The total scores of Abbey Ling, Kirsty Barr and Charlotte Kerwood took them onto 203, two points clear of second-placed Finland, with Russia in third. None of the trio managed to secure individual medals. "To be stood on top of the podium and hear the national anthem playing is the best feeling in the world," said Kerwood. After securing 69 out of 75 in the opening rounds, Kerwood and Barr did make a six athlete shoot-off to decide which one shooter would proceed to the semi-finals but neither were successful. Spain's Fatima Galvez eventually came out on top.

Summary: Great Britain's three-person team have won world championship team shooting gold in the trap event.


Thought to have been bequeathed to the museum by an anonymous donor, the Cartier ring was reported missing to the police in 2011. The loss was revealed with the publication of museum's annual accounts where its cost has been written off. A spokesperson said it was museum procedure to report losses five years after discovering a missing piece. The ring was not on public display when it went missing, the museum said. A spokesperson said: "The ring was found missing from its proper location by British Museum staff in August 2011. "British Museum procedure, as agreed by trustees, requires the ring formally to be reported as lost five years after the initial discovery of its absence. "The museum has since reviewed its security and collections management procedures and dedicated significant investment to improved security across the estate."

Summary: A £750,000 diamond ring, missing from the British Museum for six years, has only now been registered as lost.


The 21-year-old Wales Under-21 international spent time on loan with League Two side Accrington last season. Wright is the fifth player to join the relegated League One side this summer after Tommy Rowe, Matty Blair, Ross Etheridge and Mathieu Baudry. Meanwhile, striker Nathan Tyson, 34, has terminated his deal with the club by mutual consent. The former Nottingham Forest and Derby man scored 18 goals in 71 league appearances for Rovers. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Doncaster Rovers have signed Huddersfield Town defender Joe Wright on a two-year deal.


Mohammed Rehman, 25, from Reading, and Sana Ahmed Khan, 23, from Earley, are accused of buying explosive chemicals and researching terror tactics online. They are also alleged to have possessed videos on making explosives and tested explosive devices. The pair, charged with preparing for acts of terrorism in the UK, were remanded in custody until plea hearing at the Old Bailey on 27 October. Mr Rehman also faces charges of possessing articles for terrorist purposes and possessing articles giving rise to a reasonable suspicion he was planning an act of terrorism, including aluminium foil and nitric acid.

Summary: A man and a woman from Berkshire have appeared in court on terrorism charges.


Reading Carnival of the World is set to feature international music, performances and a procession in the town centre in August. Organiser Mary Genis said it would "celebrate the diversity of Reading". A carnival, run by Reading's Caribbean community since 1977, has faced financial problems in recent years. The new event planned for 20 August has organised by not-for-profit organisation CultureMix Art, with backing from the Arts Council, and is part of the town's Year of Culture. It will include a performance stage in Broad Street, along with music and a carnival procession with West African, Asian and South American influences. The Reading Carnival, held annually at Prospect Park, attracted up to 5,000 people, but was axed in 2013 and 2015 while a stripped-back event was held in 2014. This year's event was scrapped in April with organisers blaming a lack of funding.

Summary: A carnival event is due to be held in Reading, after the town's long-running Caribbean carnival was scrapped for a second year running.


The 26-year-old has scored 27 tries in 128 appearances for Quins, despite spending over a year out with a serious neck injury he suffered in 2013. "My decision to stay was a quick and easy one," he told the club website. "The club and its supporters really helped me during my long-term injury and it's something I'm truly grateful for. I want to repay the faith." Harlequins have not disclosed the length of Lowe's new deal at the Twickenham Stoop.

Summary: Harlequins centre George Lowe has signed a new contract with the Premiership club.


Matt Ogston, 36, from South Yardley, walked from London to Birmingham in eight days after the death of his partner, Dr Nazim Mahmood, 34. An inquest heard Dr Mahmood killed himself after jumping from the balcony of his apartment in West Hampstead, London, on 30 July. Mr Ogston has set up a charity to help gay people from faith backgrounds. Mr Ogston's charity, the Naz and Matt Foundation, aims to support people with counselling and work with faith communities to raise awareness. The walk - which Mr Ogston organised with friends - finished in Handsworth Cemetery in Birmingham, where Dr Mahmood is buried. Mr Ogston said he had been contacted by several gay people of faith backgrounds since Dr Mahmood's death. "They have had to leave their families, change their names, move to different parts of the UK all because of the way they were born," he said.

Summary: A Birmingham man has raised £7,000 after completing a 150-mile (240km) walk in memory of his partner.


The blaze at Hines Cottage in East Hendred near Wantage started about 09:00 BST on Sunday. Nobody was hurt. The main part of the house was destroyed and left unstable after some walls had collapsed, fire crews said. About 60 firefighters from Oxfordshire and Berkshire were sent to the village but were unable to stop the fire from spreading. The cause of the fire is being investigated by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Incident commander, group manager Paul Bremble, said crews had worked hard to reduce the damage, with firefighters moving some of the owner's belongings to safety in a garage.

Summary: Parts of a cottage in Oxfordshire have collapsed after its thatched roof caught fire.


The shadow-effect image will feature two soldiers, crosses and Flint Castle, along with the saying 'Lest We Forget'. Artist and soldier Brian Powell is painting the piece on the side of the Royal Oak in Flint on Friday. Mitchell Hodson, 28, who got the idea from a similar mural he saw in Staffordshire, said: "Flint has a large military background, so it's apt." Mr Hodson, a former corporal in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, had the idea after seeing a painting dedicated to ex-forces members on a pub in Tamworth. He approached the Royal Oak landlady, who got permission from the brewery, and the mural will stay up until Remembrance Day, after which time it will have to be painted over. "I'm looking forward to seeing it finished," added Mr Hodson.

Summary: A mural will be painted on the side of a Flintshire pub to honour ex-service personnel ahead of Remembrance Day.


Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said the paperwork between it and Rally 4 Wales Contracts Ltd was finalised on Thursday. Rally 4 Wales will repair damage to roads belonging to NRW for two years. NRW's Tim Jones said it was "great news for rally fans and for Wales' rural economy" as the repair work would not have to be funded by the taxpayer and rallying could continue. Wales has hosted several competitions with the Wales Rally GB and the final round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), with stages in Powys, Gwynedd and Denbighshire. Jamie Edwards, managing director of Rally 4 Wales, said: "After months of uncertainty, I hope that the signing of this agreement now paves the way for motorsport to have a long-term, settled and sustainable future in the forests of Wales."

Summary: A deal to repair roads after rallying events has been agreed and signed.


Crews were first called to the blaze at 12:30 on Thursday. At the height of the incident on Thursday night eight appliances and four other units were involved in tackling the flames. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said six appliances were still at the scene on Friday morning and the fire was under control. Incident commander John MacDonald said: "We are dealing with a very protracted wildfire incident which covers a wide area and where access is difficult in places. "I would like to pay tribute to the commitment and effort of fire crews who have been dealing with this incident. "I'd also like to thank local residents for their assistance and support during this incident."

Summary: Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire near water treatment works at Dornoch in Sutherland.


The men, aged 38, 34 and 30, were arrested on Monday at separate addresses. They remain in custody. Police said they were aware of the woman's identity but would not name her until her next of kin were informed. Her body was found near Delamere Terrace in Little Venice, west London, on Sunday. An initial post-mortem test on the woman's body proved "inconclusive" and further tests are required, Met Police detectives have said. Det Ch Insp Simon Ashwin said: "We now believe that the body, in a black suitcase, was placed in the Grand Union Canal at some point in the last two weeks. "Whilst the body was recovered near to Little Venice it is highly likely that she entered the water further along the canal." He said the force was "following a number of lines of inquiry" and it was conducting house-to-house enquiries as well as reviewing CCTV footage.

Summary: Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found in a suitcase dumped in London's Grand Union Canal.


The six towers will be up to 50m (164ft) high and will stream images to Polish guards monitoring the 200km (124-mile) border, the PAP agency says. The total cost is reported to be 14m zloty (Â£2.5m; $3.8m), with 75% coming from the EU's External Borders Fund. The move follows reports that Russia has deployed missiles to Kaliningrad. The reported deployment by Russia of short-range Iskander missiles comes amid heightened tensions with the West and Nato over Ukraine. Polish border guard spokeswoman Miroslawa Aleksandrowicz told PAP: "We are currently in the test phase of the technical installations on the towers. "We plan to be fully operational by June this year." Poland's border with Kaliningrad is part of the external border of the European Union, with four road crossings into the Kaliningrad exclave. Last year 3.2 million Poles and 3.3 million Russians passed through the border crossings, PAP reports.

Summary: Poland is to build observation towers along its land border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, according to a Polish news agency.


They were arrested on Tuesday two days after the boy was taken to hospital with cardiac arrest. The pair, from Wolverhampton, appeared before magistrates on Thursday. They are charged with causing grievous bodily harm, engaging in sexual activity with a child under 13 and causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm. The baby is in New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton and remains in a critical condition, police said. The man, aged 22, was remanded in custody to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on January 21. The 18-year-old woman has been released on bail to appear alongside her co-accused. Two other women, aged 46 and 32, have been arrested and released on bail.

Summary: A man and woman have appeared in court accused of a series of offences against a baby who is critically ill.


The competition held by the Scottish Surf Federation finishes on Sunday and involves the national championships for surfing and bodyboarding. The sea off Thurso offers some of the best surfing in Europe and some of the conditions have even been described as "world-class". In recent years, a stage of the international O'Neill Cold Water Classic has also been at Thurso.

Summary: The Scottish Surf Championships are taking place in Thurso in Caithness.


In a tweet the bank said it was "urgently investigating" the cause of the problem. Customers have been contacting the bank on social media to report problems accessing their money and making payments. A Barclays spokeswoman said: "This was a fault with our internal systems and not an external cyber-attack." "We can confirm that customer services are now recovering from a technical issue we experienced this afternoon impacting some of our customers," the spokeswoman added. The bank has tweeted that customers "should be able to make payments & access ATMs" and that online and mobile banking are "back online". Twitter user @BenTavill said: "@BarclaysUK you need to fix your systems, need to withdraw cash but can't. Not good at all."

Summary: Barclays is looking into "technical issues" which appear to be affecting debit card users.


The 23-year-old forward has signed a undisclosed-length contract with the League One club. Nichols joined Posh from Exeter City on a four-and-a-half year deal in February 2016, scoring 13 goals last season. "I'm delighted to be signing a player, who in my opinion is a top-class striker," said Rovers manager Darrell Clarke. Nichols will link up with his Rovers' team-mates on their pre-season tour of Portugal on Monday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bristol Rovers have signed Peterborough United striker Tom Nichols for an undisclosed fee.


Naoto Kan resigned after Fukushima was hit by a tsunami in 2011, causing radiation leaks. He has since become an anti-nuclear campaigner and came to Wales on Thursday to oppose the new plant. He told BBC Wales he had believed nuclear power to be safe but Fukushima had "changed all that." Mr Kan met with campaigners from the People Against Wylfa B group. Dr John Idris Jones, energy island programme director for Anglesey council, told BBC's Good Morning Wales programme the UK had an independent regulator with the power to shut plants down if they did not comply with safety regulations. He said there was a push to bring new jobs to the island, but "not jobs at any cost". It is hoped the nuclear project will boost the island's economy.

Summary: Anti-nuclear campaigners have met the former Prime Minister of Japan to fight plans for the £8bn Wylfa Newydd nuclear plant on Anglesey.


The 24-year-old spent three months on loan at the League Two club last term. Smith scored four goals in 16 appearances for Paul Cook's side, who failed to gain promotion via the play-offs in 2015-16. "I really enjoyed my time here last season and am over the moon to be a Pompey player again," Smith told the club website. Smith becomes Cook's fifth summer signing, following the arrivals of Matt Clarke, Danny Rose, Carl Baker and Drew Talbot. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Portsmouth have signed Swindon Town striker Michael Smith for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.


Construction firm Morgan Sindall said the forklift collided with fencing within the site boundary last Monday. A spokesman said: "The worker operating the forklift did so without proper certification. Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated." It earlier emerged a worker was injured after another site accident. Morgan Sindall added in statement: "We operate a zero tolerance approach to unauthorised use of machinery across all of our sites. "Safety is our number one priority and while incidents like this are extremely rare, they are completely unacceptable." The earlier incident, on 3 February, left a worker with a fractured leg and ribs. It is being investigated. The Â£107m office, leisure and hotel development is due for completion in the summer. Last week, BBC Scotland revealed that only 10% of office space had been taken up for lease.

Summary: A worker is facing disciplinary action after a forklift truck accident at the Marischal Square construction site in Aberdeen, BBC Scotland has learned.


Police in Minas Gerais State have asked for Ricardo Vescovi, along with five other Samarco executives and one contractor to be arrested. Samarco is owned by Brazil's Vale and mining giant BHP Billiton. On Tuesday police presented the first official report into the incident. A dam associated with the mine burst in the town of Mariana , flooding with mud villages nearby and causing significant environmental damage to a major river. The report concluded that the accident was caused by excess water in the dam, lack of proper monitoring, faulty equipment and failure in the drainage system. It discarded the possibility of any minor earthquakes during the incident. The police report also said that Samarco's emergency plan to warn nearby villagers was insufficient. Samarco did not comment on the report. The incident on 5 November last year was the worst mining accident in Brazil's history.

Summary: Brazilian authorities have charged the president of mining company Samarco and six others with homicide for the mining disaster that killed 19 people last November.


Fans invaded the pitch at full-time after a heated confrontation between Bilel Mohsni and several home players. The Scottish Professional Football League say the charges relate to "match organisation, security arrangements and supporter organisation". A commission chaired by an independent senior solicitor will hear the case against the Premiership club. Stressing that the charges "do not concern aspects of player behaviour which have been dealt with by the Scottish FA", a statement from the league body says the charges are for "alleged breaches of SPFL Rules in relation to alleged unacceptable conduct". Motherwell won the match on 31 May 3-0 for a 6-1 aggregate success, preserving their top flight status.

Summary: Motherwell have been charged for the scenes that followed their play-off final win over Rangers in May.


The 28-year-old Scotland international joined the Toffees on a free transfer in 2012, signing an initial four-year deal. The former Rangers and Kilmarnock forward has six goals this season and scored on Monday evening when the Toffees beat QPR 3-1 at Goodison Park. "I am so happy here," Naismith told the club's television channel. "From the moment I signed my first contract here it wasn't long before I saw what a great club it was. "I would say this is probably the best form of my career. I'm delighted to have agreed an extension which will keep me here for a few more years yet."

Summary: Steven Naismith has signed a three-year contract extension at Everton, which will keep him at the club until 2019.


Mr Evans, who faces a retrial over rape allegations in October, had his conviction quashed in April. Derbyshire fitting firm HTM Products has sponsored the club for six years but has said it will no longer do so. The ex-Wales international served half of his five-year term and was released from prison in October 2014. The former Sheffield United, Manchester City and Norwich player has always denied raping the woman. A post on the HTM Products Derbyshire LTD Facebook page said: "In light of recent events, HTM products has ceased all sponsorship arrangements with Chesterfield football club." After signing for Chesterfield on Monday, Mr Evans said he felt "excited and privileged" to be offered the chance to resume his football career. He was jailed in 2012 for raping a 19-year-old at a Premier Inn near Rhyl, Denbighshire.

Summary: A company has withdrawn its sponsorship of League One club Chesterfield days after footballer Ched Evans signed a one-year deal.


The empty 30ft (9m) cargo crashed through trees and a wall on an embankment near Scout Green, Cumbria. No-one was injured but the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said the potential for more serious consequences was evident. There were 62mph (99km/h) cross winds when the container fell on on 7 March, investigators said. The authority said preliminary investigations suggested an ineffective spigot had been used to fix the container to the wagon deck. But, it said, the freight operator had tried to minimise the risk of a container coming loose. After the incident the operator reduced its guidance speed in high winds and issued a national incident report to inform the rest of the railway industry, the RAIB said. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Summary: High winds blew a container off a freight train travelling at 75mph (120km/h), investigators have said.


Catherine Johnston went missing on Tuesday. Her car, a white Seat Leon, was later found in the Ballintoy Harbour area. Police and Ms Johnston's family said they are becoming increasingly concerned for her safety. Initial searches were suspended in the early hours of Wednesday due to poor light. It is understood that the search operation, involving police and the coastguard, is concentrated around the Dunseverick Castle and Carrick-a-rede areas. Insp Sammy McConnell said: "A white Seat Leon car, which we believe Catherine was driving, has been found in the Ballintoy Harbour area. There is currently a joint police and coastguard search under way. "I would appeal to anyone who saw this white Seat Leon car travelling between Belfast and the North Coast or anyone who has any information to contact police." Ms Johnston is described as being approximately 5'9" tall, of average build and with light brown shoulder length hair.

Summary: A major air and sea search is under way in County Antrim for a missing 39-year-old woman from east Belfast.


The club, now in the Premier League, acted after the 21 were given football banning orders ranging from four to 10 years at a court hearing on Monday. The fight happened after Burnley's Championship match against Sheffield Wednesday at Turf Moor in January 2014. Nineteen fans were given jail terms of between five and 22 months for violent disorder at the town's Miners Club. Those sentenced ranged from a 17-year-old boy to a man aged 54. Furniture was broken and a window was smashed during the disorder at the club on Plumbe Street, which broke out around 18:00 GMT. The football club's chief executive Lee Hoos said: "These people are clearly not fans and there is no place for them at Burnley Football Club." Ch Supt Chris Bithell of Lancashire Police said: "The behaviour of all those involved in the disorder was disgraceful and completely unacceptable."

Summary: Burnley have handed out life bans to 21 fans who took part in a mass brawl with rival supporters after a match.


Disciplinary matters concerning chief executive Mike Suarez, monitoring officer Bill Norman or chief finance officer Peter Bates will be considered. The authority will not reveal details of the allegations or which of the three officials they relate to. The allegations are to be discussed on Monday. The council's cross-party Disciplinary and Investigation Committee can authorise investigations into the allegations relating to any of the three senior officers. The committee has the power to appoint an independent investigator, order disciplinary action, or recommend dismissal. A Cheshire East Council spokesperson said: "We can confirm that potential concerns have been raised about officer conduct. "It is important that the committee are able to make an objective decision on the matters that are put to them and therefore we are not able to make any further comment at this stage."

Summary: A special committee will discuss "concerns" over the conduct one or more of Cheshire East Council's most senior officials.


The avalanche struck near the community of McBride, north-east of Vancouver in the province of British Columbia. A spokesman for the Avalanche Canada monitoring service said the "very large, significant" avalanche was triggered by human activity. Reports from British Columbia say the avalanche struck three separate groups of snowmobilers. They were helped by a search and rescue team that happened to be in the area at the time, The Province newspaper reported. Karl Klaasen, of Avalanche Canada, said there was a high risk of more incidents in the region, after heavy snow and rainfall over the past few days.

Summary: A "very large" avalanche in western Canada has left at least five people on snowmobiles dead, authorities say.


The 26-year-old is contracted to Swedish club Ostersunds FK, so could only sign for the Swans when the transfer window reopens in January. Swansea say Stockholm-born Papagiannopoulos will train with them for "a few days". The club have a working relationship with Ostersunds, having signed forward Modou Barrow from them in 2014. Swansea have signed two central defenders this summer - Alfie Mawson from Barnsley and Mike van der Hoorn from Ajax - while former captain Ashley Williams has joined Everton.

Summary: Swedish centre-back Sotiris Papagiannopoulos is joining Premier League side Swansea City for a trial.


The claimant count has now fallen by 24,000 since the most recent peak in February 2013. The other measure of unemployment, the Labour Force Survey, fell by 0.3 percentage points to 6% in September. That is higher than the UK unemployment rate which stands at 5.4%. Over the quarter from June to August the number of people in employment in Northern Ireland was unchanged and has fallen slightly over the year. The explanation for employment and unemployment falling at the same time is a rise in the number of people classified as economically inactive. Economic inactivity refers to people of working age who are not seeking work. It can cover students, people with health conditions, or those with caring or parenting responsibilities. The economic inactivity rate in Northern Ireland is 27.6% compared to a UK average rate of 22.1%.

Summary: The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland fell by 1,100 in September to 40,700.


Wightlink Ferries wants to build a three-storey terminal in Gunwharf Road for its Portsmouth to Fishbourne service as part of a Â£45m project. The upgrade will see new ramps put in so vehicles can be simultaneously loaded and unloaded on two levels. Portsmouth City Council's planning committee approved the plans at a meeting on Wednesday. The firm still has to secure planning permission from Isle of Wight Council next month for a new loading ramp at the Fishbourne terminal. The new ferry will carry 178 vehicles and more than 1,000 people on each crossing. It is expected to come into service in 2017.

Summary: Plans to redesign a ferry terminal in Portsmouth to accommodate a larger boat have been approved by councillors.


The 17-year-old student was crossing the A76, close to the junction to Sanquhar Academy, when the incident happened at 13:15 on Tuesday. Police Scotland said a blue Vauxhall Corsa almost hit the pedestrian as it was overtaking a silver car while travelling north. Officers want to speak to the driver of the Corsa, who did not stop. The man at the wheel of the silver car pulled over and shouted at the girl. Police have also appealed for witnesses to the incident and for the driver of the silver car to come forward.

Summary: Police are hunting the driver of a car which narrowly missed hitting a schoolgirl in Sanqhuar.


The Central Scotland MSP quit his former party after its decision to endorse an independent Scotland's membership of Nato. Mr Wilson, who will continue to sit as an independent, said the Greens were a "real alternative" to the issues facing Scotland. In October, former SNP politician John Finnie also joined the Greens. Mr Wilson said: "I am of the view that the Scottish Green party provides a real alternative direction to the issues and challenges facing Scotland. "The Scottish Green party is the best vehicle for reflecting my view on environmental, social and economic policies and is providing leadership on key issues such as fracking, land ownership and a citizens income." The pro-independence Scottish Greens said they had experienced a post-referendum membership surge, from 1,700 to more than 7,500.

Summary: MSP John Wilson has become the second former SNP member to join the Scottish Greens, it has been announced.


The Aldi store in Prestatyn was targeted at about 1941 GMT on Monday by two men, who escaped with cash. A search of the area by helicopter and by the North Wales Police dog section failed to find anything. Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 if in Wales, 0845 6071001 (Welsh language) or 0845 6071002 (English). Police said one of the men remained by the store's door while the other pushed a member of staff and took cash from the till. The first offender is between 5ft 8ins (173cm) and 5ft 10 ins (178cm) tall and slim, was wearing a hooded top and had his face covered. The second man was slim and was believed to have been wearing a hooded top, had his socks tucked over his tracksuit bottoms and was wearing black trainers.

Summary: Police have appealed for information after a robbery at a Denbighshire supermarket.


The gyrocopter crash landed close to Carrickmore airfield outside Omagh at about 15:00 BST on Sunday. Two men, understood to be from Scotland, are being treated at Belfast City Hospital and are in a stable condition. It is understood the aircraft went about 50 metres and had to make an emergency landing. The Irish Coastguard search and rescue helicopter, emergency services and the PSNI helicopter have been helping with the rescue efforts. Aircraft from all over the UK are at the airfield for a one day fly-in event which is held annually.

Summary: A small aircraft has made an emergency landing in County Tyrone.


Ashley Dodd, 28, rang his victims claiming to work at the George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton. Dodd, of Hayes Lane, Exhall, Warwickshire, claimed he had been "messing around" while drinking. He was handed a 16-week prison sentence at Nuneaton Magistrates' Court after he previously admitted eight offences under the Malicious Communications Act. Magistrates previously heard Dodd chose his victims at random after he had been binge-drinking on 6 and 7 June. His actions caused families "shock and devastation", the court was told, with some taking several hours to trace their children to find they were unharmed. Det Con Michelle Russell, of Warwickshire Police, said the calls were "extremely upsetting" for the victims. "We are pleased that Mr Dodd has been brought to justice and hope it will bring some comfort to the families," she said.

Summary: A hoax caller who posed as a doctor and told eight families their child had died has been jailed.


The Welshman, 40, started the day two shots behind overnight leader Clement Sordet but nine birdies and two bogeys sealed his first win of 2015. Frenchman Sordet (70) and England's Lee Westwood (67) finished joint second. Donaldson and Westwood's efforts mean they have returned to the world's top 50 to qualify for the 2016 Open and Masters. Sordet also qualified for the Open, along with Thailand's Phachara Khongwatmai, who finished sixth. The win for Donaldson was his first since claiming the Czech Masters in August last year. Spain's Sergio Garcia shot a two-under 70 to finish fourth alongside South Korean An Byeong-hun.

Summary: Jamie Donaldson shot a final-round seven under 65 to win the Thailand Golf Championship by three strokes.


A total of 22 households had to be evacuated from Crossway Point in King's Road after a burst water main left many flats "uninhabitable". Now 18 of the families have been able to return, according to the housing association that manages the building. Catalyst Housing said it was "very sorry for all the distress that this flood has caused" to residents. Spokesman Neil Cross added four households currently remain in temporary accommodation. He said: "Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by the flood at Crossway Point - at what should have been a happy time of year. "Some of the homes are still very wet, but we are continuing to do all we can to make these homes as comfortable as possible. "As well as doing all we can to support our residents, we are also investigating exactly what caused this flood."

Summary: Families forced to leave their homes on Christmas Eve due to flooding have returned to their properties.


Uplands School in Swindon provides education for children with special needs between the ages of 11 and 19. It won awards for both the alternative provision school of the year and the overall school of the year. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy was nominated in the secondary school category but missed out on the top prize. Judges, who included writer Anthony Horowitz and Colin Bell, chief executive of the Council of British International Schools, said achievement at the school was "well above" national expectations. "It's just a delight to come across such a fantastic school," judges said. The TES (formerly Times Education Supplement) school awards are in their seventh year. Winners were announced on Friday. The awards have 17 categories, including primary school, secondary school, head teacher and healthy school of the year.

Summary: A "fantastic" Wiltshire school has been named the best overall at the 2015 TES school awards.


Bradley joins former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs in being linked with the Swansea managerial role. Bradley met Jenkins at Bristol Airport but it is understood no decision has yet been made to replace Guidolin. The Swans' American owners have become concerned, with the club currently 17th in the Premier League table. The Welsh club have not won in the league since the opening day of the season, have collected one point from their past five games and are one place above the relegation zone. Bradley, 58, spent five years in charge of the US national side, leading them to the 2009 Confederations Cup final in South Africa, where they were beaten by Brazil. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins has met former United States coach Bob Bradley with pressure mounting on incumbent Francesco Guidolin.


The 19th Century property, which has been closed for 25 years, is to reopen later this year following a revamp. Kenman Holdings Limited, which has a number of properties in the town, claim the privately-run apartments have been developed using public money. Western Isles Council - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - denies the allegation. In a statement, the comhairle said it would strongly contest any legal challenge raised in the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Lews Castle was constructed in 1847 for James Matheson, who made his fortune from the opium trade. Opium exported from China and India was often mixed with tobacco by smokers. The property has been revamped in a project led by the comhairle and costing Â£13.5m. Most of the property has been turned into a museum and archive.

Summary: A hotel operator has started a legal challenge against turning part of Lews Castle in Stornoway on Lewis into self-catering apartments.


Gordon Baxter CBE, company president, passed control to his daughter Audrey Baxter - the fourth generation of the family to run the business - in 1992. The Fochabers-based family business is famed for its soups and preserves. A spokesman for the Baxter family said: "It is with great sadness that the Baxter family has confirmed the death of Mr Gordon Baxter, aged 95." He went on: "He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday evening. "Mr Baxter became an iconic Scottish business figure during his tenure of the world famous business. "There will be a private family funeral later this week. A memorial service will be held later in the year in the village of Fochabers where all will be welcome." Mr Baxter was awarded his CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in 2010. He said he was "very gratified, proud and pleased" to receive the acknowledgement.

Summary: One of the driving forces behind the Moray-based Baxters food empire has died at the age of 95.


Lincoln County Hospital has also restricted admissions to five more wards following the outbreak. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which manages the hospital, said the ward closures were to prevent the virus spreading. The trust declined to specify which wards were shut, but said no children's wards had been affected. Michelle Rhodes, director of nursing at the trust, said the "highly contagious" virus could spread rapidly in hospitals. "Symptoms of norovirus include diarrhoea and vomiting and, just like flu, the virus can seriously affect vulnerable patients," she said. "If you have norovirus symptoms, please do not attend A&E. The best thing you can do is rest and take plenty of non-caffeinated drinks to avoid dehydration." A trust spokesman said some areas of the hospital were expected to reopen following deep cleaning over the next few days.

Summary: Four hospital wards have been closed after patients and staff were hit with the winter vomiting bug norovirus.


The incident happened eastbound in Ewloe on the A494 at J33B on Tuesday morning but traffic returned to normal by about 10:15 BST. North Wales Police had advised motorists to seek alternative routes while emergency services were sent to the scene. Two ambulances were sent to the scene but no one needed hospital treatment. Check if this is affecting your journey

Summary: A three-vehicle crash led to hold-ups on the A55 in Flintshire.


A total of 64 snowdogs, each with a unique design, were created earlier this year and displayed on a public art trail across Tyne and Wear. The trail closed last month and the sculptures have been sold at the Sage Gateshead. The £259,200 raised will go to St Oswald's Hospice in Newcastle. The highest price was paid for a dog known as Disco Dog, designed by mosaic artist Natalie Guy, which went for £9,200. The first lot of the event, Arthur, was bought for £5,200. Standing 1.5m tall (4ft 9ins), the colourful sculptures included several with North East-related designs, including two in the colours of Newcastle United and Sunderland football teams which made up the final lots. Four smaller previously unseen pups were also sold off.

Summary: Dozens of sculptures based on a character from the animated film The Snowman and the Snowdog have sold for almost £260,000 at auction.


Ceredigion council was not caught short, winning 22 platinum gongs, eight gold awards and four main trophies. After spending more than just a penny on its loos, cleaning services manager Jasmine Wilson said they "are recognised to be the best in the UK". It was best in the UK for public toilets, hygiene, education and healthcare. Its education award was for the quality of school toilets, while its healthcare gong was for standards in care home and similar facilities. The Loo of the Year awards were launched in 1987 with the aim of improving the standards of "away from home" toilets. Councillor Alun Williams said it was "remarkable" the standard of toilets had been maintained so well following cuts to the local authority's budget.

Summary: A council is flushed with success after scooping a number of top honours at the Loo of the Year awards.


The find was made on Wednesday afternoon at an estate office in the village. Police and archaeologists were called in to examine the remains. Police Scotland said it was believed the bones had been there for "number of years". Local residents said the building where the discovery was made could be 200 years old. A police spokesperson said: "A member of the public has contacted police after finding what they believed to be a human skull within a building at the Applecross Estate. "The find is believed to be historic. "It is likely to have been there for a number of years and there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances."

Summary: A human skull and other bones have been found during renovation work to a property in Applecross in Wester Ross.


The firm's annual accounts also show that turnover rose by just under 15% from £21m to £24m. The company has 50 stores across the UK and Ireland, as well as a significant online business. A note in the accounts said the improved performance came despite "difficult ongoing market conditions". The note adds that a "concerted campaign" of discounting old stock reduced overall profit margins but that this was offset by a decrease in overhead costs. The accounts show that the company spent £910,000 on property during the year. This is likely to reflect the purchase of the building on Royal Avenue in Belfast that contains the firm's flagship store and headquarters. Argento is controlled by Pete Boyle from Strabane, County Tyrone, who began the business from a stall on Royal Avenue in the 1990s. The business, which specialises in modestly priced silver jewellery, has prospered through the recession.

Summary: The Belfast-based jewellery retailer, Argento, increased its pre-tax profits by 60% to £1.7m in 2014.


The man ended up in the water when a car and van collided near Swarkestone in Derbyshire on Wednesday afternoon. The car plunged into the canal and its driver, described by police as an elderly woman, was pulled to safety by passers-by along with the pedestrian. Police have not released any further details about the man's injuries but say he is critically ill. The car driver was treated in hospital for minor injuries and has since been discharged. The van driver was unhurt. Jane MacArthur, who lives nearby and witnessed the aftermath, said: "There were people running around on mobile phones, calling emergency services. "There was a car in the canal and a gentleman just dove in and rescued the lady." No arrests have been made. Police have appealed for witnesses.

Summary: A pedestrian is in a critical condition after he was knocked off a canal bridge in a crash.


Rose Macefield, from Dudley, West Midlands, spent 200 hours carefully crafting the comic heroes for the three-day event. She said: "I did consider several movies as a source of inspiration, but the new Batman v Superman movie will be released just a week after the show. "I thought it would be perfect timing." More than 30,000 people are attending the exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham. There are more than 400 exhibitors at the show, many of whom have spent weeks creating their intricate cakes. Among the designs is a cake of the star of BBC's Poldark, a Game of Thrones Direwolf and Star Wars characters. The annual event has attracted a huge following, with visitors travelling from across the world to attend. In 2013, amateur baker Lara Clarke made headlines after she baked a lifesize Johnny Depp cake, as his Pirates of the Caribbean character Jack Sparrow.

Summary: Caked crusaders Batman and Superman are among hundreds of stunning sweet treats on display at the annual Cake International exhibition.


The 300m (984ft) path is thought to be the longest in the UK and offers a "unique bird's-eye view" of the site's 15,000 trees. The route has no steps, making it accessible for wheelchairs. It cost Â£1.9m, with the funds raised by Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum. Arboretum director Andrew Smith said: "People have been enjoying the views of Westonbirt from the ground for generations, so the time has come to offer our visitors a new and exciting way to see the arboretum by getting up close and personal with the canopy, just like our tree team." The site, near Tetbury, is managed by the Forestry Commission and covers 243 hectares (600 acres). It was established in the 1850s by landowner George Holford.

Summary: Hundreds of people have visited a 13m (42ft) high treetop walkway in the first two hours since it opened at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire.


It is part of a collection of "sustainable garments" which will be showcased at the event. Students at the School of Textiles and Design in Galashiels have produced a wide range of items. The fashion show is at Abbotsford House, the Borders home of Sir Walter Scott, on 5 June. As well as the sustainable items, it will also include a selection of "fully convertible" clothes - such as jackets which can be turned into trousers and skirts which can be transformed into tops. Another collection in this year's show explores the sensation of going blind with garments which have been laser-cut with Braille messages.

Summary: An outfit made of a fabric produced from bananas and waste plastic is to feature at Heriot-Watt University's graduate fashion show.


Their empty car with documents and money was found in the Kefraya region in the eastern Bekaa Valley on Friday. A security operation is now under way amid fears the group was kidnapped. Czech officials are not releasing their names for security reasons. In 2011, seven Estonian cyclists were abducted at gunpoint in the Bekaa Valley and released four month later. "At this moment we can confirm we are missing five Czech citizens together with one Lebanese citizen," Czech Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Michaela Lagronova was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency. "A huge security operation is going on now in Lebanon. We are of course in close contact with Lebanese security forces and also with the government," she added. Some areas of the Bekaa Valley, east of the capital Beirut, are notorious for lawlessness and drug trafficking.

Summary: Five Czech nationals and their Lebanese driver are missing in Lebanon, the Czech foreign ministry says.


The appointment was announced on the presidential website. Ilham Aliyev has ruled Azerbaijan since the death of his father Heydar in 2003. Mehriban Aliyeva, 52, is an MP who trained in medicine and heads the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The state-run media often focus on the Aliyev family. Human rights campaigners deplore President Aliyev's crackdown on dissent and corruption in state bodies. The government denies the allegations. In September, Mr Aliyev organised a referendum which created a strong vice-presidency and extended the presidential term to seven years, from five. Last year leaked US diplomatic documents said that despite being an MP, the president's wife appeared poorly informed about political issues. The leaked cables also derided her expensive taste in fashions and cosmetic surgery. Her father Arif Pashayev is a wealthy and successful businessman in Azerbaijan. Mehriban and Ilham Aliyev have three children.

Summary: Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has appointed his wife Mehriban to serve as first vice-president, further tightening his grip on power in the oil-rich Caucasus republic.


Northumbrian Water is placing protective screens at six places on the Tees, Tyne, Wear and Coquet in response to new regulations. The Â£11m project aims to be completed by March 2020. Work has started at the Lumley pumping station on the Wear in Chester-le-Street. Numbers of European eels have dramatically dropped since the 1980s. Michael Walsh, Northumbrian Water project manager, said: "It's not known exactly why there's been such a dramatic decline, but this project will help ensure the safe passage of eels in our region and ultimately, I hope, will contribute to restoring populations." Robbie Stevenson, from the Environment Agency, described the eels as "fascinating creatures". He added: "They have a complex life cycle, beginning life in the Sargasso sea and undergoing several changes during their life maturing in European waters, before returning to the Sargasso to spawn."

Summary: Screens are being installed on four rivers to prevent endangered eels from being killed by water pumps.


The Swansea City head coach was under huge pressure after losing 2-1 to Liverpool at the weekend, with the Swans finding themselves 17th in the Premier League table. His side haven't won a game since the opening day of the season and are only just above the relegation zone. Guidolin is replaced by former USA coach Bob Bradley. The American, who leaves French side Le Havre, has also managed the Egyptian national team and Norwegian side Stabaek. The club say they think Bradley makes a good "long term appointment" to "stabilise matters on and off the pitch". Swans chairman Huw Jenkins said he was disappointed, but said that the club "needed to change things as soon as possible" to move forward positively. Swansea's next match is against Arsenal on 15 October, following this weekend's international break.

Summary: Francesco Guidolin is the second footy boss to be sacked in day, on his birthday as well!


The 35-year-old 2004 Olympic silver medallist suffered head injuries when a taxi he was in with a team-mate crashed into a concrete barrier on Friday. The German Olympic Committee (DOSB) said Henze had died of his injuries in the presence of his family. "Words cannot describe what we feel in the team after this terrible loss," said DOSB president Alfons Hormann. International Olympic Committee president and compatriot Thomas Bach added: "The IOC is mourning the loss of a true Olympian." The DOSB will hold a memorial service in the Olympic village on Tuesday and has asked the International Olympic Committee to fly the German flag at half-mast at all venues. Another canoe team official, Christian Kaeding, suffered minor injuries in Friday's accident and was released after hospital treatment.

Summary: Germany canoe slalom coach Stefan Henze has died following a car crash near the Rio Olympic Park last week.


An IFA Disciplinary Committee opted not to punish Carrick Rangers over a touchline ban irregularity, which resulted in Carrick staying up. The Northern Ireland Football League have now fixed provisional dates for the promotion play-off. Warrenpoint may face Institute on June 14 and 17 if they win their appeal. If 'Town fail to be reinstated to the top flight, Ballinamallard and Institute will play the second leg of their play-off on Wednesday 15 June. Ballinamallard won the first leg 2-1 at Institute on 6 May before off-field events led to the postponement of the second leg. The IFA granted NIFL an extension to the season due to the uncertainty of the various appeals and Arbitration processes. However only players eligible to participate in the first leg of the play-off are eligible to play in the second leg. Proposed play-off games have a 19:45 kick-off.

Summary: Warrenpoint Town's Arbitration hearing to contest their relegation from the Irish Premiership takes place on Thursday 9 June.


He spent 12 years in charge at Boundary Park, where he guided the club from the fourth division to the second tier. Before that, Frizzell spent 10 years as a player with the Latics, scoring 56 goals in 318 appearances. He moved to Maine Road as assistant manager to Billy McNeill, taking over in September 1986 after McNeill's exit, in the season when City were relegated. "Jimmy was a true Oldham Athletic legend as a player and manager, and he was a real gentleman," said Latics chief executive Neil Joy. "All Latics fans will feel a real sense of loss at this news. Our thoughts are with Jimmy's friends and family at this sad time."

Summary: Former Oldham Athletic and Manchester City manager Jimmy Frizzell has died at the age of 79.


The statement did not say what accusations Milas Mohammed Abdul Kareem and his brother Nehru faced. But Iraq media reported that they related to contracts awarded to firms linked to Nehru, based in Jordan. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced measures cracking down on corruption in August. The move, which overhauls a system in which senior positions are appointed on sectarian lines, followed protests over power cuts amid sweltering heat. Neither Mr Abdul Kareem nor his brother have commented on the allegations. Their father, a Kurd, is head of the largest Sufi order in Iraq - a branch of Islam widespread in the country.

Summary: Iraq has issued arrest warrants for the trade minister and his brother on corruption charges, a judicial spokesman said.


Khawaja returned to the Test side this month after an absence of more than two years and has scored centuries in the first two Tests against the Black Caps. The 28-year-old will miss the series finale in Adelaide - the world's first day-night Test - on 27 November. He is also set to miss the first Test against West Indies on 10 December. Pakistan-born Khawaja pulled up while chasing the ball to the boundary on the second day of the Waca Test. Australia physiotherapist David Beakley said: "Scans have indicated a moderate hamstring muscle strain which means it is likely he will be unavailable for the next two Test matches in Adelaide and Hobart." The left-hander, who missed much of last summer with a knee injury, scored his maiden Test hundred with 174 in the victory in Brisbane and added 121 in the first innings in Perth.

Summary: Australia batsman Usman Khawaja is set to miss two Test matches after injuring a hamstring during the second Test against New Zealand in Perth.


The broadcaster aired 30 episodes of the hour-long show, titled Mel and Sue, in January and February. But it has not been recommissioned. An ITV spokesperson said: "Mel and Sue are great talents and we hope to work with them on other projects in the future." The pair have returned as hosts of BBC One's The Great British Bake Off, which attracted 10 million viewers last week. Their success on Bake Off was one reason why ITV gave the hosts their own show, which featured celebrity guests and cookery demonstrations. The show, in a format similar to the Channel 4 Light Lunch series which launched their TV careers in the 90s, attracted an average 790,000 viewers. But it was regularly beaten by other shows in the same 16:00 time slot including Escape to the Country and Antiques Road Trip, which attracted around two million viewers.

Summary: ITV has decided not to bring back Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins' daytime chat show for a second series.


The 54-year-old man was arrested at Belfast International Airport on Monday morning. Police said he was being questioned over a number of offences, including the four murders. However, he was released later on Monday pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. The officers and nun were killed when a landmine, hidden in a culvert on the Killylea Road in Armagh, was detonated on 24 July 1990. The victims were Sister Catherine Dunne, Constable William Hanson, Reserve Constable Joshua Willis and Reserve Constable David Sterrit. A 55-year-old man arrested last week over the murders was later released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

Summary: A man arrested by detectives investigating the 1990 IRA murders of three police officers and a nun has been released.


The design by Lincolnshire-based Larkfleet Homes can lift the property up to about five feet (1.5m) above the ground. Larkfleet's chief executive Karl Hick said testing of a prototype had been successful. The firm now wants to build a "live property" at Weston Hills, Spalding. Mr Hick said the design allows the property to be raised depending on the flood risk. He said: "Out prototype has worked wonderfully well, and there have been no issues." "What we want to do now is get a live property with people living in it, and see how it works over a period of time." If plans are given the go-ahead by South Holland District Council the firm hopes "to have it up and running in the latter part of 2017", he added.

Summary: A housing company has applied for planning permission to build an experimental house that could rise on jacks above flood waters.


Kevin Murray, 46, from Townsend Street in Strabane, County Tyrone, is objecting to a bid to extradite him to the Republic of Ireland. A warrant for his extradition said GardaÃ (Irish police) believe he played a central role in the hotel shooting. He was remanded in custody until a bail hearing scheduled for Friday. The judge at Belfast Recorder's Court is awaiting medical reports before ruling on whether to release Mr Murray on bail. The fatal shooting took place at Dublin's Regency Hotel on 5 February. David Byrne, 33, was shot dead and two other men were injured in the attack, which GardaÃ linked to a gangland feud in Dublin. Mr Murray was arrested by PSNI officers in Strabane on Monday, using a European Arrest Warrant.

Summary: A man from Northern Ireland arrested in connection with a murder at a Dublin boxing match weigh-in has appeared at an extradition hearing in Belfast.


Schoolchildren from across Ruthin helped to make the poppies to mark the centenary of the battle of Mametz Wood. It is part of events being held in the town, which have been organised by Ruthin Community Group. Its events organiser, Ron Bell, said the commemorations had been "designed to bring all generations together". The 38th (Welsh) Division attacked Mametz Wood between 7 and 14 July 1916, with more than 4,000 of them killed or injured. Mr Bell said: "The aim is to help people not only remember World War One but to learn about the sacrifice their predecessors made for their freedoms." The commemorations have been funded by the Heritage Lottery World War One programme and the Big Lottery Awards for All.

Summary: A parade with 4,000 handmade poppies has taken place in a Denbighshire town as part of World War One commemorations.


Stephen Heffernan was captured on CCTV aiming the carbon dioxide air pistol at his victim in Brick Lane, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, in March. The 44-year-old, from Bradford on Avon, admitted possessing a weapon with intent to cause fear of violence and was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court. The woman was unharmed and they walked away together after the incident. Heffernan had been carrying the gun in his pocket before whipping it out to point at his victim. Det Con Andy Henson, from Wiltshire Police, said: "I want to reassure the community that behaviour like this is never tolerated and we will do all we can to catch anyone who acts like this in public."

Summary: A man who pointed a gun at a woman's head during an argument in the street has been jailed for 14 months.


The emergency services were called to reports of an explosion in Brunel Road at about 18:35. Police cordoned off an area while crews worked to bring the fire under control. A police spokesman said: "No members of the public were put at risk while the emergency services dealt with the fire which was brought under control by 21:00 and the roads around the area were all reopened." No-one was injured in the incident. The spokesman added: "There will be a police presence in the area throughout the night while inquiries continue."

Summary: Firefighters have tackled a blaze at an industrial unit in Dundee.


Officers were called to the property on Kinver Road, Moston at 13:00 GMT on Saturday. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed but police are treating it as suspicious. A murder investigation has been launched but police do not believe there is a risk to the community. The results of a post-mortem examination are expected soon. Det Supt Phil Reade from Greater Manchester Police said: "We don't believe there is any wider risk to the community. "We have identified a suspect and we are doing all that we can to trace the individual."

Summary: The body of a 46-year-old woman has been found at a house in Manchester.


The plane, which had been en route from Gatwick to Heraklion, was diverted to Venice and the co-pilot performed a "routine landing", the company said. It said the plane's captain had briefly lost consciousness while receiving treatment but by this time the co-pilot was already in control. The captain has been taken to hospital but his condition is not known. An Easyjet spokesman said: "The first officer performed a routine landing in line with procedures. "The aircraft landed safely and was met by emergency services on arrival. "The safety and wellbeing of its passengers and crew is Easyjet's highest priority."

Summary: An Easyjet flight from the UK to Greece was diverted and delayed for six-and-a-half hours after the captain fell ill.


Ex-Plymouth midfielder Young, 24, won player of the season at the National League club as they avoided relegation. Brendan Moore, Sean McGinty, Ruairi Keating, Dan Sparkes and Aman Verma are the others offered contract extensions. The Gulls have released Ben Gerring and Charlie Duke, while Damon Lathrope and Sam Chaney are already under contract. Top-scorer Brett Williams is among five players yet to be offered terms, along with Giancarlo Gallifuoco, Shaun Harrad, Lathaniel Rowe-Turner and Myles Anderson. They, along with the club, are free to consider their options, but could yet stay at Plainmoor. "I want to make it very clear that any one of these players would be a valuable asset to our squad for next season and the door definitely remains open," said Torquay boss Kevin Nicholson.

Summary: Torquay United have offered new deals to seven players, including Luke Young and skipper Courtney Richards, with a further five waiting on their futures.


The move forms part of David Cameron's pledge for the UK to take in 20,000 refugees by 2020. Wales is expected to have about 1,600. The United Nation's refugee agency, UNHCR, is identifying possible arrivals from camps in the Middle East and they are being referred to the Home Office. Ceredigion council leader Ellen ap Gwynn, said: "The support that has been shown by Ceredigion residents for the refugees is very heartening as we seek to help in the response to this emergency." 20,000 more refugees will be resettled in the UK by 2020 4,980 Syrian asylum seekers have been allowed to stay since 2011 25,771 people applied for asylum in the UK in the year to end June 2015 2,204 were from Syria 87% of Syrian requests for asylum were granted 145 Syrian asylum seekers have been removed from the UK since 2011

Summary: Syrian refugees are set to arrive in Aberystwyth before Christmas as Ceredigion becomes one of the first counties in Wales to accept them.


The 36-year-old, who has won 103 caps, will play for a team managed by former Manchester United and England winger Steve Coppell. Former Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Fulham central defender Hughes has been without a club since being released by Melbourne City in April. Hughes played in three of NI's four games at Euro 2016 in France. The veteran international was reported to be considering a contract offer from League One side Oldham Athletic earlier this month. Hughes will have former QPR winger Antonio German and one-time Barcelona youngster Josu among his team-mates at the Blasters. He will have to wait for his first taste of action for his new club as the Indian Super League does not start until October. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes has signed a one-year deal with Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters.


Former Munster and Newcastle player Nagle, 27, will combine playing with his studies at Cambridge University. He represented the Light Blues in December's Varsity Match at Twickenham, in a team which included Harlequins and Wales centre Jamie Roberts. Sexton, 23, is the younger brother of Ireland fly-half Johnny and arrives on loan from Exeter Chiefs. London Irish, currently bottom of the Premiership, are already without second rows George Skivington, Eoin Sheriff and Nic Rouse because of long-term injuries. "Ian and Jerry come into our squad to help ease the pressure," head coach Tom Coventry told BBC Sport. "They're both good men with good experience of playing for clubs in the Premiership." Nagle, who was named man of the match when Munster beat Australia in November 2010, is set to return to Ireland and join Leinster at the end of the season.

Summary: London Irish have signed second-row forwards Ian Nagle and Jerry Sexton on deals until the end of the season.


Archer, 22, took a maiden first-class five-wicket haul in a devastating spell of 7-67 to combine with Ajmal Shahzad (3-91) and dismiss the away side. Opener Sean Dickson scored a patient 68 before a 123-run stand between Darren Stevens (68) and Wayne Parnell (51 not out) earned Kent a third batting point. Chris Nash fell lbw to Matt Coles as Sussex reached stumps at 11-1 in reply. Playing in just his eighth first-class match, fast bowler Archer was outstanding, sending Kent opener Daniel Bell-Drummond's middle stump cart-wheeling and later dismissing Dickson and Adam Rouse in successive balls to expose the middle order at 152-6. Kent had the partnership of Stevens and Parnell to thank, with the two all-rounders counter-attacking well before Archer returned to clean up the tail.

Summary: Jofra Archer claimed seven wickets as Sussex bowled Kent out for 304 in their County Championship match at Hove.


The 30-year-old moved to the Blues, initially on loan, in March 2015 from Bradford and made the switch permanent that summer. The has spent time at seven clubs, including Middlesbrough, where he was a trainee. "We know all about Jason and we're delighted that he's chosen to stay with the club," said boss Keith Curle. "He's had offers from other clubs which were financially stronger than ours - but he enjoys Carlisle, he enjoys what this club is about and he feels he has a job to do."

Summary: Carlisle United midfielder Jason Kennedy has signed a new two-year deal with the League Two side.


The Gobbins - a dramatic cliff face walk in Islandmagee - was damaged by storms Abigail and Frank. The path was only opened to the public for the first time in over 50 years last year. A total of £7.5m was spent restoring it to the standard required for public use. The Gobbins was the brainchild of Irish railway engineer Berkeley Deane Wise. It first opened in 1902 and quickly became famous as a white knuckle walk. Carved into black basalt cliffs, it was an engineering triumph, connected by a network of walkways and bridges, the most iconic of which was the tubular bridge.

Summary: A County Antrim tourist attraction, which was closed after storms caused landslides in January, has reopened to the public.


Bonmarche said colder weather had weighed on sales of spring stock and warned that consumer confidence "does not appear buoyant" in the UK. Boss Beth Butterwick said it was "cautious" about the rest of the year. It comes after M&S reported a fall in clothing sales and Next warned 2016 could be the toughest year since 2008. Bonmarche shares fell 10% to 170p, valuing the company at about Â£85m. The retailer, which has 312 shops in the UK, said like-for-like sales were almost flat in the last 12 months and that profit would be lower than expected. Butterwick said: "Our expectation is that trading conditions will remain challenging, and therefore our outlook for the [fiscal year 2017] result is cautious."

Summary: Women's fashion chain Bonmarche's shares fell sharply in early trading after becoming the latest retailer to warn that conditions are "challenging".


The 27-year-old missed Chile's 0-0 draw against Colombia on Thursday after picking up a muscle injury. Chile's medical staff hoped he would recover in time for Tuesday's game against Uruguay in Santiago. "He always wants to play and he's always ready to play even when injured," Wenger told beIn Sports. Sanchez, who has scored eight goals in all competitions for Arsenal this season, was sidelined for two months last season after injuring his hamstring. "It's a grey area between the national team and the club team and we have to preserve the health of Alexis Sanchez," Wenger added. "We have to get access for our medical staff to the MRI scan to see what grade it is and make absolutely sure they don't make any decision that could harm his future."

Summary: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged Chile not to risk forward Alexis Sanchez in their World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.


Margam Abbey in Port Talbot opened its doors to all animals on Sunday for its annual thanksgiving service. The 30-year-old tradition has seen everything from horses to goslings join the congregation. "All animals are welcome from dogs, cats, hamsters and rabbits to ponies - there is plenty of room," said Father Edward Owen. "The annual pet service is very popular and has been running here for more than 30 years - in fact I remember going to it as a child myself." Father Owen visited Shetland pony Barney and owner Alison Thomas before for the service. Ms Thomas, from Grugwyllt Fawr Farm, Margam, said: "The pet service is really good fun - it's like Noah's Ark inside the Abbey." The service took place at 15:30 BST.

Summary: Animals of all sizes have been in their Sunday best for a pet-friendly church service in Port Talbot.


The optical illusion is not in fact a rainbow according to BBC weather presenter Keeley Donovan, "It is known as a circumzenithal arc," she said, adding: "It is formed when sunlight is refracted through ice crystals rather than raindrops." Photographs of the spectrum of colours spotted on Friday have been shared on social media. One BBC Weather Watcher, Mrs D from Glusburn County Primary School near Keighley, said the children had been delighted to see it. She said: "My class and all the children saw this circumzenithal arc, which appeared just after the Remembrance service we attended in Sutton Park. "The children were very excited to see a smile in the sky." Ms Donovan said the meteorological phenomenon usually forms high up in the sky among the cirrus and cirrostratus clouds. "Although they form fairly frequently, they are usually obscured by layers of clouds beneath, and rarely visible," she added.

Summary: "Upside-down rainbows" or "smiles in the sky" have been sighted across Yorkshire.


Greipel, of the Lotto-Soudal team, surged to the front on the final straight of the flat 182km (113 mile) stage from Noale to Bibione, crossing the line in just over four hours. The 33-year-old cited goals further into the season as his reason for quitting after his third stage win. Bob Jungels retained the overall lead after finishing safely in the bunch. Caleb Ewan finished the stage second, with Giacomo Nizzolo third. Stage 12 result: 1. Andre Greipel (Ger/Lotto) 4hrs 16mins 2. Giacomo Nizzolo (Ita/Trek) Same time 3. Arnaud Demare (Fra/FDJ) 4. Diego Ulissi (Ita/Lampre) 5. Sacha Modolo (Ita/Lampre) 6. Maarten Tjallingii (Ned/LottoNL) Overall standings 1. Bob Jungels (Lux/Etixx-Quick-Step) 49hrs 32mins 20secs 2. Andrey Amador (Crc/Movistar) +24secs 3. Alejandro Valverde (Spa/Movistar) +1min 7secs 4. Steven Kruijswijk (Ned/LottoNL) Same time 5. Vincenzo Nibali (Ita/Astana) +1min 9secs 6. Rafal Majka (Pol/Tinkoff) +2min 1secs

Summary: German rider Andre Greipel sprinted to victory in the 12th stage of Giro d'Italia and then abandoned the race.


Seventeen firefighters, including rope rescue specialists, were called to the scene at about 2025 BST on Tuesday. An ambulance service spokesman said he had fallen about 50ft (15m), but tumbled in three stages. The 48-year-old man, from Herefordshire, was then taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries and severe concussion. Firefighters from the Gloucestershire and Hereford and Worcester services, ambulance crews from West Midlands and Great Western ambulance services, police and mountain rescuers attended. A spokesman from the West Midlands Ambulance Service said the rescue had involved getting the man from the bottom of the 50ft drop to the top. He was taken to Hereford County Hospital. "Considering he'd fallen 50ft but he had fallen and tumbled in three stages he came off pretty OK," the spokesman said. "Considering the distance he'd fallen, he was very lucky indeed."

Summary: A man has been rescued after he fell down Symonds Yat Rock in the Forest of Dean.


The service, operated by Loganair, has been going since 1967 and is now viewed as an essential part of daily life. One leg is the 1.7 mile jump between Westray and Papa Westray - the shortest scheduled flight in the world. It should take two minutes, but can be done in 47 seconds if the wind helps. Mobile banker Anne Rendall was the one millionth passenger. The Royal Bank of Scotland employee has completed more than 10,000 trips on the service. Other stops include Eday, Stronsay, Sanday, North Ronaldsay and Kirkwall. Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair's managing director, said: "The route is a jewel in our network and known across the world. "It's an essential lifeline service for the people of Orkney, connecting the individual islands via a convenient air link. "It's used by teachers, doctors, policemen and school pupils, helping them to go about their daily routines with ease and simplicity."

Summary: The inter-island air service in Orkney has welcomed its one millionth passenger.


Scott Hamilton is accused of causing the death of 80-year-old Peter Wills by driving carelessly in a Stirling Council bin lorry near Dunblane. The pensioner died at the scene of the crash in December last year. Hamilton, 43, made no plea or declaration during a private hearing at Stirling Sheriff Court. The Bonnybridge resident faces a single charge alleging that he "carried out a reversing manoeuvre without taking adequate steps to ensure it was safe to do so", resulting in the vehicle striking Mr Wills and causing fatal injuries. The incident is said to have happened on Sheriffmuir Road on 3 December, 2014. The case was continued for further examination, and Hamilton will re-appear in court at a later date.

Summary: A council bin lorry driver has appeared in court charged with causing the death of an elderly man in an electric wheelchair.


James McKinnon, 20, from Edinburgh, was arrested on Wednesday at a flat in Moredun on seven outstanding warrants. He faced 13 charges when he appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday. They included two of housebreaking with intent to steal and 11 charges connected with the theft of vehicles. Mr McKinnon made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody. A 36-year-old woman was charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after a cannabis cultivation of 13 plants, estimated to be worth more than Â£1,500, was found at the address.

Summary: A man has been charged in connection with 43 crimes committed across Edinburgh.


Danny Graham scored twice as Rovers came from behind to beat Brentford 3-2 and move up to 22nd in the Championship, two points from safety. Coyle, who took over at Ewood Park in the summer, has seen his side just spend one week outside the Championship bottom three this campaign. "We will move ourselves to a position of safety in this league," he said. He told BBC Radio Lancashire: "There is absolutely no doubt about that and when we do, we need the right investment and the right time to kick on. "We believe that we can get this club, in time, back to where we feel we should be. "We want to get better in one or two areas and I certainly know the areas we want to improve the club."

Summary: Blackburn Rovers manager Owen Coyle is confident his club will avoid relegation this season.


Abby Swinfield, 18, from Castle Donington in Leicestershire, died in hospital on Friday. A post-mortem examination is expected to take place in coming days. Police believe her death was linked to mephedrone use. A woman, 20, from Tamworth, arrested on suspicion of supplying Class B drugs has been released on police bail. Staffordshire Police said Ms Swinfield had been visiting friends in Tamworth when she fell ill on the 28 March. She was taken to Good Hope Hospital, but died almost a week later. Mephedrone is more commonly known as MCAT.

Summary: A woman has been arrested in connection with a suspected drugs death in Staffordshire.


The Lotus Esprit sold for less than the guide price despite a bidding war between a woman in the auction room and a telephone bidder who took the prized collector's piece. The car, said to be fully operational, was used in the underwater scene of the 1977 film starring Roger Moore as 007. After filming it toured various car shows before being stored in New York. It was sold at RM Auctions in Battersea, south-west London, for less than the estimated price of between £650,000 and £950,000. In had previously been auctioned as a blind lot in 1989. Peter Haynes, from the auction house, said: "Bearing in mind it is not a car that can be driven on the road, the price just goes to prove the draw that all Bond-related memorabilia has."

Summary: A submarine car used in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me has been sold for £550,000.


He is undergoing surgery at Manchester Children's Hospital with "serious lacerations" to his ear and is said to be in a "serious but stable" condition. A man and woman, both aged 45, have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a dog dangerously out of control, police said. Paramedics and police were called to Adelphi Street at 16:00 BST on Monday. The dog has been seized by Greater Manchester Police, who believe it is an American Bulldog which is not banned in the UK. It is thought the boy was playing in a friend's garden across the road from his home when he was attacked. Det Sgt Pete Carletti said: "Clearly this is an issue we are taking extremely seriously and we are carrying out a full investigation to establish exactly what happened here at this address."

Summary: A four-year-old boy is in hospital with head injuries after being bitten by a dog in Standish near Wigan.


Hawick councillor Davie Paterson has tabled a motion to the local authority seeking the move. He wants to see a "wholehearted commitment" to extending the line beyond Tweedbank to Hawick and then on to Carlisle via Newcastleton. A transport study in the region is currently examining the feasibility of increasing the length of the railway. The multi-million pound Borders Railway opened to the public in September 2015. There have been numerous calls since then to extend the line between Edinburgh and Tweedbank on to Cumbria. The Scottish government is looking at the possibility as part of a wider study of transport services in south east Scotland. Mr Paterson's motion - to be debated by the full council - seeks a renewed commitment to making the case for the extension.

Summary: Scottish Borders Council is being urged to reaffirm its support to extend the region's new railway on to Carlisle.


Police were called by the ambulance service to an address on Dundonald Street at around 15.45 GMT following reports a man had been bitten by a dog. The 22-year-old, yet to be officially identified, was treated by paramedics at the scene but subsequently died from his injuries, Lancashire Police said. Police have not specified the breed of dog involved in the attack. DI Jane Webb from Preston CID said: "This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly died. Enquiries are on-going to establish the exact circumstances and my thoughts very much remain with his family, who are being supported by specially trained officers at this time." Bunches of flowers were left at the scene, including two bouquets tied to a nearby lamppost. The dog was taken from the address and put down by a vet.

Summary: A man has died after being attacked by his own dog in Preston.


At about 23:40 on Monday the Co-op store in Main Street Ormiston was entered after a green Citroen Saxo was reversed into the shop window. The occupants of the vehicle then stole a small number of cigarettes. On Wednesday Eskbank Post Office was broken into at 23:00. A green Citroen Saxo was used to force entry to the building before cigarettes were stolen. Det Sgt Dave Reilly said: "As part of this investigation, we are actively seeking to identify the driver and other occupants of the green Citroen Saxo and I would ask anyone with information that can help us identify these individuals to contact police immediately. "If anyone believes they have seen the vehicle, which will most likely have front and rear damage, is also urged to come forward. "In addition, anyone who saw anything suspicious around either premises during the time of these offences should get in touch."

Summary: Police are appealing for witnesses following two ram-raid thefts at businesses in Mid and East Lothian.


Among the highlights was the first printed map of Cornwall from the first county atlas of England and Wales, produced in 1576 during the reign of Elizabeth I. The detailed map was sold for £10,000 against an estimate of £6,000-8,000. Bonhams senior book valuer John Walwyn-Jones said he was "not surprised they attracted so much interest". The maps had been collected over a period of 40 years by Peter Dewhurst who was brought up in Bodmin. He emigrated to Southern California in the 1960s where he has lived ever since. Mr Dewhurst, now in his 70s, said: "I am happy to know that the maps and charts which have given me so much pleasure over the years will be enjoyed and studied by new owners in new places." Mr Walwyn-Jones said: "This was an outstanding collection of maps which had been put together with great care and discrimination."

Summary: A collection of more than 80 historic maps of Cornwall and the Scilly Isles has been sold at Bonhams for £46,000.


Staff there noticed the bird just after the tree was put up inside. It's thought that the festive robin had got into the branches of the Christmas tree while it was being stored outside of the Cathedral. The Cathedral say that the bird is nesting or sleeping in the tree and that is a welcome addition to their services. They also say they are working a plan to look after the robin when the tree needs to be taken down, as robins and their nests are protected by law. The Cathedral think there might actually be two robins but they haven't managed to spot them together yet.

Summary: A real live robin has been found in a Christmas tree in Liverpool Cathedral.


The assailant fired at least three shots outside the court, eyewitnesses said. Mr Dundar escaped unharmed but a reporter was reportedly injured. Police say they have arrested the suspected gunman. Erdem Gul, a former colleague of Mr Dundar who is also on trial, said the attacker shouted "traitor" as he fired. Mr Dundar, a former newspaper editor, was briefing reporters outside the courthouse when the incident occurred. He is standing trial alongside Mr Gul over a series of reports in Cumhuriyet newspaper that alleged Turkish intelligence operatives were transporting weapons to Syria in early 2014. Both journalists face life in prison if convicted. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has faced international criticism over the decision to prosecute the two journalists. They are among a number of journalists and human rights activists who have been detained or prosecuted in Turkey in recent months.

Summary: A gunman has opened fire at Turkish journalist Can Dundar, who is standing trial in Istanbul on charges of revealing state secrets.


The 19-year-old, working his way back from knee surgery in January, has scored six goals this season. His form was rewarded with a Scotland Under-21 cap against Slovakia in November, while an offer from Doncaster was rejected in late August. "He's a potentially outstanding talent," manager Jim Duffy told the Greenock club's website. "There was obviously a lot of speculation surrounding the boy just before he got injured. "He's only really had about 20 first-team starts, so he maybe thinks it's in his interests as well to get a bit more experience, and if he keeps developing and working hard he may get that move further down the line."

Summary: Morton striker Jai Quitongo has signed a contract extension, keeping him at Cappielow until June 2018.


National Grid said the leak, in Oakbrook Road on Thursday morning, was caused by "third party" damage to a steel gas pipe during roadworks. About 100 properties on Cruise Road, Frickley Road, Fulney Road, Oakbrook Road and Westwood Road were evacuated. Engineers worked until the early hours of Friday morning to repair the leak, the company said. Sheffield City Council said people were allowed to return home from 22:00 BST on Thursday and thanked a nearby school for providing shelter. Stephanie Van Rosse, from National Grid, said workmen had knocked a control valve off a gas pipe during road resurfacing works. She said an investigation would start later.

Summary: People evacuated from homes and businesses in a Sheffield street after a gas leak have returned home.


Leask has played in 22 limited-overs internationals for Scotland and is part of their team for the upcoming World Twenty20 in India. The 25-year-old played his only game for Northants in a tour match against New Zealand A in 2014. "He's a good little cricketer - feisty and quite a strong character," director of cricket Matthew Maynard said. "It will be interesting to see if he can put pressure on the first-team bowlers this year, because I primarily see this year as a learning curve for him in the second XI, but the opportunity is there."

Summary: Somerset have signed Scotland and former Northamptonshire off-spinning all-rounder Michael Leask.


Chopra won the "favourite actress in a new TV series" award for her role as an FBI agent in the US thriller Quantico. Other actresses nominated for the award included Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lea Michele and Marcia Gay Harden. Chopra tweeted an image of herself with the award, thanking fans for voting for her and said she was "fortunate". Chopra also presented the award for favourite action movie to Furious 7, along with actor John Stamos. Other winners at the awards include pop stars Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, and Jim Parsons from The Big Bang Theory. Chopra's win has pushed #PeoplesChoiceAwards, which is not followed widely in India, to the top of Twitter trends in the country:

Summary: Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has become the first South Asian actress to win a People's Choice Award.


Sheffield City Council's cabinet agreed to set aside Â£262,000 from public health funds so voluntary groups can bid for cash to help running costs. The idea came after thousands of people objected to council plans to close several of the city's 28 libraries. The authority said it would work with community groups to finalise business plans by June. Those libraries are: Broomhill, Ecclesfield, Frecheville, Gleadless, Greenhill, Jordanthorpe, Stannington, Totley, Upperthorpe and Walkley. The council said if groups did not make "sufficient progress, or fail to submit a business plan to the required standard" closures would still be needed.

Summary: Plans to prevent the closure of 10 Sheffield libraries by handing control to community groups have been approved.


Spaniard Seve died of brain cancer in 2011 at the age of 54, and Javier said: "Today my dad comes to my mind. "He taught me everything or almost everything I know about golf, and I would have loved him to see me turning pro. I am sure he would be very proud." Javier, 23, intends to begin his career by enrolling at the Alps Tour qualifying school. He competed at the British Amateur Championship this year but failed to qualify for the matchplay stage after a poor opening round. Javier added: "This is something I have always wanted. Whether I will succeed or not, time will tell." Seve is remembered as one of golf's most flamboyant and charismatic players. He won 87 titles in his career, including the Open in 1979, 1984 and 1988 and the Masters in 1980 and 1983, and played in eight Ryder Cups.

Summary: Javier Ballesteros, the son of five-time major champion Seve, has turned professional.


Four men on two motorcycles used axes and sledgehammers to smash the windows at Grey-Harris jewellers in Princess Victoria Street, in Clifton, Bristol. Police said a "significant amount of high value jewellery" was taken during the raid on Monday lunchtime. The two men, aged 25 and 22, arrested on Monday evening, continue to be questioned by detectives. A force spokesman said officers are searching for the other two men, but added there was no description of the suspects as they were wearing masks. The motorbikes, one blue and white and the other yellow, believed to have been used in the robbery, were found in the Sneyd Park area of the city.

Summary: Two men have been arrested after jewellery valued at an estimated £1m was stolen in an armed robbery.


Shorne Action Group has claimed the crossing will have a devastating impact on the 10-mile radius around north-west Kent villages. Highways England has said a tunnel connecting Tilbury to Gravesend is its preferred route for the crossing. It said the tunnel offered the best economic benefits and journey time improvements. Campaigners said their campaign had given residents in the villages of Shorne and Chalk a chance to put questions to government ministers and decision-makers. Spokesman Sharon Goring said: "We are on track to send over 1,500 individual, personal questions and we hope - and expect - the courtesy of individual responses." The postcards include scenes of traffic congestion and schoolchildren wearing pollution masks to show the tunnel's potential impact, she added. She said other villages in the area, including Higham, were planning to join the campaign.

Summary: Campaigners opposing plans for a new Lower Thames crossing east of Gravesend have begun a postcard protest.


Easyjet was the biggest riser on the index, with traders citing reports that it could be a target for US leasing company AerCap. The FTSE 100 was down 15.73 points at 6,853.23, with little company news about to move the market. In the FTSE 250, William Hill shares rose 5% after it raised its full-year profit outlook. The bookmaker said 2016's operating profits would be at the higher end of its previous guidance of £260m-£280m. Its comments, issued late on Thursday, came shortly after Rank and 888 abandoned their attempt to merge with the bookmaker in a complex three-way tie-up. The two companies said they had not been able to "meaningfully engage" with William Hill's board. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.36% against the dollar to $1.3120 and dropped 0.1% against the euro to €1.1588.

Summary: (Noon): The FTSE 100 fell, but shares in Easyjet rose 2% on speculation that the airline could be a takeover target.


Hexicon AB has sought permission from the Scottish government, Highland Council and Orkney Islands Council for the demonstration project. The firm has set up Dounreay TrÃ¬ Limited to develop the project. The proposed site is about three miles (6km) out to sea from the Dounreay nuclear power complex. The project would also involve laying a subsea cable and a substation. Conservation and climate change campaign organisation WWF Scotland has welcomed the proposal. Lang Banks, director of WWF Scotland, said: "This proposal will of course have to go through all the usual planning processes. "However, successfully developing floating turbines could enable Scotland and other nations to secure even more clean power from offshore wind in the future. "There's also something quite symbolic in the fact that clean renewable electricity might one day be being generated within a stone's throw of the failed and polluting nuclear reactor site at Dounreay."

Summary: A Swedish design and engineering company has proposed installing two floating wind turbines off the north Caithness coast.


Major Peake became the first British astronaut to live on the ISS, when he spent six months on-board carrying out experiments last year. Speaking at London's Science Museum on Thursday morning, he announced he will be taking on a second European Space Agency (ESA) mission in the future. The timing is yet to be decided, but his second space mission would likely happen in the period 2019-2024. Major Peake was at the Science Museum for the opening of the display of the space capsule that carried him to and from the International Space Station last year. He said the Russian capsule is an important part of UK space history and hopes it will inspire future astronauts. The Soyuz TMA-19M has been repaired since its landing, but is still slightly scorched from re-entering the Earth's atmosphere.

Summary: Tim Peake has revealed that he will be going back to the International Space Station for another mission.


Councillors also rejected introducing charges for evening parking in Llanelli at a meeting on Thursday. Instead, members approved a trial in October for two hours free parking in all county council car parks in the town centre. The decision, by Carmarthenshire's executive board, aims to encourage more footfall into the town centre. An increase of 20p per charge band had been planned, and charges were to be made for parking after 18:00 BST. Visitors to the town centre will be able to park for free next month between 15:00 and 17:00 each day.

Summary: Plans to increase parking fees have been scrapped in a Carmarthenshire town.


The 28-year-old, who has cystic fibrosis, has won four caps for his country and recently had a spell with French Top 14 side Clermont. He has spent most of his career with Western Force in his homeland, but had a six-week stint at Gloucester in 2011. "I'm ready to hit the ground running in what is a crucial few weeks in Europe and the Premiership," Charles said. Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder added: "After losing three hookers in the last month, we're really fortunate to be able to bring in someone of Nathan's calibre."

Summary: Bath have signed Australia international hooker Nathan Charles on a deal until the end of the season.


Police Scotland confirmed earlier today that the man who died was Keith Johnston from Dounby. The death is being investigated by Police Scotland, the Health and Safety Executive, and an internal inquiry. The council's chief executive paid tribute to Mr Johnston. Alistair Buchan said: "On behalf of everyone at the Council, I offer our condolences to all those affected by Keith's death. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and workmates at this sad and very difficult time. "Keith was a much-valued member of staff and a highly-skilled and experienced member of our roads team. He will be deeply missed by his colleagues." The accident happened on the A986 Dounby to Twatt road near Birsay. It is understood the vehicle involved was a council-owned lorry involved in the road maintenance operation.

Summary: The flag over the Orkney Islands Council offices in Kirkwall is flying at half-mast after a member of the council's roads team was killed on Wednesday.


It was after claims from a newspaper that he offered advice on how to get around rules on player transfers. Sam apologised for his actions and said he's "deeply disappointed." Under 21s coach Gareth Southgate will take over for now. Sam had taken over from Roy Hodgson in July following England's disastrous performance at Euro 2016 in France. But Sam only managed England for one match in 67 days, making him the shortest serving full-time England manager in history. It means that the Football Association will have to look for another manager for the national side.

Summary: England manager Sam Allardyce has left the job after just 67 days in charge.


Crews were called to the incident in Bathgate Road at about 08:15 on Christmas Day. Six fire appliances, including two with specialist water rescue equipment, helped West Lothian Council's roads department divert the water away from the affected area. Sandbags were also used in an effort to stop flooding to nearby properties. Group manager of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Tom McGrath, praised the emergency services. He said: "Our crews worked tirelessly in difficult and challenging conditions to ensure homes were protected so that families could continue to enjoy the Christmas celebrations. "We would like to thank our firefighters and our partners including Police Scotland, West Lothian Council and Scottish Water for resolving this incident quickly and safely."

Summary: Firefighters had to pump water away from homes in Blackburn, West Lothian, after a mains pipe was ruptured.


Carl Pask's death was initially referred to the coroner after his body was found in his flat in Evington, Leicester, on 10 March. Leicestershire Police said it took a 46-year-old man into custody on Sunday on suspicion of Mr Pask's murder. The suspected cause of his death has not been released. Det Insp Martin Smalley said: "His death was initially referred to the coroner, and we were asked to carry out further enquiries on their behalf. "It is now a police investigation." Police said the death is still being treated as unexplained and they are trying to establish Mr Pask's movements in the weeks and days before his body was discovered. He was described as a "devoted husband" and "loving dad" of two children in a newspaper obituary. Police said he regularly attended Trinity Life Church in Upper Tichbourne Street, Leicester, and The Salvation Army in Kildare Street.

Summary: A 46-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the "unexplained" death of another man more than a month ago.


Lee was expecting to do a 5km run in Rochester in the US state of New York. She turned up at the start line as the half marathon runners were setting off. So she joined them, thinking she'd arrived late for her shorter race. "About the fourth mile, I asked a woman I was running with how long it was - and she said it was about 13 miles," Lee explained. "That's when I realised I think I was in the wrong group." Her family became worried about where she'd gone, but a police officer on a motorcycle managed to find her. Lee decided she wanted to finish the half marathon - about four times longer than she had trained for. She crossed the line in an impressive two hours, 43 minutes and 31 seconds!

Summary: A 12-year-old girl has accidentally completed a half marathon after joining the wrong race.


The 20-year-old, who can play in defence and midfield, scored for West Brom against the Saddlers in a pre-season friendly in July. Donnellan, a Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, is Walsall's sixth new arrival. "He's a versatile player who can cover a number of positions. We're delighted to get him in," said boss Jon Whitney. Donnellan has previously spent loan spells with Worcester City, Stevenage and Dagenham. He will be available for Walsall's home game with Oldham Athletic on Saturday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Walsall have signed Shaun Donnellan on a six-month loan deal from West Bromwich Albion.


The 21-year-old will require surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament after coming off in the first half of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Scunthorpe. "It's a massive blow for the club, but first and foremost for the player," boss Darren Ferguson told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. "We have to help him through the next 10 to 12 months." Baldwin joined Posh from Hartlepool in January and has gone on to feature 24 times for Ferguson's side. "It was innocuous. His studs just caught in the grass. Many players have had this injury in this day and age and come back stronger," said Ferguson. "The boy is devastated but players come back from these things. "I'll keep him busy. He'll become one of my scouts now."

Summary: Peterborough United defender Jack Baldwin will be out for up to a year after rupturing a knee ligament.