The victim tumbled from Striding Edge, on Helvellyn, near Ambleside, just after midday, Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team said. The four-hour rescue involved 20 rescue team members. The Coastguard helicopter was scrambled and the woman was eventually flown to hospital. Rescuers said she suffered head, chest and abdominal injuries. Helvellyn is England's third highest peak, with a 950m (3,117ft) summit. It is a popular year-round destination, but in winter there can be driving rain, snow drifts and wind chill temperatures of -16C (3F). Even in summer there can be poor visibility and a sharp drop in temperature at higher levels.

Summary: A woman has suffered serious injuries after plunging 30ft (9m) down a mountain in the Lake District.


The 28-year-old damaged his right hand during the second one-day international defeat by India on Thursday in Cuttack. Right-hander Hales sustained the injury after attempting a catch in the outfield and jarring his hand on the ground. He will return to England on Saturday and will see a hand surgeon next week. The ECB said England will announce Hales' replacement in the Twenty-20 squad for the three-match series against India, starting on January 26, in "due course". England play the final one-day game of their three-match series with India in Kolkata on Sunday. They are yet to win on this tour, having lost four and drawn one of the five-match Test series that came before.

Summary: England opener Alex Hales will miss the remainder of the tour of India after scans showed he has suffered a hand fracture.


The 4.3m (14ft) snake slithered through a ventilation duct to reach the brothers, who were staying overnight in the flat above the shop. Prosecutors said Jean-Claude Savoie had shown reckless disregard for the safety of Noah Barthe, four, and Connor, six. But jurors accepted that Mr Savoie could not have foreseen the snake would fit through the 10cm-wide pipe. Mr Savoie therefore saw no need to secure the opening, his lawyers said. A pathologist who performed autopsies on the boys said they died of asphyxiation and each was covered in puncture wounds from snake bites. The African rock python was put down after the incident.

Summary: A jury in Canada has acquitted a New Brunswick pet shop owner whose python asphyxiated two young boys in 2013.


Pascal Mazurier, 40, who worked as a consular official, denies the charges. He is set to file a petition with the High Court asking for the case to be dismissed for lack of evidence. A lower court in Bangalore dismissed a similar plea and ordered police to go ahead and press formal charges. A date for the trial is to be set this week. At the sessions court last month lawyers for Mr Mazurier argued there was insufficient evidence against him, but Judge Shubha Gowdar dismissed their arguments and ruled he should stand trial. He was arrested in June 2012, after his wife filed a complaint. He spent months in jail before being released on bail.

Summary: A French diplomat has been formally charged with raping his three-year-old daughter, at a pre-trial hearing in the southern Indian city of Bangalore.


Brian Thomson, 64, of Holyhead, spent 14 years of his service as a coxswain with the town's rescue team. He was previously awarded an MBE for services to the RNLI. To mark the occasion, crew members gathered to recreate a 100-year-old photograph of the Duke of Northumberland steam-powered lifeboat at Holyhead's Mackenzie Pier. The new photo shows the current crew alongside the Holyhead RNLI all weather lifeboat, with Mr Thomson on the bridge and incoming coxswain Tony Price. Mr Thomson said he was looking forward to spending more time with his wife and family.

Summary: An RNLI volunteer retired at midnight on New Year's Eve after 44 years with an Anglesey crew.


Deputy health minster Vaughan Gething told The Wales Report programme Betsi Cadwaladr health board must listen to public feedback. Special measures were imposed earlier this month following a scandal about the treatment of mental health patients on its Tawel Fan ward. Mr Gething said the board's progress will be reviewed in October. He said: "If it is going to come out of special measures in four months, then we will have to explain why and what evidence allows us to make that judgement. "There will be no soft-soaping either. If the board hasn't made the required progress, we won't simply say that everything is fine now, go away." The Wales Report with Huw Edwards, BBC1 Wales 10:40 BST

Summary: A north Wales health board could be out of special measures within four months if it shows "a measurable improvement".


The donation, made by clothing manufacturer Montane, has been raised over the past two years by selling specialist clothing. Kendal MRT Chair Dagmar Johnson said: "This kind of national support eases the financial pressure on teams." The charity relies on donations to cover the annual running costs of about £45,000 each year. The Kendal team accepted the cheque as representative of the national mountain rescue organisation because Montante has its UK showroom in its area. Mrs Johnson said: "We are also eternally grateful to the local people and businesses who have always supported us and continue to provide so much of the financial backing to our volunteers."

Summary: The Kendal Mountain Rescue Team has received a donation of £15,000, on behalf of the national organisation.


An interior corridor and a block engraved with 10 hieroglyphic lines were among the finds at the Dahshur royal necropolis, south of Cairo. The ministry said they were in very good condition and that excavation work was continuing to try to reveal more and establish the size of the pyramid. It is believed to have been built during the 13th pharaonic dynasty. Dahshur is where King Sneferu of the 4th Dynasty built ancient Egypt's first true smooth-sided pyramid, the 104m-high (341ft) Red Pyramid, about 4,600 years ago. He also constructed an earlier version, the 105m-high Bent Pyramid, whose slopes change angle from 54 degrees to 43 degrees about halfway up. Sneferu was succeeded by his son Khufu, the renowned builder of the Great Pyramid at Giza, which is 138m high and was a wonder of the ancient world.

Summary: The remains of a pyramid built some 3,700 years ago have been discovered in Egypt, the antiquities ministry says.


Thunder, helped by debutant Amy Clinton, edged clear in the final quarter for a 65-51 success that moved them to the summit on goal difference. Mavericks had beaten Celtic Dragons the previous Monday. Team Northumbria remain a place above bottom side Yorkshire Jets, who were beaten 52-39 by Loughborough Lightning. The battle between third and fourth saw Surrey Storm beat Team Bath 54-42 to go level on 15 points. Bath won the Super Saturday battle between the two teams in January but Surrey gained revenge to keep up the pace at the top end of the table. Storm are back on court in Monday's televised game when they take on Team Northumbria.

Summary: Manchester Thunder leapfrogged Hertfordshire Mavericks at the top of the Netball Superleague with victory away to Team Northumbria.


John Weston, from Groby, was strapped to the upper wing of a 1942 Boeing-Stearman biplane and flown 500ft (152m) into the air for 15 minutes. Mr Weston, a rear gunner on a Lancaster Bomber in World War Two, was raising money for the Alzheimer's Society after his wife's death. The event took place at Wickenby Aerodrome, in Lincolnshire. After he landed Mr Weston said: "It's windy up there!" The veteran, who had to lose 12 lbs (5.4 kg) for the challenge, raised an undisclosed amount for the Alzheimer's Society. He said: "For three years [my wife] was reasonably active, then she got very poorly and for the last eight months it was cruel to see her. "She'd lost the use of her arms, legs, speech and couldn't swallow." The World War Two airman added he felt grateful that no one was trying to "shoot him down".

Summary: A 90-year-old RAF veteran from Leicestershire has celebrated his birthday with a wing-walk.


The blast blew out windows and destroyed the rear wall of the house at Theddlethorpe, near Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire, on Sunday afternoon. Fire service group manager Sean King said the owners had gone for a walk at the time of the explosion, thought to have been caused by a gas leak. The house, which was on a propane-fed gas supply, has been cordoned off. Mr King said: "It was a significant explosion caused, we think, by some kind of gas leak but we haven't been able to determine the exact cause yet due to the extensive damage. "Luckily they'd [owners] gone for a walk and if they'd been in the house at the time it could have been a very different story." Structural engineers have been carrying out assessments of the property at the scene.

Summary: The owners of a house badly damaged in a gas explosion had a "lucky" escape, fire crews said.


Bircan Ozcan of Roe Deer Green, Newport, Shropshire, admitted at Telford Magistrates' Court that his business had contravened food and safety and hygiene regulations. Newport Kebab House was inspected following complaints from customers and was closed in February 2016. It was allowed to reopen a month later, after further inspections. Hilda Rhodes, cabinet member for public protection, safety and enforcement at Telford and Wrekin Council, said: "When our officers visited the premises they saw what they described as an, 'extensive and active' infestation of cockroaches throughout the kitchen. "During that same visit, the officers saw a customer being served, which led to the business closing." The council said the owners brought in a pest control contractor following the inspection.

Summary: The owner of a takeaway has been fined £6,700 after an "extensive" cockroach infestation was found in its kitchen.


Reece Allen was discovered with multiple stab wounds outside an address in West Avenue, North Shields, in the early hours of 25 January. He later died in hospital. Joe Welsh, also 24, of no fixed address, pleaded not guilty to murder at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday. He was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing scheduled for 1 July. His trial date was set for 25 July.

Summary: A man has denied stabbing to death a 24-year-old man in North Tyneside.


The Federal cited continued US economic growth and job market strength. It also said it will begin cutting holdings of bonds and other securities this year. The Dow Jones closed up 0.22% at 21,374.56, while the wider S&P 500 index fell 0.10% to 2,437.92. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.41%, to 6,194.89. "I don't think that there is really too much new in here outside of the fact that the Fed remains committed to the slow gradual normalisation process despite some of the weak data that we've had," said Mark Cabana, head of US short rates strategy at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York. US consumer prices unexpectedly fell in May and retail sales recorded their biggest drop in 16 months.

Summary: US stocks edged down at the close after the US central bank raised interest rates for the second time this year.


The EIS union said its members had reached an agreement in principle with the college which was "to the satisfaction of all parties". Members of the union had claimed a colleague had been "sacked unfairly via a flawed disciplinary process". They had been due to walk out on Thursday. Edinburgh College principal Annette Bruton said: "I welcome the positive outcome from the very helpful discussions we have had today and look forward to the benefits that an agreement to improve industrial relations and partnership working will bring for the students and staff of Edinburgh College." EIS general secretary Larry Flanagan said: "We have had a constructive round of discussions that have resolved the issues regarding our member. "We have also agreed a plan for future partnership working to the benefit of staff and students."

Summary: Lecturers at Edinburgh College have agreed to call off a planned strike following a dispute relating to a former member of staff.


It was thrown while police were attending a road traffic accident in Castlemara Drive at about 01:05 BST on Sunday. Insp Mick Wood said although no injuries or damage was caused, the attack had to be condemned. "A police officer should never come under attack while simply doing their job," he said. "The police service belongs to the whole community and police officers are there to serve and protect the whole community." He appealed for anyone with information to contact police.

Summary: A petrol bomb has been thrown at a police car in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.


The astronomer, who presented The Sky At Night for over 50 years, died at his home in Selsey, West Sussex, in December 2012. The monocle will be auctioned later at Christie's, in London. The xylophone - which he used during a Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen - is to be sold at Henry Adams Auctioneers in Chichester. Sir Patrick presented the first edition of The Sky at Night on 24 April 1957. He became famous for his habit of wearing a monocle on screen, as well as his dishevelled and idiosyncratic persona. However, he was a celebrated and gifted astronomer and wrote dozens of books, with his research being used by the US and the Soviet Union in their space programmes. The monocle has a reserve price of £500 - £800 and the xylophone £1,500 - £2,000.

Summary: Sir Patrick Moore's famous monocle and his xylophone are due to be sold at two separate auctions.


Well boss Mark McGhee said he would like to bring the winger to Fir Park and that the club are awaiting a response from Rangers. "He's another player that we are definitely interested in," McGhee said. Rangers host Motherwell at Ibrox in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup on Saturday. Rangers signed O'Halloran from St Johnstone for an undisclosed fee last February. The 26-year-old was given a four-and-a-half year contract at Ibrox after spending two years with the Perth club. Confirming Motherwell's interest in bringing O'Halloran to Fir Park, McGhee added: "But we have had no definitive answer that either he's available or he would definitely be coming here."

Summary: Motherwell have made an approach to sign Michael O'Halloran from Premiership rivals Rangers on loan until the end of the season.


The 33-year-old joins Wales forwards Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tupuric on the Ospreys injured list. James captained Ospreys in their Pro 12 defeat by Scarlets but was referred to an eye specialist after a problem was picked up following Saturday's game. "We'll continue to consult with the specialist," said Ospreys medical performance manager Chris Towers. "Paul had an operation on Thursday. We are still awaiting further details of his after-care. "As part of Paul's routine post-match medical check on Saturday, the doctor identified an eye problem and referred him to a specialist for consultation. "His advice was that surgery was required to prevent the issue worsening."

Summary: Ospreys and Wales prop Paul James faces a spell on the sidelines after the loose-head underwent eye surgery.


Shane O'Donoghue put Ireland ahead after seven minutes and they remained ahead at half-time. Goals from Alvaro Iglesias and Ricardo Santana before Kirk Shimmins levelled for the Irish but David Alegre's strike sealed Spain's victory. Ireland will face South Africa on Monday evening with four further games following later in the week. The Irish face Canada on Wednesday and Thursday before next weekend's two contests against Belgium. The matches are part of Ireland's preparations for their challenge at the Olympic Games in Rio in August. Ireland opened their series of games in South Africa by earning a 2-0 win over Canada before drawing 1-1 against the same opposition on Saturday.

Summary: Ireland's men hockey team were edged out 3-2 by Spain in the latest in their series of internationals in Cape Town.


Sam Barlow, 28, who plays for Leigh Centurions, was visited at his home in Halifax, West Yorkshire in July 2015. The Scotland international was told he would not now stand trial on charges of perverting the course of justice and false imprisonment. He will be sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on 27 June after a drugs panel hearing on 6 June. Barlow joined Leigh for the start of the 2014 season, following previous club appearances for Sheffield, Halifax and Featherstone. He played in the 40-4 quarter-final defeat to New Zealand in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

Summary: A rugby league player has pleaded guilty to assaulting an official from the UK Anti-Doping Agency (Ukad).


Workers at Big Pit, in Blaenavon and St Fagans, in Cardiff are the first to walk out in this latest run of strikes. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has said the strikes will run every weekend from 9 April to 1 May. National Museum Wales said it is facing a cut in its budget and needs to make savings. The action follows a strike over Easter after talks about a pay row broke down. National Museum Wales said it was facing a 4.7% cut in its annual grant in aid from the Welsh Government and weekend payments cost about Â£750,000 a year. PCS members are protesting against plans to stop extra payments to weekend and bank holiday staff.

Summary: Staff at two of Wales' museums are on strike as part of a two-year dispute over weekend pay.


The 29-year-old won the title by beating Darleys Perez in November, less than a year after fracturing his skull when confronting burglars. Venezuelan Barroso beat Kevin Mitchell for the interim title in December. "This is a tough task but there was no way I was not going to take the fight," said Manchester's Crolla. "I enjoyed a break since winning the title, but I have been in the gym for a while already and I am in a good place. "People said I was going to duck him. If I don't fight him I lose my belt, simple. Of course I am going to fight him. "I've worked too hard to become world champion to give it away." Barroso, 33, has won 19 of his 21 fights, drawing the other two.

Summary: Britain's Anthony Crolla will defend his WBA world lightweight title against Ismael Barroso at the Manchester Arena on 7 May.


Accommodation at Pantycelyn will close at the end of this academic term to make it "fit for purpose" within four years. The university's council ratified the deal at a meeting on Monday. Once that was sealed, campaigners who have staged a sit-in protest against the plan since 14 June left. They had raised concerns no timetable has been provided for reopening the Welsh medium hall of residence. On Friday, a compromise was brokered between the university's chancellor, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, members of the Welsh Students Union at Aberystwyth (UMCA). The university's council voted on Monday afternoon on a proposal by Sir Emyr to reopen Pantycelyn within four years after an extensive renovation project. Welsh language students will be housed at Fferm Penglais and Penbryn Hall while the work is completed, under the new plan.

Summary: A deal to safeguard the future of a Welsh language hall of residence at Aberystwyth University has been struck.


The 27-year-old did not play in round five of the Premier League in Exeter on Thursday in the hope of being fit to play in the three-day tournament. Van Gerwen, the PDC world champion and world number one, was hoping to win a third successive UK title in Minehead. His withdrawal means that one player who reaches the third round will receive a bye to round four. As a result of Van Gerwen's injury, Dave Chisnall played two Premier League fixtures in Exeter, while the Dutchman will now play twice in Manchester on 23 March. This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser

Summary: Michael van Gerwen will miss the UK Open, which starts on Friday, after failing to recover from a back injury.


Mary Creagh condemned the attack and said staff were "distressed" by the discovery on Monday morning. A Labour Party spokesperson said it happened at the Cheapside office just before midnight on Friday and was caught on CCTV. The office, shared by the regional Labour Party, was empty at the time. West Yorkshire Police is investigating. In a tweet, the MP said: "Staff distressed to discover brick through office window in Wakefield this morning. "No excuse for violence & intimidation in our democracy." A BBC survey found one in four Yorkshire MPs have received death threats or abuse in the past three years. West Yorkshire Police recently offered advise and training to local MPs on how to step up their security after the death of the Batley and Spen Labour MP Jo Cox. In July, a window was smashed at the Wallasey constituency office of Labour MP Angela Eagle.

Summary: A brick has been thrown at a window of a Wakefield Labour MP's constituency office.


Trott, 33, was unbeaten on 176 at stumps on the third day against South Africa A in Paarl. It continued the skipper's good form after he hit 79 from 127 balls in the opening tour match. The batsman's century took the Lions to 507-6 in response to South Africa's first innings 504-8 declared. James Vince and Adil Rashid both hit 78 as the Lions recovered well from being reduced to 67-3. The four-day match is the first unofficial Test of England Lions' tour. Trott's last three-figure score for England was an unbeaten 109 against New Zealand in a one-day international in June 2013. Match scorecard.

Summary: Jonathan Trott has hit his first century in international cricket since leaving the 2013-2014 Ashes series with a "stress-related illness".


The 29-year-old left the O's at the beginning of the month after six years at Brisbane Road, in which he scored 59 goals in 275 appearances. He has agreed a contract with the Reds until the end of the 2018-19 season. However, because Cox left Orient after the transfer window closed, he will not be able to make his debut for Crawley until 2 January 2017. "Although it's frustrating that we can't play him for a while, we have the option of loaning him out to a National League South club," Reds boss Dermot Drummy told the club website. "We can also arrange practice matches for Dean and, of course, he'll be training with us as part of the squad." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two side Crawley Town have signed Dean Cox following the winger's departure from Leyton Orient.


Full-back Hogg, 25, withdrew from the British and Irish Lions tour prematurely with a facial injury, and has also had an underlying shoulder problem operated on. Lock and Glasgow team-mate Gray, 23, had surgery on a wrist injury after returning from Scotland's June tour. Both are doubts for Scotland's three autumn internationals in November. The pair will also miss the opening rounds of the Pro12, and the European Champions Cup. Warriors winger Ratu Tagive is also sidelined for between six and nine months after rupturing his Achilles during pre-season training. The 26-year-old is on a partnership contract with Currie Chieftains in the top tier of Scotland's amateur game. Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie succeeds Gregor Townsend as Warriors boss ahead of the coming season, after his commitments in New Zealand have been fulfilled.

Summary: Scotland internationals Stuart Hogg and Jonny Gray both face between four and six months out injured.


The child died at the scene in Keats Road, Wolverhampton, on Saturday afternoon. West Midlands Police said it was investigating the circumstances of the incident, but confirmed a Transit Tipper was involved. The driver of the vehicle was "very shaken" following the incident at about 15:40 BST, West Midlands Ambulance Service said. A police statement said specialist officers from its family liaison unit were supporting the family.

Summary: A three-year-old boy was killed in a collision with a tipper vehicle.


Margot Martini, who had two forms of leukaemia, "died peacefully and was surrounded by those who love her," her family said in a statement. Margot, from Roehampton in London, had a bone marrow transplant in February but the cancer later returned. Earlier this month her parents, from Essington, Staffordshire, said Margot was unable to fight an infection. The appeal for Margot inspired "tens of thousands" of people to register as potential stem cell donors, a spokeswoman for Delete Blood Cancer UK said. Richard Branson, Boris Becker and David Tennant were among those who backed the Team Margot campaign. Tributes for Margot are being left on the Team Margot Facebook page, where people described the toddler and her family as "inspirational". The statement from her parents Vicki and Yaser and their two older sons said Margot died on Monday morning. "Thank you all for your love and support," it added.

Summary: A two-year-old girl whose rare illness prompted a worldwide marrow donor appeal has died at home.


The M48 Severn Bridge and M4 Second Severn Crossing were due to be handed over by April 2018 after building cost debts are repaid to a private company. But Severn River Crossing boss Philip Smith told the Welsh Affairs Committee he was awaiting policy decisions to push the plans forward. In his budget in March, the chancellor said tolls would be halved in 2018. Mr Smith told MPs during a meeting on Monday that they had only a few months before needing to reach main agreements. "It's problematic at the moment. We seem to be in a position where we're waiting for policy decisions and until policy decisions are made then there's no progress on the detail of the handover."

Summary: The handover of the Severn crossings to public ownership is being held up, the Commons has been told.


Suzanne Harding was "absolutely thrilled" to be recognised for her work with the Isle of Man Samaritans following 35 years of service. Trudi Williamson was "shocked and surprised" to become an MBE for her services to the Manx community. Julia North, 79, from Marown, received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her work in the Manx community. Mother-of-one Mrs Williamson, from the Midlands but now living in Union Mills, said: "It is great to have three women honoured it is real girl power." Mrs North told the BBC: "I was in shock when I received the call. It is is unbelievable really."

Summary: Two women have been appointed MBEs in the Queen's Birthday Honours for their services on the Isle of Man.


Connaire McGreevy's sister Ciara died last month. He had changed his profile picture on Facebook to an image of her. Mr Wells asked Mr McGreevy on Facebook: "Who is that drop dead gorgeous young women (sic) on your Facebook site?" "Is she your daughter or a promotional model you have hired to advertise your company?" He replied: "Eh, Jim Wells, that is my sister who passed away a month today." Mr Wells, a former Northern Ireland health minister, responded to say he would delete the post. It has since been deleted. A DUP spokesman said: "Jim has known Connaire a long time but was unaware that his sister had died. "It was a light-hearted comment and when Connaire called him to explain he apologised. "He didn't want to cause offence. It was certainly not what he set out to do."

Summary: Jim Wells has apologised for making a "light-hearted comment" on social media about the dead sister of a former SDLP councillor, the DUP has said.


Skipper Stafanie Taylor (40) anchored the Windies' innings of 103-8 in Chennai, but lacked support as left-arm spinner Anam Amin took 4-16. Captain Sana Mir nearly saw Pakistan home but fell in the final over. There was also concern for Pakistan opener Javeria Khan, who was hit on the head by a Shamilia Connell bouncer and was taken off on a stretcher. Wisden India journalist Himanish Bhattacharjee later tweeted that Javeria had been taken to hospital for a precautionary CT scan, but was "OK". England face Bangladesh in their first game on Thursday, also in Group B.

Summary: West Indies avoided an upset as they beat Pakistan by four runs in their Women's World Twenty20 opener.


Vonn, 32, had surgery after injuring her arm in a training crash in Colorado in November. She will compete at Altenmarkt-Zauchensee in Austria on 14 January. "It's been a tough three months with over 300 hours of rehabilitation but being able to compete again makes it worth it," she told Eurosport. "I have already missed a few races but hopefully I can overcome that and still make a run at some World Cup titles," she added. In February 2016 she raced with a hairline fracture of her knee, before the injury subsequently forced her to stop competing. She also suffered a serious knee injury in 2013 which caused her to miss much of the season in both that year and 2014.

Summary: Former Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn is set to return to competition just nine weeks after severely fracturing her right arm.


Three-year-old Missouri and six-week-old son Jefferson are being cared for at the charity's centre in Drumoak. Centre manger Graeme Innes said: "Missouri had a rather round tummy when she arrived in our care and gave birth to the adorable Jefferson in April. "We're surprised we haven't had any interest yet and we're hoping we can find this sweet pair a loving home." Missouri's owner could no longer care for her. Anyone who can offer Missouri and Jefferson a new home is asked to contact the Scottish SPCA's Aberdeenshire centre on 03000 999 999.

Summary: The Scottish SPCA is seeking a new home for a Shetland pony and her foal in Aberdeenshire.


The PSNI said six vehicles were targeted in the arson attacks, with five of them extensively damaged. The incidents happened in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday morning. The PSNI said it was investigating a link between the incidents. The first arson attack was on a Seat Leon in Hampton Grove at about 01:20 GMT on Saturday. A short time later an attempt was made to set a car on fire on the Mill Road, but no damage was caused. On Sunday morning, there were arson attacks on four cars - on a Citroen Berlingo in Glebe Village Gardens shortly after 02:00; on a Volkswagen Golf and Audi on Killyglen Road; and on a Citroen car in Blackthorn Green after 04:30.

Summary: Police are appealing for information after five cars were set on fire in Larne, County Antrim.


Wales beat reigning champions Ireland 15-5 at Ystrad Mynach on Sunday as preparation for this year's competition. The two sides meet in their tournament opener at Donnybrook on Saturday, 6 January. "We've got to go and re-do that out in Ireland," Harries told BBC Wales Sport. "Going out to Ireland is just as tough as going anywhere away - it's one of the toughest places I've played." Wales finished fifth in the 2015 Six Nations, fading badly after winning their opening two fixtures against world champions England and Scotland. Ireland, by contrast, won four of their five games to clinch a second title in two years. Harries hopes a repeat of Wales' friendly victory against Ireland could transform their fortunes. She added: "If we go away and get the win, then I'm sure our mindset can change and the Six Nations will be up for grabs."

Summary: Wales women's back-rower Sioned Harries has challenged her side to repeat their friendly win against Ireland when they meet again in the Six Nations.


The change to Northern Ireland's budget is the regional knock-on effect of George Osborne's move to reduce spending by £3bn, announced last week. Ms Foster said she expected further reductions as a result of the emergency budget on 8 July. She said it was all the more reason for Stormont to get its finances sorted. She broke the £38m down as £33m for resource, or day-to-day spending, and £5m from its capital budget. The devolved administration is facing a major budget shortfall due to the continuing failure to implement welfare reforms. Ms Foster said on Monday that she intends to introduce a new budget to the assembly next Tuesday. "If we are to be taken seriously in relation to other matters, then we need to get that budget in place," Ms Foster told the assembly on Tuesday.

Summary: Finance minister Arlene Foster has told MLAs that Stormont will lose £38m as a result of the chancellor's decision to cut government spending.


Police were called to a break-in at a house in the Shiregreen area of the city on Monday. The victim is in "a serious and potentially life-threatening condition" in hospital after suffering gunshot injuries. The men, aged 24 and 25, have also been detained on suspicion of aggravated burglary and remain in custody. South Yorkshire Police said it appeared to be "an isolated incident". Det Insp Paul Wilson said: "We are continuing to follow up a number of lines of enquiry and I would like to reassure members of the public that although incidents like this are alarming, thankfully they are rare, and we continue to use all available resources to investigate and identify those responsible."

Summary: Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 60-year-old man was shot in his home in Sheffield.


Kamran Sabir Hussain faces eight terrorism charges in connection with his work in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. He is accused of influencing his congregation to carry out terrorist acts. The 39-year-old, of Knightsbridge Way, Tunstall, was remanded in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Prosecutor Karen Jones described Mr Hussain as a "prominent and influential person in the community". The offences are alleged to have taken place between June and September 2016 at the mosque, based at 229 High Street. More stories from Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Mr Hussain is accused of publishing a statement which intended, or was reckless, as to whether members of the public would be encouraged or induced by the statement to commit, prepare or instigate acts of terrorism. Matt Foot, defending, told the court Mr Hussain intended to plead not guilty. He is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on 17 March.

Summary: An "influential" imam accused of encouraging support for so-called Islamic State at a mosque has appeared in court.


Defender Dunk and French winger Knockaert, both 25, have signed five-year contracts with the Seagulls to keep them at the club until June 2022. Republic of Ireland defender Duffy, 25, has signed a four-year deal. Brighton manager Chris Hughton said the trio had "earned the deals" and he expects the trio to "excel in the Premier League" following promotion. Dunk made his first-team debut in 2011 and the new deal will see him through more than a decade as a professional with the club. The Englishman was joined in defence last season by Duffy, who was signed for an undisclosed fee that was widely reported as a transfer record for the Seagulls. Knockaert, who moved from Standard Liege in January 2016 and has scored 20 goals in 65 league games, had extended his contract with the club in March.

Summary: Lewis Dunk, Shane Duffy and Anthony Knockaert have signed new long-term deals with Brighton & Hove Albion.


Polling booths opened at 07:00 BST in 24 constituencies across the counties. Votes will be counted after the polling stations close at 22:00, with results expected to be declared from about 01:50 on Friday. Referendums are also being held in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, there is a mayoral election in Bedford, and 18 council elections. You can keep up with the general election via the BBC website, and we shall have a live service running for the region once the polls close.

Summary: People are voting across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire in the 2015 general election.


The parade took place from the Kilwilkie estate to St Colman's Cemetery in the town on Saturday. DUP councillor Carla Lockhart said it was "deeply concerning" and she would speak to police about the incident. "The days of masked men parading through our streets should be gone," she said. The TUV's Roy Ferguson said: "This is a totally unacceptable state of affairs and I will be contacting the PSNI to demand an explanation as to why the terrorist show of strength was permitted to take place and how they propose to bring those involved before the courts. "It was predictable that the events of this weekend would be used to glorify terrorism. I hope that Lurgan hasn't sent the standard for the PSNI response."

Summary: Unionist politicians have said they will be contacting the police after masked republicans took part in an Easter parade in Lurgan, County Armagh.


Brash, who was part of the team that won jumping gold at the 2012 London Olympics, finished with 38.63 points after a clear round on Hello M'lady. His Olympic team-mate Ben Maher took second place while Belgian Nicola Philippaerts came third. Briton John Whitaker, riding Ornellaia, finished in fifth place at Olympia. "It's nice to get a victory because she is an exceptional horse and she was really switched on to her job," Brash said. Brash missed the Rio Olympics, where Team GB failed to qualify for the show jumping final, after injuries to his top two rides.

Summary: Great Britain's Scott Brash claimed victory in the World Cup show jumping event at the London International Horse Show.


The 24-year-old Grenada international was out of contract at Wycombe, for whom he made 149 appearances after joining from Brentford in 2014. He was offered a new deal at Adams Park and had recently been on trial with Championship side Bristol City. "He is a strong and powerful centre-back and is improving all the time," said Cobblers boss Justin Edinburgh. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Northampton Town have signed former Wycombe Wanderers centre-back Aaron Pierre on a three-year deal.


The email attachment from East Riding of Yorkshire Council contained names and addresses of the recipients. The council quickly sent another email apologising and asking people to delete the original without reading the database. Director of corporate affairs Darren Stevens said: "We are very sorry. It was a clerical error." It is thought the email was sent to users of a children's centre in Hedon, near Hull. Mr Stevens said instead of the planned guide the email included a database of details belonging to the people the email was sent to. He said the email had not included any financial or health details and the council took data protection "seriously". A review has begun into how the error occurred but human error could never be eliminated completely, Mr Stevens said. "Think twice before any email is sent and make sure it has the correct attachment," was his rueful advice.

Summary: A council accidentally sent out contact details of more than 600 people instead of a "what's on" guide.


The profit, which was up 16% on 2016, was achieved on turnover of £389m. Nick Whelan, the group chief executive, said it was a solid performance "despite it having been a year of two halves". He pointed to the recovery in global dairy markets as a boost in the second half of the year. Dale Farm is a farmer-owned co-operative based in Belfast, with operations across the UK. Its consumer brands include Dromona, Spelga and Mullins. Mr Whelan said there had been a 12% increase in consumer sales, driven by innovation in product development. He said the business was continuing to "evaluate the considerable opportunities and threats that Brexit will present". He suggested Dale Farm would be able to benefit from import substitution after Brexit.

Summary: Dale Farm, one of Northern Ireland's largest agri-food businesses, made a pre-tax profit of £7.9m in the year ending March 2017.


The 50-year-old won gold at the 2016 Rio Games in the single kayak 200m in the KL3 class. In doing so, she claimed ParalympicsGB's 100th medal in Rio. "The last four years in elite sport couldn't have gone any better," said Dickins, who became an MBE in the New Year Honours. Find out how to get into disability sport with our special guide. "To win Paralympic gold and then to get awarded an MBE, a Blue Peter badge, and to get married concluded an amazing 2016." Dickins had been an endurance mountain biker before sustaining a freak back injury. She overcame seasickness to take part in Para-canoeing, in which she won two world titles and was a three-time European champion. "Even though I won't be racing I believe I can still inspire people, which was always my goal," she said.

Summary: British Paralympic champion Anne Dickins has retired, five years after being a volunteer at London 2012 inspired her to take up Para-canoeing.


Residents of Northfield Farm Road, in Edinburgh, used a ladder to rescue one man and firefighters brought another man to safety at about 03:30. One man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. The other was treated at the scene, along with a woman, for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation Station Manager Alex Hume said: "We sent three appliance from Marionville and McDonald Road. "On arrival an adult male had been rescued from the rear, assisted by neighbours utilising a ladder. "Fire crews utilised six breathing apparatus and a high-pressure hose reel to enter the building and extinguish the fire and check the surrounding properties in the stair. "Two other residents also received medical treatment and oxygen for smoke inhalation, and one adult male was removed to Edinburgh Royal for further treatment."

Summary: Neighbours and firefighters rescued two men from a fire in a first-floor flat during an early morning blaze.


The state-owned Aero-Engine Group of China was created by combining a group of existing aircraft-engine companies, according to local media reports. It has about 50bn yuan ($7.5bn) in registered capital and will develop both military and commercial engines. China already makes its own planes, but has struggled for decades to develop engines that meet global requirements. China currently buys its commercial aircraft engines from General Electric and United Technologies' Pratt & Whitney. China's military jets uses Russian-made engines. President Xi Jinping called the new creation of the new company a "strategic move" aimed at developing China's reputation as a global aviation power, Xinhua news agency said. The Chinese government, as well as the Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) and Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) are investors in the new firm. AVIC makes military jets and helicopters while Comac produces China's biggest domestically-produced passenger plane, the C919.

Summary: China has launched its first aircraft-engine manufacturer in an attempt to wean itself off Western suppliers.


The boys, who attended a private school in Yulin City, in the Guangxi Zhuang region, died later in hospital, Xinhua news agency says. A male employee reportedly hit the boys, causing critical injuries. This comes a day after a man killed two before slashing six children at a school in Shanghai on Thursday. Police in Yulin have detained the male employee and are investigating the case. The boys were in the fifth grade, which generally has children aged between 10-12. China has seen a number of attacks at primary schools in recent years. On 14 December 2012, 22 young children were wounded by a man wielding a knife at a primary school in Henan province. In 2010, a series of knife attacks in schools were also reported.

Summary: Two boys have died after they were beaten by a member of staff at a primary school in southern China, state media report.


Swansea Crown Court heard that Gordon Fleming, from Oswestry, Shropshire, abused two dozen children over a six-year period in the 1970s and 80s. The 66-year-old pleaded guilty to 24 counts of indecent assault against girls under the age of 13. Judge Geraint Walters told Fleming he should expect to receive a "significant prison sentence". Fleming, who was convicted of a similar offence at Chester Crown Court in 1992, blew a kiss to his wife in the public gallery before being taken down to the cells. He was remanded in custody and will reappear at Swansea Crown Court on 5 May ahead of his sentence.

Summary: A former Powys primary school teacher has admitted a string of historical sex offences against young girls.


Two teams of celebrities will meet on 5 June to raise money for Unicef. Mourinho will be assisted by Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce, with Soccer Aid co-founder Robbie Williams as coach. "I want to be the first one to win the Soccer Aid trophy for both teams," said the Portuguese, who coached Rest of the World to a 4-2 win in 2014. "Sam and I will make a very good partnership and it will be a great feeling for Claudio to finally lose a match." Ranieri, manager of Premier League leaders Leicester City, added: "It is a great honour that Robbie Williams has asked me to manage the Rest of the World XI and I'm looking forward to helping them defend their title."

Summary: Jose Mourinho will manage England against Claudio Ranieri's Rest of the World side for this summer's Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford.


Police have cordoned off Bath Street by Commercial Road where officers found the man, who has not yet been identified, at about 08:00 GMT. Three men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Some of the arrested people were found injured at the property, and are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Det Insp Neil Devoto said: "Following the discovery of a man's body and a number of injured people, Dorset Police has launched a murder investigation. "Inquiries are now under way to establish exactly what happened earlier this morning. "I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the Bath Street area this morning to contact us as soon as possible." Bath Street has been closed and Commercial Road was closed between Wesley Street and Bath Street. Crime scene investigators have been examining the property and officers carrying out house-to-house inquiries.

Summary: Police have launched a murder investigation after finding the body of a man in a flat in Weymouth.


GP Robert Lewis, 51, was found not guilty of five charges of indecent assault and one of sexual assault by a jury at Luton Crown Court. He had denied using the checks as a pretext to "grab" breasts. The judge ruled he had no case to answer on two other charges, but Lewis still faces sentencing for four previous convictions. Lewis, of Shefford, Bedfordshire, who was based the Larksfield Surgery at Stotfold, near Hitchin, was found guilty last November of four charges of indecent assault. He will be sentenced for those offences on Thursday.

Summary: A doctor has been cleared of assaulting female ambulance and fire service recruits during medical checks.


The elderly pair, who have not been formally identified, were killed after their car came off the road and fell into Hooe Lake in Plymouth on Thursday. About 60 people attended the service in Hooe near the spot where the crash happened. The chairman of the residents association said the turnout showed the community's "solidarity to the family". The death of the local man and woman was a "tragic loss", John Wheeler from the Mountbatten & Turnchapel Residents Association said. "Terrible accident but it's not that anyone round here had not thought of it and said 'it's just an accident waiting happen'", he said. Plymouth City Council has said it is looking into how safety can be improved at Hooe Lake after local residents called for some form of barrier to be erected to stop a similar incident happening again.

Summary: A memorial service has been held for a man and woman who died when their car plunged into an estuary.


The shark is a rare species that can be traced back to animals that lived 80 million years ago. It is called the frilled shark, as it has lots of frilly gills down its long body, and it has often been called a 'living fossil'. The shark has around 300 super sharp teeth in 25 rows, to help it catch its prey. "It was like a large eel, probably 1.5 metres long, and the body was quite different to any other shark I'd ever seen," fisherman David Guillot told an Australian radio station. "The head on it was like something out of a horror movie. It was quite horrific looking." It is very rare to see the frilled shark as it lives in very deep water - sometimes hundreds of metres below the surface.

Summary: This strange-looking shark has found its way into a fisherman's net in Australia.


Jerome Joe, 38, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, faced a retrial at the Old Bailey after a jury could not decide on his case last year. He was charged with two offences relating to the same girl, who was aged between 13 and 15 at the time. Eleven men faced trial last July accused of abusing schoolgirls in the town. Six were found guilty and four were cleared of any wrongdoing, but the jury could not reach a verdict on Mr Joe. He was charged with rape between January 2007 and January 2010 and sexual activity with a child. The jury deliberated for nearly 12 hours to find him not guilty of the offences.

Summary: A man has been cleared of being part of a child sex ring which involved the rape and prostitution of schoolgirls.


The proposed trail will follow the 129 miles (207km) of the Heart of Wales railway line between Shrewsbury and Swansea. A feasibility study has been carried out and a new walking route between Craven Arms and Llanelli is being developed. A crowd funding campaign has been set up to help fund the next stage. Organisers said work on the first sections of the trail - from Craven Arms to Knighton and Garnswllt to Pontarddulais joining the Wales Coast Path to the National Wetland Centre Wales in Llanelli - is expected to begin in early 2017. The route is designed to make use of existing public rights of way and to join established walks such as the Shropshire Way, Offa's Dyke Path and Beacons Way. Money raised from the crowd funding campaign will help pay for gates, footbridges and signs as well as route maintenance.

Summary: Plans for a new long-distance walking route from south Wales to Shropshire have been unveiled.


Lt Col Benedict Tomkins, of Defence, Equipment and Support, based at Abbey Wood, near Bristol, is due to stand trial in March next year. The 48-year-old spoke only to confirm his name, rank and unit, during the hearing at Portsmouth Naval Base. Judge Advocate Gen Jeff Blackett told the hearing that part of the trial would be held in the USA, to enable witnesses to give evidence. The trial is then expected to continue in Bulford, Wiltshire. The judge adjourned proceedings for a further preliminary hearing to be held on a date to be set in the new year.

Summary: An Army officer has appeared at a court martial charged with rape.


The Scottish champions are also looking into similar opportunities in Asia as they attempt to grow their global brand. Initial talks have already taken place between representatives of the club and the North American Soccer League, which is the second tier league in the US. The NASL is hoping to expand from its current 11 teams to 20 teams by 2018. Celtic regularly travel across the Atlantic to play pre-season friendly matches. English Premier League club Manchester City took on the franchise for Major League Soccer side New York City in 2013.

Summary: Celtic are exploring the possibility of starting a franchise club in the United States.


BBC Sport has learned the team refused to stay at the Zifa Village training facility, saying it is sub-standard, and have been booked at a Harare hotel by Footballers Union of Zimbabwe. The team were also unable to use the national sports stadium for training because a $60 fee had not been paid. They had to use a high school instead. It is unclear why the fee was not paid, given a mobile network provider announced a $250,000 sponsorship for the Warriors two weeks ago to cover all of the team's needs for their Nations Cup campaign. Zimbabwe's first match of the 14 January to 5 February tournament is against Algeria on 15 January. They will also face Tunisia and Senegal in Group B.

Summary: Zimbabwe's preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon have been thrown into chaos by a row over accommodation and financial issues.


France international Navarrete, 23, left the Dragons for Wigan along with Morgan Escare for the 2017 season, and has made 20 league appearances. Scotland flier Tierney, 22, has 18 tries in 37 Warriors games, and won the Super League title last season. "They add both quality and depth," said new head coach Steve McNamara. Dragons CEO Christophe Jouffret added : "I would like to thank the Wigan Warriors, and in particular Kris Radlinski, for their help in facilitating the negotiations. "The loan of these two players will strengthen the links between our two clubs." McNamara has brought in the pair to help Catalans in their likely Qualifiers campaign once the Super 8s begin in early August.

Summary: Wigan Warriors have loaned prop Romain Navarrete and winger Lewis Tierney to Super League rivals Catalans Dragons until the end of the season.


The incident happened at the offices of Public Initiative For Prevention of Suicide and Self Harm (PIPS) on the Antrim Road some time between 21:00 BST on Friday and 10:00 on Saturday. Brian Maguire, the charity's chief executive, said three windows at the premises had been smashed. People responded to an appeal on social media to help with a clear-up, he said. "It has been quite upsetting for us and our volunteers," he added. "We have some very vulnerable clients that come to us and our main mission this morning was getting our building sorted for our clients coming at two o'clock and that's what we have done." He said he did not believe at anything had been taken.

Summary: The offices of a suicide prevention charity in north Belfast have been ransacked during a burglary attempt.


Centre Stefan Marsh and hooker Lloyd White drop out of the 19, with second row Hep Cahill and young hooker Danny Walker included in their place. St Helens coach Keiron Cunningham makes one change from the squad which lost at home to Wigan on Friday. Full-back Ricky Bailey is called up to the side, with Samoa international Lama Tasi missing out. Widnes Vikings (from): Ah Van, Brooks, Cahill, Chamberlain, Dean, Dudson, Gerrard, Gilmore, Hanbury, Heremaia, Houston, Leuluai, Manuokafoa, Mellor, O'Carrol, Sa, Thompson, Walker, Whitley. St Helens (from): Makinson, Turner, Burns, Walsh, Walmsley, Roby, Amor, Wilkin, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Richards, Savelio, Thompson, Peyroux, Fages, Greenwood, Dawson, Owens, McDonnell, Bailey.

Summary: Widnes Vikings coach Denis Betts makes two changes to the squad which lost to league leaders Warrington on Friday.


The 21-year-old was named European Player of the Year after Saturday's Champions Cup final win over Racing 92. Itoje, who made his England debut during this year's successful Six Nations campaign, is joined by Sarries team-mate Alex Goode on the shortlist. Exeter Chiefs duo Don Armand and Gareth Steenson, and Wasps pair Charles Piutau and George Smith are also nominated. Sarries director of rugby Mark McCall is on a four-man shortlist for the Premiership Director of Rugby of the Season award. The 48-year-old Irishman, who won the award in 2013 and 2014, will be leading his side in the Premiership play-off semi-finals against Leicester Tigers on Saturday. He is up against Exeter head coach Rob Baxter - who led the Chiefs to their first top-four finish - Sale Sharks' Steve Diamond and Wasps' Dai Young. For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.

Summary: Saracens and England lock Maro Itoje is on a six-man shortlist for the Premiership Player of the Season award.


Emergency services were called to the scene at 08:39 BST on Tuesday, near the Siabod Cafe on the main A5 road in Conwy county. The crash involved a red Seat Leon and a silver Mercedes car, and the driver of the Seat vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident. The road between Capel Curig and Betws-y-Coed has now reopened. North Wales Police said no-one else was seriously injured in the crash, but they have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.

Summary: A man has died following a two-car collision at Capel Curig in Snowdonia.


The bicycle ridden by teenager Femke van den Driessche in Saturday's cyclo-cross World Championships was allegedly found to contain a hidden motor. The Belgian said she "would not cheat". Froome said: "It's a concern I've had, something I brought up with the UCI. It would be my advice that the UCI starts checking bikes more regularly." UCI president Brian Cookson said it was "absolutely clear" there had been a "technological fraud" during Saturday's under-23 race. And Froome believes the governing body is "taking the threat seriously". The Briton, who is preparing for the Herald Sun Tour in Victoria, made his physiological data public in December in an attempt to quash speculation about his performances. "Knowing that I have nothing to hide, obviously I went and did the tests and offered that data up publicly to everyone and I'm really happy how that went down," he added.

Summary: Britain's two-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome said he warned authorities about 'mechanical doping' and wants more stringent bike checks.


It hit the island of Shikoku late on Thursday, bringing torrential rain and winds of up to 185 km/h (115mph). Kyodo news agency reported at least two deaths while broadcaster NHK said at least 31 were injured. Nangka has since weakened and been downgraded to a tropical storm, but officials have warned of continued strong winds and storms in the area. As of Friday morning, the Japan Meterological Agency warned of high waves, gales and thunderstorms in many parts of the main island of Honshu, as the storm headed north. It is currently moving slowly at 15km/h with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90km/h, according to the agency.

Summary: Japanese authorities urged at least 350,000 people to flee as Typhoon Nangka made landfall in southern Japan.


She was selected on Wednesday to fight Eddisbury, where the Tory majority was more than 13,000 in 2010. If elected in May she would be the first AM to leave Cardiff Bay for a Parliamentary seat in England. Departing MP Stephen O'Brien has a 13,255 majority. Ms Sandbach, a north Wales regional AM since 2011, has said she intends to stand down from the assembly if elected. She said she plans to donate her salary to charity during the campaign. The constituency stretches from just outside Chester across to Winsford, before skirting around Crewe, Nantwich and Whitchurch. Llandudno councillor Janet Haworth would take the north Wales regional seat in Cardiff Bay for the Conservatives without the need for a by-election. Fellow Tory AMs Byron Davies and Mark Isherwood have already been selected as Westminster candidates to fight Gower and Delyn respectively.

Summary: Conservative AM Antoinette Sandbach has been selected as the party's Westminster candidate in a safe seat in Cheshire.


The Â£6m development of Shakespeare's New Place marks the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has transformed the Stratford-upon-Avon world heritage site, which was demolished in 1759. The playwright purchased New Place in 1597 when it was the largest single dwelling in the town. Diana Owen, chief executive of Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, said: "We're delighted to be re-opening the most important, permanent Shakespeare anniversary project anywhere in the world. "Visitors can walk in his footsteps and experience a wonderful new imaginative garden on the site." New Place reopened to the public after Staffordshire University's Centre of Archaeology dug through the site in Chapel Street. They discovered a hearth, cold storage pit and even a brewery. The Bard lived at New Place for the last 19 years of his life.

Summary: William Shakespeare's home for the last years of his life has been resurrected as a new landmark.


The Segunda Liga is set to be rebranded as the Ledman Proliga from next season, with plans to use the Portuguese system for helping to train Chinese talent, on and off the pitch. Chinese multinational Ledman initially said the top 10 clubs must include Chinese players and assistant coaches. But that proposal was withdrawn amid Portuguese players' union concerns. Instead, a spokesman for the league told BBC Sport that its board will vote to decide the number of Chinese and Asian players and which clubs they will play for. "Liga Portugal is open to help develop Chinese football, in forming young players, as the new Proliga is focused in promoting young talents," said a statement.

Summary: Portugal's second division could see an influx of Chinese players due to a clause in a major sponsorship deal.


Three men were arrested after a black Ford Focus was shot at, at about 20:00 GMT on Friday. A 22-year-old man was taken to an east London hospital with head injuries, but has since been discharged. The arrested men, believed to be 22, 23 and 24, are being held on suspicion of firearm offences. Police said the bridge's southbound carriageway was closed until about 02:00. Scotland Yard's Trident gang crime unit is investigating the shooting. London Ambulance said the victim was "conscious and breathing" at the scene. Student Ben Jackson said he saw the aftermath of the shooting as he walked down The Strand, in central London. "The area was cordoned off and there were lots of people around," said the 21-year-old. "I saw three men being led away in handcuffs by police."

Summary: A gunman on the back of a motorbike shot a man in a suspected drive-by shooting on London's Waterloo Bridge.


The attacker rammed a car carrying explosives into General Mohamed Jimale Goobale's convoy near the defence ministry headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital. Al-Shabab claimed the attack and accused the general of plotting against them. He had survived several previous assassination attempts. Who are Somalia's al-Shabab? Somalia hopes for a better future Witnesses in Mogadishu reported hearing a huge explosion. "The suicide car bomb hit the car they were in. May God rest their souls," police colonel Abdikadir Farah told the Reuters news agency. A radio station linked to al-Shabab reported a "martyr" had killed the general. Voting for a new parliament begins on 25 September in Somalia. Lawmakers will then choose a president on 30 October. Al-Shabab opposes the government of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is backed by Western powers and seeking re-election.

Summary: A Somali general and at least six of his bodyguards have been killed by a suicide car bomber, police say.


The visitors took the Severnside derby spoils after Ollie Clarke's stunner equalised Alex Rodman's early effort. Second-half strikes from Cristian Montano, Matty Taylor and Wales Under-21 regular Ellis Harrison sealed the points, with Rovers in clinical form. They moved into the automatic promotion spots on goals scored, while Newport remain 17th in League Two. Newport bCounty manager Warren Feeney told BBC Radio Wales: "We are very disappointed with the manner of the goals we conceded today. "I didn't think there was much in the game but you can see why Bristol Rovers are where they are in the table. "There were mistakes, which we've got to cut out, but we probably looked a little bit tired as well."

Summary: Bristol Rovers made it five wins out of five in March with a comeback victory at Newport County.


Tindall sued after the Sunday Express falsely reported rumours last February about his marriage to the Queen's granddaughter, his spokesman said. Hearings were to begin next month but the newspaper group has "apologised unreservedly" and will make a payment. The spokesman for Tindall said he would donate the money to charity. The newspaper group is also paying Tindall's legal costs. The spokesman said: "We are delighted that the matter has been settled to Mike Tindall's satisfaction. "The legal action was bought as a matter of principle to protect intrusion of privacy and on the basis of merely 'rumours' being falsely reported by Express Newspapers. "These rumours caused considerable distress." An apology is expected to be published in print and online this weekend.

Summary: The former England rugby player Mike Tindall has agreed a settlement with Express Newspapers over a story about his marriage to Zara Phillips.


It's part of his record-breaking challenge to raise money for the charity Marie-Curie. Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America, standing 6,959m high. Check out the video to see which other mountains Sir Ranulph has climbed and which ones he's got left to conquer! Sir Ranulph has already reached the top of Mount Elbrus in Europe, Mount Everest in Asia, Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and, just last month, he finished climbing Mount Vinson in Antarctica. The 72-year-old said it was "very demanding" due to the weather. Sir Ranulph has two more mountains to tackle, Mount Carstensz in Australasia and Mount Denali in North America, to complete his challenge. If he succeeds, he'll become the first person to cross the North and South Poles and climb the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents.

Summary: British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has set off to climb Mount Aconcagua in Argentina.


The 23-year-old Slovakia-born former Chelsea trainee made the announcement on his Facebook page. "After thinking about my future I chose not to accept the terms offered from Walsall for a simple reason," he said. "We did not agree on the new deal so it was best to move on." Lalkovic was in his second spell at the Banks's Stadium. He first arrived from Chelsea on a six-month loan in the summer of 2013, before returning last summer. All 14 of his goals in 126 appearances in English football have come with Walsall. He had a loan spell in his Chelsea days with Doncaster Rovers and was then signed by Barnsley on a short-term deal in January 2015, prior to returning to Bescot.

Summary: Walsall winger Milan Lalkovic has left the League One club after turning down the offer of a new one-year contract.


Eighty-five are full-time positions while the remaining 30 are part-time. The jobs are across a wide cross-section of aviation support activities, including on-site food outlets, taxi operations and private charter services. It brings the total number of new jobs announced at the airport in the past two months to 298. Belfast International Airport director of commercial development Brian Carlin said: "These jobs have little or no lead-in times. There's a need for them now as we prepare for a bumper year with hundreds of thousands more passengers. "Right across the board, we're seeing welcome growth. Airlines and airports generate jobs and new business opportunities at little or no cost to the taxpayer."

Summary: One hundred and fifteen jobs are being created by six businesses at Belfast International Airport.


Clubs throughout the region have posted photos on Twitter to show the extent of the damage after the flooding which hit the county on Boxing Day. Many pitches are completely underwater, with a major repair job required before teams can host games again. Yorkshire, in conjunction with the England and Wales Cricket Board, say clubs who need help can apply for aid. In a statement on its website, Yorkshire asks clubs to send information about what is insured, which damage is repairable, long-term issues and an estimate of the bill to fix them. The ECB, which also provides advice and support for clubs affected, will help with the clean-up operation. Many cricket clubs throughout Lancashire have also been hard-hit, after more than 200 flood warnings and alerts were issued in the aftermath of the heavy rain which hit northern England over Christmas. Live flood updates from BBC News.

Summary: An emergency fund to help flood-hit lower league cricket teams has been set up by Yorkshire County Cricket club.


Weston General, run by Weston Area Health NHS Trust, has been running at an annual Â£5m loss for several years. The NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA) said the "business case" for a partnership with Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust "did not represent a sustainable future". It said its priority was "high quality care in a sustainable way". Anne Eden, from the NHS TDA, said: "Since we started this process with the trust, the world has moved on." She said they were looking at "new ways" of providing care to patients while "dealing with a financially challenging time". "As such we need to think differently about what the future looks like for Weston. "The two organisations would not represent a clinically or financially viable organisation, and as a result, an acquisition is not the right solution in this case."

Summary: A deal to take over a debt-ridden hospital in Somerset by a neighbouring health trust has been called off.


Garner, 28, moved to Deepdale in 2013 from Watford and helped the club to promotion from League One. Following Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Fulham, manager Grayson confirmed that Rangers had made a bid for Garner, who has two years left on his contract. "We've not accepted or declined the offer from Rangers," Grayson said. Talking to BBC Radio Lancashire, Grayson continued: "We've told them where we are with the situation and we're speaking to the players, but it all boils down to what Joe Garner wants to do. "We want to keep him and we don't have to sell him, but we're being fair to the player when something comes up. "I would like to have it snipped in the bud by the end of Monday as I have a game Tuesday night and I need to know if it will include Joe Garner in the squad."

Summary: Striker Joe Garner is free to leave Preston to join Scottish Premiership side Rangers if he wishes, says Lilywhites boss Simon Grayson.


The former Leeds United and Rotherham boss has been seeking assurances over the club's close-season transfer policy before committing to a new deal. Warnock, 68, whose contract ends in the summer, had a meeting with Bluebirds chairman Mehmet Dalman on Monday. A source at the Championship club has told BBC Wales Sport "progress" was made during the informal discussions. Cardiff were in the relegation zone when Warnock took over in October, but have moved up to 12th after three successive victories. Before Saturday's 5-0 win over Rotherham, Dalman told BBC Wales Sport he was confident of keeping Warnock. Owner Vincent Tan will have to consider Financial Fair Play regulations when agreeing to make funds summer available in the summer. Providing Tan gives the go-ahead, the club hierarchy will be keen to reach a new agreement with Warnock as soon as possible.

Summary: Talks over Neil Warnock's future as Cardiff City manger are progressing, according to club sources.


The robbery happened at the Bank of Scotland in High Street, Dunkeld, at about 11:25 on Tuesday. Officers had appealed for any drivers who were in the area at the time and had dashcam footage to contact them. They have now urged anyone who recognises the man in the images to get in touch. A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Officers believe that the man shown in the attached images may have information that will assist them with their investigation. "He is described as being white with fair eyebrows, 20-30, about 5ft 9in or 5ft 10in, medium build, wearing a black-hooded top with a red or orange design on the front and blue jeans. He is understood to have a Perthshire accent."

Summary: Police investigating a bank robbery in Perthshire earlier this week have released images of a man they want to speak to.


Captain Ellis, 35, and vice-captain Houghton, 27, have already led Hull to Challenge Cup glory this season, with the side now a win away from claiming the League Leaders' Shield. Winger Solomona, 22, has scored a record 37 regular-season tries in 2016. The winner will be announced before the Super League Grand Final on 6 October. The Man of Steel is chosen by a poll of every Super League player and the award is named after ex-St Helens, Hull and Wakefield full-back Prescott, who was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer in 2006 and died in 2013 at the age of 39. Prescott raised more than £500,000 for charitable causes before his death. The nominees for the Super League Young Player of the Year award are Wigan Warriors prop Ryan Sutton, 21, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats winger Tom Johnstone, 21, and 20-year-old back-rower Matt Whitley of Widnes Vikings.

Summary: Hull FC's Gareth Ellis and Danny Houghton and Castleford's Denny Solomona are the three nominees for the 2016 Steve Prescott Man of Steel award.


Eleanor Chessell was working at the four-star Alvor Baia Hotel when the corrosive substance was thrown at her. The 28-year-old, from the Isle of Wight, has been transferred to a specialist burns unit in Lisbon. Hampshire police said it was supporting Ms Chessell's family following the assault on Saturday. Holiday firm Tui, parent company for Thomson and First Choice, confirmed one of its reps had been involved in a "serious incident" in Portugal. In a statement, it said: "Our resort team are fully supporting our colleague and are co-operating with the investigation currently taking place." Police in Portugal are not reported to have made any arrests so far. A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We have offered assistance to a British woman who is being treated in hospital in Lisbon following an incident in Alvor."

Summary: A British holiday rep who was doused with acid at a resort in Portugal's Algarve has been taken to hospital with extensive burns.


Zhao Liping, a career policeman, was also charged with bribery and illegal possession of guns and explosives. He headed the police service in the autonomous northern region between 2005 and 2010. Xinhua has previously said the alleged victim was a woman with whom Mr Zhao had an intimate relationship. Communist Party members are banned from having extra-marital affairs. After his retirement, Mr Zhao had served as the elected regional deputy chairman of the advisory body to China's ruling party, the CPPCC. He was first detained on suspicion of murder last year, in Chifeng City. Few details of the case have been released officially, but the alleged victim is widely reported to have been shot twice before calling police. Her body was later found burned.

Summary: A retired police chief from China's Inner Mongolia region has been formally charged with murder, state media has reported.


Hassan Bal was arrested in the city on Thursday morning. He is charged with attempting to provide funs to a terrorist organisation and providing funds to such an organisation. The organisation was not named in court but its believed to be an overseas terrorist group. The charges date from between 2 and 23 October 2015. The court was told that when Mr Bal was charged by the Garda (Irish police) he made no reply. It is understood he was born in the United Kingdom, but he been living in the Republic for over a decade. Mr Bal was remanded in custody and will appear in court again next Tuesday.

Summary: A 25-year-old man has appeared in court in Waterford accused of providing funds to a terrorist organisation.


The Scottish Borders Walking Festival takes place in Peebles this year between 3 and 9 September. It will be held in Hawick in 2018; Ettrick, Yarrow and Selkirk the following year and Jedburgh and Ancrum in 2020. The annual event, established in 1995, is said to bring "significant economic benefits" to the region. Scottish Borders Council's Countryside Access Team is tasked with ensuring the festival takes place each year. It invites expressions of interest from all of the area's community councils. Six communities responded to the call for hosts for 2018 to 2020 and the three successful bids have now been confirmed.

Summary: The locations for three future editions of a south of Scotland walking festival have been selected.


The £110m South Devon Link Road project will link Torbay and Newton Abbot, bypassing Kingskerswell. A flyover at the Penn Inn Roundabout is currently being finished and is one of the last stages of the project, which began in July 2012. Project manager Paul Couttie said: "We're confident of hitting December for the completion of the works." Mr Couttie said: "The general shape is here now. We had a huge, mammoth task in erecting the steel beams that support this road as it comes over the roundabout. "But we're at a state now where we've got the concrete decking and this road will catapult you to into the Torbay area." The A380 between Penn Inn, Newton Abbot and Kerswell Gardens, Torquay is one of the most choked up and heavily used roads in the region, carrying over 35,000 vehicles a day.

Summary: A major new bypass in Devon will be open by Christmas, according to the county council.


The 18-year-old, who made his debut for the Scottish Championship club in February 2016 less than a month after his 17th birthday, has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract. Scotland youth international McAllister has played 14 games this season, scoring one goal. Rams manager Steve McClaren said McAllister is one for "the future". He said: "Kyle turned 18 last week, so now we have him on board we will look to develop him." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Derby County have signed teenage Scottish winger Kyle McAllister from St Mirren for an undisclosed fee.


The 30-year-old Olympic champion won the IAAF Combined Challenge in Germany with 6,733 points - 64 more than she managed in winning the world title. Ennis-Hill built on her lead after the opening four events with a personal best of 6.63m in the long jump. She threw 44.37m in the javelin and ran the 800m in two minutes 11.46 seconds. That gave her victory by 257 points, with Germany's Carolin Schafer second. It was only Ennis-Hill's second outing of the season after an Achilles injury forced her to withdraw from June's event in Gotzis. It was her only opportunity to compete in a full heptathlon before heading to Rio to defend her title when the Olympics begin on 5 August.

Summary: Britain's Jessica Ennis-Hill recorded the second best score in the world this year to win her first heptathlon since the 2015 World Championships.


The 24-year-old, ranked 17th in the world, said he often had strong reactions to insect bites. "I cannot be 100% sure about my safety from the Zika virus," he said. World number one Jason Day and Rory McIlroy also pulled out of Rio with concerns about Zika as golf returns to the Olympics after 112 years. "Although I realise that my potential success would help grow the game in Japan, I have come to the conclusion that I cannot put myself or my team member's health at risk," Matsuyama added. The Zika virus is mosquito-borne and has been linked to defects in newborn babies, prompting those looking to start a family to take extra precautions. Olympic chiefs and the World Health Organisation have issued guidance for athletes and visitors to Rio and say the risk of catching Zika is low.

Summary: Japan's Hideki Matsuyama has become the latest top-20 ranked golfer to withdraw from the Olympics because of concerns about the Zika virus.


Irish Rail has advised that all trains scheduled to depart between 06:00 and 09:00 BST local time on Friday have been cancelled. It said that the service would resume at 09:00 local time but there would be further disruption. More information is available at the Irish Rail website. The 07:35 Dublin to Belfast train was not operating between Dublin and Newry. The 10:35 Belfast to Dublin train is not expected to run between Newry and Dublin. The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) and the Services Industrial Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU) were in lengthy talks with the firm on Wednesday and Thursday. Both unions called on Irish Rail management to address the issue of past productivity delivered by union members. SIPTU organiser, Paul Cullen, said industrial action was "inevitable" if a "meaningful solution" was not found.

Summary: A three-hour rail strike is taking place in the Republic of Ireland after negotiations broke down on Thursday night.


States members voted in favour of the law change brought by transport minister Deputy Kevin Lewis. People failing to wear helmets could face a fine of up to Â£50, although Deputy Lewis said this was unlikely. He said the legislation would be "sensibly enforced" so children failing to wear helmets could be dealt with by the parish hall or a warning. Asked why he did not increase the minimum age to 16, as recommended by the environment scrutiny panel, Deputy Lewis said: "The limit was negotiated by my predecessor. "It is my wish and desire that once young people get into the habit of wearing a cycle helmet for a number of years, they would wish not to take them off later on." Previous attempts to make helmets compulsory for all cyclists have been rejected.

Summary: Cyclists in Jersey under the age of 14 will be forced to wear helmets, after a vote by politicians.


It was thought that Benning, 21, could miss the rest of the season with cruciate ligament damage, but he could now be available in January. Murray told the club website: "We expected the worst when we got the scan results and the original diagnosis. "We thought it was going to be the whole season, if we're being honest. It's not as bad as we expected." Former Walsall full-back Benning suffered the injury earlier this month against Bristol Rovers and he was expected to be out for several months. However, the club have confirmed that the defender does not need an operation. Murray continued: "We think we'll have him back January-time. He's got to be in a brace for 12 weeks, obviously Mal's young and he's very, very fit. "It's great news for the club, great news for Mal and it's great news for me."

Summary: Mansfield Town manager Adam Murray says the injury to left-back Mal Benning is not as bad as first feared.


The man and woman were travelling along the A49 near Bayston Hill, in Shrewsbury, at about 10:50 BST when the collision happened. Passers-by attempted CPR before paramedics arrived, but the pair were confirmed dead at the scene. Damage to the car was "significant", police said. The driver of the lorry was treated for the effects of shock and discharged at the scene. West Mercia Police said the road between Bayston Hill and Church Stretton was likely to be closed for the rest of the day while an investigation was carried out.

Summary: Two people have died after the car they were in collided with a lorry.


For nearly 100 years, scientists have thought a sponge was the first type of animal on the planet, but now a new technique has revealed we could all be descended from jelly. The US scientists behind the revelation say they have used our genes to find this out. Genes pass on physical characteristics from parent to child through the generations. The team from Vanderbilt and Wisconsin-Madison universities have been studying the genes of different animals and organisms dating back thousands of years. By finding those with the closest resemblance to humans and following their path back through time, scientists can use this to work out where we all came from. And now the team doing the work believe the earliest form of animal life on Earth was very similar to today's comb jellies. So we all started out life as jelly - kind of!

Summary: A new discovery has sent the current theory of human evolution into a serious wobble.


A Dhaka court bailed Hossain until 31 March, but deputy attorney general Moniruzzaman Kabir said his office would appeal, according to AFP agency. Hossain handed himself into police on 5 October and has been in custody since. He and his wife - who was granted bail last week - deny charges of employing and assaulting a minor. "The High Court has accepted Shahadat's bail plea today after it was earlier rejected by the lower court," a representative of the alleged victim told AFP. Hossain initially went to police on 6 September claiming that his maid had gone missing. A maid was found alone in Dhaka later that day. She told police that Hossain and his wife, Nritto Shahadat, had beaten and tortured her. Doctors said she had extensive injuries, including a broken leg and a black eye.

Summary: Bangladesh cricketer Shahadat Hossain was granted bail on Tuesday after being held for allegedly beating an 11-year-old maid, a lawyer said.


Casey was 11 under after 12 holes when play was suspended in Napa, California, in round two, three behind Piercy. The 39-year-old was out early on Saturday to complete his round and managed to close the gap after a birdie on the par-five 16th hole. However, Piercy responded with a birdie on the 17th to maintain a strong lead over Casey and USA's Johnson Wagner. Scotland's Martin Laird is tied fifth, six shots off the lead. READ MORE: Sweden's Noren leads British Masters We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

Summary: England's Paul Casey will start the third round of Safeway Open three strokes behind leader Scott Piercy.


Fe ymosododd Lauren Jeska, 42 o Fachynlleth, ar bennaeth adnoddau dynol corff UK Athletics, Ralph Knibbs, 52 oed, gyda chyllell. Digwyddodd yr ymosodiad yn stadiwm Alexander, Birmingham fis Mawrth llynedd. Roedd yr athletwraig drawsryweddol mewn dadl gyda'r corff llywodraethol ynglŷn â phrofion hormonau, wedi i ganlyniadau ei ras gael eu diddymu. Clywodd Llys y Goron Birmingham fod Jeska wedi trywanu Mr Knibbs yn ei ben a'i wddf, gan greu twll 2cm, a bod gwaed yn llifo ohono. Cafodd dau gydweithiwr i Mr Knibbs eu trywanu gan Jeska wrth iddyn nhw geisio ymyrryd. Dywedodd y barnwr y byddai Jeska yn wynebu pum mlynedd ychwanegol ar drwydded ar ôl iddi gael ei rhyddhau o'r carchar.

Summary: Mae cyn bencampwraig rhedeg o Bowys wedi cael ei charcharu am 18 mlynedd ar ôl cyfaddef iddi geisio llofruddio swyddog athletau.


The 42-year-old was found dead with stab wounds in a property on Hazel Avenue at about 16:15 on Thursday. A woman, 42, was taken to hospital after also being stabbed but has since been discharged, police said. Two men, aged 18 and 33, and a 17-year-old boy were arrested in Liverpool on Friday afternoon, bringing the total number of arrests to six. The 18-year-old was held on suspicion of murder and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, while the others were being questioned on suspicion of assisting an offender and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. A 23-year-old man and two boys, aged 15 and 16, who were arrested on suspicion of murder earlier at nearby Frances Street, have been released without charge, Lancashire Police said.

Summary: Police investigating the suspected murder of a man who was stabbed in Darwen have made three further arrests.


Police have described the thefts, which are believed to have been carried out by the same man, as "despicable". The incidents took place over the last two weeks in the Stobswell, Maryfield and Douglas areas. The suspect, who is aged between 30 and 35, may be sleeping rough and travelling by bicycle. He is about 5ft 6in tall, of thin build, with short brown or blonde hair. PC Garrie Watson said: "These are despicable crimes. "This man has deliberately targeted the vulnerable and elderly within their own homes, with the oldest victim being 100 years old. "I would urge members of the public to provide us with information which would help us to identify and arrest the person responsible."

Summary: A 100-year-old woman is among the victims of a series of distraction thefts within the homes of the elderly and vulnerable in Dundee.


The £4m Upper Oldfield Park development is on conservation land and the local authority says it bears little resemblance to the scheme it approved. The dimensions of the building were found to be taller and wider than was agreed when permission was granted and an enforcement notice has been issued. Owner Landmark Developments Ltd said it would appeal against the order. The company's Margaret Favager said she "did not understand the decision" as she had trusted her advisors and cooperated fully with planning officers throughout the process. Councillors voted in favour of issuing a demolition order at a meeting where it was said they needed to send "a strong message" on planning laws in a World Heritage site. A two-storey Edwardian villa was demolished to make way for the five-storey block of 14 flats.

Summary: An apartment block in Bath built with a "blatant disregard" for planning rules must be demolished, councillors say.


Petty Officer Edward Devenney, 29, from Northern Ireland, was remanded in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court. He was arrested in Plymouth on Tuesday morning and charged on Wednesday night. He is accused of communicating information on 28 January 2012 "which could be deemed to be useful to an enemy of the state". A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police, which made the arrest, said several searches had been carried out as part of the operation but it was unable to give any more information about the incident. PO Devenney did not enter a plea to the charge of disclosing information gained in contravention of section 1 of the Official Secrets Act 1911. He is due to appear at the Old Bailey on 14 June.

Summary: A Royal Navy submariner has appeared in court charged with breaching the Official Secrets Act.


Tesche, 29, spent two months on loan at Birmingham at the end of the 2014-15 campaign, scoring twice in 12 matches. The German, who joined Forest on a free transfer in 2014, made 25 appearances for the Reds last season, having broken his foot in August. He was previously on German Bundesliga club Hamburg's books for five years. A statement from Birmingham City said: "Blues had previously attempted to bring Tesche back at the start of last season, but were unable to do so after a change in management at his previous club, Nottingham Forest." Birmingham finished the 2015-16 season in 10th place, 11 points off the play-off places, while Forest finished 16th, 15 points above the relegation zone. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Birmingham City have signed midfielder Robert Tesche on a three-year deal following his release by fellow-Championship club Nottingham Forest.


Shane Smith of Newton Aycliffe, was killed when his car left Close House Road near Bishop Auckland on Saturday. The 25-year-old's family have paid tribute to a "gentle giant" who was always "cracking jokes". Durham Police said it was trying to piece together why the car left the road and appealed for witnesses. A spokesman said another man, 25, who was also in the car was uninjured. The family statement said: "We are all devastated by the loss of our Shane. He was a gentle giant with a heart of gold. "As a family our lives will never be the same as we will always have this awful emptiness. He should be here cracking jokes as he always did. "We need to know why the crash occurred and why our beautiful, happy, smiling Shane has been taken too young."

Summary: The family of a driver who died when his car ploughed into a fence have described him as having a "heart of gold".


The British pairing were four points adrift of a podium place after a tactical mistake in the medal race. Dobson said their Rio 2016 preparations were going well, and admitted: "I think fifth place pretty much reflects where we feel we are right now in the fleet." John Pink and Stuart Bithell were sixth in their 49er class regatta to equal last year's position in the Worlds. Pink explained: "We struggled a little bit earlier in the week. We came down with a bit of illness we think due to the water, but since then it got a lot better and we've been pushing our way back up the leaderboard." "We feel like we've got ourselves in a position where we can push for medals at every event."

Summary: Charlotte Dobson and Sophie Ainsworth claimed fifth place at the 49erFX World Championships in San Isidro, Argentina.


Twenty serving deputies, four former deputies and 14 first-time deputies took their oaths before the Royal Court and take up their posts from midnight. The four-year term of the current States ends just before midnight. The new members are due to serve a term lasting for four years and three months as the election date is moving from April 2020 to June 2020. Ten sitting deputies lost their seats in the election, which saw the number of deputies cut from 45 to 38. The deputies will join the two States of Alderney representatives Louis Jean and Graham McKinley to make up the the new smaller Guernsey States of Deliberation. The committee positions within the new government will be decided over the course of the next month over four meetings.

Summary: The 38 successful candidates in Guernsey's general election on Wednesday have been sworn into office.


Gwent Police said criminals have been targeting Sprinter models for their exhaust systems and catalytic converters. Insp Carl Williams described the rise in incidents since September 30 as "rapid" - with most taking place during the night. Thefts have occurred in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly county, Torfaen and Newport. Insp Williams said catalytic converters are a "target" for criminals as they are made up of several metals, with some including precious metals such as platinum and palladium. "We are currently investigating each reported crime and asking owners of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to secure their vehicles and remain alert," he added. "Steps that can be taken to prevent this type of crime include parking vehicles in well-lit, open areas and installing CCTV camera systems." Anyone with information has been asked to call police on 101.

Summary: Owners of Mercedes-Benz vans are being warned to keep an eye on their vehicles after 24 thefts in just 23 days.


Swedish firm Hexicon AB had already secured approval from Highland councillors for the demonstration project. The proposed site is about 9km out to sea from Dounreay. The developer has said that the scheme could generate enough electricity for almost 8,000 homes. Business, Innovation and Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse, who approved the project, said: "Once operational, this demonstrator project will help to develop this pioneering technology and cement Scotland's reputation at the forefront of innovation in the renewables sector." Industry body, Scottish Renewables, has welcomed the government's decision. Hexicon AB has set up a company called Dounreay TrÃ¬ Limited to develop the wind farm. The scheme would involve laying a subsea cable and building a substation. Melvich Community Council has opposed the project because of concerns it would ruin views across to Orkney.

Summary: A plan to install two floating wind turbines off the north Caithness coast has been approved by the Scottish government.


The 27-year-old former England Under-21 international made 119 appearances for the Canaries after joining them from Peterborough in 2012. Bennett also had talks with promoted Sheffield United, but has chosen to move to Molineux instead. He has agreed a three-year contract to become Wolves' first summer signing and will join officially on 1 July. "It was just a case of me picking which club had the most ambition within what I want to do," Bennett told Wolves' website. Wolves parted company with head coach Paul Lambert, who signed Bennett during his time at Carrow Road, on Tuesday. Former Porto boss Nuno Espirito Santo was appointed as Lambert's replacement on Wednesday. While the club had no manager in place, sporting director Kevin Thelwell has been looking after transfers. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wolves have signed centre-back Ryan Bennett following his release by Championship rivals Norwich City.


Or will the picturesque Red Bull Ring in Spielberg play host to round two of the Lewis Hamilton v Sebastian Vettel Baku drama? A year ago in Austria, Hamilton collided with then Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg on the last lap before passing him to win a thrilling contest. As for Vettel, two retirements and a fourth-place finish isn't exactly a glowing record at this circuit. Can the German claim his first victory and get back in F1 good books? Choose your qualifying top three from the list below, then head back over to predict your race winner. Here's the form guide... Pick who you think will master qualifying for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix

Summary: Will the Austrian Grand Prix be alive with the sound of harmonious music?


Jason Edward Norman, 45, from Merthyr Tydfil, was jailed for 16 months at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting causing death by dangerous driving. Andre Murphy, 56, was hit on 14 December 2015 while changing a tyre on a horse trailer near junction 28. Mr Murphy, known as Nick, from Wexford, Ireland, was on his way to Surrey when the crash happened. Norman crashed into Mr Murphy at 54mph (86km/h) close to Tredegar Park roundabout in Newport. Prosecutor Claire Wilks told the court: "The transporter had its hazard lights on and Mr Murphy placed a traffic cone 50 yards down the road when the Renault Scenic collided with him." In a victim impact statement read to the court, Mr Murphy's partner Julie Redden added: "I have lost my lovely, lost my friend and my soul mate." Norman was also banned from driving for five years.

Summary: A man has been jailed after killing a stud farmer in a crash as he changed a flat tyre on an M4 slip road.


Both players arrive on free transfers after contracts at their previous clubs were cancelled by mutual consent. Former Wales Under-19 player James, 20, played in one Bluebirds game, as a late substitute in a 2014 top-flight match. Goodship, 22, spent the second half of last season on loan at Huish Park, before a loan spell at non-league Braintree Town earlier this term. He did not make a senior first-team appearance for the Cherries, but did previously score once in 10 league matches for Yeovil. The Glovers are 16th in the table, nine points below the play-off places and nine points above the relegation zone. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here. This site is optimised for modern web browsers, and does not fully support your browser

Summary: League Two club Yeovil Town have signed Cardiff City defender Tom James and Bournemouth forward Brandon Goodship.


Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust said the unit will allow patients to be treated while maintaining links with friends and family. The trust said being treated locally was "key to patient recovery". The 10-bed male-only unit, which is the first of its kind in Lincolnshire, has been built on the St George's Hospital site. Chief Executive Dr John Brewin said: "If you're experiencing serious mental health problems, being away from your family network is far from ideal. "We want our patients to remain as close to home as possible during their recovery." He added discussions would continue with commissioners on how a similar service for women could be provided in the county. Source Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Summary: A new purpose-built psychiatric intensive care unit has opened in Lincoln.