The 38-year-old was appointed by the Stones in March 2011 and led the Kent club to promotion from National League South last season via the play-offs. Terry Casey told the club website that he and fellow co-owner Oliver Ash wanted to continue their "love affair" with Saunders. "He remains the best manager I have ever had contact with," Casey added. "There is a bit of uncertainty about which league we are going to be in next season, so we felt it right to nail down the future," Maidstone, who will go full-time next season, are 21st in the National League table, one point from safety. The club have not disclosed the length of Saunders' new deal.

Summary: Maidstone United manager Jay Saunders has extended his contract with the National League club.


Police and HM Coastguard were called after a report of a body in the water at Hawes Pier at about 10:20 on Thursday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His death is not being treated as suspicious. Officers said he was not carrying any identification and inquiries were under way to find out the man's name. The man was white, about 5ft 10ins tall with blackish-grey receding hair, in his late 40s and with a medium build. He was wearing a black button-front jacket, blue hooded top with full zip and white toggles, blue denim Levi jeans, black hat, black scarf and navy gloves. Det Sgt Kevin Tait, of Corstorphine Police Station, said: "Our investigation is continuing to establish this man's identity and we would ask anyone who can assist with our ongoing inquiries to contact police on 101."

Summary: Detectives are trying to identify the body of man who was found on the shoreline at South Queensferry.


Another man was injured and remains in hospital after the disturbance outside the Forge Tavern in Digbeth in the early house of Saturday morning. The two men in their twenties were stabbed and driven to hospital at about 04:30 BST. West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation after one man died from his injuries shortly after arriving at hospital. Police are appealing for anyone who may have been at the Forge Tavern last night or early this morning and who may have seen what happened leading up to the attack to come forward.

Summary: A man has been stabbed to death outside a pub in Birmingham, police said.


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Summary: It's a sporting event which brings together a nation and captivates the world.


The Enterprise and Business Committee is calling for integrated ticketing for bus, rail and metro services - similar to London's Oyster system. It found falling subsidies, passenger numbers and bus services were having a "severe" impact, especially in rural areas and on vulnerable people. The committee also called for a traffic commissioner for Wales to be appointed. Its chairman, South Wales East AM William Graham, said: "Buses are the most widely used form of public transport in Wales, yet the industry is facing an uncertain future. "We need ambition - which is why we recommend setting a 2018 deadline for a Wales-wide integrated ticket system, of the kind that is already available in London where the use of contactless payment through bank cards and smartphones is commonplace. "It is technologically possible and passengers want it."

Summary: A "smart-ticketing" system is needed for transport across Wales by 2018, a group of AMs has said.


The Ring of Gullion team will check two rivers in County Armagh at Creggan and Forkhill. They will be looking for eight specific river flies that are an indicator of the health of the water. Their larvae live in the gravel and silt of the riverbed and are sensitive to pollution. If they are not present, it indicates there is a problem. Organisers have said the main problem in the area's watercourses are nutrients linked to farming. The volunteers will receive training and will check the rivers once a month, reporting back the data. The training is being provided by the Ballinderry Rivers Trust, the Riverfly Partnership and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. The Riverfly Partnership is a UK-wide scheme to monitor river quality, involving 100 organisations. They include anglers, conservationists, entomologists, scientists and river managers. The training is free.

Summary: A conservation group is looking for volunteers to monitor river flies as a barometer of the water quality in its area.


The Supreme Court upheld an earlier high court ruling on Wednesday that the tradition was dangerous for children. The court also banned human pyramids taller than 20ft (6m). Every year dozens of groups in Mumbai mark the Hindu festival of Janmashtami by forming human pyramids to reach pots carrying yogurt hung high above. The festival, known as the Dahi Handi festival, is celebrated to mark the Hindu god, Krishna's birthday. Religious scriptures say he loved dairy products and often climbed onto his brother's shoulders to reach hidden pots of butter. Many teams compete to make the tallest pyramid every year and children are often put on top to reach the pots. But recent years have seen injuries and accidents. Last year, one man died and more than 100 other suffered injuries during the celebrations.

Summary: India's top court has ruled that people below the age of 18 years cannot participate in Mumbai's famous human pyramid religious festival.


Shortly after Harry's new song 'Sign of the Times' was released on Friday, fans were unable to search for it on the streaming service. Spotify told Newsround that "a technical glitch on Friday prevented Spotify users from being able to search for Harry Styles' new song" but that "it was resolved within a few hours." This means Harry could have missed out on some streaming figures - which now count towards the number one spot in the official charts, along with downloads and sales of singles. He's up against Ed Sheeran's Shape of You, which has been the official number one for 13 weeks. It looks like it will be a close race - Harry's currently beating Ed on downloads on iTunes, but Ed's doing a lot better in the streaming charts on Spotify.

Summary: Harry Styles could miss out on the number one spot this week - because of a problem on Spotify.


The 35-year-old woman has been released on bail pending further inquiries and the 17 year old has been freed pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. Police have been given an extra 36 hours to question three men. The body was found close to Mourneview Street in Portadown on Sunday morning. Police have said they believe they know the name of the dead man but have yet to release his name. Ulster Unionist councillor Doug Beattie said there was "shock and confusion" among people living in the area over the discovery. "It is a quiet area and it's not the sort of thing you'd expect to happen," he added. "We really have to be thinking of this man's family and friends."

Summary: A woman and a girl arrested after a man's body was found in a stream in County Armagh have been released from police custody.


The Welsh Premier League club needed a new man at the helm after Tony Pennock left to take up a coaching position at Hull City. It was only a month earlier that Pennock had been promoted from his assistant manager role at Aber. Powell, a former Tranmere player, won the Welsh Premier League title with Bangor City in 2010-11 and won three consecutive Welsh Cup finals from 2008. He lost his job with Bangor before the start of last season. Aber chairman Donald Kane said: "Nev's stature within Welsh football, his experience within the League, and the extensive contacts he has within the game marked him out as an outstanding candidate for the job, and as a club we are delighted to have recruited him as first-team manager." The club say they hope Powell will be able to take charge of Saturday's pre-season game against Llanelli at Park Avenue.

Summary: Neville Powell has been appointed as the new Aberystwyth Town manager.


It follows a Fifa delegation's mediation in the SSFA's political disputes during a two-day visit. Fifa's team met SSFA president Chabur Goc Alei, the SSFA executive committee and the South Sudan government. "We have agreed to put aside our differences and look forward," Alei told BBC Sport. The SSFA is expected to convene an extraordinary General Assembly on 17 September, to elect the committee that will discharge the responsibility of conducting next year's election. It will also examine the SSFA's finances and make relevant amendments to its statutes, "regarding the situation of new states [in the country] and new local football associations".

Summary: South Sudan's Football Association will hold fresh elections for a new president and executive committee on 17 March next year.


Media playback is not supported on this device Reports suggest the 27-year-old - a second-half substitute in Palace's 1-0 home loss to West Brom - is set to join Premier League rivals Everton. "We know there is a big offer and a big club in for him," Pardew told the BBC. "The deal is close and he will go with my best wishes. There's no medical done or agreement 100% done." Pardew said Palace would miss Bolasie should he leave. "It's fair to say we know his heart and soul may be elsewhere," he added. Bolasie, a DR Congo international who joined the Eagles from Bristol City in 2012, was warmly applauded by the home crowd when he came on in the 66th minute of Saturday's match. "It was good he put himself up for the game and it showed the love he has for Palace," said Pardew.

Summary: Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie's "heart and soul is elsewhere" as he prepares to leave the club, according to manager Alan Pardew.


The 21-year-old will join the Sky Blues until at least January, subject to international clearance. Former Sky Blues manager Tommy Wright, who is now in charge at St Johnstone, helped to facilitate the move. "I'd like to thank Tommy for his help and I look forward to seeing Gareth in action," said Ferguson. Rodger joined St Johnstone in 2010 and has also had loan spells with Montrose and Brechin City. United have suffered a nightmare start to the Premiership season, sitting bottom after losing all three games and conceding 13 goals. Their latest defeat came on Saturday, losing out 2-0 at home to derby rivals Coleraine.

Summary: Ballymena United boss Glenn Ferguson has bolstered his struggling defence by signing Gareth Rodger from Scottish side St Johnstone on loan.


The 22-year-old joins Australians Marc Koteczky and Ethan Ford as overseas players at Albion. "Dave will bring physicality, balance and enthusiasm to our pack," said Albion director of rugby Graham Dawe. "He is an excellent ball carrier and also good in the set scrum. We have principally signed him as a lock but he can also play flanker." He is the latest player to join Albion as they rebuild after being relegated from the Championship last season. Launceston back-rowers Andy Chesters and Chris Courtier, as well as former Esher and Ealing lock Dan Collier, joined the club last month. Tom Bedford,Jake Murphy,Billy Searle,Matt Shepherd, Chris Judge, Nile Dacres and Jon Dawe are among the other players to have already moved to the Brickfields this summer.

Summary: Plymouth Albion have signed South African lock Dave Fisher for their forthcoming National One campaign.


Ex-Scarlet Jones played 47 internationals and was interim attack coach for Wales during 2013. The 36-year-old spent five years as Scarlets attack and skills coach and was head coach at Rotherham. "I'm excited to carry on the work of the previous RGC coaches and at the opportunity to develop even more talented youngsters," said Jones. RGC is a Welsh Rugby Union development region based in north Wales and will play in the new look, 16-team premier division kicks off in September. "It's a big challenge, because the Principality Premiership will be a big step up, going up against experienced semi-professional and in some cases, professional regional players," added Jones. "But I hope I can help to make RGC an established Premiership side that can continue on its remarkable journey."

Summary: Former Wales wing Mark Jones has been appointed coach of newly-promoted Welsh Premiership side RGC 1404.


They say 18-30 year olds could borrow up to £1,500 from the government for a deposit, which would have to be paid off within two years. The party says it will launch 'Help To Rent' in England, if it is in the UK government after the general election. The Lib Dems say they would also make money available for Welsh ministers to bring in the policy across Wales. To be eligible for the scheme, tenants would need to be in work and not be home owners or seeking social housing tenancy. The Conservatives have called for an increase in housebuilding as part of their 'Vision For Welsh Housing'. Labour wants to overhaul the law relating to renting, giving tenants more protection. Plaid Cymru supports rent controls to help tenants and say the Liberal Democrat policy is "misguided". UKIP says it would prioritise social housing for people with parents born locally.

Summary: A plan to make it easier for young people to rent homes in Wales has been proposed by the Liberal Democrats.


Smyth struck in the 12th minute, but Artem Besedin scored the equaliser for the hosts three minutes later in Kiev. Michael Duffy and Smyth were denied by Dmytro Bezruk in the second half, while Mark Sykes' 25-yard shot from 25 yards was just wide of the top corner. Northern Ireland, who have two points from their nine games, finish their campaign at home to France on Tuesday. Ukraine lie fourth in Group Three on 11 points, while Northern Ireland are certain to finish bottom. Jim Magilton's side went into the match having lost seven of their last eight qualifiers, their only previous point coming in their second fixture in Iceland. Smyth scored after a counter-attack against the run of play, while Besedin turned home after being set up by Oleksandr Zubkov. Zubkov failed to find the net with a stoppage time free-kick.

Summary: Linfield's Paul Smyth was on target as Northern Ireland Under-21s secured a 1-1 draw away to Ukraine on Thursday.


Mr Ilves's PR adviser Toomas Sildam told Estonia's ERR public broadcaster that they had taken the "personal decision" in the middle of November. He stressed it "is in no way related to the presidential duties" of Mr Ilves. Ms Kupce is the head of the National Cyber Security Policy Section at Latvia's defence ministry. It was not immediately known whether she would continue to stay in her job until the wedding and whether she would later assume the duties of the first lady. Mr Ilves, who is 61 and has been married twice before, will end his term in office in August 2016. Speculation about the couple's relations first surfaced in local media in the two neighbouring Baltic states several months ago. They reported that Mr Ilves and Ms Kupce, who is 38, have known each other since they worked at European parliament in the early 2000s.

Summary: Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves is engaged to Latvian cyber security chief Ieva Kupce, the presidential office in Tallinn has confirmed.


Media playback is not supported on this device He joins the coaching team of Roberto Martinez, who replaced Marc Wilmots at the start of August. "Thierry is an important figure," said former Everton boss Martinez. "He will bring something different. He agreed right away to join us." Henry, 39, tweeted: "Honoured to be assistant coach, very excited, can't wait." Henry will work alongside Graeme Jones, who served with Martinez at Swansea, Wigan and Everton. Martinez also named his first senior squad on Friday, ahead of their friendly against Spain on Thursday 1 September. The Spaniard took over from Wilmots, who was sacked after Belgium were beaten 3-1 by Wales in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016. Take part in our new Premier League Predictor game.

Summary: Former Arsenal, Barcelona and France striker Thierry Henry has been named as an assistant manager of Belgium.


MP Rebecca Pow urged people to support a move to restore the Wellington Monument, saying it could have an impact on the government. The world's tallest three-sided obelisk, standing at 75ft, was built as a tribute to the Duke of Wellington. It was recently fenced off due to falling stone debris posing a risk to the public. The National Trust said it was looking at several repair options. Conservative MP for Taunton Deane Ms Pow said: "There are a plethora of reasons why we should restore this much-loved local feature for future generations. "It's a wonderful beacon in the area in a beautiful location and is enjoyed by thousands..."

Summary: An MP's petition to raise awareness of a deteriorating Somerset monument is being supported by the National Trust.


Ovingham Bridge, which links the village with Prudhoe across the River Tyne, will close on 30 June so that the essential work can be carried out. The single-lane steel and timber structure, which was built in 1883, carries about 5,000 vehicles a day. Northumberland County Council will carry out the ??3m refurbishment of the existing roadway and lattice trusses. An adjoining pedestrian bridge will remain open. The bridge had to be closed during flooding in 2005 and 2012. The county council has advised motorists to travel via Wylam bridge and Crawcrook while Ovingham Bridge is closed.

Summary: A Northumberland road bridge is to be closed for up to a year for essential repairs.


Azerbaijan's Defence Ministry said three of its troops and seven Armenian troops were killed in "heavy" clashes. The Armenian authorities controlling Nagorno-Karabakh denied those losses and said "more than 10" Azerbaijani troops died or were wounded on Sunday. Nagorno-Karabakh has been in Armenian hands since a war that ended in 1994. A shaky ceasefire has been in place since then, but it is regularly broken by shelling - leaving hundreds of thousands of war refugees still displaced in both republics. Internationally the mountainous territory is still considered part of Azerbaijan. Heavy shelling also took place on Friday, in which four Armenian troops and an Azerbaijani soldier were reported killed. Later the foreign ministers of both countries - Azerbaijan's Elmar Mammadyarov and Armenia's Edvard Nalbandian - met in New York, in the presence of mediators from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). However, no breakthrough was reported.

Summary: Casualties have been reported in renewed shelling between Armenian and Azerbaijani troops in the disputed Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh.


The Â£50m high-speed ferry Condor Liberation service has been dogged by problems since its launch in March. An engineering fault has prompted the cancellation of Condor Liberation sailings for a further day on Friday. The Clipper will be re-routed to maintain the service between the Channel Islands and the UK. Some services have also been cancelled or rescheduled on Saturday and Sunday. Captain Fran Collins, executive director operations, said: "On first inspection the problem does not appear to be complex, although it will take some time to rectify, so at the moment we expect Liberation to sail on Saturday. "However, we will provide further updates should this change. "I would like to apologise to affected customers and can assure them that we are working hard to get them to their destinations."

Summary: Ferry passengers on the troubled service between the UK and the Channel Islands face a weekend of delays and cancellations.


Last month, an electoral college of 47 people, including all the bishops in Wales, met over three days to vote on a confidential candidates list. But it ended with no result as none of the candidates received the two-thirds majority needed. On Tuesday, the bishops will consider new nominations which were put forward in a consultation. Under the terms of the Church's constitution, the responsibility of filling the vacancy following the first failed vote falls to the Bench of Bishops. The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, John Davies, who is president of the electoral college, had called for a "wide-ranging" consultation involving both the laity and the clergy. From that, the bishops will now consider the names put forward as potential candidates. The election follows the retirement of Dr Barry Morgan at the end of January.

Summary: A fresh meeting to consider nominations for the new Bishop of Llandaff is set to take place.


NHS Improvement said services at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, including shorter waiting times and an increase in the number of staff, had "significantly improved". The trust was previously investigated for breaching the NHS's four-hour waiting target for A&E services. The watchdog said it still had concerns about the trust's finances. The trust was found in breach of its licence to provide healthcare services in December 2014, following concerns raised by the Care Quality Commission. Graham Sims, trust board chair, said staff should "be proud of the work they have done" and the board would "remain focussed on high quality care and delivering on financial promises". The Royal Berkshire NHS Trust runs hospitals in Reading, Bracknell, Windsor and Henley.

Summary: An NHS body has ended regulatory action on the quality of services at a hospital in Berkshire.


The 38-year-old, who has won the County Championship five times with Yorkshire and Notts, has taken 736 first-class wickets in his career. "In any sport it's about winning and success - and right throughout my career I feel I've had my fair share," he told the club website. Yorkshire could win a third successive title if they beat Middlesex this week. "There would be no better place to do it than the home of cricket, in front of the TV cameras and we'll be giving it everything we can," Sidebottom added.

Summary: Former England seam bowler Ryan Sidebottom has agreed a new one-year contract with Yorkshire.


The award was given for the show's coverage of the death of former Northern Irish first minister, Ian Paisley. BBC Newsline editor, Damien Magee, said receiving the award was an 'honour' for the team. The programme was up against RTÉ Six One News, TG4 Nuacht, TV3 530 News and UTV Ireland Live. Mr Magee said: "It was very important that BBC Newsline reflected the significance of the death of Ian Paisley. That we did that, I think, is recognised by this award, and it's a real tribute and a real honour for our team." The ceremony was held in Dublin on Thursday night. The Irish Film and Television Academy is an all-Ireland organisation whose mission is to encourage excellence in Irish film and television by providing a platform for creative development and collaboration across the industry. The academy's annual awards honour and celebrate "excellence in outstanding Irish creativity".

Summary: BBC Newsline has been named 'Best News Programme' at the Irish Film and Television Awards.


The homemade device, which was found in the toilets at the Fishergate Shopping Centre in Preston on 17 December, ignited but did not explode. David Rutherford, 24, of Barry Avenue, Preston appeared at the town's magistrates' court accused of unlawfully making an explosive with intent to endanger life. He was remanded in custody for 14 days. Paolo Passerini, defending, told the court he did not object to his client being remanded in custody but told magistrates there were "issues" over the defendant's mental health and his ability to understand proceedings. No pleas were entered and there was no application for bail. There will be a further hearing by video link on 8 January before the defendant's next court appearance on 14 January.

Summary: A man has appeared in court accused of leaving an "incendiary device" in a busy shopping centre.


The buyer is Wirefox, a Holywood, County Down, based property company headed by BJ Eastwood, grandson of the famous Belfast bookmaker. The centre had been owned by Hermes Investment Management based in London. CastleCourt opened in 1990 and at one point, before the property crash in 2007, was valued at £350m. In a statement, Wirefox said it planned "significant capital expenditure in the complex", details of which would be announced later in the year. Estate agents Savills, which was involved in the sale, said: "Despite the shock of Brexit and ongoing political uncertainty, the retail sector in Northern Ireland continues to perform strongly. "We expect Wirefox to reap the benefits of this high-profile acquisition." According to accounts, CastleCourt generates about £10m annually in rent from its scores of retail tenants, who include anchor store Debenhams. Hermes has owned the centre since 2012.

Summary: The CastleCourt shopping centre in Belfast has been sold for £125m, in the biggest commercial property deal of recent years in Northern Ireland.


With 624 studios, Hackney Wick claims to have one of the highest concentrations of artists in the world. The Hackney WickED Art Festival is promoting the work of international and local artists through local galleries. With the Olympics close by, many works will depict the impact and opportunities of the Games on artists. About 25,000 people went to the three-day festival last year. Artists have been given access to more than 20 buildings in the area to create "pop-up" galleries and studios, in addition to random events on the streets. "The buildings probably lend themselves to artistic practice," said Laura-May Lewis, the artistic director and co-founder of the festival. There was "lots of natural light and affordable rent" in an area which had previously been "quite cut off" by the canal, she added.

Summary: Galleries and studios in east London have opened their doors to the public for a festival to showcase the East End's art scene.


The man, aged between 18 and 25, approached the girl in the Minories Road area of Tidworth, Wiltshire, at 14:45 BST on Friday. He then walked with her to a nearby park where he hit her in the face, officers said. The girl managed to escape and run home uninjured. Wiltshire Police said "it appears the man was not known to the girl". Det Sgt Nick Bailey said officers had searched the area and made house-to-house inquiries. "This incident is understandably distressing for this little girl and we are keen to speak to anyone who has any information," he added. The attacker is described as about 6ft (183cm) tall and of a thin build. He was wearing a black hat, black trousers and a black t-shirt.

Summary: A stranger walked a seven-year-old girl to a park and then hit her in the face, police said.


Alejandro Burzaco is among 14 people accused by US prosecutors of paying and receiving millions of dollars in bribes. Mr Burzaco had been president of sports marketing firm Torneos y Competencias. He was freed on bail set at $20m (Â£12.7m), and is the third person to appear in court over the case. Prosecutors allege the Argentine conspired to win and keep hold of lucrative media rights contracts from regional football federations by paying up to $110m (Â£72m) in bribes. Mr Burzaco faces charges of racketeering and wire fraud conspiracy. He disappeared after the case was launched in May, turning himself in to Italian police before being extradited to the US. Jeffrey Webb, a former Fifa vice-president, and Aaron Davidson, another former sports marketing executive, who were both also among the 14 indicted in the US have also pleaded not guilty.

Summary: An Argentine businessman has pleaded not guilty in a US court over the corruption scandal that has rocked football's world governing body Fifa.


Mr Barra announced his decision to leave China on Monday. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said the pair agreed that "virtual and augmented reality will be the next major computing platform". Mr Barra will replace Brendan Iribe, who stepped down as chief executive of the Oculus VR division in December. He previously worked at Google between 2010 to 2013, before helping develop Xiaomi's global strategy. Google is developing its own virtual reality experiences and has announced that Claude Zellweger will be joining the company to develop its Daydream VR products. Mr Zellweger was the vice-president of design at Taiwan's HTC, which manufactures its own Vive VR kit.

Summary: Facebook has hired Hugo Barra to lead its development of virtual reality products, following his departure from Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi.


The suit alleges that Armstrong defrauded the government by cheating while riding for the publicly funded US Postal Service team. It was filed by Armstrong's former team-mate Floyd Landis before being joined by the government in 2013. A federal judge refused to block the lawsuit on Monday, which clears the way for the case to go to trial. Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life in August 2012. The 45-year-old won the seven titles between 1999 and 2005. The US Postal Service sponsored the team between 1996 and 2004. Armstrong admitted to using drugs in all seven of his Tour wins in January 2013 while Landis was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title for failing a doping test.

Summary: Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong has lost his bid to block a $100m (£79m) lawsuit by the US government.


Mr Ablewhite received 81,581 votes. His nearest challenger was Labour's Dave Baigent, who polled 72,480. Nick Clarke from UKIP came third with 29,698 votes. Mr Ablewhite, a former food industry senior manager, retired in 2015 to concentrate on politics. He has been a councillor in St Ives, where he lives, since 2005. Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname. BBC News App users: tap here to see the results. Results after the second round of votes: More information is available on the Choose my PCC website. Results after the first round of votes:

Summary: Conservative Jason Ablewhite is the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire.


South Wales Police said it had worked with Bishop Vaughan School on a "sensitive safeguarding issue involving two pupils" on Wednesday. The pupils were not at the school at the time of the arrests. A statement on the school website said the school would not open on Thursday due to the disruption. It will reopen as normal after the Easter break. A joint police and Swansea council statement said: "Given the confidential nature of the pupil issue, it wouldn't be appropriate for us to comment further at this time."

Summary: A Swansea school has been closed following "unusual circumstances" and the arrest of two pupils.


Earlier this week Dumfries and Galloway Council agreed to formally publish the scheme costing £25m. However, councillor Ian Carruthers - who had tried to delay a decision until after May elections - tabled a recall notice with the backing of 12 members. It means the issue will now be brought back to an emergency meeting of the full council on 29 December. The costs of the project have risen to £25m from previous estimates of between £15m and £17.8m. The Scottish government would meet 80% of the bill with Dumfries and Galloway Council required to find the remaining figure of about £5m. The increase in costs prompted the move to look again at the decision at a full meeting of the council. Mr Carruthers was able to gather the level of support required from other councillors in order to force the issue to be examined once more.

Summary: A bid is being made to overturn the decision to adopt a major flood defence plan for Dumfries.


The Briton used a racial stereotype when discussing his horse Monte Cinq on the At The Races television channel. BHA spokesman Robin Mounsey said: "There is no place in British racing for racially offensive language." Ward later apologised, saying: "It was not meant in a racist way, in any shape or form, and I can only apologise for my choice of words." He wrote on his website: "It's very, very important that I apologise sincerely to anyone that I have offended with my post-race comments this afternoon, at Wolverhampton." Mounsey added: "We are taking this matter very seriously. We will be taking the appropriate steps in relation to this matter." North Yorkshire trainer Ward's original comments were made after 10-1 chance Monte Cinq won a five-furlong maiden race at Wolverhampton.

Summary: Trainer Jason Ward faces a British Horseracing Authority investigation for using "racially offensive language".


Lorient vice-president Alex Hayes said the Ligue 1 club have accepted a bid for the France-born 26-year-old. Kone played for France to under-20 level, but made his international debut for Ivory Coast in 2014. He played in two World Cup qualifiers last month. Hayes told Ouest-France: "It is now up to Lamine to find an agreement with Sunderland and pass the medical." Allardyce, who has presided over three wins from 10 games since taking over, said on Monday he would be looking abroad for signings in the forthcoming transfer window and that a central defender was a priority.

Summary: Ivory Coast central defender Lamine Kone is set to be Sam Allardyce's first signing as Sunderland manager.


Mohammed Istiak Alamgir, 36, Yousaf Bashir, 35 and Rajib Khan, 37, are accused of making speeches which urged support for the militant group. Mr Khan and another man Ziaur Rahman, 38, allegedly helped organise meetings where such speeches were made. The men were remanded in custody until 8 January when they will appear at the Old Bailey. During the hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, prosecutor Mark Dawson accepted the alleged meetings had primarily been for prayer but said they had also been used to spread hatred. The men were arrested following a joint operation by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command and the Eastern Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Unit on 2 December.

Summary: Four men from Luton have appeared in court charged with encouraging support for so-called Islamic State.


The new centre would replace the 42-year-old River Park Leisure Centre which needs at least £3m of repairs. Winchester City Council has agreed to develop plans to build a new out-of-town centre at Bar End. If it goes ahead, it is expected to take three years to complete. The council said it would now develop a business case and finalise designs for the new complex which would include a 50m swimming pool. The authority said it planned to borrow the money needed and also hoped to secure additional partnership funding from the University of Winchester. The existing building at North Walls will be knocked down and the site then offered for reuse. In 2013, the council sparked protests when it announced plans to rebuild the existing centre and expand it into what campaigners called "Winchester's only park".

Summary: A new £25m sports complex with an Olympic-sized swimming pool has been floated by council bosses as the solution to ageing leisure facilities in Winchester.


The missive - signed by six Assembly Members (AMs) and Ceredigion MP Mark Williams - called for a reversal of proposed budget cuts to BBC Wales and S4C. It also said local newspapers should be re-classified as community assets. The Welsh government said it had "made clear" its own concerns. The UK government has been asked to comment. "The media landscape across the UK is dominated by a handful of large corporations who fail to adequately represent the UK population and, in particular, the communities and cultures that exist in Wales," the letter read. Unions, including the NUJ, Unite, Unison and BECTU, joined The Welsh Language Society as co-signatories, along with a series of media and journalism academics. AMs from Welsh Labour, Welsh Liberal Democrats and Plaid Cymru also added their names to the letter, issued by the Media Reform Coalition.

Summary: An open letter calling on the UK and Welsh governments to prevent "damaging media concentration" has been signed by politicians, unions and academics.


Emily Plant of Findochty, Moray, dispatched the bottle in August 2001 as part of a local gala competition. It has finally been found on the Yamal peninsula in Siberia. Now 17, Emily has been invited to the Arctic Circle Assembly - where First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will speak - in Reykjavik, Iceland, to reclaim it. Buckie High School pupil Emily told the BBC Scotland news website: "It's been a bit overwhelming and a bit out of the blue. "I was only two so I cannot really remember it. It really has gone a long way. "But I've now got a free trip to Iceland, the flights are booked. I am very excited, and am also looking forward to hopefully meeting Nicola Sturgeon as my favourite subject is modern studies." She said word had quickly spread locally, with people coming up and asking if she was the girl with the bottle.

Summary: A message in a bottle dropped in the sea by a two-year old girl in Scotland has washed ashore in Russia 15 years later.


Sunderland-born Mustard, 33, made his limited-overs debut in 2000 and has won Championship and one-day titles, and captained the team in all formats. But more recently he has been a one-day specialist and, following talks, he has failed to agree a new deal when his current one expires in September. "Phil has been a fantastic servant," said chief executive, David Harker. "He embodies competitive spirit, loyalty and skill and will be greatly missed by everyone at Durham". Mustard, who made 10 one-day international appearances for England, is the first player to score 3,000 domestic T20 runs for one club. He added: "I have achieved great success, winning the Championship three times, and the one-day competition twice. "However, it is the right time for me to take up a new challenge in my career with a different club."

Summary: Wicketkeeper Phil Mustard is to leave Durham at the end of the season after 16 years with the county.


The Dow Jones index rose 34.48 points, or 0.21%, to 16,998.58. The S&P 500 climbed 9.85 points, or 0.51%, to 1,989.11 while the tech-focused Nasdaq index gained 25.55 points, or 0.55%, to 4,674.38. The price of West Texas crude rose 5% to $38.32 a barrel and Brent crude climbed 3.3% to $40.94 a barrel. Markets were also boosted by hopes that the European Central Bank (ECB) will announce new stimulus action following its meeting on Thursday. There is speculation that the ECB will cut its deposit rate - which is already below zero - and might step-up or extend its â‚¬60bn-a-month QE programme. Oil giant Chevron was one of Wednesday's biggest gainers with its shares rising 4.6%. ConocoPhillips rose 1.1% and driller Nabors Resources rose 2.4%. Restaurant chain Chipotle fell 3.4% after it was forced to close one restaurant in Massachusetts when four workers fell ill with the bug norovirus.

Summary: (Close): Stocks on Wall Street ended Wednesday's session higher on the back of rising oil prices and hope of European stimulus.


Damien "Dee" Fennell, 33, was formally charged at Craigavon Magistrates' Court with addressing a meeting "and the purpose of the said address was to encourage support for a proscribed organisation, namely the Irish Republican Army", on 5 April last year. Mr Fennell, from Torrens Avenue in north Belfast faces two further charges. Those are that he further encouraged and invited support for a proscribed organisation. The charge relates to a speech he gave during a 1916 commemoration event at St Colman's graveyard in Lurgan, County Armagh on Easter Sunday. Mr Fennell was released on continuing bail.

Summary: A prominent dissident republican activist is to stand trial accused of encouraging support for the IRA.


The Scottish SPCA is now caring for the tiny red squirrel - which has been named Billy - after the find in Insch earlier this month. Billy is being hand-reared at the charity's National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross. Centre manager Colin Seddon said: "Billy currently needs fed by syringe every few hours." He explained: "He should open his eyes at around five weeks old, and that's the same time the weaning process will begin. "Billy will remain in our care until he is completely independent. "Ideally, he'll be part of a group of red squirrels that can be returned to the wild together, at a supported release site. "Nesting season for both squirrels and birds is well under way so we urge people to take care when cutting down trees/trimming hedges. It's best to check for nests first to avoid any accidents."

Summary: A one-week-old baby squirrel was rescued after a nest was discovered in a felled tree in Aberdeenshire.


The 26-year-old former York and Macclesfield man made 32 appearances for the Welsh side last term. Moke won promotion out of non-league's top flight with York in 2012, but revealed that he later struggled with depression after Halifax decided not to offer him a new deal in 2013. "He's a great talent and I like the way he plays," said Wood boss Luke Garrard. "He's spent most of his life up north but with his mother now living in north London that has helped us enormously to secure his signature and I look forward to working with him." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Winger Adriano Moke has joined Boreham Wood from National League rivals Wrexham on a one-year contract.


Ben Duckett was bowled first ball but Richard Levi (59 not out) and Rob Newton (55 not out) helped Northants reach 121-1 before rain interrupted. The players left the pitch at 15:00 BST after a heavy downpour, but were able to return at just over two hours later with the game reduced to 36 overs each. But only 20 more balls were bowled and the game was abandoned at 19:15 BST. The draw leaves Leicestershire two points outside the third qualification place with five points, while Northants remain in eighth place with just one win from seven matches.

Summary: Leicestershire and Northants claimed one point each after their One-Day Cup game at Grace Road was rained off.


Taylor scored 16 goals in 76 games for Posh after signing in June 2014 for an undisclosed figure from Shrewsbury Town. The 24-year-old Liverpool-born former Wigan Athletic trainee had a year left on his contract at London Road. "He's a very dynamic footballer with an eye for a goal," said boss Alan Stubbs. "The fact that we have broken our club record transfer fee just shows you what we think of Jon, and what he can bring to the football club." The fee for Taylor surpassed the previous Rotherham transfer record, the £400,000 paid to Oldham Athletic for Jonson Clarke-Harris in September 2014. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Rotherham United have signed Peterborough United winger Jon Taylor on a three-year deal for a club-record fee, reported to be around £500,000.


It sets out the terms under which authorities can seek to join forces. Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews said he wanted the merger process to be as "smooth, constructive and productive as possible". The Williams Commission called for the 22 councils to be cut by around half. Six have put forward merger plans and are awaiting the minister's decision. The councils who have proposed a link-up are: Mr Andrews said in December he would respond to the suggested voluntary mergers early in the new year. He has also said that some people in his party would like to see the number of Welsh councils cut to as few as six.

Summary: A bill paving the way for voluntary mergers of councils in Wales has been published by the Welsh government.


The 24-year-old came through the Scarlets academy, joining the region at Under-18 level and has gone on to make 81 appearances for the senior side. "I am really pleased to sign a new deal with the Scarlets," Evans said. "Playing for the Scarlets is a huge honour. There's a good feeling as we push for silverware and I wanted to be part of that over the next few years." Evans was part of the Wales U20 team that finished third in the 2012 Junior World Championships in South Africa. He was so far won 17 senior caps after making his international debut against against Ireland in 2015.

Summary: Scarlets and Wales loose-head prop Rob Evans has signed a new deal keeping him with the west Wales region.


RLC will be the first tenant of Global Point Business Park, Invest NI's largest industrial development site. The company makes components for some of the best-known names in the aerospace sector, including Martin Baker and Rolls-Royce. RLC, which is based in the Isle of Man, already employs more than 250 people at its facility in Crumlin, County Antrim. The Crumlin facility will stay open. RLC will also use it as the base for a research and development project focusing on engine components. The company is investing Â£35m with Invest NI providing Â£6.5m in job creation and research and development grants. The location of the factory, Global Point, was supposed to begin operating as a business park more than 10 years ago. However, it was hit by the withdrawal of a private sector developer, planning issues and the economic downturn.

Summary: An aerospace engineering firm is to create 80 jobs at a new factory in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.


Ten cars were alight when six fire crews arrived at 17:40 BST at Sackers yard in Great Blakenham near Ipswich. Greater Anglia said Suffolk Fire Service had advised services should be suspended on the main line and trains could not run between Ipswich and Stowmarket. Services resumed at 19:00 BST after nearly two hours of disruption. Passengers on the 17:30 from Norwich were told via the train's public announcement system that the driver on the service in front had heard "an explosion" next to the railway line. Adrian Dodds, managing director of Sackers, said: "The fire broke out while staff were on site, but they were unable to contain it. "People may have heard a series of bangs as airbags, tyres and shock absorbers burst in the heat."

Summary: Train services were halted after a fire at a scrap yard closed the neighbouring railway line in Suffolk.


The discovery was made at Robert Gordon University (RGU), in the Garthdee area, on Monday afternoon. Police Scotland said it appeared to have been stolen from a property in Aberdeenshire four years ago, and officers were trying to establish how it got there. The Garthdee area where it was found has been taped off. Det Insp Allen Shaw, who is leading the investigation, said: "Early inquiries would indicate that this weapon appears to have been stolen from a property in the Aberdeenshire area in 2012. "I would like to take this opportunity to stress that at no point has there been any threat to the public." A spokesman for RGU said: "A member of RGU's estates team found a weapon in the undergrowth." The spokesman said it was immediately reported to police, and added: "There is absolutely no risk to our students or staff, whose safety is always our priority."

Summary: A probe has been launched after a shotgun was found in the grounds of an Aberdeen university.


Publishers Herald Newspapers Plc said the Ceredigion Herald will be published mainly in English but with "more Welsh content" than other weeklies. It joins stablemates the Pembrokeshire Herald, the Carmarthenshire Herald and the Llanelli Herald. It will have an initial print run of 10,000 and will cover from Aberystwyth to Cardigan in Ceredigion. Managing editor Thomas Sinclair said: "I very much hope that the new paper will be as well received as the other three titles." Publishers said the Ceredigion Herald will have three or four pages of Welsh every week and will also allow readers' letters, contributors' columns and obituaries in Welsh.

Summary: A new weekly newspaper, featuring both English and Welsh language content, will be launched on Friday.


It was the second rally in two days for Wall Street, which had been rattled by investor concerns over Britain's vote to leave the European Union. The Dow Jones rose 284.96 points, or 1.64%, to 17,694.6. The S&P 500 gained 34.68 points, or 1.7%, to 2,070.7 points, and the Nasdaq added 87.38, or 1.86%, to 4,779.2. Citigroup jumped 4.2%, while American Express rose 3.5% and JPMorgan Chase gained 2.8%. Several oil and gas production and transportation companies notched solid gains as the price of crude oil rose sharply. The gains are "textbook buy-the-dip activity following a big sell-off," said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare. "It may be nice to see, but just be aware that the lack of a fundamental driver leaves the rally effort on tenuous ground." Nike shares were the best performer on the Dow Jones, rising 3.84% despite reporting a fall in fourth quarter profit to $486m.

Summary: (Close): Banks and other financial companies led another broad surge in US stocks, following strong gains for European markets.


The 27-year-old Japanese, who won all-around gold at London 2012, incurred data roaming charges playing the augmented reality game after arriving in Brazil for this month's Games. After receiving the bill, Uchimura "looked dead at the team meal that day", team-mate Kenzo Shirai said. However, his phone company has agreed to let him pay a daily flat rate. It means Uchimura, who is favourite to retain his title, will be charged 3000 yen (£22) per day for mobile use abroad instead of the 500,000 yen (£3,700) he thought he would have to pay. "I really lucked out," the six-time all-around world champion told Japan's Kyodo news agency. Pokemon Go has become a global phenomenon since its launch last month.

Summary: Olympic gymnast Kohei Uchimura racked up a £3,700 mobile phone bill playing Pokemon Go in Rio.


It blamed falling sales in Europe for the decision. The company said a third of the 3,500 employees at the South Marston site would work a four-day week from September. A spokesman said staff would not lose out because they were employed on flexible contracts that guaranteed they would be paid for a 37-hour week. He said that the production of the new CR-V from September, and a new 1.6-litre diesel engine by the end of the year, meant that Honda was still forecasting a production volume in the UK of almost double the 2011 figure. Jim D'Avila, regional officer for the Unite union, said: "The recession is biting deep and big successful companies like Honda are struggling to maintain a sensible level of production to retain everyone's employment. "Something governmental has to happen otherwise people's jobs are going to be at risk long-term."

Summary: Japanese car manufacturer Honda is to scale back production at its Swindon plant.


The incident happened at about 16:10 on Monday on Abercromby Place at its junction with Dundas Street. A 73-year-old man was attempting to cross the road when he was struck by a silver-coloured saloon car, which then failed to stop. It was last seen heading east along Abercromby Place. Police are appealing for witnesses. The man sustained serious injuries and he was transported by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he remains in a stable condition. Sgt Iain Blain, of Police Scotland, said: "We are pursuing every line of inquiry in relation to this incident and we're eager to trace the driver of this vehicle. "I urge anyone who can help identify this person to contact police immediately. "Similarly, if you were in the area of Abercromby Place on Monday afternoon and saw the silver coloured saloon vehicle then please get in touch."

Summary: A pensioner is in hospital with serious injuries following a hit-and-run as he crossed an Edinburgh road.


Michael Laverty was sixth in the first Superbike race of the day but failed to finish the second because of a blown engine, so drops to fifth spot overall. Jordanstown rider Andy Reid was fourth in both Supersport events but heads the standings on 85 points. Fermanagh's Josh Elliott was third in the Superstock 1000cc race while Carl Phillips won the Superstock 600cc race. For Phillips, 22, from Derriaghy, it was his maiden triumph in the series, and he leads his championship by 13 points. Keith Farmer, a winner at Oulton Parjk on May Day, failed to finish the Superstock 1000cc outing, while Andrew Irwin was fifth and eighth in the Supersports. Record-breaking North West 200 hero Alastair Seeley was 14th and 17th in the Superbike class on his BMW, with Glenn Irwin 13th in race one, but retiring in race two with just a third of the race completed.

Summary: Northern Ireland riders enjoyed mixed fortunes at the third round of the British championship at Brands Hatch.


Brogan Griffiths, 19, from Burry Port, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention and failing to stop after a road accident. Mr Ruck suffered serious head and leg injuries in the crash on 17 October on New Street, Kidwelly, and remains in hospital. Griffiths was disqualified from driving for two years at Llanelli magistrates'. He also received a 20-week sentence in a young offender's institution suspended for two years, was ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work and pay Â£455. Mr Ruck is the author of four books and a columnist for local newspapers.

Summary: A Carmarthenshire man has been banned from driving after a hit-and-run which left writer Julian Ruck seriously hurt.


Uefa suspended the Istanbul side in March for breaching financial fair play rules, and an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport has been unsuccessful. Galatasaray had qualified for the 2016-17 Europa League after winning the domestic cup last season. Osmanlispor, who finished fifth in the Turkish Super Lig, will replace them. In January, Uefa said 20-time Turkish champions Galatasaray had broken regulations on the level of financial losses allowed. The 2000 Uefa Cup winners have played in the Champions League for the past four seasons, going out at the group stage of last year's competition. They dropped into the Europa League but lost to Lazio in the last 32.

Summary: Galatarasay's appeal against their ban from playing in Europe has been dismissed, Uefa has confirmed.


Thames Valley Police received a tip off the drugs were in woodland near Oxford on Saturday. Officers left a notice which read: "Ooops! Sorry we missed each other, but feel free to call me on 101 so we can discuss a deal. Lots of love, TVP xx." The force tweeted that they had left the note because "#WeveGotManners". The drugs were discovered in woodland between Wolvercote Mill Stream and the A34 near Oxford. Thames Valley Police said the drugs were "seized and destroyed". No-one has been arrested.

Summary: Police left a light-hearted note saying "sorry we missed you" after digging up a cannabis plantation.


The water runs into the River Ogwen and the aim is to capture the power of its flow to produce electrical energy using hydro technology. It would provide power for Bethesda and Llanberis whose communities funded the £700,000 project through shares. Both schemes will be launched on Saturday. Keith Jones, environmental adviser for National Trust Wales, said a return on its investment was only one of the reasons for the communities getting involved in the hydro projects. "The main motivation was that the residents wanted to invest in their own area for future generations to have their own electricity supply", he added. "People from one of the poorest areas of western Europe wanted to control their own future and now they can. "They have locally-generated electricity from natural water in the mountains that surrounds their homes."

Summary: Two communities in Wales will receive energy from a hydro scheme using rain water in Snowdonia.


With the game reduced to 32 overs per side, Quinton de Kock led the way for the tourists, smashing seven sixes in his 104 from 78 balls before retiring. Wayne Parnell (61) and JP Duminy (68) also feasted on the county attack as the tourists made 289-4. Sussex were never in the hunt after slumping to 30-3, finishing on 223-9. Harry Finch (62) and Delray Rawlins (41) were the top scorers for the home side against a South Africa XI missing one-day captain AB de Villiers and Test skipper Faf du Plessis because of illness and injury. South Africa next face Northamptonshire on Sunday before three one-day internationals against England precede their involvement in the ICC Champions Trophy in June. Following that, De Villiers' men remain in the UK to face England in three Twenty20 internationals and four Tests.

Summary: South Africa thrashed Sussex by 66 runs at Hove in the rain-affected first game of their lengthy tour of England, which runs until early August.


Labrador retriever Toffee was spotted waiting under a hedge near his owner's house on Wednesday evening about two miles from where he went missing. He was last seen at Oxford railway station on Monday and missing dog service DogLost launched an appeal. Owner Ian Francis said: "I am over the moon. He walked in through the door as if nothing had happened." It was thought Toffee, who is being trained as a cardiac alert dog for Mr Francis, had either got on a train or was still in the area of the station. Mr Francis, who is registered blind and also has heart problems, said: "I just put some food out for him and left the front door open and in he came. "He looked at me, wagged his tail and lay down on his bed."

Summary: A dog that slipped the lead of its blind owner, sparking a search, has found his own way home.


The incident on Monday saw four buildings in Wenzhou in Zhejiang province reduced to rubble, reported the Xinhua news agency. The buildings were reportedly built by villagers in the 1970s and were in a poor condition. Most victims were migrant workers who had been renting cheap rooms. "They lost their lives to take advantage of cheap rent. It is horrible," Guo Lin, a witness told news outlet China News Service. Six people have been pulled out of the rubble alive. One survivor was a young girl who was protected by the bodies of her dead parents, reported the Global Times.

Summary: Twenty two people have been confirmed dead after a group of residential buildings collapsed in eastern China, state media reports.


Dauntless, a two-year-old farm dog, ran into the gully earlier this week. After several failed rescue attempts by her owners, 12 members of the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue team stepped in to help. On their second descent into the gorge, Dauntless was spotted on a rock ledge and hauled out in a rescue sack, apparently unharmed from her ordeal. "We were all very pleased things worked out well for both dog and owners," said team member Graham O'Hanlon "We rely on the cooperation of the farming community as we go about our rescue business, so it is good to be able to return the favour every now and then."

Summary: A dog sparked a major rescue operation on Thursday after becoming stranded in a gorge near Aberhosan, Powys.


The 25-year-old, released by Torquay before Christmas, has agreed a deal until the end of the season, with the option of another year. The 6ft 3in forward scored five goals in 21 appearances for the Conference side before his departure. The Highland club tweeted: "Delighted to welcome Alex Fisher to #ICTFC." The signing follows news that top-scorer Miles Storey has extended his loan from Swindon until the end of the campaign, while Tobi Sho-Silva has returned to Charlton. Inverness CT, who sit sixth in the Premiership, are the Scottish Cup holders and begin their defence of the trophy at Forthbank, with Stirling Albion mid-table in League Two.

Summary: Inverness Caledonian Thistle have signed striker Alex Fisher in time for Saturday's Scottish Cup visit to Stirling Albion.


Robert Dowd scored the 100th goal of the tournament before Brendan Brooks struck to double Britain's lead. Matthew Myers scored twice and Britain defended their advantage in a goalless final period to ensure they ended the competition unbeaten. It is Britain's first promotion from the World Championship Division 1 Group B since 1993. Head coach Peter Russell said: "This is the biggest moment of my career and it is a fantastic feeling. "To do it on home ice in front of so many fantastic supporters really is amazing. Those boys deserve it. They were so focused all week. Nothing fazed them."

Summary: Great Britain beat Japan 4-0 to secure promotion to the World Championship Division 1 Group A in Belfast.


Two people approached the then-eight-month pregnant woman after she parked her VW Golf in a Birmingham car park in December 2016. She tried to run away but was dragged to the floor before the attackers stole her keys and smashed her phone. The charged boy, 15, is accused of robbery and possession of CS spray. Read more stories about Birmingham and the Black Country He was arrested at his Small Heath home on Thursday, police said, and was due to appear at Birmingham Youth Court on Friday. Two firearms and suspected stolen property were seized by police during a search. The woman was treated for minor injuries in hospital following her ordeal near Yew Tree car park, opposite Frogmoor Lane, Yardley, on 11 December 2016. Police said then she and her unborn child were "doing well".

Summary: A teen has been charged in connection with a car-jacking in which a heavily pregnant woman had noxious spray squirted into her eyes.


The 26-year-old signed a new four-year deal with the Foxes in August but has since asked to leave the club. He helped Leicester win the Premier League title in 2015-16 before finishing 12th with them this season. "Have we made a bid for him? No. Not yet. Not yet means it could happen, it could not happen," said Wenger. Mahrez joined Leicester from French club Le Havre for a reported £400,000 in 2014 and was voted PFA player of the year in 2016. "I think he had a huge impact at Leicester when they won the championship, like everybody else," Wenger told Bein Sports. "It's been a different season this year but it doesn't take anything away from his qualities."

Summary: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is interested in Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez but that no bid has been made for the player.


Artist Roger Cecil, from Abertillery, was last seen at the Royal Gwent Hospital at 15:15 GMT on Saturday; he was wearing a dark beanie hat, dark jacket and dark trousers. Gwent Police are concerned for Mr Cecil's safety as he is considered vulnerable due to his condition. Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the police.

Summary: A 72-year-old dementia sufferer has gone missing from a Newport hospital.


Cardiff Met took the lead after 15 minutes courtesy of a Swans own goal but Katy Hosford found the net with a 30-yard drive to take it to extra time. In the 107th minute, Hosford scored her second with another effort from close range, but Chloe O'Connor soon levelled to send it to penalties. Keeper Yzabelle Taylor saved Stacey Webber's penalty to seal it for Met. Both sides failed to score their first penalty, with Cardiff Met's O'Connor seeing her penalty saved by Courtney Young while Kelly Newcombe missed for Swans. After both sides scored the rest of their penalties, Taylor made the save in sudden death to gift Cardiff Met the trophy. The victory means Cardiff Met add the FAW Women's Cup to the League Cup which they won earlier this season by beating the Swans 3-1.

Summary: Cardiff Met Ladies sealed a cup double against Swansea City Ladies as they won the FAW Women's Cup 5-4 on penalties.


PCS union members have been involved in an all-out strike since 28 April over changes to weekend working allowances. Additional financial support from the Welsh Government has now allowed NMW to improve the previous offer, it said. As a result, an outline agreement has been reached with the union. The improved terms would apply to all staff. They include: The museum has sites in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Blaenavon in Torfaen, Llanberis in Gwynedd, and Carmarthenshire. The ballot, which opened on Friday, closes on 24 June and the union has recommended acceptance. A joint statement from NMW and the PCS union said they "aim to bring this dispute to an end quickly and resume a normal service for visitors and the people of Wales as soon as possible".

Summary: National Museum Wales workers are being balloted on a "massively improved offer" which could end a long-running dispute.


Emergency services were called to Gladstone Road near to Stanney Fields Park, in Neston, at about 12:00 GMT following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a van. The girl was taken to Arrowe Park Hospital but later died, Cheshire Police said. The driver of the van, a 62-year-old man, was also taken to hospital to be checked over. The road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene. Any witnesses are asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers.

Summary: A four-year-old girl has died after being hit by a van in Cheshire.


The Argentine, 35, is accused of committing 12 breaches relating to matches between 22 and 28 January 2016. Demichelis has until 17:00 BST on 5 April to respond to the charge. However, there is no suggestion that the charge relates to any of the 25 league and cup games in which he has featured for City this season. New rules that came into force for the 2014-15 season mean players and coaches are prevented from betting on any worldwide footballing activity. The FA has the power to fine or suspend any person found guilty of a rule breach.

Summary: Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has been charged by the Football Association over alleged betting offences.


Druids and pagans were joined by a mass of revellers at the ancient monument to celebrate the spring or vernal equinox. Open access to the stones was given from first light, 05:45 GMT, by English Heritage which manages the site. Senior druid King Arthur Pendragon, who performed the sunrise ceremony, said: "We're lucky, we used to get 200 people but now it's up to nearly 1,000." Despite a cloudy forecast, @Stonehenge tweeted that the gathering had been "blessed with a perfect sunrise". "A lot of people are coming out to sacred places to celebrate the turning of the wheel, which is what paganism is about," said Mr Pendragon. "We don't worship nature, we worship the divine through nature and so we worship at the times of the year when it's auspicious - spring, summer, autumn and winter."

Summary: The first day of spring has been marked by more than 800 revellers who gathered at Stonehenge to watch the sunrise.


Ludlow's side will face Portugal in a double header in preparation for the Fifa Women's World Cup Qualifying campaign, which begins in the autumn. England, Russia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kazakhstan will be Wales' Group One opponents. Wales face Portugal in the first game on Thursday, 8 June with a second match two days later. Claire Skinner, Laura O'Sullivan, Emma Gibbon, Loren Dykes, Hannah Miles, Sophie Ingle, Gemma Evans, Hayley Ladd, Amelia Ritchie, Rhiannon Roberts, Shaunna Jenkins, Jess Fishlock, Angharad James, Charlie Estcourt, Georgia Evans, Bronwen Thomas, Nadia Lawrence, Rachel Rowe, Natasha Harding, Kayleigh Green, Melissa Fletcher, Peyton Vincze, Ffion Morgan.

Summary: Wales women's manager Jayne Ludlow has named her squad for June friendlies against Portugal.


The 30-year-old has won 72 international caps and was a part of Japan's World Cup squad that won three of their pool B matches. In Japan, the tight-head prop twice won the All Japan Championship title. "Hatakeyama will help us ensure there are no ill effects in our pack with Jon Welsh's injury," director of rugby Dean Richards told the club website. "He is a very talented player who is a strong scrummager and showed just what he is capable of during the World Cup."

Summary: Newcastle have signed Japanese prop Kensuke Hatakeyama from Suntory Sungoliath until the end of the season.


Luca Hurle died after getting into difficulties in the pool at Old Park Wood, Cumbria, on 8 August. Senior coroner Andre Rebello concluded Luca, from Newport, Wales, died from an hypoxic brain injury and drowning. He was pronounced dead the next day "in spite of a valiant effort" to save him, Mr Rebello said. Although Luca had worn a flotation vest while swimming with his family, the coroner said, he had lost it before being recovered from the pool. He was taken to hospital in Barrow-in-Furness and was flown to the paediatric intensive care unit at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool. South Lakeland Council said its investigation into the incident was likely to take "some time".

Summary: The death of a four-year-old boy who drowned in a holiday park swimming pool was a "tragic accident", a coroner has ruled.


The FTSE 100 was 2.87% higher - a gain of 168.15 points - at 6,030.32. There was official news of another fall of 60,000 in UK unemployment to 1.69 million. Anglo American was the best gainer, rising 17.6% after Deutsche Bank raised its target price on the stock. The bank said Anglo American's plan to sell certain assets would help take its debts to a more manageable level. Glencore was boosted 14.8% by news of early debt refinancing. Antofagasta shares also rose 8.6%. Brent crude jumped 7.7% after earlier falls to $34.66 a barrrel after moves by top oil producing countries to come to an agreement to curb production. US light crude was also up by 6.6%. On the currency markets, the pound was up 0.26% against the euro at â‚¬1.2864 and was up 0.17% against the dollar at $1.433.

Summary: (Close): London's leading share index extended earlier gains to stand higher at the close of the market, boosted by miners.


The incident took place in Ladyburn Street in the Seedhill area of the town at about 18:30 on Saturday. The 22-year-old was attacked from behind. His daughter was uninjured. Police have appealed for help in finding the suspect for the "unprovoked and violent attack" - a white man, about 5ft 7in tall and of slim build, with untidy short dark curly hair. He was said to be wearing a navy blue top and tracksuit trousers. He was of gaunt appearance and had a plaster on his face just under his left eye. The injured man was taken by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital where he was treated and released the next day.

Summary: A man who was stabbed in Paisley while walking with his five-year-old daughter has been released from hospital.


The 25-year-old, who can play any role in the backs, began his career with Saints and has made 98 appearances in the Super League. He also played for Hull FC and Bradford Bulls before switching codes in 2014 to join Hull RUFC as a centre. The Giants are struggling with injuries after captain Danny Brough and Scott Grix failed to make it through Friday's defeat at St Helens.

Summary: Huddersfield Giants are giving a trial to ex-St Helens winger Jamie Foster.


Campbell, 25, appeared on the programme this week after reaching the 400m final at the British Athletics World Championships Team Trials last weekend. The governing body said it expects athletes in contention for selection "to be 100% focused on their training and preparations to compete". Campbell finished seventh in the 400m event in Birmingham. He also competed for the men's 4x400m relay team at the IAAF World Relays in the Bahamas earlier this year but is on the fringes of the British squad. He is unlikely to feature as part of the relay squad at next month's World Championships in London. Love Island is an ITV show that takes single participants to a villa in Majorca and they try to pair off to win £50,000.

Summary: British Athletics says it was "unaware" sprinter Theo Campbell was joining reality TV show Love Island.


Media playback is not supported on this device The Football Association and the German Football Association (DFB) are to meet annually for an initial two-year period. They have signed a memorandum of understanding to start straight away. "Both parties have a tremendous amount of expertise," said DFB president Reinhard Grindel. England boss Gareth Southgate spoke about the need adopt a winning mentality that has driven the Germans' international success before Wednesday's friendly in Dortmund. Grindel added: "I am confident that both the DFB and the FA can benefit from this collaboration. "I truly believe it will be particularly valuable when it comes to sharing ideas about coach development, as well as scouting and developing young talents. "The same goes for the work done across the whole management of the association."

Summary: The football associations of England and world champions Germany are to link up and share ideas about coaching, youth development and administration.


Judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry will continue to preside over the competition, once again presented by Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc. BBC director of content Charlotte Moore said: "Mary, Paul, Mel and Sue are the perfect recipe for the festive season." The shows will replace the Bake Off Masterclass programmes. Last year saw Nadiya Hussain win the final of the show after baking a "big fat British wedding cake" adorned with jewels from her own wedding day as the showstopper. The final became the most-watched TV programme of the year with an average audience of 15.1 million people, according to consolidated figures, which include catch-up viewing. Hussain went on to bake the Queen's 90th birthday cake in April. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: The Great British Bake Off is to get two Christmas specials later this year, with four bakers from previous series doing three seasonal challenges.


The #FillTheSeats initiative is working with Paralympics organisers to buy 10,000 tickets for local children. Before Prince Harry's contribution, the campaign had raised $53,773 (£40,300) towards a target of $300,000 (£225,000). In August, Rio organisers said just 12% of available tickets had been sold for the Games, which begin on Wednesday. But on Monday, they said that had risen to 1.5 million from a total of 2.5 million. A former soldier, Prince Harry, 31, founded the Invictus Games - a Paralympic-style competition for injured servicemen and women - in 2014. He has sent a good luck message to the 11 Invictus Games competitors taking part in Rio, saying "the fight to the finish line won't be easy". Find out how to get into disability sport with our special guide.

Summary: Prince Harry has made a donation to a campaign that aims to help Brazilian children watch the Rio Paralympics.


Steve Messam will film Cauldron Snout, High Force and Low Force in slow motion video then project the footage on to three whitewashed barns. Mr Messam has been commissioned by Durham County Council. The barns on the hillside at Bowlees Visitor Centre will be open to the public in October. Last year the artist created a bridge out of 22,000 sheets of paper which was temporarily erected near Patterdale in the Lake District and weighed four tonnes. Mr Messam said: "I will be filming each of the waterfalls in real time, but these films will be slowed down by about 20 times so that you can really see the power of the water in a way that just isn't possible with the human eye." Waterfall will show for six nights over two weekends, 14,15 and 16 October and 21, 22 and 23 October.

Summary: An artist famous for making a paper bridge strong enough to hold a car, is creating a new installation inspired by the waterfalls of the River Tees.


The 29-year-old left Swansea in November after agreeing a financial settlement with the club for his departure. He has been training with the club in north-west Spain since returning home. Michu was Swansea's top scorer in the 2012-13 season with 22 goals in a spectacular first term following a £2m move from Rayo Vallecano. But prior to his release, the striker had not played for Swansea since April 2014. The Spain international spent last season on loan at Napoli but injuries meant he only played six times for the Italian side. He returned to Wales after the Serie A club opted not to buy him but was not part of former Swansea manager Garry Monk's plans. Michu won a Spain cap in 2013 and was linked to Arsenal and Liverpool after his successful first season in British football.

Summary: Former Swansea City forward Michu has signed for Spanish fourth division side Langreo.


The match at Hove started on time at 14:00 BST after the visitors won the toss and elected to field first. Sussex had reached 154-3, with George Bailey unbeaten on 48 and Callum Jackson 34 not out, when the players were taken off at 16:00 BST. With no prospect of the weather improving after a three hour delay, the umpires called the game off. Essex will play Yorkshire at Chelmsford in the last eight on Thursday, 27 August, at 14:00 BST. Sussex finish the group stage without a win.

Summary: Essex qualified for the One-Day Cup quarter-finals after their game against Sussex was abandoned because of rain.


A 100m exclusion zone was set up around a flat in Belvoir Crescent, Newhall, near Swadlincote, on Saturday. A series of controlled explosions were carried out and, after a search, residents returned on Sunday afternoon. Glenn Robinson, 55, was remanded in custody after a hearing at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court. He was charged with making and possessing explosives and possession of a class B drug. Supt Paul Callum, from Derbyshire Police, said Army advice was followed during the operation. "I appreciate that people were looking forward to a sunny Saturday evening, maybe having a barbeque," he said. "But when the bomb disposal squad attended the scene, they recommended the 100m zone and we put that into effect."

Summary: A man has been charged with drugs and explosive offences after 200 people were evacuated from their homes in Derbyshire.


The man reportedly began his climb after getting out of a taxi on the bridge at around 9:00 local time (0:00 GMT). Traffic in central Sydney came to a standstill as several lanes of the bridge were closed. New South Wales police told local media that after initially refusing to come down, the man descended and was arrested at around 10:50. He was examined by paramedics at the scene and taken to the city's Royal North Shore Hospital for assessment. Local media reports said he climbed about 75m to reach the top of one of the bridge's arches.

Summary: A man has been arrested after climbing to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge.


Rebecca Harold, 24, of Grecian Street, Maidstone, pleaded not guilty to common assault on a 15-year-old boy at the G4S-run Medway Secure Training Centre. Twelve people were arrested after a BBC Panorama undercover programme uncovered alleged abuse at the Rochester centre in January. Nine remain on bail and two have been released without charge. The government later announced it would take over the running of the facility through the National Offender Management Service. Ms Harold was released on unconditional bail to face a trial before Medway magistrates on 26 October.

Summary: A woman charged with assaulting a boy at a young offenders' centre in Kent has appeared before magistrates.


Michael D Higgins was given the number five shirt ahead of the Republic of Ireland v Wales World Cup Qualifier on Friday night. Ryan McBride, 27, was found dead at home on Sunday, a day after he led his side in a 4-0 League of Ireland win over Drogheda United. The cause of death is not yet known. A minute of applause to remember the defender along with Ray Brady and Milo Corcoran was also held inside the Aviva Stadium. In the fifth minute of the game there was another round of applause in memory of the Derry City captain - a tribute to the number five shirt that he wore. His funeral on Thursday was attended by President Higgins.

Summary: The Irish president has been presented with a Wales football team shirt in memory of Derry City captain Ryan McBride.


The singer was given a commemorative scroll by Lord Mayor Majid Khan at the town hall on Tuesday. Williams's parents, Jan and Peter, his wife Ayda and 22-month-old daughter Teddy also attended the event. The singer, who hails from the city, said he was "proud and extremely honoured" to be recognised for his career in showbusiness. Earlier this year a series of events were staged in Stoke to mark the star's 40th birthday. He said being given the Freedom of the City was "poignant" and described the event as a "special day". "Stoke-on-Trent made me. My humour, my 'cheeky chappie' bit, that's all from here," he said. "Cut me and it's through me like a stick of rock."

Summary: Robbie Williams has been presented with the Freedom of Stoke-on-Trent at a private ceremony.


The incident happened on Tuesday at about 13:15 in Annan at the junction of High Street and Bank Street. A man walked from the pavement and kicked the motorcycle, knocking it and the rider to the ground. The attacker then kicked and punched his 26-year-old victim before walking off up Downies Wynd. The biker was left "bruised and shocked" by the assault. PC Sarah Smith said: "This was a horrific attack in broad daylight in the centre of Annan at a busy lunchtime. "We are following a positive line of inquiry however we are appealing for anyone who saw this attack to contact us at Annan to help us with this investigation. "The victim received bruising and grazing as a result of being assaulted and was also left in a shocked and distressed state."

Summary: A motorcyclist has been attacked in broad daylight while stopped at traffic lights in a south of Scotland town.


They say some people have died because they have not received proper medical treatment. Some women whose husbands died from Ebola say the government has not provided them with the support it promised, meaning their children cannot go to school. There has been no response so far from the authorities. Sierra Leone Association of Ebola Survivors head Yusuf Kabbah told the BBC's Umaru Fofana that Ebola survivors had been abandoned with no clear recovery plan for them. Nearly 4,000 people died from Ebola in the recent outbreak in Sierra Leone and more than 10,000 people are believed to have survived, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

Summary: Survivors of Ebola are holding protests across Sierra Leone over what they believe is a lack of government care.


A 21-year-old and a 19-year-old are being held on suspicion of the murder of Marcel Addai in Hoxton. Marcel was stabbed in the chest on 4 September after being chased through St John's Estate in Pitfield Street. He died at the scene. Police believe witnesses have yet to come forward. Marcel's family have appealed for help. "These people must come forward to prevent another family going through the pain we are all now suffering," they said in a statement.

Summary: Two men have been arrested after the killing of a 17-year-old boy in north London.


3fivetwo said most of the money will be spent on building a cardiac assessment and imaging centre as part of the Kingsbridge Private Hospital on Belfast's Lisburn Road. CT and MRI scans will be available as well as cardiac investigations. The group said it will also be spending £350,000 on a training centre on the Boucher Road in south Belfast. "As waiting lists have grown, so has demand for our services," Mark Regan, 3fivetwo's business development director said. "With government budget cuts set to bite even deeper, we expect demand to increase exponentially into 2016 and beyond."

Summary: A private health care company is creating 20 jobs and investing another £3m in an expansion programme.


Robert Butler, 30, was charged on Tuesday following last month's fatal stabbing of new father Jamal Mahmoud, 21, on the north London prison's G wing. The Met Police said Mr Butler was remanded in custody until a court date can be set. Basana Kimbembi, 34, has also been charged with Mr Mamoud's murder and will appear at court at a later date. The G wing is the same wing from which two prisoners, James Whitlock and Matthew Baker, escaped on Monday.

Summary: A second man has been charged with the murder of a Pentonville prison inmate.


A man who was believed to have taken two mobile phones "within a matter of minutes" in the Barbican area was confronted by members of the public just after midnight on Sunday. A 25-year-old local man was in intensive care in hospital after being stabbed while trying to detain the suspected robber, Devon and Cornwall Police said. CCTV has been released of the suspect. The suspected robber was confronted at the junction of Looe Street and Vauxhall Street after the robberies in Notte Street and beside The Ship pub.

Summary: A man has been stabbed trying to catch a robber in Plymouth, police said.


Moses, 26, who spent the previous three seasons on loan at Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham respectively, has become a regular under manager Antonio Conte. "I feel very excited," said Nigeria international Moses. "I'm enjoying my football and we have a good manager here that has given every single one of us confidence." Moses, who signed from Wigan for a reported £9m in August 2012, has played 28 times, scoring four goals for the Blues this season. He has started every Premier League game since being deployed as a right wing-back in a 3-4-3 formation in a 2-0 win away to Hull on 1 October. Chelsea have won 16 out of 19 league games since that victory and are 10 points clear at the top of the table.

Summary: Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has signed a two-year contract extension to commit himself to Stamford Bridge until 2021.


People needing emergency treatment at the Lincolnshire hospital can be flown to the helipad at the nearby Boston Aerodrome. It will be used by the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, and has been fitted with lights so the helicopter can take off at night. The land has been donated by the Boston Aeroclub. The club also built a road up to the helipad, so land ambulances can drive safely up to it for transfers. Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance pilot, Captain Tim Taylor, said: "The site at Boston will be ideal for airlifting emergency cases to the Pilgrim Hospital or for transfers from the hospital to specialist major trauma centres across the country. "Given its location it will also be a useful addition to the network of landing sites in case of bad weather or mechanical problems." The lights were funded by a £6,000 donation from Lincolnshire Lions Clubs.

Summary: Patients will now be able to be airlifted to Boston's Pilgrim Hospital after the opening of a new helipad.


Barry McCarthy, 50, admits killing Lorna McCarthy, also 50, at their home in Gorleston in September but denies murder. Norwich Crown Court was told Mr McCarthy called the police telling them that in the early hours of the morning he had killed his wife. Her body was found with several stab wounds including one through the heart. The prosecution told the court Mr McCarthy had become jealous. The couple had split up a few months earlier but were still living together in Sussex Road in the town. Mrs McCarthy, who worked for a charity and was well known in the Great Yarmouth area, had been using dating websites. The case continues.

Summary: A husband has gone on trial for the murder of his estranged wife in the house they were sharing in Norfolk.


Amy Stewart failed to confirm her location on Saturday following a weeklong licence. She did not return to the prison when she was due to the next day. Stewart is not thought to be a risk to members of the public. Officers say they are currently carrying out inquiries in Glasgow, West Lothian and Stirlingshire. Supt Kenneth Macleod said: "We are currently looking to trace Amy Stewart, who is missing from HMP / YOI Cornton Vale, and are currently working with our colleagues at the Scottish Prison Service to locate her. "We would like to emphasise that Stewart is not considered to be a risk to the public at this time. Nevertheless we are keen to see her returned to Cornton Vale as soon as possible."

Summary: Police have started a search for a 31-year-old woman who has absconded from Cornton Vale Prison in Stirlingshire.


The 25-year-old Republic of Ireland international fractured a metatarsal in the closing stages of the 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Centre-back Duffy, who has made 31 appearances since joining the Seagulls in August, is expected to have an operation on Tuesday. Duffy will also miss the Republic's World Cup qualifier against Wales. Martin O'Neill's side face Wales in Dublin on 24 March and Duffy will also be ruled out of the home friendly against Iceland four days later. Albion are second in the Championship, six points ahead of Huddersfield. Duffy adds to Brighton's defensive absences, with fellow centre-back Connor Goldson out for the rest of the season with a heart issue and left-backs Gaetan Bong (knee) and Sebastien Pocognoli (groin) currently sidelined. However, full-back Liam Rosenior made his return to first-team action at Forest after six months out with an ankle injury.

Summary: Brighton defender Shane Duffy will be out for at least six weeks with a foot injury which requires surgery.


The Rotary Club of Oxford Spires said it had abandoned plans for Sunday's charity event at Day's Lock, Little Wittenham with "great regret". An Environment Agency flood alert is in place for the stretch of the river. The club said the river is "still too high and fast to have our safety boats on the river", but would try to hold the event later in the year. The annual event, based on the game played by AA Milne's characters, began in 1984 as a fundraiser for the RNLI. It regularly attracts more than 1,000 people and was voted "Britain's Favourite Quirky Event" by the readers of Countryfile magazine in 2012.

Summary: The World Pooh Sticks Championships have been cancelled because of high river levels on the Thames.


Gavin Rawson, 35, was trying to save Nathan Walker, 19, after he fell in the tanker in Leicestershire while attempting to clear a blockage. Inquests into both deaths, three days before Christmas at Green Feeds Limited, Church Farm, Normanton, were opened and adjourned on Tuesday. Coroner Carolyn Hull adjourned the inquests until 3 March. Live updates and more from Leicestershire Det Sgt Anna Burton, of Leicestershire Police, told Rutland and North Leicestershire Coroner's Court, that Mr Walker was asked to clean out the tanker. After Mr Walker fell in, Mr Rawson came to his aid but he too fell in. Both bodies were recovered after a hole was cut in the side of the vehicle. Det Sgt Burton said they were still awaiting full results from the post-mortem examinations on both men. The Health and Safety Executive previously said the accident involved slurry.

Summary: Two men died in a slurry tanker on a farm after one fell in while trying to rescue the other, an inquest has heard.


North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust described the shortage of spaces as "stressful and frustrating" for patients and visitors. It has applied for planning permission for a temporary 140 space car park for staff next to Reiver House. As part of a reorganisation, the area closest to the main entrance has been reserved for patients and visitors. Staff have also been issued with new parking permits. The trust said in a statement: "The trust fully recognises that it can be very stressful and frustrating for patients attending appointments, visitors wanting to see their loved ones and staff who are about to start their working day, if they cannot park without difficulty."

Summary: Plans aimed at relieving parking woes at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary have been submitted.


The 23-year-old, who joined the Blues as a teenager in 2007, has made only six appearances for Chelsea. The Frenchman has had a succession of loan spells with Fulham, Bolton, Dijon, Vitesse Arnhem and Lazio. He has represented Les Bleus at every level from Under-16 to Under-21 but has yet to receive a call-up to the full national squad. His signing from Lens led to Chelsea being issued with a transfer ban because of the circumstances of his departure from former club Lens. That ban was subsequently lifted as Chelsea won an appeal against the decision.

Summary: Chelsea midfielder Gael Kakuta has joined Spanish side Rayo Vallecano on a season-long loan deal.


She said delaying the long-awaited move would pose risks to the economy. The US economy is likely to recover from a slow start to this year and if it does, rates could go up, she said. However, she added that the economy still showed some room for improvement, with some unemployment not factored into the 5.5% jobless rate. In spite of this, a rate rise would take time to affect the economy, and raising rates this year would still allow some recovery in jobs, she said in speech at the Providence Chamber of Commerce, Rhode Island. A majority of Fed officials viewed a rate rise in June as "unlikely" according to minutes from their April meeting released on Wednesday. But a "few" policymakers thought economic data may support a hike in interest rates, that statement said. Rates have been at record lows since December 2008.

Summary: The chair of the US Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, said she expects the central bank to begin raising interest rates "at some point this year".


The move will bring an additional 25 new lines to its shelves, with a total contract value of Â£875,000. The new deals mean that Asda stores across Scotland will now stock more than 100 Scottish beers, ales and ciders. The supermarket giant said it was responding to growing demand for craft beer. Five breweries - Black Isle, St Andrews, Bellfield, Tempest and Alechemy - are being listed with Asda for the first time. Five other brewers will see their ranges extended, including Deeside Brewery, Belhaven Brewery, Wooha, Lerwick and Heather Ale Williams Bros. Asda said it had worked with Craft Beer Clan, which promotes Scottish beer, to secure the new range of drinks. Heather Turnbull, Asda's regional buying manager for Scotland, said: "The craft beer culture continues to grow, and it's clear customers are trading up to more premium beers, particularly ones which come from local brands."

Summary: Asda is extending its Scottish craft beer offering north of the border, after collaborating with 10 breweries.


The government forecast an iron ore price of $46.70 a tonne by 2018, almost half the current level of $80. The current price is supported by resurgent demand from China. But the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science said that demand was unlikely to continue over the coming years. The department also lowered its forecast for iron ore exports by 2% to 832.2 million tonnes for the fiscal year 2016-17. Australia is the world's biggest supplier of iron ore and shares in the country's main mining companies fell after the report was released. Hardest hit was Fortescue Metals which fell more than 3% in early trade, while commodity giants BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto also saw their shares prices drop. In its forecast early last year, the department had predicted an iron ore price of $44.10 per tonne, but an increase in Chinese demand spurred the price to above $80.

Summary: Shares in Australian mining companies have fallen after the government forecasted a dramatic decline in iron ore prices.


Tesco has already sold Dobbies Garden Centres, restaurant chain Giraffe and Harris + Hoole coffee shops, among other businesses. The coffee shop firm Soho Coffee will buy Euphorium's high street stores and Islington factory. Samworth Brothers will take over its Weybridge factory. In-store Euphorium's bakeries will now be run by Tesco, which said it will be offering bakery staff the opportunity to transfer to the supermarket. A Tesco spokesperson said: "We know how important a great bakery offer is to our customers, and this agreement will mean we can continue to serve shoppers with great quality Tesco bakery products." Tesco and its big rivals Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons have all come under pressure from German discounters Aldi and Lidl, which have attracted customers with consistently low prices. Financial details of the deal were not given.

Summary: Tesco is selling its Euphorium bakeries as part of a plan by chief executive Dave Lewis to turn around the supermarket's fortunes.


James, 34, began his career at Neath before joining Ospreys when Welsh regional rugby was formed in 2003. The ex-Wales Under-21 captain is the only remaining member of the original squad and has made 194 appearances for the team. Ospreys head coach Steve Tandy described James as "a fantastic role model". "He's tough, uncompromising, with a huge amount of experience, and he cares passionately about this region," he added. "The Ospreys mean a lot to me," said James, who spent 2012-2015 at Bath. "I'm enjoying being back home and being involved with a young squad that I think can do really well this season."

Summary: Wales loose-head prop Paul James has signed a contract extension to keep him at Ospreys until 2018.


The bronze statue, unveiled last June, was broken in half and the torso, arms and head removed. The motive for the damage was not clear but city officials say repairs to the statue are already under way. It was unveiled just as the striker announced he was retiring from the national team - a decision he later reversed. The statue stood on Paseo de la Gloria (Glory Street), which also displays casts of other famous Argentine sports stars such as tennis player Gabriela Sabatini and basketball player Manuel Ginobili. Statues in the area have previously been targeted by vandals or thieves. "The statue of Lionel Messi... was victim of an act of vandalism that left the footballer's sculpture without its top half," the Buenos Aires municipal government said in a statement. "The city government is already working on its repair."

Summary: A statue of Argentine football star Lionel Messi has been vandalised in Buenos Aires.


Police were called to the Castle Park Industrial Estate area of Flint in the early hours of Saturday. Paramedics had been called at around 01:55 BST to attend to a woman with serious injuries. She died at the scene. North Wales Police said they are conducting "extensive inquiries" and a crime scene examination is ongoing. The man is currently in police custody. Det Ch Insp Dan Tipton said: "The circumstances of this incident are being investigated by a team of detectives with support from local officers and staff and there are a number of lines of inquiry being pursued."

Summary: A man has been arrested after the death of a woman in Flintshire.


Jackson joined the Tykes on a two-year deal at the end of last season after he turned down a new contract at Wrexham. The 22-year-old scored four goals in 36 National League appearances last season to help the Welsh side finish eighth in the table. He started his career at Swindon, and spent one season with Tamworth before joining Wrexham in June 2015. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two side Grimsby have signed Barnsley striker Kayden Jackson on a season-long loan.