Gayle Leahair, 41, from Rainhill, Merseyside, was operations manager for a team which conned firms into buying adverts in a bogus magazine. The man behind the Liverpool-based scam, George Williams, 51, was jailed for seven years in January. Four other men were also sentenced on the same day as Williams at Liverpool Crown Court. Leahair, of Warrington Road, who was jailed on Thursday, was convicted with Williams in December of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and fraudulent trading. The court had been told they produced a publication called "Emergency Services News" from an office in Dale Street. They should have produced about 1.2m copies to fulfil their promises to clients but instead police found they only printed 30,000 copies. The defendants, who called themselves Weinstein Williams Associates Ltd, were found to have falsely claimed that they worked for the emergency services.

Summary: A woman has been jailed for four years for her role in a £5.2m magazine scam which duped up to 15,000 victims.


It happened on Portland Beach Road in Dorset at about 23:25 BST on Wednesday and involved a blue BMW and a grey Peugeot 2008. The 72-year-old passenger of the Peugeot died in hospital on Thursday after suffering life-threatening injuries. Two other men sustained serious injures and were also taken to hospital. Police are appealing for witnesses. The road was closed in both directions while forensic investigations were carried out but has since reopened.

Summary: A man has died after a two-car crash that seriously injured two others.


Mr Roberts, the husband of Cynon Valley MP Ann Clwyd, had been treated for multiple sclerosis. Ms Clwyd had recently highlighted his case - and those of her constituents - when raising questions about the standard of care services in Wales. It is understood Mr Roberts, who was also an ITV executive, died on Tuesday morning. Rhodri Talfan Davies, director of BBC Cymru Wales said: "We are saddened to hear about the death of Owen Roberts, who led radio and TV news teams here at BBC Cymru Wales as head of news and current affairs in the 1970s. "He was also a distinguished producer with a particular commitment to Wales and its people. "Our condolences are with his wife and family at this sad time."

Summary: A former head of news and current affairs for BBC Cymru Wales, Owen Roberts, has died.


The Hungarian capital joins Rome, Boston, Hamburg and Paris as cities expected to submit bids to host the Games. Hungary is the only one of the 10 most successful medal-winning countries at the Summer Olympics never to have hosted the event. The deadline for cities to apply to host the Games is 15 September. The IOC will then choose, in April or May 2016, which cities are eligible for the final vote, set to take place on 15 September 2017. Budapest will also host the 2017 World Aquatics Championships after Guadalajara in Mexico pulled out, citing financial problems.

Summary: Budapest has announced its intention to bid to host the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.


A Renault Laguna and a road maintenance vehicle were in collision on the A595 between Moota and Cockermouth at 15:10 GMT. The driver of the Laguna, a man in his early 60s and from the Thornhill area, near Egrement, died at the scene. A 64-year-old woman who was a passenger in the car was taken to Cumberland Infirmary, in Carlisle, with serious injuries. The driver of the maintenance vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Summary: A man was killed when a car and lorry collided in Cumbria.


Rafiq, 23, has played 25 first-class matches, 20 List A matches and 60 T20 games since making his debut in 2008. He made his debut at 17 in 2008 and captained the club in 2012 when Andrew Gale was injured, becoming the youngest Yorkshire player to take the role. "I am naturally sad to be leaving the club," Rafiq told the club website. Rafiq played a crucial role in the club's promotion season of 2012 and was integral in the final match against Essex, when he hit half-centuries in both innings and took 8-115 with the ball. "I am hopeful that the chance to get more regular first-team opportunities under my belt will help continue my development and is the best thing for my cricket at this stage of my career," he added.

Summary: Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq will leave Headingley at the end of the season after he was not offered a new deal to stay at the club.


The government there is run by two different political parties. The first is called the DUP or Democratic Unionist Party and the second is called Sinn FÃ©in. The argument is about whether the First Minister, and leader of the DUP Arlene Foster has run things badly or not. Martin McGuinness from Sinn FÃ©in says she has, and he has left his job because of this disagreement. He thinks that Arlene Foster should resign. Talks are now being held to see if both sides can agree on what to do next. If they can't agree then there will have to be an election to choose a new government.

Summary: There are big disagreements going on in Northern Ireland at the moment.


The disturbance involving about five people happened on the town's High Street at about 22:45 on New Year's Day. A 50-year-old man was assaulted and knocked to the ground. He was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary with face and head injuries. Anyone who witnessed the incident has been asked to contact the police. Anyone who saw anything near the Loon Chen restaurant around the time has been asked to contact police.

Summary: A man required hospital treatment following an attack near a Chinese restaurant in Langholm.


BBC Sport understands the Blades are hopeful of completing a deal on Monday for the 29-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Hanson joined Bradford from non-league Guiseley in July 2009 and scored 77 goals in 281 league appearances. He helped the Bantams reach the League Cup final and win promotion from League Two in 2013. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Sheffield United are set to sign Bradford City striker James Hanson for an undisclosed fee.


Media playback is not supported on this device In a race involving sprinters from all disability classes, Smyth triumphed in 10.73 seconds ahead of USA's Richard Browne and Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira. The race was part of a festival to mark one year to the 2016 Paralympic Games. "I am very pleased with the result and even more so because so many people came to watch," Smyth said. The four-time Paralympic gold medallist, who holds the 100m world record of 10.46 seconds in the T13 class for visually impaired athletes, said the race augured well for next year. "It was fantastic. The event was very well organised and I'm sure that Rio is on the right track for next year." The Eglinton sprinter, 28, will aim to defend the 100m and 200m gold medals he won in Beijing 2008 and London 2012 in Rio next year.

Summary: Irish sprinter Jason Smyth cemented his status as the world's fastest para-athlete after winning a 100m race in Rio on Monday night.


Briton Davies won F42 shot put gold with a Games record at Rio 2016, but was unable to defend his 2012 discus title as it did not feature in Brazil. "I don't normally say what I'm going for," said the Welshman, 25. "But this time I'm definitely going for the two golds in both disciplines and nothing will be better than being in front of a home crowd." Davies is set to resume training after taking a post-Rio break. "As much as I love time off I love what I do and focus has already shifted to London," he said. "Rio was only a stepping stone towards that and London is going to be a huge event, back in the Olympic Stadium." Davies won F42 discus and shot put golds at the past two IPC World Athletics Championships - in Lyon in 2013 and in Doha two years later.

Summary: Paralympic champion Aled Sion Davies wants two gold medals at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships in London.


Media playback is not supported on this device Wada says Ukad will take control of drug-testing in Russia as long as the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (Rusada) remains non-compliant with Wada's code. Rusada was declared non-compliant in November following allegations it was involved in widespread doping. Its athletes remain banned from international competition. That suspension was imposed on 13 November after the publication of an independent Wada report that alleged "state-sponsored doping". The ban will remain in place until Russia convinces athletics authorities it has sufficiently changed its practices. Wada's statement said Ukad would be responsible for co-ordinating testing with the appropriate sport federations in the country. It added: "Results management of all cases will be managed by a designated independent body, with full oversight by Wada."

Summary: UK Anti-Doping will provide "targeted and intelligence-led testing" on Russian athletes after signing a deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency.


It is understood the intruders opened a lock at the 531ft (162m) tower on Brighton seafront at 07:30 GMT. A spokeswoman for sponsor British Airways i360 said: "We will be reviewing security levels with our contractors in light of this incident." The tower, directly in front of the derelict West Pier, is still under construction. Sussex Police said a group had broken in to the site via the King's Road arches. Permanent security measures at the completed project will include high security walls, alarmed doors and CCTV. "[These] will make breaches of this type become increasingly difficult," the BA i360 spokeswoman said. The seafront viewing platform will open in the summer.

Summary: Five people climbed the i360 tower in Brighton before base jumping from the top, the attraction's sponsor said.


The monument, at the junction of Green Lane and Hucclecote Road in Hucclecote, was put up in 1920 as a tribute to local men killed in World War One. It has been added to Historic England's list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest and is now Grade II listed. It brings the total number of designated or listed buildings across Gloucester to 663, excluding churches. During World War Two a bomb fell on the village, killing seven people, including several members of the same family. These names are recorded on the memorial alongside servicemen who died in the war. A Grade II listed building or structure is one that is of special interest, "warranting every effort to preserve it". They make up about 94% of all listings in England and can not be demolished, altered or extended without permission.

Summary: A war memorial in Gloucester has been given listed building status.


Olympian Butchart skippers a team that also features fellow Scot Callum Hawkins. "This is an amazing honour and something I am very grateful to have received," said Butchart. "It has been a great year for me individually, so it will be a proud moment to captain the team." Butchart won last month's trial event in Liverpool by eight seconds, ahead of second-placed Hawkins. Andy Vernon, Ross Millington, Dewi Griffiths and Ben Connor comprise the rest of the team. "I was surprised to receive the phone call asking me to be captain but it was an easy decision to accept it," Butchart added. "We are sending arguably one of our strongest-ever teams to the championships and it is good to see five Olympians in the team." Fellow Scot Steph Twell races again at senior women's level in Italy, while Josh Kerr makes his bow in the junior men's race.

Summary: Scotland's Andrew Butchart captains the British senior men's team at the European Cross Country Championships in Chia, Italy on Sunday.


South Wales Fire and Rescue put out the blaze at Alexandra Docks after 20,000 tonnes of wood caught alight. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said it may continue to smoulder for "weeks". It said it had served an enforcement notice on the operators last month to tackle the stockpile and reduce the risk of fire. Ashley Lansdown, of NRW, said: "Health officials have said air quality monitoring data does not show any cause for public health concern. "Additionally, the weather forecast is due for a change of wind direction away from areas that have been affected in the last couple of days meaning people can expect to have respite from the odours."

Summary: Wood chip piles at a dockyard in Newport are still smouldering after a fire broke out on Saturday, environment officials have said.


David Burke, 37, left St Andrew's hospital in Northampton on Friday afternoon with another patient, who has since been found in Birmingham. Mr Burke was thought to be in the West Midlands area, possibly Birmingham or Coventry, the West Midlands force said. It said people were advised not to approach him but to call police. Mr Burke has been described as white, 5ft 7in tall and being of stocky build. He was wearing a yellow and black horizontal striped T-shirt and blue tracksuit bottoms with yellow stripes down the side.

Summary: Police are looking for a mentally ill man who has absconded from hospital.


Donnellan joins from Queens Park Rangers while right-back Williams moves to east London following his departure from Luton Town. Both players have agreed one-year contracts with the Daggers, with the option of a second year. Williams, 26, joined the Hatters in 2014 but did not feature in 2015-16 because of injury. Dagenham dropped back into the National League after finishing 23rd in League Two last season, ending their nine-year stay in the Football League. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Relegated Dagenham & Redbridge have signed midfielder Leo Donnellan and defender Curtley Williams


Official numbers showed industrial production increased by 3.3% from a month earlier, marking the the biggest monthly increase since late 2014. In January, the export dependent nation saw production fall by 2.1%. South Korea's economy has been hurt in recent times by softer demand from China, one of its most important trading partners. However, the latest data beat expectations, which were for a fall in output of 0.2% in February For all industries, including mining, gas and the electricity sector, output grew 2.4% in February from a year earlier. Following a raft of disappointing economic data, South Korea's government unveiled new stimulus measures in February designed to help boost exports and domestic demand. South Korea, which is Asia's fourth largest economy, saw its economy expand by 3.1% in the three months to December compared to a year earlier.

Summary: South Korea's industrial activity rebounded in February, supported by the chemicals and chip making businesses.


Permission was granted in 2007 for an extension and cow shed conversion at Ty'n y Ffridd, near Bala. But work carried out was different to the original plans, while other changes had not received permission. The Planning Inspectorate said it had "seriously damaged the special historic and architectural interest" of the cottage. Following two appeals, the inspector upheld the requirements of Snowdonia National Park Authority's enforcement notice issued in 2015. The owner now has two years to take down the extension, remove a concrete block wall and replace the modern windows with traditional ones.

Summary: The owner of a 19th Century cottage in Gwynedd has been ordered to restore its original features.


"Blanchisseuses souffrant des dents" (Laundry Women with Toothache) was stolen in 1973 from the Havre Museum in Normandy, where it had been stored by the Louvre since 1960. Sotheby's removed the painting from auction after being alerted by the French authorities. The painting was expected to fetch $350,000-450,000 in a sale of impressionist art. A staff member from the Havre Museum spotted the painting in the catalogue, a French official told the AFP news agency. "We contacted Sotheby's which agreed to withdraw it from the auction," the official said. "We will begin friendly negotiations with the owner who appears to be of good faith via the auction house." US and French police are investigating how the painting turned up at the auction. It was understood not to be on Interpol's international stolen art list.

Summary: An Edgar Degas painting stolen in 1973 has turned up at an auction in the US.


Pelle, 30, joined the Premier League side from Feyenoord in 2014 and scored 30 goals in 81 appearances. He made his Italy debut while playing for Southampton and was part of their Euro 2016 squad, scoring twice. Pelle is the third player to leave the Saints this summer, after midfielder Victor Wanyama joined Tottenham and Liverpool signed forward Sadio Mane. Former AZ Alkmaar and Parma forward Pelle joins ex-Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse at Shandong, who are managed by former Fulham boss Felix Magath. Saints, meanwhile, have signed Bayern Munich midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for a reported £12.8m.

Summary: Southampton striker Graziano Pelle has joined Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng for £12m.


It took place on the A55 between St Asaph and St George on Saturday morning with the westbound carriageway shut from Junction 27 and diversions put in place. Both lanes have since reopened. North Wales Ambulance said it was called at 11:50 GMT and the man was taken to Glan Clwyd Hospital. Bangor and Conwy football clubs delayed their kick-offs due to the delays. The collision occurred between Junction 24A and Junction 24. The air ambulance was also called to the scene, but the man was taken to hospital by road. In a separate incident on the westbound carriageway of the A55 between Holywell and St Asaph, emergency services were called to a vehicle fire at 16.46 GMT. One person was taken to hospital and treated for cuts and shock.

Summary: A man has been taken to hospital with "serious" injuries after a crash on the A55 near Abergele.


The lifeboat service was called in to help pull the woman and the man from the sea off St Osyth. When they arrived shortly before 06:00 BST on Friday, paramedics were already treating the pair at the water's edge. The man, in his 40s, died later in hospital. Police have not confirmed the relationship between him and the arrested woman, aged 40. It is understood the man is from the Clacton area. An RNLI spokesman said the man and the woman "had been in the water for a fair amount of time". "Our thoughts go out to the casualties, their friends and family," the spokesman said. Essex Police appealed for anybody who saw anything suspicious in the Spring Road area between 01:00 BST and 06:00 to contact them.

Summary: A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting a suicide after a man was taken ill on a beach and later died.


Roberts, 30, injured his foot against St Helens in March, but made his return in Saturday's Magic Weekend game against Warrington. However Roberts was forced to leave the field just before half-time. "He's ruptured the tendons that attach some of the bones in his foot together," coach Daryl Powell told the club website. "In some ways it will be less frustrating for him now, as he's been constantly trying to get himself back on the field." The Tigers are currently seventh in the Super League table, having won seven of their 15 games so far this season.

Summary: Castleford Tigers half-back Ben Roberts will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury.


Apple was temporarily forced to give up its title of most valuable company and ended the day down 2.4%. The tech-focused Nasdaq slid 23.35 points to 4,737.33, while the S&P 500 fell 0.35 to 2064.11. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 9.38 points to 17,720.50 off the back of gains in oil prices. Exxon Mobile and Chevron shares both climbed 1%, while the price of a barrel of US crude rose by 0.6% to $46.51. Monsanto was one of the day's best performing stocks, following reports that Bayer and BASF are planning bids. Shares in the world's largest seed producer were up 8.4%. US fashion house Ralph Lauren said sales were down, but by less than expected. The better-than-expected corporate statement boosted its shares by 2.8%.

Summary: (Close): Concerns about slowing sales at Apple dragged the company's share price down on Thursday, causing losses on the wider Nasdaq index.


The 30-year-old most recently played for Bath, who released him after he pleaded guilty to an assault charge. He is the fifth forward among the Warriors' seven close-season signings, but the first since Dean Ryan left to become the Rugby Football Union's head of international player development. "Everything is in place for you to succeed at Sixways," said Faosiliva. "Warriors are an ambitious club with a clear vision, which is something that really appealed to me." Worcester have already signed South Africa-born Northampton hooker Matt Williams, Bath lock Will Spencer, Bristol flanker Marco Mama and prop Biyi Alo from Saracens. They have also signed two new backs, rugby league convert Ben Te'o and fellow centre Jackson Willison. Warriors, now under the command of head coach Carl Hogg, are scheduled to kick off the new Premiership season against defending champions Saracens at Twickenham on 3 September (14:00 BST).

Summary: Worcester Warriors have signed Samoa international back-row forward Alafoti Faosiliva ahead of the 2016-17 season.


Duffy scored two own goals and was sent off in injury time as Rovers lost their third straight game of the season. "I have never seen anything like it. You don't envisage something like that," said Blackburn boss Coyle. Cardiff manager Paul Trollope added: "I have not seen that before, it was an eventful day for him. I don't think I have ever seen a game like that." Declan John's 14th-minute shot hit a post and went in off Duffy, before the Republic of Ireland defender headed home Peter Whittingham's free-kick. It was the 24-year-old's third own goal of the season, having also put through his own net in Saturday's 3-0 defeat by Wigan. Duffy's miserable night was rounded off when he was sent-off after receiving a second yellow card for kicking a ball at an opponent.

Summary: Blackburn Rovers defender Shane Duffy endured a night he will want to forget in his side's 2-1 defeat at Cardiff.


Bode Prasad spent 100,000 rupees (Â£1,200; $1,546) to relocate the peepal trees which were due to be cut down to make way for a section of the Vijaywada-Machilipatnam highway. Mr Prasad said he had seen these trees since his childhood and did not want them to be destroyed. The trees have been relocated to another spot in the area. The lawmaker said the local village council fully supported him in this initiative. "The local panchayat (village council) did not have adequate funds to spend on relocating the trees. So I spent my own money," he told BBC Hindi's Imran Qureshi. Mr Prasad says he was not against development projects. "But we should not cut trees when roads are expanded and highways are created," he added. His effort has been praised on social media, with many saying that he had set an example for others to follow.

Summary: A lawmaker in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has been praised for using his own money to save four trees.


The film, which stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker, was the only new entry in this week's top 10. It pushed Marvel's Doctor Strange, which has been the most popular film in the UK for the last fortnight, down to number two. The superhero movie, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch, took a further £2.4m over the weekend. Children's animated film Trolls, Ben Affleck's The Accountant and A Street Cat Named Bob rounded out the top five. Arrival also made its debut at the US box office over the weekend, but landed in third place behind Doctor Strange and Trolls. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram at bbcnewsents, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Sci-fi drama Arrival has topped the UK box office after taking £2.9m on its opening weekend.


Waghorn, 27, could make his debut for his new club on Tuesday against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup first round. After starting his career at Sunderland, he moved to Leicester City before joining Wigan in January 2014. He then joined Rangers in July 2015, scoring 44 goals in all competitions, including helping the Gers to the Scottish Championship title in 2016. Waghorn fell out of favour after Pedro Caixinha took over as Rangers manager from Mark Warburton in March. He made 20 starts last season, scoring seven goals, as the Glasgow outfit finished third in the Premiership. Waghorn follows former Ibrox team-mate Joe Garner to Portman Road, his fellow forward having scored the only goal as he made his competitive debut in Saturday's opening English Championship win over Birmingham City. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Ipswich Town have signed striker Martyn Waghorn from Rangers on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


Quigley, 19, had loan spells at Woking and Wrexham last term and has also previously spent time at Torquay. "I've come here to help the team get into the Championship while scoring as many goals as I can," Quigley told the Gills' website. "I gained a lot from the physical side of non-league football while on loan at Wrexham and Woking." Quigley is Gillingham's fourth summer signing this week, following the arrivals of Lee Martin and Scott Wagstaff on two-year deals and defender Deji Oshilaja on loan from Cardiff City. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Gillingham have signed teenage striker Joe Quigley on loan from Bournemouth until the end of January.


Alessandra, 28, joined from Rochdale in July 2016 and scored nine goals in 50 games for Pools last season. His most profitable spell came with Plymouth between 2013 and 2015, when he scored 25 goals in two seasons. "When the chance arose I grabbed it with both hands," Alessandra told the club website. "I don't think I would have come here if I didn't think we had a shot at doing well next season." Notts manager Kevin Nolan added: "There were a number of clubs interested in Lewis and it looked tricky at one stage, but I'm absolutely delighted that he chose to come and work with us." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two club Notts County have signed forward Lewis Alessandra from relegated Hartlepool United on a two-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.


Howson, 29, joined the Canaries from Leeds in January 2012 and scored 23 goals in 188 first-team appearances. Republic of Ireland international Christie, 24, played 119 Rams games after leaving Coventry in July 2014. The pair are Garry Monk's first signings since replacing Aitor Karanka as Boro boss. Morley-born Howson previously played 193 games, scoring 28 goals, for boyhood club Leeds and also was part of Norwich's 2015 play-off final winning side that beat Boro at Wembley. Christie has made 10 appearances for his country, scoring twice. The length of neither contract has been revealed. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Middlesbrough have signed midfielder Jonny Howson from Norwich and defender Cyrus Christie from Derby County for undisclosed fees.


Rashad Maliki, 29, who is originally from Iraq, admitted five charges between May and August last year. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard these included making sexual gestures and physical and sexual assaults. The new sentence will begin when his current jail-term ends. Maliki was also placed on the sex offenders' register. Sheriff Paul Crozier told Maliki: "Your conduct whilst in custody has been deplorable." The court heard that the first of the sexual assaults occurred in June last year when Maliki inappropriately touched a fellow prisoner while in a cell. He carried out a similar attack the following month when a prison officer was in his cell. In August, Maliki sexually assaulted another prison officer in the hallway of the jail and grabbed the man by the throat. He also admitted making sexual gestures at a female nurse at the jail and physically pinning her to a chair.

Summary: A prisoner who sexually assaulted a fellow inmate and two members of staff at Glasgow's Barlinnie jail has had his sentence extended by 21 months.


The court where Anthony Kwan was due to stand trial next month confirmed that the case is no longer going ahead. Mr Kwan was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport in August when officials found the body armour and a helmet in his luggage. It is illegal to use such items without a weapons licence in Thailand. Mr Kwan had faced a possible five-year prison sentence. Journalists regularly use body armour and helmets when reporting from dangerous locations. His detention was criticised by his employer, Initium Media, as well as the Foreign Correspondents Club in Thailand. On Tuesday the club issued a statement saying it welcomed the decision, and reiterated that journalists "who need to work in dangerous areas... be able to use appropriate protective equipment legally in Thailand". Mr Kwan was allowed to leave Thailand shortly after he posted bail in August.

Summary: Thailand has withdrawn criminal charges against a Hong Kong journalist detained last year for carrying personal body armour to report on the Bangkok blasts.


In 18 months in charge, the former Real midfielder has won the Champions League twice and La Liga once. Speaking on the eve of their Spanish Super Cup first leg at Barcelona, he said: "My story with Real Madrid is deeper than contracts and signatures. "I'm happy to be linked with the club. But the contract doesn't mean anything." The 45-year-old former France international, who managed Real's B team before replacing Rafael Benitez in January 2016, added: "You can sign for 10, 20 years. I know where I am and what to do. "In one year, maybe I won't be here. Real Madrid and I are not going to argue, never." Real visit Barca on Sunday with the game kicking off at 21:00 BST, with the second leg on Wednesday at the Bernabeu (22:00 BST).

Summary: Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has agreed a new three-year deal with the European and Spanish champions.


The collision happened on the A6094 between Wallyford and Dalkeith at about 14:40 on Monday. The grey Lamborghini Gallardo had been travelling southbound on the A1 and exited at the Wallyford junction before going on the A6094 towards Whitecraig. A maroon-coloured Ford Focus and a green Ford Fiesta were going in the opposite direction when it happened. Three men and two women were taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment. The road was closed while police investigated the scene and officers are appealing for witnesses. PC Julie Bishop, of Police Scotland, said: "Our inquiries into this matter are ongoing and I would be interested to hear from anyone who saw these vehicles prior to the collision to contact police. "Likewise, I would ask anyone who saw the collision itself to come forward if they have not already done so."

Summary: Five people have been treated in hospital after a three-car crash in East Lothian involving a Lamborghini.


Arshad Latif, 34, of Haydon Road, Aylesbury, was found guilty of trying to kill his former partner following a trial at Reading Crown Court. The woman, 29, was left with a 7cm (3in) wound to her neck and other injuries after the attack last August. Latif fled the scene and evaded officers for more than two weeks afterwards, Thames Valley Police said. "There is no doubt that Latif could have killed his former partner when he attacked her with an axe at her home in Aylesbury," Det Con Jayne Green said. He was sentenced to a further five years on licence once he is released.

Summary: A man who attacked his ex-girlfriend with an axe has been jailed for 20 years for attempted murder.


The AeroMobil Flying Roadster 3.0 is the first flying car to be developed in Europe. Like a car, it has four wheels but it also includes a set of wings and a propeller. It will be possible to park the vehicle in regular parking spaces and fuel it at normal petrol stations The vehicle will reach speeds of over 100mph when used as a car. However, as an airplane, it will be able to reach speeds of 124mph. The flying car won't be cheap and is expected to cost around £172,000. Further development will take place over the next few years.

Summary: Developers have revealed an advanced prototype of a flying car at a technology conference in Vienna.


The Lincolnshire-based team flew over the Humber Bridge at about 09:30 BST and was also spotted over Doncaster, Sheffield and York. A 10-jet training route took place ahead of the team's annual trip to Greece and Cyprus for exercises. The team landed back at RAF Scampton at 10:00 BST after the hour-long flight. More on this story and others in East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire In 2016, the display team took part in a 60-day world tour, which included its first display in China, aiming to promote "the best of British". The tour, which took in 12 countries, also featured a flypast in Jordan, displays in India and a flight over the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix.

Summary: The Red Arrows aerobatic display team has surprised onlookers by carrying out a training flight over Yorkshire and the Humber.


Pulis has a year left on his deal at The Hawthorns and says he will sit down with chairman Jeremy Peace in the summer to discuss his future. Albion are 11th in the Premier League, 13 points clear of the relegation zone with seven games remaining, before a trip to Manchester City on Saturday. "I would prefer to sit with Jeremy and have a nice glass of wine and a bite to eat," said the 58-year-old. "We'll talk about the season and talk about the future. That's what I have done for years. "I still have a year left, there's no rush in doing anything else." Have you added the new Top Story alerts in the BBC Sport app? Simply head to the menu in the app - and don't forget you can also add score alerts your football team and more.

Summary: West Brom manager Tony Pulis is in "no rush" to sign a new contract.


The England international, 26, has been sidelined since injuring his right knee during the Gunners' 2-2 Premier League draw at Manchester City on 8 May. He had missed the first seven months of last season with another knee injury. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "It is fantastic. For him, it is like starting a new career because he has been out for such a long time." Wenger, whose team host West Brom on Boxing Day (15:00 GMT), added he would be "patient" with Welbeck. Welbeck has scored 13 times in 49 appearances for the Gunners since joining from Manchester United for £16m in September 2014.

Summary: Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has returned to full training after seven months out with a knee injury.


Rowan Fitzgerald was on the upper deck when the vehicle crashed into a supermarket in the city centre on 3 October. The other person killed was 76-year old pedestrian Dora Hancox, whose funeral was held on Tuesday. The service for Rowan was held at St Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Leamington Spa. His coffin, made from in white cedarwood with his name on the side, lay alongside football-themed tributes for the Coventry City fan. A minute's applause was held ahead of Coventry City's match against Blackpool earlier this month. Rowan's family, from Leamington Spa, have described him as "an adorable caring person" whose "cheeky smile lit up any room".

Summary: A funeral has been held for a seven-year-old boy killed in a bus crash in Coventry.


Mr Bhatti, 57, was travelling from Moga to Jalandhar to promote his new film Power Cut when his car hit a tree early on Thursday, reports said. The comedian was hugely popular in the 1980s and 1990s when he did hit television shows like the Flop Show and Ulta Pulta (Upside Down). He had also acted in several Hindi and Punjabi films. Bhatti's son Jasraj, who was driving the car, and the film's heroine, Surili Gautam, were also injured in the accident, Press Trust of India reported. They have been taken to a hospital in Jalandhar, it said. Mr Bhatti will be cremated later on Thursday, reports said. The comedian used humour and satire to highlight serious issues like corruption, inflation and female foeticide. He also did street theatre and addressed what he called "mock press conferences" where he mocked the authorities for their failures.

Summary: One of India's most popular comedians Jaspal Bhatti has died in a road crash in Jalandhar city in Punjab state.


South Yorkshire Police believe the 22-year-old fell critically ill in the Glossop Road area after taking MDMA. She was taken to hospital in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Another woman, 20, is also in a serious condition after taking the drug on a separate night out. A 23-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, who were arrested, have been released while enquiries are ongoing. Formal identification and a post mortem examination were yet to take place, police said. It is not yet known whether the victims were known to each other. But police believe the two incidents are not connected. Det Sgt Andy Shields said: "This is an upsetting development in the investigation and our thoughts are with the woman's family at this very sad time." The force has appealed for any witnesses.

Summary: A woman has died after taking drugs during a night out in Sheffield.


There is growing concern for the 101 people still missing after last week's flash floods and mudslides in the Atacama region, which includes the world's driest desert. President Michelle Bachelet visited the area on Saturday, promising to provide aid to help recovery efforts. Chile's emergency services say about 2,700 survivors are now homeless. Sniffer dogs are being used to try to find people who may be trapped under the mud, which swept down from the Andes mountains in torrents and is now hardening under the desert sun, the BBC's Chile correspondent Gideon Long reports. About 30,000 people have been affected by the floods - the worst in the Atacama region in 80 years. With much of the area caked in thick brown mud, and littered with rocks and trees washed down from the mountains, it will be weeks - if not months- before the region recovers, our correspondent adds.

Summary: Rescue workers in Chile say the death toll from last week's floods has risen to 25 and could increase further.


The woman was walking away from Datchet railway station in Berkshire at about 22:10 BST on Wednesday when she was approached by her attacker. After trying to ignore his advances, the victim was dragged to a wooded area at the junction of Majors Farm Road, Ditton Road and London Road. Thames Valley Police said the woman was being supported by specialist officers. The attacker was described as an Asian man of average build aged about 35 to 45 with receding black hair and a prominent nose. He was holding an umbrella and wearing a smart jacket or blazer, a dark patterned scarf and blue jeans.

Summary: An 18-year-old woman was raped on the side of the road shortly after leaving a village railway station.


The woman slipped at the top of Harseshaw Linn Waterfall near Bellingham, shortly after noon on Saturday. Several rescue teams came to her aid and she was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, while the dogs were taken to a vet. The rescue took three hours 20 minutes. A spokesman for the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team said the waterfall is at the bottom of a steep wooded ravine. The North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team and North East Ambulance Service helped them winch the woman, who is in her early 40s, on a stretcher out of the waterfall before carrying her through the ravine to fields, where the Great North Air Ambulance was waiting to take her to hospital.

Summary: A woman and her two dogs were seriously injured when they fell 20ft (6m) from a waterfall in Northumberland National Park.


The 29-year-old, who was included in a 14-man England squad for the fourth Ashes Test, currently has a deal which expires at the end of next summer. Left-armer Footitt, capable of bowling in excess of 90mph, took 82 wickets in the County Championship last season, more than any other bowler. He has taken 56 first-class wickets this summer, behind only Lancashire's Kyle Jarvis and Kent's Matt Coles. Despite his efforts, Derbyshire sit seventh in County Championship Division Two and Footitt is likely to attract interest from clubs in the top flight should he become available. Footitt began his career with Nottinghamshire, making his first-class debut in 2005. He was released from his contract at Trent Bridge in 2009 and joined Derbyshire the following year.

Summary: Pace bowler Mark Footitt has rejected a new contract with Derbyshire.


In October 2014, Mar Herraiz was close to giving birth. She had been 20 hours without sleep and had had an epidural. Nonetheless, three members of the examination board for her nursing course appeared, insisting she would have to take a test or fail the course. The Spanish High Court has now ruled in Ms Herraiz's favour. Now, unless it appeals, Madrid's health service must let Ms Herraiz, 37, resit the exam of 100 questions, which she failed just before giving birth to her daughter. The judge found that Ms Herraiz's treatment amounted to discrimination and that she had suffered greatly from a "major lack of sensitivity" that "confounds the most basic commonsense", reported El EspaÃ±ol newspaper (in Spanish). You may also like: Spain's female bodyguards who protect abused women Madrid cracks down on 'manspreading' on public transport

Summary: A Spanish auxiliary nurse forced to take a professional exam while in labour has won the right to take the exam again.


Kutcher, 37, whose partner Mila Kunis gave birth to their first child Wyatt in October, took to social media to highlight the issue. "There are NEVER diaper changing stations in men's restrooms," he wrote. "The first public men's room I go into that has one gets a shout on my FB page! â€ª#â€ŽBeTheChange." Kutcher's post has since been liked more than 240,000 times on Facebook. He also posted on Twitter last week: "You may not realise how sexist public bathrooms are until you're a parent." Followers from around the world have told Kutcher that there are father-friendly loos in Australia, Sweden and Newcastle. In the US there's a campaign called Potty Parity which is demanding more facilities for men in public toilets. In California politicians have passed two laws for equal access to nappy-changing stations in new public bathrooms. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Hollywood actor and new dad Ashton Kutcher is complaining that there's a shortage of baby-changing facilities in public toilets for men in America.


On Saturday evening, Andrew Griffiths, 32, of Kentish Town, London was hit by a car on the M1 motorway near junction 20, after getting out of a taxi parked on the hard shoulder. Ammar Ingar, 21, and Muhammed-Abdullah Patel, 22, both from Leicester, were killed in a collision on Hastings Road, Leicester. Police have appealed for witnesses. The collision on the M1 occurred at about 19:50 GMT. No one else was injured. The second crash, involving a Honda Civic and a Mitsubishi Shogun, happened at 20:25. Two rear seat passengers in the Honda, both men, suffered serious injuries and are in hospital. A man and a woman, travelling in the other car, were also injured. The man was later released from hospital but the woman is in a critical but stable condition.

Summary: Three people who died at the weekend as a result of two separate road crashes, just minutes apart, have been named.


The collision happened at about 17:15 on Thursday on the A803 Blackness Road at its junction with the M9 motorway in Linlithgow. The crash involved three cars - a grey Vauxhall, a pink Kia and a black Vauxhall. The female passenger from one of the Vauxhalls, who was in her 70s, was taken to Forth Valley Hospital. She died later. No-one else was injured. Sgt Roger Park, of Police Scotland, said: "This collision happened during the busy rush hour and I would appeal to anyone who was travelling on the A803 and either witnessed the incident or saw any of the vehicles beforehand to contact police on 101."

Summary: A woman has died following a three car crash in West Lothian.


The discovery was made by Jinru He, a student in marine biology in China. Several years ago, he picked up a baby moon jellyfish from the sea, and kept it until it was fully grown. When the jellyfish died, he put its body into a new tank. Three months later, a polyp, or baby jellyfish, appeared on its back. They also found that the tissues from adult jellyfish can regenerate to become baby jellyfish again. Scientists are hoping that studying how the moon jellyfish regenerates could help them work out ways to cure diseases in humans.

Summary: A Chinese scientist has discovered that a type of jellyfish can come back to life after it dies.


The Moscow city court accepted the arguments of Russia's justice ministry that as the term "Scientology" is a registered US trademark, the Church cannot be considered a religious organisation. The organisation plans to appeal, reports said. The court set a six-month timescale for the Church to close, the ministry said. Created by science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard in 1954 and based in Los Angeles, California, the Church of Scientology has generated controversy around the world. Critics say that it is a cult and that it scams its members, while supporters maintain that it provides spiritual support to its followers.

Summary: A Russian court has ruled that the Moscow branch of the Church of Scientology should be dissolved.


Sam Allardyce's side will play the 2010 World Cup winners four days after their World Cup 2018 qualifier against Scotland. Like England, Spain had a disappointing Euro 2016 campaign - also exiting at the last-16 stage after a 2-0 defeat by Italy. The two countries last met in a friendly in November 2015, with Spain winning 2-0. Take part in our new Premier League Predictor game, which allows you to create leagues with friends. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: England will host Spain in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday, 15 November.


Former Arsenal midfielder Lansbury, 26, is out of contract at the City Ground in the summer. Lansbury has scored six goals in 19 appearances this season, including a hat-trick in a 5-2 win over Barnsley. The Londoner has not played since picking up a hamstring injury before the 3-0 loss at Derby on 11 December. Lansbury has previously been the subject of intense transfer interest, with Burnley in contact with Forest about a deal for the player in August 2015, but Lansbury decided to remain with the East Midlands club. The Reds have started 2017 under a transfer embargo because there has been a delay in submitting audited accounts as the takeover of the two-time former European Cup winners nears completion.

Summary: Nottingham Forest have rejected Derby County's offer of more than £2.5m for captain Henry Lansbury, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.


The men took the safe from the Jet garage at Bowburn at about 12:15 GMT, along with a silver Vauxhall Astra belonging to a woman working in the shop. Durham Police said the car and safe were found abandoned nearby. The robbers were wearing balaclavas and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Det Insp Dunny McCubbin said: "This was obviously a terrifying incident for the woman and we would urge anyone who has any information either about the robbery or the abandoned car to get in contact."

Summary: Four masked men have carried out a "terrifying" robbery at a petrol station close to Durham city.


Staff members and a family of four were taken to hospital from the David Lloyd club at Pride Park in Derby. A spokesman for the club said it had reopened after the incident on Saturday morning, but the pool remained closed. A Derbyshire fire service spokesman said workers at the pool area "had incorrectly mixed chemicals". "Seven people who were in the pool or the area, plus one maintenance worker were conveyed to hospital for precautionary checks," the fire spokesman said. A David Lloyd Clubs spokesman said: "We have very strict health and safety policies in place to ensure the safety of our members and team, and will be launching a full investigation to understand how this incident happened."

Summary: Eight people were taken to hospital for "precautionary checks" after cleaning chemicals were incorrectly mixed at a health club.


A man called at the 84 year old's home at Sydney Street West on Saturday. He claimed he had been sent to do work in the back garden. The householder accompanied him to the back garden. The man appeared to check the drains and then, suddenly, ran off. Once back inside his home, the pensioner found that money had been stolen. Police believe a second person got into the house while the pensioner was in the back garden and took the money. They are appealing for information.

Summary: An elderly man has been targeted in a distraction burglary in north Belfast.


Acting on intelligence, immigration officers arrested the Chinese men, aged 53 and 41, at The Hot Wok, in St Teilo Street, Pontarddulais on Wednesday. The first was a failed asylum seeker while the other had stayed beyond his visit visa. Both men have now been transferred to immigration detention pending their removal from the country. The Hot Wok was served with a notice warning that a financial penalty of up to £20,000 per illegal worker would be imposed unless it can demonstrate appropriate right-to-work document checks were carried out. Richard Johnston, from Immigration Enforcement in Wales, said: "These arrests are a clear warning to those abusing our immigration laws. "There will be no slowdown in our efforts to arrest, detain and remove you from the UK."

Summary: A Swansea restaurant could face a £40,000 fine after it was found employing two illegal immigrants.


The 21-year-old, who can also play on the wing, is yet to make his Premiership debut but has featured for Bedford on dual-registration terms. Morris has represented England at under-20 level and helped them win the Junior World Championship in 2014. "Aaron is a highly-regarded powerful and dynamic full-back," Quins director of rugby John Kingston said. "He will provide competition across the back three, where we consistently lose players to international representation over the course of the season." Harlequins finished seventh in the Premiership table this season and missed out on European Champions Cup qualification when they lost in the European Challenge Cup final to Montpellier last Friday. The south London side have already signed Scotland international Ruaridh Jackson from Wasps but fellow fly-half Ben Botica and scrum-half Tito Tebaldi will leave The Stoop for Montpellier and Treviso respectively.

Summary: Harlequins have agreed to sign full-back Aaron Morris from Saracens ahead of the 2016-17 season.


Officers recorded one man doing 114mph on the dual carriageway section of the A303 between Mere and Wylye on Saturday. Five more drivers were stopped during Sunday for doing more than 100mph. All face prosecution for speeding on the A303, part of one of the main routes between London and Cornwall. The road is 92 miles (148km) in length and runs through five counties - the main route between Basingstoke, Hampshire and Honiton in Devon. PC Will Ayres said this group of drivers were "vastly over the speed limit". "These people do not think about the devastation that they could cause in a split second which is sadly something we see all too often on our roads."

Summary: Three drivers were caught doing speeds of more than 100mph in a 30-minute period as police carried out roadside checks in Wiltshire.


The Metropolitan Police, which is investigating the attack, said a County Antrim house was searched on Monday. The boy was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences. He was taken into custody at a County Antrim police station and was being questioned by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The investigation being conducted by the Metropolitan Police Cyber Crime Unit, Police Service of Northern Ireland Cyber Crime Centre and National Crime Agency is continuing. The Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday that the boy had been "bailed to a date in November". News that the TalkTalk website had been hit by a "significant and sustained cyber-attack" broke last week. The phone and broadband provider, which has more than four million customers in the UK, said bank details and personal information could have been accessed. But credit and debit card numbers had not been stolen, it said.

Summary: A 15-year-old boy arrested in Northern Ireland in connection with the TalkTalk hacking attack has been released on bail pending further inquiries.


The Kenyatta Golf Course Academy was knocked down at the weekend following a land dispute. They were joined by their parents and teachers as they chanted: "We want our school, we need to study in school." Several Kenyan schools have been demolished in recent years because of arguments over title deeds. In some cases, corrupt officials have issued multiple deeds for the same property. One parent protesting during the rush-hour said: "We are demonstrating because we did not have any notice to vacate." Teachers are reported to be concerned that the demolition means they have lost their jobs. The demonstration ended peacefully. Two years ago police fired teargas to disperse protesting schoolchildren in Nairobi after their playground was sold to a developer.

Summary: Primary schoolchildren have used their desks to block a major road in Kenya's capital Nairobi after their school was demolished.


The warehouse is on the Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate, close to Junction 41 of the M1, West Yorkshire Police said. Kenmore Road, Wakefield, is closed in both directions as fire crews tackle the flames. A further 50 firefighters are also tackling a second West Yorkshire blaze at an industrial site near Halifax. Footage of the Wakefield fire has been captured by eyewitness Graham Moore. Around 80% of the 86,000 sq ft (8,000 Sq m) building is on fire, the fire service said. Debris is falling around half-a-mile from the site, according to some reports on Twitter.

Summary: About 50 firefighters are dealing with a major blaze at a Morrisons supermarket depot in Yorkshire.


The animal was found in Bonnyrigg by dog walker John Stevenson on Saturday. Stephanie McCrossan, of the Scottish SPCA, said: "Mr Stevenson had tried to make a ramp with lots of branches to enable the badger to free herself, but the drop was too steep. "We eventually got a ladder to reach her." She added: "I was able to catch her very easily and she managed to survive her ordeal unscathed. "Due to her being so fit and healthy, I was able to release her straight back into the wild, where she can roam freely."

Summary: A badger has been rescued after being stuck down a mine ventilation shaft in Midlothian.


Ian Brunner, of Byron Crescent, Bedford, is accused of killing John-Mark Duffy, 39, on Monday. A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Duffy, who died in an ambulance in Byron Crescent, had suffered a stab wound to the chest. Bedfordshire Police say they are looking for the weapon involved. Mr Brunner is due at court in Luton later. In a statement, Mr Duffy's brother, Anthony, said: "John-Mark was one of the friendliest people you could ever meet; he'll be deeply missed by all of his family who loved him dearly." Bedfordshire Police have appealed to residents, particularly those in Ashburnham Road, Alexandra Road and Conduit Road, not to touch a knife or any other sharp instrument if they find one discarded.

Summary: A 47-year-old man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Bedford.


The South Africa international has made only five appearances for the club in 2015-16 after having toe surgery. "Kgosi's been offered a contract and he's turned it down multiple times," said chairman Darragh MacAnthony. "We've given him the security of a good contract but he didn't want to sign it so I guess we move on." Ntlhe, 21, made his Peterborough debut in April 2012 after coming through their youth system. "We'll hold his registration and if he finds a club and gets fit in the summer we'll get compensation," MacAnthony added to the club website. "I think for players of that age group, and particularly someone who's got an injury prone record at the moment, he needs to be playing football."

Summary: Peterborough United left-back Kgosi Ntlhe is set to leave the League One side when his current deal expires at the end of the season.


Police are investigating the incident at a property near the village of Lochfoot between 4 and 6 April. A "large amount" of cash and a number of expensive items - including a Ebel gent's gold watch worth more than £20,000 - were taken. Other goods taken included diamond rings, bracelets, chains and gent's cufflinks. Det Con Martin Lumsden said: "This break-in appears to have happened some time between Monday and Wednesday of last week. "We are asking for the community in the Lochfoot area to get in touch if they saw or heard anything suspicious, however small or insignificant it might have seemed at the time, to let us know on the 101 number. "Sightings of anything suspicious over this period, or even in the days before the break-in might help us catch those responsible."

Summary: Thieves have made off with cash and jewellery worth more than £50,000 in a break-in at a house near Dumfries.


Chilean media say the woman, who is at least 90, went to hospital in the city of San Antonio after a fall. X-ray tests then revealed the presence of a foetus which weighed around 2 kilos (4.4lb). The phenomenon, known as a lithopedion, occurs when a foetus dies during pregnancy and then becomes calcified outside the uterus. Previous recorded cases have also involved women being unaware of the presence of the foetus until decades later. Marco Vargas Lazo, the director of the hospital called the case "extraordinarily rare," according to the Efe news agency. The foetus was "large and developed and occupied all of her abdominal cavity," he said. The patient has now been sent home and doctors say it is unlikely they will attempt to remove the foetus, given the risks an operation would carry for a patient of her age.

Summary: Doctors in Chile say that a woman has been carrying a calcified foetus for some 50 years.


It examines how education is shaping the future in different ways around the world. It is the successor to the award-winning Knowledge Economy series. If you have any ideas about an international education story send an email to the Global Education editor, Sean Coughlan, at sean.coughlan@bbc.co.uk You can join the debate about some of these stories at the BBC's Family & Education News Facebook page.

Summary: The BBC's Global Education series looks at education from an international perspective.


Exxon Mobil shares were down 0.6% after a shareholder vote calling for the company to focus on the impact of climate change. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 21 points or 0.1% at 21,008. The broader S&P 500 was down 0.05% just 1 point 2,411. West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil took a tumble down $1.43 on the day at $48.23. The resolution of some technical issues in Libya raised the prospect of a supply increase and focused attention on whether Opec members would be able to limit overall production to keep prices higher. Earlier in the day in London Brent Crude dipped below $50 a barrel. Wall Street's tech-heavy Nasdaq hit a new high in early Wednesday trading, but ended the day at a more moderate 6,198, a fall of 4 points or 0.08%.

Summary: A fall in oil prices dragged down energy stocks on Wednesday.


The game will be shown by Sportscene on BBC One Scotland, with a 13:05 GMT kick-off on Sunday, 22 January. The action will be shown on the BBC Sport website, with BBC Radio Scotland also providing commentary. The teams last met in season 2015-15, with Hearts winning all four meetings in the Championship. The Stark's Park hosts are managed by Gary Locke, a former boss and player with the visitors, while Rudi Skacel, Jason Thomson and Kevin McHattie are ex-Hearts players in the home ranks. Hearts won the Scottish Cup for the eighth time in 2012, while Rovers have been in one final, losing to Falkirk in 1913.

Summary: BBC Scotland will broadcast live coverage of Raith Rovers v Heart of Midlothian in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.


A lorry struck a male pedestrian on the southbound carriageway near Bletchingdon shortly after 01:00 GMT. The man, who has not been identified, died at the scene. The carriageway was closed for more than five hours. It reopened by 07:00. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward, including the driver of a dark-coloured Audi who stopped at the scene.

Summary: A man has died in a crash on the A34 in Oxfordshire.


The Hope Beyond Hurt event features experts in conflict resolution from the US, England and Palestine. It is part of a wider project that will culminate in the opening of a garden of reflection in the city. One of the conference's organisers, Susan Glass of the Holywell Trust, said it was a chance to hear different perspectives. "I think it's really important that as a society in Northern Ireland, we look beyond ourselves," she said. "We are very good at looking inwards and it's often good to hear another story from somewhere else in the world, to hear how people at the sharp end of conflict deal with victims and survivors in conflict and post-conflict societies, and how we can learn from that."

Summary: An international peace-building conference is due to take place in Londonderry later.


By the end of the morning, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was down 15.98 points or 0.28% to 5,673.38. The fall saw the index extending its decline after tumbling 2.7% on Monday. The previous day's decline came as analysts said investors were turning against financial shares because of shaky global growth. Antofagasta was the FTSE 100's worst performer on Tuesday, tumbling 9.4%, while Anglo American was down 9.3%. On the commodities markets, Brent crude was up 1% to $33.22, while US light crude added 1.6% to $30.16. On the currency markets, the pound was down 0.03% against the dollar at $1.4428 and 0.29% lower against the euro at â‚¬1.2854.

Summary: (Noon): London's leading shares began the day higher on Tuesday, but veered lower by lunchtime, dragged down by mining stocks.


Weir, 37, clocked one hour 29 minutes 25 seconds as he prepares for the London Marathon, his final race before retiring, on 23 April. Husband and wife Kenyans Paul Lonyangata and Purity Rionoripo won the respective men's and women's races. Lonyangata won in two hours six minutes 10 seconds, while Rionoripo's time was two hours twenty minutes 50 seconds. "I'm so happy, it's a great day for me to win and to beat my personal best," said Rionoripo.

Summary: Britain's six-time Paralympic champion David Weir won the Paris Marathon men's wheelchair race.


Costelloe spent last season with the British Basketball League side. Lokan, 25, who is also capable of playing as a centre, spent the summer with Western Australia state league side Perth Redbacks. "Simon is a versatile big guy that can stretch the floor with his outside shooting," coach Daryl Corletto said. "He'll give us options to play with a big line up at stages in some games." Raiders head coach Jonathan White said Costelloe was "a great story" for the club last season. "He was definitely one of the positive things to come out of the roller coaster season on court. Dylan was a major part of our results towards the end of last season," White added.

Summary: Plymouth Raiders have re-signed point guard Dylan Costelloe, while power forward Simon Lokan has also joined to complete their squad.


The alarm was raised at about 11:45 on Sunday by members of the public. Fire crews from Inverness, Fort Augustus, Foyers and Drumnadrochit tackled the blaze. Firefighters remained on the scene for three hours. NHS Highland has cancelled all scheduled appointments and has started looking at alternative arrangements for patients. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland have started a joint investigation into the cause of the blaze. A spokesman for NHS Highland said: "Phone diverts are currently in place and members of the public are advised that should you need to speak to anyone from the practice please dial the usual number and your call will be answered by the appropriate team. "Out of hours arrangements are operating as normal. "Options for alternative arrangements are still being explored and we will update you once there is more information available."

Summary: An NHS medical centre in Fort Augustus been badly damaged after a fire ripped through the two-storey building.


Christine Malloy was one of two teenagers convicted of killing Edna Phillips from Penywaun, near Aberdare, in July 1992. Mrs Phillips, who was partially-sighted and had arthritis, was tortured and stabbed by Malloy and Maria Rossi. Malloy's body was found at a house in Fenstanton. Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious. A spokeswoman for the Cambridgeshire coroner said tests were being carried out to establish the cause of death and the results would not be known for a few months. Malloy and Rossi pleaded guilty to murder at Cardiff Crown Court in March 1993 and were ordered to be detained at Her Majesty's pleasure. Eight years later Lord Woolf, the Lord Chief Justice, ruled Rossi should serve a minimum term of 13 years before being considered for parole, and Malloy should serve 12.

Summary: A woman who murdered a pensioner with a friend when they were both 17 has been found dead in Cambridgeshire.


He was a spectator at the Northern Ireland international friendly against Norway on Wednesday night. Lennon was booed by home fans in one of the last games he played there for his country in 2001. But he said those days were in the past. "Those days are long gone," he said. "It's completely incidental now. I haven't actually been here at Windsor Park but I've done my coaching badges through the IFA. "And I've been in Belfast the last consecutive years three or four times, on really good courses, I've learned a lot, which has stood me in good stead for what I'm doing now." Thursday's visit marked his first return to the ground since he quit international football. The Lurgan man was there to watch Northern Ireland's Celtic players Pat McCourt and Niall McGinn and Celtic's Norwegian player Thomas Rogne. Norway beat Northern Ireland 3-0.

Summary: The Celtic manager, Neil Lennon, has been back at Windsor Park in Belfast for the first time in 10 years.


Heather Wheeler was admitted to Queen's Hospital in Burton, Staffordshire, for a "resilient infection". The Derbyshire South candidate said Prime Minister David Cameron had wished her a speedy recovery. She was initially suspected of having a virus but had to be admitted shortly before she was due to officially launch her campaign on Saturday. Derbyshire South was a Conservative gain from Labour in 2010, with Ms Wheeler winning a 7,128 vote majority. It is also being contested by Green candidate Marianne Bamkin, UKIP's Alan Graves, Lib Dem Lorraine Johnson and Labour's Cheryl Pidgeon.

Summary: A Conservative parliamentary candidate has been forced to launch her campaign for re-election from her hospital bed.


The FTSE 100 was up 23 points at 7,008.98. Fresnillo was up 3% putting it among the best big company performers. But HSBC was among the worst, falling 2% after quarterly results and Aberdeen Asset Management also lost 2% after it reported a net Â£11.3bn was withdrawn by investors in the past six months. Takeaway food ordering website Just Eat shares were up 3.5%. It said like-for-like order numbers had risen by 47%. The pound was flat against the dollar at $1.5136 but was 0.45% higher against the euro at â‚¬1.3595.

Summary: (Noon): London's financial markets maintained their small gains at lunchtime on the first day of the trading week.


The 37-year-old man, named locally as Czeslaw Dudek from Feltham, west London, was taking part in the Weybridge 10k run on Sunday. He collapsed in Walton Lane close to Weybridge Health Club, South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) said. Mr Dudek was treated by race medical officials and ambulance paramedics about 400m from the finish line. He was taken to St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, in a life-threatening condition, a Secamb spokesman said. He was pronounced dead on arrival, race organisers said. In an online tribute, his friend Ilona Bienkowska said: "He was a loving and caring dad and husband." She said he had left a wife and a seven-year-old daughter.

Summary: A man described as "loving and caring dad and husband" has collapsed and died after taking part in a 10k run.


The American's win in Meribel brought her an 18th crystal globe - awarded for winning a World Cup discipline. It also leaves the 30-year-old with 66 career World Cup wins and third in the overall World Cup standings. "It's incredible," said Vonn. "To come back this year to get the downhill title again and to have an amazing season means so much." She now shares the record for the most downhill titles with Austrian Annemarie Moser-Proell. Vonn is already the most successful female World Cup Alpine skier of all time, despite suffering two serious knee injuries. Earlier this year, she overtook Moser-Proell's 35-year record of 62 career World Cup wins in a super-G race in Italy. Anna Fenninger of Austria and Slovenia's Tina Maze remain ahead of Vonn in the overall World Cup standings with three disciplines to go. Meribel is the final World Cup meeting of the season.

Summary: Lindsey Vonn secured a record-equalling seventh Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill season title.


Sheriff Mbye, 18, died in hospital from multiple knife wounds sustained in a "scuffle" on Bristol Road South, in Northfield, on Friday evening. Rakeem Riley, 18, of no fixed address, was arrested on Friday and Omar Robinson, 21, was arrested at his home in Rann Close, Ladywood, on Sunday. The pair are due before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning. Police said they were still keen to speak to a woman seen pushing a child in a pushchair along Bristol Road South around the time of the stabbing and the occupants of a blue Fiat Punto. A 19-year-old man also stabbed in the incident remains in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital.

Summary: Two men have been charged with murdering a teenager during a fight in Birmingham.


The man left to go surfing from Machrihanish beach near Campbeltown in Scotland on Sunday and did not return. After the alarm was raised, rescue teams from Scotland and Northern Ireland searched the sea and shore line. Hopes were fading when he was spotted by the Coastguard rescue helicopter. Dawn Petrie at Belfast Coastguard Operations centre said: "With nightfall approaching we were gravely concerned. "But at 7.30pm tonight, the crew on the Coastguard rescue helicopter were delighted when they located the man, still with his surf board and 13 miles off the coast. "He was kitted out with all the right clothing including a thick neoprene suit and this must have helped him to survive for so long at sea. He is hypothermic but conscious."

Summary: A Scottish surfer, missing for more than 30 hours in the Irish sea, has been rescued and flown to hospital in Belfast.


The Magpies took an early lead when Jon Stead fired in from the penalty spot after Izale McLeod was impeded. John Akinde's penalty levelled the scores following Mike Edwards' foul on Michael Gash, before Mark Randall fired the hosts ahead from inside the area. Andy Yiadom added the Bees' third shortly after with a shot that deflected in over keeper Scott Loach. Media playback is not supported on this device Barnet manager Martin Allen told BBC Radio London: "We changed out team around and put most of our subs from the weekend out in the game. "We created a lot of chances in the first half without really playing that well. They had absolutely nothing. We just totally destroyed them."

Summary: Barnet scored three second-half goals to earn a comfortable win over Notts County in League Two.


The Tories have held on to power in ten constituencies in the county with Labour also holding Exeter. Luke Pollard won Plymouth Sutton and Devonport for Labour with 23,808 votes against Conservative Oliver Colvile with 17,806 votes. Plymouth Tory MP Johnny Mercer said the national result "shatters the way politics has run for a long time". Election 2017: Devon and Cornwall results In his acceptance speech Mr Mercer said the "sands of time are shifting" in politics with a new generation of politicians arriving. Mr Pollard said he was particularly grateful to young people he said had voted for him.

Summary: The Conservatives have continued to dominate in Devon but Labour has gained a seat in Plymouth.


The emergency services were called to tackle flames on the 371 bus on High Street, Kingston, at about 09:00 GMT. The driver was treated at the scene by crews from the London Ambulance Service for the effects of breathing in smoke before being taken to hospital No passengers needed treatment. Local properties were evacuated as a precaution and road closures put in place, a spokesperson for the Met said. The fire was brought under control by London Fire Brigade. Its cause is not yet known.

Summary: Fire crews have tackled a blaze on a bus in south-west London.


The Dutchman, 33, has signed a three-year deal and re-joins new Toffees boss Ronald Koeman after they worked together at Ajax and Southampton. "Koeman is one of the best coaches. He is straight talking, fair and has confidence in me which counts as well," Stekelenburg told the club's website. Stekeleburg twice won the Eredivisie title and has 54 international caps. He spent last season on-loan at St Mary's, making 25 appearances, and has also had spells at Serie A side Roma and Monaco in France. Koeman added: "I know through his professionalism, hardworking approach and personality he will fit in well with what I will be building at Everton."

Summary: Everton have signed goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg from Championship side Fulham for an undisclosed fee.


Two swastikas etched into doors at the Springwood Jewish Cemetery in Allerton were discovered by members of the Allerton Hebrew Congregation on Monday. Merseyside Police has opened an investigation. Rabbi Dan Lieberman said following the terrorist attack in Paris on Wednesday "the Jewish community is very aware that there are people out there who want to cause us harm". He added: "We don't expect to see it on the streets of Liverpool, but it's come to visit us as well."

Summary: Anti-Semitic graffiti has been found at a Jewish prayer house in Liverpool.


George, a male swan, was shot with a crossbow in Pittville Park, Cheltenham, last week, leaving him seriously injured. The creature has now been released back into the wild after he was treated at Vale Wildlife Hospital near Tewkesbury. A Gloucestershire Police spokeswoman said a 48-year-old man was arrested under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. He has been released on bail. The swan, along with his breeding partner Zelda, has been a fixture on Pittville lakes for a number of years. A fundraising campaign to pay for George's treatment and a reward to catch the person responsible has raised over £6,000.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting a swan.


In 2015, Royal Holloway, which is part of the University of London, will launch Magna Carta Doctoral Centre for Individual Freedom. Magna Carta was sealed in 1215 in Runnymede, Surrey, two miles from Royal Holloway's campus in Egham. The first cohort of 20 students will begin their studies in the autumn. Magna Carta was a peace treaty signalling the end of a conflict between King John and the barons who were in revolt. The document is seen as the cornerstone of the development of constitutional law in England, outlining a set of rights. The university said the centre would aim to examine the legal, moral and technological dimensions associated with personal freedom in the digital age. Students will assess what can and cannot be done to preserve privacy and other freedoms.

Summary: A centre to mark the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta is to open to examine issues of personal freedom in the digital age.


The wheelchair was stationary on a platform and parallel to the tracks before it came into "multiple glancing contacts" with a passing freight train at Twyford station on 7 April, 2016. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said the wheelchair brakes were released by an "aerodynamic force". The girl suffered a minor foot injury. RAIB said the girl's mother was unaware the freight train, which was travelling at around 45mph, posed a hazard to the wheelchair, and therefore did not take any additional precautions beyond applying the brakes. As a result of the investigation, the RAIB recommends the Rail Delivery Group, an organisation which looks how to improve services on the railway, should inform the public of the potential hazards from train slipstreams.

Summary: A train's slipstream, combined with a gust of wind, caused a teenage girl's wheelchair to roll into a passing train, a report has concluded.


Mark John Whincup, 50, who performed as "Magic Mark", was remanded in custody by Prestatyn magistrates. Mr Whincup, of Rhos-on-Sea, also worked with CAIS, the drug and alcohol agency, on "Don't Touch, Tell", a project warning children about needles. He will appear at Caernarfon Crown Court on December 15. The alleged offences include nine of making indecent movies, six of distributing indecent images of children, two of possessing videos of extreme pornography, one of possessing 674 movie images and one of possessing 117 still images. The three other charges relate to the supply of Class A drug methamphetamine - also known as crystal meth. The alleged offences occurred between January 2012 and July 2014, although none of the images were of children with whom he had come into contact during his work as an entertainer.

Summary: A well-known north Wales children's entertainer has appeared in court charged with 22 offences involving indecent images of children and drugs.


The incident took place in last August's Super 8s play-off match against Bradford at Belle Vue Stadium. Half the fine has been suspended until the end of the season, but Wakefield also have to pay £1,000 for a previous misdemeanour in a game with Castleford. They got the suspended fine last April after smoke canisters were thrown. In the match with the Bulls, the Wildcats were found to be in violation of a number of RFL rules with regard to the racist chanting, including responsibility for the behaviour of spectators. "This was on the basis that the club's immediate response to the incidents did not reach the standards required by the Operational Rules," said a statement by the RFL. "The tribunal gave credit to Wakefield for the steps taken after the match to address the issue, but felt the sanction should reflect the serious nature of the incidents."

Summary: Wakefield Wildcats have been fined £20,000 after being found to be in breach of Rugby Football League rules on racist chanting by fans.


The deal, which has been approved by the boards of both companies, will create the second-biggest firm in the oilfield services industry. It comes as oil firms react to weak prices by cutting back on exploration. As a result, they have less need for the hardware and other technology that oilfield service companies provide. Under the terms of the deal, GE will own 62.5% of the merged company, while Baker Hughes shareholders will own the rest. The new company will have annual revenues of $32bn (Â£26bn) and have operations in more than 120 countries. "Oil and gas customers demand more productive solutions," said GE chief executive Jeff Immelt, who will be chairman of the new business. "This can only be achieved through technical innovation and service execution, the hallmarks of GE and Baker Hughes."

Summary: US manufacturing giant General Electric has agreed to merge its oil and gas business with oilfield services firm Baker Hughes.


James Bisset, 23, of Yatton, drove his Volvo into the people in Nailsea near Bristol in February. Alex Gould, 18, later died in hospital and another man was seriously injured. Bisset also admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and possessing a Class A drug when he appeared at Bristol Crown Court. Bisset was driving a Volvo along Clevedon Road in the early hours of 14 February. His car hit Mr Gould and another man before striking a man and a woman and smashing into a telegraph pole. Speaking after the incident, Mr Gould's family said he was "the perfect son, brother, nephew, grandson and cousin". Bisset was released on conditional bail and will be sentenced on 3 January.

Summary: A motorist who ploughed into four pedestrians killing a teenager has admitted causing death by dangerous driving.


The man, aged in his 40s, died at the scene as he was working in a field near Okehampton in Devon, said police. Police, who only revealed details of the incident on Tuesday, said the death on 26 July was not being treated as suspicious and a file was being prepared for the coroner. The local man's family had been informed and the Health and Safety Executive was investigating. More on the hay bale death, plus more Devon and Cornwall news

Summary: A farm worker has been crushed to death by a round hay bale.


Former Aston Villa striker Jordan Bowery had given Oxford an early lead with a close-range left-foot strike. But County were level within a minute as Medy Elito's long-range shot beat Liechtenstein goalkeeper Benjamin Buchel for his first goal this season. County kept out dominant Oxford, who drop to third, having won just once in five league games. Newport, however, are still not completely clear of relegation as York's shock win against play-off chasing Portsmouth means the Welsh side are nine points above the drop zone with three games remaining. Warren Feeney's men, though, have a better goal difference by 11 and need just one more point to guarantee survival.

Summary: Oxford's League Two promotion push continued to stutter as Newport County ended a run of six successive defeats.


Assel Al-Essaie, 23, died in hospital after being shot in the chest in Daniel Hill, in the Upperthorpe area of the city, on 18 February. Patricia Sharpe, 57, of Bramwell Street, Sheffield, and James Good, 29, of Ringstead Crescent, Sheffield, were both charged with perverting the course of justice, police said. They have been remanded in custody and will appear in court at a later date. More news from across Yorkshire Mr Al-Essaie was shot at about 13:35 GMT on Saturday 18 February. A post-mortem examination showed he died from a gunshot wound. South Yorkshire Police continues to appeal for anyone with information about his death to come forward.

Summary: Two people have been charged over the fatal shooting of a man in Sheffield.


The Scots led early in the second half when Scott Cummings added to tries from Hugh Fraser and Robbie Nairn. But Australia hit back as Sione Tuipolotu scored a second try, with Liam Wright and Jordan Jackson-Hope adding scores for a 35-19 victory. Tyrel Lomax produced the first touchdown of the evening in Salford. Mack Mason converted all five of the Australia tries, while Adam Hastings knocked over one from two attempts, with Fraser adding the extras from captain Cummings' score. For the first time at the tournament, Scotland won two of their three group matches, beating Australia 15-10 and Italy 27-19 either side of a sobering 44-0 defeat from England. The young Scots meet Wales in their last match on Saturday after the Dragons were hammered 71-12 by New Zealand. Ireland and England will contest the final.

Summary: Scotland could not beat Australia for a second time at the World Rugby U20 Championship and will now face Wales in the seventh-eighth place final.


Stuart Bates, 43, and seven-year-old Fraser were killed when they were hit by a car in Talbot Green in December. Joshua Staples, from Tonyrefail, appeared at Pontypridd Magistrates' Court charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving. The case was sent to Cardiff Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 3 June. Mr Bates and his son were crossing the A4119 at about 00:30 GMT on 6 December when they were hit by a car. Mr Bates was taken to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital where he died from his injuries. Fraser was taken to Bristol Children's Hospital but also died from the head injuries he sustained.

Summary: A 22-year-old man has appeared in court accused of causing the deaths of a father and son in Rhondda Cynon Taff.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 32-year-old, who won a silver medal in the doubles over the same distance alongside Jon Schofield, won his semi-final in a time of 34.076 seconds. The final will be held on Saturday at 13:07 BST. Britain also qualified for Saturday's women's kayak 500m final (13:47 BST), coming third in their semi-final in a time of one minute 36.25 seconds. Heath is attempting to retain the title for Team GB after Ed McKeever won gold in the same event at London 2012. "That felt really good," said Heath. "I'm feeling really solid right at the moment. To make the Olympic finals is pretty amazing."

Summary: Great Britain's Liam Heath qualified second-fastest for the final of the Olympic men's 200m kayak sprint.


The bird-like object was carved from granite - without the benefit of metal tools, as it dates from the Final Neolithic period. The 36cm (14in) statuette has a pointed nose, round belly and cylindrical legs. But it has mystified archaeologists, who do not know exactly what it is or where it came from. The museum says the figure is asexual, with no sign of breasts or genitals. But it says it is difficult to say whether that is a result of the challenge of carving granite without metal tools, or whether it was deliberate and could tell us something about the place of gender in Neolithic society. The piece is on display until 26 March as part of the Unseen Museum display, a temporary exhibition of some 200,000 antiquities held in the museum vaults and not on permanent show.

Summary: A statuette which Greek archaeologists are calling a "7,000-year-old enigma" has gone on show in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.


The right-back has agreed a contract until June 2019 on his 17th birthday, having impressed in three EFL Trophy appearances this season. Davies has been with Cambridge since he was eight years old. "Our long-term vision for the success of our club is to create pathways for our best young players into the first team," said chief executive Jez George. "That is why Shaun (Derry, Cambridge manager) deserves credit in being so invested in the progress of our young players and willing to give them an opportunity in the first team." George added: "We know that our players are coveted by other clubs. "Therefore, it is extremely important that we are proactive in securing their futures and that we create an environment in which they recognise their best route into professional football is with Cambridge United."

Summary: Cambridge United have signed academy defender Leon Davies to his first professional deal.


Myddelton College in Denbigh will open in the former Howell's School building after it went into liquidation in 2013. The college will open next September when it is hoped it will have 50 staff and about 150 pupils. Myddelton Education Investment Ltd, which runs the school, plans to have 300 boarders and 150 day pupils in future. Denbighshire council leader Hugh Evans said: "Myddelton College's presence in Denbigh will have a positive impact on the local economy as an employer, with opportunities for local people in and around Denbigh to apply for quality jobs." Recently-appointed headmaster Andy Howard described Denbigh as a "magnificent location".

Summary: A new private school in Denbighshire has said it will employ 150 people and have 450 pupils attending by 2018.


The most famous, the Battle of Crogen, took place in 1165 near what is now called Castle Mill, Chirk, when Welsh forces defeated Henry II's men. A plaque was installed near another battle site at Pont Rhyd y Gad bridge at Tre Ceiriog on Saturday. It commemorates the wider Berwyn Mountain campaign. Re-enactment group Cwmwd Ial staged a living camp to mark the anniversary. It was in late July 1165 that Henry gathered a vast army at Oswestry, Shropshire, while the opposing forces of the Welsh princes waited near Corwen, Denbighshire. When his terms were turned down by the Welsh allies, Henry's army made their way up through the Ceiriog Valley. Despite being outnumbered, the Welsh forces were able to raid and ambush Henry's army, inflicting heavy losses. The Battle of Crogen, along with atrocious weather, meant that Henry's army was eventually forced to leave Wales altogether, retreating to Chester.

Summary: A commemorative plaque is unveiled in the Ceiriog Valley to mark the 850th anniversary of a series of battles between Welsh and English forces.


The 22-year-old, who scored in the FA Cup third-round draw against Liverpool in January, was out of contract at the League Two club in the summer. Nichols came through the Grecians' youth ranks and scored 34 goals in 113 appearances for Exeter. He becomes Graham Westley's side's sixth signing of the January transfer window. "We have been trying to sign Tom since January 2015 when we first approached Exeter about a deal so it's been a long chase for his services," said Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony. Meanwhile, another Exeter forward - David Wheeler - has extended his contract with the Devon club. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: Peterborough have signed Exeter City striker Tom Nichols for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half-year deal.


Coastguards were called to the sinking vessel at Sker Point, near Porthcawl, at about 17:30 GMT on Friday. They were about 12 miles (19km) off the coast, waves were breaking over the boat and it was taking on water, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said. One of the men man is in hospital in a non-life threatening condition. Lifeboat operations manager Phil Missen said: "Both casualties were extremely lucky to have been rescued in the complete darkness and from the notoriously dangerous Sker Point. "I dread to think how difficult a search would have been had the casualties not been able to stay with their stricken vessel."

Summary: Two men have been rescued after their fishing vessel hit rocks off the coast of Bridgend county.


Kiwomya, 20, is on loan from Premier League side Chelsea until January and is the Alex's top scorer with five goals in 10 league appearances. "Pace is important in any league - especially this one," Davis told BBC Radio Stoke. "Another quick one would be a great advantage to us." Kiwomya scored on his return to action after a month out with a shoulder injury to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw at Notts County on 15 October. "We're hoping to keep Alex beyond January but we'd like another quick winger to enable us to play Alex up front if we need to, to give us that threat," Davis said. "Alex is enjoying himself and his football and I've had a word with him about the rest of the season but it might not be his decision."

Summary: Crewe want to sign another fast winger to give them the option of playing in-form Alex Kiwomya in a central striking role, says boss Steve Davis.


The single father from Glasgow, who wishes to remain anonymous, hit the jackpot with a seven-horse accumulator. The man, who has not worked for five years after heart surgery, said he was shocked and said his brain was "a wreck". He intends to buy his own home and visit his sisters abroad. He said: "I'm shocked. I regularly place these little bets and everyone tells me I'm mad. "I've hit the bar a few times but this is incredible. "My brain was a wreck and I couldn't understand the balance on my account. I first thought it would pay about £21,000 and had to get my son to come and translate that the numbers meant I'd actually won £353,000." The lucky winner placed his 50p each-way accumulator on seven horses running at Brighton, Nottingham, Towcester and Kempton. A spokesman for William Hill said: "He's our luckiest ever punter."

Summary: A man who won more than £350,000 after placing a 50p each-way bet has been described by bookie William Hill as their "luckiest ever punter".


Neath MP Christina Rees's bill would give mothers of the bride and groom parity with their fathers. Currently, in Wales and England, only the father's name is legally required. Ms Rees said it was time to modernise marriage. The bill stands little chance of becoming law without government support, but she said cross-party support could lead to change. "It's nearing the end of 2015 and, despite a few previous attempts to rectify this, we are still following this archaic tradition," she said. "The recognition of women in society is improving day-by-day, and this next step will be seen as a milestone for equality."

Summary: Mothers should be recognised on marriage certificates by law, a MP has said.


More than half the cash will be spent helping dementia patients, including occupational therapy and activity support for older people which spot checks had highlighted as concerns. Psychological therapies and women with postnatal depression will also be given extra funding. An extra £7.6m for child mental health services was announced in May. Health Minister Mark Drakeford said the investment showed the government's commitment to mental health services. The announcement came as a row continued over failings in treatment on the Tawel Fan mental health ward at Glan Clwyd Hospital, branded in a damning report as amounting to "institutional abuse".

Summary: Adult mental health services in Wales are being boosted by more than £8m from the Welsh government.


The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 24.72 points to 6,388.71, while the S&P 500 was down 0.24 to 1,917.59. The Nasdaq composite rose 16.89 points to 4,504.43. Inflation data showed the core consumer price index went up by a bigger-than-expected 0.3% gain last month, a figure that prompted fears that another interest rate rise might be justified. Energy stocks trended downward as oil prices continued to fall. Apache Petroleum and Continental Resources each fell 4.5%. West Texas crude lost 2.7% to $32.04 per barrel and Brent Crude was down 3.1% at $33.22 a barrel. Tech stocks had a strong day. Amazon shares rose 1.9% and Facebook 1.1%. Travel booking website Priceline rose 2.5%. "Investors are concluding that a lot of the technology stocks are insulated from the vagaries of oil," said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer BMO Private Bank.

Summary: (Close): US markets had a mixed end to the week with energy shares lower but tech share rose.


The 37-year-old said the surgery went well, but said he had been left temporarily paralysed on one side and was unable to use his left arm and leg. The athlete, from Aviemore, won gold in rowing at the London Paralympics in 2012 and hoped to compete in Rio this summer in cycling. However, the need to have another operation ended his dream. If the tumour was left, there was a risk it would crush his spinal cord and stop him breathing. In a video recorded from his hospital bed, Smith said: "I feel very good. [I'm] still here. I'm going to push on with the rehab now and get going. "I need to learn to walk again, learn to stand and anything. Thank you so much for all the messages. Thank you everyone for the energy, it worked."

Summary: Paralympian David Smith has undergone nine hours of life-saving surgery to a tumour just 8mm (0.3in) from his spine.


Nicholas Rodgers, of Innerleithen, appeared in private and also faced charges of assault and police assault. He made no plea at Jedburgh Sheriff Court and the case was continued for further examination. Mr Rodgers was remanded in custody by Sheriff Peter Peterson and is expected to appear in court again at some time next week. If followed an incident in the Cuddyside area of Peebles on Sunday after which Ms Stuart died in hospital. Det Insp Stevie Bertram said: "Our thoughts very much remain with Alex's loved ones, who have respectfully requested privacy at this incredibly difficult time." He said inquiries were continuing and urged anyone with information relevant to the investigation to get in touch.

Summary: A 26-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 22-year-old Alexandra Stuart from Peebles.


Hundreds of members of union Aslef voted "overwhelmingly" to take industrial action after rejecting a 2.6% pay deal. On Friday, a spokesman said it had received an "improved offer", believed to be about 3.2%, and would recommend that its members accepted it. Southern runs services between London, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Kent. "Plans for a strike, put in place after members voted overwhelmingly for industrial action because of the company's failure to make a satisfactory pay offer, have been suspended until this process is complete," said a spokesman for Aslef. "Following constructive talks with Southern management, Aslef has received an improved pay offer from the train operator. "The offer will be put to our membership on Southern as a referendum, with a recommendation for acceptance by Aslef's executive committee."

Summary: Southern Railway train drivers have suspended their strike following a new pay offer from the rail operator.


Riner, 27, an eight-time world champion and unbeaten since 2010, beat Japan's world number two Hisayoshi Harasawa. Earlier, two-time European champion Andeol, 28, overcame Cuba's Idalys Ortiz by ippon to win her first Olympic medal. France have now won 15 medals, putting them eighth in the overall table. Brazilian Rafael Silva and Israel's Or Sasson won their respective medal matches to take bronze in the men's +100kg. Sasson was earlier refused a handshake by Egyptian opponent Islam El Shehaby. The International Olympic Committee said it was looking into the incident. Japan's Kanae Yamabe and China's Song Yu won bronze in the women's +78kg. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: France's Teddy Riner retained the Olympic men's +100kg title just minutes after compatriot Emilie Andeol won gold in the women's +78kg.