Sameena Imam, 34, was last seen in Coventry on Christmas Eve. A West Midlands Police spokesman said the body has yet to be formally identified but Ms Imam's family has been informed. Searches were conducted this week on the allotment off Groby Road, Leicester, and the body was found on Friday. A post-mortem examination will take place on Saturday to establish the cause of death. Roger Cooper, 40, of Coventry, and David Cooper, 38, of Leicester, appeared via videolink at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday charged with her murder. They have been remanded in custody with a provisional trial date set for the end of June. Ms Imam was last seen outside wholesaler Costco in Coventry at about 16:00 GMT on 24 December. She was visiting the store as part of her job as a regional marketing manager for Costco.

Summary: Detectives investigating the suspected murder of a Cardiff woman have found a body on an allotment.


Bridgford Hall, in West Bridgford, has been offered as a 125 year lease by its owners Rushcliffe Borough Council. It currently houses the register office but the council said it was open to all offers. Deadline for businesses to express an interest in running the venue ended on Friday and a public consultation on its future ends on Sunday. About 400 people have given their views to the council about the future of the hall with the majority of respondents wanting to keep it as a wedding venue. Councillor John Cranswick, deputy leader of the council, said the feeling among residents was that it should remain a wedding venue. He added: "But clearly my interest is in getting the best value for the residents out of the building."

Summary: A Grade II listed Nottinghamshire wedding venue is facing an uncertain future as its lease is put up for sale.


Stefan Stocker presided over the firm during a period in which Takata airbags were linked to the deaths of five people. Additionally, concerns that some of Takata's designs may be defective have led to widespread recalls. Since 2008, an estimated 24 million cars have been recalled worldwide. Under certain conditions, Takata airbags can be set off with too much explosive force and potentially fire out metallic shrapnel. The company has been heavily criticised by regulators in the United States for its slow response to the problems, which first came to light six years ago. Takata says Mr Stocker is stepping down in order to speed up the decision making process within the company. His role will be taken over by the current chairman, Shigehisa Takada.

Summary: The president of Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata is to step down, amid widespread criticism of how the company handled recent safety crises.


Dominic Doyle, 21, from Denton, Greater Manchester, died from stab wounds in hospital on 7 June after police were called to a report of a fight. A 15-year-old boy is also being held on suspicion of murder, while another man, 21, has been released without charge. Mr Doyle's parents said he was "fun, caring, loving and a cheeky chappie". They said: "He had a heart of gold and would help anyone. "His last comment on Facebook was, 'Love my life, wouldn't change a thing. I have the best mum and dad and the best group of mates'.'" Det Ch Insp Ian Crewe, of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), appealed for witnesses to contact the police. He said they wanted "anyone who was either at or in the vicinity of Hughes' pub on Manchester Road in Denton in the early hours of Sunday morning to please get in touch".

Summary: An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's death following a fight involving up to eight men.


Barbara Henderson, from Newcastle, was 18 in 1971 when she knocked on the door of the record company's London offices. "It was 10 o'clock at night and amazingly he answered the door," she said. Auctioneer Fred Wyrley-Birch said: "The market for anything Beatles-related is very strong and, as time goes on, there is more and more interest." The 16 Apple Corps pictures to be auctioned include images of The Beatles, John Tavener, James Taylor, The Radha-Krishna Temple, Mary Hopkin, Yoko Ono and Jackie Lomax. The company's security guard had taken Ms Henderson and her friend around the building and given them photos and albums, she said. "I don't really want to let them go but they're gathering dust," she said. "They're so rare - I have never seen them anywhere else and I'm always looking for Beatles pictures." The auction is due to take place on March 23.

Summary: Rare promotional photos of The Beatles given to a teenager by an Apple Records security guard are to be auctioned.


The 33-year-old South African, who has represented the Proteas A side, has played Lancashire League cricket in England for the past three seasons and joins as a non-overseas player. Smit has played 125 first-class matches, scoring 5,711 runs at an average of 37.32. Director of cricket Kim Barnett said Smit was "vastly experienced". "He has over 14 years as a professional and will strengthen the depth to our batting line-up," Barnett added. Smit, who impressed during two Derbyshire Second XI appearances last season, has played for the Dolphins in his homeland for 14 seasons. Smit added: "I've enjoyed my time with the Dolphins, and I'm extremely grateful for the opportunities they gave me. "I'm delighted to join Derbyshire and get an opportunity to play county cricket."

Summary: Derbyshire have signed experienced batsman Daryn Smit on a two-year deal until the end of the 2018 season.


The plan, that Mr Trump announced soon after he became President, aimed to stop people from seven mainly Muslim countries entering America. It also put a stop to all refugees entering the US for 120 days. Mr Trump said it was needed to keep America safe, but other people disagreed and there were lots of protests about it. Some smaller courts ruled that it was against American law and stopped it happening. Now the United State's top court, the Supreme Court, has ruled that parts of it can go ahead. The new ruling will bar visitors from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen and it also puts a 120-day ban on all refugees entering the US. However it also says this WON'T apply to people who have a clear relationship with America - either through family, schools or a job.

Summary: The top court in America has approved part of Donald Trump's controversial travel ban.


Mervat Ciuiti was in Cairo, packing her cases for a trip to Nottinghamshire, when the Persian puss snuck into her bag. She only discovered the stowaway feline when she was in a taxi in the UK. Luckily the seven-year-old cat survived the freezing temperatures in the cargo hold unharmed. Egyptian animal laws say Bisou can't return home for six months and UK rules says Bisou must stay in quarantine - so Bisou is spending the rest of her stay at a quarantine centre in Derbyshire.

Summary: A cat called Bisou has survived a five-hour flight from Egypt hidden in its owner's suitcase.


Customers had difficulties making debit card payments in shops and online after problems with the RBS card payments system. An RBS spokeswoman said: "Our debit cards are now working as normal. "We apologise to those who experienced difficulties this afternoon. No customer will be left permanently out of pocket." Cash machine and credit card transactions had been unaffected, a spokesman said, adding that the majority of transactions had gone through. RBS banking customers have had to deal with payments problems in the past. In June 2015, hundreds of thousands of payments failed to reach the accounts of RBS customers. And in 2012, RBS Group suffered a widespread IT system failure that led to a Â£56m fine by two financial regulators. RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank are part of the same company.

Summary: RBS says it has resolved debit card payment issues that hit NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank customers on Friday.


Dora Linda Nishihara, 69, who worked as a courthouse bailiff, died after her car fell into the 12ft (3.6m) hole filled with water. Her car was retrieved from the sinkhole by a crane on Monday, a day after it first appeared. A second vehicle also fell into the hole and two other people were hurt. The driver of the second vehicle was rescued by a witness, local media reported, but Ms Nishihara's vehicle had flipped on to its roof and was completely submerged. The flow of water in the sinkhole was caused by a ruptured sewer line, local media reported. Bexar County Sheriff Susan Pamerleau said her department was "heartbroken" and was assisting the family.

Summary: An off-duty sheriff's deputy died when her car fell into a sinkhole in San Antonio, in the US state of Texas, officials said.


If Plaid triumphs in the assembly election, it will give employment, education or training to all under-25s who have been searching for work for more than four months. An under-25 jobs guarantee is a key focus of its election manifesto. There are currently 65,000 people aged 16-24 not in employment, education or training. Plaid wants to support youngsters "from cradle to career", said Llanelli candidate Helen Mary Jones, its shadow minister for children and young people. "We will work to ensure that no young person in Wales is left behind," she added. To help achieve this, the party has said it would create 50,000 new apprenticeships by the end of the next assembly term.

Summary: No young person will be "left behind" under a Plaid Cymru-run Welsh government, the party has said.


The world number two will play at Dundonald Links the week before The Open at Royal Birkdale in July. McIlroy, 28, has been troubled by a rib problem this year but insists he is "totally fine" to play in this week's US Open at Erin Hills, Wisconsin. The four-time major winner will be making his first Scottish Open appearance since 2014. He withdrew from the 2015 event at Gullane after picking up an injury playing football. "I'm going to play (the) Scottish, so I'm going to play Irish (Portstewart), Scottish and The Open, which is a great links run," said the Northern Irishman. "I don't know much about Dundonald. I know it's close to Troon. That's really about it. I know I can drive there. Having to get the boat from Larne to Troon will be fine."

Summary: Rory McIlroy has added the Scottish Open to his schedule as he works his way back from injury.


Patients at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary have been affected by vomiting and diarrhoea in recent weeks. Earlier this month North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust appealed for people with symptoms not to visit. Now it has temporarily suspended visiting with the exception of people with family in a small number of departments. Visiting is allowed for people with relatives in the maternity, paediatrics and intensive care units as well as for end-of-life patients. Anna Stabler, the trust's deputy director of nursing and midwifery, said: "We appreciate this is difficult for patients and their loved ones, but the more people who pass through our hospitals the greater risk of the virus spreading and affecting more vulnerable patients and hospital staff." Also known as the winter vomiting bug, norovirus is estimated to affect between 600,000 and one million people in the United Kingdom annually.

Summary: Health chiefs have suspended visiting at a Cumbrian hospital following a norovirus outbreak.


After rain wiped out the morning session, Glamorgan batted after Durham's first innings score of 342. Jacques Rudolph made 31 from 15 balls before he edged Chris Rushworth to Paul Collingwood at second slip. Glamorgan were struggling on 119-5 before Cooke (63*) and Donald (51) helped them to 225-6 at stumps. When Donald was caught by Keaton Jennings off the bowling of James Weighell the hosts were 161-6, but Cooke then found an able partner in Andrew Salter through to the close. Cooke told BBC Sport: "They're important runs for the team and it's important that I stay there for the tail. "I'm happy to be contributing positively to the side and I'll be doing my utmost to get through the first session tomorrow. "We'll take it step by step and try and edge our way up to their score. Hopefully we can still get a positive result."

Summary: Chris Cooke and Aneurin Donald steadied Glamorgan on day two of their County Championship Division Two match against Durham at St Helen's in Swansea.


Playing for the Durban-based Dolphins franchise, the 35-year-old came to the crease in the first over and hit 10 sixes and five fours in his innings. He moved to his hundred during a final over in which 30 runs were scored, with Pietersen striking four sixes. The Dolphins made 174-6 and beat the Johannesburg-based Lions by one run. Having been told in March he had no future with England, Pietersen has become a freelance T20 batsman and is playing in a Dolphins side alongside South Africa batsmen Morne van Wijk and David Miller. They both fell cheaply against the Lions but Pietersen reached fifty from 49 balls with a six and then struck four successive sixes in the final over from seamer Dwaine Pretorius.

Summary: Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen struck his highest Twenty20 score, with an unbeaten 115 from 66 balls in South Africa's Ram Slam T20 competition.


Rogue One is the title of the first film in a series of big-screen adventures exploring characters from the core Star Wars saga. No details have been released on the character to be played by The Theory of Everything star Jones. Rian Johnson has been asked to write and direct Star Wars: Episode VIII. The film - which will follow on from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, out later this year - will be released on 26 May 2017. That date and the Rogue One title was revealed on Thursday in San Francisco by Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger at a shareholders meeting. Edwards' film begins shooting this summer in London and is due for release on 16 December 2016.

Summary: Star Wars producers have announced the name of the new stand-alone film, to be directed by Brit Gareth Edwards and starring Felicity Jones.


She was really ill because of her old age and was put to sleep by vets at the zoo. Heidi became a global megastar when photos of her appeared in a German newspaper. A song was written about her, she appeared on TV shows and a stuffed Heidi toy was made. Heidi was found abandoned outside an animal shelter in America in 2010 and was moved to Leipzig Zoo in Germany. The problem with her eyes was caused by a poor diet and excess fat behind her eyeballs. Her death is sad news for her huge number of fans. More than 300,000 people had become friends with her online.

Summary: Heidi the famous cross-eyed opossum has died in the German zoo where she lived, aged three-and-a-half.


Police called to West End Road in Bradninch shortly after 23:30 BST on Saturday found a 53-year-old man in the road. The injuries to the man, who has not been named, showed he had been hit by a vehicle but its location is not yet known, Devon and Cornwall police said. The man was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and is in a stable condition. Click here for live updates on this story

Summary: A man has been seriously injured in a suspected hit-and-run in Devon.


Claudio Ranieri's squad will travel on an open-top bus through the city before taking the stage at Victoria Park. Leicester will be presented with the trophy following Saturday's final home game of the season against Everton. Opera star Andrea Bocelli will also perform at the King Power Stadium before Saturday's game. Leicester secured a first top-flight league title in their 132-year history on Monday, as Tottenham drew 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The open-top bus tour will start from Jubilee Square at 6pm, and finish at Victoria Park an hour later, where the players will show the Premier League trophy to the fans. In 2014, the Foxes held an open-top bus parade to celebrate promotion to the top flight after a 10-year absence. Thousands of people lined the route from the High Street, past the Clock Tower before some 6,000 fans greeted the buses in Town Hall Square.

Summary: Leicester City will hold their Premier League title parade on Monday, 16 May - the day after their final match of the season at Chelsea.


The M53 in Wirral was closed after police received reports from motorists at about 19:15 GMT on Thursday. Officers found the body on the central reservation. The circumstances of the man's death are unclear but officers believe there had been a crash. The victim's identity has not been confirmed and no-one else was reported injured, police said. Some traffic restrictions are in place. The M53 between junctions 2 and 3 was closed for a time, but has since reopened. Restrictions are also in place on the bridge from Upton Road and motorists are advised to use other routes.

Summary: The body of a man has been found on a motorway in Merseyside.


Hannah Stewart and Chloe Fitzpatrick both scored doubles as the Dons completed the quarter final line-up a week on from last week's games. Holders Hibernian Ladies will host Rangers Ladies, and champions Glasgow City will play Stirling University. Hearts, the only SWPL2 team left in the competition, will travel to Celtic. Ties will be played on Sunday 26 March. "A great victory to build on as we approach the start of the league campaign," said Aberdeen head coach Stefan Laird of the win against Glasgow Girls. "The players worked hard in tough conditions and created enough chances to score more than the four we got."

Summary: Aberdeen Ladies beat Glasgow Girls 4-0 to set up a Scottish Women's Premier League Cup quarter-final tie away to Spartans.


In November, Webb, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy, three of wire fraud conspiracy and three of money laundering conspiracy. The former president of Concacaf, who is from the Cayman Islands, was one of seven people arrested in Zurich in May last year before Fifa's annual congress. "The final report was transmitted to the [ethics committee] adjudicatory chamber on 26 April 2016, with a recommended sanction of a lifelong ban from all football-related activities," Fifa's ethics committee said in a statement on Wednesday. Webb will now be invited to submit his version of the case to chief ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert, whose chamber will decide on sanctions.

Summary: Former Fifa vice-president Jeffrey Webb is facing a lifetime ban from football after Fifa's ethics committee opened proceedings against him.


The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) probe follows incidents where people attempted self harm or tried to take concealed drugs. Three were taken to hospital from custody suites at Ystrad Mynach and Newport. They were not seriously hurt. Gwent Police said it was cooperating fully with the IPCC. It referred the incidents to the watchdog. The IPCC said the investigations will look at factors including the adequacy of searches carried out on individuals taken into custody and the level of observations and checks on detainees. The incidents happened last September and November. Ian Johnston, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, said: "None of the detainees concerned have made any complaint and these investigations follow referrals made directly to the IPCC by Gwent Police."

Summary: An investigation is under way after several detainees in Gwent Police custody suites injured themselves.


Republic of Ireland cap Sammon, 30, joined Hearts in June and has scored twice in 25 appearances for the Tynecastle side. Meanwhile, Scott Boyd, 30, has joined Kilmarnock from Ross County on an 18-month deal after an initial loan spell. And striker Joshua Umerah, 19, has also moved to Rugby Park on loan until the end of the season from Charlton. Sammon previously played with Killie between 2008 and 2011 and has had spells with five English clubs. Defender Boyd has made 13 appearances for Killie since his summer move, scoring once. Umerah has played three times for the Addicks.

Summary: Kilmarnock have signed former player Conor Sammon on loan from Hearts until the end of the season.


The 21-year-old prop was an unused member of Eddie Jones' 32-man squad for England's summer tour of Australia. "He has so much potential if we get the little parts right, we saw a glimpse of what he can do against Bath last year," Mauger told BBC Radio Leicester. "Genge's challenge this year will be getting his scrum sorted, if he's playing against teams with good scrums he's got to be on the money." Genge, who joined Tigers permanently in May after a four-month loan spell from Bristol, has made five appearances as loose-head for Leicester. "Marcos Ayerza is still up there for us but it's nice now to have options," Mauger added. "We now have three quality loose-heads and some of those guys could bounce over and play on the other side of the scrum as well."

Summary: Leicester head coach Aaron Mauger says Ellis Genge "could be world class".


The 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has spent the last two years at Lord's on a cricket scholarship. He has been the top run scorer in Middlesex's second team in both seasons and has also completed almost 100 catches and stumpings. "He is a very dedicated and motivated young man," managing director of cricket Angus Fraser said. South Africa-born Eskinazi joined Middlesex following a spell with Western Australia Under-17s. "It has been very satisfying to see Stephen continue to develop and make progress as a cricketer," Fraser added. "If he continues to improve it will not be long before he is putting first team players under pressure for their positions."

Summary: Middlesex have given Stephen Eskinazi a one-year contract after he impressed for their second eleven.


The constable gave the 44-year-old first aid before paramedics arrived but the rider died at the scene. He was found in St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, close to the junction of Whittall Street at about 06:00 BST. CCTV footage is being reviewed to assess how the crash happened, involving a man from Handsworth. His relatives have been informed. Pc Chris Ridge said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man. "We're working hard to establish the cause of the crash and need people's help. "There is some suggestion that a second motorbike was travelling in convoy with the deceased's bike. "While we check CCTV footage to see if that's the case, I'd ask that anyone who was in the area at the time to pick up the phone and tell us what they saw."

Summary: A police officer battled to save a dying motorcyclist after spotting him lying in the street after a crash.


Victor Rees from Hundleton was working in the Caribbean when he was arrested on 21 May, and his partner Jade Laville told BBC Wales he was "petrified". The reason for the arrest was not clear - police had ordered all machinery at the site to be turned off, but Mr Rees stopped to make his crane safe first. Ms Laville said it was "a relief" to have him home. The Foreign Office said at the time embassy staff in Haiti were providing support.

Summary: A crane operator from Pembrokeshire who was arrested in Haiti has returned to Wales.


Gedling Country Park opened in March on the site of a former colliery, where the miners died. The Friends of Gedling Country Park must win public votes to receive £25,000 from the OneFamily Foundation, which funds community projects. Chairman Terry Lock said the garden would feature old mining artefacts. Voting started this week for 100 projects that applied for OneFamily Foundation funding. When voting ends on 29 June, the top four would receive £25,000 each. "It's a beautiful place with spectacular views and it's easy to forget the dangerous work that used to go on here," Mr Lock said. Rings that supported the original mining tunnels at the Gedling Colliery would be used to create pergola rings if the memorial garden was built, the group said. The 240-acre Gedling Country Park cost £1.1m to convert. There were plans to create the country park since the colliery shut in 1991.

Summary: A community group is hoping to win funding for a memorial garden inside a new country park to commemorate 128 dead miners.


Ms Dugdale told the Daily Record she was "utterly thrilled" after getting engaged during a trip to Mallorca. The couple have been in a relationship since 2008 but Ms Dugdale, 34, only publicly revealed she was gay four months ago. She said: "I'm utterly thrilled to be marrying the love of my life and we can't wait to start planning." Ms Dugdale added: "We hope this news brings a smile to peoples' faces and we'll certainly be toasting all those campaigners and activists who made marriage equality possible."

Summary: Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has announced she is to marry her partner Louise Riddell.


Peter Le Gresley, Director of Development Control, said the layout of the scheme in Gas Place, St Helier will give residents lots of open space. Planning minister, Deputy Steve Luce, approved the building of 285 homes. But, Bernie Manning, chairman of the North St Helier Association, said that many houses would overwhelm the site. "I think the planning minister has made a big mistake," he said. "The Gas works site has been overdeveloped, there are not enough parking spaces. It is way too big of a development for the size of the site." The first plans for the disused gas storage site were put forward in July 2014, but developers had make changes. Following those changes, the proposal was approved by the planning and environment minister. The development will include one, two and three bedroom homes, commercial units, landscaping amenities and public area improvements.

Summary: Nearly 300 homes to be built in Jersey will still strike a balance between space and development, the planning department says.


Members of the Unison and ATL unions were due to strike for three days from Tuesday as part of a protest over proposals to impose new contracts. The new deals would pay them only during term time - resulting in cuts of up to 23%. Talks are being held between the unions and Durham County Council in a bid to resolve the situation. Last week the council said it would be suspending its plans to dismiss and re-employ the assistants on new contracts from January while it reviews the matter. That review is due to be completed in September. The authority fears it could face equal pay claims from other employees if it does not make the cuts.

Summary: Teaching assistants in County Durham have called off their latest round of industrial action.


YA FM radio station head Munyaradzi Hwengwere said he first thought the show had gone off air due to a power cut, the Chronicle newspaper reports. However, it turned out that baboons had chewed through the station's fibre optic cables in a mountainous area near the central town of Zvishavane. YA FM launched last weekend. "I'm told there were more than five of them that ate into the cable," Mr Hwengwere said, adding that the breakfast show remained off air for an hour. "When we got to the tower, we saw the baboons scurrying away," he added.

Summary: Baboons have briefly forced a radio station off air in Zimbabwe after apparently eating the station's transmission cables.


Former Spain youth international Femenia, 26, started his career as a winger and has had spells at Barcelona B and Real Madrid B. Austria Under-21 goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann has also joined the Hornets from Stoke City. The 22-year-old, who spent six seasons with the Potters, has signed a three-year deal at Vicarage Road. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Watford have signed right-back Kiko Femenia from Alaves on a four-year deal.


He was attacked in the lobby of Southfields Academy in Merton Road, Southfields, at about 15:10 GMT on Tuesday, police said. Officers said they found three knives, and four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. They remain in custody and inquiries are being made by officers based at Wandsworth CID. A London Ambulance Service spokesman said an ambulance was sent to the school. The patient was treated at the scene and taken to a south London hospital as a priority. A spokesman for the school said the boy was attacked by a group of teenagers who had no connection to the academy. He said: "Our student suffered a stab wound to the leg and is being treated in hospital. "Fortunately he is expected to make a full recovery and we are supporting him and his family in every way we can."

Summary: A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed in the leg at school in south-west London.


A large-scale operation including a police helicopter and search and rescue teams was launched after John Symington was reported missing on Wednesday. The 84-year-old was last seen getting off a coach in Warthill, a village on the outskirts of York, at 15:45. A body has now been found in a wooded area nearby, and Mr Symington's family have been informed. Formal identification of the body is yet to take place. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

Summary: Police in Yorkshire searching for a missing pensioner from Dundee have recovered a body.


Almost 100 metres of paper were used to create the 3.7m long boat - which can carry one person at a time. The boat was launched by school children on Southwark Park boating lake. Engineer Morwenna Wilson captained the maiden voyage. She said: "I really want to show young people that this career can open doors to amazing opportunities and adventures." The paper boat, designed by a group of engineers, was launched to promote The Big Bang Fair - a celebration of science and technology for young people which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 11-14 March.

Summary: A giant origami paper boat has been launched on a lake in south London.


The event takes place at Drumlanrig Castle at Thornhill at the end of August. Tickets for the festival go on sale from noon on Friday. Last month organisers announced that the major festival in Dumfries and Galloway, the Wickerman, would not take place this year. Meanwhile, 250 acts over 11 stages have been lined up for this year's Eden Music Festival - also staged in southern Scotland. They include Skye and Ross from 1990s trip-hop band Morcheeba; soul singer Andreya Triana; and Coronation Street actor and BBC 6 Music presenter Craig Charles. The event takes place over three days in June, at Raehills, near Moffat.

Summary: Primal Scream have been announced as headliner at the Electric Fields festival in south-west Scotland.


The position became vacant after Angus Robertson lost his seat in the general election. SNP sources say Mr Blackford, the MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, has the backing of a number of MPs in the Westminster group. Other names being linked with the post include Joanna Cherry, Tommy Sheppard and Stephen Gethins. Mr Blackford's supporters say he is popular in the party and would help reconnect with rural communities. Sources close to Joanna Cherry, the MP for Edinburgh South West, say she is also "seriously considering" running for the job. The SNP won the general election in Scotland, despite losing 21 seats. They will start the new parliament with 35 MPs. Mr Robertson lost his Moray seat to the Conservatives' Douglas Ross after Thursday's vote. Meanwhile the 13 Scottish Conservative MPs are due to meet in Westminster on Monday morning.

Summary: Ian Blackford is likely to stand to be the SNP's new Westminster leader, BBC Scotland understands.


The crash involving the 6m (20ft) vessel, Loose Cannon, happened in the early hours of Sunday in Cowes Marina. Police said a 39-year-old man from Waterlooville, held on suspicion of possession and supply of a Class B drug, had been bailed. A 34-year-old man, from Southsea, and a 39-year-old man, from Petersfield, have been released with no further action. They were both arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs. All three men were taken to the island's hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the crash. A two-hour search by a coastguard helicopter and two lifeboats was also carried out for another man who was reported missing from the vessel. The RNLI said it was called off after the man was later found ashore.

Summary: Three men arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after a boat crash off the Isle of Wight have been released.


They released a surprise single from their upcoming album on Friday, called Drag Me Down. It's had more than double the combined sales of its closest contender, Little Mix's Black Magic, the Official Charts Company said. The track has also been racking up an average of 3.11 million daily plays on Spotify. It's the band's first single as a foursome and was released just two days after former member Zayn Malik announced a new record deal as a solo artist. Music industry experts say Drag Me Down is currently making around Â£13,903 a day, which together with streaming plays means the track should bring home around Â£97,464 in its opening week.

Summary: Nothing is dragging One Direction down on their journey to the top of the UK Singles Chart.


It happened on the Mullaghglass Road just before 02:00 GMT on Monday. Two men, aged 53 and 47, and a 46-year-old woman were arrested. The 53-year-old was later released on police bail pending further inquiries. The other two have been released unconditionally. Police are investigating if the assault was linked to a collision involving a grey VW Polo car and a black VW Passat car on the Shaw's Road about half an hour earlier. Det Sgt John McKendry appealed for anyone who was on the Shaw's Road or Mullaghglass Road in the early hours to contact police.

Summary: A 32-year-old man has been treated in hospital for serious injuries following an assault in Lisburn.


Shares in the business supplies firm climbed 1.6% after it reported a 6% rise in half-year profits to £155.6m. Bunzl said it was "difficult to give a firm view" on the impact of the Brexit vote, but added it did not expect a significant impact on its business. By midday, the FTSE 100 index was 2.01 points higher at 6,840.06. Primark owner Associated British Foods was one of the biggest risers on the index, up 2.3%, after analysts at RBC increased its rating on the stock to "outperform" from "sector perform". Mining firms weighed on the market as the price of copper dropped to a 10-week low. Antofagasta shares fell 5.2% while Rio Tinto slid 3.8%. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.1% against the dollar to $1.3089, and was flat against the euro at €1.1718.

Summary: (Noon): The London market was flat as trading resumed after the bank holiday weekend, but shares in Bunzl rose after it reported higher profits.


Uefa imposed the penalties after objects were thrown at Celtic players in the Champions League qualifier. Linfield's South Stand lower section 1 will be closed for one European game. Celtic's Leigh Griffiths has received a one-match ban for provoking spectators while his club have been fined £4,000. Griffiths tied a Celtic scarf to a goalpost after the final whistle in Friday's game. Earlier on Thursday, Uefa also charged Celtic over an "illicit banner" displayed during Wednesday's second-leg game in the Champions League tie. The Glasgow club have also been cited for a "kit infringement" and "blocked stairways" at Celtic Park following Wednesday's 4-0 victory. A Uefa spokesperson said that the illicit banner charge related to the banner "portraying a person in a paramilitary uniform". That case will be dealt with by the Uefa control, ethics and disciplinary body on 28 July.

Summary: Linfield have been handed a partial stadium closure for their next European tie and fined £8,850 following incidents in last week's game against Celtic at Windsor Park.


They gave out flowers to the passers-by and thanked everybody who stopped. They said they wanted to show appreciation for the kindness of the community, which has treated them so well. Ahmad Al Najjar, who has been in the town for four months, said he came up with the idea after the welcome they received. "It's very nice and quiet and people are so friendly," he told BBC Wales. "We brought some flowers and each had a piece of paper saying thank you. "We also got some board and wrote 'thank you for welcoming us' in English and Welsh."

Summary: Syrian refugees in Aberystwyth have thanked locals for welcoming them to the Ceredigion town.


The Steelmen clinched the Southern Premier League title with a 3-2 victory at Poole on 25 April. It has yet to be confirmed whether they will play in the Conference North or South division next season. The parade began at the club's Steel Park ground at 18:30 BST and headed for the Corby Cube. Stevie Noble, chairman of Corby Town since April 2014, said: "We've come back from the brink, tried to get the community involved with us and they have offered fantastic support. "The open top bus is a thank you to the town." Mr Noble said preparations for the Conference were already under way. "Realistically, you're always trying to progress to the next division, so a realistic target next season is play-offs," he said.

Summary: Corby Town FC have taken part in an open-top bus parade following promotion to the Football Conference's second tier.


A writ setting the date for the contest in Heywood and Middleton was moved by the party in the Commons at the start of business on Wednesday. It means there will be two by-elections on the same day, as there is already one scheduled for Clacton on that date. The Clacton by-election was prompted by Douglas Carswell's defection to UKIP from the Conservatives. Mr Dobbin, who had represented the Greater Manchester seat since 1997, died at the weekend at the age of 73 while on a Parliamentary trip to Poland. At the 2010 general election, Labour won the seat with a majority of 5,971.

Summary: Labour has called the by-election following the death of MP Jim Dobbin for 9 October.


Eight-year-old Saros Endris and his sister Leanor Endris, six, died following the "suspicious" fire at a home in Holland Road, Hamstead. Mohammed Endris, 46, was arrested on Thursday morning. An inquest heard the cause of the children's deaths was unknown but not related to smoke inhalation or burn injuries. Firefighters were called to the property in the early hours of October 28 and tackled what they described as a small fire in the hallway. Mr Endris was found with life-threatening injuries in a fire-damaged car in Staffordshire several hours later. He is in hospital and currently not fit for interview, the inquest at Jack Judge House in Oldbury heard. The children's mother Penil Teklehaimamot, 36, was uninjured. She is being treated as a witness. West Midlands Police previously said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.

Summary: A father has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his two young children who died after a house fire in Birmingham.


Davis Cup will retain its three-day format, with doubles matches on the Saturday still the best-of-five sets, and the dead rubber policy will also be amended. Both Davis Cup and Fed Cup finalists will have the choice of hosting their first-round tie the following year. The changes still require AGM approval. The ITF will be asked to approve these changes at its meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in August and president David Haggerty is confident they will be passed. "Davis Cup and Fed Cup are two of the most iconic team competitions in sport, but there is no doubt change is needed to ensure that we maximise their full potential," he said. "While still needing AGM approval, we are confident that our National Associations will see that to vote for these reforms is to vote for the long-term future of our competitions and our sport."

Summary: Davis Cup singles matches will be reduced to three sets among a series reforms approved by the International Tennis Federation Board of Directors.


The winner, who would have shared in a quadruple-rollover prize pot from the 17 December draw, had 180 days to claim the money, but did not. The £3,062,272 prize, plus the interest it has accumulated, will now go towards National Lottery funded projects. A spokesman said it was a "real shame" that someone had missed out. He said: "Unfortunately, I can confirm that the ticket-holder did not come forward within the deadline to claim their prize and has now sadly missed out on this substantial amount of money. "We tried very hard to find the ticket-holder and it's a real shame that they have missed out, but there is still one winner - the nation. "This money, and all the interest earned over the 180 days, will now go to benefit projects all over the UK funded by the National Lottery."

Summary: A £3m lottery prize has gone unclaimed after the winner, who bought their ticket in Stirling, failed to come forward in time.


Spotlight won in the Nations and Regions category for the programme Spotlight: A Woman Alone With The IRA. The award was accepted by reporter Jennifer O'Leary at a ceremony in London on Thursday night. The programme investigated the republican movement's handling of sexual abuse allegations. Maíria Cahill waived her right to anonymity to talk to Spotlight. The programme was broadcast in October 2014. It won Scoop of the Year at the Royal Television Society (RTS) journalism awards in February. Speaking on Thursday night, Jeremy Adams, head of television current affairs at BBC Northern Ireland, said: "This programme highlighted the plight of a young woman subjected to a kangaroo court by the IRA and made to confront an individual she accuses of raping her. "The team put a great deal of time and dedication into what was a painstaking investigation to help expose a shocking abuse of human rights."

Summary: BBC Northern Ireland's current affairs programme Spotlight has won a UK-wide award at the prestigious Amnesty International Media Awards.


The first leg, new manager Brendan Rodgers' first competitive fixture in charge, will be away on 12/13 July, with the return on 19/20 July. Celtic have lost in the final play-off round for the past two seasons. They will only discover their opponents on 5/6 July, once the winners of the first qualifying round tie are known. Also involved at that stage are Welsh side The New Saints, who will face Tre Penne of San Marino. Rodgers could have returned to his native Northern Ireland, but Irish Premiership champions Crusaders were drawn against FC Copenhagen. He is hoping to improve on predecessor Ronny Deila's record in Europe, Celtic having failed to reach the Champions League group stages for the past two seasons, and entering the Europa League as a result.

Summary: Celtic will face a trip to either Estonian side Flora Tallinn or Lincoln of Gibraltar in the Champions League second qualifying round.


He is accused of killing Alexander Leonard, 22, of Bartley Green, who was attacked in Woodgate Gardens on Monday. The Bartley Green teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Saturday. A post-mortem examination found Mr Leonard suffered a single stab wound to the chest. He died in hospital. Two men, aged 18 and 21, who were also arrested in connection with the inquiry, have been released without charge. Det Insp Caroline Corfield said: "Our investigations continue and I'd urge anyone who witnessed the stabbing, or has information they think could help the inquiry, to get in touch."

Summary: Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with the murder of a man who died after being stabbed in Birmingham.


Media playback is not supported on this device Phillips was set to become the third Welshmen to fight in UFC but has been denied permission to fight in the USA. Phillips must now wait for a 'subject access report' which can take up to 40 days to be completed. Phillips, who had previously explained his excitement at signing with UFC, was not available for comment. The UFC also declined to comment.

Summary: Welshman John Phillips' UFC debut in Denver is on hold after visa issues.


The bank, which operates across Ireland, said it had seen a 48% increase in mortgage lending so far this year. Ulster Bank is the largest bank in Northern Ireland and the third biggest in the Republic of Ireland. The profits included a 'write back' of £58m in impairment charges. That means money set aside to cover expected losses can now be released. The bank's parent company, RBS, said third-quarter net profit rose to £952m from £896m after it booked a £1.1bn gain from its sale of the US bank, Citizens. RBS, which was was bailed out by the UK government in 2008, and is currently 73% owned by the state, said restructuring costs soared to £847m.

Summary: Ulster Bank made a profit of £114m in the third quarter of this year.


The 23-year-old scored 30 goals for Dunfermline last season and opted to leave the League One champions under freedom of contract. El Bakhtaoui joined the Pars from his native France in 2012 and turned down the offer of new terms. Motherwell made an approach for the striker in May and he spent time on trial with Blackburn Rovers over the summer. El Bakhtaoui arrives at Dens Park a few days after the transfer of Kane Hemmings to Oxford United. Hemmings was Dundee's leading striker last season, netting 25 goals.

Summary: Dundee have signed striker Faissal El Bakhtaoui on a three-year contract.


The study found households in Powys have 15.4% more spending money than five years ago, while those in Flintshire, Wrexham and south west Wales have more than 14% more. Investment from large manufacturers based in Wales including Toyota and Airbus was partly responsible, it said. Areas with the slowest growth included Sheffield (5.8%) and Portsmouth (5.6%). UHY Hacker Young, which produced the report using growth and income figures from the Office of National Statistics' household income report, said it showed the "hugely important role" played by manufacturing in Wales. But last week Trussell Trust figures showed the use of food banks in Wales "remains at record levels" despite a slight drop. It said 85,656 three-day food packages were given out in the 2015/16 financial year, compared to 85,875 the year before.

Summary: Wales has dominated growth in disposable income compared with England over five years, a report says.


John Ogston, 54, from the Banff area, died after the crash which happened in Plaidy, near Turriff, at about 07:45 on Thursday. His wife Lesley said the whole family was "absolutely devastated at the loss of Oor Jocky" who was "born in his leathers" and had a "big heart". She said motorbikes had been a huge part of his life since he was 16. "He loved his current job at Fisher Offshore in Oldmeldrum and helped out in the evenings at Lesley's bakery in Whitehills," she said. "He forced everyone around him not to take life too seriously. His many friends and family will know what a great loss to the world he will be but he will be in our hearts and minds forever."

Summary: Relatives of a man killed when his motorbike was involved in a collision with a car have paid tribute to him.


After Durham were relegated from the top flight over financial issues, Hampshire were reinstated. Kent finished second in Division Two and believe they should have been promoted following Durham's demotion. Kent have written to the ECB challenging their "perverse" decision. Durham were relegated earlier this month after accepting a £3.8m financial aid package from the ECB to help them manage current and historic debts. With Division One being restructured ahead of the 2017 campaign, two sides were relegated this season with just one side - Essex, the Division Two champions - being promoted. Hampshire finished in the second relegation spot but were reprieved by the ECB following Durham's financial difficulties. Kent say the governing body's stance is "wrong, procedurally flawed and in breach of fundamental legal principles". George Kennedy, chairman of the Canterbury-based club, said the issue had left him considering his position.

Summary: Kent are seeking independent arbitration with the England and Wales Cricket Board and Hampshire over the decision to keep them in Division Two of the County Championship.


It's thought the birds would have walked the earth around 61 million years ago. The bones, found in New Zealand, show the birds belonged to a species that was bigger than today's penguins. Researchers think the fossil penguin would have been around 1.5 metres tall which is bigger than the biggest penguin alive today, the Emperor penguin. The new giant penguin lived at the same time as another penguin species that was already known to science. The bones of this species, which is called Waimanu manneringi, are very different from that of the new giant fossil penguin. This new discovery shows that penguins were around just four million years after dinosaurs went extinct. Researchers think that earlier relatives, or the "penguin great-great-grandfather", could have been alive some 65 million years ago, when dinosaurs were still alive.

Summary: Scientists have found what they think could be the earliest remains of a penguin ever found.


The tie at the Bernabeu on Tuesday has been classified as "high risk" and security will be "reinforced", the Madrid city government said on Friday. Uefa ordered security at European games to be increased after the attack on the Borussia Dortmund team bus on 11 April. Atletico will have 4,000 supporters at Real's 80,000-capacity ground. Usually just a few hundred fans travel to away matches in Spain. The number of security personnel on 2 May will be even higher than Real's last European home game against Bayern Munich when riot police clashed with visiting fans at half-time. There were also violent clashes before Atletico's quarter-final home tie between police and Leicester City fans.

Summary: More than 2,000 security officers will be on duty for Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final first leg with neighbours Atletico Madrid.


The man was discovered at about 07:00 at the Morrisons store on Forfar Road, Dundee. He is thought to be in his late 30s or early 40s. He is white, stocky and with short dark hair. Police said he was wearing a blue Adidas jacket with a white zip and three white stripes on the shoulders and sleeves. The man was also wearing dark blue jeans with a fabric belt and black leather boots. He has the letters DFC tattooed on his right ankle, a leaf on his right upper arm and a tattoo of a ship on his left forearm. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

Summary: Police are trying to discover the identity of a man who was found with a head injury outside a supermarket.


The blast hit a train at Taipei's Songshan station before midnight leaving some passengers badly burned. Police told local media they found a broken tube with explosive material inside that looked like a firecracker. Premier Lin Chuan told media it appeared "malicious" but police have not ruled out an accident. Police bomb squad chief Lee Tzu-wen told local media that investigators found "a 15cm-long, broken metal tube stuffed with explosive material inside a black backpack" that they believe could have caused the blast. "There was a blast and the carriage went dark. People were panicking and screaming," one passenger is quoted as telling a local news channel. Other eyewitnesses cited in local media reported seeing a man carry a rectangular object onto the train carriage shortly before the explosion.

Summary: An explosion ripped through a busy commuter train in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, late on Thursday injuring at least 24 people, police say.


The FTSE 100 ended 25.52 points, or 0.34%, higher at 7,496.23. Shares in Marks and Spencer led the index higher, rising 2.75% ahead of the High Street giant's results on Wednesday. Product testing company Intertek also gained, jumping 2.1%, after analysts at Kepler Cheuvreux raised their rating on the company to "buy" from "hold". Worldpay Group was one of the biggest fallers on the index, down 2.4%, after Bryan Garnier cut its rating on the company to "sell" from "neutral". A change in broker ratings was also behind a 3.2% rise in Cairn Energy's shares. The FTSE 250 company was boosted after Macquarie lifted its rating to "outperform" from "neutral". On the currency markets, the pound fell back below the $1.30 mark in early trade, but then recovered to stand at $1.3005, still down 0.2% for the day. Against the euro, sterling slid 0.5% to 1.1573 euros.

Summary: London's stock market began the week higher as the pound fluctuated around the $1.30 mark.


Danny McKay, who was 36, was shot at his home on Longlands Road on 25 October 2012. At least two armed men were involved in the attack. Nine arrests have been made as part of the investigation. No one has been charged. The senior investigating officer said Mr McKay's family deserved answers as well as justice. Before the murder, five masked men entered a house at Dunore Court in the New Lodge area of north Belfast and forced the occupant to hand over his silver Volkswagen Bora car, registration number KLZ 9787. At 20.50 BST, this car was found burnt out in Ardmoulin Place in the Lower Falls area of west Belfast. Det Chief Insp John McVea said he believed this incident was linked to Mr McKay's death.

Summary: On the second anniversary of a murder in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, police have renewed an appeal for information.


Over 2,000 sportsmen and women from around the world paraded into the arena in Visby to open the biennial event. The ceremony featured jousting and dance as well as the traditional water ceremony - the Games' equivalent of the Olympic flame - where each island brings water from home to mix together. Six days of sport begin on Sunday. Of the 14 different sports featuring in the games, triathlon, badminton and tennis will be among the first to start on Sunday. "We want development, we want success and we want friendship," said International Island Games Association chairman Jorgen Pettersson, who addressed the crowd. "This is the 17th time we gather and celebrate a week that will be filled with magic. "Our Games has made a difference, together we have strengthened sporting life within the islands, but even more importantly the Island Games has made people and societies grow together."

Summary: The 2017 Island Games got under way in the Swedish island of Gotland with a colourful medieval-themed opening ceremony on Saturday.


Midea is offering 115 euros per share ($130; Â£90) for a controlling stake in the firm, valuing it at more than $5bn. Earlier this year Midea doubled its stake in Kuka to 10.2%, making it the company's second-largest shareholder. Engineering firm Voith Group and German billionaire Friedhelm Loh together own more than a third of Kuka. Midea's shares remain suspended in Shenzhen following the announcement on Wednesday. However, shares of Kuka surged by 13% in Frankfurt on Tuesday following media reports of Midea's impending bid. Midea, which makes some of China's most popular air conditioners, fridges and washing machines, has been on an acquisition spree this year. Earlier this year, it took control of Toshiba's consumer electronics business for about $473m. Midea also reportedly tried to buy General Electric's appliances unit, but was unsuccessful. GE ended up selling the unit to Chinese rival Haier for $5.4bn in January.

Summary: China's biggest home appliances manufacturer Midea has made an unsolicited takeover bid for German industrial robot maker Kuka.


Media playback is not supported on this device The pair are Team GB's number one mixed doubles pairing and benefit from their on-and-off-the-court relationship. "When people are missing their other halves when we're away for a long period of time, we're together," explains Chris. "That gives us a massive strength - it's something we gain from compared to a lot of other pairs in the world." Mike also gets some playing tips from Gabby and Chris - and some of their off-the-court secrets. If you would like to find out more about getting into badminton, read our special guide.

Summary: Chris and Gabby Adcock live together, work together and even sing together, as BBC Breakfast's Mike Bushell finds out.


The 90-year-old man was a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra which was in collision with a Honda Jazz at about 12:10 BST on the A591 at Ings. The man, from Bolton-le-Sands, died at Royal Preston Hospital on Monday morning, Cumbria Police said. Maureen Runswick, 81 and from Staveley, died at the scene. She leaves behind two daughters and two grandchildren, who said she will be sorely missed A 56-year-old man driving the Astra, also from Bolton-le-Sands, is in a serious but stable condition at Royal Preston Hospital. The road was closed for five hours while emergency services dealt with the incident. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Summary: A second person has died after a crash between two cars on Saturday.


Matthew James Cassidy, 19, from Merseyside, died at Bethel Place, Connah's Quay, on 29 May. A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while two women, aged 38 and 42, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All are local to the area. The 38-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs. A 19-year-old man from Liverpool appeared in court on 5 June charged with Mr Cassidy's murder. A 19-year-old woman from Connah's Quay was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Det Supt Iestyn Davies, of North Wales Police, said; "Despite one man having been charged and remanded in custody, the investigation is still very much ongoing and we are determined to build as full a picture as possible. "The 19-year-old woman arrested yesterday continues to be questioned and we are still eager to speak to anyone who can assist."

Summary: Police have arrested three more people over the fatal stabbing of a man in Flintshire.


Shrimpers academy graduate Payne, 21, scored 17 goals in 88 games for the club, having made his professional debut in August 2013. The League One side will be owed a compensation fee. "In my opinion he is probably one of the most interesting young British midfielders in the country," Terriers head coach David Wagner said. "Jack is already excellent technically and has a great record of scoring goals, but at just 21 he has lots of room to develop further. "His desire to improve was very clear from our very first meeting and he will do that with us in the Championship." Huddersfield finished 19th in the Championship table last season, 11 points clear of the relegation zone. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Huddersfield have signed midfielder Jack Payne after he rejected a new contract at Southend.


An arrest warrant had been issued for Trevor Devamanikkam, from Witney, after he failed to appear at Bradford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Mr Devamanikkam was accused of six sexual offences allegedly committed while he was a vicar in Bradford. His body was found by police just after 16:00 BST on Tuesday, at an address at Otters Court, Priory Mill Lane. Thames Valley Police officers attended the scene after concerns for Mr Devamanikkam's welfare were raised. A spokesman said: "Officers entered the property and found a man in his 70s deceased. "He was declared dead at the scene. At this stage the death is not believed to be suspicious. "A file is being prepared for the coroner." The six offences Mr Devamanikkam was accused of are alleged to have taken place against a 16-year-old boy, between March 1984 and April 1985.

Summary: A 70-year-old former vicar accused of raping a boy in the 1980s has been found dead.


Wilson has been told he can leave Old Trafford on loan by boss Jose Mourinho. He spent most of last season with Brighton, scoring five goals in 27 appearances for the Championship club. Derby hope the opportunity of regular first-team football will appeal to the 20-year-old, who featured twice for United last season. The Rams have only scored one goal in their three league games so far this season. Last season's top scorer Chris Martin was the subject of a £6.5m bid from Wolves earlier this month, which was rejected. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Championship clubs Derby County and Fulham are among those to have asked about taking Manchester United striker James Wilson on loan.


Bengaluru is the city's name in local Kannada language and local politicians and historians say Bangalore is an anglicism that should be dropped. The names of 11 other cities in Karnataka state, of which Bangalore is the capital, will also be changed. Home to hundreds of IT firms, the city is known as India's Silicon Valley. Over the last few years, the name Bengaluru has grown in popularity as it has been extensively used to describe the city, but it was formally approved by India's federal government earlier this month. The official name change has led to a debate with some saying the move may have an impact on the city's global reputation, BBC Hindi's Imran Qureshi says. Those in favour of Bengaluru say people will soon get used to it, he adds.

Summary: India's technology capital Bangalore will be formally known as Bengaluru from Saturday, eight years after the state first proposed the name change.


Among them are Mike Delany and Michael Young in the halves, while Ally Hogg comes in at number eight. Gloucester make four changes, with Billy Twelvetrees taking over from the injured Billy Burns in the halves. Mark Atkinson comes into the centres, while in the pack Motu Matu'u plays hooker and John Afoa at tighthead prop. Newcastle: Tait; Goneva, C. Harris, Socino, Watson; Delany, Young; Vickers, Cooper, D. Wilson; Green, Olmstead; M. Wilson, Welch, Hogg. Replacements: Lawson, B. Harris, Welsh, Witty, Chick, Takulua, Hodgson, Sinoti. Gloucester: Marshall; Sharples, Trinder, Atkinson, May; Twelvetrees, Heinz (capt); McAllister, Matu'u, Afoa; Savage, Galarza; Moriarty, Rowan, Morgan. Replacements: Hibbard, Thomas, Hohneck, Denton, Ludlow, Braley, Evans, Purdy. For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.

Summary: Full-back Alex Tait will make his 200th appearance for Newcastle Falcons, who make eight changes from their defeat against Harlequins.


Global Foods Ltd was issued with a legal notice in September 2014 after a complaint about cheese and ham being delivered in unsuitable vehicles. On 9 December 2015, a check on a van delivering to a takeaway showed meat was not refrigerated again. Director Mubarak Ali, appearing for the company, was hit with the fine at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Global Foods Ltd, which has a food hygiene rating of 1, said the wrong delivery truck had been loaded in error by a driver.

Summary: A Cardiff food wholesaler has been fined £120,000 for delivering "high-risk" goods in unrefrigerated vehicles.


The event, which normally takes place in July, is being run by a new management team which said circumstances were "beyond their control". The carnival began in 1967 and is a celebration of the city's Afro-Caribbean culture. Tens of thousands of people attended the event in 2014. A spokesperson said: "Whilst we understand the disappointment, we are confident the community will be behind our efforts and we look forward to working with the community and partners over the coming months." St Pauls Carnival is funded by Arts Council England and Bristol City Council.

Summary: Bristol's St Pauls Carnival has been postponed until September due to "ongoing challenges", organisers say.


His wife, Louise, said he died at a care home in Newbury Park, California, on 7 July. Conley, who starred in The Waltons for more than 10 years, had been suffering from dementia. He landed the role of the Jefferson County general store owner when the series started in 1972. The actor spent most of his on-screen time opposite Ronnie Claire Edwards, who portrayed his bossy wife Corabeth Walton Godsey. Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1928, Conley moved to California to pursue an acting career after serving in the army during the Korean War. He had bit parts in the 1960s series Green Acres and The Beverly Hillbillies before he joined The Waltons. He published his autobiography, Ike Godsey of Walton's Mountain, in 2009.

Summary: US actor Joe Conley, best known for his role as shopkeeper Ike Godsey in long-running TV series The Waltons, has died aged 85.


The pound soared after a survey indicated a strong rebound in manufacturing activity during August. The pound rose 1% to $1.327 and was up nearly 1% against the euro at â‚¬1.187. The rise came after the Purchasing Managers' Index for manufacturing jumped to a 10-month high. The compilers of the survey said the weakness of the pound following the Brexit vote had boosted exports. However, it had also increased companies' costs. On the stock market, shares of housebuilders were again in demand, with Berkeley Group up nearly 4%, Taylor Wimpey nearly 3% higher and Persimmon up by 2.5%. Vodafone, GlaxoSmithKline and Shell were among the biggest fallers, all dropping by between 2% and 3% in value.

Summary: (Close): In London, the FTSE 100 share index closed 36 points lower at 6,746.


Police were called to reports of an altercation at Morrisons on Norwich Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, at 20:00 BST on Monday. A local man in his 20s was treated by paramedics at the scene before being airlifted to hospital. Three men in their 20s to mid-40s and a woman in her late teens, all from the local area, have been arrested. Police said no weapons were used during the assault and believe all those involved are known to each other. The supermarket was closed just after midnight for investigation work to be carried out. A police officer stood guard outside the store and officers put up a cordon around a checkout near the battery aisle. The store reopened as normal on Tuesday morning. The victim is being treated at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Summary: A man is in a critical condition in hospital after an assault at a supermarket.


The midfielder, 28, arrived in March on a short-term contract after being released by Turkish club Galatasaray. Karacan played five matches, scoring one goal in the last game of the season against Peterborough, to help Bolton to win promotion to the Championship. The Turkey Under-21 international started his career at Reading and has also had loan spells with Bournemouth, Millwall and Bursaspor. The deal also includes the option for a further 12 months.

Summary: Jem Karacan has signed a one-year contract extension at Bolton Wanderers.


Throughout this election campaign we are taking and answering your questions about the issues which matter most to you. If you want to know where the parties stand on Brexit, the NHS, education, or an issue which you believe deserves more attention, let us know. If you're concerned how boundary changes could affect your vote or if you don't know how to vote, get in touch. If we ask or answer your question, we will do our best to let you know and may ask you to be part of the process on air, too! Here are some of your questions we answered earlier. Whatever you want to ask about the general election, please use the box below.

Summary: Theresa May is seeking to hold a snap general election on 8 June.


The blaze broke out at the former North Wales Hospital, Denbigh, at 03:00 BST on Friday. Denbighshire Council said it was "still committed" to buying the Grade-II listed building despite parts of the property needing to be demolished. Following a meeting on Monday, it said its main concern was keeping people away from the unsafe building. The former asylum, which closed in 1996, had been set alight a number of times, most recently in February. It is currently owned by an offshore company which was granted planning permission for a redevelopment scheme in 2006, but that has since expired. There had been uncertainty over its future but following a long battle, Denbighshire council won a compulsory purchase order (CPO) and plans were announced last year to preserve it. The local authority hopes to transfer ownership of the building to a preservation trust.

Summary: A council still hopes to buy a former asylum despite it being badly damage by fire.


The 23-year-old Wales international has featured just four times for the Foxes, starting only once in an FA Cup tie, since moving to Leicester from Manchester United in September 2014. He spent the past two seasons in the Championship, having loan spells with Blackburn, Cardiff and Ipswich. Lawrence scored 11 goals in 36 appearances for Ipswich last term. In April, Tractor Boys boss Mick McCarthy said the club had "no chance" of signing their top scorer for the season, as he anticipated demand for the player to be high. In addition to interest from Derby, Lawrence has been reportedly linked to a move to Premier League newcomers Brighton.

Summary: Leicester City have rejected a £7m offer from Derby County for forward Tom Lawrence, reports BBC Radio Derby.


Police were called to Overdale Road, Old Basford on 11 April, to reports of shots. A 22-year-old man was found with minor injuries. The 24-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with affray and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Nottingham Crown Court next month. Two women, aged 33 and 30, and a 32-year-old man have been bailed pending further inquiries.

Summary: A man has been charged after a suspected shooting in Nottingham.


The Port Talbot Magnet had published 11 issues over seven years. "Just had our last Magnet board meeting and as no takers have come forward we have to shut the company. Thanks to all who supported us," the company tweeted. It added that its social media would end this week and steps would be taken to archive content. The newspaper was set up following the closure of the Port Talbot Guardian in 2009. In October last year, editor Rachel Howells said the Magnet was willing to hand over the website and social media accounts to local people if anyone wanted to take it over. She said the "band of volunteers" behind the paper could not continue producing it indefinitely "without earning a wage from it".

Summary: The company behind a community newspaper which printed its last edition in October is to close after receiving no offers to take it over.


The club have been up for sale since 2014, after the Football Association turned down owner Assem Allam's request to a change of name to Hull Tigers. As offer is now understood to have been made and talks held over the weekend have been described as "constructive". Hull face Derby in the second leg of their play-off semi-final on Tuesday, having won the first game 3-0. In May 2015, Egyptian Allam told BBC Look North he had rejected offers for the club as he wishes to ensure it goes to a "good home". Allam took charge of the Tigers in December 2010 and they were subsequently promoted back to the Premier League under manager Steve Bruce, before relegation last May.

Summary: Talks have begun about a possible takeover of Championship side Hull City, reports BBC Radio Humberside.


The 73-year-old woman from Kent was a passenger in a red Chevrolet Aveo travelling south on the A21 at Kent Street, near Sedlescombe. It was in collision with a silver Citroen C3 Picasso travelling north, shortly before 11:15 BST on Wednesday. The 74-year-old male driver of the Chevrolet was seriously injured, while the driver and the occupants of the Citroen all suffered minor injuries. The A21 was closed between Sedlescombe and St Leonards for nearly six hours following the collision. Police have appealed for anyone who saw what happened or noticed either vehicle being driven shortly before the crash to come forward.

Summary: An elderly woman died after two cars collided head-on in East Sussex.


Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said there have been isolated incidents at reserves across Wales recently. Two bags of used and discarded fireworks were collected from the Dyfi Ynyslas nature reserve beach, near Aberystwyth. NRW said noise from a firework can cause stress to wild animals, forcing them to abandon nests or their young. Rubbish left behind can also contain chemicals which, if eaten by animals, can be fatal. Ceredigion assistant reserve manager, Ali Chedgy said: "Having a camp fire or letting off fireworks at a nature reserve might seem like fun but it is a risk to wildlife, the habitats they call home, and people living nearby."

Summary: Visitors to nature reserves are being asked not to start fires or set off fireworks as they threaten wildlife.


Simon Chaplin, 62, from Hebron, flicked a switch in his Peugeot 309 near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire to release a "colossal" amount of exhaust smoke. Swansea Crown Court was told a bucket of diesel behind the passenger seat had been connected to the exhaust. Chaplin was found guilty of causing danger to other road users. PC Dafydd Campbell Birch told the court he had been forced to slow to five miles (eight km) per hour. He said he decided to stop the car on B4329 near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, because it had a number plate which read "DE JURE", and "didn't look right". "There was a vast amount of dense smoke coming out the back. It completely obscured the road", he said. Chaplin will be sentenced at a later date.

Summary: A driver from Carmarthenshire has been warned he could be jailed after deliberately releasing smoke from his engine during a police chase.


The Spanish champions have the option to buy the 23-year-old, who is currently on loan at AC Milan, for £10.2m (12m euros). He left Barca for the Toffees for £4.3m in 2015 but has only started four Premier League games this season under Ronald Koeman. Deulofeu has impressed during his Milan loan spell, scoring twice in 13 games. His form at the San Siro earned him a second Spain cap, scoring in a 2-0 win over France last month. Barca sporting director Robert Fernandez confirmed to Catalan station TV3 on Sunday: "The club are firmly considering the option to bring him back to play for the first team next season."

Summary: Barcelona are considering activating a clause to re-sign Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu this summer.


The 27-year-old, who played for New Zealand in the World Rugby Sevens Series, has previously appeared for Crusaders in Super Rugby. Tuitavake made his Tonga debut against Fiji earlier this year. "He is an exciting talent who has all the attributes to be a success here and we look forward to welcoming him," said Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder. Tuitavake added: "I have really enjoyed my time at Narbonne, but the opportunity to join Northampton was one I could not resist. "They are a world-renowned club with some amazing players and I can't wait to get started."

Summary: Northampton Saints have signed Tonga international centre Nafi Tuitavake from French second-tier side Narbonne.


Scotland's Anderson averaged 107.68 - the highest in the tournament so far - compared to his Dutch opponent's 102.3. The pair also threw 20 180s in total at London's Alexandra Palace. Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld, seeded 12th, beat fifth seed Adrian Lewis 4-3 in a pulsating match between two former champions to reach the last eight. Lewis - beaten by Anderson in last year's final - led 3-2 against Van Barneveld before the 2007 champion hit back. Earlier in the second round, third seed Peter Wright comprehensively beat Wales' Jamie Lewis 4-0. The Scot dropped just one leg in the match with a checkout percentage of 75%. In the other round two matches, Belgium's Kim Huybrechts beat Germany's Max Hopp 4-0. Sixth seed James Wade beat fellow Englishman Steve Beaton 4-1 and the Netherlands' 10th seed Jelle Klaasen beat Northern Ireland's Brendan Dolan 4-0.

Summary: Defending champion Gary Anderson is into the PDC World Darts Championship quarter-finals after beating Benito van de Pas 4-2 in a high class match.


The 24-year-old has featured just four times for the League One side this season, and has agreed an 18-month contract with the Hatters. The former Reading youngster helped the Cobblers win promotion last term and in total made 95 appearances for the club. D'Ath's deal at Luton, currently sixth in League Two, includes a 12-month option in the club's favour. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Luton Town have signed midfielder Lawson D'Ath for an undisclosed fee from Northampton Town.


Philip McGinn, 42, from Liverpool, was found with an injured leg and had to be rescued with a gamekeeper's 4X4 after getting stuck in a fence. He was banned from driving for 18 months after admitting escaping from a police car and drink driving. He also admitted failing to provide a roadside breath test. The court heard the use of the helicopter cost £1,300. A dog handler was also called in after McGinn escaped on the A5 at Llidiart y Park near Corwen on 16 August. Judge Niclas Parry said he had been "utterly foolish" and ordered him to pay £400 towards the cost of calling out the helicopter and £200 prosecution costs. "You caused great inconvenience to public services," he said. He also gave McGinn a 12-month community order during which he must carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.

Summary: A police helicopter was called out after a drink driver fled and ran off into the Denbighshire countryside, Mold Crown Court has heard.


Care worker Saima Khan, 34, was found with serious injuries in Overstone Road on 23 May and died at the scene. Sabah Khan, who is registered as living in the same house in Overstone Road, was arrested by Bedfordshire police on Tuesday and has now been accused of killing her sister. The 26-year-old was remanded in custody and is due to appear before magistrates in Luton, on Thursday. Mrs Khan's husband, Hafeez Rehman, said their four children had been deprived of their mother and the family's hearts had been "torn apart".

Summary: A 26-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of her sister in Luton.


Mr Karim gave a statement to police on Friday following what he claimed were "direct threats" on Facebook. A 55-year-old man was later arrested in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, and released on bail. Conservative MEP Mr Karim has campaigned for the UK to remain in the European Union ahead of the forthcoming referendum. Speaking to the BBC following the death of MP Jo Cox, the 45-year-old said there had been a building up of tensions as the campaign intensified. "There have been very direct threats which are now currently with the police," the Blackburn-born MEP said. "They are being investigated and I anticipate there are individuals who will be spoken to as a result of those threats."

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of making social media threats to North West MEP Sajjad Karim.


Statistics from the National Records of Scotland showed that a total of 16,521 deaths were registered between 1 January and 31 March, the highest number since 2000. Deaths from stroke rose to 1,317 in the three-month period, an increase of 20% on the same period in 2014. Coronary heart disease claimed 2,008 lives, an increase of 12%. The provisional figures from the National Records of Scotland showed there were also 4,072 deaths from cancer during the three months - a rise of 4.2%. A total of 462 same-sex marriages took place during the first full quarter since the Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Scotland) Act 2014 came into force in December. The total number of marriages rose by 9.6% to 3,889, while the number of civil partnerships fell by 57 to 20. Meanwhile, 13,320 births were registered in Scotland - 4.4% less than in the same period in 2014.

Summary: The number of deaths in Scotland rose by 18% in the first quarter of this year, according to official figures.


The report commissioned by the South West Scotland Transport Partnership (SWESTRANS) looked at Eastriggs, Thornhill and Beattock. An early assessment of the potential costs involved has been carried out as part of an appraisal process. The study - which is also examining service timetabling issues - is due to be completed in March. The findings will be used to determine whether a bid is made to tap into the £30m put in place by the Scottish government to help finance new stations, reopenings and improvements. However, the report to members of the SWESTRANS board highlighted that half the overall costs would still have to be found locally.

Summary: A study has found that reopening three disused railway stations in Dumfries and Galloway could cost up to £37m.


His ban is longer than the 10-game suspensions handed to Luis Suarez for biting and Rotherham defender Kirk Broadfoot for misconduct. Andrew, 29, was not punished on the field, but was later cited after a Football Association video review. Rochdale won Saturday's League One derby match 1-0 at Spotland. The usual tariff for violent conduct is three games, but that sanction was deemed insufficient by an independent disciplinary panel on Friday. Dale will be without the former Crystal Palace striker, who admitted to his violent conduct charge, until January. Former Manchester United and France forward Eric Cantona was banned for nine months for a 'kung-fu' style kick on a Crystal Palace fan in 1995. Ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Bosnich was given a suspension of the same length after testing positive for cocaine in 2003.

Summary: Rochdale striker Calvin Andrew has been given a 12-game ban - one of the longest in English football history - for elbowing Oldham's Peter Clarke.


The Hungary international, 27, will join the Premier League club on 1 July when his Bolton contract expires. Bogdan made 120 appearances for the Championship side after signing for the Trotters in 2007. He will provide competition for first-choice keeper Simon Mignolet after the Reds released Brad Jones. Bogdan made 13 appearances this season and faced Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield in January. He became first choice at Bolton during the 2011-12 season but his appearances have been limited by injury in the past two terms. The Anfield club have now made three signings this summer after striker Danny Ings and midfielder James Milner agreed switches, subject to medicals.

Summary: Liverpool have signed Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Adam Bogdan on a free transfer after personal terms were agreed.


Yazdani, 21, trailed 6-0 after the first period but levelled with three seconds of the match left and eventually won on countback. His victory gave Iran its first wrestling gold at Rio 2016, adding to three bronze medals. Geduev, a three-time European champion, had been the favourite. Earlier on Friday he had pulled off a stunning upset when he defeated the heavily fancied Jordan Burroughs of the United States, the Olympic champion in 2012. Azerbaijan's Jabrayil Hasanov and Turkey's Soner Demirtas won their bronze-medal bouts, beating Uzbek Bekzod Abdurakhmonov and Kazakh Galymzhan Usserbayev respectively. Find out how to get into wrestling with our special guide. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Iran's Hassan Yazdani came from six points down to beat Russian Aniuar Geduev in a dramatic men's -74kg freestyle gold medal bout.


Christopher Halliwell, 52, of Swindon, appeared via video link at Bristol Crown Court ahead of a trial due to begin next week. The father-of-three has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Becky Godden, 20, between 1 January 2003 and 3 April 2008. Miss Godden's body was found in a field in Eastleach, Gloucestershire, in 2011. Mr Halliwell, previously of Ashbury Avenue, Swindon, was charged with Miss Godden's murder by Wiltshire Police on 30 March. During an earlier hearing Mr Halliwell confirmed he had decided to represent himself during the murder trial, which will begin on 5 September before retired High Court judge Sir John Griffith Williams.

Summary: A taxi driver has appeared in court accused of murdering a woman who was missing for almost a decade.


Thieves stole cigarettes in the raid at the Co-op shop in Lawers Drive at about 04:10 on Thursday after driving the car through the shop's front doors. A black BMW, which was stolen in Carnoustie, was used in the incident. The car has now been linked to an attempted break-in to Size clothing shop in High Street, Dundee at about 03:50 on Thursday. Police said the front window of shop was smashed but the thieves did not gain access. The stolen BMW was recovered in the Happyhillock area of Dundee on Thursday evening. Det Chf Insp Iain Wales said: "It is believed that the BMW travelled to the Happyhillock area immediately following the break-in to the Co-op at Broughty Ferry and I would appeal for anyone who may have saw the car either being driven or being parked in the area to contact Police Scotland."

Summary: A stolen car used in a ram-raid on a Broughty Ferry supermarket has been traced by police in Dundee.


Striker Luuk De Jong got the home team on their way from Luciano Narsingh's pass and Memphis Depay made it 2-0 with a superb free-kick. Joey van den Berg pulled a goal back for Heerenveen but De Jong headed in his second from Jetro Willems' cross. De Jong turned provider to set up Narsingh in the closing stages as PSV won their 22nd league title. The victory moved PSV 13 points clear of second-placed Ajax, who have only 12 left to play for.

Summary: PSV sealed their first Eredivisie title since 2008 with a comfortable victory over Heerenveen.


The 31-year-old Northern Irishman joined the Glasgow club in 2012 after leaving Kilmarnock. Shiels made 43 appearances last season as Rangers won the Scottish Championship and promotion, as well as the Petrofac Training Cup. The former Arsenal, Hibernian and Doncaster Rovers midfielder previously helped Rangers win Leagues Two and One. Shiels has been capped by his country 14 times but has not been chosen since joining Rangers and failed to make their squad for the Euro 2016 finals. Rangers manager Mark Warburton has already recruited four midfielders this summer - Joey Barton from Burnley, Jordan Rossiter from Liverpool and Josh Windass and Matt Crooks from Accrington Stanley. Nicky Law and David Templeton have been released by Rangers along with forward Nicky Clark.

Summary: Midfielder Dean Shiels has been released by Rangers at the end of his four-year contract.


South Wales Police said the child, believed to be five or six, was assaulted by a "thick-set" man on Saturday at about 14:20 BST outside Remo's cafe. The man, who is white and muscular with ginger hair and in his mid to late 30s, was pushing the child in a tricycle. He was wearing a black or blue baseball cap and a bright pink T-shirt. Police said he was with a woman who had long black hair, was wearing a long grey overcoat and pushing a toddler in a buggy.

Summary: A young boy has been punched in the face by a man at Aberavon Beach in Port Talbot.


The 37-year-old, from London, died at the scene on the eastbound carriageway near junction 11, Reading, at around 14:10 BST on Saturday. A man in his late thirties and two girls aged three and five were also travelling in the car. They were taken to the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford, where the children remain. The man was discharged. The eastbound carriageway was closed for up to four hours while investigation work took place, causing long delays. Det Sgt Ashley Hannibal said: "This was a single-vehicle collision in which, sadly, a woman in her 30s died. "I would like to take the opportunity to thank the many members of the public who stopped and helped immediately after the collision prior to the arrival of the emergency services."

Summary: A woman died after her car left the carriageway and crashed into a tree next to the M4 in Berkshire.


The sheer volume of insects reduced visibility, and turned the road surface of the bridge over the Susquehanna River, in Lancaster County, into a treacherous, slippery mess. Piles of mayflies up to 2ft (0.6m) deep were seen the morning after. Immature mayflies live in water, before hatching as adults to mate in swarms. The bridge was closed late on Saturday, reopening early on Sunday, police said. "It was like a blizzard in June, but instead of snow, it was mayflies," Wrightsville Fire Chief Chad Livelsberger told LancasterOnline. "They were getting in our mouth. We had to close our eyes. We had to swat them away. Even when we got back, it felt like bugs were crawling in you." Spectacular swarms of mayflies are not uncommon - last year one in Wisconsin became so big it appeared on local radar as rain.

Summary: A dense swarm of mayflies caused motorcycle crashes and the overnight closure of a bridge in the US state of Pennsylvania.


Paula Banks began fundraising for Bristol Children's Hospital after her son Jack was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2003. He died in 2008 aged nine. The fund also supports Captain Jack's toy box - which allows sick children to choose a toy ahead of an operation. Ms Banks said the Points of Light award was "an absolute honour". The mother-of-two who lives near Bristol is already working towards her next fundraising target to help refurbish 10 isolation rooms where bone marrow patients spend months recovering. The Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal supports sick babies and children at Bristol Children's Hospital and at St Michaels Hospital. The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals who make a change in their community.

Summary: A woman who has raised more than £130,000 for a hospital charity has received a national award from Prime Minister David Cameron.


Police and crime commissioner (PCC) Ian Johnston said the Home Office cuts may affect the ability of his force to deal with a Paris-style attack. Gwent Police said it will be expected to save Â£65m by 2021, and was likely to lose 300 officers by 2018. Senior figures at the North Wales and Dyfed-Powys forces gave warnings about cuts in September. In an email to staff, North Wales Chief Constable Mark Polin said cuts of 25-40% had been suggested to his force. Dyfed-Powys PCC Christopher Salmon raised concerns about a change in the funding formula which he claimed would favour urban forces over those serving largely rural areas. Earlier in November, South Wales PCC Alun Michael invited public comments on his policing plan for the region, warning that "further deep cuts" in Home Office funding seemed "inevitable".

Summary: Gwent Police has said it has been told to prepare for cuts of 25-40% ahead of the UK government's spending review.


He has been named by police as 47-year-old Ian James Whyte from Peebles. The incident took place on the B6362 Lauder to Stow Road at about 19:30 on Friday, after the black Vauxhall Vivaro van came off the road. Emergency crews were called, but the driver was pronounced dead the scene. Police have appealed for information into the circumstances of the crash. Police Sergeant Ross Drummond said: "Sadly the driver died at the scene and road policing officers are now carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances. "We are appealing for any witnesses to this collision, to contact Police Scotland on 101."

Summary: A man has died following a one-vehicle crash involving a van near Lauder in the Borders.


Former Real Madrid manager Del Bosque, 64, guided Spain to victory at both the 2010 World Cup and the Euro 2012 finals. "My retirement is close. If everything goes according to plan it [Euro 2016] will be the end," he said. "I am a man of the Federation and I have to speak to them before taking a final decision." Media playback is not supported on this device Spain are two-time defending champions having also won Euro 2008 under the late Luis Aragones, Del Bosque's predecessor. They could become the most successful side in European Championship history if they can win the title for a third consecutive time, and fourth overall, in France next year. Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has said in the past he would like to replace Del Bosque as manager of the national team.

Summary: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque plans to retire after next summer's Euro 2016 finals in France.


The 23-year-old has not played a single game for Town this season. He joined the Championship side from Southampton in June 2011 and has made 67 appearances in total for them. "It is important that we have the right balance in the team as I have felt that the balance has not been correct in the last couple of weeks," Chesterfield boss Paul Cook told the club website.

Summary: Chesterfield have signed Huddersfield Town midfielder Oscar Gobern on a one-month loan deal.


Lagan Engineering in Cookstown intends to double its turnover within two years. Eleven of the jobs are already in place. It has extended its workshop and installed new machinery. The company designs and makes products for the sand, quarry, waste and recycling industries. Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell said: "This bold investment by Lagan Engineering Limited, supported by Invest Northern Ireland, will enable the company to consolidate its success to date and strengthen its long-term viability. "The new jobs will contribute Â£345,000 annually to the local economy and expand the manufacturing skills base in the Tyrone area. "They include key management posts that will help guide the company as it moves to the next level."

Summary: An engineering company in County Tyrone is to employ 16 people as part of its expansion plans.


Karius, 22, completed a medical on Tuesday and will officially begin a five-year contract on 1 July. He said that speaking to Liverpool boss and fellow German Klopp "convinced" him the move was the right decision. Karius kept nine clean sheets in 34 league games last season as Mainz finished sixth in the Bundesliga. "I spoke to the manager and I had a good feeling afterwards because he told me what he wants to do with the club and with the players," he added. The former Manchester City youth team player will provide competition for Belgium international Simon Mignolet, who was first choice last season. Mignolet, 28, signed a new five-year contract at Anfield in January. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Liverpool have confirmed the £4.7m signing of Germany Under-21 goalkeeper Loris Karius from Jurgen Klopp's former club Mainz.


Hope, 23, made 39 appearances last term, scoring five goals, while Etuhu, 29, played 22 times but both were released at the end of the season. Hope scored five goals in 25 appearances for the Cumbrians during a loan spell in the 2015-16 campaign and joins on a two-year-deal. Etuhu has also signed a two-year contract after three years at Bury. "I've probably chased Hallam more than I've ever chased anyone else through my whole life - ex-wife, ex-partner and current girlfriend included," Carlisle manager Keith Curle said. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two Carlisle have signed striker Hallam Hope and midfielder Kelvin Etuhu following their release from Bury.


Retiming deliveries outside the peak hours of 07:00 and 13:00 could reduce journey times and lower exhaust emissions, it said. Freight industry representatives and businesses are meeting TfL bosses to discuss what changes could be made. Annually, up to £200bn of goods are moved on London's roads. Population growth and changes to the road network, such as the expansion of the Cycle Superhighway, are expected to cause more disruption to the capital's roads in the future. London's Transport Commissioner Sir Peter Hendy said the need for businesses to adapt has "never been more pressing". "We must build on all the work we did together during the London 2012 Games to make further progress on retiming outside the busiest times, rerouting and consolidating deliveries," he said.

Summary: The time of business deliveries in London could be changed in order to ease congestion, Transport for London (TfL) has suggested.


The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill was passed by MPs and peers on Monday. It allows the prime minister to notify Brussels that the UK is leaving the EU, with a two year process of exit negotiations to follow. Mrs May says she will trigger the process by the end of the month. It is unlikely to happen next week to avoid a clash with an informal summit of EU countries. The meeting will mark the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, and in turn became the European Union. Brexit Secretary David Davis said: "By the end of the month we will invoke Article 50, allowing us to start our negotiations to build a positive new partnership with our friends and neighbours in the European Union, as well as taking a step out into the world as a truly Global Britain."

Summary: The Queen has given Royal Assent to the Brexit bill, clearing the way for Theresa May to start talks to leave the European Union.


Experts said it does not mean Tian Tian is pregnant because the process is "extremely complex". In March the female giant panda was artificially inseminated. Edinburgh Zoo acquired the pandas on loan from China in 2011 and previous attempts to mate the pair have failed. They are the first giant pandas to live in the UK for 17 years. Iain Valentine, director of giant pandas for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, said: "Scientific data does suggest Tian Tian has conceived, however this is not pregnancy. "Giant panda pregnancies are extremely complex. Pregnancy begins when implantation takes place and this has not yet occurred. "There are many hurdles to get through yet, so we would request that people do not get too excited at this very early stage."

Summary: Edinburgh Zoo has warned people "not to get too excited" after tests revealed their giant panda has conceived.


The Â£8m work on the Selby bridge and its hydraulics should end in November. Network Rail said it was the "most significant" work done since the bridge was built in 1889 and should see it be maintenance-free for 25 years. A landslip at Hatfield, South Yorkshire in 2013 meant the bridge work was delayed to keep a route to Hull open. About one million cubic metres of mining spoil at Hatfield Colliery caused railway lines to buckle after it slipped in February 2013. The repairs to the bridge will see train services through Selby affected from Saturday 26 July to Monday 8 September. Passengers will face diversions, cancelled trains and some bus replacement services during that period. Train operators which use the bridge said they were working with Network Rail to "minimise the disruption" caused by the work, adding that new timetables were yet to be issued.

Summary: Repairs to an ageing North Yorkshire railway swing bridge, which were postponed in June due to a landslip on another line, have begun.