They were unearthed in a field in Llanover in August 2014 by Peter Shephard while he was metal detecting. It is believed they were buried in a ritual ceremony up to 3,750 years ago. National Museum Wales expert Adam Gwilt said one appeared to be more advanced with a stop across the middle which would have improved the way a wooden handle was attached. "These axes provide important new information about the development and use of bronze tools," he said. The museum hopes to acquire the hoard.

Summary: Three early Bronze Age axe heads found in Monmouthshire have been declared treasure.


Stephen Cavanagh, 32, of Byron Road, Denton, was on remand at HMP Manchester when he complained of stomach pains. An X-ray revealed the phone, which he later ejected from his body to flush down the toilet. HMP Manchester governor Terri Williams, said the case highlighted the "extreme measures" used to bring "illicit items" into the jail. Greater Manchester Police work with prison staff to prosecute offenders who try to smuggle in forbidden items, she said. "It is now clear that prisoners are likely to be given additional time in custody following successful prosecutions," she added. The Ministry of Justice refused to give any further information on when or how the phone was inserted into Cavanagh's body.

Summary: A prisoner who smuggled a mobile phone up his backside into a prison has had his sentence extended.


The 19-year-old was out of contract this summer, but has agreed a two-year extension on his current deal. Tanser made his debut for Rochdale in a in April 2013. After impressing manager Keith Hill in pre-season, Tanser, who came up through Dale's academy, made his first start in the and has begun every game since.

Summary: Rochdale defender Scott Tanser has signed a new deal at Spotland.


Following Thursday night's provincial draws, 2015 winners Monaghan will play Fermanagh in the preliminary round, with the winners taking on Cavan. The beaten finalists in 2016, Donegal, will play Antrim while Down have been handed a last-eight clash against neighbours Armagh. Tyrone won the 2016 Ulster title by beating Donegal 0-13 to 0-11. Derry and the Red Hands also met at Celtic Park in the opening round of the 2016 Ulster SFC in May, with Tyrone running out 3-14 to 0-12 winners. The victors in next year's contest will take on Donegal or Antrim in the semi-finals. The other semi-final will see Down or Armagh facing Monaghan, Fermanagh or Cavan. All-Ireland champions Dublin begin their defence of the Sam Maguire Cup against Carlow or Wexford in the Leinster SFC quarter-finals.

Summary: Derry will face title holders Tyrone in the big match of the 2017 Ulster Football Championship quarter-finals.


Despite never jumping a steeplechase fence in public, the champion long distance hurdler is already favourite for the sport's top prize. Trained by Colin Tizzard and ridden by jockey Tom Scudamore, the eight-year-old put in a near-foot perfect round of jumping at Chepstow. He beat Aqalim by four lengths over the 18 obstacles. BBC Sport's horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght: "It was more nervous anticipation than excitement as Thistlecrack arrived to jump his first steeplechase fence in public. "But, taking advantage of the experience gained while jumping 150 times over obstacles placed in the indoor arena at Tizzard HQ in Dorset, he looked like an old pro and was pretty much foot perfect, though at the fourth last he had to show cleverness to, as they say, 'put himself right'. "It was a brilliant, thrilling front-running display that keeps hopes about this horse in the future soaring."

Summary: Thistlecrack took a successful first step towards the Cheltenham Gold Cup after winning a novices' chase.


The Castlebawn development was to include a 20,000 sq metre shopping centre, business park, hotel and care home. The first phase of the scheme has already been built. The investment fund Cerberus appointed KPMG as administrators to Castlebawn Ltd last week. Castlebawn is a joint venture between Eastwood Property and R&A Developments. The firm's director Fearghal Eastwood said the administration was a consensual arrangement and that he was continuing to work with Cerberus in an advisory capacity. The shopping centre element of the development had received planning permission, but that was quashed last year following a judicial review. That planning application is now being reconsidered but Cerberus may make fresh applications. It is possible that housing may form part of any revised scheme. Castlebawn's most recent accounts, for the year ending August 2013, indicate that it had assets valued at just over Â£17m and debts of more than Â£26m.

Summary: The future of a major redevelopment project in Newtownards, County Down, is in doubt after the company behind it was placed into administration.


Payne made 38 League Two appearances for Blackpool last season to help them earn promotion through the play-offs. The 25-year-old joined Blackpool in July 2016, having previously had spells with Gillingham and Peterborough. He is Ebbsfleet's second signing since being promoted from National League South in May, following the arrival of Whitehawk striker Danny Mills. Meanwhile, Fleet skipper Danny Kedwell has agreed a new deal with the club for next season. The 34-year-old, who scored 13 goals to help them to promotion last term, will continue to combine playing and his youth coaching role.

Summary: National League side Ebbsfleet have signed midfielder Jack Payne following his release by Blackpool.


They join Welsh laverbread, Anglesey sea salt and Carmarthen ham in having the European Commission-awarded status. Protected status means certain food and drink must be made in a specific geographical area to be given the name. Welsh Perry and Cider Society chairwoman Sally Perks said she was "thrilled". Protected Geographical Indication status is intended to ensure people know they are drinking or eating an authentic product from a specific area. There are 14 Welsh products with protected status, but this is the first time drinks have made the list. Ms Perks said: "It provides a huge boost to Welsh cider makers in getting their products recognised throughout the UK and abroad."

Summary: Traditional Welsh cider and Welsh traditional perry have become the latest products to secure protected status.


That's because the unusual tee-off was installed on an artificially grassed roof of a holiday villa, after the development built over the original tee. Lee Westwood, who says he is "not great with heights", had some helpful advice for his rivals before the tournament starts on Friday. "You want to be sober," laughed the Briton. "It looks quite a tough shot." Players will have to walk past a swimming pool in front of the villa and then climb temporary steps against the side of the house to get onto the roof. Westwood added: "I'm not sure I'd want to be staying in that villa this week with 78 golfers jumping around on the roof hitting golf balls." Read more: McIlroy to miss competition over security concerns

Summary: The field at the Turkish Airlines Open will have to watch their footing when they drive off at the 16th this week.


The Met Office said the rain will gradually spread north across Wales on Christmas Day. It will be "heavy at times", particularly over high ground, and is expected to continue into Boxing Day. The warning is in place from 15:00 GMT on Friday until 23:45 on Saturday and there could be flooding and some disruption to transport. Natural Resources Wales currently has two flood warnings in place for Tenby, Pembrokeshire, and the Lower Dee Valley, from Llangollen to Trevalyn Meadows, as well as more than 20 alerts across Wales. Meanwhile, December is on course to be the warmest on record with temperatures averaging 9.3C (48.7F) - up 4.8C on the usual average for the month. However, Wales has had more rain and less sunshine than anywhere else compared to the usual averages in the UK.

Summary: Heavy downpours expected across north Wales have prompted a yellow "be aware" warning for rain.


BDO said stores in Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow would cease trading next week. All 13 staff from the affected shops will be made redundant. The move will bring the number of store closures since administrators were called in just before Christmas to 10. The company, based in Edinburgh, is an independent women's fashion and accessories label. Before entering administration, it operated 10 stores in Scotland and five stores in England, plus four concessions. The administrators said the remaining Ness Clothing stores in Inverness, York, Keswick and Edinburgh continued to trade along with the Ness website. All staff are being retained, while discussions with a preferred bidder for the business continue. Joint administrator James Stephen said: "Discussions with the preferred bidder are progressing well and shoppers and loyal customers continue to support the business. "However, further store closures have been unavoidable in the current difficult trading climate."

Summary: Administrators have announced that another three outlets of troubled retailer Ness Clothing are to close.


Police said the men made off with a large sum of money. The incident happened at house in Huntly Terrace, Paisley, at around 13:00 on Wednesday. Det Con John Sharkey said: "This group of men broke into a house a stole a significant quantity of cash and the owners have been left very distressed by this incident." He appealed for help from anyone who may have seen the men in the area. They were aged between 20 and 30 and they were all wearing dark clothing.

Summary: An elderly couple have been left "very distressed" after a gang of men broke into their home.


The 24-year-old DR Congo international joined the Mariners in 2014 from Southport. The former Everton trainee has also had spells with Macclesfield and Accrington Stanley, as well as playing in Vietnam. Meanwhile, winger Nathan Thomas, 21, has agreed a new contract with Pools, having scored five times in 22 games since his January arrival. Nsiala is the sixth new signing so far this summer. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Hartlepool United have signed defender Aristote Nsiala from League Two rivals Grimsby Town.


The identity of the buyer, who bid by phone, has not been revealed. The bidding in Chesapeake City, Maryland, started at $100,000. The red phone, which has the Nazi leader's name engraved on it, was found in his Berlin bunker in 1945. Soviet soldiers gave it to British officer Sir Ralph Rayner as a souvenir shortly after Germany surrendered. The phone was sold by auction house Alexander Historical Auctions. Auction house officials said the phone was a "weapon of mass destruction", as it was used by Hitler to give orders that took many lives during the war. A porcelain figure of an Alsatian dog, also owned by Hitler, fetched $24,300. It was bought by a different bidder.

Summary: A telephone used by Adolf Hitler during World War Two has been sold for $243,000 (Â£195,744) at a US auction.


The driver's view of the road was almost completely obscured, police said. An ambulance driver spotted the vehicle on the A1 at Barnack, Cambridgeshire, at about 21:45 GMT on Tuesday. It was found later in Peterborough. The man was reported for "a number of driving offences" police later said. "Can't believe this driver was driving on the A1, Peterborough... Dangerous," traffic police tweeted. Read more on this and other stories from Cambridgeshire He told officers from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire road policing unit the car was being driven "erratically" and had hit the central reservation "a few times". They located the car in Boongate, in the centre of Peterborough. The driver of the Mitsubishi L200 Animal, a man in his 30s, was reported for offences including "dangerous driving by way of the condition of the vehicle (windscreen)", a police spokeswoman said.

Summary: A car with a completely shattered windscreen was pulled over after it was spotted moving "erratically" on a dual carriageway.


Two men in a car were reported to have entered a vehicle servicing firm's grounds on the Annvale Road in Keady at about 17:25 BST on Friday. One of the men got out of the white Hyundai car and fired two shots. No-one was hurt in the incident but employees were left "very badly shaken", police said. The car used by the gunmen was found burnt out on Dundrum Road near Tassagh in County Armagh about 20 minutes later. Police are asking for anyone who may have seen the car between 14:00 and 17:45 on Friday afternoon to contact them.

Summary: Police are investigating a shooting at a business premises in County Armagh.


Vincent Waddington, 18, was found suffering from serious gunshot wounds following a crash between a car and a scrambler bike in Garston on Tuesday. He was taken from the scene on Banks Road to hospital where he was pronounced dead. A 25-year-old man from Speke has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Witnesses reported three men running away from the car, one with a shotgun. The offenders are believed to have run off towards Blackburn Street, or through the industrial estate. The area has been cordoned off whilst forensic examinations are carried out and house-to-house inquiries are under way. Det Ch Insp Gayle Rooney appealed for any witnesses to come forward, saying "the people responsible for this attack knew exactly what they were doing". A post-mortem examination will be carried out to establish the precise cause of the teenager's death.

Summary: A murder investigation is under way after a teenager was shot on a Liverpool street in a "cold-blooded, targeted attack", said police.


The Football League did not confirm the size of the penalty, but details of the fine - which has not yet been paid - were disclosed in the club's accounts, which show they made a £38.3m loss in winning the Championship in 2014-15. That was up from £10.3m the previous season, mainly because of staff wages, which rose to £30.4m, more than double the club's turnover of £12.9m. Eddie Howe's side won the Championship title last season but exceeded Financial Fair Play limits of permitted maximum losses of £6m for a season. Championship sides Bolton, Fulham and Nottingham Forest were all placed under a transfer embargo after breaking similar rules. The accounts also revealed that it cost the Cherries £4.6m to bring their stadium up to Premier League specifications.

Summary: Bournemouth were handed a £7.6m fine for breaching Financial Fair Play rules after accruing huge losses last season en route to Premier League promotion.


Wheal, 19, born in Durban but a British passport holder, has played four first-class matches since his debut in May. Stevenson, 23, joined the county last month on a short-term deal after impressing for minor county Devon. The right-armer made his debut against Durham, helping Hampshire to a seven-wicket victory at Chester-le-Street. Stevenson recently spoke of his intention to return to his campsite business at the end of his short-term contract. "It's great to have that stability to know I will be at the club for at least the next two years," he said. "I'm really looking forward to working hard on my bowling to hopefully cement my place in the first team." Wheal has taken eight wickets in his four first-class appearances and has also impressed on his appearances for Scotland A.

Summary: Hampshire fast bowlers Brad Wheal and Ryan Stevenson have signed new deals, keeping them at the county until the end of the 2017 season.


Her comments came as she renewed the missions of the Cardiff Capital Region and Swansea Bay City Region boards to seek opportunities for growth. Former BT Wales director Ann Beynon will take over as chair of the Cardiff Capital Region board from Roger Lewis, now chairman of Cardiff Airport. Sir Terry Matthews will continue as chairman of the Swansea Bay board. Set up in November 2013, the boards are made up of representatives from business, councils, unions and universities with the aim of providing "leadership, vision and strategic direction". The Cardiff Capital Region board has been asked to promote joint working between interested parties, especially on projects such as the Metro transport scheme and the proposed "city deal" offering more than Â£1bn of investment. The Swansea Bay City Region board will seek to identify major projects and encourage inward investment across south west Wales from Port Talbot to Pembrokeshire.

Summary: Momentum must "not be lost" on work to boost the fortunes of Welsh cities, Economy Minister Edwina Hart has said.


The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) also said at the time they would pull out of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN). But on Thursday, FAM boss Walter Nyamilandu told BBC Sport: "The government has now said not to withdraw, it will find the money. "I can guarantee we will participate in the 2019 Nations Cup and CHAN 2018." Malawi have been drawn against Madagascar in their opening match of the 2018 CHAN qualifying campaign which gets underway in April. They are set to meet the winners of the tie between Comoros and Mauritius at home on 13 June in their first 2019 Nations Cup qualifier.

Summary: Malawi will now compete in 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying less than a week after stating they would withdraw.


He tweeted on Tuesday, "Lauren! I found your student ID in the park. If you still need it my office will get it to you. Hanx." The ID card shows that she is enrolled at Fordham University in New York City. There is no word yet on whether Lauren got her ID back from Mr Hanks, though one Twitter user has claimed it belongs to her friend. Mr Hanks is familiar with having strangers return lost items -he tweeted in March that someone had found his credit card on the street and returned it.

Summary: American actor Tom Hanks is trying to reach a university student named Lauren who lost her identification card.


Hudson suffered the injury in a pre-season game against fellow Premiership side Exeter in September 2015. The 34-year-old, who signed for the Cherry and Whites from Newcastle in March 2013, made 146 career Premiership appearances in spells with four clubs. He will now join Gloucester's training staff as the club's performance nutritionist. "I feel proud and very lucky to have been able to play for 15 years as a professional and always knew that it would come to an end one day," he said. "I am now looking forward to starting a new chapter and am delighted that part of that will be with Gloucester."

Summary: Gloucester second-row forward James Hudson has retired after failing to recover from a serious knee injury.


Sowers, 31, who is only the second full-time female coach in the NFL, came out to her family while in college. She hopes speaking out will "create an environment" to help other LGBT people in the NFL to "feel comfortable". "No matter what you do in life, one of the most important things is to be true to who you are," said Sowers, who is an offensive assistant with the 49ers. Sowers told Outsports: "There are so many people who identify as LGBT in the NFL, as in any business, that do not feel comfortable being public about their sexual orientation. "The more we can create an environment that welcomes all types of people, no matter their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, the more we can help ease the pain and burden that many carry every day."

Summary: San Francisco 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers has become the first openly gay coach in the NFL.


Cosslett was chairman of England Rugby 2015 - the organising committee for the 2015 World Cup. The RFU nominations committee has "unanimously" backed Cosslett, after Beaumont was appointed as head of World Rugby. The 61-year-old's appointment is subject to approval at the next RFU Council on 14 October. For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Andy Cosslett is set to replace Bill Beaumont as chairman of the Rugby Football Union.


Builders were working in the car park area when they discovered five items including a Roman nail and a piece of pre-glaze Roman pottery. Archaeologists believe the artefacts may date back to 160AD or earlier. The newly renovated town hall is due to open next summer and will include a heritage display and event space. Support has been secured from the Heritage Lottery Fund and other external funders. So far, work has taken place to excavate the car park site, and to create retaining walls in the basement and new parking. Council Leader Rhondda Geekie said: "I was fascinated to hear about the Roman nail, pottery and other items discovered below the foundations of the car park. It's a timely reminder of just how much history surrounds and enriches East Dunbartonshire."

Summary: Roman remains have been discovered at the Kirkintilloch Town Hall site as work gets underway to renovate the 110 year-old building


Williams replaces Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson, who withdrew last week. Williams joins head coach Robin McBryde, defence coach Shaun Edwards, and regional coaches Stephen Jones (Scarlets) and Matt Sherratt (Cardiff Blues) for next month's two-Test tour against Tonga and Samoa. Williams has overseen two sevens Challenge Trophy victories. Wales will announce their squad on Tuesday, 9 May. "I feel honoured and excited with the challenge ahead in supporting Robin and working with the other coaches," said Williams. "The opportunity to learn, collaborate and show what I can offer is very exciting." Wales head coach Robin McBryde said: "We've been very impressed with Gareth's work with Wales Sevens, winning silverware this season with a very young group of players."

Summary: Wales Sevens head coach Gareth Williams will join the national squad for their upcoming summer tour.


He equalled the record when he scored the first goal in the FA Cup third round tie against Reading. Sir Bobby Charlton played for Manchester United 758 times between 1956 and 1973. In that time he won the League title three times, the European Cup and the World Cup with England. Rooney broke Sir Bobby's goal scoring record for England in 2015 and only needs one more goal to do the same for Manchester United.

Summary: Wayne Rooney has equalled Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 249 goals for Manchester United.


The 40-year-old bounced back from a third-round 77 to card a 68 on a final day - during which there was a weather delay - as he finished on 13 under. Fellow countryman Rickie Fowler shot 70 and was tied in second on 10 under with India's Anirban Lahiri, who posted 65. Daniel Summerhays had taken a three-shot lead into the final round but a round of 78 let him on seven under. The 33-year-old was aiming to win his first PGA Tour title but shot a round which included four bogeys and a double bogey. Ireland's Shane Lowry was tied on 15th on five under, while England's Ross Fisher was joint 22nd on three under.

Summary: American Jason Dufner won a fifth PGA Tour title by claiming victory in the Memorial tournament in Ohio.


The blue beast, accompanied by a giant trophy and photographs of players on the wall, appeared on Thursday ahead of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus on 3 June. The dragon's creator Matt Wild said: "I've seen loads of people taking photos, I think it's already picking up a bit of attention. "It helps put Cardiff on the map." Alan Hamer from UEFA said: "UEFA always look to create an exciting installation in the city's most iconic location. "They've been working on this for months... and the aim really is to excite local people, raise the profile of the event and obviously for the fans to have their photos taken, their selfies, and keep spreading the word of Cardiff and Wales." The women's Champions League final will see Lyon play Paris St Germain on 1 June at Cardiff City Stadium.

Summary: It was a giant rugby ball for the Rugby World Cup, now Cardiff Castle has been taken over again - by a dragon.


The 28-year-old winger joined Sale at the start of the season on his first professional contract after impressing during a pre-season trial. Edwards was playing in the third tier of English rugby at Rosslyn Park last year, but his eight tries make him the Sharks' top scorer this season. "Nev's been a revelation, hasn't he?" said director of rugby Steve Diamond. "He's a fantastic example of somebody who asks for an opportunity, gets an opportunity and takes it with both hands. "I'm really delighted he's signed and he can settle up here now properly." Edwards joins Johnny Leota, Peter Stringer, Sam James, David Seymour, Will Addison and Mark Jennings in signing new deals over the past month.

Summary: Nev Edwards has become the latest Sale Sharks player to sign a new two-year deal with the Premiership side.


Three out of the four full-time members of staff at the Scala in Prestatyn have been made redundant to cut costs. Denbighshire County Council which part-funds the complex had warned that the operation had to be more cost-effective if its subsidy was to continue. Chairman Rhiannon Hughes said the job losses were regrettable but they had been left with little option. A meeting is being held at the Scala on Tuesday at 15:00 GMT in an appeal for volunteers, but Ms Hughes stressed that volunteers would not be expected to directly replace redundant staff. "There are various roles to be filled, and volunteers can play a big part in making visiting the Scala an enjoyable experience," she said. The front-of-house service will not operate in the mornings due to the cuts.

Summary: Volunteers are being asked to play a big part in keeping a community cinema and arts centre open in Denbighshire.


The 35-year-old is a free agent after leaving Fleetwood Town and Notts player-manager Kevin Nolan has taken his ex-Newcastle team-mate on a trial basis at the League Two club. Nolan last week revealed his interest in signing Carlton Cole. But Magpies chairman Alan Hardy has said that the former England striker will not be moving to Meadow Lane. Notts signed five players in the final 36 hours of the January transfer window, with Nolan also registering as a player. Arsenal defender Marc Bola, Nottingham Forest's Jorge Grant, Hull defender Josh Clackstone and West Brom forward Tahvon Campbell all joined on loan on Tuesday. Blackpool winger Mark Yeates signed a permanent deal the previous day.

Summary: Former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is training with Notts County and could be offered a short-term deal.


The allegations relate to irregularities concerning third party consultants. The France-based aircraft manufacturer said it was co-operating with the probe, which was launched last month. In April, UK authorities froze export credit applications by Airbus. The SFO was asked to look at documentation provided by the company about its use of overseas agents. Export credits are used by many governments to support exporters, often by underwriting bank loans offered to overseas buyers of UK products. Last year Airbus used export financing for 6% of its deliveries. The main parts of Airbus commercial aircraft are made in France, Germany and the UK. Britain usually provides export support to Airbus in partnership with the other two nations. Germany and France joined the UK in halting export credits.

Summary: The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched an investigation into allegations of "fraud, bribery and corruption" in the civil aviation business of Airbus.


Somerset inflicted a fifth defeat in seven South Group matches on Hampshire on Sunday, a performance White described as "flat". "We've got to try to find a formula that works well for us and holds us in good stead going forward," he said. Hampshire have reached T20 Finals Day in the previous six seasons. "We just haven't been able to get partnerships together in this tournament and we've suffered because of that," White told BBC Radio Solent. "We're still losing wickets early in our innings and it's difficult to put a finger on why. "It's disappointing as we're really proud of our T20 cricket and it hasn't clicked up to now. We've got to turn up to each game from here and put in performances."

Summary: Hampshire director of cricket Giles White admits the county's chances of reaching the T20 Blast quarter-finals are "a long way off".


A spokesman for the company said a letter of apology had been sent from chief executive Peter Frankhauser to Neil Shepherd and Sharon Wood. However, Mr Shepherd and Mrs Wood said they had only been shown the letter by reporters. Christi and Bobby Shepherd died while on holiday with their father in 2006. In a statement, Mr Shepherd and Mrs Wood said: "We haven't had this so called letter of apology. "Its not an apology for their wrong doing but a general offer of sympathy. It does not address the central issue that their Safety Management System failed and it does not apologise for that." The children's parents were responding to a Mail on Sunday report that suggested Thomas Cook received Â£3.5m in compensation for loss of profits and other expenses. They said they had only received around a tenth of that figure.

Summary: The parents of two children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Corfu have criticised Thomas Cook for not apologising to them directly.


Musa, 23, joins the Premier League champions after helping CSKA win the Russian title. Southampton, Everton and West Ham were interested in the forward. Musa is Leicester's fourth signing of the summer after goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler, defender Luis Hernandez and midfielder Nampalys Mendy. Leicester's new signing joined CSKA in 2012 and scored 54 goals in 168 games, and has scored 11 times in 58 appearances for Nigeria since making his debut in 2010. He scored twice in his country's 3-2 defeat by Argentina at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, becoming the first Nigerian to score twice in a World Cup finals match. His first goal in that Group F game was his country's fastest at the tournament, coming after just four minutes. Media playback is not supported on this device Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Leicester City have signed Nigeria international Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow on a four-year contract for a club-record fee of around £16m.


The 31-year-old and Brazilian partner Bruno Soares, 35, beat Rohan Bopanna of India and Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay 7-6 6-2 on Sunday. Murray and Soares will face the USA's Donald Young and Mexico's Santiago Gonzalez for a place in the semi-finals. In 2016, Murray and Soares won the Australian and US Open doubles titles. At fifth, the pair are now the highest seeds left in the men's doubles competition at Roland Garros. "It's a big opportunity for us now to progress far in the tournament," Murray said. "We'll just do our best to focus on each match and fight for every point like we did today. "It was a real battle out there, especially the first set was really close, a really high level from everyone I thought. We're really proud of ourselves for what we managed to do today."

Summary: Scotland's Jamie Murray has reached the quarter-finals of the French Open doubles for the first time.


A 200-acre (81ha) site at Ridgewood Farm on the outskirts of Uckfield has been earmarked for the homes and a primary school. The developers have also promised to turn 70 acres (28ha) into a "greenfield space" for the community. The project is part of Wealden District Council's local plan for sustainable growth up to 2027. An outline planning application is expected to be submitted to the local authority by the end of January. Ian Smith, mayor of Uckfield, said: "There is still influence that can be had over how the site will look. "I know there are divided opinions on this but they will have more opportunity to talk about things like access arrangements, the school arrangements and employment opportunities." The plans will be on display at the Civic Centre in Uckfield until Friday.

Summary: Plans to build 1,000 houses on the edge of an East Sussex town have gone on display.


Many customers complained on social media that payments and money transfers had not been getting through. The RBS Group, which owns NatWest, said: "Our mobile apps and online banking are now running as normal and delayed payments are starting to credit customer accounts. We apologise for the inconvenience caused." A spokesman added that no customer would be left out of pocket. The issue with payments affected only NatWest, not Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank. It only affected some payments made from NatWest accounts. People's incoming salaries were unaffected, the group said. The bank has not yet issued an explanation for the problem. "You transfer money from a #Natwest account to another and it just disappears into thin air," one customer tweeted during the outage. Another described it as an "absolute disaster".

Summary: The NatWest banking app failed to work for nearly an hour on Friday morning.


Plants and drugs to the value of Â£30,000 were seized following a police raid on a remote property at Whisgills Farm near Newcastleton last July. Mattias Berry, 45, Shelby Gilligan, 22, and Wayne Chadwick, 42, all from Manchester and Peter Leicester, 68, of Bury, had denied producing the drug. Procurator Fiscal Graham Fraser said the Crown was deserting the case. The four had also denied being concerned in the supply of cannabis and stealing a quantity of electricity. Mr Leicester pled not guilty to knowingly permitting premises to be used for producing a controlled drug. They were due to stand trial by jury at Jedburgh Sheriff Court next week. However, it was confirmed at an intermediate hearing that the case against all of them was being deserted.

Summary: Four people have walked free after charges of running a cannabis farm in the Scottish Borders were deserted.


Simpson, 28, could face jail after being found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend at a house in Worsley. A Foxes statement read: "He'll not be considered for first-team duties while the club examines legal proceedings. "Due to the ongoing nature of the legal process, the club will be making no further comment on the matter." The former Manchester United player, who denied the charge, was arrested on 29 December after police were called to reports of a row. In a statement released to the Manchester Evening News, Simpson said he was "shocked" at the verdict and intended to appeal. Manchester Magistrates Court heard Simpson was found with his "hands around the throat" of his ex-partner at a house in Worsley, Greater Manchester. Former Newcastle and QPR full-back Simpson, from Eccles, Greater Manchester, will be sentenced next month.

Summary: Leicester City's Danny Simpson will not play for the first team while the club examines the ongoing assault case against the full-back.


A limited number can be sold by clubs, which will be allowed to keep the profit, through Ticketmaster's resale business, Seatwave. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said it had "reviewed its position" on the secondary market. Resold tickets will be verified by the WRU and reissued to the new buyer via its ticket office. Clubs will be given guidance on the resale price by the WRU and Seatwave, based on average selling prices. This new scheme only applies to home matches at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. WRU head of sales and marketing, Craig Maxwell, said: "The WRU have taken the decision to follow supporter demands and provide a service that is clearly being used already, but with the guaranteed safety and security for the ticket purchaser that only the WRU can offer."

Summary: Rugby clubs are now allowed to resell a portion of their allocated tickets for Wales games above face value.


The blaze needed 57 firefighters to bring it under control after it broke out in the early hours of 28 December at First Call Coaches in Pant Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was treating the blaze as a "deliberate fire". Investigators studied CCTV footage to help decide the cause. The enormous blaze triggered a series of explosions. The coaches were parked very close together, partly as a security measure to prevent anyone trying to steal fuel or batteries and parts. However, firefighters said that had helped the fire spread quickly. Describing the scene, Dewi Jones from South Wales Fire Service told BBC Wales: "There's total devastation. "Prompt action prevented a fire from spreading to surrounding businesses."

Summary: A huge fire at a bus depot which destroyed 30 coaches, five minibuses and a car is being treated as arson.


Bob Crane, 61, who had bipolar disorder, died from smoke inhalation, at his home in Carolina House, Dove Street, Bristol, in September 2014. The court heard Mr Crane had burnt wood at his flat to cook and keep warm because his gas and electricity had been cut off. Deputy coroner Peter Harrowing recorded a verdict of accidental death. Mr Harrowing accepted the view of the local health and social workers that Mr Crane had the mental capacity to "understand and decline their offers of help". He said at the time of Bob Crane's death "there was no real and immediate risk to Mr Crane's life that the State should have been aware of".

Summary: The death of a vulnerable man in a fire at his seventh floor flat was an accident, an inquest has heard.


It follows a 2-0 defeat by Bulgaria on Saturday that leaves the Netherlands fourth in their World Cup qualifying group at the halfway stage. Blind, 55, took over as coach from Guus Hiddink in 2015, but his side failed to qualify for the European Championships in France last summer. The Dutch FA said recent results left the team "with difficulty qualifying for the World Cup in Russia". Fred Grim will take charge as interim coach when the Netherlands face Italy on Tuesday. This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser

Summary: The Netherlands have sacked head coach Danny Blind after two years in charge.


A fresh settlement is needed as additional powers over tax and welfare are being devolved. Greg Hands, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, has travelled to Edinburgh for the meeting with Finance Secretary John Swinney. Both sides have said they are hoping for a positive outcome from the talks. They need to agree a fiscal framework for the devolution of new tax and welfare powers contained in the Scotland Bill. The first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has said she would only back the bill if the funding deal is fair. With new tax powers, there is a risk Scotland could find itself worse off, with the Treasury cutting the block grant by more than is raised. The Treasury has said this will be the biggest transfer of powers to date and they are determined to deliver a fair and lasting settlement for the people of Scotland.

Summary: Scotland's finance secretary is to meet a key Westminster counterpart to try to reach an agreement on a new funding deal for Scotland.


Oshoala scored three goals in 12 games for Liverpool last season after joining the club in January 2015. And the 21-year-old won the first annual BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award last year. "Asisat is a fantastic talent and will be a great addition to our squad," manager Pedro Losa said. "She is quick, with excellent feet and has proven she can score goals so it's very positive she has decided to join us." Details of the length of Oshoala's contract have not been disclosed.

Summary: Arsenal Ladies have completed the signing of Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.


Lifeboat, coastguard, fire and rescue, police and ambulance service crews were all deployed, when the alarm was raised on Saturday afternoon. The military aircraft, with three people on board, was able to land safely shortly after. One of Europe's largest Nato exercises, Exercise Joint Warrior, is being held in Scotland. The training includes increased military activity at Faslane on the Clyde, RAF Lossiemouth in Moray and ranges at Cape Wrath in Sutherland. The exercise runs until 23 April and involves submarines, surface ships and aircraft including RAF Typhoons.

Summary: A full scale emergency was declared at Stornoway Airport after a military aircraft struck a bird.


The 29-year-old scored four goals for Mick McCarthy's side in the Championship last term. The Jersey-born forward enjoyed two fruitful spells playing for Bournemouth either side of a three-year stint with Bristol City. "I don't see this as a drop down, I see it as an opportunity to push on and hopefully get promoted again," he said. Pitman added: "Coming back to the south coast is nice and this is a big club, so it's something I'm really looking forward to." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Portsmouth have signed Ipswich Town striker Brett Pitman on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.


World number five Massaro, 33, led after three games in New York but went down 13-11 8-11 4-11 11-3 11-7 as Serme added to her 2016 US Open title. "I went out there in the fourth like I was going into a boxing ring," said world number four Serme, 27. "I had to fight because I felt tired and flat." Egypt's Karim Abdel Gawad beat France's Gregory Gaultier in the men's final. Gawad, 25, came from a game down to win 6-11 11-6 12-10 11-6 in Grand Central Terminal and secure a third consecutive major title. Serme and Gawad are both first-time winners of the event, which first took place in 1930. Massaro is yet to win the tournament, having also finished runner-up to Nicol David in 2014.

Summary: England's Laura Massaro was beaten by France's Camille Serme in a five-game Tournament of Champions final.


Ake, 21, spent last season on loan at Watford, playing 28 times as the club finished 13th in the Premier League and reached the FA Cup semi-final. The Netherlands Under-21 defender was the Hornets' young player of the year. Ake signed a new five-year contract at Chelsea last summer and has made 12 first-team appearances for the Blues, as well as playing five times for Reading during a 2015 loan spell.

Summary: Bournemouth have signed Chelsea full-back Nathan Ake on a season-long loan.


The 65-year-old, who has not been named, was discovered at about 22:50 on 24 February at a property in Glasgow's Gilbertfield Place. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances in the case. The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner will focus on telephone calls made to police by her family. A spokesman for the watchdog said: "The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has instructed the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner to undertake an investigation after the body of a 65-year-old woman was discovered at a residential property in Glasgow on 24 February 2017. "The investigation will focus on the response from Police Scotland to telephone calls received by them about the woman on 24 February 2017." The PIRC said its findings would be submitted to the COPFS in due course.

Summary: The police watchdog is to investigate Police Scotland over its response to concerns about a woman who was found dead.


The teenager played for Ukraine at Euro 2016, featuring in all three group games before his country's elimination. Ukraine failed to score a goal in Group C as they lost to Germany, Northern Ireland and Poland. Zinchenko becomes City's fourth signing under new boss Pep Guardiola, following the captures of Ilkay Gundogan, Aaron Mooy and Nolito. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Manchester City have signed 19-year-old Ukraine midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko from FC Ufa.


They are urging shoppers to steer clear of scam websites and fake goods as they look for gifts for friends and family. People are advised to buy from internet traders they have dealt with before and ensure they have a landline number for the website. They should also look out for the padlock sign and https in the web address, which indicates a secure site. Service manager for the area, Sarah Harkness said: "We have complaints all year about this type of thing and unfortunately if there's a scam website or a fake website there's very little we can do. "It's very difficult to trace back the supplier of the goods if they turn out to be fake, or if goods don't turn up at all it's very difficult to get any form of payment back because these websites can be from anywhere in the world."

Summary: Trading Standards officers in Dumfries and Galloway are warning people to stay safe online in the run up to Christmas.


Police were called to reports of a suspicious package at Cellmark Forensic Services in Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, at about 10:15 GMT. It was assessed by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and was later deemed a "genuine delivery". The premises and surrounding buildings within 328ft (100m) were evacuated as a precaution. The cordon was lifted after police said there was "no threat to anyone at the premises or in the wider community". Ordnance Road was closed in both directions between Buckshaw Avenue and Townsend Drive. The 109A bus service was diverted.

Summary: Bomb disposal experts were called to a suspected suspicious package delivered to a business in a Lancashire village.


Colclough, 21, joined the Latics from Crewe in January and scored two goals in 10 appearances to help them win promotion to the Championship. He joins on a season-long loan while defender Hendry, also 21, has signed until January 2017. Hendry joined Wigan in September 2015 and had a loan spell at Shrewsbury Town last season. "Ryan's somebody who I tried to sign last season and has been one of our main targets for six months," Dons boss Karl Robinson told the club website. Latics manager Gary Caldwell told his club's website: "I know our players will be looked after at a good club with a good manager and we will be keeping tabs on both [of them]." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side MK Dons have signed winger Ryan Colclough and defender Jack Hendry on loan from Wigan Athletic.


Jenny, a Belgian Malinois, and Dexter, an English springer spaniel, discovered four tusks in a village outside Ruaha National Park. The pair have been trained to detect ivory, bush meat and firearms by Holywell-based firm Wagtail UK. Managing director Collin Singer said: "It is the first main success for the dogs so we are very pleased." Mr Singer said the dogs had been searching a house when Jenny picked up a trace which led to a parked car outside. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs the project in Tanzania, said the tusks were concealed in plastic under the car and are thought to have been from "young elephants". "Hopefully this is the first bust of many, and we hope this will give a boost to local people in the area," Mr Singer added.

Summary: Two sniffer dogs from Flintshire have helped authorities in Tanzania seize a haul of elephant tusks.


Its annual degree ceremonies are taking place this week at the city's St David's Hall. More than 6,000 students will graduate, with 30,000 people expected to attend. Honorary fellowships are given to people who have achieved outstanding recognition in their field. Warburton's fellowship will recognise his rugby achievements where he is Wales' most capped and second youngest captain. Ms Tenison, founder of the JoJo Maman Bebe shop brand, will be honoured for her contribution to industry, and The Other Boleyn Girl author, Ms Gregory, for her contribution to literature. Television presenter Susanna Reid, a former student at the university's journalism school, is being recognised for her contribution to broadcasting. Meanwhile, Cardiff's University of South Wales is awarding honorary doctorates to academics and industry experts, including Peter Vaughan, chief constable of South Wales Police.

Summary: Wales rugby captain Sam Warburton, entrepreneur Laura Tenison and novelist Philippa Gregory are among nine people receiving honorary fellowships from Cardiff University.


The animal, aptly named Mischief, became trapped after it wandered on to a plastic covering over the pool outside a neighbour's home. Firefighters were called to the village of Godshill, near Fordingbridge, just before 1000 GMT. A vet was called to sedate the 14-hand animal to enable crews to pull it to safety. Watch manager Jim Green, of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, said Mischief was now safe and back with its owner. "Any animal, small or large, that is trapped or in distress can be potentially dangerous," he added. "It is important to try and keep the animal calm, keep humans away, and request the immediate assistance of the fire and rescue service's specialists to rescue the animal, rather than attempting to do so themselves."

Summary: A four-year-old horse had to be pulled from a swimming pool by rescue crews after becoming stuck.


The party is fielding five candidates under a manifesto entitled 'The Socialist Alternative'. The party says the election is unnecessary and will not solve anything unless voters use it to past judgement on the Stormont parties. The manifesto contains a demand for the removal of the petition of concern at Stormont, a bill of rights, an anti poverty strategy and an economic and jobs plan. The Workers' Party believes devolution will only work if the GFA is implemented in full.

Summary: The Workers' Party has launched its manifesto for next week's assembly election.


In a statement (in Czech), the foreign ministry says they are in "satisfactory health", and a special aircraft will be sent shortly to bring them home. The ministry did not not say whether a Lebanese driver - who was with the group - was also found. The Czechs disappeared in the eastern Bekaa Valley last year. Their empty car with documents and money was found in the Kefraya region. A security operation was launched immediately amid fears the group was kidnapped. Media reports at the time suggested that their disappearance may have been linked to the case of a Lebanese man held in the Czech Republic in connection with suspected arms smuggling. In 2011, seven Estonian cyclists were abducted at gunpoint in the Bekaa Valley and released four months later. Some areas of the Bekaa Valley, east of the capital Beirut, are notorious for lawlessness and drug trafficking.

Summary: Five Czech nationals who went missing in Lebanon in July have been found and are now in the care of Lebanon's security force, Czech officials say.


Elizabeth Bailey, 51, from Egremont, was driving a Nissan Micra on the A595 on Monday when it happened. She was pronounced dead at the scene near the junction with the B5305 at about 14:20 GMT. The lorry driver, 51, and from Workington, was left with serious back, leg, pelvis and chest injuries after his HGV went down an embankment. Paramedics from the Great North Air Ambulance treated him at the scene. He was then moved up the embankment using safety lines and airlifted to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary. The road was closed for more than 12 hours. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Summary: A woman killed when her car was in collision with a lorry in Cumbria has been named.


The 30-year-old heptathlete gets the award for her services to athletics. Dame Jessica, who won gold at London 2012 Olympics and silver four years later in Rio, announced her retirement from the sport in October. Paralympic gold medallists Grace Clough and Will Bayley have both been honoured with MBEs. Mayor of Doncaster Roselyn Jones is to receive a CBE. Dame Jessica will be awarded her third World Championship after Tatyana Chernova was stripped of the 2011 title for doping. Clough is being honoured for rowing, and Bayley for table tennis. Both picked up a medal at the games in Rio. Former Barnsley FC goalkeeper and coach Norman Rimmington, who died this month, is to be posthumously awarded the British Empire Medal for services to football and the community of Barnsley. Mrs Jones, who became mayor in 2013, is to be given the accolade for services to local government.

Summary: Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has been made a dame in the New Year Honours list.


About 1.1% of the Welsh population are problematic gamblers, according to recent figures from the Gambling Commission. Researchers from Bangor University and Public Health Wales (PHW) are hoping the research will lead to better support for those with addictions. Prof Mark Bellis of PHW said it was important to understand the risks. He said: "Developments in the gambling industry and related advertising mean it is important that we understand the risks to public health in Wales represented by the gambling industry and that we work with partners to ensure that everyone, but especially the most vulnerable, are protected from any associated harms."

Summary: An investigation to help understand gambling addiction and its impact on health in Wales has been launched.


A couple walking in Kirkleatham Woods, Redcar, heard whimpering and found the terrier-type animal in a mound of earth at about midday. It was rushed to a vet but its injuries were so serious it had to be put down. The RSPCA said more than one person would have been involved. Inspector Nick Jones said: "In all my ten years working for the RSPCA, I have never known anything so horrifying and inexplicably cruel. "It's likely more than one person was involved due to the force needed to inflict such an attack." The dog was a white, scruffy-looking terrier type with a curly coat - possibly a Jack Russell or West Highland Terrier cross-breed - aged about seven years old. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.

Summary: A dog was found buried alive with a nail in its head in Teesside in what the RSPCA has described as a "horrifying, cruel act".


The 6m (19.6 ft) structure would be located on the Pentagon roundabout and greet motorists as they enter the city. Derbyshire County Cricket Club (DCCC) chief executive Simon Storey said the stumps would be paid for by local firms and private donors. It has until May to submit its 2017 tournament bid. Mr Storey said the structure would signal the city's commitment to a successful tournament and building a "long-lasting" cricket legacy to the bidding panel. He said that a total of £3.4m would be invested in improving the club's 3aaa County Ground before 2017. The work would be funded by grants from the England and Wales Cricket Board and Derby Enterprise Growth Fund, as well as loan funding from the city council, he said. Council leader Ranjit Banwait said the world cup was "an exciting prospect for the city".

Summary: Plans to build a set of giant cricket stumps to support Derby's bid to host the Women's World Cup have been unveiled.


James Hemming, 29, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. A charge of attempted murder will lie on file. The attack on 11 April took place at a property in Shearer Road, Portsmouth, which had possible links to the sex trade, said police. Hemming, of Cross St, Portsmouth, will be sentenced on 2 December. Detectives had previously said the girl was subjected to a "vicious attack" which left her with "life-changing injuries". She was treated in hospital for wounds to her head. Hampshire Constabulary had offered a Â£5,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.

Summary: A man has admitted attacking a 17-year-old girl with a hammer, leaving her with "life-changing injuries".


The 35-year-old is in his second spell with Scarlets having first joined from Stade Francais in 2005. King left Scarlets to join Clermont in 2011 but returned to Parc y Scarlets three years later. He has scored 35 tries in 185 games for Scarlets and hopes to prolong his playing career. He made his only All Blacks Test appearance against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in November 2002. King also played for Waikato and Super Rugby side Chiefs in his homeland. King played alongside his son Jacob Cowley for the Scarlets against Newport Gwent Dragons in October 2015, becoming the first father and son pair to play together in the Pro12.

Summary: Former New Zealand centre Regan King will leave Scarlets when his contract expires at the end of the current season.


The 21-year-old centre-back has agreed a three-year contract at Oakwell after making 42 appearances for Scottish Premiership club Thistle last season. "He comes off the back of an exceptional season in Scotland and we believe he will kick on here," said Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom. Lindsay rejected the chance to join League One club Oxford United last week. He is Barnsley's third summer signing following the arrival of St Mirren midfielder Stevie Mallan and Southampton full-back Jason McCarthy. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Barnsley have signed defender Liam Lindsay from Partick Thistle for an undisclosed fee.


Ian Church, 40, was attacked outside the former Bricklayers Arms in Great Yarmouth in 2012 and died two days later. Stuart Layden, 33, formerly of South Quay in the town, was found guilty at Norwich Crown Court. He was told he will have to serve almost nine years in prison before being considered for parole. Four other defendants were convicted of murder at an earlier trial. One of them, Roy Smith, 35, of Ranelagh Road in Sheerness, Kent, had his conviction quashed at the Court of Appeal in London last year.

Summary: A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a man outside a Norfolk pub.


A number of businesses suspected of selling counterfeit goods were raided on Moulton Street, Strangeways, on 13 and 16 December. The items seized included fake Louis Vuitton, Prada and Vivienne Westwood handbags, Nike trainers and Adidas and Converse tracksuits. Counterfeit jewellery was also seized. The items seized in the raids, conducted by Greater Manchester Police and Trading Standards officers, filled two 40ft (12m) containers. The raids follow similar ones in November when goods worth an estimated £1m were seized, Manchester City Council said. Manchester's Cheetham Hill, near where the most recent raids took place, has been nicknamed "Counterfeit Street" because of the widespread sale of fake goods there. Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe described it as "almost like the counterfeit capital of the UK".

Summary: Counterfeit goods with an estimated street value of more than £2m, including one shop's entire stock, have been seized in raids in Manchester.


Elections will be held in 34 councils in England and all 22 councils in Wales, and six new regional mayors are being voted in. A Parliamentary by-election will also take place in the Manchester Gorton constituency. Elections are also taking place in Scotland, where the registration deadline is midnight on Monday. People can register to vote online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Alternatively, paper forms can be downloaded or collected from local registration offices and need to be completed and handed in before the offices close to beat the deadline for England and Wales. Emma Hartley, of the Electoral Commission, said: "It's important that anyone who is eligible to vote has the opportunity to participate in elections which will have a direct effect on local issues."

Summary: People in England and Wales have until midnight to register to vote in council and mayoral elections on 4 May.


Carnival made a net profit of $93m (Â£57m) in the three months to 30 November, down from $217m last year. Revenues at the British-American group fell to $2.7bn from $2.8bn. Carnival has seen a fall in bookings since the capsizing, despite offering substantial price cuts. A total of 32 people died when the Costa Concordia hit rocks off the coast of Italy on 13 January. Carnival said it was also being affected by the weak European economy and high fuel prices. Looking ahead, the company said its bookings for 2013 "continue to be behind" this year's levels. Carnival chief executive Micky Arison said: "As a result of the Costa Concordia tragedy in January, the past year has been the most challenging in our company's history." The company's shares are listed in both New York and London. Its US shares were down 5.4% in late morning trading.

Summary: Cruise company Carnival has reported another big fall in profits, as it continues to be affected by January's capsizing of its Costa Concordia ship off the coast of Italy.


The 28-year-old Scot had not appeared for the Sky Blues since February, having gone on loan at Scunthorpe. But he missed the final six weeks of the season before undergoing an operation on his groin. The former Sky Blues skipper, who joined on a free transfer from Barnsley in 2014, began his career with Celtic before moving to Motherwell. O'Brien becomes Town manager Micky Mellon's seventh summer signing as the Shropshire club attempt to rebuild following their League One relegation near miss. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Shrewsbury Town have signed midfielder Jim O'Brien on a two-year contract following his exit from Coventry City.


JR was born at Dyfed Shire Horse Farm in Eglwyswrw in 2007 and Joe was born at Tywyn's Caerberllan stud and raised by the Bodsworth family near Llandysul. Both have been firm favourites at the Eglwyswrw farm but are now embarking on a new life as military drum horses. They have been bought by a mystery buyer from the Middle East for use in huge military parades. JR's brother, Celt, already serves with the Household Cavalry in London. Both horses, weighing between 125-150st (800-950kg) will be trained to take part in military parades like the UK's Trooping the Colour. Mark Cole from Dyfed Shire Horse Farm admitted there were mixed emotions about their departure. He described them as "proper characters beloved by the visitors", but said it was also a day of "great pride".

Summary: Two Welsh shire horses are leaving Pembrokeshire for a life as military parade horses in the Middle East.


Townsend, 20, who will remain at the club until Sunday, 29 September, is a product of the Tigers youth set-up and has made one first-team appearance. He has also spent time on loan at Grimsby and Chesterfield. ""He's keen to come here and make his mark at League One level and we think he's one who will do that," Cumbrians boss Greg Abbott told the club website. "He's already shown at Grimsby and Chesterfield that he's hungry and his attitude earned him long spells with those clubs."

Summary: Carlisle United have signed left-back Conor Townsend from Premier League side Hull City on a one-month loan.


Threats to "kill as many people as possible" at Montgomery High School in Bispham were posted on Facebook last weekend. Police dismissed the threat as "not credible" and while the school opened as normal, most pupils did not attend. A 54-year-old man from Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of public nuisance and malicious communication. The school said more than 1,000 of its 1,375 pupils did not attend on Monday, but every staff member attended, School Principal Tony Nicholson said. Police officers patrolled outside the school for "reassurance". Detectives asked anyone with information to contact them or Crimestoppers.

Summary: A man has been arrested in connection with threats made against school pupils in Blackpool, Lancashire Police said.


Ehtisham Hanif, 29, from Sheffield, and Joshua Rosenberg, 18, of Winsford, were killed in a three-vehicle accident on the A57 Snake Pass on Sunday evening. Five people were taken to hospital after the first crash and two other vehicles collided in the aftermath. Police said the BMW Mr Hanif was in had been driving "erratically" before the crash happened. Three of the BMW passengers were injured, two of them seriously. Mr Rosenberg was driving a white Honda when he was killed. His passenger was seriously injured. The man driving the third car, a silver Honda Civic, was also seriously injured and remains in hospital. Nobody was injured in the second collision, which involved a Vauxhall Corsa and a Volkswagen Polo. The road reopened at 07:00 on Monday after emergency services had cleared the debris.

Summary: Two men who died in a three-car crash in the Peak District have been named by police.


The victim was found with stab wounds to the neck and stomach injuries at 17:15 BST on Thursday in Moss Side, Manchester. He underwent surgery in hospital but died on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said. A 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed pending further enquiries. Police believe the victim was chased near to Greenheys Lane in Moss Side by a group of men. A short time later, he was hit by a blue Vauxhall Corsa on Moss Lane East, before being stabbed. The car was later recovered on a small road in Whalley Range, police said. Det Ch Insp Terry Crompton said an investigation was ongoing and appealed for witnesses to the attack.

Summary: An 18-year-old who was run over and stabbed in a suspected targeted attack has died.


UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon wants Mr Bloomberg to "raise political will and mobilise action" on climate change, a UN spokesman said. He will also work to bring "concrete solutions" to a major climate summit in New York in September. As New York City mayor, Mr Bloomberg accused US politicians of a failure of leadership on climate change. He later hinted at a link between Hurricane Sandy and global warming. Samantha Power, US ambassador to the UN, welcomed Mr Bloomberg's appointment, posting on Twitter: "Mayor @MikeBloomberg knows how to get things done. We need more leaders like him here @UN." Mr Bloomberg, a former news tycoon, made combating climate change a major focus of his 12 years as mayor of New York City. The UN will host a one-day climate change summit in New York on 23 September 2014.

Summary: Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has been appointed as UN special envoy for cities and climate change.


Architect Sir Terry Farrell said his designs will eliminate queues and speed up passenger transit at the West Sussex airport. The plan for a new runway at Gatwick is one of three options being considered by the Airports Commission. It is expected to report within days on whether Gatwick or one of two scheme at Heathrow should be approved. Sir Terry said a second runway at Gatwick would "turbocharge" economic growth in the South East in the same way the 2012 Olympics had benefited east London. He said: "Our proposals for Gatwick are not just for another runway but an entirely new world-class airport for London and the UK."

Summary: Gatwick Airport has released new images showing how the airport could look if expansion plans are approved.


Mary and Michael Salter were taking photos of the aircraft passing over their Thornhill home at 12:20 BST on Sunday. A box came loose from a cargo net and crashed into the field, narrowly missing sheep. About 1,500 troops are taking part in the NATO exercise Joint Warrior. Mr and Mrs Salter said Chinook and Merlin helicopters have been regularly flying over their home after a temporary base was set up at RAF St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan. The ration packs - including boiled sweets, chewing gum, cakes and dried meals such as chilli con carne - fell into the field near Llanishen Golf Club. Mrs Salter said: "There were sheep in the field and it's just lucky it didn't hit any of them - and the motorway (the M4) is just 100 yards away". The couple said the farmer collected the supplies, but was unsure who to call.

Summary: Army supplies including hot sauce, chewing gum and energy bars fell from a Chinook helicopter into a farmer's field in Cardiff.


John Mappin from Cornwall said he knew two years ago Trump would win the US election. He said he placed 35 bets over the course of the last eighteen months staking around £20,000. The businessman says he only made his original bet so people would believe him when he said he knew it would be a Trump victory. More on the Trump gambling story, plus more Devon and Cornwall news. The odds of Donald Trump becoming President were 33-1 when Mr Mappin, 51, owner of Camelot Castle at Tintagel placed his first bet. The businessman from Tintagel who said he had never gambled before claimed he was "absolutely certain" that Trump was going to win and "never wavered from that position". He is yet to receive his winnings but expects to take home around £110,000.

Summary: A hotel owner is more than £100,000 better off as a result of Donald Trump's presidential victory.


The A500 northbound at Etruria was closed while the nails were cleared and assistance given to other vehicles that had punctured tyres. The road was shut between the A53 Etruria Road and Basford roundabout and Porthill Bank from 05:00 BST to 16:00, Highways England said. It said a magnet had been used to remove "tens of thousands" of nails. A local tyre garage tweeted that one customer had "20-plus screws per tyre". More updates on this story It was thought the road would reopen some time on Tuesday morning, but Highways England said due to the size and nature of the spillage, it would remain closed into the afternoon. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and follow diversions. The Potteries buses, run by First Group, said all of its services were delayed due to the closure.

Summary: Part of a major route in Stoke-on-Trent has reopened after a lorry spilled its load of nails across a carriageway.


The environmental campaign group says that the decision effectively shuts it down in India. The government of Narendra Modi has previously accused Greenpeace of flouting tax laws and having an anti-development agenda. The pressure group has been working in India for 14 years and employs more than 300 people. The BBC's correspondent in Delhi, Justin Rowlatt, says Mr Modi's government has been accused of a major crackdown on NGOs and charitable groups ever since he came to power in 2014. Greenpeace says it plans to challenge this latest decision. It follows a ruling that the organisation could not raise money abroad - which was itself successfully challenged. Interim Executive Director Vinuta Gopal said in a statement: "We are confident that we are on strong legal ground. We have faith in the legal process and are confident of overcoming this order."

Summary: Greenpeace says its charitable registration to operate in India has been revoked.


Officers were alerted to the discovery of a body in Gordon Road, Clifton, by a member of the public and the road was shut shortly after 06:45 BST. An area around the junction with Queens Road and near to Bristol Students' Union was cordoned off. Avon and Somerset Police said forensic examinations were carried out at the scene. Det Supt Carolyn Belafonte said: "We have evidence which suggests the man may have been involved in a collision and we're focussing our inquiry on locating the vehicle involved. "I'm appealing to anyone who was in the Clifton area in the early hours of this morning, specifically the area around Gordon Road which is close to the Students' Union building, to call us if they saw or heard anything suspicious." Police are not releasing any more information about the victim until his next of kin have been informed.

Summary: A body found in Bristol is that of a man who was killed in an suspected "hit-and-run" collision, police have said.


Snodgrass, 29, previously played under Villa boss Steve Bruce at Hull City. Hull sold the Scotland international to West Ham for £10m in January but he fell out of favour at the London Stadium and has not played this season. "I am delighted to join. I have had offers from other clubs but it was an easy decision to come here," he told Villa's website. "You see the name Aston Villa with all its history, tradition, fan base and it's a place you want to come to. "Seeing it in the Championship doesn't look right. I want to be part of that journey back up to the Premier League. I am raring to go." Snodgrass, capped 24 times by his country, began his career with Livingston and had spells at Leeds United and Norwich City before joining Hull in 2014. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Aston Villa have completed the signing of winger Robert Snodgrass from West Ham United on a season-long loan.


The 26-year-old will formally join the Championship club on 1 July. Elliott, previously of Stockport and Cambridge United, scored 13 goals for League One side Wimbledon last season. "Tom's a player I've admired for some time now," said Millwall manager Neil Harris. "We've had local allegiances with Wimbledon, so I've been able to watch him a few times." "I'm really pleased to bring him in. He's a target man who has progressed really well under Neal Ardley over the past two years and has developed into a physical player with a good goalscoring record." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Millwall have signed AFC Wimbledon striker Tom Elliott on a two-year contract.


Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service believes the fire started on the first floor of a printers on Mary Street in Lancaster at about 12:40 BST. A spokesman said there were no reports of any injuries. He said neighbouring buildings had to be evacuated, however, and there was "significant damage" to the roof and the first floor of the terraced block of shops. The fire service said an investigation was under way but an initial report suggests it was "electrical in origin and involved a machine".

Summary: Nearly 50 firefighters tackled a large blaze in a block of city-centre shops.


Glen Water Limited also paid costs of £1,600 to restore fish stocks in the Tall River near Richhill. About 250 metres of the river was affected when untreated sewage was discharged into it. It caused what was described as a "moderate" fish kill. Inspectors found a plume of untreated sewage coming from a discharge pipe at Richhill waste water treatment works in 2014. An investigation found that an "uninterruptable power source" at the plant had failed. In addition, a power cut to the alarm system meant staff were unaware of the problem. Glen Water Limited is based at Dartford in Kent. Under a 25-year public private partnership it has the contract for 25% of Northern Ireland's waste water treatment capacity. It operates and maintains nine treatment works or pumping stations up to 2032 in return for monthly payments.

Summary: A company which treats sewage for NI Water under a public private partnership contract has been fined £2,500 for polluting a County Armagh river.


The 25-year-old has joined for the Segunda Division club after scoring 13 goals in 39 appearances last season at Tynecastle. Head coach Robbie Neilson told the Hearts website: "Juanma has expressed a desire to play regular first-team football. "So we decided a loan move would be the best solution for both parties." Juanma had joined the Scottish Premiership outfit after leaving Greek Superleague club Kalloni last year. "We have brought in a number of strikers over the course of the summer months, so needless to say there is a great deal of competition up front," added Neilson. "Hopefully this will enable him to get plenty of game time under his belt over the course of the season."

Summary: Spanish striker Juanma has moved to his homeland to sign for Murcia on a season-long loan from Hearts.


The Shaymen lie bottom of the National League, 10 points adrift of Boreham Wood in 20th, following a 6-3 defeat by Braintree on Saturday. Former Oldham Athletic manager Kelly, 36, was appointed at Halifax on 1 October and won two of his 10 games in charge in all competitions. A club statement said a further announcement would follow shortly. "Notwithstanding a backdrop of difficult circumstances and a short time period, it's been felt that an up-lift in performance and results has not been forthcoming - despite further first-team investment," the statement added. Kelly's only previous managerial role was at Oldham, but he was replaced by David Dunn in September after just over four months - and nine games - in charge at Boundary Park. Halifax conceded 37 goals in 10 games under Kelly, including seven against both Grimsby and Cheltenham.

Summary: Manager Darren Kelly has left FC Halifax Town by mutual agreement after just 47 days in charge.


A man aged 33 and a woman aged 23 were arrested in relation to the incident and have been released while inquiries continue. Paramedics were called to a property in Reydon Drive, Whitemoor, Nottingham, on 28 June to help the baby. He was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre but pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Officers attended the scene, after being called by their East Midlands Ambulance Service colleagues at 10:15 BST, and put a police cordon in place. Nottinghamshire Police said an investigation had began and officers were awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination, which is due to be conducted early next week.

Summary: A 12-week-old baby boy has died after paramedics were called following reports he was not breathing.


Blackwell, 26, needed surgery to reduce swelling on his brain after the session on 22 November, despite no longer having a licence to fight. Karkardi, 29, sparred with Blackwell and Wilkins oversaw the session at the boxing club in Devizes, Wiltshire. Blackwell was taken to hospital in March after losing to Chris Eubank Jr. He spent a week in an induced coma after suffering a bleed on the skull during the British middleweight title contest. Blackwell announced his retirement soon after recovering. The Trowbridge fighter collected his British Boxing Board of Control trainer's licence in October, after encouragement from his former trainer Gary Lockett. He was due to be in the corner of Liam Williams for the Welsh light-middleweight's victory over Gabor Gorbics in Cardiff last month.

Summary: Boxer Hasan Karkardi and trainer Liam Wilkins have been suspended for their roles in the sparring incident that put Nick Blackwell back in hospital.


Ademi, 24, played the full 90 minutes during the Croatian side's 2-1 victory in Zagreb last month. Dinamo announced that Uefa has started disciplinary proceedings. "We are surprised because Ademi was selected for doping control six times this year and results were negative every time," a club statement read. If Ademi's B sample is also positive, the player could face a ban, but there are no rules to disqualify teams from the competition unless two or more players fail drug tests. Arsenal have lost both games in Group F after a 3-2 defeat at home to Greek side Olympiakos, and still have to play German champions Bayern Munich home and away. Macedonia international Ademi also played in Dinamo's 5-0 defeat by Bayern last week.

Summary: Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Arijan Ademi failed a drug test after their recent Champions League win over Arsenal, the club has announced.


Douglas Slade was arrested at the request of the UK authorities, said Elaine Tan from the Immigration Commission. He has lived in Angeles City in the Philippines for many years. Avon and Somerset Police said the offences were alleged to have taken place in the 1970s and 80s. The force told the BBC it was aware of reports that a man had been arrested by immigration authorities in the Philippines. "We can confirm this man is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police in connection with non-recent sex offences committed mainly in the Bristol area," the force said. The force added that the investigation currently involves seven victims, who are all now adults. Police said they were "working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, National Crime Agency and Crown Prosecution Service following this latest development".

Summary: A 74-year-old British man wanted by police in Bristol in connection with child sex abuse allegations has been detained in the Philippines.


The 18-year-old winger has agreed a deal at the Banks's Stadium until the summer of 2019. Hayles-Docherty made his first-team debut in the Saddlers' penultimate game of the season, a 1-0 home defeat by Port Vale. "Tobias is one of several young second-year scholars to impress us," said Walsall manager Jon Whitney. "He's a player who catches the eye with natural pace and ability. He's a young player that we have really high hopes for." Hayles-Docherty is grateful for the role in his development played by the Saddlers' vastly experienced professional development coach John Ward and Academy manager Graham Biggs. "John and Graham have helped me a lot," he said. "They've allowed me to play with freedom and express myself. It gives me confidence. I like to get in the final third and make things happen."

Summary: Walsall teenager Tobias Hayles-Docherty has signed his first professional contract with the League One club.


The 22-year-old has made 32 appearances since joining the U's from Crystal Palace on an 18-month deal in January 2015, after a loan the previous season. Wynter missed three months of this season after a clash of heads with team-mate Tom Eastman against Tottenham in the FA Cup on 30 January. He returned on Saturday against Burton, when Colchester were relegated. "I'm pleased that I've signed a new deal, it gives me a bit of stability and allows me to concentrate fully on playing football," he told the club website. "It's been a frustrating season for me personally but hopefully, that's all behind me now." The length of his new contract has not been disclosed.

Summary: Colchester United defender Alex Wynter has signed a new two-year contract with the relegated League One side.


Mike Rose, 54, lost the gold band when it slipped from his finger into waves while surfing as Caswell Bay, Swansea. Despite trawling the coastline with a metal detector, he gave up on finding the heirloom given to him by his dad. But after he offered a £100 reward, Mr Rose received an email from a beach-walker who found it buried in the sand. "I honestly never thought I would see it again," said the father-of-two from Killay, Swansea. But almost five months after losing it, he received the email from fire fighter David Gates, who had seen a poster Mr Rose put up. He had found it near where Mr Rose had been surfing, buried one foot in the sand. After giving Mr Gates the £100 and £10 for each of his children, he had the ring re-shaped so it would not slip off again.

Summary: A treasured ring that was lost in the sea was returned to its owner five months later after being washed up on a beach.


Sgt Louise Lucas, 41, died after she was struck on The Kingsway in Swansea on 31 March. The service will take place at Christ Church, Lake Road North, Cardiff, at 12:30 BST on 24 April followed by a crematorium service in Thornhill. A coroner's investigation into Sgt Lucas's death was opened and adjourned on Wednesday. Swansea's acting senior coroner Colin Phillips said the exact cause of death is still unknown and the inquest was adjourned for four months. Mr Phillips previously said the road has a "serious design issue" which must be addressed. On Tuesday, Swansea council announced changes to bus routes. Sgt Lucas is the second person to have died on the same stretch of road.

Summary: The funeral of an off-duty police officer who died after being hit by a bus will take place later this month.


His club Glasgow Warriors said Hogg, 21, will take "several weeks" to recover. He picked up the injury during last month's Pro 12 win over Leinster. Scotland play Japan on 9 November before facing South Africa on 17 November and Australia six days later. Hogg has earned 15 caps for Scotland and toured with the British and Irish Lions this summer. Fellow Glasgow full-back Peter Murchie, meanwhile, could be out of action for up to six months. The 27-year-old has had an operation on a shoulder he dislocated playing for Stirling County in Scotland's Premiership last month.

Summary: Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is an injury concern for the November internationals after wrist surgery.


Highs of 44 Celsius have been recorded in places such as Italy and Albania. Many countries have issued health warnings advising people to stay indoors and drink plenty of water. The baking heat in one of the worst affected countries, Italy, has led to forest fires and has left some regions experiencing drought. Rome, for example had a high of 43C which is 10C higher than the average for this time of the year. What does Celsius mean? Celsius is a unit of measurement used to measure temperature in the UK, a bit like a centimetre is a unit used to measure size. Water freezes at 0C and boils at 100C Many people have been taken to hospital with heat related illnesses from the extreme weather. Even countries in Northern Europe like Poland have been feeling the heat. Experts think the high temperatures will last at least until Monday.

Summary: Areas in Europe have been experiencing their most extreme temperatures in 10 years.


The three women and a man have been charged with the wilful obstruction of a highway in Nottingham. Traffic in parts of the city centre was "gridlocked" when people lay across tracks during rush hour on Friday. The four accused are due to appear before the city's magistrates' court on 22 August. They are: During a day of action protesters also caused disruption near Heathrow and Birmingham airports. Police have arrested 10 people in connection with the protest at Heathrow and a further five in Birmingham. The action came a day after the fifth anniversary of the death of Mark Duggan, who was shot by police in London.

Summary: Four people accused of blocking tram tracks on a day of anti-racism action by Black Lives Matter have been charged.


Mageean will compete over 800m and it will be interesting to see if she opts to chase the European Indoor Championship standard of 2:03.75. US-based Siofra Cleirigh Buttner achieved the Belgrade mark with a 2:02.97 clocking last weekend. Kerry O'Flaherty (1500m) and Emma Mitchell (3000m) also run in Dublin. Mitchell was just over a second outside the European Indoor 1500m standard of 4:15 when she clocked a new personal best of 4:16.20 when winning the Scottish title last weekend. Hurdler Ben Reynolds and county Derry long jumper Adam McMullen will also be competing at Abbotstown. North Down's Reynolds will chase the European Indoor 60m hurdles standard of 7.80 seconds while McMullen will need to add six centimetres to his outdoor best set last year to achieve the Belgrade mark of 7.90m.

Summary: European 1500m bronze medallist Ciara Mageean will be among the athletes in action at the AAI Games at the new National Indoor Arena on Sunday.


Edward Huxley, 70, of Cookham, Berkshire, had denied two counts of indecent assault in a trial at Mold Crown Court which began in April. Four other men have already been convicted and another has been cleared. The jury has now retired for the day as it considers verdicts on a seventh man. Boys were assaulted at sex parties, the trial was told. Former police officer Huxley, 70, who at the time worked as a civil servant at Wrexham Barracks, has been convicted of charges of indecent assault on the main complainant. The men were arrested as part of the Operation Pallial investigation into historical abuse across north Wales.

Summary: A fifth man has been found guilty of historical sexual abuse in Wrexham during the 1980s.


A number of tyres were set against the rear of Altnaveigh Orange Hall on Martins Lane and set alight causing damage to the eaves of the hall and smoke damage inside. It was reported to police at about 19:15 GMT on Saturday. The PSNI said it is working to establish a motive and appealed for anyone with information to contact them. It is not the first time that Altnaveigh Orange Hall, which dates back to 1884, has been attacked. In 2008, a memorial plaque to murdered Orangemen was damaged when intruders smashed windows and forced their way into the hall. The building is currently boarded up and the exterior is covered in paint and graffiti. An Orange Order spokesman told BBC Radio Ulster the hall is "still utilised but in disrepair due to constant attacks through the years".

Summary: An Orange hall in Newry, County Down, has been targeted by arsonists.


The victory for Nigeria ensured they finished second in Group E, and sets up a clash with Germany in the next round. The Hungarians also qualify as one of the best third-placed teams and will face Serbia in the knockout stages. Awoniyi scored in each half of their last Group E fixture. His first goal came in the 33rd minute, volleying in from a pinpoint cross by Saviour Godwin. He added the second in the 54th minute when Attila Osvath and Akos Cecskes, who had both gone up for the same header, collided near half-way. That left the ball to Awoniyi who beat a defender and rounded goalkeeper Gyorgy Szekely before tucking the ball into the net. Brazil finished above Nigeria as Group E leaders and will face Uruguay in their last-16 match on Thursday.

Summary: Taiwo Awoniyi secured a brace as Nigeria beat Hungary 2-0 to progress to the last 16 of the Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand.


Maris Kursis appeared on petition at Livingston Sheriff Court charged with two offences under the Asylum and Immigration Act 2004. The 28-year-old, of Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, was detained on Friday as part of Operation Heathyard. He made no plea or declaration and was committed for further examination. Detectives from West Lothian CID led a series of anti-trafficking raids supported by partners including West Lothian Council, the National Crime Agency and Greater Manchester Police. Mr Kursis is accused of arranging or facilitating the arrival of individuals in the UK with the intent of exploiting them. He is also charged with arranging travel for "passengers" within the UK with the intent of exploiting them. The supermarket distribution warehouse supervisor was released on bail. Three other men detained at addresses in Livingston, Bathgate and Salford are expected to appear in court later, charged in connection with human trafficking offences.

Summary: A Latvian national living in Scotland has appeared in court following a police operation to tackle human trafficking and organised crime.


Victoria Cilliers, 40, suffered "multiple serious injuries" during a 4,000ft (1.2km) jump at Netheravon Airfield in Wiltshire in April 2015. Emile Cilliers, 36, pleaded not guilty to three charges relating to his wife when he appeared at Salisbury Crown Court. He was released on bail and the case adjourned for a date yet to be set. Mr Cilliers, of Aldershot, Hampshire, also denied a charge of damaging a gas fitting belonging to his wife, thereby recklessly endangering life, between 28 and 31 March last year. Adjourning the case, Judge Keith Cutler told the defendant the trial would "likely" take five weeks and begin in May or next summer.

Summary: An army sergeant accused of tampering with his wife's parachute has denied two counts of attempted murder.


Emergency services were called to the fire in Orchard Street at about 02:35 hours on Friday It was extinguished and the body of a man was found within the flat. He is yet to be formally identified. Police Scotland said the fire was not thought to be suspicious but a joint investigation with the fire service was being carried out to establish the cause. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Summary: A man has died following a fire at a flat in Kilmarnock.


The incident happened on the B4501, near Cerrigydrudion, at an area known locally as the "Evo Triangle". It happened on Saturday shortly before 14:00 BST. The biker was pronounced dead at the scene. North Wales Police is appealing for two other motorists who stopped to give assistance to get in touch as investigations continue. The driver of the Daihatsu car, which was involved in the collision, was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries believed to be minor.

Summary: A 28-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car in Conwy county.


The 27-year-old was set upon by his attackers while walking in Dumbarton's Queen Mary Avenue at 04:55 on Sunday. He was released after treatment at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Police have appealed for help in tracing the men who are described as white, in their early 20s and of average height. They were wearing light-coloured hooded tops. Det Sgt Stuart Gillies said: "This was a random and unprovoked attack which left the victim with serious injuries. "Officers are conducting inquiries in the area including examining CCTV and speaking to local residents. "I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious to contact police."

Summary: A man has been seriously injured after being attacked in the street by three other men in West Dunbartonshire.


Tony Wadsworth, 69, and his wife Julie, 60, of Leicestershire, deny five charges of outraging public decency. Mrs Wadsworth also denies 11 charges of indecent assault and her husband denies nine allegations of the same offence. She accepts having sexual encounters with "young men" but has repeatedly denied they were under age. Mr Wadsworth has told Warwick Crown Court he was present when sexual activity took place in a secluded area between his wife and males but they were not under the age of consent. Prosecutors allege the couple, from Broughton Astley, encouraged under-age boys to take part in sexual activity in woodland near Atherstone between 1992 and 1996. Barristers representing the couple told the court on Monday they were victims of "poisonous and untrue" allegations made by one of their alleged victims.

Summary: A jury trying two ex-BBC radio presenters accused of sex offences against under-age boys has retired to consider its verdict.


The health and social services scrutiny panel said working conditions and staff contracts at Jersey General Hospital should improve. Chairman, Deputy Richard Renouf, said higher salaries would help attract more doctors and nurses to the island. Health Minister, Senator Andrew Green, said he would consider the report. Mr Renouf said recruiting staff in Jersey was more difficult due to higher cost of living and uncertainty about accommodation. He said: "During the review we found several factors which may deter hospital staff considering relocating to Jersey. One of these factors was the high cost of living. "If we are to resolve recruitment issues, the issue of pay levels that are appropriate to higher costs of living in Jersey must be addressed." He said the relative isolation of a small island meant certain specialisms were needed despite low volumes of patients.

Summary: Recruitment of medical staff in Jersey is being hampered by the high cost of living on the island, a report has said.


Officers were called to "an altercation" in Hunts Cross Shopping Park in Liverpool at about 17:30 BST. The injured man was stabbed in the chest and is in a serious condition in hospital. A 38-year-old man from Wavertree has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 26-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender. Detectives are examining CCTV footage and the area has been cordoned off. A sword has been seized, police said. Det Insp Steve Christian said: "The shopping park around Asda and United Carpets would have been busy at this time of day as people shopped after work and I would urge anyone who has any information which could help us find those responsible to come forward as soon as possible."

Summary: A 36-year-old has been stabbed by a man reportedly carrying a sword in a retail centre car park, police said.


The four-time Super League champions were placed in administration for the third time on Monday. The club's membership of the Rugby Football League has also been terminated and the club could face a points deduction or relegation. Joint administrator Gary Pettit said: "We are excited by the interest shown." He added: "We consider that several of the parties appear to have sufficient resources and experience to take Bradford Bulls forward. "A lot of hard work is going on behind the scenes to safeguard the Bulls' heritage and legacy." The Bulls entered administration in both 2012 and 2014 and finished fifth in the Championship last season. They are scheduled to start the 2017 season at Hull KR on Sunday, 5 February.

Summary: Six different parties have expressed "serious interest" in buying the Bradford Bulls, according to the Championship club's administrators.


Phelps, 31, who has secured three gold medals in Rio, finished ahead of fellow American Ryan Lochte to win the semi-final in one minute 55.78 seconds. Six-time Olympic gold medallist Lochte is through along with GB's Dan Wallace, but Briton Ieuan Lloyd missed out. The men's 200m individual medley final takes place at 03:01 BST on 12 August. Wallace finished fourth and Lloyd came sixth in the same semi-final. Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history with 21 gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze medals. He has won the 200m individual medley in the past three Olympic Games and has already collected a gold medal in Rio in the 200m butterfly, as well as helping the United States win two relay golds. Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: American Michael Phelps remains on course for his 22nd Olympic gold after he reached the final of the 200m individual medley at the 2016 Olympics.


Mother-of-two Tracy Kearns, 43, of Kinmel Bay, has not been seen since about 20:00 BST on 7 May. Police are continuing to question a 48-year-old man who was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder in connection with her disappearance. North Wales Police said a post mortem examination was taking place and there had been no formal identification. Supt Mark Pierce said: "I can confirm that a body was found earlier today and an investigation remains on-going." Searches had been taking place on land alongside Tir Prince leisure park and in Kinmel Bay and Towyn.

Summary: Police searching for a woman missing in Conwy county have recovered a woman's body.


The Old Trafford club hope the Red Rose Floods Appeal will reach an initial target of £10,000. "Our thoughts are with those communities who have suffered," said head coach Ashley Giles. "We hope that as a famous Lancashire institution we can encourage people to dig deep and help their fellow Lancastrians in their hour of need." By 16;00 GMT on Wednesday, the total raised had already reached close to £4,000. The funds raised by the appeal, launched in conjunction with the LCCC Foundation and Lancashire Cricket Board, will be distributed to "carefully selected recipients" in the county. The LCB and LCCC Foundation recently donated £1,500 to nine cricket clubs in Cumbria and Lancashire affected by the flooding caused by Storm Desmond earlier this month. Earlier this week, Roses rivals Yorkshire announced the setting up of an emergency fund to help cricket clubs whose grounds have been flooded.

Summary: Lancashire County Cricket Club have launched an appeal to help communities affected by the recent floods.