The discovery was made during a search at a house in Church Street, Portadown, on Wednesday. Det Ch Insp Stephen Wright said officers had "uncovered a very sophisticated cannabis factory". Two men have been arrested on suspicion of a range of drugs offences. Plants and cultivation equipment were removed from the house for further testing. Meanwhile in Limavady, County Londonderry, police uncovered cannabis during a search at Roe Valley Country Park on Wednesday. Sgt Ian McCluskey said: "The search, in an area known as O'Cahan's Rock, uncovered a large amount of herbal cannabis, thought to be worth somewhere in the region of £40,000."

Summary: Police have recovered cannabis plants estimated to be worth about £500,000 in County Armagh.


The sinkhole, on Magdalen's Road, was reported around 10:30 on Wednesday evening. Officials say the hole is approximately 10m by 15m, stretching across two gardens. It's not the first time the road has been hit by sinkholes - in 2014 a house had to be demolished when one appeared. Experts say it's because the rock under the ground contains 'permian gypsum", a type of rock which can dissolve more quickly in water than the limestone rock that surrounds it, which means big holes can form. Fire crews and council workers will decide what to do next when they begin inspecting the hole this morning. Why do sinkholes happen?

Summary: Seven homes have been evacuated on a street in Ripon, Yorkshire, overnight after a big sinkhole appeared.


Dundee City councillor Craig Melville is reported in the Daily Record to have sent a number of messages to an unnamed woman within the party a day after the Paris terror attacks. He has now been suspended from his role as an aide to SNP deputy leader Stewart Hosie. A spokeswoman for the SNP said the party "will not tolerate" Islamophobia. In one message, Mr Melville is reported to have referred to the SNP's international development minister, Humza Yousaf, who visited the Greek island of Lesbos in October to see the plight of Syrian refugees. An SNP spokeswoman said: "The SNP condemns Islamophobia in the strongest possible terms and we will not tolerate it in our party. "Craig Melville has been immediately suspended from the SNP and from his employment." Mr Melville is said to have confirmed that he will co-operate with any investigation.

Summary: An SNP councillor is being investigated after allegedly sending anti-Islamic texts to a Muslim colleague.


Crowds decked in green, shamrocks and the Irish tricolour packed Trafalgar Square for the annual festivities, including live music, on Sunday. A parade featuring marching bands, pipers, a 17ft high puppet, stilt walkers and dancers made its way from Piccadilly to the square earlier. An official St Patrick's Day event has been held in the capital since 2002. The Mayor of London's office organises the festival to bring the "best of Irish culture and a packed programme of great entertainment to Trafalgar Square". There are 220,488 Irish people living in London according to the last census.

Summary: Thousands of people have taken part in St Patrick's Day celebrations in central London.


Vlaar, 29, who is out of contract in the summer, limped off 15 minutes into Villa's 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on New Year's Day. Villa manager Paul Lambert said the Netherlands international would be out for "four to six weeks". Lambert also denied newspaper claims that there had been bids for Vlaar and midfielder Fabian Delph. Vlaar, who has featured in 12 of Villa's 20 Premier League games this season after also suffering a calf injury, had been linked with a £1.5m move to Manchester United in the January transfer window, with Arsenal and Liverpool also reportedly interested in the defender. In November, Lambert insisted the club had begun negotiations to extend Vlaar's contract but that "the message from his agent was thanks but no thanks".

Summary: Aston Villa have confirmed that captain Ron Vlaar is expected to be out for up to six weeks with a knee injury.


Mark Leyshon, 28, feared he had killed the squirrel when driving his son to see Father Christmas in Llanberris, Gwynedd, but later found it wedged between his car's grill and radiator. The squirrel was freed six hours later at a local garage. "It was quite an incredible rescue," said Mr Leyshon. "I swerved to avoid it and I felt a bang so I assumed I'd hit it. But it must have jumped at the last second." Mr Leyshon said the squirrel "bolted and climbed a tree" as soon as it was free, adding: "It didn't appear to be injured at all so it was a good result all around."

Summary: A squirrel cheated death by jumping into a car engine just before it was about to get run over.


But the figures from National Records of Scotland showed there was wide variation across the country in the length of time people live. They also showed that people in the most deprived areas died sooner. East Dunbartonshire had the highest life expectancy in Scotland, while the lowest was in Glasgow. The figures, which covered 2011-13, showed: Tim Ellis, National Records of Scotland chief executive, said: "This report shows that life expectancy continues to vary widely across Scotland. "People living in rural areas, in general, live longer than those in more urban areas. "Men in the least deprived areas of Scotland may live 12.5 years longer than those in the most deprived areas while women in the least deprived areas could expect to live 8.5 years longer than those in the most deprived."

Summary: Life expectancy for men and women in Scotland has risen to between 76 and 80 in the last few years, according to new official figures.


Amanda Phillips was the executive principal at the London-based Paradigm Trust and head teacher at Murrayfield Primary in Ipswich. She was awarded a CBE for services to education in the 2015 New Year's Honours. Paradigm chairman David Willis said in a statement: "Amanda's death is a dreadful tragedy." It is understood she suffered serious head injuries earlier in the week as a result of a fall. She died on Wednesday. Mr Willis said the trust's "thoughts and prayers" were with Mrs Phillips' husband and family. "She led Paradigm Trust with enormous energy, tremendous skill and most of all an enduring passion to give every child an outstanding education." The trust runs five schools, which between them have about 2,700 pupils on roll.

Summary: The executive principal of an academy trust has died following a fall while on holiday in France.


Princess Anne, 66, is understood to have had some tests at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Wednesday. Buckingham Palace said the Queen's daughter had been suffering from a bad chest infection and had cancelled her engagements on the advice of doctors. She has been staying at Balmoral, the Queen's Aberdeenshire residence. Princess Anne joined the Queen and other members of the royal family at the Braemar Gathering at the weekend. The event on Royal Deeside, near Balmoral, is seen as the biggest in the Highland Games calendar. A scheduled visit by the princess to HMP Grampian in Peterhead was cancelled on Thursday.

Summary: The Princess Royal has cancelled her public engagements next week because she is "feeling unwell", Buckingham Palace has said.


Quigley earned a unanimous points win over Glen Tapia after a tough contest in California. The Ballybofey man, a silver medallist at the world amateur championships in 2013, earned a 100-90, 99-91, 98-92 verdict in Indio. However, he was given a tough test by former world title contender Tapia, 27. Quigley was well on top in the opening two rounds as he wobbled the American before Tapia started to produce good work of his own midway through the contest. Tapia landed a big uppercut on the Irishman in the fifth round but Quigley regained control in the closing rounds to take a dominant win on the judges' cards. The Donegal fighter, whose career is being steered by Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, is currently ranked 10th by the World Boxing Association.

Summary: Unbeaten Donegal fighter Jason Quigley clinched the North American Boxing Federation middleweight title to earn his 13th straight win.


The protest at Chandler's Ford Methodist Church on Saturday evening was over a conference to discuss plans to create a Muslim community centre. Hampshire Constabulary said specially trained officers formed a line between the two groups "to ensure there was no physical confrontation". The man, 24 and of Farnborough, was held over public order offences. Mohammed Ansar, organiser of the conference, said they had hired the church to "bring together Muslims across Hampshire, aimed at talking about the needs of the Muslim community". An EDL spokesman said the group held the protest to "stand against the Islamisation of our country".

Summary: A man was arrested during a protest by members of the English Defence League (EDL) in Chandler's Ford.


Sergei Fedorovtsev tested positive for Trimetazidine in a routine test by Russia's Anti-Doping Agency on 17 May, the World Rowing Federation (WRF) said. Fedorovtsev, 36, competed a week later at Olympic qualifying in Lucerne, where Russia finished first to qualify. New Zealand, who were third, will now take Russia's sculls place in Rio. Following the positive test, the WRF announced "the results of all competitions in which the rower participated after 17 May 2016 are therefore automatically disqualified". The WRF said the rower's 'A' and 'B' samples both contained the substance, which is a banned metabolic modulator. The International Olympic Committee last week announced prospective Olympians from Russia in track and field disciplines would have to pass individual anti-doping assessments before being considered eligible for competition. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Russia's men's quadruple sculls team have been disqualified from the Rio Olympics after one member tested positive for a banned substance.


The alarm was raised after the pair were overdue from a walk on An Teallach, a mountain in Wester Ross, on Monday. Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team and Stornoway Coastguard helicopter made a search early on Tuesday. The walkers later turned up safe and well in the Loch a'Bhraoin area. Dundonnell MRT said this was a "considerable distance" from An Teallach and the reason for this was a "suspected navigational error". Ten volunteers from the rescue team had begun preparing for the search at 02:00 on Tuesday and made searches of ridges and corries. The coastguard helicopter made sweeps of the mountain using an infra-red camera. The walkers were found in the Loch a'Bhraoin area at 07:00.

Summary: Two hillwalkers are believed to have made a navigational error leading to search and rescue teams looking for them in the wrong area.


The pair, named in court as Gillian Phillips and David Oakes, were discovered in Bentfield Gardens, Stansted Mountfitchet, at 23:00 BST on Wednesday. Investigations suggested they had been stabbed, Essex Police said. Brett Rogers, of Bentfield Gardens, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court earlier. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 27 July. Post-mortem examinations are due to take place on the bodies of the man and woman, who were not related. Detectives are still searching for a murder weapon and said the cordon around the property would remain in place "for the next few days".

Summary: A 23-year-old has been charged with murdering a man and woman who were found dead in a house in Essex.


Camau Bach, in Aberystwyth, temporarily shut after the boy was left on the bus outside on what had been the hottest day of the year - 19 July. It was referred to the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW), which has now completed an inquiry. Mudiad Meithrin, the charity which runs the nursery, said a member of staff remained suspended. The incident had also been referred to Ceredigion council's safeguarding board. In a statement, the council said: "We can confirm that inquiries under the All Wales Child Protection Procedures have been completed. "The provider is working closely with the regulatory body in order to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place at the facility." Temperatures in parts of Ceredigion on the day of the incident reached 31.8C (89.2F). The CSSIW described it as "terrible", with parents saying the boy was "distressed" by what happened.

Summary: A Ceredigion nursery investigated after a young boy was left unaccompanied on a minibus for two hours has reopened.


The 29-year-old from Onchan joins Danny Webb and Italian Alessandro Polita in riding BMW S100RRs for the German team. Kneen said: "They take their racing seriously, which is what it's all about for me. I'm confident that the bikes I'm racing will be very competitive." All three riders will represent the team at the TT as well as other road races during the season. Team boss Rico Penzkofer said: "We have been in talks with Dan Kneen for a couple of years now but it hasn't happened until now so we are really happy that he's joining us for 2017 season. "Dan is as hungry for the next step as we are. He is a proper Manxman and will be prepared for the fortnight in the best possible way - he literally lives the track."

Summary: Isle of Man racer Dan Kneen has signed a deal with the Penz13.com BMW Racing Team to race at 2017 TT.


Trains are not running between Buxton and Hazel Grove, while there are limited bus services after Saturday's landslip, National Rail said. A road in Higher Poynton, Cheshire, remains closed after part of it was washed away in the deluge. There were further heavy showers earlier with 28.4 mm (1.1 in) rain recorded in Morecambe, Lancashire. National Rail said: "A landslip near Hazel Grove means that trains are unable to run between Buxton and Hazel Grove. "Disruption is expected to continue until the end of service on Sunday 19 June." Middlewood Road in Higher Poynton will remain shut for a number of days while safety inspections take place, Cheshire East Council said. A big clean-up operation is under way after parts of region were hit by flash floods over the weekend. Some people were forced to leave their homes during Saturday night's downpours in Poynton.

Summary: A railway line is expected to be closed until Sunday after flash floods caused a landslip in Greater Manchester.


Former Portugal Under-20 international Miranda, 26, is reunited with former coach Nuno Espirito Santo who took over at Wolves a fortnight ago. He started out at Benfica and went on loan to Servette and Deportivo La Coruna before joining Rio Ave in 2013. "This is perhaps one of the best leagues in the world," Miranda said. "To be a part of this league is a dream - I want to help Wolves to be as high as possible." Sporting director Kevin Thelwell added: "He's very good on the ball and I'm sure he'll be a great addition to Nuno Espírito Santo's squad going forward." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wolves have signed defender Roderick Miranda from Portuguese Primeira Liga side Rio Ave on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


Ar un achlysur, fe glywodd Llys y Goron Abertawe bod David Richard Lewis, 40, wedi gafael ym mronnau'r ddynes wrth iddi gario hambwrdd yn llawn diodydd poeth. Dywedodd Mr Lewis mai "hiwmor" oedd y digwyddiadau, a bod y ddynes yn "barod i gymryd rhan" mewn "gêmau" yn y gweithle. Mae'n gwadu pum cyhuddiad o ymosodiadau rhyw. Mae'r honiadau'n cyfeirio at ddigwyddiadau rhwng Mai 2014 a Hydref 2015. Fe glywodd y rheithgor honiadau fod Mr Lewis wedi tynnu trowsus y ddynes ac, ar achlysur arall, wedi datgloi ac agor drws toiled tra'r oedd hi yno. Clywodd y llys hefyd fod y diffynydd wedi colli ei swydd yn dilyn ymchwiliad mewnol. Pan ofynnwyd i'r achwynydd pam nad oedd hi wedi mynd at yr heddlu cyn i Mr Lewis golli'i swydd, dywedodd ei bod yn meddwl y byddai "neb yn fy nghredu". Mae'r achos yn parhau.

Summary: Clywodd llys bod diffoddwr tân o Gaerfyrddin wedi cyflawni ymosodiadau rhyw ar un o'i gydweithwyr dros gyfnod o 17 mis.


The 31-year-old centre, who has 22 caps, is in his fifth season at Bayonne after joining them from Toulon in 2012. "Gaby's comfortable playing 12 or 13," said director of rugby Dai Young. "That gives us more options, particularly during the international period. "He's got really explosive power onto the ball, and the pace, agility and footwork to beat defenders." Lovobalavu will cover the departure of Samoan international Alapati Leiua, who is moving to Bristol, and former Scotland centre Nick De Luca, who has already announced his intention to retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.

Summary: Fiji international Gaby Lovobalavu is to join Wasps for the 2017-18 season from French Top 14 side Bayonne.


In wet and windy conditions in Wales, Langer at two under par holds a one-stroke advantage over England's Carl Mason and Argentine Mauricio Molina. Langer, chasing a 10th Senior major, was a runaway victor at the 2014 Senior Open, also staged at Porthcawl. Langer's score of 69 puts him two shots clear of a host of players, including Colin Montgomerie and Tom Lehman. Defending champion Paul Broadhurst shot a four-over-par round of 73. Media playback is not supported on this device Media playback is not supported on this device Media playback is not supported on this device Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: Bernhard Langer picked up from where he left off at Royal Porthcawl in the first round of the Senior Open.


Major Peake is currently on a six-month tour in space as a crewman on the ISS. The spaceman said the Scottish capital looked like it was enjoying some good weather - but some people replied that it was a bit cold on the ground. Major Peake's wife Rebecca grew up in Comrie, Perthshire. His shot of Edinburgh comes the day after he ran a space marathon. Major Peake ran the distance of the London race on a treadmill on the ISS - in three hours and 35 minutes.

Summary: UK astronaut Tim Peake has tweeted a picture of Edinburgh taken from the International Space Station.


The woman initially told police she was gang raped at gunpoint in a Brooklyn park on 7 January. Police arrested five teens, but parts of the woman's story began to come under scrutiny as more details emerged. Her father was said to have been chased off by the suspects, but it took him nearly 30 minutes to alert police. The teenagers said the encounter was consensual. They told police when they entered the park they saw the woman and her father engaged in a sex act. Prosecutor Kenneth Thompson said the 18-year-old woman provided "multiple inconsistent accounts" when detectives questioned her. "That night, this young woman's father and the five young men engaged in conduct that was reprehensible and wrong, but because of the lack of reliable evidence, criminal charges simply cannot be sustained," Mr Thompson said.

Summary: New York City authorities are dropping sexual assault charges against five teenagers after their accuser recanted her story.


The Ivorian, 23, was also shown calling team-mate Angel di Maria a "clown" as he answered questions from fans on social media app Periscope. PSG play Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday. Aurier later apologised saying: "What I did was really stupid and inexcusable. I really regret what happened." He told Canal Plus and Bein Sports: "I apologise to the coach and the supporters. I accept all consequences and can only thank Laurent Blanc for all that he has done for me at PSG." In March 2015, Aurier was banned for three European matches after insulting referee Bjorn Kuipers on Facebook. Aurier made comments about Kuipers after he sent off PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a Champions League draw against Chelsea.

Summary: Paris St-Germain right-back Serge Aurier has been suspended indefinitely after appearing to use homophobic language to insult coach Laurent Blanc.


The Godby family spotted Mr Trudeau last week as the prime minister and his family emerged from a cave. After some hesitation, the Godbys struck up conversation with the Trudeaus and a selfie was taken. "It was just like, 'Wow, that's crazy! We just met the PM,'" Jim Godby of Peterborough told the Toronto Star. The Trudeaus had been exploring the Lusk Cave, a marble cavern with a waist-high stream running through it. The famous cave is in the centre of the vast national park, which is about 50km northwest of Ottawa. "When you step out your front door, you never know what adventures await," Mr Godby later wrote in a Facebook post about the encounter.

Summary: A Canadian family on holiday stumbled upon a shirtless Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while hiking in Quebec's Gatineau Park.


Lallana, 28, scored the opener from the penalty spot before being substituted with a knock in the 27th minute. England interim boss Gareth Southgate said after Tuesday's match that he was unsure about the extent of the injury. "It was a great shame because I've really enjoyed working with him," he said. "He's an intelligent, very talented footballer who's adding goals to his game for England. He was quite key to how we were wanting to play." Lallana has played in every game this season for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side, who are top of the Premier League with 26 points from 11 matches. He has been in impressive form for both club and country, with his goal against Spain his second in as many games after scoring in Friday's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Scotland.

Summary: Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League trip to Southampton after limping off during England's 2-2 draw with Spain.


The Greek government has requested a new bailout deal from the eurozone. Greece is now just hours away from a deadline to repay â‚¬1.6bn (Â£1.1bn) to the International Monetary Fund. After seeing sharp falls on Monday, the Dow Jones rose 23 points, or 0.1%, to 17,619. The S&P 500 index gained five points, or 0.3%, to 2,063. The tech-focused Nasdaq index climbed 28 points, or 0.6%, to 4,986. Among individual stocks, shares in ConAgra Foods rose 0.67% after company said it would exit its private label foods business. General Electric shares fell 0.26% after it sold its European private equity financing business to a unit of Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp for about $2.2bn.

Summary: (Close): Stocks on Wall Street closed up slightly as investors followed talks between Greece and its creditors.


In the North East about 1,200 people are detained under the Mental Health Act each year. But a two-year study found that the teams delivering street triage had cut this amount to about 600 a year. Newcastle University researchers, publishing in the BMJ Open, said the project meant options other than arrest were considered. Researchers also found it cost the NHS, local authorities, ambulance and police services a combined total of more than Â£1,600 to hold someone in custody for three to four hours.

Summary: Street teams of nurses and police have halved the number of mental health-related arrests.


Ben Fletcher took silver in the -100kg category, with a bronze for team-mate Philip Awiti-Alcaraz. In the -78kg category, Natalie Powell gained her 15th Grand Prix medal with silver, and Sarah Adlington won bronze. Brazil were top of the medal table with five golds, and eight in total. Britain's nine medals consisted of four silvers and five bronzes. Kate Howey, Britain's elite performance coach, said the team were preparing well for the World Championships in Hungary. "Overall we have had a good tournament and have come away with nine medals, which is pretty impressive from a Grand Prix," she said. "We now have to get back into training and finish preparation for the World Championships at the end of August."

Summary: Britain added four medals on the final day of the Cancun Grand Prix to finish with nine - more than any other nation.


Gwenythe Munkley, 55, of Wrexham, claims she did not know about a body being found outside a flat in Wrexham until the following day. Sion Davies, 25, died after falling from a balcony at Anthony Munkley's Caia Park estate flat last October. Mold Crown Court heard Mrs Munkley also denies being part of her husband's admitted cannabis supply business. The prosecution has claimed Mr Davies was stabbed and slashed with knives, shot with a crossbow, and was pushed or fell three storeys from the flat in an alleged row over a drug debt. Mrs Munkley told the court she had no idea what had happened despite picking her husband up, who was in "a panic", in their Land Rover. Mr Munkley, 53, of Deva Way, Wrexham, and Lee Michael Roberts, 33, of Pentre Gwyn, Wrexham, both deny murder. The case continues.

Summary: A great-grandmother has denied helping her husband evade arrest following his alleged part in a crossbow murder.


The victim sustained a serious head injury when he was attacked in a car park off Castle Street early on Sunday. It happened at about 01:30 BST near the rear of a hotel. He is in a critical condition in Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital. The arrested man, who is 22, has been detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Det Sgt Chris Wilkinson said there was "a large number of people in the area at the time" and he appealed for witnesses to assist the investigation. North Antrim MLA Mervyn Storey said people in the town had been "shocked" by the attack. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the young man and his family at time," the DUP member added. "This was not the way the evening in Ballymoney should have ended, it is a tragedy for all involved."

Summary: A man has been arrested over an assault in Ballymoney, County Antrim, that left a 25-year-old man critically ill.


Langridge and Ellis beat Poland's Adam Cwalina and Przemyslaw Wacha 21-18 21-16 to finish second in their group. But the Adcocks went out of the mixed doubles after losing against Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Zieba. "We're devastated to go out, we'll use this pain to come back stronger for Tokyo," the pair said. The husband and wife pair were Britain's leading medal hopes going into the Games after claiming Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow in 2014. They lost 18-21 27-25 21-9 against their Polish opponents who progress, along with Chinese pair Chen Xu and Jin Ma with the Britons third. Women's doubles pairing Heather Olver and Lauren Smith grabbed a consolation victory, their first of the Games, against Lok Yan Poon and Ying Suet Tse of Hong Kong. They won 21-17 18-21 21-16 but did not qualify for the quarter-finals.

Summary: Britain's Chris Langridge and Marcus Ellis have reached the Olympic doubles quarter-finals but Chris and Gabby Adcock are out of the mixed doubles.


The Romanian world number seven, 24, took both her break point opportunities in the first set while Slovakia's Cibulkova missed all three of hers. One break was enough in the second set as Halep sealed victory with her third ace after one hour and 20 minutes. Cibulkova had won three of their four previous encounters but was unable to make an impression on the 24 year old, who has now won 12 WTA Tour titles. Cibulkova, the world number 38, had spent over four hours longer on court than Halep in reaching the final. Never want to miss the latest tennis news? You can now add this sport and all the other sports and teams you follow to your personalised My Sport home.

Summary: Simona Halep beat Dominika Cibulkova 6-2 6-4 to win the Madrid Open.


A group of about 10 men were involved in the fight on The Causeway in Altrincham at about 02:40 GMT on Thursday, police said. A 31-year-old victim suffered head injuries in the altercation and later died in hospital. Aiden Oakes, 26, of Peveril Road and Anton Oakes, 22, of Lee Avenue, Altrincham, are charged with murder. Greater Manchester Police said they also both face a charge of assault in relation to an attack on another man. They have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday.

Summary: Two men have been charged with murder after a brawl outside a lap dancing bar left one dead.


The 49-year-old Serb was in London last week speaking to officials at the Championship club about replacing Brian McDermott, who was sacked on Friday. Pantic, whose last managerial job was at Azerbaijani club FC Baku between 2013 and 2014, was part of Spanish side Atletico's double-winning team in 1996. Ex-Netherlands defender Jaap Stam is also a reported contender for the job. The former Manchester United player, 43, recently left his role as a assistant head coach of Ajax's reserve team. McDermott, 55, left the Royals after just over five months in charge, having won only nine of his 30 games and finished 17th in the table.

Summary: Reading have held talks with former Atletico Madrid winger Milinko Pantic about taking over as manager.


Police Scotland said the class A drug was recovered from an address in Mains Loan on 2 December. A 44-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the seizure. A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal and the pair are expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court. Ch Insp Gary Ogilvie, of Police Scotland, said: "We will act on information that you provide regarding illegal drugs in our community and we are focused on reducing harm in Dundee."

Summary: Two people have been charged with drugs offences after heroin worth £48,000 was found in Dundee.


Hummels, 27, still has another season left on his contract but has been linked with several clubs. Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool are all reportedly interested. "It's been taking me at least half an hour extra to fall asleep for several weeks now because this is such a big issue for me," said Hummels. Hummels has secured two Bundesliga titles since joining Dortmund permanently from Bayern Munich in 2009 after an initial loan move. He played in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil when Germany defeated Argentina 1-0. His father and agent, Hermann Hummels, says a return to Bayern is not out of the question. "Mats is facing an enormously important decision in his career, in his life," he added. "If he were to leave Dortmund, then he could only go to five or six top clubs, and of course Bayern are one of them."

Summary: Borussia Dortmund and Germany World Cup-winning defender Mats Hummels says he is losing sleep over his future.


The result left Posh closer to the relegation zone than the play-off places and ended the team's three-game winning streak. "I won't tolerate what I've watched tonight," Westley told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. "The most energy we put in was smashing up the noticeboard in the dressing room after the game." Relegation strugglers Fleetwood had gone six league games without a win in the league before Tuesday's game. "We didn't run hard enough, they ran harder than us. We didn't play with enough quality, they showed more quality than us. We deserved what we got," Westley added. "I thought that performance was an insult to the people who travelled here to watch us. "We're at that stage of the season where it's decision-making time. We've seen too many people too often produce the goods one week and produce inconsistency the next."

Summary: Peterborough manager Graham Westley described his side's performance in the 2-0 loss at Fleetwood as "appalling".


Both Saturday and Monday's scheduled sessions were called off due to a combination of thick mist and heavy rain. Clerk of the course Gary Thompson cancelled Monday's session with no chance of the track drying in time. Tuesday's session is scheduled to get under way at 18:20 BST Manx Radio TT presenter Tim Glover said riders had already completed 778 practice laps by this time in 2016. All roads around the 37.75-mile (60km) TT course will close to traffic at 18:00 BST, with the mountain section closing an hour earlier. Practice will be held each evening ahead of the opening racing on Saturday. The TT sees riders reach speeds in excess of 200mph on closed roads. Last year, more than 40,000 fans travelled to the island for the festival, which has been running for 110 years.

Summary: Riders from all over the world should begin practice for this year's Isle of Man TT on Tuesday after the opening two sessions were cancelled.


Greg Halford gave the hosts an early lead with a deflected strike from close range after Town failed to clear a corner. Nahki Wells levelled when his low shot went under the dive of keeper Lee Camp. Rotherham, nine points clear of the relegation zone with three games to play, need only one point to secure a third straight season in the division. They were lucky to claim a point at the New York Stadium, with Huddersfield dominating the second half. The Terriers host Birmingham City on Saturday, while Rotherham face Wolves.

Summary: Rotherham all but guaranteed their Championship safety with a draw against Huddersfield.


The man made a distress call just after midnight after his 40ft boat hit rocks near the Skerryvore lighthouse, to the south west of Tiree. The rescue effort was carried out in very rough seas and severe gale force winds, according to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. They said the man was not injured and required no hospital treatment. A commercial cable-laying vessel provided some shelter from the weather during the rescue mission. Two RNLI lifeboats were also involved. The Islay attempted to secure a line to the yacht and a vessel from Barra was also sent to assist. Angus MacIver, the UK Coastguard maritime operations controller, said both rescue vessels were being returned to base. He added: "The winds in the area were gusting at severe gale force with very rough seas which created a very testing environment in which this rescue could be carried out."

Summary: A yachtsman has been airlifted to safety after his vessel got into difficulty off the west coast.


A Welsh representative side will take part in Nelson next month and set to join teams from Australia, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago and Fiji. The eight-team tournament will be held between 2-7 July. "It is a fantastic opportunity to expose our players to world class international netball," said Welsh Netball chief executive Sarah Jones. "It is another exciting venture for what has already been a huge year in terms of pushing the boundaries of the sport here in Wales," said Jones.

Summary: A Wales netball team will compete in New Zealand's international Super Club competition in July.


The 20-year-old from Kettering shot a five under par 67 on Thursday to join So Yeon Ryu in second, with China's Shanshan Feng leading on six under. Hull is still seeking her first LPGA Tour title, but finished second in the ANA Inspiration in April. "I felt like I've had a good year. I just want to get a win in," Hull told the LPGA Tour's official website. Hull enjoyed a run of four straight birdies from the sixth hole. "I'm happy with it," she added. "Obviously left a few out there. I think I can go get them tomorrow." Scotland's Catriona Matthew is a further four shots back after an opening 71. We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

Summary: England's Charley Hull is one shot off the lead after the opening round of the CME Group Tour Championship in Florida.


The 50-year-old victim was on the Central Line when an argument broke out between him and a group of passengers. They all got out at Snaresbrook station in east London and the man was stabbed in the leg as the group walked to the ticket barrier. Detectives say he suffered a serious injury in the assault on 22 October and he has since been discharged from hospital. British Transport Police has released a CCTV image of a man they wish to question in connection with the stabbing.

Summary: A man has been stabbed after a row broke out on the Night Tube.


Rebecca Evans said the use of image and performance enhancing drugs (IPED) for "image reasons" was a growing problem, particularly in parts of south Wales. She was speaking at a meeting of charities and sports authorities at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Ms Evans said:"[It's] not just a problem in sport - it is a wider societal issue. "There are a worrying number of young people, especially men, purchasing and taking illicit substances for image reasons and some then participating in community sport. "We must reverse this culture of IPED use if we are to protect a generation of young people from the serious side effects they can cause." The Welsh Government said IPED use had been linked to heart disease, liver damage and mental health issues and it invested almost Â£50m a year to tackle substance misuse.

Summary: A "worrying" number of young people are taking steroids, the social services and public health minister has said.


Daniel Gordon, from the Elgin and Lossiemouth area, died on the B9089 Roseisle to Kinloss road at about 12:00 on New Year's Day. Police Scotland said his family were "devastated by the loss". The collision involved two Volkswagen Polos. The second vehicle caught fire but the occupants, including an 80-year-old woman, got out before emergency services arrived. The pensioner, who was driving the car, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Her 59-year-old male passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Sgt Steve Manson said: "We would appeal to anyone who saw either of the vehicles prior to the collision, or who was on the road at the time, to contact police on 101. "We would particularly like to talk to a man who was walking nearby and gave assistance to the injured parties."

Summary: A 24-year-old man has been killed in a crash in Moray.


The Austria left-back, 23, had been linked with Manchester City, who Bayern boss Pep Guardiola has agreed to join. The Bayern youth product has won four Bundesliga titles and the Champions League since making his debut in 2010. "He'll continue to be one of the cornerstones of our team in years to come," said Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on the club's website. Alaba has featured in 22 of Bayern's 26 games this season as Guardiola's side have established a five-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. "I grew up at Bayern and I've experienced unbelievably wonderful moments here," he said. "We're all hungry to add further trophies to the ones we've already won."

Summary: Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has signed a three-year contract extension that ties him to the club until 2021.


The 16-mile route runs between Bewdley in Worcestershire and Brignorth in Shropshire but part of it has been closed due to repair work. Staff have been repairing and replacing the tracks at Arley in Worcestershire and restoring the waterproof membrane on the viaduct by Bewdley. Six tonnes of copper were stolen from the Bridgnorth site in January. At the time of the incident, police described the theft as "audacious" after thieves apparently broke in at night and hot-wired a crane to take the metal from the boiler works.

Summary: The Severn Valley Railway has fully reopened to visitors after nearly two months of engineering work.


Wrexham council said eight services had not been replaced after Ruabon-based GHA Coaches went into administration in July. Contracts have now been awarded for these, but many will not run to the original timetables. Start dates and new timetables have not yet been finalised. The traffic commissioner needs to approve the new plan before it can be implemented. The council's lead member for transport, David A Bithell, said: "We know the weeks since GHA Coaches went into administration have been an incredibly frustrating time for people reliant on public transport, but following the tender process we will be able to get things moving as quickly as possible." The services covered by the new contract will be:

Summary: Bus routes left unfilled after the collapse of a firm in north Wales will be replaced, but with a reduced service.


Irishman McGregor, the 28-year-old featherweight champion, will meet American Alvarez, 32, at Madison Square Garden on 12 November. It will be the first UFC event in New York after the city lifted its 1997 ban on professional mixed martial arts. "This is the fight the fans wanted," UFC president Dana White told ESPN. BJ Penn and Randy Couture are the only fighters in UFC history to have won titles in multiple weight classes, although neither held more than one at the same time. McGregor beat Nate Diaz in their welterweight rematch in August, having lost to the American in March. UFC 205 will also feature defending welterweight champion Tyron Woodley against fellow American Stephen Thompson, while women's strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk, from Poland, faces compatriot Karolina Kowalkiewicz. White added: "This card has three world title fights and is the best card in UFC history."

Summary: Conor McGregor will face lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez as he attempts to become the first UFC fighter to hold two belts at the same time.


The 40-year-old former England batsman's decision to stand down was "mutually agreed" with the club. Ex-Australia batsman Chris Rogers will take over in the County Championship, while Jim Allenby will captain the side in limited-overs cricket. Trescothick said: "It has been a tremendous privilege but now is the right time for change." The left-handed opener, who made his Somerset debut in 1993, has scored 23,531 first-class runs and played 76 Tests for England between 2000 and 2006. Somerset chairman Andy Nash said: "He steps down from the captaincy with the same good grace and eloquence with which he inherited it."

Summary: Marcus Trescothick has resigned as Somerset captain after six years in charge.


The wicketkeeper, 30, led Pakistan to Champions Trophy glory last month. Sarfraz will replace Australia's Peter Handscomb, who is returning home after the North Group game against Nottinghamshire on 30 July. "I've always wanted to play county cricket so this is an exciting opportunity," Sarfraz told the club website. "Yorkshire are a big club with a rich history and huge reputation and I'm proud to be following in the footsteps of other Pakistanis who have played at Headingley like Younus Khan and Inzamam-ul Haq. "It's a dream come true for me and hopefully it can help me become an even better professional." Sarfraz is expected to feature in the Vikings' final five group matches and any subsequent knockout games. Handscomb's departure means compatriot and fellow batsman Shaun Marsh will be Yorkshire's overseas player for their five remaining County Championship matches.

Summary: Yorkshire have signed Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed from the start of August to the end of their T20 Blast campaign.


The 25-year-old's contract with French second division team Evian Thonon Gaillard was due to expire at the end of the season. He will join the Anzhi squad at their winter training camp in Spain. Mensah won the 2009 Under-20 World Cup with Ghana and played for the Black Stars at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups. As a regular member of the Ghana squad he has been to the last four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, helping them to finish runners-up in 2010 and 2015.

Summary: Ghana international defender Jonathan Mensah has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.


The former European champions and nine-times French league winners have not won a home league game since September. Another banner held up during Marseille's 0-0 draw with Bordeaux said: "Go back to your real job, housewife." Margarita Louis-Dreyfus is the widow of former owner Robert Louis-Dreyfus. Club president Vincent Labrune was also targeted by supporters in the notorious Yankee Nord terrace at Marseille's Stade Velodrome on Sunday as more dropped points left Marseille just six points above the relegation zone. Fans also played the theme tune from British slapstick comedy, the Benny Hill Show, to show their anger at the way the club is being run. Around 200 supporters were dispersed by police using tear gas at the end of the game.

Summary: Angry Marseille fans criticised owner Margarita Louis-Dreyfus and described her as an "incompetent rich heiress" as their troubled season continued.


Matthews has made only two appearances this season since signing on a four-year contract from Celtic in July 2015. The 24-year-old has won 12 caps for Wales, but has not featured since a 3-0 defeat by Serbia in September 2013. "I want to help the team here first and if my performances warrant a Wales call-up in the summer that'd be brilliant," he told BBC Radio Bristol. "In the back of my mind I'd be buzzing if I did go [to the European Championships], but like I said my first aim is to help Bristol City up the table." The Robins currently sit 20th in the Championship, five points above the relegation zone. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bristol City have signed full-back Adam Matthews on a two-month loan deal from Premier League side Sunderland.


Mohammed Iqbal Hussain, 23, from Castle Road, Walsall, in the West Midlands, has been charged with four counts of funding terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000. Mohamed Suyaubur Rohaman, aged 32, of the same address, has been charged with one count of funding terrorism. Both men will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. The pair were arrested on Tuesday 12 January. Two other men arrested by counter-terrorism officers in Walsall on Thursday 14 January on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences have been released on police bail. West Midlands Police said the men were on bail with strict conditions until a date in April pending further enquiries. Officers said the arrests were part of an ongoing investigation and were intelligence-led. They added there was no immediate threat to public safety.

Summary: Two men arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences have been charged.


The maroon and white flag has been draped over an area of 101,978 sq m - the size of 14 football pitches - in an industrial zone north of Doha. It weighs 9.8 tonnes and was stitched from three plane-loads of material, according to the al-Sharq newspaper. After Wednesday's national day the flag will be recycled into 200,000 satchels for schoolchildren in 60 countries. The flag broke the record of 79,000 sq m, set in Romania in May. "This is a big challenge and one of the most difficult records I have seen," Marco Frigatti of Guinness World Records was quoted as saying.

Summary: The Gulf state of Qatar has created the world's largest flag as part of festivities to mark its national day.


The League One side progressed thanks to goals from Steve Morison, Shaun Cummings and Shane Ferguson at The Den. Harris named an unchanged side for the fifth straight game, while Cherries boss Eddie Howe made 11 changes. "We knew Bournemouth would make changes but we knew they would play the same style," Harris told BBC Radio London. "Whatever 11 they put out there was going to be expensive and talented. "The scoreline certainly didn't flatter us at all. A couple of players are disappointed they didn't add to the tally today. "We rose to the occasion. We knew we'd have to fight and defend really well but we knew we were capable of scoring goals today. "Eddie will say he picked a team that was comfortably good enough to win the game. They just maybe got outperformed."

Summary: Millwall manager Neil Harris says the margin of their 3-0 win over Premier League Bournemouth in the FA Cup third round was no more than they deserved.


The unknown attackers fled the area, and an investigation is under way, the Mena news agency said. Egypt has seen regular attacks on security forces since the army ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in July 2013. But most incidents have been confined to the restive Sinai peninsula. There, the authorities are battling jihadists who have pledged loyalty to Islamic State. The Egyptian capital, Cairo, has also seen a series of attacks by Ajnad Misr, an militant group that has vowed to avenge the crackdown on Islamists that followed Mr Morsi's ousting. No group has yet said it carried out the drive-by shooting at the pyramids. But correspondents say it is likely to concern the authorities, keen to boost a tourism industry disrupted by Egypt's political turmoil.

Summary: Gunmen have shot dead two police officers on guard close to the Giza pyramids, in a rare attack on a tourist site, state media reported.


Peter McLaren, 48, admitted supplying cocaine between 1 and 29 March in 2014 at locations in Glasgow. He also admitted supplying cannabis resin at his Glasgow home and in Ullapool, in the Highlands, between 21 July and 21 August in 2014. Sentence was deferred and he was remanded in custody The Crown accepted McLaren's not guilty pleas to further charges including directing serious organised crime and being concerned in the supply of heroin over a six-year period up to last year. Advocate depute Jim Keegan QC told the High Court in Edinburgh that proceedings had been raised to seize crime profits from McLaren. The prosecutor asked for the case to be continued until next week for a narrative to be produced for the court. Judge Lord Woolman continued the case and remanded McLaren in custody.

Summary: A man is facing a jail term for drug dealing charges after being caught in a police surveillance operation targeting organised crime in Scotland.


Mitroglou joined Fulham from Olympiakos for £11m in January 2014, but has made just one start and two substitute appearances without scoring a goal. The 27-year-old rejoined Olympiakos on loan last season, scoring 19 goals in 32 appearances. "I didn't think twice when the opportunity arose," said Mitroglou. The Greece international added: "I knew immediately that was where I wanted to go, "I will try to score many goals for the team but the most important is to win the games. Of course, the goals are important for a striker and I am happy to play here." Mitroglou won the Greek title and Greek Cup with Olympiakos last season, the 10th and 11th major trophies of his career. Meanwhile, Buomesca Tue Na Bangna has also left Fulham to join Cypriot side AEL Limassol on a permanent deal. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Fulham striker Kostas Mitroglou has left the club on a season-long loan for a second time after agreeing a move to Benfica until June 2016.


Discussions have already taken place with former Huddersfield, Birmingham and Blackpool manager Lee Clark and former Swindon boss Mark Cooper. Former Motherwell midfielder Simo Valakari is a target, but has signed an extended contract at Finnish club SJK. However, talks have cooled with former Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies. It follows the resignation of Gary Locke with the Rugby Park side second bottom of the Premiership. Alexander, who was capped 40 times for Scotland, was manager of Fleetwood Town until September last year. The 44 year-old guided the club to promotion in 2013/14 via the English League Two play-offs, but he was sacked after a poor start to the 2015/16 season in League One. The former Scunthorpe, Luton and Burnley defender also had two spells at Preston North End where he became Head of Youth Development 2012.

Summary: Kilmarnock are set to interview former Scotland international Graham Alexander for the vacant manager's job within the next 24 hours.


The move, a day after Sauber cancelled their planned switch to Honda engines next year, is a continuation of a relationship that started in 2010. Sources say the deal is likely to see French Formula 2 frontrunner Charles Leclerc, a Ferrari protege, promoted to Formula 1 with Sauber in 2018. The deal is for latest-spec engines the Ferrari works team will use - Sauber are using year-old engines this season. The team this year run Swede Marcus Ericsson and German Pascal Wehrlein. Ericsson's backers are part-owners of the team but Wehrlein is funded by Mercedes. Team principal Frederic Vasseur said the partnership would "allow us to move forward swiftly and efficiently".

Summary: Sauber have signed a "multi-year" engine deal with Ferrari from 2018.


Trouble flared at Carlisle United's Brunton Park on 15 October last year as the Cumbrians hosted Hartlepool United. Luke Hodgson, 18, Stephen Neaves, 25, and Carl Swan, 24, all of Carlisle, pleaded guilty to football-related public order offences. Malcolm Turner, 56 and also of Carlisle, was spared a ban by city magistrates despite throwing a punch. He also admitted the charge but was fined £261 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £30 victim surcharge after mitigating factors were taken into consideration. Hodgson, Neaves and Swan were ordered to pay £170 costs and also sentenced to a mix of community orders and curfews.

Summary: Three men involved in a brawl with stadium stewards have been banned from football grounds for three years.


The town of Palm Beach, where Mr Trump's retreat is located, tweeted a traffic alert on Monday morning about the 4ft by 4ft (1.2m) road cavity. City officials tweeted that the hole had formed "directly in front of Mar-a-Lago" and was close to a newly installed water main. City construction crews were to carry out "exploratory excavation" of site. Social media users have been poking fun at the cave-in, which comes in the middle of Mr Trump's first foreign trip as president. The president has been visiting Saudi Arabia and Israel and will head to the Vatican this week. Quite a few posts referred to a glowing orb that Mr Trump touched during a visit to Saudi Arabia. One Twitter user posted a recent political cartoon depicting Mar-a-Lago as a sinkhole receiving an endless stream of tax dollars.

Summary: A sinkhole has opened at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago golf resort in Florida.


John Hulme, Darren Price and Anne Price appeared at Mold Crown Court and denied intending to make a gain for Gwynedd-based Padarn Bus and falsifying a claim form. Mr Hulme, 54, Mr Price, 44, both of Caernarfon, and Ms Price, 29, of Llanberis, deny the charges. It is alleged the company exaggerated the number of concessionary passengers it carried to Gwynedd council. Mr Hulme is accused of a £496,000 fraud between July 2011 and December 2012 while Mr and Ms Price both deny fraud involving £318,500 between January 2013 and February 2014 and falsifying council claim documents. All three pleaded not guilty on Friday and will go on trial in November.

Summary: Three people will go on trial accused of an £800,000 bus firm fraud.


Wehrlein, 22, injured his back in a collision with Felipe Massa at the Race of Champions in Miami in January. Ferrari's third driver, 23-year-old Italian Giovinazzi, will drive in the pre-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya from 27 February to 2 March. "I thank Sauber for making this real, and also Ferrari for allowing me to replace Pascal," said Giovinazzi. Wehrlein added: "It is a pity I cannot be in the car during the first test days, but I will be in Barcelona in order to get familiar with the team's procedures and also to follow the Sauber C36-Ferrari on track." Wehrlein joined Sauber in January and the first race of the 2017 season, the Australian Grand Prix, will be held on 26 March.

Summary: Antonio Giovinazzi will replace Sauber's Pascal Wehrlein in the first Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona.


Burgess, 27, rejoined South Sydney Rabbitohs after cutting short his time in rugby union following England's ill-fated World Cup campaign. Burgess, whose move has not yet been sanctioned by the National Rugby League, has been named in a World XIII to play an Indigenous Australian side. England trio James Graham, Gareth Widdop and Tom Burgess, Sam's younger brother, have also been picked. All three were members of the squad that defeated New Zealand in the recent Test series.

Summary: Sam Burgess will return to rugby league in an All-Stars game on 13 February.


The outage affected 1,300 properties in Fyfield, near Burford, 700 in Witney, and 220 in Chipping Norton. Extra engineers had been standing by ahead of the storm, a Scottish and Southern Electric Power Distribution spokesman said. By 22:00 GMT work continued to restore power to 488 homes in Fyfield, 400 in Witney and 50 in Chipping Norton. The power firm spokesman apologised to customers for the problems and said they would be dealt with as soon as possible. In Middle Way, Oxford, firefighters were also called out after strong winds blew loose part of a house's roof. Storm Barney, the UK's second named storm, affected parts of Wales and southern England with gusts in excess of 80mph.

Summary: About 2,220 homes were left without power in Oxfordshire after Storm Barney hit the county.


Ireland initially believed the 29-year-old was suffering from bruising and would fully recover after sitting out Sunday's Pool D decider against France. However, he was in discomfort after training on Wednesday and was sent for further tests which revealed the break. Ireland will decide on a replacement after Sunday's match in Cardiff. Media playback is not supported on this device Andrew Trimble and Noel Reid will be in the frame to replace Ulster centre Payne. Payne's injury is a blow to the Irish as he had formed an effective partnership with Robbie Henshaw at centre, replacing the legendary duo of Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy. The new pairing played a leading role in Ireland retaining the Six Nations Championship this year. Keith Earls will stand in at centre alongside Henshaw for the match against France. Darren Cave and Luke Fitzgerald are other midfield options for coach Joe Schmidt.

Summary: Centre Jared Payne has been ruled out of the rest of Ireland's World Cup campaign after a scan revealed he has fractured a foot.


Mr Sultan, 32, was found at the back of the Herbs n Spice Kitchen in Lake Avenue on Tuesday night. Two men riding a large red performance style bike with a black seat were seen leaving Lake Avenue straight after the shooting. The bike was seen heading along Lizard Lane towards Whitburn and Sunderland at 21:55 BST. South Tyneside Superintendent Sav Patsalos said: "The CCTV footage was taken in the minutes after Tipu Sultan was shot and we believe that this is the two men who are responsible for his murder leaving the scene. "From the footage you can clearly see the two men on the bike, both are wearing helmets. "We need to speak to anyone who saw these men and this bike before or after the incident." Northumbria Police said they believed the killing was pre-planned.

Summary: Police have released CCTV images of a motorbike believed to have been used in the fatal shooting of Tipu Sultan.


The Dow Jones fell 12.74 points to 21,397.29 while the wider S&P 500 index dipped 1.11 points to 2,434.50. The tech-focused Nasdaq index rose 2.73 points to 6,236.69. On Wednesday, energy shares were hit as oil prices fell to levels not seen since last autumn. The market has been hit by excess supply, despite attempts by Opec to limit output. However, on Thursday, prices saw a slight recovery. Brent crude was up 0.9% at $45.21 a barrel, while US crude climbed 0.5% to $42.73. Among individual stocks, Oracle's shares jumped nearly 8.6% after the business software maker's quarterly profits beat expectations. Net income rose to $3.23bn for the three months to 31 May, up from $2.81bn a year earlier. Shares in American Airlines rose 1.1% after it said Qatar Airways was interested in buying a 10% stake in the US carrier.

Summary: US stocks closed little changed on Wall Street, while the oil price edged up from multi-month lows.


Sampaoli, 57, guided Sevilla to a fourth-placed finish in La Liga in his only season in charge and the last 16 of the Champions League before losing 3-2 on aggregate to Leicester. "All parties are satisfied by the agreement reached," said a Sevilla statement on Friday. Argentina sacked Edgardo Bauza last month after eight matches as coach. Sevilla's statement added: "This agreement in principle is pending the drafting and presentation of the relevant documents, which must be signed by all parties by next Thursday, 1 June." Sampaoli revealed last week that Argentina wanted to appoint him. "My contract with the club contains clauses which allow me to leave," said the Argentine. "There's a clear desire from my country to have me as coach and I've had a dream of taking that chance."

Summary: Argentina and Sevilla have reached agreement for Jorge Sampaoli to take over as boss of his home country.


British Transport Police (BTP) joined forces with the RMT union and train operators after concerns increased. Officers travelled on 350 trains to monitor more than 2,000 workers between Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle. BTP said conduct had "noticeably improved". Sgt Ashley Forbes said: "It is pleasing that the warnings issued by BTP and the train operators appear, in the main, to have been heeded. "There will be no complacency and officers will continue to carry out high-visibility patrols at stations and on trains and work with our rail industry partners to tackle the issue. "We have made it clear that passengers and rail staff, who may also be RMT members, should be able to travel and work without encountering alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour, which is often experienced when offshore workers are travelling."

Summary: A crackdown on "unsavoury incidents" involving offshore workers travelling on trains to and from the north east of Scotland has been hailed a success.


Five shots were fired at 15:30 (06:30 GMT) on Saturday when the patrol boat crossed the de facto maritime border, Yonhap, South Korea's largest news agency, said. North Korea disputes the maritime border in the Yellow Sea and has crossed it before. Pyongyang called the shooting a "serious provocation". The North's official KCNA news agency said the boat was conducting a "routine" operation. In February last year South Korea said a patrol boat from the North had violated the line several times. And ships from the two countries briefly exchanged fire near Yeonpyeong island last October. The incident comes as the countries hold the second of two reunions for family members separated by the 1950-53 Korean War. The reunions taking place this week are only the second round in the past five years.

Summary: South Korea's navy has fired shots at a North Korean boat that strayed into its waters, the Yonhap news agency reports.


The four, who allegedly shared a house with the victim, Terry Oldham, 63, also denied a charge of allowing the death of a vulnerable adult. His body was found at Dolcoath Road, Camborne, Cornwall, on 1 April 2014. The pleas were taken before Judge Graham Cottle at Exeter Crown Court but the case is due to be tried before a jury at Truro Crown Court. Aaron Mallon, 24, and Michelle Casterton, 43, both of Grenville Road, Falmouth, Daniel Quinn, 23, of Tregullow Road, Falmouth and Richard Rosevear, 32, of Truro Road, St Austell, all denied murder. They all denied the second charge of causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable person while a member of the same household by failing to safeguard Mr Oldham from the foreseeable risk of physical harm. A trial date was set for 12 October 2015 and all four defendants were remanded in custody.

Summary: Three men and a woman have pleaded not guilty to the murder of a vulnerable man found dead at his home.


The fictional death announcement was for "Dear Father Christmas, born 12 December 1788", said to have died on 3 December in Nordkapp, Norway's northernmost point. The funeral was to be held on 28 December at the "North Pole Chapel". Norway's second-biggest selling newspaper blamed an error in its internal procedures. "Aftenposten has strict guidelines for both the content and use of symbols in our obituaries. This ad is a violation of these and should never have been published," it said in a statement (in Norwegian). "We will find out what has happened," it added. Aftenposten said it had removed the classified advertisement from its website after it was made aware of its error. 1930s letter to Santa found up chimney Father Christmas 'off the air' in Uzbekistan

Summary: A Norwegian newspaper has apologised to its readers after publishing a death notice for "Father Christmas".


The pier, which is not maintained and was shut in 1975 after being deemed unsafe, burnt down in 2003. In storms in February 2014 a major part of the derelict Grade I listed pier collapsed, splitting the former pavilion into two sections. The West Pier Trust said a small section collapsed earlier after high winds hit the south coast on Monday. The trust has said more collapses could follow. Part of the derelict Grade I listed pier's eastern side crumbled into the sea in January 2013, following cold weather conditions.

Summary: Part of Brighton's ruined West Pier has collapsed in the aftermath of Storm Imogen.


The Bees defender has yet to agree a new contract and was left out for their first two Championship games. However, the 26-year-old returned in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Bristol City, with Nico Yennaris wearing the captain's armband. "Harlee was excellent and he didn't need the armband to show he could lead," Smith told BBC London. "I understand his reasons [for not signing a new deal] and I have no problem with that. I didn't feel it was right for the other players who are committed to the club that he carries the armband." Dean, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has made more than 200 appearances for Brentford since joining them on a permanent deal from Southampton five years ago.

Summary: Brentford boss Dean Smith has praised Harlee Dean's leadership qualities despite stripping him of the captaincy.


Stena Line said two flagship vessels used on the Cairnryan-Belfast service were included in the upgrade. Most of the work was carried out at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Paul Grant, the company's Irish Sea north route manager said: "Over the last five years alone Stena Line has invested more than £250m in its Irish Sea business." He added: "The latest investment commitment of £6m is to help keep our Belfast fleet operating at optimum performance levels and ensures that our leisure and freight customers continue to benefit from award winning facilities and service." In addition to the Cairnryan route, the ferries also sail from Liverpool and from Heysham to Belfast.

Summary: A £6m refit of seven ferries used on Irish Sea crossings is due to be completed over Easter.


The 19-year-old has cost a reported £7.5m and has signed a five-year deal with the top-flight champions. Kapustka impressed for his country at Euro 2016 and played in four of their five games at the tournament. He has joined the Foxes in Stockholm before they play Barcelona in a friendly on Wednesday. Kapustka is City manager Claudio Ranieri's fifth summer signing following the arrivals of keeper Ron-Robert Zieler, defender Luis Hernandez, midfielder Nampalys Mendy and forward Ahmed Musa. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Leicester have signed Poland winger Bartosz Kapustka from Cracovia, subject to Football Association, Premier League and international clearance.


Aisha Ali-Khan, 33, of Keighley, West Yorkshire, served as the Bradford West MP's parliamentary secretary. Ali-Khan was jailed for three months at the High Court in London because she defied an order to destroy the images. She was also ordered to pay about Â£10,000 in court costs. Ali Khan found the pictures after marrying counter-terrorism officer Det Insp Mohammed Azif Khan in an Islamic ceremony in Pakistan in 2009. Mr Khan's estranged wife, who is still legally married to the policeman, went to the High Court to prevent the pictures being made public. Ali-Khan was ordered to hand over or destroy the pictures in December but failed to do so. Judge Richard Seymour told Ali-Khan: "People in your position, when an application is made to be committed to prison, sometimes belatedly do what they have been ordered to do. You haven't."

Summary: A former aide to Respect MP George Galloway has been jailed for contempt of court after failing to destroy "explicit" pictures of her lover and his estranged wife.


Samoa international Stanley, 27, joined Quins from Highlanders last summer but injury restricted him to just eight appearances last season. Walker, 23, has scored 23 tries in 52 appearances for the Premiership club since making his senior debut in 2011. "These two talented and valued backs have major roles to play," director of rugby John Kingston said. Harlequins have not disclosed the length of the duo's new deals at the Twickenham Stoop.

Summary: Centre Winston Stanley and winger Charlie Walker have signed new contracts with Harlequins.


The 62-year-old has most recently been academy director at Leeds United, a position he left last month. Hatters boss Nathan Jones has previously described Hart as a "mentor" during the Welshman's time as Charlton Athletic under-21 manager. "I've been looking forward to this and I feel very lucky," ex-Leeds and Nottingham Forest defender Hart said. "I've had 45 years in football and to come to a prestigious club like Luton, especially in this position as assistant manager is great, I'm very lucky." Hart watched from the stands as the Hatters lost 2-0 at League Two champions Northampton on Saturday, a result which left Jones' side 14th in the table.

Summary: Former Portsmouth, QPR and Crystal Palace boss Paul Hart has been named as Luton Town's new assistant manager.


BBC Wales Sport understands the pair will fight for the WBO title, which is set to be vacated. Welshman Williams was named Boxing Writers' Young Boxer of the Year for 2016 and it would be the biggest fight of the 24-year-old's career. Frank Warren promotes both fighters and an announcement is expected on Monday. Liverpudlian Smith, 28, was resilient while losing his title to Mexican Saul Alvarez in September. Alvarez is likely to vacate the title ahead of a catch-weight fight with Julio Cesar Chavez, meaning Smith and Williams can fight for the vacant belt. British and Commonwealth super-welterweight champion Williams is undefeated in 17 professional fights with 16 wins and a draw. Find out how to get into boxing with our special guide.

Summary: Unbeaten British champion Liam Williams is close to sealing a world title fight with former WBO light-middleweight champion Liam Smith.


Less than five minutes into the match, Daly took out Leonardo Senatore in mid-air, becoming only the fifth England player to be sent off in a Test. A statement issued by World Rugby said the disciplinary committee had found that the Wasps wing "acted recklessly". Daly, 24, will miss Saturday's international against Australia. He was initially given a six-week ban, but the punishment was halved after the player acknowledged wrongdoing. He also apologised to Senatore, who took no further part in the match after the incident. England went on to win their 13th match in a row by beating Argentina 27-14, despite Daly's red card. Victory over Australia on Saturday would equal England's record of 14 consecutive wins, set under Sir Clive Woodward in 2003. For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.

Summary: England's Elliot Daly has been banned for three weeks for the dangerous tackle which led to him being sent off in Saturday's victory over Argentina.


The deal will start in October 2016, with the first series of fixtures to be announced later this year. Two extra games could also be staged at Twickenham, the home of English rugby union, over the same period. The NFL already has an extended deal in place to stage a minimum of two games per year at Wembley until 2020. Also in London, the NFL reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur earlier this year to play at least two games per year at the Premier League club's new stadium from 2018. "We are committed to continuing to grow our sport in the UK and believe that adding Twickenham to our roster of host venues in London is further evidence of that commitment," said Mark Waller, NFL executive vice-president of international. The NFL has staged 14 regular season games at Wembley since 2007.

Summary: The NFL has agreed a three-year deal with the Rugby Football Union to stage a minimum of three American football matches at Twickenham.


Redrow Homes says Plasdŵr will also include shops, schools, leisure centres, pubs and restaurants. The proposed development would be built on 900 acres of land bordering Radyr, Fairwater, St Fagans and Danescourt. It would have one main and three smaller centres, each with its own high street and public square, and have a network of roads and cycle paths. If the development and Cardiff council's local development plan are approved, work could start in 2016 and last up to 20 years. A consultation on the proposals is now open.

Summary: Developers have submitted plans for a £2bn garden city in Cardiff which includes 7,000 homes.


Former England Under-19 midfielder Tynan died in August aged 18. After sealing top spot in WSL 2 on what would have been her 19th birthday, Everton wore number 19 'Tynan' shirts, bearing the message: "For you Zoe." "Everyone who has been at Everton will always be part of Everton," manager Andy Spence told BBC Sport. "The family know they've got the support of us as a football club and this is just a little thank you to the family and a message to say this was really for Zoe. "Not many days pass where we don't think of her or her family and what they've been through. They know they've got the love and support of Everton Football Club." Tynan, who also played for Manchester City and Fylde Ladies, spent six years at Everton's centre of excellence.

Summary: Everton Ladies paid tribute to their former youth player Zoe Tynan as they collected the Women's Super League Two Spring Series trophy on Saturday.


The lamb, named Jake, was delivered on Thursday afternoon at Rhiwlas Farm near Lake Vyrnwy, Powys. Despite having an extra limb, Jake is healthy and thriving, according to farmer Bethan Davies, 49. "He seems really happy, he's feeding well and bouncing around like a normal lamb. He is doing really well," she said. Ms Davies added: "We have never had anything like this before, apparently it's really rare."

Summary: A five-legged lamb has been born at a family-run farm in mid Wales.


Cadwaladers, established in 1927 in Criccieth, Gwynedd, has been bought out of administration in a deal that will see the business continue at nine of its 14 shops. The company has coffee shops across north and south Wales, including Cardiff, Barry and Tenby. Managing director Diane Brierley said the deal placed the company in a "strong position". She added: "It has been a difficult few months, but... we believe Cadwaladers has the potential to come back stronger".

Summary: More than 90 jobs have been saved at a Welsh coffee and ice cream chain.


Clacton MP Douglas Carswell's message, apparently posted by his young daughter, went to his 28,000 followers and was retweeted hundreds of times. An hour later, a further tweet stated: "That's the last time I leave the five year old in charge of the iPad". Respondents included the Conservatives - his former party - which replied "No thanks" to the offer. His initial tweet - which included a screenshot of the game - prompted replies from other users of the social network, questioning why he had posted the message or whether his account had been hacked. Mr Carswell later responded to political blogger Guido Fawkes, confirming the first message had been posted by his child. The original tweet has not been removed from the social network. Last year, a similar message was posted from Mr Carswell's Twitter account, also inviting his followers to play Hello Kitty World.

Summary: A UKIP MP caused confusion on Twitter telling followers: "Come play Hello Kitty World with me".


A woman and a man held her down while another woman stole from her, then the man raped her and the three offenders ran off, police said. The assault happened on Major Street at about 02:50 BST on Wednesday. Detectives are appealing for information about the three people involved in the "horrendous attack" which left the woman "extremely distressed". The man is described as white, in his early 20s, slim, with a clean-shaven face. He was wearing sports clothing. The first woman, who assisted in restraining the victim, is described as about 18-years-old, mixed race and scrawny, with her hair tied up in a ponytail. The second woman, who carried out the robbery is described as mixed race, in her early 20s and also had her hair in a ponytail. Both the women spoke with local accents.

Summary: An 18-year-old woman has been raped and robbed in Manchester city centre.


The British Geological Survey (BGS) said the tremor was felt at Poulton-le-Fylde in the early hours of Friday. It was a 1.5 magnitude earthquake of intensity level three, recorded at a depth of 2.7km (1.7 miles). No damage or injuries have been reported. On 1 April, the Blackpool area was hit by 2.2 magnitude tremor which again centred on Poulton-le-Fylde. According to seismologists, the UK experiences about 20 earthquakes a year of a similar magnitude, the majority of which occur along the west coast. The largest recorded earthquake experienced in the UK occurred in 1931 and measured 6.1. The epicentre was Dogger Bank in the North Sea.

Summary: The Fylde coast in Lancashire has experienced its second earthquake in two months.


The Notts seamer, 29, took 6-17 in the second innings of the series-clinching third Test win in South Africa. He has taken 330 wickets in 90 Tests, and is top of the International Cricket Council's Test bowling rankings. "It's not just in the number of wickets he's taken, but in terms of match-winning performances," said Newell. "I think to become number one Test bowler in the world, as he's now achieved this weekend, is a fantastic thing for Stuart. "He has these runs of great form and Saturday was one of those examples. "I think if you're looking at English Test bowlers since the history of the game he's got to be in the top five now." The fourth and final Test against South Africa begins at Centurion on Friday, with England set to be without fellow fast bowler Steven Finn because of a side strain.

Summary: Stuart Broad is one of the five best Test bowlers in England's history, says Nottinghamshire director of cricket and national selector Mick Newell.


Witnesses said the polling station in Azusa, about 40km (25 miles) east of Los Angeles, was put on "lockdown" after shots were heard. Police called to the scene exchanged gunfire with the attacker. A female suspect with an automatic assault rifle has not been apprehended so far but the area is "contained", a police spokesperson said. Unconfirmed reports suggest a second, male suspect is in the area. An eyewitness told the Los Angeles Times he had seen "a heavily armed man" fire at least 10 rounds at people before retreating into a house. Acting chief of police Captain Steve Hunt said the incident appeared to be focused in the residential area, rather than on the polling station itself. Nearby buildings have been evacuated. The Azusa Police department said one victim was dead and two were taken to hospital in critical condition.

Summary: One person has been killed and at least two people injured in a shooting near a California polling station, police say.


McDowell posted a four-under-par 68, including six birdies and two bogeys, to lie in a tie for 11th place on eight under par after day three. Earlier on Saturday, McDowell completed his second round 72, Friday's action having been abandoned midway through the day because of strong winds. Darren Clarke missed the cut on three over, while Paul Dunne lies one over. Garcia carded a third-round 68 to enjoy a three-shot lead over fellow Europe Ryder Cup player Henrik Stenson, who shot a 67. Ian Poulter and Prom Meesawat are joint third on 11 under.

Summary: Graeme McDowell trails leader Sergio Garcia by eight shots after the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic.


Michael Sharp, a US man, and Zaida Catalan, a Swedish woman, were taken by unknown assailants on Sunday, according to a UN official. The pair were taken along with four Congolese support staff into the forest near the village of Ngombe in Kasai Central province, the official said. Search parties have been sent out to look for the group. A rebellion against the central government of DR Congo broke out in the Kasai region last year.

Summary: Two UN officials have been kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government says.


The company expects to shed 25 staff and 20 contractor jobs due to what is described as the "ongoing low oil price environment". EnQuest's president Neil McCulloch said: "We have inevitably been very focused on cost reduction and on production efficiency. "In this context, we have today proposed additional changes within our onshore organisation in Aberdeen." He added: "The latest measures regrettably include an anticipated reduction of up to 25 staff positions and 20 contractor roles. "We will be working closely with those affected in the coming weeks. "In so streamlining our operations, we are further strengthening EnQuest's position, taking appropriate action to address its priorities in these market conditions."

Summary: Oil and gas company EnQuest is set to cut 45 posts in Aberdeen.


A coroner ruled bullying and the "lingering" effect of an alleged rape were factors in the suicide of Cpl Anne-Marie Ellement, 30, in 2011. Now, ex-Cpl Thomas Fulton and ex-Cpl Jeremy Jones have each been charged with two counts of rape. In 2009 the Service Prosecuting Authority (SPA) ruled there was not enough evidence to prosecute them. But the director of service prosecutions, Andrew Cayley, said he has now concluded that decision was wrong. Cpl Ellement alleged she was raped by two soldiers during a posting in Germany in 2009. She was found dead at Bulford Barracks in Wiltshire.

Summary: Two men have been charged with raping a Bournemouth soldier who was found hanged in her barracks.


The Gabon international who signed in 2014 for a fee in excess of £5m was out of contract this summer. Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock said in April that he expected the defender to leave, before offering encouragement that a deal could be agreed. "I am really pleased to be continuing my adventure with this magnificent club," Manga said. Cardiff boss Neil Warnock said: "It's been quite a long process to get this one done, but what's been clear to me throughout it all is that Bruno wants to play for this club, which is the most important thing."

Summary: Cardiff City defender Bruno Ecuele Manga has signed a two-year contract to remain at the Cardiff City Stadium.


Cavendish, the Tour's green jersey winner in 2011, has agreed a deal to support the team next year. "I'm 30 next year so the chances get slimmer, but I never stop striving to want to do it," said Horton. "Mark putting his name to the team will allow us to be in the shop window at bigger races." Horton is one of Guernsey's greatest-ever cyclists and helped Madison Genesis to their first-ever Tour Series title earlier this year. "One of the things I like about Madison Genesis is they're constantly pushing as a team to develop and push the boundaries," Horton told BBC Radio Guernsey. "They're not happy at just being one of the best teams domestically in the UK, they want to do something different and to have someone like Mark Cavendish put his name to the team shows how well admired Madison Genesis are."

Summary: Tobyn Horton says Mark Cavendish's decision to help coach riders on his Madison Genesis team could help achieve his dream of riding the Tour de France.


The festival, visiting Abergavenny this year and running until 6 August, opened in a ceremony at 13:35 BST. Before that, there were brass bands and disco dancing competitions on Saturday morning. The Eisteddfod is returning to Abergavenny for the first time since 1913 and is being held on the grounds of Castle Meadows. The Woodland Trust is displaying a model of a war horse carrying a wounded soldier to mark 99 years since Hedd Wyn, Ellis Evans from Trawsfynydd, won the chair for his poem The Hero. He was killed in World War One, just six weeks before being awarded the black chair.

Summary: Competitions at the National Eisteddfod in Monmouthshire have begun on Saturday.


The 26-year-old Dutch forward has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the west London side. El Khayati is reunited with R's head coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who signed him last January when he was in charge of the Brewers. The former PSV Eindhoven trainee scored 11 goals in 44 appearances during his spell at the Pirelli Stadium. "I am very happy to work again with Jimmy," El Khayati told the club website. "He has been a big help for me on and off the pitch during my time here in England and I have developed as a player with him." El Khayati is QPR's third signing of the transfer window after goalkeeper Matt Ingram and striker Conor Washington joined. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship club Queens Park Rangers have signed Nasser El Khayati from Burton Albion for an undisclosed fee.


The country's anti-trust authority said Orange, which was formerly France Telecom, kept business clients from switching to competitors' phone services. The firm will not appeal against the decision, and said it would adapt its practices based on the ruling. An Orange spokesman said the fine would have "no impact" on financial results. Orange used anti-competitive discounts to discourage business customers from leaving, the Autorite de la Concurrence said. The firm also used discriminatory practices toward other fixed-line operators that lacked access and inside information about France's copper line network. The Orange mobile network was bought by France Telecom, the state phone monopoly, in 2000. France Telecom then changed its name to Orange in 2013. The UK business of Orange merged with T-Mobile in 2010 to form EE.

Summary: Telecoms firm Orange has been fined €350m (£254m) for abusing its market dominance in France.


The pipe under the A2047 London Road in Portsmouth ruptured early on Thursday flooding the road and leaving homes without water supplies. Portsmouth Water said the road had been left "structurally unsound" as well as covered in silt and mud. The firm said the water supply had been fully restored and the road would partially reopen on Friday. Distribution engineer Paul Treagust said: "At approximately 00:30 this morning the large 18-inch main burst between Montague Road and Stubbington Avenue. "Our staff were on the scene straightaway and... there has been no risk to water quality as a result of the incident." Portsmouth Water spokesman Ian Limb said: "It's a huge beast of a water main, it's destroyed the road." The company said London Road was expected to open at 06:00 on Friday using one lane controlled by traffic lights.

Summary: A busy road closed by a water main burst may not fully reopen for another four days, a water company has said.


Keal Richards, of Francis Street, Chapeltown, appeared before Leeds magistrates charged with the murder of Raheem Wilks, 19. Mr Wilks, the brother of Leeds United's Mallik Wilks, was found seriously injured on Gathorn Terrace in Harehills at 13:20 GMT on Thursday. Mr Richards, 21, was remanded to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday. More on this story from BBC Leeds and West Yorkshire In court, he spoke only to confirm his name and address and answer the charge of murder. A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Wilks died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the chest. A 49-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman previously arrested in connection with the death have been released on bail.

Summary: A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a footballer's brother in a shooting.


The first official budget released on Wednesday is below a cap of 2tn yen (£13.8bn), but remains about six times more than the original estimate. However, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike said: "I appreciate we have reached a very significant milestone." At its current budget, Tokyo would be the most expensive Summer Games, surpassing the £8.77bn for London 2012. But it would still be considerably less than the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, which was estimated to have cost £31bn. The Tokyo organising panel will hope to make savings by using existing venues for swimming, volleyball and rowing, rather than building new ones. "The feeling we have is there are savings to be found there," said International Olympic Committee vice president John Coates.

Summary: Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have set a budget of 1.8 trillion yen (£12.4bn) but want to make savings.


Welham, 28, spent nine seasons at Hull KR and scored a try on his international debut for the England Knights against Cumbria. He scored 13 tries in 30 appearances for Hull this year, taking his overall record to 102 tries in 191 games. He said: "If I can help get Bradford back into the Super League, that's part of the job I'll bring to the club." "Bradford is a great club with plenty of history and they need to be back in the Super League," Welham added. "I'll bring experience to the squad, which always helps if we come up against Super League opposition."

Summary: Championship side Bradford Bulls have signed centre Kris Welham from Hull Kingston Rovers on a two-year deal.


The Welsh Premier League club took a 2-1 lead into the first-round second-leg game and made the most of the pressure on the hosts. Jason Oswell repeated his first-leg scoring efforts in Malta. And after Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta levelled, Matty Owen sealed victory by scoring after his late penalty was saved. Both teams finished with 10 men, the hosts' Ryan Camilleri seeing red first for his late challenge on Shane Sutton. The Robins' Matthew Cook followed Camilleri to the sidelines three minutes from the end. Craig Williams's cross gave Oswell the chance to give Newtown the confidence boost of a crucial opening away goal. Juan Gill's foul on Oswell to earn Newtown a penalty and after Owen's shot was halted, he made the most of his second chance to herald jubilant scenes among visiting fans and players.

Summary: Newtown overcame Valletta to earn a Europa League second-round tie against FC Copenhagen.


The 21-year-old England Under-21 cap, who was introduced to Celtic fans at half-time during Saturday's 3-1 win over St Johnstone, can play in central defence or at left-back. "So for us he's going to be important," Celtic manager Deila told BBC Scotland. "He can play two or three positions and he has a lot of ability." Blackett made 12 appearances for the English Premier League club last season and has had previous loan spells at Blackpool and Birmingham City. However, his only United appearnces this season have been in pre-season friendlies. "He's a very good football player, first of all, that's the most important thing and he has high ambitions," said Deila. "He wants to come and play and be important in a team and at United he has been a little bit out of the team."

Summary: Ronny Deila says Tyler Blackett's versatility will be important to Celtic during the defender's season-long loan from Manchester United.


St Ninian's Primary School was rated weak in six out of eight performance categories by education inspectors in 2013. The latest report by Education Scotland said progress has been made in raising standards in nursery and primary classes. Inspectors said more time is needed to deliver further improvements. Since the first report, a new head teacher has been recruited who has been credited with making a "very positive difference" to the school. The report said staff had worked hard to improve literacy and numeracy skills and pupils' achievements are recognised and much more valued. Inspectors said more time is needed to ensure the improvements are maintained. A follow up visit will be made to the school within a year.

Summary: A new management team has been credited with making improvements at an underperforming Dumfries school.


The jobs will be filled over the next three years and bring BDO's employment levels in Northern Ireland to more than 200 people by 2018. The project will be supported with a grant of £217,000 from Invest NI. Peter Burnside, managing partner of BDO Northern Ireland, said the new positions will contribute more than £1m a year to the local economy. "As an established local firm we are committed to investing in and developing the local marketplace, creating as many employment opportunities as we can," he said. "At BDO Northern Ireland, we provide careers, not just jobs, and this contract enables us to create up to 43 new positions that will contribute over £1m per annum to the local economy. "With 12 of the roles already filled, we are continuing to recruit and greatly appreciate all the support provided by Invest NI."

Summary: BDO, the accountancy and business services firm, is creating up to 43 new jobs in Belfast.


The Ballyclare golfer has been forced to pull out of this week's Johannesburg Open because of the wrist injury that has bothered him since June 2015. "Absolutely gutted to have to withdraw from @JoburgOpen_ with same wrist issue," Maybin tweeted on Thursday. He played in a Pro-Am in South Africa last week on his return to action after 20 months out of the game. Maybin lost his European Tour card in 2014 and had hoped to play in around 15 tournaments on the Challenge Tour the following season, before suffering a bad wrist injury in June.

Summary: Gareth Maybin has suffered another injury setback in his latest bid to return to competitive golf.


Firefighters were called to the scene on the A1 between Wallyford and Tranent in East Lothian at about 18:00 on Thursday. They found a well developed fire on board the vehicle, and extinguished the blaze. The 10 people, including the driver, who had been on board had left by the bus by the time fire crews arrived. The road was closed for a time due to the large amount of smoke crossing the carriageway. An investigation is under way to establish the cause of the fire.

Summary: Ten people have escaped uninjured after a fire broke out on a double decker bus.


The 30-year-old, who began his career in his homeland with Vila Nova, joined City from Porto for £12m in 2014. Fernando made 101 appearances for City and helped them beat Liverpool in the 2016 EFL Cup final. He played 27 games last season but made just one start, and remained at home during the team's pre-season tour of the US in July. "It's been a pleasure to play for Manchester City," he said. Pep Guardiola is looking to sign a centre-back after spending £200m this summer, with £120m of that on three full-backs. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Brazilian midfielder Fernando has joined Turkish club Galatasaray from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.


It is understood that 20 of the 50 holding cells in Musgrave PSNI station in Belfast city centre are not currently operational. Sources said a deep clean of the facility was to begin early on Tuesday morning. Solicitors have been told clients may have to be taken to other police stations later. The Law Society for Northern Ireland, which regulates and represents solicitors, says it expects Musgrave station to be fully operational by 07:00 BST on Wednesday. It issued a statement about the situation to solicitors on Monday afternoon. The society said contingency plans have been put in place to take people to holding cells in Antrim, Armagh and Bangor if needed.

Summary: Part of Northern Ireland's largest police custody suite has been closed because of an infestation of lice.


Welshman Donaldson carded a two-under opening round of 70 at the Trump National Golf Club in Miami. The 40-year-old is four shots behind joint-leaders Scott Piercy of the USA and Australia's Marcus Fraser. "I'm happy with the score but I didn't really play that good," Donaldson said. "I don't really know where I'm going to hit it, which is interesting so I'm just literally pegging it up and smashing it. "I've hit left and right all over the place so I'm happy with two under. "The last couple of weeks in the last two tournaments over here I've hit in places that I didn't even know were there on golf courses. "It's good because it gives your short game good practice and if your short game is good then generally you're going to get up and down more times than you're not."

Summary: Jamie Donaldson was pleased with his opening-round score at the WGC-Cadillac Championship but acknowledged there was room for improvement.


Mutual Energy said a cable fault was detected on Saturday. As a result one of a pair of underwater cables has been disconnected, reducing the interconnector's capacity from 450MW to 250MW. The interconnector suffered a long running problem between 2010 and 2016. It was only fixed by laying a new underwater cable. Mutual Energy said it is not yet clear if the latest problem is as a result of the cable being damaged on the seabed following some kind of strike or if there is some other reason for the fault. Further investigation is continuing in order to pinpoint the precise location of the fault and to establish the cause of the problem. The interconnector began operating in 2002. It ensures cheaper electricity and security of supply between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

Summary: The Moyle electricity interconnector between Northern Ireland and Scotland has suffered a new fault, its operator has said.


DNA tests revealed the remains found on Llanddwyn Island belonged to 57-year-old Avril Whitfield. She was last seen leaving her Caernarfon home in April 2016. Coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones recorded an open conclusion at the inquest into her death in Caernarfon. The discovery of the foot was made in September at the island beauty spot. "My experience of bodies in the sea, is even by September, it was almost certain the whole body wouldn't have been found," said the coroner for north-west Wales on Tuesday. "The sea is very efficient in disposing of whatever is put into it." The inquest heard it was likely the Mrs Whitfield entered the waters of the Menai Strait on the western side of Menai Bridge. The coroner said matters could be revisited "if any further evidence comes to light" about Mrs Whitfield's death.

Summary: The body of a woman whose foot was found in an Ugg boot on an Anglesey beach is unlikely to be found, an inquest has heard.