The 21-year-old former Aston Villa trainee had a trial with the League One side in December, and impressed enough for an offer to be made. He also spent time at Walsall and Solihull Moors before moving to the Pics in February 2015. "This is an excellent chance for me to make the step up into league football," he said. The last professional footballer to start his career at Walsall-based Northern Premier League side Rushall was defender Zat Knight, who played Premier League football for Fulham, Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers, as well as winning two caps for England. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Fleetwood Town have signed striker Alex Reid from non-league side Rushall Olympic for an undisclosed fee.


Twenty-one-year old Dylann Roof, who is white, wanted to plead guilty on all counts according to his lawyer. His lawyer, David Bruck, said he would not enter guilty pleas for Mr Roof until prosecutors determined whether they would seek the death penalty. US Judge Bristow Marchant entered the not guilty plea on all counts. Mr Roof appeared in the courtroom shackled. He was silent except for a few "yes" responses to the judge's inquiries. Church representatives and the family members of victims of the 17 June attack also spoke briefly. The charges against Mr Roof include hate crimes, weapons charges and obstructing the practice of religion. Police have said the shooting was racially motivated and Roof has been linked to a website featuring racist writings. Mr Roof also faces charges from the state of South Carolina, including nine counts of murder.

Summary: The man accused of murdering nine black churchgoers last month in Charleston, South Carolina, has pleaded not guilty on more than 33 federal charges.


Accountant Peter Wardle, 68, of Witton-le-Wear, was given an 18 month suspended prison sentence after admitting furnishing false information. His sentencing at Teesside Crown Court comes after four others connected to North East Property Buyers and Newcastle Home Loans were jailed. Lenders lost Â£112m after the firms lied on mortgage applications. The companies bought thousands of homes at knockdown prices from people who were struggling with mortgages and then offered to rent them back, the court heard. But they defrauded banks by making false claims when borrowing money to build their property empire. Wardle was also given a three month curfew and disqualified from being a company director for three years. David Purdie, 57, of Dunston, Gateshead, Michael Foster, 43, of Houghton, Linda Patterson, 57, of Newcastle and Steven Keay, 54, of Ryhope were previously jailed.

Summary: A fifth person has been sentenced for his part in a multi-million pound property swindle.


Fans have been delighted by images of players including Gareth Bale, Hal Robson-Kanu and Ashley Williams celebrating with their children in their victorious run to the last four. However Uefa said: "It is a European Championship, not a family party." Wales, who beat Belgium 3-1 in the quarter-final, face Portugal in Lyon. Tournament director Martin Kallan said: "A stadium is not the most safe place for small kids if fans invaded the field, and with stadium staff operating machinery on the playing surface." A Uefa official said: "It is nice pictures. We are not 100% against it but we are cautious." Pictures of Gareth Bale holding his daughter Alba on the pitch following Wales' defeat of Northern Ireland were splashed across conventional and social media, and his team-mates followed suit after Wales' victory over Belgium last week.

Summary: Wales' players have been asked not to bring their children onto the pitch after Wednesday's Euro 2016 semi-final because it is "not a safe place".


Nortei Nortey's near-post flick just after the hour mark sealed the victory for the hosts, who nevertheless remain eight points adrift of safety. Welling had taken the lead when Nortey's fellow defender Kevin Lokko headed in Scott Kashket's corner. The Cardinals levelled as Ian Gayle put the ball into his own net, but Nortey's first senior goal gave Welling the win. Media playback is not supported on this device Woking boss Garry Hill told BBC Surrey: "We can't have any complaints. It's been a very disappointing Easter. "It doesn't matter what formation you play or the 11 players you get out onto the pitch. You have to turn around and take responsibility and I have to take that responsibility. "We are on a terrible run and I am not knocking the effort, but we are underachieving."

Summary: Welling ended a 23-match winless run in the National League as they edged to victory over Woking at Park View Road.


Joan Smith, 44, admitted a charge of attempted plagium after she tried to steal the eight-month-old infant from a pram on a bus in Holburn Road in November. Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard the child's mother reported the incident and that she had been frightened. Sheriff Graeme Buchanan deferred sentence for background reports until later this year. The court heard the child's mother saw Smith place both her hands on the infant's arms and tried to lift the baby out of the pram. The pram straps prevented the child from being removed. Smith then left the bus. The child's mother told officers that she strongly believed that the woman would have taken her baby if the child had not been strapped in.

Summary: A woman has admitted trying to steal a baby in Aberdeen.


The East Kilbride-based five-a-side football company saw group sales increase by 1.3% to Â£33.4m in the 12 months to the end of December. The firm said its performance had been aided by a modernisation programme, which included upgrading 136 pitches. Last year Goals launched a new strategic plan following a major review of its operations. It was set up after the company reported its first annual loss in 12 years. Goals also brought in leisure industry veteran Mark Jones to lead the company. Goals currently operates 46 centres in the UK and one in California. It is planning to open a second US centre next month. In a trading update, chairman Nick Basing said: "I am positive that we have turned the corner with this result. "The new refocused strategy under strong new executive leadership is working and I hope momentum will build further in 2017."

Summary: Goals Soccer Centres has said it has "turned the corner" following a strong second half to its financial year.


Hoeness went to jail in June 2014 after being found guilty of concealing â‚¬28.5m (Â£22.4m; $31m) from tax inspectors. Last year he was allowed to leave prison during the day but had to return in the evening. His sentence was shortened on account of good behaviour. Hoeness, 64, was in the West Germany team that won the World Cup in 1974. He was a football legend in the 1970s, playing mainly on the right wing or in right midfield. During his day release last year he returned to Bayern Munich to help develop the youth teams. He spent most weekends at home. During a four-day trial, he told the court he deeply regretted his "wrongdoing". Despite the tax evasion scandal, Hoeness remains a very popular figure at the club he helped build up. Following his conviction, Hoeness resigned as Bayern Munich president and was later replaced by Karl Hopfner.

Summary: Former Bayern Munich football chief Uli Hoeness has been released from jail on parole after serving half of a three-and-a-half year term for tax evasion.


Cwmpadarn school in Llanbadarn Fawr, near Aberystwyth, will shut along with Ysgol Llangyfelyn at Taliesin, near Machynlleth. Full council backed a decision taken by the cabinet in September and agreed that Cwmpadarn should shut. Pupil numbers have dropped under 30 at Llangyfelin, with 24 councillors voting to shut the school, nine against and one abstention. Parents of both schools have held vocal campaigns to save their primaries, and lobbied councillors ahead of Thursday's vote.

Summary: Councillors in Ceredigion have voted to close two small primary schools.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 23-year-old from Ayrshire has the muscle-wasting condition Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and has been a wheelchair-user since he was nine. But having made his Paralympic debut in London in 2012, he has gone on to win European bronze and World silver in the BC3 pairs competition. "If I wasn't playing boccia, I wouldn't be playing another sport because, quite simply, there isn't another sport I can participate in at an elite level," he tells BBC Sport

Summary: Boccia player Scott McCowan knows that the sport has made a massive difference to his life.


The collision, involving four cars and two lorries, happened on the eastbound carriageway near the A6 junction at about 14:10 GMT on Tuesday. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and another died later at Bedford Hospital. Four other motorists were taken to hospital but are not in a critical condition. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Both east and westbound carriageways were closed for most of the night between the Marsh Leys roundabout and the junction with the A600 but are now open. Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses including drivers with dashboard cameras.

Summary: Two people have died in a crash on the A421 Bedford bypass.


Martin McGuinness resigned as deputy first minister over the handling of the RHI scandal on Monday. He cited the DUP's conduct as the main reason for his resignation. His decision to quit is likely to lead to a snap Assembly election. The chamber's president, Nick Coburn, said: "The hope and optimism which greeted the Fresh Start Agreement has dissipated." He said the new uncertainty would have a negative impact on economic and social development. Meanwhile the CBI's Northern Ireland director said Northern Ireland "urgently requires strong leadership and representation" ahead of the process which will lead to the UK leaving the EU. Anglea McGowan said: "There has seldom been a more important time for all our citizens to have a strong well-functioning executive."

Summary: The Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce says there is "a very deep sense of frustration" at the instability in Northern Ireland's political institutions.


Dibble worked with Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock at Rotherham in 2015-16 and he is leaving the Millers to join Cardiff. BBC Wales Sport has learned Margetson had been told by Cardiff his contract would not be renewed. Margetson, 44, is joining Sam Allardyce, for whom he worked at West Ham United. Allardyce also had Margetson on his England staff during his brief reign. Having been appointed by the late Gary Speed in 2011, he helped Chris Coleman's backroom staff guide Wales into the 2016 European Championships where they reached the last four. Palace say he will continue in his England capacity. Cwmbran-born Dibble's career began at Cardiff in 1982 In a statement the Bluebirds said: "We'd like to welcome back Andy to the Bluebirds and thank Martyn for his contribution."

Summary: Cardiff City have brought in former goalkeeper Andy Dibble as goalkeeping coach after Martyn Margetson joined Crystal Palace.


The squad departures come only four days after David Jeffrey's side secured European football by defeating Glenavon in the Europa League play-off. Henderson, Stephen McBride, Denver Gage and Gavin Taggart have all been released with the latter trio all having been bothered by injury. In addition, the loans deals of Linfield's Daniel Wallace and Crusaders' Michael Kerr have concluded. Jeffrey thanked all six players for their efforts with the Braidmen. Francis McCaffrey has signed a new one-year deal with the club while the club are also holding talks with other current squad members Allan Jenkins, Caolan Loughran, Neil Lowry and Eoin Kane.

Summary: Striker Darren Henderson is among six players who have left Ballymena United.


The city's New Year's Eve Winter Carnival featured street performers, bands and spectacular puppets. The parade made its way through the city centre, before a firework display outside Newcastle Civic Centre. Armed police were on duty, which the Northumbria force said reflected higher security concerns. The event was organised by the city council, NewcastleGateshead Initiative and arts group Walk the Plank. Carol Bell, culture and major events director at NewcastleGateshead Initiative, said: "Our New Year's Eve celebrations are some of the biggest in the country and it wouldn't be possible without all the amazing community groups and local performers that take part in the carnival parade every year." Kim McGuinness, cabinet member for culture and communities at Newcastle City Council, added: "There are few better ways to welcome the New Year than to celebrate in the heart of the city." There were no reported incidents or arrests.

Summary: An estimated 40,000 people took to the streets of Newcastle for what was billed as the North East's largest new year street celebration.


Calvin McIntosh, from Larkhall, was driving his BMW when it was in a collision with a Volkswagen Polo at about 17:00 on Saturday. Mr McIntosh sustained serious head injuries and died at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow on Wednesday. Two women travelling in the other car are in a stable condition in hospital. The 58-year-old driver suffered leg and back injuries, and her 24-year-old daughter sustained internal injuries. Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who has information that could assist the police, to contact them. They said a number of passing motorists had already come forward.

Summary: A 19-year-old man involved in a two-car crash on the A71 in Larkhall in South Lanarkshire has died in hospital.


The man, 20, was left with a broken jaw after being "repeatedly punched in the face" by members of a large group of young people in Victoria Park, Taunton. Police are appealing for any mobile phone footage of the attack, which happened at about 17:00 BST on Friday. Two boys, 16, were arrested then bailed. Four others were later arrested on suspicion of disorder. "This was a violent and disturbing attack in which the victim and his friends were threatened and intimidated by a large group of people," a force spokesman said. "There can never be any excuse for hate crime or violence in any shape or form and this criminality will not be tolerated."

Summary: A man suffered a "violent and disturbing attack" as he defended two women who were being racially abused.


The Championship's bottom club stated they had cleared the £2.2m debt on Friday and that has now been confirmed. Funds are available after Dean Holdsworth's Sports Shield consortium and Ken Anderson's Inner Circle bought the club from Eddie Davies. Bolton are 12 points from safety after the 6-0 loss to Bristol City. "I can only apologise to all the fans that came down from Bolton," interim boss Jimmy Phillips told BBC Radio Manchester after the defeat. "It was an embarrassing performance and all the players, who we spoke to after the game, said they were embarrassed as well. All of us know that is no way near good enough. "There's 24 points left but it's certainly been made far harder by today's performance - not only the points difference but the spirit and damaging effect it's done on the morale and support."

Summary: Bolton Wanderers' winding-up petition from Revenue & Customs has been closed at the High Court after they paid their tax bill.


Paramedics were called to Millennium Town Park in St Helier, Jersey, at 15:51 BST on Monday and the boy was later flown to hospital in Southampton. The woman, 38, was held on suspicion of road traffic law offences and has been bailed, Jersey Police said. The boy, who was visiting the island with his family from the UK, remains in a critical condition in hospital. Police said they have taken statements from a number of witnesses, but were appealing for anyone else who saw the crash and any owner of premises with CCTV in the area to come forward.

Summary: A woman has been arrested after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was hit by a van.


She went to hospital in New York City on the advice of her doctor on Friday evening. Sean Lennon and her spokesperson were quick to quash reports that she had suffered a stroke, saying that she was only experiencing "flu-like symptoms". "She's home and running about as usual. Just the flu in the end," Sean tweeted on Saturday evening. Ono, 83, was married to former Beatle John Lennon until he was murdered in 1980 outside New York's Dakota Building, where she still lives. An ambulance was called to the building at 21:00 on Friday (02:00 GMT Saturday), a Fire Department spokesman said. Ono spent the night in Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan.

Summary: Artist and musician Yoko Ono is back at home after spending a night in hospital, her son Sean Lennon says.


Firefighters found the man inside the farmhouse after being called to Pilsley Road in Morton, near Alfreton, at about 20:45 on Wednesday. They attempted to resuscitate him and paramedics were called but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the blaze is not yet known, but the fire service and Derbyshire Police said they were investigating. Group manager Bob Curry, from Derbyshire Fire Service said: "It was a relatively small fire in the lounge of the property which produced a large amount of toxic smoke, and we believe that is what affected the casualty."

Summary: A 69-year-old man has died after a house fire in a Derbyshire village.


The 46-year-old has assisted Southgate for the past three years in his role as England Under-21 boss. Holland will be England first-team coach alongside his Chelsea job. Leicester assistant coach Craig Shakespeare, who was part of the England set-up, has left in the wake of manager Sam Allardyce's departure. "The FA will maintain close ties with the highly regarded Leicester City assistant moving forward," read a statement from the Football Association. Allardyce left his post on Tuesday after being filmed by undercover reporters apparently offering advice on circumventing the Football Association's player ownership rules. He said he was "deeply disappointed" to leave his job, adding that "entrapment has won". Sammy Lee will continue as England assistant manager with Martyn Margetson remaining as goalkeeping coach.

Summary: Chelsea assistant first-team coach Steve Holland has joined interim England manager Gareth Southgate's backroom staff.


Police Scotland confirmed that the vessel recovered the body of a man on Sunday morning. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the family of Craig Reid, who went overboard from a boat off Orkney in April, have been made aware. Fisherman Mr Reid, 25, of Inverness, fell overboard from the Apollo about 20 miles off the coast on 18 April. Police Scotland and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch have been looking into the case.

Summary: A fishing boat has recovered a body from the sea 25 miles northwest of Orkney.


The 23-year-old Arsenal player also missed the 7-0 win against the Serbians at Adams Park on Saturday. England are a point behind Group Seven leaders Belgium with a game in hand. Victory in Stara Pazova on Tuesday would move Mark Sampson's side above Belgium at the top of the table and secure a runners-up spot at least for next year's finals in the Netherlands. The eight group winners and the six best runners-up will join the hosts in an expanded 16-team event. The other two runners-up will play off in October 2016 for the remaining spot. England and Belgium meet in the final round of group games on 20 September.

Summary: Jordan Nobbs is out of England's Euro 2017 qualifier against Serbia on Tuesday because of a hamstring injury.


A banner proclaiming "Manchester remembers" marked the loss of life after the bombing on 22 May. Thousands of people attended the event, which also honoured the work of the emergency services after the attack. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said it was a chance to celebrate the city's "incredible spirit". "It's right and fitting that Manchester Day is devoted to those who lost their lives and those that continue to live with the aftermath of last month's attack." Crowds up to six-deep lined Deansgate in the heart of the city for Manchester Day. Their response was as warm as the positively unMancunian weather. Special applause was reserved for members of the emergency services who, nearly a month ago, responded to the devastating suicide bomb attack at Manchester Arena. References to the aftermath of that atrocity were everywhere, from the bees which symbolise the city to the Iâ

Summary: Twenty-two children holding balloons have led the annual Manchester Day parade in a commemoration of the 22 victims of the Manchester attack.


DONG Energy said a commercial feasibility study looking into wind speeds was at an early stage. While opportunities were "significant", a government spokesman said fisheries and shipping links must be protected. Politicians last month granted Manx Tidal Energy Ltd a licence to explore the potential of harvesting tidal energy in the north of the island. The government said any wind farm development would require a full environmental impact assessment. The 12 nautical miles surrounding the Isle of Man are controlled by the island, which has responsibility for marine planning. The Manx government has previous stated that any electricity generated by wind farms would go directly into the UK's National Grid. A wind farm development would be expected to create jobs and generate an annual income expected to run into millions of pounds, said the Manx government.

Summary: Wind farms could be built off the Isle of Man after a Danish company reached an agreement with the Manx government.


It followed a decision by opponents to drop a legal appeal after the High Court ruled the acquisition could go ahead. Those trying to halt the takeover said they feared job losses and bill rises. But Severn Trent Water said it was committed to keeping "bills low". Announcing the deal was complete, the water company said Dee Valley's 230,000 customers across the Wrexham and Chester areas could expect to see "new customer service initiatives, low bills and investment". "This is all about working together for the benefit of Dee Valley's customers," said Severn Trent chief executive Liv Garfield. "I'd also like to stress to our new customers that we're absolutely committed to keeping bills low. "And, on behalf of everyone at Severn Trent, I'd just like to say that we're really looking forward to building the business together and working with colleagues and customers on that journey."

Summary: The controversial £84m takeover of a water company serving part of north-east Wales and Cheshire has been completed, new owners Severn Trent Water has said.


Zhao Liping, a career policeman, headed the police service in the autonomous northern region between 2005 and 2010, said the Xinhua news agency. The alleged victim was a woman with whom he had an intimate relationship, said Xinhua. He was first detained earlier this month in Chifeng City. Few details of the case have been released officially, but the alleged victim is widely reported to have been shot twice before calling the police. Mr Zhao allegedly chased her down before killing her and driving her body into remote mountains where he burned her. After his retirement, Mr Zhao had served as the elected regional deputy chairman of the advisory body to China's ruling party, the CPPCC.

Summary: A retired police chief from China's Inner Mongolia region has been formally arrested on suspicion of murder, state media report.


The ex-footballer from Lytham St Annes attended Blackpool police station on Tuesday. He is charged with attacking his ex-girlfriend on 24 April and sending a number of harassing emails. He has been bailed to appear at Blackpool Magistrates' Court on 26 May, say Lancashire Police. Hendry, 49, was capped more than 50 times for Scotland and played for Rangers, Blackburn, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, Blackpool and Coventry. He was a member of the Blackburn side that won the Premier League title in 1995 and later managed Blackpool and Clyde. The central defender was declared bankrupt in 2010. His wife Denise died in 2009, seven years after a botched liposuction operation.

Summary: Former Scotland and Blackburn Rovers captain Colin Hendry has been charged with harassing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend.


A review has been carried out on education in the Aberaeron catchment area, which has 10 primary schools. Four possible options have been put forward, including building a new area school for pupils of Ciliau Parc, Cilcennin, Dihewyd and Felinfach. They will all be discussed at a scrutiny committee meeting on 9 May. Other suggestions include: The advantages and disadvantages for each option have been laid out in the report. Ceredigion council is in the process of reviewing each of the county's six catchment areas. The report by Barry Rees, strategic director for learning and partnerships, states that education is a priority for the council, which is being forced to reconsider how it delivers education in a "cost effective way" while "raising standards" for learners.

Summary: Up to four primary schools could close in Ceredigion as the county council looks to address surplus places and save money.


The men, aged 23 and 24, were arrested in Manchester on Wednesday and are being brought back to Northern Ireland for questioning. They have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class B drugs and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs. Seventeen people have already been charged as part of the investigation. Det Insp Tom McClure said: "The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into an organised crime group which has been involved in bringing controlled drugs into Northern Ireland. "Over the past year we have made a number of major drugs seizures in Northern Ireland amounting to more than Â£2m."

Summary: Detectives investigating the supply of controlled drugs into Northern Ireland have arrested two men.


Fifty five traffic cameras, most in inner-city Melbourne, were infected by the ransomware. A maintenance worker unknowingly uploaded the malware to the camera network using a USB stick on 6 June. Victorian Police have cancelled 590 speeding and red-light fines despite the belief they were correctly issued. "I cancelled the fines because I think it's important the public has 100% confidence in the system," Acting Deputy Commissioner Ross Guenther said. Police detected the virus last week after noticing that cameras were rebooting more often than usual. The virus infected organisations in 150 countries in May. Among those affected were the UK's National Health Service, US logistics giant FedEx and Russia's interior ministry.

Summary: Hackers behind the infamous WannaCry virus have inadvertently helped speeding Australian drivers avoid costly speeding fines.


Daniel Cookson, 30, who served with the South Yorkshire force, was arrested in November 2013 after the teenager's parents found "inappropriate text messages" on her phone. Officers found he had contacted her between March and November, the force said. He denied inciting the girl to engage in sexual activity but was found guilty at Sheffield Crown Court. Cookson, from Worksop, was handed an 18-month jail term and put on the sex offenders register for 10 years. He was also banned from working with children. He was also subjected to a sexual harm prevention order, police said. The PC, who was based in Rotherham, was suspended after he was arrested and charged in August last year. South Yorkshire Police said a "misconduct investigation will be considered by the force's Professional Standards Department".

Summary: A police officer who "groomed" a 15-year-old girl has been jailed.


The 19-year-old from Jarrow has a motif of the Olympic rings on the left side of his chest, which breaches advertising regulations. He won his heat in the S8 100m freestyle but missed out on Sunday's final after being disqualified. In Monday's S8 400m freestyle heats, Craig swam with a cover on the tattoo. An International Paralympic Committee spokesman said: "Body advertising is not allowed in any way whatsoever and that includes the Olympic rings. The athlete did not wear a cover and was therefore disqualified. "All teams are informed of the advertising policy at a technical meeting prior to competition so it wasn't as if they had not been reminded about the rules." The City of Sunderland swimmer, who has cerebral palsy, was Britain's youngest gold medallist at London 2012 and qualified third fastest for Monday's 400m freestyle final at the championships in Madeira.

Summary: Paralympic champion swimmer Josef Craig has been disqualified from a race at the IPC European Championships for failing to cover up a tattoo.


Derrick Cooper, 76, of Hillberry Green, Isle of Man, faces six counts of assault and two of child cruelty. The offences are alleged to have taken place at the former Underley Hall boarding school, near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Mr Cooper appeared at Kendal Magistrates' Court along with five men who were charged last month. The five, aged 57 to 72, also face allegations of assault. All were bailed and will appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 20 March. Operation Tweed was launched in 2014 by Cumbria Police after a former pupil made allegations. Underley Hall, an independent boarding school for boys, opened in 1976 and closed in 2012.

Summary: A sixth man has been charged as part of an investigation into abuse at a school for boys with behavioural problems.


The 45-year-old was boarding the 06.54 service to Edinburgh Waverley at Uphall just before 07:00am on Saturday when she was touched from behind. British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information. Officers investigating are reviewing CCTV from the train and the station. The youth is between 15 and 18 years old, slim and has brown hair. He was wearing a blue t-shirt. Det Con Paul Farquhar, of the British transport Police, said: "This assault left the victim upset and I am hopeful that anyone who was at the station or on the train and has information which can identify those involved will feel able to get in touch."

Summary: A youth who sexually assaulted a woman as she was boarding a train in West Lothian is being sought by police.


Rajesh Babajee, 46, was employed in "good faith" as a law lecturer at the university's Mauritius campus in September 2015. He was investigated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority after 12 allegations were made against him while working as a solicitor in London. Mr Babajee was struck off the Roll of Solicitors in May 2016 and resigned. The tribunal, which Mr Babajee did not attend, heard he had charged an "incredible and unrealistic" fee for conveyancing work and that he had acted dishonestly in misappropriating funds. In a statement, Aberystwyth University said: "The university was not aware of the allegations until the tribunal's judgement was published in May 2016. "It is our understanding that the confidential allegations were made to the SRA after he had been employed by Aberystwyth University Mauritius. "The SRA only disclose information when they publish their findings."

Summary: Aberystwyth University has defended its appointment of a solicitor who was later struck off for being dishonest.


When the driver crashed on Saturday evening in Aghalee, his Ford Fiesta alerted police to the accident. "Some cars these days are pretty clever," said a PSNI Craigavon Facebook post. "Did you know that some can even phone police automatically to let us know you've crashed?! That's a really good safely feature." The post added that it was a "really bad feature to have if you're a drunk driver". "That's right, you're picking this up correctly - a CAR phoned us to let us know about a crash last night when it turned out the driver was drunk," said the police message. "You think you're having a rough weekend? At least your car hasn't touted on you!" The driver was one of a number who were arrested in the area for drink-driving during the weekend, police said. Anyone who suspects someone is drink-driving should contact police, they added.

Summary: The hi-tech features of a car helped alert police to a drunk driver in County Antrim.


A topsy-turvy contest ended with Chris Ulugia touching down for the visitors and Ian Hardman converting from the touchline to secure a point. The hosts had led 14-0 but Rovers scored 22 points without reply either side of half-time to go in front. London responded and were 32-22 up when Andy Ackers went over, but Rovers duo Luke Briscoe and Ulugia secured a draw. London Broncos: Walker; Williams, Hellewell, Pewhairangi, Kear; Sammut, Barthau; Spencer, Ackers, Ioane, Wilde, Pitts, Davis. Replacements: Boudebza, Gee, Battye, Bienek. Featherstone: Hardman; Taulapapa, Ulugia, Briscoe, Hardcastle; Briggs, Thackeray; Baldwinson, Davies, Farrell, Moore, Carlile, Griffin. Replacements: Brooks, Wildie, Bostock, Mariano. Referee: Liam Moore

Summary: Featherstone Rovers scored a last-gasp try to draw a thrilling Qualifiers fixture against London Broncos.


Many of the 34 alerts in August could have been avoided if walkers had taken precautions, Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team said. They claim Snowdon is being treated as a "tourist destination, rather than a mountain", with people ill-prepared. They had to rescue walkers stranded on Tuesday night without a torch after they were caught out. Meanwhile, a walker had to be airlifted to hospital after falling on to a ledge while leaning over to take a photograph at a beauty spot. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation carried the man, in his 60s, to a waiting helicopter after the incident in the Conwy valley on Wednesday which took almost three hours to conclude.

Summary: Mountain rescuers in Snowdonia clocked up 750 hours in work responding to a record number of callouts last month.


The Conservative party emerged with the most councillors after voting in both local authorities. However, they did not win enough seats to form an outright majority meaning coalitions could be on the cards. Dumfries and Galloway was previously run by a Labour minority administration with an SNP/Lib Dem/Independent alliance in the Borders. In the Borders, the Tories took 15 seats followed by the SNP with nine, eight independents and two Lib Dems. There were 16 Conservatives elected in Dumfries and Galloway with Labour and the SNP tied on 11, four independents and one Lib Dem. It means a number of combinations could, potentially, end up running the local authorities.

Summary: Talks will be needed to form council administrations in the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway.


Father-of-five Irfon Williams moved to England to receive the drug Cetuximab to treat his bowel cancer. A medical review of the drug followed a campaign by Mr Williams, from Bangor, and it is now available in Wales. Despite initial treatment success, Mr Williams was told the disease had spread to his lungs and other parts of the body and could no longer be cured. He died in May. There was a standing ovation in the dance pavilion at the Eisteddfod on Anglesey when Mr Williams' wife, Becky, received the honour on her late husband's behalf. His bardic name is Irfon o'r Hirael.

Summary: A cancer campaigner who died in May has been posthumously inducted into the Gorsedd at the National Eisteddfod.


The men forced their way in to Bilquis Choudry's home in Giffnock, near Glasgow, on Monday 10 April and made off with Â£4,500 and jewellery. Police spoke to motorists and residents in Rouken Glen Road one week on. Writing on Facebook, Fayyaz Rahman said the men had targeted his mother-in-law's home between 17:45 and 18:15. In his social media post, Mr Rahman urged people to help police identify the men he described as "scumbags" who robbed their victim at knifepoint. He said a "cousin and a nephew" disturbed the raiders, and managed to take photographs after chasing them along a road. The pictures showed two people attempting to get into a dark grey Volvo car, with their faces covered. In an earlier statement, Police Scotland said three masked men had broken into the woman's home at around 17:30 on Monday 10 April.

Summary: Police have returned to the scene of a robbery at the home of a 69-year-old woman in which she was threatened by three masked men.


The hosts were without captain Virat Kohli because of a shoulder injury and he was replaced by Ajinkya Rahane. Australia reached 144-1 with Smith again in good form and, after being reduced to 208-6, reached 300 thanks to 57 from Matthew Wade. India, whose debutant spinner Kuldeep Yadav, 22, took 4-68, negotiated one over without loss before the close. Smith had chosen to bat after winning the toss and, despite opener David Warner being dropped off the first ball and Matthew Renshaw going for one, Australia made a strong start. India tightened up after lunch and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav helped bring them back into the game. However, Smith scored his third ton of the series and 20th of his career before edging a delivery from spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahane at slip.

Summary: Australia captain Steve Smith scored 111 as his side made 300 on day one of the fourth and deciding Test in India.


It is part of attempts to protect workers from exploitation in the UK's supply chains. The GLA said organised crime groups have identified labour supply as an area where workers are exploited. "The only way to tackle this is to work alongside business and ensure risks can be identified", it said. The authority has developed a training programme alongside the University of Derby, which will be run from its offices in Nottingham. The GLA said the course would provide delegates with the "knowledge, skills and confidence to identify exploitative practice". Chief executive Paul Broadbent said: "Our accredited training programme will give businesses some of the tools to tackle exploitative practice. "It will also make a significant impact in dealing with criminality so as to protect vulnerable and exploited workers." The two-day sessions will start on 30 November. The GLA is a public body operating throughout the UK

Summary: The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) is launching its first-ever accredited training scheme.


Farmbox Meats owner Dafydd Raw-Rees and employee Colin Patterson mislabelled goat as lamb or mutton. Raw-Rees, who falsely labelled and broke food traceability regulations, received a conditional discharge. Patterson received a 12-week sentence suspended for two years after admitting a traceability charge and 17 labelling offences. The business based at Llandre, Aberystwyth, was raided by Food Standards Agency officials in 2013 at the height of an inquiry into the horsemeat mislabelling scandal. However, none of the charges brought against the two men related to horsemeat. Farmbox Meats Ltd went into receivership in June 2013. Southwark Crown Court was told record-keeping at the plant was "a shambles". The Food Standards Agency, Dyfed-Powys Police and Ceredigion council carried out a joint inquiry, which led to the accusations against the two men over the mislabelling of goat meat products.

Summary: Two men from Ceredigion have both admitted charges relating to the mislabelling of meat.


The 32-year-old, who can play at fly-half, full-back or centre, will join in the summer on a three-year contract. His previous clubs include Super Rugby outfits Highlanders and Chiefs. "Mike's a high quality player. We had a good look at him and his style of play and ability to control a game will fit very well with what we're doing here," said director of rugby Dean Richards. Delany won his only international cap against Italy on the Kiwis' tour of Europe and Asia in 2009, though he did make another appearance in a game against the Barbarians. "He's pretty low mileage, in good shape and brings some valuable experience from Top 14, Super Rugby and the All Blacks set-up."

Summary: Newcastle Falcons have signed former New Zealand back Mike Delany from French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne.


Police were called to Cairngorm Drive at about 15:.15 on Monday after the schoolboy was hit by a green Kawasaki motorbike. The child was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Jake Henry, 18, appeared in private at the city's sheriff court on Wednesday in connection with the incident. He is alleged to have caused serious injury by driving dangerously, without insurance and without a licence. He is also accused of failing to report an accident to the police and failing to identify himself to officers as the driver of a vehicle. The teenager also faces a charge of acting in a threatening and abusive manner. Mr Henry, of Aberdeen, made no plea and no declaration and his case was continued for further examination. He was released on bail pending a further court appearance.

Summary: A teenager has appeared in court accused of causing a 10-year-old boy serious injury by driving dangerously in Aberdeen.


Patricia Reid, 57, was found to have 76 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath following the crash at Rhuallt Hill, near St Asaph, on 25 May. The legal limit is 35 micrograms. Reid, a social worker from Cilcain, near Mold, Flintshire, pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol at Llandudno Magistrates' Court. The court heard Reid was "distressed" because her mother had been taken to hospital and had drunk "several" glasses of wine. She was also suffering from depression due to being out of work. The court heard that after the crash, her car was found to have had a suspension fault which caused it to become unstable when she braked. As well as being banned from driving, Reid was fined Â£140 and ordered to pay Â£85 costs and a Â£30 surcharge.

Summary: A woman who caused a seven-car pile-up on the A55 in Denbighshire has been banned from driving for 20 months.


The man's body was discovered in a vehicle in the car park in Sheridan Court, Dorset Street, at about 09:50 local time. He had been shot a number of times. A car was found on fire at nearby Clonliffe Avenue at about 07:50. The killing is believed to be linked to an ongoing feud between the Hutch and Kinahan crime gangs. The victim's name has not been released, but Irish national broadcaster RTE is reporting he was associated with the Kinahan gang and had been active in the feud.

Summary: A man has been shot dead in an underground car park in Dublin city centre.


The MLA for Upper Bann, Dolores Kelly, is now on course to become the SDLP's deputy leader at the party's conference in November. Mr Eastwood received a nomination for the post of deputy leader last month but has now told the BBC he wants to focus on constituency issues. Mr Eastwood was elected in May and, at 28, is among the younger members. Margaret Ritchie announced in September that she was to stand down as leader of the SDLP. She was elected leader in January 2010 but had been under pressure following the party's poor performance in the assembly elections in May. At the beginning of August, party deputy leader Patsy McGlone said he would be challenging her leadership at the party conference in November. Three other party members are also bidding for the leadership: Alasdair McDonnell, Alex Attwood and Conall McDevitt.

Summary: The SDLP MLA for Foyle Colum Eastwood has decided against seeking the deputy leadership of the party.


Mae rhybudd melyn mewn grym mewn 10 ardal ddydd Iau. Gallai 2cm (0.8 modfedd) o eira ddisgyn ar dir isel, gyda hyd at 5 i 10cm (hyd at 4 modfedd) yn bosib ar dir uwch. Yn ôl arbenigwr tywydd mae yna rhwng 20% a 30% siawns o storm eira mewn rhai ardaloedd penodol. Y 10 ardal sydd wedi cael rhybudd eira yw Sir Gaerfyrddin, Ceredigion, Conwy, Sir Ddinbych, Sir y Fflint, Gwynedd, Sir Fôn, Sir Benfro, Powys a Wrecsam. Gallai fod 'na beth drafferthion i deithwyr, gyda ffyrdd a phalmentydd hefyd yn rhewi. Am y wybodaeth ddiweddara', ewch i wefan y Swyddfa Dywydd.

Summary: Fe allai rhannau o Gymru weld storm eira ddydd Iau wrth i'r Swyddfa Dywydd sôn am gawodydd eira.


The Llandrindod Wells-born player won 52 caps for Wales and scored one goal. Robinson started his career with Wolves and also played for Sunderland and Portsmouth before joining Toronto FC in the MLS in 2007. He joined New York Red Bulls in 2010 before switching to Vancouver Whitecaps as assistant coach in January. "Since I lost my father 18 months ago, my desire to play has sort of waned a little bit," Robinson said. "I wanted a fresh start and I have really enjoyed the challenge and focus required to be a professional coach." The 35-year-old also had spells at Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Walsall, Rotherham United, Sheffield United and Norwich City. He made his final appearance for Wales against Finland at the Millennium Stadium in March 2009.

Summary: Former Wales midfielder Carl Robinson has officially announced his retirement from playing to concentrate on coaching.


Wales' largest mass participation race takes place around the capital's streets on Sunday, 1 October. A spokesman for organiser Run4Wales said the number of entrants breaks last year's record of 22,000 runners. Since its inception in 2003, it has become the UK's second largest event of its kind and last year participants raised Â£2.5m for charity. This year's route starts outside Cardiff Castle and will take runners past Cardiff City Stadium to Penarth, before they cross to Cardiff Bay and complete a loop of Roath Park Lake.

Summary: The Cardiff Half Marathon is a 25,000 sell-out for the first time, organisers have confirmed.


The 40-year-old was found in West George Street at about 02:45 on Saturday and taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He was later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and is in a serious conditions. Officers have appealed to anyone with information about the attack to contact them. Det Sgt Phil Kennedy said: "It's clear from our initial inquiries that this man has been the victim of a serious assault. We are in the process of establishing the man's movements and trying to find out the exact circumstances of the attack. "We will of course be reviewing CCTV footage collected from the various cameras in the city centre to gain additional information but I'm appealing to anyone who may have been in the area last night to contact us."

Summary: A man found lying injured in a Glasgow street was the victim of an attempted murder, police have said.


Raheem Wilks, the 19-year-old brother of Leeds United's Mallik Wilks, was attacked near Too Sharps on Gathorne Terrace, Harehills, on 26 January. A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while two men aged 28 and one aged 30 are being held on suspicion of assisting an offender.ã€€ All four remain in custody for questioning. Jaydn Manners, 23, of Louis Street, Chapeltown, and Keal Richards, 21, of Francis Street, Chapeltown, have both been remanded in custody charged with murder. A 31-year-old woman arrested in Castleford on suspicion of conspiracy to murder has been released on bail. Police were called to the street at 13:20 GMT and found Mr Wilks seriously injured. He was taken to hospital but was later confirmed dead. A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Wilks died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Summary: Four further arrests have been made after a footballer's brother was shot outside a barbers in Leeds.


The 28-year-old helped the Cobblers win the League Two title this season, having joined from Oxford in February until the end of the campaign. Rose scored once in his 15 Northampton games and will join Pompey on 1 July. He is Pompey's first signing of the summer, after they lost in the play-off semi-final to Plymouth. The former Manchester United trainee told the club website: "There's no hiding the fact that this is the biggest club in this division and there will always be certain expectations. "But I'm sure that the squad we've got here - and the players who are sure to arrive - are capable of challenging for promotion." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Midfielder Danny Rose has signed a two-year contract at League Two side Portsmouth after turning down a new Northampton Town deal.


Snowy, windy and foggy conditions, as well as temperatures ranging from -25C (-13F) to 40C (104F), were simulated in a climatic wind tunnel in Vienna. In tests the front high-speed rail carriage proved itself equal to the variable British weather. Crossrail will open in 2017 linking 40 stations in London and the South East. Named the Elizabeth Line in honour of the Queen, it is due to open in May. Operations director Howard Smith said: "It's important that we check that the new trains can operate in anything that the changing British weather can throw at them and it won't be long before our customers will be able to get on board a train." Weather simulations tested the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning system, windscreen wipers, demister, train horns and traction motors. The carriage, built by Bombardier Transportation in Derby, has returned to London for night testing.

Summary: Extreme weather conditions have proved no match for Crossrail engineers whose train carriage has passed three weeks of rigorous testing.


The sheep fell from the cliff at Seven Sisters on Saturday. Sussex Police said they believe the woman is the dog's owner and she was with two or three men at the time, who all appeared to be in their mid-20s. The incident is being investigated as an offence under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953. Police have appealed for witnesses. Bernadette Peters-Shorter, from Sussex Police, said: "We believe the woman is the dog owner and that she was with two or three men at the top of the cliffs. "We're keen to speak to them as well as a group of other people who were on the clifftops at the time the sheep fell and who may have seen the dog running around loose. "If you know who the woman or the men are or where they could be, please contact us."

Summary: A photograph of a woman whose dog chased a sheep off a cliff in Sussex has been released by police.


Defence minister Mark Lancaster acknowledged this would have an impact on civilian and military staff. Mr Lancaster promised to work with them to "determine the future provision" for the sites' occupants. The sites will contribute to the government commitment to provide land for 160,000 homes to be built by 2020. In a written ministerial statement, Mr Lancaster said: "The release of these sites supports the generation of £1 billion through land sales and, in part, supports the contribution of up to 55,000 homes to support wider Government targets within this Parliament. "The intent to dispose of these 10 sites is estimated to provide some £140 million in land sales receipts and land to provide up to 7,000 homes (of which 6,000 are expected in this Parliament), in addition to the land for up to 15,000 homes announced on 18 January 2016."

Summary: A total of 10 Ministry of Defence sites are to be sold off to raise £140m and release land for up to 7,000 homes, the government says.


In just his third first-class match, Hameed, 18, hit an assured 91 as the Red Rose drew with Surrey. The England Under-19 captain has been with Lancashire since the age of nine and made his debut last month. "It certainly really bodes well for the future," former England spinner Giles told BBC Radio Lancashire. "It's a great attribute to have as he just loves batting, that should sound obvious for a batter, but he just doesn't give things away. "The only player I've seen that sort of mindset in, to that degree, is Jonathan Trott and he had a pretty good career." Warwickshire batsman Trott retired from international cricket in May after scoring 3,835 runs in 52 Tests over eight years with England. "Has, as we've said, has a pretty bright future," Giles added.

Summary: Lancashire opener Haseeb Hameed has similar qualities to former England batsman Jonathan Trott, says Lancashire cricket director Ashley Giles.


The Roughyeds, who beat last season's finalists Hull KR in round five, are ninth in the Championship. The lowest-ranked team in the draw, French side Toulouse, who are fourth in League 1, go to Wakefield. Holders Leeds Rhinos travel to Super League's bottom side Huddersfield, while Championship club Dewsbury host 19-time winners Wigan. Catalans Dragons, who are second in the top flight, also face Championship opposition with a trip to Batley Bulldogs. The sixth round draw, which took place on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, sees the top eight sides from last season's Super League enter the competition. All ties will be played on 6-8 May and BBC Sport will televise two of the matches live. Sixth-round draw Castleford v Salford Oldham v Warrington Dewsbury v Wigan Batley v Catalans Halifax v Widnes St Helens v Hull FC Huddersfield v Leeds Wakefield v Toulouse

Summary: Giant-killers Oldham will face Super League leaders Warrington Wolves in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup.


The 26-year-old Ghana forward, a £20.5m signing from Swansea, was injured 35 minutes into his Hammers league debut in the 2-1 defeat by Chelsea on Monday. "It is not good and he needs surgery," said manager Slaven Bilic after his side's 1-1 Europa League qualifying draw against Astra Giurgiu. "Four months is a big, big blow for us but we have to cope with it." West Ham co-chairman David Gold earlier tweeted: "Sad news. Ayew has injured his quadriceps and will need surgery. "He will be out for 4 months. Good luck Andre." Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: West Ham's record signing Andre Ayew needs thigh surgery and will be out for four months.


Shahzaib died in hospital on Monday after he was struck by a car on Moss Street West in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. Three men aged 19, 23 and 27 have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Javid Hussain said his son was "always happy and jolly". Mr Hussain said they were walking home from the mosque when the collision occurred. "We'd just said our prayers and my son was in front of me, just a few steps away. "He'd not even put his foot on the footpath and he was hurled into the air." Prayers were held for him on Monday night. A car thought to have been involved in the crash was found later by police and is being forensically examined.

Summary: The father of 11-year-old Shahzaib Hussain who died following a suspected hit-and-run crash has paid tribute to a "lovely, caring boy".


Rachel Slater and Tim Newton were buried side by side in Glen Nevis near the slopes of Britain's highest mountain. Members of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, who had spent hundreds of hours looking for the couple, joined mourners at the service in Fort William. The bodies of Ms Slater, 24 and her boyfriend Tim Newton, 27 - both from Bradford - were found on 23 March. They had been buried by snow on the north face of the mountain. The couple had been missing for more than five weeks and it is believed they were hit by the avalanche before they began their ascent.

Summary: The funeral has been held for two climbers killed on Ben Nevis.


The men were arrested across south Birmingham and at an address in Liverpool, West Midlands Police said. They have been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs and are due before Birmingham magistrates later. The raids are part of an operation between police and the Prison Service targeting the supply of cocaine between organised crime groups in the cities. Eight other people were arrested across south Birmingham last week in connection with the operation, the force said. Three women and four men were charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs and will appear at the same court on Thursday 4 June. One man was released on bail pending further enquiries. Officers recovered large amounts of cash, cannabis and various weapons from the addresses, a spokesman said.

Summary: Four people have been charged by police investigating an alleged drugs ring in Liverpool and Birmingham.


Yankey, 37, began her career with the Gunners as a 16-year-old and after spells at Fulham, Birmingham Ladies and in the USA, returned five years later. She won eight league titles, nine FA Cups and a Uefa Women's Cup with Arsenal, whilst also achieving 129 England caps. Byrne, also 37, won 11 league titles, 10 FA Cups and the Uefa Women's Cup. But she lost her place to Dutch goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal last season. "We would like to thank Rachel for her outstanding contribution to the club, and wish her the very best for the future," the club stated on their website. "Everyone at Arsenal would also like to thank Emma for her commitment and contribution to the club, and to wish her the very best for her future."

Summary: Ex-England winger Rachel Yankey and Republic of Ireland keeper Emma Byrne have been released by Arsenal Ladies.


The scam at the hospital is understood to have taken place earlier this month. Two men reportedly spent two days inside the hospital offering to help staff claim back tax. Thousands of pounds are believed to have been lost; police believe there are more victims of the fraud and have urged them to come forward. It is believed the fraudsters obtained the personal details of the employees, including bank details. "We currently have nine potential victims of this alleged fraud, we believe there are more potential victims out there and we need them to contact us," said Det Insp Bob Blemmings. "We are working closely with the Causeway Hospital to identify any potential victims and identify any suspects. "We would advise anyone who believes they are the victim of this type of fraud to report it to their local Police station by calling 101."

Summary: Nine victims of a suspected fraud at the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine have been identified, police have said.


The Pisdicables announced on social media their keyboard player Mike Crampton died in a crash on the A20 in Farningham, Kent, early on Saturday. The Dartford band said the musician's friend James Montegriffo was also killed. Eight other people were injured, one seriously, in the three-vehicle crash on Eglantine Lane at about 01:20 BST. A statement by the band on Facebook said: "We have lost our brother, an incredible and unique human who will be irreplaceable to everyone who was lucky enough to know him." Police have appealed for anyone who saw a black Vauxhall Insignia with a 61 registration being driven on the A20 towards Swanley, to contact them. A blue Citroen Berlingo van and a white VW Polo were also involved in the collision.

Summary: A ska punk band has paid tribute to one of its members killed in a head-on collision.


Rescuers had been working round the clock to reach the miners since the blast on Monday morning in the south-west Chongqing region. The People's Daily newspaper said all the bodies had been pulled out of the Jinshangou mine and were being identified. Two miners escaped alive. Mine accidents are common in China, despite efforts to improve safety. The cause of the explosion is not clear, but such incidents are usually caused by a spark igniting gas released from the earth. Local authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident and ordered smaller coal mines in the region to close temporarily. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. The Jinshangou mine is licensed to produce 60,000 tonnes of coal a year, local media said.

Summary: All 33 miners trapped in a coal mine in China by an explosion have been found dead, report state media.


Nine others were rescued in the incident at Lake Tekapo, a popular tourist destination. Those rescued are suffering from hypothermia and some have been taken to hospital, police said in a statement. All of the group were wearing life jackets. The identities of the victims have not been released but local media has reported that the two dead are men in their 20s. Police Inspector Dave Gaskin, the mid-south Canterbury area commander, told Radio New Zealand that the kayaks were "swamped" after a sudden weather change. The temperature in the lake was about 3C, and it would have been even colder with the winds, he said, according to the New Zealand Herald. Police say an investigation will take place into the incident. In October 2009, three men drowned on the lake after crashing their boat into what was thought to be a log.

Summary: Two foreign tourists have died while kayaking on a lake in New Zealand's South Island after being hit by strong winds that tipped them into the cold water.


The team, from Plymouth and Oxford universities, have been based on the research ship James Cook for the last six weeks. They say the genetic fingerprints of marine life could suggest how to identify areas which are most in need. The research project called Deep Links found amazing sea life amongst a lot of manmade rubbish. Deep Links researchers used a remotely-operated submarine to explore depths below 200m (656ft) around the North Atlantic and collect corals, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. They also found trawl marks, fishing line, trawling gear, tin cans and plastic cups. Dr Kerry Howell, marine biologist from Plymouth University's School of Marine Science, said: "The sea provides lots of services to us, regulating climate and recycling nutrients and supporting our fisheries, so it's important that we manage this area well."

Summary: Scientists have been taking samples of deep-sea marine life to find new ways of conserving ocean species.


Archie Aitken wrote the note, "I hope you find your treasure, when I grow up I would like to join you", and put it in a plastic a bottle in the Tyne. Sent from more than 1,000 miles in Lista, Norway, Archie and his family now want to find the mystery pirates. Archie said: "There's only two pirates left so it shouldn't be that hard." Archie's mother, Suzanne, said he had sent the bottle, from Hexham, after becoming "obsessed" with the film Treasure Island. She said: "It's quite special. We had completely forgotten about it. "Then on Saturday morning, with all the Christmas cards, lo and behold there was this postcard from Norway. We were so shocked and delighted. "It's a mystery. But then pirates are like that. They are at sea for long periods of time, so maybe they don't want to be found."

Summary: A boy aged nine has been sent a postcard from "pirates" in Norway after they found a message in a bottle he sent from Northumberland two years ago.


The Turkey international arrived at Parkhead on transfer deadline day on 1 February on a two-and-a-half-year deal. But after just two goals in 13 games under former boss Ronny Deila, the 29-year-old was deemed surplus to requirements by Brendan Rodgers. "Everyone at the club wishes him the very best for the future," Celtic tweeted. London-born Kazim-Richards, who has a Brazilian wife, has played for clubs in six countries prior to his move to Brazil. He has signed an 18-month contract with Coritiba. His departure follows that of Anthony Stokes, with Celtic declining to take up the option of another year on the contract of the striker, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Hibernian.

Summary: Celtic have confirmed striker Colin Kazim-Richards has left the club to join Brazilian side Coritiba.


Last week the Football League said it was investigating the Premier League club for allegedly supplying false financial information. The Telegraph said it obtained a forged bank letter submitted when Gino Pozzo became owner before the 2014-15 season. Riva said: "I fully refute, and will protect vigorously my integrity against, any recent speculation." Watford, who won promotion from the Championship in 2014-15, could have points deducted or be fined if they are found to be at fault. Riva, who replaced Graham Taylor as chairman in July 2012, said: "For the past four years I have acted with honesty and in good faith in all my dealings on behalf of the club, and the club has developed and grown a great deal in this period."

Summary: Watford chairman Raffaele Riva has stepped down after four years in charge to focus on "other business interests".


Police, paramedics and firefighters were all called after the package was discovered at Feng Sushi in Stoney Street at about 13:40 BST. The building was evacuated as a precaution but Scotland Yard said it was not treating the incident as terror-related. No arrests have been made. The three people all suffered minor injuries "as a result of an irritant" and were treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service. Police said the substance had been identified as "naturally occurring". Local businessman Paul Dawson said he had been told by a community warden that "a white powder had been received" by the business. He added the restaurant manager had said to him he had to close his shop because "something quite bad had happened". The property was one of the locations targeted in the terror attack in June.

Summary: Three people were injured after an envelope containing a "substance" was delivered to a business in London's Borough Market.


Thomas, 29, and Martin, 26, join on free transfers after leaving Birmingham City and Coventry City respectively. Both players have signed two-year contracts at the club, who finished second in League Two last term. Ex-Bournemouth striker Thomas worked under U's manager Michael Appleton in spells at Blackpool and Portsmouth. "Knowing a manager and knowing that he knows me as a player sort of made up my mind," Thomas told BBC Radio Oxford. Ex-Southampton centre-back Martin added: "It ticked a lot of boxes for me, especially with the way the club is going. "Looking at Burton Albion last year, it goes to show exactly what a club like this can do and there's no reason why we also cannot go up again." Appleton made former Blackburn goalkeeper Simon Eastwood his first summer signing on Thursday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Oxford United have bolstered their squad with the signings of striker Wes Thomas and defender Aaron Martin following promotion to League One.


The 48-year-old is accused of harassing Amanda Thomas with tweets, text messages and telephone calls over a fortnight in March. He is also charged with harassing Andy Stone, who is reportedly a photographer, during the same period. Gascoigne, of Poole, Dorset, is due to appear at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court on 29 October. Gascoigne, who formerly played for Newcastle United, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough and Everton, has faced a high-profile battle with alcohol addiction in recent years and has spent a number of spells in rehab. A spokesman for Gascoigne declined to comment on the case.

Summary: Ex-England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been charged with harassing his ex-girlfriend with abusive messages.


Police called fire crews at 10:31 GMT over concerns of a potentially "noxious substance" at a detached house in Gleneldon Road in Streatham. A 57-year-old man was found dead on the third floor. No-one else was hurt and 15 people were evacuated for safety. The substance was assessed and readings from within the house were normal. The case has not been linked to terrorism. A spokesman for the Met Police said the death was being treated as unexplained and formal identification had yet to take place. Officials have declined to comment on the nature of the substance they suspected may pose a chemical hazard and residents were allowed to return by 12:19 GMT.

Summary: A converted house in south London has been evacuated amid fears of a possible chemical hazard.


Loughborough General Hospital on Baxter Gate, which closed in 2003, was demolished last year. Developer Citygrove said it hoped to finish construction in 2015 and create about 180 jobs. Charnwood Borough Council said the new development "fits in with the town centre's master plan very well". Councillor David Slater, leader of the council, said: "That part of town has been run down ever since the NHS departed from the old hospital. "The building was knocked down and there was a big gap there and the traders on Baxter Gate aren't getting many people walking up there." Les Cope-Newman, from Loughborough's Business Improvement District, said: "The site has been empty and long overdue for development. "It's going to be a massive improvement to that side of town and Baxter Gate as well."

Summary: A complex containing a multi-screen cinema and restaurants is set to be built on a former hospital site which has been derelict for 10 years.


Housebuilders will be asked provide more funding where new houses create "a clear need" for new schools. The local authority has warned that existing schools are struggling to cope with rising pupil rolls. Councillors have agreed that increased rates of contributions should form part of negotiations on new housing. For every house a developer builds they could now be asked for £6,983 towards primary schools and £3,449 towards secondary schools. Previously, the amounts involved were about £2,000. Earlier this week, Highland Council said forecasted new house building would see the city's five secondary schools go over capacity within 15 years. Some primary schools in Inverness and the surrounding area already have overcrowding issues, and are using temporary accommodation as extra classrooms.

Summary: Developers planning to build houses in Inverness and the surrounding area are to be asked to contribute more money towards schools.


Ho Chio-meng is accused of setting up a criminal syndicate, abuse of power, and money laundering. Relatives and colleagues of the prosecutor - who was once tipped to become Macau's leader - have also been charged. Macau, a one-time Portuguese colony, is the world's largest gambling centre and has a reputation for crime. Mr Ho, who was prosecutor general from 1999-2014, was arrested in February while trying to board a ferry to Hong Kong. The 1,970 charges against him include accusations that he and his associates took kickbacks worth 44 million patacas (Â£4.3m; $5.5m) from construction projects. The former official is currently in prison after Macau's top court ruled he might flee the city if granted bail. His trial is set to begin on 5 December.

Summary: The former chief prosecutor in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau has been charged with nearly 2,000 crimes.


Lennox, 22, was formerly a youth player at QPR and played in the Asian Under-23 Championship earlier this month. Danny Ward had been an ever present in goal until his loan from Premier League side Liverpool was cut short in early January. Scott Brown has been goalkeeper for the past two games, with Adam Collin also joining on loan from Rotherham United. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Aberdeen have signed Australia Under-23 goalkeeper Aaron Lennox until the end of the season.


The apartment block, alongside three smaller ones, will be built in Owen Street, near Deansgate railway station, on land previously used as a car park. The tallest will stand at 200m (656ft), 19 storeys bigger than the current highest building, Beetham Tower, which is 168m (551ft) over 47 storeys. More than 100 nearby residents objected to the council about the building plan. They said the buildings would look out of place and do not provide affordable housing. But Manchester City Council said it would be "a striking landmark development" that would regenerate the area. The scheme by developer Renaker Build includes 1,500 apartments, basement car parking and a cinema. The four main towers will range between 37 and 66 storeys, with a further three-storey building housing a tennis court, swimming pool and retail units.

Summary: Plans to build the tallest skyscraper in Manchester have been approved by the city council.


Mike Dunn from Lower Gornal near Dudley, said he was out driving when a cat and two young kittens ran out in front of him. When Mr Dunn stopped, the kittens vanished under the car. Despite searching, he could not see them. A week later, he found the seven-week-old kitten - now named "Lucky" - perched on the heat shield of the catalytic converter in the engine. It is thought she travelled about 150 miles inside the Mazda MX-5 before she was discovered. Lucky, who only suffered a minor burn, now lives with Mr Dunn and his family.

Summary: A kitten has survived being driven around in a car engine for a week.


Munir Hassan Mohammed, 35, and Rowaida El-Hassan, 32, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court. They face charges relating to the alleged acquisition and possession of chemicals capable of use in explosives. The pair were remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on 12 January. Neither Mr Mohammed and Ms El-Hassan, who were flanked by five police officers in the dock, indicated a plea. Mr Mohammed, of Leopold Street, Derby, and Ms El-Hassan, of Willesden Lane, London, were arrested by detectives from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit. Mr Mohammed, an Eritrean national who is seeking asylum in the UK, and Ms El-Hassan are jointly charged with preparing an act of terrorism between 7 July and 12 December 2016 Four other men who were arrested at the same time have been released without charge.

Summary: A man and a woman who were arrested during anti-terrorism raids have appeared in court charged with making preparations for a terrorism attack.


One girl, who was 14 at the time, said Magdy Eskander touched her breasts and put his hands below her pants. The other, then aged seven, said the consultant orthopaedic surgeon, 59, smiled at her when he touched her during a physical examination in 2011. At Teesside Crown Court, Mr Eskander denied four counts of sexual assault at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The older girl told the jury the way she had been treated had left her feeling violated. She was embarrassed by what had happened but, at the time, thought it was a necessary part of the examination, she said. She later explained what had happened to a nurse, she told the court. The trial continues.

Summary: A surgeon sexually assaulted two children during hospital appointments, a court has been told.


Aniso Abdulkadir was waiting for a train at Baker Street on Friday night when she was set upon. She later tweeted a picture of her alleged attacker and urged others to share the image. British Transport Police confirmed the incident was being investigated. Ms Abdulkadi tweeted: "This man at Baker Street station forcefully attempted to pull my hijab off and when I instinctively grabbed hold of my scarf he hit me." She added: "He proceeded to verbally abuse my friends and I, pinning one of them against the wall and spitting in her face." Her post has so far been retweeted by more than 24,000 times. A British Transport Police spokesman said it was being investigated as a hate crime, adding: "Behaviour like this is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated. "This incident has been reported to us and we're investigating."

Summary: Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after a man tried to pull off a Muslim woman's hijab at a Tube station and spat at her friend.


Energy firm Inazin said the site at Branston, near Lincoln, will produce about 20 megawatts, enough to power up to 3,600 homes. Work is expected to start in the coming weeks with the site being connected to the grid in March next year. A spokesman for Inazin said they had planned for a larger facility but local power infrastructure could not cope. North Kesteven District Council heard the site will have a lifespan of about 30 years after which it will revert to farm land.

Summary: A solar farm of about 80,000 panels, close to a Lincolnshire village, has been approved.


Liverpool's Ward, 23, won his third cap after Wayne Hennessy's late withdrawal before the Euro 2016 win over Slovakia. He made his debut as a substitute in the friendly draw against Northern Ireland in March. A product of Wrexham's academy, Ward was signed by Liverpool in January 2012. The National League side also received £100,000 when Ward made his Liverpool debut against Bournemouth in April. Fellow Welsh club Newport County will also benefit financially after former striker Conor Washington made his competitive debut for Northern Ireland. Washington, now at Queens Park Rangers, came on as a substitute against Poland in Euro 2016.

Summary: Wrexham will receive £50,000 after former goalkeeper Danny Ward made his first competitive start for Wales.


Mae hyn yn rhan o gynlluniau'r cwmni i gau 62 o ganghennau ar draws y DU. Fe fydd pum cangen yn cau yn ne Cymru, sef ym Maesteg, Rhydaman, Abergwaun, Arberth a changen Ffordd Churchill yng Nghaerdydd. Yn y gogledd bydd canghennau Caergybi, Treffynnon, Llanrwst a Threfyclo ym Mhowys hefyd yn cau. Mae HSBC yn dweud bod 180 o swyddi mewn perygl o fynd ar draws 62 o ganghennau yn y DU. "Mae llai o bobl yn defnyddio canghennau ac mae mwy na 90% o'n cwsmeriaid yn rhyngweithi drwy ein sianeli digidol erbyn hyn - Sef cynnydd o 80% ers y llynedd," meddai Francesca McDonagh, pennaeth bancio manwerthu HSBC. Fe ddaw'r newyddion ychydig wythnosau wedi i fanc y Nat West gyhoeddi eu bod nhw hefyd yn cau nifer o ganghennau ar draws Cymru gan gynnwys naw yn y gogledd.

Summary: Mae banc yr HSBC wedi cadarnhau y bydd naw o ganghennau yn cau yng Nghymru cyn ddiwedd y flwyddyn.


Adam Bent, of Abbey Lane, was fatally attacked in Braunstone Gate in the early hours of Saturday morning. Cameron Fields, 20, of Gresley Close, Leicester, has been charged with murder and is due before Leicester Magistrates' Court later. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with assisting an offender and will appear at Leicester Youth Court. The family of Mr Bent said they were "absolutely heartbroken at the loss of our wonderful son, brother and uncle". Another man and teenage girl, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been released on bail pending further enquiries, Leicestershire Police said.

Summary: A man and teenage boy have been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old in Leicester.


Former Motherwell forward Ojamaa, 25, has moved to Dens Park on loan from Go Ahead Eagles. Klok, who made six appearances for Ross County in 2013-14, has signed after impressing on trial. He replaces Yordi Teijsse, who has joined German club Wuppertaler SV on loan, after failing to make a top team appearance since October. Ojamma, capped 25 times for Estonia, enjoyed two spells at Fir Park between 2012 and 2015. Since his time in Lanarkshire he has played in Norway, England and Austria before his move to the Netherlands' Eredivisie in the summer. Klok, 23, made 12 appearances this season for Oldham Athletic after a spell in Bulgaria with Cherno More.

Summary: Dundee have signed Estonian striker Henrik Ojamaa and Dutch midfielder Marc Klok until the end of the season.


Wildlife officials said that the baby had been found alone near a forest camp in the area. It will be kept under observation for two weeks, receiving medical care. As its mother has not been found, the calf has been placed in a rehabilitation centre with two other rhino calves that are being hand raised. Wildlife officials told the BBC that the baby rhino had been introduced to the other two calves in order to "comfort" it. If placed in rehabilitation, the rhino calf will only be released into the wild after it turns four.

Summary: A week-old rhinoceros calf has been rescued in the Kaziranga national park in northeast India.


Thames Valley Police said the girls were "touched inappropriately" at the Legoland Windsor Resort between about 12.15 BST and 12.30 BST on Thursday. The offender was described as a white man in his teens or early twenties. He was wearing dark-coloured clothing and trainers. Legoland said it was "deeply shocked" and "nothing of this nature" had ever taken place at the resort before. Det Insp Penny Mackenzie said: "I would ask anyone who visited the Legoland Windsor Resort yesterday [Thursday], especially if you went to Castaway Camp in Pirate Shores, to check any photographs from your trip to see if you recognise anyone matching the offender. "Such offences are extremely rare and we are working closely with Legoland to identify the suspect."

Summary: Two six-year-old girls were sexually assaulted during a trip to Legoland.


One of the first and most vivid pieces of footage, posted by Twitter user William Locke, recorded the entire explosion. The person behind the camera was knocked over by the shockwave but not before they captured the scale of the blast, as the ensuing series of images from his video shows. Others recorded the blast - a huge fireball rising above the port in Tianjin followed by a huge cloud of dust and ash rising into the sky. In the aftermath of the explosion, thick smoke and dust could be seen in images taken on people's phones and uploaded to Weibo, the Chinese microblogging platform similar to Twitter.

Summary: Images and video footage of a massive explosion in China's northern port city of Tianjin quickly circulated on social media.


The magnitude 7.2 quake's epicentre was 345km (215 miles) east of Dushanbe, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of casualties. Officials say information is likely to emerge slowly from mountainous Gorno-Badakhshan, where the quake occurred. Schools in the capital and other towns closed and cracks appeared in buildings in the provincial capital, Khorog. The quake was also felt in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, where some office workers ran into the streets as buildings shook. A BBC correspondent in Dushanbe says the area around the epicentre - near Sarez Lake, about 100km to the west of the village of Murghab - is remote and very hard to reach. Mobile networks in the region were down after the quake.

Summary: A powerful earthquake has struck remote parts of eastern Tajikistan, sending shockwaves into neighbouring countries.


Widow Nellie Robinson was born in Yorkshire but spent most of her life in north Wales. She had been living at the Hafod Mawddach care home in Barmouth, Gwynedd, but died after a short illness in hospital in Bangor. Her grandson Lee Knight said she was a "typically forthright" Yorkshirewoman who would be well-remembered in Meirionnydd. Mrs Robinson, who previously lived in Llanfair, near Harlech, began work as a 13-year-old, sewing buttons onto World War One soldiers's uniforms. Sandra Campbell, manager of the care home, said: "Mrs Robinson lived here for about a year and we're all very sad at her passing. "It was an honour and a privilege to have met Mrs Robinson, she was a caring and thoughtful lady." The longest living person in Wales is now believed to be Gwenllian Davies of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, who is also 109.

Summary: A woman believed to be the oldest in Wales has died aged 109.


Morsi had been condemned to death for his part in a mass prison break during the 2011 revolution. He was elected president in 2012, but removed by the military a year later after street protests against his rule. Morsi has separately been sentenced to life in prison for terrorism offences, and still faces trial on other charges. Tuesday's ruling by the Court of Cassation means Morsi will be retried over the prison break. The court also annulled death sentences for five leaders of his banned Muslim Brotherhood movement, including its supreme guide Mohammed Badie, convicted in the same case. Twenty-one life sentences for other members were also overturned. Morsi escaped from Wadi Natroun jail in January 2011 and was convicted of colluding with foreign militants in a plot to free imprisoned Islamists. The death sentences were approved earlier this year by Egypt's highest religious authority, the Grand Mufti Shawqi Allam.

Summary: Egypt's highest court has overturned a death sentence against ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.


Ravi Dixit, ranked 211 in the world, had put his kidney up for sale at 800,000 rupees (£8,230). Dixit, 23, said: "I never intended to sell my kidney. This statement was made at the spur of the moment for which I am truly sorry." Indian law forbids selling a kidney and Dixit's parents were against the idea. Dixit apologised for his comments in a letter issued through the Squash Rackets Federation of India, but insisted he still needed sponsorship to continue his career. "Together, we will figure out a way to deal with this crisis," said his father. "I funded my daughter's wedding with Ravi's winnings. Since he has to support the family as well, he cannot use much of what he gets for himself."

Summary: An Indian squash player has backtracked on his plan to sell a kidney to raise funds to play in next month's South Asian Games.


The Category B listed Poosie Nansie's Inn in the East Ayrshire town of Mauchline was a favourite haunt of the ploughman-poet. Scotland's national poet lived and worked in Mauchline between 1784 and 1788. The house he shared with Jean Armour is now a museum in nearby Castle Street. Twenty-five firefighters from Mauchline, Kilmarnock and Cumnock attended Poosie Nansie's shortly after noon on Sunday. They were supported by a Heavy Rescue Vehicle from Easterhouse and a Major Incident Unit from Clydebank. No-one was injured. Firefighters were "shoring" up the damaged end of the building to secure it, in order to prevent any further collapse. The area was cordoned off. Mossgiel Farm in Mauchline was home to Burns when he was ploughman-poet and wrote many of his best loved works.

Summary: Firefighters have been working to secure a historic building with links to Robert Burns after a partial wall collapse.


Reports of trouble in Inverurie involving as many as 30 young people were received at areas including the High Street, railway station and near Inverurie Academy on Monday night. Police Scotland said two males aged 16 and one aged 18 had been charged. Several people were earlier issued with anti-social behaviour fixed penalties, and six people were previously charged in connection with weekend incidents.

Summary: Three teenagers have been charged after disturbances in an Aberdeenshire town.


Haiti international Nazon, 23, joined Wolves in January but is yet to make a first-team appearance. Pearson, 24, the son of former Leicester City and Derby County boss Nigel, ended last season with Barnet. Both players could make their debut in the League Two season opener against Notts County on Saturday. Following their relegation to the bottom tier of the English Football League, Coventry boss Mark Robins has now made 11 summer signings. Goalkeeper: Liam O'Brien (Portsmouth) Defenders: Rod McDonald (Northampton Town), Dominic Hyam (Reading), Jack Grimmer (Fulham), James Pearson (Barnet) Midfield: Michael Doyle (Portsmouth), Liam Kelly (Orient), Peter Vincenti (Rochdale) Strikers: Marc McNulty (Sheffield United), Maxime Biamou (Sutton United), Duckens Nazon (Wolves) Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Coventry City have signed Wolves striker Duckens Nazon on loan until January and also brought in defender James Pearson on non-contract terms.


Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said it would manage Pen Y Maes surgery in Summerhill if another team of GPs does not take it over in October. No reasons have been given for the contract termination. The Pendyffryn Medical Group in Prestatyn terminated its contract in September citing a failure to recruit new doctors. In December, a GP in nearby Rhuddlan terminated her contract, blaming the challenges and pressures of growing demands. The health board will run the practices from April. It is currently managing two other practices in Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, and Wrexham's Beechley Medical Centre.

Summary: A fifth GP practice is to terminate its contract with the health board in north Wales, affecting 8,000 patients.


Police said they were called to the Costcutter shop in Great Hampton Row on Saturday afternoon. Three men remain in hospital for treatment for their injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening. West Midlands Police refused to speculate on any motive for the attack. There were no arrests and no direct appeal for witnesses. Det Sgt Reg Collett said extra patrols were in the area "to provide reassurance". "Urgent police enquiries in to the incident and what led up to it are continuing," he said. "The scene was cordoned off yesterday to allow forensic examinations to take place." The BBC tried to reach Costcutter for a comment.

Summary: Four men were taken to hospital with bullet wounds to their legs after an incident in Birmingham city centre.


The Swede, also the Open champion and an Olympic silver medallist in Rio, takes the title for a second time having also won in 2013. The 40-year-old said the past season had been "the best of my career" and he was "very proud" of his achievements. "To win for a second time is a fantastic way to bring the curtain down on it," he said. Stenson's 20-under-par 264 at Royal Troon, where he finished ahead of Phil Mickelson to win the Open, matched the record for the lowest score at a major. He took silver in Rio after bogeying the final hole while Briton Justin Rose made his birdie putt to win by two strokes.

Summary: Race to Dubai winner Henrik Stenson has been named European Tour Golfer of the Year for 2016.


Media playback is not supported on this device In a close fight, in which two of the three judges scored it in favour of Argilagos, 23-year-old Yafai was narrowly edged out. Richie Woodhall, who won Olympic bronze in 1988, said he was "proud" of Yafai. "The fight warranted either a semi or a final," he said. "They are two of the best in the world at this weight." Elsewhere in the men's light-flyweight, Ireland's Paddy Barnes - bronze medallist in 2008 and 2012 - suffered a surprise elimination at the hands of Samuel Carmona Heredia by points decision. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Great Britain's Galal Yafai was beaten by Cuba's world champion Joahnys Argilagos in the last 16 of the men's light-flyweight competition.


At present there are only between two and four pairs of the bird across Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders. The South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project hopes to make them a "more common sight" throughout the area. A study has shown that there is suitable habitat for somewhere between 10 and 16 breeding pairs across southern parts of the country. Thanks to the Heritage Lottery funding, work will start on the project this autumn, subject to a licence application lodged with Scottish Natural Heritage being approved. In summer 2018 and for the next four years it is planned to bring in between five and 10 young eagles from the Highlands. They will be raised and released at a hidden location in the Borders.

Summary: A project to boost golden eagle numbers in southern Scotland has had funding of more than £1.3m confirmed.


Bowe returned after six months out against Zebre in April but missed the wins over Leinster and Ospreys because of a recurrence of a knee injury. An exploratory operation has revealed no new damage but the Ireland winger will not feature again this season. Ludik will also miss the Pro12 semi-final against Leinster on 20 May as he will undergo groin surgery on Thursday. Ulster are already without Cardiff Blues-bound Nick Williams for the rest of the campaign, but Les Kiss' side did not pick up any further injuries in Saturday's win over the Ospreys. Bowe sustained his serious knee injury in Ireland's World Cup quarter-final defeat by Argentina in October. The Ulster winger also looks likely to be ruled out of Ireland's Three-Test tour of South Africa next month.

Summary: Ulster's Tommy Bowe and Louis Ludik have been ruled out for the remainder of this season.


Two girls, aged 13 and 15, and a 13-year-old boy were handed the biscuits on Freeman Street on Saturday evening, police said. The teenagers were treated at the Diana, Princes of Wales Hospital and later discharged. A 60-year-old woman arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail until early November. More on this and other stories from across East Yorkshire and North and North East Lincolnshire Detectives said it was "too early to say exactly what has happened". Det Ch Insp Nicki Miller said: "[This] should serve as a timely reminder to people and I would encourage parents to remind their children that they should not talk to people they don't know. "If they are approached by someone who they are unsure about they should alert their parents who in turn should contact the police if there are genuine concerns about them."

Summary: Three children needed hospital treatment after eating cookies given to them by a woman in Grimsby.


Jersey's health department said only 75% of eligible women had tests every three years and some women did not know about the island's screening programme. There is no central database the health department can use to contact patients so it is reliant on women making their own appointments. A spokesperson said women were being asked to remind friends to have a test. Dr Fiona Nelson, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, said: "Women encouraging other women they know to have screening works, particularly through sharing of their own experiences. "Sometimes women may feel anxious about cervical screening, but the test is very simple and only takes five minutes. "Women can ask to see a female doctor or nurse for the procedure if they feel embarrassed." The tests detect cell changes in the cervix that could lead to cancer.

Summary: Concerns have been raised that a quarter of women in Jersey do not have regular smear tests.


The 35-year-old will be out of contract at the end of this season but is yet to discuss a new deal. "Kolo is a very, very important player for us, even when he doesn't play," said the former Borussia Dortmund boss. "He's one of the most impressive people I have met, but now is not the right time to speak about Kolo's future." The former Arsenal and Manchester City centre-back has played 19 of his 21 matches this season since Klopp arrived at Anfield in October to replace Brendan Rodgers. "When I came here Kolo had a few problems injury wise but now it looks completely different and that's good," the German continued. "How I have heard things is that a big part of Kolo's future is at Liverpool. So I'd say everything is ok."

Summary: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure is still part of his plans, but needs to talk to him about his future.


Excessive nitrate levels were detected in some powdered milk samples and the products were branded as sub-standard, Xinhua news agency said. The watchdog urged Shaanxi to punish producers found to have broken laws. The quality of milk products remains a sensitive topic in China after a deadly tainted milk scandal in 2008. At least six children died and some 300,000 fell ill after consuming milk products contaminated by melamine at that time. Imported milk became highly prized in China after the scandal. In 2013, however, the mainland imposed a temporary ban on all imports of milk powder from New Zealand after its main dairy exporter, Fonterra, found a bacterial strain that can cause botulism in some of its products . China continues to rely on New Zealand for almost all its imports of milk powder.

Summary: China's food safety watchdog has asked three milk producers in Shaanxi province to recall infant formula powder, Chinese state media report.


They failed to meet the requirement by January this year falling foul of new regulations in Dumfries and Galloway. A council report said 33 of the 36 councils affected had applied to hold by-elections in July. Two others have asked to delay that date while another is looking at an "alternate constitutional model". The situation has prompted concerns about the impact on summer events across the region such as gala days with community councils unable to give out funds. A report to Dumfries and Galloway Council acknowledged the "disruption" to the affected communities. It said it was important to place on record the authority's appreciation to the areas which had "responded so positively" in progressing with the process for re-establishing community councils. Officers will meet with local people to thank them, explain the background and reassure them that there will be no repeat of such incidents in future.

Summary: A local authority has said "lessons will be learned" after dozens of community councils were dissolved for not meeting a constitution deadline.


Many of the dead were farmers who were killed as they worked in their paddy fields. Bangladesh is prone to electrical storms but this year they have been particularly severe. Experts suggest a general rise in temperatures and deforestation may be factors. Other victims included two students in the capital, Dhaka, who were struck as they played football, and a teenage boy who died when he went to collect mangoes. About 90 people have been killed by lightning since March, compared to a total of 51 people in the whole of 2015, Voice of America (VoA) reported. The head of Bangladesh's disaster management body Mohammad Riaz Ahmed told VoA he was "indeed concerned" by the rise in the number of deaths. He said further thunderstorms were predicted for later this month. Strong tropical storms regularly hit Bangladesh ahead of and during the monsoon season, which runs from June to September.

Summary: More than 50 people across Bangladesh have died after being struck by lightning in the past two days, police say.


The M8 was closed between junction 27 Arkleston and 29 St James for about three and a half hours. Guests at the Holiday Inn Express at Glasgow Airport were moved to the nearby Holiday Inn. Gas engineers traced the leak to an underground mains pipe in St Andrews Drive. The airport is operating as normal and the road has now reopened. The leak, believed to be on a road near the Holiday Inn Express car park, was reported at 02:45. Gas engineers were at the scene throughout the day, along with police officers and firefighters. The leak was fixed by mid-afternoon. There are no reports of anyone becoming unwell as a result of the leak.

Summary: Up to 200 guests were evacuated from a hotel near Glasgow Airport after a gas leak was discovered overnight.


Firefighters and police were called to the Claire House children's hospice store in Bromborough, Wirral, at about 03:40 GMT. A passer-by had seen smoke pouring from a broken window and dialled 999. No one was injured but the building was badly damaged in what Merseyside Police are treating as a deliberately-started fire. The force has launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward. Det Insp Paul Parry said: "The charity which is based there will inevitably be disrupted and that is a great shame when it does so much good in the local community. "Someone out there will know who has done this and I would urge them to do the right thing and come forward."

Summary: A charity shop has been gutted in an arson attack in Merseyside.