On-loan winger Kazenga LuaLua is close to a return from an ankle problem but is ineligible to face his parent club. Centre-half Lewis Dunk could keep his place in the Brighton squad after recovering from illness. Full-backs Sebastian Pocognoli and Liam Rosenior are available after injury, but striker Sam Baldock is likely to remain out with a hamstring problem. The Seagulls would return to the top of the Championship table with victory on Friday night. Brighton manager Chris Hughton told BBC Sussex: "They're a good side, QPR, they're a changed team in Ian Holloway's time there. "I think his period of time working in television gave him that nice break away from the pressures of management, and he looks like he's really enjoying it again. "His team are playing some good football, in a way that i think Ian wants them to play."

Summary: QPR Midfielder Jordan Cousins will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on a thigh injury.


This is the first time inflation has fallen below 9% in almost two years. Despite the fall, analysts said the central bank was unlikely to cut interest rates, which currently stand at 8.5%, next week. India's central bank has increased rates 13 times since March 2010 in an effort to hold down rising prices. "The headline inflation has come down because of food inflation easing, but the manufacturing momentum is strong," said Sonal Varma at Nomura in Mumbai. "From the [the central bank's] perspective, core inflation is still elevated, and so we are not expecting any rate move on 24 January," she said. However, analysts do expect rates to come down in the coming months after Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said recently that policymakers would start concentrating on improving economic growth rather than taming inflation.

Summary: India's inflation rate fell sharply in December to 7.5% from 9.1% in the previous month, partly due to an easing in the rate of food price rises.


France took the lead in the mixed team event as Richard Gasquet beat Jack Sock 6-3 5-7 7-6 (8-6) in the men's match. But the United States levelled thanks to Coco Vandeweghe's 6-4 7-5 win over Kristina Mladenovic in the women's tie. That set up a deciding doubles match, with Gasquet and Mladenovic triumphing 4-1 4-3 (5-0) to deny the United States what would have been a seventh title. France's only previous success in the Hopman Cup came in 2014, when Alize Cornet and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat the Polish duo of Agnieszka Radwanska and Grzegorz Panfil. Great Britain had a team in this year's competition but Dan Evans and Heather Watson went out in the group phase after losing against Switzerland, France and Germany. Find out how to get into tennis in our special guide.

Summary: France won the Hopman Cup for the second time after beating the United States in the final in Perth.


The organisation had used the previous name since it was established in 1973. However, it felt in the "digital age" the slang of the old abbreviation was "unrelated to our organisation and so it was important that we rebranded to better engage with our fans". The change was made before the start of the 2017 World Taekwondo Championships. The event is taking place in Muju, South Korea. "World Taekwondo is distinctive and simple to understand and reinforces the global nature of our sport," said World Taekwondo president Choue Chung-won. "Our vision is taekwondo for all and as World Taekwondo we are confident we can build on our success to date and achieve that vision."

Summary: The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has changed its name to World Taekwondo because of the "negative connotations" associated with its initials.


The secure system, known as Airwave, helps emergency services to communicate. It failed from 09:00 to 09:40 BST, the BBC's Danny Shaw said. Airwave Solutions Ltd has confirmed there was "an issue with intermittent communications". The Met Police said the problem was believed to have been a power failure. London Ambulance Service said it lost Airwave for less than 40 minutes and the impact on operations was minimal. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police service: "Maintaining our service to the public and officer safety were our first considerations during the outage period, and measures were put in place to ensure it was maintained." It said Airwave was putting measures in place to avoid any repeat of the problem. "We were very lucky to avoid anything too bad," a police source told BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw earlier.

Summary: The telephone communication systems used by the police, fire and ambulance services in London failed earlier, it has emerged.


The 22-year-old joined Albion on a free in May 2014 and made 34 appearances. Taft spent four months on loan at League Two side Cambridge United last season, before a tear to his anterior cruciate ligament ended his season prematurely in October 2015. "After missing a lot of football last year for six months, I have to work even harder now and want to impress here," he told the club website.

Summary: Mansfield have signed defender George Taft from Burton on a free transfer.


Sectarian graffiti was daubed on the wall of the hall in Bellaghy between Friday evening and Saturday morning. It was also attacked with paint the previous weekend. Ulster Unionist assembly member Sandra Overend said it was a "disgusting attack on Orange culture" and there was "hurt and disappointment" among unionists. "I appeal for leadership from across the community both in condemning this act and in offering any relevant information to help find the guilty party who should be subject to the full rigour of the law."

Summary: An Orange hall in County Londonderry has been attacked for the second time in a week.


Matthew Nelson gave Ireland a second-minute lead but Dominic Uher levelled with 100 seconds of the game remaining. Conor Harte, Eugene Magee, Johnny McKee and Shane O'Donoghue converted their penalties successfully, while Davy Harte made two fine saves. Ireland will top the group if they beat Italy in Belfast on Tuesday. Craig Fulton's side got off to the best possible start when Chris Cargo turned and found Nelson in the circle and the Lisnagarvey player slipped his marker and swept the ball into the corner. McKee and O'Donoghue had opportunities to extend the lead, before Uher equalised in the closing stages of the game. Ireland had beaten Ukraine 9-2 in their opening fixture of the competition on Saturday. The Irish men are the highest ranked team in the tournament and a top-three finish would be enough to qualify for the World League semi-finals in the summer.

Summary: Ireland made it two wins from two in World League 2 Pool A by defeating Austria 4-2 in a penalty shootout after their match ended 1-1 at Stormont.


The 35-year-old, who made seven Test appearances for England between 2001 and 2002, has spent his entire 15-year professional career at Chelmsford. Foster has scored 12,499 first-class career runs at an average of 37.08, alongside 785 dismissals. "James, in my opinion, is still one of the best wicketkeepers in the world," said Essex head coach Chris Silverwood. "He's got vast experience and is a great individual to have around the club, especially for the younger players coming through." Foster had been Essex skipper for five years but it was announced in December he would no longer continue in the role. The county is yet to announce his successor.

Summary: Wicketkeeper James Foster has signed a new two-year contract at Essex, a month after leaving his role as club captain.


Prosecutors seized documents from the office and Jean Gachassin's house. The investigation relates to alleged corruption over ticket sales for the French Open and a deal to extend the Roland Garros stadium where it is held. The FFT confirmed its headquarters had been searched and said it was fully co-operating with investigators. France's financial prosecutors office said in a statement it was investigating "misappropriation of property and influence trafficking", "an illicit system of reselling tickets for the French Open tournament", and the "awarding of the contract for the renovation and enlargement of Roland Garros". A travel agency in Tarbes, southern France was also searched as part of the investigation, according to reports. The world of tennis was rocked earlier this year after a joint BBC and Buzzfeed investigation revealed suspected widespread match fixing in professional tennis. The French Open starts on 22 May.

Summary: The headquarters of the French tennis federation (FFT) and the home of its president have been searched following allegations of illegal ticket sales.


The Progress MS-04, which launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Thursday, was carrying 2.4 tonnes of fuel, food and equipment. Space agency officials said the spacecraft burned up in the atmosphere, at an altitude of 190km. It occurred over a mountainous and sparsely inhabited region of Siberia. A Roscosmos statement said "most of the fragments burned in the dense layers of the atmosphere" over the Republic of Tyva, near the Mongolian border. Both the Russian and Americans have lost cargo ships in recent years. Last month, Frenchman Thomas Pesquet, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky and US astronaut Peggy Whitson launched on a Soyuz rocket for a six-month mission to the ISS.

Summary: The Russian space agency Roscosmos has confirmed the loss of an unmanned cargo ship which was heading for the International Space Station.


Ukraine scored 534 points, beating Australia into second place with 511 points. Russia was third with 491 points. The UK's Joe and Jake had a disappointing night, coming third from the bottom with 62 points. Jamala was a surprise winner of the contest, as Russia had been the hot favourite. Collecting her trophy, she thanked Europe for their votes and said: "I really want peace and love to everyone."

Summary: Ukraine's Jamala has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm in Sweden.


Visitors have been leaving vehicles illegally in passing places on roads or parking badly on verges near the Fairy Pools and the Quiraing. Officers from Police Scotland's Lochaber and Skye division have posted messages on Twitter about the problems. In one police warned: "If your car causes an obstruction it may be towed away." "Park safe," officers said in another of their tweets. The Fairy Pools are a series of waterfalls and pools that give views of Skye's famous Cuillin hills. The Quiraing is part of the Trotternish Ridge which was formed by a series of massive ancient landslips. The Quiraing was the largest of the slips.

Summary: Police have been highlighting parking problems at some of the Isle of Skye's most popular tourist destinations.


Reports say the bomber rammed the building in el-Arish with a lorry filled with explosives. Militants then opened fire on the station. No group has yet taken responsibility for the attack, but the area is often targeted by Islamists that have links with the so-called Islamic State (IS) group. Islamist groups are thought to have carried out more than 400 attacks in the North Sinai region between 2012 and 2015. The Sinai Province jihadist group, the most active insurgents, swore an oath of loyalty to IS in November 2014. The group was initially called Ansar Beit al-Maqdis (Supporters of Jerusalem), and has been active in the Sinai Peninsula since 2011. It has an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 active members.

Summary: At least eight people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on a police station in North Sinai, Egypt.


Richard Kell, 71, from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, was airlifted to hospital on 31 July after hitting a tree. RideLondon said he died in hospital on 23 August, and sent condolences to the riders' family and friends. He is the second rider to die as a result of this year's cycling event. Robin Chard, 48, from Bicester, suffered a cardiac arrest. James Choulaton, of the Outdoor Traders cycling club, of which Mr Kell was a member, paid tribute to a "passionate" cyclist who was "one of a kind". "He will be sorely missed by all of us and we would like to send all our love to his family during this tragically sad time." What is RideLondon?

Summary: A man has died weeks after suffering a head injury during the RideLondon cycling event, it has emerged.


Weymouth and Portland Borough Council is looking at stopping deckchair passes for residents over the age of 60. The deckchairs have been free of charge for the past 30 years to those holding a pass which proves they live within the borough. The council said scrapping the free chairs that line The Esplanade could save £5,000 a year. A deckchair at the seaside resort currently costs £2 to hire for a full or part day. Councillors voted in favour of a public consultation over the proposals at a meeting on Monday. The council's head of tourism and leisure, Nick Thornley, said: "These are tough times for local authorities - we felt that there might be an alternative way to use the money."

Summary: People are being asked for their views on scrapping free seaside seats for the over 60s in Weymouth.


The Aberdeen-based firm will carry out engineering modifications and upgrades to the Kollsnes facility, west of Bergen. The contract was awarded by Statoil on behalf of plant operator Gassco. Wood Group Mustang Norway has already started work on the project, which will last through 2017. The scope of the contract includes front-end engineering design as well as work on updating electrical, instrumentation and control systems. The Kollsnes plant processes natural gas from the Troll, Kvitebjorn and Visund fields in the North Sea and currently provides almost 40% of Norwegian gas deliveries. Once modifications are complete, the Kollsnes facility will be one of the largest gas processing plants in the world, capable of processing 144.5 million cubic metres per day of gas.

Summary: Oil and gas services company Wood Group has won a contract worth more than £40m to expand and upgrade a Norwegian gas processing plant.


The move is the latest step in the company's attempts to expand globally. Pinewood currently has studios in Canada, the Dominican Republic, Malaysia and the US. The UK studio company has produced international blockbusters such as Star Wars movies and the James Bond franchise. "Pinewood has been working in China for a number of years and we have forged some strong relationships with film companies, content producers and games developers," said Andrew Smith, president of Pinewood China. "A permanent presence in China is a key strategic element of Pinewood's overall international strategy." Pinewood currently already provides consultancy services to a number of Chinese film companies, including advising Wanda Group, the Chinese entertainment and property conglomerate. Earlier this year, Pinewood's owners agreed to sell the company to a property investment fund for Â£323.3m ($421.9m).

Summary: Pinewood Studios is setting up a representative office in China, as part of a response to growing demand from the Chinese film industry.


James McKenna scored the opener in the second minute, firing home low and hard from just inside the penalty area. Ryan Morris grabbed the second with a sensational volley from 25 yards which dipped over Aaron Hogg on 35 minutes. Joe McKinney picked up a through ball and shot into the net from inside the area for Ards' consolation goal on 37. The result moves Gavin Dykes' side up to ninth in the table ahead of Saturday's programme of five matches. Ards remain second, one point ahead of Linfield, who have two games in hand over the north Down club. The hosts had chances to extend their lead in the second half, but Ryan Mayse shot wide and blasted over the bar, while Johnny Lafferty's effort was comfortably dealt with by Aaron Hogg. For Ards, Keke's attempt was cleared away for a corner.

Summary: Ballinamallard United made it two wins out of two in the league by beating high-flying Ards 2-1 in Friday night's Premiership encounter at Ferney Park.


Clinicians' concerns had been raised at a meeting of NHS Grampian's board last month after the Scottish government announced the decision to have four such centres was under review. Ms Sturgeon said: "There is no dubiety, there will be a major trauma centre in Aberdeen." She said there would be also be centres in Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh. In response, Labour said the "apparent U-turn" had come at the last minute. The Conservatives said voters may ask why it had taken until the final days of the election for the "unequivocal commitment". And the Liberal Democrats said no-one in the north east would believe what was being said until the trauma centre was "actually in placeâ€Ž".

Summary: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed there will be a major trauma centre in Aberdeen.


Donoghue has written the script for the stage version, which will premiere at the Theatre Royal Stratford East next May. The story of Room is told through the eyes of a five-year-old boy who is being held captive with his mother. A film adaption was released earlier this year and earned Brie Larson an Oscar for best actress. The stage production will be directed by Cora Bissett and feature songs by Bissett and Kathryn Joseph. The novel was released in 2010 and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Orange Prize for Fiction - now known as the Bailey's Women's Prize. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: A stage adaption of Emma Donoghue's best-selling novel Room is to open in London next year.


The Uefa fine was imposed as a result of fans encroaching onto the playing area during and after the victory over Greece at Windsor Park on 8 October. Northern Ireland won the match 3-1 to secure their place at next summer's Euro 2016 finals in France. The Irish FA has confirmed that it will not be appealing against the decision. The sanction for the pitch incursions was imposed by the Uefa Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body. The victory over the Greeks sparked scenes of wild jubilation as Northern Ireland reached their first major tournament in 30 years. Following the win over Greece, Northern Ireland drew 1-1 away to Finland to secure top spot in Group F.

Summary: The Irish Football Association has been fined 7,000 euros following pitch invasions by supporters as Northern Ireland qualified for Euro 2016.


Alvaro Morata hit the crossbar for the hosts with a long-range effort before Mario Mandzukic headed in from Paul Pogba's chip just before half-time. Riccardo Saponara had Empoli's best chance but he shot over. The victory takes Juventus six points above Napoli, who play away at Udinese in their game in hand on Sunday (11:30 BST). Massimiliano Allegri's side had chances to extend their lead but Kwadwo Asamoah just failed to reach the ball after Lukasz Skorupski spilled Morata's drive. In the closing minutes, Morata ran down the left wing and pulled the ball back for Simone Zaza, whose shot was saved by Skorupski.

Summary: Juventus moved closer to a fifth successive Serie A title with a home victory over Empoli.


Suffolk Police said the victim, in her late 20s, was attacked in Ipswich by two men sometime between 03:00 and 03:45 GMT on Saturday. She was walking along Rope Walk and crossing Grimwade Street when she was grabbed from behind by the men who forced her into a nearby car park. She suffered neck and face injuries. Trained specialist officers and police staff have been working with the victim whilst extensive inquiries are ongoing in the local area. Det Supt Eamonn Bridger said, "This is a despicable, sustained sexual attack by two unknown individuals on an innocent young woman, who has been left traumatised and with significant injuries as a result of the actions of the men involved". The force is appealing for witnesses, including anyone with dash cam footage who was driving in the area at the time of the offence.

Summary: A woman has been left unconscious and seriously injured after what police have described as a "despicable, sustained sexual assault".


Ackermann reached his first century for Leicestershire off 149 balls before falling for 118 to Jeevan Mendis. Captain Cosgrove went on to make his 34th first-class hundred and reached stumps on 137 not out. Ned Eckersley added an unbeaten 77 off 69 balls in the final session as the visitors closed on 415-3. Eckersley and Cosgrove punished a tiring Derbyshire attack, putting on 139 in just under 20 overs, after Ackermann had shared a third-wicket stand of 175 with the skipper. Cosgrove, who passed 13,000 first-class runs in an innings which has contained 22 boundaries so far, is yet to lead his side to a Championship victory this season while Derbyshire are also winless.

Summary: Colin Ackermann and Mark Cosgrove both made hundreds as Leicestershire dominated day one of their County Championship match against Derbyshire.


The 61-year-old will have only 43 days to prepare the team before the country hosts the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on 14 January. Camacho, who has been out of football since he was sacked as China coach in 2013, has signed a two-year deal to fill the vacancy left by Jorge Costa's dismissal last month. His former coaching jobs include Real Madrid, Sevilla, Espanyol and Benfica. Camacho enjoyed a highly successful playing career, the former left-back was capped 81 times by his country and made over 440 appearances for Real Madrid. His first competitive match as Gabon coach will be the Nations Cup opener against Guinea Bissau. Camacho will also be tasked with trying to qualify Gabon for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia when, qualifiers resume in August.

Summary: Former Spain manager Jose Antonio Camacho has been appointed Gabon coach.


Lineham, 24, was sin-binned for lashing out at Leigh's Ryan Hampshire in the second half of Thursday's 22-8 defeat. Centurions forward Glenn Stewart has been banned for two games for a high tackle on Wolves half-back Kevin Brown in the same Super League match. Wakefield second-rower Danny Kirmond was fined £300 after admitting a high tackle in Friday's loss at Leeds. Warrington, who were beaten in last season's Grand Final by Wigan, have lost all five Super League matches in 2017 and are bottom of the table. Lineham pleaded guilty to the reckless strike charge at a Rugby Football League hearing on Tuesday, but challenged the grading of his offence. However, officials upheld it as a Grade C charge.

Summary: Warrington Wolves winger Tom Lineham has been banned for two games and fined £300 for striking an opponent.


There have been more than 15 closures of the crossing in West Dyke Road, Redcar over the past 18 months, the town's Labour MP Anna Turley said. Strong winds regularly mean the crossing has to close for safety reasons, causing traffic disruption. Work will begin in the next few weeks to install custom-built telescopic sliding barriers. Network Rail said the work had been fast-tracked. A spokesman said a start date would be confirmed early next week. "The new barrier system should bring an end to the frequent failures and closures that have brought our town centre to a standstill," Ms Turley said.

Summary: A "temperamental" rail barrier that has repeatedly broken down is to be updated.


He has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition with intention to endanger life and possession of an article with a blade on school premises. Police arrested the boy after being called to Higham Lane School in Nuneaton on Tuesday. The boy, from Nuneaton, will appear at Warwickshire Magistrates' Court later. See more stories from Coventry and Warwickshire here In a statement on the school's website, head teacher Phil Kelly assured parents the school "will continue to be vigilant and will take all necessary precautions to ensure our children's safety". "The safeguarding of our students is our priority and we dealt with this matter swiftly with Warwickshire Police," he said.

Summary: A teenage boy has been charged after a shotgun and ammunition were seized at a Warwickshire school.


The restored 1978 Strato Silver Mk3 Ford Capri, driven by Lewis Collins's character Bodie, had been expected to fetch at least £35,000. It was one of three pre-production Capri S cars from Ford's 1978 press fleet of about 150 cars. Collins died at his Los Angeles home in November 2013, aged 67, after a five-year battle with cancer. The identity of the buyer has not yet been revealed by Warrington-based H&H Auctioneers. The Professionals, which starred Gordon Jackson, Lewis Collins and Martin Shaw, ran for six years between 1977 and 1983. A movie was planned in 2011 by creator Brian Clemens, with James Bond actor Daniel Craig and Dr Who's David Tennant said to be linked. The Professionals

Summary: A car used in several episodes of the cult 1970s TV series The Professionals has sold for £48,000 at auction.


Edwina Hart said there was "no place" for such terms of employment, while campaigning in the Vale of Glamorgan. Earlier on Wednesday, party leader Ed Miliband said a Labour government at Westminster would give workers the right to a regular contract after 12 weeks of regular hours. The Conservatives have claimed the move would be a threat to jobs. "As a party we're in the business of helping those dispossessed and those that aren't doing well, and that's why he's made such an issue of this policy," Mrs Hart said, backing Mr Miliband's announcement on zero-hours contracts. "At one time people thought they had a place, but there's been so much abuse, there's no place for them." Commenting on an open letter by business leaders supporting Conservative economic policy, Mrs Hart dismissed it as "no surprise to anybody" and "just something that happens in the campaign".

Summary: Zero-hours contracts should be banned, Welsh Labour's economy minister has said, going further than party policy.


Up to 1,000 senior supervisor roles and a "significant amount" of customer service posts will be created under the plans, the firm said. The chain, whose headquarters is in Worksop, saw pre-tax profits fall 80% to Â£5.1m, in the year up to 28 January. The GMB trade union is also being consulted over the changes. The firm, which sells homeware and household goods, has more than 400 stores across the UK. Retail director Anthony Houghton said the changes would help it "stay relevant" to customers. He added like-for-like sales had increased "despite the challenging retail landscape", but said this was "not translating into positive results". Wilko's move comes in the wake of other retailers also reviewing their practices. Earlier this year, Tesco said it would cut 1,200 jobs at its headquarters, with 1,000 jobs also believed to be at risk at fellow supermarket giants Asda and Sainsbury's.

Summary: High-street retailer Wilko has begun a redundancy consultation with nearly 4,000 staff members as it reorganises its business.


Passenger Sharon Davies, 45, from Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff, was travelling along the R509 in Derby, Rustenburg, when the crash happened. Three other family members including two children were injured after the driver appeared to lose control of the car, police said. But Ms Davies was trapped inside and pronounced dead at the scene. Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, of South African police, said her family had been informed and his officers were investigating the crash. Ms Davies and her family were en-route to visit relatives in Botswana, he added. The Foreign Office said: "We are assisting the family of a British woman following a road accident in South Africa. Our staff are in contact with the South African police."

Summary: A woman has died and three people have been injured after a car crashed and rolled off the road in South Africa.


The fire in Grantham began at 17:15 GMT and caused disruption to journeys on the East Coast Main Line, with trains having to pass the site at lower speed. Five fire crews remained at the scene in Spring Hill Gardens, London Road, along with police and engineers. Western Power Distribution said power had been restored to most customers but about 1,300 were still without supply. Rail delays on Virgin East Coast services were expected to last until at least 21:30 GMT, the company said. The fire has also caused severe disruption and delays on local roads including the A52 London Road. Lincolnshire Police said no-one was thought to have been injured in the blaze and the cause was unknown. Residents in the area of the fire have been advised to keep windows and doors closed by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.

Summary: A fire at an electricity sub-station in Lincolnshire cut power to more than 16,000 homes and disrupted trains.


One match at Roland Garros and three at Wimbledon, two of them in the qualifying tournament and one in the main draw, triggered alerts for unusual betting patterns. The TIU says it received 53 alerts for the period April to June 2017. Three of those were on the ATP Tour and one on the WTA Tour. There were 20 each on the lower-level men's ATP Challenger and ITF Futures circuits and five on the ITF women's circuit. The TIU says an alert on its own is "not evidence of match-fixing" and can be due to a number of other factors, including conditions and player fitness. There have been 83 alerts in the first six months of 2017, down 38 on the same period in 2016.

Summary: Matches at this year's Wimbledon and French Open will be investigated by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) for potential match-fixing.


Both attacks happened at the Midlands Prison in County Laois on Sunday, in a wing that houses sex offenders. One officer sustained a knife wound to his back as he tried to protect a prisoner who was being attacked. An assistant chief prison officer was later kicked a number of times by another inmate when senior officers began to investigate the first attack. Both injured officers were taken to hospital for treatment. The assistant chief prison officer is thought to have sustained a broken ankle in the attack. Midlands Prison is one of two jails within the Portlaoise Prison campus. It is a closed, medium-security prison for men that can house almost 300 inmates. The Irish state broadcaster, RTÃ‰, said police and the Irish Prison Service have begun investigations into the attacks.

Summary: Two prison officers have been injured in separate attacks by inmates at the same prison in the Republic of Ireland.


The 25-year-old is the latest player to leave the Bulls after the Championship side were closed down. Clare began his career at Castleford before he joined Bradford in 2015. "He's a guy with genuine pace and I know from speaking to many people that he will add to the culture we are looking to enhance again this year," said head coach Neil Jukes. The Centurions are preparing for their first season in Super League since 2005.

Summary: Leigh Centurions have signed winger James Clare from liquidated Bradford Bulls on a two-year deal.


Police had been searching for Debbie Duffy, 40, from the Menzieshill area of the city, and her grandson Callum King, who had been missing since Tuesday. Ms Duffy had been intending to travel to the Tayport area of Fife to visit family, but the alarm was raised when the pair did not arrive. Police Scotland confirmed on Thursday morning that the the pair had been found in Dundee.

Summary: A missing woman and her two-year-old grandson have been found in Dundee.


Adeyemi, 24, spent last season with Leeds United on a similar deal where he scored two goals in 24 games. The ex-Norwich trainee joined the Bluebirds on a free transfer from Birmingham in August 2014 but has made just 23 appearances, scoring once. "He's got real good energy and athleticism," boss Alan Stubbs told the club website. Meanwhile, midfielder Chris Dawson, 21, has joined Norwegian side Viking FK on loan until January with an option of a permanent move. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Cardiff City have loaned midfielder Tom Adeyemi to fellow Championship side Rotherham United on a season-long deal.


The 28-year-old has most recently been playing at the Rio 2016 Olympics, helping Argentina to a sixth-placed finish in the rugby sevens. He was also capped by the Argentina XV side once in 2008. "He was part of an impressive squad at the Olympics. He has the fitness levels to go straight into the Premiership," said director of rugby Jim Mallinder. "He's a powerful and elusive runner with a good set of handling skills as well as strong defence, and we're looking forward to seeing what he can do here at Franklin's Gardens."

Summary: Northampton Saints have signed Argentina centre Juan Pablo Estelles from Atletico del Rosario.


The 24-year-old right-back moves to Shropshire on a two-year deal. Riley began his career with Bolton Wanderers in 2011 when the Trotters were still in the Premier League. He went on to have a loan spell at Oxford in the 2014-15 season before joining Bury in January 2015, scoring twice in 57 appearances. Riley follows defenders Oliver Lancashire and Ryan McGivern, midfielders Gary Deegan and Jim O'Brien and strikers Louis Dodds, AJ Leitch-Smith and Antoni Sarcevic at Greenhous Meadow as boss Micky Mellon looks to improve on last term's 20th place finish in League One. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Shrewsbury Town have made their eighth addition of the summer after signing defender Joe Riley from Bury for an undisclosed fee.


More than 2,600 names were released on dormantaccounts.ch. New Swiss banking regulations mean that if an account containing more the 500 Swiss Francs ($505; Â£335) has been left dormant for 60 years, ownership of the funds reverts to the state. Around 80 safety deposit boxes have also been gathering dust since 1955. The deadline for submitting a claim is one year from the date of publication of the account holder's name. "By publishing this information, the banks are making a last attempt to re-establish contact with the customer," said Claude-Alain Margelisch, chief executive of the Swiss Bankers Association. He added that the new regulations - which took effect in January - also create legal clarity about dormant assets. The banking lobby group said that banks may charge their costs to claimants who file clearly unfounded requests.

Summary: The Swiss banking industry has released the names of holders of dormant accounts, in the hope they will come forward to claim over $44m.


Noone, 24, has become Malky Mackay's ninth signing of the summer for a fee believed to be £1m. The Liverpool-born wideman started his career at Plymouth Argyle before joining the Seagulls for £300,000 in January 2011. Noone, who has scored 11 goals in 60 appearances for Brighton, Exeter and Plymouth, is expected to make his debut at home to Wolves on Sunday. Cardiff have already signed Craig Bellamy,Tommy Smith,Heidar Helguson,Matthew Connolly,Joe Lewis,Jordan Mutch,Kim Bo-Kyung, and Etien Velikonja this summer.

Summary: Cardiff City have signed Brighton winger Craig Noone on a four-year deal.


It comes after Poole council made a U-turn in its decision to shut down the facilities to save Â£75,000. The closure caused outrage among residents who said some people queuing for the ferry were urinating in the street and people's gardens. Local businesses are now being asked to save the toilet facilities in Ferry Road. In the meantime they will be kept them open until 30 September. The authority previously closed half of its public toilets to cut costs, leaving 13 council-run facilities in the town, plus 21 community-run toilets. Councillor John Rampton received emails of complaint from residents and visitors as the next nearest toilet was a 12-minute walk away, with another facility at the Studland ferry terminal. A council statement said: "If a viable business case cannot be achieved the council will close the facility. However, it will continue to seek an alternate solution."

Summary: The toilets at Sandbanks Ferry have been temporarily re-opened for the summer.


The Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union said members voted for Wednesday's 24 hour walkout at Allied Bakeries after changes to holiday entitlements and shift patterns. Union representative John James said he hoped the issue could be resolved. The company said it was in discussions with unions. Mr James said 56 out of 70 workers who cast ballots voted for industrial action, timed to coincide with the lead-up to Easter. Mike Auden, general manager at Allied Bakeries Wales, said: "We can confirm that we are in discussions with unions at our Cardiff bakery regarding a wage related matter. "We are listening to employees and working hard to maintain open and constructive dialogue with our workforce. "On that basis we hope that the strike action called for next week will not go ahead."

Summary: Workers at a Cardiff bakery plan to strike, affecting the production of some of the 900,000 hot cross buns produced there in the run-up to Easter.


RBS bought Citizens for $440m in 1988 and turned it into one of the biggest regional banks in the US. But now state-owned RBS is cutting operations abroad in order to focus more on its main UK retail business. It first sold part of the US company in September last year in an initial public offering, then sold another chunk in March this year. Citizens Financial Group (CFG) said in a statement that completion of the share offer was "expected to result in RBS's complete exit from its ownership stake in CFG's common stock". RBS was bailed out by the UK government in 2008 and is currently 73% owned by the state. It has been trying to streamline its business in order to return to profit. It is pulling out of 25 countries, lowering the number that it operates in to 13.

Summary: The Royal Bank of Scotland is selling its remaining 20.9% stake in the US bank Citizens.


In 1962, Beryl Swain from Walthamstow, became the first female solo rider to compete on the Mountain circuit. The following year, the International Federation of Motorcycling, revoked her licence on the grounds that the sport was not suitable for women. Manx National Heritage said Fast Women, tells Swain's story alongside other "trailblazers and modern day heroines". A spokesman added: "Beryl's modern day successors featured in the display include Jenny Tinmouth, who broke the record as the fastest female around the Mountain Course as a newcomer in 2009. "Also, Carolynn Sells who made history in 2009 when she became the first ever female to win on the mountain circuit when she came in first in the Ultra lightweight MGP". Fast Women, a free exhibition at the Manx Museum in Douglas, is open until 6 August.

Summary: An Isle of Man exhibition focusing on women in motorsport is featuring the "First Lady" of the TT races.


Health officials have said Ruabon Medical Centre, which has more than 9,000 patients, will not close and there is no need for patients to register elsewhere. It follows similar decisions by surgeries in Denbighshire, Conwy and elsewhere in Wrexham. The contract will end on 31 March. A Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board spokesman said: "This is a high performing practice, which is very popular and well thought of by patients, and the GPs can take pride in their ability to sustain a high level of service. "However, they have not been successful in recruiting doctors to replace two full time partners who left the practice earlier this year."

Summary: A GP surgery in Wrexham county borough will end its NHS contract after being unable to fill two vacant doctor posts.


Aberdeen Coastguard received a mayday call from the two crew members of the Erin Wood at about 17:10 on Saturday to say it was taking on water two miles off Peterhead. The 24-metre vessel was in a collision with the Cyprus-registered Daroja. No one was injured. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has been informed. A coastguard statement said: "Aberdeen Coastguard requested the launch of Peterhead all-weather lifeboat and other vessels offered assistance. "The Erin Wood was taken under tow by a fishing vessel into Peterhead and the cargo vessel has also gone to Peterhead. "The Maritime and Coastguard Agency will be attending both vessels and an investigation is under way."

Summary: A fuelling vessel has been towed into harbour after a collision with a cargo boat off the north east coast.


He is a product of the Latics academy and scored once in six outings last season before a shoulder injury meant he missed most of the campaign. The Wigan-born 20-year-old was part of the club's League One winning season. "On the ball his quality is undoubted, he's a fantastic technical footballer," boss Gary Caldwell told the club website. "He has to continue to work on his fitness for the new season, it's a massive part of football now especially in midfield."

Summary: Wigan Athletic midfielder Jordan Flores has signed a new one-year deal at the Championship club.


The man walked into the men's toilets at Tesco in Crowborough before climbing into the roof space above. He then entered the space above the women's toilets, Sussex Police said. He is believed to have entered the store twice, once on Saturday and also on Easter Sunday. Police have released a CCTV image as part of the voyeurism investigation. The man is described as white, 6ft 1in (1.85m) tall and in his early 30s. He is of slim build and was wearing a blue and white striped shirt and dark blue denim jeans, a police spokesman said.

Summary: A man who climbed into roof space above a supermarket's women's toilets is being sought by police.


Carwyn Jones' comments came as he visited the region, including Caernarfon Castle, as part of Armistice Day commemorations. At the site of the new school at Maesgeirchen in Bangor, Mr Jones met pupils who have been involved in designing their new classrooms. The school is due to open in September 2017. "It's been a pleasure to be here in Maesgeirchen today to see this fantastic development which will be of real benefit for the pupils, teachers and parents," said Mr Jones. "It's not only the pupils and teachers who'll benefit from this new development, but the wider community will too as this is a major construction scheme creating employment and providing opportunities for local suppliers." The new Ysgol Glancegin will serve what is Wales' third largest housing estate, with a population of 4,000.

Summary: A new £5.1m Gwynedd school will deliver the "best possible start in life", Wales' First Minister has said.


City do not have an experienced right-back after releasing out-of-contract duo Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna. Guardiola has been linked with Tottenham's Kyle Walker but is understood to be considering whether to bid for 34-year-old Alves, who played for Juve in their Champions League final loss to Real Madrid on 3 June. It is thought Juve want £5m for Alves. Guardiola knows Alves well having brought the Brazil international to Barcelona from Sevilla for £23m in 2008. The pair won three La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups and two Champions Leagues together before Guardiola left the Nou Camp in 2012.

Summary: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could turn to Juventus' Dani Alves to strengthen his full-back options.


The 45-year-old Australian has also previously coached the Adelaide Strikers in the T20 Big Bash. And he was part of the coaching team as Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural Indian Premier League in 2008. Essex have been looking for a head coach since Paul Grayson left by mutual consent on 2 September and want to complete shortlist by mid-October. The county, who currently have Chris Silverwood in charge until the end of the season, then hope to make an appointment in late December or early January. Essex, currently third in Division Two and without silverware since 2008, saw the first day of their final County Championship match of the season against Lancashire rained off on Tuesday. Meanwhile, young fast bowler Aaron Beard has signed his first professional contract with the club that will keep the 17-year-old at Chelmsford until at least the end of the 2017 season.

Summary: Ex-South Australia head coach Darren Berry is interested in the vacant position at Essex, reports BBC Essex.


The body was discovered by a member of the public at about 06:40 BST on Carr House Drive in Newton Hall. Durham Police said the investigation was at an early stage, but officers were keen to trace anyone who had seen the man in the time leading up to his death. He is described as white, with glasses and white/grey hair and blue eyes. He was wearing brown walking boots, dark blue jeans, a light blue fleece, navy waterproof coat and a navy flat cap. Det Supt Adrian Green said: "The man's body has yet to be removed and forensic work is under way at the scene. "The forensic work may take some time and I would ask for patience from the local community while it is carried out."

Summary: A man's body has been found on a playing field in County Durham.


The game finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Roberto Firmino's spot-kick cancelling out Keidi Bare's first-half opener for the La Liga side. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson saw his penalty saved by Miguel Angel Moya in the resulting shootout. And Filipe Luis stepped up to net the decisive spot-kick. Jurgen Klopp's side reached the final of the four-team competition after beating hosts Bayern Munich 3-0 on Tuesday, while Atletico progressed with a 2-1 win over Napoli. Liverpool, who won the Asia Cup last month, will now prepare to face Athletic Bilbao in Dublin in their final friendly match before their league campaign begins at Watford on 12 August. Meanwhile, Atletico will now travel to England to face Premier League newcomers Brighton in a friendly at the Amex Stadium on 6 August.

Summary: Liverpool suffered their first defeat of the pre-season campaign after losing 5-4 on penalties in the Audi Cup final against Atletico Madrid in Munich.


The stone is 4.3m (14ft) high and 5.8m (19ft) long, and is reportedly worth an estimated $170m (Â£140m). It was found in a mine in the jade-producing Kachin state, in the north of the country. Myanmar, also known as Burma, is the source of nearly all of the world's finest jadeite, a near-translucent green stone. The jade industry is responsible for nearly half of the country's GDP. One of its biggest markets is neighbouring China, where it is known as the "stone of heaven".

Summary: A giant jade stone weighing 175 tonnes has been uncovered by miners in Myanmar.


The Atlantic 85 inshore boat set off just after 01:00 BST on Thursday to a person calling for help in the River Rother at Rock Channel. On the way, the boat hit a "submerged, unlit object", injuring the crew and damaging the boat, the charity said. Two of the injured were taken by ambulance to hospital and are now recovering in hospital and at home. The original casualty who called for help was assisted by a passer-by safely to shore, the charity said. Rye Harbour was the scene of one of the RNLI's worst lifeboat disasters in its 165-year history when 17 crew lost their lives in 1928. The charity said the Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat had been in service since 2010.

Summary: Three RNLI volunteers have been injured after their lifeboat crashed in Rye Harbour during an emergency call.


Wada said the laboratory must take five remedial steps after it was found to have submitted two false negative results during blind tests in October. If it meets Wada's demands, the ban can be lifted early. The laboratory has 21 days to appeal against the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. During the suspension, samples must be transported securely to another Wada-accredited laboratory. Read: Social media users call ban Embarrassing" Wada, which is seeking to improve standards following a series of recent doping scandals, last week revoked accreditation from the national laboratories in Moscow and Lisbon. Russia's athletics federation is currently from international competition after being accused of "state-sponsored" doping.

Summary: China's National Anti-Doping Agency laboratory has been suspended for up to four months by the World Anti-Doping Agency.


The Russian-made Mi-171 came down while on a reconnaissance mission in Tamanrasset region, some 2,000km (1,200 miles) from the capital, Algiers. The helicopter apparently experienced technical failure, but the exact cause of the crash is yet to be established, the ministry added. Critics say Algeria has a poor aircraft safety record. In 2014, 77 people were killed in a military plane crash. Two military aircrafts collided during a training exercise in 2012, killing both pilots. The reason for the helicopter's mission is not clear but militant Islamists are active in Algeria. In 2014, Vietnam grounded its entire fleet of Mi-171 helicopters after a crash near the capital, Hanoi, killed 18 soldiers.

Summary: A military helicopter has crashed in southern Algeria, killing 12 soldiers, the defence ministry has said.


Carl Cope, 47, died from a heart attack after suffering chest pains near the A&E department at Walsall's Manor Hospital in June 2012. Matthew Geary, 36, from Manor Avenue, Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, admitted at Wolverhampton Crown Court to failing to discharge a duty. He was given bail and will be sentenced on a date to be fixed. A 45-year-old woman, who has denied the same charge, is due for trial on 12 January, but the prosecution has discontinued a case against a 55-year-old man, who had been facing the same charge. Mr Cope went for a drink after being left in an A&E waiting room and collapsed outside.

Summary: A former paramedic has admitted failing in his duty after the death of a man who collapsed outside a hospital.


The Jack Russell terrier, who has been named Molly by the RSPCA, was found by a member of the public in Backwell near Bristol Airport. Molly had shotgun pellets beneath her skin with injuries to her jaw and face. The RSPCA's John Atkinson said: "It's heartbreaking to think someone could intentionally attack a dog then leave her with such horrific injuries." Molly is in intensive care being nursed by the team at the RSPCA Bristol clinic. She is not micro-chipped so officers have so far been unable to trace her owners. Chief inspector Atkinson added: "We don't know exactly what happened to her or how long she has been struggling alone with her injuries and are appealing to anyone who recognises Molly or knows what may have happened to her to get in touch." Anyone with information can contact the RSPCA appeal line on 0300 123 8018.

Summary: A dog has suffered serious injuries after it was shot in the head at point-blank range.


The 53-year-old was killed when a vintage Hawker Hunter jet crashed on to traffic on the A27 on 22 August. Mr Reeve's family and friends gathered at St Andrew's Church in Alfriston, East Sussex, earlier. The computer-aided design technician from Seaford was was killed after riding his "cherished Honda motorbike" to the perimeter of Shoreham Airport. He had been taking photographs of the planes. Following the crash, his family described him as a "motorbiker, golfer, photographer, fundraiser - but above all else, son, brother, husband, father and grandfather". The funeral of 23-year-old Daniele Polito, who was also killed in the air crash, was held in Worthing on Monday.

Summary: The funeral of Mark Reeves - one of 11 people who died in the Shoreham air disaster - has taken place.


Alice Gross, who has health concerns, was last seen at about 13:00 BST on Thursday when she left home in Hanwell. Officers said they were "growing increasingly concerned" as to the whereabouts of the Brentside High School student. Alice is described as being 5ft 2in tall, slim, with shoulder length light brown hair. When she was last seen, she was wearing dark blue jeans, a dark green lacy cardigan and denim blue Van's shoes. She may also be wearing tartan-framed spectacles. Her family have put out appeals on Facebook and Twitter. In one Facebook message, the teenager's sister Nina Gross wrote: "The police have requested to hold off any non-police searches, as they are actively searching certain areas this morning, until further notice. "But please continue to raise awareness with posts and posters." Officers are conducting searches and house-to-house inquiries in the Hanwell area.

Summary: Concerns are growing for a 14-year-old girl who has been missing from her west London home for more than 48 hours.


Clarke, 34, was signed on a two-year deal last summer, but his contract has been terminated by mutual consent. The form of Adam Smith meant Clarke made only four first-team appearances for the Cobblers last season and did not feature at all in the league. Wimbledon, also promoted to League One via the play-offs, have not disclosed the length of Clarke's contract. "It's a fantastic opportunity for me," he told Wimbledon's website. "To join a club of this stature, with its history is an honour and a privilege. It's going to be an exciting season ahead in League One." Clarke, who started his career at Bristol Rovers, joined Northampton after leaving Oxford United.

Summary: AFC Wimbledon have signed Ryan Clarke after the goalkeeper was released by Northampton Town.


Iain Provan, 64, Elizabeth Allan, 63, and Len Stern, 71, died in a crash at a stage of the rally near Coldstream. The event is normally held on closed public roads in Berwickshire. However this year the Jim Clark Reivers Rally took place on tracks in Kielder Forest in Northumberland, after starting in Kelso. Scottish Borders Council withdrew permission for the event to take place on public roads while investigations by Police Scotland and the Health and Safety Executive are under way. A nationwide review of the sport by a group set up by the Scottish government made a series of recommendations earlier this year. They include: The rally started from Springwood Park in Kelso on Sunday, with the first car returning to the park for the ceremonial finish.

Summary: The Jim Clark rally has been held in the Borders for the first time since three people were killed at last year's event.


The new structure, called Evolution, will be unveiled at the 2016 event in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. Eisteddfod chief executive Elfed Roberts said it was "time to move on" after 10 years of the pink pavilion. "The Pink Pavilion was a striking building and gave us a unique promotional opportunity... but it was also very frustrating," he said. "The structural poles obscured the view from a large number of seats, and external noise was also a problem during competitions. "The new building is a much sturdier structure and will suit our needs far better." Meanwhile last year's Eisteddfod in Meifod, Powys, left a surplus of almost Â£55,000.

Summary: The National Eisteddfod's iconic pink pavilion is to be replaced from next year.


A stretch of the A11 at Thetford in Norfolk was closed after traffic police were called at 09:36 GMT. Officers posted a photograph of the pig on Twitter with the hashtag "#keepinguandpiggiesafe". The tweet read: "Sorry about the delay on the A11 at Thetford this morning, there was a pig on the road having a stroll." For more on this and other stories, visit the BBC Norfolk Live page The pig was in a lay-by on the southbound carriageway at Roudham Heath near Snetterton when officers caught up with it. The road was reopened at 10:25 and the animal was returned to a farmer's field nearby.

Summary: A road-hogging pig stopped traffic for an hour as it went for a "stroll" on a dual carriageway.


The paceman ripped through the hosts' top order to reduce them to 145-7, despite Michael Lumb's battling 39. Skipper Chris Read (70 not out) led a Notts fightback, helping them add 100 for the final three wickets before they were all out for 245, a deficit of 74. By the close, Jimmy Adams' 68 not out helped Hampshire move to 106-1 in their second innings, 180 ahead. The two sides occupy the bottom two places in County Championship Division One and both desperately need a victory as they bid to avoid the drop.

Summary: Andy Carter boosted Hampshire's hopes of survival by taking 4-52 on his debut against former club Nottinghamshire.


Any changes to the modest ranch-style house in Los Altos, which is already a tourist attraction, will now be subject to review by the commission. Jobs, who started Apple in 1976, died in 2011 age 56. His sister, the house's current owner, raised no objections, a Los Altos official told the BBC. The designation was unanimously agreed, with one member of the commission absent. "It's something the community can be proud of," Zachary Dahl, a staff liaison to the commission, told the BBC. Jobs, Steve Wozniak and several other early Apple employees built the first 100 Apple I computers in the living room and the garage of the house. The company later moved to Cupertino. Mr Dahl said Jobs' stepmother currently lives in the house.

Summary: The California house where Steve Jobs started Apple Computer has been designated a historic site by a Silicon Valley historical commission.


The 25-year-old played eight games for the Raiders in 2016, who lost in last weekend's play-offs last four. He returns for a second spell in Super League, having played 10 games for Catalans Dragons in 2014. "Sam will bring a wealth of experience and a good kicking game," said Wildcats head coach Chris Chester. "He is a great signing for the club, a big coup and a number of Super League clubs were chasing his signature." Williams discussed Chester's methods with Raiders teammate Josh Hodgson, who played under the Trinity coach at former club Hull KR. "I have heard good things from Josh on his coaching and I am now excited to be a part of it and am looking forward to what the future holds," he added.

Summary: Wakefield Trinity have signed half-back Sam Williams from Australian National Rugby League side Canberra Raiders on a one-year deal.


Landlords will have to provide written statements of their responsibilities and the rights of tenants under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act. It also compels landlords to make repairs but allows them to repossess an abandoned property more quickly. Housing Minister Lesley Griffiths said it was "vital this area of law is modern and fit for purpose". "This Bill will ensure both landlords and those renting their homes are aware of their rights and responsibilities from the outset, and will provide additional protection against the poor practices of some landlords," she said. Elle McNeil, policy officer for Citizens Advice Cymru, said it was a "historic new law". She said Citizens Advice and other groups had successfully campaigned to keep the six-month protection from no-fault eviction for tenants on fixed term contracts which was not in the original version of the bill.

Summary: A new law to tackle rogue landlords and make it easier to rent a home has been passed by the assembly.


Operated by Stobart Air on behalf of Aer Lingus, five flights per week between the two cities will start from March, but with tickets on sale now. This route will add to Southampton Airport's existing flights to Ireland which includes Dublin and Belfast. Southampton Airport managing director Dave Lees said Cork had been one of the most requested routes in Ireland from the Hampshire city. He added: "This new air link will open important connections for our region, which will be useful for business, the cruise industry, yachting, the universities and those visiting friends and relatives."

Summary: Southampton Airport has announced a new flight route to Cork in Ireland.


Burke, 20, made 12 appearances for Wigan last season, while 21-year-old Cullen played 46 times for Bradford. Both players join the Championship side having worked under Bolton manager Phil Parkinson at his former club Bradford. "They'll add a lot of quality to the squad and have a desire to show everybody they can play at this level," Parkinson told the club website. "It was an easy decision for me as I've worked with the gaffer before and I really enjoyed it," England Under-20 international Burke said. Central-midfielder Cullen, a Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, helped Bradford reach the League One play-off semi-final and final in the last two campaigns. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: West Ham midfielders Reece Burke and Josh Cullen have joined Championship side Bolton on loan until January.


Irish writer Samuel Beckett, screen icon Ava Gardner, and West Bromwich Albion's Laurie Cunningham are among those to be honoured by the charity. London's blue plaque scheme was set up 150 years ago to link famous people with their homes and other buildings. The scheme's chair called the list a "wide range of talent". Prof Ronald Hutton said it "will celebrate stars" who "made London their home". The icons being remembered: What is the blue plaque scheme? The idea of erecting "memorial tablets" was first proposed by William Ewart MP in the House of Commons in 1863, but the scheme only started in 1866. The first plaque erected was for the poet Lord Byron, with a memorial laid in 1867. More than 900 have been unveiled since then, English Heritage says. It has been running the scheme since 1986 after it took over from London County Council.

Summary: Playwrights, movie stars and the first black footballer to play for England will be honoured with blue plaques in London, English Heritage has announced.


Train services through Anderston Station were halted after the damage was discovered in the early hours of Thursday. ScotRail said staff had arrived in the morning to find a section of the roof had "come away" above platform one. The company later said that services were now running normally through the station. A spokesman said: "Station staff at Anderston arrived this morning to find that a small part of the roof over the platform had come away. "For safety reasons, they were unable to open the station to the public until the platform had been cleared and safety barriers erected." A ScotRail Alliance spokesman added: "We are investigating the cause, and are looking to repair the damage with a minimum of disruption to our customers."

Summary: Officials are investigating after part of the roof at a Glasgow railway station collapsed.


Mumtaz Member, 56, was found in Holmfield Avenue on 12 December. An inquest into her death was opened and adjourned six days later. Mohammed Member, 25, Shafiq Member, 29, and Fatima Patel, 27, all of Holmfield Avenue, are charged with her murder. The two men have been remanded in custody after appearing in court, while Patel was conditionally bailed. All three will appear at Leicester Crown Court on 15 January.

Summary: Police have identified a woman whose body was discovered at a house in Leicester.


Tigers lost 19-6 to Exeter on Saturday, their first defeat after winning their opening three league matches. But Cockerill told BBC Radio Leicester: "It's still a good start. We've played some tough sides in Wasps, Quins and Exeter, who will be in the top-six mix. "There is a lot of rugby still to go. It will be a really intriguing season to see how squads pull through." Tigers are next in action on Friday night when they play Stade Francais in the European Champions Cup at Welford Road. Cockerill said a gruelling fixture list meant every team faces tough challenges. "There is the Six Nations, and there will be injuries," Cockerill added. "Everybody is playing back to back. "We have some good bodies to come back into the squad and Jean de Villiers and Brendon O'Connor are to arrive."

Summary: Director of rugby Richard Cockerill insists he is happy with Leicester's start to the Premiership season.


Officers said a package weighing over a kilo, which had been delivered from the Netherlands, was discovered at a home in the town on 8 April. The raid was a joint operation between Border Force and the National Crime Agency. A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged and appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Tuesday. The package contained 990g of ecstasy worth £29,700. Ecstasy tablets worth £4,840 were also recovered at the property. Det Sgt Forbes Wilson said: "This was an excellent piece of proactive work and shows how effective multi-agency work can be. "It's always satisfying to get drugs off our streets, particularly when it's a high quantity."

Summary: Ecstasy with a street value of about £35,000 has been recovered following a police raid in Denny.


Apedelrazak Badram, 32, has been charged with three sexual offences and two counts of impersonating a police officer, Scotland Yard said. The girl was raped near Sandhurst Road in Edmonton, north London, on Wednesday. Detectives said it was linked to a second attempted assault on another 12-year-old girl the same day. The girl attacked in nearby Shirley Grove managed to escape. Mr Badram, of Enfield, north London, is also charged with false imprisonment, two counts of breaching a sexual offences prevention order, possession of class B drugs and theft. He appeared in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Saturday and will return to court next week.

Summary: A man has appeared in court accused of raping a 12-year-old girl at knifepoint and claiming to be a police officer.


Andrew Bache, 51, from Portsmouth, was assaulted ahead of England's match against Russia in Marseille. His family said: "He's progressing very slowly each day. He's been told he can come home." Friends of Mr Bache, known as "Pepe", set up a web page in an effort to raise the Â£15,000 needed to fly him home. Mr Bache suffered severe brain injuries and a cardiac arrest and had to be put in an induced coma before the game on Saturday 11 June. The family said Mr Bache who was now "stable and breathing by himself", was expected to make the flight once his medical needs for the journey and in the UK were in place. The family thanked all those who donated to the appeal which raised more than Â£27,000 for Mr Bache's ongoing medical treatment.

Summary: An England fan left seriously injured after being attacked by Russian supporters during Euro 2016 is well enough to fly home, his family says.


Media playback is not supported on this device The top seeds beat their fellow Frenchmen 6-4 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 in two hours and six minutes on Centre Court. It was the first all-French doubles final at Wimbledon and the second Grand Slam the pair have won together. Herbert and Mahut won the US Open title in 2015 and were runners-up at last year's Australian Open. Mahut is famous for taking part in the longest professional match in tennis history, losing to John Isner at Wimbledon 2010 in a first-round singles that lasted 11 hours and five minutes. You can now add tennis alerts in the BBC Sport app - simply head to the menu and My Alerts section

Summary: Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert won the men's doubles title at Wimbledon with victory over Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.


Aaron Ravel, 46, of Cavehill Road, Belfast, appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court for a preliminary enquiry hearing. The alleged offences are said to be connected to files found on a computer. The prosecution stressed at an earlier hearing there was no suggestion that any of the images relate to patients. The alleged offences cover a period between October 2013 to April 2014. The accused confirmed that he understood the charges on Friday. He declined to give evidence or call witnesses at this stage of the case. He will appear at Belfast Crown Court on a date to be fixed and has been released on bail until trial. The judge said the accused was not to have unsupervised contact with anyone under the age of 16 unless approved by social services.

Summary: A children's nurse will stand trial accused of 22 counts of making indecent images of children.


Police said the victim was found with "serious stab wounds" in Castlefields, Oswestry, at about 20:00 GMT on 23 January. Luke Adam Cross, 22, of Mount View, Sutton Coldfield, was arrested on Wednesday and also faces one count of making threats to kill. A 19-year-old man from Wrexham remains in police custody. He has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Mr Cross, who faces a further charge of threatening to cause criminal damage, has been remanded to appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Monday. Det Insp Mark Jones, leading the investigation, asked witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Summary: A man has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder following the stabbing of a man in Shropshire.


Gwynedd council says the ward of Bryncrug/Llanfihangel in Meirionnydd has attracted no nominations. It follows a decision by the sitting independent councillor Arwel Pierce to stand down from the authority. The council said a by-election for the vacancy would have to be held some time after the elections on 3 May. Mr Pierce was Gwynedd council's portfolio leader for highways and consultancy. A Gwynedd council spokesperson said after nominations closed on Wednesday: "We can confirm that no candidates have been nominated for the Bryncrug/Llanfihangel ward. "In accordance with the Representation of the People Act 1983, a by-election to fill the vacancy will be held in due course." The ward covers a largely rural area on the south western edge of Snowdonia, including the villages of Bryncrug, near Tywyn, and Llanfihangel-y-Pennant in the foothills of Cadair Idris.

Summary: While thousands of local council candidates are hitting the campaign trial, one corner of north Wales has failed to tempt anyone to step forward.


Mr Marino has denied allegations he paid personal restaurant bills using official funds. He offered to pay back â‚¬20,000 ($22,500) early on Thursday but later said he would stand down, when his Democratic Party withdrew its support. Mr Marino was already under pressure over the dilapidated state of Italy's capital. The mayor faced calls to resign last year for a series of unpaid parking tickets, and saw his popularity slump after a corruption scandal implicated several politicians, including his predecessor. Mr Marino, who took office in 2013, was also criticised for not stopping an alleged mafia boss being given a glitzy funeral in the city. He said his resignation should not be taken as an admission of guilt, but said "political conditions" had made it impossible to continue.

Summary: Rome's embattled Mayor, Ignazio Marino, has resigned following a scandal over his credit card expenses.


Norman Thompson, 66, of Belted Will Close, Wigton, abused the boys between 1984 and 2000, the youngest of whom was just 11. Carlisle Crown Court heard he had previously admitted 29 indecent assault charges and one charge of making indecent photographs of a child. Judge Peter Davies told Thompson he would be released on bail until Friday to "get his affairs in order." The judge told him earlier: "Although I am bailing you, you can't understand there will be anything other than a custodial sentence."

Summary: A former scout master is facing prison for sexually abusing seven young boys.


Andrew Pullan was kayaking at Whorlton Lido near Barnard Castle, County Durham, in October 2013. The 47-year-old was flown to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough where he was later pronounced dead. Appearing at Durham Crown Court, Christopher Hackett, 27, of Darlington, pleaded guilty to two offences and will be sentenced on 17 February. Hackett admitted a breach of duty as a self-employed person, exposing another to health and safety risks and failing to make a suitable risk assessment. Col Pullan, a married father of two, commanded the former 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment between 2006-2008. He had recently retired.

Summary: A kayak instructor has admitted breaching health and safety regulations after a pupil capsized and later died.


The feral cat was found with a front foot caught in the spring trap in Durran near Castletown, Caithness, on 10 December. The Scottish SPCA said the extent of the injuries to the bones in its paw caused the cat a "great deal of pain and suffering". The charity believed the trap to have been "poorly or illegally" set. A vet advised that the animal should be put down. The SSPCA said: "Spring traps can be used lawfully under specific conditions for trapping small mammals such as rats, stoats and weasels. They have to be covered over, secured and prevented from catching any non-target animal. "The fact that the cat was caught by his paw strongly suggests the trap was set either illegally or extremely poorly. "We would appeal to anyone with information about who may have set the trap to contact us in confidence."

Summary: A cat has had to be put down after being badly injured in a trap used for killing rats, stoats and weasels.


The UK network said only a small proportion of its 30 million subscribers had been affected. The Down Detector site indicated the problem peaked on Tuesday afternoon, with customers in different parts of the country reporting issues. EE said the problem had now been fixed. About 1,000 subscribers contacted the company to complain. Many more may have been affected, but not everyone would have noticed the issue. "Data services were affected for a small number of customers after one of our data centres experienced a power cut yesterday afternoon caused by a third party," said a spokesman. "We immediately re-routed traffic to minimise disruption, and service was restored within a few hours. "If any customers are still experiencing connection issues, they should switch their device off and on, or enable and disable Airplane Mode to resolve the issue. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Summary: EE has apologised after a fault left some of its customers unable to use the internet on their mobile devices.


The inquiry was launched after police received information that raised concerns about the deaths at Springwater Lodge Care Home, Calverton. But post-mortem examinations and extensive tests revealed all six died of natural causes. The home expressed its "deepest condolences" to the affected families. A spokesman for the home added: "We want to thank everyone in the community for their support for the home during this difficult time. "Delivering the kindest possible care is at the heart of everything we do and we are grateful for the thoughtful words of our residents and their relatives. "Their health, safety and well-being will always be our number one priority." A force spokesman said: "Nottinghamshire Police continues to work closely with the home, the Care Quality Commission and other partners to ensure that appropriate safeguarding measures are in place."

Summary: The deaths of six residents at a care home - which sparked a murder investigation - were all due to natural causes, Nottinghamshire Police said.


Dr Maria Hinfelaar, president of the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), Republic of Ireland, starts in April. She replaces interim vice chancellor Prof Graham Upton who was appointed in January following the departure of Prof Michael Scott. Dr Hinfelaar said the university had tremendous potential in a region undergoing interesting development. She added: "Personally, having spent the last 11 years leading a similar institution in the mid-west of Ireland, I have discovered first-hand how crucially important universities are to their area."

Summary: Wrexham's Glyndwr University has announced the appointment of a new vice chancellor.


Passengers had to be evacuated from the vehicle on the eastbound carriageway between junction 29 at Pant-y-dulath and junction 31 at Caerwys, near Holywell. The coach was destroyed by the blaze and a replacement was sent to pick up passengers. No injuries were reported. It is believed the fire was caused by an electrical fault. Three crews from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service tackled the blaze after being called at 10:13 BST on Monday. The lane will stay closed while the coach is recovered and the carriageway is repaired. This footage was captured by motorist James Nicholls.

Summary: Traffic delays continue on the A55 in Flintshire and one lane remains blocked hours after a coach caught fire.


The complex would be built off William Street where the turnstiles and part of the old North Bank once stood. There would be minimal impact on green spaces and allotments unaffected. The work should be finished by summer 2018 and will replace the Llys Dewi Sant sheltered housing complex on the St David's development site in the city centre. It is being funded by housing association Pobl Group and a social housing grant from the Welsh Government. "Maintaining and creating high quality housing is our priority and the new scheme will allow us to provide more homes to modern standards," said Pobl's director of development, Jonathan Hughes.

Summary: Building work on 30 sheltered housing apartments on Swansea City FC's former Vetch Field home is due to begin soon.


Thousands of stores are expected to adopt alcohol sales over the next several years, the company said. Starbucks first offered alcohol after 16:00 at one Seattle location in 2010. The endeavour, branded Starbucks Evenings, proved successful and was later rolled out to 26 locations. Forty stores are expected to offer beer and wine by the end of 2014, while also serving a variety of small dishes including flatbreads and bacon-wrapped dates. The effort is said to be part of the company's push to boost sales throughout the day after the morning rush hour. Starbucks - which counts about 11,000 stores in the US - has also recently introduced new salads and sandwiches to its menus to boost afternoon sales.

Summary: Coffee retailer Starbucks has announced plans to turn more of its cafes into beer and wine purveyors in the evenings.


It happened outside Foyleside Shopping Centre in the city centre on Sunday. Police said the lorry "rolled away" as it was being unloaded in Ferryquay Street at about 04:45 BST. It rolled down Linenhall Street and Newmarket Street, hitting bollards, signs and a car before crashing into the shopping centre on Orchard Street. No-one was injured in the crash. Police have appealed for witnesses and said they were "particularly keen to speak with three young males who were in the area of Ferryquay Street around the time of the incident". SDLP councillor John Boyle said the lorry "flattened" a number of bollards outside the Millennium Forum before ending up under the bridge. However, Mr Boyle said significant damage has been caused to parts of Linenhall Street. The lorry remains at the scene. A police spokesman said Newmarket street and Orchard Street remain closed and diversions are in place.

Summary: A runaway lorry has rolled down a hill in Londonderry, crashed into the wall of a shopping centre and become lodged under a footbridge.


Brian Croxton, 77, died in hospital after the incident outside the Brass Band Club in Royton, Oldham, on the night of 8 December. The 23-year-old is also accused of failing to stop and failing to report a collision. She was released on bail, police said. Paying tribute to Mr Croxton, his family said he was president of the club for more than 10 years and "his life revolved" around it. Sgt Lee Westhead, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "We made an arrest yesterday in the Royton area and have also seized a car for forensic examination. "The investigation is still very much ongoing and my team is still keen to speak to people who were on Sandy Lane on the night of the collision, or anyone with any information."

Summary: A woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving after a former brass band club president died in a suspected hit-and-run crash.


The charges against Steven Walters, 47, relate to offences allegedly committed against three women between January and April last year, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said. It said the West Midlands Police constable, based at Sutton Coldfield, is currently suspended from duty. He is due before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday. The IPCC said he has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of misconduct in a public office. Read news for Birmingham and the Black Country

Summary: A serving police officer has been charged with sexual assault and misconduct in a public office.


World champion Brennan, 31, beat the USA's Genevra Stone by half a length in a time of seven minutes 21.54 seconds with China's Duan Jingli claiming bronze. Find out how to get into rowing with our special guide. Brennan, bronze medallist at London 2012, has dominated the event leading up to the Olympic Games. It was Australia's sixth gold of the Games and third rowing medal. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Australian Kimberley Brennan comfortably won Olympic gold in the women's single sculls final in Rio.


The three-time Pulitzer Prize winner will become only the third playwright to receive the annual award since it was first handed out in 1960. The 83-year-old's best known works include Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and A Delicate Balance. He will be presented with the prize on 14 August. The MacDowell Colony presents the award to an artist who has made an outstanding contribution in his or her field. Previous winners of the MacDowell medal include Merce Cunningham, Thornton Wilder and Leonard Bernstein. Albee has won three Tony Awards - including a lifetime achievement award - and was presented with the National Medal of Arts in 1996.

Summary: Playwright Edward Albee is to receive the Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement, award organisers have announced.


It is the fourth year the fixture has been marked as a "bubble match" - meaning supporters will be kept apart. Police urged those going to the National League game at the Racecourse Ground to be "on their best behaviour" so future games can be "normalised". The system will be the same for January's return fixture in Chester. Police have said they will consider allowing independent travel again if there are two incident-free fixtures with no damage to stadiums. North Wales police and crime commissioner Arfon Jones said: "I would urge fans of both Wrexham and Chester City to be on their best behaviour and ensure that the rivalry remains good-natured. "That is the best way to guarantee that matches between the two clubs can take place with 15:00 kick-off times and independent travel to and from games."

Summary: Safety fears mean Chester football fans travelling to Wrexham for September's derby match must to do so on official coaches under police escort.


Smith, 24, made 86 league starts for Northampton before leaving at the end of last season. Ex-Scunthorpe trainee Slocombe, 29, had a spell at Oxford and helped Blackpool to promotion to League One last term. Rovers offered previous stopper Steve Mildenhall, 38, a goalkeeping coach role earlier this summer, while fellow keeper Will Puddy was released. Manager Darrell Clarke told the club website: "I am delighted to be signing two excellent goalkeepers who will provide us with competition for the number one spot." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One Bristol Rovers have signed unattached goalkeepers Adam Smith and Sam Slocombe.


The interior ministry said two of the assailants were also killed when forces at the Naqb checkpoint, about 80km (50 miles) from Kharga city, fought back. It was not clear who was responsible, but the ministry blamed "terrorists". Jihadist militants have killed hundreds of soldiers and police officers since the military's overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi in 2013. Most of the attacks have taken place in the northern Sinai peninsula, where troops are battling a local affiliate of so-called Islamic State. Last week, IS said members of the group were behind an assault on a police checkpoint west of the city of Arish that left another eight officers dead. IS militants are also active in Libya, which borders the Western Desert.

Summary: At least eight policemen have been killed in an attack on a security checkpoint in Egypt's Western Desert.


Malaysia's David beat the Englishwoman 15-13 11-5 11-3, hitting 30 winners in 39 minutes to claim the title. "It was one of my best performances in quite a while," said David. Despite defeat, US Open and Qatar Classic champion Massaro, 32, will replace Raneem El Welily as world number one in January. "It was a high quality match and I tried to fight for every point but it was just too much in the end," said Massaro, who was aiming to win a third successive PSA World Series title. "The first game was crucial and it could have been a different match if I'd taken that one but Nicol was playing at her best, and I was a little off my best, and that was ultimately the difference." Massaro secured the number one ranking with her semi-final win in Hong Kong over Egypt's El Welily.

Summary: Laura Massaro's 14-match unbeaten run came to an end as Nicol David produced a scintillating performance to win the Hong Kong Open for a record 10th time.


Krol, given a two-year deal, becomes the third man to take charge of the club in a matter of months. Raja fired Jose Romao after failing to qualify for the Champions League group phase, while his successor Faouzi Benzarti went back to his native Tunisia after three weeks in the job. It is a fifth job in north Africa over the last two years for Krol. In 2013 he took CS Sfaxien of Tunisia to the African Confederation Cup title and was then briefly caretaker coach of Tunisia when they lost in the World Cup qualifying play-offs to Cameroon. He followed that with brief spells at Esperance in Tunisia and Al Ahli Tripoli of Libya. Krol, 66, has also previously coached in Egypt and South Africa, where he won championship honours.

Summary: Morocco's Raja Casablanca have installed former Dutch World Cup captain Ruud Krol as their new coach.


Karmakar, also a medallist at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, qualified for the Rio Olympics in artistic gymnastics on Sunday. She is one of only five gymnasts to have successfully completed the Produnova, one of the hardest vaults in the discipline. Indian social media has been filled with posts on her achievement. Gymnastics does not receive much funding from the government of India, and Karmakar herself comes from humble beginnings. She earlier told the BBC that when she competed in her first gymnastics competition, she did so without shoes and borrowed an oversized, ill-fitting costume. Karmakar is India's first gymnast to qualify for the Olympics in 52 years. Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal was among those to congratulate the athlete as word spread about her achievement and she began trending on social media.

Summary: Dipa Karmakar has become the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympic games.


The Super League champions went down to a fourth successive loss when they slumped 18-6 at the KC Stadium. X-rays have revealed that McGuire, 30, fractured his fibula when Hull's Liam Watts fell on him during a tackle. And the Rhinos' star centre Kallum Watkins, 22, faces time on the sidelines with an ankle injury. Its severity has yet to be determined. Leeds said on Twitter that McGuire would have further scans on Monday. McGuire and Watkins join veteran prop Jamie Peacock, utility man Carl Ablett and back Ben Jones-Bishop - who are already out for various lengths of time - on the Headingley Carnegie injury list. McGuire has been at the club since 2001, winning the Grand Final six times. He has also played for Great Britain and England during a glittering career.

Summary: Leeds Rhinos have confirmed that their half-back Danny McGuire suffered a broken leg in Friday's defeat at Hull.


Dagmara Przbysz, 16, was pronounced dead at Pool Academy near Redruth at about 14:15 BST on Tuesday. Principal Zelma Hill said it was "heart-breaking" and described the girl as "passionate about fashion and photography". A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said the girl's death was not thought to be suspicious. 'Terrible time' Ms Hill said: "Dagmara was a beautiful, bright and creative 16-year-old student with a very promising future ahead of her. "We are supporting students, staff and their families through this terrible time." Tributes have been paid to Dagmara on the Pool Academy school Facebook page. Insp John Hannaford, from Devon and Cornwall Police, said: "We understand this is a very distressing time for the family and the school. "We are working closely with them and will offer support where required."

Summary: A teenage girl who died suddenly at a school in Cornwall has been named.


It follows a robbery at Krazy Pizza takeaway shop, in Poyser Street, where a man threw a brick at staff and stole money from the till at about 22:50 GMT on Thursday. Minutes later, a man went into the Athena chip shop and attempted to snatch the till but fled empty-handed. North Wales Police has since sought to reassure businesses and the public. Det Ch Insp Simon Williams said: "We understand the business community and the wider public are increasingly concerned about the recent incidents of robbery in the area. "We are keeping an open mind as to whether these two latest offences are linked to previous incidents. "However, I would like to stress to the business community and to the public that we are investing considerable resources and specialist teams to arrest these offenders."

Summary: Extra police patrols are being carried out in Wrexham following a spate of attacks on businesses.


A new outlet will open in Sheffield later this year, while stores in Exeter and Greenwich will open in 2018, the firm said. The jobs will increase Ikea's workforce in the UK and Ireland by 12.5% to about 11,700, the company said. It joins firms such as Google, Facebook and Amazon in boosting its UK job numbers since last year's Brexit vote. Ikea's UK and Ireland retail manager, Gillian Drakeford, said: "As we continue to expand, we're delighted to bring investment to new areas across the country and create new opportunities for local communities." The firm said it would be recruiting managers and restaurant workers, as well as customer relations, sales, interior design, IT, sustainability and marketing personnel. The new stores will take the number of Ikea outlets in the UK to 22, plus four "order and collection" shops.

Summary: Furniture retail giant Ikea is to boost its workforce by creating more than 1,300 new jobs in three new stores.


Akpom, 19, scored a hat-trick for the Gunners in pre-season and manager Arsene Wenger said he would not be sent out on loan. Earlier on Friday, 20-year-old Hayden, who can play in defence or midfield, made the season-long move to Hull. Both players are England Under-20 internationals. "It's exactly what I need at this stage of my career," Hayden told the club website. "This club is an ambitious one, so to be part of this is a great opportunity. It's a chance for me to prove myself." He has played twice for the Gunners - both in the League Cup. Akpom has had previous spells at Brentford, Coventry and Nottingham Forest, making a total of 26 career appearances without finding the net. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom is set to follow team-mate Isaac Hayden to Championship side Hull City on a season-long loan deal.


Use our Budget calculator, developed by Deloitte, to find out how the tax measures may affect you in the coming year. The information you enter is anonymous. It will be processed but not stored by a server controlled by Deloitte. The opinions expressed are those of the author and are not held by the BBC unless specifically stated. The material is for general information only and does not constitute investment, tax, legal or other form of advice. You should not rely on this information to make (or refrain from making) any decisions. Links to external sites are for information only and do not constitute endorsement. Always obtain independent, professional advice for your own particular situation.

Summary: Do tax changes in the Budget leave you better or worse off?


Kay-Ann Morris, 24, is charged with killing Shanay Walker, who was found dead at a house in Nottingham's Bestwood Park area, in July. Ms Morris, of Beckhampton Road, is now accused of cruelty to Shanay, in 2012, along with the same charge against two other children, in 2011. Shanay had suffered a fatal head injury, post-mortem tests showed. A second woman, Juanila Smikle, 53, has also been charged with cruelty towards the girl, between 2012 and this year. Both women were charged by Nottinghamshire Police, on Thursday. Ms Smikle, 53, has also been charged with cruelty to four other children, dating back to 2011. Ms Smikle, of Easegill Court in Top Valley, Nottingham, is due to appear before Nottingham Magistrates' Court later. Ms Morris is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 19 December.

Summary: A woman accused of murdering her seven-year-old niece now faces charges of cruelty to other children.


Multi-million pound plans to redevelop the West Way shopping centre in Botley have been granted planning permission following years of negotiations. The proposals include 149 homes, a 122-bedroom hotel, 262 student flats, a new community building and a new church. Almost 350 residents have raised objections to the plans. After the decision, Diane Harris said on Facebook it was "a very sad day" and "a terrible decision", while Jim Mower added that it was "the beginning of the overdevelopment of Botley". Campaign group West Way Community Concern said the plans would cause "demonstrable harm to the local area, by nature of its excessive height and massing". But developer Mace, which hopes to complete the scheme in 2019, said it was an "innovative sustainable development proposal that's capable of taking Botley Centre into the future".

Summary: Moves to approve a major revamp of an Oxfordshire shopping centre have been described as "terrible" by campaigners.


United manager Jose Mourinho was reported to be interested in the 22-year-old Sweden centre-back. However, BBC Sport understands the form of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo in central defence has persuaded manager Jose Mourinho he does not need to buy. The Portuguese also has cover at centre-back in Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling and Daley Blind. Reports from Portugal had claimed Lindelof would become the club's most expensive all-time defender, costing between £38m and £42m, and that he had been assigned a squad number at Old Trafford, Since Jones and Rojo were paired together for the first time in the 3-1 win against Swansea on 6 November, United are unbeaten for 11 games, one short of equalling their best run since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Jones and Rojo have been in central defence together for nine of those matches, when they have conceded seven goals.

Summary: Manchester United will not make a move for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof during the January transfer window.


MYC Rowing Porthmadog aims to reach the Wales Millennium Centre in time for its 10th anniversary celebration finale. Rowers like Maggy Clarke, 71, from Porthmadog, plan to work in relays, completing between 20-30 miles a day. Their planned arrival on 12 September coincides with a celebration in the Bay to mark the art centre's anniversary. They will join a flotilla of boats playing their part in an outdoor theatrical production, Ar Waith Ar Daith, which involves 700 participants. The rowers from Porthmadog are also carrying a slate plaque for the arts centre taken from Llechwedd Quarry, Blaenau Ffestiniog. It is symbolic gesture because slate for its construction was to be ferried along the coast on a schooner in 2003 before bad weather thwarted the plans and it was transported by a helicopter instead.

Summary: Members of a Gwynedd rowing club have started a 230-mile (370km) challenge to row a longboat down the west coast to Cardiff Bay.


Scorch damage was caused to Katie Greer's house in Nelson Drive some time between Sunday night and Monday afternoon. Ms Greer believes she could have been seriously injured in the attack. "I have no idea why my house would have been targeted in the first place," she said. Ms Greer said that because of an underlying health condition, she was asleep when the attack happened. "I was in my bed, I've got fibromyalgia," said Katie Greer, "As soon as I opened my front door it was completely charred." "Everything in the porch and front door was burnt right up to my roof. "It has made me feel really unsettled but I really like this area and I don't want to have to move out of this area. DUP councillor Drew Thompson condemned the attack. "I can't understand the motive behind this attack, it is completely unjustified.

Summary: A woman whose home was targeted in an arson attack in the Waterside area of Londonderry has said she will not be intimidated into moving out.


The 31-year-old Scotland international has made more than 300 appearances for the Canaries since joining from Peterborough United in 2009. Martin, promoted to the Premier League twice with Norwich, will also retain the club captaincy under new Canaries head coach Daniel Farke. The versatile defender's new deal also contains the option of a further year. "Russell is an idol here and it's a great decision to give him this deal. He's the skipper, and he will be my captain for this season," said Farke. "Even when there are times when he's not playing, he's so important for the whole squad. "All of the younger guys can learn from him about how to be a professional, how to work under pressure, how to behave. He's a smart, intelligent guy and it's a great decision for Norwich City."

Summary: Norwich City defender Russell Martin has signed a new contract to keep him with the Championship club until 2019.


The 31-year-old scored 573 runs, including three centuries, in five games earlier in the summer. Cook's first match back for the competition leaders starts on Tuesday against nearest rivals Leicestershire. "Hopefully he can help us achieve our aims," head coach Chris Silverwood told the Essex website. "It is always a bonus to have a man of Cook's calibre coming back to play for the club." With four matches remaining, Essex are top of Division Two on 171 points from 12 matches - 23 clear of Leicestershire. The second and final match that he is available for will be at home against Worcestershire, starting on 31 August. Since his last appearance for Essex, against Kent in July, Cook skippered England in the drawn Test series against Pakistan.

Summary: England captain Alastair Cook will return to help Essex in their bid for promotion after being made available for the next two Division Two matches.