Linton bridge, between Linton and Collingham, near Wetherby, West Yorkshire, shut on 27 December 2015 as the flooded River Wharfe made it unsafe. The Grade II-listed structure suffered major damage to its foundations Leeds City Council said the repair bill had been funded by the Department for Transport. Read more about this and other stories from across Yorkshire The structure over the River Wharfe, which links the communities of Linton and Collingham, will reopen to all users on 2 September. More than 100 bridges were damaged by floods in West Yorkshire following Storm Eva

Summary: A road bridge closed since flooding in December 2015 is to reopen in September after repairs costing £5.1m.


The 35-year-old man from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, was detained on suspicion of possessing and distributing indecent images. A number of CDs, covered in symbolic writing, have been found in streets and gardens in Buckinghamshire. Thames Valley Police has warned people not to open them on their computers. The force said the arrested man was believed to have delivered discs in the area of Park Place, Plantation Road and Roundwood Road in Amersham and several reports have also been received of discs left in flower boxes and flower beds in Whielden Street in the town and The Spinney and Broad Street in Chesham. It is understood they may contain religious warnings, offensive and illegal pornographic material and computer viruses. Officers will be making house-to-house inquiries to retrieve any discs they may have been given.

Summary: A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into computer discs containing offensive material that were left outside homes.


Emily Platt, from Bispham, will leave Blackpool's Montgomery High School with an unblemished record, racking up a total of 2,280 school days. The 16-year-old, who spent her primary years at Westcliff Academy, has recently completed her GCSEs. "I'm not special," she said. "I just wake up and go out to school every day. I've done it all my life." "There are some days that are a bit harder when you have to force your way out of bed but once I'm there you just wake up," she added. The student has a keen passion for graphics and music and hopes to be able to study A-Levels in the subjects at a local sixth-form college. Tim Burns, from Montgomery High School, said Emily was "an absolute inspiration".

Summary: A girl from Blackpool has been congratulated for not missing a single day of her 12 years at school.


The 28-year-old, who played in the Premier League in the 2010-11 season while at Blackpool, joins the League Two club after impressing on trial. Boss Danny Cowley told the club website: "Technically and tactically you can see he's played in the Premier League and will be a good role model. "He's one of those that makes everyone around him 5% better." Eardley, who won the last of his 16 Wales caps in 2011, left League One side Northampton Town at the end of last season. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Lincoln City have signed former Wales international right-back Neal Eardley on a deal until January.


The University of Wales Trinity Saint David has submitted a planning application to Carmarthenshire council. The headquarters, Yr Egin, will be built at the university in Carmarthen. It should house about 25 companies who are expected to contribute more than Â£11m a year to the local economy and create 98 jobs. Seventy five jobs will be relocated including 55 S4C jobs from Cardiff. People can find out more and view a 3D model of the building, which is due to open in 2018, at the university's stand at the Eisteddfod.

Summary: The designs for S4C's new Carmarthenshire headquarters have gone on show at the Eisteddfod in Abergavenny on Tuesday.


The claim for £24,769,932, which needs to be validated, could result in the unknown ticketholder receiving the windfall as early as Monday. Camelot did not say if the winner was an individual or part of a syndicate, or where the ticket was bought. The winning numbers in Friday's draw were 3, 20, 28, 31 and 49, with Lucky Stars numbers 2 and 5. A National Lottery spokesman said: "After an unprecedented nine UK EuroMillions winners in 2015, it looks like the luck has rolled over into 2016. "We are delighted the latest big EuroMillions winner has come forward to claim their prize and, of course, the champagne is on ice ready to welcome them into the National Lottery millionaires' club." EuroMillions began in 2004 and the biggest prize in UK history was £161m, won by Scottish couple Chris and Colin Weir in 2011.

Summary: A UK ticket holder has claimed Friday's £24m EuroMillions jackpot, National Lottery operator Camelot said.


Heseltine, who had been driving a green Jaguar car, pulled out of a lane and into the path of the cyclist on the B4525 near Thenford, Northamptonshire, on 19 June. The male cyclist had multiple injuries, including a broken arm and shattered knees which required plates and pins. On Thursday at Northampton Magistrates' Court the 83-year-old peer pleaded guilty to careless driving. Heseltine was also ordered to pay a £170 victim surcharge and £85 costs, a magistrates' court clerk confirmed. He was also handed five penalty points on his driving licence.

Summary: Lord Heseltine has been fined £5,000 for knocking a cyclist off his bike.


The Â£5m facility, run by Newcastle College, has indoor and outdoor tracks, overhead lines and signal boxes. It is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, and aims to address a national skills gap, due to an ageing workforce in the rail sector. About 500 students are expected to be trained in the next five years. The academy was developed with support from the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering and Network Rail. Mark McPake, head of the academy, said it aimed train workers in a different way. "We're trying to create experiential learning where the students can actually learn by using their hands", he said. "They will be doing the job they would be doing when they get into the live network, but doing it on the infrastructure we've got here in a safe environment."

Summary: A rail academy, giving students experience of working on the tracks, has officially opened its doors in Gateshead.


He made the remarks during a debate on the use of the union flag on Northern Ireland driving licences. Mr Flanagan said that he fully accepted the ruling of the Speaker. He had been punished by Mr McLaughlin for challenging the authority of the chair. It was stated that Mr Flanagan would not be called to speak in the assembly until further notice after being found to have made "provocative" comments. He was found to have challenged the authority of deputy speaker Roy Beggs. Mr Flanagan, an MLA for Fermanagh/South Tyrone, complained about the way the debate was being chaired after he was interrupted by unionists. Mr McLaughlin said his party colleague had been provocative. He said the punishment could be lifted by an apology to the House.

Summary: Sinn Féin MLA Phil Flanagan has apologised to the Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin for comments he made during a debate last week.


The 26-year-old had joined Maidenhead on a short-term loan deal in February, helping them go on to win promotion to the National League for the first time. He signed for Stevenage in 2016 after spells at York and Dunfermline, as well as two spells at Dundee and Barnet. Hyde, who began his career as a Swindon Town trainee, has also played for Hayes & Yeading, plus Weymouth as a teenager. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Newly-promoted Maidenhead United have signed Stevenage striker Jake Hyde on an undisclosed-length deal from 1 July.


Householders who live in properties in Band E to H will face an increase after MSPs agreed changes. Aberdeen City Council will meet on Wednesday 22 February to decide its budget for the coming year. However, sources within the political groups have told BBC Scotland that they would be very surprised if a council tax rise happened. Millions of pounds of savings need to be made. On the table are a range of cuts offering 200 staff early retirement or voluntary severance. The Labour-led administration is still reviewing whether it will propose a rise in council tax of up to 3%. Finance convenor Willie Young said on Thursday that all options were still on the table.

Summary: Aberdeen is unlikely to have an across the board council tax rise, BBC Scotland understands.


The crew of LÉ Eithne worked together with Italian, German and British ships on the rescue operation 60km north of Africa on Thursday morning. The migrants were trying to cross the south-central Mediterranean sea on five makeshift inflatable boats. They included men, women and children, and were given them food, water and first aid by the LÉ Eithne crew. The migrants will be transferred to the British navy vessel HMS Bulwark and will then be taken to a port in Italy. The LÉ Eithne was sent by the Irish government to join the humanitarian rescue operation earlier this month. The rescue was the crew's first since arriving in the Mediterranean, where they could be based for up to six months.

Summary: An Irish Naval Service vessel has helped to rescue 201 migrants off the coast of Libya.


Four goals in the past three games from Kermorgant have solidified Reading's place in the Championship play-offs. "Yann's a quality player and everyone knows that," Stam said. "He's important for the team in everything he does." Victory against relegation-threatened Blackburn lifted Reading to third ahead of Huddersfield's match with Norwich. Kermorgant, 35, last week confirmed his intention to retire at the end of next season when his current contract with the Royals ends. The former Bournemouth, Charlton and Leicester City player has now scored 13 league goals this season for Reading, who have won their past three games. "In heading a ball, he's got a lot of quality," Stam told BBC Radio Berkshire. "He's real class, especially if you deliver the type of crosses to him that we did tonight." Reading travel to Norwich on Saturday, holding a nine-point cushion over seventh-placed Fulham with six games remaining.

Summary: Reading manager Jaap Stam was full of praise for in-form striker Yann Kermorgant after his brace in their win against Blackburn Rovers.


Bath have ruled out surgery for the 24-year-old, who suffered medial ligament damage against Northampton. Wales play Australia on 5 November before games against Argentina, Japan and South Africa. "He's had a scan. It's anything from six to eight weeks," said Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder. Faletau, who joined the Premiership club from Newport Gwent Dragons this summer, was replaced 12 minutes into the 18-14 win at Northampton Saints. He is one of seven Welsh exiles who will have to rely on being picked as wildcards for international selection during 2016-17. George North, Jamie Roberts, Rhys Priestland, Dominic Day, Nicky Thomas and Rhodri Williams are the others. The Welsh Rugby Union's senior player selection policy means only three players who play outside Wales can be picked. Interim Wales head coach Rob Howley announces his squad for Wales' November Test matches on Tuesday, 18 October.

Summary: Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is a doubt for the autumn internationals as he faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines because of a knee injury.


A campaign group has presented a 1,200-strong petition to Cardiff council against a planning application to bring Creigiau quarry back to life. Firm Tarmac says its plan balances the need to extract 12.75m tonnes of limestone with "mitigating the impacts of developing the quarry". The meeting took place at 19:00 BST on Sunday at Creigiau Church Hall. The Stop Creigiau Quarry group claims country roads will become "no-go zones" with lorries taking up access routes, while environmental concerns have also been raised. Residents are also worried that dust and noise from the quarry will affect children at Pentyrch Primary School, which is just two fields away from the quarry site.

Summary: About 140 people attended a meeting to voice their concerns over plans to reopen and expand a quarry in Cardiff.


She received awards at home and abroad for her work, which include popular radio and TV dramas. She was born in India and moved with her family to Pakistan after independence from Britain. Bajia did not have any formal education and did all her studies at home. She was an ardent feminist and had also produced some children programmes, according to a website devoted to her. Her awards include Japan's highest civil prize. Her brother Anwar Maqsood told Dawn "she not only left her family members but hundred of thousands of her fans to mourn the loss". Tributes have poured in, including from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Mr Sharif said her death creates a huge vacuum in the country's literary circles that will be difficult to fill, his office said in a statement. Her funeral is likely to take place on Thursday.

Summary: Renowned Urdu writer Fatima Surayya Bajia has died aged 85 in the Pakistani city of Karachi, after suffering what Pakistani media called a long illness.


The review follows a BBC and BuzzFeed News investigation that uncovered suspected illegal betting in tennis. "While there is no fixed deadline, it is expected the full review will take at least 12 months with an interim report in that time," a statement said. The match-fixing claims were made just before last month's Australian Open. Over the last decade, 16 players who have ranked in the top 50 have been repeatedly flagged to the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) over suspicions they have thrown matches. The TIU was formed as a joint initiative of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the Association of Tennis Professionals, the Women's Tour Association and the Grand Slam Board. "The IRP will review the effectiveness and appropriateness of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme (TACP), the TIU and the Tennis Integrity Protection Programme (TIPP) and recommend any suggested changes," the statement said.

Summary: An independent review panel will take at least a year to investigate allegations of corruption in tennis, the sport's governing bodies have said.


Dr Choje Akong Rinpoche set up the Samye Ling Tibetan centre in Dumfries and Galloway in 1967. A statement from police in the Chinese city of Chengdu said Choje Akong Rinpoche, his nephew and his driver were killed in a residential area. It said three suspects - all of whom were Tibetan - had stabbed the men to death in a dispute about money. The Chinese police said: "The three suspects have confessed to the crime and the case is still under investigation." A statement on the official website of Tibetan Buddhist leader the Karmapa Lama said he was "shocked" by the news and offered his condolences to his family members and everyone at the monastery. "I hope that all of his visions and aspirations may continue to be fulfilled," he added.

Summary: A Tibetan monk who founded the first Buddhist monastery in the UK has been killed in south west China.


The Cardiff-born Great Britain international returned to the Devils last season after a year in Nottingham, having played the previous two seasons in Cardiff. Myers scored nine goals and 16 assists in 65 games last season. "Matthew is an ideal power forward for this league," Devils player-coach Andrew Lord said. "He uses his size to his advantage, is great in the corners and is probably one of the best face-off guys in the league. "He played a pivotal role in our success last season and we are pleased to welcome him back for another year."

Summary: Forward Matthew Myers has re-signed with Cardiff Devils for the 2017-18 season.


The card sold for an incredible $54,970, which is the same as just under Â£45,000! It was bought by a Hong Kong collector at an auction in Los Angeles, but his or her name has not been made public. It is so rare because only 39 of this kind of card were made and, according to someone who works for the auction house, only 10 of the cards are still in an extremely good condition. The card, which was designed by one of the main Pokemon graphic illustrators called Atsuko Nishida, is said to be considered as "the most valuable and iconic Pokemon card among collectors".

Summary: A rare Pokemon card called the Pikachu Illustrator has sold for a record amount in the US.


Emily McBride and her partner Thomas Carson were on their way to Royal Stoke University Hospital when their car ground to a halt. The couple from Stone were picked up by officers from Staffordshire Police who took them to hospital in the back of their patrol vehicle. But before Emily could make it out of the car, she gave birth to baby Darcey. Darcey Carson McBride was delivered by hospital staff on the back seat of the car at 08:56 GMT on Friday weighing 6lb 9oz (2.98kg). Both were then admitted to the delivery suite. The police force said: "Staffordshire Police send their very best wishes to Emily, Thomas and Darcey." Thanking the officers for getting her to hospital safely, Ms McBride said: "I'm really grateful, they (Staffordshire Police) got us there in time, if it wasn't for them, I would have been giving birth in traffic."

Summary: A baby girl was born in a police car after her parents' car broke down in snow on the way to hospital.


The 23-year-old left-back has agreed a three-year deal with the R's. Bidwell scored three goals in 211 appearances in almost five years at Griffin Park, which included two spells on loan from Everton. "Jake's a player we've been tracking for a while," Rangers manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said. "This is a real statement for us in terms of attracting a really solid, dependable Championship player who had his pick of other clubs at this level." Bidwell captained the Bees last season as Dean Smith's side finished ninth in the Championship, three places above QPR. The defender becomes QPR manager Hasselbaink's third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of midfielder Ariel Borysiuk and centre-back Joel Lynch at Loftus Road. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship club Queens Park Rangers have signed defender Jake Bidwell from west London rivals Brentford for an undisclosed fee.


The Rio 2016 Paralympic singles gold medallist and world number one was beaten 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 by world number four Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina in the final of the Melbourne Open. But compatriot Alfie Hewett was a winner in the men's doubles. Hewett and Fernandez beat top seeds Joachim Gerard of Belgium and France's Nicolas Peifer 6-3 6-4. Reid and Hewett are among four British players involved in the wheelchair tennis events at the first Grand Slam of the year, which start on Wednesday, with Lucy Shuker (women's singles and doubles) and Andy Lapthorne (quad singles and doubles) also in action.

Summary: Britain's Gordon Reid lost his final warm-up match before next week's Australian Open wheelchair events.


The keeper had little to do until he kept out Christian Doidge's looping header and then tipped Matt Richards' goal-bound free-kick onto the woodwork. Earlier, the Magpies started well but Jon Stead was denied by a combination of Daggers goalkeeper Liam O'Brien and Joe Worrall after Jason Banton's cross. The hosts' Adam Campbell also had an early shout for a penalty waved away. Dagenham & Redbridge manager John Still told BBC Radio London: "That was as good a performance as I think I've seen from a team I've had this season. "I've seen us gradually improving. We haven't always been able to get up a head of steam, whereas today we were more controlled with the ball and had more purpose about our attacks. "I was really, really pleased. I can't ask more from the players with a performance like that."

Summary: Two superb Scott Loach saves preserved a point for Notts County in a draw with League Two's bottom club Dagenham.


Anglo American shares fell 8%. It said it was closing the Drayton mine after a state body recommended that an expansion plan should be blocked. At the end of trading the FTSE 100 index was 0.3% lower at 6,375.15. Other mining shares were also lower, following more disappointing economic data from China. Chinese industrial profits fell 4.6% in October, the fifth month in a row they have fallen. On the currency markets, the pound fell after figures confirmed that the UK economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter. That was a slowdown from the rate of 0.7% in the previous quarter, with the trade deficit weighing on growth. The pound fell more than half a cent against the dollar to $1.5036, and was down half a cent against the euro at â‚¬1.4183.

Summary: (Close): Mining shares dragged the FTSE 100 down, with Anglo American leading the fall after it said it would shut a coal mine in Australia.


James McCann, 79, of Suffield Court, Swaffham, Norfolk, is charged with 18 sexual assaults and 48 assaults in connection with St Francis Boys Home, Shefford, between 1963 and 1974. John Cahill, 73, of Chandos Court, Bedford, has been charged with six sexual offences against four boys. The pair pleaded not guilty to all charges at the Old Bailey in London. A spokesman for the Old Bailey said a trial date had yet to be fixed, but they would be tried separately. The charges against Mr McCann relate to 25 alleged victims aged between five and 16. Those against Mr Cahill relate to four alleged victims aged between 11 and 16.

Summary: Two men have denied abusing 26 children at a Catholic boys' home in Bedfordshire more than 40 years ago.


It happened at about 04:00 BST at the Bijou Club, in Chapel Street, Manchester, which bills itself as a "celebrity hang-out". Police said the victim, 31, was in a serious but stable condition. "This was a particularly nasty assault, during which this victim sustained serious head injuries which at first were thought to be life threatening," said Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Hopkinson. "Fortunately that is no longer the case, but that should take nothing away from the severity of this attack." Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen what happened to come forward. The Bijou Club opened in 2009 and said celebrity guests had included Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, Tulisa, Drake, Rita Ora, Little Mix and The Wanted. The club has not been available to comment.

Summary: A man suffered serious head injuries in an axe attack at a nightclub.


The former nanny had been accused of killing one-year-old Rehma Sabir while the child was in her care in 2013. The prosecution was dropped after a Massachusetts state medical examiner reversed a finding that the death was murder caused by shaken baby syndrome. Ms Brady McCarthy's deportation was fast-tracked by the US authorities. The 37-year-old is originally from County Cavan but had been living illegally in the US for 13 years. Hours after the prosecution was halted, she flew from Boston to Shannon Airport in County Clare and arrived shortly after 06:00 local time on Wednesday. Irish broadcaster RTÃ‰ reported that she travelled on the flight with her sister and that the pair were accompanied through the arrivals hall by Shannon Airport police. Ms Brady McCarthy declined to make any comment to waiting media.

Summary: Irishwoman Aisling Brady McCarthy, who spent over two years in jail in the US before a murder charge against her was dropped, has returned to Ireland.


Shauna Davies, 15, died in the early hours of Sunday, shortly after emergency services were called to Caerphilly Mountain Road. Gwent Police said the boy has been charged with supplying drugs while four others who were arrested have been released pending further inquiries. Shauna's family described her as "a beautiful person inside and out". The circumstances surrounding her death are not yet known and a police investigation is ongoing. In a tribute, Shauna's family said: "She was loved by so many people, she loved her brother and sister and friends and was fiercely loyal to them. She will be missed by so many. "We were very proud parents. Fly high our beautiful daughter."

Summary: A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a drugs offence after the death of a Caerphilly girl.


A ground breaking ceremony, attended by Energy Secretary Ed Davey, was held to mark the start of the work. Siemens is investing £160m in Green Port Hull at the city's Alexandra Dock. The company claimed the facility would create up to 1,000 jobs. Associated British Ports (ABP), which owns and operates the dock, is investing £150m in the project. The manufacturing, assembly and servicing factories, which will build 75m-long rotor blades designed for 6MW turbines, are expected to be operational in 2016. Siemens also confirmed its first order had been placed by a company to supply 67 turbines to a wind farm off the Norfolk coast. Mr Davey said the Green Port Hull development would "help to drive down the costs of offshore wind". Green Port Hull was first announced in January 2011 and was granted planning permission in May 2012.

Summary: Construction work has started on a £310m wind turbine production and installation facility in Hull.


An "in-principle" agreement was struck between council leaders and chancellor George Osborne in October. Under the deal an elected mayor would take responsibility for transport budgets and strategic planning and have access to Â£900m of government money over the next 30 years. The online consultation runs from 2 December to 15 January. Sir Stephen Houghton, leader of Barnsley Council and chair of the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority, said: "We're asking residents and businesses to have their say on our proposed deal with Government. "We know that business growth and better job opportunities are issues that people really care about and that's why we're encouraging as many people as possible to take part." The city region is comprised of the nine local authority areas of Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Doncaster, North East Derbyshire, Rotherham and Sheffield. The leaders of all nine councils must formally approve the deal.

Summary: A six-week consultation on a proposed devolution deal for the Sheffield City Region has begun.


The case against the League Two side is to be heard on 19 December, having had a separate order dismissed in May. Notts, who are 15th in the fourth tier after 18 games, were also put under a temporary transfer embargo in May for money owed to football creditors. The club, which was put up for sale by owner Ray Trew in February, declined to comment when contacted by the BBC. Trew met potential buyers from the United States and China in March and, with no deal struck, he later approached local businessman Alan Hardy about a potential takeover in October.

Summary: Notts County are to face their second winding-up petition of the year brought by HM Revenue and Customs.


The blaze erupted in a restaurant at Fleet services on the M3 at 22:30 GMT on Wednesday, leading police to temporarily close the southbound lanes. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) said 100 firefighters were sent to the scene. Firefighters from Surrey were also called and crews stopped the blaze spreading to other buildings. The fire was brought under control in the early hours. No-one was injured. Crews have remained at the scene to dampen down and prevent any re-ignition. The service station on the southbound carriageway and the slip road leading to it on the M3 remain closed. The footbridge which runs over Fleet services on the M3, named after BBC Radio 1's Scott Mills, is also closed due to smoke logging. Fleet Fire Station tweeted: "â€

Summary: A large fire broke out at a motorway service station, causing part of the carriageway to close


Ventnor Town Council had hoped to secure funding for Undercliff Drive similar to the £2m business case being drawn up for Eastbourne Pier. Undercliff Drive was destroyed in February's severe weather. Penny Mordaunt, Conservative MP for Portsmouth North, said it was the council's responsibility to maintain highways. In 2012 the council was awarded up to £477m Private Finance Initiative funding by the government to carry out vital improvements and maintenance to the island's roads over a 25-year period. Councillors agreed in September to fund £500,000 into research to look at different options for repairing the road. The road remains closed between Niton and St Lawrence with a four-mile detour in place.

Summary: A request for government cash to help fix a collapsed road on the Isle of Wight has been refused.


The report by business advisers EY indicates the fall in the price of oil led to a fall in business activity for firms serving North Sea producers. They anticipate the international price of oil will mean 2016 saw a continuation of the downward trend. But its authors said the industry still makes a significant contribution to the UK economy. EY's Review of the UK oilfield industry will be launched formally in Aberdeen later. It is expected to show the overall turnover of the UK oil and gas industry was Â£36bn - the third-highest annual level on record. Part of that has been attributed to firms winning work internationally as the North Sea declined. EY's analysts will indicate room for optimism, with oil prices becoming more stable and takeover deals stimulating new investment.

Summary: A new study has confirmed the UK's oil and gas supply chain saw its turnover decline in 2015.


Stoke confirmed the 28-year-old will join the club on 1 July, when his contract with Sunderland expires. Bardsley, who made exactly 200 appearances for the Black Cats, turned down the offer of a new deal at the Stadium of Light. The full-back spent six and a half years on Wearside following a move from Manchester United in 2008. Bardsley was largely frozen out at the start of the season under former Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio, but returned to the first team under current manager Gus Poyet. The Scotland international ends his time at Sunderland on a high after helping the club escape relegation.

Summary: Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley has agreed a three-year deal with Premier League rivals Stoke City.


The £41.7m sale of Jacksons CI to investment company Ravenscroft was completed on Friday after approval from the competition and finance regulators. The deal includes the Jacksons and Motor Mall car showrooms in Jersey and Guernsey, Trinity Tyres in Jersey and St Martin's Tyres in Guernsey. All 250 staff have been told their jobs are safe, said CEO Paul Collier. The former managing director has taken on the role of chief executive officer following the sale. He said they had "liaised closely with the 23 vehicle marques we represent to assure them that it is business as usual". The previous owner, Tom Scott, has become a director of the firm. The sale was subject to approval from the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority and the Jersey Financial Services Commission.

Summary: Jobs are safe at one of the largest car dealerships in the Channel Islands, according to the new owners.


The hour-long episode will see two couples from different sides of the Brexit debate swap families. The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum last June - with 51.9% of voters opting for Brexit. "Wife Swap was largely about how people chose to run their homes, but it always had political undertones," Channel 4's Emily Jones said. "Now the world has changed and recent events have brought political issues into the heart of every household." Wife Swap became a huge hit when it aired its first series in 2003. It ran for six years in the UK and also became a successful format overseas. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: Wife Swap is to return for a one-off Brexit special, Channel 4 has announced.


The 51-year-old will now stay with the Super League club until the end of the 2020 season. Powell took over at Wheldon Road in May 2013 and guided the team to the 2014 Challenge Cup final. "I think it's a massive boost for the club. He's probably been one of the best signings the club's made," chief executive Steve Gill told BBC Radio Leeds. "Castleford is where he has always wanted to coach and hopefully he'll finish his career with us. "He is a very hands-on and honest coach, and I think the players respect that side of it."

Summary: Castleford Tigers coach Daryl Powell has signed a new four-year deal.


Martyn James Price, of no fixed address, was charged with making threats to kill, misuse of telecommunications, criminal damage and possessing cannabis. The school was closed on Friday after police said a "malicious" email threat had been received. It is due to reopen on Monday. The court heard Mr Price allegedly made the threat to kill via staff at an online gambling website on Thursday. Giving evidence to the court on Saturday, a detective constable said she believed she could connect Mr Price, who had previous addresses at India Street and Rathmore Drive in Belfast, to the charges, A defence solicitor said he was not applying for bail at this stage. The district judge remanded Mr Price into custody to appear again via videolink on Friday, 30 January.

Summary: A 33-year-old man has appeared in court charged with threatening to kill children at Elmgrove Primary School in east Belfast.


Cue a bunch of amateur comedians who've come up with their own offerings for 2014. Around 2,000 people have voted for their top 10 from a list drawn up by judges for TV Channel Gold. It features Luis Suarez, UKIP and The Great British Bake-off. An Orange. Bite-sized. 3. What do the royal family play at Christmas instead of musical chairs? Game Of Thrones. "Get out of my face." He's got two parties to organise. Santa gives you things you want. Because he only comes if you sleep, not if Ukip. They're always bowling snow-balls. Because the Star is in the Yeast. And my personal favourite that didn't make the top ten... Twerky! I'll get my coat. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: The Christmas cracker joke - an important feature of any festive get-together - but most of us reckon they're a bit outdated.


Two police officers tried to rescue the pair after they spotted the blaze in Seacombe at about 20:30 GMT, but the heat and smoke was too intense. The woman was later rescued from the house in James Street but died later in hospital while a man's body was discovered inside the property. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is investigating the cause of the blaze. The service's area manager Dave Mottram said: "Police officers made valiant attempts to save the occupiers, forcing entry through the front door, but unfortunately they were unable to do so due to the effects of severe heat and smoke. "Firefighters were quickly on scene and made entry into the property wearing breathing apparatus, where they found the ground floor was well alight." He said they tackled the fire and stopped it spreading to neighbouring properties and had put it out by 21:30.

Summary: A man and woman, believed to be in their 80s, have died after a fire at a house in Wirral on Friday night.


Mr O'Connor, 32, and Mr Keegan, 33, from Coolock, Dublin, were found dead on 26 May on an island on Lough Sheelin, County Meath. The pair were last seen in County Cavan on 22 April. They had told their families they were going to a meeting. The latest arrest is the third in the investigation. At the time of the men's disappearance, the police suspected they had gone to Cavan to settle a drugs debt to a criminal gang. A car belonging to one of the men was discovered near a lake in County Westmeath, three days after they were last seen. They were discovered on the island following searches by police. Their bodies appeared to have been tied up and placed under a tarpaulin that was covered with vegetation.

Summary: A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of Eoin O'Connor and Anthony Keegan in the Republic of Ireland earlier this year.


They voted for keeping the UK in the EU single market after Brexit, despite being told to abstain by their party. Chris Bryant, Ann Clwyd, Stephen Doughty, Susan Elan Jones, Madeleine Moon, Albert Owen and Jo Stevens were amongst 51 Labour MPs who rebelled. The amendment, put forward by Labour MP Chuka Umunna and also backed by the four Plaid Cymru MPs, was defeated. Three Labour frontbenchers were sacked for defying the party whip in the vote. An official Labour amendment to the Queen's Speech, calling for a Brexit deal that would deliver "the exact same benefits" as the single market and customs union, was defeated by 323 to 297. The minority Conservative government's package of legislation for the next two years later cleared the House of Commons by 323 votes to 309.

Summary: Seven Welsh Labour MPs have rebelled against the party leadership on an amendment to the Queen's Speech.


The body of Nadia Jones, 38, was found in her flat in Tremorfa on Friday. Five men, two aged 36 and ones aged 27,30 and 32, were arrested in connection with her murder and were being questioned at Cardiff Bay police station on Saturday. A post mortem examination has been carried out and police are waiting for further tests. Ms Jones's next of kin have been informed. Police officers were conducting house to house inquiries on Saturday and studying CCTV from the area. Det Supt Chris Parsons of South Wales Police said: "This incident has no doubt shocked the local community, but police action has been swift and we have five people currently in custody."

Summary: Five men have been arrested in a murder investigation which was launched after a woman's body was found in Cardiff.


The 35-year-old 2004 Olympic silver medallist suffered head injuries when a taxi he was in with a team-mate crashed head on into a concrete barrier. "He has very, very serious injuries and his condition is life-threatening," team doctor Bernd Wolfahrt said. Another canoe team official, Christian Kaeding, had minor injuries and was treated in hospital, but then released. Henze was first treated at a nearby hospital but had to be transferred to another clinic that has a special neurosurgery department. Security and traffic have been a main concern for teams at the Games and several official Olympic buses have been involved in road accidents.

Summary: Germany canoe slalom coach Stefan Henze remains in a critical condition after a car crash near the Rio Olympic Park.


The 35-year-old scored 44 times in two years in his first spell with Wycombe after joining from Reading in 2004. The former Nottingham Forest and Doncaster Rovers striker made 18 appearances for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock last season. His return to Adams Park is subject to international clearance because Tyson's last club was outside England. Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth told the club website: "He's had a fantastic career, playing most of his football at a higher level, and has still got plenty to offer in terms of his pace, his finishing ability and his clever forward play." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wycombe Wanderers have re-signed forward Nathan Tyson on a one-year contract following a pre-season trial.


Troy Paul was attacked at about 13:00 BST on Saturday in the Kingstanding area of the city. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday and spoke only to confirm his identity. Two men, aged 20 and 24, arrested in connection with the investigation, have been released on bail. See more stories from Birmingham and the Black Country here The boy has been remanded in custody until a plea hearing on 25 September. The trial is expected to begin on 2 January 2018 and to last three weeks.

Summary: A 15-year-old boy is to face trial for murder after the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man in Birmingham.


The 18-year-old, a Spain Under-17 international, will officially join the Hammers on 1 July but is already training with his future team-mates. A prolific scorer for Valencia's youth team, Martinez will initially link up with the Hammers' development squad. "For me, it's a great opportunity to be here and I hope to make the most of being at such a big club," he said. "I joined West Ham because of the progress that the club is making." The Hammers are sixth in the Premier League with four matches remaining. They will move to the Olympic Stadium next season and Martinez added: "The prospect of playing in front of 60,000 people really catches my attention." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: West Ham have signed teenage striker Toni Martinez from Valencia on a three-year contract.


A woman in her 20s was attacked in Boundary Road on 24 November, police said. Two other incidents happened in the Boundary Road area, including one in the adjacent Slades Farm wooded area, on 13 and 14 September. A 28-year-old Bournemouth man charged with two counts of sexual assault is due to appear at Bournemouth Magistrates' Court later.

Summary: A man has been charged following three sexual assaults in Bournemouth.


A 40-bed residence will be constructed near West Highland College UHI and a 150-bed complex near Inverness College UHI on the new Inverness Campus. The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has signed a Â£44m deal with developer Cityheart to have the work carried out. The projects form part of a first phase of construction. A second phase will provide accommodation for up to 470 students at other UHI sites across the region. Phase one should see accommodation available to students in September next year, while the second should be completed by September 2017.

Summary: Work starts next week on the construction of student accommodation in Fort William and Inverness.


It comes after Prince William has been accused by some newspapers of shirking royal engagements, with the Sun demanding: "Where's Willy?" The answer, for a few days last week, was the French Alps with his children and his wife. The pictures will delight those who support the royals and who are avid consumers of images of Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Such people will argue that everyone is entitled to downtime. William's critics will continue to question whether he's reluctant to fully embrace his destiny. They insist he could do more in support of his soon-to-be 90-year-old grandmother, the Queen. Defenders of the future king stress that he combines his work as a royal with his job as an air ambulance pilot and his role as a father.

Summary: The timing of this royal winter break could be viewed as rather unfortunate.


The Briton, named in reports as former Hertfordshire accountant Simon Carley-Pocock, 58, was living in Alcoutim, on the Algarve, when he was killed. Police issued a statement saying the arrested suspect was in possession of the victim's car and other items. It added the man was arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery. Police revealed the victim suffered wounds to the abdomen. It was reported that a spear was used in the attack Mr Carley-Pocock, who was originally from Welwyn Garden City, is believed to have moved to Portugal more than 10 years ago. The attack is thought to have happened over the weekend. A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are in contact with local authorities following the death of a British national in the Algarve and are ready to provide consular assistance." Alcoutim is in the eastern Algarve, close to the border to Spain.

Summary: A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering a British man in Portugal had been driving the victim's vehicle, police have revealed.


It is hoped the service at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, in Llantrisant, will provide faster diagnosis and shorter stays. It will be located at the entrance to A&E so care can be brought straight to the patient - easing pressure on the department. It will be staffed 24 hours a day, daily by doctors and nurses. Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething said: "The Royal Glamorgan Hospital will become a beacon site for acute medicine, with the aim of strengthening care." The announcement comes after a leading doctor warned hospital emergency departments in Wales are "on the edge" with staff shortages and waiting times too long. Dr Robin Roop, head of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in Wales (RCEM), said some patients were waiting more than 24 hours in A&E.

Summary: An acute medicine centre will open at the front door of a Rhondda Cynon Taff hospital to ease A&E pressures.


Premier said it had turned down the unsolicited 52p-a-share offer on the grounds that it "substantially undervalued the company and its prospects". Premier owns many UK household brands including Mr Kipling, Homepride, Oxo and Bisto. McCormick describes its products as "saving your world from boring food". Premier's chairman, David Beever, said: "McCormick's proposal represents an attempt to capture the upside value embedded in Premier's business that rightfully belongs to Premier's shareholders. "The proposal fails to recognise the value of Premier's performance to date and prospects for the future, including the strategic plans we have to accelerate growth." At the same time, Premier announced that it was entering into a co-operation agreement with Japanese instant noodle firm Nissin. Under the deal, Premier will be able to distribute Nissin's products in the UK, while making its own products more widely available in key overseas markets.

Summary: UK food manufacturer Premier Foods says it has rejected a bid approach from US spices and herbs maker McCormick.


Council officers had said the move could raise Â£120,000 to boost coffers, although "concerns about fly-tipping will be raised". There were 1,069 incidents of flytipping in the county in 2015-16 - an increase of 90 compared to the previous year. The policy, agreed by councillors, covers non-household waste such as rubble, plasterboard and tyres. Officers said charges would be "less than the hire of a private skip", while the disposal of household waste, such as beds and wardrobes, remains free.

Summary: Charges for disposing of non-household waste will be introduced in Conwy.


Dominic Jackson, 35, was reported missing after leaving from Portsoy in Aberdeenshire in early February. His kayak was found near Lybster in Caithness and his body was later found in the same area. Mr Jackson's funeral was at Fettercairn Parish Church at 13:30. His family asked for donations to be made to a charity promoting sea safety. The campaign set up by relatives - called PLanB - encourages the use of personal locator beacons (PLBs). It has already raised thousands of pounds. His family have said they will be "forever grateful" to the "brave and wonderful people" who helped in the search. Mr Jackson was originally from Uckfield in East Sussex, and later moved to Fettercairn.

Summary: The funeral of a kayaker whose body was found after a major search operation has been held.


The A67 at Low Carlbury, near Darlington, was shut for safety reasons in March 2013, resulting in a major repair project costing more than £4m. That scheme is now complete, with Darlington Council confirming the road is due to reopen on 26 May. Work included stabilising an embankment along a 400m section of the road. Dave Winstanley, assistant director of transport with Darlington Council said resurfacing work would now be carried out on the route used as a diversion while the A67 was closed. "It has deteriorated due to the significant increase in traffic using the route since the landslip was identified," he said. Work on sections of the B6279 Staindrop Road and B6275 Roman Road will be carried out between June and August, he added.

Summary: A major commuter route in County Durham, hit by landslip damage, is to reopen next month after being closed for more than two years.


The 24-year-old right-back, who has 16 caps for the Black Stars, has signed a three-year contract with Augsburg. Augsburg managing director Stefan Reuter told the club's website: "Daniel is a young, talented player who has already gained match practice at various clubs in Europe. "But we are sure that his development is not yet complete." Opare said: "I look forward to the challenge of playing with the FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. I only heard good things from Baba Rahman." However Opare may not get the chance to play his club football alongside fellow Ghanaian Rahman, who is a target for English Premier League club Chelsea.

Summary: Ghana defender Daniel Opare has joined German Bundesliga side Augsburg from Portuguese club Porto.


A Secret Service agent in his security detail has a two-year-old son who is losing his hair as a side-effect of treatment for the cancer. The 89-year-old Republican lost his greying locks earlier this week at his coastal home in the state of Maine, said a spokesman on Wednesday. Mr Bush acted after he saw other agents in his detail had shaved their heads. A Bush spokesman identified the toddler only as Patrick. Mr Bush and his wife, Barbara, lost their second child, four-year-old Robin, to leukaemia almost 60 years ago. The security detail have launched a website to help pay for Patrick's medical treatment. Mr Bush, whose son is former President George W Bush, was only himself released from hospital in January, two months after his admission for a bronchitis-related cough. He was the 41st US president, and served one term in office, from 1989-1993.

Summary: Former US President George H W Bush has shaved his head to show support for a boy who has leukaemia.


He'll also bring out his own magazine alongside it in July. The singer-songwriter made the announcement on his website, but so far there's no confirmation of titles. The musician posted a picture of himself with a magazine called Boys Don't Cry on his Tumblr page, with the caption: "I got two versions. I got twoooo versions." On the singer's website he added the "#ISSUE1", "#ALBUM3", "#JULY2015" and "#BOYSDONTCRY". It's been three years since Ocean released the award-winning album Channel Orange. In November, the 27-year-old posted a track called Memrise on his Tumblr account. He signed a new management deal with Three Six Zero last year and has been working with Hit-Boy and Rodney Jerkins on new material. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: Frank Ocean has announced that his first album in three years will be released this summer.


A lorry driver called rescuers at about 12:00 on Thursday after spotting the blue and tan Yorkshire terrier underneath a bridge near the Checkbar roundabout in Bonnybridge. Community safety officer Paul Crawford waded into the river to save the dog which is now in the care of a shelter. It is not known how long it was stranded. Animal rescue officer Ashley Griffin said: "The dog is male, around one to three years old, and was wearing a rusty orange-coloured collar. "He was a little frightened at first but is doing well. "We'd like to thank the kind man who helped rescue the dog and hope that we can reunite him with his owner soon." The dog was said to be in good condition. It is being cared for at Bandeath Stray Dog Shelter in Stirling. Anyone who recognises it is asked to contact the Scottish SPCA.

Summary: The Scottish SPCA is seeking the owner of a dog found stranded on an island in the River Carron.


Inverness's Central ward, which includes Merkinch, Dalneigh and parts of Crown, will lose one of its representatives if the changes come into effect next May. The boundary changes would mean six fewer councillors across the Highlands. Central councillors said their busy and deprived ward would suffer. Changes to council ward boundaries are to be made in most of Scotland's local authority areas. The Scottish government has accepted proposals for changes in 25 council areas which will take effect next year. There will be some changes in all mainland council areas apart from Argyll and Bute, Dundee and the Borders.

Summary: Highland councillors have criticised a shake-up of ward boundaries with some claiming the changes will damage local communities.


Following the retirement of Bill Knox, member clubs and associations chose directors to the board, from which the chairman was then chosen. Beatt said: "I am proud to have been elected Chair of one of Scotland's most established sports governing bodies. "I aim to sustain the sport for the future whilst ensuring that current members and clubs are supported." Beatt, who lives in Glasgow and is described as a "passionate bowler", has been a director of Bowls Scotland for the past two and a half years. She is the owner and director of two businesses - People Solutions (Scotland) Ltd and The Whisky Ambassador Limited. Knox added: "The election of Sue as chair of Bowls Scotland is fantastic. "It shows that our clubs and members have chosen an individual with the relevant skill-set for the position. "Sue will be a great asset to our board."

Summary: Sue Beatt has become the first women to be voted into the post of Bowls Scotland chair.


Ms McGowan has slightly revised her forecasts upwards as the wider economic environment continues to improve. She said that low inflation should "provide a boost to local demand" and that business surveys suggest corporate confidence remains strong. However, she cautioned that the strong pound is likely to hit manufacturing exports and the tourist trade. Ms McGowan singled out agriculture as facing "significant turbulence" from the strong pound and falling global commodity prices. Manufacturing is predicted to grow by 3.4%. However, the economist said that sector is not expected to deliver new jobs in the year ahead. Rather, growth will be most probably be achieved by "moving up the value-added chain" and investing in technology rather than staff. She said the highest growth sectors are likely to be in professional and scientific services and IT.

Summary: Northern Ireland's economy will grow by 2.2% in 2015 and 2016, Danske Bank's economist Angela McGowan has forecast.


The 29-year-old jumped from 12th to ninth when he won the green jacket. Since finishing second in September's Italian Open, Willett has missed the cut in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and tied 68th in the Turkish Airlines Open on Sunday. "To be honest, I don't really want to be out there playing golf," he said. The Sheffield-born golfer has now dropped to number 11 in the world. Australia's Jason Day retains top spot, with Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in second. "It couldn't happen at a worst time," added Willett. "Things are just not going our way, nothing feels great." We've launched a new BBC Sport newsletter, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

Summary: England's Danny Willett has dropped out of the world rankings top 10 for the first time since winning the Masters at Augusta in April.


The world's first purpose-built motor-racing circuit opened at Brooklands, in Surrey, 110 years ago on 17 June. The Earl of March officially re-opened the finishing straight, which was followed by a parade of historic cars. It had been covered by an aircraft hangar since 1940, which was removed, restored and relocated on the site. The project was carried out with the help of a £4.7m Heritage Lottery Fund grant, a £1m government grant and funds raised by supporters and donors. The Grade II-listed Wellington Hangar was used for the assembly of Wellington bombers in the 1940s, and later for other industrial purposes. It is due to be opened in October as the Brooklands Aircraft Factory, housing rare and early aviation displays and telling the story of 80 years of aircraft testing, manufacture and flying at Brooklands.

Summary: A section of racetrack which had not seen action since 1940 has been restored to how it looked when the circuit was in its heyday.


Media playback is not supported on this device Conor Harte marked his 200th Irish appearance by levelling after Aleem Bilal Muhammad put the visitors ahead. Ali Shan restored Pakistan's lead before half-time but Jeremy Duncan's late goal earned the Irish a draw. The sides will meet again on Saturday and Sunday as the Irish continue their preparations for the World League semi-finals in Johannesburg next month. The South African tournament doubles up as the main qualifying tournament for next year's World Cup. The weekend games at Lisnagarvey start at 14:00 BST. Later this month, Ireland will play against Germany, Spain and Austria at the Hamburg Masters which takes place from 22-25 June.

Summary: Ireland's men drew 2-2 with Pakistan in the first game of the three-match series at Lisnagarvey.


Its members voted 4-1 for action after rejecting pay offers from Network Rail, which owns and maintains most of Britain's railway infrastructure. Union bosses rejected the offer of a one-off Â£500 payment to staff and three years of rises in line with inflation. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said the result showed "the anger" of staff. "It is now down to Network Rail to start taking this issue seriously, to understand the deep-seated grievance felt by their staff and to come forward with a renewed offer which protects pay and jobs," Mr Cash said. "The union executive will now consider this overwhelming mandate for action and decide on our next steps aimed at securing pay and workplace justice." The ballot had a turnout of 60%.

Summary: Network Rail workers have voted in favour of a UK-wide strike in a row over pay, the Rail, Maritime and Transport union has said.


Staff at a Barnardo's store in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, were amazed to discover the document showing details of the former £200m HMS Trafalgar. The plans, hidden in the lining of a suitcase, attracted interest from America and Germany. They were bought at silent auction for £320. Tara Burke bought the plans for her husband, who worked as an officer on the vessel for 25 years. Charity store staff say the suitcase was donated anonymously and filled with books. But hidden in the lining of the luggage was the impressive 6ft (1.8m) drawings of the former Royal Navy vessel. The Plymouth-based submarine was decommissioned in 2009.

Summary: Nuclear submarine plans found hidden in a charity shop suitcase have been bought by a former officer's wife.


A woman who worked at the dormitory also died in the fire in the town of Aladag, in Adana province. The dormitory housed girls of secondary school age from impoverished families in nearby villages, reports said. An initial investigation suggests the blaze may have been caused by an electrical fault. The local mayor said it was likely that the door to the fire escape was locked. A government minister who visited the scene said it was an allegation that would be investigated. Mahmut Demirtas, the governor of Adana, said some students were injured when they jumped from windows to escape the fire. Mr Demirtas confirmed that 11 of the dead were students. TV footage showed flames leaping from the roof of the building as firefighters battled to put it out. Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak and Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu were travelling to the scene, Anadolu news agency reported.

Summary: Eleven schoolgirls have died and at least 22 others were injured in a fire that swept through a school dormitory in southern Turkey, officials say.


The new Smoke Free Policy replaces the City of Edinburgh Council's control of smoking at work policy. Under the policy, smoking restrictions have been extended from the workplace and vehicles to surrounding areas for council properties. The new rules - which include e-cigarettes - mean the ban now includes entrances, car parks and play areas. Andrew Burns, Edinburgh city council's leader, said: "It is well known that smoking is one of the biggest causes of ill health in Scotland. "As a local authority, we recognise our role in helping to achieve Scotland's smoke-free ambitions set out by the Scottish government. "The updated policy takes into account the effect passive smoking has on non-smokers, in particular children, who have no choice when it comes to protection from others' tobacco smoke."

Summary: Smoking will no longer be allowed in council play parks, car parks and courtyards in Edinburgh.


Guardiola said contact has been made about the Germany international but the clubs have not agreed a fee. Schalke reportedly want £45m for the 20-year-old, with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid said to be interested. "Of course we talk to him - Schalke know we are interested but at this moment we don't have many possibilities to get him," Guardiola said. Sane, who made his international debut last year, scored eight goals in 33 Bundesliga appearances for Schalke last season. "There is a difference [in opinion] between Manchester City and Schalke and it is quite big. I do not know what is going to happen but right now he is with Schalke," Guardiola added.

Summary: Manchester City are interested in signing Schalke winger Leroy Sane, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed.


Officers searched properties in Sefton and Knowsley before 07:00 BST as part of their investigation into drug dealing and organised crime. Eight people were detained in Bootle, Kirkby, Waterloo and Maghull, while a further two men were "produced from prison", Merseyside Police said. A shotgun, handgun and a large quantity of Class A drugs were also seized. Supt Claire Richards said the success of the raids would help reduce gun and gang crime in the area. She added that the raids came as a result of information from the public being "pieced together with a number of police enquiries".

Summary: Ten people have been arrested and two guns seized in a series of police raids on Merseyside.


Aubrey Wadford attacked Angela Laskey, who was originally from Dumfries, at an apartment in Santa Barbara on 29 October 2014. Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E Dudley said Wadford pled guilty to second degree murder on Wednesday. At Santa Barbara Superior Court, he also agreed to a prison sentence of between 16 years and life. In a statement, the court said police officers were alerted to a disturbance after a neighbour heard screaming from the apartment. It continued: "When Santa Barbara police officers arrived at the apartment, they found Ms Laskey face down near the front door having sustained multiple stab wounds. "Ms Laskey was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Mr Wadford was initially charged with first degree murder." They added that Wadford admitted using a "deadly weapon" in the murder of Ms Laskey. Her family declined to make a comment on the outcome of the trial.

Summary: A man has admitted stabbing to death his Scottish ex-girlfriend in California.


Some 30 young people targeted officers and vehicles during the seizure of drugs at a house in the city's Carnhill area, at about 18:00 BST on Sunday. The PSNI found suspected Class A and B drugs, prescription medicines and drugs' paraphernalia, as well as a number of electronic storage devices. About 200 bystanders watched the operation. Det Insp Tom McClure said the investigation was ongoing. "We are committed to tackling illegal drugs and keeping communities safe," he added. The PSNI have appealed for information.

Summary: Police on a drugs raid in Londonderry have been attacked by a crowd of stone-throwing youths.


Policing and issuing fines through the by-laws will be the responsibility of individual councils across London. The Department for Communities and Local Government has yet to approve the measure. The move towards a London-wide crackdown comes after action was taken individually by borough councils. People are likely to be allowed to spit with "reasonable excuse" or into a handkerchief, tissue, bin or other receptacle. In November last year Communities Secretary Eric Pickles approved an Enfield Council by-law making spitting an offence, punishable by fines up to £500. Waltham Forest and Newham councils have already been issuing fixed penalty notices for public spitting. Waltham Forest has been using existing powers to issue fixed penalty notices since February 2013. The approval from London Councils followed a public consultation which showed people "overwhelmingly in favour" of a fixed penalty, according to the council group.

Summary: The transport and environment committee of umbrella group London Councils has approved £80 fines for spitting in public places.


The club's future was put in doubt when five board members, including chairman Dave Allen, resigned in November. Carson said Allen has agreed to continue to provide support until "a suitable investor" is found. "The club will only be sold to someone who will satisfy not only Mr Allen's requirements, but also the long-term best interests of the club," he said. "I am delighted that we have been able to bring talks to a satisfactory conclusion as there was a very real possibility of the club going into administration, which would have been disastrous."

Summary: Chesterfield director Ashley Carson says he is confident the club will avoid going into administration.


Speaking in Santiago, Joachim Gauck said his country's diplomats should have said something about the atrocities committed at Colonia Dignidad. But he said Germany did not share responsibility for them. The enclave was used as a torture centre during the Pinochet era. It was set up by a former Nazi officer, Paul Schaefer, in the 1960s as an agricultural commune of German migrants. A Chilean congressional report said in 2010 that Colonia Dignidad - which means Dignity Colony - operated as a "state within a state" during the Pinochet regime, thanks to Schaefer's close ties to the country's ruling elite. Thousands of children and young people were physically and psychologically abused there. Germany said in April that it would release classified documents it has on the colony for research purposes.

Summary: The German president has condemned the human rights violations at a secretive colony of ethnic Germans in Chile in the 1960s and 1970s.


The blaze broke out at a property on Mill Croft, Wolverhampton, just after 10:30 GMT on Thursday. The occupant, 37-year-old Lisa Skidmore, was found in a first-floor bedroom. A post-mortem test has since revealed she died from strangulation. Police said they believed a man assaulted her before setting fire to the room and making his escape. Ms Skidmore's 80-year-old mother was also found injured at the property. She was treated for severe facial injuries and officers said they believed she disturbed the intruder, who then assaulted her. West Midlands Police said they were looking for a black man in his 20s, about 5ft 6in tall, with a medium build. He was described as wearing a dark-coloured, long-sleeved jacket, dark trousers and leather gloves.

Summary: A murder investigation has been opened after a woman discovered after a house fire was found to have been strangled.


Stourhead in Wiltshire is the South West's most visited trust property, while the pantheon across the lake is one of its most important features. According to the trust the listed building has a leaking roof and cracked steps and is in urgent need of repairs. Mike MacCormack, from the trust, said Stourhead's "iconic views would not be the same if the pantheon wasn't there". Modelled on the pantheon in Rome, by architect Henry Flitcroft, it was carefully placed in the landscape along with 20 other buildings and structures. The last time work was carried out on the pantheon was in the 1980s when its dome and interior was restored. Now cash from the Sita Trust, a charitable organisation which distributes donations from the waste management firm Sita UK, will be used to repair the building.

Summary: One of the most photographed National Trust sites in the country is be given a £260,000 charity grant.


All four are from the Rumney area of Cardiff and were arrested last June. A 58-year-old man has been charged with two counts of kidnap and four of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (AOABH) ; a 38-year-old and a 33-year-old have been charged with one count of kidnap and a 35-year-old faces ones count of AOABH. They will appear in Newport Magistrates' Court later this month. Det Supt Paul Griffiths of Gwent Police said: "This is a welcome development for the Operation Imperial investigation, which has been in place investigating allegations of modern day slavery, forced labour and other offences over a period of 30 years."

Summary: Four men have been charged in an investigation into modern day slavery.


Full-back Aina, 20, made three substitute appearances in the Premier League and one in the FA Cup, and started two EFL Cup games last season. He is the first major arrival at Hull since Leonid Slutsky was appointed as manager in June. "I'm very excited to be here and it is the start of a new chapter in my career. I just want to hit the ground running," Aina told Hull's website. Born in London and with England caps up to under-20 level, Aina has declared his allegiance to Nigeria. He been part of three FA Youth Cup-winning sides at Stamford Bridge and twice helped them win the Uefa Youth League. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Hull City have signed Chelsea defender Ola Aina on a season-long loan.


The 29-year-old former Derby County trainee was part of the Bradford side beaten in the League One play-off final by the Lions at Wembley on 20 May. Meredith made 220 appearances in five seasons with the Bantams after arriving from York City in June 2012. The twice-capped Australia international also previously played for Chesterfield and Shrewsbury Town. The deal, Millwall's first signing since returning to the Championship, is subject to Meredith completing a medical when he returns from holiday next week. Meredith, who had been offered a new contract by Bradford boss Stuart McCall, scored four times in his five seasons at Valley Parade, the last of which was against Millwall in a 1-1 draw in January. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Promoted Millwall have signed Bradford City left-back James Meredith on a two-year contract, to start on 1 July.


The 33-year-old victim was struck on Tooting Bec Road at the junction of Dr Johnson Avenue, Streatham, at 03:10 BST on Saturday. Met Police said the man, whose identity is not being released at this stage, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have released CCTV images of a silver car they want to trace in connection with the incident. They would also like to speak to the driver of a Hackney carriage taxi who was seen by witnesses near the scene at the time of the collision. Det Sgt Phil Hames of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merton said: "I need to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or has information - including reports of a car which sustained unexplained frontal damage overnight - that may help identify the driver or the vehicle involved." The appeal number for people to call police is 020 85435157.

Summary: A man has been knocked down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in south London.


Gavin Horne, 37, died after an incident on the A4042 at Llanellen Bridge, near Abergavenny, on 12 October. His Children Kurtis and Megan said "we are going to miss you", while partner Jane Good called Mr Horne her "soul mate". Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident involving pedestrian Mr Horne that happened at 11:50 BST. Ms Good said: "He had many friends who will miss him dearly and his great sense of humour but he was my wonderful Gavin, my soul mate."

Summary: Tributes have been paid to a Caerphilly man who died in a road accident in Monmouthshire.


The Pacific Islanders visit Edinburgh on the weekend of 11 November for what will be Gregor Townsend's first home fixture as head coach. Scotland take on the All Blacks the following weekend. Australia complete the trio of internationals on the weekend of 25 November. Glasgow Warriors boss Townsend will succeed national head coach Vern Cotter this summer. His first task will be leading Scotland on their June tour of Australia. Samoa last played in Scotland seven years ago, when Ruaridh Jackson's dramatic late penalty earned the hosts a 19-16 victory at Pittodrie. Steve Hansen's All Blacks took on the Scots in the autumn series of 2014, emerging with a hard-fought 24-16 win. The Wallabies play in Scotland for the second successive November, following their narrow 23-22 triumph last year, and the sides contested a thrilling and controversial 2015 World Cup quarter-final, Australia prevailing by a point.

Summary: Scotland will host reigning world champions New Zealand, Samoa and Australia in November's autumn internationals.


Fixtures and fittings have already been stripped from the former office complex at the Greyfriars bus station and the overgrown roof garden cut down. The borough council said the demolition would open up an important town centre site for redevelopment. The demolition will take up to 18 months to complete. David Mackintosh, leader of Northampton Borough Council, said: "Greyfriars is beyond repair and demolishing it allows for the kind of regeneration we are seeing elsewhere in the town." Legal & General has already announced a Â£3m refurbishment of the nearby Grosvenor Shopping Centre. Detailed proposals are due to be submitted for planning permission for a project due to be completed in September 2014. An extension of the shopping centre, which is close to the bus station site, has been discussed but no firm plans have been laid down.

Summary: Demolition of the town centre bus station in Northampton will begin on 31 March next year after a new interchange opens at North Gate.


Some 33 people were hurt, with a number taken to hospital for evaluation, although emergency services said the injuries were only light. Two carriages of the Tren de la Mina (Mine Train) ride at the Parque de Atracciones collided as one completed its route but failed to stop properly. Police have been called in to determine the cause of the accident. The incident happened at about 14:30 (12:30 GMT) on Sunday and the park sent out a call to emergency services. The injuries were mainly bruising and shock. The park's website says the train is the first family rollercoaster in Spain to incorporate the use of virtual reality glasses. El Pais (in Spanish) reported that the trains can run up to 55km/h (34 mph). The Parque de Atracciones, in the capital's largest park, Casa de Campo, opened in 1969.

Summary: Two trains have collided on a ride at a theme park in the Spanish capital, Madrid.


It took the top spot having made more than £34million, part of the UK and Ireland's total box office takings of £1.1billion. A close second was The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, which took £33m. The lovable bear Paddington also hit the charts. It was the second biggest British film last year, taking £28m to date. Despicable Me 2 took the top spot in 2013 with takings of £47.4m.

Summary: The Lego Movie was 2014's highest-earning film in UK and Ireland cinemas.


The 19-year-old, from the St Paul's club in Belfast, beat Germany's Hamza Touba on a unanimous decision to move into the flyweight quarter-finals. Irvine needs to come in the top three in Istanbul to be assured of a spot on the Ireland boxing team for Rio. Olympic champion Katie Taylor had an easy win over Martina Schmaranzova of the Czech Republic at the qualifiers. She will now face Yvonne Rasmussen of Denmark in the quarter-finals of the lightweight division on Wednesday. Cork's Christina Desmond beat top seed Nouchka Fontijan of the Netherlands at middleweight, while Ceire Smith saw off Hungary's Virginia Barankas in the flyweight division. Wexford's Dean Walsh suffered a split decision defeat by top seeded light-welterweight Lorenzo Sotomayor of Azerbaijan while Clonmel super-heavyweight Dean Gardiner was outpointed by Mahammadrausl Majidor, also from Azerbaijan.

Summary: Belfast boxer Brendan Irvine has cleared his first hurdle at the European Olympic qualifiers in Turkey.


The Cavan Gaels forward switched to the Lilywhites in 2012 when he was dropped from the Breffni squad. However, Cavan boss Terry Hyland has brought Johnston into his provisional training panel for 2016. Midfielder David Givney and goalkeeper Alan O'Mara have also returned as Cavan prepare for their McKenna Cup opener against Armagh next month. "Sean made himself available, we thought about it and discussed it," Hyland told the Irish Sun. "He had an operation on an ankle injury at the start of the year. That had been holding him back so it was only as the year went on that he was able to put those injury problems behind him. "It is up to Sean now. Hopefully he can remain injury-free and apply himself. He wouldn't have played with a lot of the players on the panel now so he has to prove himself to them as well."

Summary: Seanie Johnston is back in the Cavan panel after playing for Kildare during a four-year absence.


The victim was waiting for a bus on Thursday on St Clements Street, Oxford, when a car pulled up next to him. He was approached by the front-seat passenger before running on to Rectory Road where he was followed and attacked, police said. There were up to six offenders thought to be aged between 18 and 20. The boy is currently in hospital and officers are appealing for witnesses to what they have described as "an isolated incident". The front-seat passenger of the dark people carrier - possibly a Volkswagen Touran - is described as Asian, about 6ft 3ins, of a slim build and with short black hair. He was wearing a grey tracksuit with elasticised ankles and a grey tracksuit top which had darker grey arms.

Summary: A 16-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull when he was attacked by a group of men, including one wielding a hammer.


Emergency services were called to a report of an accident on the A6 at Shap, near the junction with the B6261 at 09:40 BST. No other vehicle was involved and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not yet been released but is believed to be 57 years old and is not thought to be from the county. Cumbria Police has appealed for anyone who witnessed it to contact the force.

Summary: A motorcyclist died when he came off his bike on a road in Cumbria.


Fe wnaeth ASau gefnogi galwad y Prif Weinidog Theresa May o 522 i 13 mewn pleidlais yn Nhŷ'r Cyffredin. Cyhoeddodd Mrs May ei bwriad i gynnal etholiad buan ddydd Mawrth. Yn ôl Deddf Seneddau Tymor Penodol 2011, mae'n rhaid cynnal etholiad cyffredinol pob pum mlynedd ar ddydd Iau cyntaf mis Mai, ac felly roedd y nesaf i fod ym mis Mai 2020. Er mwyn cynnal yr etholiad, roedd Mrs May angen i ddwy ran o dair o aelodau gefnogi ei galwad, neu 434 o bleidleisiau. Dywedodd Mrs May ei bod hi'n galw'r etholiad er mwyn rhoi sefydlogrwydd a sicrwydd wrth drafod Brexit. Un o'r 13 wnaeth bleidleisio yn erbyn cynnal etholiad oedd yr AS Cwm Cynon, Ann Clwyd. Fe wnaeth wyth AS Llafur Cymreig ymatal rhag pleidleisio: Geraint Davies, Paul Flynn, Madeleine Moon, Wayne David, Jo Stevens, Susan Elan Jones, David Hanson, Chris Bryant.

Summary: Mae Aelodau Seneddol wedi pleidleisio o blaid cynnal etholiad cyffredinol buan ar 8 Mehefin.


A five-day campaign was launched last week by King Abdullah with a $5.3m (£3.3m) donation, but it was extended after donations continued to pour in. State media report that people are donating both in cash and in kind, including medical equipment and cars. More than 122,000 people have fled Syria since March 2011, while a million have been displaced inside the country. In June, the UN appealed for $189m to help it provide six months of food, medical assistance and support for basic services for those inside Syria, and another $193 for refugees in neighbouring states. However, earlier this month the Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said both appeals were only 20% funded. The Saudi government has called on President Bashar al-Assad to step down and is believed to be funding and backing the rebel Free Syrian Army.

Summary: A Saudi fundraising campaign to support the people in Syria has raised more than $117m (£75m), local media report.


The 23-year-old Argentina international has 16 goals for the club this season and was linked with a move away. He joined Juve for an £23m from Palermo on a five-year deal in June 2015 and won the double in his first season. "I've always just wanted to succeed in everything that I do and I know that Juventus is the perfect place to be if you want to win things," Dybala said. Dybala has scored 39 goals and made 16 assists in 82 games since joining Juventus - more than any other player at the club in that time. He has also made the third most appearances for the Turin club since his debut, only behind defender Leonardo Bonucci and goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Juventus have announced they will pay his old club Palermo an extra 8m euro (£6.8m) over the next four years as a result of a "performance bonus".

Summary: Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has signed a contract extension with the Italian champions until 2022.


The bird - dubbed "Debbie", after the cyclone - was rescued among broken twigs in Queensland on Tuesday. A photograph of the cockatoo, by the Townsville Bulletin's Alix Sweeney, became a ubiquitous image of the storm. The newspaper reported that the bird had been found dead in its box on Thursday and was returned to the forest where it had been buried. The cockatoo had probably suffered injuries during the cyclone, a wildlife carer said. On Tuesday, Ms Sweeney said she "couldn't miss" the white bird among the greenery. "There was a whole group of cockatoos sitting way up in the trees just clinging on during the gale force winds," she said.

Summary: A bedraggled cockatoo that was pictured stripped of its feathers in a cyclone-hit Australian forest has died.


A polar bear, whale, red squirrel and bee - which will all be illuminated at night - represent threatened species in the Unnatural Borders exhibition which runs until 29 May at MediaCityUK. Unnatural Borders by Sober Industries - which is part of Quays Culture showcase of art - explores human civilization and the animal kingdom. Lucy Dusgate of Quays Culture said it questions "our responsibilities". The sculptures, which are 4m (13ft) high, are being illuminated each night from 21:00 BST throughout the 10-day exhibition. Ms Dusgate said: "Unnatural Borders questions our responsibility to these beautiful creatures, and our own understanding [or misunderstanding] of natural and manmade borders and boundaries in these changing times."

Summary: Giant sculptures of endangered species have gone on show in Salford Quays.


The woman in her 50s was pronounced dead at the scene in Chertsey Road, Chobham by South East Coast Ambulance crews. The crash, which happened about 16:20 GMT on Sunday, involved the woman's bike and a Hyundai i10. Her next of kin has been informed. The road was closed while emergency crews attend the accident scene and an investigation was carried out. No arrests were made but Surrey Police has urged anyone who saw the collision or the events surrounding to come forward.

Summary: A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car in Surrey.


The 26-year-old will be available for all three competitions, but will not be able to play against his parent club. In 12 first-class games for Somerset and Surrey, Burke has scored 274 runs, with a highest score of 79, and taken 23 wickets at 28.13. "It is important for us to have depth and James is highly talented," head coach Pierre de Bruyn said. "James will add strength to our batting and bowling, and he is also a dynamic fielder." Leicestershire finished seventh in County Championship Division Two last season, and they were knocked out in the group stages of the One-Day Cup and T20 Blast.

Summary: Leicestershire have signed Surrey all-rounder James Burke in a loan deal for the entire 2017 county season.


The 34-year-old Samoa international made 85 appearances in his first spell at the Rec from 2011 to 2014. "He has shown throughout his career his quality in the set-piece, as well as his formidable presence and ball-carrying ability around the park," said Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder. "I've no doubt he will prove a huge asset over the coming season." Perenise played 52 games for Bristol, eight of them last term as they were relegated back to the Championship. "At this stage of Anthony's career, it's a great opportunity for him to play in the Premiership with Bath, where he still lives," Bristol head coach Pat Lam told the club website. Bath start the new Premiership campaign with a trip to Leicester on 3 September.

Summary: Bath have re-signed tighthead prop Anthony Perenise from Bristol for the 2017-18 Premiership season.


The facility, next to an existing one at Kielder, will house an automated telescope with retractable roof and a presentation room. It aims to attract more educational and community groups to add to the current 23,000 annual visitors. The Â£200,000 cost has been funded by grants from the National Lottery, Defra and the EU. Work is due to get under way in the next few weeks and it is expected to open its doors to the public in the autumn. A spokesman for the observatory said it was the next stage in "realising the ambition to develop an astronomical village, which would be a first for the UK". In 2013 Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water and Forest Park were granted dark-sky status by The International Dark Skies Association. The status means the night sky is protected and lighting controls are in place to prevent light pollution.

Summary: An observatory deep in a Northumberland forest is planned as the next step in creating an "astronomical village".


The 25-year-old has spent the bulk of his career in Brazil, but has also had spells in Angola and Ukraine. Crawley have just one senior keeper on their books at the moment, with no recognised back-up to Brian Jensen. The 39-year-old sustained a thumb injury against MK Dons on Saturday and striker Matt Harrold was forced to play in goal for over 50 minutes. Rachoni, who has recently spent time with non-league London Bari, has been included in the Crawley squad to face Conference South side Whitehawk in the Sussex Senior Cup on Tuesday.

Summary: League One side Crawley Town have signed Brazilian goalkeeper Evandro Rachoni de Lima on non-contract terms.


As the exit poll came in showing the Conservatives possibly losing their majority, Neil wonders if Theresa May's campaigning might be to blame. Perhaps she will retreat... For Ruth Davidson, Neil thinks there will be no such disappointment. And he imagines the Scottish Liberal Democrats' leader Willie Rennie has simply enjoyed his campaign. Mhairi Black managed to hold her seat in Paisley. And it's a shock in Angus as the SNP's Westminster leader Angus Robertson is ousted by the Tories. Neil wonders if Kezia Dugdale can take credit for Labour's Scottish successes. Neil thinks Nicola Sturgeon is feeling the pressure as SNP seats tumble. A giant of Scottish politics is defeated by the Scottish Conservatives in Gordon. The UK is heading for a hung parliament, and Theresa May's gamble has spectacularly backfired. The last word, according toBBC Scotland's guest cartoonist, goes to political editor Brian Taylor

Summary: Cartoonist Neil Slorance has been taking a look at the election night in Scotland, sketching live as the election result comes in.


The Foxes had a £10m bid for the former Manchester United player, 29, rejected earlier in the summer but have followed it up with a second offer. West Brom say it is substantially below their valuation. The Baggies have also rejected two bids from Manchester City, including one for £18m, for Northern Ireland's Evans. Evans was absent from West Brom's squad for Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Stoke City. Manchester City are trying to offload France defender Eliaquim Mangala, 26, to create space in their squad. Evans has joined up with the Northern Ireland squad in Manchester before Friday's World Cup qualifier with San Marino.

Summary: Leicester City have had a £23m offer rejected for West Brom defender Jonny Evans before Thursday's transfer deadline.


Schools and community groups were invited to come up with names for the Â£250m complex, which is due to open in 2017 and will house 2,000 inmates. The Ministry of Justice said the name reflected the "rich history and culture heritage" of north Wales. Prisons Minister Andrew Selsous said: "I was pleased to see how many people got involved." Russ Trent, who will be governor when the prison opens, said: "We had a number of suggestions for Mynydd, the Welsh word for mountains. This reflected the Welsh landscape but also the personal and sometimes difficult journey the men in the prison may be making. "The sub-committee liked this representation but also wanted it to be reflective of the area and so suggested Berwyn."

Summary: The new "super-prison" in Wrexham will be named HMP Berwyn, it has been announced.


The 18th Century bridge over the River Wharfe was damaged in flooding and could take up to 12 months to repair, leaving the town separated. The Department for Transport will also fund the provision of a temporary £300,000 footbridge at the site. The government's Flood Envoy, Yorkshire MP Robert Goodwill, said the bridge was "a national priority". A bus has been transporting people from one side of the river to the other after the bridge remained closed. Shops and businesses in the town were badly affected by floods after river levels rose following heavy rain on 26 December. The leader of North Yorkshire County Council, Carl Les, said: "We want to get life in Tadcaster back to normal as quickly as possible." Other bridges in Yorkshire suffered serious damage during the recent floods, including Elland Bridge in Calderdale, while a 180-year-old bridge collapsed in Copley, near Halifax.

Summary: A £3.3m grant has been approved by the government to rebuild the badly-damaged road bridge in the centre of Tadcaster.


The nine inch (23cm) figure was taken from the Deri Inn, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, but was handed back a week later. It was left outside with a note saying: "Been on holiday! Didn't want to be alone for Xmas. Come back to be with you lot! Sam X." Police had launched an investigation after the figure - crafted at Pontypridd's Grogg Shop - disappeared. The collectable had taken pride of place in the pub that is in the area where Cardiff Blues and 2013 Lions captain, Mr Warburton, grew up. Duty manager Dan Draper, 24, said: "It was left outside the pub near the front doors in a black bin bag with a note Sellotaped to it. "We are delighted to have it back."

Summary: A stolen Grogg statue of rugby star Sam Warburton has been returned to a pub by a thief with a guilty conscience.


The decision comes after a legal battle lasting over a year. The 38-year-old could still appeal again to the US Supreme Court. Brady was punished by the NFL for his role in a scheme to deflate match balls to give his side an advantage during an NFL play-off game, but he denies he or the club did anything wrong. Brady was originally suspended in 2015 and was unsuccessful in his first appeal but the decision was later overturned by a federal court. However this suspension was restored by the Court of Appeal in April after it was challenged by the NFL. Brady's latest appeal against that decision was denied on Wednesday. As it stands the quarterback would miss the first four matches of the season which starts in September.

Summary: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's bid to overturn his four-match 'Deflate-gate' ban has been rejected by a United States appeals court.


The arrests follow police searches in Oldham on Tuesday as part of a child sexual exploitation investigation. Police said two girls, aged 15 and 16 from Derbyshire and Oldham respectively, spoke to officers after they went missing from home. The three men, aged 25, 30 and 18, were held on suspicion of sexual activity with a child under 16. The 25 and 30-year-old men were also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a sexual offence with a child under 16 and human trafficking. All three have been bailed until July. A 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of rape in February has also been bailed until July, police said.

Summary: Three men have been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences in Greater Manchester.


Special interior ministry forces were sent in to regain control of the jail in Puerto Ayacucho, the capital of Amazonas state. Witnesses reported hearing shots for several hours and the state governor Liborio Guarulla called it a "massacre". Prosecutors said 14 officials were wounded in the violence. Two prison-monitoring groups, A Window to Freedom and the Venezuelan Prisons Observatory, said the 37 dead were all inmates. The prison was holding 105 inmates at the time of the riot. Many Venezuelan prisons are understaffed and are in effect run by gangs of inmates.

Summary: At least 37 people have been killed in a prison riot in southern Venezuela, prosecutors say.


Glenn Craib, 45, of Elgin, appeared in private at Forfar Sheriff Court over the death of Witold Solski, 65, in a crash last November. Mr Solski, of Dundee, died at the roadside following the crash, on the A90 near Stracathro, Angus. The HGV driver made no plea or declaration and the case was continued for further examination. He was released on bail meantime and a date for his next appearance has yet to be confirmed. Mr Solski was cut free from the wreckage of his Skoda by firefighters but was pronounced dead at the roadside. He was driving between Forfar and Brechin when the collision took place on the northbound carriageway near to the Careston and Balnabreich junction.

Summary: A truck driver has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a motorist by dangerous driving.


James Tredwell (26) and James Harris (33 not out) helped Kent recover from 154-5 to reach 298 all out. Earlier, batsmen Joe Denly (62) and Darren Stevens (50) hit half-centuries, but both were guilty of poor shots to give away their wickets. Liam Norwell (3-46) was the pick of Gloucestershire's bowlers, who reached 9-1 at the close. Harris, making his debut following a loan move from Middlesex, was particularly impressive with the bat, striking five fours in his 54-ball knock. His 10th-wicket partnership of 36 with Mitch Claydon delayed Gloucestershire's reply with the bat but in the five overs they faced before stumps, Stevens struck for the home side when he bowled Cameron Bancroft with his fifth delivery.

Summary: Kent's lower order struck valuable runs to frustrate Gloucestershire's bowlers on an even opening day at Canterbury.


As part of the BBC's UK-wide Music Day, the Manic Street Preachers headline at Cardiff Castle while events take place around the city. Boy band One Direction are also playing two nights at Millennium Stadium. Travel advice has been issued by Cardiff council. Full details of events taking place in Cardiff as part of BBC Music Day can be found here. The Manic Street Preachers will play Cardiff Castle for the first time in the evening and the first part of their set will be every song from their acclaimed album The Holy Bible. Released in 1994, the album has a poignant resonance with fans as it was the last time guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards performed with the band. Edwards disappeared in 1995 after battling eating disorders, alcoholism and depression. Although his body was never found, he was declared legally dead in 2008.

Summary: About 120,000 music fans are due in Cardiff this weekend, meaning the city centre being will be partially closed to traffic.


New deputy leader Stewart Hosie MP will oversee the manifesto. Announcing the appointments, SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the pair had "substantial records of electoral success". The SNP says it could hold a balance of power at Westminster in what it sees as the increasing likelihood of a hung parliament. Mr Robertson said that the more votes and seats the SNP wins next year, the "more the Westminster establishment will have to pay attention to what people in Scotland want". He added: "We have more members than ever before to take our message to the people - with around one in every 50 adults in Scotland now in the SNP - and by working as a team at all levels I am confident but never complacent about our prospects." The general election takes place on 7 May next year.

Summary: The SNP has appointed MP Angus Robertson to run its party's campaign for the 2015 Westminster election.


The Senora Trust wants to bring the Senora, which was built on the Wear in 1908, back from a scrapyard. They said the boat was weeks away from being used as firewood. The restoration will be carried out by 24 trainees and is hoped to be completed for Sunderland's hosting of the 2018 Tall Ships Festival. North East builders' merchant James Burrell donated £10,000 to the restoration campaign, with the rest coming from public donations. The Senora Trust is now working to raise £250,000 to launch the next phase of the project. Kim Simpson from the trust said: "Now that we have purchased her for Sunderland, she will become The People's Yacht, creating training and jobs. "When she is restored to her former glory, she'll give hundreds of people every year the chance to enjoy sailing for themselves."

Summary: A 107-year-old yacht is nearing a return to Sunderland for restoration after campaigners raised more than £20,000 in three weeks.


PC Steven Williams, 29, who was based with the British Transport Police at Finsbury Park in north London, had gone into the sea off Brighton beach. He entered the sea at Kings Road Arches on Sunday at 23:40 GMT. A woman who went into the water to help him managed to get out and raise the alarm. He was rescued after a major air and sea search but died later in hospital. Chief Constable Paul Crowther said: "Steven had his whole career ahead of him and he will be terribly missed by his colleagues and friends here. "As we can all imagine this is going to be a very difficult time for those who knew him, so I ask that we all pull together to support each other."

Summary: An off-duty police officer has died after getting into difficulties in the sea off the coast of Sussex.