Horwood who could find the tiniest fault, leaving the dance duo 1-point short of a maximum score! Danny Mac came in second spot while Ed Balls came rock-bottom with his paso doble. This week Ore sent us an exclusive look behind the scenes on rehearsal day, showing us there's more than dancing he has to do on a daily basis. But it's so far so good for the sports presenter who's got everyone guessing what he'll bring to the dance floor next...

Summary: Strictly Come Dancing fans... we have a competition on our hands!


The uncapped 26-year-old reported the injury after Saturday's 3-2 Premier League defeat by Leicester City. Antonio was able to complete the 90 minutes at London Stadium, but West Ham manager Slaven Bilic indicated afterwards that he was a doubt. England face Germany in a friendly on Wednesday before hosting Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Antonio's absence further weakens the attacking options of England boss Gareth Southgate. Forwards Harry Kane, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney are all out through injury, while Theo Walcott was left out of the squad. In addition to Antonio, West Ham lost centre-back Winston Reid to a leg injury, while midfielder Pedro Obiang was taken off on a stretcher after rolling his ankle. On the injuries to Antonio and Reid, Bilic said: "Hopefully, they will be fit after the international break."

Summary: West Ham winger Michail Antonio has withdrawn from the England squad because of a hamstring injury.


Police Scotland said it was "keeping an open mind" as to whether the gun was linked to the crime groups involved in September's Gilmerton shootings. The gun was found in Juniper Green on Monday. Det Ch Insp Kenny Gray said: "The recovery of this handgun is a great result and demonstrates Police Scotland's commitment to tackling organised crime in the city." He added: "Inquiries are ongoing to identify the owners of the handgun and the gun has examined for any forensic opportunities. "The owning of illegal firearms will not be tolerated and we will act on every piece of information we receive in order to crack down on this illegal activity."

Summary: A handgun has been recovered by police in a garden of an Edinburgh house.


The Commission had applied more stringent restrictions to the march than in previous years. The parade observed a single drumbeat passing by St Patrick's Catholic Church in Belfast on Friday evening. Earlier, the Order lost a High Court bid to overturn restrictions on the parade along Clifton Street and Donegall Street. The judge rejected claims that the Commission had not followed proper procedures in its Tour of the North determination. Instead, he upheld the restrictions placed on the parade. Afterwards, the Order said it was disappointed but would abide by the ruling. Police said on Friday night that they were "encouraged by the manner in which all those present tonight conducted themselves and appreciate the efforts those involved went to in ensuring this was the case".

Summary: The Orange Order has abided by the Parades Commission's ruling during Friday's Tour of the North parade.


Hastings was due to play a full campaign for the Division Two side. But the 31-year-old tore his patella tendon while playing for Australian side Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. "Hopefully he will make an impact in the second half of the season should the operation go well," director of cricket Steve Rhodes said. "We are seeking an alternative overseas bowler for the first half of the season, a quality replacement and the search is already on." Pace bowler Hastings, who played for Durham in 2014 and 2015, has won 28 caps for Australia in one-day cricket and featured in nine Twenty20 internationals. He made his only Test match appearance against South Africa in 2012. Worcestershire also dealt with injury problems to their overseas players last season, with New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner able to play just two games for the county because of a broken finger.

Summary: Worcestershire are hoping to sign a new overseas player for the first half of next season after Australia all-rounder John Hastings suffered a knee injury.


Torrential downpours affected properties in Blackpool, Lancaster and Carnforth on Wednesday night, leaving some homes swamped in up to six inches of water. Firefighters attended nine properties to pump out water or isolate electrics. There were no reports of any injuries. Among those affected were some businesses in Lancaster that were hit by Storm Desmond in 2015. Susan Grimes, who runs a hair salon which only re-opened last October, said she was "lost for words". "There's no point being angry. You just carry on, keep going." The flooding led to some temporary road closures around the county, but traffic had returned to normal by Thursday morning.

Summary: Flash floods have hit several homes and businesses in parts of Lancashire.


Commercial scallop fishing came to an end in the bay five years ago when it became a special area of conservation. Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), which launched the petition, described scallop dredging as "a highly destructive fishing method". The Welsh government said a public consultation was being carried out. Mick Green, of WDC, said: "We are delighted so many people support our view that the current proposal to open up protected areas to scallop dredging is wrong. "We hope that the Welsh government will take notice of the high level of opposition to these proposals and withdraw them." A Welsh government spokesman said it was "currently considering the establishment of a viable and sustainable scallop fishery", which was "in line with the evidence provided by the Bangor University study". The public consultation ends on 17 February.

Summary: More than 27,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Welsh government to withdraw plans to restart scallop dredging in Cardigan Bay.


Mohammed Khan, 31, Muserat Khan, 36, and Ateek Khan, 28, all of West Bromwich, targeted them in Oswestry. Mohammed Khan, of Whitehall Road, was jailed for six years, Muserat Khan, of Greets Green Road, was given five years and nine months and Ateek Khan, of Oak Road, five years and six months. All admitted conspiracy to kidnap. Zahoor Hussain, 39, of Whitehall Road, was acquitted of the same charge. The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Wednesday.

Summary: Three men have been jailed for kidnapping a woman and three children.


Three cars were damaged in the incident in Ravenhurst Street, Highgate, at about 18:45 BST on Sunday. A man aged 25 was arrested on suspicion of wounding and is in custody. "Police received multiple 999 calls reporting a collision and people being injured," a West Midlands Police spokesman said. Police said the man who suffered life-threatening injuries sustained them "from a collision with one of the cars". "A number of other people have been taken to hospital with injuries," the spokesman added. For more on this and other Birmingham news Sean Phillips, force incident manager, said: "We've got officers at the scene trying to establish what has happened. We've also got officers at the hospital assisting those who have been injured." Ravenhurst Street and Moseley Street are closed while police examine the scene. Anyone with information is urged to contact the force on 101.

Summary: A man suffered life-threatening injuries and others were hurt in a suspected gang-related incident in Birmingham.


Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the river near The Myrke at 19:00 BST on Friday. South Central Ambulance Service said another man was taken to Wexham Park Hospital suffering the effects of cold. Police warned anyone looking for the missing man not to enter the water as they could also be in danger. Supt Kate Ford of Thames Valley Police said: "They should search from the bank only and, if they see anything they think is significant, they should speak to a police officer at the scene." An ambulance service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 19:02 to reports of people in the water at Jubilee River. "We sent two ambulance crews, an ambulance officer and Thames Valley Air Ambulance."

Summary: A search is under way for a man missing after getting into difficulty in the Jubilee River in Datchet.


The 24-year-old was attacked by up to eight man with bats and was hit with the machete during the attack in Quinton, Birmingham. West Midlands Police said the victim, who is lucky not to have been killed, had been in a property on Rilstone Road when a number of vehicles pulled up on Tuesday evening. Police believe it to have been a targeted attack. A spokesman described it as ferocious and violent and said the injured, whose arm was nearly severed, man was still in hospital with arm and back injuries.

Summary: A man nearly had his arm severed when he was attacked with a machete.


Milton Keynes police boss Supt Gez Chiariello is alleged to have breached standards in relation to authority, respect and courtesy. The 46-year-old joined Thames Valley Police in 2007 and became the town's area commander in 2014. He has been suspended from duty with immediate effect. Acting Supt Vince Grey has been appointed to fill his role. A date is yet to be scheduled for the misconduct hearing. Deputy Chief Constable John Campbell said: "Thames Valley Police's professional standards department is currently investigating allegations of misconduct into Supt Gez Chiariello. "The facts will be heard by a panel, chaired by a legally qualified independent chairperson, who will determine if there is a case to answer for gross misconduct and if there is, the appropriate sanction to be applied."

Summary: A police commander has been suspended over allegations of gross misconduct.


Organiser have been unable to secure the continued use of the site's venue in Ullapool. The 2017 festival, which will be its 13th year, will be held on the town's pier with support from Ullapool Harbour Trustees. Organisers said this will mean the event will no longer offer a campsite and tickets will be restricted. Dates for next year's event are 29 and 30 September. Over the last 12 years, Loopallu's performers have included Paolo Nutini, Franz Ferdinand, Mumford and Sons and Jake Bugg. This year's festival's headliners included The Wonder Stuff and The Stranglers.

Summary: The format of the Highlands' Loopallu music festival is to change from next year.


The incident occurred at 19:00 local time in Poddle Park in Kimmage. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman in her 40s is being treated for stab injuries in St James Hospital. Her condition is described as serious. An investigation by the Garda Síochána (Irish police) is under way. The Garda technical bureau are to examine the scene, which is currently sealed off. The Irish state pathologist has been notified.

Summary: A three-year-old boy has died following a stabbing incident in south Dublin.


Mohammed Raja, of Hudson Crescent, and Raja Sarwar, of Tern Street, both Bradford, were each jailed for four years at Bradford Crown Court for perverting the course of justice. They helped 21-year-old Wakar Akhtar escape to Italy in November. West Yorkshire Police said Akhtar could begin a 17-year sentence for rape following an extradition hearing. Akhtar, of Hudson Avenue, was arrested in northern Italy on 29 November and is due to have the extradition hearing at the High Court in Brescia on Wednesday. West Yorkshire Police said he was sentenced in his absence for raping a woman at Cousen Road recreation ground in Bradford. Three other men from Bradford - Tamseel Virk, 43, Azad Raja, 39, and Najim Ul-Saeed - were also given 17-year sentences for their part in the rape conspiracy.

Summary: Two men have been jailed for helping a man flee the UK during his trial for raping a woman in West Yorkshire.


Police described the deaths of the men, aged 19 and 23, in Annan as "sudden and unexpected". Their bodies were found a short time apart on Thursday. Police Scotland said they were at the early stages of their investigation and appealed for anyone with information about the men to come forward. Det Insp Scott Young said: "Sadly, I can confirm that two young men have died in Annan. "For the deaths of these young people to occur in similar circumstances, in a short period of time and in a small geographical area, is unusual. "We are keeping an open mind at the moment but one of the lines of inquiry is that the deaths may be drugs-related, so we take the opportunity to reiterate that there is no safe way to take drugs."

Summary: Two men have been found dead at separate addresses in a Dumfries in Galloway town following what may have been drugs-related incidents.


Finch captains his country's Twenty20 side, but will be available to play in all competitions for Surrey. The 29-year-old, who has previously played for Yorkshire, is expected to make his debut in the Championship game against Warwickshire on 2 July. Sangakkara, 38, could be absent for up to six weeks from the end of June. "Securing a player of Aaron's quality for such a busy period of red and white ball cricket is excellent news for the club," Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart said. "I'm confident we will see his qualities in all formats of the game." Finch has played 57 one-day internationals and 24 Twenty20 matches for Australia since making his international debut in January 2011.

Summary: Surrey have signed Australia batsman Aaron Finch as cover for Kumar Sangakkara while the Sri Lankan plays in the Caribbean Premier League.


The trust plans to create a new car park with more than 100 spaces and public toilets on the area next the A855 Portree-Staffin road. The Storr, among Skye's best known landscapes, was visited by about 150,000 people last year. Highland Council has been asked to sell the land, which is valued at Â£1,000. A fee would be charged for use of the new car park. The lack of public toilets in the area has raised public health concerns in the local community, prompting the plan to build toilets at the car park. The community trust has has lodged an asset transfer request, which forms part of Community Empowerment legislation introduced in January by the Scottish government.

Summary: Staffin Community Trust has formally submitted a bid to buy local authority-owned land near Skye's Old Man of Storr.


The woman was coming down the escalator at Asda supermarket in Warren Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester on Friday evening. She fell forward and suffered a number of injuries, including cuts to her forehead which needed 15 stitches. Det Sgt Geoff Machent said it "may have been a prank that has gone wrong". He said: "We believe two women in their late teens were seen near to the emergency stop button at the time it was stopped and I would ask them to come forward." Police said the woman, who also suffered cuts and bruises to both legs, was due to undergo surgery. "She, along with her family, is hoping she will be at home for Christmas," Det Sgt Machent said. An Asda spokeswoman said: "We are working very closely with police on this tragic incident that happened at the Stockport store."

Summary: A 79-year-old woman has been left with broken wrists after falling when the emergency stop button on an escalator was pressed during a suspected prank.


Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers said debris was seen in the ocean. It is unclear how it happened. Marine Capt Timothy Irish told the Associated Press news agency that a search and rescue was under way for the two CH-53 transport helicopters. The aircraft were from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, he said. It is not clear what caused the crash of if survivors have been found. Ms Mooers told Los Angeles radio station KNX-AM the search would be tough because of darkness and a high surf advisory. Less than a year ago, a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey crashed during a training exercise, killing two Marines.

Summary: Two US Marine helicopters have collided near the Hawaiian island of Oahu, each with six people on board.


Sphere Medical Ltd has launched a fund-raising drive with shareholders as it prepares to open the facility by 2016. The Wales Fund - a £100m scheme set up to boost hi-tech medical and pharmaceutical industries in Wales - has pledged £4m toward the plan. The Cambridge-based firm said the site's location is yet to be decided. Wolfgang Rencken, Sphere Medical's CEO, said: "We are very excited about the opportunity that we have. We know that Wales has been good for med-tech companies." Brenig Preest, investment director at Arthurian Life Sciences, which runs the Wales Life Sciences Investment Fund, said it was a "huge opportunity". "This is fantastic news for Wales. It really plays to Wales' strengths. It's a serious group of international investors who know exactly what they are doing."

Summary: A medical equipment developer has announced a £12m plan to open a new production centre in Wales.


It tells the story of young dinosaur Arlo who has lots of fears. But with the help of a new friend, he goes on a journey where he learns to be more brave. The film's director, Peter Sohn, has worked as a writer and animator but has never directed a full length film before. He was the voice of Squishy in Monsters University and the character of Russell in UP was even based on Peter's face. Martin has been speaking to Peter to find out more about The Good Dinosaur and what it was like making the movie.

Summary: The Good Dinosaur is the next Disney Pixar animation to hit the big screens this Friday.


Fire crews were called to Station Road shortly after 04:00 on Sunday. As a result of the blaze, the nearby Dyce Railway Station is closed. Five fire vehicles were involved in tackling the flames. Nobody was injured in the incident and Police Scotland, along with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, is carrying out an investigation. ScotRail said train services between Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow to Inverness will not stop at Dyce station until around 16:00 on Sunday. Station Road and Victoria Street were closed for a time while emergency services dealt with the incident but have now reopened.

Summary: A fish and chip shop and an after school club have both been destroyed in a fire in Dyce


Police are hunting for Ryan Byrne, 34, who was released in error from Wandsworth Prison. The Prison Service informed the Met Police Byrne had been released on Friday, and said an investigation had been launched. A spokesperson said: "Releases in error are very rare but regrettable occurrences. "The number of incidents have fallen significantly in recent years with figures down by a quarter compared to 2009/10, but every incident is taken extremely seriously and we are not complacent. "The recapture of this prisoner is now a matter for the police." Byrne was sentenced in 2008 to a total of nine years' imprisonment for burglary, robbery and theft. Officers in Hammersmith and Fulham, west London, have appealed for anyone with information about Byrne's whereabouts to get in touch. Byrne is described as white and of medium build, with blue eyes and a goatee beard.

Summary: A convicted robber serving a nine-year sentence has been let out of a south London jail by mistake.


The body of the man, in his 40s, was found just after 06:30 GMT on Monday at the One-Stop convenience store in Ditton Lane, Cambridge. Police confirmed he had allegedly been involved in an "altercation with a man and his dog" earlier. They were told the man had bitten the animal. Four men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter have been bailed. A police spokesman said the man had been involved in an "alleged altercation" with a 45-year-old man and his dog. A man, aged 45, initially arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm was released without further action on Tuesday. Officers said the dead man, who has not yet been named, was from Cambridge. A post-mortem examination carried out on Tuesday proved "inconclusive". The man's death is currently being treated as unexplained.

Summary: A man allegedly bit a dog before going into a shop where he was later found dead.


The 25-year-old Victoria and Melbourne Stars player will be available to play in all three formats of the game. He made his Test debut in November 2016 and scored 105 as Australia beat Pakistan this month. "We are getting a guy who is on the up. He is young and wants to prove himself on the biggest stage," said Yorkshire head coach Andrew Gale. He also scored 54 in Australia's second Test win over Pakistan.

Summary: Yorkshire have brought in Australia international batsman Peter Handscomb as their overseas signing for 2017.


The Office for National Statistics found prices north of the border rose by 0.4% in the year to November, compared with a UK figure of 7.7%. House price annual inflation was 8.3% in England, 1.3% in Wales and 4.6% in Northern Ireland. Scottish prices are now 0.8% below their pre-economic downturn peak of June 2008. Excluding London and the south east, UK house prices increased by 5.8% in the 12 months to November. Scotland shared the lowest increase in the UK with the north east of England. Average house prices in Scotland stood at £195,000 in November. This compared with £302,000 in England, £173,000 in Wales and £158,000 in Northern Ireland.

Summary: House prices rose in Scotland last year - but at a much slower pace than most other areas of the UK.


It said it was not impossible the two Himars launchers being set up in al-Tanf would be used against troops fighting so-called Islamic State. The launchers were reportedly brought in from Jordan to Tanf, which is used by rebels and Western special forces. US aircraft bombed a government convoy in the area last month. Syrian- and Iranian-backed militiamen had reportedly been moving towards the base, located in a sparsely populated desert region. Russia is the Syrian government's main military ally. "It's not impossible that similar attacks on Syrian forces will be continued in the future - this time, using Himars," the Russian defence ministry said. The Syrian government said this week it had regained territory in the Tanf area.

Summary: The Russian defence ministry has raised concerns about US multiple-rocket launchers being deployed at a base in eastern Syria.


As part of BBC Scotland's coverage, party leader Willie Rennie will take part in a half-hour webcast in which he will answer your questions. If you have something to ask Mr Rennie, email newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk Please put "webchat questions" in the message field of your email. You will be able to watch the one-to-one interview, hosted by BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor, via BBC Scotland's politics website.

Summary: The Scottish Liberal Democrats will be holding their spring conference in Aberdeen.


One man tricked the 93-year-old victim into turning around while another swapped his card for a fake one at the Natwest branch in Grantham. They also stole the man's PIN, and later used his bank details to transfer the money from his account. Natwest said it was working with police to identify the three "callous" thieves seen in CCTV footage from the bank. Detectives said the men were "organised in their deception and very selective about their victim." A spokesperson for NatWest said: "Our customer fell victim to a callous distraction technique whilst using an ATM. "We have refunded all the money to the customer and continue to do everything we can to help the police identify the criminals."

Summary: A bank has refunded £23,000 stolen from an elderly man who was targeted by distraction thieves at a cash machine.