Mr Hampshire died earlier this month, aged 76, after a long illness. He was part of the Yorkshire team that won three successive County Championships between 1966 and 1968. He retired as a player in 1984. As well as playing for the county and captaining it, he went on to appear for England before becoming a renowned international umpire. The service took place a the Minster Church of All Saints and was attended by a number of past and present Yorkshire cricketers. Ray Illingworth, who played alongside him in the championship team of the late 60s, described Mr Hampshire as a "Yorkshire great". "A good man as well, he was a 100% team man," he said. "He was a joy to be with. He enjoyed life did John, liked a pint afterwards."

Summary: The funeral of Yorkshire cricket player and club president John Hampshire has been held in Rotherham.


A bomb squad was called to Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, after the bottles - thought to contain "old military flares" - were unearthed. People living near the building site - opposite an entrance to John of Gaunt School - have been told to leave their homes or stay indoors. The fire service said it was unsure exactly what chemicals were involved. More on this and other top stories from across the West "We're dealing with an unknown hazard and have called the military who have more experience", a spokesman said. The Army team is expected to detonate the devices before 20:30 GMT. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said a large amount of smoke would be generated and people living in the immediate area should keep their windows and doors shut.

Summary: Builders working near a school dug up a number of glass bottles containing "wartime incendiary devices".


The Tucson Roadrunners said captain Craig Cunningham had suffered a "medical emergency" before Saturday's home match against the Manitoba Moose. The 26-year-old was treated by medical staff on the ice before being taken to hospital. The game was postponed. The Roadrunners also called off their games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Canadian Cunningham, who is under contract with NHL side the Arizona Coyotes, was skating around after the national anthem when he collapsed. He is being treated in Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Roadrunners head coach Mark Lamb said: "It's been a very emotional time for everybody, but I think everything's on the up and up, Cunny's in stable condition, and he's getting great help." Vice-captain Eric Selleck added: "It was pretty scary for all of us to see first hand, so it's just been an emotional rollercoaster for us."

Summary: A professional ice hockey player is in a critical but stable condition after collapsing on the ice, moments before a game in the American Hockey League.


The victim was found at Laburnum Grove at 13.45 BST on Monday, Lancashire Police said. Officers believe the deceased is John Houston, 41, from Lancaster, but he has not yet been formally identified. A 43-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody. Det Insp Simon Dent said police are "keen to piece together Mr Houston's last movements from Saturday (2 April) onwards". "If anyone has information that could assist us with our enquiries, particularly those from the Marsh estate who may have seen John in the lead up to his death, I would urge them to come forward and speak to us," he said.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man found dead in a house in Lancaster.


The Nottingham-born 25-year-old, who can fill a variety of positions on the right flank, has agreed a four-year deal at the City Ground. He joined the Clarets from Chesterfield for £550,000 in July 2015 and made 29 appearances, five of them last season. Forest start the new Championship campaign with a home game against promoted Millwall on Friday, 4 August. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Nottingham Forest have signed versatile Tendayi Darikwa from Burnley for an undisclosed fee.


Youth product Bibby, 20, has played 12 games since his debut in 2015 and the winger has agreed a two-year contract. Wood, 21, who can play at hooker or half-back, has also signed a two-year deal at the AJ Bell Stadium. Prop forward Mossop, 28, will stay for a further three years having signed from Wigan ahead of this season and is the ninth player to pen a new deal. "Having top quality players like Lee commit to the club shows the direction we are going in, this team is really gelling together now and I'm looking forward to seeing what this group can achieve under Ian Watson," chief executive Ian Blease said.

Summary: Salford Red Devils trio Jake Bibby, Josh Wood and Lee Mossop have signed new deals with the Super League club.


The former senior IRA figure was shot dead near Belfast city centre on Tuesday. The man was arrested in Belfast on Wednesday morning and was released that evening. A 27-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday evening in Belfast and is being questioned about the shooting. Police searched a property in north Belfast on Tuesday night as part of the overall investigation. Police do not believe dissident republicans were behind the attack. Appealing for information, Det Ch Insp Justyn Galloway said: "This was a cold-blooded murder carried out in broad daylight in a residential area and it has no place in the new Northern Ireland." "We have detectives in the Markets area making house to house enquiries and seeking to identify witnesses. "I would appeal to local people to co-operate with them and give them any information they have."

Summary: A 41-year-old man arrested by police investigating the murder of Gerard "Jock" Davison has been released unconditionally.


No-one was injured in the crash, which happened at 13:55 BST on Friday at Judd's garage, near Woodstock. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue temporarily closed the site and isolated the fuel pumps and electrical power. Fire crews also removed "dangerously hanging panels" from the canopy over the fuel pumps, so that the lorry could be driven away. The station reopened after its structure was said to be safe by a building control officer from West Oxfordshire District Council. Fire service group manager Julian Green said: "I'd like to stress how important it is for lorry drivers to know the height of the vehicle they are driving, and only to drive under low structures or bridges once they have double-checked the height of both the structure and their vehicle".

Summary: A petrol station was closed after a lorry crashed into its roof.


Media playback is not supported on this device It was goalless at half-time but Mirco Pruijser then put the Dutch ahead before Bjorn Kellerman's fierce shot sealed victory in London. England now face Malaysia in the bronze match on Sunday and can book a place at December's World League Final in India. The Netherlands will play the world number-one ranked side Argentina in the final. England had already secured their spot at the 2018 World Cup by reaching the semi-finals. But they were outclassed by an impressive Netherlands side who took the lead when Pruijser got the faintest of touches past George Pinner. England lacked options in attack and the Dutch secured their spot in the final when Kellerman picked up the ball on the penalty spot and smashed it on the bounce into the back of the net.

Summary: England were knocked out of the World League Semi-Final after a 2-0 last-four defeat by the Netherlands.


The ceremony was adjusted last year so that the then 90-year-old monarch could use a lift rather than walk up some stairs. This year it will be a pale shadow of its former self. A "dressed down" head of state will turn up in what is described in certain circles as a "day dress". And a hat. Missing will be any robes and the Imperial State Crown will be present, but the Queen won't be wearing it. Constitutional purists may be further troubled by the absence of any carriages. The reduction in pomp is being blamed on time pressures and the need to rehearse properly. Trooping the Colour will take place two days before the State Opening of Parliament, which is scheduled for 19 June. Officials insist the temporary changes have nothing to do with the Queen's age. Normal ceremonial service will resume next year.

Summary: The State Opening of Parliament is one of those occasions when the Queen appears, well, queenly.


Toner made his senior Leinster debut in January 2006 and has chalked up 187 appearances, scoring three tries. His Ireland debut came in the 20-10 win over Samoa in November 2010 and Toner has won 42 caps. "There's a huge amount of talent coming through at Leinster and it is a really exciting time to be involved with the province," said the 30-year-old. Toner was part of the Six Nations winning sides of 2014 and 2015 and has collected three Heineken Cups, an Amlin Cup and three Pro12 league titles with Leinster. He added: "I am delighted to have re-signed with the IRFU and Leinster. "There is a real opportunity to be successful at both provincial and national level over the coming years and I look forward to playing a part in helping to achieve that success."

Summary: Devin Toner has signed a three-year IRFU contract which will see the lock remain at Leinster until at least 2020.


Ch Insp Ben Hodder, 34, from Thurrock, was given a suspended six month jail term at Snaresbrook Crown Court last week. Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh sacked him on Friday during a fast-tracked disciplinary hearing. Mr Kavanagh said: "I want to make sure that Essex Police employs only the bravest and the best." Mr Kavanagh also fired PC Stephen Tilley, 36, of Rayleigh, who was convicted at Ipswich Crown Court on 20 March for misconduct in a public office. Mr Kavanagh said: "Every day I hear of Essex Police officers placing their lives on the line to save others, stop crime and bring offenders to justice. "This force has a huge amount to be proud of which is why I find it hugely disappointing when rogue officers like these two let down their colleagues and the people of Essex so badly."

Summary: A senior police officer who admitted making an indecent image of a child has been sacked.


The 23-year-old beat Russia's Malik Kurbanov with an ippon to claim the title in the men's -100kg class. Skelley was fifth at the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016 and is one of Britain's highest-ranked judokas in Walsall. Britain's Natalie Greenhough won bronze in the women's -70kg category in her first major tournament. Jack Hodgson, who took bronze in 2015, came fifth in the men's +100kg after defeat by Abdula Kuramagomedov of Russia in the bronze medal match. Elliot Stewart was also fifth in the men's -90kg.

Summary: Britain's Christopher Skelley won gold at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) European Judo Championships in Walsall.


George Elder, 63, of Brodie in Moray, was accused of grabbing the woman's breast at Inverness Ice Centre. It was claimed that he did this to distract the woman's husband from his last shot in a curling bonspiel. He denied the assault, which happened last February, but was convicted after a trial at Inverness Sheriff Court. Sentencing Elder, Sheriff Chris Dickson said: "This must have been an unpleasant and upsetting experience for your victim. "But I am pleased to see from the background report that you have expressed regret. "In view of the fact that it is unlikely you will re-offend, I can deal with it by a community payback order whereby you will remain under supervision to promote your rehabilitation."

Summary: A curler convicted of sexually assaulting the wife of a rival player has been placed under social work supervision for six months.


The first break-in happened between Friday and Wednesday at a house in Eskview Grove, Eskbank in Dalkeith. The second was on Monday between 17:00 and 23:00 at a house in Kerr Avenue. PC Kris Burns, of Police Scotland, said: "The occupiers from both properties were left deeply upset at the theft of their possessions. We are conducting various local inquiries." He added: "Anyone who remembers seeing anything suspicious around Kerr Avenue or Eskview Grove, or who has any other information that can assist with this inquiry is asked to contact police immediately."

Summary: Two Midlothian housebreakings where jewellery worth a four figure sum was stolen are being linked by police.


The Gupta family, who own Liberty Steel and the Simec energy company, has made the investment into Tidal Lagoon Power, which also has proposed projects in Cardiff and Newport. The family seeks to invest in renewable energy projects around the world. Tidal Lagoon Power is still negotiating a strike price with the UK government. A spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said: "We are carefully considering the Swansea Bay project to see whether it is in the best interest of bill payers. "At this point it would be inappropriate to comment further." The Gupta family's investment in Tidal Lagoon Power is understood to be an eight-figure sum. They are also working with Simec on a tidal lagoon in Gujarat, India. It comes amid uncertainty in the nuclear sector with concerns about the cost of new reactors at Wylfa Newydd, on Anglesey, and Hinkley Point, Somerset.

Summary: A deal to take a multi-million pound stake in the company behind the proposed £1bn Swansea Bay tidal lagoon has been signed, BBC Wales can confirm.


Two people were critically injured and immediately taken to hospital on landing. Flight SA286 left Johannesburg on Tuesday and landed in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The airline said 165 passengers were on the plane when the turbulence struck over Malaysia. Witnesses on the flight told Hong Kong newspaper the South China Morning Post that many passengers hit the cabin ceiling, causing head and neck injuries. Local television images showed ambulances on the tarmac at Hong Kong's airport taking away the injured after the plane landed at around 12:30pm local time (0430 GMT). A spokesman for South African Airways said 17 passengers and three crewmembers were injured, although details of the injuries have not yet been given. Speaking to local press, the Hong Kong fire department spokesman said 14 ambulances, four fire engines, a mobile casualty treatment centre and a mobile command unit were sent to the scene.

Summary: At least 20 people have been injured when a South African plane to Hong Kong encountered severe turbulence.


Hoggard, 40, took 248 wickets in 68 Tests for England and also played for Yorkshire and Leicestershire. He will work to head coach Sall Briggs for the 2017 WSL competition. "There is a massive amount of talent in the women's game, coupled with the tenacity and desire to improve," said Hoggard. "I'm massively looking forward to helping the team get more game aware and to reach their full potential." Briggs, who worked with England under-19 women's development programme before taking over at Loughborough added: "Matthew's a great addition to our coaching staff; his experience and knowledge will be invaluable to our bowling unit. "His presence has already brought excitement to our environment and the girls are keen to learn as much as they can."

Summary: Former England seamer Matthew Hoggard has taken on an assistant coach role with Women's Super League club Loughborough Lightning.


Matthew James Cassidy, 19, from Merseyside, died at Bethel Place in Connah's Quay on Monday. North Wales Police have now arrested an 18-year-old man in Merseyside on suspicion of murder and he is being questioned by officers in St Asaph. A 48-year-old man arrested on the same charge on Monday remains in custody. Mr Cassidy's family said they were left "completely and utterly devastated" by his death. A man in his 40s and two women, aged 19 and 60, who were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of assisting an offender, have all been released without charge.

Summary: A second murder suspect has been arrested by police investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Flintshire.


Williams, 33, spent two years at Bradford after joining from Hibernian and rejected a deal with the Bantams. Albania-born Ismail, 22, is a former England Under-17 international and was released this summer after 12 outings. Both have agreed two-year deals, while 20-year-old Maher has signed a 12-month contract after being let go by Wanderers at the end of 2015-16. He spent time on loan at Cambridge, Oxford and Burton last season, as well as stints at Notts County and MK Dons. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bury have signed goalkeeper Ben Williams, ex-Wolves winger Zeli Ismail and former Bolton defender Niall Maher.


A collection of four silver $2 coins costs NZ$469 (Â£240) while silver-plated $1 coins cost NZ$23.50 (Â£12) each. All Niueans are New Zealand citizens and Queen Elizabeth II, who appears on the reverse of coins, is head of state. Coin-issuer New Zealand Mint said they were gift products and would not be used "to go buy an ice cream with". The first 10 silver-plated Star Wars coins will be available in November with a further 30 to be issued in the future. A maximum of 50,000 copies of each silver-plated coin will be produced. No more than 7,500 of each of the silver coins - which contain 1oz of the precious metal - will be produced. In April, Niue premier Toke Talagi defended stamps celebrating the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton which featured a perforated line that split the couple.

Summary: Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Yoda are among Star Wars characters who will appear on coins that will be legal tender in the Pacific island of Niue.


The pair come in as fellow forward Charlie Wyke moved to Bradford earlier on transfer deadline day. Waring, 22, spent the first half of the season with Shrewsbury, playing 19 games without scoring. Former Preston and Bantams player Proctor, 24, has played 29 games for the Trotters this season, scoring once. He would be available for the Cumbrians in the League Two play-offs, if they get there. Ex-Everton academy forward Waring joined the Potters aged 19, and has had loan spells at Barnsley and Oxford United. "He's got good technical ability, as you'd expect from a player coming from a club at that level," Carlisle boss Keith Curle said. "He definitely won't struggle with the physical aspects of the game." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Carlisle United have signed strikers George Waring from Stoke City and Jamie Proctor from Bolton Wanderers on half-season loan deals.


Brent crude, the international benchmark, is trading close to $50 per barrel while West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark, is around $48. Oil prices have gained more than 80% since hitting a 12-year-low earlier this year. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 closed 1.1% higher at 16,652.80. In Australia, the commodities-heavy benchmark S&P ASX 200 index rose 0.7% to end at 5,395.90, led by gains in energy-related shares. In South Korea, the Kospi index swung between gains and losses before closing flat at 1,968.06. In China, the Shanghai Composite index fell 0.3% to 2,843.68 while Hong Kong's Hang Seng finished the day up 1.2% at 20,118.80.

Summary: Asian stock markets rallied on Tuesday after oil prices hit a six-month high following signs the global supply glut is easing.


At the NASUWT annual conference in Cardiff this weekend, the union said the use of unqualified staff was on the rise. Rex Phillips, however, said that was not true in Wales and it was only in England that such staff were recruited. He said the Welsh government had stuck to "the principle that pupils should be taught by qualified teachers". Speaking to BBC Radio Wales, Mr Phillips accepted there were instances of unqualified support staff working in Welsh schools, but not teachers. He said: "That's a matter of the management within a school, and where we know about that, and where we are told about that, we will go in and we will challenge that."

Summary: The use of unqualified teachers in schools is not a problem in Wales, a teaching union representative has said.


Under the plan it will also move the production of a Ram pickup truck from Mexico to the US. The location of car production has become a sensitive political issue since the victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election. He recently attacked GM for producing one of its vehicles in Mexico and has threatened tariffs on imported cars. FCA said its announcement was the second phase of a plan, first outlined in January, to expand in the market for pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles (SUVs). It will invest in a plant in Michigan, so that it can produce two new Jeep SUVs and take on the production of a Ram truck, currently made in Mexico. An Ohio plant will be retooled to make a new Jeep pickup truck. As a result FCA says that 2,000 jobs will be added.

Summary: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced a $1bn (Â£816m) investment to produce three Jeep models in the US.


A 35-year-old man was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital from the scene in Southampton Street on Tuesday, and died the next day. A 24-year-old man was treated by ambulance staff on Wednesday but died at the property. A man aged 41 and a woman aged 36 were arrested on suspicion of class A drugs offences. Both have been bailed. Post-mortem examinations and toxicology tests are due to be carried out on those who died. The man in hospital, who is in his 40s, is in a stable condition, Thames Valley Police said. Drugs paraphernalia was found at the multi-occupancy property, but officers said they had not yet linked it to the deaths. Stan Gilmour, local policing area commander for Reading, said: "We would like to thank the residents of the Southampton Street area for their patience and tolerance while we conduct our inquiries into these men's deaths."

Summary: Two people have died and a third is in hospital after being taken ill at a property in Reading.


Major Peake sent the greeting from the International Space Station after his mother-in-law Madeleine King spent time as a patient at the hospital. The astronaut posed for a photograph of himself holding up a sign which read: "Thank you NHS PRI for all you do!!" Staff on ward 8 at the hospital said they are going to frame and display the photograph. Senior charge nurse Samantha Edmonds said: "It was a lovely thing for Major Peake to do and it has given all the staff on the ward a real lift." Associate nurse director Jim Foulis said: "The brightest stars are those who shine for others and I am very proud of the staff here in PRI that the high quality of care they provide for their patients has been recognised in the highest of places." Major Peake described his first walk in space last month as "exhilarating".

Summary: A group of staff at Perth Royal Infirmary have received a message of thanks from UK astronaut Tim Peake.


The initiative has been set up by Surrey Heath Museum after one of stones in Surrey Heath was removed for structural reasons. It is hoped people will take selfies - or #hugshots - at the milestones and send them in to the museum. Pieces of the broken stone are on display at the museum. A replacement is due to be installed later this year. Museum experts said people had travelled across open heathland for centuries and the tracks they used became some of the main routes used today, such as the A30 Great West Road and A325 Portsmouth Road. In the 1700s, an increase in stagecoach travel often made routes impassable - tolls were brought in with stones placed to mark out the miles. The museum is posting people's milestone pictures on social media and on its website. Nine out of 10 milestones remain in Surrey Heath borough.

Summary: People are being urged to hug a milestone as part of campaign to raise awareness of the road signs across key routes in part of Surrey.


First-quarter GDP growth was 0.6%, faster than the October-to December 2016 figure of 0.4%. Household and state spending were strong, while firms invested money in construction and equipment, said German statistics authority Destatis. Foreign trade also helped, as exports increased faster than imports. Germany has the largest economy in the eurozone and its performance is in marked contrast to that of other big countries, such as Italy and France. However, its relative strength has prompted concern in Brussels. In February, the European Commission said Germany's current account surplus - which measures the balance of goods, services and investments into and out of the country - was too big. It said that cutting that surplus would help the whole of the eurozone.

Summary: Germany's economy grew strongly in the first three months of this year, driven by investment and consumption, official figures show.


Ah Van, 28, moved to the club in 2012 from Bradford after starting his career at NRL side New Zealand Warriors. Wales international Dudson, 25, joined last season from Wigan, having previously played for Celtic Crusaders. Both players have agreed new two-year deals which tie them to the Vikings until 2018. "When the club approached me to re-sign I was only ever really going to sign here," Ah Van told the club website. Dudson said: "I feel I have developed as a player within the team and I am looking forward to building on the exciting things that are starting to happen here." There have been a number of players who have signed new deals with Denis Betts' side in recent weeks, including Rhys Hanbury, Stefan Marsh and Chris Dean.

Summary: Widnes Vikings wing Patrick Ah Van and prop Gil Dudson have become the latest players to sign new contracts with the Super League side.


The number of unemployed in Scotland increased by 3,000, to stand at 107,000. UK unemployment fell by 57,000 over the same period. However, Scotland's jobless rate of 3.9% was below the UK figure of 4.4%. The number of people in work in Scotland reached 2.65m, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Meanwhile, wage increases continued to fall further behind inflation. Excluding bonuses, earnings rose by 2% year-on-year. However, inflation had hit an almost four-year high of 2.9% in May. When the impact of inflation is factored in, real weekly wages fell by 0.5% compared with a year earlier.

Summary: Scottish unemployment rose slightly in the three months to June, while falling across the UK as a whole.


The Japanese electronics maker has priced its entry level model at $429 (Â£262), which is cheaper than the base model of Apple's iPad2. The company said its base model comes with wi-fi ability and is targeted at consumers who use tablets at home. The tablet will go on sale in the US on 10 July. The success of Apple's iPad has encouraged many computer and electronics companies to enter the segment. Samsung has launched its Galaxy tab, while Sony has also announced its entry with two new models. While none of them have been able to make a significant dent in Apple's market share, Toshiba said demand for other products was increasing gradually. "There is a market out there of folks who want to buy non-Apple products," said Jeff Barney of Toshiba America.

Summary: Toshiba has announced its foray into the fast-growing tablet market with its latest gadget called Thrive.


Cheshire West and Chester councillor Matthew Bryan, 30, received a 12-month community order from Chester City magistrates for common assault in an altercation in Chester in February. The Upton councillor had denied hitting the doorman at the Kuckoo bar. A case against Bryan for obstructing a police officer during an anti-fracking protest was dismissed last month. The Labour Party suspended the councillor when he was charged for the bar assault. Bryan, of Cambrian Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, has stepped down as vice-chair of the committee responsible for alcohol licences. He said his solicitor had lodged an appeal in the case. Cheshire West and Chester Council said it would not be commenting but said he would remain on the council. Bryan was elected to the authority in 2015, when control shifted from the Conservatives.

Summary: A councillor who sat on a licensing committee has been found guilty of assaulting a doorman at a bar.


Conservative politician Boris Johnson came up with a very unusual insult for the lead of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn. He called him a 'mugwump' - but what does it mean? Well, you might know the word from the Harry Potter books. The Supreme Mugwump is the title of the head of the International Confederation of Wizards. Albus Dumbledore was appointed Supreme Mugwump, but the Ministry of Magic took his position away when they didn't believe him when he said Voldemort had returned. But actually the word existed long before the books were written. It was in use over a hundred years ago. The Oxford English Dictionary says that a mugwump is someone who stays independent, especially when it comes to politics.

Summary: There's going to be a general election soon - which usually means that politicians start being a little less friendly to each other.


The Royal couple are the last high profile visitors to the school as it prepares to close. After 400 years the school will be replaced by a new co-educational grammar school in the town. The Duke and Duchess were greeted at the school by First Minister Arlene Foster. Portora Royal School was established in 1618 following a decree by King James I. Notable former pupils of the school include Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and MP for north Belfast Nigel Dodds. The Duke of Gloucester unveiled a plaque to the Old Portorans killed in the First World War.

Summary: The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have visited Portora Royal School in Enniskillen.


The crash happened at 19:05 BST on Tuesday outside The Green Man pub on the A523 at Ipstones in Staffordshire. The campervan collided with a car before hitting the house. A woman in her 30s who was in the campervan was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital with a possible head injury. The driver was taken to the same hospital with abdominal pain and two in the car had minor injuries. Latest updates plus more Staffordshire news

Summary: A campervan careered into a house in a smash that left four people injured.


Morgan Spence, from Kilbarchan, already has experience in recreating movie classics in Lego and has been used in a Red Cross disaster campaign. The 15-year-old put together a scene from The Grand Budapest Hotel for the chat show. He said a minute of footage takes weeks in Lego brick time and that he wants to take up filmmaking as a career. He told Kimmel: "I've always had a love of Lego, even since I was three years old, and it's still my hobby now. "It depends on how complex the film I'm recreating is but usually for say a minute of film it can take a couple of weeks." And the young Renfrewshire animator revealed that he had even swallowed the odd piece of Lego in his time.

Summary: A teenage Lego filmmaker from Scotland has created an animation for top US talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!


At present, children have to use the adult A&E department while the paediatric unit is four floors above. Chief executive Fiona Dalton said updating the department for younger patients was "essential". The hospital foundation and charity, along with the Murray Parish Trust, will put £2.8m towards the project. The trust was set up by Cutting It actors Jim Murray and Sarah Parish in memory of their late daughter Ella-Jayne, who was treated at the hospital but died of congenital heart failure. Ms Dalton said: "This development is a crucial part of our strategy." Dr Peter Wilson, a consultant in paediatric intensive care and director of the hospital, said: "For us to continue to provide exceptional paediatric services we need facilities that can meet future demand."

Summary: A major fundraising push has been made to build a £4.8m children's emergency and trauma department at Southampton Children's Hospital.


The 21-year-old full-back joins Tim Sherwood's side from Nice for an undisclosed fee. Villa have seen midfielder Fabian Delph join Manchester City for £8m, while Liverpool are in pursuit of £32.5m-rated Villa striker Christian Benteke. But Sherwood said: "Jordan has been one of the outstanding players in Ligue 1 and can become even better." The Villa boss told the club website: "There were a lot of clubs after him this summer so we are really pleased to welcome him."

Summary: Aston Villa have signed France under-21 international defender Jordan Amavi on a five-year deal.


O'Neill, 19, made five appearances for Burnley in all competitions last season after joining from Brisbane Athletic. The Australian then played 15 times on loan at Oldham, helping the Latics avoid relegation from League One. "He will add things to our team that we need, he is athletic and well skilled," Fleetwood manager Uwe Rosler told the club website. O'Neill joins strikers Conor McAleny and Jordy Hiwula, defenders Lewie Coyle and Harvey Rodgers and midfielder Kyle Dempsey in joining Fleetwood this summer. He is the third Burnley player to be sent out on loan for the upcoming season, following Chris Long's move to Northampton Town and Alex Whitmore's switch to Bury. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Fleetwood Town have signed teenage midfielder Aiden O'Neill on a season-long loan from Premier League Burnley.


City registered their third win of the season, despite being down to 10 men for 66 minutes after Jordan Moore-Taylor was sent off. The trio have just 33 league appearances between them, with Croll and Stacey joining on loan this month. "Those young players at the back created the foundation," Tisdale said. "Stacey, Sweeney and Croll, they did their bit. I'm asking a lot of them, they've only played a handful of games. "They'll get so much from it, so what a deserved three points and I'm absolutely chuffed." City have been ravaged by injuries since the start of the season, with Troy Archibald-Henville, Troy Brown and Jordan Tillson all out and Moore-Taylor now facing a one-match ban. Exeter have a home game against Notts County on Tuesday, and Tisdale added: "Those boys will have to do it again and that will be the making of them."

Summary: Exeter manager Paul Tisdale hailed the performances of young defenders Luke Croll, Pierce Sweeney and Jack Stacey following their victory at Stevenage.


Groves, 29, has lost in contesting world honours three times, twice to Carl Froch and most recently to Badou Jack, for the WBC strap he has since vacated. Chudinov, also 29, held the WBA title until defeat by Felix Sturm in February of last year. But Sturm vacated the title in October having tested positive for a steroid. The controversial points defeat was the first of Chudinov's 15-fight career, while Groves will enter the Sheffield bout with a record of 25 wins and three losses. In December, Groves retained his WBA International super-middleweight title with a unanimous points win over Eduard Gutknecht. The contest will form part of the undercard as Sheffield's Kell Brook defends his IBF world welterweight title against undefeated American Errol Spence Jr.

Summary: Super-middleweight George Groves will take on Fedor Chudinov for the WBA world title at Bramall Lane on 27 May.


Marian Shkirko, 33, was detained in a joint operation between UK and Belgian police on suspicion of having a lead role in smuggling people via Belgium. He is suspected of using complicit drivers and false documentation. Belgian police also want to question him about the murder of a lorry driver found dead in Belgium last year. The Lithuanian man's body was discovered in Waasmunster in May. Mr Shkirko was arrested on Friday as part of the joint operation between the UK's Organised Immigration Crime Taskforce and the Belgian Federal Police. A number of people were also arrested in Belgium as part of the same operation. Mr Shkirko will appear on Saturday at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where extradition proceedings will begin.

Summary: A Ukrainian man suspected of murder and people smuggling into the UK has been arrested in Battersea, south-west London.


The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley report showed visitor numbers rose in 2016-17, warning this could have a "detrimental impact" on the landscape. A study is being carried out to see whether numbers can be reduced at peak times. It will also examine whether the tourism benefits can be spread to surrounding areas. Following improvements to access, the number of people who visited the Horseshoe Falls near Llangollen rose from 107,707 in 2015-16 to 111,401 this past year, the report said. Visits to Pen y Pigyn overlooking Corwen went up from 5,048 to 7,505 and the number of visitors to the car park at Llangwyfan on the Offa's Dyke footpath rose from 11,544 to 22,626. Denbighshire council is due to discuss the report on Friday.

Summary: Some visitor hotspots in north Wales are becoming "too popular for their own good", a report has said.


Mohammed Nadeen Raza, 45, of Anderton Park Road, Moseley has been remanded in custody. A 25-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries, his condition is described as critical but stable. Three men arrested in connection with the incident have been released while investigations continue. For more on this and other Birmingham and Black Country news Three cars that were damaged at the scene on Ravenhurst Street, Highgate, at about 18:45 BST on Sunday have been sent for forensic examination. The force said several other people went to hospital with injuries including multiple fractures, and stab and slash wounds, none of which are thought to be life threatening. Det Chief Insp Chris Mallett from Force CID, said: "This is a complex investigation, we need to establish what happened so we can bring offenders to justice.

Summary: A man has been charged with attempted murder following "violent disorder" that involved a pedestrian being hit by a car, police said.


Denise Pikka Thiem disappeared while walking along the route in northern Spain in April. A police search resumed in Leon province on Thursday, and a body was found a day later. Police told Reuters that a 39-year-old Spanish man, who lives near where the body was discovered, has been arrested. Ms Thiem, who was 40 when she disappeared and would have turned 41 in August, last sent a message to a friend on 4 April. She said she was near the town of Astorga, some 250km (155 miles) from the end of the trail in Santiago de Compostela. Earlier this week, Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy wrote to her parents in Phoenix, Arizona, saying he "understands the pain of a family that does not know where their daughter is". The route is very popular with pilgrims, with at least 215,880 reaching Santiago, city officials say (in Spanish).

Summary: Police in Spain say they have found the body of an American woman who went missing on the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail.


Since rebel Shia Houthis overran the capital, Sanaa, late last year, the impoverished country has seen the political crisis deepen, and a threat of all-out sectarian war. The situation has created a sense of insecurity, fear and economic frustration among Yemenis. People complain life is hard and getting worse. Here, a mechanic, a merchant and an artist explain how everyday life is a struggle to survive. Mechanic Abdo Ahmed Ali says people are praying for security, stability and safety Merchant Mohammad Al Omary believes everyone is living in fear and customers have been scared away Murad Suwah says his artwork expresses the death people are seeing every day

Summary: Months of turmoil in Yemen have left ordinary citizens worried for the future.


The Medway University Technical College will be open to students in Gravesham, Maidstone, Medway, Tonbridge and Mailling and Swale in September 2015. Students at the school will have access to the Medway campus of the University of Greenwich Mid Kent college. The school is part of a regeneration project at Chatham Docks. Dr Karon Buck, principal of the new school, said: "This learning environment will reflect industry standards, and provide our students with the opportunity to work with and learn from leading professionals in their field of expertise."

Summary: Planning permission has been granted for a £10m Medway secondary school specialising in construction and engineering.


Media playback is not supported on this device The British team came second in the final race of the event to finish on 50 points, two points ahead of defending champions NZL Sailing Team. Switzerland's Team Tilt finished third in the competition, in which teams are comprised of 18 to 24 year olds. "These young talents are the superstars of the future," said event director Roman Hagara. "They're going to take the sport to the next level."

Summary: Great Britain's Land Rover BAR Academy have won the Youth America's Cup.


The baby was found at the bus stop near the Magpie and Stump pub in Towyn, Conwy county, at 07:15 BST on Tuesday. Daniel Braxton, 35, who discovered the infant, has told how she was lifeless at the time but he managed to revive her. Police are concerned about the welfare of the baby's mother and have urged her to come forward. Conwy council said the baby had been placed under an interim care order. Helen Douglas, of North Wales Police, said: "If anyone knows who the mother is or can provide any information which may assist in identifying her please contact North Wales Police. "We want to ensure that the mother is provided with the medical support she needs."

Summary: Police are continuing their search for the mother of a newborn girl found in a bus shelter in north Wales.


The shop near the isle's pier was left open to visitors so they could use its wi-fi and replenish supplies, leaving the money in an honesty box. But when volunteers checked the shop over the weekend they found sweets, toiletries, batteries and six hand-knitted hats had been stolen. On Facebook, Isle of Canna Community Development Trust said it was "gutted". The trust has started locking the shop when it is not staffed. Police Scotland wants to speak to anyone who docked at the pier on Friday night. The National Trust for Scotland, which owns the island, said: "We were sorry to hear about this theft from the shop on Canna, which the community have worked hard to make a success. "Thankfully, incidents like this are extremely rare and Canna is a very safe place." Canna is the most westerly of an island group called the Small Isles.

Summary: The community shop on Canna has been robbed in what is thought to be the tiny island's first crime for decades.


Aabid Ali, 48, went before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday. Mr Ali, formerly known as Darren Glennon from Wrexham, is charged with two counts of possessing a document likely to be useful to a person preparing to commit an act of terrorism and encouragement of terrorism. No pleas were entered and Mr Ali, originally from Manchester, was remanded in custody until 9 December.

Summary: A terrorism suspect has appeared in court charged with three offences.


Officers were called to the house in Misk Knowes, Stevenston, at 23:50 on Tuesday. A family, including a couple with children and a visiting grandchild, were in the house at the time. The family were unharmed but the front door of the property was badly damaged in the attack. Police have appealed for information. Det Insp William McDicken said: "Police inquiries are at an early stage and officers are carrying out extensive inquiries in the area. "Crime of this nature is very rare, however I can understand that members of the public may be concerned. "I would like to reassure them that there are extra patrols in the area and anyone with any concerns should speak to the police."

Summary: A police investigation is under way after gunshots were fired at a family home where children were present.


The two-time champion has not played since winning her seventh Wimbledon title and has pulled out with inflammation in her shoulder. Title holder Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have already pulled out of the men's event in Toronto. Williams, 34, will defend her singles and doubles titles when the Olympic tennis event begins in Rio on 6 August. "Of course, we are disappointed that Serena will not play in the tournament this year," said Toronto tournament director Eugenie Lapierre. "Because this is an Olympic year, the players have very full schedules. Sometimes your body needs rest. We hope that Serena will recover quickly and wish her much success for the rest of the season."

Summary: World number one Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week's Rogers Cup in Montreal because of an injury.


The men, aged 44, 25 and 22, were attacked by three others on the Whitewell Road on Friday night. One of the attackers is believed to have been carrying an iron bar. Two men aged 22 and 21 have been arrested. Police said the victims were taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening. They said a hate crime was one of their lines of enquiry.

Summary: Three men have been taken to hospital after being assaulted in north Belfast.


Seaburn's Grade II* white lighthouse will be repaired as part of Sunderland City Council's seafront regeneration. It has been considered "at risk" since structural issues were identified in December 2014. Council cabinet secretary Mel Speding said it had a "very special place in people's hearts." He said it was one of the most recognisable landmarks in the city. "It's also a really important Grade II* listed building so I'm delighted that we've been able to find the money to secure its future and take it off the at risk register," he said. Built in 1856, the lighthouse was moved to Cliffe Park from the entrance to Sunderland's South Pier in 1983 during improvements to the harbour. The council plans to start the restoration after the Sunderland International Airshow in July and finish in the autumn. It has spent Â£10m on the Roker and Seaburn seafront since 2010, it said.

Summary: The refurbishment of a 19th Century lighthouse will see it taken off English Heritage's "at risk" register, a senior councillor has said.


The new code of conduct means journalists can apply for permits to record proceedings in the chamber. It brings the Isle of Man into line with the rest of the British Isles 27 years after the first House of Commons speech was televised in 1989. House of Keys and Tynwald sittings are currently broadcast live on Manx Radio. Previously, filming inside Tynwald has been tightly restricted, which Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson said is "no longer justifiable." He told the BBC: "It is quite legitimate to have people come and film as part of access to parliament. It is important and I think it is more widely recognised now than it ever has been. "The move won't cost the taxpayer anything but will allow journalists to come and film what they consider newsworthy".

Summary: Isle of Man politicians have unanimously backed a move to allow cameras inside the Manx parliament, Tynwald.


The loose-head has featured 12 times for Force in Super Rugby, having joined them from Western Province in 2014. Van Wyk, 25, moves to Saints following the departure of Ethan Waller to Premiership rivals Worcester Warriors. "He's a strong scrummager and still relatively young for a front row forward," Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder told the club website. "We believe that Francois has plenty of potential to continue improving and are pleased that he will be joining us at Franklin's Gardens next season." Northampton had already signed fellow prop Jamal Ford-Robinson for the upcoming season, alongside Rob Horne, Cobus Reinach, Piers Francis and Mitch Eadie.

Summary: Northampton Saints have signed prop Francois van Wyk for the 2017-18 season from Super Rugby side Western Force.


International artists were asked to contribute works which demonstrate the impact Ikea has had on their lives. The Dream of Modern Living? features a coffin made from a Billy Book case and a shelving unit in which a plastic explosive has been set off. Curator Paul Carey-Kent said: "It's about the power of transformation, in which Ikea provides the raw materials." Warrington was the location of the UK's first Ikea store, which opened in 1987. It is said to have the highest visitor numbers of any store in the country, and allegedly the lowest spend per head. Will Lynn, one of the show's organisers, said: "Everyone has their own personal experience of Ikea and that oscillates between frustration with quite difficult instructions through to the excitement of getting quite affordable designs." The exhibition runs from 2 October to 14 November.

Summary: An exhibition themed around retail giant Ikea has opened as part of the Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival.


A number of fire engines have been deployed to West Nile Street to deal with the incident in a basement next to Vroni's wine bar. Part of the road has been cordoned off and some businesses in the area have been evacuated. The injured person had suffered an electric shock, according to the emergency services. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they were still dealing with a small fire, and that the large number of fire engines present was so that crews could be easily rotated in the small space where the blaze broke out.

Summary: One person has been taken to hospital following a fire in Glasgow city centre.


The 21-year-old, who will undergo knee surgery on Monday, made 25 Super League appearances for the Rhinos in 2015 and helped them to victory in the Challenge Cup final. The Rhinos have also announced that Ward has been given the club's number 13 jersey for the 2016 season. Kevin Sinfield held the number for the last 15 years before switching codes to join Yorkshire Carnegie in October.

Summary: Leeds Rhinos back-rower Stevie Ward has signed a new five-year deal.


It wants to look at defences from Hornsea to Mappleton and south of Withernsea because of eroding cliffs. The defences had become "increasingly difficult to maintain and the cliffs would threaten housing and roads in the near future", the council said. Though no properties were at "imminent danger", the local authority added. Councillor Chris Matthews, portfolio holder for infrastructure, highways and emergency planning at the council, said: "The East Riding coast has a high rate of coastal erosion. "Hopefully the results will identify a way forward. "It may be that we need to have a managed retreat. "We don't perceive there to be any imminent danger at the moment, but hopefully the study will give us some better information and we'll be able to plan for the future." A public consultation into the study is scheduled for the summer, but dates are yet to be announced by the local authority.

Summary: A study of the sea defences along two stretches of the East Yorkshire coastline affected by coastal erosion is to be carried out by the council.


The man was taken to Inverclyde Royal Hospital with a head injury following a disturbance in Nelson Street at about 00:50. His condition has been described as serious. Two other men were also taken to hospital. A 20-year-old is being treated for face and arm injuries and a 42-year-old for a head injury. Their conditions have been described as stable. Det Sgt Alex Allardyce, of Police Scotland, said: "At this time, extensive inquiries are ongoing to establish more details on the circumstances surrounding the disturbance. "Officers are following a number of lines of inquiry and I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist the police investigation to contact Greenock Police Office through 101."

Summary: Police are treating an attack on a 24-year-old man in Greenock as attempted murder.


Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team said a woman and her three teenage sons found the body of a man on Tryfan on Thursday at about 16:00 BST. The man, thought to be in his 20s or 30s, is from the north west of England. Rescuers believe the man fell 20 or 30m (65ft-100ft) while trying to descend a gully on Heather Terrace, which cannot be walked down because of two large rock steps towards the bottom. "It is probable that the casualty descended to one of the steps and tried to find a way round to the side but slipped to his death," a mountain rescue team spokesman said. "Our thanks go to the family group for staying with the casualty and our thoughts are with the casualty's relatives."

Summary: A walker is believed to have fallen 30m to his death on a Snowdonia mountain.


The fight happened after the Hearts v Hibernian Scottish Cup match on Sunday 12 February. Two men needed treatment for face and head injuries. Men were arrested in Oxgangs, Newington and Meadowbank in Edinburgh and Newtongrange, Ormiston and Aberfeldy. The men, aged between 16 and 48, are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday. Ch Supt Kenny MacDonald, of Police Scotland, said: "The disorder on Brougham Place was football-related and caused a great deal of concern to local residents, businesses and patrons in the area. "We will not tolerate such offences and will actively pursue anyone believed to be involved to ensure they are brought to justice. "The vast majority of supporters of both Hearts and Hibernian are regularly a credit to their clubs and behave responsibly whenever their teams are in action. "However, a small minority behave in a manner which puts themselves and others at risk."

Summary: Seven men have been arrested in connection with a football-related fight in Edinburgh city centre.


The striker picked up Michael Coulson's pass and fired in a low shot from close range to give the Minstermen the lead. Jayden Stockley came close to equalising for the visitors minutes later but his header hit the cross bar. Fewster won a scramble on the edge of the box to double York's lead after the break, as the home side registered back-to-back victories. York City manager Jackie McNamara told BBC Radio York: Media playback is not supported on this device "I thought it was a hard work performance. They caused us problems. They're a good side. "But I'm delighted with all three points, the two goals and the clean sheet. It gives the defence a lot of confidence. "We can play a lot better but credit to the way Exeter played the game."

Summary: Loanee Bradley Fewster's double moved York City out of the relegation zone with victory over Exeter City.


Scotland international McCormack, 30, has recently been left out of Villa's side for disciplinary reasons. The ex-Leeds and Fulham man, who signed for Villa for £12m in August, last scored on 26 December. Clough, 21, has scored 21 league goals in 59 appearances for Bolton. He was close to leaving the Macron Stadium 12 months earlier, but turned down an offer from Bristol City after a £2m bid was accepted by the club. Meanwhile, Forest have confirmed the signing of Benfica midfielder Joao Teixeira, 22, who has joined on loan until the end of the season, while Reds have also signed 22-year-old Chesterfield winger Gboly Ariyibi for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Championship side Nottingham Forest have signed striker Ross McCormack on loan from Aston Villa and Bolton forward Zach Clough for about £2.5m on a four-and-a-half-year contract.


Paul Clarke, 71, from East Sussex, but now living in Manchester, is due to appear before Brighton magistrates on 15 October. He is charged with possessing an indecent image of a child, possession of prohibited images and making a total of 3,100 indecent images of children. All charges relate to images taken off the internet, Sussex Police said. Mr Clarke, of Redclyffe Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, but formerly of Watchbell Road, Rye in East Sussex, was charged after an investigation by the paedophile on-line investigation team of Sussex Police. He was arrested after a search of his Rye address - the residential presbytery attached to St Anthony's Church - on 13 November 2014. "All the charges involve images allegedly taken from the internet," a police spokesman said. "There is no evidence of contact offending and none of the images are of local children."

Summary: A Roman Catholic priest has been charged in connection with more than 3,000 indecent images of children.


Police said the 33-year-old of Macclesfield, Cheshire was driving in Dagenham in east London at the time of the alleged offence. Police said he was charged on Tuesday with driving while his alcohol level was above the legal limit . He has been bailed and is due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 13 December. The midfielder played in Manchester City's 3-1 defeat at home to Chelsea on Saturday. He was recalled to the Manchester City squad earlier this month after apologising for "misunderstandings" relating to comments made by his agent Dimitri Seluk. In 2012, Toure spoke about being a devout Muslim and refused a champagne man of the match award due to his religious beliefs. The club is yet to comment.

Summary: Manchester City footballer Yaya Toure has been charged with drink driving, police have confirmed.


The Scotland international, 26, tied a scarf to the goalposts after the first leg of the Champions League second-round qualifier at Windsor Park. Celtic have been fined £4,000 for Griffiths' indiscretion and for picking up five bookings in the game. Linfield have been punished for a series of incidents involving fans. The Belfast club must pay almost £9,000 and have a section of the stadium closed during their next European tie. Objects were thrown from the crowd, including a bottle aimed at Griffiths, while there was an attempted pitch invasion at full-time. Celtic won the first leg 2-0, before winning their home game 4-0 to set up a third-round tie with Rosenborg. The Glasgow side have been charged by Uefa over an "illicit banner" displayed during the second leg on Wednesday.

Summary: Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has been given a one-game European suspension for "provoking spectators" in the away win over Linfield.


Officers were called to Preston Close at Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taff, at 01:25 BST on 24 June, to reports Jon James was shouting for help and behaving erratically. He lost consciousness as officers tried to restrain him and died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital on 27 June. The Independent Police Complaints Commission has appealed for witnesses. The coroner has been informed and a post mortem examination has been carried out. IPCC investigators have visited the scene and spoken to neighbours to gather witness statements, including accounts from the South Wales Police officers involved. No officers are currently under investigation but the IPCC said this would be "kept under review".

Summary: The death of a 28-year-old man after being detained in the street is being investigated by the police watchdog.


Australians Marc Leishman and Adam Scott will not attend because of the infection, which is linked to brain deformities in newborn babies. However, Rory McIlroy's fears have eased and US Open champion Spieth, 22, said he was "pretty confident" over information received from the PGA Tour. "Being an Olympian is a tremendous honour," the Texan said. "Do I think being an Olympian outweighs any significant health threat? No. If I thought that the threat was significant, I certainly would not go," added Spieth, who will defend his US Open title at Oakmont this week. "But based on what's come to my knowledge at this point, it seems like it's going to be an extremely memorable experience and I look forward to trying to win a gold for the United States."

Summary: World number two Jordan Spieth says he will play at the Rio Olympics, despite the concerns over the Zika virus.


Stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown was the biggest winner, rising 4%, ahead of financial firm Old Mutual, which gained 3%. Other big winners included pensions provider Standard Life and wealth manager St James's Place. The benchmark FTSE 100 index closed on 6,261.19, which was an increase of 0.56% or 34.64 points. On the currency markets, the pound rose 0.12% against the dollar to $1.4670, but edged lower against the euro to â‚¬1.3005. Hospitality group Whitbread, which had led the list of gainers at the start of trading, later fell back to stand 0.9% lower on the day. A positive trading update had boosted it by 1.8% on Tuesday.

Summary: (Close): London's leading shares rose for a third straight day on Wednesday, as financial stocks led the gainers.


The accident happened at the Waste to Energy plant in Bar Road, Coventry, the city council said. It took three hours to rescue the man, who was treated for "relatively minor injuries". The authority said it was "co-operating fully" with emergency services and the Health and Safety Executive. West Midlands Ambulance Service said crews were called at 10:30 BST. See more stories from across Coventry and Warwickshire here The council said the incident happened away from the tip area of the site, which remains open to the public. Ambulance service spokeswoman Claire Brown said paramedics worked with the fire service's rescue team to help free the man. He was taken to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, she added.

Summary: A worker was hurt when a digger plunged 20m (60ft) into a rubbish pit at a recycling plant.


Manchester-based Prolific North, which has been using its logo since it launched in January 2013, said even an "amateur eye" could see the similarity. Editor David Prior said readers alerted him to the new Netflix icon, which was unveiled on Monday on the company's social media accounts. Netflix has declined to comment. An article highlighting the similarity on Prolific North's website said some people "found the red strip, folded into an 'N', strikingly familiar". "They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I suppose we should all be feeling fabulous at Prolific North this week," it read. Mr Prior said this "may or may not cause problems in the future" and was "probably completely accidental" but the company would not consider changing their "very well-established logo". Prolific North's logo was designed by Origin and reworked by Don't Panic in March 2015.

Summary: A publishing company is taking legal advice after it described a new Netflix logo as bearing more than a passing resemblance to its own.


Former Leyton Orient player Demetriou, 28, joined Walsall last summer after playing for five years in Cyprus. Capped 28 times by Cyprus, he played 53 times for Walsall in 2015-16 as they lost in the League One play-off semi-finals, but rejected a new deal. McGlashan, also 28, was released by the Gills after scoring seven goals in 67 appearances over two seasons. His contract has the option of a third year and he will face his former side in both of Southend's opening fixtures of the season, with the Essex side hosting Gillingham in both League One on the opening day and in the EFL Cup three days later. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Southend have signed right-back Jason Demetriou and former Gillingham winger Jermaine McGlashan on two-year deals.


The Tornado has been the key fast attack jet for the RAF for almost 40 years, but it is now being replaced by Eurofighter Typhoons. A flypast and simulated ground attack formed the culmination of the final formal sortie of 15 Squadron. It is the training unit for the Tornado, and the last of four Tornado squadrons to be disbanded. The ear-splitting noise of the Tornado has been a feature in the skies above Moray since the supersonic planes were first based there in the early 1990s. The multi-role aircraft was capable of attacking targets on the ground and at sea, as well as aerial reconnaissance and defence. The planes from Lossiemouth have seen service in combat over Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. They are being replaced with Eurofighter Typhoons which now form the Quick Reaction Force, tasked with intercepting unidentified aircraft in British airspace.

Summary: The last Tornado squadron based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray has staged a final flypast before being disbanded.


Officers suspect Kelly Buckingham, from Lincolnshire, was assaulted about the time she was last seen in November. But they said friends may mistrust the police because she was wanted after failing to appear in court in August. The reward was issued on her 47th birthday to help find Ms Buckingham, from Holton le Clay near Grimsby. Det Insp Richard Myszczyszyn from Lincolnshire Police said it was unusual to offer a reward for help. "Kelly's friends and acquaintances may be distrustful of police and may not believe us now when we say that she is being treated as a missing person," he said. "But I would like to assure them that our concern for Kelly is genuine and our efforts to find her are very much driven by our fear that something has happened to her."

Summary: Police have taken the "unusual step" of offering a £1,000 reward in the search for a woman who has been missing for more than a month.


It is understood Monk, who was appointed manager on 9 June, has informed Downing he is not in his plans for the coming Championship season. Downing, 32, has made 249 appearances for the club over two spells and scored two goals in 34 appearances in 2016-17. The ex-England international re-joined Boro from West Ham in 2015 for £7m. Downing still has two years left to run on the four-year contract he signed when he returned to his boyhood club two years ago. Middlesbrough are targeting an immediate return to the Premier League following their relegation under Aitor Karanka and Steve Agnew last season. Former Swansea and Leeds boss Monk is yet to complete any new signings this summer, but goalkeepers Victor Valdes and Brad Guzan left the club in May.

Summary: Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing has been told he is free to leave the club by manager Garry Monk, reports BBC Tees.


The 27-year-old, who won in 2008 and 2013, also secured her fourth World Cup downhill title in the USA last month. Her latest win came in five minutes 8.488 seconds, with defending champion Manon Carpenter, the 22-year-old from Wales, 3.238 seconds behind in second. Australia's Tracey Hannah was third, with Britain's Tahnee Seagrave fifth. A jubilant Atherton said: "I knew it was going to be hard today and the track is crazy, so dry now compared to earlier in the week. "It's fast and you have to hang on. That's what I wanted this year, both titles back, and I'm pretty stoked." There was further success for Britain when Laurie Greenland won the junior men's downhill title. The 18-year-old won over the 2.5km course in four minutes 32.839 seconds.

Summary: Britain's Rachel Atherton captured the elite women's downhill title for the third time at the UCI mountain bike World Championships in Andorra.


The shop will open at Downtown Crossing in Boston in September. Primark said it planned to open a further seven stores in the USA and had chosen stores that were located close to areas of high-urban density and that would benefit from high levels of existing customer footfall. The firm will use a distribution centre in Pennsylvania. The first store opened in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland in 1969. In 1973, the firm opened its first store in the UK and branched out into Europe in 2006 with the opening of its first shop in Spain. In the Republic of Ireland, the firm trades under the name Penneys.

Summary: The Irish clothing retailer Primark has announced it is to open its first store in the United States.


Police were alerted after paramedics went to an address in Raglan Way, Chelmsley Wood, at about 09:30 GMT. The women were both pronounced dead at the scene. Their deaths are being treated as unexplained, West Midlands Police said. Post-mortem examinations will take place to establish the cause. Police are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with the deaths.

Summary: Two women have been found dead inside a house in Birmingham.


He was taken to hospital with head and leg injuries after two men forced their way into his house in Halsall. The raiders ran off with jewellery and watches, said police, who described it as an "isolated, targeted attack". Mr Moores, 69, a member of Merseyside's Littlewoods Pools dynasty, sold the Anfield club to American duo George Gillett and Tom Hicks in 2007. Fenway Sports Group bought the club from them in 2010. Mr Moores was taken to Aintree hospital after the break-in on Wednesday night. Anyone with information about the burglary is urged to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers.

Summary: Former Liverpool owner David Moores has been attacked during a violent burglary at his home in west Lancashire.


The competition will take its new title from the end of the 2015-16 season. The league's 72 members include Newport and Cardiff, whose Supporters' Trust chairman has criticised the rebranding. "It's a little bit insulting that both Welsh clubs will be classed as English," Tim Hartley said. "The rebranding will make a lot of money for companies making logos and headed paper but will do nothing for teams playing in the three divisions. What's the point? "The Football League had status, we knew what it meant - why mess with a brand that clearly works?" Cardiff City and Newport have yet to comment publicly on the decision, which was made after clubs, stakeholders, commercial partners and more than 18,000 fans were involved in a consultation process. The individual league titles of the Championship, League One and League Two - introduced in 2004 - will remain.

Summary: The renaming of the Football League to the English Football League (EFL) is "insulting" to Welsh clubs, says the chairman of Cardiff City Supporters' Trust.


The quake hit at 15:36 pm (03:36 GMT) with its epicentre about 66km (41 miles) from the town of Kaikoura. The US Geological Survey said it was a 5.9 magnitude quake. New Zealand's GeoNet said it was 6.2 magnitude at a depth of 52km. Residents as far off as Christchurch and Wellington felt the quake but no serious damage is expected. A store owner in St Arnaud told New Zealand's Stuff news agency that the shock was "very very frightening". "It started shaking and we just waited. It became very violent so we ran outside," said Sandy Pearce, adding that much of the stock fell off the shelves.

Summary: A strong earthquake has struck New Zealand's South Island with reports of "violent shaking" in buildings.


The new owner of the Ayrshire resort spoke about his plans as he arrived by private jet in Aberdeen - en route to his other Scottish course at Menie. The American businessman said he would not be making any changes to Turnberry without the approval of golf's governing body, The Royal And Ancient. Mr Trump purchased Turnberry from Dubai-based Leisurecorp last month. The course will continue to be managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. He said he had paid "a lot of money" for the complex but would not disclose the amount. Mr Trump told the BBC he had "no plans" to buy any more golf courses in Scotland. He described his Menie course, on the Aberdeenshire coast, as "his baby" and said he would never give up the fight to halt an offshore windfarm being built in sight of it.

Summary: US property tycoon Donald Trump has said he plans to "tweak" the Turnberry golf course and not redesign it.


The bus was reported stolen in Coseley at about 21:40 BST on Wednesday and spotted near Albrighton at 02:40 on Thursday. Following a police pursuit, the bus was stopped just after 03:00. Peter Loveland, 39, Thomas Tibbs, 20, and John Burton, 38, were charged with aggravated vehicle taking and are due before Sandwell magistrates on Friday. More on this and other Birmingham and Black Country stories Mr Burton of Broom Road in Dudley, also faces charges of driving while disqualified and using a vehicle without third party insurance. Mr Loveland is from Dale Close in Tipton and Mr Tibbs is from Clinic Drive in Lye.

Summary: Three Black Country men have been charged with stealing a bus from a depot which led to a police chase.


The pop star will perform on the festival's Floating Stage on 6 July, organisers said. Sir Elton said: "I am thrilled that I will be able to say I have played the beautiful Henley-on-Thames." The five-day festival, which started in 1983, features music, comedy and dance, and is expected to attract about 35,000 people. Set on the banks of the River Thames, the festival runs from 6-10 July. Sir Elton and his band will also perform as headliners at the Nocturne festival in Blenheim Palace on 26 June. Updates on this story and more from Oxfordshire

Summary: Sir Elton John has been been revealed as the opening night headliner for the Henley Festival.


The men from Birkenhead were charged following an extensive investigation into child sexual exploitation. Vinothan Rajenthiram, 26, has been charged with two counts of rape and nine counts of sexual activity with a girl under 16, Merseyside Police said. Ilavarasan Rajenthiram, 25, has been charged with eight counts of sexual activity with a girl under 16 and two counts of sexual assault on a female. Both men appeared at Wirral Magistrates' Court earlier.

Summary: Two brothers have been charged with child sex offences in Merseyside.


The female foal was spotted in the water on Thursday by a dog walker who contacted the animal welfare charity. The animal, who has been nicknamed Mischief, was later reunited with her mother. The Scottish SPCA was assisted by Scottish Fire and Rescue's water rescue team to bring the animal safely to shore. SSPCA inspector Heather Lawson said, "Once she was out of the water it was important to keep her warm. "My colleagues Dawn-Vale Lowdon and Emma Sergeant and I draped her in blankets and towels until the vet arrived to give her a check over. "Apart from being cold, exhausted and hungry she didn't appear to have any other injuries. "She's now been reunited with her mum and has been given the name Mischief. "We'll be checking up on her today as she was very exhausted and she'll be monitored to ensure she makes a full recovery."

Summary: A three-day-old foal has been rescued by the Scottish SPCA after falling into the River Clyde in Wishaw.


He was arrested for trespassing on a designated site as he dropped to the ground, police said. The 21-year-old was not carrying an offensive weapon but inquires are continuing, police added. He has been taken into custody and will undergo a mental health assessment. No members of the Royal Family are thought to have been at the palace at the time. It is third time a person has tried to enter the palace grounds this year. A 22-year-old man was spotted on CCTV in August after climbing over a security fence but he was stopped "within a security perimeter". Several months earlier, a 41-year-old man spent seven minutes in the grounds before being arrested.

Summary: A man has been arrested after climbing over a gate at Buckingham Palace.


Nama, the Irish National Assets Management Agency, was behind the biggest property deal in the history of Northern Ireland in 2014. Spotlight reporter Mandy McAuley uncovered secret recordings exposing hidden dealings during the transaction. It won a prestigious Royal Television Society (RTS) Journalism Award. The programme team were presented with the RTS Nations and Regions Current Affairs award at a ceremony in London on Wednesday night. Peter Johnston, Director BBC Northern Ireland said: "This recognition from the Royal Television Society continues Spotlight's long tradition of making award-winning programmes and is a reflection of the dedication of our Spotlight team producing hard-hitting, high quality investigative journalism."

Summary: BBC Northern Ireland's Spotlight programme has won a UK-wide journalism award for its investigation into Nama's controversial NI property loans deal.


Storm finished 100 Euros short of the prize money needed to guarantee his spot for next year. However, he kept his card after world number eight Patrick Reed's points were deducted because he did not play the minimum five tournaments required. "I'm relieved. It's been a topsy-turvy time," 38-year-old Storm told BBC Tees "The rules are the rules - if you don't play your numbers then you know you'll come out of the order of merit and lose your membership. "[In 2017] I just want a fast start, the last couple of years I've set goals and targets, but not achieved them. "Now I want to play golf and enjoy it, not push too hard and give myself a headache trying to reach goals." You can hear more from Graeme Storm on BBC Tees from 18:00 GMT on Monday, 7 November or on the Radio Player.

Summary: Hartlepool's Graeme Storm plans to focus on simply enjoying his golf next year after receiving a European Tour reprieve for 2017.


Lucy Taylor of Aberystwyth University has studied the relationship between the Welsh and the people of Argentina 150 years ago. Speaking at the Eisteddfod, she said the Welsh could not claim economic, military or political dominance. Instead they focused on moral supremacy, she said. Dr Taylor said it could be argued this has remained relevant, through post-devolution policies such as banning smoking in public places, the introduction of a plastic bag levy and presumed consent over organ donation - all containing a moral agenda. "The Welsh in Patagonia emphasised the principles of righteousness when they first met the indigenous people of Patagonia, and purposefully followed a path of friendship, not violence, based on a desire to exercise compassion and mercy," she added. "They contrasted the peaceful 'Welsh way of colonisation' with the scornful and sometimes violent policies adopted by the Argentines in Patagonia and within the British Empire."

Summary: Welsh settlers asserted dominance in Patagonia by portraying Wales as a small country filled with moral giants, an academic has said.


Mr Bowsher had previously come first overall in the event, which doubles as the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Championships, three times in a row. Mr Ligocki took first place carving a sculpture depicting a hunched old man. Only chainsaws are permitted in the contest at Carrbridge. Carvers are banned from using other tools. Mr Bowsher did win the People's Choice and was second place overall. Third was Michael Tamoszus, from Germany, and the Best New Entrant was won by Jonathan Sherwood, from Harrogate in Yorkshire. More than 3,000 people turned out to see the carvers, who included Alice Buttress, from Carrbridge, and Sue O' Sullivan, from the USA.

Summary: Polish chainsaw carver Wladek Ligocki has brought to an end Moffat's Pete Bowsher run of wins in the Carve Carrbridge competition.


The teenager, from Rhondda Cynon Taff, has been charged with obtaining a knife and hammer and preparing a suicide note for an attack on 30 June. He has also been charged with posting an image and comment on Instagram to encourage others to commit acts of terror. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, sitting as a youth court. Wearing a dark jumper and light grey trousers, he stood to confirm his name, address and date of birth. He folded his arms and at one point appeared to wipe his eye. The teenager was arrested on 30 June by officers from Wales Extremism Counter Terrorism Unit (WECTU) working jointly with West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit and MI5. Senior district judge Emma Arbuthnot, the chief magistrate, remanded him to youth detention accommodation. He will appear at the Old Bailey on 20 July.

Summary: A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of planning a terror attack in Cardiff.


It is returning to the city, having first used its conference centre for the event in 2011. Liverpool has become an established conference location in recent years and will also host the Lib Dems in 2014. Competition for autumn conferences, attended by thousands of party workers, lobbyists and the media, is fierce among the UK's largest cities. The mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, said Labour's decision to return twice in the next five years was a "huge vote of confidence". Labour is to hold its 2013 conference in Brighton, with the Lib Dems and the Conservatives visiting Glasgow and Manchester respectively.

Summary: Liverpool is to host the Labour Party conference in both 2016 and 2018, the party has announced.


Connolly, 24, has signed a two-year deal and returns to the club where he spent two seasons between 2012-14 before he moved to Kilmarnock. "He's a warrior and a good defender who can play centrally or right back," said head coach Dermot Drummy. London-born Tursun, 23, has spent the last two seasons at Turkish Premier League side Alanyaspor. The right-back has agreed a one-year contract. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two side Crawley Town have signed defenders Mark Connolly and Alper Tursun.


The child's mother, a US national, had taken a late flight from London to Alicante, airport sources said. She placed the child inside a baby carrier on a stationary belt for heavy baggage, which is reported to have been activated by the weight. The Spanish police said they were investigating, looking at CCTV footage "but it seems that it was an accident". The tragedy is believed to have occurred at the Alicante-Elche airport on the Costa Blanca. The infant was transported to where the bags emerge, becoming tangled and trapped in the rollers, reports said. The mother's Canadian husband was reportedly waiting for the family in the arrivals zone. It is believed they were planning a family holiday in nearby Denia. Medical workers tried to save the baby's life but he was declared dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination is expected to take place later on Thursday or Friday.

Summary: A five-month-old boy has died at a Spanish airport after becoming trapped in a luggage conveyor carousel.


In legal papers filed in March, Jeffrey Wenninger accused the singer of making sexually suggestive comments towards him and groping him. A representative for Sir Elton confirmed: "The case was withdrawn, with no payment made." Mr Wenninger, a Los Angeles policeman, worked for the singer from 2002 to 2014. He had accused Sir Elton of three separate incidents - all of which he claimed occurred in the final year he worked for the singer. Sir Elton's legal team previously described his claims as "baseless". Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: A sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Sir Elton John by his former bodyguard has been dropped.


Wiebe, 27, beat Kazakhstan's 38-year-old Manyurova 6-0 to add to her gold from the 2014 Commonwealth Games. She is Canada's second female wrestling Olympic gold medallist, after Carol Huynh's -48kg win at Beijing 2008. In the bronze-medal bouts, China's Zhang Fengliu beat Belarus' Vasilisa Marzaliuk, and Russia's Ekaterina Bukina saw off Cameroon's Annabel Ali. The win for Wiebe gave Canada a first wrestling medal of any colour at Rio 2016. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Canada's Erica Wiebe beat London 2012 bronze medallist Guzel Manyurova to win Olympic -75kg freestyle wrestling gold.


Media playback is not supported on this device Defending champion Walkden, 24, beat Turkey's Nafia Kus 5-4 in the final at the Salle Omnisports Perrier. It is GB's third gold medal in three days in Switzerland, after successes for Lauren Williams and Jade Jones. "I'm honoured to win here for a second time," said Walkden, who now holds world and European titles. "Hopefully I can become Olympic champion." Walkden handed a couple of points to Kus in warnings, but was consistently more aggressive than her opponent and finished strongly with decisive punches in the third round.

Summary: Great Britain's Bianca Walkden won gold in the +73kg category at the European Taekwondo Championships in Montreux.


The parade started in Trafalgar Square where hand-crafted floats led a procession to Shaftesbury Avenue. Crowds were entertained with music, dance and acrobatics in Charing Cross Road, Leicester Square and Chinatown. The London celebrations for the year of the sheep are the largest in the UK with more than 1,000 performers and volunteers taking part. Organised by London Chinatown Chinese Association, the event included lion dances throughout Chinatown along with the Cultures of China, Festival of Spring show and a drum show by The Red Poppy Ladies Percussion in Trafalgar Square.

Summary: Thousands of people have joined the lavish celebrations in London to welcome in the Chinese New Year.


The emergency services were called to the scene at about 23:20 on Sunday. Detectives have said the man was stabbed during a confrontation. He died a short time later at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Police Scotland's major investigation team are working on the case and have appealed for witnesses to make contact with them. The examination of CCTV images has started, along with door-to-door inquiries. Det Supt Allan Burton said: "A man has died following a violent attack which took place in the middle of the street and it is absolutely imperative that we trace the despicable individual responsible. "I would appeal to anyone who was in Tweed Avenue, or the surrounding area, between 2230 and 0030 hours last night to please come forward. "No matter whether you think you have any significant information, let our officers determine that, as you may be able to assist with the investigation."

Summary: Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old man in Tweed Avenue in the Foxbar area of Paisley.


They reused, recycled and composted 62% of municipal waste in the 12 months to September 2016, compared to 58% in the previous year. Ceredigion was the best performing authority with a rate of 70%, while Blaenau Gwent was the worst at 52%. The Welsh Government has set all councils a target of recycling 70% of waste by 2024-2025. The data also showed a quarterly rise in recycling rates, with 66% of waste recycled between July and September 2016 - an increase of 5% when compared to same quarter in 2015. But the total amount of waste generated in Wales increased from 411,000 tonnes to 425,000 tonnes during the same period.

Summary: Recycling rates for Welsh councils have risen in the past year, according to provisional data.


In court were Declan Brady, 51, of The Park, Celbridge, Jonathon Harding, 44, from Kardiff Avenue in Naas, and James Walsh, 33, from Wheatfield Avenue in Clondalkin. All three are charged with possession of five handguns. The weapons were found at Greenogue industrial estate on Tuesday. The guns seized were a .357 Magnum, and four Smith and Wesson Rossi revolvers. The men were also accused of possession of a silencer and 20 rounds of ammunition in suspicious circumstances. An armed police unit brought the three men to Dublin District Court on Friday afternoon. Three officers from the Garda Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. The court heard that Mr Brady replied "no" to each charge, Mr Walsh said "no comment" and Mr Harding did not reply. They were remanded in custody to appear again in court by video link next Wednesday.

Summary: Three men have appeared in court charged in connection with an arms find in a warehouse in Dublin earlier this week.


The object, measured to be almost a kilometre wide, came within five times the distance between the Earth and the Moon. Known as 2014 JO25, the asteroid is the biggest such space rock to skim our world since 2004. Astronomers say the best opportunity to view the rock will come in the dark hours of Wednesday night. Radar imagery using Nasa's 70m (230 ft) antenna at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex in California reveal a peanut-shaped asteroid that rotates about once every five hours. The asteroid passed Earth at a distance of 1.8 million km (1.1 million miles) at 13:24 BST on Wednesday, 19 April. The next known encounter of an asteroid of about this size will occur in 2027 when the 800m-wide (half-mile-wide) asteroid 1999 AN10 will fly by at one lunar distance, about 380,000 km (236,000 miles).

Summary: A large asteroid the size of the Rock of Gibraltar has passed safely by Earth.


Bottles and stones were thrown at Thames Valley Police horses before and after the game, injuring two horses. Area Commander Christian Bunt said a "sizeable number" of supporters from both clubs went to the game specifically to cause trouble. He added that many further arrests would be made in the coming weeks and a post-match investigation was under way. "We were forced to deal with a number of disorderly incidents which included serious violence," he continued. "This kind of behaviour is not acceptable. "It is a great shame that these individuals ruin football events for genuine supporters who attend matches peacefully." The arrests so far are as follows:

Summary: Eight men have been arrested following violence around an Oxford United and Millwall FC match on Tuesday night.


Paul and Sandra Dunham "vehemently reject" allegations of fraud and money-laundering while working at a US company. Last month their bid to avoid extradition was rejected by the High Court. Their lawyers have now asked permission to appeal to the Supreme Court. Mr Dunham, 58, was chief executive and president of Pace, a US company manufacturing soldering irons for the electronics industry. He was indicted on 13 counts of fraud and money-laundering by a grand jury in Maryland, in December 2011. Mrs Dunham, 57, is accused of aiding and abetting him. Mr Dunham said he wanted the Supreme Court to recognise the "improper way the US criminal system has been exploited to cause Sandra and me the greatest personal, emotional and financial hardship imaginable". The High Court heard the couple were in the US for a decade from 1999 to 2009.

Summary: A couple from Northampton who face extradition to the United States have asked to have their case heard at the Supreme Court.


The benefits include the animals' importance to sporting estates and tourism and also being a source of "healthy food". Negative impacts include harm grazing deer do to native woodlands. The review was done to help guide Scottish government decisions on deer management. In the review document's foreword, Scottish Natural Heritage chairman Ian Ross said deer, especially red deer, "are emblematic of the wild beauty and nature of Scotland's upland and woodland landscapes". The study found that between 1961 and 2016, red deer densities in Scotland have increased by 60% overall. However, it added that there were "marked variations" in deer densities across the country. The review suggested the animals were important to rural economies and ecosystems, but also that in certain places deer were damaging to some habitats.

Summary: The positive and negative impacts of Scotland's wild red and roe deer have been examined in a newly-published review.


The news will no doubt be disappointing for Bolt and the rest of his team mates who ran in the 4x100m relay. Sprinter Nesta Carter was tested for banned substances at the time of the race, in 2008, but found to be clean. His sample was retested by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2016 and this time a banned substance was found. Banned substances are drugs that give athletes an unfair advantage in competitions. Trinidad & Tobago have now been awarded the 2008 relay gold instead of Jamaica. Japan have also benefited from the decision and have been upgraded to the silver medal and Brazil who came fourth now have a bronze medal. Bolt has said he will retire after the World Athletic Championships in London in August.

Summary: Usain Bolt will have to hand back one of his nine Olympic gold medals after Jamaican team-mate Nesta Carter tested positive for a banned substance.


Brazil captain Neymar, 24, whose contract expires in 2018, has been linked with several moves away from the Nou Camp, including to Real Madrid. But Fernandez said: "He will stay. He will be here for a long time. The club will make it public when the extension is to be made." Neymar scored 31 goals this season as Barcelona won a league and cup double. Media playback is not supported on this device Fernandez is also confident that defender Javier Mascherano will remain at the club. The Argentine, who has two years remaining on his contract, has reportedly agreed a move to Italian champions Juventus. "We will reach an agreement," said Fernandez. "He is a vital player for us and I don't have any doubts about whether he will stay." Mascherano, 31, has been a regular for Barcelona since his arrival from Liverpool in 2010.

Summary: Barcelona forward Neymar is set to sign a new long-term contract, says sporting director Robert Fernandez.


He was pulled over in the Nechells area of Birmingham at 09:45 BST, a police spokesman said. The unlicensed driver also had no insurance and his car has been seized and impounded. "He has committed a criminal offence, and the matter will proceed to the courts," a West Midlands Police spokesman said. "We don't know whether the driver had even passed his test," he added. The DVLA has been notified about today's driver, Central Motorway Police confirmed. Penalties for driving without the appropriate licence include a fine of Â£1,000, a driving ban, and being prevented from obtaining a licence for a period of years.

Summary: A man stopped by motorway police told them he has been driving without a licence for the past 40 years.


About 700 flats will be built, as well as a restaurant and cafe, on the site of Mariner Street car park. This would be in addition to the £500m regeneration announced last month. Swansea council leader Rob Stewart said: "This project will be a major step forward for the area's regeneration, building on all the great work that's already been done." The council has agreed to sell its portion of the site to development company RDE Silex and agreements have also been reached with two landowners. Network Rail has agreed to move the top deck of the High Street multi-storey car park. A planning application could be submitted in March and, if approved, construction could start in the autumn with the project finished by summer 2018.

Summary: Hundreds of student flats could be built above a new shopping complex as part of a £50m plan in Swansea.


Alex Staniforth, of Cheshire, has already tackled Pen-Y-Fan, Fan Foel and Snowdon since starting the series on 13 May. The 22-year-old will aim to scale Moel Famau, on the Flintshire-Denbighshire border, on Sunday. If successful, he will have climbed the equivalent of 13 Mount Everests. He said: "A big thanks for all my friends and supporters from all over north Wales who encouraged me so brilliantly over the past few months and who've been so generous." Mr Staniforth previously became the youngest person to complete the Three Peaks Challenge and has twice attempted to scale Everest. He abandoned his last bid to reach the world's highest summit in 2015, after an avalanche left three of his friends dead. Mr Staniforth, who sets off at 11:30 BST, is carrying out the latest series of climbs in aid of mental health charity, Young Minds UK, and has so far raised Â£15,000.

Summary: An adventurer is set to complete his bid to climb the highest point of every UK county when he scales a north Wales peak.


The building in Tylorstown, Rhondda Fach, is the only community venue left in the town after its library closed. The Grade II-listed building dates from 1933 and was built using funding from miners' families. The Heritage Lottery Funding will help provide services including employment support and training, a new cafe and community classes. There are hopes the hall's former cinema could be revived, which would make it the Rhondda Fach's only cinema. The hall has already been awarded £161,900 to develop plans and will receive £546,000 from the Heritage Lottery.

Summary: The last remaining miners' welfare hall in one of Rhondda's two valleys is to get a £500,000 makeover.


Anna Swabey, who given three months to live in 2015, died on 16 September. Her funeral took place earlier. Miss Swabey, 25, from Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, died from brain cancer the day before she was due to marry her fiancé in the Yorkshire Dales. When setting up the fundraising page, she said she wanted to "make a positive out of this negative situation". More than 1,200 people made donations totalling almost £95,000, with an additional £5,000 from gift aid helping to reach the target. Following her diagnosis, Miss Swabey described her treatment in a blog she called Inside my Head. In her final post on 8 July, she said chemotherapy had left her feeling unwell but added her spirits had been lifted by her hen party in York.

Summary: A £100,000 fundraising target created by a blogger for Brain Tumour Research has been met on the day of her funeral.


The man doused an ants' nest in petrol before setting it alight, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said. Flames quickly spread along a garden hedge before the man's house caught fire, melting plastic guttering, a plastic window frame and a garden chair. A fire service spokesman said: "Using petrol to eliminate an ants' nest has to be a first for us." The fire started at about 20:00 BST on Thursday. The spokesman added: "We always tell people never to use petrol or other accelerants to get a fire going. "The incident is a classic example of how even a small fire can so quickly develop into a much more serious incident."

Summary: A man set fire to his house trying to get rid of some ants in Rotherham.


Police say 45 people died in the attack by unidentified gunmen on Egba village in in Benue state. But local politician Audu Sule told the BBC 81 villagers had been killed by the attackers, who were all armed with Kalashnikov rifles. Clashes between herdsmen from the Fulani ethnic group and farmers over grazing rights have plagued the region. "They opened fire on the sleepy village, killing residents including women and children," Mr Sule said. Police are hunting the attackers but no arrests have been made yet, state police spokesman Austin Ezeani told AFP news agency. "This area has been volatile for some time," he said. Benue has a history of violent attacks and reprisals between semi-nomadic herdsmen and farmers, sometimes in revenge for cattle raiding. Last year, at least 100 villagers were killed in central Kaduna state in an attack linked to a dispute between local farmers and herdsmen.

Summary: Women and children are among dozens of people killed in a dawn raid on a village in central Nigeria.