Police said officers detained the men, whose nationalities are not yet known, in Pilgrims Way, Westerham, at about 09:30 BST. A spokeswoman said they had all been passed to immigration authorities. It is the latest in a series of incidents in the county this month with 24 Eritreans found in the back of a lorry on Friday. They were inside a refrigerated vehicle and were heard knocking and pleading for air. Other suspected illegal immigrants have been found walking along the M20 near the Channel Tunnel, and clinging to the underneath of motorhomes.

Summary: A group of suspected illegal immigrants have been arrested on the outskirts of a Kent village.


The 19-year-old was arrested in London on Wednesday on suspicion of malicious communication. The post was written during the three-day search for the schoolgirl, who was found dead about a mile from her home in Mansfield. Police are not treating her death as suspicious. The force has not disclosed the wording of the Facebook post but it is believed to have included graphic details of a violent attack. Hundreds of people volunteered to help the search for Amber, who went missing after what was described as a minor row with her parents about chores. At the opening of an inquest into her death, coroner Mairin Casey said hanging was the "most likely" cause of death. The hearing was adjourned until a later date.

Summary: A man arrested over a Facebook post that suggested Nottinghamshire schoolgirl Amber Peat had been murdered has been released on bail.


Albert Armstrong, from Mahee Close on the Belvoir estate in Belfast, is also accused of attempting to murder Stanley Wightman. Mr Lindsay, 47, a well-known member of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA), was killed in an attack on Wednesday. Mr Armstrong was remanded in custody and will reappear on 7 August. Mr Wightman, 52, is still in a critical condition in hospital after suffering severe neck and arm injuries. The attack took place at Kirkistown Walk in the south Belfast estate. Both men were found in the living room of Mr Lindsay's bungalow. Mr Lindsay, a father of two, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Summary: A 46-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murdering senior UDA figure Colin 'Bap' Lindsay.


Mr Blessing has been in charge since May 2008 and had been asked by the bank to extend his current contract, which runs out in October of 2016. He said it had not been an easy decision but felt that now was a good time for a "new chapter" in his career. Mr Blessing helped the bank recover following the financial crisis. In 2008 and 2009, the government invested around â‚¬16.4bn (Â£11.7bn; $18.1bn) in Commerzbank as it struggled to integrate the distressed Dresdner Bank into the group. "We have overcome the major challenges of the financial crisis or will do so in the coming months. We are also clearly on track to reclaiming our position as a sustainably successful bank," Mr Blessing said in a statement. It is not clear yet who will take over from Mr Blessing. Commerzbank reports third quarter results on Monday.

Summary: Martin Blessing, chief executive of Germany's second biggest lender, Commerzbank, is to step down next October.


Frederick Boyd was on leave at his home in Glasgow when he failed to return to Castle Huntly jail in Dundee on Tuesday. The public have been warned not to approach Boyd and contact police if they see him. Police said he was thought to have connections in the Clydebank, Knightswood and the Drumchapel areas of Glasgow. He is described as being of medium build, clean shaven with short brown hair.

Summary: A 54-year-old prisoner has gone on the run from an open prison.


Professor of transport at the University of South Wales, Stuart Cole, said experienced staff are needed. Speaking to BBC Radio Wales, he said that while the "franchise system has not been performing" a public sector approach was not the answer. Previously, Transport Minister Edwina Hart said not-for-profit firms could run Welsh train services. Recently, Labour's shadow transport secretary, Michael Dugher, said more public control of the railways will result in a better service. Prof Cole said: "Private companies run the railways under contract in the way Marriott hotels and McDonald's are run under contract - which have very strict guidelines. "But what's been happening is that these guidelines have not been very strict [for the railways]." He said the answer was a franchise system managed by "professional railway people rather than civil servants".

Summary: Calls by Labour to renationalise some train services have been deemed "unnecessary".


Michael Nesbitt was working a night shift at Havencourt care home, in Stonehaven, when he failed to give medication to all the home's residents. Nesbitt, of Inverurie, was found guilty of misconduct charges following a disciplinary hearing of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The incident happened in May last year. The panel stated: "Mr Nesbitt's actions have put the residents at unwarranted risk of harm, his callous disregard in the proper administration of medication has brought the nursing profession into disrepute. "He breached one of the fundamental tenets of the nursing profession by falsely recording that he had administered medication when he had not and he has acted dishonestly." Four Seasons Health Care, which owns the home, previously said no residents "experienced any lasting effects".

Summary: A nurse who failed to give the correct medicine to patients at an Aberdeenshire care home has been banned from the profession.


The 62-year-old Chilean was keen on the move but the club are looking at other options to replace Ronald Koeman. Frenchman Claude Puel, 54, is reportedly the favourite to take over after leaving French Ligue 1 side Nice at the end of last season. Dutchman Koeman left to join Everton earlier this month after two campaigns at St Mary's. United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is also not being considered despite being linked with the job. Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe, former Manchester United manager David Moyes and ex-Ajax head coach Frank de Boer are all out of the running too. Southampton are looking to appoint their new boss by the time players report for pre-season training next week.

Summary: Southampton will not appoint former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager.


The 21-year-old, who was beaten to death, was found in a barn in Oram, County Monaghan, in October 2007. Searches of a farm near Castleblayney, on the border between Armagh and Monaghan, began on Thursday at about 09:00 local time. A man in his 50s, who was arrested that morning, remains in custody. The BBC understands that specialist ground radar equipment was used to search the area and showed up a large amount of buried items, initially thought to include a van used by the gang who killed Mr Quinn. A digger was brought in to excavate the items, which were found to be illegal waste, including large household objects. GardaÃ will now sift through the waste to see if it contains anything which could help them with their investigation. Searches of the area are continuing.

Summary: GardaÃ (Irish police) investigating the murder of County Armagh man, Paul Quinn, have unearthed a large quantity of illegal waste.


Friendlies in March have been confirmed at home to Northern Ireland and away against Ukraine. Coleman's side will play one more friendly before their opening Euro 2016 group game against Slovakia in Bordeaux on 11 June. "We'll come together in May and we're looking to play Sweden," Coleman told BBC Wales Sport. "I'm 99% certain it's going to be Sweden, whether it's in Malmo or Gothenburg. "That will be a tough test for us and on the back of that we'll fly straight to France and get ready for the big one. "Ideally we would have had a home game but it's difficult with pitches at that time of year." Wales will host fellow Euro 2016 finalists Northern Ireland on Thursday, 24 March at Cardiff City Stadium. They face Ukraine at Kiev's NSK Olympiyskiy Stadium four days later .

Summary: Wales manager Chris Coleman says he is "99% certain" his team will play Sweden in their final Euro 2016 warm-up.


The Scottish House Condition Survey - covering the period from 2012 to 2014 - showed that that 63% of households in the the islands were spending 10% or more of their household income on fuel supplies. This was up from a previous figure of 58%. The Western Isles had previously topped the figures for fuel poverty. Across Scotland, an average of 35% of households were deemed to be fuel poor. The figure is based on households spending more than 10% of their income on fuel costs.

Summary: Orkney has the highest level of fuel poverty in Scotland, according to new figures.


The 28-year-old, who was a free agent after leaving the Seasiders this summer, has signed a one-year contract. The former Spain Under-21 international scored one goal in 73 appearances during three years with Blackpool. Martinez, who has had spells with Espanyol and Girona, is reunited with Millwall manager Ian Holloway, whom he played under at Bloomfield Road. "I have stayed in touch with Ian Holloway since he left Blackpool, and for me he is a special manager," Martinez told the Millwall website. "We had a great season there when we reached the Championship play-off final at Wembley [in 2011-12] and I hope we can have success here too."

Summary: Championship side Millwall have signed former Blackpool midfielder Angel Martinez on a free transfer.


The 24-year-old suffered the injury in Monday's 20-12 win at Widnes, in which he scored one of his side's three tries. "We're all gutted for Tommy," said Saints coach Keiron Cunningham. "He is one of the most professional players we have and will be dedicated to his rehab. But we are experienced at dealing with long-term injuries." Makinson, who is nine short of a century of career tries for Saints, has crossed the whitewash four times in Super League this season. Saints currently stand sixth after eight games, four points off top spot.

Summary: St Helens winger Tommy Makinson could miss the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.


Derby City Council bought the Riverlights site in the city centre and approved the project in 2003. In December, after years of planning disputes and delays due to the recession, new plans for a 50 metre swimming pool were also scrapped. The authority has now submitted an application to use it as storage space. If approved, the area between the city's bus station on Moorledge and the River Derwent, could be used for up to five years. Last month plans to build a new swimming pool at the site were changed after the Labour-led authority said it wanted to use the current Moorways site instead. A public consultation on the plans runs until 26 January ahead of a decision being made next month.

Summary: A Derby site earmarked 12 years ago for an £83m development of restaurants, flats and shops, could soon be used as a storage site.


The King's Walk shopping parade, which occupies a 100 sqm plot in Gloucester, is crucial to the council's regeneration plans for the city. A previous multi-million pound deal was reported to have failed because of fears over Britain's decision to leave the European Union. New owners Reef will now look to redevelop the "crucial" area. There have been a series of city council plans to improve both the appearance and success of the retail centre. Paul James, leader of Gloucester City Council, says the latest deal will have a major impact on the future improvement of the centre. "A better King's Walk shopping centre makes our job as a city council - in regenerating the wider King's Walk area - much easier." The new developer will be a partner in the ongoing modernisation plans for the city centre and eventually, the area dubbed the King's Quarter.

Summary: An "eyesore" city centre shopping parade has been sold for more than £20m.


Frank McAveety will succeed Gordon Matheson as the leader of Glasgow City Council. He was chosen at a meeting of Labour councillors on Wednesday. He previously served as council leader from 1997 until 1999 when he was elected to the newly-formed Scottish Parliament. He represented Glasgow Shettleston until the SNP won the seat in 2011. Mr McAveety served as deputy minister for Local Government, deputy minister for Health and Community Care and Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport in the early years of devolution. He will officially become leader of the council when Mr Matheson formally stands down on Thursday. It is believed Mr Matheson wishes to stand as a candidate for next year's Scottish Parliament elections. Labour, which has had overall control of Glasgow City Council since 1980, had 45 of the city's 79 councillors at the last election in 2012.

Summary: A former Labour MSP and Scottish Executive minister is to be the new leader of Scotland's largest council.


A glossy ibis was spotted at the ruined Ormiclate Castle on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides on Saturday. The bird has the body of a curlew and the legs of a flamingo and gets its name from the iridescent sheen on its wings. It has become a regular winter visitor to the south of England, with young birds appearing in flocks from Spain. The sighting comes a few days after a little swift was spotted in Scotland for only the fourth recorded time. The bird was discovered at Thortonloch, near Dunbar in East Lothian, on Hogmanay. The little swift, whose scientific name is apus affinis, breeds from Africa eastwards through southern tropical Asia to western Indonesia.

Summary: A bird more commonly seen in southern Europe and Africa has made a rare appearance in Scotland.


The 24-year-old was injured during the County Championship match with Durham at the Oval earlier this month. Scans show Ansari has suffered "moderate soft tissue damage" to his left thumb, but has not sustained any ligament damage. He missed the defeat at Yorkshire this week and Surrey say the left-armer will be out for "the immediate future". Ansari was forced off the field on day three against Durham after being hit while bowling. He required surgery on the same thumb at the end of last season, having dislocated it in Surrey's Championship match against Lancashire in September - on the same day he received his first Test call-up by England.

Summary: Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a thumb injury.


Konta, 24, jumped from 47 to 28 in the WTA world rankings after reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open, where she was beaten by Angelique Kerber. The German, who stunned world number one Serena Williams in the final at the weekend, moves up to second. British number two Heather Watson, knocked out in the first round in Melbourne, has fallen six places to 85. The full rankings are available on WTA website.

Summary: Britain's Johanna Konta has broken into the world's top 30 for the first time.


The 26-year-old finished 30 seconds ahead of Japan's Ai Ueda in second place, while defending champion Sandra Levenez, of France, was third. Mark Buckingham, 30, took bronze in the men's event, behind Spain's Emilio Martin and France's Benoit Nicolas. GB's Ben Dijkstra, 16, won the junior men's race to secure his first world title in the run-bike-run discipline. Pallant wrote on Twitter: "Thank you for all the amazing support! World Champion sounds pretty sweet, thank you." Buckingham added: "Third. Odd race, mega on the first run, got attacked the whole bike, cramped off the bike. Thanks for the support. Season done."

Summary: Britain's Emma Pallant has won an elite women's gold medal at the ITU World Duathlon Championships in Australia.


Two local men aged 56 and 59 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a search by armed police. The 18-year-old victim was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries after the assault in Old Christchurch Road, said police. He was left with "a serious cut to the neck" by a man who fled the scene toward Wootton Gardens early on Friday. Dorset Police issued CCTV images of a suspect, who was described as white and was wearing grey jogging bottoms, blue trainers with white soles, and a black jacket with a white top underneath. Det Con Matt Cooke said: "This was a serious and unprovoked assault."

Summary: A man had his neck slashed with a blade from behind in an "unprovoked" attack in Bournemouth town centre.


The 31-year-old shooter won the domestic title seven times with Team Bath and Surrey Storm, and won 114 international caps over 11 years. Cookey will become director of netball at the Severn Stars from October. "Netball is in my blood and being part of the new franchise is a fantastic opportunity," she said. Cookey called time on her England career in September last year, having helped the national side to two third-placed finishes at the World Cup and two bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games. Having won back-to-back titles with Surrey Storm, she will combine her role at the Stars with with a lecturing post at the University of Gloucestershire, where the franchise is partly based.

Summary: Former England captain Pamela Cookey has retired from playing to take up a role with new Netball Superleague franchise Severn Stars.


The meteorologist was broadcasting from West Wittering beach, in West Sussex, when a dog called Connie, who belongs to a BBC producer, crept into shot. Connie then began to urinate, with the shallow water lapping at her heels. Spotting the dog as it sauntered off, Kirkwood said: "Upstaged by a dog, it's the story of my life." BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin had spotted the dog in the background, and said: "Oh Carol, don't look behind you!" Co-host Charlie Stayt added: "Don't turn round!" The BBC Breakfast Twitter feed later carried an image of the dog with the message: "Someone's looking a bit guilty..." It added: "Soooo... that was awkward. Rest assured: our sources tell us it was a number one."

Summary: BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood was "upstaged" on live television when a dog relieved itself during a broadcast.


The victim, in her late teens, was attacked in Cadogan Road, Cromer, Norfolk, and police were called at about 23.30 BST on Friday. The force said the woman was being supported by specialist officers and the scene had been cordoned off while inquiries were being made. They have appealed for anyone who may have been in the area at the time and could have information to come forward.

Summary: A teenage woman has been raped by two men at a bus stop.


The victim died at the scene after a collision between the van he was driving and a car on the A96 near Pitcaple, Inverurie. The incident took place at about 15:30. The other injured male driver involved in the crash was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Police have appealed for witnesses and the road has been closed. The incident involving a white Honda Jazz and a red Renault Master van happened about half a mile from Pitcaple. Sgt Rob Warnock, of Police Scotland, said: "Our thoughts are with the families at this sad time. "The road is likely to remain closed for some time and we would urge people to seek alternative routes."

Summary: A man has died and another was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on a rural road in Aberdeenshire.


The 43-year-old's publicist Annett Wolf said in a statement on Tuesday that he had the support of his long-time partner, the actress and filmmaker Jennifer Westfeldt. The couple are asking for privacy and sensitivity over his stint in rehab. The disclosure comes ahead of the final season of the 1960s advertising agency drama Mad Men. The final seven episodes of the seventh series begin on Sky Atlantic on 9 April. Hamm plays Don Draper, a troubled advertising executive in New York with a dark past. He's been nominated for numerous Emmy Awards but has never won one. Last year Hamm told Newsbeat that he was the only one left filming the final scenes of Mad Men and that "it was emotional". Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Mad Men star Jon Hamm recently completed treatment for alcohol addiction, according to his spokesman.


Desire has announced that despite drilling to a depth of 1,300m at its Jacinta well in the North Falkland basin, there were no hydrocarbons. The company's shares fell 29% on the news, despite Desire saying that it would now drill to 1,670m. On 6 December, Desire's shares tumbled 50% after another well was capped. Desire's shares, which reached 170p in October, closed down 29.4% at 42.5p. When exploration off the Falklands began earlier this year, the share prices of several companies rose in expectation of an oil and gas boom. But analysts say drilling results have so far proved disappointing. And in November there were reports that ExxonMobil, the world's largest oil company not owned by a government, had decided that the islands contained insufficient hydrocarbons to make exploration profitable.

Summary: Shares in Desire Petroleum have again fallen sharply after another disappointment over the firm's oil exploration off the Falkland Islands.


The 71-year-old fell ill while attending a Premier League meeting in Harrogate earlier this month. He was taken to a local hospital before being moved to a specialist unit in Middlesbrough, where he had surgery. Mostyn was appointed Cherries chairman for a second time in September 2013 by Russian owner Max Demin, having previously held the role in 2007. In a statement, the club said he wanted to thank "the Premier League and everyone at AFC Bournemouth for their support, assistance and best wishes" and also "the staff at the Acute Medical Unit at Harrogate District Hospital and the James Cook Hospital". It added: "He is now looking forward to getting back to Vitality Stadium during the 2017-18 season."

Summary: Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn is recovering at home after a "minor" heart operation.


The Eagles have been a part-time club since losing their Super League status in 2000 following an unsuccessful merger with Huddersfield. Sheffield have secured a top-four finish in this season's Championship and could win promotion to Super League via the Super 8s qualifiers. "It is very exciting times," director of rugby Mark Aston said. He told the club website: "We hope that this now will give us the grounding to take this club back into Super League one day. "We will officially start as a full-time club in November 2015. We have got a lot of work ahead to make sure that come February 2016, when we kick off the next campaign, we are fully functional and ready to go."

Summary: Championship side Sheffield Eagles have confirmed they will return to being a full-time operation in 2016.


Officers are investigating the "suspicious" death of Ethel Joyce Baldwin, at Abbey House Care Home, in Netley Abbey, Hampshire. The 36-year-old arrested woman has been bailed until 2 December. Hampshire police said they were working to ensure vulnerable residents and families were being supported. A post-mortem examination was held earlier this week. A spokesman for the care home said staff notified police and the safeguarding authority when they became aware Ms Baldwin "may have been assaulted" on 29 August. The home said she died in hospital on 13 September. Staff described Ms Baldwin, who was known by her middle name of Joyce, and admitted to the home about two years ago for palliative care, as "much loved" and "a pleasure to look after".

Summary: A woman arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 96-year-old woman at a care home has been bailed by police.


Passengers were forced out an emergency exit window of the 68-seat plane after it landed safely in Albury on Tuesday. A male passenger, 30, was arrested and charged over a "document threatening death or grievous bodily harm". Police did not disclose the alleged details of the note, found in a toilet, but said it was not terror-related. A Virgin Australia spokesman said flight VA1174 arrived safely at Albury airport and was met by police. Authorities said they were called about 15 minutes before the turboprop landed. The man was arrested at the airport. One passenger, Wendy Willett, said passengers did not know about the incident until police arrived on the tarmac. "There was nothing unusual about [the man arrested]," she told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. "He read a book most of the flight." The man was granted bail and will face court on 4 July.

Summary: A Virgin Australia plane has been evacuated after a threatening note was found on a domestic flight from Sydney to Albury, police have said.


Five "internationally renowned teams" entered a competition to be part of the project, Suffolk County Council said. The winner, Foster + Partners, has worked in Ipswich before, creating the Willis Building in the town centre. Ipswich MP Ben Gummer said the new Upper Orwell crossing was "one of the most important moments for Ipswich for many decades". "It is difficult to overstate the importance both of what the bridge will do and also what it represents," he said. "The fact that we will have what will be a globally recognised bridge of beauty will say something powerful about our town's ambition and our place not just in our county, or our region, or our country, but in the world." Foster + Partners said Ipswich held a "special place" in the firm's heart as the Willis Building was a "landmark project for the practice".

Summary: A firm run by award-winning architect Lord Norman Foster has been chosen to design a new bridge in Ipswich.


The cash will see improvements to outpatient facilities, and enhanced accommodation for day case, endoscopy and dental departments. The hospital's new birthing unit will also benefit from extra investment. The additional money is part of a pledge to continue spending on the hospital as part of the 2015-16 draft budget deal with the Liberal Democrats. Health Secretary Vaughan Gething said the investment would "make a real difference to patients in mid Wales". The outline agreement on spending follows £2.3m funding for work on the hospital roof and the birthing unit. Improvements will also be made to the hospital's entrance and reception, while dental services will be relocated and improved. Powys Teaching Health Board is now expected to finalise the full business case for the redevelopment in the new year, with work getting under way later in 2017.

Summary: A £6.6m plan to improve Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital in Powys has won Welsh Government backing.


Media playback is not supported on this device Referee Craig Thomson dismissed Boyata for a challenge on Carlton Morris at New Douglas Park on Friday. Celtic manager Ronny Deila criticised his defender immediately after the Scottish Premiership clash but changed his mind after viewing the footage. The defender will be suspended for Celtic's next league match away to Partick Thistle. "I have seen it many times and, when you've seen it from all angles, it's the wrong decision," Deila said after reviewing the incident. "I'm still saying that in this situation I want my player staying on his feet, because we have quick defenders and running with people is better than taking chances and putting the referee in a bad situation. "He makes his decision and hits the ball, in my opinion it's not a red card."

Summary: Celtic have lost their appeal against defender Dedryck Boyata's red card in the draw against Hamilton Academical.


The US National Hurricane Center said Dolores had reached a category four strength, the second highest. At 09:00GMT it was 515km (320 miles) south of Cabo San Lucas. Dolores was moving west-northwest, raising hopes that Mexico's Pacific coast would be spared major damage, although swells were already reaching parts of Baja California peninsula. The US National Hurricane Center warned that they could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Meteorologists said Dolores's sustained winds had increased to 215 km/h (134 mph) with some higher gusts. They said they expected Dolores to strengthen further over the next 24 hours. Last September, parts of Baja California were destroyed when Hurricane Odile swept through the region.

Summary: Hurricane Dolores is gaining strength off Mexico's Pacific Coast, meteorologists say.


All lines in the Portsmouth area, along with those between Surbiton and Effingham Junction, will be shut on Saturday and Sunday. It means no trains will stop at Cosham Station, close to Portsmouth's Mutiny Festival venue. Organisers warned only a "limited bus replacement" service will be operating. More on this and other stories from across the South of England Network Rail and South West Trains urged passengers to check their journeys in advance, because of the "essential" track renewal work at Portcreek Viaduct and maintenance work between Surbiton and Effingham Junction. Headline acts at Mutiny Festival, which will be held on Saturday and Sunday and is expected to attract 30,000 people, include 50 Cent and Chase and Status.

Summary: Festival-goers face travel disruption over the Bank Holiday weekend as rail engineering works hit Hampshire and Surrey.


Russell Sherwood, 69, left his home in Cilfrew, Neath Port Talbot in a silver Ford Focus at about 06:15 GMT. He was headed to an address in Ewenny, Vale of Glamorgan but never arrived. Officers believe Mr Sherwood reached Stormy Down and have been searching the area all day, assisted by the coastguard helicopter. They will continue the investigation throughout the night. Insp Andy Walbeoff said: "Some roads in Stormy Down were affected by flooding. "Obviously we are concerned for his welfare - he has not going missing before and would always ensure a family member is aware if he is going to be late, but they have not heard anything."

Summary: Police are searching for a man who went missing after a car journey on Sunday morning.


The Scotland lock has been forced to have further surgery for the broken forearm he picked up in October's European Challenge Cup game with Lyon. Edinburgh said in a statement: "Grant has, unfortunately, fallen into a percentage of people who can have a delayed healing response." Gilchrist picked up his injury shortly after being named Scotland captain. New national coach Vern Cotter had earmarked the 24-year-old to lead the squad in the autumn Tests against Argentina, New Zealand and Tonga. But Gilchrist did not feature in any of the games because of his injury. The decision for revision surgery was taken after consultation with upper limb specialist Mr Doug Campbell at Spire Hospital Leeds," added Edinburgh's statement. "Following a period of rest, Grant will continue his rehabilitation under the care of the Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland medical teams."

Summary: Edinburgh vice-captain Grant Gilchrist has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.


The 36-year-old was beaten 4&2 by Japanese 38-year-old Hideto Tanihara, having earlier defeated Bubba Watson 4&3 in the last 16. In the other quarter-finals, Spain's Jon Rahm beat Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark 7&5, while world number one Dustin Johnson beat Swede Alex Noren 3&2. And Bill Haas beat fellow American Phil Mickelson 2&1 for a semi-final place. Tanihara, who earlier knocked out England's Paul Casey, goes on to play American Johnson, who is seeking a third straight tournament victory and a clean sweep of WGC events. In Sunday's other semi-final, exciting 22-year-old prospect Rahm takes on 34-year-old Haas for a chance to claim the £1.28m winner's share. Full results

Summary: England's Ross Fisher suffered defeat in the World Golf Championship Match Play quarter-finals in Texas.


Players at the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival joined members of the public at the University Fields in the Llanrumney area. The previous record of 1,198 was set at Twickenham during the Rugby World Cup. Welsh referee Nigel Owens, who started the bid, also received a Guinness World Records award for refereeing the most international rugby matches. On receiving his certificate, Mr Owens said: "It's obviously an honour and privilege to get a Guinness World Record. "I didn't referee to get any awards, I started refereeing because I enjoyed the game. "When people do attempt records it's a challenge. But refereeing is a challenge in itself."

Summary: The world record for the largest rugby scrum has been broken in Cardiff after 1,297 players took part.


The Warriors are chasing the Chicago Bulls' record of 72 regular-season wins but blew a 17-point lead to lose 124-117 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Golden State made 24 turnovers, while Stephen Curry missed 18 of 25 shots. The Western Conference leaders have 69 wins, with two games against second-placed San Antonio Spurs to come. The Chicago Bulls side of 1995-96, who set the record with Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen in their line-up, are also the only team to have recorded 70 or more regular-season wins. Curry's side also lost on Saturday, when defeat by the Boston Celtics ended their 54-match home winning streak - the longest in NBA history.

Summary: The Golden State Warriors must win their four remaining regular-season matches to make NBA history after suffering a surprise defeat on Tuesday.


After progressing through the academy at Wigan, the 25-year-old had two loan stints with the Vikings before joining permanently in 2012. He has scored nine tries in seven outings this season, including a hat-trick against Hull FC. "I see big things in the future and I am excited to be part of it," he told the club website. Marsh joins Chris Dean, Joe Mellor and Charly Runciman in signing new deals over the past month. "He has grown with us and year on year he has shown what he can achieve with his hard work and determination," said head coach Denis Betts. "Stefan's flexibility to play in any backline position is a great supplement to the squad."

Summary: Widnes Vikings centre Stefan Marsh has signed a new two-year contract with the Super League side.


Byron Webster headed in the opening goal for his fifth of the season, before Oldham's Jonathan Forte was denied by Millwall's Jordan Archer. Shane Ferguson made it 2-0 when he finished from close range following a flick from Aiden O'Brien. Webster completed the scoring early in the second half, heading in from Steve Morison's cross. The winning margin could have been bigger, with an audacious Morison lob from halfway floating inches over, before Joe Martin's free-kick from 25 yards hit the bar. Millwall sit third in the table but cannot catch second-placed Burton, while Oldham are 17th and already assured of their place in League One next season.

Summary: Millwall guaranteed themselves a place in the League One play-offs after comfortably seeing off Oldham.


Dutchman Van Gerwen lost the first set but recovered to set up an encounter against England's Terry Jenkins. Jenkins did not lose a leg in trouncing Australian qualifier Laurence Ryder 4-0 and missed a double 12 that would have given him a nine-dart finish. Fourth seed Gary Anderson beat Jelle Klaasen 4-3 in a classic encounter. Scotland's Anderson was 3-1 down but finished with a three-dart average of 103.02 to see off the Dutchman, winner of the rival BDO World Championship in 2006. In other matches, English eighth seed Dave Chisnall lost 4-2 to Benito van de Pas of the Netherlands. Ninth seed Robert Thornton beat England's Ronnie Baxter, with the Scotsman also coming close to a perfect leg. Scot Peter Wright, runner-up to Van Gerwen last year, rounded off the afternoon session with a 4-1 win over Belgium's Ronny Huybrechts.

Summary: Defending champion Michael van Gerwen is through to the third round of the PDC World Championship after a 4-1 win over German qualifier Sascha Stein.


The 50-year-old victim was attacked on Railway Road in Leigh at about 23:30 BST on Wednesday. Police said he had personal items stolen from him before an ambulance arrived to take him to hospital, where he later died. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned by police. An investigation has been launched and a cordon is in place near the Oceans Eleven chip shop. Det Ch Insp Jane Little said: "This was a violent attack and we are appealing for anybody who may have witnessed it or have information on the circumstances surrounding it to please contact police."

Summary: A man died after a "violent attack" and robbery by a group of people in Greater Manchester, police said.


The crew launched on Saturday, not head to a boat in distress, but to deliver the groom to his bride. Martin Wood was taken to Kildonan to tie the knot with partner Kate Gillies. A spokesman for the Arran lifeboat team said: "We are delighted to see Martin and Kate married and wish them all the best for their honeymoon and the many happy years they have ahead." He added: "En route to the wedding, Martin showed he is always thinking of improving his crew as he launched an impromptu training exercise while waiting for the go-ahead for the groom to go ashore."

Summary: The helmsman of the Arran RNLI lifeboat hitched a lift to his wedding onboard the vessel.


Wexford, one from bottom of the Premier Division, took a sixth-minute lead when Paul Murphy put Eric Molloy through to beat keeper Gerard Doherty. Rory Patterson equalised with a deflected shot just before half-time. Lucas Schubert put Derry ahead in the 67th minute and Barry McNamee wrapped up the victory. Austrian Schubert pounced to net his third of the season after Aaron McEneff's free-kick had struck a post. McNamee then advanced to shoot past home keeper Graham Doyle at the near post to make it 3-1. Derry are now one match away from reaching the final for the 11th time, having won five and lost five of their 10 appearances in the showpiece occasion. Elsewhere on Friday, Cork City beat Shamrock Rovers 5-0 in the quarter-final at Tallaght Stadium while Dundalk won 1-0 away to UCD.

Summary: Derry City came from behind to clinch a place in the semi-finals of the FAI Cup thanks to a deserved victory over Wexford Youths on Friday night.


The 22-year-old, who is on a five-year contract at White Hart Lane until 2020, said: "I'm ready to give my best to help the club achieve its aims." N'Jie scored seven goals for the Ligue 1 side last season and has netted six in 10 appearances for Cameroon. His arrival follows the departure of Spain striker Roberto Soldado to Villarreal. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Tottenham have signed Cameroon international striker Clinton N'Jie from French club Lyon.


The westbound carriageway on the Chester-Flintshire border near Broughton was closed for five hours before reopening at 16:00 BST Friday. A 46-year-old man from Holywell has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. There were severe delays between the Broughton Shopping Park junction and the Posthouse Hotel roundabout. The incident involved three vehicles, a white heavy good lorry, a white ford transit van and a Citroen Picasso. Following the crash an 80-year-old-woman was airlifted to hospital and a man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police advised motorists to avoid the area, while Arriva Buses Wales has reported "severe" delays to some services. Check if this is affecting your journey

Summary: A man has died and an 80-year-old woman has been airlifted to hospital after a crash that closed the A55.


Dywedodd Heddlu Gwent bod y dyn wedi ei ddarganfod yn anymwybodol ar Heol Keene yn y ddinas am tua 23:00 ar 12 Ionawr. Cafodd ei gludo i Ysbyty Brenhinol Gwent ond bu farw yn ddiweddarach. Dywedodd swyddogion bod y ddau sydd wedi eu harestio, sy'n 18 ac 17 oed, wedi eu cadw yn y ddalfa wrth i ymchwiliad barhau. Ychwanegodd yr Uwch-arolygydd Glyn Fernquest nad oedd swyddogion yn chwilio am unrhyw un arall mewn cysylltiad â'r digwyddiad.

Summary: Mae dau ddyn wedi eu harestio ar amheuaeth o lofruddio dyn 41 oed yng Nghasnewydd.


The former champion was one over for his third round before four birdies from the 11th gave him a 69 to lie eight under and four off the pace. Sweden's Alex Noren holds a two-shot lead with McDowell tied sixth. Padraig Harrington is five under after a 72 while Belfast player Michael Hoey is well adrift with a 74 leaving him on four over. England's Tyrrell Hatton and Matteo Manassero are Noren's closest challengers on 10 under. McDowell, who won the tournament at Loch Lomond in 2008, struggled on the outward nine with bogeys at two and seven while he picked up a shot at the fourth. The 2010 US Open champion finally capitalised on better scoring conditions with a birdie at 11 followed by three in a row from the 14th.

Summary: Graeme McDowell remains in Scottish Open contention after an impressive back nine at Castle Stuart on Saturday.


The new one will have 12 sides instead of a smooth, rounded edge. It's the first time the pound coin has been changed in more than 30 years. The Royal Mint, who produce all of our coins, say the new design will make pound coins harder to illegally copy. The coins will not be available to use until March 2017. But they've already started to be made by the Royal Mint with 4,000 coins being created every minute. The current coins will not be out of date as soon as the new ones are released. There will be a six month period when both the old and the new pound coins can be used.

Summary: Pocket money may look a bit different this time next year because the £1 coin is changing.


Fire crews were called to the derelict listed building on Craigmill Road at 13:41 on Monday after the blaze broke out in a roof space. Firefighters have returned to the scene to dampen down hot spots using an aerial platform and cut away sections of the badly-damaged roof. Officers are investigating what sparked the fire. The former orphanage and psychiatric hospital was closed in 2003 and has been vacant since. A number of planning applications have been lodged since to develop housing on the site, although none have yet come to fruition.

Summary: Police and the fire service are investigating the cause of a fire at Strathmartine Hospital in Dundee.


The agreement involves the Scottish Government buying the Clydebridge and Dalzell plants from Tata Steel, and immediately selling them on to Liberty. The sale will be made under the same terms with no cost to the taxpayer. Liberty will take responsibility for reopening, operating and investing in the two sites as its attempts to build a sustainable UK steel business. Confirming the deal on Thursday, business minister Fergus Ewing said: "When Tata Steel mothballed the Dalzell and Clydebridge plants, I said we would leave no stone unturned in the quest to find an alternative buyer. "That is why we established a Scottish steel taskforce and why I am delighted that our support for the steel industry has paid off." Tata Steel announced in October it would close both Scottish plants with the loss of 270 jobs.

Summary: International metals firm Liberty House has signed a deal to buy two mothballed steel plants in Lanarkshire.


Media playback is not supported on this device The pair were sidelined in October, Nowell tearing a quad muscle and Jess with an injured toe. While England international Nowell came back in December, Jess only returned in Exeter's Anglo-Welsh win on Saturday. His comeback meant hair had to go, but Nowell opted to part with his signature rat-tail rather than his beard. "It actually wasn't my idea, it was Jack's idea - people have been tweeting me saying 'hurry up and get fit because Jack's looking a bit scruffy," Jess told BBC Radio Devon. "To be fair it's just a little thing that got us through the rehab - because it's a long old injury you need something like that to perk you up a little bit, and as a goal as well."

Summary: Exeter Chiefs wing Matt Jess says a pact with team-mate Jack Nowell, not to shave until they both returned from injury, helped him through his rehab.


The men, believed to be aged about 40, targeted the woman, who is partially sighted, in Loynells Road, Rubery, on Tuesday. Police said they suspected the child, thought to be a girl, was being used as a potential distraction technique. The purse contained just a Â£5 note and loose change. Initially the woman thought the men were family members, but she began screaming on realising the intruders were rummaging through her lounge. She was not hurt but was "very badly shaken up," West Midlands Police said. Both men are said to be white, about 5ft 9ins tall and of slim build. The child was thought to be aged about 18 months.

Summary: A man carrying a toddler and another thief barged their way inside a 90-year-old woman's house before stealing her purse.


The ex-Liverpool and Manchester City forward, 26, posted on social media to say he had been subject to "monkey chants for the whole game" in Friday's 1-1 draw. Bastia said "a man in his 40s" had come forward himself after the French Football League began an investigation. Nice midfielder Alassane Plea confirmed he had heard the racist abuse. Bastia added in a statement: "Regretting his attitude and aware of the repercussions, this person responded to our appeal and came to the stadium on Tuesday. "Acknowledging he was responsible for the incriminating chants, he has been notified of the deactivation of his season ticket along with a general ban from the Stade de Furiani." Balotelli has scored 10 goals in 15 games for Nice since joining on a free transfer from Liverpool in August.

Summary: A supporter who racially abused Nice striker Mario Balotelli has been given a stadium ban by Ligue 1 side Bastia.


Police said they were investigating a "series of incidents" involving several men in the Splott area between 11:00 and 14:00 GMT on Monday. Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incidents in Mercia Road, Splott Road, Habershon Street and Wilkinson Close. A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault. The victim was taken to the University of Hospital of Wales via air ambulance. Detective Inspector Tracey Rankine, of Cardiff Bay CID, said: "Incidents of this nature will not be tolerated and we have already made one arrest and are also pursuing other lines of enquiry concerning this investigation. "I want to reassure residents that assaults of this nature are unusual and we have increased our patrols in the area."

Summary: A 33-year-old man was airlifted to hospital and is in a critical condition after being assaulted in Cardiff.


A senior police official in the western city told the BBC the device was planted on the roof of the vehicle. The blast comes at a time of relatively diminished violence in Pakistan. No-one has said they carried out the attack. Balochistan province suffers from separatist, sectarian and Islamist insurgencies. There is a heightened alert against sectarian attacks in the region, as it is the Shia month of mourning. Reports suggested the passenger bus was carrying workers from the centre of Quetta to their homes in the suburbs at the end of the working day. "This is a cowardly act that has targeted innocent people," the provincial Interior Minister Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti told Reuters news agency. "We are fighting against terrorism here. And we will keep fighting until the last terrorist is killed."

Summary: A bomb explosion on a bus in the Pakistani city of Quetta has killed at least 11 people and wounded a further 22, police say.


Trade association UK Finance said 33% of all spending on plastic was settled with a tap instead of a swipe in May, almost double that of last year's 18%. There was a particular rise in travel-related purchases, such as foreign currency exchanges and airport terminals. A total of £4.5bn was spent through contactless payments in May. Total plastic card spending was £57.2bn on both credit and debit cards. Compared with last May, people spent more on debit cards at £40.6bn, up from £37.9bn the year before. Credit card purchases increased to £16.6bn from £15.2bn.

Summary: More than a third of all card payments are now contactless, according to new figures.


The 20-year-old from Bournemouth, in her first European Tour appearance of the 2017 season, finished with a six-under 67 for 11 under overall. South Korean duo Hae Rym Kim and Seon Woo Bae contested a play-off after both finished on 14 under over three rounds, with the former holding on for victory. "I played well and my long game was really good," Hall said. "If I had reached the hole with more of my putts then I might have been in a play-off, but I'm joint third and I'm very happy with that." Also tied for third were South Korea's Lee So-young and Min Sung Kim. Scotland's Kylie Henry, 31, finished 13th on six under par.

Summary: England's Georgia Hall finished third in the SGF67 World Ladies Championship in wet conditions in Haikou, China.


Mother-of-two Ms Coggins has been described by her boyfriend as "hardworking" and "just beautiful". The friends died in the early hours of Thursday while on a girls' holiday in Lloret de Mar on the Costa Brava. Police said the women were swept away by waves and the beach had been closed to the public the day before. Ms Coggins, 35, is thought to have worked at the Costco wholesalers in Birmingham. Rescue teams were alerted at 04:15 local time after the women failed to return from a swim in the sea, a Spanish news website said. A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We can confirm the death of two British nationals who had been reported missing in Lloret de Mar on 1 October. "We are providing support to the families and those who were travelling with the individuals at this difficult time.

Summary: Two women from Birmingham believed to have drowned off the coast of Spain have been named as Lisa Coggins and Tracey Aston.


Ross River virus infected 314 people in Victoria in 2016, nearly a 50% increase on the year before, said the state's chief health officer Charles Guest. Prof Guest suggested stagnant water from recent heavy rain created conditions ripe for mosquito breeding. The virus, found in Australia and some Pacific nations, can cause joint pain, fatigue and muscle aches. Current treatments only target symptoms, which can last for months. "The best protection from these diseases is to avoid mosquito bites," Prof Guest said in a statement. "Protective measures include regularly using mosquito repellent containing picaridin or DEET, wearing loose-fitting clothing when outside and ensuring accommodation is mosquito proof." Prof Guest urged people to take care during Australia's summer, when they were more likely to be outside. People in rural and regional areas were particularly vulnerable, he said.

Summary: Australian health authorities have issued a warning after a sharp rise in cases of a mosquito-borne virus.


One of the books is a copy of Old King Cole which measures less than 1mm in height! It was published in 1985 and held the world record for the smallest printed book for 20 years. It is one of about 80 miniature books which will go on display in Edinburgh until 17 November. A miniature book is generally defined as one that is less than 7.5cm tall. In the 1870s, the Glasgow book publisher David Bryce & Son became one of the most successful miniature book publishers in the world. They found that books sold thousands upon thousands more copies if they were miniature. Others, like the tiny copy of Old King Cole, are simply published for a bit of fun.

Summary: Some of the world's smallest books have been put on display at the National Library of Scotland.


A three-mile (4.8km) stretch of the A591 between Dunmail Raise, north of Grasmere and Thirlmere, was closed after the December storm. It is expected to reopen in May. Liberal Democrat leader and MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron, said the local economy was losing up to Â£1m each day the route remained closed. Highways England said "good progress" was being maintained despite "difficult working conditions and unpredictable weather". A 106m (347ft) retaining wall is being constructed alongside the road, after steel supporting posts were installed last month. The agency said stonemasons were putting local stone reclaimed from the flood debris along the wall to cover the concrete, to ensure it blends in with the surroundings. The wall will provide greater protection to the road from the effects of erosion, the agency said.

Summary: Repair work on a major road in the Lake District which collapsed during Storm Desmond is making "significant progress", Highways England has said.


The Airbus H145 is the first of two that are to replace the charity's current ageing aircraft. The new helicopter can fly at night has exceptional flight performance and lower operational and maintenance costs, said the YAA. With the call sign G-YAAC, it flew on the weekend and is to operate from the Nostell Estate, near Wakefield. The other new helicopter - G-YOAA - is expected to be in service later in the year and will be based at RAF Topcliffe near Thirsk. Its two current helicopters G-SASH and G-CEMS are to have a phased retirement once the new aircraft are in operation and will eventually be sold to help the replacement costs. The work of the charity's helicopters has been featured on the BBC TV series Helicopter Heroes. The cost of the new aircraft has been met through planned savings, grants and donations, said the charity.

Summary: A new £6m helicopter has entered service with the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA).


Its website describes it as being involved in the fabrication, processing and distribution of steel products throughout the UK and Ireland. The administrators, Grant Thornton, said they are reviewing the affairs of the group and will be in contact with all stakeholders. Met Steel are the shirt sponsors of Irish league football club, Portadown. The company's owners, Roy McMahon and Trevor Marshall, are on Portadown FC's board of directors. The last published accounts for the Met Steel Group show it made a pre-tax profit of Â£73,000 profit on turnover of Â£16m. At that time it was listed as employing 36 staff. The Met Steel Group also has an operation in County Dublin.

Summary: The Met Steel Group, a steel supplier based in Mallusk, County Antrim, has been put into administration.


Inspectors say the Grade II listed bridge in Derby Street, Ormskirk, needs a weight limit to preserve it. Lancashire County Council said it had no option but to impose the restriction on the bridge, which carries the A570 over the Liverpool-to-Ormskirk railway. The council has set an 18-tonne limit after experts expressed concerns over structural problems. The restriction on the bridge, which opened in the 1840s, will come into force on 8 January.

Summary: Heavy lorries are to be banned from a nearly 170-year-old railway bridge in Lancashire.


It's because they don't meet the requirements to be used safely amongst traffic. The rules are being pointed out by the Crown Prosecution Service, because more people are using them. Instead, they say you need to be in your own backyard or on private land to legally use them. Despite the fact that they don't hover, they're known as either "hoverboards", "rideables" or "self balancing scooters" and are becoming more and more popular. They evolved from Segways, which are a bulkier version with handles to hold on to. But it doesn't always go well when Segways are around. Just ask Usain Bolt who was knocked off his feet by one, seconds after winning gold at the World Athletics Championships. Lots of celebrities including Lily Allen and Wiz Khalifa have been pictured using "hoverboards". In Prague, in the Czech Republic, they have already created designated no-Segway zones.

Summary: Police are warning that people using "hoverboards" on public roads and pavements in the UK are breaking the law.


The FTSE 100 closed up 67.52 points, or 1.1%, at 6,204.41, with the index up 1% for the week as a whole. Oil firms were among the top gainers - BP rose 3.3% and Royal Dutch Shell was up nearly 4%. The price of oil jumped on Friday after data showed US crude stockpiles fell last week. The price of Brent crude oil jumped more than 5% to $41.52 a barrel, while US crude was also up more than 5% at $39.34 a barrel. Mining stocks also lifted the FTSE, with Anglo American up 8.1% and BHP Billiton 4.5% higher. On the currency markets, the pound rose half a cent against the dollar to $1.4107 and was 0.1% higher against the euro at â‚¬1.2371.

Summary: (Close): London's leading share index closed up more than 1%, with oil firms getting a boost from rising crude prices.


CAD CAM Automotive (CCA) in Coventry said there would be a £300m investment over five years by itself and Nanjing-based China Red Sun Group, which has taken an undisclosed stake in the firm. It added it hoped the new site would be in the Coventry area. The firm supplies car parts to companies including Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin and Lotus. Read updates on this story and more from Coventry. The company, which employs 200 people at Holbrook Lane, said it was "in the process of identifying a development site". It said £50m in total would be spent by the two firms on the new base. China Red Sun Group employs more than 7,000 people and has a turnover of over £2bn, a CAD CAM Automotive said spokesman said.

Summary: An automotive company says it plans to build a £50m production site which will create up to 1,000 new jobs.


The first on Saturday evening saw a total of 71 balloons take off, and earlier on Sunday, some 115 took part. Planned ascents on Thursday and Friday had to be cancelled due to gusty conditions. Last year's parking problems saw the event close its gates for the first time. This time, car park spaces had to be pre-booked. Saturday saw 90-minute long shuttle bus delays while a closed bridge at the Cumberland basin also caused traffic problems. However, thousands of people turned up to watch the evening nightglow and fireworks display. A final mass ascent is expected at 18:00 BST to round off the festival which closes at 20:30 BST

Summary: Improved weather conditions have seen two mass ascents at this year's Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.


The Romania international, 28, joined the Black Cats in 2014 and has made 18 appearances this season. Pantilimon has not played since a 3-1 defeat at Chelsea on 19 December and has fallen behind Jordan Pickford and Vito Mannone in the pecking order. He spent three years at Manchester City before joining Sunderland. The Hornets also signed Morocco forward Nordin Amrabat from Spanish side Malaga on Monday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Watford have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


The Robins had conceded 10 goals in their last two games and it looked like more of the same after Wes Burns headed the Cod Army into an early lead. Tyrell Belford saved well from Burns and his luck was in as Fleetwood then hit the woodwork four times. Town held on and Ajose levelled with his 23rd of the season from Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill's cross. Louis Thompson then hit the Fleetwood bar, and the visitors also had an effort cleared off the line in an eventful finish. Fleetwood remain one point and one place above the relegation zone, while Swindon are still 15th in League One, 10 points clear of the bottom four.

Summary: Nicky Ajose ended Swindon's recent poor run of form with a second-half equaliser at home to Fleetwood Town.


Josh Meekings, 24, denied causing offences aggravated by sexual orientation prejudice in an Inverness street on 20 December 2015. He was arrested by police officers who heard the defender's alleged remark to an unidentified man. Sentence had been deferred on Meekings for six months for good behaviour. He was given an absolute discharge after Sheriff Gordon Fleetwood heard that he had behaved himself. The footballer was not required to appear in court and was represented by his solicitor. The court had heard previously that Meekings allegedly shouted homophobic abuse at a man who had made a racist comment to him.

Summary: An Inverness Caledonian Thistle footballer has been given an absolute discharge at Inverness Sheriff Court following a city centre incident.


Some 50 firefighters were sent to Llancoed Court in D'Arcy Business Park, Llandarcy, near Neath, at 10:10 BST on Friday. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MWWFRS) said the fire broke through the roof of a warehouse with dark smoke billowing into the air. Three units are also at risk of collapse, the service added. A spokesman for MWWFRS said the burning building was 80m (260ft) by 20m (196ft) by 10m (32ft). Crews were dispatched from Morriston, Port Talbot, Swansea Central and Swansea West. Two crews will remain at the site overnight.

Summary: Fire crews are battling a large blaze at a business park in Neath Port Talbot.


A total of 1,234 cases were reported in 2015, compared to just 190 cases in 2013, but down slightly from 1,375 in 2014. The infection comes into its peak season typically between late March and mid April. Public Health Wales urged people to be aware of its symptoms. These include a pink-red rash, high temperature and a red, swollen tongue, with the disease most common in children under 10. Cases of scarlet fever in England and Wales taken together are now at their highest level for almost 50 years, according to Public Health England. In Wales, 283 cases have been reported so far this year. Dr Chris Williams, consultant epidemiologist for Public Health Wales, said: "Most cases of scarlet fever will clear up on their own, but it is still best to seek medical advice."

Summary: Cases of scarlet fever in Wales have soared over the past three years, figures from Public Health Wales have shown.


Lots of people have complained after racking up huge bills for including things like smiley faces in their texts. The problem has been affecting people using older models of some mobile phones. When emoticons were used in a text message on those devices, some phones converted them into MMS (Multi-media service) messages which can cost up to 40p per message. A woman in Scotland was recently charged Â£1000 for her phone bill, after using emoticons in her texts. The mobile phone company O2 recommended that people don't use emoticons in text messages to make sure they avoid extra charges. Experts say mobile phone operators need to be clearer about MMS charges and are advising that people check their bills regularly and use free-messaging services instead, if they want to use emoticons.

Summary: Using emoticons in text messages could cost you lots of money without you realising.


A Specialized Camber Comp Carbon and a Carrera Valour, worth about £4,000, were taken from a house in the town's St Andrews Road between 20 and 21 July. A nearby shed was also broken into with five bikes worth about £3,000 stolen. They included a black and grey Genesis Core, a black Specialized Langster and a Gary Fisher mountain bike with yellow writing on the frame. Police have appealed for witnesses. Insp Mike Bennett, who is based at Galashiels police station, said: "I want to hear from anyone who knows anything about these break-ins or who has been approached to buy a second-hand bike in the area in recent days."

Summary: Thieves have stolen £7,000 worth of high-end bicycles in raids on two properties in Peebles.


Two cars were involved in the collision on the B7078 Carlisle Road near Blackwood at about 18:15 on Friday. Police said the 19-year-old passenger in one of the cars, a Seat Ibiza, had died at the scene. The 25-year-old man driving the Seat was taken to Wishaw General Hospital. His condition has been described as "serious". The other car involved, a Nissan Micra, was being driven by a 55-year-old man who is in a stable condition in hospital. A five-year-old girl in the car was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow and is in a serious condition. Police have appealed to witnesses to get in touch.

Summary: One man has died and three people have been injured in a crash in South Lanarkshire.


Media playback is not supported on this device Goals in the second quarter from veteran Alan Sothern and fellow forward Jeremy Duncan gave the home side a 2-0 lead at half-time. A Muhammad Rizwan Jr strike shortly after the restart made it a one-goal game before Sothern's fine solo effort made it 3-1. Umar Bhutta scored a late consolation for the visitors. It was Ireland's second win over Pakistan as they had won Saturday's match 3-2 after a draw two days earlier. The series was part of Ireland's preparations for the World League semi-finals in Johannesburg. Next month's South African tournament doubles up as the main qualifying tournament for next year's World Cup. Later this month, Ireland will play against Germany, Spain and Austria at the Hamburg Masters which takes place from 22-25 June.

Summary: Ireland beat Pakistan 3-2 in the final game of their three-match series at Lisnagarvey on Sunday.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 22-year-old came in to the race as favourite and produced a strong performance to win in a time of 13.05 seconds. Spain's Orlando Ortega won silver in 13.17, with France's Dimitri Bascou taking bronze in 13.24. Britons Andrew Pozzi and Lawrence Clarke both failed to reach the final, with the former describing his performance as "abysmal". Pozzi struggled in his semi-final, clocking 13.67 before being disqualified. The 24-year-old told BBC Sport: "Straight from the blocks I started hammering the first couple of hurdles. "I can't put my finger on why, I just felt out of sorts. "It's terrible viewing and I can only apologise." Clarke, 26, finished sixth in his semi-final in 13.46 and said he would "probably have to get a proper job now".

Summary: Jamaica's Omar McLeod won Olympic gold in the men's 110m hurdles in Rio.


Stringer, 39, joins the Warriors as cover for Francois Hougaard, who is on international duty with South Africa for the first half of the campaign. The former Ireland international left Sale Sharks at the end of last season after two years with the club. "I'm feeling as fit and ready as ever and am genuinely excited about getting back on the field," he said. Stringer won 98 caps for Ireland between 2000 and 2011, and has also played for Munster and Bath. He told BBC Sport in November of his desire to continue playing beyond the age of 40, and will now will be reunited with former Munster and Ireland team-mate Donncha O'Callaghan, the Warriors captain. Stringer is Worcester's third summer signing, following the arrivals of fly-half Sam Olver and forward David Denton.

Summary: Worcester Warriors have signed veteran scrum-half Peter Stringer on a six-month deal before the 2017-18 season.


Officers said they were "treating this kind of behaviour extremely seriously". "Two males have had to be reported for indecent exposure as they thought it was a good idea to take all their clothes off to go for a swim - not a good idea," an officer wrote on the PSNI Holywood Facebook page. "There are young children in these areas too." They added: "You could end up with a criminal record and placed on the sex offenders register. "Please enjoy the weather but be sensible." Police in the North Down town also warned that they were on the lookout for people bringing alcohol to the beach, with officers patrolling the platform at Helen's Bay railway station.

Summary: Police in County Down have warned skinny dippers that they could be placed on the sex offenders register.


Antony Wren, 42, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, said a former colleague had sent the card to him and his wife Sarah, but did not have their address. The sender had written on the bottom of the envelope, posted on 6 December: "Good luck with that postie." "It took four days to reach us... really quite impressive," Mr Wren said. "In July 2013 we moved up to Lowestoft and sent out our new address in Christmas cards," he told the BBC. "Obviously some of those cards must've gone missing and our friend and ex-colleague clearly has lost our new address but remembered we were moving to somewhere near the sea in Suffolk." He tweeted Royal Mail and the Post Office to thank them for their efforts in ensuring the card was delivered. The former colleague who sent the card had not yet been made aware they had received it, he added.

Summary: A couple say they were "amazed" to receive a Christmas card where the only address details on the envelope were "somewhere near the sea in Suffolk".


Monfils, who had been eliminated anyway, has struggled after hurting his ribs in Stockholm in October. "I tried to make it, but I couldn't," said Monfils, who has lost to Dominic Thiem and Milos Raonic at the O2. Djokovic, who is already into the semi-finals, can earn 200 ranking points by beating first alternate Goffin. The Serb is attempting to win a fifth straight World Tour Finals - a result which would ensure he reclaims the world number one spot from Britain's Andy Murray. Murray leapfrogged Djokovic to reach the top of the rankings for the first time in his career on 7 November. World number 11 Goffin, 25, has lost all four of his previous meetings with Djokovic - most recently in the semi-finals of the Miami Masters in March.

Summary: Belgium's David Goffin will contest Novak Djokovic's final round-robin match at the World Tour Finals on Thursday after Gael Monfils withdrew.


TUSC is contesting 135 seats across Britain, and 12 of the 40 in Wales. Party candidate Ross Saunders said the party provides a real anti-austerity alternative for ordinary people. TUSC's policies include raising the minimum wage from Â£6.50 to Â£10 an hour, scrapping university tuition fees and introducing rent controls. "We think that the brutal austerity the coalition government has visited upon ordinary people in Britain has made misery for millions and has also damaged the economy," Mr Saunders "We think an alternative has got to be forced on the agenda and we don't think any of the existing parties can be trusted to do that."

Summary: The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) has launched its Welsh campaign, promising to increase the minimum wage and end austerity.


The 2016 event took place in the city's Titanic Exhibition Centre with Mark King beating fellow Englishman Barry Hawkins 9-8 in an exciting final. The NI Open will be the second leg of the season's Home Nations series and has a top prize of £70,000. There will be 128 players competing in the first round. The 1997 world champion, Ken Doherty from Dublin, described the Waterfront as a brilliant venue. "I played a testimonial there with Alex Higgins after I won the world title," recalled Doherty, now a BBC television commentator. "Before the match I went out with the trophy and the reception I got was wonderful. We packed it out and there were 2,500 people there, the hairs on the back of my neck were standing up. "It was one of the greatest nights in my snooker career."

Summary: This year's Northern Ireland Open snooker tournament is to be staged at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast from 20-26 November.


The visitors finished on 169-5 after their 20 overs with Nizakat Khan's 62 and 49 from Babar Hyatt the pick of their innings. Ireland lost captain William Porterfield in the second over, putting the home side on the back foot. Greg Thompson's 44 and Kevin O'Brien's 32 led Ireland's batting effort, but they ultimately fell well short. Ireland closed on 129 all out, with Porterfield's men needing a much-improved display when the teams meet again on Tuesday. The Irish defeated Hong Kong in the Intercontinental Cup match at Stormont last week. There was better news for Ireland's Women, who beat Bangladesh by six runs in a rain-reduced, 10-over game. Clare Shillington was Ireland's top scorer with 26, as she led the home side to 54-8, while Bangladesh could only reach 48-6.

Summary: Hong Kong beat Ireland by 40 runs in the first of the two-match Twenty20 series at Bready.


The flat, on Tavistock Street in Covent Garden, was bought under Margaret Thatcher's right-to-buy scheme in 1990 for £130,000. It is thought to be one of the most expensive former council flats sold to date, selling after six weeks on the market. The flat is part of a mansion block near the Royal Opera House and has three bedrooms and a communal garden. The estate agent which led the sale said it was not sold to an investor. Barry Marner, at Barnard Marcus, said: "With central London property prices at a premium, and with demand for properties far outstripping supply, we weren't surprised that this former council flat reached this impressive price."

Summary: An ex-council flat has sold for £1.2m - almost 10 times its original price.


The boy was delivered in a Lisbon hospital by Caesarean section after 32 weeks, and weighed 2.35kg (5lb, 3oz). His mother was declared brain-dead on 20 February after a brain haemorrhage. The decision to continue with the pregnancy was taken after tests revealed the foetus to be healthy, and after the father agreed it should be allowed to continue. Doctors said the baby was in good health when he was born on Tuesday. They did not specify whether the boy's mother remained on life support. It is the longest a child has survived in the womb in Portugal after his mother was declared brain-dead. In January, a baby boy was born in Wroclaw, Poland, after surviving for 55 days in the womb of his mother, who was declared brain-dead after a tumour. He weighed only 1kg (2.2lbs) at birth, and was allowed home in April.

Summary: A baby was born in Portugal to a woman who had been brain-dead for almost four months, hospital officials say.


James Clark, 25, of Irvine, North Ayrshire, pled guilty to the rape at his flat, which happened in April 2016. At the High Court in Glasgow, he also admitted making indecent remarks to a 36-year-old and pinning her down. Clark was remanded in custody and placed on the sex offenders register ahead of sentencing next month. The court heard how Clark had told the girl: "It's all right you're over 16." The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, lied and told him she was 13 and he replied: "Are you? That's all right then, it's fine." The girl kept telling Clark to stop and get off her. Friends who saw the girl shortly afterwards said she looked upset. Clark's DNA was subsequently found in the girl's underwear. The father-of-two has previous convictions for violence.

Summary: A man raped a 12-year-old girl telling her it was "all right", shortly after he sexually assaulted a woman, a court has heard.


The 43-year-old collapsed on Saturday morning during the weekly Forest Rec Park Run in Forest Recreation Ground. Fellow runner James Herbert, 33, said the man had been running 30 metres in front of him when he fell to the ground. Mr Herbert and two other runners tried to save the man but he was pronounced dead at 10:30 GMT at Queen's Medical Centre. "We'd just got to the top of the hill and he, all of a sudden, fell flat on his face," Mr Herbert said. "Myself and two other runners - they were both doctors - ran over to him, flipped him over and started doing chest compressions." Nottinghamshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious and a report would be submitted to the coroner.

Summary: A man has died after taking part in a 5km run in a park in Nottingham.


The Romanian international, 27, played 18 games for the Premier League champions last season but was allowed to leave the club on a free transfer. Pantilimon is Sunderland's third signing this summer and will vie with Vito Mannone for the number one spot. "It is a great privilege and honour to join a club like Sunderland," he said. He joins Jordi Gomez and Billy Jones as manager Gus Poyet's free transfer acquisitions at the Premier League club. Pantilimon added: "Sunderland have an amazing history and tradition and, of course, passionate fans. "When I left Manchester City it was important that I chose a club with good ambition and a manager who has the hunger and desire to take the team forward. "After speaking with the boss, I knew this was the right place and he was the right man. I can't wait to start."

Summary: Sunderland have signed former Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon on a four-year contract.


The Avian Influenza Protection Zone will remain in place until 31 May, the Department of Agriculture has announced. Chief Veterinary Officer Robert Huey called on poultry keepers to remain vigilant against the spread of the disease. "The risk of infection from wild birds is decreasing," he said. "It is essential that bird keepers comply with the biosecurity requirements set out in the declaration of the Prevention Zone if they are to minimise the risk of infection." Measures to ensure that poultry are kept separate from the wild population were introduced on 17 March. According to the department, the threat to public health from the virus is very low and consumers should not be concerned about eating eggs or poultry.

Summary: Precautions against the spread of bird flu in Northern Ireland are to be extended for a month.


The Belarusian, 27, has not played since last year's French Open in May. and gave birth to son Leo in December. Wimbledon starts on 3 July, and two-time Australian Open winner Azarenka said she is "ready to start competing" and plans to play in a warm-up event. "Leo kinda said he wants to see London and Wimbledon," she said. Azarenka initially intended to return at the Bank of the West Classic at the end of July, but is now planning to play in one of the grass-court warm-up events prior to Wimbledon. Under WTA rules, she is eligible to retain her ranking as world number six, if she is ready to play her first tournament within 12 months of giving birth. World number two Serena Williams, 35, announced her pregnancy in April.

Summary: Former world number one Victoria Azarenka is planning to play at Wimbledon as she returns to tennis following the birth of her son.


The Polish men are accused of assisting unlawful immigration after the stowaways were discovered at Harwich International Port in Essex last June. Passengers from Afghanistan, China, Vietnam and Russia were locked inside four vehicles, the Home Office said. They included 15 children, two of whom were unaccompanied, and two pregnant women. Dariusz Mokrogulski, 45, Dariusz Drozdz, 40, Grzegoez Czechowski, 39, and Radoslaw Cwikla, 39, were arrested by Border Force officers, as part of an intelligence-led operation. Read more on this story and others from Essex Stena Line, operator of the ferry that transported the lorries, said the service left the Hook of Holland before arriving at the port at 19:45 BST on 4 June. The passengers were found hiding among washing machines at 22:00 BST. The men were charged on 21 January and bailed until 19 February when they will appear at Chelmsford Crown Court.

Summary: Four lorry drivers have been charged after 68 suspected illegal immigrants were found inside lorries.


The incident took place in the city of Belgorod, 670km (440 miles) south of the capital, Moscow, on 29 December. The patient had earlier kicked a nurse, after which the doctor punched him in the head, Russian media reported. Investigators think it was a case of "involuntary manslaughter", one official told Russian TV, but have launched a criminal case. The story went viral after the CCTV footage came to light. Yelena Kozyreva from the local investigations committee said they believed there was no malicious intent in the doctor's actions. Relatives identified the patient as Yevgeniy Bakhtin, 56, a resident of Belgorod, LifeNews TV reported. The doctor has been named as Ilya Zelendinov, according to the privately owned channel Ren TV.

Summary: CCTV footage has emerged of a Russian hospital doctor punching a patient who collapsed and later died.


The Cavan woman will throw the ball in at the Dr McKenna Cup match between Fermanagh and St Mary's at Brewster Park, Enniskillen. Farrelly has previously refereed in quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Cavan Senior Football Championship. In 2012, she was a sideline official for an Ulster Club Senior Football tie. Last year she became the first female to take charge of an inter-county game when she was in the middle for the Ulster minor Championship fixture between Fermanagh and Antrim. Despite only taking up refereeing in 2008, she joined the Ulster GAA Referee Academy in 2011. Her first final came the following year, when she refereed the Cavan All-County League decider. In 2014, she refereed the county Under-21 final, the All-Ireland Ladies' Senior Final and was named Ulster GAA Referee of the Year.

Summary: Maggie Farrelly will make history on 3 January when she becomes the first female referee to take charge of a senior inter-county game.


Pickford, 23, has impressed this season, despite the Black Cats' relegation from the Premier League, and won a first England call-up in October. Everton are rumoured to be interested in Pickford and are prepared to offer £15m for the England Under-21 international. "It would need to be a really, really big offer," said Moyes. "I have said all through the season that sometimes on your journey, you may have to sell to improve. "But I have heard some really derisory sort of figures getting mentioned, and it wouldn't be any of those figures, I can tell you that." When asked if Pickford's asking price would be in the region of £30m, Moyes replied: "Yes." A £30m transfer would make Pickford the second most expensive goalkeeper of all time, after Gianluigi Buffon's £33m move from Parma to Juventus in 2001.

Summary: Sunderland will only consider offers of about £30m for goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, says boss David Moyes.


The 32-year-old and Ed Joyce shared an opening stand of 188 before Joyce was caught behind off Ryan ten Doeschate. Sussex faltered as Nash fell lbw to Ten Doeschate for 119, including 21 fours, and Ross Taylor feathered one behind the stumps off Graham Napier. Ollie Robinson hit 51, just his second first-class half-century, to propel Sussex to 355-8 at the close of play. Sussex paid tribute to their former fast bowler Matthew Hobden before the match, with a tree planted in memory of the player, while team-mates wore shirts with the number 19 and Hobden on the back in his honour.

Summary: Chris Nash's quickfire century gave Sussex the edge against Essex on day one of their Championship game at Hove.


The will replace Hull Stingrays in the league following their liquidation. Storm were disbanded in 2002 after their own financial problems when based at the Manchester Arena. They will play at the Altrincham ice dome which English Premier League side Manchester Phoenix, who were formed after Storm's collapse, have left after a dispute with the owners. "These are exciting times for ice hockey in the Manchester area and when we were approached to join the league we pulled out all the stops to make it happen," said Storm director Mark Johnson. "This has become part of an even bigger picture for ice hockey in the region and we are looking forward to growing the fan base and the grassroots of the sport in the area."

Summary: Manchester Storm are to reform and make a return to ice hockey's Elite League next season.


Some of the Cradley Heath felines died after being poisoned with anti-freeze and a local charity has said such abuse "is on the increase". Residents have reported the issue to police and have now clubbed together to hire a pet detective. Many owners said they will not allow their pets outside. Kate Antill said she has lost seven cats - three were poisoned and four are "missing, presumed dead". "It's very upsetting for my children, who don't understand why people would hurt their cats. It just means we won't be having any more cats in the household. "The police did help in the beginning, but obviously it isn't a priority for them," Ms Antill said. Angela Gelencser from the charity Wild Acre Rescue, which re-homes cats, said she believed some people become annoyed about cats going into their gardens so deliberately leave anti-freeze out for them to drink.

Summary: Pet owners in a West Midlands town have said they believe "a cat-killer is in their midst" after 20 died or disappeared in the past 18 months.


Fifa fined the national associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales for displaying poppies at World Cup qualifiers around Armistice Day. World football's governing body prohibits political, religious or commercial messages on shirts. Scotland lost 3-0 to England on 11 November and the SFA was fined 20,000 Sfr (£15,694). In a statement on Thursday, the SFA said: "We have received written reasons from Fifa's Disciplinary Committee relating to the sanction imposed for commemorating Remembrance Day during the England v Scotland World Cup Qualifier on November 11, 2016. "Having considered those reasons in full, we have informed Fifa of our intention to appeal the decision."

Summary: The Scottish FA is appealing against Fifa sanctions that followed Scotland players wearing poppies at Wembley.


Liam Stubbs, a teaching assistant at Monmouth comprehensive and a Monmouth cricketer, was last seen in the town's WH Smiths at 13:00 GMT on 19 November. Mr Stubbs is about 5ft 9ins tall, stocky, with dark hair and glasses. He was last seen wearing a dark jacket, striped shirt and trousers. "Our enquiries are ongoing," said a Gwent Police statement on Tuesday. Officers said they were "concerned for his safety" when Mr Stubbs, who is from Monmouth, first went missing.

Summary: Police are looking for a 46-year-old Monmouthshire man who has been missing for 10 days.


A win for England at Twickenham would mean the team keep hold of their Six Nations title with a game to spare. Victory would also see them equal New Zealand's 18-match winning streak. Scotland will be hoping to hold back the boys in white, but they haven't won at Twickenham since 1983. This chat page is now closed - thank you for taking part I think Scotland will win because they played well this season. My message for the team: Good luck guys, have a good game, score loads of tries. Libby, Edinburgh, Scotland England do have a good chance of winning. Jessica, London, England Scotland have a good chance, because they have already beaten Ireland and Wales. Lewis, Haddington, Scotland

Summary: England and Scotland are going head-to-head today in what could be a deciding match in this year's Six Nations rugby competition.


The Irish trainer also claimed the Queen Mother Champion Chase in 2010 with Big Zeb. Murphy made the surprise announcement after what he called "a difficult few years" financially. "My accountancy background told me we just can't make it pay any more," said the Wexford-based Murphy, who began training in 2000. "It's been a very difficult decision and not one we've made lightly, but in the end, it was a financial decision that was made for us." Murphy enjoyed a Cheltenham Festival winner in March as Empire of Dirt, owned by Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud, took the Brown Advisory And Merribelle Stable Plate. He said Black Zambezi could be his final runner at Gowran Park on 1 October.

Summary: Colm Murphy, who won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham 10 years ago with Brave Inca, is to retire from training.


Gerard Kelly, 62, from the Montrose area, was hurt after the crash on the Woggle Road between Westhill and Blackburn at about 15:35 on Wednesday. He was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary by ambulance. Insp Jon Barron, of Police Scotland, said: "Motorists stopped at the scene to render assistance and administer first aid. I would like to thank them for doing their utmost to help." He added: "At this very sad time, my thoughts are very much with Mr Kelly's family, friends and colleagues."

Summary: A man injured in a one-vehicle crash in Aberdeenshire has died.


"As of now, our offices remain sealed off," a Save the Children spokesman told the BBC. The charity's main office in Islamabad was closed by police last Thursday, with no formal reason given. Officials have previously accused the charity of involvement in "anti-state activities". Pakistan had linked the charity to a fake vaccination programme used by the CIA to track down Osama Bin Laden. Save the Children has always denied being involved with the CIA or Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi, who carried out the programme. "We have not been officially notified that we can go back to our offices or resume our operations. So we are staying put," Saeed Ahmed, a spokesman for Save the Children Pakistan, told the BBC.

Summary: Save the Children's offices in Pakistan are still shut, a day after the government apparently suspended moves to close the charity.


David Telles, 38, from California, flew to Britain in June to meet the 14-year-old after exchanging messages online. He took her from Launceston to a hotel near Exeter. Telles admitted taking part in sex acts with her over a four-day period which ended when police raided the hotel. He is due to be sentenced next month at Exeter Crown Court. Telles, of Trenton Circle, Pleasanton, admitted meeting a child following sexual grooming, abducting a child, three offences of sexual activity with a child, and engaging in a sexual act in the presence of a child. Judge Francis Gilbert said Telles would "be receiving a sentence of such length he will be deported automatically when he is released". Telles was remanded in custody and ordered to sign on to the sex offenders' register.

Summary: A man from the US has admitted abducting a girl from Cornwall whom he groomed on the internet.


Mr McIlhagga, 42, was killed by a masked gang outside a house at Riverview Park in Ballymoney, County Antrim, on 5 January. The Ballymena man was beaten and shot in the leg and died from his injuries. The three men, aged 24, 41 and 48, were arrested on Wednesday, but they were unconditionally released a day later. A number of other men arrested previously have also been released without charge. Police revisited the scene on Monday night, a week after Mr McIlhagga was killed, in an attempt to find more witnesses.

Summary: Three men arrested in connection with the murder of father-of-five Brian McIlhagga have been released without charge.


Villagers were moved out of Mardale which disappeared when the valley was filled with water in 1939. Stone walls of former field boundaries can be seen with the falling water level. The current reservoir level is 57.7% compared with 75.2% in a normal year, United Utilities said. Met Office spokesman Dan Williams said the reading from the Shap weather station, which is about eight miles away, showed there had been 7.6mm of rain so far in September with the average for September for that weather station standing at 128.3mm. The reservoir was created to provide for the water needs of Manchester and involved the construction of a dam, which was started in 1929. Once completed the reservoir took almost a year to fill. Many of the buildings in the village were dismantled and bodies buried in the churchyard were exhumed and moved elsewhere.

Summary: A village flooded in the 1930s to create Haweswater reservoir in Cumbria has started to reappear as water levels recede because of low rainfall.


Thomas Wengierow, 47, admitted a charge under the Data Protection Act committed when he worked at the company's Baird Avenue centre in Dundee. Dundee Sheriff Court heard he knowingly or recklessly obtained or disclosed personal data from a Tesco database. Wengierow then copied the details into an email and sent it to himself. Solicitor David Duncan, defending, said: "It is an unusual offence but nonetheless serious. "It seems to have come at a time when he was losing his grip on his life. "He was unfulfilled and unhappy in his employment and went on this strange adventure as a result. "He is now unemployed and he's going to have to try and get back on track." Sheriff Lorna Drummond QC fined Wengierow Â£230 and told him: "You can't use information in the way that you did."

Summary: A Tesco worker who emailed himself copies of customer details from the supermarket giant's database has been fined.


The Â£2.8m works to Rushey Weir near Faringdon, Oxfordshire, marked the completion of an Environment Agency project to update weirs on the river following widespread floods in 2007. Steven Drennan, from consultants Bruton Knowles, called it a "modern flood defence ready for the next 200 years". The Grade II listed weir was built in 1790 and reconstructed in 1887. Its paddle and rymer systems were described by the Environment Agency as "outdated" and "heavy and awkward to move", and could cause injury to staff. They have been upgraded to three automated gates, with a small section of the existing system kept as a heritage feature. Mr Drennan added: "Contractors have also installed a fish pass channel on neighbouring farmland which... allows migration upstream past the fast-flowing weir of various species of fish."

Summary: The oldest weir on the River Thames has become automated as part of a programme designed to reduce flooding.


David Anderson is alleged to have killed barmaid Louise O'Brien, 36, by seizing hold of her neck and compressing it at their home. He is said to have murdered Ms O'Brien in Shields Place, Dunkeld Road, at some point between 24 and 28 April. Anderson appeared from custody at Perth Sheriff Court where he made no plea or declaration. His solicitor, David Sinclair, made no motion for bail on his behalf. Anderson was remanded in custody by Sheriff William Wood and the case was continued for further examination.

Summary: A 41-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murdering his partner at a flat in Perth.


Duncan Foster dons a reflective vest which reads "Lift Please, No Buses" as he attempts to thumb down rides Whittington, Lancashire. The local bus service has been cut from 111 buses per week to just one a day during term time. Lancashire County Council said it could no longer afford to subsidise rural bus services. Mr Foster, who usually drives, said the cuts do not directly affect him but he wanted to "represent neighbours who need regular buses to get to hospital appointments and to visit their families". Councillor John Fillis, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "Transport to rural areas has been particularly affected by reductions in council funding. "I have written to the government to ask them to establish a special fund for rural buses in recognition of the difficulties faced by people in rural communities who rely on public transport."

Summary: A protester has taken up hitch-hiking in a high-vis jacket after cuts to his local rural bus service.


The laboratory was sanctioned in June 2016 after Wada said the Spanish anti-doping agency AEPSAD had failed to comply with international standards. The suspension had prevented the Madrid lab from carrying out any Wada-related anti-doping activities including all analyses of urine and blood samples. Wada said it was confident Madrid would "operate to high standards." AEPSAD (Agencia Espanola de Proteccion de la Salud en el Deporte) had missed a deadline for required changes to its drug-testing procedures, but its removal from Wada's non-compliant list in March was followed by an inspection of the Madrid laboratory. "We would like to thank the laboratory for their continued cooperation throughout this process," said Wada director general Olivier Niggli. "This decision allows the laboratory to resume all of its anti-doping activities, including all analyses of urine and blood samples, with immediate effect."

Summary: Madrid's Anti-Doping Laboratory has had its suspension lifted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).


Raheem Wilks, 19, the brother of Leeds United's Mallik Wilks, was shot near Too Sharps barbers in Harehills in the city in January. Tremaine Wisdom, 28, from Meanwood, Leeds, is due to appear at the city's magistrates' court on Thursday. West Yorkshire Police said three other men previously charged with murder remained in custody pending further hearings. More on this and other Leeds stories Mr Wilks died in hospital from a single gunshot wound to the chest. He was shot near the barbers on Gathorne Terrace. Hundreds attended Mr Wilks's funeral, which was held at St Aidan's Church in Harehills in April.

Summary: A fourth man has been charged with the murder of a footballer's brother.


The Cyber Security Christmas Lectures are taking place for a fifth year, but this year on a larger scale than previously. The scheme has been widened to include more schools and lectures will take place in Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pupils will be given information on how to indentify and avoid cyber crimes. They will also be told of career opportunities in cyber security. The lectures involve industry experts, Police Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University and its supporters include the Scottish government, SQA and Scottish Enterprise.

Summary: A week-long event designed to make Scottish secondary school pupils more aware of online risks has begun.


North Kesteven District Council's executive committee said Sleaford's swimming pool could no longer meet "customer standards and expectations". Councillors said the investment would enhance the centre and ensure its future. The full council will make a final decision next month. In 2010, the authority tried but failed to secure outside funding from private investors. The money for the refurbishment will mostly come from the council with some contribution from the Amateur Swimming Association. The building will be remodelled with improvements to the changing rooms and gym area. It is expected to close late next year for the work to be carried out with a reopening expected in December 2013.

Summary: Council leaders have voted to invest £2.5m in a Lincolnshire swimming pool.


The explosion happened in the early hours of Monday at the post office branch in Long Ashton, near Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police said three people were arrested and are being held on suspicion of causing an explosion with intent to endanger life. The Post Office's owners, David Andrews and Andrew Crabb, said they were "devastated" by the news. Police said they wanted to hear from anybody who was in the area at about 03:30 GMT. A spokesman said cash was stolen but it was not yet known how much was missing. The owners, who are away on holiday, learned of the news after being called by the police. They said they were now flying home to "assess the damage" to the store. "We would like to thank everyone in the community who has been so supportive at this time," the pair added.

Summary: A village Post Office was blown up by thieves attempting to steal a cash machine from its front.