The girl was grabbed from behind while walking on Chapel Street in Levenshulme, Manchester, between 17:00 and 17:30 GMT on 22 November. Police said she was dragged into an alleyway behind the adjoining Cardus Street and raped, before her attacker made off down Stockport Road. The 16-year-old from Longsight is being questioned at a local police station. Det Insp Dave Moores said the investigation into the attack was "still ongoing" and asked anyone with information to get in touch. He added that there would "still be an increased police presence in the community whilst the investigation continues".

Summary: A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 12-year-old girl in an alleyway.


Peter Toulson, 53, sold the magazine from a pitch outside a department store in York's Parliament Street. He died in November. A friend of Mr Toulson set up an appeal to raise £3,000 to pay for a funeral. The fund raised more than £5,000. The funeral took place at Lawnswood Crematorium in Leeds and a memorial service is due to be held in York in February. Read more about this and other stories from across York and North Yorkshire Organiser John McGall said: "We did not want a pauper's funeral. We wanted a good send off for Pete and it was the least I could do for a friend. "It is very sad but Pete would be overwhelmed by the generosity of the people of York and from all over the world." Mr McGall said the remaining money raised would go to homeless charities.

Summary: A funeral for a Big Issue seller which was funded by donations has been held.


The Romanian, 24, won 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 to claim her third title of the year. However, the world number five was unable to add a second title as she and compatriot Monica Niculescu were beaten by Russian duo Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina in the doubles final. Makarova and Vesnina, who will represent their country at the Rio Olympics, won 6-3, 7-6 (7-5). It was a different matter in the singles where fifth seed Halep eventually breezed through a tie-break against the 21-year-old American after a first set that saw eight breaks of serve. Halep, who also beat Keys in the fourth round at Wimbledon, broke again in the second set and never looked troubled thereafter. You can now add tennis alerts in the BBC Sport app - simply head to the menu and My Alerts section

Summary: Simona Halep beat Madison Keys in straight sets in the Rogers Cup final in Montreal.


The 28-year-old Czech Republic international has three caps and had been on trial with the Tigers. He could make his competitive debut against Aston Villa on Saturday, 5 August. "Of course I am very happy to sign the contract with Hull because it has always been my dream to play in England," he told the club website. The centre-back has been with Hull during their pre-season training camp in Portugal and played in their 1-0 friendly win over Benfica. Hull have also paid Shrewsbury an undisclosed fee for 20-year-old goalkeeper Callum Burton, who has signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year. Burton will initially be part of Hull's development squad. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Hull City have signed Sparta Prague defender Ondrej Mazuch for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.


The move comes two days after the 30-year-old ended his contract with Spain's Las Palmas by mutual consent. Boateng, who was born in Germany, played for Hertha Berlin, Borussia Dormtmund and Schalke in the past. "We know Kevin's strengths in midfield and are convinced that he can play a key role in our team," Frankfurt sports director Fredi Bobic said. "Kevin is a winner with endless will." The season kicks off on Friday with champions Bayern Munich taking on Bayer Leverkusen. Eintracht are in action in Freiburg on

Summary: Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has signed a two-year deal with German side Eintracht Frankfurt.


Severe rot has been identified in timbers of the Grade II*-listed Heage Windmill in Derbyshire. The musician, who played Rifleman Daniel Hagman in drama series Sharpe, lives in Heage and has made a video supporting a fundraising campaign. About £17,000 of the £100,000 needed has already been raised. "Heage Windmill may not be a stately home but it is a vital wonder of Derbyshire, the UK and the world," says Tams in the video. The windmill was first built in 1797 and was restored to working order in 2002. Since then, it has become a popular tourist attraction. "It is not an ancient, static relic, a museum piece to look at and admire, but a fully working windmill, still doing what it does best, producing the finest of flour by the power of the wind," said Mr Tams.

Summary: Actor and folk musician John Tams is lending his support to an appeal to save England's only six-sailed stone tower windmill.


The Independent Police Complaints Commission said officers were called to Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, to deal with the man, who appeared to be injured. He became unresponsive after being stunned with a Taser on Tuesday evening and was later pronounced dead. Dyfed-Powys Police referred the case to the IPCC, which is investigating. Emergency services were called to the Morfa area of the town by a concerned member of the public. The IPCC said police officers "engaged with the man" before it is understood a Taser was discharged. "The man became unresponsive and was subsequently pronounced dead," a spokesman added. A spokeswoman for the force said: "A full investigation has commenced, and Dyfed-Powys Police referred the matter to the IPCC, who will now conduct an independent investigation. "We are fully co-operating with them. Our thoughts are with the family of the man."

Summary: A man has died after being Tasered by police who were called following serious concerns about his welfare and behaviour, a watchdog has said.


The woman had links with the Jumatul Mujahedeen Bangladesh (JMB) group, Bangladesh's Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said. The case is believed to be the first of its kind in the country involving a female suicide bomber. A man was also killed in a shoot-out in Saturday's raid in the capital, Dhaka. Authorities said two other women and two children had earlier surrendered at the address, which was surrounded by police early on Saturday morning. The identities of those who died and those arrested are not yet known. The government said that the operation focused on a property described as a "militant hide-out". In July, gunmen attacked a cafe in Dhaka killing 22 people. Officials said the attackers belonged to the JMB group, although so-called Islamic State (IS) said it carried out the attack.

Summary: A woman said to have links with a banned militant group has blown herself up during a police raid on a house in Bangladesh, officials say.


Media playback is not supported on this device The pair won 6-3 6-4 against Timea Babos and Yaroslava Shvedova to claim their sixth Wimbledon doubles title and 14th doubles Grand Slam. The win means now only Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver have won more doubles Grand Slams as a pair. "It's awesome to win another doubles at Wimbledon," said Serena. Earlier Serena beat Angelique Kerber 7-5 6-3 to win her 22nd Grand Slam, equalling Steffi Graf's open era record. Venus said: "I never want to make a mistake. I don't want to let Serena down. She brought the energy from the singles on to the doubles court."

Summary: Serena Williams won her second Wimbledon title within five hours with victory in the women's doubles alongside sister Venus.


The awards are currently run by Literature Wales, on behalf of the Welsh Arts Council. Literature Wales and the Arts Council will retain some functions such as running the Ty Newydd writing centre. Mr Skates said the changes were not a reflection on this wider work. "I realise some people may be surprised at the extent of these changes," he said. "I should stress these are in response to specific needs in a specific area of activity. "They are not a reflection on the wider work of the Arts Council, and my appreciation of the great work that Literature Wales is delivering in some areas." The Book of the Year award is given annually to works of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction in Welsh and English. The change is part of a Welsh Government-commissioned publishing and literature review, chaired by University of Wales, Trinity Saint David Vice-Chancellor Prof Medwin Hughes.

Summary: Responsibility for the Book of the Year awards will be transferred to the Welsh Books Council as part of a shake-up of culture funding, Economy Minister Ken Skates has announced.


The 28-year-old, whose stay at Vicarage Road is now extended until 2021, has made 84 appearances for the club since joining from Blackpool three years ago. Cathcart struggled with a hernia injury last season and only featured in 15 Premier League games. However, new manager Marco Silva has opted to tie down the long-term future of the experienced international. Cathcart made his Northern Ireland debut against Slovenia in 2010 and has won 33 caps. Watford also signed midfielder Will Hughes from Championship side Derby County last weekend as Silva prepares his side before they host Liverpool in the opening Premier League fixture on 12 August.

Summary: Northern Ireland defender Craig Cathcart has penned a new four-year contract with Watford.


Nelson Cheung, 65, died and his wife, Winnie, 57, was injured after they were attacked and robbed on the Caddy Road. Their car had been forced off the road. Mr Cheung died from stab wounds. The 25-year-old was arrested on Sunday. Two men, aged 30 and 43, have been released unconditionally. In total, six people remain in police custody, including a boy of 14 and a girl of 16. Meanwhile, the police have renewed their appeal for information about the attack that happened in the early hours of Thursday. The couple's car was intercepted by two other vehicles. Mrs Cheung managed to raise the alarm at a nearby house. When police arrived at the scene a short time later, they discovered Mr Cheung's body.

Summary: Another man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of a Chinese restaurant owner in Randalstown, County Antrim.


The 17-year-old former world junior champion scored highly on the technical elements to finish with a score of 224.59. Vancouver champion Yuna Kim of South Korea led after the short programme but had to settle for silver. Italy's Carolina Kostner claimed the bronze medal. Russian 15-year-old Yulia Lipnitskaya, who helped her country win team gold, finished in fifth position. Lipnitskaya was considered the more likely of the Russians to end the host nation's drought in the event, but she fell both in the short and free programme, scoring a total of 200.57. Kim, 23, produced a superb artistic display but a technical score of only 69.69 - compared to Sotnikova's 75.54 - denied her chance to become the first person since German Katarina Witt (1984 and 1988) to retain the women's title.

Summary: Adelina Sotnikova became the first Russian to win gold in the Olympic women's figure skating with a superb performance in the free programme.


North Wales Police said it was alerted to the incident at the Pontcysyllte aqueduct near Llangollen just after 01:00 BST on Tuesday. The force said an 18-year-old man had died and his family had been informed. Officers asked anyone with information to get in contact but said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Details have been passed to the North East Wales coroner John Gittins and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out before an inquest is opened. Wendy Capelle, waterway manager at the Canal & River Trust, said the charity were carrying out an internal investigation into the tragedy. She added: "I am deeply upset to learn of this tragic accident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man that fell." The towpath has now been reopened.

Summary: A teenager has died after falling from a 120ft (36m) aqueduct in Wrexham county.


Police received a report of an alleged assault on a child by a woman who was with him in an Asda supermarket in Liverpool on Tuesday. Officers were called to the store in Utting Avenue, Anfield, at about 13:00 GMT. A woman was arrested and later bailed. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Det Insp Lee Schofield said: "Thankfully the child was uninjured, but he was left distressed by the incident." He added: "This must have been shocking to see and I believe that if you were shopping at Asda on Tuesday and witnessed this alleged assault, you would remember it."

Summary: A one-year-old boy suffered a "shocking assault" in a supermarket, Merseyside Police has said.


South West Trains said the 10:20 GMT service from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids struck a tree blocking the line near Basingstoke. The operator said lumberjacks had since cleared the tree and all lines had reopened. Delays of 40 minutes continued into the afternoon. Passengers were able to use tickets on alternative services. Helena Blackman, runner-up in the BBC's How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria in 2006, posted on Twitter: "Currently sat on a train in Farnborough...waiting for a tree to be cleared off the track!" South West Trains posted: "Lines are now open between Farnborough and Basingstoke. The lumberjacks now have some nice log burner wood for Christmas." Passengers are able to use tickets on alternative services.

Summary: Passengers faced delays after a train hit a tree on the line between Farnborough and Basingstoke.


Tax officials have said the ex-Hull City player owes them more than Â£150,000. A specialist judge has overseen a preliminary Bankruptcy Court hearing in London. Mr Windass did not attend court but was represented by a barrister. His lawyers said Mr Windass, 47, was trying to find a solution and another hearing is scheduled for December. More on this and other Hull stories The Hull-born striker made more than 600 appearances and scored more than 200 goals in an 18-year career. He played for more than half a dozen clubs, including Hull City, Bradford City, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United and Aberdeen. In 2008 he scored the winning goal in the Wembley play-off final which saw Hull City promoted to the top flight for the first time in their history. He has spoken openly about his battle with alcohol and depression following his retirement from football in 2010.

Summary: Former Premier League footballer Dean Windass is involved in bankruptcy proceedings.


It said Mr Sanchez Ceren won 50.11% of the votes in the 9 March poll, defeating conservative candidate Norman Quijano, who polled 49.89%. Mr Quijano had challenged the result, alleging fraud. But the court's decision makes Mr Sanchez Ceren the country's first ex-rebel to serve as president. On Sunday, the court said that there was not enough evidence to back Mr Quijano's claim. "Based on the results, Salvador Sanchez Ceren and Oscar Samuel Ortiz are declared president and vice-president elect respectively, for the period from 1 June 2014 to 1 June 2019," court president Eugenio Chicas was quoted as saying by Reuters. The country's outgoing President Mauricio Funes said he would meet Mr Sanchez Ceren later on Monday to begin the handover process. Mr Sanchez Ceren became vice-president of El Salvador in 2009, while Mr Quijano was the mayor of the capital, San Salvador.

Summary: El Salvador's electoral court has confirmed the victory of former left-wing rebel Salvador Sanchez Ceren in a tight presidential run-off election.


Coastguards arrived at Aberavon beach, Neath Port Talbot at about 05:00 BST on Tuesday and said the dolphin was "very much alive" despite being in low water. It was stretchered back to the sea and the local lifeboat made sure it reached deep waters. Port Talbot coastguard said it was "very grateful" for the help of dog walkers and local residents. A coastguard spokesman said local residents brought towels and buckets of water to keep the dolphin alive, before a truck was used to ferry water back and forth. "Thankfully the dolphin made it to deep waters and survived, a feat that is very uncommon," he said. "The fantastic teamwork ensured a good end to the unlucky dolphin's situation."

Summary: A stranded dolphin has been successfully returned to sea following a "fantastic" joint rescue effort.


Graeme Cremer's side had not beaten a fellow Test-playing nation away from home since getting the better of Bangladesh 16 years ago. Despite losing six wickets for 38 runs, they managed to overhaul Sri Lanka's below-par 203-8 in Hambantota. Hamilton Masakadza was the star, hitting 73 which followed the 111 he made in the third of five ODIs. Defeat was a particular blow to Sri Lanka, who are yet to automatically qualify for the 2019 World Cup in England. While they would need an unlikely set of results to avoid being pipped by West Indies on the 30 September cut-off, the 1996 champions remain at risk of having to go through a play-off with the likes of Zimbabwe, Ireland, Afghanistan, Netherlands and Papua New Guinea.

Summary: Zimbabwe survived a collapse against Sri Lanka to seal their first major overseas one-day series win since 2001.


The Beverley Gate was where King Charles I was refused entry to Hull in 1642, sparking the English Civil War. Of the 3,889 who took part, 90% voted to replace existing rails with a glass enclosure, the council said. The authority wanted to cover up the site for its City of Culture 2017 plans but ruled it out after a petition and a public campaign against the idea. More than 480 people had voted for the authority's second option to cover the entire site and create a public space, while only 27 had shown no preference, the council said. Councillor Steven Bayes said the consultation had "not only sparked interest in the future of Beverley Gate but has raised awareness of its historical significance, which I believe is something that has been missing in recent years". A planning application is expected to be submitted in the new year.

Summary: The relics of Hull's ancient defence walls should remain open, according to a public survey.


The Belmont Hotel in Llandudno was one of the few hotels in the UK catering entirely for blind guests. It closed in January due to financial reasons with visitor numbers falling. The 27-room hotel was sold by the Royal Blind Society (RBS) to developer Mbi, and the two are now working to refit six rooms for the visually impaired. The venue is due to reopen under its new name, the Heritage Hotel, in April or May. The company says the rooms will feature "tactile signage, colour contrasts, talking alarm clocks and lifts and large-print menus". Eileen Harding, chief executive of RBS, said: "We are delighted to work with MBi, who we believe have the interest of our charity at the heart of the project."

Summary: Rooms for the visually impaired will be retained when a hotel which formerly catered exclusively for blind people is reopened as a mainstream venue.


A Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of Firtree House Nursing Home, in Banstead, found staff leaving medicines unattended. Its report also said that sharps bins were found to be overflowing. However, staff were seen to carry out appropriate checks before they administered medicines and staffing had improved since the last inspection. The report, following an inspection in July, also said the home had improved in respect of telling the CQC when people had died there. This was compared to the last CQC inspection in February. The report said: "People were at risk because medicines were not managed safely. "Staff were seen to carry out appropriate checks before they administered medicines, however we saw staff leaving medicines unattended when preparing them. "The system for safe storage and disposal of medicines was not effective, with overflowing sharps bins and large amounts of waste medicines in the locked medicines room."

Summary: Residents at a care home in Surrey were deemed "at risk" after inspectors found that medicines were not managed safely.


Tardi, who created the Adele Blanc-Sec series, was named among the recipients of the Legion d'honneur on 1 January. "Being fiercely attached to my freedom of thought and creativity, I do not want to receive anything, neither from this government or from any other political power whatsoever," he said. "I am therefore refusing this medal with the greatest determination." Tardi, who is also known for works about the horrors of World Wars I and II, inspired by the experiences of his grandfather and father, said he had always ridiculed institutions. He is also known for his adaptations of Leo Malet's stories about the detective Nestor Burma and Tardi's heroine Adele Blanc-Sec made it to the big screen in 2010 in a film directed by Luc Besson.

Summary: Jacques Tardi, one of France's most famous cartoonists, has turned down the country's highest civilian honour.


The 29-year-old worked under Beard for three years and helped the Reds win consecutive Women's Super League titles in 2013 and 2014. Beard is taking over as Boston Breakers manager in the United States. "I am absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity to manage Liverpool Ladies," said Rogers. "Having worked under the stewardship of Matt for the past three seasons, I know what a great club this is and cannot wait to get started." Rogers was manager at Blackburn Rovers Ladies before he moved to Liverpool.

Summary: Liverpool Ladies have promoted Scott Rogers from assistant boss to manager to replace recently departed Matt Beard.


The Bank is testing new plastic money which stays cleaner, is water resistant and harder for criminals to copy. It's spent three years studying how a change from cotton paper money will affect people. A decision will be made in December. At the moment a five pound note lasts about one year before it's ruined and has to be shredded. The new plastic notes are just as bendy as paper money but last more than twice as long. Lots of countries around the world already use plastic money including Canada and Australia.

Summary: Small plastic banknotes could be used in the UK by 2016, the Bank of England says.


Webb made his comeback from an ankle injury in the Swansea region's 26-21 win over Newcastle. The 28-year-old is expected to be released from Wales' Six Nations squad to continue his return to fitness. "There's a strong possibility and we'd be more than comfortable in giving him as much game time as he needs," said attack coach Gruff Rees. "He certainly wouldn't train properly until Thursday or Friday, but that's no issue with someone like Rhys. "He lead the side last week, he knows a lot of our tactical messages and he'll drive probably an even younger group this week." Webb is one of 11 Ospreys players in Wales' squad which met up on Monday. He has played only an hour since undergoing ankle surgery following Wales' 32-8 defeat by Australia on 5 November.

Summary: Ospreys hope to have Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb available for their Anglo-Welsh Cup match against Bristol.


Spurs beat the Italian side 2-0 at Wembley in their final fixture before the new league campaign but Trippier was withdrawn shortly before half-time. "We hope it's not a big issue. It's his ankle," Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said of the 26-year-old. "He's better now than he was at half-time, but we must wait." After England right-back Kyle Walker left the north London club to sign for Manchester City, Trippier had been expected to be Spurs' first-choice right-back this term. If the former Burnley full-back is sidelined, 20-year-old Kyle Walker-Peters could be in line for his Premier League debut when Tottenham travel to Newcastle on Sunday, 13 August. Trippier had provided the cross for Harry Kane's opening goal against the 2017 Champions League finalists, before Christian Eriksen netted the second after the break.

Summary: Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier limped off with an ankle injury in the friendly win over Juventus just a week before the start of the Premier League.


Hayley Sarah Murdoch, 29, and Sheila Dixon, 71, were pronounced dead at the scene on the A595 near Newby Cross and Sowerby Wood on Tuesday. They were passengers in a Kia Picanto driven by an 74-year-old man who suffered life-threatening injuries. He and another passenger, a three-year-old boy, were flown to hospital by air ambulance. The boy is poorly but stable, police said. All of the car's occupants were from Carlisle. The driver of a Ford Transit van also involved in the crash - a 51-year-old man from Aspatria - was taken to Carlisle Infirmary with minor injuries.

Summary: Two women who died in a crash near Carlisle have been named.


A male driver and female passenger died after the yellow Volkswagen Beetle they were travelling in crashed on the B4314 near Narberth at about 01:25 GMT on Sunday. A male passenger was taken to Glangwili hospital in Carmarthen, where he is in a serious but stable condition. Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating and urged witnesses to contact 101. The car crashed on the junction for Llanmill-Lampeter Velfrey and the road between Narberth and Princes Gate. The road, which was was closed afterwards, was reopened by about 07:20. Officers said next of kin had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers.

Summary: Two people have been killed in a single-car collision in Pembrokeshire in the early hours of the morning.


Demi Wylie organised a small team to liaise with the couples and guests during industrial action that affected CalMac sailings in June last year. Some travel plans for the more than 600 people involved were adjusted so they could reach the Western Isles weddings. Ms Wylie, 23, has been put forward for a Scottish Transport Award. She will find out if she has won the Frontline Employee of the Year category at a ceremony in Glasgow on 16 June. Ms Wylie is based in CalMac's contact centre in Gourock which handles calls across the company's services. Ferries had been key to getting brides, grooms and many of their guests to ceremonies and venues for the weddings across the Hebridean islands chain. The industrial action came amid a row over tendering process for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferries Network.

Summary: An employee at ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has been nominated for an award for her efforts to help seven island weddings go ahead.


The 1,186 people taking part exceeded the 869 holders of the current record. The fight took place at the annual Another Fine Fest in Ulverston, held in honour of comic actor Stan Laurel, who was born in the town. Ceri Hutton, from Team Pie, said it was "a moment of pure joy when the pies started to fly". "Just the sound of over 1,000 people squealing and laughing," she said. "It's only right that Ulverston, birthplace of comedy legend Stan Laurel, should hold this record." Organisers have to send evidence to Guinness to confirm the new world record, they said. They said they were confident of validation having followed official counting protocol with a "huge electronic turnstile" and thrown nearly 3,000 pies of the regulation size of 16.5cm (6.4") for one minute. The previous record was set in Belfast in 2015.

Summary: More than 1,000 people got "pie faced" and broke a world record for the largest shaving-cream pie fight.


Gomez, 37, shot a final round 62 to finish level with the 35-year-old American on 20 under par before both players parred the first play-off hole. However, a birdie on the second extra hole gave Gomez the title. "I'm really, really happy. I felt good all week long and was able to put on a great round," the Argentine said. His other Tour triumph came at the St Jude Classic in Tennessee in June 2015 and his latest victory takes him to 55th in the world rankings. That keeps him in contention to represent Argentina at the Rio Olympics in August. "I'm really excited about being able to get in the Olympics," he added. "It depends on how things go with other players, but I feel like I will be almost there." England's Greg Owen came in tied fifth, five shots behind Gomez and Snedeker.

Summary: Argentina's Fabian Gomez won his second US PGA Tour title as he beat Brandt Snedeker in a play-off to win the Sony Open in Hawaii.


A number of police cars, at least two ambulances and an emergency response unit were called to the scene at about 16:00 BST. A police spokesman said police were also carrying Tasers as they patrolled Millbrook Park in St Lawrence. Det Insp Craig Jackson said officers were looking for a "a male and a female" who were seen leaving the area. A number of people were asked to leave the area by police who reopened the park shortly before 17:30 BST.

Summary: Armed police closed off a children's park in Jersey while investigating a suspected serious assault.


The 26-year-old made 33 appearances and scored two goals for the Devon club last season to help them win promotion from League Two. He has previously had a loan spell at Victoria Park in 2011, appearing 12 times for Pools. Meanwhile, Hartlepool defender Carl Magnay committed his future to the club by signing a new contract. The 28-year-old has played 51 games since arriving from Grimsby in 2015. Magnay suffered a cruciate ligament injury in September last year, but recovered in time for the end of the season, when Hartlepool were relegated to the National League. The length of the contracts signed by the two players have not been disclosed.

Summary: Winger Ryan Donaldson has agreed to join Hartlepool United following his release by Plymouth Argyle.


The programme followed the former Olympic athlete after she made the transition to a woman after previously living as Bruce. The show launched with 2.7 million US viewers last year, but the average audience has now sunk to about 700,000. E! said that "Caitlyn and E! have mutually decided not to move forward" with another series. Jenner will continue to appear on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, which also features her daughters Kendall and Kylie and step-daughters Kim, Kourtney and Khloe. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Jenner will appear in the third series of Amazon's Transparent.

Summary: Caitlyn Jenner's reality TV series I Am Cait has been cancelled by the E! network after two series.


He said there was "a real appetite in Wales" for leaving the European Union, claiming the country was "even keener" on Brexit than other parts of the UK. Geraint Talfan Davies, chairman of Wales Stronger in Europe, said the pro-EU group looked forward to "engaging with David to give the people of Wales the positive debate they deserve". The referendum takes place on 23 June. Mr Jones, Conservative MP for Clwyd West, said: "I have no doubt that there is a real appetite in Wales for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. "Recent polls, in fact, have shown that Wales is even keener for a 'leave' vote than many other parts of the country." He added: "Wales, and the rest of the United Kingdom, can look forward to a more prosperous, more outward-looking future, outside the European Union."

Summary: Former Welsh Secretary David Jones will lead the Welsh arm of the Vote Leave campaign for the EU referendum.


The council granted honorary freedom to the troop, which was previously known as the Isle of Wight Rifles, for its "distinguished record". It is part of the 266 Port Squadron, of 165 Port and Maritime Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps (RLC). A ceremony was held in St Thomas Square, Newport, followed by a parade around the town. The honour was approved by Isle of Wight Council on Wednesday and acknowledged the "bond of friendship" between the soldiers and the people of the Island. With the freedom, the troop is awarded the right to march "through the streets of the island on all ceremonial occasions with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying". Members of the Rifles took part in the Gallipoli campaign, which took place 100 years ago last April.

Summary: A parade has taken place to mark the Isle of Wight Troop being awarded the freedom of the island.


Hundreds of school children from around the region had been due to congregate at the town's Midsteeple. However, organisers took the decision at 15:00 on Friday to cancel the show because of safety concerns. Director Graham Main said he understood the community would be "very disappointed" after having "worked tirelessly" to prepare for the event. "However, the safety of audience and participants has to be our first priority and it is with this in mind that the decision has been made to cancel," he said. All other shows will be running as programmed.

Summary: Snow has forced the cancellation of a "mass participation" opening show at the Big Burns Supper in Dumfries.


One petrol bomb was thrown at the property in the Lakelands area at about 23:30 GMT on Thursday. MLA Doug Beattie told the BBC the boys had been watching TV in the living room and suffered injuries to their feet from broken glass. The police said a group of three or four young people were seen running away from the house after the attack. The mother of the boys, who is understood to have been in a different room at the time of the attack, was left "terrified" by it, a neighbour said. Substantial damage has been caused to the house. Police are appealing for information. Mr Beattie condemned the attack: "I am totally disgusted anything could do something so wanton. "The police need to be robust in dealing with a case like this."

Summary: Two teenage boys have been injured in a petrol bomb attack in Craigavon, County Armagh, it is understood.


The 33-year-old former Cambridge United and Northampton player was a free agent after having his contract with Luton cancelled by mutual consent on Tuesday. Guttridge links up again with Daggers manager John Still, who signed him when he was in charge of the Hatters. "If there was one word to describe him in his time at Luton it would be 'magnificent'," said Still. "He will be influential in terms of quality and knowledge on the pitch. He is a great addition." Guttridge, who scored two goals in 11 appearances for Luton this season, becomes Dagenham's fifth signing of the January transfer window. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge have signed midfielder Luke Guttridge on an 18-month contract.


The 27-year-old made 101 appearances for the U's over two seasons after joining from Exeter City. However, he was left out for Oxford's final five matches of the season for unspecified "disciplinary reasons", according to manager Michael Appleton. He had been out of contract, but Appleton said the club would trigger a clause in his deal to ensure a fee. "I wanted the transfer to take place before I took my holiday so that I can relax before coming back to a lot of hard work in pre-season," Sercombe told Rovers' club website. "As soon as I knew of Rovers' interest, there was only one place I wanted to go. People who know me will also know how much I wanted to come here. I'm very happy and can't wait to get started." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Oxford United midfielder Liam Sercombe has joined fellow League One side Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee.


Denbighshire council's licensing committee approved a new dress code that comes into effect Friday. In a report, the council said it wanted to create "a professional image". But drivers launched a petition against the move and have so far collected 500 signatures. There are about 400 taxi drivers in Denbighshire, 70 of them in Rhyl. Rhyl-based David Lloyd, 44, who launched the petition, has been a taxi driver for six years. "Traffic wardens and postmen are allowed to wear shorts. We're in sunny Rhyl, which is associated with sea, sand and shorts," he said. "We get very hot sitting on the rank for up to an hour. The decision is crazy, as it's not like we're wearing swimming trunks or hot pants." Denbighshire council declined to comment on the decision.

Summary: Taxi drivers in north Wales have been banned from wearing shorts in their cabs.


Dean, 24, has agreed a new two-year deal which will expire in the summer of 2018, while Yennaris, 22, has extended his stay until the summer of 2019. Centre-back Dean joined the Bees from Southampton in 2011, initially on loan, and has played 184 times for the club. Yennaris, who can play at right-back or in midfield, has made 30 appearances since joining from Arsenal in 2014. "Harlee has been an integral part of the success on the playing field over the last couple of years," Bees head coach Dean Smith told the club website. "Nico has shown that he wants to further develop and is keen to establish himself within the first team."

Summary: Brentford defenders Harlee Dean and Nico Yennaris have extended their contracts with the Championship club.


Jodie Mitchell is accused of dragging the two-year-old girl along the ground at the Central Retail Park on 6 February, as well as seizing her by the head, lifting her from the ground and shaking her by the body. The 26-year-old, of Selkirk, failed to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court. Her solicitor said she was "unwell", and entered a not guilty plea. She also denies an alternative charge, which claims she behaved in a threatening or abusive manner likely to cause fear and alarm by dragging the youngster along the ground, shouting and swearing at her and behaving in an aggressive manner. Sheriff Christopher Shead continued the case for trial on 29 May.

Summary: A woman is to stand trial accused of assaulting a toddler at a retail park in Falkirk.


The local authority is responsible for about 2,200 bridges and culverts and more than 1,000 walls on its 4,195 miles (6,752km). It has the most road structures and the longest road network of Scotland's 32 local authorities. It is having to spend £350,000 on improvements to four bridges. They are Struy, Achfary, Blackburn and Coronation. Community services committee chairman Allan Henderson said: "We have a huge number of bridges across our road network in the Highlands and many of these are vital to connect local communities, particularly in rural areas. The council continually has to prioritise where limited resources can be allocated to carry out essential repairs. He added: "Recognising the importance of our roads across the Highlands, it is our intention to propose a significant programme of investment in our roads and bridges for agreement at council in December."

Summary: Highland Council has estimated that the gross total cost of replacing all its road structures, if it ever had to, would run to more than £650m.


The county council's Urgency Committee decided to suspend Phil Halsall in a meeting at County Hall. It follows an independent review of the tender process for a contract to run the council's fleet services. Jo Turton, the council's executive director for environment, has been appointed interim chief executive. Mr Halsall was chief executive at South Ribble Council before leaving to become executive director of resources in 2000 at Liverpool City Council. He joined Lancashire County Council in 2009 and was appointed chief executive in November 2010.

Summary: The chief executive of Lancashire County Council has been suspended pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation.


The child was taken to Furness General Hospital from Old Park Wood in Grange-over-Sands on Monday afternoon. He was transferred to Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool but died earlier. Cumbria Police said an investigation was under way into the youngster's death, but it was not being treated as suspicious. In a statement, the force said: "Police can confirm that the four-year-old boy involved in this incident has sadly died. "Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time." It is believed the boy was staying with his family at the site, described on its website as "a luxury, private holiday park", set within the grounds of the Holker Estate.

Summary: A four-year-old boy injured in an "incident" at a holiday park swimming pool in Cumbria has died, police have said.


Five groups of churches received funding from Bangor University to establish activities such as memory cafes, dementia accessible services of worship and visits to care homes. The project followed a conference led by a retired priest studying dementia and spirituality at Bangor. The projects cover Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire and Powys. Rev Bob Friedrich, who is taking a PhD in the subject, has selected a cross section of churches for the project. He said: "This is a wonderful opportunity to work with churches to help them offer specific projects which will meet the needs of their local community while they become dementia-friendly." Sarah Wheat, engagement officer for the diocese of St Asaph, said churches could offer "important settings" for dementia support. "The buildings, the services, the hymns are often still familiar to people with dementia and with volunteer support can provide invaluable spaces and facilities," she added.

Summary: Churches in north and mid Wales are to run projects aimed at making their parishes more dementia-friendly.


He replaces Wirral Council leader Phil Davies who stepped down from the post. The authority includes council leaders from Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley and Halton in Cheshire. A new metro cabinet has been unveiled to oversee the devolution of powers from Whitehall. Merseyside became the sixth region to agree a settlement giving its political leaders wide-ranging powers under a devolution deal signed last month. Councillor Phil Davies held the role of chair since the combined authority was formed in April 2014, with the leader of St Helens council Barrie Grunewald elected as Deputy Chair in June.

Summary: Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has been elected as the new chair of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.


Rebecca, 32, was last seen at about 08:30 BST on Saturday carrying a small baby in a back-harness and pushing a trolley. She was wearing light jeans, a dark jacket and leather knee-high boots at the time. Dyfed-Powys Police said it was "very concerned" about her and have launched an urgent appeal to try and find her. "We have a number of leads across Pembrokeshire at this time, but really need the public's help in providing us with more specific information," said detectives on Tuesday evening. "We are very concerned about her and need any information you think is relevant." Police have not released more details about the missing woman, including her surname.

Summary: Police are searching for a woman who has gone missing with a baby in Pembrokeshire.


Fiona Winter admitted pushing a pram containing a three-year-old girl onto a road in Perth without looking and while under the influence of drink and drugs on 23 April this year. The 35-year-old, of Dundee, pleaded guilty to exposing the child to "the likelihood of unnecessary suffering" at Perth railway station. Sentence was deferred for reports. Perth Sheriff Court heard Winter was supposed to be looking after the child when she was seen staggering around the streets of Perth. Police were called, and found she was heavily under the influence of drink and drugs. The court heard Winter has 11 previous convictions dating back 15 years, including for possession of heroin, shoplifting, assault, theft, breach of the peace and making false statements to police.

Summary: A woman has admitted endangering a toddler by losing control of a pram while drunk and on drugs.


The Belgian club announced on Tuesday that the 23-year-old midfielder will sign a four-year contract once the formalities of a medical are concluded. A statement on the Club Brugge website said: "Club reached today a principle agreement with Vitesse Arnhem and Marvellous Nakamba about the immediate transfer of the defensive midfielder." "Nakamba is an energetic defensive midfielder with quality passing and impressive power in duels." Nakamba had been on the radar of several European clubs including Turkish giants Fenerbahçe and another Belgian side Anderlecht. His European adventure began with French club AS Nancy in 2012 before joining Vitesse two years later. If Nakamba passes the medical to become Club Brugge's sixth signing of this transfer window, he will join countryman Knowledge Musona in Belgium's top flight. The Warriors captain plays for KV Oostende.

Summary: Club Brugge have reached an agreement with Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem to sign Zimbabwe international Marvelous Nakamba.


South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) was called to Cwmparc, near Treorchy, at 21:55 GMT on Saturday. They worked through the night to tackle the 166 hectare (410 acres) blaze - the size of at least 200 football pitches. Firefighters left the scene and the fire burnt itself out but the situation will continue to be monitored. A separate incident on Penrhys mountain covering 20 hectares (50 acres) is now also over. SWFRS said it had been called to 36 grass fires over a 24-hour period this weekend, and believed most were started deliberately. Meanwhile Mid and West Wales Fire Service dealt with 27 separate grass fires in 24 hours, and the north Wales service did not provide figures but said it had tackled "a few".

Summary: Crews had to withdraw from a huge mountain grass fire in Rhondda Cynon Taff because high winds made it too dangerous.


Defending champions Manchester City will travel to Swansea, with beaten finalists Liverpool heading to Derby. Premier League winners Leicester City host Chelsea, while Southampton welcome Crystal Palace and Hull City visit Stoke in the all-Premier League ties. Round three ties are due to be played the week commencing 19 September 2016. Draw in full: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers QPR v Sunderland West Ham v Accrington Stanley Southampton v Crystal Palace Swansea City v Manchester City Fulham v Bristol City Bournemouth v Preston North End Tottenham v Gillingham Everton v Norwich City Derby County v Liverpool Northampton v Manchester United Brighton v Reading Newcastle United v Wolves Stoke City v Hull City Leicester City v Chelsea

Summary: League One Northampton Town will host Manchester United in the EFL Cup third round, while League Two Accrington Stanley will visit West Ham.


It will use the money to help it compete against its larger rivals Zoopla and Rightmove, which currently dominate the market. OnTheMarket.com is owned by over 2000 estate agents, including Savills, Knight Frank and Strutt & Parker. It has previously accused Zoopla and Rightmove of charging too much for advertising properties on the internet. "For consumers and agents alike, we are committed to creating a genuine agent-controlled alternative challenger business and brand to the two leading incumbent portals," said Ian Springett, chief executive of the parent company Agents' Mutual. The money will be spent on a "heavyweight" advertising campaign on television, and in digital and print media. OnTheMarket's members will vote on 6 September whether to go ahead with the float, which if successful would value the company at between £200m and £250m. The offer will be open to institutional investors only.

Summary: The UK's third biggest property portal, OnTheMarket.com, plans to raise £50m by issuing shares on the stock market.


Hick, 50, has been Cricket Australia's high performance coach since 2013. He said: "The opportunity to work with some of the best players in the world is something I am looking forward to." Head coach Darren Lehmann said Hick would prove "invaluable" with England set to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017, as well as an Ashes series and an ICC World Cup, both in 2019. Zimbabwe-born Hick played 526 first-class matches between 1984 and 2008, scoring 136 centuries at an average of 52.23 - but only averaged 31.32 in 65 Tests between 1991 and 2001. The former Worcestershire right-hander will begin his new role before Australia's Test series against South Africa in November.

Summary: Former England batsman Graeme Hick has signed a deal to become Australia's batting coach until March 2020.


The 18-year-old France Under-21 international was previously linked with moves to Tottenham and Liverpool. Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said Dembele considered offers from the "best clubs in Europe" before agreeing to join the German side. Dembele scored 12 goals and made five assists this season and was voted the Ligue 1 young player of the year. The teenager said he was "really impressed" with the Bundesliga club, adding he "can't wait to play in the Champions League". Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said: "He is strong one-on-one, can play with both feet, has a lot of skill and is quick and has an eye for goal." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Borussia Dortmund have signed Rennes forward Ousmane Dembele on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


Hughie Saunders, from Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, was set upon in Cobham services petrol station near the M25 in Surrey on 26 June and died two days later. Mikey Coyle, 21, from Barnes is now accused of his murder alongside Simon Baker, 22, of Green Lane, Outwood near Redhill. Surrey Police has also put out a fresh appeal for witnesses. Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder but are keen to speak to every witness who was in the petrol station between 03:00 and 03:30 BST on 26 June. Mr Coyle will appear at magistrates' court later. The inquest into the death of Mr Saunders (known as Quhey) was opened and adjourned at Surrey Coroner's Court on Wednesday. Mr Baker appeared at the Old Bailey earlier and was remanded in custody. He is next due to appear at Guildford Crown Court on 13 November.

Summary: A second man has been charged with murdering a 20-year-old who was attacked at a motorway service station.


The 19-year-old England youth international is a full-back and arrives at Tannadice with Ryan McGowan preparing to join Henan Jianye. Knoyle joined the Hammers as a 13-year-old and is under contract with the east London club until the summer of 2017. He will not be included in the home squad for Saturday's visit of Kilmarnock. "He's a very bright prospect," said manager Mixu Paatelainen. "He doesn't have too much experience but he is a good player. "He can play in a couple of positions, so he'll be a good addition to the squad." United are bottom of the Premiership, 14 points adrift of Killie, Hamilton and Partick Thistle.

Summary: Dundee United have signed defender Kyle Knoyle on loan from West Ham until the end of the season.


The death of David Brickwood, 74, is being treated as murder, following the assault at the house in Lindsay Avenue in the Abington area of the town. Mr Brickwood, who was attacked just after 02:00 BST on Saturday, died at Northampton General Hospital, police said. A major incident room has been set up to investigate Mr Brickwood's murder. Dozens of people have paid tribute to Mr Brickwood on social media, describing him as "a caring and lovable chatty guy", a "true hardworking gent" and a "legend of Abington". Det Ch Insp Mick Graham, of Northamptonshire Police, said: "Fortunately, incidents of this nature are incredibly rare, and I would appeal to the public to contact us if they know anything about Mr Brickwood's death, or what may have happened in the hours leading up to this incident."

Summary: A man has died after what police described as a "violent and dreadful" attack in his Northampton home.


Devon and Cornwall police said the child, who is from London, was taken to Derriford Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The boy was hit on a private road near Glynn Barton in Bodmin at about 1800 BST on Friday evening. He was later transferred to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol, where he remains in a serious condition. A police spokesperson said: "The child is thought to have been crushed between two parked cars, one of which rolled." Officers have appealed for any witnesses to call 101 quoting reference 673 of May 22nd.

Summary: A three year-old boy has been seriously injured after being "crushed between two parked cars".


Sarah McClay died at South Lakes Wild Animal Park (now known as South Lakes Safari Zoo) in Dalton-in-Furness, south Cumbria, in May 2013. It also faces charges after a keeper fell off a ladder while feeding big cats in 2014, and over failure to comply with two improvement notices. A hearing will be held before magistrates in Barrow on 27 August. An inquest into the death of Miss McClay recorded a narrative verdict. She suffered deep puncture wounds to her neck and body when a Sumatran tiger pounced on her. Barrow Council is prosecuting the zoo and its director, David Gill, over the alleged offences.

Summary: A zoo where a keeper was mauled to death by a tiger has been charged with health and safety breaches.


The 1972 Silver Shadow was bought by the Manchester United and Northern Ireland superstar in the December of that year. It went under the hammer at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. The auctioneer from H&H Classics told bidders there was "fantastic history with this particular Rolls-Royce". Bidders were told the car featured its original black leather upholstery, tinted glass, an internally adjustable mirror and "automatic cruise control". H&H Classics said the Rolls-Royce had been repainted since it was owned by Best. The car had been owned since 1994 by the vendor, who spent £22,000 refurbishing it.

Summary: A Rolls-Royce once owned by football legend George Best has been sold at auction for just over £12,500.


The former Tottenham Hotspur trainee, who is a Antigua and Barbuda international, spent four seasons at Motherwell between 2011 and 2015. The 23-year-old joins defender Jordan Tunnicliffe and midfielder Lewis Montros as new signings this summer. National League North champions Fylde are preparing for their first season in the fifth tier. Francis-Angol's deal also includes the option of a further year. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: AFC Fylde have signed Kidderminster Harriers left-back Zaine Francis-Angol on a two-and-a-half-year deal.


Williams, who plays for Scottish Premiership side Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC, was with the team for this summer's tournament in France. His canvas portrays the team's celebrations at winning a historic appearance in the semi finals. Williams' other artwork has been inspired by the landscape and culture of Dyffryn Nantlle, where he grew up. It includes paintings of slate quarries near where he lived in north west Wales. Since moving to Inverness, he has also created paintings of Highland cattle. Williams spent five months planning and painting the Euro 2016 canvas called Together Stronger.

Summary: Welsh international goalkeeper Owain Fon Williams has completed a painting of the Wales team at Euro 2016.


The lamb, nicknamed Skippy because "he looks like a kangaroo", was born on a farm at Chilton Foliat in Wiltshire. Described as a "freak of nature" by farm hand Sally-Ann Fisher, Skippy was "completely abandoned" by his mother and is now being hand-reared. Ms Fisher said: "We've made a little jacket for him to wear out of an old jumper to keep him warm at night." Ms Fisher, who farms with her partner near Ramsbury, said the lamb had been born 10 days ago but they were "not aware" that its lack of wool was a condition or a "health problem". "He's just unlucky, but he's doing great," she said. Hannah Park, from the National Sheep Association, said the condition was "not common". "Some breeds with less wool might be susceptible but it is extremely unusual and not something we would see," she said.

Summary: A lamb born without its own wool coat is being kept warm in a borrowed fluffy fleece.


Unicode, the authority on computer text and characters, has agreed to add the three flags to the next release of emojis. Leading technology companies such as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Facebook will now be able to introduce the flags to their software. A UK flag is already available on smartphones and other devices. The campaign for a new range of emoji flags was started by Jeremy Burge of Emojipedia and BBC Wales' social media lead Owen Williams in March 2016. The new flags are anticipated to be rolled out by the summer. Emoji flags already available include those for Ascension Island, St Barthelemy, CuraÃ§ao, Diego Garcia and Djibouti. A flag for the Isle of Man is available but the Northern Ireland flag was not included in the proposals as it has no official status.

Summary: Emoji flags for Wales, Scotland and England have been approved, it has been announced.


Firefighters were called out to a major blaze at the former textile mill last weekend. There have been several fires in recent years. A site inspection will be carried out and the planning development management committee has agreed the way forward for pursuing the serving of notices. Convener Ramsay Milne said: "We have concerns about health and safety." He said there were also concerns about the "deterioration of the buildings on the site" and planning issues. Mr Milne added: "We would like to see the site made as safe as possible." There have been calls this week for owner Ian Suttie to progress development plans for the site more quickly, or even gift it to the city to allow development to go ahead. Mr Suttie has been unavailable for comment.

Summary: An improvement notice is set to be served on the fire-hit Broadford Works site in Aberdeen.


Police Scotland said they were called to the scene near Ellon at about 13:50 on Saturday. The fire and ambulance service were also sent to the collision, but there is no information about the extent of the injuries of the people involved. A police spokesman said the road would be closed for a "lengthy period" while crash investigators worked at the scene. Diversions are in place and the force has appealed for witnesses to contact them.

Summary: The A90 between Aberdeen and Peterhead has been closed after a serious crash.


Supporters Gabe Turner, Ben Turner and Leo Pearlman from Fulwell 73 had shown an interest in buying the club from American Ellis Short. However, in a statement to Sunderland fanzine ALS they said they have now decided against the move. "Due to our other TV and film commitments, now isn't the right time for us to get involved," they wrote. "It's where our hearts are and would demand a huge personal commitment, and we wouldn't want to give anything less than our all to the club." Another takeover bid, from a German consortium, is still in the running, with Sunderland stating on Friday that they are keen to finalise a sale of the club quickly, with finding a new manager also a priority. The Black Cats, who face a first season in the Championship since 2007, are without a manager following David Moyes' departure in May.

Summary: A television production company fronted by Sunderland fans has withdrawn its bid to take over the Championship club.


The 48-year-old was arrested on Thursday and is being held at a police station in the West Midlands. Police will now be able to keep him in custody until 17 November, when they will either charge or release him or apply for another warrant of further detention. An address in Wrexham is the subject of an ongoing search. The arrest was the result of a joint operation between Wales Extremism Counter Terrorism Unit, North Wales Police and West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit. Police say it was planned and intelligence-led and that there was no threat to the public's safety.

Summary: Police have been granted more time to question a man arrested in Wrexham on suspicion of terrorism offences.


There are currently more than a dozen applications in the system representing more than 6,000 student beds. The council is proposing internal guidelines for planners and a best practice guide aimed at developers. The guidelines would not have determining weight in decisions, but could help influence proposals and ensure consistency. A report to the council's planning committee said guidelines could also "provide reassurance to communities that existing residential amenity will be protected". It added that any "policy deficiencies" can be addressed in the longer term in a new Local Development Plan. The Ulster University's new campus on the northern edge of Belfast city centre has led to a wave of planning applications for student accommodation. Most of the applications are for sites close to the new campus, but Queens University has also tendered for student accommodation.

Summary: Belfast City Council is proposing to develop new planning guidelines for student accommodation.


His label, Warp Records, said "with great sadness" that he died last week from complications after an operation. Bell and bandmate Gez Varley became known as electronica innovators through their act LFO in the early 1990s. Bell went on to produce Bjork's 1997 album Homogenic and become one of her regular collaborators. The former Sugarcubes star paid tribute by posting a link to LFO's Love is the Message track on her social media. The band took their name from the acronym for low-frequency oscillators, synthesiser effects often heard in club music. Sister Bliss, of dance act Faithless, paid her own homage on Twitter, remembering Bell as "a total legend". Bell, who was born in Yorkshire, also worked with Depeche Mode on their 2001 album Exciter. In a statement, his record label said his friends and family "request privacy at this difficult time".

Summary: Mark Bell, the influential British producer and electronic music pioneer who worked extensively with Icelandic star Bjork, has died at the age of 43.


Wigan Council wants to build the road between central Wigan, the M6 and the M58. The 1.4mile (2.2 km) stretch would connect the M58/M6 junction at Orrell through to Billinge Road and on to Pemberton Business Park. A drop-in consultation session will take place on Tuesday in Pemberton. A new section of road would also be constructed near to the eastern end of Leopold Street through to Billinge Road. Following the consultation, a planning application will be submitted in which views can also be put forward. Councillor David Molyneux said: "It's crucial for the growth of the local economy and for all of us in the borough that we have a transport infrastructure that is fit for the future and works for us all in the years and decades ahead."

Summary: A public consultation is due to take place over a planned new £11.8m link road which is intended to tackle congestion in Greater Manchester.


Surely Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale can't all play up front? Or can they? Or maybe you are feeling patriotic. Could England and Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy force his way into your line-up? Use our team selector to pick your starting XI from the 30 players on this year's Ballon d'Or shortlist - then share it with your friends. Only three defenders were named on the shortlist this year, so we expect some attacking formations... Who do you think are the top players in World football in each position? Pick your XI from the 30-strong list of Ballon d'Or nominees and then share it with your friends using our team selector.

Summary: When you have the best players in the world to choose from, how do you pick the best XI?


The 20-year-old, who scored once in 14 league starts while on loan at National League North Ferriby United earlier this term, was with Lincoln in 2015-16. He is a product of Scunthorpe's academy and made his senior debut in 2014. Cheltenham are 22nd in League Two, one point above the drop zone, while United are second in League One, two points off top spot with two games in hand. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Cheltenham Town have signed Scunthorpe United striker Kyle Wootton on loan until the end of the season.


Two men with their faces covered and dressed in blue boiler suits stole cash from a Lloyds Bank in Stephen Road, Headington, Oxford, on 23 January at 10:30 GMT. Thames Valley Police said one of the men was believed to have been carrying a firearm and the suspects escaped in a white BMW 1-Series. The arrested teenager is from Oxford and is currently in custody.

Summary: A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of committing a bank robbery.


The 18-year-old, who was Glasgow City's top goal scorer in 2016, will join the English side in January, when the WSL transfer window re-opens. The former Rangers youngster made her senior international debut in June. "This is a very exciting move for me which will benefit my career greatly," Cuthbert told Chelsea's club website. "When Chelsea came knocking it felt like something I couldn't turn down. I know it is going to be a big step up but I believe in my ability." Chelsea boss Emma Hayes added: "I'm am so excited about this signing. She's one for the future but with the ability to make an impact in the here and now." Norway captain Maren Mjelde and Switzerland forward Ramona Bachmann have also already signed for Chelsea ahead of next season.

Summary: Women's Super League One club Chelsea Ladies have signed teenage Scotland midfielder Erin Cuthbert from Scottish champions Glasgow City until 2019.


The 26-year-old has won six caps for Scotland, but was left out of the 2015 World Cup squad and has not featured in this year's Six Nations. Tonks joined Edinburgh from Northampton Saints in 2012, scoring six tries in 79 appearances for the Pro12 club. The South-Africa born player, who can also play full-back, started his career at Leicester before joining Saints. Tonks is reunited with London Irish head of rugby Glenn Delaney, having played on loan with Nottingham while the Exiles coach was director of rugby at the Green and Whites. "I am delighted that we have secured the services of a player of Greig's calibre," Delaney told the club website. "He brings a lot of experience to the team and we look forward to welcoming him to the club."

Summary: Premiership side London Irish have signed fly-half Greig Tonks from Edinburgh with immediate effect.


League Two side Orient have an option to extend the 20-year-old's contract by a further year. France under-20 international N'Nomo scored five goals in 23 games in the French third tier last season. "I am very happy to be joining the club. It has also been a dream of mine to come and play football in England," he told the club website. Meanwhile defender Sean Clohessy's contract has been cancelled by mutual consent. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Leyton Orient have signed Chateauroux striker Ulrich N'Nomo on a one-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


Helsingborgs' 23-year stay in Allsvenskan came to an end on Sunday when they lost 2-1 to Halmstads. Larsson's 19-year-old son Jordan, a striker for Helsingborgs, was assaulted by masked fans after the final whistle. Fans also attempted to confront Henrik Larsson, 45. The former Sweden forward, who also played for Feyenoord, Barcelona and Manchester United, had been head coach of the team since January 2015. "Myself, the board, Henrik Larsson and the rest of the leadership team, together with the players, in solidarity bear the responsibility for this relegation," club director Mats-Ola Schulze said in a statement. "I, together with the board, want to thank Henrik for the comprehensive restructuring that has been done in the football organisation during 2015 and 2016," he added.

Summary: Former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson has left his role as Helsingborgs head coach following the five-time Swedish champions' relegation from the top flight.


Ward 2A has been out of bounds to new admissions and to visitors since the end of last month after patients fell ill to the vomiting bug. Another ward that was closed at the end of February, 7C, has been reopened following a deep clean. Wards 6C and 2C were shut at the weekend because of the virus but were opened again on Monday. NHS Highland said norovirus remained to be present in the wider community and urged people to heed advice on how to help control it spread.

Summary: A single ward at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness now remains closed because of an outbreak of norovirus.


The course had passed an inspection shortly before racing, but a decision was taken to abandon the rest of the card after a second check. Jockey Andrew Thornton told At The Races: "We're all for racing, but unfortunately the water is as much as a foot deep in places. "It's getting worse and the rain doesn't look like stopping." Nicky Henderson-trained L'Ami Serge had earlier galloped through the desperately wet conditions on his debut over fences to win the At The Races App On iPhone Novices' Chase by 27 lengths from Doctor Harper.

Summary: Sunday afternoon's meeting at Plumpton has been called off after the third race following rain on the track.


Adam Armstrong coolly slotted into the bottom left corner to open the scoring for the League One leaders. Sky Blues keeper Reice Charles-Cook could not hold Andy Williams' shot as Tyson pounced to equalise for Rovers. The hosts' lead was restored when John Fleck rifled in a low 25-yard shot, before Tyson intercepted a pass and curled in for a second equaliser. Coventry manager Tony Mowbray told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "We're a very frustrated dressing room. These days come along, I've tried to warn everyone about them. "We didn't lose, but the nature of the goals we conceded was very disappointing. "We had lots of good play and plenty of opportunities to put the game to bed. I think we did enough to get the three points. We have a little break now and get ready for the next game."

Summary: Nathan Tyson scored a brace as Doncaster twice came from behind to claim a point at Coventry.


Dawn Sheard, 46, had sex with the inmate while on duty at HMP Doncaster, a prison investigation found. It found she had contacted the prisoner by phone, cards and letters and "compromised the safety of her colleagues". Sheard, of Barnsley, was jailed for 10 months at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday. South Yorkshire Police said the relationship came to light during a routine check of outgoing prisoner calls. Sheard had used a sim card and phone that had not been disclosed to the prison and the pair had been talking in code. The prisoner had made more than 580 calls to Sheard in just two months, while she had sent cards and letters. Sheard, who worked at the prison from December 2014 to August 2015, admitted misconduct in public office.

Summary: A former prison officer has been jailed for misconduct after it emerged she had a relationship with a prisoner.


The 28-year-old joined the Spireites on a one-year deal in June and has scored seven goals in 24 appearances. In October Evans was found not guilty, following a retrial, of raping a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room in 2011. He was initially found guilty in 2012 and served two-and-a-half years of a five-year prison sentence, but his conviction was quashed in April 2016. Wales international Evans told the club website: "I'm really pleased to have got this sorted out. "I want to play well and score as many goals as I can between now and the end of the season to help us get out of the relegation zone." Chesterfield, who are set to appoint former Coventry City manager Tony Mowbray as their new boss, are in the League One relegation zone on goal difference.

Summary: Chesterfield striker Ched Evans has signed a 12-month contract extension with the League One club.


The Kent club has hosted The Open 14 times, most recently in 2011, when Darren Clarke won the event for the first time. The club voted in March 2015 to admit female members for the first time in its history. "It is a thrilling prospect to see the greatest players competing on one of the world's finest links courses," R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said. The 149th Open will be played from 16-19 July 2020.

Summary: The 2020 Open Championship will be staged at Royal St George's.


Police officers carried out arrests on Thursday in connection with alleged sex offences against females which occurred between 2008 and 2015. Six men were charged with the rape of a girl under 16 as well as other sexual offences, while a seventh man was charged with conspiracy to rape. Six men - all from Oxford - will appear before Oxford magistrates. They are: Shabir Dogar, 22; Shabaz Khan, 23; Shohab Dogar, 23; Yasin Hamid, 20; Usman Iddris, 22; and Joseph Suraina, 22. Waqas Hussain, 24, of no fixed abode, will appear at Oxford Magistrates' Court on 4 April. Mr Hussain has also been charged with the attempted sexual assault of a girl under 13, as have Shabir Dogar and Shohab Dogar. The raids were part of what the police are calling Operation Nautical. A further 10 men were also arrested on Wednesday as part of the same operation.

Summary: Seven men have been charged in connection with a major child sexual exploitation investigation in Oxford.


Tomasz Bachta, 29, was found near his home on All Saints Road, Burton upon Trent, on Wednesday and later died. The men, all from Burton, are due before magistrates in Cannock on Saturday. Police said the accused are aged 35, 29, 31 and 29. A 33-year-old man who was also charged with murder appeared before magistrates on Friday. Eight other people arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed pending further inquiries.

Summary: Four more men have been charged with murder after a stabbing in Staffordshire.


It comes after an archaeological survey in Selkirk which uncovered underground remains of a medieval chapel. It is now hoped that a Friends of the Auld Kirk group can be established to encourage community support. A meeting has been arranged as part of the Selkirk Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS). It will take place on 24 January at the town's County Hotel. Project officer Colin Gilmour said: "We were hopeful that the discovery made during the archaeological survey and the resulting events last September would encourage the development of further initiatives to secure this important site for the future, and this public meeting is the first step. "We need to develop ideas and projects to safeguard the site for the future, enhance its interpretation and ensure its upkeep, and the support and involvement of the local community is key to that."

Summary: Ideas are being sought to safeguard the future of a medieval Borders kirk where it is believed William Wallace was appointed Guardian of Scotland.


William Wright of Wrightbus said immigration had convinced him the UK was better off going it alone. In a reference to the decision of JTI Gallager to close its cigarette plant, he claimed EU regulations had cost Ballymena close to 1,000 jobs. Mr Wright also claimed the area had had a recent influx of people from Eastern Europe. Earlier this month, the boss of Bombardier in Belfast told its staff it would be better for the company if the UK remains within the EU The Northern Ireland Stronger In Europe campaign will wait until after 5 May's assembly election before holding its launch. The EU referendum will take place across the UK on Thursday, 23 June.

Summary: The owner of one of Northern Ireland's biggest companies is to help front the local campaign to leave the EU.


The fly-half, 21, was among 19 players selected from 15 of New Zealand's provincial unions for the opening match of the Lions tour in Whangarei. The New Zealander plays for North Harbour, but was recently called up to Super Rugby side Auckland Blues' squad. Warren Gatland will name his Lions squad on 19 April. 3 June - New Zealand Provincial Barbarians (Toll Stadium, Whangarei) 7 June - Blues (Eden Park, Auckland) 10 June - Crusaders (AMI Stadium, Christchurch) 13 June - Highlanders (Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin) 17 June - Maori (International Stadium, Rotorua) 20 June - Chiefs (Waikato Stadium, Hamilton) 24 June - New Zealand (First Test, Eden Park, Auckland) 27 June - Hurricanes (Westpac Stadium, Wellington) 1 July - New Zealand (Second Test, Westpac Stadium, Wellington) 8 July - New Zealand (Third Test, Eden Park, Auckland)

Summary: Bryn Gatland, son of British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland, has been named in the New Zealand Barbarians squad to face the tourists on 3 June.


The woman was driving a Ford Focus which was involved in a collision at about 12:50 on the A82 at Lochend, near Inverness. Three people in a Land Rover Discovery were not injured. Earlier, three people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the A9 at the Slochd Summit. Police said the casualties were not thought to have life-threatening injuries. They were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment. The collision involved a Peugeot van and a Renault Scenic and the A9 was closed for several hours after the crash at about 09:30, before it was later fully reopened. The A82 remains closed around the scene of the crash. The incidents came amid snow falls and heavy rain showers.

Summary: A 79-year-old woman has died and three other people have been injured in two separate road accidents in the Highlands, police have said.


Mohanna Abdhou was shot in Malvern Road, Kilburn, on Friday night and died at the scene. Post-mortem tests gave the cause of death as a single gunshot wound. Police believe the 20-year-old, known as Montana, was standing with a group when they were approached by "two males" on bicycles who fired "a number of shots at the group". A police spokesman said: "It was still daylight when this attack took place and the location is very near a school playground. "This was a cowardly attack on a young woman who was out enjoying the warm weather in the company of her friends." The two suspects have both been described as being of medium build and dressed all in dark clothing. The force said their faces were covered, which "would have made them stand out on such a warm evening".

Summary: A woman shot dead by two cyclists near a playground in north London has been identified by police.


Swissport said the jobs will include positions in passenger check-in as well as baggage and freight handling. The salaries of the new posts average out at Â£16,000. The expansion will bring its workforce at Belfast International to about 350, making it the biggest employer at the airport. Swissport said its expansion was based on planned airline growth, with Ryanair due to begin operating a new hub at Aldergrove later this year. "These jobs are demand driven," said the airport's operations director Alan Whiteside. "The fact they do not depend on a single penny of support from the government means we are seeing a win-win for the wider economy and the taxpayer," he added. Earlier this month, security company ICTS announced it was taking on 40 extra staff at the International, partly because of Ryanair's arrival.

Summary: Worldwide cargo handling business Swissport is creating 100 new jobs in an expansion of its operations at Belfast International Airport.


No effort was made by the Japanese to shoot down the missile, which was launched early in the morning local time, triggering safety warnings. The missile broke into three pieces before it landed, local media reported. On Saturday North Korea fired three short-range missiles into the sea off its eastern coast. In the latest incident the Japanese government warned people in the missile's flight range to take precautions, but public broadcaster NHK said there was no signs of any damage. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said shortly afterwards the government was doing its utmost to protect people's lives. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga described the latest test as "an unprecedented, grave threat". He said that Japan would take "appropriate steps" in response.

Summary: North Korea has fired a missile that flew over northern Japan before crashing into the sea, the Japanese government says.


The government has given the council £30,000 to monitor the movements of heavy goods vehicles in the city. The research will look at the frequency of deliveries to shops and the current methods used. Labour's Mark Bradshaw, Bedminster councillor and assistant mayor, admitted the "rising issue" of air pollution was a "challenge". "We're committed to working with the business community. This is not about imposing any solutions," he added. "We've really got to understand what businesses need to make them thrive, for them to serve their customers and their clients. "But equally we have a responsibility as a city to look at every measure that we can take to reduce air pollution. "Recent studies have shown that diesel vehicles are a major contributor." Last April, the government estimated there were 29,000 deaths annually in the UK from air pollution.

Summary: Thousands of pounds are to be spent in Bristol in a bid to improve air quality.


Johanna Powell, 37, who works as a picture editor at BBC Wales, was reported missing on Saturday. The Foreign Office said it was working with local authorities after an incident involving a cruise boat on the Mekong River, near Pak Beng. A BBC Wales spokeswoman said: "We are very concerned about our missing colleague and are in contact with the family to offer any support we can." The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said it was providing consular assistance to family members.

Summary: A Cardiff woman is missing after a boat incident in Laos in south-east Asia.


The Tykes won 3-1 in the League One play-off against Millwall at Wembley on Sunday. The tour, which started at Oakwell Stadium at 16:15 BST, was followed by a celebration at Barnsley Town Hall. Up to 6,000 fans were expected to turn out for the event, with many wearing team colours and bringing flags. Councillor Linda Burgess, the mayor of Barnsley said: "We're really proud to be able to welcome our home team on to the town hall balcony for the second time this season." The parade followed a route which took in Grove Street, Pontefract Road, Kendray Street, Eldon Street, Church Street and Sadler Gate. Barnsley's earlier trip to Wembley saw them beat Oxford United 3-2 in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final.

Summary: Thousands of people lined the streets as Barnsley Football Club marked their promotion to the Championship with an open-top bus parade.


The defence ministry said 16 people were seriously injured, correcting earlier reports that 27 had died. The plane was carrying 32 passengers and seven crew when it came down near Tiksi in the Bulun district of Russia's far east. Weather conditions were reportedly bad in the area when the crash happened. The plane was carrying out a scheduled flight from Kansk when it came down about 30km (18 miles) short of Tiksi at 04:45 (19:45 GMT Sunday). The plane broke into three pieces in what appears to have been an amergency landing. Three Mi-8 helicopters were despatched to the crash site by Russia's Emergency Ministry.

Summary: An IL-18 aeroplane belonging to the Russian defence ministry has crashed in Yakutia in Siberia with 39 people on board.


Steven Thomson, 29, is accused of murdering Duncan Banks by repeatedly hitting him on the head with a blunt object and robbing him of a money, heroin, a wallet and a key. The offence is alleged to have taken place on 27 September 2015 at Skye Road, Dunfermline. Defence counsel Susan Duff entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Mr Thomson at the High Court in Glasgow. Judge Lady Rae set a trial for the High Court at Livingston in January next year. The body of Mr Banks was found in his Skye Road flat in Abbeyview on 28 September last year. His mother, Dorothy, made a plea for information following his death while police targeted 3,500 homes in the Dunfermline area as part of a leaflet campaign.

Summary: A man has denied murdering a 39-year-old man in his Fife home.


The infant, still with its umbilical cord attached, was found by a member of the public in Marston, Oxford, on 29 February. Thames Valley Police has still not traced her mother and have continued to urge her to come forward over concerns for her health. The baby was discovered with no signs of injury in bushes on Edgeway Road. A police spokesman added it was not believed the baby, who weighed 8lbs, was born there. A funeral will be held for the child, but a date has not yet been announced.

Summary: A baby girl found dead in a black bag on an footpath was stillborn, a coroner has ruled.


Aberystwyth University provided a block from Clarach beach to represent Wales in the Geological Survey of Austria display. It is a charcoal-grey sandstone with white veins of calcite mineral dating back more than 419 million years to the Silurian period. The 24 miniature footballs have been sectioned into their groups. Wales' sandstone is joined by England's limestone, Slovakia's golden onyx and Russia's black dolerite. Prof Alex Malman said: "If a country already has a rock football from previous years they use the same one for display again, but as Wales has not qualified for a while, they needed an initial one and it was great to see us up there. "I have high hopes that I will be seeing it up there once again in four years' time."

Summary: A rock from a Ceredigion beach has been shaped into a football for a Euro 2016 exhibition in Vienna.


Stuart Cullen, 52, from Lowestoft, died in the massacre at Sousse on 26 June. Christine and Emma-Jayne Cullen, his wife and daughter, said: "He lived for his girls and juggled life at home being medically retired from the prison service. "We would like to thank everyone for all their ongoing help and support at this difficult time." Their statement, issued through Suffolk Police, described the family as The Three Muskateers and said Mr Cullen had a "wicked sense of humour and only ever wanted to put a smile on people's faces". "He was Dad, husband, best friend and soulmate. The legacy he leaves is his strength - the strength to move forward whatever that may look like," said the family. "Not to mourn but to celebrate his life and what he had accomplished. Gone but never forgotten."

Summary: The family of one of the victims of the Tunisia terrorist attack has said he was their "best friend and soulmate".


The race, along Hadrian's Wall, starts at Carlisle Castle and ends at Newcastle's Quayside. Its 69 mile (111km) route includes off-road and on-road terrain, and passes a number of tourist attractions such as Lanercost Priory and the market town of Hexham. Organiser Jim Mee said it was "not for the faint-hearted". Mr Mee, who is taking part in the race, said: "It's 69 miles across Hadrian's Wall country, which is pretty lumpy in the middle, so it's some undertaking. "People see these crazy challenges out there in fantastic places and think 'yeah, I'd like a pop at that'."

Summary: Up to 1,000 people have set off on what organisers have described as the UK's largest non-stop ultra-marathon.


Fulton, 19, is a Scotland Under-21 international who has yet to play first-team football for Liverpool. He was named as an unused substitute for the Reds in two League Cup ties against Carlisle and Bournemouth earlier this season. Fulton is expected to provide competition for Portsmouth goalkeepers Brian Murphy and Paul Jones. Meanwhile, Pompey defender Ben Davies has revealed he is close to signing a new deal with the club. "I'm enjoying my football and whenever that's happened in my career, I tend to get the best out of myself," the 34-year-old told BBC Radio Solent. "Being surrounded by good players and a good manager always helps as well." Davies joined Portsmouth in the summer after being released by Sheffield United. He has been ever-present in League Two since then, scoring one goal. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Portsmouth have signed teenage Liverpool goalkeeper Ryan Fulton on a youth loan until the end of the season.


A military court in Mogadishu found them guilty of killing five people, including four members of parliament. One of the MPs was the popular female singer, Saado Ali Warsame, who was killed in a drive-by shooting in July. Al-Shabab advocates the strict Saudi-inspired Wahhabi version of Islam and is battling the UN-backed government to create an Islamic state. Latest African news updates Al-Shabab: Mosquito militants This is not the first time al-Shabab suspects have been executed by the Somali authorities. At the time of Ms Ali Warsame's death, an al-Shabab spokesman told the BBC that the singing MP was targeted for her politics and not her music. Al-Shabab often target politicians, bombing the hotels in which they stay in Mogadishu, and have attacked the presidential palace at least four times in the last three years.

Summary: Two suspected members of the Islamist group al-Shabab have been executed by firing squad in the Somali capital.


Defender Klose and midfielder Pritchard were both injured in the pre-season friendly with Cambridge United and will miss the start of the new Championship season. Farke refused to be drawn on potential targets but told BBC Radio Norfolk that reinforcements may be required. "It would help when you look at our personnel situation," he said. "It's not such a big squad and because of the important injuries to Pritchard and Klose, and because [Ivo] Pinto and [Wes] Hoolahan were out nearly the whole of the pre-season, we could need some improvements. "If not, I try to give my best to the guys who are there." Farke would not comment on reports linking Norwich with a move for 19-year-old midfielder Adam Phillips, who was released by Liverpool at the end of last season.

Summary: Injuries to Alex Pritchard and Timm Klose could force Norwich City boss Daniel Farke into the transfer market.


Morris secured a spot with victory in her semi-final at the World Championships in Aiguebelette, France. The former Para-cycling champion was joined in reaching Rio by fellow single sculler Tom Aggar, third in his semi. GB's mixed four of Grace Clough, Dan Brown, Pamela Relph, James Fox and cox Oliver James, also qualified. Their semi-final victory ensured all three boats have reached next year's Games, along with the mixed double scull team of Laurence Whiteley and Lauren Rowles who won their repechage on Tuesday. Of her win, Morris - a 2008 Paralympic hand-cycling gold medallist - said: "I am really pleased with that. Eighteen weeks ago I had shoulder surgery so the aim here has always been to qualify the boat for the Games. "

Summary: Rachel Morris capped her successful return from shoulder surgery as three more Great Britain boats qualified for the 2016 Rio Paralympics.


The first wave of trains costing £155m will be in service by next May between Stansted Airport, Cambridge and London. National Express East Anglia has also refurbished 68 carriages for the line from Norwich to London Liverpool Street through Suffolk and Essex. Mark Phillips, from National Express East Anglia, said the new trains will be in service for the Olympic Games. "This is tremendously important because visitors coming here for the games will want to get a really good impression of the UK and our transport network. "This is an opportunity for us to showcase what we can do and we're delilghted that the trains will be in service for that."

Summary: The first of 120 new trains and carriages for East Anglian rail routes have come off the production line.


The incident happened in Broomhall Avenue at about 02:30 on Sunday 12 June. Detectives believe the man can help them with their investigation and are appealing for anyone who recognises him to come forward. The man is white, 25-30 years old, 5ft 10in - 6ft and of medium build. He also has short dark hair, and stubble or a short beard. He was wearing a navy blue zip-up hooded top with white stripes down the sleeves, a light-coloured t-shirt, navy blue tracksuit bottoms with purple stripes, and black shoes. Det Con Mike Haddock, of Police Scotland, said: "This has understandably been extremely distressing for the victim involved and we've been conducting a number of inquiries since then. "The man pictured is believed to be of significance to our investigation, and we'd urge anyone who recognises him to come forward as soon as possible."

Summary: CCTV images of a man police want to find in connection with a public indecency offence in Edinburgh have been released.


Brookfield Renewable UK can now proceed with the plans at Larbrax, near Leswalt, subject to certain conditions. Dumfries and Galloway Council rejected the scheme in August last year. However, the company appealed and the Scottish government has now ruled the project can go ahead. A reporter concluded that the locations where adverse landscape or visual effects would be experienced were "limited". "The benefits of the proposal, particularly the contribution it would make to renewable energy targets, are significant," he added. "The proposal can also draw considerable support from national planning, energy and climate change policies. "I conclude, on balance, that these benefits outweigh the harm the proposal would cause and the consequent conflict with the development plan." He attached a total of 33 conditions to the approval.

Summary: A Scottish government reporter has overturned a council's refusal of plans for an eight-turbine wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway.


Plans for the West Way shopping area in Botley include restaurants, a hotel and student accommodation. The "walk-through" video was produced by developer Doric Properties following a request from North Hinksey Parish Council. It is based on plans submitted to the Vale of White Horse District Council in December 2013. It is claimed the development will create 600 jobs in construction and 480 jobs when it is operating. Opponents have previously raised concerns about the development being too large for the site. Other concerns include increases in traffic and congestion.

Summary: A video has been released of how a planned £100m shopping development near Oxford would look.


Burnell, 23, officially named in the Rio Team GB squad last month, was fifth at the 2015 World Championships. He finished the European 10km course in one hour 55 minutes and 21.2 seconds, just 0.6 seconds behind Dutch winner and defending champion Ferry Weertman. Briton Caleb Hughes, not selected for Rio, finished sixth in Hoorn. Find out how to get into swimming with our special guide. In the women's 10km race Danielle Huskisson was eighth. Two-time world champion Keri-anne Payne - who will race in Rio - skipped the event in order to continue her Olympic preparations elsewhere. Sign up to My Sport to follow swimming news and reports on the BBC app.

Summary: British open water swimmer Jack Burnell rounded off his Olympic preparations by claiming silver at the European Championships in the Netherlands.


The party said the event was not needed following a decision to hold the main UK conference in Llandudno next spring. UKIP leader Nigel Farage is still due to visit Swansea on 23 October, as part of his Say No to EU tour. A ticket website said the conference was cancelled due to a lack of sales, but a UKIP official said the message was incorrect and caused by an administrative error.

Summary: UKIP has cancelled its Welsh autumn conference in Swansea in a fortnight.


The stove had been switched off but was on top of an electric hob which had been left on in the blackout and heated up once power was restored. No one was at home at the time of the blast at Snowdon View Road, Trearddur Bay, on Saturday at 14:22 GMT. Considerable damage was caused to doors and windows, said North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Community fire safety team manager Brian Williams said: "Given the potential for power cuts during the current stormy weather, we would remind anyone using camping gas equipment to make sure that it is switched off and safely stored."

Summary: A gas explosion damaged a house on Anglesey after an incident involving a camping stove following a power cut.


The major overhaul of Regent Street, Drumgold Street and Victoria Street will see new paving, lighting and seating installed. Infrastructure minister David Cretney said the work will "help to bring the town centre in to the 21st Century". The works will begin on Monday and continue until 15 November. All businesses will remain open throughout the project. According to the government, teams will work six days a week during the project to minimise disruption. Mr Cretney said: "We hope the works will help to ensure the long-term vitality of the town centre." He added that "some disruption would be inevitable". The main shopping streets in Douglas have not been updated for more than 25 years. The first phase of the project saw the redevelopment of Nelson Street and Wellington Street. The scheme, which has a total budget of Â£5m, will eventually see the whole of Strand Street completed.

Summary: The latest part of a multi-million pound regeneration project in Douglas town centre will get under way later and take nine months to complete.


The 10-metre (32.8ft) Man Engine will travel the length of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site to mark the 10th anniversary Unesco heritage status. The puppet is the same height as a double decker bus when in "crawling" mode but more than twice that height when standing. It was launched in Tavistock and will reach west Cornwall on 6 August. More updates on the giant puppet, and other Devon and Cornwall news here The machine is the brainchild of Will Coleman, founder of Golden Tree Productions, and is named after a mechanism used to move miners up and down to working levels. 10m Height when standing (32.8ft) 4.5m Height when crawling (14.8ft) 40 tonnes Weight with accompanying vehicle 130 miles Distance travelled in two weeks, Tavistock to Geevor 10 Cornish Mining World Heritage Site areas visited

Summary: A giant puppet of a Cornish miner has taken its first steps on a 130-mile journey.


Gisela Mota was killed at her home in the city of Temixco, 85km (52 miles) south of the capital Mexico City, hours after taking her oath of office on Friday, police said. Reports said she was attacked by four gunmen. Police shot two of the attackers dead and arrested the others. A motive for the killing is unclear. Several Mexican mayors were killed last year by alleged drug traffickers. The left-of-centre former federal congresswoman, who was in her early 30s, had promised to try to clean up Temixco, an industrial city where problems associated with drugs and organised crime are rife.

Summary: A newly-elected Mexican mayor has been shot dead on her second day in office.