The 21-year-old forward will be with the Scottish champions for the second half of their season. City manager Scott Both said: "Katie has been on our radar for some time now and we are delighted that we can finally bring her to Glasgow City." McCabe said: "It's a great opportunity to work with such a successful women's club and one with a great history." Glasgow City are second in the Scottish Women's Premier League table, two points behind Hibernian but with a game in hand. "We have some really competitive games to play in the second half of the season and a player of Katie's quality can be a match winner when things get tight," Booth added.

Summary: Glasgow City have signed Republic of Ireland international Katie McCabe on loan from FA Super League club Arsenal.


The message is believed to be the first time al-Qaeda propaganda has presented Hamza Bin Laden as an official member of the militant group. In the message, shared by al-Qaeda supporters on Twitter, Hamza Bin Laden urges attacks on the US and its allies. Osama Bin Laden was killed by US special forces in 2011 in a raid on his compound in Abbotabad, Pakistan. The group has since been led by al-Qaeda's former second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahiri. Hamza Bin Laden's whereabouts are not known. He is believed to be in his mid-twenties. During the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the Al-Jazeera network broadcast footage that appeared to show him among Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. His audio message, released on an al-Qaeda website, calls upon followers in Kabul, Baghdad and Gaza to wage jihad, or holy war, on Washington, London, Paris and Tel Aviv.

Summary: Al-Qaeda has released an audio message that it claims has come from Hamza Bin Laden, a son of Osama Bin Laden.


Paint was thrown at the wall, in Glasnevin Cemetery, in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland. It was discovered on Sunday morning. The wall bears the names of all those who died as a result of the 1916 conflict. The Glasnevin Trust, which operates the historic graveyard, described it as "an act of callous vandalism". "Glasnevin Trust is currently engaging with the Gardaí on the matter and will not be commenting further at this time," the statement said. Gardaí (Irish police) in Mountjoy are investigating the incident. The paint is not confined to any category of deceased.

Summary: A remembrance memorial to mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising has been vandalised.


The Rugby Football League has confirmed that Silverwood has been temporarily removed from his officiating duties. An RFL statement read: "As an internal disciplinary measure, Richard Silverwood will not be considered until after the Grand Final at Old Trafford." The Yorkshire official was stood down after an off-field incident at Huddersfield's game with Leeds. Silverwood, 35, who refereed last year's Challenge Cup final, became Super League's youngest official when he took charge of his first game in 2001 at the age of just 24. He was suspended by the RFL in February 2009 for what was described as an alleged breach of its information technology policy. Phill Bentham will take Silverwood's place in charge of this Friday night's game between Huddersfield and Leeds, while Steve Ganson will take charge of Sunday's Wigan-Catalans clash.

Summary: Richard Silverwood will not referee another Super League game this season after being suspended from duty.


David Hitchen, from St Helens, died after his bike collided with a Yamaha motorcycle near Belmont, Lancashire on 21 September. Bob Howden said he was "deeply saddened to learn of Dave's death". He also urged anyone with information about the collision to contact Lancashire Police. The 42-year-old rode for Great Britain in the 1990s, winning several national and international races, before illness cut his career short. Mr Howden said road deaths were "thankfully very rare" adding that British Cycling continues to campaign tirelessly to improve conditions for cyclists. "This is a tragic incident which will sadden everyone in the cycling community [and] our sympathies and thoughts are with Dave's friends and family." Lancashire Police have appealed to another motorcyclist who may have filmed the collision on a helmet-mounted camera to get in touch.

Summary: The death of a former international cyclist in a collision has "saddened everyone in the cycling community", the president of British Cycling has said.


The 25-year-old lost 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3) in two hours three minutes to the world number 134 in Washington. Watson, who wasted set points of her own in the first set, saved two match points before Tig took the tie-break to win her first match since March. Tig will face Monica Niculescu or Nao Hibino in round two. Watson had progressed through two rounds of qualifying to reach the opening round on Tuesday. Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian doubles partner Bruno Soares were at 6-6 in the first set against France's Edouard Roger-Vasselin and American Steve Johnson when their match was delayed because of rain. British number two Kyle Edmund is also due on court to face South Korea's Chung Hyeon.

Summary: British number two Heather Watson was knocked out the Citi Open in the first round with a straight-set defeat by Romania's Patricia Maria Tig.


Arbroath-based RR Spink & Sons said its hot smoked salmon and hot smoked rainbow trout would be stocked at 30 larger Sainsbury's stores in Scotland. Until now, the company's products have only been available in high-end food halls and luxury delis. The company was founded in 1715 and now employs 190 people in Arbroath. It holds a Royal Warrant as Fishmonger to Her Majesty the Queen. The firm rears its own rainbow trout at Loch Etive on the west coast near Oban. Its salmon is sourced from Scottish companies. Sales manager Danny Cairney said: "RR Spink & Sons has over 300 years of experience in crafting smoked fish and we believe in using the highest quality of sustainable Scottish salmon and trout in all our products."

Summary: One of Scotland's oldest fishmongers is moving into supermarkets for the first time, after securing an initial £60,000 deal with Sainsbury's.


The author is famed for writing much-loved children's books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, Matilda and The Twits. The Welsh government wants to build on the success of celebrations to mark 100 years since Dylan Thomas' birth in 2014. Mr Dahl was born in Llandaff, Cardiff, in 1916 and died in 1990. Events to mark the centenary of his birth will take place as part of the Year of Adventure - a Welsh government project which hopes to attract more tourists next year. Deputy minister for culture, sport and tourism Ken Skates said "exciting plans" are in the pipeline. "We will announce further details shortly, but I can say the ideas being developed contain plans of epic proportions," he added.

Summary: A celebration of "epic proportions" is being planned to mark the centenary of Roald Dahl's birth in 2016.


The original image of Ben Innes, grinning next to his captor on the Egyptair flight, went viral on social media. Mr Innes, based in Aberdeen, told the Sun newspaper he wanted to "stay cheerful in the face of adversity". Video footage showing cabin crew taking the photo has now appeared online. Seif al-Din Mustafa, described by Cypriot officials as being mentally disturbed, used a fake suicide belt to hijack the Egyptair flight and forced it to fly to Larnaca. He was arrested after a stand-off in Cyprus and the suicide belt was found to be fake. Mr Innes told the Sun: "I'm not sure why I did it - I just threw caution to the wind while trying to stay cheerful in the face of adversity." He said the photo, which was taken by a member of the cabin crew, was the "best selfie ever".

Summary: Video footage has emerged of the moment a man posed for a picture with an alleged hijacker wearing a suspected suicide belt.


The Â£5.6m improvement of the A64 Brambling Fields Junction will allow vehicles to bypass Malton and Norton. A lane of the A64 will be closed on either side of the trunk road in the Brambling Fields area for 24 weeks. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained but diversions will be put in place. Ryedale District Council said the work would reduce traffic passing through the Butcher Corner junction in Malton town centre by up to 30%. Councillor Keith Knaggs, leader of Ryedale District Council, said: "For a short periods of limited pain the community will achieve a very significant long-term gain." He added: "This new slip road will mean that we can improve the air quality in Malton town centre, make it a better and safer place for business and shopping and bring forward new jobs and new homes for Ryedale people."

Summary: Work is to start on a multi-million pound alteration to a trunk road junction to help reduce traffic passing through two North Yorkshire towns.


The deal gives SABMiller a foothold in the "fastest-growing segment of the UK beer market", the company said in a statement. SABMiller plans to grow sales of Meantime's beers nationally and possibly export to Europe. The acquisition of the 16-year-old company is expected to be completed in June 2015. "They see the opportunity, and believe in the longevity, of modern craft beer in the UK," said Meantime's chief executive, Nick Miller. "We love local variety, and carefully nurture our 200 local and heritage beers," said Sue Clark, managing director of SABMiller Europe.

Summary: Drinks giant SABMiller has agreed to acquire Meantime Brewing Company, a London-based craft brewer.


The gang swapped newborn babies with the bodies of dead infants in hospitals and maternity homes, and told their parents the child had died, police told the BBC. The babies were then sold to childless couples for between 70,000-300,000 rupees (Â£500-2,200; $650-$2,850). Pakistan has seen several high-profile cases of baby abductions recently. Police told the BBC they had received a number of complaints about stolen babies. Some women who had given birth to healthy babies said they were told within hours that their child had died Among those arrested were five women and two men, including a nurse, two health workers and an agent who allegedly struck the deals with childless couples. An abducted baby girl was rescued from the gang's custody. The gang had abducted and sold nine newborns, police said.

Summary: Pakistani police have arrested several hospital workers over a scheme that sold newborn babies in Peshawar.


The victims were in the Castaway Camp playground on 11 August 2016 when they were inappropriately touched inside a tower, hidden from parental view. The girls' mothers made an appeal on the BBC's Crimewatch programme in September but the leads have run cold. A boy and a 22-year-old man arrested separately in connection with the attack were released without charge. Police previously issued an E-fit of a suspect, who was described as a white man in his teens or early twenties. Officers said he was white, under 5ft 8in (1.7m) tall, wearing dark slim-fitting trousers, a dark t-shirt and trainers. They appealed to the 14,200 visitors to Legoland on that day to check their photographs for anyone resembling the suspect. Thames Valley Police urges anyone with information to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Summary: Police are still hunting for a suspect who sexually assaulted two six-year-old girls at Legoland Windsor one year ago.


It stems from a lawsuit the British bank inherited when it bought the US lender Household International in 2003. Shareholders accused Household International, now known as HSBC Finance, of inflating its share price and engaging in misleading lending practices. It expects the settlement to result in a charge of about $585m (Â£409m). HSBC had previously estimated its potential exposure at about $3.6bn. The settlement is still subject to court approval. The British bank bought Household International, which provides loans to low-income homeowners, for about $14.2bn in 2003. However, following the subprime mortgage crisis, the bank was forced to write down tens of billions of dollars of bad loans. In March 2009, HSBC chairman Stephen Green said: "With the benefit of hindsight, this is an acquisition we wish we had not undertaken."

Summary: A division of HSBC has agreed to pay $1.575bn (Â£1.1bn) to settle a 14-year lawsuit.


Midlothian-based QikServe's Waiter in your Pocket app is being rolled out at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It follows a successful pilot scheme at the end of last year. The rollout is in partnership with HMSHost International, which offers food and drink services to travellers at more than 100 airports worldwide. The deal means passengers at Schiphol will now be able to order food and drinks in advance while going through security, en route to their gates or when disembarking flights. Roslin-based QikServe's chief executive and co-founder, Ronnie Forbes, said: "The HMSHost deal is a potentially transformational one for QikServe, adding to our international expansion, and demonstrates the potential for our product to scale."

Summary: The Scottish developer of a mobile ordering and payment service for the hospitality industry has won a major international deal.


The Germans had the best chance of a dour first half but Joshua Guilavogui's 20-yard shot was saved by Matz Sels. They wrapped up victory when Julian Draxler picked out Schurrle after a driving run to the byeline. Danijel Milicevic's shot wide from Moses Simon's cross was the closest the Belgian team came to scoring. Dieter Hecking's Wolfsburg side have dropped to seventh in the Bundesliga after a disappointing sequence of one win in nine games, but they deserved victory against plucky but limited opponents. Before the game, Gent coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck said his side would need a "miracle", but they lacked the attacking quality to fashion clear-cut chances. The Belgian champions beat Valencia, Lyon and Zenit St Petersburg to qualify from the group stage, but they never threatened a repeat here. And Schurrle's late strike ensured that Belgium's wait for a first Champions League quarter-finalist would continue.

Summary: Wolfsburg reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time after Andre Schurrle's goal sealed a 4-2 aggregate win over Gent.


Test on Monday confirmed that the the 22-year-old, who was hurt in Argyle's 1-0 loss at Barnet last week, will be out for at least six months. The ex-Bristol Rovers player Tweeted that his injury was 'not looking too promising' last week. Brunt injured the cruciate ligament in his other knee in 2011 and had further knee surgery in 2014. Brunt, whose contract expires in the summer, had just established himself in Argyle's first team, starting in each of the five games he played in before his injury, scoring three times in the process.

Summary: Plymouth Argyle striker Ryan Brunt could be out for nine months after injuring his cruciate knee ligament.


Bell-Drummond, whose previous deal had been set to expire at the end of the season, has scored 4,268 runs in first-class cricket an average of 35.86. Details of the length of the 23-year-old England Lions international's new deal have not been disclosed. "It's an exciting time for the club and I want to contribute to some success for our supporters," he said. "I want to play for England one day and I feel my game is progressing well with the support of [head coach] Matt Walker and the Kent coaches."

Summary: Kent batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond has signed a contract extension with the County Championship Division Two club.


The 29-year-old spent the 2012-13 campaign with the Lions, scoring three goals in 26 appearances. Taylor moved to Blackburn in the summer of 2013 and has featured 15 times for the Championship club this season. "We hope he can repeat the type of performances and level of consistency which he achieved first time around," boss Neil Harris told the club website. Millwall's move for Taylor comes after Jed Wallace was recalled from his loan spell at The Den by parent club Wolves. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Millwall have re-signed Blackburn midfielder Chris Taylor on loan until the end of the season.


The accident happened on south of Stracathro at about 02:45. The main Aberdeen to Dundee road was left closed in both directions for several hours. Police Scotland said it had now reopened. The Press and Journal newspaper reported one of its delivery lorries had swerved to avoid the man and that he was then hit by a car. Officers have appealed for witnesses to the incident to come forward.

Summary: A man has died in a crash on the A90 in Angus.


Two heat lamps and about Â£120 in coins were also taken after the Perth Pet Centre in St Catherine's retail park was broken into. The theft took place between 16:30 on Thursday and 11:30 the following day. The owners of the pet centre have offered a reward for the safe return of the creatures and conviction of those responsible for the thefts. A post on the centre's Facebook page said: "Despite being closed for business since the end of January we were broken into again. "A reward will be paid for the recovery of our property and the conviction of the culprits."

Summary: A bearded dragon, three corn snakes and a copper tarantula have been stolen from a Perth pet shop.


The Cumbernauld-based firm reported turnover for 2013 at more than £689m - up from just over £569m in the previous year. However pre-tax profit fell from £27m to £15.1m, according to accounts filed with Companies House. The company said trading conditions "have been and are expected to remain competitive". The average weekly number of employees rose by about 1,000 last year to just under 3,900. The firm's net borrowings at the end of 2013 were nearly £23.5m, up from just under £16.5m the previous year. The combined salaries of the group's directors fell by about £900,000 to £1,438,000. Farmfoods was founded in Aberdeen in 1955 and now has about 300 shops across the UK.

Summary: Frozen food specialist Farmfoods saw profits slump last year, despite a sharp rise in turnover.


The first 90 minutes of the game produced very little in the way of quality football and ended goalless. Koffi Boua, Atcho Djobo and Serge N'Guessan scored the goals for coach Michel Dussuyer's (pictured) side. The Ivorians will now play the winners of Sunday's Tunisia against Mali quarter-final in Thursday's semi-final. Boua headed in a cross from Krahire Zakri five minutes into extra-time. The second was also a header this time from Djobo as he connected with a corner taken by captain Serge N'Guessan on 102 minutes. The third goal was a spectacular strike from N'Guessan, who shot from just over the half-way line in the 112th minute, having spotted the keeper off his line.

Summary: Ivory Coast beat Cameroon 3-0 after extra-time in their African Nations Championship quarter-final in Rwanda.


The reading marks the second month of a return to inflation after five months of flat or falling prices. The European Central Bank (ECB) has been taking steps to reflate the economies of the 19 countries that use to euro. Other figures showed that unemployment throughout the bloc remained at 11.1% in May, the same level as in April. Unemployment in Germany was the lowest of the 19, at 4.7%, while crisis-struck Greece was the highest at 25.6%. In March, the ECB began a â‚¬1 trillion stimulus programme to boost economic activity in the eurozone. The rise in prices was due in part to an increase in food and beverage costs, which were 1.2% higher.

Summary: The eurozone's inflation rate dipped slightly from 0.3% in May to 0.2% in June, according to official figures.


Two businessmen are accused of setting up the scheme, which used false invoices to bill the state for non-existent security, cleaning and other services. The fraud, which dates back to 2001, involved 62 people, the police say. In total, they have seized goods worth €100m related to the crime, including 100 properties and two firms. In an operation that involved about 70 police officers, numerous properties were raided in the early hours of the morning in Lazio, Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto and Sardinia. Those involved in the fraud used shell companies to house the money. The shell companies then transferred the funds to accounts in San Marino and Luxembourg and the Italian companies were then liquidated.

Summary: Italian police have uncovered a fraud which they say has cost Italian taxpayers €1.7bn (£1.3bn; $2.2bn).


Police said the vehicle left the road and hit a tree in Barnhill Lane near Howden at 20:15 GMT on Tuesday. Two passengers in the car, a 16-year-old girl from Selby and a 17-year-old boy from Goole, died at the scene. The driver of the car, a 19-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. More on this and other East Yorkshire stories Humberside Police has issued a warning asking people not to visit the crash site to place memorials. "We'd urge them not to visit the site, as they are putting themselves and other road users in danger by walking along the busy roads in the area, especially with fading light," a statement said.

Summary: Two teenagers have died after the car they were travelling in crashed in East Yorkshire.


South Wales Police are investigating how a silver Ford Ka collided with a tree on Neath Road, Tonna, at about 03:30 GMT on Tuesday. A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. A girl, 15, is in a serious but stable condition and a man, 21, has non life-threatening injuries. A 20-year-old man and 17-year-old girl, were discharged from hospital on Tuesday. Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the car in the area before the crash.

Summary: Two people remain in hospital following a crash which left four hurt in Neath Port Talbot.


The left-hander will remain available for Sussex as injury cover for the remainder of the season. "County cricket has been a huge part of my life for the last 18 years," the 38-year-old former Middlesex player said. "It is with a tinge of sadness that I've decided not to play on for Sussex this season or beyond." Joyce, a former captain of Sussex, joined from Middlesex in 2009 and has scored more than 8,000 first-class runs for the county. "I fully intended on playing at least some cricket for Sussex in 2017," he added. "But the realities of my various injuries, alongside my playing commitments here in Ireland have meant that this isn't possible." Joyce will play for provincial side Leinster as well as Ireland, having recently appeared for them in the one-day international series against England.

Summary: Sussex batsman Ed Joyce has decided to retire from county cricket to focus on his career with Ireland and their bid to gain Test status in 2018.


Troy Grant, a New South Wales MP, was stationary when he took a photo, which he later tweeted from home. After being alerted to the illegality, Mr Grant reported himself to police to face a A$325 (Â£203; $250) fine. "This serves as a massive reminder. Nobody is above the law even if you are the police minister," Mr Grant said. The minister had been stopped at roadworks when he photographed a car carrying a sheep in front of him. "I did not know that what I was doing was against the law," Mr Grant said on Tuesday. "This is a great lesson for me, and I hope it is something that the community takes a lesson from as well." Under the state's law, drivers may operate a phone only from a fixed cradle without contact.

Summary: An Australian police minister says he did not realise he was breaking the law when he picked up his mobile phone while driving.


The incident happened at Bathgate Fire Station in West Lothian at about 00:30 on Wednesday. A fire community vehicle was damaged as well as eight cars that belonged to the firefighters. Police have appealed for any witnesses to the "mindless act of destruction" to come forward. Ch Insp Paul Cameron said: "This has been a mindless act of destruction targeting the local fire service while the crew was out assisting the community. "In addition to the damage sustained to fire officers' cars, a community fire vehicle was also damaged and will require repair, taking the vehicle out of service which deprives the community of this resource. "We are keen to hear from anyone who remembers seeing anything suspicious around the station in the early hours of Wednesday morning. "Similarly, anyone with any further information relevant to this investigation should contact police immediately."

Summary: Vandals who smashed fire station windows and damaged several vehicles while firefighters were out at an incident are being sought by police.


Liam Hunt was attacked in St George's Street in Northampton town centre at about 17:00 GMT on Tuesday. The teenager, who is from the town, died from his injuries in hospital, Northamptonshire Police said. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 15-year-old was also arrested in connection with the death. Areas of the town remain cordoned off, including McDonald's at The Drapery. Det Insp Phil Mills said: "This occurred in a residential area, a number of people would have been in the area at the time. "We want these witnesses to come forward and contact us with any information they have."

Summary: A 17-year-old boy has died after suffering serious neck injuries in a street assault.


With Feyenoord leading 1-0, Vitesse forward Tim Matavz appeared to be fouled inside the box but referee Danny Makkelie did not stop play. Feyenoord broke quickly and scored but Makkelie used VAR to award the penalty to Vitesse and rule out the goal. Vitesse equalised from the spot but went on to lose 4-2 on penalties. Former Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones was Feyenoord's hero in the shootout, saving the first two spot kicks. The match had finished 1-1 in normal time, with Jens Toornstra putting Feyenoord ahead inside the first 10 minutes and Alexander Buttner converting the controversial penalty. VAR can only review incidents relating to goals, red cards, mistaken identities and penalties. The technology can be used while the ball is in play, but not while either team is in an attacking position.

Summary: Feyenoord won the Dutch Super Cup despite having a goal ruled out by the video assistant referee (VAR) in bizarre circumstances.


The benchmark FTSE 100 finished down 0.12%, or 8.52 points, at 7358.56. On Monday the UK parliament backed the government's Brexit bill, paving the way for formal negotiations to be triggered. However, shares in Prudential rose 2.8% as strong growth in its Asian business helped its group operating profits to rise 7% to Â£4.3bn. But the rise in Prudential shares did not stop the wider market from edging down. Markets were jittery about the imminent triggering of Brexit negotiations and Scotland's call for a second independence referendum. Bank shares were under pressure, with Royal Bank of Scotland down 2.5% and Lloyds more than 2% lower. Big retail and banking stocks have been particularly sensitive to political developments, as has the pound. On the currency markets, the pound fell to an eight-week low against the dollar, dropping 0.5% to $1.2157. Against the euro, the pound was down 0.4% at 1.1430 euros.

Summary: The London stock market has closed lower after jitters over Brexit hit banking and retail shares.


The first of November is known as Day of the Innocents and is dedicated to children who have died, while 2 November is dedicated to adults who have died. On both days families visit graveyards and decorate tombs with marigolds, the traditional flower of the Day of the Dead. They also build private altars at home and on the tombstones, on which they display the favourite food of their loved ones to encourage them to visit during this period. The BBC's Katy Watson photographed some of the typical foods and decorations made for this celebration.

Summary: Day of the Dead is one of Mexico's biggest celebrations when families remember those who have passed away.


Police said the 38-year-old was walking along Arthurlie Street, Barrhead, at about 12:00 when he was approached from behind and pulled to the ground. A local resident contacted emergency services and the injured man was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. His condition has been described as stable. The suspect was described as being about 40 years old, 6ft 2in and was wearing a hooded jacket. Det Con Jacqui Carroll: "This was a particularly vicious attack and as yet we have still to establish a motive. "We are currently viewing CCTV in the area and I'd like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Arthurlie Street at midday on 1 January who either witnessed this attack or perhaps saw the culprit running off."

Summary: A man was repeatedly punched and kicked in the head and face in a New Year's Day attack in East Renfrewshire.


Brighter Futures was one of 21 projects across the country to get a share of £3.5m grants from the government's Homelessness Transition Fund. The charity said the money would be used to find accommodation for the 66 rough sleepers believed to be in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. It said two key workers would also be employed to provide support. Brighter Futures said the money would allow it to focus better on the long-term homeless in the area, many of whom had complex issues including alcohol and drug addictions and mental health problems. "The goal is to accommodate them all and ensure they do not return to the streets," it said. The key workers are also expected to help rough sleepers access treatments and therapies, as well as advice on issues such as debt and benefits.

Summary: A Stoke-on-Trent homelessness charity has been given almost £200,000 in a bid to "end" rough sleeping in the city.


A one year-old child was also in the car but only sustained minor injuries in the crash which occurred at about 19:00 GMT on Wednesday. Devon and Cornwall Police said the car collided with the back of a tractor on an A30 slip road near Redruth. The woman, 31, died at the scene, while the baby was kept in Treslike Hospital overnight as a precaution. More on the tractor crash, and other Devon and Cornwall news The driver of the tractor - which was towing a loaded trailer at the time of the crash - was uninjured. The road reopened several hours later. Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for anyone who saw the incident to come forward.

Summary: A woman has died in a collision between a car and tractor on a slip road.


Bell Bridge at Sebergham collapsed into the River Caldew six weeks after being hit by the December 2015 storm. Work on the new bridge and neighbouring road is due to start on 17 July, Cumbria County Council said. The project was due to start in June but was delayed due to the need to divert overhead power cables. Keith Little, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "The loss of Bell Bridge had a significant impact on the local community and I'd like to thank them for their patience and understanding during this period." Bell Bridge was built in 1772 and was named after a family from a nearby farm. The council said it was looking at 300 bridges this year that require some form of repair after Storm Desmond. More than 130 were repaired last year.

Summary: Work to replace a 245-year-old bridge which was destroyed by Storm Desmond should be completed by November, a council has said.


The 18-year-old Italy international, whose contract was due to expire next year, looked likely to leave Milan after turning down a new deal in June. Donnarumma maintained his refusal to sign was not financial after fans threw fake money at him during a European Under-21 Championship game last month. Milan said the new deal was positive news for "the player and the fans". "AC Milan will be holding tight on one of the most talented players in the squad," the club added. Donnarumma broke into the first team as a 16-year-old and has played almost 70 Serie A games since and won four senior caps. The player is represented by agent Mino Raiola, who brokered the deals that have taken Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United.

Summary: AC Milan's teenage goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has extended his contract with the club until 2021.


Dolan began his career at Middlesbrough before joining Bradford City in 2014, where he spent a season. The 24-year-old spent the past two seasons at League Two club Yeovil, making over 70 appearances. "I'm really excited having Matty in, he was one of my main targets this summer," Newport manager Mike Flynn said. "He's ambitious and buys into what we're aiming to achieve with a successful season." Hartlepool-born Dolan, who can also play in defence, said he was "excited for a new challenge." "The manager's enthusiasm and ambition is really exciting and I'm looking forward to the upcoming season as we look to make it a really positive one," Dolan said. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Newport County have signed midfielder Matt Dolan from Yeovil Town on a two-year contract.


CIE Well Control Ltd, a specialist in subsea and surface operations, has called in administrators from KPMG. The move comes after orders fell away, in the wake of the oil price collapse. Twenty-one people have been made redundant, while two staff have been kept on to handle the administration process. A buyer for the assets is being sought. In May, more than 50 jobs were lost at Aberdeen engineering firm Enterprise Engineering Services after the company went into administration. During the same month oil and gas shipping company Harkand Group collapsed, with the loss of more than 170 jobs in Aberdeen and London. Administrators at Deloitte were called in after the company was hit by the prolonged fall in global oil prices.

Summary: Another engineering firm working in Aberdeen's oil and gas sector has collapsed.


Last month the community-led Stove Network put initial plans on show of how to "breathe new life" into the area around the town's Midsteeple. It was designed as a response to the number of shop closures in the area in recent months. Now the group has started on online survey to gather public opinion on the best way forward. It hopes to find the actions which "can shape a vibrant Dumfries High Street". Among the areas it wants to assess are measures which could encourage more people to live or work in the town centre.

Summary: A survey is seeking public input into plans to regenerate the historic centre of Dumfries.


It has been reported that the post included racial slurs, and that the Twitter user said he hoped Marvin Bartley would die. The 30-year-old was targeted during his team's 3-1 Scottish Cup victory over rivals Hearts at Hibs' Easter Road stadium on Wednesday. It is understood the tweet has since been deleted. However, Mr Bartley's response is still on Twitter. He wrote: "Still alive and kicking pal, hope you've recovered from your stuffing last night." A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh are investigating a report of a hate crime committed via social media during the Hibernian v Hearts football match at Easter Road on Wednesday 22 February. "Inquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances."

Summary: Police are investigating allegations of racist abuse against a Hibs player on Twitter during a match with Hearts.


Sanderson, 27, joined on a two-year deal in February and helped Northants win the T20 Blast, taking 3-31 as they beat Durham Jets in the final. "I'm delighted to have signed a new three year deal. I'm looking forward to playing with these boys for more years to come," he told the club's website. "He is a very skilful bowler and very popular member of the squad," head coach David Ripley said.

Summary: Northants bowler Ben Sanderson has signed a three-year deal with the club.


The France international played the full 90 minutes as league leaders Barca defeated Levante 1-0 at home. Abidal had a liver tumour removed in March 2011 but recovered to play in the Champions League final in May. He had the transplant in April 2012 and had not started a match since 29 February of that year, although he had made two substitute appearances. Barcelona were made to wait until the 84th minute for Cesc Fabregas to break the deadlock against Levante as they retained their 13-point lead over Real Madrid with six games remaining. They visit German side Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Summary: Defender Eric Abidal has made his first start for Barcelona since undergoing a liver transplant last year.


The visitors had the better of the first half with striker Billy Paynter testing home keeper Joe Day. Newport were much improved after the break and Medy Elito's long-range shot was saved by Trevor Carson. Newport have moved up to 17th in the table and are 14 points clear of the relegation zone. Newport County manager Warren Feeney told BBC Radio Wales: "I don't think we got going and we looked a bit leggy. The fantastic win on Saturday [against Portsmouth] took a lot out of us. "It was going to be a scrap, they're on a good run themselves. I'm pleased with a point - it's a point closer to where we want to be. "I still don't think we're safe. There's 10 games left to go and a lot of points to play for."

Summary: Hartlepool extended their unbeaten run to three games and moved eight points clear of the League Two relegation zone after a goalless draw at Newport.


The victim was reportedly made to believe that she was in debt to the clairvoyant and could repay that debt only by becoming a sex worker. Tokyo's District Court heard the woman was sometimes forced to live on the equivalent of $1 a day. The fortune teller reportedly pocketed nearly 90m yen ($785,000; Â£639,000). The victim started consulting with the clairvoyant in 2008, when she was troubled by issues such as a divorce, and became dependent on her advice, local media reported. In 2011, she was forced to move into an apartment the fortune teller owned, and ordered to work as a prostitute to pay rent and other costs. "The fortune teller fuelled the woman's fears by leading her to believe that she owed her a lot of money," judge Sotaro Tomuro said. The woman handed over almost all of her income, the court heard.

Summary: A fortune teller in Japan has been ordered to pay $850,000 (Â£691,000) in damages to a female client she had forced into prostitution, reports say.


Ah'Kiell Walker died at Bristol Children's Hospital on Sunday. His parents Hannah Henry, 20, and Alistair Walker, 26, of Archdeacon Street, Gloucester, have been remanded in custody accused of child neglect. In a statement, Ah'Kiell's family said: "Our days are so much darker without his smile, but we will never forget the times we had." "We are blessed to have had our beautiful baby boy Ah'Kiell in our family, even if for such a very short time," they added. "He was taken too soon but his beautiful eyes, smile and amazing hair will always be in our hearts. A police investigation into Ah'Kiell's death is continuing.

Summary: The family of a three-month-old old boy who died at the weekend have said he was a "beautiful baby".


Edir Frederico Da Costa was travelling with two others in a car when he was detained in Woodcocks, Beckton, at 22:00 BST on 15 June. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has launched a probe and is appealing for witnesses. Mr Da Costa was taken to hospital in a "critical condition" and died on Wednesday. An IPCC spokesman said it was believed the police officers used force and CS gas during the incident. But a post-mortem examination suggested there were no injuries to suggest severe force was used. The IPCC spokesman said: "Mr Da Costa became unwell, first aid was administered, an ambulance was called and he was taken to hospital. "Tragically on Wednesday 21 June, Mr Da Costa died."

Summary: The death of a 25-year-old man six days after he was stopped by police in east London is being investigated.


Bevlee Jones, from Newport, who was a huge fan of the Paisley-born singer, died suddenly in March, aged 34. Her son Ieuan made a plea for Nutini to perform at her funeral through Facebook, but he was touring in Europe. Nutini has announced he will play his only UK show of 2016 at Newport Centre on 20 July with profits going to Ieuan. "When I heard of Ieuan's plea, it was with regret that I couldn't attend his mother's funeral and do what he asked of me," said Nutini, 29. "I wanted to help him in any way that I could and I feel like a concert in aid of Ieuan himself and in memory of his dear mother was the right way to do so."

Summary: Paolo Nutini will perform in Newport to raise money for a 13-year-old boy whose mother's died


Dick Barford said he had been informed of the decision by Botswana's secretary for justice, defence and security, Augustine Makgonatsotlhe. Eritrea's footballers played the national team in Botswana on 13 October, losing the game 3-1. Many Eritrean footballers have claimed asylum recently after playing abroad. Six players claimed asylum in Angola in 2007, 12 in Kenya in 2009, and another 18 in Uganda in 2012. A report by the UN human rights council in June accused the Eritrean government of systematic, widespread and gross human rights violations. The situation has prompted hundreds of thousands of people to flee the country, the report said. Eritrea has denied committing human rights abuses and says those leaving the country are economic migrants.

Summary: Botswana has granted asylum to 10 Eritrean footballers who refused to return home after a World Cup qualifying match, their lawyer says.


The 20-year-old had played football for West Cornwall FC and 4 Rifles Battalion in the British Army. Mr Curnow died after leaving The Zone nightclub in Redruth on 21 September 2015. The teams were playing for a trophy donated by Mr Curnow's family, with the 4 Rifles Battalion winning the match 2-1. Hundreds of people showed their support and balloons were set off before the match in David Curnow's memory. All money raised was being donated to the charity Care For Casualties.

Summary: A charity football match has taken place in memory of murdered Cornish soldier David Curnow.


The MV Maersk Tigris was moving through Iranian waters in the Straits of Hormuz, according to the Pentagon. Iranian patrol vessels fired warning shots across the bow of the boat, US officials said, branding the action "inappropriate". A US naval destroyer has been ordered to the region to "monitor" the situation. After the warning shots, the ship complied with orders to go deeper into Iranian waters, a Pentagon spokesman said. The ship was in an area recognised as an international shipping lane, he went on. US aircraft were ordered to the area to "observe the interaction" between the Maersk vessel and Iranian forces. There are no reports of any injuries. Initial media reports suggested the vessel was a US cargo ship but US officials denied this and said no Americans were on board.

Summary: Pentagon officials say the US is monitoring the seizure by Iran of a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship.


O'Sullivan, who last played in the World Championship in April, did not play until December last year. He has also entered the Irish Open in November. The Scottish Open takes place in December and the series concludes with the Welsh Open in February 2017. Each event has a £366,000 prize fund, with a £1m bonus for winning all four. Five-time world champion O'Sullivan, currently world ranked 10th, has also signed up for the Shanghai Masters, the European Championship and the International Championship. The 40-year-old, who featured in six tournaments last term, said he was struggling to deal with the expectation of being snooker's "figurehead" after failing to reach the World Championships quarter-finals in April. Sign up to My Sport to follow snooker news and reports on the BBC app.

Summary: Ronnie O'Sullivan is set for a busy season after agreeing to play in the new Home Nations series, starting with October's English Open in Manchester.


The Daily Mirror shows some England stars, including the Spurs duo, modelling the new suits which the side will wear when out in France in June and July. Brad Friedel has told the The Sun that Hugo Lloris can be the reason that Spurs win the Premier League this season. The 44-year-old former Spurs number one says that his hard-working ethic and calm nature mean that "people can look to him even at the most nervous of times". And manager Mauricio Pochettino looks set to stay in North London - according the London Evening Standard. The Argentine has been subject to rumours of a move to Manchester United and Chelsea but says he is impressed with the youth set-up and that "there are all the conditions needed to carry on working here and to enjoy the culture that there is".

Summary: An England photo shoot may have given a hint that both Dele Alli and Harry Kane could be in Roy Hodgson's squad for the upcoming Euro 2016 tournament.


Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of Lidia Pascale, of West Bromwich, who was last seen on the evening of 19 November in the town. She is still missing but detectives are treating her disappearance as murder. Open land, gardens, bins and areas in and around High Street are being searched, the force said earlier. Matthew Cherrington, 32, of High Street, West Bromwich, and Thomas Ricketts, 37, of Alderton Drive, Wolverhampton, have been remanded in custody and are due at Birmingham Crown Court on 18 February.

Summary: The area where a missing woman was last seen is being searched in a suspected murder inquiry.


Officers have released CCTV of the woman driving her dog around Willingdon Golf Course in Eastbourne, Sussex. One or more buggies were driven around the course, causing significant damage, police said, while one vehicle sustained up to Â£1,000-worth of damage. PC James Gillies said it was "rather strange", not least because the buggies were later returned. Not only was the dog taken for a spin, he said, but the buggies were driven back to their container about 90 minutes later - and plugged back in to charge up. "It appears that a key to the container may have been stolen unnoticed from the club prior to Sunday night, but the locks have now been changed," he said. PC Gillies said the woman was accompanied by another person, thought to be a man, at about 22:35 GMT. Anyone who recognised the woman or her dog is urged to contact the force.

Summary: A woman who took her dog for a late-night joyride around a golf course in a buggy is being hunted by police.


The 24-year-old joined the Pilgrims as a centre-back following his release by Blackburn Rovers, but played as a defensive midfielder in the 1-0 loss at Carlisle on Saturday. "He was probably the standout performer," Argyle manager Derek Adams said after the defeat. "He's a winner and I think that him going in there a bit further forward than the back three helped us." With Latvia international Nauris Bulvitis getting international clearance and able to partner former Crawley skipper Sonny Bradley in the centre of defence, former Cameroon Under-21 international Songo'o was able to be pushed further forward. "I think he's more than comfortable to play in there," added Adams. "You've got to give us a bit of protection, but going forward we have to create more chances than we're creating."

Summary: Yann Songo'o is set to move into a midfield role for Plymouth Argyle.


The owners of the Bon Accord Centre want to build new shops, flats and a hotel on land to the north of the shopping complex. The plans include the creation of a four or five storey retail block, linking the Bon Accord Centre with John Lewis. Planning permission in principle has been sought. The plans include demolishing Santander and Co-op buildings on George Street to make way for new shops and a hotel. Also, a reconfiguration of Crooked Lane which links Harriet Street with St Andrews Street. The owners of the Bon Accord Centre said the development would create a new retail destination for the area, and would enhance the environment of George Street.

Summary: Plans to redevelop part of George Street in Aberdeen have been submitted to the city council.


Mitchell will replace the Rams' second-choice keeper Lee Grant who requires a minor groin operation. The 21-year-old will go straight into the squad for Derby's fixture against Hull on Tuesday. Mitchell made five appearances for the Hatters this season after joining the club on an emergency loan at the beginning of March. Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Craig King, who has yet to make a senior appearance for the Luton, has subsequently been recalled from his loan spell at Bishop's Stortford.

Summary: Derby County have recalled goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell from Luton Town with immediate effect.


The 17-year-old was attacked on Brixton Road near Oval tube station last Monday at about 17:30 GMT. He sustained life-threatening injuries but has since been discharged from hospital, police said. The Met said it suspected two black males of the stabbing and of assaulting several customers in the Tennessee Chicken Shop earlier that afternoon. Det Insp Ian Kenward said: "This was a frenzied attack in which a knife was used to inflict life-threatening injuries on a teenage male. "I have no doubt that the perpetrator intended to cause serious harm to the victim. Police will do everything in their powers to bring the offenders to justice." The Met is also appealing for any victims in the takeaway shop to contact them as soon as possible.

Summary: Two men are being sought by police over the "frenzied" stabbing of a teenager in south London, it has emerged.


Unconfirmed reports say most of the victims were Sudanese. It is not yet clear who attacked the group, near the town of Rafah on the border with Gaza. There is constant tension in the area, where the Egyptian army is trying to crush an insurgency by the Islamic State (IS) militants. Eight migrants were found alive but wounded in the incident on Sunday, the Associated Press news agency reported. Jihadists based in the North Sinai region stepped up their attacks after the military overthrew Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in July 2013. A state of emergency has been in force in the area since October 2014, following an attack by the IS-linked group Sinai Province. It is unclear whether the killing of the migrants is related to the unrest.

Summary: Egyptian police have found the bodies of 15 African migrants who appear to have been shot dead in the northern Sinai Peninsula, officials say.


Police said they were called at about 15:10 GMT to reports of a fallen tree at Bremhill near Calne. When they arrived, they found a man in his 70s with serious injuries. A spokesman said "early indications" showed the man was "electrocuted as he tried to clear the tree." He was pronounced dead at the scene. A Southern Electric Power Distribution spokesman said: "Earlier today we were, unfortunately, made aware of a fatality in the Melksham area. "We were called to the site and made the situation safe and although we cannot speculate on the cause we can say the police were on site with our team. We will continue to assist the police with their inquiries."

Summary: A man died in a suspected electrocution while trying to clear a tree that had brought down power cables in Wiltshire.


Dorothy Bailey, 62, William Barks, 51, Jason Shingler, 38, and Derek Moore, 62, have not been seen since the blast at Wood Flour Mills in Bosley, near Macclesfield, on Friday. Rescuers are continuing to search two specific areas of the collapsed building. The missing people are believed to have been close to the seat of the blast. Paul Hancock, chief fire officer for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, described the scene as "one of complete devastation". "We have a building that has exploded from the inside and subsequently collapsed in on itself," he added. "There are huge complexities around the challenges for the search and rescue teams."

Summary: Four people who are missing after an explosion at a wood treatment works in Cheshire have been named by police.


Central-back Johnny Mullins, 30, is one of those to leave, along with strikers Jordan Bowery and Pat Hoban, defender Freddie Grant and midfielder AJ George. Strikers Danny Hylton and Chris Maguire will be offered new deals, while midfielder Josh Ruffels and goalkeeper Benji Buchel will stay on another year. Loan players Jonjoe Kenny, George Waring and Jordan Evans have returned to their parent clubs.

Summary: Oxford United have released five players after promotion to League One.


Bilic, 48, was sent off by referee Michael Oliver after throwing a TV microphone to the ground in reaction to Gareth McAuley's injury-time equaliser for the visitors at London Stadium. Hammers assistant boss Nikola Jurcevic has also been charged with misconduct. Both have until 18:00 GMT on Thursday, 16 February to respond. Jurcevic's charge relates to an incident in the 19th minute where he was sent to the stands after leaving the technical area to protest against Sofiane Feghouli's strike being disallowed for offside. Both Bilic and Jurcevic could be handed touchline bans, as well as fines, if found guilty of the charges. West Ham's next match is away to Watford in the Premier League on 25 February, before a London derby at home to Chelsea on 6 March.

Summary: West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following Saturday's 2-2 draw with West Brom.


Six fire crews were sent to deal with what one eyewitness called a "great ring of fire" on Carn Brea at Redruth on Tuesday evening. About 200 people called 999 reporting the 230 sq ft area of gorse affected on the Pool side of the land. The flames were brought under control at about 23:30 BST. A police spokesperson said officers had also been called due to "members of the public driving up to look at the fire and causing access problems". Charles Bickford, chairman of Carn Brea Parish Council, described it as a "terrible thing to happen".

Summary: Firefighters spent the night tackling a large gorse fire on a historic hillside site in Cornwall.


The 19-year-old centre-half, who has signed for an initial month, will be reunited with Braintree boss Hakan Hayrettin, his former Hatters coach. He will be available to make his debut in Saturday's National League home game against Wrexham. Musonda has made eight appearances since his debut in January 2016 as a substitute in a 2-0 win at Mansfield. After three appearances as a substitute in the 2015-16 campaign, his five outings this season have all been in the EFL Trophy. "Frankie has been pushing our more experienced centre-halves really hard in recent months," said Luton manager Nathan Jones. "He's also come up against some experienced League and non-league strikers in development matches, and competing on a regular basis against them at National League level will further his development." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Braintree Town have signed teenage defender Frankie Musonda on loan from League Two side Luton Town.


Pearson, 23, made one appearance for Leicester and previously had spells on loan with Carlisle United and Wrexham. He was sacked by the Foxes in June 2015 after he took part in a racist sex tape filmed on a club tour of Thailand. Pearson, son of former Leicester boss Nigel, was one of three players released by the club after an internal investigation into the incident. "I'm very happy to have signed for Barnet. Now it's time to get going and to get some games under my belt," he told the club's website.

Summary: Barnet have signed former Leicester City defender James Pearson on a non-contract basis.


The 42-year-old from Birmingham has been recognised for his services to broadcasting. As well as Citizen Khan, which was first broadcast in 2012, he has also been a presenter on BBC Asian Network. Mr Ray said he wanted to dedicate the honour to his parents for their support which enabled him to follow his dreams. "They, like many immigrant families, came to Britain with dreams of their own and I feel very fortunate that with the help of many supportive people around me I have been able to follow mine. "At a time when the future of Britain is under discussion and yet again immigration is top of the agenda honours like this remind us that we all have a part to play and have something to contribute to Great Britain. "Now, if you'll excuse me I just need to go and explain to Mr Khan why he's been overlooked."

Summary: Adil Ray, the writer and actor behind BBC sitcom Citizen Khan, has been appointed an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.


Reusing plastic bags is the single most common step taken by people who want to improve the world around them. The statistics are part of a publication by Northern Ireland's Department of the Environment. It found fewer people are "very or fairly concerned" about the environment, down to 70%, a 12-year low. Apart from illegal dumping of waste, people were most upset by river pollution, traffic congestion and climate change. People who had adopted "green" practices had mostly switched to reusable bags or changed to energy efficient light bulbs. The number of plastic bags issued here every year has fallen from 300 million to 91.5 million since the introduction of the 5p carrier bag levy. On river quality, the statistics show that only a third of rivers monitored are of good standard or better. And only five of the 21 lakes were of "good" quality.

Summary: Illegal dumping of waste is the biggest environmental concern for the public, according to a Stormont report.


The 23-year-old was discovered at 22:51 BST on Thursday after reports of a disturbance, Northumbria Police said. A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and a section of Ladykirk Road, Benwell, has been cordoned off. Northumbria Police have referred themselves to the police watchdog, the IPCC, because of recent police contact with the woman and the man. The force said the matter had been passed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission "as a matter of course". Extra officers are in the area to reassure residents. Anyone with information has been asked to contact detectives.

Summary: A woman has been found dead in a house in Newcastle.


Corbin only joined Loughborough from Hertfordshire Mavericks in the summer. But the 27-year-old suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage against her former club in just her second game. "I'm trying to stay positive, keep my entire focus on the future and getting back fitter and stronger," she told the Loughborough Sport website. Corbin had to be helped off the court during Saturday's game, which Loughborough lost 49-44. "I will draw on the inspiration of having seen many of the greatest netballers and other athletes in the world come back from this type of injury," she added.

Summary: Loughborough Lightning's England mid-court player Sasha Corbin has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury.


A investigation between the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Garda Síochána led to the discovery of the drug in vehicles on Derrymacash Road in Lurgan on Friday. The men, aged 32, 36 and 59, are being held on a number of drugs offences. The PSNI's Det Insp Tom McClure said the seizure had "taken a substantial amount of drugs out of circulation". "We are aware of the threat posed by illegal drugs and are determined to use every opportunity to take controlled drugs off the streets and to bring anyone involved in their sale, supply or distribution before the courts," he added.

Summary: Three men have been arrested after police seized herbal cannabis worth an estimated £300,000 in County Armagh.


Scottish Canals is launching a campaign in Glasgow for engineers, stonemasons and builders to help preserve Scotland's 250-year-old canals. A spokesman said they were also looking for lock keepers, archivists and environmental experts to join the Canal Volunteers project. Millions of people use Scotland's 137-mile network of canals every year. Scottish Canals, which runs the Caledonian, Crinan, Forth and Clyde, Monkland and Union canals, said it was the nation's "biggest linear park". On Monday, volunteers from computer company Dell will join pupils from Kelvindale and St Mary's primary schools to repair mortar and operate lock gates on the Forth and Clyde Canal's historic Maryhill Locks.

Summary: Volunteers are being urged to come forward to safeguard the future of Scotland's canals.


The words "scum" and "Nazis" were daubed on the mural at the junction of Beverley Street and Northumberland Street. It honours the life of Lieutenant Colonel John Henry Patterson. He served in the British Army and commanded a volunteer force known as the Jewish Legion. Police said the incident happened some time between Thursday evening and Friday morning and have appealed for information about the incident. DUP MLA William Humphrey said those responsible for the graffiti were not reflective of Belfast and offered his full support to the city's Jewish community. "I'm appalled that sick, evil people have sprayed grossly offensive anti-Semitic graffiti on a pro-Israel mural," he said. "The Jewish community has and continues to make an important contribution to the religious, cultural, commercial and business life of Belfast."

Summary: Police are treating as a hate crime the defacement of a Belfast memorial to an Irish Zionist who fought in World War One.


The three-part fantasy novel series is made up of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. The books have been published in more than 40 languages and sold nearly 17.5 million copies worldwide. The story centres on a girl called Lyra, who has an adventure to try to understand a mysterious material called Dust. The series has already been adapted for the cinema and the stage. Phillip Pullman says: "It's been a constant source of pleasure to me to see this story adapted to different forms," "I'm delighted at the prospect of a television version of His Dark Materials."

Summary: Author Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is going to be turned into a new TV series for BBC One.


Stuart Brownhill, 59, was found to be absent during an early morning roll-call at North Sea Camp prison, near Boston, at 05:00 BST on Friday. Lincolnshire Police said he was found on Saturday morning. Brownhill murdered Lynne Taylor while her 11-year-old son slept in her home in Werneth, Oldham, in 1984. He was jailed for life at Manchester Crown Court the following year. Brownhill met Ms Taylor on a night out and later set fire to her home. He admitted he strangled Ms Taylor after trying to rape her and knew the boy was asleep in the property when he started the fire.

Summary: A convicted murderer who absconded from an open prison has been found and re-arrested.


Suffolk Police were called at 23:45 GMT to reports of an incident in the boiler room of the Manhattan Bridge ship while it was docking at the Trinity Terminal. One person was killed and another taken to hospital. The death is not being treated as suspicious. There will be a joint investigation between the police and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. People who live nearby described hearing a loud explosion. On the port's website, the Manhattan Bridge is reported as being a Japanese ship run by "K" Line which had last docked at Rotterdam and was due to head to Hamburg. It appears to have arrived in Felixstowe at 23:12 on Thursday. A port spokesman said they would not be making any further comment at this time.

Summary: A person has died in what people have described as an "explosion" on board a ship at the Port of Felixstowe.


David Ord has been appointed Knight Bachelor for political service and service to the community. Mary Prior MBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol, is appointed to Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. And Prof Steve West, who is vice chancellor of the University of the West of England, has been appointed CBE for his services to higher education. Prof West said he was most proud of how the university connected with businesses and the way it supports young people to realise their dreams. "Connecting with schools and really making a difference to those who don't think they can go to uni," he added. Also honoured from Bristol:

Summary: The boss of the Bristol Port Company is among those receiving New Year Honours.


Rick Nelson, 61, from Ontario was walking his dog when a cub poked its head out of a shrub. Moments later, its mother charged out of the bushes and attacked. He fought off the mother bear with his bare fists, walking away with just minor scratches on his face and chest. The Canadian forestry ministry says that attacks by black bears are rare. After several swings from Mr Nelson, the bear walked away from the fight with a bloody nose. Mr Nelson said: "It just turned back around and walked away like nothing ever happened and followed the cub. So I really lucked out there." Despite his encounter, Mr Nelson told a Canadian broadcaster that he did not want people to fear black bears. The Government of Ontario says black bears usually avoid contact with humans.

Summary: A Canadian man has fought off a 320lb (145kg) black bear with skills he learned from years as a boxer.


Border Force officers at Southampton Port found five statues filled with cigarettes in a shipping container. James Reber, 51, from Second Avenue in Hove, pleaded guilty to evading Â£31,000 in excise duty and VAT. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years, at Lewes Crown Court. The multi-coloured fibreglass statues were found when officers searched a shipping container which had arrived from Indonesia in June 2013. An HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation into the container's paperwork led to Reber who initially told officers he was importing furniture but knew nothing about the Buddhas or cigarettes. John Cooper of HMRC said: "This was a crafty attempt to smuggle illicit cigarettes into the UK, solely to avoid paying excise duty and VAT."

Summary: A furniture importer from Sussex who admitted allowing Buddha statues to be used to smuggle more than 100,000 illicit cigarettes has been sentenced.


The 22-year-old scored twice in 12 games during a recent loan spell with Grimsby Town this season and now joins the Iron on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Townsend, who spent time on loan with Scunthorpe last term, will not be able to play against Chelsea in the FA Cup on Sunday as he is Cup-tied. He is the second defender to join the Iron this month after Huddersfield's Murray Wallace made his loan permanent. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Scunthorpe have signed Hull City full-back Conor Townsend on a free transfer.


Prime minister and Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras stood down on Thursday, paving the way for new elections. The move came after he lost the support of many of his own MPs in a vote on the country's new bailout with European creditors earlier this month. Greek media reports say 25 rebel Syriza MPs will join the new party, called Leiki Anotita (Popular Unity). The party will be led by former energy minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, who was strongly opposed to the bailout deal, reports say. A list of MPs joining the party published by the Ta Nea newspaper showed that the parliamentary speaker Zoe Konstantopulou and former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis were not among its members. Both had opposed a new bailout deal, with Ms Konstantopulou highly critical of her former ally Mr Tsipras.

Summary: Rebels from Greece's main party, left-wing Syriza, are to break away and form a new party, Greek media reports say.


Broady had two chances to win the first set but lost 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 in Auckland. The world number 122 led 6-5 in the opener, but fifth seed Stephens held her serve to force a tie-break and saved a set point before taking it 8-6. Broady, who won a controversial match to reach the last eight, broke to lead 2-1 in the next set, but Stephens won five of the next six games to progress. "It was a tough one, Naomi's a great player," said Stephens. "She has had such a great week here."

Summary: British number three Naomi Broady was beaten in the quarter-finals of the ASB Classic by American Sloane Stephens.


The illegal service - aimed at expectant parents wanting male children - smuggled fetal blood samples to Hong Kong for gender testing, officials say. It operated across much of China and brought in $30m (£25m). Despite decades of campaigning, Chinese families, particularly in rural areas, continue to prize boys above girls. At least 300 people were involved in the illegal service, the authorities in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang said. The size of the operation and the money involved reveal the desperation of the parents who wanted the service, BBC Asia Pacific regional editor Celia Hatton says. China ended its one-child policy last year, which was seen as contributing to the gender imbalance in China. But Chinese population officials this week warned that that imbalance, 113 boys for every 100 girls, would remain for years to come.

Summary: Police in China have detained 75 people in connection with a widespread network that illegally determined the gender of unborn babies.


Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival called the programme for this year's event its "most ambitious to date". Singer and songwriter Karine Polwart kicks off proceedings at the Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries. Billed as Scotland's largest rural performing arts festival, it will see a wide range of performances at various venues until 4 June. Among the highlights are a Scottish Ensemble residency, Scottish Opera's pop-up roadshow and comedian Mark Nelson. Many of the events had sold out prior to the start of the programme. Full details of the event are available on the arts festival's website.

Summary: Ten days of theatre, music, comedy and more get under way across the south west of Scotland on Friday.


The 31-year-old centre-back ended last season at Ipswich, playing three games in the Championship before injury cut short his brief spell. Taylor made 268 appearances for the Magpies during 12 years at St James' Park and was twice called up by England without making his debut. "It is a massive coup to get him on board," said Posh boss Grant McCann. Doncaster Rovers had also been interested in signing Taylor, while Ipswich decided against re-signing him after they brought in Dominic Iorfa from Wolves. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One Peterborough United have signed former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor on a two-year deal.


Mustard put on 135 for the sixth wicket alongside Hamish Marshall, making his final appearance for the hosts. Marshall passed 1,000 Championship runs for 2016 before being caught off Danny Briggs for 77 as a draw was called with Gloucestershire 131 ahead on 337-7. Briggs (5-93) got his second five-for of 2016 as Sussex ended the season unbeaten away in the Championship. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft is set to return to Gloucestershire in 2017. Gloucestershire chief executive Will Brown told BBC Radio Bristol: "He played red ball cricket for us at the beginning of the season as a replacement for Michael Klinger and he's going to play red ball cricket for us for all of next season. "He'll be here for the whole season, with the option to play white-ball cricket as well if we should need him or if the opportunity arises for him."

Summary: Phil Mustard's unbeaten 90 helped Gloucestershire draw against Sussex to close the Division Two season.


Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is the new king, one of the most influential among the Yoruba people, Nigeria's second biggest ethnic group, who number about 35 million in West Africa. He is a prince from one of the ruling houses in the Ife kingdom. The previous Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade, died in a London clinic in July aged 85. Mr Ogunwusi was selected from 21 candidates who included his older brother. The BBC's Chris Ewokor in Abuja says the selection criteria have not been made public. Traditionally, kingmakers from within the family choose the Ooni of Ife from descendents of the Yoruba god Oduduwa in consultation with their oracle, known as Ifa. Mr Ogunwusi will be one of the youngest traditional rulers in Nigeria, our reporter says. Ooni of Ife: Nigeria's many monarchs

Summary: A 40-year-old accountant has been named the new Ooni of Ife - a revered monarch in south-west Nigeria.


The green and brown pet snake, named Nigini, is not venomous and normally lives at a house in Edge Street, St Helens. Merseyside Police is urging the public "to be vigilant" in an effort to find the snake, whose owner reported it missing. Experts believe it will be in a warm place "such as a rockery or plant pot." Anyone who sees the snake, described as being between 5ft to 6ft long, green and brown with beige markings, is urged to contact Merseyside Police on 101.

Summary: A Royal Python snake is missing after slithering away from its home, prompting a police appeal.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 19-year-old pipped Austria's Anna Gasser to claim her maiden victory in extreme -29C temperatures in Moscow. Big air will make its Winter Olympics debut in PyeongChang in South Korea in February 2018. Ormerod scored 153.75 as the judges counted the two best runs out of three with Gasser, the World Cup leader, notching up 153.50. The Yorkshire teenager said: "It was by far the coldest and some of the toughest conditions I've ever had to compete in but an amazing place. I'm stoked to be on the podium with some awesome riders, Anna Gasser and Klaudia Medlova." It was Ormerod's third World Cup podium this season.

Summary: Snowboarder Katie Ormerod has become the first Briton to win a World Cup big air.


Evelyn King, from Blackburn in Lancashire, was a pillion passenger on one of the vehicles. The accident happened at the junction of the A708 and B709 west of Selkirk on Saturday 6 May. Ms King died at the scene of the crash and the two male riders - aged 27 and 54 - were taken to hospital with serious injuries. PC Martin Young said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with Evelyn's family as they come to terms with their loss and ask that they are left in private to mourn."

Summary: Police have identified a 53-year-old woman who died in a collision involving two motorbikes in the Borders.


Fewster, 20, spent seven months on loan at York in last season, while Heardman, 20, trained with the Pools last week. Pools manager Craig Hignett previously managed Fewster during the forward's time with Boro's under-13s. "I know what Craig is all about and I knew when he went to York last season that he would do well and score some goals," Hignett told the club website. "He's a finisher who comes alive in the box, his movement is good and he's a bit different from the other options we have in the squad so I'm delighted to get him. "Both Tom and Brad are really hungry to prove themselves and that's one of the big qualities I look for in players." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Hartlepool have signed Middlesbrough's Bradley Fewster and Newcastle forward Tom Heardman on half-season loans.


The 38-year-old led his team onto the field before throwing four touchdown passes in the season-opening game. Brady had a four-game NFL ban - imposed after he was alleged to have colluded in the deflation of match balls - overturned by a judge last week. "It was a pretty special night so I was excited," said quarterback Brady. "It is always fun getting out there and getting the opportunity to play and we took advantage of it. It was a good win." The NFL had banned Brady after investigating claims the Patriots had deflated balls to gain an advantage in January's 45-7 play-off victory over Indianapolis Colts. That decision was last week overturned by US District Judge Richard M. Berman, who found "several significant legal deficiencies".

Summary: Tom Brady returned from the 'deflate-gate' scandal to lead defending champions New England Patriots to a 28-21 win over Pittsburgh Steelers.


Police said the discovery was made in the grounds of Culgruff House Hotel at Crossmichael. Robert Shaw, 52, was reported missing on Friday, sparking a search involving the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. A formal identification has still to take place. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances. Meanwhile, police are still appealing for information as a search continues for a missing Stranraer man. Dennis Brough left his home in the town's Garrick Drive last Wednesday. The 66-year-old is about 6ft tall and slim, with grey hair and a beard. He was driving a black Landrover Freelander with the licence plate FD05 EBG. Police said there had only been one unconfirmed sighting of him in Ardwell on the road to the Mull of Galloway last Thursday. Extensive searches were carried out at the weekend, involving the police dog unit, coastguard and an RAF Sea King helicopter.

Summary: A search for a man reported missing from his Dumfries and Galloway home has been stood down after a body was found.


Police said the 16-year-old, who suffered head injuries on Saturday, died at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth that night. The crash happened at 12.15 GMT on Saturday on Great Western Road, outside Paignton train station. The driver of the silver Vauxhall Vectra, a 42-year-old local man, was uninjured. A police spokesman said: "Police are now looking at contacting the victim's family members. "It is a tragic incident that we are dealing with and we are asking people to drive carefully in the bad weather we are having at the moment."

Summary: A teenage foreign student has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Paignton.


Wycombe Wanderers striker Akinfenwa, nicknamed 'the Beast' and known as the strongest man in football, dropped the 'People's Elbow' on team-mate Luke O'Nien after scoring his second goal in the 3-2 win against Port Vale. The 'People's Elbow' - an elbow drop - was the signature finishing move of Johnson in his wrestling days. Johnson praised Akinfenwa's effort, tweeting: "Heart stoppin' elbow droppin'.... well done brotha". O'Nien joked on Twitter: "Just got out of A&E. Planning my pay back celebration." One of The Rock's many catchphrases is: "Do you smell what The Rock is cooking?" This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser

Summary: Adebayo Akinfenwa's latest goal celebration has received the approval of its creator, Hollywood star and WWE wrestler Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.


Police said there were made aware of suspicious activity around the Bells Row crossing at the town's Antrim Road. Translink has said bus substitutions are in place between Lisburn and Portadown. The Antrim Road and Cornakinnegar Roads are closed at the railway crossing point. There are no further details. The deputy mayor of Craigavon, Sinn FÃ©in's Catherine Seeley, condemned those behind the alert. "This is another attack on the local community and on commuters travelling to and from Belfast," she said. "Those responsible should be under no doubt that it has done nothing except disrupt the lives of people going about their daily business."

Summary: Part of the Belfast to Dublin railway line has been closed due to a security alert in Lurgan, County Armagh.


Reflections was founded by survivors of childhood abuse who want provide support to other victims. Chairman Phil Lafferty said he has already started a petition calling for tougher sentencing for paedophiles. Mr Lafferty said he hopes to meet with Justice Minister Michael Gove to discuss child abuse sentencing. Education Secretary Nicky Morgan, who spoke at the launch of the group, said she supported the organisation's campaign on behalf of sexual abuse victims. "We are survivors not professionals, we are trying to make a difference," Mr Lafferty said on the Reflections website. "Reflections aims for survivors to unite and work together - we all need to pull together. "By having meetings in regional areas and growing across Britain, we hope to become a central force for good in tackling the abuse that has happened to many of us."

Summary: A new support service for survivors of childhood sexual abuse has been unveiled in Loughborough.


The RNLI wants to replace Burry Port's aging boathouse and bring both its lifeboats under one roof. The centre will be built between the existing lifeboat station and the western slipway. Roger Bowen, Burry Port Lifeboat operations manager, said it was "the start of an exciting new chapter in the station's 71-year history". He added: "The RNLI will now proceed with the detail design and construction phase of this iconic building." The centre will include modern training and changing facilities for the volunteer crew, which will help speed up launches, a workshop and a public viewing area.

Summary: Plans for a new lifesaving centre in Carmarthenshire have been approved by the council.


The 41-year-old man from Cranbrook, Kent, was travelling west on the A259 Hastings Road in Winchelsea when the collision occurred on Sunday morning. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but died later. The driver of one of the cars, a 47-year-old woman from Winchelsea, suffered whiplash and shock and was taken to Conquest Hospital in Hastings. Her passenger, a girl of seven, was also taken to the hospital along with a 35-year-old woman who was on the second motorbike and suffered a broken pelvis and ankle. Sussex Police has appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Summary: A motorcyclist has died in hospital after a crash involving two bikes and two cars in East Sussex.


The city council said the money from the Clusters of Empty Homes Fund would be used to revitalise 306 homes. One of the houses saved from demolition is 9 Madryn Street, the birthplace of The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr. Liverpool City Council's cabinet member for housing, Ann O'Byrne, said the scheme would "help revitalise our neighbourhoods". She said: "Housing plans for Anfield Village, the Welsh Streets and other areas of the city are progressing well and the allocation of this funding means we can continue to drive forward with the plans, delivering long overdue housing improvements in the areas which need it most." The majority of the money - £10m - will be spent in Anfield village.

Summary: More than 300 empty houses in Liverpool are to be brought back into use with £14m of government funding.


The former Hearts and Sunderland keeper, 34, has made more than 100 appearances since signing for Celtic on a free transfer in 2014. The Scottish Premiership leaders had rejected two offers for Gordon from Premier League leaders Chelsea in January. And he has now committed himself to Celtic until the summer of 2020. His move to Glasgow followed two years out of the game due to knee problems. After making his Hearts debut in 2002, Gordon received his first senior international cap in 2004 and has made 45 appearances for Scotland. He left Tynecastle in 2007 to join Sunderland in a £9m move.

Summary: Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has agreed a new three-and-a-half year deal with Celtic.


Police said the anaesthetic gas was taken from Crawley Hospital after three people were seen entering the back of the building in Ifield Road. The gas is also commonly used is as a recreational drug to achieve a short-term high. A Sussex Police spokesman warned it was not an offence to possess nitrous oxide but it was not necessarily safe to use. "Anyone considering using this substance in this way should think again," he said. "The effect of asphyxia through inhalation could happen on the first occasion it is used or after repeated use." A member of the public reported seeing the intruders get out of a black Audi A3 before going into the hospital at 01:00 BST on Friday. Officers have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Summary: Five canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, have been stolen from a hospital in West Sussex.


The liquidators of oldco Rangers were granted leave to appeal to the court over a ruling that the use of Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) broke tax rules. Rangers used the scheme from 2001 until 2010 to give millions of pounds of tax-free loans to players and other staff. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) lost two tribunals before judges agreed these were salary payments subject to tax. The decision was in relation to Murray Group companies, including the liquidated company RFC 2012 - formerly The Rangers Football Club PLC. It has no impact on the current owners at Ibrox. However, liquidators BDO were allowed to appeal as the ruling has implications for future cases. The Supreme Court judges will deliver their binding verdict, which will be screened live on its website, at 09:45 on 5 July.

Summary: A final verdict on the Rangers "big tax case" will be delivered next Wednesday, the Supreme Court has announced.


Sessegnon, 31, has scored eight goals in 92 games for the Baggies since joining for a then club record fee from Sunderland in September 2013. Anichebe, who signed at the same time in a £6m move from Everton, scored nine times in 63 appearances. "They worked really hard and were as good as gold," said boss Tony Pulis. Anichebe wished the club well on Twitter before confirmation of his departure, writing: "Thank you to all the fans for the support during my time at the club. I wish you all the best for the future." Only bottom side Aston Villa scored fewer than West Brom's tally of 34 Premier League goals this season. "We have to have that little bit more in the final third," said Pulis after their final-day draw with Liverpool.

Summary: Midfielder Stephane Sessegnon and striker Victor Anichebe have left West Brom after reaching the end of their contracts at The Hawthorns.


The two pupils became unwell at the school on Monday and were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock for treatment and were later released. Police Scotland said the pupils were a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy. Inquiries into the matter are ongoing. North Ayrshire Council confirmed that two pupils had fallen ill and said it was assisting police with inquiries. The police spokesman said: "We can confirm that we received a report on Monday the 7th of November of two pupils, a 12 year-old girl and a 13 year-old boy, at a North Ayrshire school, having taken unwell following what is believed to be an incident of drugs misuse. "Both were taken to Crosshouse Hospital for observations before being released. Inquiries are continuing."

Summary: A boy and girl have been treated in hospital after a suspected drugs misuse incident at a North Ayrshire school.


James Brokenshire and Nuala McAllister both laid wreaths at Belfast City Hall. More than 1m men were killed or wounded on both sides of World War One over the course of the 141-day offensive. Thousands of the casualties were from the island of Ireland. Two thousand of them, from the 36th Ulster Division, died on the first day of the battle. The 36th Ulster Division was one of the few British divisions to attain its objective that day, much to the surprise of the defending Germans. The division's target was the Schwaben Redoubt - a fortified stronghold on the German line near the village of Thiepval. Their success came with horrific losses. By the end of the day the division had suffered more than 5,000 casualties, around 2,000 of whom lay dead.

Summary: Northern Ireland secretary of state and the lord mayor of Belfast have led commemorations on the 101st anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.


The body of Steven Fretwell, 47, was found at an address on Kingswood Avenue in Dinnington on Sunday 18 December. A post-mortem examination found Mr Fretwell died of multiple injuries, said South Yorkshire Police. The men, aged 21, 28 and 35, have all been charged with murder and are due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Nathan Kieran Fensome, 28, from Dinnington, Ashley Grant Fensome, 21, also from Dinnington and Barry Scott Plant, 35, from Wath have all been remanded into custody, said police.

Summary: Three men have been charged over the murder of a man in Rotherham just before Christmas.


The 33-year-old woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested on her return to the UK. She appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court where she indicated she would plead not guilty. Police appealed for information after the five went missing from Waltham Forest last week. They were detained in Turkey on Tuesday and the woman was held at Luton Airport on Thursday. A family court judge said the children had been placed in foster care and a judge would make decisions about their future. Following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism command, the woman was charged with taking four children under the age of 16 out of the UK without the appropriate consent on 25 August. She was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 21 September.

Summary: A woman who went missing with her four children, amid fears they were heading from London to Syria, has been charged with child abduction.


The U's lie bottom of League Two after a winless start to their campaign. "It's as clear as day, we've got a football club that's expecting more and I fully accept that," the 38-year-old told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. "I understand that, for support to be heard, fans want to be looking at a performance level that's high, that's the pressure that we've got." Cambridge face Morecambe, who sit seventh in the league, on Saturday. "It's the first time we've really got our strongest squad available to us," Derry added. "We are hopeful we can do this all together and change the fortune of our football club because no one likes to see us at the bottom of the league."

Summary: Cambridge United manager Shaun Derry has called for patience from fans following a poor start to the season.


Netherlands international Cillessen, 27, has signed a five-year deal with the Spanish champions, who could pay another £1.7m in variables. He started his career with NEC Nijmegen before joining Ajax in 2011. Cillessen's move was confirmed hours before Chile international Bravo, 33, joined Pep Guardiola at City for an initial £15.4m. Bravo made 70 La Liga appearances in two seasons for Barcelona but never featured for them in the Champions League, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen their first choice in cup competitions.

Summary: Barcelona have signed Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen for £11.1m to replace Manchester City-bound Claudio Bravo.


Davie Fulton is travelling the 45 miles from Edinburgh on foot - to see Sunday's clash with Ross County - to try to raise Â£10,000 for Marie Curie. Mr Fulton did the same walk when Hibs made the Scottish Cup Final in 2013. He has been inspired to repeat the effort after hearing that his aunt and sister-in-law have both been diagnosed with terminal cancer. On his Just Giving page, which has raised more than Â£1,000 so far, Mr Fulton said: "I would love everybody to help me try and reach my goal of Â£10,000 as I know how much cancer affects everyone. "I am leaving Calder Rd junction about 6am on Saturday 12th March and my daughter's boyfriend has kindly offered to cycle along side me with refreshments." He hopes to arrive at Hampden on Saturday evening and relax before going to the final on Sunday afternoon.

Summary: A Hibs fan is planning to walk to the League Cup Final at Hampden Park in Glasgow to raise money for charity.


Stephen Wright, 50, from Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, used fabricated invoices while claiming VAT repayments through his firm, SJ Wright. Wright was sentenced at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Wednesday after he admitted three counts of VAT fraud. He was given 28 days to repay the proceeds of his crime. Colin Spinks, assistant director of criminal investigation at HMRC, said: "Wright falsified invoices to reclaim VAT he wasn't entitled to, but HMRC's checks ensured that he couldn't." A statement from HMRC said Wright was the owner of the company when he submitted incorrect invoices to support a VAT repayment claim for £57,000 in 2012. It was connected to an office refurbishment, which purportedly took place in 2008, but an inquiry revealed it actually occurred elsewhere, outside the four-year claims deadline, in 2006. HMRC inspectors also found Wright had wrongly claimed £106,000 in VAT repayments in 2006.

Summary: A company boss who fraudulently claimed £163,000 in VAT refunds has been jailed for 13 months, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said.


The crash involving a red car and a white pick-up style truck happened on the Sittingbourne-bound carriageway at about 13:15 BST. The driver of the car, a 42-year-old woman from Sheerness and her son died in the crash, Kent Police said. The pick-up truck driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. A six-year-old boy also in the car suffered minor injuries and was taken to a London hospital for treatment. The bridge was closed in both directions for several hours, with traffic being diverted over the Kingsferry Bridge. The Sheppey-bound carriageway has since reopened.

Summary: A woman and her eight-year-old son have been killed in a crash on the A249 Sheppey Crossing in Kent.


Longton Cottage Hospital closed in September amid staff shortages at hospitals run by Staffordshire and Stoke Partnership NHS Trust. Thirty seven beds have since been reopened on a temporary basis, along with 28 beds in Stafford. Latest figures showed local A&E performance to be the worst in England. Last week, just 63.7% of people attending emergency units at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and Stafford's County Hospital were seen within four hours, compared with a national target of 95%. The next worst performing trust was the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which treated 70.3% of patients within four hours. Staffordshire and Stoke Partnership NHS Trust, which runs community hospitals in the area, said reopening Longton Hospital was expected to cost up to £90,000 a week.

Summary: A cottage hospital that had to close because of staff shortages has been reopened to help tackle pressure on Accident and Emergency departments.


Cheltenham beat struggling Guiseley 2-0 on Saturday to move six points clear of Rovers, who could only manage a 1-1 draw at play-off chasing Braintree. Pennock's side are already assured of at least a place in the play-offs, with three games left to play this season. "We've got to keep playing well and make sure that we're going into the play-offs in good form," he said. "Being realistic, and fair play to Cheltenham, they've been consistent enough, so it's not mathematically impossible but I think they've got one hand on the trophy. "Of course we want to win every game, but it's impossible. I said to the players we've got to keep our heads up, keep focused and keep pushing on." Forest Green lost to Bristol Rovers in the semi-finals of last season's play-offs after finishing fifth in the Conference, the highest final league position in the club's history.

Summary: Forest Green Rovers manager Ady Pennock says National League rivals Cheltenham Town "have one hand on the trophy".


The company is increasing the number of flights on its winter schedule from October. Belfast International said it would mean more than 125,000 extra seats will be on sale on its routes to Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. Additional capacity will also be added to services to Liverpool, Birmingham and Manchester. Belfast International said the move "could lead to over 100 new aviation-related jobs in Northern Ireland." Easyjet operates to 26 destinations from Belfast and already employs 230 staff locally. Airport managing director Graham Keddie said: "Increasing the number of seats will mean significant increases in airport activity. "This is a good day for the airport, but an even better one for the Northern Ireland economy." The winter schedule covers the four months from October. Easyjet said this coming winter 9,620 flights are on sale from Belfast, providing 1,585,968 seats. Last winter 8,711 flights were on sale providing 1,394,408 seats.

Summary: Easyjet has announced a big expansion of existing services between Belfast International and other UK airports.


One hundred of those jobs are already in place as the company has been recruiting for almost a year. Its main business is selling books and online materials to higher education students in the United States. The company employs about 35,000 people worldwide. Its UK operations include the Edexcel exam board. The business has undergone significant restructuring in recent years, selling the Financial Times and its stake in The Economist. The company has also moved to simplify its business operations and the Belfast investment is part of that process. It said the Belfast centre was a "further significant step in a major efficiency drive". Invest NI is supporting the centre with grants of Â£1.5m with a further Â£460,000 of skills training from the Department of the Economy.

Summary: Pearson, the education publisher, has formally opened a finance centre in Belfast which will employ up to 300 people.


Police said the 18-year-old woman was raped in the toilets of Moo Moo nightclub in Tunbridge Wells in the early hours of Friday. The attack happened between 01:30 BST and 02:03 at the Newton Road club, which held the party on A-level results day. Officers seized CCTV from the nightclub as part of their enquiries. The attacker is described as a white man with brown hair. He was wearing dark jeans and a short-sleeve T-shirt. Moo Moo's Facebook page billed the event, from 21:30 to 03:00, as an "adventure as we go Pokemon mental to celebrate everyone's A-Level results when our three floors become three different Indigo League Locations."

Summary: A teenager was raped during a Pokemon-themed A-level results party at a nightclub in Kent.


McMillan clinched a bronze in the boys' 200m freestyle final. Rachel Bethel missed out on earning another swimming medal by 0.15 seconds as she took fourth in the girls 200m freestyle final. Rebecca Reid and Shannon Russell finished seventh in the 100m backstroke and 200m breaststroke finals. Both Northern Ireland medals on the opening day of the championships came in judo, with Kirstie Strouts McCallion collecting a silver and Matthew Elliott a bronze. Kirstie, 17, beat English and Bahamian opposition but lost out on the gold to her Scottish opponent. She then led NI as flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Matthew, 17, lost to the world number four before battling through to win his bronze medal fight. Kirstie belongs to the St Columb's Park Club and Matthew the Murakwai Club.

Summary: Swimmer Jack McMillan has become the third competitor from Northern Ireland to secure a medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas.