Police said the incident took place at about 12:45 on the A720 at the exit for Hermiston Gate. A 53-year-old man and a 62-year old woman were also charged in connection with road traffic offences. They were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday. Police appealed for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Sgt Andrew Gibb said: "While we have now arrested and charged a man and woman in connection with this incident, we are still appealing for witnesses. "This incident occurred when the roadway was busy with other motorists and we are asking anyone who saw this incident occur to contact us immediately."

Summary: A man and woman have been arrested in connection with two assaults which happened on Edinburgh city bypass.


Several services on the Virgin East Coast line were cancelled as the derailment left four trains trapped in the Craigentinny depot in Edinburgh. The cancelled services include some trains between Edinburgh and London King's Cross and some between London King's Cross and Leeds. It was hoped the derailed train would be moved on Tuesday so normal services could resume on Wednesday. A full list of the cancelled services is available on the Virgin Trains East Coast website. A Virgin Trains spokesman said: "We'd like to apologise to customers for disruption this morning, which was caused by the derailment of a train within a depot last night. "Passengers who are affected will be able to travel on alternative services as we now have half-hourly departures from Edinburgh for most of the day and will be eligible for compensation."

Summary: Rail passengers are facing disruption after a train derailed inside a depot.


Half of the work is intended as a Champions League legacy, with the city hosting this year's final, with the money coming from the council's budget. Work will see changing rooms refurbished, new playground equipment installed and a drainage scheme for Thornhill's football pitch. Councillor Peter Bradbury said the quality of public facilities can impact on people exercising. Changing rooms will be refurbished at Trelai Park and Rumney Recreation Ground and a playground in Lisvane will be expanded. Seven other playgrounds across the city will also be refurbished.

Summary: Community facilities in Cardiff's parks are set for a £600,000 makeover.


Keates, 38, had an eventful night and not just because they conceded a late goal in their 2-2 draw with Barrow. "I punched [assistant manager] Andy Davies in the face for our first goal and the second he dislocated my finger," Keates said. "We had to get the doctor to pop my finger back in." The former Walsall and Peterborough United midfielder was appointed Gary Mills' successor after three games in charge of Wrexham as caretaker manager. John Rooney's 78th-minute strike looked to have sealed a second successive win for Keates' side but Ryan Yates levelled in the 88th minute to rescue a point for Barrow. "It's been [a day of] highs and lows but I'm proud of the lads," Keates told BBC Radio Wales. "Obviously we're disappointed with the result but there's something there to work with and we'll go forward."

Summary: A new job in the afternoon and the first game as the newly-appointed manager in the evening, it was quite a day for Wrexham's Dean Keates.


S&R Electrics, which built a profile around the advertising slogan 'Sam's your man for a bargain', went into administration in May. The administrator's report states that the firm had started legal action "in respect of an alleged fraud committed by a former employee." The company indicated the fraud had cost it more than £250,000. It said that had affected its cashflow, and combined with trading losses forced it to close with the loss of 20 jobs. The report shows that the business owed its creditors more than £2m. Ulster Bank, which hold mortgages over the firm's properties, is owed £820,000. The largest unsecured creditor is an electrical goods wholesaler that is owed £223,000.

Summary: A well-known Belfast retailer that closed this year says an alleged fraud contributed to the company's failure.


The two pictures were taken by the Duchess of Cambridge at their family home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk. The duchess took a joint portrait of her two children - George, aged two, and Charlotte - a few weeks after her daughter was born in May. The last time the princess was seen in public was in July during her christening. In a statement the palace said: "The duke and duchess continue to receive warm messages about Princess Charlotte from all around the world and they hope that everyone enjoys these lovely photos as much as they do." Princess Charlotte christening images released

Summary: New photographs of Princess Charlotte have been released by Kensington Palace to mark her six month milestone.


After turning 17, Kanu has been given a deal with the National League club until the summer of 2019. The former West Ham academy player joined the Shots in October and has scored three goals in 10 appearances. "We are delighted that Idris has signed his first professional contract with Aldershot Town," manager Gary Waddock told the club website. "He has made a fantastic start to his career here and now it is up to myself and (assistant manager) James Rowe to help him fulfill his undoubted potential."

Summary: Teenage forward Idris Kanu has signed his first professional contract at Aldershot Town.


Philip Hollobone made the plea in the Commons in support of the wholegrain rectangles, which are produced in his Northamptonshire constituency. He said the "great British breakfast cereal" should be served at all early meetings held by environment ministers. Environment Secretary Liz Truss told him she kept a box of the cereal on her desk "for all visitors to see". "It's a real example of linking farm through to fork," she said. However, she did not go quite as far as agreeing to the request made by Mr Hollobone, the Conservative MP for Kettering. In response to the exchange, Speaker of the House, John Bercow, quipped: "We've learnt more about [the secretary of state's] domestic arrangements." The House of Commons website said it "actively champions the producing, buying and eating of British food".

Summary: Weetabix cereal should be the breakfast of choice at governmental international trade conferences, according to an MP.


The so-called third Don crossing will link the Bridge of Don and Tillydrone, the aim being to improve access in the north of Aberdeen. The meeting will take place in Bridge of Don Academy from 19:00 to 21:00. The council said the meeting is open to members of the Bridge of Don and Danestone communities who want to know more about the scheme. Balfour Beatty has been appointed to construct the new bridge. Construction will start later this year and the new bridge is due to be open to the public by late 2015. The total cost is expected to be about Â£18m. The bridge was given the go-ahead last year after the council's ruling Labour party - which had long been against the bridge - dropped its opposition.

Summary: A public meeting about a controversial new road bridge project in Aberdeen is to be held.


Only 5% of businesses asked by Barclays saw this age group as their priority target for sales and revenue. Yet a third saw 34 to 44-year-olds as their most important potential customers, despite them spending less. The report comes shortly after changes in the pension system came into force, allowing retirees the option to cash in their defined contribution pension pot. The Barclays report suggested that 76% of businesses in the sector had no plans to introduce products and services to specifically target the over 65s. "There appears to be a gulf between the perception and reality of the spending power of the over 65s," said Mike Saul, of Barclays.

Summary: The spending power of the over-65s is being underestimated by the hospitality and leisure sector, a report says.


The governing body said the teachers would not be allowed to teach again. They were found guilty after a disciplinary process, the Teachers Services Commission (TSC) said. A Child Welfare Society of Kenya has urged the director of public prosecutions to ensure those convicted are imprisoned, to protect other children in future. This ban is a departure from previous reactions to sexual abuse by teachers, says the Kenyan newspaper the Daily Nation, as it says previously the TSC just transferred suspended teachers. The list is compiled from complaints between 2011 and 2014. Before this, in 2010, more than 1,000 Kenyan teachers were sacked for sexually abusing girls. Most of those cases occurred in rural primary schools. Africa news updates

Summary: Kenya's authorities have banned 126 teachers for "gross misconduct", most for sexual abuse of their students.


The Public Accounts Committee hearing is to go ahead in private, despite calls to cancel it by the head of the police and the minister for justice. They argued the government spending watchdog was not the appropriate forum. Sergeant Maurice McCabe claims there is corruption, with penalty points often being quashed for friends and family. Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan had sought legal advice about the prospect of Sgt McCabe and another police whistle-blower appearing before the committee. However, he withdrew the challenge after the committee agreed to hear evidence in private. Sgt McCabe will not be allowed to name specific officers in his evidence, and there are restrictions on what he can say or be asked by committee members. On Monday, the allegations were referred by Minister for Justice Alan Shatter to the Garda Ombudsman. He said he did not believe the committee could adequately address the controversy.

Summary: An Irish policeman who claims some colleagues routinely cancelled motorists' penalty points is to give evidence to politicians.


This has been a lengthy and costly legal battle which should be nearing its end. The focus on how Prince Charles operates has greater significance the closer he gets to the throne. We know he'll be a different monarch to his mother, but just how different? The Guardian newspaper and the prince's critics argue the public has a right to know what influence he exerts behind the scenes. His supporters maintain he has a duty to contact ministers in private and his way of operating will change when he is king. In the coming months, unless there's a referral on an issue of European law to the Court of Justice in Luxembourg, we'll have a resolution. Either Prince Charles's confidential communications will remain just that. Or his letters, which are often characterised by underlinings and exclamation marks, will be exposed to a wider audience than was originally intended.

Summary: Seven Supreme Court justices are due to consider whether letters from Prince Charles to seven government departments should be made public.


The 28-year-old 2012 Tour of Britain winner, who is replaced by Luke Rowe, tweeted: "Sorry I had to withdraw, don't have the form to help the lads." Tour de France winner Chris Froome will lead the eight-man British team, which also includes Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish. Wiggins took time trial silver in Tuscany, Italy on Wednesday. Rowe, 23, who won stage one of the Tour of Britain in 2012, tweeted: "Worlds this Sunday, looking forward to having a dabble and do what I can to help Froome. Always good to get a ride in the worlds." Geraint Thomas, Ian Stannard, Steve Cummings, and Josh Edmondson make up the rest of the Britain team.

Summary: Great Britain's Jonathan Tiernan-Locke has been ruled out of Sunday's elite race at the Road World Championships.


Two men have already appeared in court accused of murdering Gary Clampett, 39, in Fernie Place early on Sunday. Police Scotland said three men - aged 36, 44 and 46 - were now also facing charges. They were expected to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court later on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to Fernie Place in the early hours of Sunday but Mr Clampett was pronounced dead at the scene. On Tuesday Barry Martin, 31, and Joseph Martin, 39, both from Fraserburgh, appeared in court charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. They made no plea and were remanded in custody. Det Insp Gary Winter of the Major Investigation Team, who is leading the inquiry, said: "Our inquiries are continuing and a police presence will remain in the area at this time. I would urge anyone who has information which could assist in our investigation to contact police."

Summary: Three more men have been charged in connection with the death of a man who was stabbed during a disturbance in Fraserbugh.


The 22-year-old joins the National League promotion chasers after a loan spell at Morecambe, for whom he scored four goals in 13 league appearances. Dunn has also had loan spells with Burton Albion and Cheltenham Town. Rovers manager Micky Mellon told the club website: "He's got a lot of talent and hopefully he'll have a big role to play for us in the coming months." Tranmere are third in the National League, five points behind leaders Lincoln City. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Tranmere Rovers have signed Liverpool midfielder Jack Dunn on loan until the end of the season.


The club are bottom of the Premier League and these are the first signings since Marco Silva replaced Mike Phelan as the Tigers' boss earlier in January. Senegal international Niasse, 26, joined Everton in a £13.5m deal in February but failed to score for them. Brazilian Evandro, 30, has played in the Champions League for Porto. He was managed by Silva when he was in charge of Portuguese side Estoril. However, Hull will be without attacking midfielder Markus Henriksen for 2-3 months because of a shoulder injury sustained during Tuesday's 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final first leg defeat at Manchester United. Hull have not won a Premier League game since 6 November and are at home to Bournemouth on Saturday (15:00 GMT). This site is optimised for modern web browsers, and does not fully support your browser

Summary: Hull City have signed Everton striker Oumar Niasse on loan until the end of the season and Porto midfielder Evandro for an undisclosed fee.


Reeves scored 10 goals in 42 games for Milton Keynes last season, but rejected a new contract at the club. The 25-year-old Northern Ireland international played under Addicks boss Karl Robinson at Stadium MK between July 2013 and October 2016. "He is someone that has won a Player of the Year and a promotion with me, so I know him very well," Robinson said. "I want to thank the board. This was a deal they really wanted to do as well, and it was one that was really backed by the club." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Charlton Athletic have signed former MK Dons midfielder Ben Reeves on a two-year contract.


The company says it added nearly one million customers during the 12 months that ended on 30 June. Sky unveiled several original dramas during the period, including Fortitude and 1999. The company also said a record 3.1 million in the UK and Ireland watched the Game of Thrones finale in April. "Across the portfolio, we've secured a series of big rights deals and made exciting progress in our push into original content," said Jeremy Darroch, Sky's group chief executive. "We've successfully completed a deal that has transformed the size and scale of opportunity for the business whilst delivering an excellent financial and operational performance as more customers chose Sky and took more of our products." Together with BT Sport, Sky paid £5.1bn in February for premier league football coverage for three seasons from 2016-17.

Summary: Pay-TV provider Sky reported an 18% increase in annual operating profit to £1.4bn.


The American, 30, dominated Arreola, whose corner stopped the fight after eight rounds in Birmingham, Alabama. That came despite Wilder suffering a suspected broken hand and torn bicep. "Of course I want the Furys, of course I want the Joshuas, but the question is, do they want me?" Wilder said. "My goal is to unify the division. I'm one of the baddest, hardest-hitting heavyweights in the business, so whoever's got those belts, that's who I want." Wilder extended his undefeated record to 37 wins with 36 knockouts with his fourth title defence, but went to hospital for treatment on his right hand. American Arreola, 35, only took the fight - his fourth world heavyweight title bout - when Alexander Povetkin failed a drugs test in May.

Summary: Deontay Wilder wants to fight Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua after retaining his WBC heavyweight title with a technical knockout of Chris Arreola.


Thomas Muller scored a 90th-minute equaliser to take the tie into extra-time, where Bayern scored twice to prevail 6-4 on aggregate. "If you want to reach the semi-finals then you have to be ready to beat any opponent," Guardiola said. "But we are there. We made it. A minute later and we would have been out." The other seven teams in the quarter-finals are Manchester City, Paris St-Germain, Wolfsburg, Benfica, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and Guardiola's former club Barcelona. The draw for the quarter-finals takes place on Friday at 11:00 GMT, and the first legs will be played on 5 and 6 April, with the second legs on 12 and 13 April.

Summary: Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola says he "doesn't care" who they play in the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Juventus.


Mohammad Isha is accused of replacing the original bills while carrying out his job to refill the ATM last week. One customer got four 2,000 rupee notes marked "children's bank of India", local media reported. The State of Bank of India said the possibility of fake notes being dispensed was "very remote". The bank said it had handed over the CCTV footage obtained from the ATM to the police, who confirmed to the BBC that Mr Isha had been arrested. "He has told us that he replaced the notes while refilling the ATM machine. Further investigation is under way," Delhi police spokesperson Deependra Pathak said. Mr Isha was working for a private firm that handled cash refilling at State Bank of India ATMs in Delhi. India introduced a new 2,000 rupee note last year after the government brought in cash currency reforms to fight corruption and counterfeiting.

Summary: A cash handler has been arrested for allegedly swapping currency notes with fake bills at an automated cash point, Delhi police have told the BBC.


A spokesman for Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan, who lead the group, said the delay was caused by "a dispute between two minority shareholders". An agreement seemed in place after Levien and Kaplan met Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins on Wednesday. The deal, which has been ratified by the Premier League, is still expected to be completed on Thursday night. The dispute is understood to involve the 21.1% stake owned by South African-born Brian Katzen and his business partner Jeffrey Crevoiserat. Levien will stay in Swansea to oversee the remaining details of the agreement, while Kaplan is due to fly to California for a meeting on Friday. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: The deal for an American consortium to buy a controlling stake of 60% in Swansea City has been held up.


Lucille Abraham, from Baildon, was struck by a car at the junction of Godwin Street and Kirkgate at about 14:30 BST on Tuesday. She suffered serious head and leg injuries and was taken to hospital, but died three days later. Police said the driver of the car, a 70-year-old man from the Girlington area, was spoken to at the scene and is helping officers with their enquiries.

Summary: A 92-year-old woman died after she was hit by a car in Bradford.


The new series has two new presenters, Caroline Flack and Olly Murs, and two brand new judges. Pop star Rita Ora and BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw are both joining the judging panel for the first time. The X Factor also announced that it will be handing power over to the viewers, to choose which categories the judges will mentor. It will be the first time in the show's 12 years that a live vote is held during auditions. Leah went to the London auditions to find out if the new changes are enough to get more people watching. She also met some of the acts hoping to stand out and impress the judges this year.

Summary: The X Factor returns to our TV screens this Saturday with the hope of finding the world's next big music superstar.


The searches, on Friday night and Saturday morning, were carried out as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity. They were in the Creggan and Galliagh areas of the city. A 48-year-old man arrested following a house search in Creggan on Friday has been released unconditionally. The bomb, which police described as "a viable improvised explosive device", was found in the Galliagh area. SDLP councillor Brian Tierney condemned those responsible for the bomb. "Those behind the viable device discovered at a local social housing site are reckless thugs who could have caused chaos here," he said. "As this city comes together to celebrate the the arrival of the clipper crews, there's no place for those who seek to divide us with the violence of the past. This is a city on the rise and we will not be dragged back."

Summary: A viable bomb and other component parts have been seized during police searches in Londonderry.


Eight fire appliances from counties Tyrone and Londonderry were sent to tackle the blaze at Stroanback in the Dunnyboe area of Strabane on Thursday. Randy McComb, of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, said crews "worked tirelessly" against the fire. "Tackling gorse fires undoubtedly puts extra strain on resources, in terms of firefighters and equipment," he added. The cause of the fire is still being investigated, but Mr McComb said: "I would appeal to everyone to be vigilant and to report any suspicious behaviour or fires immediately. "As well as the impact on [fire service] resources, gorse fire causes environmental damage to wildlife and the natural habitat."

Summary: More than 50 firefighters have dealt with a large gorse fire that stretched across two miles in County Tyrone.


Paul McCleary, 36, of Newton Stewart, and Elizabeth Walton, 77, of Stranraer, died in the accident. Two men aged 81 and 72, and a 70-year-old woman remain in hospital as a result of the crash. Their condition has been described as stable. Police said inquiries into the accident were continuing and a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal. The accident involved a Suzuki Grand Vitara being driven by Mr McCleary which was in collision with a Vauxhall Meriva in which Ms Walton was a rear seat passenger.

Summary: Police have identified the victims of a two-vehicle crash on the A75 near Kirkcowan on Saturday.


The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 36.02 points to 18595.03. The broader S&P 500 climbed 9.24 points to 2173.02, while the Nasdaq jumped 53.56 points to 5089.93. Microsoft shares soared 5.3%. The computer giant announced a $3.1bn profit for the quarter after markets closed on Tuesday. Intel and IBM climbed 1.5% and 1.1% respectively, boosted by the positive sentiment over Microsoft. US bank Morgan Stanley saw its share price climb 2% after beating earnings expectations for the second quarter. The bank earned $1.43bn in profit compared with $1.69bn last year. Morgan Stanley has adopted a new accounting method. It does not take into account the changing value of its debt, which helps boost the bank's returns. Cereal maker Kellogg also fell after a rumour that it was in talks to merge with competitor Kraft Heinz were debunked. Kellogg's shares dropped 5.4%.

Summary: (Closed): Wall Street markets closed higher on Wednesday lifted by strong results from Microsoft and Morgan Stanley.


Malinga, 32, missed Thursday's win over Afghanistan and will return home. "He has informed the manager that he can't continue playing," Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva told BBC Sinhala. "We received reports he still feels pain while bowling in the nets so he is not in a position to continue playing." Malinga has been replaced by 26-year-old leg-spinner Jefferey Vandasay, who was the original squad but dropped the day before they left for India. Malinga, fourth on the all-time list of T20 international wicket-takers, was named captain midway through Sri Lanka's victorious World T20 campaign in 2014, but stood down just before this year's tournament in India and was replaced by Angelo Mathews. Sri Lanka's next match is against West Indies on Sunday.

Summary: Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has ruled himself out of the remainder of the World Twenty20 after failing to recover from a knee injury.


The Cherries flew out to the UAE following Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Tottenham and return on Friday. "We want to recover, rest up and go again in training over the next couple of weeks and continue to work hard," Francis told BBC Radio Solent. Bournemouth's next league game is home against Manchester City on 2 April. Eddie Howe's squad made a similar trip to Dubai last season during the international period and their run to the Championship title. "People might look at it as a breather, relaxing and not doing anything," Francis added. "But, we benefited from it hugely last season at the same stage. It got us promoted basically. "It's a bit of team bonding and everyone getting together for a week. Training in the warm weather means you get more out of it and you come back fitter."

Summary: Bournemouth defender Simon Francis says people would be wrong to think their training trip to Dubai during the international break is a "holiday".


Umbrella body Ski-Scotland said The Lecht, Glenshee, Nevis Range, CairnGorm Mountain and Glencoe Mountain operated for a total of 463 days. Last season the sites opened on 441 days. The season involved 230,634 skier days. There were 235,303 in the 2013-2014 season. A skier day means one person who skis or snowboards on one day. Many of the same people return to the slopes several times during the season. Ski-Scotland said the latest season generated Â£23.2m for the Scottish economy. Heather Negus, of Ski-Scotland, said: "In many ways, this season was very similar to last year's. "We had excellent snow at most resorts and the five snowsports areas were able to operate for a total of 463 days, better than last season's 441."

Summary: Scotland's five mountain snowsports centres were able to open more often in their latest season than they did in the last one.


Wessex Water issued the notice to 250 homes in Bratton Seymour, Shepton Montague, Yarlington, and Maperton on Tuesday after tests found the water "was not of its usual standard". The problem was traced back to a reservoir which has now been "drained, cleaned, and refilled", the firm said. Tests held earlier now show the water quality is "excellent". Nigel Martin, water supply general manager, said: "We have carried out extensive tests and they all show the quality of the water is excellent and there is now no need to boil it." He added that all customers would receive compensation in due course for the inconvenience caused. Wessex Water added that at no point was the parasite cryptosporidium - which affected thousands of homes in the Lancashire area last month - found in water samples.

Summary: A warning made to hundreds of homes in south Somerset to boil their tap water has been lifted after four days.


Seven people deny conspiracy to defraud at Cardiff Crown Court after six insurance claims worth Â£144,000 were made between 2009 and 2011. Bethan Palmer, 26, of Newport, allegedly helped fake an accident as a passenger in one of two cars. On Wednesday, her barrister said there is "no direct evidence" the crash did not occur. Ms Palmer is accused of being involved in faking an accident between a Vauxhall Astra and a Volkswagen Polo. Her barrister told the jury the "case against her is so weak, that there is nothing to explain". Ms Palmer has chosen not to give evidence in court and jurors were reminded she was under no obligation to do so. The court heard she had previously been convicted of drink driving, but before that she "was a young woman of entirely good character". The case continues.

Summary: The case against a woman accused of involvement in a car insurance fraud ring is "weak", a court has heard.


Conservative Robert Gould was beaten by Liberal Democrat Jon Andrews, although his party retained overall council control. New group leader Rebecca Knox, who represents Beaminster, was elected leader of the council at the authority's first meeting since 4 May. Peter Wharf was appointed deputy leader at the meeting on Thursday. More on this and other stories from across the South of England. The Tories retained control of the county council after winning 32 of the 46 seats. Mr Gould lost his Sherborne Town seat by 22 votes as Mr Andrews gained it with 1,493. The local election took place amidst plans to reorganise local government in Dorset with two unitary authorities. The authority has said it will not be revealing plans for the restructure until after the general election on 8 June.

Summary: Dorset County Council has elected a new leader after its previous leader lost his seat in the local elections.


Witness Justin Knock captured images of the base jump and said the "dangerous" move was "skilfully" done with the jumper landing on his feet. The base jumper landed at about 10.18am, police said, adding that no-one has been arrested. The Shard stands at 310 metres and is one of the tallest buildings in Europe. A spokesperson for The Shard said: "We are investigating an incident involving a member of the public this morning." Eyewitness Mr Knock, said: "I was buying some cheese from the store opposite St Thomas's Street and looked up and this guy was coming down with his parachute. "It was obviously a dangerous thing to do but he pulled it off skilfully." He and another man bundled up the parachute within seconds of landing and left the scene. Police and staff from the building arrived at the scene soon after, Mr Knock said.

Summary: A man jumped off The Shard, the tallest building in London, with a parachute on Saturday morning and landed safely on a street below.


The 25-year-old Welsh keeper was out of contract with the League One club and will join North End on 1 July on a three-year deal. Maxwell started his career at Wrexham and had four seasons at Fleetwood. The Lilywhites were without a first-choice keeper after Anders Lindegaard's loan spell ended and they chose to let Chris Kirkland leave. "Preston is a massive club and getting the deal done early going into the summer is good from a personal note," he told BBC Radio Lancashire. "There was a bit of interest from other parties but once I knew Preston were interested in me, and speaking to the staff, it was almost a no brainer." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Preston have signed Fleetwood Town goalkeeper Chris Maxwell on a free transfer.


The plane blew a tyre on take-off from Clarksdale, Mississippi, on Saturday. The SJ30 jet made a forced landing in Tunica, about 40 miles (65km) away, where it went off the runway. In a statement, the Shawshank Redemption star said: "Sometimes things don't go as planned and a tyre blew on take-off, which caused other problems." He continued: "But thanks to my excellent pilot Jimmy Hobson we landed safely without a scratch. "I cannot say the same about my plane. I appreciate the concern and prayers for our safety." The 78-year-old has been nominated for seven Oscars for films including Driving Miss Daisy, Street Smart and Invictus, and won in 2005 for his role in Million Dollar Baby.

Summary: A private plane carrying Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was forced to make an emergency landing, but the star and his pilot were unhurt.


A spokesman said officers were called to Waverley School, in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, at about 10:30 BST. A Year 11 pupil suffered a minor head injury, a force spokesman said, with another in the same year being shot in the hand, West Midlands Police said. Both pupils refused medical treatment and left school shortly after. The suspect was later arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage. Police said they were investigating what happened but believe it was "an isolated incident and that the pupils involved are known to each other". Waverley School said they were "unable to comment" as it was a "police matter".

Summary: A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after two pupils were shot with a pellet gun, police said.


The 17-year-old, who also had a trial at Swansea City earlier this year, has signed an 18-month contract. The ex-Boston United player scored 22 goals for the United Counties League Premier Division side this season. Burnley were not obliged to pay for the player as he was non-contract, but have made a "donation" to the club, according to Fenmen boss Dick Creasey. Creasey told BBC Sport: "If I'm perfectly honest with you, I thought he'd be a bit-part player this season. "He'd played very little men's football, but he grasped it straight away and the rest is history. "He's willing to learn and listen, but step five of non-league football to the Premier League is quite a journey."

Summary: Premier League side Burnley have signed teenage striker Harry Limb from ninth-tier side Wisbech Town.


The Liverpool-born 31-year-old, who has three caps for Scotland, ended a two-year spell with the Blades this summer. McEveley played 42 times for the English League One club last season. The left-back started his career with Blackburn Rovers and was transferred to Derby County in 2007 before joining Barnsley, but he also played for six other clubs on loan. He has had short-term spells at Burnley, Gillingham, Ipswich Town, Preston North End, Charlton Athletic and Swindon Town during his career. McEveley becomes the fourth defender signed by County manager Jim McIntyre this summer. In addition of Christopher Routis from Bradford City, Kenny van der Weg from Breda and Erik Cikos from Slovan Bratislava, former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Aaron McCarey agreed a deal with the Scottish Premiership club. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Former Sheffield United defender Jay McEveley has signed for Ross County on a two-year contract.


Security firm G4S, which runs Lincolnshire Police's call centre, began investigating in May over claims staff were calling at "quiet times" to improve their response figures. G4S said two other workers had resigned and a fifth person had returned to work after being cleared of any wrongdoing. The firm said emergency calls from the public were not affected. G4S took over the running of backroom services for the force as part of a Â£200m deal in 2012. The company aims to answer 92% of all 999 calls within 10 seconds, and the firm is subject to financial penalties if performance targets are not achieved.

Summary: Two police workers who made fake 999 calls to meet performance targets have been sacked.


Cook's side are sixth in League Two and six points adrift of third-placed Plymouth in the last remaining automatic promotion place. Saturday's loss at Fratton Park was Pompey's first in five matches. "We have had too many inconsistencies this season, in my opinion, to be promoted automatically," Cook said. Talking to BBC Radio Solent, Cook continued: "We are League Two players and I am a League Two manager and with that you get inconsistencies. "The bigger teams that end up promoted have less inconsistencies. We have not put the teams above us under enough pressure. "It summed our season up in one game. We promised so much, but we failed to deliver."

Summary: Portsmouth manager Paul Cook says his side's hopes of earning automatic promotion are over after their 3-0 home defeat by Newport County.


Officers were acting in cooperation with the Romanian police and Europol. The raids took place on Friday. One man has been arrested in connection with brothel keeping and serious and organised crime. He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday. Another man is the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal. A police spokesman said: "As part of an ongoing investigation into Human Trafficking and Serious and Organised Crime, Police Scotland, supported by a number of partner organisations, as well as Romanian police and Europol, visited four properties in the Glasgow area on Friday 8 April 2016. "A 29 year old male has been arrested and detained in custody in connection with Brothel Keeping and Serious and Organised Crime. "A 35 year old male will be the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal."

Summary: Police in the Glasgow area have raided four properties as part of an investigation into human trafficking.


The contest at the Harwich sausage festival is adjudicated by a cricket umpire "to prevent cheating", organisers said. The record for the furthest-thrown "standard raw" sausage stands at 150ft and 6in (45.9m) and is held by Nick Alway, who also won this year's event. The event is organised by Tendring's branch of Camra (Campaign for Real Ale) and is now in its fifth year. "There's a bit of sausage-throwing but the serious business is sampling sausages from nine local producers," said Richard Oxborrow, vice chair of Tendring Camra and one of the festival organisers. "Nick's been the champion for three years now. He's been pursued by several people but they just can't throw their sausages as far as he can." Tendring Camra posted a photo on Twitter of one of the less successful throws of the competition, captioned: "The last throw's trajectory was interrupted".

Summary: A sausage-throwing competition in Essex has seen a banger thrown 150ft (45.7m).


Media playback is not supported on this device The 57-year-old will co-chair the Sports Business Council with sports minister Tracey Crouch. The newly established group will aim to support growth for the sports sector and improve access to finance. Scudamore oversaw a record £5.136bn deal for Premier League TV rights in 2015. He was chief executive of the Premier League between 1999 and 2014 before becoming its executive chairman. "I am looking forward to helping shape policies that will cement and further enhance the UK's reputation for sporting excellence, as well as attracting the investment that makes this all possible," Scudamore said.

Summary: Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore has been recruited by the government to help improve Britain's sporting economy.


Jason Gregory, 46, was found at a property in Napier Close, St Helens, Merseyside at about 20:40 BST on Sunday. He was taken to hospital but died from a single stab wound to the chest, Merseyside Police said. Paul Largan, 34, of Birchfield Street, Thatto Heath, is due to appear before Liverpool City Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

Summary: A man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing.


The 31-year-old wore a brace on her left knee to protect an injury suffered in a crash on Saturday. Vonn set the fastest time in the super-G leg of the event on Sunday and finished 13th in the combined event. "No-one can ever call me a wimp," tweeted the American, who is seeking her fifth overall World Cup title. Vonn had fluid drained before deciding to start Sunday's event. She had the 23rd best time in the slalom leg of the combined but her closest rival for the overall trophy, Swiss Lara Gut, failed to finish. Vonn's advantage in the overall standings is now 28 points. "So the MRI shows a pretty substantial fracture in my tibial plateau," wrote Vonn on Instagram. "MCL looks decent as well as the rest of my knee. "Now I will talk to my trainers and make a plan."

Summary: Lindsey Vonn raced with a hairline fracture of her knee but still managed to extend her World Cup lead in Andorra.


A 24-year-old pedestrian died after he was struck by a lorry at Drumquill, on the Castleblayney to Annyalla Road in County Monaghan. Later on Friday morning, a 36-year-old man died following a two-car collision at Tully Esker on the Drogheda to Monasterboice Road in County Louth. A man and a woman in their 30s were taken to hospital. They were travelling in the other vehicle. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Summary: Two men have died in separate road crashes in the Republic of Ireland.


Striker Berahino joined the Potters from West Brom last month, and came off the bench as the Baggies won Saturday's match between the sides 1-0. Newspaper reports on Thursday claimed Berahino was banned after failing an out-of-competition drugs test. "We knew at some point it would come out but it's a disappointment," said Hughes. "It's probably disappointing for West Brom too because clearly they were able to keep the issue discreetly under wraps for six or seven months and, lo and behold, two days before a game against his new club it comes out. "It's a shame as people would suggest maybe West Brom had something to do with that. I'm not saying that, you can interpret it like that." It is understood Albion are adamant they did everything above board and that once a deal was struck - and before money changed hands - Stoke were fully briefed.

Summary: Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is disappointed news of Saido Berahino's two-month ban was made public.


Antonio Lacayo, who served as cabinet chief from 1990 to 1997, was flying from the town of San Carlos to the capital, Managua, when the helicopter came down on Monday. The pilot and two US businessman died in the crash, police confirmed. Local people said there was poor visibility at the time of the accident. Mr Lacayo played a key role in the government led by his mother-in-law, President Violeta Chamorro. After leaving office he became chief executive of fruit company TicoFrut. Deputy director of police Francisco Diaz said the bodies of the pilot and the other two passengers had been found. They have been identified as Coca-Cola executive James S Horrisberger and Phil Wendell Tope, who worked for a Florida-based juice company. Rescue workers searched for days but were hampered by the difficult terrain where the helicopter went down near a river with strong currents and surrounded by forest.

Summary: Police in Nicaragua have found the body of a former cabinet chief after a helicopter crash which is confirmed to have killed three other people.


Tommy McCollum, who is originally from Cookstown but now lives in England, was picking up his stepdaughter from the concert targeted by a suicide bomber. Councillor Trevor Wilson, speaking on the family's behalf, said Mr McCollum sustained shrapnel wounds and had undergone an operation. The Mid Ulster councillor said the family were "very hopeful that he was on the road to recovery". Mr Wilson said the stepdaughter had not been hurt but would, no doubt, be affected by the trauma of the attack. "His brother is with him (Mr McCollum) in England," he said. "The family is in a state of shock. The parents are very worried and all they are praying for is a full recovery." Monday night's attack at the Manchester Arena killed 22 people - including children - and injured 64. Eight men are now in custody following the attack, carried out by suicide bomber Salman Abedi.

Summary: A County Tyrone man was among those injured in the Manchester bombing.


The alarm was raised after the 23-year-old, from Cornwall, went missing for about 15 minutes while swimming at about 02:30 BST, the RNLI said. He was discovered in a serious condition near Great Western beach and airlifted to a hospital in Truro by search helicopter where he later died, Devon and Cornwall Police said. The death was not being treated as suspicious, police said. The man's next of kin have been informed.

Summary: A man has died after being found in the sea off Newquay.


The man, 27, was detained on Sunday after "suspicious items" were found at his home in Naseby Road, police said. Houses in the street were temporarily evacuated while West Midlands Police, the fire service and army officers conducted safety checks on the items. Police said there was no immediate risk to the public. The house, in the Alum Rock area of the city, will remain cordoned off until Monday while searches are under way. Officers had originally arrested the man on suspicion of "going equipped" and possession of an offensive weapon at 01:20 BST. He was then arrested of suspicion of terror offences on Sunday afternoon following the house search. Detectives from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit have until Tuesday morning to question the man.

Summary: A Birmingham man has been arrested on suspicion of the "commission, preparation or instigation" of acts of terrorism.


The Portugese midfielder headed the decisive goal with a minute remaining, two minutes after Willian Jose had equalised for the hosts. Captain Sergio Ramos had given Real Madrid the lead in the first half, but was later sent off. Victory leaves third-placed Real four points behind Atletico Madrid in second and 12 behind leaders Barcelona. Real were frustrated for much of the first half by determined Las Palmas defending, but the hosts could not stop Ramos opening the scoring in the 24th minute. The defender met Isco's corner and glanced a header past goalkeeper Javi Varas. Willian Jose levelled for the hosts with three minutes remaining after Real squandered possession from a free-kick, but the visitors responded immediately as Casemiro headed home a corner. Ramos was sent off in stoppage time after picking up a second yellow card.

Summary: Real Madrid survived a scare to beat Las Palmas through Casemiro's late winner.


The six-storey, cube-like structure beat buildings in Ireland and Alaska to win the Royal Institute of British Architects' Lubetkin Prize. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, the so-called "Seed Cathedral" is pierced by 60,000 transparent acrylic rods that each contain a seed. RIBA president Ruth Reed called it "an outstanding emblem for Britain". In Pictures: RIBA awards 2010 The prize is named after world-renowned architect Berthold Lubetkin, designer of the Penguin Pool at London Zoo. The winner was presented with a concrete plaque based on that design at a ceremony at RIBA's London offices. Almost 250 countries and international organisations are showcasing their culture at the World Expo. Some 70 million visitors are expected to visit the event, built this year around the theme of sustainable development.

Summary: A UK pavilion built for the World Expo in Shanghai has won a prestigious international architecture award.


Two detainees have been taken to hospital as a result of the blaze. It happened at about 21:00 BST on Friday with 10 fire engines being called to the scene. About half of the detainees are being relocated to other centres because of damage to the building, a Home Office spokesman said. The cause of the fire, which broke out in one of the centre's three blocks, is being investigated by police and the fire service. Campsfield House is a long-term centre, privately run by MITIE, where men are detained under immigration laws. According to the UK Border Agency, the centre has bed spaces for 216 male detainees.

Summary: The Campsfield House immigration removal centre in Kidlington near Oxford has been damaged by fire, the Home Office has said.


A plot at Sheffield Botanical Gardens has been planted with species sensitive to ozone pollution, including lettuce and wheat. The project is a collaboration between the universities of Sheffield, Leeds and York. "Air pollution is invisible, but the plants and pigments will show up its effects," said Dr Maria Val Martin. More on this story and others from across South Yorkshire Dr Val Martin said the 6x8m (20 x 26ft) garden will visually demonstrate the effects of pollution on plants with discolouring of the leaves. Snap beans and clover have been planted alongside lettuce and wheat, and coneflower and milkweed will be added in a few months. She said people will also be able to read information about plants' ability to absorb chemicals, and about air pollution's effects on humans.

Summary: A garden that monitors the effects of pollution has been planted in Sheffield.


Sadulaev, 20, won 5-0 against his 26-year-old opponent to add to Russia's two Greco-Roman golds, won by Roman Vlasov and Davit Chakvetadze. The result was a repeat of Sadulaev's 2015 World Championship win over Yasar in Las Vegas. Azerbaijan's Sharif Sharifov and USA's J'den Cox won bronze. Sharifov beat Venezuelan Pedro Fuentes, while Cox saw off Cuban Reineris Salas, who pulled out with six seconds remaining of the fight, seemingly in protest at the American being awarded two points from a challenge. Find out how to get into wrestling with our special guide. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Russia won their third wrestling gold of the Rio Olympics as Abdulrashid Sadulaev beat Turkey's Selim Yasar in the men's -86kg freestyle.


The HGVs blocked the southbound carriageway from 05:00 GMT on Saturday. Fire crews said both drivers had a "lucky escape" after receiving minor injuries. No-one else was hurt. One of the lorries overturned and landed halfway down a bank between Bicester and Thame. The road was closed until 18:00 for emergency repairs. Incident commander for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue, Paul Webster, said: "It was a lucky escape for the two drivers and the other road users that there were no serious injuries. The cause of the accident is being investigated by police."

Summary: The M40 was closed for more than 12 hours after two lorries were involved in a collision.


Media playback is not supported on this device The England international, 34, joined the Black Cats in January 2015, scoring 15 league goals this season before they were relegated to the Championship. A teenage Defoe spent the 2000-01 season on loan at Bournemouth from West Ham, scoring in 10 successive matches. Asked whether the move was definitely happening, Defoe said: "Well, yeah." Defoe is in the England squad for the World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Saturday and a friendly against France three days later. "It's out there, a lot of people obviously knew," he said. "I did a medical and said when this is finished and I've had a break, come July everyone will know anyway."

Summary: Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe says his move to Bournemouth is going ahead and he has had a medical with the Premier League side.


The victim, named locally as Sait Mboob, was stabbed at about 20:40 BST on Tuesday during a reported fight on Crosshill Road. Three others, two 17-year-old boys and a man, 18, are being treated in hospital for serious injuries after also being stabbed. The arrested teenager is being questioned in police custody. Detectives earlier searched three properties in Ardwick as part of the investigation, Greater Manchester Police said. Formal identification and a post-mortem examination are yet to take place. Supt Dave Pester asked people in the community to come forward with information, adding: "I urge you to tell us what you know. A family has lost their son and we need your help to stop this from happening again." Police will remain in the Moss Side area, he added.

Summary: A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Manchester.


The initial web version of the general election manifesto was taken down for a time because some photos showed the words "iStock by Getty Images". The document was then restored without the photographs' watermarks. A Plaid spokesman said the mistake was quickly corrected after a previous version containing watermarks was put online momentarily. BBC Wales has since found that some of the stock images used in the manifesto can also be found advertising health services in Cinncinatti, advice on sexually transmitted diseases in New Zealand and a detox clinic for substance abusers in Utah.

Summary: Plaid Cymru says human error led to its election manifesto being published online with watermarks on photographs.


The former Stagecoach vehicle has been donated to The Rucksack Project. It is being revamped to provide 12 beds upstairs, plus a kitchen and toilet facilities downstairs. Once completed, Joanne Vines from the the organisation said it would be donated to a local homeless charity and either be driven around or used as a static facility. Wood has already been donated to fit-out the inside of the bus and an architect is drawing up designs, Ms Vines added. She said tradesmen, including carpenters and electricians looking to "give something back to the community", were still being sought.

Summary: A double-decker bus is being transformed into a homeless shelter in Portsmouth.


Jockey Ryan Moore partnered the Sir Michael Stoute-trained favourite to victory from Wicklow Brave and Elidor on his Chester debut. Dartmouth could now represent Stoute - looking for a 10th Hardwicke Stakes victory - at Royal Ascot in June. "I should think he's got to dip his toe into a slightly bigger pool now," said the Queen's racing manager John Warren. "I think the way things are going, he's going to take his chance in an upgrade again." The four-year-old carried a 3lb penalty into the race as a result of victory in the John Porter Stakes last month. Jockey Moore added: "He's done well. He's progressed and I'm really pleased with him. It wouldn't really be his track but he enjoyed himself."

Summary: Dartmouth, owned by the Queen, won the Group Three Ormonde Stakes at Chester on Friday.


Masham Steam Rally will see 800 exhibits arrive from all over the UK help mark its landmark anniversary. The annual event made just £5 profit when it launched in 1965 to raise funds for the town hall. The two-day show will feature 40 steam traction engines, 100 tractors, 60 classic cars and vintage agricultural equipment. Saturday's highlights include a parade in the market place and on Sunday there will be a flypast from a Dakota of the Battle of Britain memorial flight. Organiser, Flo Grainger, said: "The fact that this event has been carried on for half a century bears testament to the hard work and determination of a group of volunteers, young and old, who return annually to produce a colourful and vibrant event."

Summary: A steam rally in North Yorkshire is celebrating its 50th birthday.


Llanfyllin High School was found to be subsidising transport to almost 200 pupils from outside the catchment area. An investigation found it had spent more than £460,000 over five years, which should have gone on education. The public service ombudsman said four governors, who were councillors at the time, did not break council rules. Councillors Peter Lewis, Aled Wyn Davies, Darren Mayor and Gwynfor Thomas were suspended following the council's investigation. Mr Lewis said the ombudsman's ruling was "not unexpected" and "vindicated" the councillors. "It wholly restores integrity of Llanfyllin High School which has been so damaged by this controversy," he said. "It shows that the previous cabinet decisions were very flawed, made worse by the waste of taxpayers' money on not one but two investigations."

Summary: Governors at a Powys school which misused almost £500,000 of funds to pay for transport did not break council rules, the ombudsman has said.


Mills experienced the Nottingham derby for both Forest and Notts County and also played in East Midlands derbies. The former Leicester City player recognises derby matches are special occasions for both sets of supporters. "For a manager it's only three points but for the fans it's a little bit more," he said. "Living in the area, if you don't win you're reminded of it and if you do you've got a big smile on your face walking down the high street. "The fans have been magnificent for us this season so we've got to try and repay them on Saturday and get them the win." Wrexham have received international clearance for new loan signings Joe Quigley and Jon Nolan. Chester beat Wrexham 2-1 in last season's corresponding fixture with the Dragons winning the return at the Racecourse in March.

Summary: Wrexham manager Gary Mills is relishing his first cross-border derby against Chester in the National League on Saturday.


Australian-born Tandy represented Ireland at the 2008 World Cup, when Andy Kelly's men won their group before being knocked out by Fiji. He played for Hull KR during the 2007 Super League season and also had spells with Widnes and Whitehaven. Tandy was banned for life after being convicted of match-fixing while playing for Canterbury Bulldogs against North Queensland in 2010. In a statement, Rugby League Ireland said: "We pass on condolences to the family and friends of Ryan Tandy who sadly passed away today in Saratoga, Australia. "Ryan was a larger than life character and we would like to express our thanks for his commitment during the World Cup."

Summary: Former Hull KR and Ireland prop forward Ryan Tandy has died at the age of 32.


Samuel Ledward, of Gwernaffield, near Mold, Flintshire, was in a coma so deep that doctors ordered his body be taken to the mortuary following the crash in 1936. But the mistake was realised when he started moving. Mr Ledward died on Tuesday in Blackpool, where he had moved a few months ago to be near his son. His neighbour Sheila Smith said: "He was such a lovely man. Always dressed smart and so interesting." Born and brought up in Cheshire, Mr Ledward and his late wife, Edith, lived in Blackpool. When Mrs Ledward died in 1993, he moved to Gwernaffield to live with her cousin.

Summary: A 108-year-old man has died, 79 years after he was mistakenly declared dead following a motorcycle accident.


They had attended the event at Gloucester Leisure Centre - known as GL1 - and used the inflatable balls that people climb inside. The centre said it was aware a "group of children have been taken ill" and the zorb balls had been destroyed. One parent, Natalie Oakley, said her daughter developed a "severe rash". She said her daughter's experience, at the end of January, has been "horrendous...simply because of inadequate cleaning". "What should have been a brilliant two hours of her life at the party has turned out to be now 12 days of misery," she added. In a statement GL1 said abnormal levels of bacteria had been found in the balls. It said: "We are co-operating with an investigation being undertaken with the local authority environmental health team and have decommissioned the equipment in use as part of the relevant activity."

Summary: Eight children have developed rashes and blisters after using zorb balls with "abnormal levels of bacteria" at a birthday party.


Mohammed Khalil, 42, was found with serious injuries at his home in Greenland Drive, Darnall, Sheffield, on Tuesday. He died later in hospital. South Yorkshire Police said two further arrests had been made in connection with the killing, bringing the total number of arrests to four. Two men, both aged 20, are in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder. A 26-year-old man detained on suspicion of murder on Tuesday is also being held in custody. A 46-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of an offensive weapon on Wednesday has been released on bail.

Summary: A man who died after being stabbed repeatedly has been named by police.


The moment the thieves levered the car park machine out of its hard-standing with rope attached to their 4x4 vehicle was caught on CCTV cameras in Sudbury. The machine was pulled out of the train station car park at about 04:30 GMT on Thursday. Babergh District Council said the theft was "simply not worth it". Frank Lawrenson, portfolio holder for environment at the council, which owns the site, called it a "mindless, deliberate, act of vandalism". "Babergh's machines do not have huge amounts of money kept in them overnight - a lot of people pay electronically or have a season ticket, and we empty the machines regularly," he said. "It simply is not worth it for the thieves to take part in this type of activity." Mr Lawrenson added there were no plans at present to replace the stolen machine, which is worth £4,000, as there were two others.

Summary: Robbers drove through a Suffolk town dragging a ticket machine behind them after ripping it out of the ground "all for the sake of £50".


The man, who only wanted to be identified as Ernest, was rescued after plunging 15ft (4.5m) into the river in Truro at low tide on 6 January. He was winched across the river by fire crews using an aerial platform and taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital. His vehicle was written off but he only suffered minor injuries. More than 30 firefighters attended the incident, as well as coastguard, police and ambulance staff. He said: "The sun got me straight in the face and I suddenly felt myself going over. "I realised I was stuck in the mud and I couldn't move. I lost my lost shoes, glasses and hearing aid. "I was fairly alright. I wasn't frightened." He added: "I shan't fall in that river again, but I must get another scooter. I'm stuck here [at home] otherwise."

Summary: A 93-year-old man who drove his mobility scooter into a river in Cornwall said he had been blinded by the sun.


Beattie was named Stanley boss in May 2013, before leaving the League Two club in September 2014, having won only 16 of his 58 games in charge. The 38-year-old worked under Leeds boss Garry Monk at Swansea, but left in December following Monk's dismissal. Meanwhile, defender Giuseppe Bellusci, 26, has joined Empoli on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal. Bellusci made 61 appearances for Leeds after signing from Catania in August 2014, but has returned to Italy because of family reasons.

Summary: Former Accrington Stanley manager James Beattie has been appointed first-team coach at Championship side Leeds.


The cyclists, believed to have been on a Land's End to John O'Groats trip, were pronounced dead at the scene. The lorry driver - a man in his 30s from Holsworthy, Devon - was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later released on bail, police said. The collision happened at about 08:30 BST on the A30 eastbound at Summercourt, near Newquay. BBC reporter David George said the vehicle was a local articulated delivery lorry. The road was closed eastbound between Fraddon and Carland Cross for most of the day. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were still identifying the cyclists' next of kin.

Summary: Two cyclists have died in a crash involving a lorry in Cornwall.


Kevin McGirr, 40, had been charged with the theft of the rare copy of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone. The book, worth about £6,000, went missing from the Creative Art Gallery in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, in October. McGirr, of Oxford Road, Kidlington, was jailed for six weeks after changing his plea to guilty at Banbury Magistrates' Court earlier. He was also ordered to pay compensation of £250, and £400 in legal costs. The JK Rowling book was found wrapped in a plastic bag outside a Boots store in Abingdon on 15 November. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first novel in the series, was first published in 1997. It was later made into a feature film starring Daniel Radcliffe as the young wizard.

Summary: A man has been jailed after he admitted stealing a limited first edition Harry Potter book from an art gallery.


The visitors scored in the fifth minute when Jordan Thompson, on loan from Rangers, fired into the top corner. It was 2-0 after 69 minutes when Thompson's cross found Lister and the 35-year-old striker headed home, although moments later the Blue Brazil pulled one back through Lewis Milne. But Lister fired his second with just over 10 minutes left to seal the win. Airdrie manager Eddie Wolecki Black took ill during half-time and was taken to hospital. The club said later on Saturday that the 50-year-old was in a stable condition.

Summary: Jim Lister claimed a second-half brace as Airdrieonians beat Cowdenbeath at Central Park in Scottish League One.


Transport Minister Edwina Hart said a third lane would be "less safe" than the existing two lanes. In a letter to Ynys Mon AM, Rhun ap Iorwerth, Mrs Hart said a new bridge would resolve the congestion issues on Britannia Bridge. A Welsh government spokesman confirmed it was developing a business case for a third crossing. Mr ap Iorwerth said he was pleased at the news and called for a "big push" to deal with the congestion. The Plaid Cymru AM, who has campaigned for a new bridge, said the current set up was "economically damaging" and ran the risk of "Anglesey becoming cut off".

Summary: Plans for a third lane on the Britannia Bridge to resolve congestion over the Menai Strait have been shelved.


Haye suffered an Achilles injury in the sixth round of the fight and was knocked down in the 11th. "Shane and I have come to the mutual decision that, when I am ready for full training camp, we will no longer be working with each other," Haye said. The 36-year-old added they "remain good friends" but "agreed moving forward we weren't right for each other". Former WBA heavyweight champion Haye had surgery on his Achilles tendon following the defeat by fellow Briton Bellew. In a post on Facebook, he also said: "I am pleased to confirm rehabilitation is going well and I will make a complete recovery. "Whilst I am not quite in a position to be announcing my next opponent, my passion for the sport remains unwavered and desire to regain my heavyweight title is stronger than ever."

Summary: David Haye has spilt from trainer Shane McGuigan just under three months after his heavyweight defeat by Tony Bellew.


LacPatrick is the second largest milk processor in Northern Ireland, behind Dale Farm. The investment means its Artigarvan plant - formerly part of Town of Monaghan Co-Op - will increase capacity to 2.5 million litres of milk per day. It will also underpin the future of more than 1,000 family farms that supply milk to the creamery. The money will be used to build an evaporation tower at Artigarvan. The company is expanding to meet demand in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The expansion will mean 15 new jobs, whilst up to 150 construction workers will be involved in building it. Work has begun already and is due for completion in April 2017. The company, LacPatrick, was formed when two creameries merged in July. They were formerly Ballyrashane Co-Op, Coleraine, and Town of Monaghan Co-Op.

Summary: The LacPatrick Group has announced a £30m investment at its milk powder processing plant in County Tyrone.


Bunn joined Huddersfield from Manchester City in January 2014, scoring 17 goals in 98 games. The 24-year-old made 16 Championship appearances for the Terriers last season to help them win promotion to the Premier League. "Harry is a proven Championship footballer and he will be a huge asset for us," Bury boss Lee Clark said. "He can play as a striker and he can play on the left wing coming in off the line, as we saw in the friendly game last month. He is a maker of goals and a taker of goals." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bury have signed forward Harry Bunn on a three-year deal from Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.


Maria Gombosova, 14, of Westcliff, Essex, is thought to be with a man she might have met on the internet and could be in Leicester, police said. The teenager is described as 5ft 7in (1.7m) tall with very long black hair, and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a red and orange coat and a pink shirt. A police spokesman said the pair could be using a red Nissan car. "Maria said she was popping out to see friends but never returned home," the spokesman added.

Summary: Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a girl missing from home since Saturday.


Indonesia's Sri Wahyuni Agustiani took silver with 192kg and Japan's Hiromi Miyake, who was second four years ago, claimed bronze by lifting 188kg. Tanasan, 21, managed 92kg in the snatch and 108kg in the clean and jerk. Pre-tournament favourite Hou Zhihui of China pulled out five days before the start of the event because of a knee injury. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Thailand's Sopita Tanasan lifted a combined 200kg to win the Olympic women's 48kg weightlifting title.


The new Bulmershe School building, based in Woodley, Reading, was unveiled by Wokingham borough mayor UllaKarin Clark. It boasts a 400-seat auditorium. It also houses six classrooms with computer workstations, a sixth form centre, meeting rooms, reception area and administration offices. Councillor Rob Stanton, who is chairman of the school's project board, said "every detail" had been debated. He added: "We've planned and planned for these new facilities... but there's nothing quite like seeing it up and running [and] seeing just how much of a difference it will make to this school." The borough council has invested £6m in the school in the past three years to improve standards. Head teacher Emma Reynolds said the auditorium and "21st Century learning environment" represented "further superb opportunities" for students.

Summary: A £3.5m entertainment block has been opened at a Berkshire school.


Colin Kennedy has refused to stand down from his post, despite coming under pressure from the government to resign following a dispute over common grazings. He accuses the Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing of being in breach of the ministerial code. The government has confirmed it is investigating the complaint. It added that crofting remained in Mr Ewing's portfolio. Last month, the board of crofting's regulatory body apologised for its handling of the dispute with crofters. It also asked Mr Kennedy to resign. The dispute relates to the running of common grazings, including those at Mangersta and Upper Coll on Lewis.

Summary: The Crofting Commission's convener has submitted an official complaint about the minister in charge of crofting.


The Highlands, Argyll and Bute and North Ayrshire have small isles that could potentially have a councillor. The question forms part of wider government consultation on which additional powers should be given to Scotland's three island authorities. These are Shetland, Orkney and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Islands Minister Derek Mackay said: "This is the next stage of a conversation with our island communities, councils and wider stakeholders about what a future bill may look like - and who better to inform these decisions than the very people who live, work and study there. "Life on our islands can be very different to living on the mainland and I am keen to ensure that people who live there have their views properly represented at a local and national level."

Summary: The Scottish government has asked whether islands that are part of mainland councils should be represented by their own dedicated councillors.


The RSPCA was contacted after a member of the public heard the cat screaming during the attack on the common off Walden Grange Close, Newport. The charity said a man, accompanied by two teenage boys, was seen swinging the cat and stamping on it on 29 March. RSPCA acting chief inspector Emma Smith said: "According to the account we have received this poor cat suffered a horrific ordeal." The cat, which also had injuries which may be the result of a dog attack, was not chipped or wearing a collar so its owner cannot be traced. The RSPCA is appealing for information about the attack and Ms Smith said the only description of the man was that he was possibly in his late 30s.

Summary: A cat was found dead after being swung round by its legs and stamped on.


He signs from French club Lille for a fee of US$8.2m. The 27-year-old is set play alongside his compatriot Dany Nounkeu in defence at Galatasaray, the duo are currently training with the national side ahead of a friendly against Ukraine on Sunday. Chedjou played 154 Ligue 1 games for Lille after joining from FC Rouen in 2007, helping the northern club clinch the French title two years ago.

Summary: Cameroon defender Aurelien Chedjou has joined Turkish champions Galatasaray on a four-year deal.


Ciaran Thomas Morris was arrested after the incident in the village of Cynwyd, near Corwen. He admitted possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and affray via video link at Mold Crown Court. Armed police and negotiators were deployed during the incident in March. Morris was remanded in custody for sentencing on 5 May. At the hearing on Friday, he pleaded guilty to possessing an air pistol with intent to cause fear of violence to a police officer and affray between 24 and 27 March. Defending Morris, Simon Mills stressed that the air pistol was not a prohibited weapon which required a licence. Prosecutor Emmalyne Downing said that the prosecution was not proceeding with charges of threatening to kill a police officer and damaging a police car. Judge Philip Hughes warned Morris to expect a custodial sentence.

Summary: A 22-year-old man who was involved in an 11-hour armed standoff in a Denbighshire village has been warned he could be jailed.


More than 50 people took part in the River Thames swim between Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The event, which is in its sixth year, sees participants swim 70m (230ft) from the Red Lion Hotel at Henley to the Leander Club at Remenham, Wokingham. Organiser Beatrice Heller said the milder weather had attracted more swimmers than ever before. "Five of us did it the first year when it was about minus eight and there was ice floating on the river," she said. This year the "totally for fun" event saw a water temperature of 10C (50F), said Ms Heller. "It was the biggest turn-out by far, the most we've had before is 23" she said. "I think the warm weather made people think, 'oh yeah I'll give that a go'."

Summary: An annual Boxing Day swimming event has seen its biggest ever turnout thanks to the mild December weather.


The 31-year-old defender has made 240 appearances for 16th-placed Town since joining from Nottingham Forest in 2012, including 47 this season. Chambers reportedly nearly left Town to return to Forest in January. "I never envisaged leaving. The last six months have been a bit strange," he said. "Now we want to be fighting in and around the play-offs next year." The news of Chambers' fresh deal comes after Ipswich announced that youngsters Michael Crowe, Monty Patterson, Shane McLoughlin, Chris Smith, James Blanchfield and George Fowler have all had 12-month options on their current contracts taken up by the club.

Summary: Ipswich Town captain Luke Chambers has signed a new two-year contract at the Championship club.


Parts of the site at Metal Bridge, between the A1 and Spennymoor in County Durham, have been cordoned off and covered by tents. Durham Police said they were called at 11:45 GMT on Saturday to the graveyard, which has no adjacent church. They asked anyone who has information to contact them but would not give further details about what happened. Read more on this story and other stories from around the north-east of England on our Local Live page.

Summary: A grave has been "disturbed" and a "gravestone damaged" in a cemetery, police have said.


Ben Walker collapsed while playing for Thrapston Town Juniors on Friday. His club said he died doing the thing he loved. Flowers and football shirts have been left by friends at the club on Chancery Lane. Nick Price, from the club, said the boy's death had affected everyone but had also brought the community together. "Bringing the town together as a community is great but it goes wider than that to schools, the people themselves and football clubs around here, who have held a minute's silence in tribute for him. "It's hit so many people really, really badly," he added.

Summary: Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy who collapsed and died during a football match in Northamptonshire.


Dagnall, who netted 11 league goals in 2014-15, was one of the players new head coach Ian Hendon wanted to keep. But the 29-year-old said he wanted to try something different. He told Orient's website: "I've enjoyed my 18 months with the club and the fans were very welcoming, but this will be a new challenge for me." The former Rochdale and Scunthorpe striker added: "It will be a completely new environment, country and culture but (a challenge) I look forward to." He will be working under former England Under-21 boss Peter Taylor who took over as boss of Kerala after replacing ex-England goalkeeper David James. Dagnall joined the O's from Barnsley during the January 2014 transfer window and scored 20 goals in 62 appearances. He is the second striker to leave the club this summer following Kevin Lisbie, who moved across London to join promoted Barnet.

Summary: Leyton Orient striker Chris Dagnall has rejected a new deal at the League Two club to join Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.


The crash happened at 13:30 BST on Friday at the Five Ways roundabout near Mildenhall in Suffolk. Police said the airman was on a motorbike when he collided with a silver Skoda near the roundabout on the A1101 at Barton Mills. The dead man was stationed at RAF Lakenheath with the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS). The airman died on Friday night after being taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. Col Robert Novotny, commander with the 48th Fighter Wing, said: "It's a sad day for the Liberty Wing, especially for those who knew this airman, and for his brothers and sisters in the 48th EMS." The USAF said his name would be released following notifications to family members. Suffolk Police was appealing for witnesses.

Summary: A 20-year-old United States Air Force serviceman has been killed following a collision with a car near his base.


The Victorian Society has published its annual list of the most at-risk Victorian and Edwardian buildings in England and Wales. Actor and Victorian Society vice-president Griff Rhys Jones said the buildings needed the public's help. A palatial house in Conwy, dubbed the "discount Downton", also made the list. Jones has recorded a video asking people to help publicise the list, which is nominated by members of the public, because "they are buildings that need help and we need you to help them". Director of the Victorian Society Christopher Costelloe said: "All the buildings in this year's top 10 are listed buildings, meaning that the government has recognised their national importance. "These buildings illustrate Britain's history in tangible form. All of them deserve better than their current situations." On the 2015 endangered list

Summary: Britain's only pier built around an island and a boat store of "worldwide importance" are among this year's top 10 most endangered buildings.


Ten-year-old thoroughbred Al Co has been given odds of 25-1 after his shock 40-1 win at the 2014 Scottish Grand National. His owner, Bangor-on-Dee businessman Frank Lloyd, said he hopes his horse stands a good chance despite his usual jockey suffering a broken leg. It has been 110 years since a Welsh-trained horse won The Grand National. "Al Co is a good horse who jumps well but he has his own wild racing," said Mr Lloyd, who owns a warehousing and transport company in Wrexham. "If we can get a place I would be delighted and if we can win it would be fantastic," he added. Mr Lloyd has been involved in the sport for 40 years but it is the first time one of his horses has raced at the Aintree Grand National.

Summary: A champion horse from Wrexham is in with a chance of winning the The Grand National.


A 36-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were arrested at an address in Birmingham on Monday. Tanveer Iqbal's body was found in his Renault Clio in Portland Road in Edgbaston on 1 February. The 33-year-old had not been seen since closing his Hi-Tech Music shop in Smethwick the night before. Det Insp Paul Joyce said: "We are still appealing for anyone with information. I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen Mr Iqbal between closing his shop on Sunday 31 January and the time he was discovered on Monday 1 February. "I also want to speak to anyone who had any contact with Mr Iqbal on Sunday 31 January." More on this and other stories from Birmingham and Black Country

Summary: Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a music shop owner whose body was found in the boot of his car.


Ishaq, who had been detained last week, was in a prison convoy in Punjab province when supporters opened fire in an attempt to free him, said police. They said Ishaq was killed in a gun fight along with his two sons and 11 militants in Muzaffargarh district. Lashkar-e-Jhangvi has been behind some of the most violent attacks on Shia Muslims in recent years. Punjab Home Minister Shuja Khanzada confirmed the news to AFP news agency, while a doctor at Muzaffargarh District Hospital said 14 bodies had been received there. Six police officers were also reported injured but correspondents say the details are unclear, and they have not been seen by the media. Lashkar-e-Jhangvi was banned in Pakistan in 2001 and designated a terrorist group by the US in 2003. It is accused of killing hundreds of Shia Muslims in Pakistan.

Summary: Pakistani police say they have shot dead Malik Ishaq, the leader of banned Sunni militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.


Former Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain boss Smith is the longest-serving head coach in Super League, having joined Wolves in 2009. The 49-year-old has won three Challenge Cups and one League Leaders' Shield during his time with the club. "I think we have been a good fit for each other as coach and club," the Australian told the club website. "We have come through a period of rebuild over the last couple of years and we've got some terrific young players with experience now. "I think some of our best times are to come." Warrington are currently top of the Super League table, level on points with second-placed Catalans and Wigan in third.

Summary: Warrington Wolves head coach Tony Smith has signed a contract extension to stay with the club until November 2018.


Members of the GMB union have voted overwhelmingly to reject proposals for changes to the terms and conditions for frontline staff. More than 98% of ballot papers returned opposed the council's proposals after a three-week consultative ballot. The council has said no decisions have yet been made on the options, which are still at the consultation stage. The union has described the plans as ''unacceptable, unfair and unsustainable''. The vote opens the way for a second ballot on whether to take industrial action.

Summary: The prospect of industrial action by some Orkney Islands Council staff has taken a step closer.


The limit will move from £25,000 to £30,000 as part of a Welsh Government plan to raise it in phases to £50,000. Labour had promised at the assembly election to double the amount people can keep. The first increase is expected to benefit about 250 care home residents who pay for full time care in Wales. A total of 4,000 care home residents pay for the full cost of their care. Social services minister Rebecca Evans said: "Older people who have worked hard and paid in all their lives deserve a fairer deal." A full disregard of the War Disablement Pension (WDP) is also being introduced, meaning veterans do not need to use any part of it to pay for care they need. The Welsh Government said there were 6,500 recipients of a WDP in Wales, with an estimated 150 of these receiving social care.

Summary: Changes allowing people to keep more of their savings when they move into residential care come into effect on Monday.


The company has experienced "difficult trading conditions" since buying some Co-op stores in July 2016. 97 staff across shops in Buckley, Monmouth, Cardigan and Aberystwyth will be affected. All four stores remain open while administrators Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) "engage with interested parties". Budgens, which is owned by Food Retailer Operations Limited (FROL), runs 34 shops nationally, and employs 872 people. Mike Denny, joint administrator with PwC, said: "FROL has faced significant headwinds in the form of pricing pressures, intense competition and structural change across the food retail sector. "We are continuing to trade all 34 stores, whilst engaging with interested parties for the sites and the other leasehold interests of the company. "We will work closely with the employees over the coming weeks."

Summary: Almost 100 staff across four Budgens stores in Wales face uncertainty after the food retail business went into administration.


Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society, which dates back to 1761, is making a series of improvements to its course in Barnton. The bunkers are to be redesigned and repositioned to reflect the distances club golfers are now striking the ball. Golf course architects Mackenzie and Ebert have been commissioned to carry out the work. The course will be restored to a par 71 by extending the current par 4 13th hole to create a par 5 and introducing a new signature par 3 16th hole to replace the existing par 3 12th. The project is due to get under way later this year.

Summary: One of the world's oldest golf clubs in Edinburgh is set to undergo a £1m revamp.


Johnson, 25, scored 11 goals in 64 appearances for the Scottish Premiership side after joining from Kidderminster in February 2015. He has signed a three-year contract with the League One club. Raglan, 23, has played 46 league games for the Spireites since signing from FC United of Manchester in July 2014. Of Johnson, Oxford boss Michael Appleton told the club website: "He is a player that excites the fans because he is fast, he has a trick and his first instinct is to go forward, take players on and create chances. "It has taken a while for us to get our man but we can't wait to start working with him." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Oxford United have signed Motherwell winger Marvin Johnson for an undisclosed fee and Chesterfield's Charlie Raglan on loan until January.


Lancashire Police said the baby, from Shannon Street, was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital at 08:30 BST on Wednesday where he later died. Officers are treating his death as "unexplained" and are examining the circumstances surrounding it. A post-mortem examination to establish the precise cause of his death will take place later. Det Insp Nick Connaughton said: "At this moment we are treating the sudden death of this baby boy as unexplained. "I would like to stress that we are in the very early stages of our inquiries and we have not made any arrests."

Summary: A two-month-old boy has died in Blackpool after he went into cardiac arrest, police have said.


The wooden cigar box, dated 1963, went under the hammer at Mullock's auctioneers at Ludlow Racecourse. It is thought to have been a 35th birthday gift to Guevara, who was a key figure in the Cuban revolution, from staff in his Ministry of Industry. "We wish you much happiness on your birthday. That it will be with health and success," says the inscription. The box is embossed with the signature of Ernesto "Che" Guevara. It also includes a picture of the national flag and an enamelled coat of arms. The Shropshire-based auctioneers said the box was likely to have been a gift "presented in an official capacity" because it included the ministry receiver's stamp, which was put on all correspondence taken in by the office. A spokesman said the "unique" item, sold by an individual collector, displayed Guevara's "passion for cigars". The guide price was £10,000 to £12,000.

Summary: A box in which Che Guevara is thought to have kept his much-loved cigars has sold for £12,000.


The move comes after the Irish president, who was due to be the guest of honour, pulled out of the event. Michael D Higgins's spokesman said the invitation had been accepted on the basis it had "cross-party support". But because that support no longer existed, he did not want to become embroiled in "political controversy". The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) was accused of scuppering the dinner by refusing to attend. The party said it had no objection to the event happening, but none of its members would be there. The Easter Rising was a brief and militarily unsuccessful republican revolt. Many historians see it as a significant stepping-stone in the eventual creation of the Republic of Ireland and the partition of the island. The dinner, planned for 8 April, is part of the Belfast City Council's Decade of Centenaries programme.

Summary: Ulster Unionist Party councillors have decided they will not attend a civic dinner at Belfast City Hall to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising.


The bus was travelling from Kandahar to Kabul when the accident took place in the Jildak area of Zabul province. Many of the dead, including women and children, were charred beyond recognition in the inferno. At least 25 people were also injured. Afghanistan has a bad traffic accident record, with many poorly maintained roads and vehicles. The injured were taken to Zabul's capital, Qalat, and to Kandahar province. Some are in critical condition. Gul Islam Seyal, spokesman for the provincial governor in Zabul, accused the drivers of both vehicles of recklessness. The Kabul-Kandahar road is prone to militant activity and some drivers increase speed to avoid involvement. In May, 73 people died when two buses and a fuel tanker collided on a highway in Ghazni province. At least 30 people died in a similar accident in Kandahar province in April 2013.

Summary: A passenger bus and fuel tanker have collided in southern Afghanistan, leaving at least 36 people dead.


The 22-year-old scored an unbeaten 140 as the Red Rose drew their opening County Championship match at Essex. He had spent 11 months out of the game with a knee problem that required an operation last season. "There were a couple of dark moments during that time," Davies told BBC Radio Lancashire. "You have to stay positive and have belief in your own ability, belief that you will get back fit and you will get back playing. "It was tough to watch Lancashire last season and see people move ahead of me, but I had that belief deep down. "This (first century) was really amazing and it's good to get it off my back really. I've had a lot of chances in the past and not quite got over the line."

Summary: Lancashire wicketkeeper Alex Davies says his maiden first-class century was reward for his hard work during the winter after a long-term injury.


Four carriages derailed and two caught fire when a train that had broken down was hit by another train. The accident happened in freezing temperatures early on Friday, 250km (150 miles) east of the capital Tehran. The rescue effort is being hampered by the remote location, officials say. President Hassan Rouhani has ordered an inquiry into the cause of the crash. The crash occurred in Iran's northern province of Semnan, on the main line between Tehran and Mashhad in the north-east. State Governor Mohammad Reza Khabbaz said a mechanical failure caused by the extreme cold had forced the intercity express train to stop between stations. The head of the province's Red Crescent Hassan Shokrollahi said: "Because of the difficulty of access, only our helicopter has managed to reach the scene." More than 70 people have been taken to hospitals and the death toll is expected to rise, officials say.

Summary: At least 35 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a train collision in northern Iran.


The index gained 0.04%, or 2.6 points, to end the day at 7,337.81. Earlier, FTSE 250-listed Redrow reported house sales had risen 13% in the six months to December while pre-tax profits climbed 35%. Its shares jumped almost 4%, boosting larger rivals Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey whose shares rose 3% and 2.4% respectively. "Fears of imminent economic collapse drove [an] extreme reaction in homebuilding shares post [the Brexit vote]," said Jasper Lawler, an analyst at London Capital Group. "As those fears have been proven unfounded, the shares have been the biggest beneficiaries." Rolls Royce also did well, gaining 2.78% on the strength of a broker recommendation. Oil firms were among the biggest fallers as oil prices slipped on fresh evidence of oversupply in the market. BHP Billiton and Royal Dutch Shell ended the day 3.38% and 1.8% lower respectively.

Summary: (Close): The FTSE 100 ended slightly higher as strong results from Redrow pushed other homebuilders upwards.


About 200 S5 students from George Watson's College will take part in a workshop to encourage them to think about their sleeping habits. Sound Sleep is a programme run by Sleep Scotland to teach the importance of sleep for memory retention. Experts said teenagers should be averaging nine hours sleep a night. However, researchers in America who studied 3,000 pupils found that those who were getting grades of C and below slept around 25 minutes less and went to bed an average of 40 minutes later than those achieving A and B grades. Sleep Scotland conducted its own survey showing 31% of 12 - 15 years reported staying up regularly until 03:00 with 50% reporting feeling tired in the morning.

Summary: Pupils at an Edinburgh school are taking part in a master class on sleep education as part of their preparation for exams.


Conor Munro attacked Nicole Jarrett after she poured his whisky down the sink at the supported accommodation in Arbroath where he was staying. A court heard the attack was carried out in front of staff who did not intervene "for their own safety." Sheriff Alastair Brown had sent Munro's case to the High Court in Edinburgh, which has greater sentencing powers. Munro, 24, admitted the offences, which were committed on 21 September last year. Judge Lord Ericht said Munro had subjected his victim to "a terrifying attack" and in addition to the prison sentence said he would impose a 12-month supervised release order on him. One of the conditions of the supervision period is that Munro must inform his supervisor of any developing romantic relationships.

Summary: A man who left his girlfriend choking on her blood as he strangled her has been jailed for three years.


Children testified that Salim Mohamed Wabwire taught them that Christians should be killed. Contrary to earlier reports, the court in Mombasa city acquitted him of being a member of militant Islamist group al-Shabab, and recruiting for it. The group, which is linked to al-Qaeda, has increasingly targeted Kenya. It killed 148 people in an assault on Garissa University College in north-eastern Kenya in April. Wabwire was a primary school teacher, and an Imam at the Jihad Mosque in a rural area north of Mombasa. A convert from Christianity, he was previously known as Samuel Wanjala Wabwire. While some of the children testified against him, one tried to cover up for him, the court said.

Summary: A Muslim school teacher and preacher has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a court in Kenya for radicalising children.


The man, in his 50s, was walking in the mainly loyalist Castlemara estate at about 19:30 GMT on Friday when he was approached by three masked men. He was treated in hospital for a single gunshot wound to his calf. Appealing for information, police said they believed the three men had run away after the attack. Alliance Party assembly member Stewart Dickson said: "This was a shocking incident, which I utterly condemn. "Attacks like this have no place in our society and I hope the victim is able to make a full recovery. My thoughts are with him at this difficult time."

Summary: A man has been shot in the leg in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.


State-owned CalMac had competed with private firm Serco Caledonian Ferries Limited for the Scottish government contract to run the services. CalMac already operates the routes on the west coast of Scotland, which include the inner and outer Hebrides. It was named the successful bidder of the new contract in May. The contract, which was awarded by the Scottish government's Transport Scotland, covers an eight-year period from 1 October. The deal includes a separate contract which sees CalMac taking responsibility for ferry operations at 24 ports on behalf of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL). CalMac managing director Martin Dorchester said: "Now that the contracts have been signed we can start to share information with staff and customers about our ambitious plans to transform the experience of ferry travellers during the lifetime of the contract."

Summary: Caledonian MacBrayne has formally signed a new £900m contract to continue operating the Clyde and Hebrides Ferries Network.


Privately Downing Street officials have been dismissing the claims contained in the peer's biography of David Cameron as "ridiculous" and "nonsense". But what does the prime minister think himself about the lurid allegations of drug taking and porcine ritual? Well, he gave some sense of his views at a Conservative fundraising dinner at the Carlton Club last night. He told the 300 guests that he had had to go to hospital earlier in the day for a bad back, the result of some over-energetic wood chopping in his constituency at the weekend. The surgeon told Mr Cameron that he would need an injection and asked him to lie on his front. The doctor then said: "This will just be a little prick, just a stab in the back." Which, the prime minister said, "rather summed up my day".

Summary: For more than 24 hours now, Downing Street has been refusing to dignify Lord Ashcroft's allegations with an official response.


Dias Kadyrbayev, who pleaded guilty last year, apologised before being sentenced, and said he was ashamed. He had removed Tsarnaev's backpack, containing emptied fireworks, from their student accommodation, hours after police appealed for information. Three people were killed and 260 injured in the bombings. Kadyrbayev, who is a Kazakhstan native, had been seeking a lighter sentence as part of his plea. Prosecutors had said they would ask for no more than seven years in a federal prison for Kadyrbayev, who was 20 when he pleaded guilty. The backpack, and Tsarnaev's laptop, were removed from a dormitory room at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, hours after the FBI released photographs of the bombing suspects. Later, the items were found in a Massachusetts landfill.

Summary: A friend of Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for obstructing the investigation into the attacks.