Keane, 23, suffered the injury in the win over Southampton on 6 November and has now successfully undergone surgery. He joined the Tigers from Manchester United on 30 August and has made six appearances for Mike Phelan's side. "To lose a player of Will's quality and potential for such a long period of time is a big blow," Phelan told the club website. "I'm sure his determination and mindset will see him through the tough journey ahead." Keane previously spent a lengthy period on the sidelines in 2012 after suffering the same injury while playing for England Under-19s. Hull are 18th in the Premier League, one point behind 17th-placed West Ham.

Summary: Hull City striker Will Keane has been ruled out for 12 months with knee ligament damage.


The crash, involving two motorbikes and a Peugeot van towing a trailer, happened just before 12:00 BST between Llandovery and Halfway on Sunday. The driver and passenger of the van have been taken to hospital for treatment. The road is closed in both directions and diversions are in place. A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman said: "Tragically both riders of the motorbikes died at the scene. Next of kin have been advised and our thoughts remain with the families. "Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Dyfed Powys Police on 101."

Summary: Two motorcyclists have died after a collision on the A40 near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire.


But no player has won their opening two games after Phil Taylor, James Wade and Raymond van Barneveld all drew in Nottingham. Van Gerwen beat Peter Wright, the only other player who won his first match of the tournament, 7-3. Two-time ex-winner Gary Anderson beat Jelle Klaasen by the same scoreline. Adrian Lewis registered his first points by beating Dave Chisnall, while Wade and Taylor were involved in the first of Thursday's two drawn encounters. Belgium's Kim Huybrechts secured his first point of the competition with a 6-6 draw against Van Barneveld, who won the Premier League in 2014. Adrian Lewis (Eng) 7-2 Dave Chisnall (Eng) James Wade (Eng) 6-6 Phil Taylor (Eng) Jelle Klaasen (Ned) 3-7 Gary Anderson (Sco) Peter Wright (Sco) 3-7 Michael van Gerwen (Ned) Kim Huybrechts (Bel) 6-6 Raymond van Barneveld (Ned)

Summary: World champion Michael van Gerwen is one of five players with an unbeaten record after two rounds of the 2017 Premier League.


Media playback is not supported on this device Tracey Neville's England led 28-17 at half-time before the hosts fought back to make it 48-48 after 60 minutes, but the visitors edged to a dramatic win. Half of the matches are being played in South Africa with the other half in England, with the Roses next playing New Zealand in Liverpool on Thursday. Australia beat New Zealand 57-50 in the other match on the opening day. Saturday, 28 January, Durban Australian Diamonds 57-50 New Zealand Silver Ferns, South Africa Proteas 55-60 England Roses Tuesday, 31 January, Durban South Africa Proteas v Australian Diamonds Thursday, 2 February, Echo Arena, Liverpool England Roses v New Zealand Silver Ferns Sunday, 5 February, SSE Arena Wembley, London England Roses v Australian Diamonds (live on BBC Two from 13:00 GMT), New Zealand Silver Ferns v South Africa Proteas

Summary: England made a winning start to the Quad Series as they beat South Africa 60-55 after extra time in Durban.


Housing association Peabody said Thamesmead could be the the next major garden suburb in London. The company said it plans to improve existing housing and public spaces and create thousands of new homes over the next 10 to 15 years. Stephen Howlett from Peabody said the London Crossrail project will also improve transport links in the area. The group's chief executive added: "Thamesmead has the potential to be London's major garden suburb, with beautiful green space, first-class amenities, excellent schools, and rapidly improving transport connections." Bexley Council along with Gallions Housing Association and Trust Thamesmead have held a number of public consultations on regeneration plans for the area and said residents had been "overwhelmingly enthusiastic". Thamesmead was created in the 1960s to house the capital's growing population. It was built on a marshland site formerly used by the Woolwich armoury.

Summary: Hundreds of millions of pounds is to be invested in revamping Thamesmead in south east London.


The bodies of Alan and Clodagh Hawe, and their sons Liam, 13, Niall, 11, and Ryan, 6, were discovered at their home near Balljamesduff in County Cavan, in the Republic of Ireland, on Monday. GardaÃ (Irish police) said they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the deaths. All five members of the family will be buried together. The funeral will take place at 16:00 local time in St. Mary's Church, Castlerahan, County Cavan. They will be buried in the local cemetery beside the church. The Mass will be led by Fr Felim Kelly. Mr Hawe was a deputy principal at Castlerahan National School, where his sons, Niall and Ryan, were pupils. Mrs Hawe was also a teacher and worked at Oristown National School in County Meath.

Summary: The funeral for a family who were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide, will take place on Saturday.


The 21-year-old becomes Eagles boss Alan Pardew's first signing since he left Newcastle to take charge of the club at the start of January. Sanogo was linked with a move to his native France to join Bordeaux but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger wanted to loan him out to an English club. "He's a young player with tremendous promise," said Pardew. "He is somebody that I have tracked personally and this club has too so that fitted well." France Under-21 international Sanogo has played five games for Arsenal so far this season and scored one goal, which came against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. "We have given him an opportunity. He needs to play more games and I think he's ready for that and he proved that at Arsenal," added Pardew. "It's tough to get in their team but he's closer to the starting action with us."

Summary: Crystal Palace have signed Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo on loan until the end of the season.


Joshua, 14, and collie cross German shepherd Biscuit, three, were the overall winners in the Scruffts award for crossbreeds at the event. More than 1,400 people entered Scruffts regional heats around the UK in 2016, with Joshua triumphing in the good citizen dog scheme category. In the final at Crufts at Birmingham's NEC, he won the overall Scruffts title. This involved beating winners of five other categories such as most handsome dog, golden oldie, best rescue and child's best friend. "I'm very happy with the way Biscuit performed and I hope I did everything right." said Joshua, from Prestatyn. "He's lovely with humans and loves everybody. He likes other dogs and think everyone wants so be his best mate."

Summary: A schoolboy from Denbighshire has become the youngest winner of a Crufts dog show award.


The blackout began at about noon local time and affected all parts of the country linked to the national grid. Within a few hours some power plants began operating again but they have since failed. It is not clear when supply might resume. Bangladesh began importing electricity from India in October last year. Officials said engineers were working to restore supply. They had hoped to fix the problem by Saturday evening. The exact cause remains unknown, but the head of the national grid in Bangladesh, Chowdhury Alamgir Hossain, told the Dhaka Tribune newspaper that the power cut began after a technical glitch at a substation distributing power from India. That had caused all the country's other power plants to close down one by one, he said. The high-voltage transmission line runs from Baharampur in West Bengal, India to Bheramara in Kushtia district, in south-west Bangladesh.

Summary: Bangladesh has been hit by major blackouts after a power line connecting the country to India's electricity grid failed, reports say.


The 50-year-old, who played 408 matches for Forest during two spells totalling nearly 12 years, has taken up a role with the Rams as a defensive coach. His son Tyler, a 19-year-old striker, also now plays for Forest, while 17-year-old son Lewis represents the Rams. Academy director Darren Wassall, who played with Walker at Forest, said the ex-England man had "plenty to offer". Walker won 59 caps during his career and played for England at the 1990 World Cup, when they reached the semi-finals, and Euro 92. Former Derby defender Craig Short has also joined the academy coaching set-up.

Summary: Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker has joined fierce rivals Derby County as an academy coach.


Mr Grunshaw, who did not secure more than 50% of the first round vote, was elected after counting of second preference votes. He polled 152,714 votes compared to his Conservative rival Andrew Pratt who took 118,941. Mr Grunshaw described the post as a "a difficult job" which "wasn't going to get any easier." "The first term has been difficult because of the cuts and establishing the job," he said. In the first round of votes, Mr Grunshaw received 132,261 votes and Mr Pratt 96,746. Voter turnout was 29%. Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname. BBC News App users: tap here to see the results. More information is available on the Choose my PCC website.

Summary: Labour's Clive Grunshaw has been re-elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire.


The trouble began in Bryson Street at about 22:00 BST. The child was arrested after a seven-year-old boy was struck on his arm by a stone. Police said they kept rival factions apart until just before 01:00 BST on Saturday. The 13-year-old has been released on bail. Temporary Supt Bobby Singleton appealed for parents to be aware of where their children are. "CCTV footage of this incident will be reviewed to determine if any further offences have been committed and I would ask that anyone who has any information to assist police with their enquiries to contact officers in Strandtown on 101," he said. "We're concerned not only about the safety of young people in the area, but also the potential for them to get caught up in incidents which could have a serious impact on their futures."

Summary: A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour following disturbances in east Belfast on Friday night.


Cruz, 35, will become the first openly gay boxing world champion if he wins, having lost a WBO world featherweight title bout with Orlando Salido in 2013. Manchester fighter Flanagan is making the fourth defence of his title since becoming world champion in July 2015. "I'm out to prove a point and show everyone I'm world class," he said. The 27-year-old southpaw is also targeting a fight against Venezuela's WBA world lightweight holder Jorge Linares, who beat Anthony Crolla by a unanimous points decision in September. "Linares in seen as number one in the division after beating Crolla and it would be good to get that fight and do something that Crolla couldn't do to prove I'm the best around," added Flanagan.

Summary: Britain's Terry Flanagan will defend his WBO world lightweight crown against Puerto Rico's Orlando Cruz in Cardiff on Saturday, 26 November.


Oosthuizen, the 2010 Open champion, won 4&2 and will now play American Dustin Johnson in the quarter-finals. Spieth, 22, won all three of his matches in the group stages of the competition but trailed from the fourth hole onwards and could not fight back. Defending champion Rory McIlroy earlier beat Zach Johnson 1 up to advance. World number three McIlroy, who made a birdie on the 18th to beat the reigning Open champion, now faces American Chris Kirk. Jason Day, the champion in 2014, beat Brandt Snedeker 3&2 to reach the last eight. The quarter-finals will be played later on Saturday, with the semi-finals on Sunday followed by the Championship match.

Summary: World number one Jordan Spieth is out of the WGC-Dell Match Play after losing his last-16 tie to South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen.


Wiltshire Police has been told of seven incidents in the local area, and PCSOs have been patrolling schools at Church Road, Laverstock and Southampton Road. So far no offences have been disclosed and police inquiries continue. Insp Dave Minty asked children and parents to "be sensible" and take proper precautions to ensure safety. "All of the reports have involved children of secondary school age and these have been only verbal approaches," he added. "No one has been injured and there has been no attempt to get the young people in the car. "Nonetheless, we want to remind children to stay safe and report anything suspicious to the police." The force said local inquiries into the seven reported incidents this month were still ongoing.

Summary: Police in Salisbury are warning parents of "stranger danger" following a series of reports of children being approached by strangers in cars.


The Health and Social Care Information Centre report shows Â£869m was spent on drugs for the disease last year. It marks a sharp rise from the Â£514m being spent on the drugs a decade ago, when they accounted for just 6.6% of the prescriptions budget. The figures include drugs for both type-1 and type-2 diabetes, which affect 2.8 million people in England. It includes insulin, metformin and other anti-diabetic drugs. Ian Bullard, who wrote the report, said: "It shows that 10p in the pound of the primary care prescribing bill in England is being spent on managing diabetes. "Diabetes continues to be one of the most prevalent long-term conditions, and the number of patients being diagnosed with the condition is increasing each year."

Summary: Diabetes now accounts for 10% of the NHS drugs bill in England, according to official figures.


The investigation is being carried out by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's compliance officer Peter Davis. He is looking into whether Mr Shannon has been paid a sum of money which should not have been allowed. This relates to claims by Mr Shannon for travel and subsistence. The watchdog says no further details will be made public until after the investigation. Jim Shannon is a long-serving DUP representative. He was first elected as MP for Strangford in 2010 and held the seat in last year's general election.

Summary: The DUP MP Jim Shannon is being investigated by a parliamentary watchdog over his expenses claims.


Pte Edgar Talbot died at the Battle of Flers Courcelette on the Somme on 18 September 1916. His name, inscribed in the edging stones of his mother's grave, was found during a clear-up of St Mary's Cemetery in Droitwich, Worcestershire. Historians need to contact relatives before they can restore the memorial. Pte Talbot - one of eight children - was born in Birmingham and later lived in Droitwich and Burton-on-Trent. It is believed he worked as a bank clerk before his death in battle aged 35. Historian Peter Kennedy said: "Edgar was not a tank driver he was a fusilier and he was in what was known as the bankers' battalion - the banks and all the clerks would go together as one." He added: "We need permission before anything can be attempted to renovate and protect this memorial."

Summary: Relatives of a soldier whose name was found at an overgrown cemetery are being urged to come forward on the 100th anniversary of his death.


The 19-year-old moved to Firhill on a short-term loan deal in September. He scored two goals in eight appearances while on loan in Glasgow, both coming in a 5-2 win at Kilmarnock. Muirhead moved to Tannadice from Kilmarnock in January 2015 but made only nine first team appearances before being loaned to Thistle. Half of his eight appearances for United's Scottish Premiership rivals have come as a substitute. However, after two consecutive starts against Killie and Ross County, he was an unused substitute against Aberdeen and Celtic. Meanwhile, winger Jordan Leyden has returned to Thistle after the 24-year-old's loan period with East Fife, while 21-year-old Chris Duggan is back after the striker's four-goal spell with Queen's Park. Heading in the other direction to League Two is 18-year-old defender Michael McMullin, who has joined East Stirlingshire for the rest of the season.

Summary: Partick Thistle have confirmed that striker Robbie Muirhead has returned to Dundee United.


His name's been trending on Twitter as people mocked his outfit on Match of the Day. The former Fulham midfielder appeared alongside Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer for Arsenal v Hull in the FA Cup. Hair tied back and wearing a black shirt, which was half unbuttoned, he was likened to Peter Stringfellow and Harry Styles in 20 years. "Just turned on Match of the Day, so late to this, but Jimmy Bullard seems to have come as a Flamenco dancer..." wrote â€

Summary: He's no stranger to banter but this time Jimmy Bullard has been on the receiving end.


The F-35, formerly known as the Joint Strike Fighter, is being built by the US defence giant in partnership with other countries, including the UK. Lockheed Martin reported a 5% rise in second-quarter profits to $942m. The company also raised its sales and profit forecasts for 2017. The company said sales in its aeronautics business, its most important division, were up by almost 20% in the second quarter of the year. The F-35 programme is the US defence department's most expensive, something President Donald Trump singled out last year for criticism. The UK has so far ordered 24 of the jets, the first of which are due to go into service with the RAF and the Royal Navy next year. The short take-off and vertical landing planes, which will be known as the Lightning II, are set to be deployed on the UK's two new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.

Summary: Increased sales of the F-35 fighter jet have helped Lockheed Martin, the biggest supplier of defence equipment to the US military, to report better-than-expected profits.


It took agents several hours to dislodge Antonio Pelle, 54, from his hideout between a bedroom and a bathroom, before arresting him. Pelle, known as "Mamma", was first held in 2008 but escaped three years later when he was sent to hospital. He faces 20 years in jail if convicted for drugs and arms smuggling. "Fifty of us searched the two-storey villa where Pelle had always lived [prior to becoming a fugitive], but it took a very attentive eye to discover his hiding place," police commander Francesco Ratta was quoted by Reuters as saying. The room contained a mattress, a fan, some bottles of water and cash. It is not clear how long he had been staying there for. Pelle is said to be head of a leading crime family, whose feud with a rival clan left six people dead in a restaurant in Duisburg, Germany, in 2007.

Summary: A fugitive mafia boss has been found hiding in a secret compartment in his own home after five years on the run, Italian police say.


The ship, with 205 containers on board, is now being searched, Mombasa Police Chief Francis Wanjohi told the BBC. Elite Kenyan police units, including members of the narcotics squad, launched a surprise raid at midnight local time (21:00 GMT Thursday), sealing off all entrances to the port. The main entrance to the port has now been reopened. The berth holding the cargo ship, which had sailed from the Indian port of Mumbai, is still closed off. Last month, Kenyan authorities blew up a yacht off the coast of Mombasa, after heroin worth $290,000 (£185,000) was found on board. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has on several occasions cited Kenya as a transit point for the re-packaging and trans-shipment of drugs to Europe and America.

Summary: Kenyan authorities have seized a cargo ship suspected to be carrying drugs at the port of Mombasa, police say.


The arrests came ahead of a protest by members of the former ruling party against plans to bar Mr Compaore's associates from contesting presidential elections due in October. Mr Compaore was deposed in a popular uprising in October. The West African state is currently being led by an interim government. Mr Compaore's Interior Minister, Jerome Bougouma, is among those arrested, former ruling party member Leonce Kone, told the AFP news agency. The arrests showed that Burkina Faso's new rulers were "harassing" officials linked to the ousted government, he said. The authorities have not commented on the arrests. Supporters of the former ruling party have protested in the capital, Ouagadougou, against a proposed electoral law which will prevent Mr Compaore's allies from running for the presidency. Mr Compaore is exiled in Ivory Coast. He ruled Burkina Faso for 27 years.

Summary: At least three close allies of Burkina's Faso's ousted ruler Blaise Compaore have been arrested, their party has said.


Andrew Seaton, from Dorchester, Dorset, has been charged with conspiracy to murder. The victim, a man in his 30s, was shot in the stomach at an address in Forum Court, Bury St Edmunds, on 4 August. Frank Warren, 51, of Dorchester, and Simon Webber, 31, of Bridgwater, Somerset, have also been charged with conspiracy to murder. Warren appeared before magistrates in Ipswich on Friday and was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at Ipswich Crown Court on August 25. Webber will appear at Ipswich Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on August 25. Four other people have been bailed to return to police in the autumn. The victim was successfully treated in hospital for his injuries, according to Suffolk Constabulary.

Summary: A 39-year-old has become the third man to be charged in connection with a Suffolk shooting.


The 24-year-old was placed on report by the referee after a tackle on Greg Bird in Friday's 46-10 win over Catalans Dragons at Headingley. Bird required seven stitches in a wound at the back of his head. Singleton will not be available for the Rhinos until the game against Huddersfield Giants on 27 April. In other disciplinary hearings, Hull FC's Jansin Turgut was suspended for two matches and fined £300 after pleading guilty to striking with an elbow or forearm in the match against St Helens. Salford prop Lama Tasi has been given a one-game ban after submitting an early guilty plea for a dangerous throw on Wakefield's Anthony England. Leigh Centurions' Gareth Hock pleaded guilty and was fined £300 for a grade A punching offence. St Helens' Alex Walmsley, Widnes' Danny Craven and Huddersfield's Sebastine Ikahihifo have all escaped suspension after they submitted early guilty pleas.

Summary: Leeds Rhinos forward Brad Singleton has been banned for six matches and fined £300 after pleading guilty to striking an opponent with his elbow.


The exotic pet, which is 12 months old, was taken from Lathom Pets and Aquatics in Ormskirk on Tuesday raising concern over his "vulnerable" shell. Following an appeal, the pet shop revealed on Friday that the tortoise was "anonymously dropped off" at the garden centre tills. Lancashire Police confirmed it was investigating the theft. The first thing [the tortoise] did was go straight over to the food bowl to fill up his little tummy, the pet shop reported. Co-owner Katherine Broxholme said of the incident: "I was serving, chatting..and getting change out of the till for a woman I was serving. The tortoise tank is just a few feet away from the till. We only have five tortoises and when I checked later there were only four." CCTV footage confirmed a man had taken the tortoise, she added. Police said the tortoise was valued at Â£120.

Summary: A tortoise which was stolen from a tank in a pet shop has been returned safe and well.


Gareth Browning, 33, was on foot in Whitley on Saturday evening, when he was hit by a black Mazda Aerosport. He remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital. His colleague was unharmed. Luke Haywood, of Chagford Road, Whitley, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving and vehicle theft. He appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court earlier and was remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on 16 December. A 31-year-old woman has been bailed until January. Earlier on Tuesday police carried out a reconstruction of the incident at Lower Earley Way as part of their investigations.

Summary: A man has been charged in connection with a crash in Reading that left a police officer critically injured.


The Mexican government said almost 100 raids had been carried out in 12 countries. Three girls aged between nine and 15 were rescued in Mexico, a government commission said in a statement. Computers were seized that were allegedly used to post indecent videos on the internet. The Mexican National Security Commission said searches were carried out in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Spain, the United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. "Operation Without Borders" was aimed at "breaking various structures dedicated to the distribution of pornographic material of children via the internet", the commission said in a statement. A fourth girl was rescued as part of the operation but the commission did not specify in which country. The raids come two months after Spanish police arrested more than 80 people in raids targeting images of child sex abuse.

Summary: Officials in Mexico say 60 people have been arrested in the US, Latin America and Spain over alleged links to a ring circulating images of child sex abuse.


The game in Dublin comes four days after manager Martin O'Neill's Republic side face Wales in a crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier at the same venue. Iceland were surprise quarter-finalists at Euro 2016, beating England in the last 16 before losing to hosts France. It is the second friendly arranged by the FAI for 2017 with Uruguay also due in Dublin on 4 June. The Republic are second in Group D of the World Cup qualifiers with seven points, trailing leaders Serbia on goal difference and are two points ahead of Wales. Iceland have continued their good form from the Euros and are second in Group I behind leaders Croatia on goal difference with seven points from three games. The Republic next play Austria in an away qualifier on 12 November.

Summary: The Republic of Ireland will play Iceland in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium on 28 March next year.


Penelope Davis, 47, known as Pennie, was found stabbed to death in a field where she had been tending to her horses last Tuesday. The mother-of-five's body was found in a paddock near Leygreen Farm in Beaulieu by her husband Pete. A total of three people have been arrested as part of the investigation. A 37-year-old man held on suspicion of assisting an offender has been bailed until 23 October. A 24-year-old woman arrested on suspicion perverting the course of justice remains in custody. Police were grated more time by magistrates to continue to question the 22-year-old man. A post-mortem examination revealed Mrs Davis had died from multiple stab wounds. On Friday, officers searched a shallow river that runs alongside the paddock as part of a wider search for the weapon. Mrs Davis, from Blackfield, worked in a local supermarket and visited the field daily to tend to her horses.

Summary: Police have been given a further 24 hours to question a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murdering a woman in the New Forest.


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Summary: It's been a busy week in the world of entertainment, thanks mostly to the Academy Awards.


The vote came during a council meeting despite a demonstration outside by campaigners fighting to prevent the Kent airport's redevelopment. Thanet District Council was considering a report which recommended no further action be taken on the site. Proposals could now be sent to the transport secretary for consideration. Earlier this week, Stephen DeNardo, chief executive of the US firm RiverOak Investments, which expressed an interest in buying the airport, said he was disappointed over the plans to drop the compulsory purchase order. Manston was sold to regeneration specialists in September, which will see the former airport redeveloped for manufacturing, housing and schools. Two local Conservative MPs earlier met a government minister to discuss the site's future. Roger Gale and Laura Sandys held a private meeting with transport minister John Hayes.

Summary: Thanet councillors have voted against pursuing the compulsory purchase of Manston Airport, which closed in May with the loss of 150 jobs.


West Midlands Ambulance worker Jason Southall had denied a charge of racially aggravated harassment. However, he was found guilty at South Sefton Magistrates' Court earlier. Southall, 44, of Coppice Road, Walsall, was also ordered to pay ??850, which police said took place during an away match against Liverpool. West Midlands Ambulance Service said Mr Southall has resigned from his job with immediate effect. Merseyside Police said the incident happened on 13 September during Liverpool's game versus Aston Villa at Anfield. They said the German officer was attending the game with Merseyside officers as part of a course development. Det Ch Insp Andy O'Connor said: "This was a despicable crime against a police officer visiting this city who was simply trying to go about her job and develop her skills" He commended Liverpool's stewards for their work.

Summary: An Aston Villa fan who gave a Nazi salute at a German police officer has been banned from football for three years.


MP Sir Keir Starmer will spend three months talking to communities, businesses and trade unionists. He will launch the tour later at a public meeting Dudley, in the West Midlands, with shadow home secretary Andy Burnham. Mr Burnham said Labour "needs a plan to win back the voters we failed to convince on immigration". Sir Keir, the former director of public prosecutions who became a Labour MP last year, said: "This is not intended to be an easy or comfortable exercise. "It is a genuine attempt to listen to and learn from the public on the issues of migration and refugees."

Summary: The Labour Party is launching a "listening tour" of the UK to help re-write its immigration policy.


The man, in his late 30s, had been diving near a wreck off Whitley Bay, thought to be the Eston cargo ship. A Sea King helicopter from RAF Boulmer and Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat were called out at about 21:00 BST on Monday. Lifeboat spokesman Adrian Don said one of the crew was a paramedic and his "expertise was valuable in making an early assessment of the diver". He said the volunteer crewman thought the man's symptoms suggested possible decompression sickness. The casualty was flown to the hyperbaric unit at Bupa Hospital in Hull which has specialist decompression chambers.

Summary: A diver suspected of having the bends has been rescued off the North Tyneside coast.


Mike Hopkins, 56, was aiming to be the oldest Welsh person to reach the summit. He had reached Camp 1 when the 7.8 magnitude tremor struck, but he has able to call his wife to tell her he was safe. More than 2,300 people died in the earthquake on 25 April with 17 killed around the base of Mount Everest. A team of six officers from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and one from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service flew out to assist the rescue mission. Mr Hopkins was with with a group of nine other climbers and Sherpas on the north side of Everest.

Summary: A man who survived the Nepal earthquake while 23,000ft up Mount Everest has retuned safely home to Cardiff.


The incident took place at about 20:00 on Saturday, when members of the public noticed smoke coming from the building in Main Street, Alexandria. Emergency services attended and a small fire inside the church was put out. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen someone acting suspiciously at the building on Saturday night. Insp Allan Orr said: "Thankfully there was no-one in the building and no-one injured as a result of the fire or the smoke. "However, had the two members of the public not noticed the smoke, the fire could have spread and the consequences much worse."

Summary: Police are investigating after a fire was started deliberately at a derelict church in West Dunbartonshire.


Howells, 25, scored 31 goals in 334 appearances for Luton where he played under Daggers manager John Still. He moved on to Eastleigh last summer but his contract was terminated earlier this month. Sheppard, 19, has arrived from Championship club Reading, where is yet to make his first-team debut. The Scot signed a professional contract with the Royals in 2015 and has previously had loan spells at Hayes & Yeading and Eastbourne. Meanwhile, the club has confirmed that a proposal by a consortium of existing directors to invest £1.3m in the club has been approved by members. The new board will be led by Paul Gwinn as non-executive chairman and with the aim of achieving "the one main goal of a sustainable club, delivering success on and off the pitch".

Summary: Dagenham & Redbridge have signed midfielder Jake Howells on a contract to June 2018 and defender Jake Sheppard on loan to the end of the season.


The 19-year-old was at London Irish last season where he progressed through their academy, but he failed to make a first team appearance for the club. He had agreed to join National League One side Darlington Mowden Park this summer but has now agreed a long-term deal with the Sharks. "I definitely see this as a chance to play first-team rugby," he said. "There aren't too many hookers here so I hope there will be opportunities to play for the first team and then I hope to kick on."

Summary: Sale Sharks have signed England Under-20 hooker Curtis Langdon for the upcoming Premiership season.


The Malton trainer had to find another jockey after Danny Tudhope was injured in a fall on Thursday, with PJ McDonald instead partnering the eight-year-old. Curbyourenthusiasm, who was last for much of the one-mile-six-furlong journey, came home well to beat Second Step to the runner-up spot. Pre-race favourite Flying Officer was withdrawn after unseating jockey Frankie Dettori before the start. BBC horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght: "Top jump jockey turned trainer Peter Niven wouldn't have that many horses full stop, and certainly not many that are top-notchers and probable contenders at Royal Ascot. "But victory for the likeable eight-year-old, who overcame firm-going concerns and whose stamina outlasted that of favourite Second Step, earned a trip south from Niven HQ in Yorkshire with a stirring win that the partisan here crowd enjoyed noisily. "A wet June would make him a player in the Gold Cup at Ascot."

Summary: Peter Niven-owned Clever Cookie won the Yorkshire Cup at York on Friday.


Six councils have backed the change to replace Dorset's nine authorities - three councils rejected the plans. The proposed change will now be submitted to the secretary of state for communities and local government, Sajid Javid. If the merger is approved by parliament it would start from April 2019. Dorset County Council, Borough of Poole, West Dorset District Council, North Dorset District Council and Weymouth and Portland Borough Council and Bournemouth all voted in favour of the merger. East Dorset District Council, Christchurch, Purbeck voted against replacing Dorset's nine councils with two. An eight-week public consultation which ran from 30 August to 25 October also showed the majority of residents supported moving to two councils.

Summary: Plans to merge Dorset's councils into two authorities have been voted on by all nine councils allowing them to seek parliament's approval.


The 19-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract with the German team, scored in the 3-1 victory over Leeds United on Saturday. It was the youth team team product's fourth goal for Forest this season. Burke's fee surpasses the £12m Aston Villa paid Fulham for Scottish striker Ross McCormack earlier this month. Sporting director Ralf Rangnick told his club website: "He is an outstanding talent with an awful lot of potential." Burke made his Forest debut in September 2014 and earned his first international cap against Denmark in March this year. Rangnick added: "He fits with the high pace and way of playing very well and will make his next sporting development step with us. "This transfer is important, especially because several top clubs were interested." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke has become the most expensive Scottish player ever in joining Bundesliga side RB Leipzig for a fee of about £13m.


The Chelsea forward's 10-minute cameo during the 1-0 victory over Czech Republic is his only appearance of the competition so far. Spain are through to the knockout stages, having beaten Turkey in their second game. David Silva and Nolito have been preferred to the 28-year-old former Barcelona player. Pedro told Spanish media that it was "difficult" for him to accept being second-choice as there was "no continuity" for him. "If you don't see continuity, coming here to stay with the group is no longer worth it," he said. The winger has 58 caps for Spain, scoring 17 goals since his debut in 2010. Spain play their final group fixture against Croatia in Bordeaux at 20:00 BST on Tuesday.

Summary: Spain winger Pedro has said a substitute role during Euro 2016 is "not worth staying for".


Media playback is not supported on this device Watson, 24, was fined $12,000 (£9,043) for jamming her racket into the grass having squandered three match-points. The fine is almost one-third of her total tournament prize money (£30,000). Italian Fabio Fognini was handed a record $20,000 (£15,702) penalty for his conduct during a 2014 match. Elsewhere, defending champion Serena Williams was fined $10,000 (£7,536) for smashing her racket during her second-round win against Christina McHale. Serb Viktor Troicki was also fined $10,000 for his rant at chair umpire Damiano Torella during the climax of his five-set loss to Albert Ramos-Vinolas. The reaction came a result of the official over-ruling a line call that gave Spaniard Ramos-Vinolas match point, which he took. Media playback is not supported on this device You can now add tennis alerts in the BBC Sport app - simply head to the menu and My Alerts section

Summary: British number two Heather Watson was given the second biggest fine in Wimbledon history for unsportsmanlike conduct during her first-round loss to Annika Beck.


The 20-1 shot, ridden by Charlie Poste, triumphed from Midnight Prayer seven days after Lee claimed the Welsh National with Mountainous. "His jump at the last won him the race, similar to Mountainous last week. He thoroughly enjoyed himself," said Lee. Russe Blanc is a rarity in racing, with his colour officially described as white. Lee, who has taken over from her father Richard, added: "We tried not to come here expectant, just hopeful, and this horse has really enjoyed jumping." Meanwhile, L'Ami Serge won the novices' chase at Wetherby for trainer Nicky Henderson. The victor is about 7-1 second favourite behind odds-on market leader Douvan for the Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March, although the JLT Chase is an alternative target Betfred Classic Chase, Warwick 1 Russe Blanc 20-1 2 Midnight Prayer 15/2 joint-2nd-fav 3 Dromnea 16/1) 14 ran. Distances: 3¾ lengths, 24 lengths

Summary: Kerry Lee scored another big success in her first season as a trainer as Russe Blanc won the Classic Chase at Warwick.


The 20-year-old midfielder has played 23 games for the Wings during two previous loan spells. "It's the best decision for me at this moment in my career - to play games and do the best that I can," Lee told Welling's website. Welling are currently in the National League relegation zone, just two places off the bottom of the table. "There are goals in the team and everyone's spirits are high. I 100% believe we will stay up," Lee said.

Summary: Welling United have completed the signing of Harry Lee from League Two club Leyton Orient.


Sheeran visited the Mills Meadow Care Home in Framlingham, Suffolk. Mills Meadow's home manager, Sue Hill, said: "We are over the moon that Ed could visit us and officially open our new Sheeran Suite. "Ed is delightful. We are really grateful that he could spare the time in his busy schedule to pop in." Resident Mary Swan, who helped Sheeran cut the ribbon, said: "It was a very exciting day and I enjoyed meeting Ed. I even got his autograph." Sheeran toured the home, which features four suites with names chosen by residents. Care UK handed Sheeran a Â£500 cheque for his chosen charity EACH (East Anglian Children's Hospice). The singer, who released a 2011 song called Lego House, was also presented with a Lego set by the residents.

Summary: International singing star Ed Sheeran visited residents at a care home in his home town to open a Sheeran Suite.


Cheshire East Council waived its rules when it granted three contracts to Core Fit Ltd, owned by the physiotherapist of former council leader Michael Jones. A police investigation into misconduct in a public office is under way. Mr Jones denied any wrongdoing when he stood down on 8 December. He was unavailable for comment. Core Fit Ltd, which is owned by Amanda Morris, runs fitness classes in schools and was given contracts collectively worth Â£156,000 by the council. A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said investigators would look into the awarding of contracts and "the involvement of all relevant individuals". "The purpose of the investigation is to establish what happened and who was involved." Mr Jones said at the time of his resignation that he was stepping down to avoid infighting within the Conservative group.

Summary: A criminal investigation has been launched after a council leader resigned over criticism concerning his links with a fitness firm owner.


Media playback is not supported on this device The Canadian has won two league titles in over 300 games for the Giants since his arrival in 2011. "The passion that the fans bring to our games makes me and the team want to continue to play hard for them," said Keefe on Wednesday. "That has been the driving force for me to come back." Keefe has scored 56 goals and added 74 assists - good for 130 total points in his Belfast career. He added: "After my first season here, winning a league championship along with my experience of the fans and the city, I have been hungry to continue to bring trophies back to the city." "We need to get on the right track starting early next season so we can get off to a good start and get the ball rolling."

Summary: Belfast Giants captain Adam Keefe has signed a new deal which will see him remain with the SSE Arena team for the 2016-2017 Elite League season.


They were called out to the Shortridge building on the Lochside Industrial Estate shortly after 04:00 on Wednesday. They managed to save the main factory building from being destroyed but it still caused considerable damage to the premises. A spokesman said six engines were in attendance and confirmed there were no casualties. Police have appealed for anyone who was in the industrial estate overnight to contact them. Sgt Amy Ritchie said: "We are currently carrying out inquiries into the cause of this serious fire and a joint investigation will take place today between the fire and rescue service and Police Scotland. "No-one was injured in this incident, however, the damage is extensive."

Summary: Fire crews have tackled a major blaze at an industrial laundry in Dumfries.


Mr Castellanos was abducted along with two other people from a bar early on Sunday, just hours after he crowned the winner of the Miss Sinaloa contest. The two other people were later freed but Mr Castellanos' body was found in a stolen car riddled with bullet holes. The motive behind the killing is still unclear. Witnesses said Mr Castellanos first attended a party with the Miss Sinaloa contestants before moving on to the bar from which he was abducted. Abductions and murders are not uncommon in the state of Sinaloa, the birthplace of Mexico's infamous drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Sinaloa's murder rate has gone up since Guzman was recaptured in January. Analysts say the rise is down to rival gangs trying to wrest control of the region from Guzman's cartel.

Summary: The director of the Miss World pageant in Mexico, Hugo Ruben Castellanos, has been killed in the city of Culiacan in north-eastern Sinaloa state.


Giancarlo Gallifuoco gave the Gulls a half-time lead but Woking took control after the break. "That was nowhere near the standards that we've set," 35-year-old Nicholson told BBC Radio Devon. "We were five yards off everything and we got beaten by the better team on the night, and I expect us to react, and react positively." The Gulls slipped to 15th in the division, having beaten York City 2-0 in their previous game. Nicholson feels that his side's win over the Minstermen may have taken the edge off his side physically. "I take responsibility in the sense that we train them, we prepare them, and maybe last week we worked them a little bit too much and it took a lot out of them beating York," he said. "But I back those boys with everything that I've got because I think they'll react from that."

Summary: Torquay boss Kevin Nicholson hit out at his side's performance after their 3-1 loss at Woking in the National League.


The 21-year-old joined Town in the summer of 2015 from Manchester City but made only one substitute appearance for the Terriers in 2015-16. He had loan spells in the third tier with Wigan and Walsall last term, scoring a total of nine goals. "I think the way that Bradford play will suit the way I play," Hiwula told the club website. "I like coming short, getting on the ball and linking up the play, but I also like stretching defences and playing in behind." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Bradford City have signed striker Jordy Hiwula on a season-long loan from Huddersfield.


At least 27 people died when a bomb targeted a newly opened mosque in the town of Yola. Earlier, 15 people were killed in a suicide bombing in Maiduguri. It is not clear who carried out the bombings but the Islamist militant group Boko Haram has carried out many attacks in the area. The group has targeted both Christians and Muslims who do not adhere to their ideology. The first blast, in Maiduguri, occurred early on Friday morning as worshippers arrived for dawn prayers. An eyewitness told AFP that there was one suicide bomber involved. The second, larger blast targeted worshippers attending Friday prayers at a newly inaugurated mosque in the Jimeta area of Yola. Thousands of people have been killed and millions forced to leave their homes by Boko Haram violence in recent years.

Summary: Two bomb attacks in north-eastern Nigeria have left at least 42 people dead and more than 100 injured, officials say.


Non-residents were prevented on Monday from entering the city, where the Palestinian Authority is based. Checkpoints resumed "normal activity" overnight following a "situational assessment", the Israeli military said. In Sunday's attack, a Palestinian policeman shot and injured three Israeli soldiers outside Ramallah. Israel has struggled to halt a wave of stabbing, shooting and car-ramming attacks by Palestinians or Israeli Arabs that have left 28 Israelis dead since October. More than 155 Palestinians - mostly attackers, Israeli officials say - have also been killed in that period. The assailants who have been killed have either been shot dead by their victims, or security forces as they carried out attacks. Some attackers have been arrested. Other Palestinians have been killed in clashes with Israeli troops amid spiralling violence.

Summary: The Israeli military has lifted the restrictions on access to the West Bank city of Ramallah that were imposed following a shooting on Sunday.


Fred McClenaghan will now face a retrial over the killing of Marion Millican in Portstewart. No further details of the decision reached by the Court of Appeal can be reported for legal reasons. Mrs Millican, 51, was shot in the chest at her workplace in March 2011. She died at the scene. The victim had been in a relationship with McClenaghan, 51, which ended months before the killing. Mr McClenaghan, formerly of Broad Street, Magherafelt, was found guilty of murdering Mrs Millican following a trial in 2012. He was sentenced to a minimum of 16 years in jail.

Summary: A man jailed for shooting dead his ex-lover in a County Londonderry laundrette had his murder conviction quashed.


The Independent Police Complaints Commission said Mr Crompton was alleged to have told lawyers to "pour blame" on Liverpool fans at the hearings. Families of some of the victims had lodged the complaint. The inquests concluded 96 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed. Mr Crompton was suspended after the inquests over "an erosion of trust". The commission, which acts as the national police watchdog, said an investigation would be "significantly hampered" because a legal principle of confidentiality would prevent it from reviewing communications between Mr Crompton and his legal team. The force declined a request from the Independent Police Complaints Commission to waive legal professional privilege, which makes communication between lawyers and their clients confidential. The commission's deputy chair, Rachel Cerfontyne, said the evidence it assessed "doesn't indicate that a criminal or misconduct offence has occurred".

Summary: A complaint against the suspended South Yorkshire Police chief David Crompton over alleged instructions to his legal team at the Hillsborough inquests will not be investigated.


The teenager from Bracknell overcame a nose bleed to shoot a perfect 16 as she beat Poland's Aleksandra Jarmolinska in the bronze medal match. It was Hill's second success in quick succession in Azerbaijan, after she won gold at the European Games in Baku earlier this year. "To come away with bronze was more than I could have asked for," Hill said. "To win two medals in a matter of a couple of months is an amazing feeling and it really feels that my hard work has paid off. I've got a great support team around me which is helping me get to that point." Italy's Katiuscia Spada took gold, with American Morgan Craft picking up silver. The World Cup continues until 15 August, with 22 Britons competing across rifle and shotgun disciplines.

Summary: British 17-year-old Amber Hill has won skeet-shooting bronze at the World Cup in Gabala, Azerbaijan.


Scott Blumstein told reporters afterwards that it was "just the best feeling", but he was not motivated by the money. Mr Blumstein, who has a degree in accounting, plays online poker for a living. This was the first year he competed at the 120,995-person live tournament. Each of the final nine men - who came from the US, France, the UK and Argentina - was guaranteed a $1m win at least. As the winner, Mr Blumstein also walked away with a bracelet of gold and precious gems, which spells out WSOP and the images of playing cards. Mr Blumstein said: "I'm still in shock. I thought I would get even more emotional ... but it's just the best feeling, I can't even put it into words." A granddad from East Yorkshire in England won $2m by coming fourth in the series on Saturday.

Summary: A 25-year-old from New Jersey has won $8.1m (Â£6.2m) and become the world poker champion at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.


Van Gerwen, 27, lost the first leg but dominated the rest of the match to beat 15-time champion Taylor and secure the £100,000 prize money. "Darts has changed and this man (Van Gerwen) is the greatest as far as I'm concerned," Taylor told Sky Sports. Taylor, 55, has won 16 world titles and is widely considered the best ever. Taylor, who had never lost a Matchplay final before van Gerwen's triumph, admitted that he had to start "making changes." "My energy levels were not there and he bullied me. When he hits a good shot he lets you know," he added. "I've got to start making changes and that starts Monday morning. He is phenomenal - he is." Taylor last won the world title in 2013 and the World Matchplay in 2014.

Summary: Phil Taylor called Michael van Gerwen 'the greatest' as the Dutchman beat Taylor 18-10 to retain his World Matchplay title in Blackpool.


The youngster discovered the man in her house in Bridge of Dee, in Dumfries and Galloway, at around 06:30. Police said the man, who had black, greased-back hair, ran off when the girl alerted her family. It was one of a series of break-ins reported in the village near Castle Douglas overnight. The man who was found in the teenager's bedroom was in his 20s, of slim build and average height. He was wearing a blue shiny shirt with long sleeves and dark trousers. PC Chris Wightman said: "It appears at this time that the male's intention was to steal from the house. "This is an unusual crime for this part of Dumfries and Galloway and we are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen this make or a small white van that was seen nearby."

Summary: Police have launched an investigation after a 13-year-old girl woke to find a stranger in her bedroom during what officers believe was a failed robbery.


The bodies of Leszek Dantes and his wife Malgorzata, both 54, were found at their house in Hardwick Road East, Worksop, Nottinghamshire in April 2014. Kamil Dantes, 29, had been charged with murder but admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, which was accepted by the prosecution. At Nottingham Crown Court, Mr Justice Haddon-Cave said he would adjourn sentencing to a later date. Police said Dantes had suffered a history of mental illness but his parents "could not have seen this coming". After the hearing on Wednesday, Det Ch Insp Leigh Sanders, who led the investigation, said: "Kamil subjected his parents to a frenzied, prolonged attack on that April morning without any provocation. "Caught unaware, they had no time to fight back and certainly his father, who struggled to walk, had no means of escape."

Summary: A man has admitted killing his parents in a knife attack at their home.


The vessel had reportedly been hired for an engagement party and was sailing north of Cairo when it was hit by a cargo ship late on Wednesday. A number of children were among the dead, including four babies. Rescuers are continuing their search for other bodies and the captain of the cargo boat has been arrested. It is not clear if the couple celebrating their engagement were among the casualties. Family and friends gathered at the river to await news of their loved ones. Ahmed Helmy said at least five of his relatives had died. "Two children are missing," he said, according to AFP news agency. Many people chanted anti-government slogans on the banks of the river, as the search continued. Traffic had been heavy along the Nile, as Egyptians celebrated the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Summary: The death toll from a boat crash on the River Nile has risen to 29, with several others still missing, the Egyptian health ministry says.


The Porsche 928 was bought for £2,000 in 2003 by Leeds man Raj Sedha for spare parts. Mr Sedha said he was unaware of the connection to the Beatles legend until his wife spotted the musician's name in the logbook. The car was bought by Harrsion in 1980 and he used to drive it when he lived in Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. Mr Sedha said at first he did not know who Harrison was until his wife explained. "It didn't click with me," he said. "She said: 'He's the Beatle. You can't take the car apart for spares'." Auctioneer Paul Fairweather said that as well as having a famous former owner, the car was notable because the black leather interior has black stitching, unlike the usual red or cream.

Summary: A car that once belonged to George Harrison has sold at auction for £37,500.


The juvenile common seal had been in a lagoon near Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, for "a couple of weeks" before it died on 1 March, scientists said. Tests carried out by the Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP) found the seal was in "moderate-poor nutritional condition". Its body was recovered from Ferry Lagoon near the River Great Ouse. Rob Deaville, project manager at CSIP, said seals were not normally resident so far inland, but had occasionally made their way up river streams in the past, including the River Great Ouse. Common seals are normally found on islands, rocky shores and cliffs, and are particularly common around western Scotland and the northern UK islands. During a post-mortem examination, scientists found the young male seal had "a moderate burden of lungworms". They also discovered "several bacterial species of potential interest" which are being tested to find out their "potential significance".

Summary: A seal found 60km (37 miles) inland was malnourished and full of bacteria when it died, scientists have said.


Laugher, who won Great Britain's first Olympic diving gold medal with Chris Mears in the synchronised 3m springboard in Rio last summer, scored 567.15 points from his six dives. In Windsor, he finished nearly 40 points ahead of China's Xie Siyi, whose second place earned him overall victory in the four-leg World Series. Laugher finished in second place. He won the first leg of the event in Beijing, but a second-placed finish in Guangzhou, China followed by fourth in Kazan, Russia, cost him overall success. On Friday, Laugher and Mears finished seventh in the synchronised 3m springboard final. Find out how to get into diving with our special guide.

Summary: Great Britain's Jack Laugher won gold in the 3m springboard at the FINA/NVC Diving World Series in Canada.


The incident happened on the A48 near Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend, on Tuesday at 17:15 BST. Rhys Rubery, from Pencoed, was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales but died from his injuries. His family said: "We are just completely and utterly broken and devastated. He was loved by so many people." In a statement, they said: "Following the incident yesterday afternoon Rhys never regained consciousness. "He passed with his family beside him during the night. He achieved so much in such a short time on this planet that we were and will always be proud of him." The motorcyclist riding the black Suzuki bike was also taken to hospital after suffering concussion. The road was closed in both directions for five-and-a-half hours after the crash.

Summary: A 16-year-old boy has died after being hit by a motorcycle, South Wales Police have said.


The attack happened as two youths robbed and assaulted a 16-year-old boy and girl on a walkway under East Trinity Road just before 21:00. A mobile phone and handbag containing a purse and other personal effects were stolen. Detectives have appealed for witnesses. The suspects were in their late teens, about 5ft 8in tall with local accents. One was of slim build, with short dark hair and was wearing a dark or black coloured hooded top. The other had short blond or fair hair and was wearing a light coloured hooded top.

Summary: A teenager has been stabbed during a street robbery in Edinburgh on Friday evening.


Edgewater Fire Chief Tom Jacobson said the fire started on the ground floor and quickly spread through the building on the Hudson River. The city's mayor says about 500 residents have been displaced. Two residents and two firefighters suffered minor injuries. The fire was still smouldering on Thursday morning. Local media reported the fire begin at 17:00 local time (10:00 GMT) and continued to burn for hours. Resident Hamza Abdul told the Bergen Record newspaper he was working when he got a call about the fire. "I can't believe it," he said. "It's all ashes now." The apartment building, across from the Manhattan skyline, also housed New York Yankees play-by-play announcer John Sterling.

Summary: Fire officials are investigating the cause of a giant fire that destroyed an apartment building in New Jersey.


The sky was clear enough over areas of Sutherland and Wester Ross, while fog spoiled views from other places. During the night, Lancaster University's AuroraWatch UK issued a red alert for chances of seeing the Northern Lights. The alert, the space weather organisation's highest, was triggered by detection equipment in Aberdeen. It was the first time since October last year that AuroraWatch UK had issued a red alert. Displays of the aurora are related to activity on the sun. Among those to photograph Monday night's displays were Emma Smith from Gairloch and members of Caithness Astronomy Group, including Karen Munro. The group travelled to Tongue and Coldbackie in Sutherland to get clear enough skies to watch the Northern Lights.

Summary: Displays of the Aurora Borealis were visible from parts of Scotland on Monday night.


Net profits rose 12% to 2.7bn Danish Kroner (Â£290m) after Lego Movie kits "exceeded expectations", the firm said. Revenue increased by 11%, helped by growth in other Lego product lines such as Lego Technic and Lego Star Wars. Consumer sales grew by double digits in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, the firm added. "We are thrilled by the reception of the Lego Movie products that provided a significant boost to our sales during the first half of 2014," said Lego chief financial officer John Goodwin. Lego Movie products were launched with the release of the film in early 2014. "It remains to be seen how the line will continue to develop behind the highly anticipated launch of the Lego Movie on DVD in the second half of 2014," Mr Goodwin added. The firm is controlled by Denmark's richest man, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, who is the grandson of Lego's founder.

Summary: Danish toy maker Lego has seen its profits boosted in the first half of the year helped by strong sales of products linked to the Lego Movie.


The 70-year-old, who is in his second spell as president, stood unopposed for the post. Perez held the position for the first time between 2000 and 2006, a period during which Real signed Luis Figo, David Beckham and Ronaldo. He returned in 2009, as the club bought Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso. Cristiano Ronaldo's future at the Bernabeu remains uncertain after he told the club he wants to leave. Perez employed six managers during his first spell, as Real won two La Liga titles and the Champions League. He resigned in February 2006 after the club went three years without a major trophy. Last season, Real Madrid became the first side to retain the Champions League and won the Spanish title for the first time since 2012.

Summary: Florentino Perez will continue as Real Madrid president after being re-elected for the next four years.


Boro dominated the first half with David Nugent and Gaston Ramirez both guilty of missing gilt-edged chances, before Lee Frecklington struck late on. "We didn't play the same way they did," Karanka told BBC Tees. "They were fighting for every ball as if they were fighting for their lives and we haven't had the same desire." Middlesbrough are now four points behind Championship leaders Burnley and just two points ahead of third-placed Brighton, but have a game in hand over both sides. Despite the loss, Karanka refused to be too downbeat and believes his side can learn from their mistakes. "We could have won by four or five goals but instead we lost," he added. "The main thing is that we created chances but we have to learn from this."

Summary: Head coach Aitor Karanka has said Middlesbrough did not have the same "desire" as Rotherham as his side lost 1-0 to the Millers on Tuesday night.


John Moore Museum received £189,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Old Baptist Chapel, thought to be the UK's earliest Baptist meeting house. Curator Simon Lawton said the building was "vital to our local heritage". The work to regenerate the building starts this month and is due to be completed in May 2018. Nerys Watts, from the Heritage Lottery Fund South West, said: "We're delighted to support the John Moore Museum as they bring their historic chapel back into use for the community and visitors to enjoy." Mr Lawton said: "We'll also be opening it up for hire to local groups so that the town gets full use of this important, yet hidden, architectural gem." The museum and the chapel are run by The Abbey Lawn Trust, which owns 23 properties within the precincts of Tewkesbury Abbey.

Summary: A 15th Century Baptist chapel in the Cotswolds has been awarded a grant of almost £200,000 for a "facelift" and to make it "more user-friendly".


The 27-year-old will now remain at Hove until the end of the 2018 season. "It's obviously great for me to have the security to go and play how I want to play," said Brown. "It's an honour to be named vice-captain, and there is a responsibility for me to become a senior player in the group." Brown came through Sussex's youth set-up and made his first-class debut in 2007. The Crawley-born right-hander had a fine season with the bat in 2015, scoring 1,031 Championship runs at an average of 44.82 and hitting four centuries. Mark Davis, who was appointed as Sussex head coach last month, described Brown as a "natural leader". "Ben had a great season in 2015 and we're looking forward to him continuing his career with Sussex," added Davis. "He will be of great support to Luke and a positive influence in the dressing room."

Summary: Sussex wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Brown has signed a new contract with the club and been named as vice-captain to all-rounder Luke Wright.


The leg spinner, 20, has taken 21 wickets this season and scored 319 runs in all competitions. Meanwhile, Callum Parkinson, 19, will join Leicestershire at the end of the season after turning down a new deal. He has played four times for Derbyshire after making his first-class debut against the Foxes in August. Critchley said of his new contract: "The club has big ambitions and I'm looking forward to playing my part. "We have a lot of young talent who are all hungry for success and I'm confident we can achieve it here at Derbyshire." Critchley will link up with Australia legend Shane Warne at Lord's next week as part of a specialist spin coaching programme.

Summary: Derbyshire all-rounder Matt Critchley has signed a new four-year contract, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2020 season.


Celtic Energy is closing the Selar site, near Glynneath, next March, blaming a 40% fall in the world price of coal. It said it could not keep the site running along with Nant Helen and the soon-to-be expanded East Pit. Glynneath councillor Eddie Jones called the move another blow to the area. "It was totally unexpected and came out of the blue," he told BBC Wales. "My heart goes out to those people who are going to lose their jobs because there's nothing around at the moment. "This is the second big thump we've had - the Aberpergwm mine was mothballed and now this. It's really, really knocking our village." Some of the jobs could go to Nant Helen and East Pit, but most staff are expected to take voluntary redundancy. Will Watson, chief executive of Celtic Energy, said the firm "very much regret the impact" of the closure.

Summary: The decision to mothball a Neath Valley mine with the loss of 70 jobs came out of the blue, a local councillor has said.


Cats' scratching posts and countless toys were ruined at Cambridge's Blue Cross centre during Thursday's storm. More than 100 packages have been delivered to replace what was lost and a fundraising website has received Â£10,000 in donations. Alan Maskell, from the centre, said staff were overwhelmed by the kindness. A delivery van containing 107 parcels of toys arrived on Monday morning and many other people came in off the street to donate gifts. The rehoming centre started a Just Giving page with the aim of raising Â£1,500 but by Tuesday morning it had raised more than Â£10,000. Mr Maskell said: "The public response has been terrific. "Local pet shops have said they've never known so many scratch posts to be sold in a weekend. "We're extremely grateful to all those people - it's been overwhelming. "Staff are very emotional about the sheer weight of support and kindness coming our way."

Summary: An animal rescue centre where equipment and toys were destroyed in flash floods last week has been inundated with parcels from well-wishers.


The Lakers are struggling again this season after three years of decline in which they have posted the worst results in their history. Three-time Most Valuable Player Johnson spent his entire 13-year NBA career with the Lakers, winning five championships with the franchise. "I'm overjoyed to be back home with the Lakers," Johnson said. "I will do everything in my power to help return them to their rightful place among the elite teams of the NBA," added the 57-year-old. He will assist Buss "in all areas of basketball and business", the franchise announced. "We are thrilled and honoured to add Magic's expertise and abilities," Buss added. Johnson was an honorary vice president of the Lakers until last year and held an ownership stake until selling it in 2010. He was also part of the USA 'Dream Team' which won Olympic gold in 1992.

Summary: Basketball great Magic Johnson has returned to the Los Angeles Lakers as an adviser to owner Jeanie Buss.


The 23-year-old was suspended by the Gulls last week following an alleged incident in a nightclub in Torquay. He can play in either defence or midfield and is Torquay's leading scorer this season, with seven goals. "He has plenty of experience and knowhow at this level and higher up, so I'm sure he'll be a real asset for us," Guiseley boss Mark Bower told the club website. Hurst, who began his career at West Bromwich Albion, signed a one-year deal with Torquay in the summer.

Summary: Guiseley have signed Torquay United's James Hurst on loan until January.


Tipuric, 27, beat fellow 2017 British and Irish Lions squad member, Scarlets hooker Ken Owens, to the accolade. Scarlets wing Steffan Evans, 22, has taken the Most Promising Player award. Evans saw off the challenge of Ospreys wing Keelan Giles after both were picked for Wales' summer tour squad for Tests against Tonga and Samoa. Aberavon's Stefan Andrews was named Welsh Premiership Player, finishing ahead of Merthyr fly-half Matthew Jarvis in the ballot. Tipuric took over on Wales' open-side from national team and Lions captain Sam Warburton. Both players are heading for New Zealand to take on the All Blacks in a three-Test series on their second Lions tours.

Summary: Wales, Lions and Ospreys open-side flanker Justin Tipuric has been named Player of the Year by the Welsh Rugby Writers Association.


Robert Amoroso, 64, who now lives in Hampshire, lived on the Clifton estate between 1979 to 2013, when the offences were alleged to have taken place. He faces 16 charges including seven indecent assaults, three sexual assaults and six of sexual activity with children aged between 11 and 15. Mr Amoroso denies the charges. The trial is expected to last two weeks. On Monday, the jury was shown two videos of interviews filmed by Nottinghamshire Police in 2013. In the film, one victim, then aged 11, told officers how he visited Mr Amoroso's home with a friend. He went on to give a graphic account of sexual activity he witnessed. Two boys claim the abuse allegedly continued into adulthood. The trial continues.

Summary: A man has gone on trial accused of sexually abusing seven boys over a 30-year period in Nottingham.


This equates to 900 pence a share. CSR shares rose 30% to 855p after the deal was announced. Analysts said the news may encourage other chipmakers to make a bid for the British company. CSR, formerly known as Cambridge Silicon Radio, rejected a takeover approach from US firm Microchip Technology in August. The Qualcomm deal was announced on the same day the UK Takeover Panel had set as a deadline for any agreement between CSR and Microchip Technology. Qualcomm is the world's largest chipmaker, and is keen to get its hands on CSR's expertise in Bluetooth wireless technologies. "Combining CSR's highly advanced offering of connectivity technologies with a strong track record of success in these areas will unlock new opportunities for growth," said Qualcomm boss Steven Mollenkopf. CSR chairman Ron Mackintosh said the deal represented a "very attractive outcome for shareholders, customers and employees".

Summary: US chipmaker Qualcomm has agreed a cash deal to buy UK counterpart CSR for $2.5bn (Â£1.6bn).


The trial was stopped one week early in all 59 volunteers "as a measure of precaution", the University of Geneva Hospital said. The vaccine being tested is one developed by NewLink, and recently bought by Merck. There is currently no vaccine licensed for use to protect against Ebola. Two vaccines are currently being tested in humans in a number of countries. The side-effects in the Geneva trial were experienced by four volunteers. The hospital said human safety trials would resume on 5 January in up to 15 volunteers after checks had taken place to ensure the joint pain symptoms were "benign and temporary". "They are all fine and being monitored regularly by the medical team leading the study," the hospital said. Four trials of another Ebola vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline, in collaboration with the United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, are also underway.

Summary: The clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in Switzerland has been interrupted after some patients complained of joint pains in their hands and feet.


The ship's company, which was given the freedom of Monmouth in 2004, took part in a military and civic ceremony followed by a parade and inspection. This month marks the 350th anniversary of the use of the name Monmouth in the Royal Navy. The ship is at Cardiff's Britannia Dock until 24 March. It will then return to its base in Plymouth where it will undergo maintenance ahead of operational training in the summer. The crew has recently completed a deployment to Scandinavia and three weeks of exercises with 825 Naval Air Squadron and the new Wildcat helicopter.

Summary: Royal Navy crew members from HMS Monmouth marched through their namesake's town centre on Sunday.


The authority was offering Â£3m to help local firms struggling with a rise in their payments. However, it was conditional on the Scottish government committed to spending the same amount. Mr Mackay said an extra Â£7.5m had already been committed to companies in the city. Why are business rates causing concern? Business rates - what do they pay? Rateable values are changing for the first time since 2010 after a national revaluation by The Scottish Assessors' Association. Businesses in the north east have complained that they are being hit particularly hard because the valuations predated the slump in the price of oil which had an impact on the local economy.

Summary: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has rejected calls by Aberdeen City Council to match-fund a business rates relief scheme.


It is expected that the new owner will use Bolt for breeding more birds. The buyers of nine of the ten most expensive pigeons sold at the auction were from China or Taiwan. Bolt was bred by celebrated Belgian pigeon fancier Leo Heremans, who sold his entire collection at the same auction. "A painting made by Picasso is worth more than one made by an unknown artist. It's the same with this pigeon," Nikolaas Gyselbrecht of pigeon auction site Pipa told Reuters. The pigeon is named after the Olympic gold-winning Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. Mr Heremans' entire collection of 530 birds sold for 4.3m euros at the auction. In 2011, a UK record was set for the price of a racing pigeon when one was sold for £16,000, also to a Chinese buyer.

Summary: A Belgian racing pigeon called Bolt has been sold to a Chinese businessman for a world record price of 310,000 euros (£260,000: $400,000).


The B4391 was closed while police, underwater search teams and mountain rescuers carried out the search. North Wales Police say the man is believed to be Nicholas Davies, who has been missing from Llan Ffestiniog. The death is not being treated as suspicious and the coroner for north west Wales will be informed. The B4391 has been closed in both directions between Llan Ffestiniog and the B4407 junction for Ysbyty Ifan since about 17:00 GMT on Monday. Det Ch Insp Brian Kearney at Caernarfon CID said: "The man was pronounced dead at the scene and although he's yet to be formally identified we believe it's missing Llan Ffestiniog man Nicholas Davies. "Mr Davies' family have been informed. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

Summary: A man's body has been found following an extensive search on the outskirts of Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, police have confirmed.


Kevin Durant hit 38 points and Stephen Curry added six three-pointers. Find out how to get into basketball with our special guide. Golden State led 60-52 after the first two quarters and went on a 10-0 run at the start of the second half en route to victory. "A little gun shy with our shots. Our defence allowed us to create momentum until we got our flow," said Curry. The Cavaliers had 20 turnovers, a joint NBA record for a play-off or Finals game. The Warriors committed just four, level with the record for the fewest in a Finals game. Golden State beat Cleveland in the 2015 Finals but let a 3-1 lead slip last year against LeBron James' Cavaliers, who won their first NBA title. The teams will meet again in Oakland on Sunday for game two of the best-of-seven series.

Summary: Golden State Warriors began their NBA Finals rematch against defending champions Cleveland Cavaliers with a comfortable 113-91 win.


The broadcaster is controlled by ITV, which bought the business last year. The jobs at risk are understood to be primarily in the sales department but also include library staff, online staff and 'playout' (transmission services). News is not affected. A UTV spokesperson said a total of 43 roles are under threat - potentially a quarter of the workforce. She said staff had been informed of the restructuring plans, which are understood to be linked to the proposed sale of UTV Ireland to Virgin Media. UTV Belfast currently has a staff of 138. The spokesperson said: "From today, 43 roles are at risk of redundancy. "That's 27 new roles put at risk today on top of the 16 in playout that were already at risk from July. There are eight redeployment opportunities, so that's potentially 35 job losses - potentially a 25% decrease in workforce."

Summary: More than 40 posts could be made redundant at Northern Ireland broadcaster UTV.


The Dutchman, who joined United as a 16-year-old, has made 12 league appearances for his parent club. The 19-year-old, who has also played in midfield, signed a new contract at Old Trafford in October that runs to 2020. "I still have a lot to learn and therefore getting the opportunity to play more games on a regular basis will help my development," said Fosu-Mensah. He was previously a youth player at Ajax under new Palace boss Frank de Boer, who said he intends to play his compatriot as a right centre-back or full-back. Palace have already signed Chelsea and England Under-21 midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan until the end of the season. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Crystal Palace have signed Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah on a season-long loan.


Police say a man from the remote town of Derby forced his way into a tradesman's car and took the Hungry Jack's Whopper burger. The tradesman had asked a friend to fly the food from Darwin, 1,700km (1,055 miles) away, local media report. When confronted by the tradesman, the alleged offender reportedly stripped off his clothes and walked away. It is unclear why the man removed his clothes. "It's hot up here but that's no excuse! #eyesburning," Derby police tweeted. Officers reportedly detained the man a short time later and charged him with disorderly behaviour and stealing. A separate police tweet said the closest Hungry Jack's outlet was 700km (435 miles) from Derby.

Summary: Western Australia police have arrested a naked man accused of rifling through a car and stealing a hamburger.


The services are part of Swanage Railway Spring Steam Gala, which runs until Sunday, and mark the latest step in a bid to reconnect the seaside resort with the mainline. Four journeys a day will run over the newly installed Norden Gates level crossing and on to the River Frome. Diesel train trials are due to start running to Wareham early next year. Swanage Railway general manager Matt Green said the services were "real history". He said: "Our dedicated teams have worked very hard over the past 18 months restoring and upgrading the former Network Rail line. "Half a mile of new track has been laid, almost 2,000 wooden track sleepers replaced, and six miles of embankments cut back, fences repaired and drains cleared." Trials between Swanage and Wareham were originally expected to begin last year but were delayed by upgrade works needed on the diesel trains.

Summary: Passenger trains have run over four miles of restored track in Dorset for the first time in 44 years.


Health Minister Mark Drakeford said the investment would allow the service to buy 35 standard ambulances and six non-emergency patient transport vehicles to replace older models. He said it would help cut running costs and reduce the number of vehicles needing repairs and maintenance. The service has more than 700 vehicles covering Wales. Mr Drakeford said: "The demands on our ambulance service grow every year and we are determined to invest in the service to deliver the best service to patients." Last month the service again fell short of its response time target for life-threatening calls, with 61.7% of so-called Category A calls arriving within eight minutes.

Summary: More than £6.5m is to be spent on 44 new ambulances for the Welsh Ambulance Service.


Phillip Potter, 19, of Dauntsey, Wiltshire has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Matthew Gordon, 29, from Dauntsey, has been charged with aiding and abetting and one count of dangerous driving. Mitzi Steady, four, Phil Allen, 52, Stephen Vaughan, 34, and Robert Parker, 59, all died in the crash. Mitzi was walking with her grandmother on Lansdown Lane, Bath, when she was hit by the truck. The three others victims, from Swansea and Cwmbran were in a taxi. Mr Potter and Mr Gordon have been released on bail to appear before Bath Magistrates' Court in January.

Summary: Two men have been charged over a tipper truck crash in Bath which killed four people in February.


Officers were called to the Corkscrew Saloon on the Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley National Park shortly after midnight on Tuesday. Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Terence Michael Butler, 65, was arrested for misdemeanour assault, public intoxication and vandalism. He was released after "detox and citation", police said. The Californian police department said an argument escalated into "a physical confrontation", resulting in an individual being struck and a window being broken. Police gave Birmingham-born Butler's address as Beverly Hills, California. The bassist later tweeted his thanks to fans after the "unfortunate altercation". Three original members of Black Sabbath, including Ozzy Osbourne, reformed in 2012 to headline the Download Festival. At the 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards they won best UK band and best album for 13, which became their first chart-topping album for 43 years.

Summary: Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has been arrested in California after a bar fight, police said.


Police found the stabbed man, aged in his 20s, close to the junction of Sidmouth Street and Queens Road, Reading, at about 16:50 GMT on 26 December. He was taken to hospital where he is being treated for injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening. Detectives said they did not believe it was a random attack. The first suspect is described as a black man, in his 20s, about 5ft 6ins and wearing a black puffa-style jacket and an army-style tracksuit. The second man is black and wearing a dark blue Adidas tracksuit and Nike trainers.

Summary: Two attackers are being hunted after a man was stabbed in the street with two kitchen knives in Berkshire.


The 19-year-old, who was born in Canada, made his Blues debut on the final day of last season against Premier League champions Leicester. Tomori has signed in time to be involved in the Seagulls' Championship game at home to Cardiff on Tuesday. "He'll give us good defensive cover for the first-team for the second half of the season," said boss Chris Hughton. Brighton are second in the table but will go above leaders Newcastle if they win their game in hand against the Bluebirds. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here. This site is optimised for modern web browsers, and does not fully support your browser

Summary: Brighton have signed Chelsea and England Under-20 defender Fikayo Tomori on loan until the end of the season.


The 30-year-old, South Africa-born Canada international, has scored 57 tries in 128 games in his career. Van der Merwe won the Pro-12 with Glasgow Warriors in 2014-15. "DTH is a top-class finisher," director of rugby Dean Richards said. "He has averaged almost a try every other game in the Pro 12." Van der Merwe, whose contract terms are undisclosed, will join up with Canada team-mate Evan Olmstead at Kingston Park. "The pace and flair Newcastle are showing right now is creating a lot of opportunities out wide, and hopefully I can get myself on the end of some of those moves," he said. Falcons will lose winger Marcus Watson and prop Ben Harris to Wasps in 2017-18 it was also announced on Wednesday.

Summary: Newcastle Falcons have signed winger DTH van der Merwe for the 2017-18 season, following the expiry of his contract at Pro-12 side Scarlets.


Michael McDougal and Michael Mullen, both of South Shields, are accused of killing Tipu Sultan, 32, outside Herbs n Spice Kitchen, Lake Avenue, South Shields, on 7 April. Mr McDougal, 47, of Hylton Avenue, and Mr Mullen, 24, from Hawthorne Avenue, appeared at South Shields Magistrates' Court. They were remanded in custody. The men will next appear at Newcastle Crown Court. No date was set. They were among four people arrested by Northumbria Police officers on Tuesday. A woman, 27, was also detained on suspicion of murder, while a 44-year-old woman was held on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Summary: Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of a takeaway restaurant owner who was shot dead.


Officers are keen to locate the mother of the child after the remains were found in Broadway, Sheerness, on Saturday afternoon. Kent Police said the identity of the dead child is still not known and neither is the cause of death. Det Insp Richard Vickery said the remnants of a small fire were found at the scene. The fire is thought to have been started between 10:00 GMT and 12:30. Officers received a report the remains had been found just before 12:50 GMT. Det Insp Vickery said: "We're very keen to locate the mother of this girl as we are concerned for her wellbeing and want to make sure she is receiving the necessary emotional and medical support." He appealed to hear from anyone who was in Broadway on Saturday morning. Officers have said information will be handled sensitively.

Summary: A baby girl whose remains were found in a Kent street was believed to have been newborn, police have said.


The crash happened on the A1 between Dromore and Hillsborough at about 08:00 BST. Three people who were on the coach were treated by paramedics. The road was closed in both directions for several hours but has since been reopened. Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them. Insp Rosie Leach, of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's roads division, said it had been a "bad 24 hours" on the region's roads after Ms Wing became the second person to die in less than 10 hours. A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Newtownards in County Down on Thursday night. "My appeal to motorists is pay attention to what you're doing - be aware of your surroundings and what other motorists are doing," added Insp Leach.

Summary: The 65-year-old woman who died in a collision between a car and a coach in County Down on Friday was Muriel Wing from Dromore.


Some 100 firefighters were called out to the building in Bellegrove Road, Welling, where the first floor collapsed. The fire spread throughout the building and the roof caught alight, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. Crews were called at 09:25 BST and the fire was under control four hours later. Firefighters remain at the scene dampening down. Bellegrove Road should be be fully reopened by 19:00, said the Met Police. Seven people left the building before the brigade arrived and there were no reports of any injuries. Martin Freeman, from the London Fire Brigade, said: "Staff at the pub had a lucky escape as they heard the smoke alarm sound, left the pub and alerted the brigade." He said had the firefighters not had an early warning "there could have been a very different outcome".

Summary: A fire has severely damaged a Wetherspoon pub in south London.


The PHA also say they will offer additional services, including support sessions for carers and relatives of those in distress or despair. Complementary therapies will also be made available for those with the greatest levels of anxiety. Investment will remain at the current level of £3.5m per year. The PHA says that changing how the budget is spent will enable them to provide a "more effective service" to people in crisis. The work of Lifeline is currently undertaken by Contact and is funded under the Suicide Prevention Strategy. Contact's contract was due to end in 2015 but special arrangements were put in place by the Department of Health to extend it. It is understood that the procurement process for the new service model will begin shortly. The PHA has already held two 12-week consultations on Lifeline's future services.

Summary: The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed the future of the Lifeline 24-hour suicide helpline service.


Barca beat PSG 6-1 on Wednesday to win 6-5 on aggregate, scoring three goals in the final seven minutes. "After a huge effort like on Wednesday, with all the adrenaline and excitement, it's tougher to compete," said Pique. "We weren't able to play our game the way we like." Barcelona, who were knocked off top by Real Madrid's 2-1 win at Real Betis, were disappointing against struggling Deportivo. Joselu gave Depor the lead, with Luis Suarez equalising before Alex Bergantinos' headed winner. "It's tough to take because it was important to stay on the winning path, but it wasn't to be," said boss Luis Enrique. "It wasn't hard to come back to reality. Us professionals know how hard it is to attain each victory. "We thought it would be a tough game because of everything that's gone on. The last game can always play a role."

Summary: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says his team are not "robots" after they followed up their Champions League heroics by losing 2-1 to Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.


The governor of North Kivu province said the attackers had used heavy weapons in the raid on the jail in Beni. At least eight of the dead are prison guards, Julien Paluku added. A curfew has been declared. The identity of the attackers is not yet clear. Local activist Teddy Kataliko said many self-defence militias, known as Mai-Mai groups, operated around Beni. DR Congo has been in crisis since President Joseph Kabila refused to step down after his term ended last year. The incident in Beni is the latest in a series of jailbreaks in the country. Last month about 4,000 inmates escaped from a high security prison in the capital Kinshasa following an attack blamed on a separatist sect.

Summary: Eleven people were killed when militants attacked a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo and freed more than 900 inmates, officials say.


The body of Malcolm Ballantyne, known as Malky, was found at his home in Glebe Place by a family member shortly after 13:00 on Friday. A post-mortem examination has been carried out and the death is now being treated as murder. Officers are trying to trace Mr Ballantyne's movements on Thursday and Friday and are also checking CCTV. Det Ch Insp Gary Cunningham said: "He is a well-known character in the area and has a routine where he visits and socialises in various pubs in Stevenson most days - generally in the morning. "We are keen to find out if anyone saw Malky between 1000 hours on Thursday 20 August and 1300 hours on Friday 21 August." Door-to-door inquiries are taking place in Saltcoats and Stevenson and there are extra uniformed patrols in the area. An incident caravan has also been set up in Glebe Street.

Summary: Detectives have launched a murder investigation after the death of a 72-year-old man at a flat in Saltcoats.


Current president Allan Bowie from St Andrews faces competition for the post from current vice presidents Rob Livesey from Melrose and Andrew McCornick of Lochfoot near Dumfries. A series of hustings meetings will be held across the country. The elections will take place following the union's annual general meeting in Glasgow in February. Three candidates are also vying for two vice president positions. They are Tom French of Crawfordjohn, Martin Kennedy from Aberfeldy and Gary Mitchell from Stranraer.

Summary: Three candidates will contest the election for the role as president of NFU Scotland.


It follows the recent attacks in Paris and also in Mali, where 22 people were killed in a raid on a luxury hotel last week, couturier Alphadi said. About 1,000 designers, models and celebrities were due to attend. Niger is battling the Nigerian-based jihadist group Boko Haram in the south-east of the country. Since February, hundreds of people have been killed by the Islamist militants in Diffa region, which borders Nigeria. The last Fima show in 2013 was held under tight security amid fears of an attack by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). Alphadi, whose real name is Seidnaly Sidhamed, said the four-day festival would take place "very soon", without giving a date. Apart from musicians and designers, footballers Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon and Ivorian Yaya Toure were expected for this year's launch which was due to take place at Niger's biggest stadium, the AFP news agency reports.

Summary: One of Africa's foremost fashion shows, the Fima festival in Niger, has been called off by authorities amid security fears, the organiser has announced.


The Joint European Torus (Jet) in Culham is home to the world's largest fusion reactor. The EU covers 88% of the running costs, but the UK's contract to host Jet ends in December 2018. The UK government has committed to paying its "fair share" of the project if the EU extends the contract to 2020. The EU currently provides Â£60m towards Jet and the government said a discussion on an "appropriate funding split" would take place after any contract extension. Science Minister, Jo Johnson said: "Our exit from the EU has not altered our desire and willingness for the UK to continue playing a leading role in furthering our scientific understanding. "Today's announcement aims to provide the necessary reassurance for us to continue this partnership." Professor Ian Chapman, chief executive officer of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, which manages Jet, said the authority was "pleased" with the government's commitment.

Summary: A research project into nuclear fusion will continue to receive funding from the UK, if the European Union agrees to keep it in Oxfordshire.


The 19-year-old scored five goals in 20 Eredivisie games last season. The Netherlands Under-19 international could make his debut for the Whites in Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest. "I am very happy, this is such a big club and this is a big step in my career, I am delighted to have signed for Leeds United," Grot told the Championship club's website. Meanwhile, striker Souleymane Doukara, 25, has signed a two-year deal with Turkish side Osmanlispor after being released by Leeds on Wednesday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Leeds United have signed NEC Nijmegen forward Jay-Roy Grot for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.


Forward Porter, 24, and defender Johnson, 21, both joined the club at the start of the season and have agreed extensions after helping secure a 10th-place finish in the National League. "I'm delighted to have Daniel on board for next season, he's had a fantastic season," manager Neil Smith said. "George has been brilliant in every position we've asked him to play, he gives 100% and deserves his new deal." Alan Dunne, Jack Holland and Jordan Higgs are the other players to remain contracted to Bromley for the 2017-18 season, but Connor Dymond and Lee Minshull have left the club.

Summary: George Porter and Daniel Johnson have signed new contracts with Bromley.


Rachel Williams, 42, took time out of her big day to visit the ballot box at a Newport polling station in a white wedding gown on Thursday. She voted separately from fiance, Mike Court, so he would not see her before they tied the knot. The Newport couple celebrated their marriage at the St Pierre Marriott Hotel in Chepstow, Monmouthshire. The bride said: "It drives me nuts when people say they are not going to vote. "If you waste your vote you lose your entitlement to moan at the result."

Summary: A bride-to-be stopped off on her way to the church to cast her general election vote.


The Flintshire-based firm said sales were "very encouraging" after figures released on Tuesday showed revenue rose 20%. A spokesman said they were confident it would be "another year of significant progress for Redrow". Chairman Steve Morgan told the Good Morning Wales programme the business had seen "no effect" from Brexit. He said demand for homes was "stronger than it's ever been". However, he also reiterated comments he made last year that fewer houses may be built in Wales because of the increasing costs of regulations.

Summary: Wales' biggest house builder Redrow has reported a rise of 23% to £250m in its pre-tax profits.