The 26-year-old, who made 37 league appearances for the Cards last season, has agreed a one-year contract with the option of a further year. "He is more than capable of making the step back up to league football," Reds head coach Dermot Drummy said. "In fact, he will thrive on an opportunity to establish himself again at this level." Arthur, who has previously had spells at Northampton and AFC Wimbledon, becomes Crawley's seventh signing of the close season. Meanwhile, 26-year-old midfielder Lewis Young has agreed a new one-year deal with the West Sussex club. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two side Crawley Town have signed midfielder Chris Arthur from National League club Woking.


It called the upgrade of the Midland Mainline a top priority and said it would bring cleaner and quicker trains. Other plans include introducing longer trains of up to 11 carriages to deal with increased demand. Direct trains from Derby, Nottingham and Leicester to Birmingham International could also be introduced. The proposals were announced in a document released by Network Rail. Russell Spink from Network Rail said it was up to the government to make the final decision on the electrification of the line, and when it might happen. He added that there were other electrification projects ahead of the Midland Mainline. Mr Spink said: "By putting it in our five-year plan we're showing we're absolutely committed to this scheme." Currently, trains run on diesel on lines throughout the East Midlands.

Summary: The electrification of the main rail route between London and the East Midlands could happen by the end of the decade, Network Rail has said.


The athlete, named locally as Paul Gallihawk, was reported missing when he failed to finish the first part of the race at Leybourne Lakes in Maidstone, Kent. A police helicopter and boats were used in the search for the missing 34-year-old who is from the Maidstone area. The search has resumed with a team of specialist divers, Kent Police said. The organisers of the race, Ocean Lake Triathlon, posted on Facebook: "We are shocked by what happened yesterday... and are working closely with the emergency services to do everything that we can to assist them in their search. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time." The triathlon club, based at Leybourne Lake Country Park and Simon Langton School in Canterbury organises a series of six sprint distance races.

Summary: The search for a man who went missing during the swimming leg of a triathlon race on Saturday has resumed.


They beat Fijian team Marama Vou 68-41 with shooter Chelsea Lewis named Player of the Match. The Welsh team lost 65-41 to the host nation's Pulse Netball in Nelson in their opening game. Kiwi club SkyCity Mystics are Celtic Flames' next opponents in Pool B. They face each other on Wednesday. The Welsh team brought in two New Zealand international players for the tournament with Anna Thompson, 31, and 22-year-old Temalisi Fakahokotau joining 10 Wales players in the squad. Teams from Australia, South Africa, and Trinidad and Tobago make up the eight-team competition. Celtic Flames included eight of the Celtic Dragons line-up from the UK Superleague, plus former Dragons Chelsea Lewis and Nia Jones. Fakahokotau normally plays either goal keeper or goal defence, while Thompson covers all three attacking roles.

Summary: Welsh netball side Celtic Flames have earned their first win in the inaugural International Super Cup competition in New Zealand.


The firm said India is on track to become "our fastest country ever" to reach $1bn in gross sales. Amazon's move comes a day after India's largest e-commerce firm Flipkart raised $1bn in fresh funding, the largest ever for an Indian internet firm. India's total e-commerce market was worth $13bn in 2013. But online travel accounted for more than 70% of the transactions. According to research firm Forrester, online sales of retail goods were worth $1.6bn last year. However, that number is expected to reach $76bn by 2021 as more people across the country get connected to the internet. "We see huge potential in the Indian economy and for the growth of e-commerce in India," Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon, said in a statement. "After our first year in business, the response from customers and small and medium-sized businesses in India has far surpassed our expectations."

Summary: Amazon, one of the world's largest online retailers, has said it will invest a further $2bn (£1.2bn) to boost its operations in India.


The 24-year-old Australian started his career with Brisbane Broncos before joining Manly last season. Parcell is likely to replace James Segeyaro who returned to his native Australia recently after the 26-year-old said he was homesick. "I'm really excited about the style of football they want to play," Parcell told BBC Radio Leeds. "I think what they're looking to do at Leeds will really suit me. "Coming over to England has always been something that I've wanted to do but this has come about sooner than I expected." He added: "I can understand after what's happened that fans might be worried I won't stick around, but I really think that this is going to suit me and I am excited about the prospect of living on the other side of the world. "I don't think homesickness is going to be an issue."

Summary: Leeds Rhinos have signed Manly Sea Eagles hooker Matt Parcell on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


The plan is to connect the grids using 138km of overhead lines between County Meath and County Tyrone. The project was due to have been completed by next year and now has a target date of 2019. The regulator Jenny Pyper told the BBC's Inside Business programme it needed to be a priority for government. "Frankly the second interconnector is a total no-brainer in terms of addressing our security supply issues and trying to make sure we have a much more efficient market," she said. "I need to have this at the top of my agenda as does the department and the minister. "We're interested to see how the planning debate plays out, we're confident that we'll have a way forward this year, but if there are problems, if there are serious hurdles, then I think there are serious decisions to be made."

Summary: The utility regulator has said serious decisions must be made if any more hurdles are put in the way of a new north-south electricity interconnector.


The man, 44, was hit by the driver of a car on the A320 near the Slyfields industrial estate in Guildford on Thursday morning, police said. The drivers approached each other after the car stopped in front of the lorry at a crossing. Police said the attack happened on a busy road and appealed for witnesses It is believed the car involved may have been a Nissan Micra. Det Sgt Jim Strugnell, of Surrey Police, added: "This was a nasty incident which left the lorry driver needing surgery. "I would ask that if you saw either of these vehicles prior to the incident, particularly the manner of their driving as they approached the Slyfield area on the A320 from the Stoke Crossroads area, to get in touch." The suspect is described as being Asian, aged between 30 and 40, with a short beard and short black hair.

Summary: A lorry driver needed surgery for a fractured cheekbone after being injured in a "nasty" road rage attack in Surrey.


Michael Gilbert, 26, and Robert Gregg, 38, both of Galashiels, are accused of assaulting a man to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement. It follows an early morning incident in Langlee - the largest housing estate in Galashiels - on Saturday. Both men made no plea or declaration at Selkirk Sheriff Court and their cases were continued for further examination. Mr Gregg also faces a charge of being in possession of a bladed item in a public place. The men were remanded in custody by Sheriff Peter Paterson and are expected to appear in court again next Tuesday.

Summary: Two men have appeared in court charged with attempted murder following an incident on a Borders housing estate.


The 33-year-old has been training with the League Two club for the last month. The former Plymouth, Swindon and Swansea striker has not played a competitive match since scoring for Scunthorpe in a 1-1 draw against Colchester in October 2014. Fallon has been capped 18 times by New Zealand, and represented his country at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. "He's a very experienced footballer and someone who I would call an old-fashioned striker," said Rovers manager Darrell Clarke. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bristol Rovers have signed forward Rory Fallon on non-contract terms until the end of the season.


The computers were taken during a break-in at Swan Films in Rusholme, Manchester on Thursday afternoon. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the computers had since been recovered and the video files had not been accessed. It has launched a review into its security arrangements. Six men have been arrested in relation to the burglary. A CPS spokeswoman said the material, which related to Greater Manchester Police cases and also included witnesses' video statements, was sent to the company in August. "The CPS has secured all material which remained at the burgled premises and is asking for an urgent explanation of the security measures in place," she said. She added staff had contacted those involved in the cases affected to inform them "of the successful recovery of the material in question".

Summary: Computers containing police interviews with victims have been stolen in a burglary at a video-editing contractor.


The Minstermen, who have a game in hand on 20th-placed Torquay, recorded a third victory in five games thanks to goals from Simon Heslop, Vadaine Oliver and Jon Parkin. Heslop gave the visitors a seventh-minute lead when he fired a 25-yard drive past former York goalkeeper Scott Flinders. And Oliver made it 2-0 eight minutes later, slotting past Flinders from close range. Macclesfield pulled a goal back from the penalty spot in the 58th minute when Dan Parslow's handball allowed Danny Whitaker to stroke home. But Parkin made sure of an away win with eight minutes left when he forced the ball home following a Sam Muggleton long throw. Match report supplied by the Press Association.

Summary: York moved within four points of escaping the National League relegation zone with a win at Macclesfield.


From disputes with his club doctor to compelling television interviews, talk of getting an "electronic tag" and a series of increasingly damaging defeats, his demise as Chelsea manager has captivated social media. Here, we chart the key moments in his downfall and look at how his profile on Twitter compared with those of his rival managers.

Summary: Jose Mourinho has barely been out of the headlines all season.


Distill Ventures, which is part of the Diageo group, said it was investing an unspecified sum in Melbourne-based Starward Whisky. This marks the second whisky investment for Distill, which was set up to back early-stage brands and help them grow. Last week, it announced investment in Denmark-based Stauning Whisky. David Gates, Diageo's global head of premium core spirits, said: "Australian whisky has rightly been gaining increasing global recognition recently and Starward has developed a uniquely positioned whisky to capture this opportunity." Frank Lampen, co-founder of Distill Ventures, added: "The Starward team are exactly the types of entrepreneur we love working with. "Their vision for the future is really exciting and this investment will enable increased production of their signature single malts and continued development of their innovation pipeline." Last year Diageo had a 37% share of the Scotch whisky market in terms of volumes.

Summary: Diageo, the world's biggest Scotch whisky distiller, has invested in an Australian distillery to help it expand into new export markets.


Data will now no longer cost more than 70 cents (56p) per megabyte - far less than previous rates. Meanwhile, calls will be capped at 29c (23p) per minute, plus VAT, under the new rules. The EU said the regulations were aimed at stopping people build up huge bills after making calls and using data applications, such as maps, while away. However, price comparison website Uswitch.com warned that no such caps existed for those travelling outside Europe and networks may not alert users if they rack up huge bills. From 2014, consumers will also be able to choose a different operator abroad in the EU from the one they use at home, under the EU rules. It is hoped this split-network approach will encourage greater competition.

Summary: New rules to prevent "bill shock" when using mobile data in Europe have come into force.


The man presented himself to the accident and emergency unit of Colchester General about 08:30 BST. A spokesman said: "It is very, very, very, unlikely to be Ebola as he has not been to any of the countries where it is reported." The hospital said he had been placed into isolation purely as a precaution. Public Health England advised the hospital the man's "criteria" for having caught Ebola was "too low" for testing but added he should be tested for other diseases relating to time spent in African swamps. The man, thought to be in his 50s, remains in isolation and has started a course of antibiotics where he is "stable and comfortable", said the hospital. 11,315 Deaths - probable, confirmed and suspected (Includes one in the US and six in Mali) 4,809 Liberia 3,955 Sierra Leone 2,536 Guinea 8 Nigeria

Summary: A "feverish" man has been placed in isolation at a hospital in Essex as he undergoes a series of tests having returned to the UK from east Africa.


The suitcase was originally left in a station locker, but after no-one returned to claim it, it was taken to left luggage and opened by staff. "There was an abnormal odour when we opened the suitcase. Then we saw hair," an unnamed employee told reporters. The victim was a woman aged between 70 and 90 and about 140cm (4ft 7ins) tall. She had been folded into a yellow suitcase measuring about 70cm by 50cm by 25cm. Japanese media quoted police as saying the suitcase was removed from the unlocked locker at JR Tokyo train station on 26 April. It had been sitting in the left luggage storage area, before it was opened on Sunday. Police said there were no obvious injuries to the body, and were investigating the cause of death. Police were also examining security camera footage to try to determine who left the case behind.

Summary: Police in Japan are trying to identify a woman whose body was left inside a suitcase at Tokyo's main train station for more than a month.


An air and sea search was launched when the 11m (36ft) scalloper JMT failed to return to Plymouth on Thursday night. The dead man's next of kin have been informed and the search for a second crew member was called off at 17:30. Wreckage from the vessel was found by coastguards near the Eddystone lighthouse off Plymouth. The alarm was raised by the father of one of the crewmen after the boat failed to return to Plymouth. A major search involving lifeboats, local vessels and a helicopter from RNAS Culdrose was called off at 17:30 BST on Friday. In a statement, the coastguard confirmed the body of one of the crewman had been recovered. "One person has been found, but sadly confirmed as deceased. "A second crewman has not been located. The next of kin are aware and police officers are with the families."

Summary: The body of a fisherman has been recovered by rescue crews searching for a missing fishing boat off the south Devon coast.


The University of Sheffield's digital archive features information about more than 350 statues of players, managers and fans from 56 different countries. The Sporting Statues database also details the sculptor, when the artwork was unveiled and a location map. The most frequently portrayed person, with six statues, is Brazilian footballer, PelÃ©. Dr Chris Stride led the three-year project which went live earlier. He said: "The earliest footballer statue identified, an anonymous player, can be found in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was sculpted in 1903. "However, almost 95% of football statues have been created since 1990, and over half in the last decade, showing it to be a largely modern phenomenon. "Statues are also being erected by towns, cities and commercial organisations, who are seeking reflected glory and identity from their local sporting heritage." In addition to showcasing the known faces of sport, the database also indentifies 125 statues of anonymous players.

Summary: A database of statues commemorating sportsmen and women from around the world has gone live.


Luke Leahy missed a penalty for Falkirk in the second half, rattling the left post after Lee Miller was up-ended. It took 115 minutes to provide a breakthrough with a scrambled effort from the outstanding Harkins. Ayr keeper Greg Fleming then produced a wonderful save to allow the hosts to hang on and avoid a penalty shootout. Reduced prices tempted just 1,247 souls to Somerset Park, and they witnessed a first half short on thrills. Scott Shepherd's low shot for Falkirk was straight at keeper Fleming, while United came closest with a fiery effort from Harkins. It was little better after the break, despite a turn and shot from Allan Forrest which produced a fine save from Falkirk goalkeeper Deniz Dogan Mehmet. After Leahy's penalty miss, a shootout appeared inevitable before Harkins struck five minutes from the end of extra time.

Summary: Ayr United stuttered their way into the Scottish Challenge Cup quarter-finals after Gary Harkins' extra-time goal settled an uninspiring encounter.


The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 313.66 points, or 2%, at 15,973.84. The S&P 500 jumped 35.70, or 1.95%, to 1,864.78, while the Nasdaq rose 70.67, or 1.66% at 4,337.51 A rise in US retail sales in January by 0.2% and gains in oil prices helped boost investor confidence. Bank shares, which had been hit hard earlier in the week, saw some of the biggest gains on Friday. JP Morgan saw its stock price rise 8.3% after chief executive Jamie Dimon bought more than $25m of the bank's stock. Oil prices rose sharply on Friday. Brent crude rose 9.6% to $32.95 a barrel and West Texas crude climbed over 11.4% to $29.19 a barrel. Wall Street markets are closed on Monday in observance of Presidents' Day.

Summary: (Close): Wall Street shares rose sharply on Friday following a solid US retail sales report and a spike in oil prices.


The 29-year-old, who spent the second-half of last season on loan to St Mirren, has signed a two-year contract with the Bairns. Loy previously played for Falkirk from 2013-15, netting 35 goals in 78 games. "When I heard Falkirk were interested in bringing me back, there really was only one option. I can't wait to get started," Loy told the club website. Loy started his career at Rangers and had loan spells at Dunfermline and St Mirren before joining Carlisle United in 2011. He then spent two years at Falkirk before switching to Dundee. "I am thrilled to be able to bring a player of Rory's quality back to the club," manager Peter Houston said. "I was disappointed to lose Rory two years ago so when it became apparent that he may well be available I was determined not to lose out and to bring him back."

Summary: Striker Rory Loy has signed for Championship club Falkirk after leaving Dundee.


Damers First School is an existing school in Dorchester but is being relocated to the estate to cater for an extra 150 pupils. It will be the first school in Poundbury, a so-called "model town" that was started in the 1990s. The new school, which will cost about Â£10m, is expected to be finished in December 2016. Pupils and staff will move to their new premises in the spring of 2017. Its capacity will rise from 450 to 600 pupils to accommodate what Dorset County Council calls a "significant rise" in its school-age population. Trevor Jones, county councillor for Dorchester, said: "It's all taken a long time but I'm delighted that we're nearly there."

Summary: Work has started on a new primary school on Prince Charles's Poundbury estate in Dorset.


Details of Broadbent's character have not been revealed - but Entertainment Weekly quoted a spokesperson as saying he would have a "significant" role. The versatile 67-year-old British actor won an Oscar in 2002 for Iris. He has appeared in TV shows like War and Peace and London Spy and films including Brooklyn, Paddington and the Bridget Jones series. Many will also know him as Hogwarts potions master Professor Horace Slughorn from the Harry Potter films. The seven episodes in Game of Thrones' seventh season will be filmed over the winter before reaching screens next summer. It will be the HBO drama's penultimate season. The show won a record-breaking 12 Emmy Awards in 2015 and has been nominated for a further 23 this year. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent will play a major part in the seventh season of epic TV fantasy Game of Thrones.


Police said he was approached by two men as he walked into Argyle Street station at about 22:35 on Thursday. The attackers took his jacket from him and seriously assaulted him, leaving him with facial injuries. PC Mark Harrington, of British Transport Police, said they believe the incident was completely unprovoked and appealed for help from witnesses. "I would like to speak to anyone who was in the station at the time or thinks they may be able to help with the investigation," he said. The attackers, who were both white and in their 20s, left in the direction of the Trongate. One was wearing a white tracksuit and the other was wearing a black top and jeans.

Summary: A man has received hospital treatment after he was attacked at railway station in Glasgow.


The bus carrying 75 Czech tourists, some schoolchildren, was travelling from Spain to the Czech Republic when it was hit on Saturday night. Two shots smashed the front and rear windows, Alex Perrin, a prosecutor in the Drome region, said. Le Dauphin Libere newspaper said more police were stationed on bridges over the A7 in case of repeat incidents. It is believed the attacker was using a hunting rifle to target the bus from a bridge over the A7 near Saulce sur Rhone, roughly halfway between Lyon and Marseille. Among the six people injured by broken glass was a child, Mr Perrin said. One passenger suffered a serious eye injury, he added. "We don't have any reason to believe this bus was targeted instead of any other," Mr Perrin said. No-one has yet been arrested.

Summary: Six people were when shots were fired at a tourist bus on the A7 motorway in south-east France, police say.


Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School, in Ashford Carbonnel near Ludlow, opened in 2011. A veranda collapsed on Wednesday and an urgent notice on the school's website said it had closed for inspections as "the children's safety is paramount." The Hereford Diocese, which owns the school, said no-one had been hurt and parents had all been informed about the work. More on this story and Shropshire news It is understood the part of the veranda that was fixed to the school building has fallen to the ground. David Minnery, Shropshire Council's cabinet member for children and young people, described the problem "the partial detachment of a galvanised fixing on a canopy".

Summary: A school in south Shropshire has closed after part of the building collapsed.


Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) commissioned an investigation of the use of false colour infrared stereo aerial imagery interpretation. The small trial looked at an area of Glenfeshie in the Cairngorms. The imagery involves using different colours, textures, layers and other indicators to show habitat such as woodland and also geology. The method of interpreting landscapes is new to the UK, according to a report for SNH on the results of the Glenfeshie trial. The report has recommended that the public agency examine the potential for a large scale pilot of the technique.

Summary: A technique used to map habitats in Sweden has been tried out in the Scottish Highlands.


The Forestry Commission Scotland site at Glentress Forest near Peebles caters for 300,000 visitors a year. The Glentress Peel facility includes a cafe, bike shop, bike hire, changing rooms, showers and toilets. It already enjoys a reputation as one of the most popular walking and mountain biking sites in the country. The FCS recreation and tourism manager for Dumfries and the Borders, Hugh McKay, said: "Glentress Peel is quite a stunning site with four iconic buildings and we're sure that visitors will be really interested to see inside for themselves." The Glentress Peel development is set in 12 acres of landscaped ground, connected by paths and a road. New car parking for 150 vehicles has been created and interpretation panels give visitors more information about the forest.

Summary: An £8.5m forest visitor centre which claims to be "the top tourist attraction in the Borders" has opened for business.


About 50 bikers rode dangerously through the streets on 31 October 2016, bringing a major route through the city to a standstill. Thirteen men and one woman have now all been charged with causing a public nuisance, West Yorkshire Police said. They are due to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court on 4 May, the force added. Live updates and stories from Yorkshire One of the men is also charged with driving while disqualified and without insurance, and another with perverting the course of justice.ã€€ The police investigation came after motorbikes and quad bikes congregated in Kirkstall Road before they were ridden together through Leeds, including through pedestrian areas and shopping arcades. ã€€

Summary: Fourteen people have been charged over a bikers' Halloween "ride out" which caused traffic chaos in Leeds.


Shahzaib Hussain died in hospital on Monday after he was struck by a car in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. Henry Brandon Barker, 19, of Hampton Road, Failsworth, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Aaron Ward, 23, of Hattersley, has been charged with aiding and abetting a person causing death whilst uninsured. Mr Barker has also been charged with driving without insurance, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and failing to report an accident. A 27-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed pending further inquiries. A tribute from Shahzaib's sister Javairiya said: "All of our family loves him so much because he was the youngest. "People who don't even know us came to our house to pray for him."

Summary: Two men have been charged in connection with the death of an 11-year-old boy in a suspected hit-and-run crash.


The blazes have destroyed homes and at least 13 people have been hospitalised, with five in a critical condition, according to local media. Firefighters worked through the night to contain a major blaze which tore through 900 sq km (347 sq miles) of land north of Adelaide. The SA Country Fire Service warned the fires could continue for several days. One person was found dead on a property near Pinery, while a second was located in a car near the Hamley Bridge area, Premier Jay Weatherill told local media. "This has been a devastating few hours for large parts of the state and unfortunately there is some time to go until we have the fire fronts under control. "Our thoughts turn to those people affected and those volunteers working through the night to protect us," he said. Extra fire crews were travelling from interstate to help battle the fires.

Summary: At least two people have died in fires raging across northern areas of South Australia (SA) state.


The TV series is a spin off of the How To Train Your Dragon films, which are based on children's stories written by Cressida Cowell. The author's tales are influenced by childhood holidays spent in the Inner Hebrides. The characters in Defenders of Berk have been given Gaelic voices so it can be screened on BBC Alba. Glasgow-based Solus Productions has produced the 11-part series for the TV channel. Peppa Pig and Postman Pat have been among other children's adapted for a Gaelic audience. The How To Train Your Dragon films feature characters voiced by Scottish actors Gerard Butler and Craig Ferguson.

Summary: DreamWorks animation Dragons - Defenders of Berk has been adapted for a Gaelic audience.


Thomas Mair, 53, is accused of shooting and stabbing Mrs Cox, 41, in Birstall, near Leeds, on June 16. He is also charged with grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon. At the Old Bailey in London, the court heard Mr Mair's health would not be part of the defence. He was due to appear via video link from Belmarsh jail, but his barrister gave permission for the brief hearing to be held in his absence because the link wasn't working. Mr Mair, from Birstall, is being held in custody and is due to appear at the same court on 4 October.

Summary: Medical issues will not be part of the trial of the man accused of murdering Labour MP Jo Cox.


The 21-year-old came home in 26.66 seconds, 0.24 seconds off his own world record and more than half a second quicker than the rest of the field. Team-mate Ross Murdoch, who won 200m breaststroke gold on Thursday, joined Peaty in Saturday's final. Fellow Briton Tim Shuttleworth finished fifth in the 800m freestyle final. Molly Renshaw and Chloe Tutton were fourth and sixth in a 200m breaststroke final won in convincing fashion by world-record holder Rikke Moeller Pedersen. Peaty, who did the 50m-100m double at the world championships in Kazan last year, said that his speed over the shorter distance was helping strengthen his performance over the longer. "It felt easy today and that is the value and investment of my training," he told BBC Sport. "It is a good sign for my 100m if I can take that speed out."

Summary: Great Britain's Adam Peaty closed in on a European breaststroke double with a comprehensive win in the 50m semi-final to follow on from Tuesday's 100m gold.


The Italian ex-Chelsea manager made the gesture as he walked down the tunnel following a 1-1 draw in Berlin where his side equalised in the 96th minute. Ancelotti, 57, told German broadcaster ARD he did it "after being spat at". The German FA (DFB) said his reaction was "understandable" but said he would pay 5,000 euros (£4,230) to its DFB Foundation as an apology. "The DFB panel has accepted this position and will cease its inquiry," said the German FA in a statement, adding that Ancelotti's donation was "an apology for his gesture". Bayern are now five points clear of RB Leipzig at the top of the Bundesliga following the draw with Hertha last Saturday.

Summary: Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti will not be disciplined over his middle finger gesture to Hertha Berlin fans.


The stretch at Eden Brows, between Carlisle and Armathwaite, closed in February following heavy rain and Network Rail launched a Â£23m scheme to underpin the line. Hundreds of concrete-filled steel piles are being driven into the bedrock. Rail replacement buses are currently running between Carlisle and Appleby. A steel, tunnel-like structure will sit beneath the railway, 230ft (70m) above the nearby River Eden, to provide a stable base across the damaged ground. Two rows of high-strength piles in the sloping bedrock will form a corridor on which a 100 metre-long (328ft) concrete slab will provide a base for new tracks. The popular tourist route usually carries about 1.3m passengers each year. Paul Barnfield, regional director at rail firm Northern, said it had been a "difficult" time for its customers.

Summary: Part of the Settle-to-Carlisle rail line damaged by a 500,000-tonne landslip is scheduled to reopen on 31 March, it has been announced.


The 33-year-old Italy international was a free agent after leaving the Black Cats at the end of last season. Dossena, who can also play in midfield, scored against Manchester United and Real Madrid while he was at Liverpool. He could make his debut for the O's in Saturday's FA Cup first-round fixture against Oldham. Dossena joined Liverpool for £7m in July 2008 and scored in the Reds' 4-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League in March 2009 and then again in their 4-1 away victory at Old Trafford against Manchester United. The Italian, who won 10 caps, joined Napoli in January 2010 before a spell at Sunderland in 2013-14. Orient are 20th in League One after only winning one of their last eight league games.

Summary: Struggling League One side Leyton Orient have signed former Liverpool, Napoli and Sunderland full-back Andrea Dossena until the end of the season.


A former employee is understood to have raised concerns about the authenticity of the product. Western Isles Council's environmental health department is investigating. Owner Natalie Crayton said there had been an issue that had been investigated and resolved and the business was now trading normally. Hebridean Sea Salt was formed six years ago and has become a well-known brand in delis and supermarkets across the country. It began as a small operation but is now supplying high street stores such as Waitrose and Sainsburys and is making inroads into international markets. The company has had financial backing from the public purse with Highlands and Islands Enterprise contributing Â£300,000 to expand the business. Food Standards Scotland said it was aware of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's investigation and was liaising with the relevant enforcement authorities.

Summary: An award-winning Hebridean Sea Salt business based on the Isle of Lewis is under investigation, the BBC has learned.


South Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to Caerphilly railway station just before 17:30 BST on Tuesday. About 25 firefighters were initially sent to the scene and Network Rail said all passengers were safe. Delays of up to one hour and 15 minutes were expected between Heath High Level in Cardiff and Ystrad Mynach. Trains due to travel through the station were stopped and the north side of the station was evacuated. Arriva Trains Wales said six buses were sent to Caerphilly for a replacement road service. Meanwhile, a fire which has broken out on land in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, has resulted in trains on all lines in the area running at reduced speed. Check if this is affecting your journey

Summary: A rush hour train had to be evacuated after a fire broke out underneath one of the carriages.


Former Scotland captain Coetzer, 31, joined Northants in 2011 and helped the side win the FLt20 in 2013. But Coetzer, who went to the World Cup with Scotland earlier this year, only played four Championship matches this summer, with a batting average of 5.29. Meanwhile, 28-year-old paceman Chambers moved from Essex in 2013 and played just five Championship games in 2015. Northants head coach David Ripley told the club website: "Kyle has been a model professional during his time here, he deals with success and failure in equal measure, a very valuable thing in a cricket dressing room. We wish him and his family well in the future. "After a slow start in 2014, Maurice has put in a big effort this year but has been unable to get past our other seam bowlers and play regularly in the first team."

Summary: Northants have released Scotland international Kyle Coetzer and bowler Maurice Chambers.


Tavare and Dent shared an 83-run second-wicket stand before the latter was caught behind off Paul Collingwood. Captain Collingwood completed a double-wicket maiden as Graeme van Buuren fell for a duck as the hosts fell to 97-3. Chris Rushworth had Tavare caught behind for 61 before Keaton Jennings took two wickets in two balls to leave the hosts 265-7 at Bristol. Wicketkeeper Phil Mustard made a useful 38 in his first innings against his former club, and shared a 64-run sixth-wicket partnership with Jack Taylor as Gloucestershire looked to push on following Tavare's dismissal. But Jennings had Mustard and Craig Miles caught at first slip by Collingwood to leave honours even as bad light brought play to an early close on day one.

Summary: Will Tavare and Chris Dent hit half-centuries but late wickets helped Durham peg Gloucestershire back.


The 20-year-old "will join the club on a two year loan period with obligation to buy" a statement from the club said. The club's website describes him as " a very physical player with good technique, good pace and stamina, capable of playing in different roles." He played 29 times for Atalanta last season scoring six goals to help them finish fourth in Serie A. Kessie has played for Ivory Coast at all levels from under-17 to the senior team and was part of the Elephants squad at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon this year.

Summary: Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie has signed for AC Milan from Italian rivals Atalanta.


The scheme, at Hesketh Out Marsh, has created habitats for estuary dwelling species including lapwing and avocet. Jaye Rogers from the RSPB said the money would "result in the best for the estuary's ecology". Hesketh Out Marsh, once an area of farmland, was flooded in 2008 to return it to wildlife-friendly saltmarshes. The project has improved the local sea defences and created 150 hectares of new saltmarsh, creeks and lagoons. Saline lagoons can be created to hold pools of water at low tide, creating elevated ridges to provide high tide refuges for many species. Avocets and redshanks are among the birds that have already nested on the site and large numbers of lapwings, golden plovers, shelducks, wigeons and teals are expected to use the site in the winter months.

Summary: A project to restore saltmarsh on the Ribble estuary in Lancashire has received a grant of nearly £50,000 from the Landfill Communities Fund.


The supermarket chain said it took the action against those from Ysgol John Bright after trouble was caused at the store before the Easter break. But the school's head teacher Graham Davies told BBC Wales he was "not aware" there would be a blanket ban and has spoken to the store's manager. Asda said it would continue to work with the school to reach a positive outcome. A spokesperson added: "Following a number of complaints from customers about the school children causing trouble, we've taken the decision to enforce a temporary ban on groups of children during school time." Ronnie Hughes, deputy leader of Conwy council, said the store had "gone too far" stopping all pupils in the school's uniform from going in.

Summary: Pupils at a Llandudno school have been banned from the town's Asda store.


A spokesman for the Central Reserve Paramilitary Force (CRPF) said four armed suicide attackers had tried to enter the camp in the Bandipora region. All of them were killed before they could enter the camp, he added. Police said the militants did not "appear to be locals", hinting that they were from Pakistan. India and Pakistan both claim disputed Kashmir in its entirety, but only control parts of it. Delhi accuses Islamabad of fuelling militancy in the disputed region, a claim the latter denies. The attack comes amid fresh tension in the region which has seen a new outbreak of violence after a prominent militant was killed by Indian armed forces.

Summary: Four suspected militants who attempted to attack a paramilitary camp in Indian-administered Kashmir have been killed in a gun battle.


The 25-year-old left Huddersfield, where he made more than 70 league appearances, for QPR last summer. While at Loftus Road, Gobern had a loan spell at Doncaster, which was cut short when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The former Southampton trainee made just two appearances for Rangers and five for Rovers. "Oscar was waiting for an opportunity at a club which matches his ambition and after speaking to a few [clubs] in League One, he felt that we were the right fit," said Stags boss Adam Murray. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Mansfield Town have signed former Huddersfield Town and QPR midfielder Oscar Gobern on a free transfer.


The Swiss-Indian duo, who were also victorious at Wimbledon, beat Yaroslava Shvedova and Casey Dellacqua 6-3 6-3. "It has been a great year for us," Mirza said. "To back up [Wimbledon], we feel like we're a really solid team." Hingis, 34, also won the US Open mixed doubles title alongside Leander Paes, and has now claimed five Major doubles titles in total in 2015. "From the start, we hit it off," she said of her partnership with Mirza. "Our games work well together." Hingis - a former world number one singles player who came out of retirement for a second time in 2013 - has now won a total of 14 Grand Slam doubles titles in her career, while 28-year-old Mirza has five.

Summary: Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza claimed their second straight Grand Slam title in the US Open women's doubles.


Spieth, the Masters and US Open champion in 2015, mixed four birdies with a bogey and a double bogey for a one-under-par 69 on Friday, moving to eight under par overall. One shot behind him is countryman Troy Merritt, who shot a two-under-par 68. But Rory McIlroy's struggles continued with five bogeys and two birdies in a three-over-par 73. Northern Ireland's four-time major winner trails Spieth by eight shots at River Highlands but made the cut by a shot. Ireland's Padraig Harrington scored two birdies and one bogey for a one-under-par 69 and remains three shots behind Spieth. While England's Paul Casey finished on two under par with 68 and is one shot further back overall.

Summary: American Jordan Spieth leads by one shot after the second round of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.


The power went off shortly before 15:00 GMT, causing businesses to shut on one of the busiest days of the year. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said about 18,178 properties in the SO22 and SO23 areas were initially affected by the fault. It said its engineers had established the cause of the fault and restored power shortly after 16:00. Donna Bache-Holleran, who owns a jewellery shop off the High Street said the power cut was "a major headache". She said: "The High Street was absolutely packed, then all the lights went out and everyone had to empty the public out of their shops and lock up."

Summary: A power cut left parts of Winchester without electricity, causing shops and restaurants to close.


The female attacker made off with the bag on the footpath between Crimon Place at St Mary's Cathedral and Huntly Street on Monday at about 15:00. The assailant was described as white, in her mid-20s, 5ft 3in to 5ft 6in tall, and slim. She had red/ginger hair tied back in a ponytail and spoke with a local accent. She was wearing a green jacket, blue jeans with holes in both knees, and ankle boots. Det Sgt Jamie Sherlock said: "This is an attack on a lone woman who had been at the shops in Aberdeen. She was pulled to the ground in the incident and had her bag its contents taken from her. "We are appealing for anyone who recognises the description given and saw the woman in the area to contact us as soon as possible."

Summary: A 75-year-old woman was pulled to the ground when a robber grabbed her bag in Aberdeen city centre.


They were described as "virtual incendiary" devices which were a danger to people, farm animals, wildlife and property. After agreeing the ban, the council's cabinet expressed a desire for lanterns to be banned across Wales. Powys is the 14th Welsh local authority to ban their use on its property. Cabinet member for environment and sustainability John Powell said there is "widespread concern" about the impact of Chinese lanterns. "They are a virtual incendiary device consisting of a candle or a fuel cell filled with paraffin wax suspended inside a frame, capable of reaching heights of 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) and drifting for miles," he said. Mr Powell added they are a fire hazard.

Summary: Releasing sky lanterns from all council-owned and managed property in Powys has been banned.


Hegeler, 28, joins from Hertha Berlin after making 51 appearances for the Bundesliga side since 2014. The German has also played in the Champions League for Bayer Leverkusen. Djuric, 26, who has scored seven goals in 14 international appearances, signs from Italian club Cesena and has the option of a further year on his deal. "Jens has a fantastic pedigree and boasts more than 150 Bundesliga appearances," said Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson. "Milan is someone we've been monitoring for the past nine months and has always been in our thoughts. He can play up front on his own or alongside another striker. "The fact he is a current Bosnian international shows the calibre of player we're getting, for whom he has scored one in every two games he's played." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bristol City have signed midfielder Jens Hegeler and Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Milan Djuric for undisclosed fees on two-and-a-half-year contracts.


The charity was contacted on Wednesday when the creature was spotted near bins at Middleshot Square in Prestonpans. It is now in the care of the Edinburgh and Lothian's Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Balerno. Animal Rescue Officer Darren Malcolm said: "The bearded dragon is underweight and was very cold when it was found." He said: "It spent the night at a vets and now seems to be doing a bit better. "We're not sure how this lizard came to be found outside. "It may have escaped from home or could have been abandoned. "It was very lucky to be discovered as it would not have survived for long in this cold weather." Anyone with any information should contact the Scottish SPCA.

Summary: The Scottish SPCA has appealed for information after a bearded dragon was found on the loose in East Lothian.


Williams, 23, joined Peterborough from Nuneaton Town last term when Exiles boss Graham Westley managed Posh. 21-year-old Gordon signed for West Ham in 2014 from Peterborough but is yet to make a senior appearance for the club. Gordon, who joins on loan until the end of the season, also had spells with Chelmsford, Nuneaton and Sligo Rovers. "My main priority in this window is to strengthen our back four and defensive midfield options. It is obvious that we need to be better at both ends of the pitch," Westley told the club's website. "Bringing in Aaron will increase our work ethic and thrust as a team. This is a good start to building a momentum and winning team in the second half of the season. "Jaanai is a player with the potential to change games." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Newport County have signed striker Aaron Williams from Peterborough United on an 18-month deal and forward Jaanai Gordon from West Ham on loan.


Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner allowed just four hits, becoming the first pitcher in the World Series to shutout the opposition since the Florida Marlins' Josh Beckett in 2003. Since trailing 4-1 in Game Four, San Francisco have now hit 15 runs without reply. The sides will contest Game Six on Tuesday at the Kauffman Stadium. The Giants have now won back-to-back matches, and victory in Game Six would see the West Coast outfit lift their third World Series championship in five years. San Francisco's Hunter Pence was at the heart of the action once more for Giants, with the right fielder now 9 for 19 in five games. Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford heaped praise on pitcher Bumgarner: "You look at (Bumgarner) and he looks like he's pitching in the middle of June," Crawford said. "He takes the pressure off everyone."

Summary: San Francisco Giants beat Kansas City Royals 5-0 in Game Five to lead 3-2 in the best-of-seven World Series.


Speaking to BBC Wales, Mr Bryant said someone with "resilience" was needed after the party's election defeat. "She has that strength of personality that I think we're going to need in these next few years as we try to rebuild the party," he said. His support for Cooper comes after Ed Miliband stepped down and sparked a Labour leadership bid. A number of party members have announced they are in the running to lead the party, including Liz Kendall, Andy Burnham, and Mary Creagh. Rising Labour star Chuka Umunna also threw his hat in the ring but has since withdrawn his bid, blaming the level of press scrutiny upon his family.

Summary: Rhondda MP Chris Bryant has declared his support for Yvette Cooper to become the next leader of the Labour party.


The Senegal international, 25, has signed a four-year contract. Gueye has made 134 appearances for Ligue 1 side Lille and been capped 18 times by his country. "He's been one of the best young midfielders in France for the last few seasons. A lot of clubs were trying to sign him," said Villa boss Tim Sherwood. "I believe we are signing a player who is hungry to succeed, is entering what should be his best years and is perfectly suited to the Premier League." Last month Villa signed midfielder Scott Sinclair, 26, from Manchester City and defender Micah Richards, also from Manchester City. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Aston Villa have signed Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye for an undisclosed fee.


Free agent Taylor, 32, has agreed a two-year deal at the newly-promoted Premier League side, while 23-year-old Sordell joins on a three-year contract. The fee has not been disclosed for Sordell, who scored eight goals while on loan for Charlton and has been capped 14 times by England Under-21s. Sordell previously played under Burnley boss Sean Dyche at Watford. Taylor, who scored three goals in 90 appearances for West Ham before his contract ended in the summer, is another former Bolton player. He was previously at Portsmouth. The arrivals are the second and third this week for Burnley after announcing on Wednesday that former Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks had joined them. Another summer signing, Michael Kightly, had been on loan from Stoke last term and has now made the move permanent.

Summary: Burnley have signed former West Ham midfielder Matt Taylor and ex-Bolton striker Marvin Sordell.


The Hollywood star, 39, is raising money for the British Red Cross Society, whose campaign has so far raised Â£1.5m. Hardy said he was shocked that "families and children were attacked and murdered in a place where they should be safe and enjoying a concert". His Just Giving site has reached nearly half his Â£15,000 target. Hardy, who thwarted a "fleeing thief" recently, wrote on his fundraising site: "There is no bringing back those who have been lost, pointlessly, in such a cowardly and brutal fashion. "I am truly saddened by what I have witnessed and there is no doubt that terrorism is an evil thing." Mr Hardy added: "Terrorism is abhorrent, the killing of innocent families and children unacceptable. "And it is with those, the innocent victims and the witnesses of this atrocity that my heartfelt concern and deepest sympathy lies."

Summary: Actor Tom Hardy has launched a fundraising drive for the victims of the "barbaric" Manchester bombing.


Cikos, 28, started his second spell in Dingwall at the start of the season, having been loaned to County by Slovan Bratislava in 2014. However, he made only seven appearances this season and last featured in November. "We'd like to wish Erik well with the next stage of his career," manager Jim McIntyre told the Staggies' official website. "An exciting opportunity came up for Erik that allows him to pursue more first-team football and we didn't want to stand in his way." Capped twice at senior level, Cikos has played for three clubs in his homeland and also had loan spell with Wisla Krakow in Poland.

Summary: Slovakia defender Erik Cikos has left Ross County by mutual consent.


Andrew Dunleavey, 32, was on his Honda motorbike when it was in a collision with a Lotus car at the entrance to Craigielaw Golf Club on the A198, near Aberlady, on Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Colleagues at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service paid tribute to the popular firefighter who was "dedicated to serving his community". Kenny Rogers, local senior officer for Edinburgh, said: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of our colleague Andrew Dunleavey. "Andrew served at Newcraighall community fire station in Edinburgh and was a popular and much respected firefighter. "He was a dear member of the fire and rescue service family, and will be very much missed. Our thoughts are with all of Andrew's family and friends at this very sad time."

Summary: A biker who died after being involved in a crash with a car in East Lothian was a "much-respected firefighter".


Offshore industry worker Craig Grant died early on Friday. Jonas Marcius, 21, Kiel Hauley, 32, and Adrian Morley, 32, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court where they made no plea and were released on bail. Earlier, relatives of Mr Grant described him as a "devoted family man". They said in a statement: "Craig was at his happiest when spending time with his son Owen and wife Fiona. "He will be sorely missed and his loss will leave a hole in the lives of everyone who knew him." The incident happened at the Galleria, at the junction of Bon Accord Street and Langstane Place.

Summary: Three men have appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a 26-year-old father in Aberdeen city centre.


The League One club blamed declining revenues caused by playing at York City FC's Bootham Crescent ground following their eviction from Huntington Stadium. York moved ground in 2014 to allow York City Council to construct a new stadium to be used by both teams. "The financial situation shows no promise of improving with a move to the new stadium," a club statement said. "We know the vast majority of our supporters and the people of York and beyond will be saddened by this news. "We hope that rugby league can stay alive in York and someone will come along and succeed where we could not." Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Rugby league club York City Knights have closed down with immediate effect as a result of financial difficulties.


The event takes place on two sites - Chelmsford in Essex and Weston Park on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border. The site enjoyed some good weather on Sunday, a day after it was blasted by high winds and pouring rain. Fifteen people were arrested for drugs offences, and 1,218 people were treated for injuries, said West Midlands Ambulance Service. More about the V Festival clear-up operation Andy Redhead, one of the organisers, said there were "more people than the last couple of years" which made it a "great event for our 21st birthday". A clear-up operation is underway by volunteers who will donate camping equipment left behind to countries that need aid.

Summary: Rihanna and Justin Bieber were among hundreds of acts who entertained more than 80,000 music lovers at V Festival.


The standard fare for a single journeys will be £1 from Wednesday, said an Environment Department spokesman. It is the "first step" in the move to trial a free bus service for 18 months, agreed as part of the recently approved transport strategy. The system of charging locals £1 and visitors £2, introduced in May 2013, has been heavily criticised. The spokesman said: "This decision addresses the much publicised concerns expressed from various quarters." All other fares, including the £2 fare for the night bus services, multi-journey cards and unlimited travel passes, are not affected by the change.

Summary: Tourists will no longer be charged twice as much as Guernsey residents to use the bus.


It is claimed two men forced their way into a Bushmoor Crescent property in Shooters Hill on 1 July and took credit cards, debit cards and Â£700 in cash. The 22-year-old, of Peareswood Road, Erith, was also charged with sexual assault, fraud and cannabis possession. He is due before Bromley magistrates' on 17 August. The Metropolitan Police is also trying to locate a second man - who was wearing a khaki uniform at the time and spoke with an African accent - in connection with the incident. He is described as black, about 6ft 2ins tall, of medium build and with short cropped black hair.

Summary: A man has been charged with aggravated burglary after the home of two pensioners was targeted in south-east London.


Gail Purcell is charged with causing death by careless driving following a collision with cyclist Michael Mason on Regents Street, London, in 2014. The Cyclists' Defence Fund (CDF) raised Â£60,000 from 1,500 donations to pursue action against Ms Purcell. Police had declined to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Mr Mason died 19 days after the collision, having never regained consciousness from his injuries. A trial has been set for 11 October at Southwark Crown Court following Ms Purcell's appearance at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court earlier. Private prosecutions can be brought by any individual or organisation and proceed in exactly the same way as those brought by the CPS. Before proceeding with a prosecution, the CPS will consider if the case is in the public interest and if there is sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.

Summary: A woman accused of killing a 70-year-old cyclist has appeared in court following a crowdfunded campaign for a private prosecution.


North Wales Police was called to a flat in Market Street, Holyhead, at about 16:30 BST on Wednesday after reports a man had died. Police said a 41-year-old man was later arrested and is being held at Caernarfon police station. Detectives are continuing to investigate the man's death. Det Ch Insp Iestyn Davies said formal identification of the dead man had not yet taken place, with his next-of-kin still to be located. He said the flat where the man was found is accessed via a lane known locally as Bryn Dairy Lane. "I am particularly interested in speaking to anyone who frequents this address or knows of any person or persons who do," he added.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 66-year-old man on Anglesey.


Police said the man left a yacht in Brixham harbour and did not return. His empty dinghy was later found. Torbay and Teighmouth lifeboats joined police divers in the search which stopped at 21:00 BST on Saturday due to low light. Devon and Cornwall police resumed the search on Sunday and are in discussions with HM coastguard over how to proceed. A police spokesman said: "At this stage, we are still treating it as if there is someone missing, although we are still undertaken enquiries to establish whether in fact this is the case."

Summary: A major search for a man reported missing from a yacht in Devon on Saturday has resumed.


The proposals for Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock include up to 40 new shops and an integrated transport hub. Its owners, Capital Shopping Centres, submitted a planning application for the 325,000 sq ft (30,000 sq m) expansion on Wednesday. If approved, building work could begin in 2013 and the scheme could open in 2016, a spokesman for the project said. Developers claim the extension would create 1,000 jobs in the construction stage and 2,600 permanent roles on completion. The application follows a public consultation earlier in the year. Lakeside, which opened in 1990, currently employs 6,000 people and sees about 25 million shoppers each year.

Summary: A major shopping complex in Essex has submitted plans for a £180m extension.


Armed officer were called to an address near the Colnbrook bypass at around 03:30 BST on Monday. A man in his 40s was found dead. A man in his 70s and a woman in her 50s were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and are in police custody. Thames Valley Police said it was believed to be an "isolated incident". Det Ch Supt Chris Ward said: "I would like to reassure local residents that police officers will be in the area for some time as we carry out our investigation into what we are treating, at this stage, as an isolated incident. "I must stress that this incident is not being treated as related to terrorism and there is no threat to the wider public."

Summary: A man has been shot dead in Slough and two people arrested on suspicion of murder.


Cooper, 25, admitted a Football Association charge for landing with his studs on Reading defender Reece Oxford in Saturday's defeat at the Madejski. The ban was increased from three games to five after the FA claimed the standard punishment would be "clearly insufficient". A further match was added for it being his second dismissal of the season. The former Chesterfield man served the first game of the suspension in Tuesday's loss at Brentford, so will be able to return to action in Leeds' final league game of the season at Wigan on 7 May. Cooper was an unused member of the Scotland squad for the friendly draw with Canada and the World Cup 2018 qualification win over Slovenia last month.

Summary: Leeds United defender Liam Cooper has been banned for six games for violent conduct.


The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is based in the entrance of Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth. It offers confidential advice to patients, families and carers on issues such as welfare benefits. The service is part of a Â£3.3m investment made in the health board over the last five years to support posts and projects. Hywel Dda University Health Board's chief executive, Steve Moore said they were "extremely proud" of the new service. It would "provide local people with additional support when they need it most," he said.

Summary: A new support service has opened in Ceredigion for people affected by cancer.


More than 1,200 seats will be available across 22 local authorities in Wales on Thursday 4 May. With 580 councillors, Labour is defending the most seats. Plaid Cymru has 170, the Conservatives 104 and the Liberal Democrats 75. The results are due from the early hours of Friday morning. There are 13 overnight counts and nine the next day. In terms of councils, Labour has a majority on 10 local authorities and leads two others as the largest group. Plaid Cymru has a majority on one local authority and leads two others as a minority administration. The Conservatives run one council with Liberal Democrat help.

Summary: Candidates wanting to stand in May's local elections have until 16:00 BST to submit their nomination papers.


Sir Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Paul McGinley, Colin Montgomerie, Jose Maria Olazabal, Sam Torrance, Ian Woosnam, Tom Lehman, Corey Pavin and Tom Watson are all confirmed for the event. Paul Broadhurst will defend his title as part of the 144-strong field. Major winner Vijay Singh and Wales' Phillip Price will also compete. Langer won by 13 strokes the previous time the Senior Open was held at Porthcawl in 2014. There will be a minimum of 24 qualifiers for the main event, held at four venues on Monday, 24 July. The 18-hole qualifying competition, played over Ashburnham, Machynys, Pyle & Kenfig and Southerndown has attracted more than 400 golfers - including 80 amateurs.

Summary: Ten former Ryder Cup captains will contest the Senior Open Championship at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on 27-30 July.


The League One club have paid an undisclosed fee for the 20-year-old, who has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Stadium MK. Muirhead joined Hearts from Partick last summer and has scored twice in 19 appearances for the Edinburgh club. The deal is subject to international clearance, but he could be in the squad against Northampton on Saturday. "It's a new chapter in my career and hopefully I can kick on from now," said Muirhead. "I worked with Robbie for the past six months and as soon as I heard he was interested, I knew I wanted to sign for him again." Muirhead is Neilson's first signing since taking over as MK Dons boss in early December. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: MK Dons boss Robbie Neilson has returned to former club Hearts to sign forward Robbie Muirhead.


The blaze broke out in Queens Road in Somersham, Cambridgeshire, at about 20:00 BST on Monday. The two people died at the scene, police said. Neighbouring houses were evacuated as the firefighters spent about three hours tackling the blaze. Police said they were not treating the fire as suspicious. The cause is not yet known and the fire service is continuing its investigation. More on this and other news from Cambridgeshire

Summary: A man and a woman have died in a house fire.


In November Kenya will host east and central Africa's regional championship, the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup, instead of Sudan who withdrew due to financial issues. A month later the region's Cecafa Kagame Club Championship will also be held in Kenya instead of Tanzania. Tanzania were due to host the event in July and August but pulled out because of a congested league programme. The Tanzanian side Young Africans also reached the group stage of the Confederation Cup and so would not have been able to take part in the regional tournament. Azam of Tanzania will defend the title that they won on home soil last year, while Uganda are the defending Senior Challenge Cup champions after winning in Ethiopia in 2015.

Summary: The Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (Cecafa) has announced Kenya has stepped in to host two regional tournaments.


Four workers at Wood Treatment Ltd in Bosley, Cheshire, were unaccounted for after the 17 July blast. It caused the collapse of a four-storey building. Cheshire Police said the remains were removed and taken to Royal Liverpool Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Derek Moore, 62, has been identified as one of the victims. Two other bodies recovered last week are thought to be those of William Barks, 51, and Dorothy Bailey, 62. Formal identification is yet to take place. The search for their colleague, Jason Shingler, 38, continued over the weekend. Temperatures reached 1,000C in the blast and it was described by rescuers as the "worst incident of its kind" in a decade. An investigation into the cause of the explosion continues. Wood is processed at the plant into a fine powder and the resulting "wood flour", with a consistency like sand, is used to make laminate flooring.

Summary: Remains have been found at the site of an explosion at a wood flour mill by search teams looking for a fourth missing person.


The Swiss, 19, was forced to withdraw from the second round at this year's Wimbledon with a wrist injury. "Although I have recovered from the wrist injury I am behind in my training schedule," she wrote on social media. On Tuesday, Bencic's compatriot Roger Federer, the men's world number three, pulled out of Rio with a knee injury that has ended his 2016 season. The US Open begins in New York on 29 August. Also out of the Olympics - which start on August 5 - are Maria Sharapova, who is serving a doping suspension, fellow former world number one Victoria Azarenka, who is pregnant, world number five Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova, who is ranked 17th. In the men's tournament, Wimbledon runner-up and world number seven Milos Raonic and Tomas Berdych, ranked eighth, will also not compete.

Summary: World number 16 Belinda Bencic has pulled out of next month's Olympic Games in Rio to focus on the US Open.


The seven-year-old took part in a scheduled swim at a camp run by St Edmunds School in Canterbury in August 2014. He struggled for more than three minutes before becoming motionless, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said. The school was fined £18,000 at Canterbury Crown Court and ordered to pay costs of almost £10,000. Lifeguards noticed the youngster was in trouble and got him out of the water to administer CPR. He regained consciousness but went on to develop pneumonitis (inflammation of the lung tissue), an HSE spokesman said. The spokesman added: "The lifeguards were not effectively managed and monitored to ensure they were constantly vigilant. "Two out of the three lifeguards did not hold a current, in-date lifeguard qualification." St Edmunds School, which admitted breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act on 11 April, was fined on Wednesday.

Summary: A school has been fined after a boy lost consciousness while swimming during a summer camp.


The incident at the Glenavy River was reported on Friday evening at about 17:00 BST. The NIEA said it was due to a "high severity" water pollution incident. They have launched an investigation into the pollution. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "I am concerned about this. I will be monitoring developments here closely along with NIEA officials." A spokesperson for the NIEA said: "Officers initially observed a number of dead trout over a distance of approximately 500 metres in the Glenavy River. "Further to the NIEA investigation, the polluting discharge was confirmed as an agricultural source. "The source of the pollution was identified and samples have been taken with a view to initiating prosecution proceedings." The incident was first reported on Friday by members of Glenavy Conservation and District Angling Club. Club member Barbara McGeown said the incident was "very disappointing".

Summary: Almost 400 trout have died in what has been described as a "major fish kill" in a County Antrim river, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed.


The construction supply and packaging firm has posted increased pre-tax profits of 6.8 million euros (£5.8m) for 2016. The company, comprising of operations once run by Fermanagh businessman Sean Quinn, employs more than 770 people. Its headquarters is in Derrylin in Fermanagh, but has operations in the Republic of Ireland and England. Chief executive Liam McCaffrey said: "We see Brexit as presenting challenges, which we will continue to assess as a clearer picture emerges from trade negotiations. "Whatever the outcome our focus is on those factors which fall within our control and ensuring an efficient supply chain to the UK mainland, which accounts for 50% of our sales." Mr Quinn left his position as a consultant at the firm a year ago.

Summary: Major cross-Irish-border company Quinn Industrial Holdings has said it is positive about trade "despite Brexit".


They show that in 2014/15, businesses in the Belfast council area received £85m, more than twice as much as any other council. That included support for large expansions by firms like Citibank and PwC. The lowest amount of grant aid went to Causeway Coast and Glens, which received £2m. Belfast also saw the highest number of jobs created at 2,678. Ards and North Down had the lowest number of jobs created at 286. The highest levels of grants and job creation were concentrated in the main commercial and industrial areas of Belfast, Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Mid Ulster. Derry and Strabane is fifth in terms of grants awarded and jobs created. Full breakdown of figures:

Summary: Invest NI has published job creation and grant figures for each of Northern Ireland's council areas.


The Latics opened the scoring through Chris McCann before Will Grigg added a second after Yanic Wildschut hit the post and Grigg scored the rebound. Grigg then slotted home for his second and Michael Jacobs fired into the top right-hand corner for Wigan's fourth. The Seasiders got a goal back when Wigan captain Craig Morgan turned the ball into his own net. Wigan sit on 84 points at the top of League One, nine points clear of Walsall who have three games left and three points ahead of second-placed Burton who have two games remaining. However, the Latics have a far superior goal difference compared to their rivals.

Summary: League One leaders Wigan Athletic thumped Southend United to all-but seal their promotion to the Championship.


The guests had taken shelter from heavy rain under a tin shack when a wall collapsed onto it in the storm. Another 26 people were injured in the accident in Bharatpur, a district in Rajasthan state, 15 of them seriously. Local media reports say food stalls had been set up along the wall for the wedding. "The wall and a tin shed attached to it at the marriage venue collapsed due to a storm," police officer Anil Tank is quoted as saying. He said the wall was nearly 90ft (27m) long and 12-13ft in height and the collapse trapped many guests. "The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals immediately and treatment was administered," he said. Bharatpur district is about 200km (124 miles) south of Delhi.

Summary: At least 22 people were killed when a wall collapsed during a wedding party in northern India.


Ellishia Allen, 29, of Spruce Grove, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, admitted murdering Karl Bloxham on 29 July 2015. Nottingham Crown Court heard Allen attacked Mr Bloxham, 39, with a kitchen knife when he went to the flat they shared in Spruce Grove. Allen, who had a previous conviction for assaulting police, was given a minimum term of 14 years in prison. Speaking after sentencing on Wednesday, Det Insp Andy Bateman, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "I feel enormously sorry for the parents of Karl Bloxham and for his sister and friends. "I'm also conscious that he had children from a previous relationship and I'm very sorry they have been deprived of him."

Summary: A woman who stabbed her boyfriend to death when he ended their relationship has been jailed for life.


The 24-year-old says his absence from recent Ireland and North-West Warriors games was because of the condition. "I have been struggling this season which culminated in needing a complete break from the game," Thompson said. "With the backing of Cricket Ireland, I have received expert help and I now understand a lot more about my condition and how I can overcome it." The all-rounder says he is looking forward to returning to cricket "very soon". Cricket Ireland Performance Director Richard Holdsworth said: "Stuart is getting expert support which we are confident will get him back in the game soon".

Summary: Stuart Thompson has confirmed he is taking a break from cricket to receive treatment for performance anxiety.


Developer Unite Students bought the site at Greetham Street from Portsmouth City Council and will be submitting plans for studio and shared flats. The university provides about 2,800 purpose-built student homes and had 18,300 undergraduates in 2013. Unite Students said the plans would relieve pressure on private housing. The firm already provides half of the university's purpose-built student homes across three properties. University of Portsmouth spokeswoman Anne Stanford said: "Unite have been keeping us updated about their proposals to submit a planning application for this significant new development of student accommodation in the heart of the city. "We look forward to seeing the final designs and will continue to remain in dialogue with Unite as the application progresses."

Summary: A Portsmouth university student accommodation shortage is being tackled with plans for a new 830-bed building in the city centre.


Bonnyrigg v Hibs on Saturday 21 January (15:00) will take place at Hearts' Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh. And Celtic's away tie against Albion Rovers on 22 January (15:00) will be played at Airdrie's Excelsior Stadium. Raith Rovers v Hearts also takes place on 22 January (13:05) and will be shown live on BBC One Scotland. Rangers v Motherwell on 21 January kicks off at 12:30, with the 13 other ties that day at 15:00. BBC Radio Scotland will provide updates from the fourth-round ties and there will be highlights on Sportscene on 21 and 22 January. Junior side Bonnyrigg usually play at New Dundas Park while League One Albion Rovers' regular home ground is Cliftonhill. Moving the ties involving those clubs will allow for bigger capacity.

Summary: The Scottish FA have confirmed venues for the Scottish Cup fourth-round ties between Bonnyrigg Rose and Hibernian and between Albion Rovers and Celtic.


The 23-year-old, a former US amateur champion, carded 65 and finished at 18-under-par to win his first PGA Tour tournament in just his 40th start. Fellow American Patrick Rodgers, 25, who had led by two strokes after the third round, bogeyed the par-five 17th to finish on 17 under. The Open will take place at Royal Birkdale from 20-23 July. An emotional DeChambeau said: "I don't even know what it means right now, I've been working so hard in my whole life to do this. "Finally it's happened, it's incredible."

Summary: American Bryson DeChambeau won the John Deere Classic in Illinois to book his place in this week's Open.


Bu farw dyn ar ôl iddo gael ei daro gan oleuadau traffig ar ôl i gar daro yn erbyn y golau. Fe ddigwyddodd y ddamwain yn fuan wedi 16:15. Bu farw dyn 55 oed ar ôl i gar BMW fwrw y goleuadau traffig. Credir i'r goleuadau gwympo ar ben y dyn. Mae'r dyn sydd wedi cael ei arestio yn dod o ardal Uplands yn Abertawe ac yn parhau yn y ddalfa. Mae plismyn yn apelio ar dystion i gysylltu â nhw drwy ffonio 101 neu drwy gysylltu â Thaclo'r Taclau gan nodi y rhif 1700111007.

Summary: Mae dyn wedi cael ei arestio ar amheuaeth o achosi marwolaeth drwy yrru'n beryglus yng Ngorseinon brynhawn Gwener.


Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas founded the group, who use everyday objects as musical instruments, in Brighton in 1991. They have since performed across the world and were part of the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony. The honorary Doctor of Arts degrees were presented on Monday at a graduation ceremony at Brighton Dome. The ceremony was the first of five days of degree presentations to more than 5,300 students. Cresswell and McNicholas own the Old Market Theatre in Brighton, the first venue where they performed together, which they bought in 2010. They said they were "humbled" to have been recognised for their work. The university also awarded a Master of Letters degree to journalist and broadcaster Kathryn Flett.

Summary: The creators of percussion group Stomp have been given honorary doctorates by the University of Brighton.


Ryan Moore positioned the Galileo colt, priced at 4-5, just behind the pace-setting Max Zorin before moving through in the final furlong. Cliffs Of Moher, in his first race for 195 days, finished a length and half ahead of Bay Of Poets, with Max Zorin third and Mirage Dancer fourth. The victory was trainer Aidan O'Brien's sixth in the Dee Stakes. It continued a fantastic run for O'Brien, as his horses filled the first three places in the Chester Vase on Thursday after saddling Winter to victory in Sunday's 1,000 Guineas and Churchill in Saturday's 2,000 Guineas. Cliffs Of Moher was immediately cut to a best-priced 7-1 for the Epsom Derby on 3 June.

Summary: Cliffs Of Moher justified his favourite status with victory on his return to action in the Dee Stakes at Chester.


The former Glasgow and Sale second-rower, 26, concluded the deal with Toulouse president Jean-Rene Bouscatel, after it was revealed in November. Gray, who has 46 Scotland caps, still has three matches of the regular season left with near-neighbours Castres. They are three points off the top six play-off positions in the Top 14. The last round is on Saturday, 5 June, with the play-offs starting on 11/12 June, and the final at Barcelona's Nou Camp on 24 June. Gray, along with younger brother Jonny, has been named in the Scotland squad for two Tests in Japan on 18 and 25 June, with the party due to fly out on 11 June.

Summary: Scotland lock Richie Gray has finalised his move from Castres to four-time European champions Toulouse on a four-year contract from next season.


The 24-year-old prop has played 50 games since joining the club in the summer of 2014 from Buenos Aires-based San Cirano. Lancuba has not added to his five international caps during his spell in Jersey, with his last Pumas appearance against Brazil in May 2013. He may not play again in a Jersey shirt having been injured in a recent match against London Scottish. He is the second prop this week to confirm he is leaving the islanders after Sam Lockwood agreed a summer move to Newcastle.

Summary: Argentina forward Ignacio Lancuba is to leave Jersey at the end of the season.


Marian Kotleba won 55.5% of the vote in the run-off against Vladimir Manka from the Smer-Social Democrat party. Mr Kotleba is a former leader of a banned far-right organisation who now leads the ultra-nationalist Our Slovakia party. He has previously organised marches against Slovakia's Roma minority. The now-banned neo-Nazi party which Mr Kotleba formerly led had expressed sympathy for the Nazi puppet state which ruled Slovakia during World War II. The former teacher has called for Slovakia to withdraw from Nato, which his party brands a "terrorist" organisation. Of Slovakia's other seven regions, six were won by the social democrats, the party of the Prime Minister Robert Fico, according to AP.

Summary: A right-wing extremist has been elected regional governor of Banska Bystrica in central Slovakia.


The blaze sent up a pillar of black smoke that could be seen across the city. There are no known injuries, and the facility has been evacuated, according to a GE official. About 200 fire-fighters were deployed to the facility, which is primarily used for storage and office space. GE Spokesman Dominic McMullan said that it is not yet known what caused the fire. "We feel very fortunate that due to Good Friday being a holiday for employees that there were limited personnel working in Appliance Park today," he said. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said that the area has been evacuated. The Louisville Courier-Journal reported that "leaf-sized" pieces of charred insulation and soot were raining on residents up to three miles away from the scene. People living within a half mile of the fire were told to remain inside, the paper reported.

Summary: A huge fire has destroyed a General Electric storage facility in Louisville, Kentucky.


The 21-year-old has agreed a one-year deal at Valley Parade and could feature in Tuesday's League One game at MK Dons after getting international clearance. Rabiega began his career with Hertha Berlin and moved to RB Leipzig in 2013. "He's come in on trial and done well - we feel he has something we could work with," Bantams boss Stuart McCall told the club website. "We are still in the market for another more experienced forward but Vincent could give us an extra option." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bradford City have completed the signing of German-born former Poland youth international Vincent Rabiega.


Dan y Wenallt, starring Rhys Ifans and Charlotte Church, was chosen by Bafta as the UK's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film award. Submissions will be shortlisted in December, with the final five nominees announced in January 2016, ahead of the ceremony in February. Director Kevin Allen said he was "absolutely thrilled". "It's a shot in the arm for both versions of our back-to-back Under Milk Wood productions," he said. A partnership between fFatti fFilms, Tinopolis, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Goldfinch Pictures and S4C, it was the first film adaptation of the play since 1972, with both Welsh and English language versions filmed at the same time. Two previous S4C foreign language film submissions have led to nominations - Hedd Wyn in 1994 and Solomon a Gaenor in 2000.

Summary: The Welsh film adaptation of poet Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood will be submitted for the Oscars.


Housing developer Taylor Wimpey wants to transform the Llandaff plots into housing inspired by London's Georgian squares. The Llandaff Park plans include a range of properties from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom houses. BBC staff are set to move to a new building in Central Square in 2018. Proposals include 20% affordable homes on the sites that straddle either side of Llantrisant Road - Broadcasting House on the northern side and Ty Oldfield on the southern side. Plans show a three-block, six-storey apartment development called The Crescent. Three-storey terraced townhouses with private gardens and roof terraces would form The Square. The Courtyard would be made up of four to six-storey apartment blocks. The developer said it planned to create a number of additional pedestrian and cycle routes. It said the development would "significantly" reduce traffic.

Summary: A planning application for up to 400 homes on the site of BBC Wales' Cardiff headquarters has been submitted to the city council.


The 26-year-old finished on 19 under, ahead of England's overnight leader David Horsey, who completed his championship with a triple-bogey. "It was a blast. Especially in that atmosphere with the fans," said Suri, after his maiden European Tour win. "I feel like my game belongs at the top of the game. This is definitely something I've worked for." Two-time major champion John Daly was only three shots adrift of Horsey after the third round in Farso, but a closing 71 left him in a tie for 10th. However, it was the 51-year-old American golfer's highest finish on either of golf's main two tours in more than two years. Three Englishmen - Ben Evans, Steve Webster and Chris Paisley - finished tied for third on 13 under.

Summary: American Julian Suri shot a brilliant seven-under final-round 64 to win the Made In Denmark title by four shots.


The Â£65m project will also see a 7,500 seat concert venue and a hotel built at the Oasis Leisure Centre site. Swindon Borough Council wants to transform the 36-year-old swimming pool and sports centre. The developers, Moirai Capital Investment Ltd, have said say they want to make Swindon the leading town in the South West for sport and recreation. The council said it cannot afford the refurbishment and has offered a 999 year lease on the centre in exchange. It hopes 1,700 jobs will be created, 1,000 of which will be permanent. The consultation event is being held at the Oasis on Saturday.

Summary: Plans for a snow dome in Swindon with falling snow and a water park have gone on display.


The red Audi A3 was being driven at speed when the driver lost control at a corner and hit the group on Pixton Way, Croydon, just before 01:30 BST. The driver fled the scene on foot after the crash. A man in his 30s has since been arrested. The Met do not believe the car was deliberately driven into the group. The six teenagers who were hurt were taken to south London hospitals for treatment. Their injuries are not said to be life-threatening. The 16-year-old girl's next of kin have been informed. Police said the man attended a south London police station and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Summary: A 16-year-old girl was killed and six other teenagers were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians in south London.


The vicar of St Thomas's Church of England Church in Hitchin Road, Stopsley, Luton, arrived to find the paint still wet on Sunday morning. Slogans including "Hell awaits you. Repent" and "Beware the beast" were painted across the exterior walls. "Hate crime will not be tolerated," Bedfordshire police said. The graffiti, in large white letters, appeared sometime between midnight and 08:00 BST on 23 July, officers said. The vandal also made references to transhumanism - a movement that believes in using technology to improve intellectual, physical and psychological capacities - and wrote: "Anti-Christ" and "Hell awaits". More news from Bedfordshire St Thomas's vicar, the Reverend David Alexander said: "The slogans have been painted on the side of the walls of the church and they were still wet when we arrived on Sunday morning." Police are investigating the vandalism and have appealed for witnesses.

Summary: Graffiti daubed across a church, including references to the "anti-Christ", is being treated as a hate crime.


The 23-year-old, who had two years left on his previous contract, has committed to the club until June 2019. Barrow made 25 appearances last season and became the first Gambian to score in the Premier League after finding the net against Bournemouth in March. He is among the Swans squad which travels to America on Thursday for a two-game tour as part of the club's pre-season preparations.

Summary: Gambian winger Modou Barrow has signed a new three-year deal at Swansea City.


Michel Platini resigned from the role in May after failing to overturn a ban imposed for ethics breaches over a £1.3m payment he received from former Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Villar, the acting Uefa president, will be up against Slovenian football association boss Aleksander Ceferin and Dutch football chief Michael van Praag. The election will be on 14 September. In November, Villar was fined 25,000 Swiss francs (£19,300) by Fifa and given a warning for failing to co-operate with an inquiry into the bidding processes for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, which were awarded to Russia and Qatar respectively. The 66-year-old has been head of the Spanish Football Federation since 1988 and is a Fifa vice-president. He won 22 caps for Spain during a playing career that included making more than 350 appearances in a 10-year spell at Athletic Bilbao.

Summary: Spanish Football Federation president Angel Maria Villar has announced he will stand for the Uefa presidency.


The former farmer became the first man to break the two hours three minutes mark for a marathon on Sunday. He was given a red carpet reception on his return to Nairobi airport. The 30-year-old, who only started professional running five years ago, said he "didn't expect to break the world record". He shook off fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Mutai with just under three miles remaining to run 2:02:57. Kimetto was adorned with flowers and garlands as he was taken on a victory tour of Kenya's capital. He said: "I went to Berlin to just compete but I thank God that I have come back as a world record holder. It was a surprise." The previous world record had been set on the same course 12 months ago by Kimetto's compatriot Wilson Kipsang, who ran 2:03:23.

Summary: Dennis Kimetto received a hero's welcome on his return to Kenya, following his world record-breaking performance at the Berlin Marathon.


The man, 32, was descending the peak when he fell from Swirral Edge into Brown Cove shortly before 14:00 GMT on Saturday. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team, the Great North Air Ambulance and HM Coastguard took part in the rescue. The walker, from the south of England, is the third person to fall on the peak since the start of 2016. A spokesman said: "Whilst many of the Lakeland Fells are without snow, Helvellyn remains covered in hard icy snow on many of its ascents and descents. "Walkers and climbers should be adequately equipped for full winter conditions on Helvellyn." The man was airlifted to Newcastle's RVI hospital with serious injuries.

Summary: A walker has suffered head and spinal injuries in a 650ft (200m) fall on Helvellyn in the Lake District.


Police said a bedroom window at a house in Ludlow Square was smashed in the incident which was reported to police at about 22:20 GMT on Thursday. Two men, aged 21 and 33, were in the house at the time. One of the men sustained minor cuts to his hand from broken glass. Police believe at least two shots were fired through the window and have appealed for information.

Summary: A number of shots have been fired at a house in north Belfast.


In a statement, he said: "Dawn and I are devastated to announce that we've lost our baby. Poppy Barlow was delivered stillborn on August 4 in London. "Our focus now is giving her a beautiful funeral and loving our three children with all our hearts. "We'd ask at this painful time that our privacy be respected." The 41-year-old singer and his wife, a dancer, 42, have been married for 12 years and have three other children - Daniel, 11; Emily, 10; and Daisy, three. As a member of Take That, Barlow has been part of one of Britain's most successful pop bands, and also recently organised the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace. His group had been rumoured to be taking part in the Olympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday.

Summary: Take That singer Gary Barlow says that his fourth child with wife Dawn has been delivered stillborn.


Supreme Patriarch Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara died in October 2013 aged 100. His cremation was delayed in line with Thai Buddhist custom. The patriarch's remains were carried through the streets of Bangkok on a carriage, accompanied by a long procession of monks. Thousands of people attended the ceremony, including Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who lit the funeral pyre. "It is the royal tradition to keep the body for a long time," Somchai Surachatri, a spokesman for the National Office of Buddhism, told AFP. "It takes a long time to prepare the flowers, details, prayers," he added. Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara was made supreme patriarch in 1989 by Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The country's last large-scale royal funeral was that of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January 2008. She was cremated in November that year. About 95% of Thailand's population is said to follow Buddhism.

Summary: Thailand has cremated its most senior Buddhist monk in an elaborate ceremony in Bangkok, more than two years after he died.


Waste water was pumped into Roundmoor ditch, Eton Wick in Berkshire in January after rainfall inundated the sewer network in Slough. The pollution led to the death of fish, as well as water with "clear evidence of solids", according to residents. Sarah Sharpe, of Thames Water, said the discharge was made under exceptional weather conditions. She added: "We're really sorry to people living nearby. "Although undesirable, this is the normal, permitted practice in such exceptional weather conditions and prevents sewage backing up in the pipes and coming out into people's homes."

Summary: Thames Water is being investigated by the Environment Agency after pumping sewage into a village watercourse.


The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) wants to create the new purpose-built centre on the site of a former Masonic lodge in Portishead. The building will house an inshore lifeboat and provide facilities for Portishead Lifeboat Trust's volunteer crew, which the RNLI plans to "adopt". It is hoped the new station will become operational in summer 2014. Colin Williams, from the RNLI, said building work would start in the autumn following a fundraising drive over the summer. "The trustees of the RNLI have agreed, in principle, to pursue the adoption of the Portishead and Bristol lifeboat from the Portishead Lifeboat Trust." But Mr Williams said this would only happen when a "suitable operations site has been constructed and the requisite shore facilities built".

Summary: Plans to build a new lifeboat station in North Somerset have been given the go-ahead by the council.


The shooting took place at a home in the Falcarragh Drive area at about 22:15 BST on Thursday. The shots passed through the front door and embedded in the stairs. Four adults aged between 18 and 50 were in the house at the time, including a mother and her son. No one was injured. Police say a motive has not yet been established and have appealed for information.

Summary: Two shots have been fired at a house in west Belfast.


Taylor, 31, will miss the rest of the current campaign with a hamstring injury but has been invited back for pre-season training. "He's been such a positive influence around the place," boss Mick McCarthy told BBC Radio Suffolk. Meanwhile, left-back Jonas Knudsen will not need surgery on the shoulder injury that rules him out of the run-in. Former Newcastle centre-back Taylor went off in the first half of the 3-0 win over Wigan on Tuesday with a recurrence of the injury that had kept him out since February. "If he's fit, he'll be a really good player," McCarthy said. "He's a good pro, he trains brilliantly. If he wants to come back and have a pre-season next season , I'm sure everybody would be happy to see him."

Summary: Ipswich Town will give defender Steven Taylor a chance to prove his fitness ahead of next season.


According to the latest States figures on kerbside recycling, the amount of black bag waste sent to Mont Cuet has dropped by 950 tonnes. This is in comparison to when the trial started in March last year. Deputy Scott Ogier said the plan to deal with the island's waste was heading in the right direction. Mr Ogier said: "In just over 10 years, the proportion of household material being recycled has gone from less than 20% to more than 45%. That is something that we can all be very proud of." Nearly 470 tonnes of additional materials have been recycled in the first full year of kerbside collections, the States of Guernsey reported.

Summary: Guernsey's public services minister has described an 8% drop in black bag waste during kerbside recycling trials as "a success".


Known as mooning, the cheeky offence was previously punishable under other laws but is now banned under specific legislation. First-time offenders face up to two months in jail while repeat offenders could spend six months behind bars. The amendment was one of more than 50 crimes included in an overhaul of sexual offence laws. The updated legislation has been designed, in part, to separate pranks involving nudity from acts of sexual exposure. The Summary Offences Act states that "behaviour that is indecent offensive or insulting includes behaviour that involves a person exposing (to any extent) the person's anal or genital region". It specifically cites "mooning or streaking" as an example of such an offence. The act also outlaws singing "an obscene song or ballad" and behaving in a "riotous, indecent, offensive or insulting manner".

Summary: Exposing your bare buttocks in public has been officially made a crime in the Australian state of Victoria.


Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said the top two floors of the high rise block in Gorton were well alight when it arrived at the scene on Sunday evening. The fire quickly spread through the timber framed building, it said, and nearby homes were evacuated and roads closed. GMFRS said no-one was hurt and was investigating the cause of the fire. Five fire engines attended the blaze at its height. Incident commander Ben Levy said the fire service received more than 40 calls about the blaze. "The fire involved a large timber frame building and upon arrival our crews found the top two floors well alight. "Given the fact it's timber framed and open to the elements the fire spread quite quickly."

Summary: A huge blaze has engulfed a partly built block of flats in Manchester.