The hosts had led 14-6, Colin Wilkie scoring two tries with Terry Campese converting both and kicking a penalty. Anthony Walker's try just before half time brought Wales back into the match with Andrew Gay edging them ahead before Ben Morris' second decisive try. "I'm glad we've got there and it does give impetus to the work that is going on in Wales," said coach John Kear. "I was absolutely delighted. I'm really pleased with what the players demonstrated in the second-half with regards to the collective spirit, unity and determination. "There's no doubts they fully deserved that. It was tough to come here. We've played an Italy team of which 15 of the 17 are heritage players - Australian-based. "It's been a tough old afternoon, but it's been a rewarding afternoon."

Summary: Wales have qualified for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup after coming from behind to beat Italy in Monza.


Young, 41, replaces Lee Sinnott, who parted company with the Robins after five years in charge. The former Chester and Colwyn Bay boss was most recently in charge of Conference North side Stockport County, but he resigned in January. He has brought in his long-serving assistant manager Gary Jones, with whom he has worked with at three clubs. Altrincham's relegation was confirmed on the final day of the season when they lost 3-0 at home to Braintree.

Summary: Relegated National League side Altrincham have appointed Neil Young as their new manager.


Meanwhile, the weekly Tuesday night BBC Two review show continues as teams battle to make the season finale. The BBC Sport website continues to show highlights and clips from the matches. And Mark Chapman provides a 30-minute digest of all the major stories, alongside charismatic Super Bowl winners Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell, in the NFL Show on Saturday nights. In addition, Radio 5 live sports extra has regular live commentaries throughout the season. There will also be a range of social and digital content to support the programmes, including Facebook Live. Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: The BBC will bring you comprehensive coverage of the Super Bowl across all platforms on Sunday, 5 February.


Incidents seem to be inspired by the "killer clown" craze in America which has started appearing across the UK. Officers said there have been a "small number of reports locally" of people appearing in costumes to scare others. There have also been reports a clown appearing on a roadside at night in Caernarfon, Gwynedd. Police in Scotland, Northumbria and Northern Ireland have also issued similar warnings. A South Wales Police spokesperson said: "Dressing up as clowns or in costumes to frighten others intentionally will have consequences. "We have received a small number of similar reports locally and would like to remind people that this behaviour can cause concern and worry, particularly to young children and the elderly, and they may end up committing an offence."

Summary: South Wales Police have warned people against dressing up as clowns to "frighten others intentionally" after receiving complaints.


Police said five inmates and two guards died in the attack near the town of Kalutara. Nine others are in hospital. The bus was transporting a prominent underworld suspect and other prisoners to court. Police say the shooting resulted from a feud between two gangs. The gunmen escaped after spraying the bus with bullets. Among those killed was Aruna Udayashantha, alias Samayan, who police say was a major underworld figure. The BBC's Azzam Ameen in Colombo says the shooting is the single deadliest of its kind in Sri Lanka for years. There have been a number of shootings targeting prison buses. Another suspected gang leader was injured in a prison bus shooting in the capital last March. Police set up roadblocks after six people were killed in two separate incidents on that day, AFP news agency reports.

Summary: At least seven people were killed when gunmen in Sri Lanka opened fire on a prison bus outside Colombo.


The 30-year-old Austrian fell 28 feet and fractured her left shoulder, nose and a heel bone. But the 2011 double kayak world champion told Austrian sports magazine sportnet.at: "I had a hundred guardian angels." She had already failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics but will now miss this month's European Championships too. Schwarz added: "I took cough drops before going to sleep. And I knew that I had gone sleepwalking a few times before. But never to this extent. I can't remember anything at all."

Summary: Former world champion canoeist Viktoria Schwarz has suffered multiple fractures sleepwalking off a balcony.


Parts of the city have been transformed into war-torn ruins for the next two weeks to shoot scenes for the post-apocalyptic zombie movie. Pitt's partner, actress Angelina Jolie, and their six children, have also travelled to Scotland. Filming for World War Z has already taken place at other UK locations. A cast and crew of about 1,200 people will be shooting scenes in Glasgow's George Square, and other city centre locations. The film is set in Philadelphia, so false shop fronts will be brought in and American cars will take to the city's streets. Filming for the Paramount Pictures movie, due for release next year, has already taken place in Valletta in Malta and in Falmouth in Cornwall.

Summary: Filming for Hollywood blockbuster World War Z is under way in Glasgow, after the arrival of star Brad Pitt in Scotland.


The 26-year-old winger, who joined the Hammers from Nottingham Forest last summer, made 26 appearances last season, scoring eight goals. Antonio's new deal comes after those signed by team-mates Dimitri Payet, Adrian, and Cheikhou Kouyate. "I am happy that the manager and the chairman have showed their belief in me to give me a new deal," he told the club's official website. "I had to be patient when I first arrived, but once I got the chance I never looked back and hopefully I can now push on and do even better than what I did last season."

Summary: Michail Antonio has signed a new four-year deal with West Ham.


Lorry driver Darren Kelly, 42, from Basildon, Essex, was stabbed to death two miles from his home on Tuesday. The four people appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court earlier. A girl, aged 15, from Pitsea, a boy, 17, from Pitsea, a boy, 16, from Basildon, and Chris Carroll, 20, of Pitsea, have been charged with murder. None of the youths can be named for legal reasons. Mr Carroll, of Pevensey Close, appeared in a separate hearing before the three youths. All four have been remanded in custody to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 27 October. The youths were remanded in youth detention accommodation. A 13-year-old girl, from Basildon, who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail until 16 December. A post-mortem examination found that Mr Kelly died from stab wounds and blood loss.

Summary: A 15-year-old girl has appeared in court along with three other people accused of murdering a man after a street row.


The National Grid delivery left Goole in East Yorkshire on Thursday and is expected at Cilfynydd, near Pontypridd, on Saturday morning. Lorry and cargo will only be able to travel at 30mph (48km/h) on motorways and 10mph (16km/h) on A roads. It will travel along the A48 from Newport and up the A470 and A472. The special heavy haulage vehicle will have a private escort and National Grid said it expected the delivery would cause disruption until it is delivered at about 10:00 GMT. It is 25m (82ft) long, 5m (16ft) high and 3m (10ft) wide. National Grid project engineer, David Shaw, said: "There are likely to be some delays on the motorway and on smaller, narrow roads close to the substation. "I'd like to thank people for their patience in advance of our work." Check if this is affecting your journey

Summary: Traffic delays are expected as a slow-moving lorry delivers a 112-tonne reactor to an electricity substation in Rhondda Cynon Taff.


Mossburn Distillers want to build the facilities around the former Jedforest Hotel at Camptown. The first phase of the development between 2017 and 2018 would see a small distillery built to educate visitors in the "craft of making spirit". A larger-scale distillery, capable of producing millions of bottles per year, would be completed by 2021. A kitchen and cafe as well as new office buildings are all part of the phase one development, along with bottling and storage facilities. The second stage would be "significantly bigger and significantly more productive". It would include cafe and restaurant areas capable of catering for more than 200 people. Scottish Borders Council planning officials are recommending approval in principle, subject to more than 20 conditions. It will also need approval from the Scottish government on flooding matters.

Summary: Councillors are being advised to give approval in principle to two whisky distilleries near Jedburgh.


Operating profit for the April-to-June quarter fell 5.4% to 53.32bn yen ($430m; Â£275m). Mazda said that earnings were mostly pulled down by depreciation costs for new factories in Thailand and Mexico. However, global sales rose by 16%, boosted by demand for the Mazda2 and CX-3 model. Sales in China jumped 31%, and were 5.6% higher in North America. Europe was the only region that saw sales fall. The company left its forecast for full-year operating profits unchanged at 210bn yen, up from 203bn yen last year. Rival carmaker Nissan reported results on Wednesday, with first quarter operating profit up by 57% to 193.71bn. It said the weak Japanese yen had helped to boost sales in the US.

Summary: Japanese car maker Mazda has reported a drop in operating profit, despite posting strong sales growth.


Stadia in Albania, France, Kazakhstan, Israel, Poland and Turkey could also host the game between the Champions League and Europa League winners. Although Windsor Park has a capacity of just over 18,000, Uefa have shown a willingness to stage the Super Cup at smaller venues in other countries. Skopje, Macedonia will host Real Madrid v Manchester United later this summer. The full refurbishment of Northern Ireland's international venue was completed last season and Fifa president Gianni Infantino was present at the official re-opening last October when Northern Ireland beat San Marino 4-0. Uefa will reveal the 2019 SuperCup venue on 21 September.

Summary: Belfast's Windsor Park is among seven stadiums under consideration by Uefa to host the 2019 Super Cup.


During the nine weeks to 2 January like-for-like sales were weaker, compared to the previous year. It blamed "warmer and wetter" weather across Europe before and over the Christmas period. However, parent company Associated British Foods, said that in the 16 weeks to 2 January Primark's total sales rose by 3%. Overall, AB Food's group revenue fell by 2% over the same time, with the company's agriculture businesses hit by lower commodity prices. AB Foods maintained its profit outlook for the year saying it expected a modest fall in operating profit as a result of the strong pound. In November, AB Foods reported a 30% fall in pre-tax annual profits to Â£717m following falls in food prices and significant currency movements.

Summary: Clothing retailer Primark's sales were hit by Europe's unseasonably warm weather over the Christmas period.


The Argentine was released by City when his deal expired at the end of June. Caballero, 35, arrived in England from Malaga in 2014 and played 26 times in all competitions for Pep Guardiola's side last season. "I am very happy to join the champions of England," he said. "I am looking forward to meeting the guys and helping the club achieve more success." Chelsea sold second-choice goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 30, to Bournemouth in May. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Premier League champions Chelsea have signed ex-Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero on a free transfer.


Singer Ed Sheeran, model Kelly Brook, presenter Fearne Cotton and England goalkeeper Joe Hart are among those who have donated to the event in Devon. Heather Walters from Barnstaple arranged it after being diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2014. Her treatment finishes this month. She is raising money for charity Coppafeel. Ms Walters said she was "blown away" by the response to the auction. She said celebrities had written messages on the garments. "I quite liked Alan Carr's vest where he said that he doesn't wear pants, and I love Ed Sheeran's just because I love Ed Sheeran," she said.

Summary: The underwear of dozens of celebrities is being auctioned to raise money for a breast cancer charity.


East Midlands Trains said services were delayed between Luton and Bedford from about 10:30 GMT due to the injured bird near Flitwick station. A spokesman said the swan was removed just before 11:00 GMT. The RSPCA said it had to be put down. Trains on the line run between London St Pancras and Bedford and on to Nottingham and Derby. Thameslink services were also affected. Trains were expected to return to normal before midday. An RSPCA spokesman said the swan was put to sleep by a vet. It was not known if it was injured by a train. "The bird's leg had been totally shattered and the vet considered it the most humane thing to do to prevent further suffering," he said.

Summary: Trains were halted in Bedfordshire after a swan was seen on the line.


The collection of 16 outfits worn during last year's series are housed in Woburn Abbey. A Charleston dress worn by winner Caroline Flack and Pixie Lott's Viennese Waltz outfit are among those on display. The 13th series of the BBC One programme is due to air next month. Vicky Gill, a costume designer for the show, said she hoped visitors would revel in seeing the dresses up close. She said: "I've been working on designing the Strictly dresses since the second series in 2005, and it never tires. "It involves a lot of hard work, but it's all worth the effort as we begin to prepare for yet another series of fun, fantasy and glamour." The exhibition runs until 1 November.

Summary: An exhibition of "fantastic costumes" worn by Strictly Come Dancing contestants and professionals has opened to the public in Bedfordshire.


The 35-year-old Tongan spent 11 years playing in Australia's National Rugby League for Paramatta, for whom he made 201 appearances. Leigh won the Championship Grand Final last term and, in 2015, will be looking to win promotion back to Super League. "The signing is a strong indication of Leigh's ability to attract world-class talent," said head coach Paul Rowley. "He will not only bring profile to our club off the field, but a huge presence and class on the field." Moimoi began his international career representing New Zealand, but switched to the nation of his birth in 2013 and represented Tonga at the World Cup. Leigh, who lost only once during the regular Championship season in 2014, have said the deal includes an option of a second year.

Summary: Championship side Leigh Centurions have signed former Parramatta Eels prop Fuifui Moimoi on a one-year contract.


Each of the four large pieces of equipment weighs about 170 tonnes. They have been unloaded from a ship at Port of Scrabster, near Thurso, to be taken by road to SSE's Spittal substation at Achanarras. The substation is part of the £1.1bn Caithness-Moray Project, which when completed will transmit electricity from renewable energy schemes. A large part of the project involves laying a subsea cable from Noss in Caithness to Portgordon in Moray. The transformers are to be moved by road on Tuesday 16 May and also 21 May, 31 May and 5 June.

Summary: Four transformers for an electricity substation in Caithness have arrived in the area by sea from Sweden.


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Summary: Previews and reports for all of the weekend's Premier League games, starting with Liverpool's victory away at Chelsea on Friday night.


When asked in an interview which character he'd pick, he said: "I gotta go with Han Solo, he is a little bit of a rebel". He admitted that he hadn't seen the new Star Wars film, but said that his favourite of the series was the very first film. The president was interviewed by three YouTube vloggers on Friday. He also gave his opinion on how should a dog wear trousers, the debate that has divided the internet. Obama thought that they'd just wear them on two legs, saying that there was "too much fabric" on the four legged option.

Summary: US president Barack Obama has said that the Star Wars character he'd most like to be is Han Solo.


The value of the deal was not disclosed, but could be worth tens of millions of dollars, experts said. Pitchfork is known for its independent voice in the music scene and promoting alternative artists. Condé Nast, publisher of Vogue and Wired, wants to capitalise on the music site's young, growing audience. Announcing the deal, Condé Nast's chief digital officer Fred Santarpia said: "The acquisition of Pitchfork reflects Condé Nast's continued belief in the power of authentic editorial voices to engage influential audiences at scale." Pitchfork could offer Condé Nast growth in both online video and events, areas that are becoming increasingly important to publishers. It will be the publisher's first standalone music outlet. Worthofweb.com estimated that the Pitchfork website alone was worth $82m. Pitchfork fans took to twitter to express concerns that the deal would overcommercialise the brand.

Summary: US media giant Condé Nast has bought Pitchfork Media, operator of a popular independent music site.


Alaa Esayed, 22, an Iraqi national from Kennington, south London, admitted encouraging terrorism and dissemination of a terrorist publication. The posts were published on Twitter and Instagram between 1 June 2013 and 14 May 2014, the Old Bailey was told. The number of posts she made was not disclosed but they contained links to terrorist propaganda. Esayed is due to be sentenced on 18 May, pending medical reports. She was released on bail.

Summary: A woman has pleaded guilty to posting messages on social media promoting terrorism.


The amendment means that, for on-field lbw decisions to be reversed, at least half of the ball must be shown to be hitting any part of the stumps. Currently, half of the ball would need to be hitting a zone between the centre of leg and off stumps. The changes will come into effect from 1 October. The DRS system was introduced in international cricket in Tests in 2009 and one-day internationals in 2011 in an attempt to eliminate incorrect umpiring decisions. The ICC, at its annual conference in Edinburgh, also announced it will arrange a trial which will involve the third umpire judging no-balls using TV replays "within a few seconds of the ball being delivered". Sri Lanka complained to the ICC after Nuwan Pradeep was wrongly called for a no-ball by on-field umpire Rod Tucker when he bowled Alex Hales for 58 in the third Test at Lord's.

Summary: The International Cricket Council has approved changes to the decision review system which will make it easier to overturn not-out lbw decisions.


The 22-year-old, who has made 18 appearances this term, was hurt in a tackle during the first half of last Saturday's 18-17 loss against Bath. Matt Garvey received a yellow card for the tackle on Evans. Gloucester boss Nigel Davies told BBC Radio Gloucestershire it looked like a ligament injury and was "pretty serious". He added: "It is very disappointing for him because he has been fabulous. "He can't have been far away from international honours. He can, at this stage, play for Scotland, Wales or England. It's a real shame." Evans, who came through the club's academy to make his senior debut in 2012, earned his first Premiership and Heineken Cup starts this season. He was among nine players to sign new deals earlier this month.

Summary: Gloucester back-row forward Gareth Evans could be out for up to six months with a knee injury.


Barker, 41, had three spells with the Millers as a player, scoring 13 goals in 153 league games and is expected to work alongside boss Paul Warne. He joined the Addicks in December 2016 to join up with Karl Robinson, who he assisted when the pair were at MK Dons. Charlton have confirmed that Barker and coach Simon Clark will leave The Valley at the end of the season. Rotherham will join Charlton in League One next season after their relegation from the Championship was confirmed earlier this month.

Summary: Rotherham United have made an approach to Charlton Athletic to speak to assistant manager Richie Barker.


It said mobile phones had no place in the courtroom, and banned judges from using them while hearing a case. At the time, the judge was presiding over the trial of two men on stabbing charges at a court in Frankfurt. Lawyers for the accused lodged a motion of bias against the defence after the judge was seen using a mobile phone. Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) threw out the convictions after the judge - who has not been identified - was found to have checked the phone several times during 10 minutes of witness testimony. The judge also texted a babysitter twice when the hearing ran over longer than expected. BGH judge Thomas Fischer said mobile phones "do not belong in the courtroom - that goes for onlookers, lawyers and of course also for judges". He stressed that judges must be focused on the case at all times.

Summary: Germany's highest civil court has ordered two retrials after a judge was discovered arranging childcare via text message during court hearings.


The Reverend James Percival, 64, of Holy Trinity Church in Freckleton, and daughter Ruth, 28, were also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to conceal the birth of a child. His wife Susan, 65, was also arrested on suspicion of concealing a birth. Lancashire Police said three people have been bailed until 5 March. A post-mortem examination was inconclusive. A police spokesman said: "The 64-year-old man and 28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to conceal the birth of a child and the 65-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to conceal the birth of a child have all been bailed until 5 March 2015." Further tests to establish how the baby died will be carried out. Police arrested the vicar and his daughter on Tuesday after reports of a woman giving birth to a stillborn baby boy on 25 November.

Summary: A vicar and his daughter have been bailed after their arrests on suspicion of murdering a baby.


Dan Cowan, Scott Flinders, Andy Haworth, Jack Sampson and Chris Sutherland are out of contract this summer and will exit Moss Rose. Andy Halls, David Fitzpatrick, John McCombe, Kingsley James, Ollie Norburn, George Pilkington, Craig Ross and Danny Whitaker have been offered new deals. The Silkmen finished ninth in the National League and were also beaten by York in the FA Trophy final at Wembley.

Summary: Macclesfield Town have announced that five players will be leaving the club.


The site, pottermore.com, features a holding page with two owls which links to a YouTube page featuring a countdown to a 23 June announcement. "The owls are gathering... find out why soon," it adds. Her spokeswoman said the project was "not a new book" and was not "directly related" to the final Potter film which is due out on 15 July. "We are not saying anything more at the moment," she added. Producers of fan site The Leaky Cauldron said they had seen a preview of the Pottermore project, describing it as "breathtaking".

Summary: Harry Potter author JK Rowling has launched a website to promote a secretive new project.


Owen Mooney, who lives on the street where the incident happened, said he passed the lorry when it was stopped with hazard lights on. He said when he returned three or four minutes later the cab of the lorry was on fire and about five to 10 minutes later it had "exploded". Mr Mooney said he was told the driver had seen smoke coming from the back of the lorry. He then saw flames underneath it when he stopped and checked and then tried to get people away from the vehicle. Mr Mooney said there were three explosions in all. "There was one explosion whenever the fire brigade was here - it was probably the tyres exploding because of the fire," he said. "Thankfully everybody's OK, it could have been a lot worse because there were children in the street, which was obviously very busy."

Summary: Firefighters have extinguished a lorry fire in the main street in Lisknaskea.


The commission is expected to determine how many people died during the operation, and to identify them. It will also assess whether relatives of the victims deserve compensation. Officially 514 Panamanian soldiers and civilians were killed but some local groups say the real number is closer to 1,000. Twenty-three US military personnel died. "Panama is seeking to heal its wounds," said the country's vice president and foreign minister, Isabel de Saint Malo. "There can be no reconciliation if the truth is not known," she added. The 83-year-old Manuel Noriega is now in prison in Panama, for ordering the disappearance of dissidents during his 1983-1989 rule. He has already served sentences in the US and France.

Summary: The government in Panama has launched an investigation into the US invasion in 1989 that overthrew military strongman General Manuel Noriega.


A letter has also been sent to parents at Lakeside primary warning about "violent and aggressive behaviour". It tells parents they must be "polite and respectful" and not use "unacceptable language" or police would be informed. South Wales Police has been asked to comment. The letter said: "As a school we endeavour to teach all children to abide by the school rules and always show each other respect. "As parents and guardians, the school and the governing body expect you to also abide by the school rules and always be respectful to other people in and around the school premises. "Your children are learning acceptable social behaviours and they look to you to set an example. "Violent and aggressive behaviour towards any staff at Lakeside primary will not be tolerated."

Summary: A complaint has been made to police after a parent at a Cardiff primary school allegedly threatened a member of staff in a row over parking.


The 53-year-old four-time major winner had six birdies and an eagle in her bogey-free round on the Creek course at the 13th Beach Golf Links. Davies, who last won an LPGA title in 2001, leads the rest of the field by two shots. English pair Holly Clyburn and Melissa Reid are tied for second. They are joined by Denmark's Nicole Broch Larsen, Germany's Sandra Gal and Australia's Whitney Hillier on six under. "I've been working on my putting, that's been the weakest part," said Davies, who has won 84 tournaments. "I drove it well. It was just a really solid day. We were really lucky with the conditions, we hardly had any wind at all." Scotland's Michele Thomson is tied for 11th on four under, with England's Hannah Burke a further shot back.

Summary: England's Laura Davies carded an eight-under-par 65 to equal the course record and take the first-round lead at the Oates Vic Open in Victoria, Australia.


The 32-year-old has scored 9,522 first-class runs at an average of 37.63, with 51 half-centuries and 21 hundreds. Horton will join Neil Dexter in the Grace Road line-up, the Middlesex batsman having agreed a deal with Leicestershire on Monday. Chief executive Wasim Khan said: "It is terrific we have signed two experienced batsmen with leadership experience." He added: "Like Neil, Paul has an excellent track record in all three formats of the game and will be another great role model for our younger professionals to learn from. "We are delighted to have both players on board for the next three seasons."

Summary: Leicestershire have signed experienced opening batsman Paul Horton on a three-year contract from Lancashire.


Environmental health officers served an emergency hygiene notice on Delight 2, on Broadway, after a complaint. Inspectors found live and dead rats, rat droppings and gnawed packaging. Magistrates upheld the order and banned Delight 2 from using its food preparation building until further notice. They also ordered the business to pay Â£1,280 in costs to South Oxfordshire District Council. The takeaway will only be able to use the building again when it has eliminated all pests and ensured the building cannot be accessed by them in the future. A spokesman for Delight 2 said: "The pest control people have been and it is all fine now. We have dealt with the problem."

Summary: A kebab shop in Didcot has been banned from using its food storage building after health inspectors found an infestation of rats.


Margaret McLaughlin, who was a front seat passenger in the car, died in hospital from injuries she sustained in the crash which occurred at about 22:30 BST on Monday. The 69-year-old's husband, who was driving the car, remains in hospital in a stable condition with injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening. A 20-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. In a tweet on Tuesday night, PSNI Strabane said he was due to appear at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. He has also been charged with having no driving licence and using a car without insurance. The collision happened at the junction between the Urney Road and Great Northern Link - referred to locally as the Strabane bypass. SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan said that Mrs McLaughlin, who was from the Strabane area, "was very well known and loved".

Summary: A woman has died following a collision between a car and a lorry in Strabane.


Allen started his fourth spell as Bees head coach in March 2014 and signed a rolling contract in May 2015. The 50-year-old led the club to the Conference title in the 2014-15 season, before finishing 15th in the League Two table last term. "Someone asked me how long this contract is for, I don't even know," he told the club website. "I think I'm here forever now, God bless!" Allen started his managerial career at the Hive in 2003 and had short spells in charge in 2011 and 2012, before returning once again following the departure of previous head coach Edgar Davids in 2014.

Summary: Barnet boss Martin Allen has signed a contract extension with the League Two club for an undisclosed length of time.


The Paralympic sprinter shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door in February 2013 but said he mistook her for an intruder. He was convicted of culpable homicide, or manslaughter, eight months later. State prosecutors say Pistorius should instead have been convicted of murder and want his prison term increased. They say the jail term should rise from five years to a minimum of 15 years. The court heard the state prosecutors' appeal on 3 November. The five appeal court judges did not consider the facts but the application of the law, in a highly technical case. The judgement is due to be delivered by the Supreme Court of Appeal at 09:45 (07:45 GMT) on 3 December. The Paralympian was transferred to house arrest last month after serving one year of his five-year term.

Summary: A South African appeals court will announce on Thursday whether it will change athlete Oscar Pistorius' manslaughter conviction to murder.


Timothy Ryton, 45, originally from Folkestone, was arrested on 23 January and released on bail to an address in Essex, Kent Police said. He has been charged with distributing indecent images, two counts of voyeurism and making and distributing indecent videos. Mr Ryton is due to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court on 29 March. The officer was suspended from duty following his arrest and will be subject to internal disciplinary proceedings "in due course", a police spokesman said.

Summary: A Kent Police inspector has been charged over making and distributing indecent videos.


Conrad Clitheroe and Gary Cooper, both from Stockport and expat Neil Munro were arrested while observing planes near Fujairah Airport in February. It is understood they were freed after espionage charges were dropped at the Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi. They hugged family after arriving at Manchester Airport from Dubai. Mr Clitheroe, 54, and 45-year-old Mr Cooper were visiting their friend, Manchester-born Mr Munro, when they were arrested by an off-duty police officer who had seen them looking at planes from a car. The three men were reportedly taking notes near the airport, situated about 80 miles (130km) from Dubai, when they were arrested on 22 February. Relatives were told they were held for "national security" reasons. The men insisted they had not taken any photographs of aeroplanes. UAE resident Mr Munro has also been released. While plane spotting is legal in the UAE, it is not widely understood.

Summary: Two British plane spotters held in a United Arab Emirates prison on suspicion of spying have landed back in the UK.


The old RAF Sea King helicopters are being phased out after private company the Bristow Group won the contract to run the service from April. Services will be provided by 22 new helicopters, operating from 10 Coastguard bases. Rescue volunteers took part in a training exercise near Keswick with the one of the new Sikorsky S92s. The aircraft is larger than the Sea King, so those on the ground need to get used to the downdraft while co-ordinating winching operations.

Summary: Mountain rescue teams gathered in Cumbria earlier to practise working with new search and rescue helicopters.


This brings the number discovered since last August to 23. The UN has been unable to examine the mass graves and cannot say if they were recently dug. It estimates that over 400 people, including women and children, have been killed in clashes between the army and a rebel group. Jose Maria Aranaz, the director of the UN's joint human rights office, told the BBC that it is important that "a transparent independent investigation take place" in order to reassure the population and to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. The government is fighting to put down a rebellion by a group called Kamwina Nsapu, which began after a regional chief was killed. Both sides have been accused of committing human rights violations. Late last month two UN experts who were abducted after going to investigate reports of abuses in the region were found dead in shallow graves.

Summary: The UN has said it has found 13 mass graves in the Democratic Republic of Congo's central Kasai province since the beginning of March.


Serious failings were identified by the Care Inspectorate at Marine House in November 2013. An improvement notice was lifted earlier this year, but the inspectorate said they were continuing to work with the operators RDS Healthcare. The firm has now given formal written confirmation giving 13 weeks notice that the home will be closing. There are 16 people at the home and NHS Highland said it was trying to accommodate them elsewhere. In 2013, inspectors said residents were not being assessed properly to see if they were suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. They also said there were not enough qualified staff on duty.

Summary: A struggling care home in Rosemarkie is to shut at the end of May, it has emerged.


The 34-year-old goalkeeper was the subject of two January bids from English Premier League leaders Chelsea. Celtic were determined to hold on to the Scotland international and look to have secured his services until 2020. Gordon, who has made 42 appearances this season, started his career with Hearts and had a spell with Sunderland before joining Celtic in 2014. Sunderland paid Hearts £9m for Gordon in 2007 but injuries blighted much of his five-year spell with the Black Cats. He spent two seasons out of the game before Celtic signed him in 2014. It is believed Chelsea bid around £3.5m for Gordon in January but at the time Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers said: "I have no intention of losing him and we look to arrange a new deal with him."

Summary: Craig Gordon will sign a new three-and-a-half year contract with Celtic within 48 hours, BBC Scotland understands.


A number of homes were evacuated in Hollybrook Crescent, Newtownabbey, during the operation on Monday night. Army bomb disposal officers took the pipe bomb away for further examination. A police spokesman said all residents have been allowed to return to their homes and the road has been reopened to traffic. Earlier, Sinn FÃ©in Councillor Michael Goodman criticised those responsible for the attack. He said families had been "forced from their homes on a cold winter night in the mouth of Christmas by a bunch of people who have been rejected by this community". "The people behind these actions need to wise up and stop the disruption of children, the elderly and infirm," he added. Mr Goodman thanked staff from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for offering shelter to the affected residents at Valley Leisure Centre during the alert.

Summary: A suspicious object that sparked a security alert in a residential estate in County Antrim was a "viable pipe bomb-type device", according to police.


The man was left with a head injury after his pug-type dog "bolted across the road" in Low Road, Dovercourt on Monday evening, Essex Police said. The dog walker, aged in his 60s, went home but began feeling unwell and died later in hospital. Police appealed to anyone who saw the man before or after the crash. The dog was not harmed, a force spokesman said. Following an appeal, the woman driving the car, who stopped to get the dog walker's details after his pet's lead caused damage to her vehicle, came forward to speak to police.

Summary: A man has died after his dog pulled him into the road and he was hit by a car.


The 26-year-old Algeria international spent six seasons at the Spanish club, scoring 42 goals in 243 appearances. The 2012 Algerian Footballer of the Year, Feghouli has 40 caps and has played in three major tournaments. He is the Hammers' second signing this summer following Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Havard Nordtveit, who joins on 1 July. Feghouli told the West Ham website: "I am very happy to sign for the Hammers and for Slaven Bilic. The history of the club is important for me in my decision." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: West Ham have signed winger Sofiane Feghouli from Valencia on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.


Police Scotland said the blackface sheep had disappeared from open hill ground in the Trotternish Ridge area. The sheep vary in age but are all the animals were marked with black paint on their shoulders Officers are asking local crofters to check their land and be vigilant for any suspicious activity. Con Katherine Tindall, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are asking that crofters in the Trotternish area check their land and also to report any suspicious activity including unfamiliar vehicles with animal trailers in the area. "Rural crime - be it the theft of animals, machinery or damage to property - hits hard at the heart of small communities and by all being vigilant we can make the area a hostile place for those intent on committing such crime." Last week Police Scotland issued a similar appeal after 50 sheep were stolen from a farm in Moray.

Summary: More than 30 sheep are feared to have been stolen on the Isle of Skye in recent weeks.


Wind and rain led to the postponement of Wednesday's scheduled programme which included the double sculls semi-finals. Chambers and GB team-mate Will Fletcher finished second in their heat on Monday behind fastest qualifiers South Africa. Irish brothers Gary and Paul O'Donovan have also made the semi-finals. The Cork pair, the second fastest qualifiers, clocked 6:23.72 to finish ahead of Italy (6:24.10). Fletcher and Chambers clocked the sixth fastest qualifying time of 6:25.62. Chambers and his brother Peter were part of Britain's silver medal-winning lightweight fours crew at London 2012. Peter Chambers' hopes of a second Olympic medal were dashed on Tuesday when the British lightweight fours failed to qualify for the final.

Summary: Coleraine rower Richard Chambers will have to wait until Thursday for his double sculls Olympic semi-final to take place in Rio.


The fines can be levied for failing to carry out necessary checks or reviews or failing to make the disclosures necessary under island law. The fines apply to licensees, with licences held by either companies or individuals. The States agreement to raise the fines follows criticism of its sanctions in a Moneyval report. The committee conducts assessments of member states of the Council of Europe. Its report on Guernsey - released earlier this month - also found the number of prosecutions and convictions for money laundering in the last four years remained "disproportionately low". Fines of more than £300,000 will be limited to a maximum of 10% of turnover. Maximum fines for personal fiduciary licensees and individuals representing licensees have been capped at £400,000. The fines are issued by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

Summary: The maximum penalty for money laundering and terrorism financing in Guernsey has risen to £4m.


The half-mile extension has meant an increase of the total length of useable track to two-and-a-quarter miles. Spokesman Adrian Brodie said: "It has taken many months of blood, sweat, tears and commitment. It's a hugely important deal for the railway." To celebrate, the Swindon-built Prairie 5521 will be in use for three days. The track extension means passengers can take a four-mile round trip from Blunsdon station to the Taw Valley. But passengers will not be able to get on or off at this point, as the platform and facilities at Taw Valley Halt will not be completed until the new year. Organisers said a planned flypast by the Red Arrows on Bank Holiday Monday had been cancelled.

Summary: The Swindon and Cricklade Railway in Wiltshire has opened a newly-built section of track after several months of construction.


The world number two has not played since missing the cut in the defence of her Women's PGA Championship in June. The seven-time major-winning South Korean, 28, will now concentrate on getting fit for the Rio Olympics. "This has been an incredibly hard decision to make and the reason I've left it to the last minute," she said. "Winning the British Open last year at Turnberry meant so much to me in more ways than you could imagine. "Since the PGA I've been resting and rehabilitating my left thumb in the hope that I would be right to defend my title next week but it just needs a little bit more time." We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

Summary: Last year's British Women's Open winner Inbee Park has been ruled out of this year's tournament at Woburn with a thumb injury.


On Friday night, Cyclone Promotions boss Barry McGuigan revealed on Twitter that they had signed up for the fight, which will take place in New York. Frampton is aiming to become the first Northern Ireland boxer to win world titles at different weights. In February, he beat Scott Quigg in a super-bantamweight unification bout. It saw the 29-year-old add the WBA belt to the IBF title he already held. However, he was later stripped of the WBA crown because he did not agree to a defence against mandatory challenger Guillermo Rigondeaux. On the same night as the Frampton v Quigg clash in Manchester, Santa Cruz defended his WBA featherweight title against Spain's Kiko Martinez. Mexican Santa Cruz, 27, is a three-weight world champion and is undefeated in his 33 professional contests.

Summary: Carl Frampton has agreed to a showdown with world featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz in the summer, according to the Belfast boxer's management team.


Curran joined England's limited-overs tour of the West Indies in February after an injury to Nottinghamshire's Jake Ball, but did not make his debut. The 21-year-old also featured for England Lions in their winter tours of Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. "Obviously I was disappointed not to play, but I wasn't expecting it to be easy," he told BBC Radio London. "Getting an international debut is not easy and it's definitely just made me more hungry." Curran, the son of former Zimbabwe all-rounder Kevin Curran and brother of Surrey and England Lions teammate Sam, averaged 27.66 with the ball in 50-over cricket last season, but 42.29 in first-class games. "I see myself as an all three-formats cricketer," he continued. "But obviously if one-day cricket for England comes first, then that's my way in."

Summary: Surrey seamer Tom Curran says he is "more hungry" for success this season after his first senior England call-up.


Canaries boss Alex Neil revealed, following his side's pre-season friendly win against Peterborough on Saturday, that Jarvis faces "two to three months out" after having surgery. The 30-year-old joined the Canaries from West Ham for £2.5m in December 2015 after a loan spell at Carrow Road. He played a total of 21 games for the club last season, scoring two goals. City, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, are away against Blackburn Rovers in their opening game in the Championship on Saturday, 6 August.

Summary: Norwich City winger Matt Jarvis could be sidelined until October because of a knee ligament injury.


The reigning world, European and Commonwealth champion suffered an ankle problem competing in Italy in May. Rutherford, 30, was also one of many high-profile absentees from the British trials last weekend. "Obviously this isn't ideal, but I am doing everything to give myself the best chance of success at the World Championships in London," he said. Rutherford, who has only competed twice all season, is looking to defend his long jump world title at the 2017 Worlds which run from 4-13 August. "After some really excellent training this year, the start to the season has been riddled with a series of troublesome injuries, most recently a problem with an ankle ligament," he added. "As a result, I am absolutely gutted to say that I am unable to compete at the Anniversary Games this weekend - one of the greatest events in our sport."

Summary: British long jumper Greg Rutherford has withdrawn from Sunday's Anniversary Games in London with an ankle injury.


Jim McCafferty, who previously lived in Glasgow and joined Celtic in 1990, now lives in Belfast. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Thursday. He was arrested on Tuesday after presenting himself at a police station in Belfast. He was arrested over offences committed in Northern Ireland. Mr McCafferty initially worked for Celtic as a scout, later becoming one of the club's kit men and working with the youth team. For several years Mr McCafferty worked for other Scottish clubs including Falkirk and Hibs, before moving to Northern Ireland about seven years ago. He is not believed to have worked in football in Northern Ireland in any official capacity.

Summary: Police in Northern Ireland have charged a former Celtic Football Club youth coach with sexual activity with a child.


A German consortium and fans Gabe Turner, Ben Turner and Leo Pearlman from television production company Fulwell 73 have made takeover offers. Sunderland confirmed on Friday that discussions with "parties who have expressed an interest" are ongoing. Short, who has owned the club since May 2009, is looking to sell following relegation to the Championship. Sunderland are keen to conclude the talks as quickly as possible and have put a time limit on a potential sale, with finding a replacement for manager David Moyes, who left his post in May, also a priority. Although fans of the Wearside club, some of Fulwell 73's financial backing would come from the USA. The group takes its name from a stand at Sunderland's former ground, Roker Park, and the year in which the club last won the FA Cup.

Summary: Ellis Short has moved a step closer to selling Sunderland, with the American owner set to decide between two bids.


Since taking charge in 1999, the 61-year-old has led Britain to four successive Olympic team medals, as well as five European team titles. "His knowledge, experience and advice will be sorely missed," said British Equestrian Federation performance director Dan Hughes. The BEF will start the search for a new performance manager later this year. Breisner said: "Having decided after London 2012 that I would step down as eventing performance manager following the Rio 2016 Olympics, now is the time to start the process of appointing my successor. "However, my full concentration and focus remains on our preparations for Rio."

Summary: Great Britain eventing team boss Yogi Breisner will step down from his role after this summer's Olympics in Rio.


'The Meet' will be held on 21 July 2018 and involve running, jumping, hurdles and relay events. The US topped the medal table at August's World Championships, with Britain in sixth place. "We have a great sporting rivalry and look forward to seeing which nation comes out strongest," said Adam Gemili. The British sprinter was part of the men's 4x100m relay team that took gold on Saturday, ahead of the much-fancied US team. At The Meet, athletes will score points for their respective countries in nine events. The format and athletes taking part will be announced early next year. "This promises to be one of the biggest events in athletics in 2018," said Niels de Vos, chief executive of British Athletics.

Summary: Britain's best athletes will take on their US counterparts in a new two-hour competition at the London Stadium next year.


The 35-year-old was hit on the head by a man who attacked him from behind on Scott's Street in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway. The victim was taken by ambulance to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary following the incident at about 23:00 on Friday. He was released from hospital after receiving treatment. Police have appealed to anyone who has information to come forward. Sgt Alan Dillon, of Annan police office, said: "From our inquiries so far, two men were seen running away from Scott's Street through Newington Park after the attack. "Officers are currently checking CCTV in the area and carrying out door-to-door inquiries."

Summary: A man has been seriously assaulted while walking along a street after leaving work.


PC Chris Young, of Nottinghamshire Police, was charged with targeting witnesses in criminal investigations. A jury at Derby Crown Court found him not guilty of the sexual misconduct charges and a further charge of misconduct by touching. PC Young, who worked in Hucknall and Worksop, is currently suspended from his job. Nottinghamshire Police Federation chairman Phil Matthews said PC Young was "delighted at the result â€¦ after nearly two and a half years of hell". PC Young denied all the charges, which were alleged to have happened over a nine-year period against seven women. A police spokesman said: "The internal conduct process in respect of the allegations against PC Young is yet to be concluded."

Summary: A police officer has been cleared of six charges of sexual misconduct against women he met on duty.


The Welsh Blood Service in south, mid and west Wales will merge with NHS Blood and Transplant in north Wales to form a single service from May 2016. The move will create 16 new jobs in Wrexham and south Wales, as well as an extra 25 donation clinics. The Welsh government said the new service will create long-term savings of Â£596,000 per year. Health Minister Mark Drakeford said: "The service will use the latest technology and scientific developments to ensure every Welsh pound invested in blood-related services meets the needs of the people of Wales."

Summary: A new national Welsh blood service will be created next year, leading to new jobs and more donor clinics.


The body of Mr Gogarty was found at a house on Marsh Street, Wombwell, on 17 July. Helen Nichols, 38, and Ian Birley, 43, both of Mont Walk, Wombwell, appeared at Barnsley Magistrates' Court where they were remanded in custody to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 10 August. A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Gogarty died from stab wounds. A 48-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on 21 July remains on police bail.

Summary: Two people have appeared in court charged with murdering 65-year-old John Gogarty.


Media playback is not supported on this device Kenya's world champion Yego, 27, led with a season's-best 88.24m, but fell on the follow-through in round four and sat out the rest of the contest. Rohler, 24, then threw 90.30m in round five to win Germany's first javelin gold since the 1972 Munich Olympics. Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott took bronze with a throw of 85.38m. Walcott was the youngest Olympic javelin champion when he triumphed at London 2012 at the age of 19 years and 131 days. Yego, nicknamed 'YouTube man' after his unorthodox method of learning the sport, won Kenya's first Olympic medal outside of boxing and running. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Germany's Thomas Rohler snatched javelin gold in dramatic fashion after silver medallist Julius Yego retired injured with two attempts left.


Donna Marie Duddy, whose stage name is 'wee DM', has cerebral palsy. She released her debut recording in 2014 but said she has been unable to tour because many backstage areas are inaccessible. A spokesperson for Derry City and Strabane District Council said there is ongoing work to ensure accessibility provisions are put in place. Donna Marie has launched a campaign to try to "create a level playing field" for all artists. "All the familiar music venues... have one step in the entrance," she said. "I want the same experience as every other emerging artist. "The frustration makes me more determined." The council said it was happy to meet Donna Marie to discuss her concerns.

Summary: A Londonderry musician has said that physical barriers in music venues are hindering performers with disabilities.


The work by artist Pip McGarry disappeared from his gallery at Marwell Zoo, near Winchester, Hampshire, overnight on Thursday. They include a pencil sketch and 10 framed oils on canvas of animals such as Sumatran tigers, snow leopards and elephants. Mr McGarry, the zoo's artist-in-residence for more than 17 years, said he was "devastated" by their loss. "Painting is also my livelihood and it's a huge blow to lose these pieces, many of which were painted from photographs I've taken on safari in Tanzania and Botswana," he added. Marwell Wildlife's chief executive James Cretney said the art sales contributed to the zoo's "extensive conservation work in the field". Hampshire Constabulary said it was investigating and has appealed for information.

Summary: Artwork worth more than £160,000 has been stolen from a zoo gift shop.


Media playback is not supported on this device Dibben, 22, is a challenger to Mark Cavendish for the six-discipline omnium event at the Games, in Rio in August. According to British Cycling, Dibben damaged his left elbow during the ZLM Roompot tour at the weekend. Cavendish was sixth in the omnium at the World Championships but won the madison with Sir Bradley Wiggins. Whoever is selected in the omnium will be the fifth rider for the four-man, 4km team pursuit and must be able to slot into a squad seeking Olympic gold. Cavendish, who has won 26 stages on the Tour de France stage, has yet to win an Olympic medal. He was ninth in the madison with Wiggins in Beijing in 2008 and 29th in the road race on the opening day of London 2012.

Summary: World points race champion Jon Dibben has had surgery on a fractured elbow but British Cycling says his Olympic ambitions "remain unaffected".


First-half tries from Reni Maitua, Cory Patterson and Gregg McNally gave Leigh a 10-point lead at the break. Mason Caton-Brown scored twice for Salford, with Niall Evalds, Robert Lui and Ben Murdoch-Masila also crossing as they got within four points. However, further Centurion scores from Adam Higson and Matty Dawson extended their winning streak to 15 games. Leigh: McNally, Higson, Brown, Tonga, Dawson, Ridyard, Drinkwater, Hopkins, Higham, Weston, Maitua, Paterson, Hock Replacements: Hood, Tickle, Acton, Hansen Salford: O'brien, Caton-Brown, J.Griffin, Sau, Evalds, Lui, Dobson, Kopczak, Tompkins, G. Griffin, Mudoch-Masila, Mateo, Flanagan. Replacements: Hauraki, Krasniqi, Kenny, Burgess. Referee: Chris Campbell.

Summary: Leigh Centurions maintained their perfect start to the Qualifiers with victory over Salford Red Devils.


Alexander Burnett was reported to police in September over claims he failed to properly declare spending linked to office accommodation he owns. A spokesman for Police Scotland said it had concluded its investigations, and no action would be taken. Mr Burnett was elected as the MSP for Aberdeenshire West last year. A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "Following enquiries into alleged election expenses, police can confirm that no evidence of criminality has been found. "After consultation with Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, no further action will be taken." At the time, the SNP claimed the allegations were a "serious matter" - but the Scottish Conservatives said the SNP was "engaged in a nothing more than a politically-motivated fishing expedition".

Summary: Police investigating claims a Conservative MSP breached election campaign spending rules have found no evidence of criminality.


Whenever I hurt myself, I often come back again even stronger The world number eight is not fully fit after a knee problem forced him to withdraw during his second-round match at Wimbledon in June. "It would be stupid to go there knowing full well that I have no chance because I'm not prepared enough," the Frenchman, 28, told his website. The US Open at Flushing Meadows begins on 26 August, with Britain's Andy Murray the defending champion. "I have to take care of me and make sure I can play 100%," said Tsonga. "The doctors told me that it would be at least two months for my tendon to partially heal and five months to be completely healed." Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has pulled out of this month's US Open because of injury.


Businessman Sindika Dokolo told the BBC that the conviction was politically motivated and that he will appeal against the one-year jail term. Neither Mr Dokolo nor his co-accused and brother Luzolo, attended the hearing, over a property dispute. Mr Dokolo is married to Isabel dos Santos, reported to be Africa's richest woman. Africa Live: Updates on this and other stories Cult of Dos Santos and the state of Angola In recent months, Mr Dokolo, also a keen art collector, has repeatedly criticised DR Congo President Joseph Kabila and has signalled his support for opposition figure Moise Katumbi. Relations between President Eduardo Dos Santos of Angola and President Kabila have cooled as the Congolese leader has signalled his reluctance to step down after 16 years in power. Mr Dos Santos, who has been in power in oil-rich Angola since 1979, is not seeking re-election in the August poll.

Summary: The son-in-law of Angola's president has been sentenced to jail for fraud in the Democratic Republic of Congo.


The men, aged between 42 and 76, are said to have plotted together to pull off the raid, in which items believed to be worth more than Â£10m were taken. They appeared at Southwark Crown Court via video-link from Belmarsh Prison. One of the accused, John Harbinson, 42, applied for bail but was refused it. The men are next due to appear in court on 4 September for a plea hearing. During the raid over the Easter weekend, thieves broke into the vault at Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company in London's jewellery quarter. Once inside, the raiders ransacked 73 safety deposit boxes. Eight of the accused were arrested during police raids on 12 addresses in London and Kent on 19 May. Mr Harbinson, a taxi driver from Benfleet, Essex, was arrested two days later. The other accused men are:

Summary: Nine men have appeared in court accused of conspiring to carry out the Hatton Garden jewellery raid in London.


Media playback is not supported on this device Kyle McVey headed the hosts into a 10th-minute lead and Tony Kane made it 2-0 with a penalty after Marc Smyth had pulled the shirt of Allan Jenkins. Jay Donnelly volleyed past home keeper Alan Blayney and just before half-time Ballymena's Gavin Taggart was sent off after a clash with James Knowles. A cool finish by Daniel Hughes brought Cliftonville level in the 82nd minute. It was his first goal since joining the Belfast club from Warrenpoint Town in January. New Sky Blues boss David Jeffrey remains undefeated since taking over from Glenn Ferguson with two draws and a win in the Premiership.

Summary: Cliftonville fought back from two goals down to draw with 10-man Ballymena United at the Showgrounds.


The 90-year-old tortoise, called Mrs T, had been placed in a garden shed to hibernate for winter, when the rat injured her. Mrs T's owner, Jude Ryder, paid Â£1,000 in vet bills before turning to her mechanical engineer son for help. He used the wheels from a toy plane and designed an axle which he fitted to the tortoise's shell. Ms Ryder said: "She took to her new wheels straight away but she has had to learn how to turn and stop. "She can get a good speed up, much faster than before." Please remember if you find any injured animals, tell your parent or guardian.

Summary: A Pembrokeshire tortoise, whose legs were hurt by a rat, has been fitted with wheels to help her get around.


Lawler, 20, has been ever-present for the Super League side this season. Head of rugby Jamie Peacock said: "George is a very popular member of the squad, level-headed and eager to learn, so we're delighted he sees at least the next four years of his career here. "If this club is to develop and progress to where we want it to be, then it's vital we bring through more home-grown players."

Summary: Hull KR forward George Lawler has signed a new four-year deal.


Ms French, who lives in the county, said she had never been a chancellor before and planned to find out how she could best serve the students. Students from the university - which was inaugurated in 2013 - designed the robes for her to wear. To mark the event, a ceremony will also take place at King Charles the Martyr Church in Falmouth. Talking about her outfit, Ms French said: "Honestly I couldn't be more delighted, it's a very modern shape, very contemporary and I've got a crown. "It's so beautiful, I couldn't be doing with those Tudor bonnets that people wear. "Honestly I think they make everyone look a bit like a hobbit." The TV star played Geraldine Granger in BBC One sitcom The Vicar of Dibley. She also starred in sketch show French and Saunders - with her comedy partner Jennifer Saunders - and Jam and Jerusalem.

Summary: Actor and comedian Dawn French is being formally installed as the new chancellor of Falmouth University.


In May, the IRS said it discovered the data of 114,000 US taxpayers had been illegally accessed through the "Get Transcript" page since January 2014. A review conducted by the agency has revealed over 700,000 people affected. The agency said it was moving quickly to notify those people and would begin mailing notices by the end of February. In a statement, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said the agency was "committed to protecting taxpayers on multiple fronts". The IRS said it found a further 295,000 taxpayer accounts were targeted, but not accessed by cyber criminals. In May, the IRS said it had uncovered criminals using personal information collected elsewhere, to access taxpayers "Get Transcript" application on the IRS website. "Get Transcript" allows individuals to see information from previous years' tax returns. The application was shut down after the agency discovered the cyberattack.

Summary: The US tax authorities (IRS) said on Friday that the personal information of a further 390,000 individuals may have been accessed by cyber criminals.


Organisers of the run made the announcement on Twitter, but said all 2016 finishers will receive an email this week with more details. The course, beginning in George Square and ending at Glasgow Green, was 149.7m short of the full 13.1 miles. It was measured on Sunday following concern the route was too short. This finding invalidated the record set by winner Callum Hawkins and the personal best times recorded by a number of runners on the day. The Great Scottish Run said the discount would also apply to 2016 finishers who had already entered the 2017 event. About 9,500 competitors took part in the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run half-marathon on Sunday 2 October last year. The Newcastle-based Great Run Company has apologised to all runners and winner Callum Hawkins.

Summary: Runners in last year's Great Scottish Run half-marathon - which was found to be too short - will be eligible for a 50% discount this year.


CSG exploration and production "will no longer be a core business", AGL announced on Thursday. The company will abandon projects in the states of Queensland and New South Wales, absorbing an expected pre-tax write off of A$795m ($570m; Â£391m). Gas exploration across Australia has pitted miners against farmers. Those opposed to CSG say mining could contaminate groundwater and lead to environmental catastrophes, claims the industry rejects. Anti-CSG campaign group Lock the Gate welcomed AGL's announcement, calling CSG a "dead-end industry". "This is fantastic and long-overdue news for the embattled Gloucester community, which has struggled for years to stop this project," Lock the Gate spokesperson Steve Phillips said in a statement. "This is a marginal industry with no long-term security, but massive long-term risks to water resources and local communities." AGL will continue to extract gas from its existing mines at Camden, just outside Sydney, until 2023.

Summary: One of Australia's largest energy firms is winding down its coal seam gas (CSG) operations, citing volatile commodity prices and long development times.


The 21-year-old played in the European Under-21 Championship in June, where Spain lost to Germany in the final. He made 50 appearances for Spanish side Osasuna, before moving to Dortmund last summer, but only played nine times for the German club. He becomes the newly promoted Premier League side's fifth signing this summer. Manager Rafael Benitez has already signed Christian Atsu, Florian Lejeune, Jacob Murphy and Javier Manquillo during the transfer window. Despite the lack of games for Dortmund, Benitez says Merino can improve during his time at Newcastle. "He was signed as a young talented player and to be signed by a club like Dortmund shows that he has something good." Benitez added. Merino said: "I know it's a great club and a really nice city. I had different options but I think this is the right place for me to play."

Summary: Newcastle United have signed Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino on a season-long loan deal from Borussia Dortmund.


Not long after open the FTSE 100 was down by just a quarter of a point, at 6753.54. Among the winners was supermarket chain Sainsbury's, ahead by 2.33%, despite reporting a sixth straight quarter of falling sales. Other early gainers included fellow grocer Tesco, ahead by 1.46%, and also bank Standard Chartered, up by 3.14%. Miners Anglo American and Rio Tinto were ahead by 1.79% and 1.31% respectively. Biggest faller was Weir Group, down by 2.13%, after saying it expected its full-year results to be more weighted towards the second half of the financial year. Imperial Tobacco Group was down by 1%, after calls for a tobacco levy to help smokers quit. On the currency markets, the pound was up 0.49% against the dollar to $1.5460, and down 0.26% against the euro to â‚¬1.3603.

Summary: (Open): London's benchmark index of blue-chip stocks dipped extremely slightly in early trade on Wednesday.


A peregrine falcon and two buzzards were found dead in March and April. The falcon was found at a quarry on the Glenhead Road in Ballymena on 11 April. It was discovered to have been poisoned by a pesticide called carbofuran. The buzzards were found near Glenarm on 15 and 29 March. The first was poisoned with carbofuran while the second had ingested rat poison. "Poisons can have serious implications and reports such as this give rise to serious concerns," said Emma Meredith, the PSNI's wildlife liaison officer. "Poison generally is very dangerous and we would have particular concern over any poison but particularly over carbofuran. "We are disappointed this continues to happen especially with such a dangerous substance, which could kill not only birds of prey but also a child, family pet or any adult coming into contact with it." The police have appealed for information.

Summary: Three birds of prey have died in County Antrim after being poisoned, the police have said.


Leighanne Mouser, 27, of Spondon, Derbyshire, who became trapped behind the barriers, was only able to escape when a CCTV operator spotted her and activated the barrier. Mouser pleaded guilty to dangerous driving at Derby Magistrate's Court. In addition to the two-year ban, she was ordered to pay Â£85 in court costs. Following the sentencing, a spokesman for British Transport Police said her actions had been "unbelievable". "She was extremely lucky that a train was not coming at the time or the outcome would have been unthinkable," he said. "Most accidents are as a result of impatience - not being prepared to wait and trying to beat the train. For the sake of 60 seconds, a little patience can prevent lives being ruined." Mouser was also ordered to take "an extended retest".

Summary: A driver who jumped red lights and became stuck on a level crossing has been banned from driving and handed a five-month suspended jail sentence.


The Halley VI is a British Antarctic Survey research station which is based at the Brunt Ice Shelf, in Antarctica. It's home to a team of scientists, engineers and a colony of penguins! However, two large cracks have appeared in the ice, which could potentially cut off the research centre if it breaks away from the main island. So in 2015, the scientists at the station decided to move it 23 kilometres further inland to stop this from happening. The research station is made up of eight large pods (like giant train carriages) which sit on skis. These pods can be separated and moved using special heavy vehicles. The last pod is currently being moved to the new location, and the BAS think it will be completed before March.

Summary: A huge crack in the ice near an important scientific research station is forcing it to move to a new location.


The Melton and Oakham Waterways Society wants to tidy up a quarter mile (400m) stretch of the canal at Oakham which is now overgrown and full of rubbish. It then wants to restore the canal up to Melton Mowbray, where it originally ran to. The 15-mile (24km) waterway was sold off in the 19th Century and only small sections have survived. Ron Francis, from the Melton and Oakham Waterways Society, said: "It's beginning to look a bit like a tip with all sorts of refuse thrown in there. "We'd like to sort it out and get rid of the debris and make it an area to be proud of." If proposals to restore the canal at Oakham are approved by from Rutland County Council, the group said it could be restored within two years.

Summary: A run down canal which runs through Rutland and Leicestershire could be restored to its former glory.


The public inquiry report into high death rates at the hospital over 2005-09 is due to be released on Wednesday. Julie Bailey, who set up protest group Cure The NHS, was among those who met David Cameron. The campaigners said they wanted assurances any recommendations made in the report would be implemented. Robert Francis QC compiled the report after overseeing a public inquiry, which was held last year. His report is expected to recommend wide-ranging reforms of the NHS. Over the weekend it emerged five doctors from the Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust are to face disciplinary hearings over their work between 2005 and 2009. The General Medical Council said three of them had managerial responsibilities at the trust at the time. The GMC said all five would appear before a fitness to practise tribunal.

Summary: Families of patients who died at Stafford Hospital have met the prime minister ahead of the publication of a report into the hospital's failings.


Volker Treier, deputy chief executive of the organisation, told the BBC that German business is "astonished" that the UK is planning a referendum over its EU membership. Prime Minister David Cameron is due to meet Angela Merkel in Berlin on Friday. Mr Treier said the German Chancellor should not offer concessions. He is concerned that if the UK receives concessions then other nations might also demand negotiations over their terms of membership. "We are really astonished about this referendum," he said. The organisation estimates that German companies employ nearly 400,000 people in the UK. Mr Treier said many of those companies were unsettled by the planned referendum. If the UK were to leave the EU, he warned that a significant number of German firms would contemplate reducing their investment in Britain.

Summary: Germany's Chambers of Commerce and Industry has warned that a UK exit from the European Union (EU) would be "disastrous" for Britain and Germany.


Plans include only allowing children to start primary school once they have reached the age of four and moving to monthly bin collections. Outsourcing waste collection, franchising school catering services and halving funding for Powys theatres are also being considered. Council leader Barry Thomas said "very difficult choices" had to be made. Other proposals include: The cuts are in addition to reductions of nearly £40m the authority has made since 2012. Mr Thomas said: "The cabinet's proposals will now be taken forward to a budget seminar for all members of council on 16th September, and later in September, the public will be consulted by an online budget simulator. "This is a process where the public can indicate their priorities for achieving the required saving of £27m, and the outcome of this process will provide vital information for the cabinet and council to consider as the budget process moves forward."

Summary: Powys council's leaders are proposing major cuts to services as they seek to save £27m over the next three years.


Police Scotland has been planning the move since last year with the operations in Inverness being transferred to a site in Dundee. A control room in Aberdeen closed earlier this year and its functions moved to Dundee. The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is to be asked to consider the change in Inverness at a meeting in August. The closure had previously been delayed by Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary, who highlighted shortcomings in call handling after police took three days to respond to a fatal crash near Stirling in 2015. A similar transfer of command and control responsibilities in Aberdeen was completed in early April.

Summary: The closure of the Police Scotland control room in Inverness could be given the go ahead in August.


John Spencer Graham, 21, was sentenced to 10 months in prison at Merthyr Crown Court on Friday after admitting three counts of death by careless driving. Ryan Paul Gibbons, 20, and Gethin Rhys Jones, 18, both from the Bargoed area, died at the scene of the crash on Aberdare Road on 11 October last year. Joe Daniels, 18, of Gilfach, Bargoed, died 30 days later. Five men were in the white Seat Ibiza which hit a telegraph pole. The charges of death by dangerous driving against Graham were dismissed and the 10 months sentence for each charge will run concurrently.

Summary: A man has been jailed for causing the death of three friends by careless driving in Merthyr Tydfil.


Debra-Claire Lewis-Jones of Pontyclun was travelling on the A4232 at about 07:00 BST on Tuesday when her car overturned near Culverhouse Cross. Her family described her as "a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and wife." South Wales Police do not believe any other vehicles were involved in the crash and are appealing for witnesses. A family tribute said: "She was one of the happiest people, she laughed easily and frequently, and as her family can attest; she laughed with her whole body and soul. "She knew the answers to everything, and she knew it. Her favourite phrase was 'I'm always right' and I can't recall a time when she wasn't." Police want to speak to anybody who saw the Grey Seat Ibiza crash or who stopped to provide assistance.

Summary: A family has paid tribute to "their rock" after she died in a car crash in Cardiff.


The victim, aged 32, was hit by the car at about 11:30 BST on Friday in the McDonald's car park at China Garden, on Derby Street, in Bolton. Police said he and friends were in a confrontation with another group. A man, 19, has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and both failing to stop and report a collision. Officers said four people the victim had been arguing with left in two cars but no-one in the vehicles stopped. He is in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Greater Manchester Police is now investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash, including allegations of racist remarks made during the argument. Officers are also analysing CCTV images. A spokesman for the force said they "were certainly investigating the possibility" that the car was deliberately driven at the victim.

Summary: A man has suffered severe fractures after a car crashed into him following a row in a car park in Greater Manchester.


Compared with April 2015, the consumer price index rose by 0.1%, Germany's statistics office Destatis said. Pressures driving the inflation rate up were rising food prices, particularly the cost of fruit and vegetables. There were also hikes in the cost of fish, confectionery and bread. The cost of oil products fell, however. Excluding energy costs, consumer prices rose by 1.2% year-on-year. Using the European Central Bank's favourite measure, the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), inflation also rose by 0.7% year-on-year in May. Meanwhile, investor sentiment in Germany in June fell to its lowest level in seven months as uncertainty over Greece and subdued global growth hit confidence, a survey suggested. The investor confidence index calculated by the ZEW economic institute fell by a steeper-than-expected 10.4 points to 31.5 points this month. That is its lowest level since November 2014, ZEW said in a statement.

Summary: German consumer prices rose by 0.7% year-on-year in May, as the inflation rate increased for the fourth consecutive month.


Supt Andrew Carr, 47, currently suspended from his job at Wiltshire Police, appeared before magistrates earlier. The 11 charges relate to his role as treasurer for the 7th Swindon Scouts and Orchid Vale PTA in Swindon between January 2014 and September 2015. Mr Carr has been bailed to next appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on 26 May. He was charged with four counts of fraud relating to the scouts and PTA where the proceeds of various fundraising events were not paid into bank accounts as required. Another two counts of theft relate to falsifying documents for accounting purposes and five counts of forgery relate to writing out cheques in another person's name. A 12th charge of forgery has since been withdrawn by the prosecution. In October 2015 the matter was referred to the police watchdog, the IPCC and an independent investigation was undertaken by Dorset Police.

Summary: A police officer has been charged with a string of fraud, false accounting and forgery offences.


Crews were called to Park Congregational Church on Murray Street at about 19:00 BST on Thursday after reports of smoke in the tower. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said 20 firefighters would remain at the scene to dampen down. Murray Street and the surrounding roads were closed for safety reasons but no casualties were reported. Residents living close to the church were evacuated to Llanelli Leisure Centre and the Vista Lounge restaurant. Dyfed-Powys Police Insp James Davies said: "The church is well alight and has sustained substantial damage. "Due to concerns for safety, a large number of properties in the surrounding area have been evacuated and a cordon is in place." The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Summary: Homes were evacuated as firefighters tackled a large blaze at a derelict church in Carmarthenshire.


The first payments have been made to over 10,000 farmers across the UK - three-quarters of all eligible farmers Northern Ireland farmers will receive 0.226p per litre of milk produced, compared to 0.176p per litre for farmers in England, Scotland and Wales. This is because Northern Irish farmers have been suffering from some of the lowest prices across Europe. Payments will continue through November and December. When the package was announced in September it was reported that Northern Ireland dairy farmers would get £2,000 each from it. The Ulster Farmers' Union said it was disappointed at the package, describing it as too little spread too thinly. The unions says some farmers in Northern Ireland have been losing up to £2,000 a week due to the depressed milk price.

Summary: EU support payments to help dairy farmers have begun on Monday - two weeks ahead of schedule.


The 58-year-old, whose films include Blue Velvet and Wild At Heart, showcased her directorial debut at the German event in 2008. Festival director Dieter Kosslick called her "a multi-faceted, creative film artist". The 2011 festival is due to take place from February 10-20. Other members of the panel, who will decide prizes including the main Golden Bear, have yet to be announced. This year's judging panel was led by film director Werner Herzog. Rossellin, the daughter of Italian film director Roberto Rossellini and movie star Ingrid Bergman, is the director of Green Porno - a series of short films on animal sexual behaviour.

Summary: Actress and film-maker Isabella Rossellini to chair the jury at next year's Berlin Film Festival, organisers have announced.


Mae wedi bod yn AS Westmorland a Lonsdale ers 2005, ac fe olynodd Nick Clegg fel arweinydd y blaid yn dilyn etholiad cyffredinol 2015. Mewn datganiad, dywedodd ei fod "wedi rhwygo rhwng byw fel Cristion ffyddlon a gwasanaethu fel arweinydd gwleidyddol". Dywedodd y dylai fod wedi delio'n "gallach" gyda chwestiynau'n ymwneud â'i ffydd yn ystod yr ymgyrch etholiadol, gan gynnwys ei farn am ryw rhwng pobl hoyw. Mynnodd mai ei benderfyniad personol ef oedd gadael, a'i fod yn parhau â chefnogaeth y blaid yn dilyn yr etholiad cyffredinol. Fe wnaeth y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol gynyddu nifer ei ASau o wyth i 12 yn yr etholiad yr wythnos diwethaf, er i'w siâr o'r bleidlais ostwng. Fe wnaeth y blaid golli eu hunig aelod seneddol o Gymru - Mark Williams - hefyd, wrth i Blaid Cymru gipio sedd Ceredigion ganddynt.

Summary: Mae Tim Farron wedi camu o'r neilltu fel arweinydd y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol.


Marwell Wildlife's event was led by "Gilbert" - the charity's multi-coloured zebra - which was stolen earlier this year from Bassett, Southampton, and later found in a back garden in Shirley. An art trail of 150 zebras begins in the city on Saturday. The sculptures will be auctioned for charity in October. The trail will feature 47 life-sized zebras created by professional artists, as well as 103 smaller sculptures designed and decorated by local school children. Money raised through the auction will aid Grevy's zebra conservation in Africa, Marwell Wildlife said. A similar sculpture trail and auction, run by the charity in 2013 and involving 36 rhinos, raised Â£124,700.

Summary: More than 30 zebra sculptures have been paraded through a city centre ahead of the opening of a charity art trail.


The 24-year-old Australian has mainly played in T20 Blast games, but his deal will see him feature in all formats. He has taken 27 T20 wickets in 30 appearances for Middlesex and made his first-class debut earlier this month. "It's been a long journey to get to this point, with some tough decisions along the way, and I'm delighted the future is settled here," Sowter said.

Summary: Middlesex leg-spinner Nathan Sowter has signed a new two-year contract with the club.


Archaeologists started working on the Pocklington site in 2014 and have excavated more than 75 burial graves, known as barrows. They described the latest find as "highly unusual". Other finds include human skeletons, including a "young warrior", swords, spears and shields. Those working at the excavation site said current investigations were looking into how the chariot and horses might be linked to human burials. They said further testing and analysis was expected to reveal more information. Paula Ware, from MAP Archaeological Practice, said the latest find could help shed more light on the ritual of Iron Age burial. She said the proximity of the horse skeletons to the chariot suggested the animals played a crucial role in the burial ceremony. Ms Ware added that the "rare discovery" would widen understanding of the Arras culture - a group of people who lived in the region at the time.

Summary: Two horse skeletons and the remains of a chariot dating back to the Iron Age have been found on a housing development in East Yorkshire.


The Conwy Valley line was closed in February after a large tree fell on to the track between Llanrwst and Blaenau Ffestiniog. Network Rail removed 300 about tonnes of rock from the face along the Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno branch line so it was safe enough to reopen. The track closed on 23 February when 94mph (151km/h) winds hit north Wales. "The damage done to the line was significant, whilst more than a dozen of our trains suffered damage," said Lynne Milligan, customer service director for Arriva Trains Wales. Network Rail said the project posed "unique challenges" with difficult access, dense vegetation, steep rock faces, no road access and a single track railway that meant "engineers were unable to use machinery typically used for similar repairs".

Summary: A north Wales railway line has reopened six weeks after being blocked by fallen trees and rocks caused by Storm Doris.


Michael McDonough, 31, of Pateley Close in Kirkby, Merseyside, admitted fraud by false representation against his former employer Yodel. Police said while working in payroll, McDonough worked a system that allowed him to duplicate a redundancy payment and pay himself the same amount. He was sentenced to 32 months in prison at Liverpool Crown Court. McDonough used eight of his own bank accounts to commit the fraud, police said. He also paid money into the accounts of family and friends without revealing "the criminal source of the cash". Merseyside Police launched an investigation after a report was made to Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and internet crime. The case has taken two years to investigate. Det Insp Phil Mahon said: "He was trusted to make payments to colleagues and he breached that trust for his own criminal gain."

Summary: A man who stole more than £300,000 from a delivery company by duplicating redundancy payments has been jailed.


Midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, striker Fernando Llorente and centre-back Federico Fernandez were all linked with moves away from the Liberty Stadium. Jenkins says they turned down "substantial offers" for the trio. "I can confirm there was interest in Gylfi Sigurdsson, Fernando Llorente and Federico Fernandez," Jenkins said. Writing in the match programme for Sunday's 2-0 win against Leicester City, the chairman added: "Substantial offers were turned down during the window for all three of them because we felt they were vital to our cause." The only first-team player to leave Swansea during the January transfer window was Wales left-back Neil Taylor, who joined Aston Villa in a deal which saw Ghana striker Jordan Ayew move the other way. The Swans also signed winger Luciano Narsingh from PSV Eindhoven, midfielder Tom Carroll from Tottenham and left-back Martin Olsson from Norwich.

Summary: Swansea City rejected bids for three of their leading players during the January transfer window, chairman Huw Jenkins has revealed.


The two Renault Clios crashed on the A83 road in Argyll, close to Inveraray at about 16:20. The driver and a passenger in the other car were uninjured. Police have closed the road to allow for investigation work. Diversions have been put in place and officers asked for anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them. Sgt Archie McGuire said: "This is a serious road collision which has resulted in the death of a young man. "I thank the public for their patience as we conduct our inquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident."

Summary: A 24-year-old man has died after the car he was driving collided with another car.


Brown, 21, made 16 league appearances during his time with the Blues, 12 of them as a substitute. He played twice for Chesterfield during a loan spell last season and previously spent time on loan at Notts County. "I'm happy to have signed for the club, especially with the team having just been promoted," Brown said. "There should be a good buzz around the place and I'm looking forward to it. "I don't really mind what league I'm playing in, as long as I'm playing football that's all that matters to me. I'm looking forward to the experience." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Newly-promoted Forest Green Rovers have signed Reece Brown on a one-year contract after the midfielder was released by Birmingham City.


Erectile dysfunction drugs worth £500,000 were found in a garden shed after a raid at Atilla Fodor's property in Datchet, Slough. Fodor, 38, was charged with importation and possession of unlicensed medicines with intent to supply and the supply of unlicensed medicines. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison at Reading Crown Court. An investigation carried out last year found Fodor had netted more than £27,000 from the illegally imported drugs. They are only allowed to be sold on prescription in the UK. Alastair Jeffrey, head of enforcement at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said: "Selling unlicensed medicines is illegal and can pose a serious risk to health. "Criminals involved in the illegal supply of medical products aren't interested in your health - they are only interested in your money. "MHRA will continue to track down and prosecute those who put the public's health at risk."

Summary: A man who made nearly £30,000 selling doses of unlicensed Viagra-style drugs has been jailed.


The city is intending to spend Â£18m on a year-long series of art events after being awarded the title in November. Ms Millard, who was a student at Hull University, said it was an "honour and a privilege" to take on the role. The council said it was now recruiting a chief executive and a programme director. Ms Millard, now a freelance journalist, broadcaster and author, said: "I arrived in Hull to study at the university over 30 years ago and in my heart, I have never left. "Hull now has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to use culture and the arts to transform perceptions of the city and to change the lives of local people. "As chair of the culture company, I want to help Hull grasp this moment. " Hull City Council claims the year-long event could bring more than Â£60m into the local economy and generate 7,500 new jobs.

Summary: Former BBC arts correspondent Rosie Millard is to become chairwoman of the company running Hull's UK City of Culture activities in 2017.


The Blues finished 10th in the Pro12 in 2014-15, above the bottom two Italian sides Treviso and Zebre. Wilson has been appointed on a three-year contract following the departure of Mark Hammett. Patchell said: "People need to give him [Wilson] the time and space to really try and develop his own game plan." The 22-year-old back is currently training with the Wales squad. He says he is excited to be working with former Bristol coach Wilson. "Obviously he's had a fair amount of success with the [Wales] Under-20s and with Bristol until the last two games of the season," Patchell said. "The boys who have worked with him in the past rate him highly, so it's exciting for the boys that he's at the helm."

Summary: Cardiff Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell hopes new head coach Danny Wilson will be given time to turn the region around after a disappointing season.


With less than 36 hours to go until polls open, both sides will be getting one more chance to put their case for you to vote Leave or Remain. You can watch it live on BBC One from 20:00 BST. And to make it more fun, you can play along with EU claims bingo. Each time a participant mentions one of the things in the grid above you get to check it off. And if you want to find out more about the topics on the card, you can follow the links below. Â£350m a week Farmers Bananas NHS World War III Turkey Immigration Benefits Families worse off Commonwealth Mobile roaming Tax rises Read more: The facts behind claims in the EU debate

Summary: It's more exciting than the Cup Final - the final EU Referendum debate is coming live from Wembley on Tuesday evening.


The hosts were bowled out for 290 and Division Two leaders Essex, set 213 to win, ended day three on 16-1. Gloucestershire's deficit of 78 was wiped out as openers Gareth Roderick (102) and Chris Dent (72) put on 148. When Roderick was trapped lbw, that started a collapse of eight wickets for 62 runs, with Quinn (4-87) and Graham Napier (4-62) leading Essex's charge. Essex, who lost Jaik Mickleburgh for one in the seven overs of their run chase that were possible before the close, will open up a 23-point lead at the top of Division Two if they complete victory on Saturday.

Summary: Matt Quinn took his tally of wickets in the match to 11 as Essex seized control against Gloucestershire at Cheltenham.


Clifford Stott, 69, of Rise Road, Skirlaugh, East Yorkshire, was cleared of eight historical sexual offences by a jury at Hull Crown Court. He had denied indecently assaulting former pupils of Paull Primary School and Sproatley Endowed School. Mr Stott left the court with his family, who cheered and cried as the jury delivered its verdict. During the trial, several character witnesses paid tribute to Mr Stott describing him as "an excellent teacher", "an inspiration" and "a Christian in the true sense". Mr Stott previously said the three years since his arrest had been "the most difficult of my life" and that "huge parts" of his life had changed. The court heard he was made head teacher at the age of 28 and was one of the youngest heads in the country at the time.

Summary: A former primary school head teacher has been found not guilty of abusing two boys during the 1970s.


The duo made a combined 232 appearances for the Blues as players. Rees joins from the Dragons as a backs coach, while Robinson will work as a kicking coach. "I'm delighted to welcome Nicky and Richie to Cardiff Blues," coach Danny Wilson said. "They bring a wealth of experience and have a strong association with the region." "I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Dragons but when the opportunity arose to come back to Cardiff Blues it was one I simply could not turn down as I have such a big connection with the region," Rees said. "It is great to be back and I'm really excited about this role." "I really enjoyed my involvement on the coaching side last year and this is a great opportunity for me," Robinson added. Robinson and Rees will work with the academy and first team squad.

Summary: Former Wales internationals Nicky Robinson and Richie Rees have joined the Cardiff Blues coaching team.


Southsea Castle will receive £200,000 and Square Tower - one of the oldest parts of the fortifications of Portsmouth - will benefit from £250,000. The Round Tower and Cumberland House Natural History Museum will also get a combined upkeep fund of £150,000. The funding is part of the council's capital budget. Linda Symes, Portsmouth City Council's cabinet member for culture, leisure & sport, said: "Everyone in the city enjoys these fantastic buildings and places but people don't often realise the work that goes into making sure they look their best and are safe to use. "This work will ensure we can all continue to enjoy these sites for years to come."

Summary: Historic sites in Portsmouth will receive £1m for essential maintenance work.


The Scot is director of scouting and recruitment at Southampton and was offered the chance to lead the Ibrox side's playing structure. But the 34-year-old has opted to remain in his role with the Premier League outfit. Wilson was identified to become part of Rangers' new structure after manager Mark Warburton's exit. Head of recruitment Frank McParland and assistant manager David Weir also left Ibrox early last month and McParland has since become director of football at Nottingham Forest. Portuguese coach Pedro Caixinha has been linked with the managerial vacancy at Rangers.

Summary: Ross Wilson has turned down the chance to become Rangers' director of football, BBC Scotland has learned.


The body of Sgt Joshua Wikston was found at his home in Mundford, Norfolk, at 9:40 BST on Friday. The 33-year-old worked as a technician at nearby RAF Lakenheath, where he helped to maintain the USAF's F-15 Eagle jets. The airbase said it was feeling the "impact of Josh's loss". Sgt Wikston was a member of the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Col Evan Pettus, a commander with 48th Fighter Wing of the US Air Force, said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Staff Sgt Wikston's family, friends and fellow airmen. "We will do everything we can to support his family through this difficult time, and to care for the members of our team who need assistance in the wake of his death."

Summary: The death of a US airman who was found dead at his home is being treated as "unexplained but not suspicious", police said.