Robert Fidler built his home at Salfords in the Surrey greenbelt without planning permission and hid it behind straw bales for four years. He was ordered in November to tear it down by June or face three months in jail. Mr Fidler confirmed on Wednesday demolition work had started. Last week he denied he had started to tear it down. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council said it was monitoring the situation. The authority told the farmer in 2007 he must demolish his property, prompting a 1,840-strong petition to save it. A High Court judge gave Mr Fidler a three-month suspended sentence last November and warned he would be jailed for his "defiance" if the property was not demolished by June. Mr Fidler said in December he might look at reducing his home in size, possibly to that of a bungalow.

Summary: A farmer has begun to demolish his mock-Tudor castle to avoid going to prison after almost a decade of legal battles.


He is one of three ecumenical canons appointed at the cathedral. In his role at St Anne's he can preach, lead prayers and read scripture. He can also assist at the cathedral's traditional Black Santa Christmas collection for charity. It is the first time in St Anne's history that a Catholic priest has been appointed to such a role. Fr O'Donnell, the parish priest of St Brigid's in Belfast, will serve alongside the clergy in the cathedral. A group of protestors carrying posters saying "no Popery" staged a peaceful demonstration outside the cathedral during his installation service on Sunday afternoon. The Belfast priest is one of the cathedral's three ecumenical canons, each from a different Christian church. Ecumenical canons are elected by churches wanting to acknowledge a fellowship with another church. Fr O'Donnell's appointment was announced in July.

Summary: Catholic priest Fr Edward O'Donnell has been installed as an ecumenical canon at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.


The 26-year-old, who is the brother of Manchester United striker Wayne, arrived at the West Yorkshire club in February, scoring one goal in seven appearances. Rooney has also had previous spells playing in the United States with New York Red Bulls and Orlando City. "He has a desire to help improve us as a club," said manager Adam Lockwood. Rooney's only Guiseley goal came on his debut against Sutton United on 14 February, which gave him a total of 12 in the National League before his season was ended by injury.

Summary: Attacking midfielder John Rooney will join Guiseley on a permanent basis after his loan spell from Wrexham.


The victim, who is in his 50s, was approached by two men at Peters Hill in the north of the city at about 14:45 BST on Tuesday. One of the robbers held him at knife-point and demanded money. When the victim refused he was slashed on the arm. He then handed over cash but was then slashed again on the arm before the robbers left the scene. The disabled man was treated in hospital for injuries that are not believed to be life- threatening. Police said the robbers, both in their early 20s, made off on foot in the direction of the Falls Road in west Belfast.

Summary: A disabled man on a mobility scooter has been slashed twice with a knife during a street robbery in Belfast.


The Electoral Office had dropped Howard Primary School as a polling station. It followed claims that loyalist flag protestors prevented some people from voting there at last year's local government and European elections. However, the Electoral Commission intervened and said the polling station should be reinstated, as the proper consultation process was not followed. This meant that last month a further consultation period was announced, which included hearing views from voters, politicians, political parties and the police. The decision that will determine whether polling will take place there in next month's general election is expected to be announced later on Monday. In the last general election in 2010, Sinn FÃ©in's Michelle Gildernew took the Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat by four votes, following three recounts.

Summary: An announcement is expected later on the future of a polling station at Moygashel in County Tyrone.


The truck, worth more than â‚¬400,000 (Â£340,000) was stolen on Sunday night in the small town of Stranorlar. It was later recovered close to the border with Northern Ireland. The Scania fire truck, which has only been in service for a year, was returned to the station for a technical examination. Garda (Irish police) Insp Goretti Sheridan said vital equipment was missing from the fire engine. "These people might have thought this was funny but it could have been a much more serious incident had there have been a fire overnight," she said. GardaÃ have appealed to anyone in possession of CCTV footage that may show the incident to contact them. The Police Service of Northern Ireland is also investigating the possibility that the fire engine may have been driven across the border.

Summary: Thieves who stole a fire engine in County Donegal may have driven the vehicle with its sirens and flashing lights switched on, police have said.


Town finished 21st, four points above the relegation zone, in their first season back in the Football League. Asa Hall, James Jennings, Amari Morgan-Smith and Daniel Parslow will leave the Robins after spending time out on loan. James Dayton, Jack Munns, Calum Kitscha, Liam Davis, Jack Barthram, James Rowe and Jordan Lymn have also not been offered new contracts. Harry Pell, Dan Holman, Will Boyle, Carl Winchester and Matt Bower remain under contract, while youngster Josh Thomas recently signed a first professional contract. Cheltenham manager Gary Johnson is conducting negotiations with the remaining players and a club statement said further announcements are to come.

Summary: Cheltenham Town have released 11 players following the conclusion of their League Two campaign.


The Â£136m scheme covers 15 miles (25km) near Bradford and Leeds. Technology has been installed to monitor traffic, provide information and ease congestion with variable speed limits and utilising the hard shoulder. Up to 160,000 vehicles use the section of road, between junctions 25 and 30, on the busiest days. Read more updates on this story and more from across Leeds and West Yorkshire. The greatest time savings are being made by drivers travelling westbound during the afternoon peak, between Rothwell and Brighouse, according to Highways England statistics. However, the AA has told Parliament it has concerns about the smart motorways, and believes "all lane running" is not sustainable in the long term. Its concerns include the safety of drivers who have broken down, and access for emergency services who need to reach major incidents.

Summary: Motorists are saving up to five minutes a day on some journeys on the M62 after the introduction of a "smart motorway" scheme, Highways England has said.


Ball, who was a product of Manchester City's academy, netted his ninth goal of the season which is more than double what he managed in the previous campaign. Swindon took the lead after 12 minutes when Darnell Furlong's cross from the right wing found Luke Norris who directed his header past goalkeeper Alex Cairns from six yards. However, their lead did not last long as the visitors were back on level terms 10 minutes later when winger Ashley Hunter's low delivery into the area was met by Ball from close range. Swindon should have regained their lead when referee Darren Deadman pointed to the spot in the 49th minute after Jermaine Hylton was fouled by Fleetwood defender Nathan Pond. But Michael Doughty's spot-kick was saved by Cairns. Report supplied by the Press Association

Summary: David Ball cancelled out Swindon's early opener as Fleetwood came from behind to draw at the County Ground.


The abductors freed four other children after "profiling" their parents, police said, apparently referring to the fact that they were not regarded as wealthy. The men came through a swampy forest bordering the state-run Model College school, and cut a hole in the fence to enter, police said. Schools in Lagos have been hit by several kidnappings for ransom. Four children were abducted from the same school in October 2016, and three from another school in Lagos in southern Nigeria in March this year. They were later freed. Lagos police spokesman Olarinde Famous-Cole condemned the abductions as "dastardly" and said an operation was under way to rescue the girls and apprehend the kidnappers. In north-eastern Nigeria, militant Islamist group Boko Haram has carried out a space of abductions since launching an insurgency in 2009, using girls as sex slaves, labourers and suicide bombers.

Summary: Nigerian police are searching for six children abducted from their school on the outskirts of the main city, Lagos.


His first spell in charge was in 2013 and lasted just seven months. The 54-year-old replaces Henryk Kasperczak, who was sacked in April, after Tunisia were knocked out of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in the quarter-finals He led Tunisian club Esperance to the 2011 African Champions League title and has also spent time in charge of the Kuwait national team. Maaloul's fist competitive game will be at home to Egypt in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Niger and Swaziland are the other two teams in Group J for the qualifying campaign to reach Cameroon. Tunisia are currently joint top with DR Congo of Group A in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup on six points after two matches as they aim to reach the finals for the first time since 2006. Guinea and Libya are yet to score a point.

Summary: Nabil Maaloul has been re-appointed as coach of Tunisia's national team.


Torrence won silver for the USA at the World Relay Championships in 2014 and claimed another second-placed finish at the Pan American Games in 2015. He switched allegiances to represent Peru at the 2016 Rio Olympics. "Detectives learned that there were no obvious signs of foul play," a police statement said. American runner Leo Manzano, who won silver in the 1500m at the 2012 London Olympics, said: "It saddens me to hear about my former team-mate David Torrence. My heart goes out to him and his family." Canadian track and field Olympian Nate Brannen said: "In complete shock to hear of the passing of David Torrence. Great guy and friend. He will be deeply missed."

Summary: American middle-distance runner David Torrence has been found dead in a swimming pool in Arizona at the age of 31.


Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are in custody, said Thames Valley Police. The fight, involving weapons and a number of men, was in Banbury, Oxfordshire, at about 19:45 on Friday. The arrested men, aged 38 and 26, are both from Banbury. Police said it was a serious incident, but they believe there is no danger to the public. There are road closures in place in Coopers Gate and Cope Road while officers investigate. Det Insp Jon Capps urged anyone who saw a silver Volkswagen Passat in the area at the time to come forward. He said: "This was a serious incident and we continue to investigate and there are a number of scene watches in place. "We are keeping an open mind at this stage, but we do not believe that there is a wider danger to the public."

Summary: A man in his 20s is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car following a fight.


The new board at Exeter's Magdalen Street car park is lower than the previous one, meaning the prices are difficult to find. Exeter City Council said: "We are aware and are trying to rectify it." "We are showing some discretion for people who have problems paying for the car park". More on the 'hidden' car park price board and other Devon news The new lower board also has the terms and conditions for the car park on it. One man trying to use the machine said: "Before the prices were on the top and anyone could see them. "Now it's very very difficult and I'm afraid the council has made a bit of a boo-boo here." The council said the price for the car park is Â£1 per hour, and that it was "working to get the contractor to change the fixings on the board".

Summary: Drivers have been left confused by a new car park charging board that is largely hidden behind ticket machines.


The 25-year-old has made 80 league appearances for the Championship side since joining from Chesterfield in August 2014. Cooper is the second player to extend his stay at Elland Road this week after full-back Gaetano Berardi signed a new three-year deal on Tuesday. Thomas Christiansen's side have started the season with wins over Bolton in the league and Port Vale in the EFL Cup.

Summary: Leeds United defender Liam Cooper has signed a new four-year deal.


Katie Locke's body was found by police at Theobalds Park Hotel in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. Carl Langdell, 26, of the town's Roundmoor Drive, has been charged with her murder and was remanded in custody at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday. Ms Locke, who was from Buckhurst Hill, Essex, "loved her job" said her family. In a tribute, they said: "As a family we are distraught, in shock and totally devastated. "There was not a bad bone in Katie's body. "Katie worked hard and loved her job as a teacher. In what little spare time she had, she enjoyed sports. "We now feel like our future has been stolen from us." Mr Langdell is due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on 8 January.

Summary: The family of a 23-year-old teacher found dead in a hotel on Christmas Eve has said they feel their "future has been stolen".


The 47-year-old former South Africa and Australia coach takes over from Waqar Younis, who resigned last month. He led South Africa from 2005-10 and Australia from 2011-13 but was sacked 16 days before the 2013 Ashes series in England. Former England coach Peter Moores and Australian Stuart Law were among those linked with the position. A Pakistan Cricket Board statement said: "It is expected that Mickey Arthur will be able to join the PCB toward the end of this month. "He has confirmed his acceptance of the post of head coach of the Pakistan national cricket team." Pakistan are touring England for the first time since 2010. The first of four Test matches begins at Lord's on 14 July, with five one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match to follow.

Summary: South Africa's Mickey Arthur has been appointed head coach of Pakistan ahead of this summer's tour of England.


Helen Bur, 25, and Sam Worthington, 30, who make up the arts collective Modern Alchemists, painted the mural on a wall on Barrack Lane. The pair used more than 70 litres (15 gallons) of paint and it took them a week to finish. The artwork was commissioned by housing association Linc Cymru, which owns the development. Artist Ms Bur said: "Linc is intrinsically about housing and care. "This prompted us to play around with the concept of home, the importance of having somewhere called home and how challenging it can be, especially at this time of year, not to have a home. "This was the inspiration behind our mural."

Summary: A giant mural which aims to highlight the importance of having a home has been unveiled in Cardiff city centre.


Keith Richardson, 76, from Newton Abbot, Devon, flies between hotels he owns in the south west. At Truro Magistrates Mr Richardson, representing himself, denied the charge brought by the Civil Aviation Authority. The alleged offence took place at the Falmouth Hotel on 19 August 2014. Mr Richardson is the owner of the Richardson Hotels group which includes, in Cornwall, the Falmouth Hotel, the Fowey Hotel and the Metropole, Padstow and the Grand Hotel and Grosvenor Hotel in Torquay, Devon. The matter will now go to trial in August.

Summary: A helicopter-flying multi-millionaire hotel owner has pleaded not guilty to "causing an aircraft to endanger a person".


Football's world governing body has written to the Premier League club "to seek clarification on the deal". It is believed to concern who was involved in the £89.3m transfer, and how much money was paid to them. A United spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual contracts. Fifa have had the documents since the transfer was concluded in August." Pogba is in his second spell at Old Trafford, having left the club for Juventus for £1.5m in 2012. The France international first joined United from French side Le Havre in acrimonious circumstances in 2009. He returned to the club last summer for a world-record fee of 105m euros. United also agreed to pay Juventus 5m euros (£4.5m) in performance-related bonuses, and other costs, including 5m euros if Pogba signs a new contract. When they confirmed the transfer, Juventus said the "economic effect" to their club was "about 72.6m euros".

Summary: Paul Pogba's world-record transfer from Juventus to Manchester United last year is the subject of a Fifa inquiry.


Armenia has been chosen to stage the event in 2019, and then the tournament returns to Northern Ireland after a gap of 15 years. In the 2005 event, matches were played at the grounds of Linfield, Glentoran, Ballymena, Glenavon and Newry. The finals involve eight teams and France are the holders having beaten Italy 4-0 in the 2016 final in Germany. Northern Ireland will qualify automatically in 2020 as the hosts. The tournament will be held in Georgia in 2017 and in Finland the following year.

Summary: Uefa has announced that Northern Ireland will host the European Under-19 Championship finals in 2020.


The bus smashed into a roadside barrier on a national highway and caught fire, Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported. It had been bringing the group of Chinese tourists to Taoyuan Airport to catch a flight back to Dalian. Officials said there were 24 tourists on board plus a local guide and driver. "The fire moved very fast. All 26 died," Lu Jui-yao, an official with the National Highway Police Bureau told Reuters. Pictures from the scene showed thick black smoke and flames engulfing the bus. The cause of the crash, shortly before 13:00 (05:00 GMT), was not immediately known. Taiwan authorities are still investigating. Taiwanese cabinet spokesman Tung Chen-yuan said tourism government officials had reached out to their mainland counterparts and would arrange for relatives of the victims to come to Taiwan.

Summary: At least 26 people have died after a tour bus caught fire in Taiwan's Taoyuan city, according to local officials.


The 2005 world champion will play Luca Brecel in Tuesday's final. Murphy, who is ranked number eight in the world, trailed 4-2 in Guangzhou before winning four frames in a row to take the semi-final 6-4. Belgian Brecel saw off home favourite Li Hang 6-5 in the second semi-final, after his shock quarter-final win over Ronnie O'Sullivan. "I have a terrible record against Ali, it's a long time since I have beaten him," Murphy said. "At 4-2 down I was just trying to hang on to his coat tails. Some of the safety play was very high quality, but we both missed chances." The winner of the China Championship will earn £150,000.

Summary: Shaun Murphy came from behind to beat fellow Englishman Ali Carter and reach the final of the China Championship.


South Korea's 9-4 win over Croatia left GB needing a point from their final match, but Paulius Gintautas's goal won it in the final period for Lithuania. The results means Britain take silver and will remain in the third tier of world ice hockey for a third season. "I am so proud of them right now," said GB coach Pete Russell. "This is hurting so much but we should hold our heads up high. They were shattered out there but they gave it their all and they played with pride and passion all week. "We just came up a little short but they deserve so much credit for the week they had. "I guess it just wasn't meant to be; it was one of those things."

Summary: Great Britain missed out on promotion to Division 1A of the Ice Hockey World Championship with an agonising 3-2 defeat by Lithuania in Eindhoven.


Officials welcomed them at the airport where they flew in from Egypt's capital, Cairo. Ethiopia said their rescue was made possible "through co-ordinated effort" with the Egyptian government, but it is unclear who was holding them. More than 20 Ethiopians were killed in April by the Libyan branch of Islamic State, which filmed the executions. Latest African news updates On Thursday, Egypt's President Abdul Fatah al-Sisi said that Egyptian forces had rescued the Ethiopians from Libya. But one of those who had been rescued had a different version of events, the Reuters news agency reports. He said they had been held by the Libyan immigration authorities. In April, Ethiopia observed three days of mourning for the more than 20 Ethiopians killed by Islamic State in Libya. A video showing some of the victims being beheaded and others being shot shocked many people.

Summary: A group of 35 Ethiopians who had been held in Libya have arrived in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.


Sales to Great Britain reached their highest ever level, up by 2.2% to £8.2bn. The recovery in sales to the Republic of Ireland also continued, up almost 10% to £1.6bn. Sales to the Republic had declined sharply during its long economic downturn. Exports to the rest of the European Union (excluding the Republic of Ireland) also saw a big rise last year, up 16% to £1.5bn. Sales to other world markets rose by 4.8% to £3.1bn The only market to see a fall was within Northern Ireland, where sales decreased by 1% to £3.7bn

Summary: Manufacturing firms in Northern Ireland had sales estimated at £18.1bn last year, a 3.2% annual increase.


The train service, Y Gerallt Gymro, is funded by the Welsh government and provides a reduced journey time to the Welsh capital from Anglesey. Aimed at business users, it is the only service on the route with hot meals. The new funding deal will see Arriva Train Wales continue to operate the express until the end of the current Wales and Border franchise in 2018. Announcing the agreement, Transport Minister Edwina Hart said: "I am committed to improving journey times and transport links between north and south Wales to promote economic growth." The service calls at the major stations on the north Wales coast, including Bangor, Rhyl and onto Wrexham and Chester, before heading along the Welsh Marches, and into south Wales - knocking nearly an hour off the return journey.

Summary: An express rail service between Holyhead and Cardiff has been secured for another three years.


North Warwickshire Police uploaded a picture of its new "mobile station", emblazoned with a map of the force area. But two towns in the patch - Shipston-on-Stour and Wellesbourne - were spelled incorrectly. The force said it was working to resolve the mistake "as quickly and cost effectively as possible." More on this story and updates from Coventry & Warwickshire The misspellings - Shipstone-on-Stour and Wellsbourne - were picked up by a local team from one of the towns. Shipston Safer Neighbourhood Team pointed out the errors and tweeted: "I think you need to ask for a refund." Policing North Warwickshire replied: "For Sale 2016 mobile police station, 187 miles, slight artwork issue...."

Summary: A police force has tweeted photographs of its new van design - complete with spelling mistakes.


The season, which began on 1 November, was halted on the west coast of the island after scientific tests showed abnormally high levels of domoic acid. Excessive levels of the naturally-occurring substance, stored in the scallop's digestive system, can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP). The fisheries department said levels had fallen to satisfactory levels. Unusually high levels of domoic acid were caused by a bloom of the phytoplankton this summer. Shellfish toxin levels are regulated by EU legislation. The industry is worth millions of pounds to the Isle of Man every year. The king scallop fishing season in Manx waters runs until 31st May.

Summary: The Isle of Man king scallop fishery has reopened fully after being suspended due to shellfish toxins.


Labour councillor Simon Carter, who has represented Bury Council's Tottington ward since 2012, faces 16 counts. Mr Carter, 53, of Rakewood Avenue, Littleborough, appeared before Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court. An ex-member of the council's Standards Committee, he was bailed to appear at Manchester Crown Court on 10 July. A Bury Council spokesman said: "We can confirm that a Bury councillor has been charged with making indecent images of children. "As the matter is under police jurisdiction, it would be inappropriate to comment further."

Summary: A Greater Manchester councillor has appeared in court charged with making indecent images of a child.


The M27 was congested westbound near Downend Road bridge, causing long delays for motorists. Hampshire Constabulary was called at 13:30 GMT to reports of a body between junctions 11 and 12. The motorway was closed but has since reopened. The death is being treated as unexplained and it is unclear how the body got there, police said. Motorists were advised to avoid the area.

Summary: A woman's body has been found on a motorway outside Portsmouth.


Video from the imperial eagle, Darshan, was live-streamed as it swooped 829.8 metres to its trainer on the ground. The organisers, Freedom Conservation, claim it is the highest-ever recorded bird flight from a man-made structure. The event was staged to highlight the plight of the endangered bird of prey. Although the camera weighed only 300g, that still equates to 10% of the bird's weight. Darshan has been trained by falconer Jacques-Olivier Travers from a breeding facility in Thonon, France. After guiding the bird down he described the flight "as perfect." Freedom Conservation hope that the flight will be a symbol that humans and nature can live together. "This eagle is a signal that things can change. It was once endangered, but after conservation programmes it is not so endangered," the Director of Freedom Conservation Ronald Menzel told the BBC, which was given exclusive access to the live video stream.

Summary: An eagle with a small camera on its back has flown from the top of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai.


The match was moved from the Belgian capital after attacks in the city killed 35 people last week. It was called off for security reasons before Portugal's football association offered Leiria as an alternate venue. "It's very important the match is being held, and to organise it in Portugal is a very good solution," said Santos. "I don't get the impression that during the match the players are going to think about the tragedy and that they won't be able to get away from it during the game. "The important thing is the signal this match gives, the signal is that football is not afraid, the people are not afraid."

Summary: Belgium's friendly going ahead in Portugal on Tuesday shows "football is not afraid" after the Brussels attacks, says home coach Fernando Santos.


The PSNI in Ards posted a Facebook message saying a woman had contacted police about the notice which they confirmed was a fraud. It features a CPS Enforcement Northern Ltd label and claims the vehicle holder was parked on "private property". The PSNI has urged the public to let family and friends know about the scam. On its website, CPS Enforcement Northern Ltd asks anyone who has received parking notices via email in the past dew days to disregard them. It also urges the public not to respond or click on any links in the email "as these can infect your device". "Please note any notices from us are always sent via post," it adds.

Summary: The police have issued a warning about a parking charge notice scam that has been landing in email inboxes in Northern Ireland.


The event is celebrated on the first Saturday of May each year and encourages free-spirited gardeners to embrace nature in the nude. The hashtag #nakedgardeningday was trending on Twitter. Award-winning gardeners at RHS Malvern Spring Festival in Worcestershire marked the occasion. Hardy souls sat amongst their cultivated creations and were photographed as nature intended. Now in its third day, more 90,000 people are expected to attend the Malvern festival over the course of the four-day event.

Summary: Nature-lovers are shedding their clothes and heading outside to mark World Naked Gardening Day.


Kirpal Singh had been in a Lahore jail for 20 years after being accused of involvement in a bomb attack on the Faisalabad railway station. His family says he accidentally crossed the border into Pakistan under the influence of alcohol. Pakistan officials said Singh had collapsed after complaining of chest pains and died in hospital soon after. Singh's sister-in-law Kanta Devi, who lives in India's Punjab state, told BBC Hindi's Robin Singh that the family wanted to perform his last rites. The family claimed that repeated requests to the Indian government to help free Singh had been ignored. Singh was lodged in the same jail as Pakistan's "most famous" Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died in 2013 after being attacked with bricks by other inmates.

Summary: The family of an Indian man who died in a Pakistan jail on Monday has demanded that his body be sent back to India.


Green, 20, may be involved in Saturday's visit to Hamilton in the Scottish Premiership, subject to international clearance. He made headlines as a 15-year-old, with Everton agreeing a fee with Bradford City that was reported to potentially rise to £2m. Green has represented England at U16, 17 and 18 level. After failing to break into the first team at Goodison Park, a move to Oldham followed in 2015 but he terminated that contract and dropped into non-league football before Burnley picked him up in January. "It's a good feeling knowing I can play competitive football, I've been given a chance and I want to prove myself," he told the Kilmarnock website. "The manager (Lee Clark) was a big selling point. I want to play as many games as I can and do well for the club."

Summary: Kilmarnock have taken midfielder George Green on a six-month loan deal from Burnley.


Ciaran James Williamson died after the incident at Craigton Cemetery, in Cardonald, at about 19:25 on Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at Yorkhill Hospital, where one of the 10-year-olds is in a stable condition. The third boy was later released from hospital. Police said they were not not treating the incident as suspicious. In a short statement issued by police, Ciaran's family said: "We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that our son Ciaran James Williamson sadly passed away in a tragic accident at Craigton Crematorium. "We would respectfully ask that you respect our privacy at this distressing time." Det Insp Tom McKean, of Police Scotland, said: "This is such a tragic set of circumstances and our thoughts are with Ciaran's family. "Inquiries are ongoing, however the incident is not being treated as suspicious and a full report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."

Summary: An eight-year-old boy has died and two 10-year-olds have been injured in a "tragic accident" involving a falling headstone at a cemetery in Glasgow.


The 25-year-old can play on the left wing or up front and has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract. Camara told told BBC Radio Derby: "I am happy to be here. Playing in England is my dream. I am ready to be here. "I am a quick player. I like dribbling and to make a difference to the team but I also like to defend." Camara began his professional career in France and represented them at under-17, U18 and U21 level. But he opted to play for Guinea as a senior international and has featured 10 times for his country of birth, scoring four goals. Camara, whose transfer fee was not officially disclosed, added: "I know Derby are a team who have ambition and I have ambition. I want to help the team go to the Premier League."

Summary: Derby County have signed Guinea international Abdoul Camara from French Ligue 1 side Angers for a fee which is believed to be £1.25m.


The British Sugar plant on Boroughbridge Road closed in 2007 and the buildings were demolished. The land's owners, Associated British Foods (ABF), said its development would include housing and public open spaces on the 104 acre (42 hectare) site. David Mills, of ABF, said he wanted to hear the views of local people on the scheme. York City Council is applying for government grants to make the housing energy and water efficient and to pay for green transport initiatives. David Mills said the open space would be "equivalent to the size of Rowntree Park". The plans are on public display in York over the next few days. If planning permission is approved, work is expected to start within 12 months.

Summary: Plans to build more than 1,000 homes on the site of a former sugar factory in York will go on public display.


Turnover at the firm rose by almost 40% from £29m to £39m. MJM specialises in fitting-out cruise ships and during the year completed its largest ever contract. That was the fit out of one of the world's biggest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. The company was established by Brian McConville in Rathfriland, County Down, in 1983. It is now based at Carnbane in Newry and directly employs about 150 people. At the start of 2014, the MJM Group bought the assets of Mivan, the Antrim-based construction and fit-out firm, which had gone into administration. MJM has maintained the Mivan brand and employs more than 100 people at the Antrim operation.

Summary: Newry-based fit-out company MJM Marine almost doubled its pre-tax profits to £1.9m in 2014.


Police found the cannabis patch, covering an area the size of a football pitch, after a call from a member of the public in Kingston. They found more than 150 plants, some more than 5ft (1.5m) tall. The plants are to be destroyed. PC Sarah Henderson said it looked like "a small forest of Christmas trees and was complete with a gazebo". The plants were found near Lower Marsh Lane. "Whoever set this up used a really remote spot - the only way to get there was a 20-minute walk through wasteland. "But all their time, trouble and gardening skills will go unrewarded, as the whole lot will now be destroyed by police," she said. There have been no arrests and inquiries continue, the police said.

Summary: Scores of cannabis plants have been discovered growing in a remote area of disused land in south-west London.


Sophie Taylor, 22, died in the crash in Adamsdown on 22 August. A 21-year-old passenger is still in hospital. Michael Wheeler, 22, of Tremorfa, admitted causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving on Monday. Lewis Hall, 18, of Tremorfa, admitted perverting the course of justice at Cardiff Crown Court. Another driver, Melissa Pesticcio, 23, of Llanrumney, is also accused of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, but is yet to enter a plea. Miss Taylor, of Llandaff, was killed when her black BMW lost control and crashed into the house. The case was adjourned until a later date.

Summary: A man has admitted killing a woman who died after the car she was driving hit a house in Cardiff.


An exhibition of more than 50 pieces of Warren Elsmore's work - known as Brick City - opened at the Harley Gallery, near Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The former IT consultant's creations include Rome's Trevi Fountain, the Reichstag and Battersea Power Station with a flying pig. Included in the exhibition is a 5ft by 5ft model of St Pancras Station. Mr Elsmore, who makes Lego buildings full-time, said: "We will sit there, look at the pictures and then something in the back of my brain will click that I need a certain part in a certain colour, and a certain orientation. "I'll get that part and we will start building. Normally we just do it by eye." The exhibition runs until January.

Summary: Lego renditions of some of the world's most famous buildings have gone on show.


The 25-year-old Southend United footballer was sentenced to eight months for conspiracy to defraud by obtaining bank details and transferring money. Wood Green Crown Court heard a woman lost more than Â£2,000 in the scam. Aseany Duncan, 19, from Enfield, north London, was also jailed for eight months for the same offence. The court heard Ranger, of Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, conspired to use the bank details of Diane Bloss in February 2015 and move Â£2,090 from one account to another. The case against Reanne Morgan, 18, also of Enfield, was dropped due to a lack of evidence. Ranger played for Newcastle United, England Under-19s, Swindon Town and Blackpool, before moving to Southend United in August.

Summary: Former Premier League striker Nile Ranger has been jailed after admitting online banking fraud.


It follows the Rooney Rule, established in 2003, which requires NFL teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching or senior football operation jobs. Jen Welter was a member of the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff in pre-season, while Kathryn Smith recently became the first full-time female coach with an NFL team when she was hired by the Buffalo Bills. At boardroom level, Katie Blackburn is the long-serving executive vice-president of the Cincinnati Bengals, while Amy Trask was the Oakland Raiders' chief executive officer from 1997 until 2013. There is also a female game official - Sarah Thomas - in the NFL. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, speaking at the league's Women's Summit in the build-up to Super Bowl 50, said: "We believe in diversity. We believe that we're better as an organisation when we have good people at the table."

Summary: The NFL will introduce a rule to require teams to interview female candidates for "executive positions".


Sites in County Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland have benefitted from the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership scheme. It has seen 117 hectares of bare peat being restored. The team has submitted a multi-million pound funding bid to transform a further 600 hectares over five years. Alistair Lockett, peatland conservation assistant with the partnership, said: "The aim was to get bare peat revegetated with Sphagnum moss, cotton grass, heather and other blanket bog species. "This, used alongside other steps, such as fencing off the land to protect it from grazing, and altering the hydrology, has worked better than we expected in such a short time span." The partnership said bare peat has a "damaging impact on the environment through the release of greenhouse gasses".

Summary: Damaged moorland has been turned into moss-covered landscape as part of a project to reverse the fortunes of the North Pennines' eroding peat bogs.


SWW said the discount would automatically appear in people's bills every April until at least 2020. The government-funded discount is to cover the extra cost of cleaning up South West England's bathing waters. Bills for SWW customers - in Devon and Cornwall, plus parts of Dorset and Somerset - are about £150 higher than the national average, at about £540. Last March, MPs agreed to legislation meaning a £400m government subsidy for SWW. Since privatisation in 1989, SWW bills have risen steadily to help pay for Operation Clean Sweep - a £2bn investment programme to improve beach water quality and revamp the region's sewage system.

Summary: Customers of South West Water (SWW) are to be given a yearly £50 discount from April, the company says.


Councillors voted in favour of the 3.1-mile (5km) road linking the A370, near Long Ashton, to the Cater Road roundabout in Hartcliffe. Earlier this month the plan was approved by councillors in North Somerset, the other authority involved with the Â£43m scheme. The new road is due to be completed by 2017. Campaigners had claimed the road would cause air pollution and destroy greenbelt land between the A370 and the A38. Supporters said it would combat congestion and improve the local economy. The combined road and bus route will also includes new cycle and pedestrian paths. Bristol City Council and North Somerset Council will contribute about Â£15m towards the cost of the road, with other funding coming from the Department for Transport.

Summary: Plans for the proposed south Bristol link road have been approved by the city council, by eight votes to two.


School worker James Moran is alleged to have carried out the attack at a primary school in the south of the city. The 32-year-old, from Dalmarnock, Glasgow, appeared in private from custody at Glasgow Sheriff Court. He was represented by defence lawyer Bill McCluskey who made no plea on Mr Moran's behalf. Papers from the court claim Mr Moran abducted the child on 2 May and led her to a store cupboard where he removed her clothing and took a photograph of her. He was remanded in custody and will appear again next week for a full committal hearing.

Summary: A man has appeared in court charged with abducting and sexually assaulting a girl at a Glasgow school.


Defender Doe, 27, made 266 appearances for Daggers, scoring 11 goals, before leaving the club last summer. Midfielder Howell, 29, returns to the club after playing 37 times for Boreham Wood during the 2015-16 season. "For whatever reason they left a year ago, but have made every effort to reunite with this football club," boss John Still told the club website. Dagenham & Redbridge and Boreham Wood will face each other in the National League next season after the former finished next to bottom in League Two, having won only eight of their 46 games.

Summary: Relegated Dagenham & Redbridge have re-signed Scott Doe and Luke Howell after a season with Boreham Wood.


Judith Ducker, 64, is believed to have been attacked at Wellgate News on Wellgate, Rotherham, on 1 September. She was taken to hospital with head injuries and died on Thursday. A man and woman seen on CCTV, who could have been the last people to see Mrs Ducker before the robbery, had been located following an appeal, police said. Results from a post-mortem examination on Mrs Ducker, who had underlying health problems, were inconclusive and did not reveal a cause of death. South Yorkshire Police said further tests had been requested. A 36-year-old man, Paul Blueitt, of Rotherham, has been charged with attempted murder and robbery.

Summary: Police investigating the death of a woman following a robbery have said two "crucial witnesses" have come forward.


The money, spread over the next two years, comes from the Department for Education. However, the council said there was still a funding gap of £30m a year. Council leader David Hodge said: "We have pushed long and hard for a fair settlement." The council expects it will need an additional 13,000 extra school places over the next five years. Mr Hodge said there was still a "long way to go" to ease the pressure. "While the additional money acknowledges the huge strain being put on Surrey's schools from ever growing demand for places, it only eases the short-term pressure on our budgets rather than solving the problem of plugging the funding gap," he said.

Summary: An extra £41m has been awarded to Surrey County Council to help with a "significant and unexpected" rise in demand for school places.


South Wales Police has appealed for information after six graves in Ferndale were pushed over and broken. PC Steve Davies said the "mindless act" had been committed by someone with "no concern for the emotional impact their behaviour will have on the families". But he said the incident was not typical of the area. PC Davies added: "We take these types of offences extremely seriously and will make every effort to find those responsible."

Summary: "Mindless" vandals have damaged headstones at a cemetery in Rhondda Cynon Taff.


Ryan Carvill, 23, and Marc Hanley, 25, are accused of targeting Liam Bolger and Jay Fraser in the Linthouse area of Glasgow on 11 July. Both men face a separate allegation of trying to kill Mr Fraser a month earlier in the city's Govan area. At the High Court in Glasgow, both accused denied the charges and a trial was set for next April. The attempted murder charge claims Mr Carvill and Mr Hanley discharged a loaded shotgun at Mr Bolger and Mr Fraser to their severe injury, permanent disfigurement and to the danger of their lives. The separate allegation states that they tried to kill Mr Fraser, who was repeatedly struck on the head and body with a knife, the previous month. Mr Hanley also faces an allegation of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Summary: Two men are to stand trial charged with attempted murder following a shotgun attack in Glasgow.


The plates had been discarded when the limousine was sent for upgrades after President Kennedy was shot dead in Dallas, Texas in November 1963. The company's owner retrieved them and passed them on to his daughter. The plates, bearing number GG-300, had been expected to raise close to $40,000 at the auction in Dallas. "I was aware of their significance," said Jane Walker, who inherited the plates and kept them in a kitchen drawer. "On occasion, I would take them out and show to friends." The auction company said the plates were bought by a "high-end Kennedy collector" who wanted to remain anonymous. Also sold was a menu from the last dinner served on the Titanic before it sank. The menu fetched $118,750. Some diners on the luxury cruise liner were served oysters, roast duckling and peaches in chartreuse jelly.

Summary: A pair of licence plates from the car that drove John F Kennedy when he was killed have sold at auction for $100,000 (£66,000).


Scorched tree trunks still stand at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest. The woods formed part of a large area near Fort William used for secret training of Allied commandos. Woodland Trust Scotland is working with the group Arkaig Community Forest on the bid to purchase the woodland from Forestry Commission Scotland. The wood includes areas of ancient Caledonian forest, which provides habitat for birds such as Scottish crossbill. Loch Arkaig is close to the community of Spean Bridge where a memorial recalls the surrounding area's war-time role. Achnacarry Castle, the ancestral home of the chiefs of Clan Cameron, was the base for the training. The castle, about 15 miles (24km) north east of Fort William, was used by commandos from Britain and the US as well as France, the Netherlands, Norway, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Belgium from 1942 to 1945.

Summary: An appeal has been launched to raise £500,000 to buy and restore woodland damaged by fire during commando training in World War Two.


The firm cited the "changing ways" customers do their banking, saying more now use internet or telephone services. Branches are at Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, Crickhowell, Powys, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Canton, Cardiff, Pontarddulais, Swansea and Tregaron in Ceredigion. Newport, Milford Haven and Fishguard banks in Pembrokeshire and Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff, are also hit. Lloyds announced in July that it planned to close 200 branches UK-wide by the end of next year. The latest move follows anger from residents in Hawarden, Flintshire, when their branch was shut in July. Closures will take place between March and April 2017, with a mobile service being launched to help users in eight of the areas pay bills, deposit money and withdraw cash. However, this will not be available in Mountain Ash and Canton as the nearest alternative bank is less than four miles (6.4km) away.

Summary: Ten Lloyds Bank branches in Wales will close, it has been announced.


The equipment was taken from two properties in Pooley Bridge and one in Watermillock over the weekend. There was also an attempted burglary in Eamont Bridge. The area was hit by severe flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December. A Cumbria Police spokesman described the thefts as "despicable", and appealed for information. The items stolen were two Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers, two DRI-EAZ electric fans, two large Belfort dehumidifiers and one Polygone dehumidifier, with a total value of more than Â£3,000.

Summary: Burglars targeted flood-affected properties in Cumbria, making off with dehumidifiers and electric fans.


The academy graduate has scored 20 goals in all competitions this season and his form has helped Spurs challenge for a Champions League spot. Kane tweeted: "Very happy to have signed my new contract at Spurs! Excited for the future ahead!" The Walthamstow-born forward has also impressed for England Under-21s, scoring eight goals in 10 games. He had only signed a new deal in August, but his impressive performances have earned him an improved contract until 2020. The striker's two goals in Spurs' victory against against West Brom on Saturday took his Premier League tally into double figures. Kane is widely tipped to be named in Roy Hodgson's England squad for the friendlies against Lithuania on 27 March and Italy on 31 March.

Summary: Tottenham's 21-year-old striker Harry Kane has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with the club.


The American began the final day with a three-shot lead but won by one shot from South Korea's Chun In-gee. Lewis carded a 69 in her last round in Oregon to finish on 20-under, while In-gee shot a 66. "We're going to be able to help people rebuild houses and get their homes back. That's more important than any win," said Lewis. Find out how to get into golf with our special guide. The victory was her first LPGA Tour title since 2014. She had pledged to donate her winnings to the relief effort following Storm Harvey in Houston, where she and her husband have a house, prior to the tournament. Lewis was also told one of her sponsors would match her donation.

Summary: Stacy Lewis donated her £150,000 prize money to the flood victims in Houston after winning the Portland Classic.


The visitors took the lead eight minutes into the second half when Brad Potts' 20-yard shot was deflected past goalkeeper Tommy Lee. Four minutes later the Spireites were level as substitute Jay O'Shea found the top corner from 25 yards. Blackpool captain David Ferguson was sent off late on, picking up a second yellow for pulling back Gboly Ariyibi. The Seasiders slipped back into the relegation zone following Shrewsbury's victory, while Chesterfield are only three points above the drop zone.

Summary: Relegation-threatened Chesterfield and Blackpool battled to a draw at the Proact Stadium.


Kevin Bru, 28, told police he was not driving the car when it was filmed speeding between Stratford St Mary and East Bergholt in August. But the Ipswich Town midfielder failed to identify who was behind the wheel. He admitted three offences of failing to give officers information identifying the driver of his vehicle. LIVE: Updates on this and other Suffolk news Ipswich Magistrates' Court heard the Paris-born Mauritian international was handed a six-month ban in April for the same offence, which was replaced with a 12-month ban at the Suffolk court. Neil Saunders, representing him, said he had "put his head in the sand". "All he can do is apologise. It was not malicious. It was naivety," he said. Bru, of Hazel Rise, Claydon, was also fined Â£1,000 and told to pay Â£300 in court costs.

Summary: A footballer has been disqualified from driving for a year after his car was spotted speeding while he was already banned from the roads.


The Uefa punishment also includes a penalty for "blocked stairways", but a "kit infringement" charge was dropped. Uefa rules prohibit "any messages of a political, ideological, religious, offensive or provocative nature". This is Celtic's 11th punishment in six years relating to misconduct from supporters during European ties. Following the initial charge, Celtic condemned the conduct of "a small minority of the crowd", adding: "Any support for a paramilitary or proscribed terrorist organisation has no place at Celtic Park." The Scottish champions then announced a two-game closure of the area of the stadium occupied by the Green Brigade fans' group. That section of Celtic Park was empty when Brendan Rodgers' side drew 0-0 with Norwegian side Rosenborg in Wednesday's Champions League third qualifying round first leg.

Summary: Celtic have been fined €23,000 (£20,615) after an "illicit banner" was displayed during last week's Champions League qualifying win over Linfield.


Craig Wighton, Jack Sheppard and Ryan Hardie netted to secure a 3-1 win over the Swiss, who had led through Dimitri Oberlin. Scot Gemmill's youngsters will face the Netherlands in the last four. Portugal topped Scotland's group and will play England in the other semi-final. Scotland were behind at half-time following Oberlin's strike. But Wighton's shot on the turn levelled the score before Sheppard slid in to edge Gemmill's side into the lead for the first time. There was a suspicion of handball as Hardie went through to net Scotland's third but the goal stood. Switzerland won a penalty before the end but Robby McCrorie saved Boris Bobic's effort from 12 yards. England completed their group campaign with a defeat by the Dutch.

Summary: Scotland reached the semi-finals of the European Under-17 Championship semi-finals for the first time after coming from behind to beat Switzerland.


Homosexual acts are illegal in Kenya, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission says the law violates constitutional rights to equality, dignity and privacy. Last year, Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto said there was no room for gay people in the country. Most religious groups in Kenya and other African countries are strongly opposed to homosexuality, saying it is un-African. Hundreds of people have been prosecuted in the last few years under Kenya's anti-gay penal code. "Those laws degrade the inherent dignity of affected individuals by outlawing their most private and intimate means of self-expression," the group said in its petition.

Summary: A gay rights campaign group has filed a case in Kenya's High Court calling for the decriminalisation of gay sex.


David Ellis, 41, attacked 59-year-old Alec Warburton in July at a house in Sketty, Swansea Crown Court was told. After returning to the city from Dolwyddelan in Conwy, he fled to Ireland where he was arrested. Ellis has admitted manslaughter but denies murder. The trial is expected to last up to three weeks. The court was also shown a note apparently signed by Mr Warburton telling his tenants he had to go away. The prosecution claims the note, printed at Swansea Central Library, was actually written by Mr Ellis. Christopher Clee QC told the jury: "[Alec Warburton] was brutally murdered in his own home in Swansea. "He was bludgeoned to death with a hammer. "The defendant does not dispute that he killed him; he did so because he had lost his self control." The trial continues.

Summary: A man murdered his landlord with a hammer in Swansea before travelling to north Wales and dumping his body in a disused quarry, a court has heard.


He died at home in Miami at 07:20 local time (11:20 GMT) on Thursday. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, as Cecil Bustamante Campbell, he became a legend of the burgeoning ska music genre in 1960s Jamaica under the stage name Prince Buster. He was an influence on groups including Madness and The Specials in the British ska revival of the late 1970s. His decision to use a syncopated beat on tracks such as Little Honey, They Got to Go and Thirty Pieces of Silver is credited as pivotal in ska music's development and he gave himself the moniker "King of Ska". A keen boxer in his youth, Prince Buster converted to Islam after meeting Muhammad Ali. Prince Buster is survived by his wife Mola Ali and his children.

Summary: The ska pioneer Prince Buster, who shaped the course of Jamaican music, has died at the age of 78.


Gail Purcell is charged with causing death by careless driving following a collision with Michael Mason, 70, on Regents Street, London, in 2014. The 58-year-old from St Albans, Herts, pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey. The Cyclists' Defence Fund raised Â£60,000 from 1,500 donations to pursue the action. Mr Mason died 19 days after the collision having never regained consciousness from his injuries. Police had declined to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Private prosecutions can be brought by any individual or organisation and proceed in exactly the same way as those brought by the CPS. Before proceeding with a prosecution, the CPS will consider if the case is in the public interest and if there is sufficient evidence to secure a conviction. Ms Purcell will face a six-day trial on 3 April and was granted unconditional bail.

Summary: A woman has denied causing the death of a cyclist after appearing in court following a crowdfunded campaign for a private prosecution.


James Wilson was shot in the chest by officers who were called to Frenchman's Way at about 01:00 BST on 29 March, to reports of a man in the street with a handgun. The 24-year-old was taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary, but died late on Friday. An Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation into the incident is ongoing. IPCC Commissioner Carl Gumsley said: "Our thoughts are with James' friends and family at this very difficult time." On Wednesday, investigators said a "non-police weapon" had been recovered from the scene.

Summary: A man has died days after he was shot by police in South Shields.


The media market is lightly regulated. Three major companies, including Sweden's MTG, run the top commercial TVs. Eesti Televisioon and Eesti Raadio are public broadcasters. Digital TV platforms offer stations in Finnish, Swedish, Russian and Latvian. Estonia has a free media, according to groups such as Freedom House and Reporters Without Borders. It has not followed the example of Lithuania and Latvia, which in 2014 and 2015 imposed rebroadcasting bans on some Russian TVs. Estonia has a reputation for being at the cutting edge of information technology. By 2016, 1.2 million Estonians (around 91% of the population) were online (Internetlivestats.com). The leading social network is Facebook. Russian-speakers favour Russian social media, especially Odnoklassniki and VKontakte.

Summary: Television is Estonia's most popular medium, while print media are losing ground to online outlets.


La Rochelle, who are second in the Top 14 league, qualified for the last eight as one of the best three pool runners-up. Edinburgh, who won Pool Five, played their first game of the season at Myreside - their home for the second half of the campaign - on Friday. But they may opt to shift the quarter-final back to Murrayfield. Myreside can hold around 5,500 spectators, while Scotland's national stadium seats more than 67,000. The last-eight fixtures take place on the weekend of 31 March-2 April. La Rochelle finished second in Pool One behind Gloucester, ending their group campaign with a 31-8 home win over Benetton Treviso, who had led until the 57th minute in France. Edinburgh secured a home quarter-final with a 49-3 win over Romanian outfit Timisoara Saracens.

Summary: Edinburgh will host French outfit La Rochelle in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.


The RNLI station at Swanage started a two-year appeal in 2013 to raise £200,000 towards the building needed to house a new larger lifeboat. The station said more than double the amount had been raised in response. Swanage RNLI operation manager Neil Hardy said: "We've had the generosity of the local community and various benefactors; it's just great." The money from the appeal will avoid the station having to use central funding from the charity for the build. The £3.5m lifeboat station, which is being rebuilt on the site of the original boathouse in Peveril Point Road, is due for completion in the summer. In April the crew will get a Shannon class lifeboat costing £1.5m to replace its current Mersey class lifeboat Robert Charles Brown. The lifeboat is being kept on a mooring point while the new station is being built.

Summary: A Dorset lifeboat station has had an overwhelming response to an appeal to raise money for its new boathouse.


Ludik is out for four-six weeks with a fractured cheekbone and Cave could miss four weeks because of a calf tear. However, Charles Piutau is among six players set to return for the European Champions Cup opener against Bordeaux. Stuart Olding, Luke Marshall, Andrew Trimble, Franco van der Merwe and Dan Tuohy are also expected back. Having Piutau, Marshall (both concussion), Trimble (toe), van der Merwe, Tuohy (both ankle) and Olding (right adductor) available after injury would be a major boost for Kiss ahead of Sunday's trip to France. Utility back Ludik and centre Cave were both forced off as Ulster suffered their first Pro12 loss of the campaign. Ulster remain top of the Pro12 standings although just one point separates the top four.

Summary: Ulster pair Louis Ludik and Darren Cave face spells on the sidelines after picking up injures in Friday's Pro12 defeat by Connacht in Galway.


The Environment Department has received "considerable public feedback" in the past 18 months. But any further suggestions will be explored before a contract to run the service from April is signed. The contract of CT Plus ends in March and the tendering process for a five-year contract to take over the service begins at the end of the month. The introduction of a two-tier fare system in May 2013 was heavily criticised and scrapped earlier this month. Under the States transport strategy the bus service will be free for 18 months as a trial. Comments have to be submitted by 4 July and can be emailed to env@gov.gg.

Summary: Islanders are being asked to suggest ideas to improve the bus service in Guernsey.


The United States forward moved to the Pro12 side from Leicester Tigers in the summer of 2015. The 25-year-old is currently recovering from shoulder surgery and is expected to return early in the New Year. "Greg has worked really hard and has fitted in well in our environment," said head coach Gregor Townsend. "It's great news that he's staying for another couple of years to compete with the other second rows at the club." Peterson, who has 13 international caps, has made 19 appearances for the Warriors, including 10 starts and two tries. "I've enjoyed my 18 months in Glasgow," he told the club website. "The club, the supporters and the community have been great to me and I'm really happy to be staying."

Summary: Greg Peterson has signed a new two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors that will keep the second row at Scotstoun until at least May 2019.


A decision on the Waking the Dragon tower was deferred last month amid concerns, including that the bronze statue would lose its colour over time. But the businessman behind the plans, Simon Wingett, said he did not want to paint it "toytown" red. Ahead of the meeting, councillors requested more information about traffic around the Chirk Park site. The plans are for a 23.5m (77ft) high dragon which will stand atop a 41.5m (147ft) high tower, and were approved with a condition about road modifications at the site. Councillor Paul Pemberton said: "It was approved with some highway conditions. It's for minor road modifications." At the foot of the glass tower would be a two-storey curved visitor centre with a floor space of 2,150sq m. Mainly glass sided, this would include a reception area, cafe and kitchen, a retail area, an education/gallery area, and a restaurant and multi-use area.

Summary: Plans for a Welsh dragon tower on the English border have been approved by Wrexham councillors.


The white and orange objects have appeared above major commercial streets around the city, but their origin remains a mystery. Locals have been sharing images online, to try and figure out who might be responsible. A spokesman for Portland General Electric said he did not believe the rubber products posed a fire hazard. Portland resident Lucila Cejas Epple said that she first encountered the sex toys at a neighbourhood street fair over the weekend, according to Reuters. "You could spot them in several intersections and you could see all sorts of reactions to them," she said. "Some would blush, others would laugh, and most would take photos." The first sightings were reported late last month - but more have appeared in recent days.

Summary: Hundreds of sex toys have been spotted hanging from power lines across Portland, Oregon.


His professional career started at Cardiff City in 1957 and ended in 1974 after spells with Northampton Town, Charlton Athletic and Doncaster Rovers. He made 21 senior international appearances for Wales, scoring a late headed equaliser on his debut in a 1-1 draw against England in October 1959. Moore was voted BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year in 1959. A Cardiff statement offered the Welsh club's condolences to Moore's wife and family. The Bluebirds sold him to Chelsea for a then-Cardiff record fee of £35,000 in 1961. He later played 13 games in Northampton's only top-flight league season in 1965-66.

Summary: Former Wales, Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Graham Moore has died aged 74.


Thames Valley Police said she was walking in High Woods, Woodley, between 14:00 and 14:10 BST on Friday. A man walked up behind her, touched her inappropriately and fled in the direction of Kingfisher Drive. The woman shouted at him to stop. The suspect is white, slim, between 5ft 3in and 6ft, with dark hair around the side of his head and bald on top. He was wearing a royal blue polo shirt with a mustard-coloured line around the collar. PC Zoe Eele said it was "a very distressing incident for the victim".

Summary: A 47-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in a Berkshire wood by a man who approached her from behind.


More than 100 of the rare native crayfish species have so far died as a result of crayfish plague on Dorset's River Allen. The disease, carried by non-native American signal crayfish, was first discovered on the river in July. Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched a Â£33,000 river restoration work appeal. Until recently the River Allen had been identified as a stronghold of the native species. The trust said the cash would bolster a Â£60,000 project set up in 2013 to help native crayfish thrive on the river. The Environment Agency has urged anglers to disinfect their fishing tackle and clothing to try to prevent its spread. It is not clear how the fungal infection reached the River Allen but it can be spread on damp equipment that has come from water containing signal crayfish.

Summary: An appeal has been launched to safeguard one of the last remaining white-clawed crayfish habitats after the outbreak of a killer disease.


Edvardas Barscevicius, 38, was found dead in Ethelbert Terrace on Monday. Aurimas Vilius, 24, of Ethelbert Terrace, is also charged with assault on another man in connection with the incident. He appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court earlier and was remanded in custody. He next due to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on 10 July. It is believed both victims and the suspect were known to one another. A 41-year-old man from Margate has also been arrested and remains in police custody. A 35-year-old man previously arrested in connection with the incident has been released pending further inquiries. Another man, aged 54, was released without charge.

Summary: A man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a Margate home.


Figures from Dyfed-Powys Police show that 65,543 drivers were caught speeding by mobile cameras between April 2010 and March 2014. The A483 at Llanwrtyd Wells was the worst road for the offence, with 890 motorists caught driving too fast. A GoSafe spokeswoman said: "There is a simple message - cameras are in place to save lives." Over the four-year period, the highest number of drivers - 18,958 - were caught between April 2010 and March 2011. In 2013/14, 17,246 drivers were caught.

Summary: More than 65,000 motorists were caught speeding in four years in mid Wales.


The 25-year-old, Spurs' fourth signing of the summer, has joined for a fee believed to be in the region of £9m. Capoue, who made 174 appearance for Toulouse, scoring 13 goals, has won seven caps for France and can also play as a central defender. He was named in the French league's Team of the Year in 2012, alongside Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Capoue joins Brazilian midfielder Paulinho from Corinthians, Belgium winger Nacer Chadli from FC Twente and Spain striker Roberto Soldado from Valencia - who arrived for a club record £26m - at White Hart Lane. Tottenham are short in defence after Steven Caulker moved to Cardiff, while Jan Vertonghen and Younes Kaboul are recovering from injuries. His arrival could pave the way for a midfielder to leave White Hart Lane, with Scott Parker linked to West Ham and Queens Park Rangers.

Summary: Tottenham have completed the signing of France midfielder Etienne Capoue from Ligue 1 club Toulouse.


Sale made his first grade debut for the club as a 20-year-old, helped rebuild their then-Hilton Park home and also represented Warrington and Widnes. After he retired he served as coach, kit-man, administrator and time-keeper. Perhaps his most crucial contribution was the signing of player-coach Alex Murphy, who led the club to Challenge Cup success in 1971. His service to the sport and to Leigh was recognised with the MBE in 2011, and a stand at Leigh Sports Village was also named after him. "I am sure I speak for the whole of Leigh in paying tribute to the legendary Tommy Sale MBE. We won't see his like again. A true gentleman," Labour MP for Leigh Andy Burnham tweeted. "I will ensure a fitting permanent tribute to a giant of Leigh."

Summary: Leigh Centurions life president and club stalwart of more than 80 years, Tommy Sale MBE, has died aged 97.


Right Reverend Nigel Stock will become Bishop at Lambeth in October. He will work with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on renewing religious life, reconciliation within Anglicanism and boosting membership. "As Bishop of Lambeth, I will be the main point of contact for bishops of the Church of England," he said. "I will also be engaged with ecumenical and interfaith work. "The archbishop is aiming to work with a smaller staff at Lambeth, but is looking to make it a responsive, courteous and hospitable place from which to conduct his ministry. "He is working on three priorities for his ministry: a renewal of prayer and the religious life within the country; reconciliation within the Church and the nation; and evangelism."

Summary: The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is to take up a new senior post at Lambeth Palace, the headquarters of the Anglican Church.


The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) said the number of people aged 85 and over has risen by 1,000 each year for a decade. The proportion of the NI population older than 85 is, at 2%, lower than in other UK countries, said NISRA. But over the decade ending in 2015, Northern Ireland had the largest level of growth (37%) among this age group. A record number of people in the UK - some 14,570 - were aged 100 or older, the latest official data shows. That number has quadrupled over the last two decades, according to Office for National Statistics figures for 2015.

Summary: There are 280 centenarians living in Northern Ireland, and almost 90% are women, new figures suggest.


The 22-year-old's loan spell will run up to and including 3 January. London-born Nortey joined Wrexham from Welling United in the summer and has played six times for the Welsh club. The versatile defender, who can also play in midfield, was a regular in the Welling side that finished bottom of the National League last season, making 32 appearances. Meanwhile, Moors have allowed midfielder Darryl Knights to rejoin National League North side Kidderminster Harriers on a contract until the end of this season.

Summary: Solihull Moors have signed defender Nortei Nortey from National League rivals Wrexham on a one-month loan.


In a letter released immediately after Mr Corbyn's win was announced, he blamed differences over nuclear policies. It said: "I will not let anything or anyone from any party stand in the way of the ambitions of my community." Mr Corbyn secured almost 60% of votes in the leadership contest. Copeland is home to the Sellafield nuclear site which provides employment for thousands of people from the local area. Mr Reed's letter said: "Over 10 years I have managed to secure funding for new hospitals and schools and to establish new nuclear policy. "Your opposition to this, as with David Cameron when he became Leader of the Opposition, is poorly informed and fundamentally wrong." Left-winger Mr Corbyn was a 200-1 outsider when the three-month leadership contest began, but he swept to victory with a landslide majority.

Summary: Copeland MP Jamie Reed has resigned as Shadow health minister following Jeremy Corbyn's victory in the Labour leadership contest.


Media playback is not supported on this device Last year's champion Mark Selby takes on four-time winner John Higgins over four sessions at the Crucible Theatre. All times BST Monday, 1 May 14:00-18:00 & 19:00-23:00, BBC Two National and regional variations have been included in this list where possible, but please check your local listings for more detailed information. You can view all our TV broadcasts as well as listen to our radio sports programming on the BBC iPlayer. The BBC Sport website is available via desktop, mobile, tablet and app, giving fast and easy access to the live streams, text commentaries, news, reports, schedules, videos, as well as highlights of the day's action. The BBC Sport app is available free for Apple and Android devices. Session start times are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.

Summary: BBC Sport brings you comprehensive live coverage of the 2017 World Snooker Championship final on BBC Two, Red Button, Connected TVs and online.


Emma Baum, who sustained head injuries, was found at the property on Llwyndu Road, Penygroes, on Monday David Nicholas Davies, 25, from Trefor, Caernarfon, will appear before Caernarfon magistrates on Friday. A woman has been released on bail after being held on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Det Supt Iestyn Davies said :"Despite an individual being charged with murder, increased police presence in the village will continue to provide reassurance and a point of contact for anyone to provide further information. "Detectives from the investigation team will also continue to conduct inquires locally. "I'd reiterate my appeal that should anyone have any information that will help us fully understand the sequence of events that led to the discovery of Emma's body then I'd ask they contact us."

Summary: A man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman whose body was found at a house in Gwynedd.


Kerr, 21, has also been made vice-captain at Dens Park, with central defender Darren O'Dea taking the armband for the next campaign. Kerr has been a regular starter since returning from a second loan spell at Peterhead in January 2016. He scored once in 41 appearances for the Dark Blues last season under Paul Hartley then Neil McCann. O'Dea takes on the captaincy from James McPake, who continues his rehabilitation from a long-term knee injury. "It's a great honour for me, one of the highlights of my career," said the former Celtic and Blackpool defender, 30. "My role won't change too much as I've always had responsibility in the team anyway. We already have a couple of leaders in the dressing room and part of my role will be to bring out more leaders while also helping Cammy and the other younger players."

Summary: Dundee full-back Cammy Kerr has signed a contract extension until the summer of 2019.


Dumfries and Galloway Council turned down the five-turbine Blackwood project east of Auldgirth in May this year. An appeal was lodged by Force 9 Energy Partners and EDF Energy Renewables against that decision. They argued the council's approach had been "unbalanced" but the Scottish government said the appeal was out of time and could not be considered. The developers claimedÂ that "limited environmental issues" had been given a "disproportionate weight" in the local authority's assessment of the project. However, the Scottish government said it had "no scope to accept or consider" their appeal. It said it had been submitted after a three-month deadline from the original decision had passed.

Summary: An attempt to overturn the rejection of a wind farm has failed - because the appeal was lodged too late.


Police were called to the western Sydney suburb of Riverstone on Tuesday morning after receiving reports of a man trying to cut down a power pole. The 51-year-old man allegedly threw petrol at the officers as they approached him. His clothes caught fire when the officers attempted to subdue him using a Taser and pepper spray. After police extinguished the fire, the man ran to his house and barricaded himself inside. About one hour later he came out of the house and surrendered to police. He was treated for minor burns and a police officer whose eyes were splashed with petrol was also taken to hospital. Police expect to lay charges against the man.

Summary: A chainsaw-wielding Australian man who allegedly threw petrol at police caught fire when he was shot with a Taser.


Spray-painted political slogans, including some targeting Ms Rudd, have appeared in eight places in Hastings. The messages daubed on walls, bridge supports and a Grade II-listed building include one near St Mary-in-the-Castle demanding "Evict Amber Rudd". Police are treating it as "politically-motivated criminal damage". A spokesman said: "The graffiti was reported by Hastings Borough Council and affected council property, locations administered by East Sussex County Council and Highways England and one private dwelling." Ms Rudd is aiming to retain the Hastings and Rye seat which she won with a majority of more than 4,700 in 2015. However, she faces a challenge from Labour after the Green Party formed an alliance with them and stood down its candidate.

Summary: Graffiti directed at Home Secretary Amber Rudd has appeared in the constituency where she is standing in the general election.


The man, in his 20s, was discovered on Tuesday on an area known as "The Dip" next to West Suffolk College. He was taken to the West Suffolk Hospital where he was diagnosed with a life-threatening bleed on the brain. Two women, who were arrested on suspicion of robbery, have been bailed pending further investigation, Suffolk Police said. For more stories from the county, visit BBC Local Live: Suffolk Initial witness reports described seeing a man walking unsteadily and falling over, and officers would like to hear from anyone else who was in the area between 18:00 and 21:00 BST who may have seen him, or any unusual activity. The cause of the man's injuries remains unexplained, and a post-mortem examination will take place to determine the cause of death.

Summary: A man has died three days after being found "barely conscious" on a grassy open space in Bury St Edmunds.


Former five-weight world champion Mayweather retired unbeaten in September 2015 after 49 bouts. Ireland's UFC lightweight champion McGregor, 28, claims he has signed his half of the deal to fight the American. "I think the fight will happen" said 40-year-old Mayweather. "We have to give the people what they want to see." Mayweather, who was speaking after his fighter Gervonta Davis beat Liam Walsh in London, said he would speak to his advisor Al Haymon and establish their next move. "There's no rush," he added. "The only fight that makes sense to me is the McGregor fight. I guess I have one more obstacle that I have to get over. "When we make a move it's going to be huge. When Floyd Mayweather fights it's history." Get all the latest boxing news sent straight to your device with notifications in the BBC Sport app. Find out more here.

Summary: Floyd Mayweather says there is a "90% chance" he will take on Conor McGregor if he returns to the ring as it is "the only fight that makes sense".


With the news that Silverstone's owner, the British Racing Drivers' Club, has activated a break clause to cease hosting the race after 2019, would a home-grown winner lift the doom and gloom around F1's most famous circuit? Jim Clark and Alain Prost may sit top of the pile with five British Grand Prix victories each, but Lewis Hamilton can draw level on Sunday - and equal Clark's record of four in a row. With Valtteri Bottas picking up steam in Austria and Sebastian Vettel still ahead in the championship, predict who you think will be front of the grid. Pick who you think will master qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix

Summary: In times of trouble and uncertainty, we often look for familiar faces to provide a shining light.


It said 376 animals were fitted with chips in Stornoway, in Lewis, on Monday. Dog owners from across the Western Isles, including Harris, queued with their pets to take up the offer of free chipping. Compulsory microchipping for all dogs in Scotland came into force on Wednesday. One of the reasons why so many people gathered in Stornoway was that flights that would have taken the Dog Trust volunteers to other parts of the islands were cancelled. The new law, which has also been introduced in England and Wales, has been designed to tackle problems with lost and abandoned dogs.

Summary: Pet welfare charity the Dogs Trust said it broke its records microchipping hundreds of dogs in a single day.


A decline in the consumer discretionary sector and interest-rate sensitive stocks outweighed gains in healthcare names. The Dow Jones fell 29.65 points to 18,169.68, with Verizon the top riser in the Dow, up 1.9%. The wider S&P 500 index edged down 6.39 points to 2,133.04, while the Nasdaq index fell 34.29 points to 5,215.97. Healthcare stocks were also higher after strong results in the sector. Bristol-Myers Squibb rose 5.42% after strong sales of its medicines led the firm to increase its full-year profit forecast. The company is now forecasting earnings per share in the range of $2.80-$2.90, compared with its previous estimate of $2.55-$2.65. Earlier Qualcomm - which makes chips for smartphone makers and Apple - said it had agreed to buy NXP Semiconductors for $38bn, a record deal for the semiconductor industry. Shares in Qualcomm rose 2.77% while NXP climbed 0.43%.

Summary: (Close): Stocks on Wall Street closed lower after a choppy session.


Rifleman Dave Curnow served in 4 Rifles Battalion in the British Army including a tour in Afghanistan two years ago. He was found with head injuries in Redruth, Cornwall, in the early hours of 20 September and died in hospital. A funeral ceremony with full military honours was held at Truro Cathedral, where a large poppy wreath was laid. City centre streets were lined with people as the hearse made its way to the cathedral. Michael Wearne, from the Royal British Legion Riders Branch, said: "It's affected everybody big time... This kind of thing should never happen." Police arrested two men following the disturbance outside The Zone nightclub. Connor Hammond, 21, of Johns Park, and Liam Laing, 21, of Brookside, Chacewater, are due to stand trial charged with murder.

Summary: Hundreds of people have attended a funeral service for a 20-year-old soldier found injured "after a disturbance" outside a nightclub.


Nicola Sturgeon called for a longer session, as well as more chances for committees to quiz her, following her election as first minister. MSPs voted unanimously to approve longer sessions for the next two weeks. The change will then be evaluated ahead of a decision on extending the question times on a longer term basis. The first question session of the new parliamentary term will be held on Thursday, 2 June. Ms Sturgeon said: "I'm pleased that parliament has agreed with my suggestion to extend the weekly First Minister's Questions sessions to up to 45 minutes. "I would like backbenchers to have as much opportunity as possible to ask questions, while also protecting the time allocated to party leaders - and I look forward to these new measures now being put in place."

Summary: The Scottish Parliament's weekly First Minister's Questions session has been extended to 45 minutes.


Fowler started the day two clear but that was cut to one when Belgian playing partner Pieters birdied the last for a five-under-par 67. However, the world number six kept his nerve to hole a par putt for victory. He finished on 16 under after a final-round 68, while Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy tied for third alongside Sweden's Henrik Stenson. World number three McIlroy, playing in his first European Tour event of the year, had threatened late on with an eagle on the last helping him to a four-under-par round of 68. Meanwhile, a challenge from England's Ian Poulter failed to materialise as he mixed three birdies with three bogeys to finish seven shots back.

Summary: American Rickie Fowler overcame a late challenge from Thomas Pieters to win the Abu Dhabi Championship.


The Labour candidate retained his seat with 89,749 votes - his nearest rival was the Conservative candidate Tony Harper with 56,105 votes. The overall turnout for the Nottinghamshire PCC election was 21.8%. Nottinghamshire County Councillor Jason Zadrozny, who is accused of historical child sex offences, lost his £5,000 deposit after getting only 7,164 votes. He announced his candidacy in the PCC elections following a court hearing, claiming the allegations were a "politically-motivated attack". Mr Tipping was previously Labour MP for Sherwood in Nottinghamshire from 1992 to 2010. He said he was "really excited" to serve as PCC for a second time, having first been elected in November 2012. Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname. BBC News App users: tap here to see the candidates. Votes at the first stage count: Votes following the second stage count: More information is available on the Choose my PCC website.

Summary: Paddy Tipping has been re-elected as police and crime commissioner for Nottinghamshire.


The all-rounder, 26, spent four years at Lancashire, making 30 appearances across all three formats and scoring 1,235 runs at an average of 31. Reece, who has also taken 22 wickets at senior level, said: "I'm grateful to Derbyshire for providing me with this opportunity. "Speaking to the club, they have exciting ambitions for the years ahead and I can't wait to get started." Derbyshire director of cricket Kim Barnett said: "Luis is a very talented batsman, in both red-ball and white-ball cricket, who is also an improving left-arm seam bowler. "This is a fresh start for Luis and provides him with a chance to show us what he can do."

Summary: Derbyshire have signed Luis Reece from Lancashire on a two-year contract.


The single decker bus came to a halt with its front wheels in the air after becoming wedged on top of a garden wall in Brockley. Emergency services attended the crash in Vicars Hill at about 06:30 BST. The driver and five passengers were uninjured. Transport for London said there would be a full inquiry into the incident. The 484 was travelling between Camberwell Green and Lewisham when it crashed. A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said it was a "damage only" crash. The Met's Lewisham police team posted a photograph of the bus on Twitter saying: "Just to finish our already busy night shift..."

Summary: A bus has crashed into the front of a row of houses in south-east London.


Subhamoy Bhattacharjee photographed a herd of elephants swimming through the flooded park and crossing a national highway for drier higher ground. During floods, hundreds of animals in one of the world's most important wildlife parks - including the highly endangered one-horned rhino along with elephants, swamp deer and tigers - move to the adjacent hills of Karbi Anglong for safety. Traffic was held up on the highway to help the elephants cross. The 430 sq km (166 sq mile) Kaziranga park lies on the south bank of the Brahmaputra river and is often inundated during heavy monsoon rains. In April the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the park and fed orphaned baby elephants and rhinos. It is estimated to be home to 2,400 one-horned rhinos out of a global population of 3,300.

Summary: Wild elephants have been swimming away from a national park in the Indian state of Assam, which has been hit by floods.


The property in Creigiau, which was under construction, was ravaged by fire on Thursday night. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called at about 21:15 BST but no-one was injured in the blaze. On Friday, the fire service's head of control, Jennie Griffiths, tweeted that the fire was started deliberately and the house "suffered partial collapse". Fire crews will revisit the site on Friday to check it.

Summary: A house in Cardiff has partially collapsed after an arson attack.


Patch, trained by Todd Pletcher, had his left eye removed because of inflammation last year. However, he finished runner-up in April's Louisiana Derby - his first graded stakes - after competing in his first race in January. "It seems to never faze him - he's a remarkable horse to recover as quickly as he did," said Pletcher. Patch is a 40-1 shot for the $2m (£1.55m) Kentucky Derby in Louisville, the first leg of America's Triple Crown. "It's a credit to him and his professionalism that he was able to adapt so seamlessly," Pletcher added. This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser

Summary: A one-eyed horse called Patch has been entered into the Kentucky Derby, America's biggest race, on Saturday.


Media playback is not supported on this device Carroll, who will be 40 in September, is coming to the end of his first season with the Belfast club. The veteran keeper's form has been important in Linfield's attempt to land the league and cup double. Linfield are one point behind leaders Crusaders with four games left and have qualified for the Irish Cup final. "Roy is an inspirational leader who sets the right example to all around him," said Linfield manager David Healy, who played with Carroll for Northern Ireland. "His performances in goal for us have been exceptional, none more so than the crucial late match-winning saves in recent games against Dungannon Swifts and Crusaders." Carroll's former clubs also include Wigan Athletic, Derby County, Danish side Odense and Olympiakos of Greece.

Summary: Former Manchester United and West Ham goalkeeper Roy Carroll has signed a new one-year contract with Irish Premiership club Linfield.


Mr Thabane's party won 48 of the 80 directly contested seats in the 120-strong parliament, the Independent Election Commission said. Mr Mosisili's Democratic Congress came second with 30 seats. The ABC now needs to form a coalition in order to govern. It is the third election in three years caused by a bitter power-struggle. Lesotho has experienced several coups since independence from Britain in 1966. There was no winner with a clear majority in the last election. The ABC is expected to form a coalition with three other parties in a bid to obtain the 61-seat majority needed to form a government, Reuters news agency reports, quoting a joint statement by the parties.

Summary: Lesotho's former Prime Minister Thomas Thabane's ABC party has defeated bitter rival Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili's party in a snap election.


Carla Whitlock, 37, was attacked in Southampton's Guildhall Square on 18 September. Geoffrey Midmore, 26, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. His brother, Billy Midmore, 22, denied the same charge. The men, both from London but of no fixed address, were remanded in custody after the hearing at Southampton Crown Court. Billy Midmore is due to appear before the same court for a plea and case management hearing on 15 January. Geoffrey Midmore will be sentenced at a date to be decided. Ms Whitlock suffered serious burns to her face, neck and arms in the attack outside the Turtle Bay restaurant. She also lost her sight in one eye.

Summary: A man has admitted attacking a woman who had acid thrown in her face.


Fe gollodd Laura Matthews-James ei babi, a bu farw gyrrwr arall, mewn gwrthdrawiad yn 2016. Roedd yr erlyniad yn honni ei bod wedi colli rheolaeth o'i cherbyd cyn taro car Robert Hitchcock, 54. Ond gwadodd Ms Matthews-James ei bod yn goryrru ar y ffordd i'r gwaith y bore hwnnw. Clywodd Llys y Goron Abertawe bod Ms Matthews-James, 35, yn gyrru i'w gwaith yn Ysbyty Glangwili, Caerfyrddin, ar 26 Chwefror 2016 pan ddigwyddodd y gwrthdrawiad tua 08:45. Dywedodd nad oedd hi'n cofio'r gwrthdrawiad, ond ychwanegodd na fyddai hi wedi cymryd risg am ei bod yn disgwyl. Cafodd ei chludo i'r ysbyty yn sgil y digwyddiad, ond bu ei phlentyn farw yn y groth. Fe glywodd y llys bod Mr Hitchcock wedi marw "mwy na thebyg yn syth".

Summary: Mae dynes o Sir Gaerfyrddin wedi ei chael yn ddieuog o achosi marwolaeth drwy yrru'n ddiofal.


It's returned without Chris Evans, who stepped down from the hit car show last year. American actor Matt LeBlanc has taken centre stage, with Chris Harris and Rory Reid. The trio went on a trip to Kazakhstan, where they had various challenges, and back here, they enjoyed a shiny new studio with celeb guest James McAvoy. Many fans thought it was better than the last series, although some still felt it wasn't as good as the days of Jeremy Clarkson and co. Thanks for your comments. This chat page is now closed. "The new series is terrible. It has none of the humour Clarkson, Hammond and May brought to it. The new line-up made it a car show with humour when it should be a comedy with car stuff. The thing to change is the presenters. Bring back Clarkson, Hammond and May or just scrap the show." Ben, 14, Glasgow

Summary: The latest series of Top Gear hit our TV screens on Sunday night, with a new presenter line-up.


All-rounder Lilley, 24, took his best figures of 5-23 in the win over Derbyshire earlier this season. Batsman Livingstone, 22, hit a world record one-day score of 350 playing for Nantwich in April and has been a key part of the Red Rose's T20 side. Clark, 24, was the first Englishman to hit six sixes in an over and the all-rounder has been a regular this year. The lengths of the contracts have not been disclosed. "It's great to have them on extended contracts," head coach and director of cricket Ashley Giles told BBC Radio Lancashire. "They're the future of Lancashire cricket, so to retain their services for the foreseeable is great for the club."

Summary: Lancashire's Arron Lilley, Liam Livingstone and Jordan Clark have all signed new deals with the club.


Jem Cole, also known as Jem Pendragon, was swimming in the river in Newcastle Emlyn when he went under the water on Thursday. His friends said they held out their legs for him to hold on to. His sister, Willow Pendragon, 20, said he was the "life and soul of the party". Mr Cole's body was found by emergency services following a search of the river, in Newcastle Emlyn, which straddles the borders of Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion, on Thursday. Friends gathered at the river bank on Friday to remember Mr Cole, and told how they had tried to save him but he had "disappeared under the water". Carl Williams told BBC Wales: "He was my best mate, he is irreplaceable. "There is a big gap missing in our little group."

Summary: Friends of a 22-year-old man who died after getting into trouble in the River Teifi have told how they tried to save him.


The unprovoked attack happened outside EQHQ on Almondside in Livingston at about 02:40 on Saturday. Police said the 21-year-old was standing outside the club when he was approached from behind and struck on the head. He was knocked unconscious and taken to St John's Hospital with serious facial injuries. The suspect was described as being white, 5ft 11in tall, of slim build, with black curly hair. He was wearing a long-sleeved dark T-shirt, blue jeans and Calvin Klein boxer shorts. Det Con Ally Urquhart said: "This appears to be a completely unprovoked attack which has caused a man serious facial injuries, for which he will require ongoing treatment. "We'd urge anyone who may have witnessed this, who saw the suspect in the area around this time, or who recognises his description, to come forward."

Summary: A man was knocked unconscious after being hit on the head outside a West Lothian nightclub.


23-year-old Porter has taken 54 wickets in the Championship this season with best figures of 5-46 against Northants in April and has agreed a deal to 2019. Lawrence, 19, has scored 943 runs in 15 first-class games in 2016 and will remain with Essex until at least 2018. Meanwhile Essex have announced paceman Tom Moore will leave the club at the end of the season. "There is nowhere I would rather continue my career at the moment," Porter told the club website. Lawrence added: "I am extremely excited to be able to contribute towards winning as many trophies as possible over what will hopefully be a very successful few years for the club."

Summary: Essex bowler Jamie Porter and batsman Dan Lawrence have extended their contracts with the club.


The 22-year-old German was hurt in a crash with Jenson Button in Monaco on Sunday, his car ending up on its side against the barriers with Wehrlein trapped inside. He injured his back but has now had medical tests and is allowed to race. "Checks all done, see you in Montreal," he tweeted. "Great news! Medical checks done - ready for the #Canadian GP," added his team. Button, the 2009 world champion, was making a one-off return to Formula 1 as a replacement for Fernando Alonso, who was taking part in the Indianapolis 500 race in the United States.

Summary: Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein has been cleared by doctors to race at next week's Canadian Grand Prix.


Vice-captain Trott has made over 25,000 runs for the Bears in all competitions since joining them in 2002. The 35-year-old won 52 Test caps for England between 2009 and 2015, scoring 3,835 runs at an average of 44.08. "He continues to be one of the leading batsmen in the professional game," sport director Ashley Giles said. "He makes an outstanding contribution to Warwickshire as a batsman, vice-captain and mentor to the younger members of the squad. "He's a proud Bear and ensuring that he remains at Edgbaston for at least the next two years is a huge boost to the club as we build towards the new domestic season." Trott has helped Warwickshire win two County Championship titles, the T20 Blast, the ECB 40 and the One-Day Cup in his time with the county.

Summary: Former England batsman Jonathan Trott has extended his contract with Warwickshire until the end of the 2018 county season.