Maupay, 20, who has played for France from Under-16 to Under-21 level, joined St-Etienne from Nice in August 2015 and scored three goals in 23 appearances for the top-flight club. He spent time on loan in France's second division last season, scoring 11 goals in 28 league games for Brest. His move from the Ligue 1 club is subject to international clearance. Maupay, who featured for St-Etienne in the Europa League, is familiar with Brentford, having scored for Nice in a pre-season friendly in 2014. Bees head coach Dean Smith said the forward is a player that the club has been "tracking for a long while". "He fits all the profiles we set when we look for a player," Smith said. "We are very lucky to have got him and I look forward to working with him." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: French forward Neal Maupay has joined Brentford on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee from St Etienne.


Construction expert Barry Woodman said the same arrangement was in place if the motorway came in under budget. He told the Newport hearing it would be a "50/50 split" between the Welsh Government and construction firms. The Welsh Government wants to build a six-lane motorway south of Newport as the M4 is "not fit for purpose". Until the deal is approved, companies involved are being paid an hourly rate, Mr Woodman said. If the scheme gets the go-ahead, a budget figure will be set. Mr Woodman also said the project presented "a real opportunity for training and development of apprentices". The inquiry is due to last five months and will examine the plan and alternatives as the Welsh Government wants to relieve congestion on the current M4 around the Brynglas tunnels.

Summary: Any overspend on the proposed £1.1bn M4 relief road around Newport would be split between public and private bodies, an inquiry heard on Friday.


Johnson had eight birdies in a score one shot outside the course record, set by Dewi Claire Schreefel in 2012. The world number 283 leads Florentyna Parker, with India's Aditi Ashok third as she chases a third win in a row. The event has been shortened to three rounds after the death of caddie Maximilian Zechmann on Wednesday. Zechmann, 56, was caddying for Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway during the first round, and later died in hospital. Play was suspended and the event reduced to 54 holes. Johnson, 29, won the most recent of her two Ladies' European Tour titles in 2011. She produced four birdies either side of the turn to move ahead of compatriot Parker, who led after round one but went round in par on Friday.

Summary: England's Felicity Johnson shot an eight-under-par 64 to move into a two-shot lead going into the final round of the Dubai Ladies Masters.


The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has released a list of 92 businesses throughout the UK who have broken minimum pay rules. The arrears owed by the 92 employers to their staff has been calculated to be over Â£1.8m. Business minister Nick Boles said there is "no excuse" for failing to pay staff properly. The Scottish businesses on the list were: Mr Boles said: "Our policy of naming and shaming employers who ignore the law means there are consequences for their reputation as well as their wallets. "In April we will introduce a new National Living Wage which will mean a pay rise of over Â£900-a-year for someone working full time on the minimum wage and we will enforce this equally robustly."

Summary: Ten Scottish employers who have failed to pay the national minimum wage have been "named and shamed".


Kane, 23, scored the winner against Sunderland at White Hart Lane on Sunday but twisted his ankle while tackling Papy Djilobodji late in the match. "We will continue to assess him every day but don't want to put a time frame on it," Pochettino said. Spurs, third in the league, travel to Middlesbrough on Saturday. England international Kane has made 71 consecutive Premier League starts and has been Tottenham's top-scorer for the last two seasons. Last term he won the Golden Boot after scoring 25 goals in the Premier League. Mousa Dembele and Eric Dier also came off with injuries against Sunderland but Pochettino said they were not likely to be serious. "We're not expecting any big issues," the Spurs boss said. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed striker Harry Kane will be sidelined by ankle ligament damage, but did not say how long he would be out.


The 23-year-old Scot, who was seeded sixth, beat Germany's Fabienne Deprez 21-17 21-9 in the final. It is a first major title for the Commonwealth Games and European silver medallist since October 2015. Having recovered from knee surgery, Gilmour was playing in her first international event since last summer's Rio Olympics. "It feels really great to be back on top of that podium," she said. "This tournament went exactly to plan and I've managed to achieve some of the smaller goals that I set myself from the outset, too. "Working with Tat Meng [Scotland's new head coach] is great so far. He's quite relaxed and calm behind the court. It will be interesting to see how we go forward in training from here."

Summary: Kirsty Gilmour marked her comeback from injury by winning the Austrian Open title in Vienna.


The crash happened at about 23:35 on Thursday on the eastbound carriageway of the A720, between Sheriffhall and the Dalkeith junction. The man, who was driving a Renault Clio, sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The road was closed for six hours while investigations were carried out. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. Sgt Andy Miller said: "Sadly this collision resulted in the death of a young man and our sympathies are with his family and friends at this time. "We are still trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and I would ask any motorists who were on the city bypass at the time and witnessed what happened to contact police immediately. "In addition, anyone with any further information relevant to this investigation should also get in touch."

Summary: A 19-year-old man has died after his car hit a barrier on the Edinburgh city bypass.


The victims were between 14 and 18 years old, police said. Six were burned to death. Police used tear gas to control the riot in Caruaru, in Pernambuco state. Part of the building was set on fire by the inmates. There are 205 inmates currently in the prison, which has capacity for only up to 90, reports say. Police say they are still investigating the causes of the riot, but local media reported that the incident was sparked by clashes between rival gangs. Many Brazilian prisons are poorly resourced and overcrowded and riots are frequent.

Summary: A riot at a youth prison in north-eastern Brazil has left seven inmates dead, officials say.


Two men, aged 21 and 28, were arrested when armed police stopped a taxi on Spring Garden Street in the Ballybough area at about 18:00 local time. More than 5kg of plastic explosives, detonators and other military grade items were seized. A third man - aged 55 - was arrested later on Friday night. Police have been given extra time to question the two men in their 20s arrested at the scene. The operation was part of an investigation into dissident republican activity. Police said it was highly significant as it indicates that dissident groups have now found new sources for commercial explosives, which previously they had removed from IRA dumps. People were moved from their homes as army bomb disposal experts worked for over three hours to make the area safe. Residents were allowed back into their homes at about 23:00 on Friday.

Summary: Irish police have said they believe explosives seized in Dublin on Friday were destined for use in Northern Ireland.


Stephen Longfellow, from Leeds, was last seen on 30 August when he spoke with walkers in Llanfihangel y Pennant, Gwynedd. Police later found his car near the Tryfan mountain. The body, found on Friday by Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue, was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor to be formally identified. The coroner has been informed. Chris Lloyd from the mountain rescue team said he believed the man had fallen "quite some distance".

Summary: Emergency services searching for a missing 64-year-old man in Snowdonia have found a body.


Two men are believed to have been attacked with a knife during a disturbance involving a group of men in Canton on Saturday at about 21:00 GMT. Two men, aged 22 and 23, were taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales with injuries to their torsos. The attack happened outside Tesco store near the Ivor Davies pub on Cowbridge Road East. The suspect, who fled the scene, is a black man, approximately 5ft 5in tall, who was wearing a dark hoodie and dark trousers. Det Chf Insp Jason Redrup, said: "The two male victims are very lucky that their injuries were not more serious due to their location on the body."

Summary: Police are hunting for a man after two people suffered serious injuries in a street attack in Cardiff.


The train was stopped after an alarm sounded inside the 31-mile (50km) tunnel at about 08:30 BST. Operators resumed running a reduced number of trains about 45 minutes later. They apologised for any inconvenience caused to passengers. Eurotunnel and Eurostar customers from the UK have been warned to expect delays of about 40 to 60 minutes. A spokesman for Eurotunnel said an "alarm in the tunnel sounded but no fault was found" when the train was checked. "It's a moderately busy day for us and there will be delays of around 40-60 minutes for a while but we hope to be back to normal running soon," he added.

Summary: The Channel Tunnel is running a reduced service after being shut earlier when a freight train came to a halt inside.


The officer was responding to a call at the Newborough Arms in Bontnewydd at 21:55 GMT on Christmas Day when he was assaulted. North Wales Police said the officer was knocked unconscious and taken to hospital but has since been discharged. He has not yet resumed his duties. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of ABH and released on bail. Ch Insp Richie Green said: "I am particularly grateful for the actions of the two good Samaritans who came to the officer's aid and provided him with a blanket and comforted him until the arrival of colleagues and medical aide. "It will certainly boost the officer's recovery and has provided him, and his colleagues, with a huge degree of comfort knowing the community came to his aide."

Summary: A police officer was knocked out after being called to a disturbance at a pub in Gwynedd.


Tunisian Bouchamaoui swept in with an unprecedented full house of 54 votes. Omari of DR Congo beat incumbent Jacques Anouma by 34 votes to 20 to oust the Ivorian who had served the committee for the last eight years. Algerian Mohamed Raouraoua, the other incumbent, withdrew before the poll at the Confederation of African congress. The new members will serve a two-year term after which they will be up for re-election as Africa has changed its rules on how it fills its four places on the 25-man Fifa committee. From 2017, Africa will reserve one seat for the Caf president, one for a French speaker, one for a candidate from an English-speaking country and one to be shared among the Arabic-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Summary: Tarek Bouchamaoui and Constant Omari Selemani have been elected on to Fifa's executive committee as African representatives.


The Wales centre-back, 29, began his career at Wrexham and has also played for MK Dons, Peterborough and Preston. He turned down offers from the Millers and other Championship sides to drop into League One with relegated Wigan. "He has great experience, having played internationally, but he also knows the division inside out," said Latics boss Gary Caldwell. "He is a quality defender, a real leader on the pitch who has been a captain, with a superb attitude and we are delighted to have him on board. " Morgan joins David Perkins and Richard O'Donnell as new signings by Wigan so far this summer.

Summary: Wigan Athletic have signed Rotherham defender Craig Morgan on a two-year deal from 1 July, subject to a medical.


He failed a test that was taken after he played for his club USM Alger in a Champions League tie on 7 August. Belaili waived his right to have his B sample analyzed when he met with the federation's medical commission. The Confederation of African Football has banned him for two years from national and international football. The first match that the 23-year-old will miss is the first leg of the semi-final in the Champions League against Sudan's Al Hilal on 27 September. The 23-year-old played for Algeria in friendly matches against Qatar and Oman earlier this year and was also part of the squad that played at the first ever Africa Under-23 Cup of Nations in 2011.

Summary: Algeria international Youcef Belaili has been handed a two-year ban for doping, according to the country's football federation.


The woman, now in her 50s, said she was aged four or five at the time and lived in Nazareth House, Londonderry. The inquiry is investigating abuse claims against children's residential institutions in NI from 1922 to 1995. The woman claimed she had been sexually and physically abused by nuns and older girls, and said she had prayed she would never have children herself. "I couldn't bear to see them going through the pain and hurt I suffered," she said. The inquiry, being held in Banbridge, County Down, is chaired by retired judge Sir Anthony Hart and is considering cases in 13 residential institutions. Public hearings are due to finish in June 2015, with the inquiry team to report to the Northern Ireland Executive by the start of 2016.

Summary: A woman has told the Historical Abuse Inquiry how she was sexually abused by a nun when she was a young child.


New home registrations rose by 30% to 3,223, the National House Building Council (NHBC) said. That increase comes off a very low base - the number of new houses fell rapidly during the property crash reaching a low point of fewer than 2,000 in 2012. In comparison, more than 7,000 new house were built in 2007. Separately, official figures show that Northern Ireland has lost more than one in four of its construction businesses since 2009. The inter-departmental business register shows that between 2009 and 2015 the number of construction businesses fell by 3,295. That was a decline of almost 27%. In comparison, the IT sector saw a growth of 21% in that period.

Summary: House building in Northern Ireland last year hit its highest level since 2009, according to industry figures.


Kieron Pritchard, 40, from Wolverhampton, was charged with causing a child to engage in sexual activity and possession of indecent images, West Mercica Police said. Mr Pritchard, who worked in Worcestershire, was suspended from duty on 23 April, the force said. A 47-year-old woman from Bristol also faces three child sex abuse charges. Police said Mr Pritchard had been remanded in custody to appear at Worcester Crown Court on 29 May. The woman has been charged with the sexual assault of a child, causing a child to engage in sexual activity and distribution of indecent images. She has been released on conditional bail to appear at Worcester Crown Court on the same date.

Summary: Two people, including a police community support officer, have been charged with child sex offences.


Bruce Cordwell, 20, of no fixed address, admitted sexually grooming her through social media in November 2015. Cordwell had nothing to do with the 15-year-old's death at the hands of Stephen Beadman. In July, Beadman was jailed for 35 years, while his friend Luke Harlow was given a 12-year-sentence for grooming and sexual activity with Kayleigh. Leicester Crown Court heard how Cordwell contacted her through social media between 10 and 13 November. He admitted a charge of attempting to arrange to meet a child following sexual grooming. More on this story and other news in Leicestershire On 15 November, Kayleigh - from Measham - was raped and killed by Beadman, after chatting with Luke Harlow on Facebook for two weeks. The judge in their trial said the case highlighted "the dangers to which young users of social media are exposed". Cordwell is due to be sentenced on 9 February.

Summary: A man has pleaded guilty to attempting to meet schoolgirl Kayleigh Haywood for sex days before her rape and murder.


Economy Secretary Ken Skates announced £324,000 of EU and Welsh Government funding for a feasibility study for the South Pembrokeshire Demonstration Zone. It would allow developers to test wave energy converters able to generate up to 100MW of green electricity. It is hoped the test will act as a catalyst for a marine energy production centre at Milford Haven. The study will be conducted in two phases by Wave Hub Ltd and will cover 34.7 sq miles (90 sq km) of sea bed off the coast. It comes a week after the £1.3bn Swansea Bay City Region deal was signed which includes a £76m project to establish a marine energy centre around the port of Milford Haven for marine energy development, fabrication, testing and deployment.

Summary: Plans for a massive wave-energy generating centre off the west Wales coast have moved a step closer.


Sion Bedwyr Evans, 41, of of Llanrug, and Garry Vaughan Roberts, 43, of Caernarfon, had faced 50 charges between them. They were alleged to have happened at Canolfan Brynffynnon in Y Felinheli between September 2006 and March 2014. The Crown Prosecution Service said the charges had been dropped after new information from the police. Catrin Evans, head of the CPS Cymru-Wales Complex Casework Unit, said they had written to the court confirming the prosecution will offer no evidence against Mr Evans, who was acting head teacher at the unit, and his colleague.

Summary: Two members of staff at a Gwynedd education referral unit have had child cruelty charges against them dropped.


Courtney Boyle and her mother's partner Philip Tron, 32, were killed in the Manchester Arena attack on 22 May. The pair had travelled from Gateshead to pick up her sister after the Ariana Grande concert. Family and friends wore a splash of yellow for the private service at Saltwell Crematorium. A minute's silence was held earlier at the start of the inquests into the 22 people who died in the attack. Meanwhile a joint funeral service for 17-year-old Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry, 19, both from South Shields, who were also killed in the attack, is to be held in the town on 15 June. It will take place at St Hilda's Church, South Shields, followed by private cremations at South Tyneside Crematorium.

Summary: The funeral has taken place of a 19-year-old girl who was killed in the Manchester terror attack.


Welsh language use and housing quality would also feed into an annual report, to help achieve the goals of the Well-being of Future Generations Act. First Minister Carwyn Jones said the aim was to achieve a "more rounded picture" of how Wales was advancing. He invited people to give their views on 40 planned "national indicators". Mr Jones called the consultation a "fantastic opportunity for public bodies, individuals and organisations to have their say on how we continue to develop and build the Wales we want". "The Well-being of Future Generations Act places a duty on us all to work together to ensure that decisions taken today are made with future generations at their heart," he added. During its passage through the assembly, some opposition members had criticised the proposed law to improve the nation's social and economic prospects as a "bureaucratic monster" with no "clear purpose".

Summary: Life expectancy, employment, school leaver skill levels and air quality are among the measures ministers plan to use to judge Wales' national progress.


The clubs had already agreed an undisclosed fee for the 20-year-old. Derry said on their website: "Michael will be joining the development squad at Celtic Park under manager Stevie Frail with a hope of making the step to the senior team as soon as possible." Duffy had impressed during two trial periods at Celtic Park. The Northern Ireland Under-21 international recently signed a two-year contract extension with Derry, who finished eighth in the 2014 League of Ireland Premier Division. "His departure will be a blow to the Candystripes, although the fee received could help manager Peter Hutton bring in some new faces ahead of the 2015 campaign," added Derry. The league season in the Republic of Ireland runs from March to October.

Summary: Derry City winger Michael Duffy has completed his move to Celtic after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms with the Scottish champions.


Flying Scotsman, which recently underwent a £4.2m, decade-long refit, faced off against the Virgin Trains powercar of the same name at the National Railway Museum in York. It was named after the Flying Scotsman service from Edinburgh to London. The engines came together as part of the launch of the museum's Stunts, Speed and Style event. The six-week long exhibition features the famous engine alongside three other locomotives which have pulled the Flying Scotsman service - GNR No 1, Henry Oakley and the newly restored King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Summary: One of the world's most famous locomotives has come face-to-face with its modern-day counterpart.


The tour coach came off the A83 in Argyll at the Rest and Be Thankful in high winds. It rolled down an embankment before coming to rest on its wheels beside Loch Restil. Of the 52 people on board, 23 were initially taken to hospital. All 10 of the remaining patients' conditions were described as "stable." Of the three patients still at the Southern General Hospital, one is described as being in "a serious but stable condition," while the remaining two are stable. Three patients at the Western Infirmary and four patients at the Royal Alexandra Hospital are also all in a stable condition. On Friday, police said they were still looking into the exact cause of the crash. Ch Insp Fraser Candlish said: "Inquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident, however early indications would suggest that the high winds may have been a factor."

Summary: Ten patients are still in hospital being treated for a range of injuries, following a coach crash on Thursday.


The Dow Jones closed up 214.53 points, or 1.2%, at 17,979.94. The S&P 500 rose 22.98 points, or 1.11%, to 2,099.60. The tech-heavy Nasdaq added 73.82 points, or 1.48%, to 5, 071.51. Software giant Microsoft was up by 2% after saying it would launch Windows 10 on 29 July. Other winners included Intel, Caterpillar and Nike. The EU has spoken of up to â‚¬86bn (Â£61bn; $95bn) of financing for Greece over three years. "For the markets, it's clearly a positive that there is an agreement among the European member states and that there is an atmosphere of co-operation," said Philippe Gijsels, head of research at BNP Paribas Fortis Global Markets in Brussels. "Still, there is a bit of execution risk which may haunt us in terms of volatility."

Summary: (Close): Wall Street built on opening gains on Monday after eurozone leaders agreed to offer Greece a third bailout, after marathon talks in Brussels.


The 20-year-old won three medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, including two golds. He was also shortlisted for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Peaty opened the redeveloped centre on Oldfields Road, in his hometown of Uttoxeter on Saturday morning. It features a 25m swimming pool, a gym, dance studio, sports hall and other facilities. Named after the swimmer, the pool is also designed to host competitions, with seating for up to 140 spectators.

Summary: A £3.8m leisure centre has been opened in Staffordshire by local swimming star Adam Peaty.


On Sunday morning, the ship rescued 310 people on a barge and a further 89 were lifted off two inflatable crafts, 75km north of Libya, that afternoon. In the past two days, LÉ Eithne has saved more than 500 people attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Africa to Europe. LÉ Eithne will be deployed in the Mediterranean for up to six months. Italy's coastguard said nearly 3,500 migrants were rescued in total on Sunday from 15 boats off the coast of Libya. The International Organisation for Migration has praised the Irish Naval Service for its efforts. To date, it has brought more than 1,100 people to safety in the Mediterranean. It is estimated that more than 1,600 people have drowned so far this year trying to make the crossing. Many are fleeing war in Libya, where so-called Islamic State fighters are terrorising the population, fuelling instability in the war-torn country.

Summary: Irish naval ship LÉ Eithne has been told by Italian authorities to take 399 migrants to Taranto port in Italy.


Sarah Papachristophorou, 47, from Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, admitted three drug-related offences and a theft charge at Birmingham Crown Court. She said she had taken £1,000 from the man while supplying him with three Class C drugs over two years. She was granted unconditional bail ahead of sentencing on 24 August. A police inquiry into Papachristophorou revealed she gave zopiclone, tramadol and diazepam to the man. Adjourning the case for probation service reports, Judge Patrick Thomas QC said a trial of issue may be needed to decide whether up to £4,000 was taken from the theft victim. A spokesman for the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust said Papachristophorou no longer worked for the trust, having been dismissed from Queen Elizabeth Hospital on 10 May.

Summary: A nurse who was sacked by a Birmingham hospital has pleaded guilty to supplying Class C drugs to a 77-year-old man.


Shares in Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management were higher after they confirmed they had agreed a tie-up, creating a company overseeing assets worth Â£660bn. Standard Life shares rose 6%, while FTSE 250 member Aberdeen Asset Management climbed 4%. By the close, the FTSE 100 was down 24 points at 7,350.12. Mining companies were among the biggest fallers on the index as the price of copper fell. Anglo American dropped 2.8% while Glencore was down 3.5%. Banking shares across Europe came under pressure after Deutsche Bank announced plans to raise 8bn euros through a share sale to bolster its finances. Shares in Deutsche were down 3.8% in Frankfurt. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.4% against the US dollar to $1.2247 but was little changed against the euro at 1.1567 euros.

Summary: The London stock market closed lower as falling mining shares outweighed news of a fund management merger.


The crash between the car and a lorry happened at 11:20 BST on the southbound carriageway, just before junction nine. Police said the baby was believed to be uninjured in the collision but remains in hospital as a precaution. Emergency services remain at the scene and motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible. The collision was between a green Peugeot 406 estate and a red articulated lorry. The driver of the Peugeot was pronounced dead at the scene and the baby, believed to be only a few weeks old, was in the rear of the vehicle. Two lanes of the southbound carriageway have now been reopened, but police said there were still lengthy tailbacks. Many arterial routes have also been affected. The baby was taken by air ambulance to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Another person was assessed at the scene but not taken to hospital.

Summary: A woman in her late twenties has been killed and her newborn baby girl in the same car airlifted to hospital after a collision on the M40, police said.


A major part of the Craigavon-based business is making products for big drugs firms. It told a Commons committee its customers need it to have a presence in the EU for regulatory reasons. It said it could face dual processes such as having to certify a product both in NI and Ireland so it can be sold in the EU. Almac has also warned it may have to move some work to the Republic of Ireland from Northern Ireland, depending on post-Brexit arrangements. Company director Colin Hayburn described the Irish facility, in Dundalk, as "a safety net". He said it would have "minimal" operational requirements in the short term, but could be ramped up when needed. Mr Hayburn added that if EU-UK regulatory equivalence was achieved as part of Brexit, Almac "should be fine". But if that equivalence is not achieved it would be a "difficult situation", he added.

Summary: NI firm Almac says its decision to buy a factory in the Republic of Ireland was as a direct result of Brexit.


Patrick Clarke, 68, was stabbed several times at Southleigh Community Hospital in Brighton Road, South Croydon, on Tuesday. A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest. Jimmy Jedson, 40, of Brighton Road, Croydon, is in custody and due before Bromley Magistrates' Court on Monday. A spokesman for Southleigh Community Hospital said: "We are greatly saddened to confirm that a member of staff lost his life following an incident in the hospital. "Our deepest sympathies are with his family, friends and colleagues. He was a valued and respected member of staff who will be deeply missed."

Summary: A man has been charged with the murder of a nurse at a private hospital in south London.


Councillors decided against an increase, which could have been up to 3%. However, householders who live in properties in Band E to H will still face a rise after MSPs agreed changes. It means a Band H property will go up by £553.68. Council leader Jenny Laing said not increasing council tax was vital in a time of economic challenge. Aberdeen is the largest council not to raise bills. Aberdeen City Council is ruled by a Labour-led coalition. The SNP and Lib Dems also proposed no council tax increase. BBC Scotland had revealed last week that Aberdeen was unlikely to have an across-the-board council tax rise.

Summary: Aberdeen will not have an across the board council tax rise.


Nathaniel Mendez-Laing gave Dale a first-half lead after exchanging passes with Ian Henderson. Joe Edwards equalised for the hosts after the break following good work by Alex Gilbey and Chris Porter. But Calvin Andrew netted Dale's winner, finding the top corner of James Bransgrove's goal with a curling shot. Rochdale assistant manager Chris Beech told BBC Radio Manchester: Media playback is not supported on this device "Winning away is something we enjoy and to gain three points on the last day of the season is very fulfilling. It was so warm but the players stuck at it. "Calvin Andrew got half a yard in the box and a rare moment, he scored with his right foot. "We didn't get to where we wanted to go but not for the lacking of trying. To get 69 points is a commendable season's effort."

Summary: Relegated Colchester United bowed out of League One with a 24th league defeat of the season as a goal in each half gave mid-table Rochdale victory.


A programme of performances and events is marking the launch of the bid, which is being driven by the MAC Trust, a music, art and culture charity. Organisers hope venues such as the Glass Centre, the Museum and Winter Gardens, and the Empire Theatre will help it bag the title. The status, awarded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, provides a substantial boost to the economy. It was held by Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in 2013, and Hull is the next one in 2017.

Summary: Sunderland has announced its intention to run for UK City of Culture in 2021.


Officers were called to reports of shots being fired at a black vehicle on Gourlay Street, in the Springburn area of the city, at about 20:00 on Friday. A spokesman for Police Scotland said there were no reports at this time of anyone being injured. He said inquiries were ongoing to establish more details on the incident and trace the vehicles and those people involved.

Summary: Police are investigating allegations of a possible gun attack in Glasgow.


Maxine Showers, 42, was found in Hinton Street in the Fairfield area of Liverpool at about 08:00 BST on Monday. A post-mortem examination found she had died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head. Merseyside Police said the latest person to be arrested was a 31-year-old man. Two others were held on suspicion of the same offence earlier this week. Two men aged 31 and 40, both from Kensington, have been released on police bail. Police said the mother-of-three "may have been working as a sex worker" and have appealed for information.

Summary: A third man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was discovered in an alleyway.


The S&P 500 index shed 1.65 points to close at 2,400.67, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 2.40 points to 20,979.54. But the tech-heavy Nasdaq hit 6,169.87, after firms such as Etsy made gains. Shares of the online marketplace rose 22%, after two investment firms revealed stakes in the online retailer. Stocks at several consumer goods firms slipped after reports of slower-than-expected sales. TJ Maxx owner TJX saw shares slide 4%, while Dick's Sporting Goods stock tumbled nearly 14%. There was some mixed economic data. A Federal Reserve said industrial production increased 1% in April, its largest gain since February 2014. But a report from the US Commerce Department housebuilding fell 2.6% in April compared with March.

Summary: Tech stocks closed higher, amid mixed US markets, as investors digested company results and a disappointing report on homebuilding.


Jack Archer, 14, from Newton, Nottinghamshire, was hit while riding his bike on Chapel Lane, in Bingham, last July. Steven Mills, of Cartbridge, Cotgrave, faces charges of causing death by careless driving and causing death while uninsured. He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court in February. Mr Mills, who has been released on bail, has also been charged with; doing an act intending to pervert the course of justice, failing to stop following a road traffic collision, failing to report a road traffic collision and using a vehicle without insurance. After Jack's death, a vigil was held and a book of condolence opened for the teenager, described by friends as a "really bubbly guy".

Summary: A 28-year-old man has been charged with causing the death of a teenager who died when he was hit by a car.


The new midwife-led unit - the first phase of £5.3m of works at Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital - is expected to be finished by April. Improvements include a new birthing pool. Health Minister Mark Drakeford, who will visit the site on Monday, said it would provide "modern facilities" and a "first-rate patient environment". During the development, it will be "business as usual" for patients, with the hospital "fully operational", the Welsh government said. Chair of Powys Teaching Health Board, Prof Vivienne Harpwood, said: "This development is very welcome. It is so important that mothers and babies throughout Powys have access to the best possible care in a modern midwife-led unit." Work on further improvements to the hospital building, including to the roof, will begin in May.

Summary: A £1.7m birthing centre will be built at a Powys hospital as part of major refurbishments.


One man from Middlesbrough was arrested in Horbling, near Sleaford and three men from Leicestershire and Wales were detained in the Deeping St James area. One was bailed to a date in November and the other three were reported for summons. A car was also seized in the operation. There were 28 incidents of hare coursing reported to police on Sunday, They were in the south Holland, Bourne, Deeping and Sleaford areas. More on this story and others at BBC Local Live: Lincolnshire The arrests come a month after Lincolnshire Police set up a team to combat the problem as part of its annual clampdown. Traditionally, offences start to rise in the autumn until the spring, after crops have been harvested. Officers from Lincolnshire were joined by teams from the East Midlands and Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire. Source: Lincolnshire Police

Summary: Four men have been arrested and four dogs seized by police investigating hare coursing in Lincolnshire.


The complaint against the businessman was first made in October 2013, and an investigation was held, but no action was taken. A spokesman for the Met said the force was now reassessing that inquiry after receiving new information. Mr Al Fayed, 86, has strongly denied the allegations. According to the Sunday Mirror, Mr Al Fayed said in a statement: "I am saddened that, after extensive investigations by the Metropolitan Police Service in 2013, the original complainant feels compelled to request the MPS to review their original decision. "I fully co-operated with the MPS during their initial investigations after which no charges were brought against me and the file was closed. "As I said originally, I completely deny any wrongdoing in this matter and refute the complainant's allegations." The billionaire also formerly owned Fulham Football Club, among several other business interests. He currently owns the Ritz hotel in Paris.

Summary: A historical allegation of rape made against the former owner of Harrods, Mohamed Al Fayed, is being reviewed by the Metropolitan Police.


Six sections, manufactured in Nottingham, make up the bridge, which is being erected as part of the Exe Estuary Trail. Sections are being brought down the M5, bolted together at Exeter Quay and then floated on pontoons to the site, over the River Clyst at Topsham. The bridge work, costing ??1.7m, will be completed within a few weeks. The pieces are to be jacked into position using hydraulics, project managers said. When completed, the trail will be about 26 miles (42km) long, linking Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish. It is being developed and constructed by Devon County Council as part of the National Cycle Network Route 2.

Summary: Pieces of a prefabricated bridge are being floated into place near Exeter as part of a cycle and walking trail.


Police were called to Glanmor Crescent, Barry, at about 21:15 BST on Thursday. A 54-year-old woman was taken to hospital with burns where she remains in a serious condition. A South Wales Police spokesman said the arrested man from Penarth was believed to be known to the victim. "A crime scene is being preserved at the address and a police cordon has been set up," he added. The investigation is ongoing and an appeal has been made for witnesses. A fire crew from Barry and an ambulance were also in attendance. A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at about 21:35 BST on Thursday, 4 August to reports of a fire at an address in Barry. "A crew in an emergency ambulance attended the scene and a woman was taken to the University Hospital of Wales." She was later transferred to Morrison Hospital.

Summary: A 63-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault in the Vale of Glamorgan which left a woman with severe burns.


Coastguards were alerted on Sunday afternoon by a dive vessel off Swanage, reporting only two out of three divers had resurfaced. The major air and sea search of more than 10 square nautical miles was suspended at 23:00 BST on Sunday. Dorset Police confirmed the missing man was in his mid-50s, from Taunton, Somerset. Yachts involved in a race passing through the area also reported no sightings. Coastguard commander Tristam Newey said: "This hasn't been an easy decision to make. This man is still missing and we appreciate the concern and worry this is causing his family and friends. "This morning, in the absence of any further information, we have decided not to resume the search." The coastguard said it received the call from the vessel Emma J at 16:40 BST. Three divers had been exploring a wreck six miles south of Swanage, about 40 metres below the surface.

Summary: A search and rescue operation for a diver who went missing off the coast of Dorset will not be resumed.


The cat lost three claws and suffered abrasions to his face, tongue and paws. The snare was untagged and non-locking, both of which constitute offences under the Snares (Scotland) Order 2010. Scotland's animal welfare charity was called to investigate after the cat returned home to Drum Brae Crescent on 11 May. A Scottish SPCA spokesman said: "Snares are generally designed for rabbits, foxes and hares. However, in this environment it is likely this snare was set intentionally for cats. "Our enquiries so far have not resulted in any leads and we are now urging anyone with information about this incident or other cases of illegal snaring to contact our Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999."

Summary: An investigation has been launched after a cat was injured in a homemade snare in Edinburgh.


The City of the Unexpected event needs 2,000 choristers, 1,000 dancers, and 13 magicians - and a performing mouse. The Wales Millennium Centre and National Theatre Wales production will take place on September 17 - 18. Dahl's grandson Luke Kelly said it will be "one of the highlights" of celebrations. Director Nigel Jamieson is also looking for 40 bald men, 13 magicians, four brass bands, three excavator drivers, a Spitfire pilot, firemen, circus artists, aerialists and rock climbers. The event promises "madcap events will defy the laws of physics" in venues including Cardiff Castle and the National Museum. A Millennium Centre spokesperson said: "The whole city will be humming with whispers of Roald Dahl; on street corners and from rooftops, in markets and cafÃ©s, on lampposts and even on your mobile phone. "Some of his best-loved stories will be told in the unlikeliest of places by well-known fans."

Summary: A casting call has gone out for 6,000 volunteers to take part in a Cardiff production to mark 100 years since Roald Dahl's birth.


Last year campaigners against the mine at Shortwood Farm, between Cossall and Trowell, were "devastated" that then-Communities Secretary Eric Pickles did not call-in the decision approved by the county council. More than 1m tonnes of coal can now be extracted by UK Coal. The firm agreed to control noise and dust and restore the site to farmland after extraction. Plans for the surface mine were first approved by the county council in 2013 pending the completion of legal matters. Mr Pickles said in July last year he was satisfied correct planning procedures had been followed. Nottinghamshire County Council supported UK Coal's plan to extract an estimated 1.28 million tonnes of coal and 250,000 tonnes of fireclay from the mine in under five years. The coal will be used to generate power at the nearby Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station.

Summary: An opencast mine in Nottinghamshire has been given final planning consent.


The 32-year-old former Ospreys player has been with the Cherry and Whites since 2014. He has played 10 times for Gloucester so far this season in all competitions and has scored four tries in his 57 appearances for the club. Hibbard also played three times in the victorious British & Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2013. "I've really enjoyed my time with Gloucester and, once the club approached me about extending my stay, it was an easy decision to make," he told the club website. "I feel I've improved my game since I arrived. The Premiership is a tough league, there are no easy games and I think that's actually benefitted me as a player."

Summary: Wales hooker Richard Hibbard has signed a new contract at Premiership club Gloucester.


The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 3a and Corley Services just before 11:15 GMT on Saturday, police said. The man, in his 50s and from Birmingham, was declared dead at the scene. PC Stephen Barr said police wanted to speak to anyone who saw the crash or the man's grey Mini Cooper "in the minutes leading up to the collision". "I'd like to thank people for their patience while the road was closed and also the other emergency services for their help at the scene," he said.

Summary: A driver died when his car crashed on the M6 motorway in Warwickshire.


It had been originally planned that a 24/7 contraflow would be run between Mold Road and Gresford over a six to eight week period. But the work will now take place at night over five weeks to limit disruption. The work starts on 13 February, with one carriageway closed at a time. Economy Secretary Ken Skates said: "Closing roads for long periods at peak times is never ideal for the economy but is often the only option in terms of delivering the quality infrastructure we need and expect. "On this occasion, however, I've taken the decision to deliver more medium term improvements to the road, having considered a full closure of this road during working hours to be too detrimental to local communities and the economy."

Summary: Motorists using the A483 near Wrexham at night will face road closures while resurfacing work takes place, the Welsh Government has announced.


The 34-year-old also played for Lisburn Distillery before a trophy-laden spell with Linfield. "Tim has fought back from a number of serious injuries over the last few seasons, but has finally decided to hang up the boots," said Portadown. Meanwhile, striker Tiernan Mulvenna has left the Shamrock Park club. "We wish Tiernan all the best for the future and thank him for his efforts this season," the Premiership club added. Mouncey made 234 appearances for Portadown and chipped in with 35 goals. Portadown are 14 points adrift at the bottom of the Irish Premiership after a 3-2 defeat by fellow strugglers Carrick Rangers on Saturday.

Summary: Portadown midfielder Tim Mouncey has announced his retirement from the game after nine years with the club.


Coastguards received a Mayday broadcast from a dive vessel about 40 miles south of Plymouth shortly after 14:00 BST, reporting that one of their divers needed urgent assistance. A search and rescue helicopter based at Newquay winched the diver from the sea and flew him to the Diving Diseases Research Centre for treatment. His condition is not known. Hyperbaric medicine is used to treat divers with decompression illness - commonly known as "the bends" - where gas bubbles form in tissues or the blood during a rapid ascent.

Summary: A diver has been airlifted to a specialist hyperbaric unit after suffering from "the bends".


Media playback is not supported on this device The polished defender advanced to beat keeper Alvin Rouse with a 25-yard right-foot shot to maintain the Blues' 100% league record. Warren Feeney's men have won six out of six and are well clear of north Belfast clubs Crusaders and Cliftonville. It was a fourth successive defeat for Ballinamallard who remain ninth. "Sean has that in his locker and does it a lot in training. It was a fantastic finish. "In the first half I was disappointed with how we moved the ball, but I knew we would get a chance. "We were comfortable but did not do a lot to create things. "I am pleased to come here and get the 1-0."

Summary: Irish Premiership leaders Linfield are five points clear at the top thanks to Sean Ward's second-half winner away to Ballinamallard United.


The victim, a man in his 30s, was shot in the stomach at an address in Forum Court on 4 August, and remains in hospital in a stable condition. Simon Webber, of Sydenham Close, Bridgwater, Somerset, has been remanded in custody and is due in front of magistrates in Ipswich on Wednesday. Five other people arrested have been released on bail. A 58-year-old man and two women, aged 59 and 28, all from the Needham Market area, and a 34-year-old man from Dorchester were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. A 39-year-old man from Dorchester was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police found a shotgun in a burnt-out car in Rushbrooke Lane shortly after the shooting.

Summary: A 31-year-old man has been charged with conspiracy to murder following a shooting in Bury St Edmunds.


It features the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales and special guests. The event at Parc Eirias concludes a Proms season which includes five performances at London's Royal Albert Hall. The concert on 10 September will also be broadcast live. Tickets go on sale in May. Rhodri Talfan Davies, director of BBC Wales, said he was delighted it was being hosted in north Wales. Councillor Graham Rees, Conwy council cabinet member for tourism, marketing and leisure, said: "We're thrilled to welcome BBC Proms in the Park to Colwyn Bay and I'm excited to see yet another major event secured at Parc Eirias. "Events are extremely important to Conwy county as they provide significant economic value for our many small businesses."

Summary: BBC Proms in the Park outdoor music spectacular will be held in Colwyn Bay in September, BBC Wales has announced.


Activity in the construction sector rose by 7% in the final months of 2016. The figures, published through the Department for the Economy, partly reflect a boom in hotels and student accommodation in Belfast. The rise in output began two years ago - however, house building slipped back in the final quarter of last year. The department has also published figures for the wider Northern Ireland economy. They reveal the economy grew by 2.1% between the second and third quarters of 2016, largely driven by performance in the services sector. The statistics are measured using the Northern Ireland Composite Economic Index (NICEI), which is roughly equivalent to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). They are the most up-to-date figures for the economy. Statisticians said that, looking over the last three years, there is "some evidence that the rate of growth has increased".

Summary: New figures shows positives for the Northern Ireland economy, including construction output hitting a five-year high.


The index rose to a three-month-high of 52.9 in January from 52.1 in December. Any reading above 50 indicates growth. Markit put the growth down to strong output from big manufacturers. Rob Dobson, a senior economist at Markit, said: "The domestic market remains the key growth driver. "Even after recent easing in the exchange rate, a number of manufacturers are still finding the strength of the pound against the euro is impacting order inflows." Markit's data showed factory activity across the Eurozone slowed at the start of 2016, dropping to 52.3 from 53.2 in December. An upturn in orders failed to materialise despite deep price cuts. Many economists think that the European Central Bank (ECB) will have to take further measures to boost the economies of the Eurozone. ECB chief Mario Draghi has hinted more measures could be taken as early as March.

Summary: UK manufacturing growth increased last month, beating expectations, but exports fell according to the latest Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).


In the six months to June, net income fell by 11% from a year earlier to 1.07bn yuan (Â£123m; $160m), its weakest first-half profit since 2012. An economic slowdown has hit consumer spending in China and beers sales were also dampened by unfavourable weather including severe flooding. Tsingtao also faced rising competition from foreign beer brands. China is an attractive market for overseas firms as the nation drinks a quarter of the world's beer output. But brewers have struggled to make profits in China. The situation has not been helped by the sluggish Chinese economy, which has caused consumers to rein back on their spending. Growth in retails sales fell in July to 10.2% from a 10.6% increase in June.

Summary: Tsingtao Brewery, China's second-biggest beer maker, has reported a sharp fall in profits.


The fight on 4 February will be on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr's latest bout, when he takes on Australian Renold Quinlan. However the super-middleweight main event could be under threat, with Quinlan threatening to pull out. Liverpool heavyweight Price, 33, will take on Hammer, 29, who has only four defeats in his 24-bout career. One of those losses was a nine-round defeat to Tyson Fury in February 2015. Hammer's most recent fight was a victory against Erkan Teper in October, the German who beat Price in 2015 before failing a drugs test. Price has won two fights, each inside two rounds, since the defeat to Teper.

Summary: British heavyweight David Price will fight Germany-based Romanian Christian Hammer at London's Olympia next month.


Pompey returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory against Accrington on Saturday, to stay in the play-offs. "We're always talking about the run of games ahead," Stevens told BBC Radio Solent. "We've all got to come together as a team, and as a club, and push on." Portsmouth are four points from third-placed Carlisle, with a game in hand. "It's now or never for us," Stevens said. "February is a big month and if we can get as many wins as possible, we'll see where that takes us. "We got beaten in the two previous league games before Accrington, and there was a lot of pressure on coming into this one." Paul Cook's side have two home and two away games before the end of February, including hosting Carlisle on 25 February.

Summary: Portsmouth defender Enda Stevens believes it is "now or never" for his side's push towards the automatic promotion places in League Two.


Five decades on from its inception, has Asean achieved what it set out to accomplish? The South East Asia region saw rapid economic growth in the decades after Asean was formed. While growth benefited some, poverty is still endured by the majority. So what do the people of south east Asia want from their governments and for their future? For this edition of Global Questions we have assembled a high-profile panel of political figures and key decision-makers to discuss Asean and the future of the region. We want you to send us your questions so that we can put some of them to the panel. Ask a question using the box below, including your name and location if you wish:

Summary: BBC Global Questions will be heading to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 50th anniversary of The Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean).


It came into effect on Tuesday night and was in place until 10:00 GMT on Wednesday. The Met Office said icy patches were expected on untreated surfaces, with slippery conditions on pavements and cycle paths possible. Drivers were also warned to be aware of difficult conditions on the roads. The warning covered Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Conwy, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Denbighshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen.

Summary: The Met Office issued a yellow "be aware" warning for ice across Wales.


Philip Mulryne won 27 caps for Northern Ireland in a career that included spells with Norwich City and Leyton Orient. The former midfielder was ordained by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, on Saturday. The 38-year-old is a member of the Dominican Order and is expected to be ordained as a priest next year. Family and friends were in attendance at Saturday's event in Dublin's Saint Saviour's church. Deadly snake's venom 'could relieve pain' Firms told to prepare for new Â£1 coin 'I divorced husband to work in Calais' Jungle camp' Mulryne made his debut for Manchester United in 1997 after progressing through the youth team. He was unable to forge a lengthy career with the so-called Red Devils and moved to Norwich City in 1999, but his time at Carrow Road was plagued by injuries.

Summary: A former Manchester United footballer from west Belfast has been ordained as a deacon in the Catholic Church.


The 27-year-old won all her bouts by ippon on her way to beating Croatia's Marijana Hasanbegovic in the final. Israeli-born Schlesinger, who last won a Grand Slam title in 2012, gained 500 qualifying points for this summer's Olympics in Rio de Janiero. On Friday, Britain's Nekoda Davis (-57kg) and Ashley McKenzie (-60kg) took silver and bronze respectively. Speaking about Schelsinger, elite performance coach Kate Howey said: "After a disappointing Europeans she came back in style. This should put her in a seeding place for the Olympics." The final day of the Baku Grand Slam on Monday will see Britons Gemma Gibbons (-78kg), Natalie Powell (-78kg) and Ben Fletcher (-100kg) going for gold.

Summary: British judoka Alice Schlesinger took gold in the -63kg class at the Baku Grand Slam in Azerbaijan on Saturday.


Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan said inmates had set fire to their mattresses to protest against conditions inside Camp Street prison. He said they were protesting about overcrowding and delays for prisoners awaiting trial. Mr Ramjattan said the protest had begun after a raid by police officers on cells looking for contraband. Ambulances have been taking injured prisoners to hospital and hundreds of people came to the prison gates to find out about relatives inside. On Wednesday there had been similar disturbances, with prisoners setting fire to their mattresses and repeating the act when the blazes were extinguished. Camp Street Prison was built to accommodate 775 inmates but officials say it now houses more than 1,000. Mr Ramjattan said a new facility at the prison would be completed to give the prisoners more room. He said he was recommending some of them should be transferred to another prison.

Summary: The authorities in Guyana say at least 16 inmates have died in a fire inside a prison in the capital Georgetown.


Sangakkara, 37, reached 473 dismissals - 377 catches and 96 stumpings - when he caught Corey Anderson off the bowling of Shaminda Eranga in a 34-run win over New Zealand in Wellington. He has played in 397 ODIs since his debut against Pakistan in July 2000. Retired Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist had held the record. Sangakkara had earlier scored an unbeaten 113 from 105 balls in Sri Lanka's total of 287-6, before they bowled New Zealand out for 253 with just under five overs to spare. Despite Sri Lanka triumphing in the seventh and final ODI of the series, New Zealand won the series 4-2.

Summary: Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara broke the world record for the most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in one-day internationals on Thursday.


The 21-year-old St Lucian played 31 league games during two loan spells at Tranmere Rovers last season. Donacien played against Wycombe for Aston Villa in a friendly in July 2013. "Janoi is an excellent young prospect and a very talented defender who already has good experience of playing at this level," said Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth. "First-team football won't faze him at all. "Injuries to Anthony Stewart and Danny Rowe in the last couple of weeks have really stretched the squad defensively and Janoi will be a big help to us over the coming month." Donacien will join the squad as Wycombe host Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wycombe Wanderers have signed Aston Villa defender Janoi Donacien on a month-long loan deal.


The 19-year has forced his way into the Ospreys' first team this season, taking his total senior appearances to 10. He also played a leading role for Wales Under-20s as they won the 2016 Six Nations Grand Slam. "I never thought I'd come as far as I have this season, playing for the senior team in the Pro12 and in Europe," said Watkin. "I'm over the moon. I'm really pleased that the coaches have faith in me. "It's hard to believe how quick things have moved on for me since signing my first contract." Watkin played his youth rugby for Bryncethin RFC, Bridgend College and the Ospreys' age-grade set-up, while he attended school at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd.

Summary: Centre Owen Watkin has signed his first professional contract with Ospreys, agreeing a three-year deal.


The six-inch statue turned out to be an 18th Century Sino-Tibetan sculpture of a Buddhist deity and his consort. Auctioneer John Nicholson thought it might fetch up to £700 as the Asian art market had recently "softened". Mr Nicholson described the eventual sale price of the "Buddha bonanza" as "exceptional". The gilt-bronze sculpture depicts the multi-armed Hayagriva, a Tantric Buddhist deity, and his consort. The woman, from Midhurst in West Sussex, who does not want to be named, said: "I still can't believe it. When the hammer went down I was stunned and close to tears." She added: "I just loved it when I bought it two or three years ago. I thought it was different, but I couldn't believe it would go for anything like that amount."

Summary: A small ornament picked up at a car boot sale for £4 by a West Sussex pensioner has fetched £9,500 at auction.


Mousset, 20, joins after a prolific season in Ligue 2 where he scored 14 goals and has also been capped at under-20 level by France. He was part of the squad which played in last month's Toulon Tournament before losing to England in the final. "Lys is another player with great potential," Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake said. "We're always planning for the future and Lys is not only a young player with exciting potential, but someone who had a massive impact for their club last season." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bournemouth have signed French striker Lys Mousset from Le Havre for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.


Sydney's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.5% at 5,141.78, marking its sixth straight day of gains. An increase in the price of iron ore, Australia's biggest export, helped the index, together with a slight rise in the price of oil. Shares in mining giant BHP Billiton rose 3.45%, Rio Tinto closed up 4.2%, while Fortescue Metals gained 2.9%. Shares in Atlas Iron finished the trading day up nearly 6% on news of the firm's plans to restructure its debt. In China, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.4% at 3,636.09, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by nearly 1% to 22,040.59. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index closed up 0.33% at 1,999.22, although at one point it had risen above the 2,000 mark for the first time in three weeks. Japan's stock market is closed for a public holiday.

Summary: Shares in Australia were higher on Wednesday, boosted by resource-related stocks and after a rise in US stocks.


The trouble between a "small number" of inmates on one wing of the facility, near Doncaster, was quelled overnight, the Prison Service said. One prisoner was injured but did not require hospital treatment. No staff were hurt. HM Inspectorate of Prisons found "high" levels of violence in its latest inspection of the jail in February. About 1,000 inmates are held at the Category C prison, one of whom is reportedly former England footballer Adam Johnson. Johnson was jailed for six years for grooming and engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

Summary: Specially-trained staff had to be sent to HMP Moorland in South Yorkshire to control an "isolated incident".


A rescue operation was mounted on Saturday after Dover coastguard was alerted to the three-metre dinghy, leaking off Hastings. The Hastings lifeboat and the Lydd coastguard helicopter were sent, but a Border Force cutter picked the men up. The Home Office said they had been interviewed by immigration officers and made immigration applications. "These applications are being progressed in line with immigration rules," said a spokesman. Five Albanian migrants rescued from a boat carrying 15 other people off the Kent coast on 29 May claimed asylum. The Home Office said a further 13 fellow Albanians were "processed for removal from the UK".

Summary: Three men from Iran rescued from a sinking vessel off the Sussex coast have made immigration applications.


Kamara, 22, scored 11 goals in 29 games last season to help the French side win promotion from Ligue 2. The Championship club have an option to extend the former Monaco trainee's contract by a further 12 months at the end of his deal. "Aboubakar brings exceptional speed and finishing ability up top," said Fulham vice chairman Tony Khan. "It's no secret that we've had interest in Aboubakar for some time, and I'm confident that it won't take long for our supporters to see why." Fulham start the new Championship season at home to Norwich City on Saturday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Fulham have signed SC Amiens striker Aboubakar Kamara on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


Police Scotland, assisted by Aberdeen City Council, secured a closure order for Harminasion in George Street. It was due to what the force described as persistent complaints and concerns about "anti-social behaviour arising from the sale of legal highs on the premises". Legal highs are officially called new psychoactive substances (NPS). Harminasion will be closed under the Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 for an initial three months. Ch Supt Adrian Watson said: "We have had a significant number of complaints raised by the public and businesses in the area and despite trying to work this through with the shop concerned, we, as a partnership, have taken this action in bringing the closure order to give the community some well-deserved respite and to keep people safe."

Summary: An Aberdeen shop which sells "legal high" drugs has been closed in what is believed to be a Scottish first.


Moyses, 50, a former Imps player and director, initially took charge on a caretaker basis following the departure of Gary Simpson in November 2014. "Managing a football club as well as running my own business has led to me working over 80 hours a week and that is simply not sustainable," he said. Lincoln are 12th in the National League table, having taken two points from a possible 18 since 12 March. Moyses announced his intention to leave after meeting club chairman Bob Dorrian, and said the decision was not taken "lightly". "The club is in a good place and there has been a complete overhaul of the playing side," Moyses told the club website. "Like the foundations of a house, you can't see where the strength is and whoever takes the reins will inherit a strong, decent group of players ready to challenge next season."

Summary: Chris Moyses will step down as Lincoln City manager at the end of the season.


The 27-year-old centre-back hobbled off 24 minutes into West Brom's Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace. Northern Ireland face Greece at Windsor Park on Thursday, then play Finland in Helsinki three days later. "Fingers crossed he will be OK. If he is anywhere near fit we will give him a chance to play," said West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis. Pulis added that fellow Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley "played through the pain" with a calf injury. Evans and McAuley are set to have scans on Sunday. Northern Ireland are top of Group F and need two points to qualify for next summer's European Championship. Northern Ireland midfielder Chris Brunt took a blow to the face in the first half of the match at Selhurst Park, but returned to the pitch and is expected to be fit.

Summary: Defender Jonny Evans is a doubt for Northern Ireland's final two Euro 2016 qualifiers after injuring a hamstring.


Neil Rhodes posted a message on his Twitter page claiming police officers in Lincoln and Boston "ended up working as ambulances last night". He added that the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) "needs to be properly resourced". EMAS said it was awaiting more information from Mr Rhodes "about which incidents he is referring to". Pete Ripley, associate director of operations at EMAS, said: "We work closely with our colleagues in the Police to ensure that patients they encounter are properly assessed by our control team to determine what response they need." Mr Rhodes is retiring from his post in February after serving as a police officer for 31 years.

Summary: The chief constable of Lincolnshire has criticised a lack of ambulances in the county.


Hans Riegel, the son of the sweet maker's founder, died of heart failure in Bonn, the company said in a statement. Mr Riegel was in charge of marketing and distribution for Haribo and invented its "kids and adults love it so" slogan. Mr Riegel inherited the firm from his father in 1946 and built it up into a firm that now employs 6,000 people. The company, which also makes sweets in the shape of cola bottles, jelly beans and milk bottles, has 20 factories across Europe and an annual turnover of about $2.5bn (Â£1.6bn). Haribo is derived from the founder's name and the German city where it is based - HAns RIegel, BOnn.

Summary: The boss of German gummi bear maker Haribo has died aged 90.


Leeds beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough after a week in which he had reportedly been in danger of being sacked by Leeds owner Massimo Cellino. Monk had taken one point from his first three league games, but told BBC Radio Leeds: "I'm not under any pressure at all, I have a one-year contract. "My plan is not an overnight plan, we're not miracle workers here." The former Swansea manager added: "We've assembled a brand new squad, we're at the start of something new and you can see with the players how much they believe in it. "It's a long process. We will have ups and downs but what's important is that we have time with this group. "You can see within time the potential we have to be even better than what you saw today."

Summary: Leeds United manager Garry Monk says he is not under any pressure after securing his first win at the club.


Glastonbury computer programmer Ian Brooks has been out of work for several years with his disability. His story went viral on social media in February after he claimed a firm had cancelled his job interview because it could not accommodate his dog. However, a technology firm saw his story online and has offered him a job. London-based Conspexit develops apps for blind and partially-sighted people. Mr Brooks said: "It still doesn't feel real. I'd just like to thank everyone out there who has been on my side." He starts his new role at the beginning of July, and will be working remotely from home. Mr Brooks said he was never told the name of the company who offered and then withdrew the interview in February. Recruitment firm Vector Resourcing was acting for the employer and has not responded to the BBC with a comment.

Summary: An unemployed blind man who claimed he had been discriminated against by a potential employer because he used a guide dog has been offered a job.


The comments come in a joint letter to parents of pupils published on the school's website. There has been an ongoing industrial dispute in the school over a number of months. Most recently, around a third of the teaching staff were absent from school on Monday and Tuesday. The letter is signed by the principal, Claire White, and Nuala Lynn from the board of governors. It said the school is introducing "support mechanisms for the coming days and weeks to address the educational provision in the light of staff absences". These include: The letter said that the school hopes these additional measures will address parents concerns. It also says the steps have been taken in consultation with the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS). On Tuesday, about 20 parents of pupils held a protest outside the school to express their concerns about ongoing incidents at the school.

Summary: The principal and governors of De La Salle College in west Belfast have said it has been a "difficult time" for the school.


The Welsh Language Commissioner Meri Huws said she had seen a "significant increase" in complaints about the services offered to Welsh speakers at banks over the past weeks and months. She said she would use a statutory review to try to find out how improve the experiences of Welsh customers. She is inviting members of the public to give her feedback. "As part of the review I will also gather evidence from the banks and experts in the banking sector," the commissioner added.

Summary: Welsh language services offered by banks in Wales are to be reviewed by a watchdog


Due to open in 2018, three new buildings on the site with provide training facilities for pilots and ground crews for the UK's first F-35 Lightning II fighter II aircraft. Work on building the three facilities will start this month. The project is being funded by the Ministry of Defence. The investment has secured RAF Marham's future as the home of the F-35 fighter in the UK. The 300 jobs will be creating in building the centres. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: "This is an important milestone in the delivery of the UK's new cutting-edge combat aircraft. It underlines the vital contribution British industry is making to the global F-35 programme. "The planes are part of our plan for stronger and better defence, backed by a budget that is rising this year for the first time in six years, and will keep rising until the end of the decade."

Summary: New £167m centres for aircraft maintenance and training at RAF Marham in Norfolk are set to create 300 new jobs, it has been announced.


Chile were fined 70,000 Swiss francs (£48,073) for four incidents in 2018 World Cup qualifying games. Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay and Peru were each fined £13,735 for individual cases of "discriminatory" chanting. Honduras' FA is under investigation by world football's governing body for similar breaches of discipline. "We have been fighting discrimination for many years and one part of that has been through sanctions," said Claudio Sulser, chairman of Fifa's disciplinary committee. "Disciplinary proceedings alone cannot change behaviour by certain groups of fans that unfortunately goes against the core values of our game." Chile's sanctions follow their recent qualifiers against Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay. Peru and Uruguay were fined for chanting in the same fixtures. The other games specified in Fifa's disciplinary report were Argentina v Brazil, and Mexico v El Salvador.

Summary: Five Latin American nations' football associations have been fined by Fifa for their fans' homophobic chanting during matches.


The 25-year-old, a former Wales Under-21 international, has agreed a two-year contract with the League Two club. Released by Swansea in 2016, he most recently played for Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth and has played four pre-season games for Yeovil. "How Daniel has been playing non-league football for Aberystwyth Town is beyond me," said Yeovil manager Darren Way. "It's up to him now to take this opportunity and aim for 40 league games this season." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Yeovil Town have made defender Daniel Alfei their ninth summer signing following a successful trial period.


The fourth-placed Fifers were beaten 3-0 by Alloa as the Spiders dropped to sixth after losing 3-1 away to Brechin City, who moved up to fifth. Livi do, however, have two games in hand over the Wasps. Third-placed Airdrieonians, as well as East Fife, Brechin and Queen's Park, each have one game in hand. Greig Spence's header and Kevin Cawley's strike put Alloa in command against the Fifers before Jamie Longworth nodded the hosts' third. Queen's Park went ahead early on against Brechin through Bryan Wharton's free-kick, but Ally Love quickly levelled - also from a set play. Dougie Hill headed City in front before the break and Andy Jackson struck their third in stoppage time.

Summary: Alloa Athletic moved to within six points of Scottish League One leaders Livingston as East Fife and Queen's Park's promotion hopes stuttered.


Ball missed Scarlets' win over Munster in the Pro12 final in Dublin. Team-mate Samson Lee hurt his knee in Saturday's 46-22 victory but the region's head coach Wayne Pivac said it is too early to know the full extent of the prop's injury. Wales face Tonga in Auckland on 16 June, then Samoa in Apia on 24 June. Uncapped full-back Phil Dollman is also a concern for the tour after suffering an injury in Exeter's Premiership final win over Wasps. Scarlets captain Ken Owens, who missed the Pro12 final and semi-finals with an ankle injury, says he is fit for the British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand. "I'm as good as gold," the hooker told the BBC's Scrum V. "I'm glad to be going on the tour after an injury scare a fortnight ago."

Summary: Scarlets second row Jake Ball has been ruled out of Wales' two Tests against Tonga and Samoa in June because of a shoulder injury.


The 19-year-old, who joined Spurs last February from MK Dons, has impressed in his first full season and has scored six goals in 30 appearances so far. "When I signed I knew wanted to play for Spurs," he told the club website. "I've played a few games and showed people what I can do. I'm 19, have a lot to learn and can't think of a better place to do that." Alli played at youth levels for England before receiving his first senior call-up for the Euro 2016 qualifiers against Estonia and Lithuania last October. He made his debut as a substitute against Estonia and a month later scored his first international goal, a long-range effort against France.

Summary: Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2021.


Bevan, 24, was first banned for two years following a positive test for the banned steroid drostanolone in February 2015. UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) says Bevan's latest ban comes after he refused to submit to testing in September 2016. Ukad says the ban runs from from 14 October 2016 until 14 January 2024. South Wales Ironmen signed Bevan in February 2015, when the semi-professional rugby league club was known as South Wales Scorpions. Responding to a BBC poll into doping in amateur sport earlier this week, Ukad said drug use at every level of sport is "fast becoming a crisis". The poll found more than a third (35%) of amateur sports people say they personally know someone who has doped, and 8% said they had taken steroids. Ukad chief Nicole Sapstead described the figures as "incredibly alarming". Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: Former South Wales Ironmen winger Ross Bevan has been banned for seven years and three months after a second anti-doping violation.


The Belvedere Zoo posted pictures of the bloodied reptile, with a paving stone and rock next to its head, on its Facebook page on Wednesday. It died from an internal haemorrhage, the Tunis municipality said. More guards and environmental police will be employed at the site after "emergency cleaning and maintenance works", the environment ministry said. Measures would be introduced to manage visitors entering and exiting, it said. The zoo has long faced problems with litter and visitors' behaviour, and been criticised over the condition of animals. "It's terrible. You cannot imagine what animals endure from some visitors," Amor Ennaifer, a vet at the zoo, told AFP news agency. "Citizens leave waste and plastic bags. They throw stones at lions and hippos."

Summary: A zoo in the Tunisian capital is to close temporarily after visitors stoned a crocodile to death.


The 92-year-old fell to the ground at Falmer station while waiting on the platform for a train. It is believed he suffered a cardiac arrest. British Transport Police said two off-duty doctors tried to save his life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The football club said its thoughts were with the man's family. Trains were delayed while the man was treated and the club thanked fans for their "patience and understanding". A police spokesman said: "Two members of the male's family were with him at the time this occurred and we pass our sincere condolences to them."

Summary: A Brighton and Hove Albion football fan collapsed and died following his team's 5-0 victory over Fulham.


Louise Haigh, a former corporate governance officer at an investment bank, said "excessive risk taking" and short termism are back in the City. The markets are "wilder, less transparent and more importantly faster than they were before," she said. And without urgent reform another crash is likely, she added. Speaking at a Unite fringe meeting at the Labour Party conference, she said Britain's financial regulators cannot keep up with the rapid pace of change in the City and had been "captured" by the institutions they were meant to be policing. But the shadow civil service and digital minister cautioned against piling more regulation on the markets. Instead, Labour should campaign for a simpler regulatory framework and tougher punishments for individuals who "wilfully break the rules". Without urgent reform, "we are closer to the next crash than the last one", she warned.

Summary: Britain's financial markets are "wilder" than they were before the 2008 banking crisis, a shadow minister has warned.


It happened at about 09:45 BST on the Port Road near Lisahally port. It is believed the men fell more than 15ft (4.5 metres) from the cradle of a crane onto a boat. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said the three men have been taken to Altnagelvin hospital. One has back and neck injuries, a second has back injuries and the third has been described as "walking wounded". The port and the harbour are to launch an investigation into what happened. The Health and Safety Executive said it will also investigate.

Summary: Three men have fallen from a crane on the outskirts of Londonderry.


Ferrybridge C power station, near Knottingley, West Yorkshire, will officially close on 31 March before being decommissioned. Its site close to the M62 and A1 has made the giant cooling towers a well-known landmark. SSE said a projected loss of Â£100m over the next five years made the continued life of the plant "unsustainable". The firm, which has owned Ferrybridge since 2004, has blamed rising costs and the impact of environmental legislation for the decision. Mick Gee, station manager, said: "It's always been a special place to work where people help each other without asking. A new multifuel "waste-to-energy" plant has been built alongside the Ferrybridge C site.

Summary: A coal-fired power station has produced electricity for the last time after 50 years of use, said its operators SSE.


Hacking is when someone breaks into a computer system illegally. A cyber attack is when computer systems are deliberately damaged or disrupted by people. The attack meant some hospitals and doctors in England and Scotland were not able to use their computers and some appointments had to be cancelled. The NHS says patients needing urgent treatment should access emergency services as normal. As well as the NHS, it's thought the cyber attack has affected companies in about 100 other countries. The NHS has not been affected in Wales and Northern Ireland. IT experts are working really hard to fix the problem so NHS services can get back to normal as soon as possible. It is not yet known who carried out the attack but there will be investigations into exactly what happened.

Summary: IT experts are working to fix NHS computers after they were targeted by hackers in a cyber attack on Friday.


Five of the 24 staff are directly transferring to the Tayside operation, and the rest are being redeployed or have left the service. Temporary accommodation is being used, with the new North Control in Dundee due to open by March. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the public would see no difference in how calls are handled. Concerns have been expressed about the loss of local knowledge. The plans - which are also seeing Inverness, Dumfries, Fife and Falkirk being closed - were approved in 2014, with Johnstone in Renfrewshire, Edinburgh and Dundee remaining as bases.

Summary: Aberdeen's fire control room closes on Tuesday, with all emergency calls being now handled from Dundee.


Tully led the Cornish club to fourth in National League South this season, their highest finish. Last month chairman Peter Masters said Tully was offered a new contract on the condition that a replacement was found for departed assistant Wayne Carlisle. The ex-Torquay and Exeter defender had expressed his "disappointment" that his Truro future was not sorted sooner. "The club has always seen the manager role as closely tied to that of the first team coach and believes that it is essential to have a strong team in place," said a club statement. "The departure of coach Wayne Carlisle at the end of the season meant the dissolution of the current team. "It has not been possible to find a replacement acceptable to the club within the required timescale. "An announcement on a new manager-coach team will be made in due course."

Summary: National League South side Truro City will appoint a new manager after opting not to renew Steve Tully's deal.


Thomas Mair, 52, was remanded in custody by Mr Justice Sweeney after appearing by videolink. He is also charged with grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon. The Batley and Spen MP, 41, was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire, on Thursday. She was attacked shortly before she was due to hold a constituency surgery. When asked by the judge to confirm he was Thomas Mair, he replied: "Yes, I am." There was no application for bail at the hearing, which lasted about eight minutes. He is due to appear at the same court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday. At an initial hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday he refused to give his name, instead saying he was called "Death to traitors, freedom for Britain".

Summary: A man charged with murdering Labour MP Jo Cox has appeared before a judge at the Old Bailey.


The 33-year-old former Leeds United, Sheffield United and Sunderland man was restricted to seven league appearances last season because of injury. He told the club website: 'I'm really happy to sign a new contract here and I'm glad that it has all been sorted now. "We've got good players here so I believe we can push on and have another good season."

Summary: Bradford City defender Matt Kilgallon has signed a new one-year deal.


The 25-year-old has scored 14 goals in 65 games since joining, initially on loan, from Middlesbrough in 2015. Wigan said they have rejected bids at the weekend and on Monday, with Norwich and Derby both linked with the player. "This is not the way to repay the faith we have shown in him," said Latics chairman David Sharpe. "I've always had a good relationship with Yanic and I feel he has let the club, his team-mates and our supporters down by taking this action. "Yanic is a very important player to us and we do not have a desire to sell our best players. "That said, every player has a value and we will not be put under pressure to sell a player for less than our valuation."

Summary: Wigan forward Yanic Wildschut has handed in a transfer request after the club rejected "a succession of bids" from two Championship rivals.


It is understood that three parties are interested in buying Wanderers from current owner Eddie Davies. Banker Roger Tamraz, Bolton Wanderers Supporters Trust and a consortium led by Dean Holdsworth are in the running. The Championship club are scheduled to appear in the High Court on Monday over an unpaid tax bill of around £3m. Bolton could face the threat of a winding-up order from Revenue & Customs if they fail to pay their tax bill, but avoided an immediate order in January before their case was adjourned until 22 February. The Trotters are £172.9m in debt and currently under a transfer embargo for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.

Summary: Bolton Wanderers could make a decision on new ownership before Saturday's home game against Queens Park Rangers, BBC Radio Manchester understands.


George Osborne outlined plans in his statement to invest Â£7m in new air routes "including from Dundee to Amsterdam". Airline Flybe had applied to a fund to establish the route to the Netherlands. Airport operator HIAL said a new service could transform the city and the region. Inglis Lyon, managing director of HIAL, said: "We are delighted that Flybe's application to the Regional Connectivity Fund to operate a new Dundee to Amsterdam service has been approved. "This is a fantastic achievement for Dundee and the team who have worked tirelessly to get to this stage." The airport said it now needed to work with Flybe, Transport Scotland and Dundee City Council to "take the successful bid forward".

Summary: Dundee Airport has welcomed an announcement in the chancellor's Spending Review that could see a new route to Amsterdam established.


The 51-year-old man boarded a Helensburgh-bound train at Carntyne station at about 12:30 on 27 February. He asked the group of supporters, believed to be travelling to watch their team play Dumbarton in an SPFL match, if he could sit on a seat designated for disabled passengers. After initially refusing they allowed him to sit down. However, as he left the train at Glasgow Queen Street, the group verbally abused the man, who walks with the aid of two sticks, making references to his disability. PC John Paul O'Kane, of the British Transport Police, urged witnesses to come forward. He said: "Hate crime in any form is totally unacceptable and there really is nothing that excuses such behaviour from the group of Hibs supporters."

Summary: Hibs football fans who verbally abused a disabled man on a train in Glasgow are being sought by police.


It happened at 16:50 on Tuesday when the Lothian Buses single decker bus was travelling along Musselburgh Road, Dalkeith, near Thornybank roundabout. No-one was hurt but about Â£800 worth of damage was caused. Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses, saying a passenger could have been hurt by the "reckless act". Sgt Michele Lindsay, of Police Scotland, said: "This was a particularly irresponsible and reckless act, which could have potentially injured one or more of the passengers travelling on the bus at the time. "We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area around 16:50 on Tuesday, 27 October, or anyone who has information regarding this crime. "We will be carrying out patrols in the area to provide reassurance, deter further incidents and deal with any crimes detected."

Summary: Youths who threw a stone from a Midlothian bridge which smashed a passing bus windscreen are being sought by police.


Anne Paterson, from Gartness in Stirling, watched as the surprise visitor snuck in from the garden and made himself at home. The little pine martin, who has been named Edan, has been moved the Scottish SPCA rescue centre in Fishcross. He has joined two others who should all be released back into the wild soon. Ms Paterson said: "I had spotted the pine marten in the garden a few times but I didn't think anything of it. "Then one day my daughter and I watched him go into the house through the cat flap. "Our cats weren't around at the time and he started munching away on their food before curling up in one of their beds. I'm glad to hear Edan is doing well after being rescued." It is hoped Edan and his new companions, Ailpen and Cailen, can be set free in the next four to six weeks.

Summary: An orphaned pine martin is being cared for after taking refuge through a cat flap, helping himself to food and settling down for a nap.


Bannaras Hussain, 35, of Bridge Close in Goole, was remanded in custody at Rotherham Magistrates' Court. He is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 24 June for the offences, which are alleged to have happened over a four year period from 1998 to 2002. Mr Hussain's brother Sageer Hussain, 29, also of Bridge Close in Goole, is due to appear in court on 9 July. South Yorkshire Police said the charges were the result of Operation Clover, a joint investigation in partnership with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and the Crown Prosecution Service. Senior Investigating Officer Martin Tate said: "This is a complex and protracted investigation with a vast amount of work still to do. "Eleven other men remain on bail in connection with this investigation. "I want to continue to encourage victims of all sexual crime to come forward."

Summary: A man has appeared in court in Rotherham charged with 22 offences against girls under 16.


The batsman, 31, took over when Hashim Amla made the shock decision to quit midway through the 2-1 series defeat. "I am confident he will lead by example and display the brilliance and passion he is so blessed with," said Cricket South Africa chief Haroon Lorgat. De Villiers will lead South Africa in the home series against New Zealand that starts in August. "I have been privileged to play in several outstanding Proteas teams over the past 11 seasons," said de Villiers. "I believe we are witnessing the emergence of another great team." South Africa lost the third Test against England to go 2-0 down in the series but won the final match by 280 runs.

Summary: AB de Villiers will remain South Africa captain after acting as stand-in for the final two Tests against England.


The Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) Dreamliner, which departed from Jeddah at 02.32 BST and was due to land at 08:30, started to circle over the Peak District. The plane landed at 12:28. It had a total of six hours of fuel reserves. The airline said there was an issue with the trailing edge flaps and it was waiting for a dry runway. The flaps are used to help control the speed and angle of an aircraft's descent. A spokesman for Saudia said once the wet weather had cleared up in Manchester, the plane was able to land safely. He said it was carrying six hours' worth of fuel reserves.

Summary: A plane has landed safely at Manchester Airport after circling for more than four hours due to a technical fault.


Watson, 34, struck six sixes in his 124 not out off 71 balls as the hosts made 197-5, but India chased the total down by hitting 19 off the last over. Suresh Raina (49) struck a four off the final ball when needing two to win. He was ably supported by Rohit Sharma (52) and Vihat Kohli (50) as India won by seven wickets in Sydney. Named captain in place of the injured Aaron Finch, Watson looked to have put the match beyond the tourists with his first T20 hundred after he won the toss. He surpassed the previous second highest T20 score of 123, made by New Zealand's Brendon McCullum against Bangladesh in 2012. The highest individual score is the 156 by Finch against England at Southampton in 2013.

Summary: Shane Watson hit the second highest Twenty20 international score but India still whitewashed his Australia side in the three-match series.


Blair Nimmo, of administrators KPMG, confirmed no party had been prepared to buy the business and assets at Hawick Knitwear in their current format. The company called in administrators nearly six weeks ago after experiencing "difficult trading conditions". More than 100 staff were made redundant immediately with just 56 workers retained to complete remaining orders. Mr Nimmo said discussions were continuing with various parties who had offered to acquire the assets of the company and may at some point start production from the Hawick Knitwear premises. He added: "However until a formal agreement is concluded we are not in a position to provide further information."

Summary: A prospective buyer has yet to be found to take over a Borders knitwear firm as a going concern.


Pienaar, who is leaving Ulster at the end of this season, sustained the injury in the warm-up before Saturday's defeat by the Ospreys. The South African, 33, started Saturday's contest but was forced off after 20 minutes. Ulster's hopes of reaching the play-offs semi-finals now look remote. Les Kiss' side are now five points behind fourth-placed Ospreys and only a huge bonus-point victory over the leaders this weekend - allied to a heavy Ospreys defeat - would see Ulster sneaking into the semi-finals. Pienaar will round off his Ulster playing career in the game the Barbarians at Kingspan Stadium on 1 June. Stuart Olding will miss the Leinster game after picking up a leg injury in Saturday's defeat while Charles Piutau also picked up a knock in the weekend game. For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.

Summary: Ruan Pienaar may have played his final Pro12 game for Ulster as a back spasm means he is a doubt for Saturday's contest with Leinster.


The 36-year-old started his career with the Shrimps and helped them win promotion to the Football League, scoring in their play-off final win over Exeter in 2007. "I'm absolutely buzzing to be honest. I'm so glad to be back," Thompson said. Morecambe have also re-signed 34-year-old midfielder Michael Rose on a one-year deal. Rose made 50 appearances for the Shrimps last season after joining on a one-year deal in August. "I spoke to the manager last season and there was never really any doubts in my mind that I would re-sign," he said. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Morecambe have re-signed veteran forward Garry Thompson on a one-year deal after his release by Wycombe.


The company was fined Â£500 for the incident in July 2015. It happened at the Islandbank Pumping Station in Newry, County Down. An inspector saw a "significant volume" of untreated sewage flowing over the wall of the facility and into the canal. The court was told that during the morning of 13 July, the storm chamber alarms went off at the electronic control centre. But because they were considered "fleeting" in nature, they were interpreted as an instrument fault. The alert was not passed on to on-call staff for investigation. The inspector from the Environment Agency saw sewage related debris on the road and floating in the canal. Northern Ireland Water was fined under the legislation for making a discharge of sewage effluent to a waterway.

Summary: Northern Ireland Water misinterpreted a pollution alarm during a sewage spill because it thought it was a fault, a court has been told.


The victim, aged 35, suffered serious cuts to his right arm during the incident, which happened at a property in Cottingley Drive, Leeds, on Friday. Amy Gidman, 25, from Cottingley, is charged with weapons offences, false imprisonment and common assault. A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident. Ms Gidman has been remanded in custody until 29 June when she is due to appear at the city's crown court. West Yorkshire Police said the 24-year-old was currently being treated in hospital under police guard. Det Insp Phil Jackson said the attack was believed to be linked to an earlier incident involving two dogs. A 45-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman also arrested in connection with the incident have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. The victim of the attack was treated in hospital before being released.

Summary: A woman has appeared at Leeds Magistrates' Court in connection with a machete attack on a man.