Gemma Whyley, 28, was one of two coaches involved with the Welsh Paracheer Unified Freestyle Pom team that won gold at the ICU Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida. A quarter of the team has physical disabilities. Ms Whyley said: "Winning Wales' ever first gold in cheerleading was a dream come true." "The build-up from January this year was pretty intense but all the hard work paid off in the end. "It's something we'll all remember for the rest of our lives."

Summary: A Swansea coach has helped lead a Welsh team to glory at an international cheerleading competition.


Everton defender John Stones has been linked with moves, while Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is reported to have a £25m release clause in his contract. "This group of players know and have accepted very well that when you are on England duty, you are on England duty," Hodgson said. The manager must name his final 23-man squad for the finals by Tuesday. He called up 26 players for their penultimate warm-up match, in which they beat Australia 2-1 at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday. England will play their final pre-tournament friendly on Thursday, against Portugal at Wembley. Hodgson added: "We are not trying to block players' futures or transfers, but as far as we are concerned, our ongoing theme is 'England's England, your club's your club'. "When you're with England, we want you to stay focused on us."

Summary: England manager Roy Hodgson does not want transfer speculation to distract his players during Euro 2016.


38-year-old Bearman has made 100 Ospreys appearances and 77 for Newport Gwent Dragons while Edwards, 36, has made 90 appearances for the Scarlets. The Ironmen have been watching Bearman for the last year, hoping to sign him as a player and coach. Bearman told the BBC in January he knew he was last phase of his Ospreys career with his contract finishing this term. ''I'm kicking around for games now, for when there's injuries and things like that," Bearman said. "Am I happy doing that? Not really because I always want to play but sometimes you've got to bow out."

Summary: Merthyr RFC have made offers to Ospreys back-row Joe Bearman and Scarlets prop Pete Edwards for the 2017-18 season.


There will be auditions held in cities including Milan, Helsinki and New York. A total of 19 singers from 25 countries will be picked for the competition. Finalists will be announced early in 2015 and will join Welsh representative Celine Forest to compete for a place in the final, held in Cardiff from June 14 to 21. The competition, held every two years, was launched in 1983 and David Jackson has joined as artistic director. He said: "From their base in Cardiff the team have been busy preparing for the competition and I'm thrilled to be part of it. "We have a new trio of expert judges travelling to eight cities to discover the competitors."

Summary: The search has begun for the next generation of opera singers for BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2015.


Artists including Manic Street Preachers and Stereophonics have contributed songs to 30-track album Reach Out with proceeds going to Refugee Action. Super Furry Animals and Cerys Matthews have also contributed tracks. Journalist David Owens launched the project after a photograph of a young drowned refugee sparked an outcry. He said: "I was one of those who shed tears at the harrowing images. "As a father it broke my heart. I wanted to do something but like many of us felt utterly powerless." He added: "I can only thank all the artists who agreed to donate tracks."

Summary: Some of Wales' best known musicians have released an album together to raise funds for a refugee charity.


The talks were called in a bid to resolve an industrial dispute which has hit Sunday services. They follow moves by Aslef to ballot its members for industrial action from next month. The dispute centres around plans by ScotRail franchise holders Abellio to introduce a seven-day rota for drivers. Currently drivers work a six-day week, with Sundays classed as overtime. The union has said it does not object to the plans, but wants to see drivers given a pay rise for the extra work. About a third of ScotRail's trains were cancelled on Sunday after drivers refused to work overtime. Aslef has warned that industrial action could start as early as 17 August, if no settlement can be reached and members back action. The talks are due to continue on Wednesday.

Summary: Train drivers' union Aslef and the owners of ScotRail have said good progress has been made in talks over pay and conditions.


A transit van and a car collided on the by-pass between St Clears and Llanteg at about 08:00 GMT on Wednesday. A woman has been airlifted to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales and a man to Morriston Hospital in Swansea. Two "walking wounded" patients were taken by ambulance to Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen. The road has been closed in both directions and affected traffic between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock is being diverted. The Welsh Ambulance Service said it had three emergency ambulances, an ambulance officer, a doctor and two Wales Air Ambulances at the scene. Both the fire service and police were also in attendance.

Summary: Two people have been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on the A477 in Carmarthenshire.


The book had unknowingly been bought as part of a lot by a woman from Lancashire. After discovering it she approached auctioneers Dominic Winter. Chris Albury said he almost "fell off his chair" when he saw a photo. Crime And Punishment was first published in Russian in 1866 and in English 20 years later. "I could trace fewer than 10 copies in libraries worldwide, and only one auction record for a New York auction in 1991 for the equivalent of £1,000," Mr Albury, from the Gloucestershire auctioneers, said. No other copies of the London or New York first editions have been seen at auction since. English publisher Henry Vizetelly was the first person to sell a translated version as part of his "One-Volume Novel" series.

Summary: A first edition of Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment, originally bought for £14, has sold at auction for £13,500.


Thirty-one-year-old Pierce Boykin was arrested on Monday and charged with a number of offences including aggravated assault and attempted murder. An unidentified 27-year-old man is seriously ill in hospital with wounds to his arms and side. The attack happened outside a bar in Philadelphia after an argument. Another man, Devon Pickett, was killed in the same incident. "The gentleman who is in custody is only charged with the stabbing of the male who is in critical condition," a Philadelphia police spokeswoman said. "It is still an active investigation, our homicide unit is still working the case." Minaj tweeted that she'd been in the city rehearsing for her tour which starts in Europe in March. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: A man's been charged in connection with the stabbing of a member of Nicki Minaj's tour crew.


The two-day event got underway on Saturday, and includes a Red Arrows display , a Typhoon Eurofighter and the Tigers Parachute Display Team. Organisers are reminding people it takes place in restricted airspace and that drones are "strictly prohibited". An estimated 100,000 people were expected to see the show on Saturday, organisers tweeted. Anyone found using drones within six miles (9.6km) of the bay will have them confiscated, they said in a statement. The use of drones, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aircraft systems (UASs), is restricted in the UK under Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations. Infringing restricted airspace carries a potential court fine of Â£2,500 and a prison sentence of up to five years. Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the airshow, after last summer's event attracted about 200,000 visitors.

Summary: People have been warned not to use drones near Swansea Bay during the Wales Airshow.


Brayden Dillon was asleep in his family's Sydney home in April when a masked gunman allegedly broke in and shot him in the head. Conrad Craig, 26, was arrested earlier this week and charged with murder. A 30-year-old woman was charged with murder on Wednesday, the same day Brayden's family held a vigil for what would have been his 16th birthday. Police have described the shooting as "execution style" and said it happened after the gunman had entered the home and threatened Brayden's mother. The teenager's stepfather and young step-siblings were also in the house at the time. The woman will appear in a Sydney court on Thursday.

Summary: A second person has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was shot in his bed in Australia.


Police said the child was struck by a red Renault Master van on Brechan Rig in Elgin at about 17:30 on Friday. The van was being driven by a 46-year-old man who was uninjured in the incident. The identity of the child has yet to be released. Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash or anyone who saw the van in the time before the accident to come forward. Sgt Steve Manson said, "My thoughts, and that of my officers, are very much with the family and friends of the seven-year-old boy who sadly died in this tragic collision. "I would appeal to anyone who may have seen the crash or who may have seen the red Renault Master van shortly beforehand and who hasn't yet spoken with police to do so as a matter of urgency to help us piece together exactly what happened."

Summary: A seven-year-old boy has died after being hit by a van in Moray.


The British pair lost the first five games against Serbia's Nenad Zimonjic and France's Edouard Roger-Vasselin but recovered to win 2-6 6-3 10-5. British number two Aljaz Bedene was knocked out in the second round of the singles by Spaniard Rafael Nadal. Bedene, 26, held serve only four times as he lost 6-3 6-3 to eight-time winner and world number five Nadal. Second seed Murray, 28, continues his singles campaign on Thursday with a third-round match against France's Benoit Paire. Murray's brother Jamie, 30, also reached the last eight of the doubles alongside Brazilian partner Bruno Soares. The fourth seeds, who won the Australian Open in January, beat Canada's Daniel Nester and Czech Radek Stepanek 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (11-9) 14-12.

Summary: Andy Murray and Dominic Inglot are through to the quarter-finals of the doubles at the Monte Carlo Masters.


Mackail-Smith, 33, was let go after scoring five goals in 18 appearances on loan at Peterborough last season. The striker has scored 171 career goals during a career spent with Dagenham, Peterborough, Brighton and Luton. "Craig could be the final piece in the jigsaw for us and I'm over the moon to bring him here," Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth told the club website. "He's got talent and a pedigree which are above this level and I've no doubt he will strengthen the options we have in our frontline." Mackail-Smith is Wycombe's fourth summer signing after Adam El-Abd, Nathan Tyson and Jack Williams and could make his debut against Notts County in League Two on Saturday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wycombe Wanderers have signed striker Craig Mackail-Smith on a one-year deal following his release by Luton Town.


The 30-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Royals and will complete his switch from the Dutch Eredivisie club on 1 July. "I believe that he is the type of player we need in the squad," Reading boss Jaap Stam told the club website. "He is physically strong enough for the Championship, is technically strong and he has a winner's mentality." Van den Berg, who has previously had spells at Go Ahead Eagles, MVV Alcides and PEC Zwolle, is Reading's second signing of the summer. Compatriot Danzell Gravenberch agreed a move to Reading last month. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Reading have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Joey van den Berg when his Heerenveen contract expires this week.


In a statement, the 31-year-old said he knows "few" details about the investigation but it involves his 2011 transfer from Rennes to Newcastle. The Frenchman, one of four people arrested in the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) case, has now been released. He made 39 appearances for the Magpies before returning to France last year. French authorities said secret payments made to players and agents during deals between French and Premier League clubs are the focus of the investigation. Newcastle and West Ham's grounds were raided on Wednesday, as HMRC deployed 180 officers across the UK and France. Newcastle's managing director Lee Charnley was also arrested, but later released without charge. The French Prosecutor's office says 10 searches were carried out in France and four people were placed in police custody.

Summary: Former Newcastle winger Sylvain Marveaux says he is "co-operating" with investigators after he was arrested in a tax fraud case.


One bay on another ward at the site near Melrose has also been closed to admissions. NHS Borders said the situation was being managed by its infection prevention and control team. Visiting the department has been "strongly discouraged" and anyone who has had symptoms of the virus in the past 48 hours should stay away. Dr Tim Patterson, consultant in public health medicine, said: "Norovirus is one of the most common causes of diarrhoea and vomiting illness. "It is very infectious, spreads quickly between people and can start abruptly and spread quickly through communities. "It is vital to protect yourselves and your loved ones from catching this unpleasant virus. "Patients, visitors and staff can help minimise the spread by complying with instructions given by staff and paying attention to the signs at the entrances to the hospital and wards."

Summary: The department of medicine for the elderly at Borders General Hospital has been shut due to a norovirus outbreak.


The man suffered severe injuries to his hand at Southampton Crown Court on Monday, Hampshire Constabulary said. It added it was investigating but no arrests had been made. A crowdfunding page has been set up to help raise cash for the man who is expected to be "incapacitated for some time", and had raised almost Â£1,500 by Friday. More on this and other stories from across the South of England. Neil Harmston - a colleague and friend of the victim - set up the appeal and described his colleague's injuries as "appalling". He said they were the result of a custody cell door being "kicked shut on his hand". He added it was a "particularly difficult time" for the alleged victim as his partner is due to give birth to their child. GEOAmey, which provides prison escort and custody services in England, said it was also investigating.

Summary: A custody officer has suffered the partial loss of two fingers after an alleged attack by a defendant in court.


The month-long amnesty comes ahead of Wiltshire Council's crackdown on tenancy fraud. A council spokesman said the cost of placing a family in temporary accommodation is Â£18,000 a year and the fraud stops genuine people in need. Those found guilty of tenancy fraud can face up to two years in prison. "They also risk an unlimited statutory fine and will have to pay back any profits they have made," the spokesman said. "Social housing tenants may be prosecuted for not occupying their home as their main residence and illegally subletting parts or the whole of their home. "Anyone who returns their keys at reception at the Wiltshire Council offices in Salisbury or Trowbridge before 10 February will not face legal action," he added. At present there are more than 17,500 social housing properties in Wiltshire, with 5,319 of those owned by Wiltshire Council.

Summary: People illegally subletting their council-provided homes are being offered the chance to hand in keys with "no questions asked".


The 53-year-old man, who has not yet been named, died after the incident which happened on Doctors Bridge in Moss Delph Lane, Aughton, at 05:45 BST. A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "Sadly [he] was pronounced dead at the scene, no-one else was injured and there were no passengers on the bus." An investigation is under way to establish the cause of the crash, and witnesses are urged to contact police. Sgt Adam Dawson, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: "Specialist officers are supporting the family at this difficult time and I would urge anyone with information who may have seen a black motorbike in the area prior to the incident to get in touch."

Summary: A man whose motorbike was in collision with a bus in Lancashire has died.


Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has released a 'dog walking code' to ensure owners show respect and consideration for the countryside and other people. It includes keeping dogs under control, bagging and throwing away dog poo and not letting dogs chase wildlife. Rhian Jardine of NRW said they hope dog owners will show "respect and sensitivity" towards places and people. NRW says it has developed the new code in partnership with organisations such as the Kennel Club, Ramblers Cymru, the National Trust and farming unions. Stephen Jenkinson, Kennel Club Access adviser, said: "We are so pleased Natural Resources Wales and partners recognise the many social and health benefits of dog walking, alongside the need to reduce any problems for farm animals, wildlife or other visitors. "Off-lead exercise is vital for happy, healthy dogs, and this code really helps walkers when leads are essential, such as when they are around livestock."

Summary: Dog owners are being told to clean up after their pets when out walking as part of a new code of conduct.


Firefighters were called to the Mill O'Mains Community Pavilion shortly after 20:00 on Sunday to find the building well alight. Three appliances from Kingsway and Macalpine Road stations tackled the fire, which was brought under control at about 23:00. Fire crews remained at the scene until about 01:00. A joint police and fire service investigation into the blaze is taking place. The volunteer-run pavilion was used for youth group and community activities, including providing meals for deprived children.

Summary: A Dundee community centre has been destroyed in a suspected fire-raising incident.


Residents reported hearing gunshots and a large part of the street in Greenvale was blocked off during the operation. Officers with assault rifles and in bomb disposal suits were seen entering one house and searching it. Australia has been on heightened alert for terrorist activity and has conducted several anti-terror raids in recent months. Authorities arrested five men last month, also in Melbourne, for allegedly planning an attack on an Anzac Day ceremony. Last September saw the country's biggest counter-terrorism operation, with more than 800 officers raiding homes in Sydney, and detaining 15 people.

Summary: Australian police have conducted anti-terror raids in a northern suburb of Melbourne, report local media.


More than 75kg of the drug were found near the tourist hotspot of the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare. Revenue customs officers responded to a report from a member of the public about the suspicious device. They believe it may have been attached below the waterline of a cargo ship or other sea vessel. Small bales of cocaine, each about a foot long and weighing about 1kg, were found wrapped in plastic inside the 6ft metal tube on Monday. A spokeswoman said: "It is not possible at this stage to say either where the drugs originated or their intended destination." Officials said the alarm was raised thanks to a programme that urges people living in coastal communities, maritime personnel and people living near airfields to report unusual or suspicious activities.

Summary: A "torpedo" carrying more than 5m euros (£4.5m) of cocaine has been found on a beach in the Republic of Ireland.


Three men attacked the victim, 59, in Beach Road then took him to St Catherine's Street to get the money. But, he was unable to make a withdrawal and was driven to Clarence Esplanade before being thrown into the sea early last Sunday, Hampshire Police said. The men were caught on CCTV at the Long Curtain Road car park, between 03:10 and 03:32 GMT. The three men drove a three-door light grey Peugeot 206 car. The victim received minor injuries during the abduction, police said. All the suspects are described as being white with brown hair. One was about 5ft 7ins tall, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, another was about 6ft 2ins tall and in his early 30s and the third was about 5ft 9ins tall and of stocky build.

Summary: A man was thrown in the sea after being abducted from his home and driven to a cash machine, police said.


Amon had been suffering from cancer in recent years and died in hospital in his native New Zealand on Wednesday, his family confirmed. He competed in Formula One from 1963 to 1976 and although he was considered one of the best drivers of the era, he never won a Grand Prix. Amon did, however, win the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1966 alongside fellow New Zealander Bruce McLaren. He worked as a consultant for Toyota after his retirement and was awarded an MBE for services to motorsport in 1993. A family statement read: "Chris battled cancer in recent years but retained not only a close interest in Formula One - and his very wide range of favourite topics - but also his wonderful sense of humour, complete with infectious chuckle." Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Former Ferrari driver Chris Amon has died at the age of 73.


Smith suffered the injury against Edinburgh in September 2013 and had six operations in the following 12 months. He will now concentrate on his role as an Ospreys coach, which he had been combining with his playing duties. "It's been a tough three years for me physically. I've given it everything I can but it's the only decision available to me now," said Smith. "I've worked hard over the last two years or so trying to get my fitness back to where it needs to be as a pro rugby player, and it's been a long road." Smith made his Ospreys debut against Connacht in February 2007 and made 94 appearances, scoring three tries. The former Wales youth international took over as Ospreys' elite youth performance manager in December 2014.

Summary: Ospreys back-row Tom Smith has been forced to retire at the age of 29 because of a knee injury.


The abuse doesn't involve intimate sexual contact and was reported to have taken place in Dublin and the midlands. An alleged female victim reportedly told gardai that the minister abused her while in his previous profession. The investigation is being carried out by the Garda National Protection Services Unit. Its officer have interviewed others over the last six months who say they had similar experiences with the former politician. He has yet to be interviewed and given a chance to respond to the allegations made against him. The Irish Independent newspaper reports that all those who have made complaints are from the Dublin area. The Garda press office says it is not making any comment in relation to individual investigations.

Summary: Gardai (Irish police) are investigating allegations that a former government minister sexually abused under-age boys and girls in the 1980s.


The first games of the season will take place over the weekend of 13-14 August, however the Premier League is also keen to host more matches on Friday nights. Sky and BT Sport have paid a record £5.136bn for live TV rights to broadcast the competition. Leicester City are the defending champions, while Middlesbrough, Burnley and Hull City make their return to the top flight. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will meet Manchester United's Jose Mourinho in a derby on English soil for the first time, while Everton, Chelsea and Southampton will be among those to start the season with new managers. The season starts a week later than last year because of this summer's European Championship, meaning the Premier League is likely to begin on the same day as Super Saturday at the Rio Olympic Games.

Summary: Fixtures for the 2016-17 Premier League season will be released on Wednesday.


Hertford College sent out rejection emails, but included copies of letters with the names, addresses and subjects of all the failed candidates. The college was quickly told, Principal Will Hutton said, and asked recipients to delete the original email. About 200 letters were sent out from the college's senior tutor. Mr Hutton, the writer, broadcaster and political economist, said in a statement: "We would like to apologise to all applicants affected by this mistake for any distress caused. "We are now taking steps to make sure this type of error involving personal information does not happen again."

Summary: An Oxford University college has apologised after sending rejected potential undergraduates details of all their fellow unsuccessful applicants.


Ice Factor Group will operate the indoor complex planned for Middlehaven, Middlesbrough. The project got the go-ahead from councillors last week. Ice Factor Group owns Snow Factor Braehead near Glasgow and Ice Factor Kinlochleven, the world's largest indoor ice climbing centre. Running the Middlesbrough complex will be the first time the group has operated outside of Scotland. The new centre is expected to create more than 300 jobs. It will include a 557ft (170m) ski slope, climbing area, indoor sky-diving centre, shops and cafes. Developer Cool Runnings (NE) expect the centre to attract more than two million visitors a year. Building work is due to start early next year, with a forecast opening by the summer of 2019. Middlesbrough Council described the scheme as a "massive step" in the town's regeneration plans.

Summary: The operator of two indoor winter sports sites in Scotland has won a contract to run a new £30m snowsports centre in England.


A naming ceremony, where Ms Jenkins was also presented with a commemorative medal, took place on Monday. It comes weeks after the mezzo soprano, who is expecting her first child, was asked to sing at the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations. Ms Jenkins is the third person to be honoured by the railway, along with Bryn Terfel and Sir David Brailsford. She said: "I'm so grateful to everyone at Snowdonia Mountain Railway for honouring me in this way. "I'm so disappointed we didn't reach the summit but I look forward to coming back with my family and new baby daughter." Last year, more than 130,000 people travelled on the railway, which is the only one of its kind in the UK.

Summary: A carriage at Snowdon Mountain Railway has been named after singer Katherine Jenkins.


A demonstration of the machinery needed to harvest the plant, usually regarded as a nuisance by landowners, was held near Blair Atholl last week, Scottish Land & Estates, a body representing estate owners and farmers, helped to organise the event in the Cairngorms National Park. The study is looking at the possibility of establishing a biofuel plant. The business Oakland Biofuels is involved in the research. If the project goes ahead, 70 jobs could be created, with half of the posts involved in harvesting bracken and the rest in the operation of the fuel processing plant. Douglas MacAdam, of Scottish Land & Estates, told BBC Alba: "Bracken is a bit of a scourge. "It is a problem across Scotland and we have got to find ways of controlling it." He said rather than destroying bracken by spraying it, it could be cut and processed.

Summary: A feasibility study is examining the potential of harvesting bracken and using it to make a bioethonol fuel.


Lilac Sky, based in Chelmsford, Essex, will manage academies to be built in Hailsham and Newhaven. East Sussex County Council successfully applied to the government's Education Funding Agency for extra funding for the academies. The new schools are scheduled to open in September 2015 and each will create 210 primary places. The Lilac Sky Academy Trust already runs several academies and has worked with over 70 schools on projects with teachers and pupils. Councillor Nick Bennett said: "We already commission Lilac Sky to provide support at some of our schools. "Lilac Sky has a track record of offering outstanding provision, securing good outcomes for students and working closely with local communities."

Summary: A sponsor for two new primary schools in East Sussex has been confirmed by the Department for Education.


Watford's Roberto Pereyra was dismissed in the 84th minute when he reacted angrily to a James McClean challenge in an incident that resulted in both sets of players clashing on the touchline. Watford manager Walter Mazzarri said his midfielder was "unfairly sent off". West Brom finished 3-1 winners at the Hawthorns. Mazzarri added: "Pereyra was fouled. He was on the floor and his rival kept fouling him. He stood up and gave a small push and that's when I went to separate them." West Brom boss Tony Pulis said on McLean's part in the melee that "trouble seems to follow him around". However, he added: "The lad [Pereyra] kicked out. Whether you catch him or not, it is the intent." Both clubs have until 18:00 GMT on 8 December to respond to the charge.

Summary: West Brom and Watford have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players during Saturday's game.


The Giants built up a 5-0 lead thanks to two goals from David Rutherford and one apiece from Chris Higgins, Michael Quesnele and Brandon Benedict. Colton Fretter and Luke Ferrera pulled back late goals for the home side, who lie third in the league standings. The Giants face the Steelers again on Sunday, with a 17:00 GMT face-off time. Higgins hammered the loose puck into the back of the net to open the scoring and Quesnele made it 2-0 after 8:27. Rutherford notched his first at 12:51, firing home following a nice Giants move and then added his second on 17:24 , assisted by Mike Forney and Blair Riley. Brandon Benedict extended the advantage midway through the second period, with player-coach Derrick Walser credited with the assist on this occasion. Fretter netted, before Ferrera reduced the Steelers' deficit further in the closing stages.

Summary: The Belfast Giants remain one point behind Elite League leaders Cardiff Devils after beating Sheffield Steelers 5-2 away from home on Saturday night.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 19-year-old won gold in the 100m backstroke while representing Ireland at the 2012 Paralympic Games but opted to switch to GB the following year. Last year Firth, from Seaforde in Co Down, had to pull out of the British team for the IPC World Championships because of a broken wrist. She has been named in a 25-strong GB squad for the European Championships. They are being staged in Funchal, Madeira from 27 April to 8 May. Firth revealed that, although her main aim for 2016 was to defend the Paralympic title won in London, she could actually go for four gold medals in Rio. "I want to really push myself and show people what I can do," she said.

Summary: Bethany Firth is to make her Great Britain debut at the IPC Swimming European Championships in April.


The 25-year-old has signed a six-month deal at Griffin Park, with the option of a further year. Jozefzoon joined PSV in 2013 and has made five league appearances for the first team this season, all of which came from the bench. "Florian is an explosive ball carrier and will bring another dimension to our play," Bees head coach Dean Smith said. Former Ajax trainee Jozefzoon is Brentford's first signing of the January transfer window. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Brentford have signed winger Florian Jozefzoon from Dutch Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven for an undisclosed fee.


Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival was established in 1979 and runs over 10 days in May. This year's event is described as its "most ambitious yet" with 82 performances in 42 venues regionwide. Ken Gouge, who chairs the festival, said would-be board members needed enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to help promote the event. "We are currently working with Dumfries and Galloway Council, D&G Unlimited and Creative Scotland to explore how we can best develop a sustainable infrastructure for the performing arts across the region throughout the year," he said. "We are seeking to appoint people to the board of trustees with an interest in the performing arts. "If you are interested in helping shape the future of the performing arts across the region we would love to hear from you." Anyone wishing to join the board should contact the arts festival by 11 May.

Summary: An appeal is being made to find new board members for Scotland's "largest rural performing arts festival".


The Care Quality Commission closed St Mary's Medical Centre, in Nottingham, until further notice over "a number of concerns" but refused to be specific. A previous inspection of the clinic found it required improvement. The surgery was unavailable for comment. The 1,100 registered patients now need to go to Rise Park Surgery or Hucknall Road Medical Centre. Updates on this story and more from Nottinghamshire Ward councillor Alan Clark said: "It's a great concern that this has happened. I'm supportive of the idea that medical practices are inspected - there's clearly something of grave concern there." Mr Clark said that patients with a repeat prescription or an appointment this week would be contacted by the NHS and everyone else had been sent a letter. The CQC said it would reveal why the Top Valley surgery had been closed when the doctors had had time to respond.

Summary: More than 1,000 patients were left without a doctor when a GP surgery was suddenly shut by a health watchdog.


Officers were called to an address in Bryn Heulog, Old Colwyn, at 20:30 GMT on Thursday. David Kingsbury, 35, was found dead nearby. Two 30-year-old men and a 50-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are being questioned. A 38-year-old woman arrested on Thursday has been released on bail. A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Kingsbury died from a single stab wound. In a tribute, Mr Kingsbury's family said: "David was a very loving, affectionate son, brother and uncle with a good heart. "We all loved him to bits and will miss his happy, easy going nature, his infectious smile and sense of humour."

Summary: Three more people have been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Conwy county.


John Farley, who died on Monday, was described by friends as a helpful, hard-worker who loved his community. He ran the Red Triangle Stores in the Central Market and was doing paperwork from his bed until the day he died. He was made a MBE in the New Year's Honours list for his work with charities and amateur dramatic groups. His son, Kevin Farley, who currently helps run the Red Triangle Stores, said he made a big contribution to Jersey. "He came to work at the Red Triangle stores in 1953 for six weeks. During that six weeks he met my mother and ended up not emigrating to Australia as was his original plan," he said. He added that his father "was involved in numerous organisations" including the Battle of Flowers for 60 years. Tony Perkins, from the Jersey Battle of Flowers Association, said John Farley was dedicated and hard-working.

Summary: Tributes have been paid to a former Jersey politician and charity worker who died in his sleep aged 87 after a long illness.


Roedd y Sarjant Jethro Christie, 43 oed, yn cael ei gyhuddo o ddal braich Jason Pritchard gyda'r fath rym, nes iddo dorri pont ei ysgwydd. Ond daeth y panel ym mhencadlys yr heddlu ym Mae Colwyn i'r casgliad nad oedd wedi defnyddio grym afresymol na gormodol. Wrth gyhoeddi casgliadau'r panel, dywedodd y cadeirydd, Ian Boys: "Dydyn ni ddim wedi ein hargyhoeddi fod y weithred o ddal y fraich wedi achosi'r toriad." "Oherwydd hynny, dwi'n argymell nad ddylid cofnodi dim ar record bersonol y swyddog." Roedd yr achos yn ymwneud â digwyddiad yn y ddalfa yng Nghaernarfon ddiwedd mis Rhagfyr 2015. Clywodd y tribiwnlys fod Jason Pritchard hefyd wedi syrthio oddi ar y gwely, ac y gallai hynny fod wedi achosi iddo dorri pont ei ysgwydd. Fe wnaeth Sarjant Christie, sydd wedi cynrychioli Prydain ar reslo, adael y gwrandawiad heb wneud sylw pellach.

Summary: Mae heddwas gyda Heddlu Gogledd Cymru wedi ei gael yn ddieuog o gamymddygiad difrifol a defnyddio grym gormodol wrth ddelio â charcharor yn ei ofal.


Ms Shortall's body was found in a shed in Killoughter, near Ashford in County Wicklow, on Tuesday by police investigating her disappearance. Roy Webster, of Ashbree in Killoughter, was brought before a special sitting of Bray District Court this morning. The 47-year-old mother was last seen alive in Wicklow town on Good Friday. In court, Det Sgt Fergus O'Brien gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. Mr Webster made no reply when cautioned, the court was told. The judge remanded him in custody to Cloverhill Prison in Dublin. He is due to appear in court again on 16 April.

Summary: A 38-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Anne Shortall in the Republic of Ireland.


Welsh Laverbread has been awarded special designation under European law, meaning no other producer can use its name. The dish is made from cooked nori seaweed picked from the Welsh coast. It joins the likes of Anglesey Sea Salt, Conwy Mussels, Pembrokeshire Early Potatoes and Welsh Lamb which have already been granted the status. The recognition comes after a four year application process by Selwyn's Seafood, based in Penclawdd in Gower, Swansea. The status recognises foods which are produced, processed and prepared in a specific region using recognised expertise, such as Champagne and Parma Ham. There are currently 80 protected names in the UK, made up of food products, wine, beers, ciders, spirits and wool. In total, 12 Welsh products have now been awarded protected status. Lesley Griffiths, cabinet secretary for environment and rural affairs, said: "Wales' reputation for high-quality food and drink continues to go from strength to strength."

Summary: A traditional Welsh dish has been successful in applying for protected food status.


The Edinburgh band picked up the award and Â£20,000 at a ceremony in Glasgow's Barrowlands on Thursday. They beat Biffy Clyro's number one UK album Opposites and Edywn Collins' Understated to the prize. The Scottish album of the year, similar to the Mercury Music Prize, acknowledges "the most outstanding albums" released by Scottish artists in the past 12 months. Young Fathers said: "What started in the basement has become worldwide. Something that is personal to us, is for everyone." Other bands on the shortlist included Chvrches, Mogwai and Boards Of Canada. Stewart Henderson, chairman of the Scottish music industry association, said: "I'd just like to say how delighted we are for Young Fathers. "Tape Two is an extraordinary album and a deserving winner out of a phenomenally strong shortlist."

Summary: Young Fathers have won the Scottish album of the year award for Tape Two.


Grix, 31, was one of three Huddersfield players to suffer injuries during Friday's defeat at St Helens. He played 24 games for the Giants last season after a previous shoulder injury limited his appearances in 2014. "Everything you can imagine that's gone wrong with his shoulder has done," Anderson told BBC Radio Leeds. "He has had previous history with surgery on that shoulder and it will be a longer rehabilitation programme. We're looking at five months." Anderson also said club captain Danny Brough, who suffered a dead leg that led to him being substituted, and Eorl Crabtree (groin) will be out for a few weeks. "It's the first time in my history I've seen Danny in genuine pain," Anderson added. "He's a tough human being and he hates rehab, so he's giving them a tough time."

Summary: Huddersfield Giants full-back Scott Grix will be out for up to five months with a shoulder injury, according to head coach Paul Anderson.


Two Poles were attacked on Sunday, just hours after a march and vigil to honour Arek Jozwik, who died after an attack in the same town of Harlow. Both attacks are being treated as "a potential hate crimes", said Essex Police Commissioner Roger Hirst. The Polish government said it was "concerned about the safety of Poles". For more on this and other news, visit BBC Essex Live Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski and Home Affairs Minister Mariusz BÅ‚aszczak will meet British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Amber Rudd later. A statement said: "In the past weeks, the Polish community have experienced numerous xenophobic incidents. Polish consuls intervened 15 times. "(The) most serious cases included arson, physical assault, hateful graffiti and intimidation." The Polish consulate is in "direct contact" with Essex Police, the Polish government said.

Summary: A Polish ministerial delegation is expected to arrive in London later in the wake of separate attacks on Polish men in an Essex town.


Great Western Railway (GWR) launched a campaign to find the owners of more than 40 toys in its lost property in November 2014. It had previously failed and the cuddly animals were due to be donated to charity. However, GWR said two bunny toys had successfully been returned to their owners. The toys, which also included bears, monkeys, a hedgehog, penguin and lion, were all found on GWR trains. Any remaining unclaimed toys have been washed and are expected to be donated to children's charities.

Summary: Two soft toys found on trains have finally been reunited with their owners following a year-long campaign.


Teenage paceman Conor McKerr took 5-87 in just his second first-class game for the visitors as Northants were all out for 218, Rob Newton (67) top scoring. The innings also saw Derbyshire all-rounder Luis Reece taken to hospital as a precaution after breathing problems. Derbyshire reached 153-6 at the close with Alex Hughes unbeaten on 50. Reece managed to bowl four overs before complaining of difficulties and did not return to the ground to open the batting. He is to be kept in hospital overnight as a precaution. Meanwhile, Northants wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Rossington has been ruled out of action for three weeks after fracturing his left hand in last week's win over Durham. Former Derbyshire man Chesney Hughes, who appeared for Northants in that Championship game against Durham, was included in Northants' team for the visit of Derbyshire as he continued his casual contract.

Summary: The bowlers dominated day one of the County Championship match between Northamptonshire and Derbyshire with 16 wickets falling at Wantage Road.


The woman, from Swanage, was a front seat passenger in a Ford Fiesta that crashed with a Hyundai on the A352 at Hethfelton Hollow, in Stokeford, near Wool, at 14:15 BST on Sunday. Both drivers also suffered "serious injuries" and a second passenger in the Fiesta was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition. Dorset Police is appealing for witnesses.

Summary: An 86-year-old woman has died in a head-on crash in Dorset.


Peta Mellors, who has lived at the farm in Llandefalle, Brecon, for 30 years, said it "looked like a bomb had gone off". She said hens had recently been moved out of the barn, but an antique tractor, camper van, and BMW Z3 sports car were all written off. BBC Wales weatherman Derek Brockway said the likely cause was a squall. Peta Mellors said she heard strong wind and hail against the window at about 05:00 GMT. She said when she looked outside: "I could not take it in - this medieval barn was just gone. It had imploded." Mr Brockway said: "There have been showers around today. Some of them heavy and wintry with snow and hail in places combined with strong to gale force winds. "The air is cold and unstable so I wouldn't rule out a squall or sudden gust of wind which could cause damage."

Summary: A 17th Century barn at a Powys farm was destroyed during strong winds in the early hours, the owner has said.


A rear passenger of the car lit the firework, which then flew into the garden in Montrose Drive, Bearsden. The incident happened at about 18:30 on Sunday. Police said the boy was uninjured but "shaken and upset". The car involved was a navy blue Volkswagen Golf and believed to be a 53 plate. Officers said they believed the car had been driving around the wider Bearsden area before the incident. There were four people in the car, which drove off in the direction of Stockiemuir Avenue after the firework was let off. The driver was 18-20 years old with short dark hair. The rear passenger was also aged 18-20 with short, dirty blond hair and wearing a navy jacket or long-sleeved top. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.

Summary: Police are appealing for witnesses after a firework was fired from a car into an East Dunbartonshire garden where a three-year-old boy was playing.


Hirst, 27, became the first British rugby league player to come out as gay while still playing professionally when he made the announcement last month. Naming fan Jordan Coyle on its website, the club said he would no longer be allowed in the Fox's Biscuits Stadium. "There is no place in our sport for homophobic abuse," it said. "Since Keegan publicly confirmed his sexual orientation we have been delighted by the response and support he has been given by everybody at the club and indeed throughout our sport," it said. "This is the first and hopefully the last time we witness such unpleasantness." The statement added: "We wish to send out a clear message that if you engage in such behaviour we do not want you to attend our stadium." Mr Coyle has been contacted for a comment.

Summary: Batley Bulldogs have banned a fan for sending homophobic tweets to club captain Keegan Hirst and his friend, Coronation Street actor Anthony Cotton.


Officers are carrying out "extensive inquiries" into the incident, which occurred between 21:45 and 22:05 on Sunday near a garage on Dundee Street. They are keen to trace a slim white man in his 20s, who at the time was wearing a dark coloured long-sleeved top and blue jeans. Officers have appealed to the public for information. Det Insp Andy Patrick said: "This is a particularly distressing assault on a young girl and we are appealing for anyone who may have seen this man in the area of Dundee Street on Sunday to come forward and assist us with our investigation. "We would reassure the public that we are using all available means of inquiry to identify the person responsible and we would urge anyone who has any information that may assist with our inquiries to contact us."

Summary: Police are investigating after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Carnoustie.


Goals from Yemi Odubade and Ben Wright were enough to seal a 2-1 victory for the Spitfires, despite Liam Enver-Marum setting up a tense finale. The Hampshire club will play in the top tier of non-league football for the first time in their 68-year history. "It has been hard work and a lot of emotion," boss Richard Hill said. He told BBC Radio Solent: "We have been under pressure for a lot of the season. "At the start of the season we were made favourites and were then 11 points behind Bromley, who won games when we haven't been playing. "We had to play catch-up. The character of the players gets you through at times."

Summary: Eastleigh have won promotion to Conference Premier after clinching the Conference South title with victory over Basingstoke on Good Friday.


Emergency services were called to a property in the Spotland area at about 09:30 BST on Tuesday after reports of concern for his welfare. A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and of causing or allowing the death of a child. A 24-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child. The pair remain in custody. The boy was admitted to hospital on Tuesday but died two days later. Det Ch Insp Jamie Daniels, from Greater Manchester Police, said: "This is a deeply distressing investigation involving a small child. "Our thoughts at this time are with the family, friends and all others within the local community who may be affected by this incident."

Summary: An eight-month-old baby from Rochdale has died after being taken to hospital suffering from multiple injuries.


Kamara, 21, has been on trial at Dens Park for two weeks, featuring in friendly victories over St Mirren, Arbroath and Brechin City. He arrives from Arsenal where he spent five years in the academy system. Kamara made one appearance for the London club, a League Cup start in 2015, and has had loan spells with Southend and Colchester. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Dundee have signed Finland Under-21 midfielder Glen Kamara on a two-year deal.


Police said a 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with incidents in Glasgow, Clydebank, Campbeltown and Lanarkshire. A spokesperson said: "Police Scotland takes hoax calls extremely seriously. They divert police resources and cause disruption and alarm to the public." A report will be sent to the Scottish Children's Reporter Administrator. The boy is not being held in custody. Pupils were moved out of some school buildings for a time after a spate of hoax calls across Scotland last week. At the time, Police Scotland said the threats were "not credible" but some sites were evacuated temporarily as a precaution.

Summary: A teenager has been arrested in connection with hoax bomb threats to schools across central Scotland.


The 18-year-old was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Friday. Police said she became seriously ill after she bought a product containing oil derived from cannabis plants which can be inhaled through a vaporizer. Officers believe she may have had a "severe reaction" to the product which contained Cannabidiol. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said they were "very happy that the outcome for this young woman appears to be good" and reiterated their advice "never to buy or use any kind of drug obtained online".

Summary: A teenager who was hospitalised after inhaling cannabis oil she bought online is "recovering well".


The council cabinet has agreed in principle to develop a company to run Bupa Care Ltd homes across the county, after its contract with Bupa expires in May 2017. The council said the current model did not have the resources to "deliver the required levels of services". It said it could help develop care services. A spokesman for Bupa Care said: "We are proud of the high quality of care that we deliver in the 12 homes we operate in Powys, which we lease from the council. "We were surprised to learn in the local media that the council may set up a company to run these homes after the current contract expires next May. "No final decision has been made and the council will take the next few months to review arrangements and decide what to do next."

Summary: A new trading company could be set up by Powys council to run 12 residential care homes.


Julian Sandham also said a third of all violent crimes were alcohol-related. He was speaking at the launch of the North Wales Criminal Justice Integrated Substance Misuse Service. Mr Sandham said the figures were from research into local offenders, with drug addiction a key cause of burglary offences. He said: "From a dip sample of local (burglary) offenders, over 60 per cent were believed to have current or past links to drugs and this rose to 90 per cent for repeat offenders. "Analysis also shows that 31 per cent of all violent crimes are alcohol-related with either the victim or the offender, or both, being under the influence of alcohol." The new service will see different organisations working together to help offenders recover and to challenge their behaviour.

Summary: Six out of 10 burglaries in north Wales are linked to drugs misuse, according to the area's deputy police and crime commissioner.


The 22-year-old, who never made a first-team outing for the Blues, spent one month on loan at Yeovil in 2010. Coombes told the club website: "It was a big chance for me to come here and luckily the manager's liked me and given me a chance. "The most important thing is we have a good season and win, so I'm willing to do anything it takes to do that." He was previously known as Adam Phillip before changing his surname in July 2012.

Summary: Notts County have signed former Chelsea striker Adam Coombes after a successful trial.


The Czech won 6-3 6-4 in one hour and 20 minutes to claim her eighth WTA title and follow up her most recent victory in Brisbane in January. A rain-affected week meant Pliskova played her quarter-final, semi-final and final within 24 hours. "It was an unusual week for me. It was not easy with all the stoppages," said the 23-year-old world number three. "I'm having a great start to the year, which is always important. Last year was a breakthrough. Reaching the US Open final was my biggest result. It gave me a lot of confidence." Wozniacki, a former world number one, is set to rise three places to 15th in the new rankings next week. "I've been proud of how I've been playing this week," said the Dane. "I'm disappointed with the loss, but Karolina has been playing well."

Summary: Karolina Pliskova beat Caroline Wozniacki in the Qatar Open final to win her second title of 2017.


Bryan Lewis Jones's timber frame "eco" building, The Shed, rotates 360 degrees to follow the sun throughout the day in its woodland setting in St Asaph. It squares up against three finalists, including a shed on wheels, in the competition's unique category. Also nominated in the historical category is the Carmarthenshire shed used by writer Dylan Thomas. It stands on stilts above the estuary in Laugharne and has been furnished to re-create the interior as it would have been when Thomas was there. The public picked finalists in eight categories, including budget and unexpected, from 2,825 entries. The overall winner will be selected on the Channel 4 TV series, Amazing Spaces Shed of the Year, starting on Friday.

Summary: A "unique" rotating shed in Denbighshire is a finalist in the annual Shed of the Year awards.


The Queen's cousin, 79, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Monday. He is believed to have been staying at the Balmoral estate when he suffered the injury - suspected to be a dislocated hip. The duke, who undertakes a large number of official royal engagements and has close associations with many charities, suffered a "mild stroke" in 2013. He is perhaps best known as president of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in which capacity he has presented trophies to winners at Wimbledon. He is the son of the late Prince George and grandson of King George V, and became Duke of Kent at the age of six after his father's death in an RAF plane crash in 1942. Balmoral is the Scottish home of the Royal Family.

Summary: The Duke of Kent is in hospital with a hip injury, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.


Lawrence Dowie appeared at Belfast Magistrates' Court accused of unlawfully killing Conan Anderson. The 22-year-old from Belfast's Short Strand area suffered head injuries at Arthur Lane in the early hours of Monday 6 February. He was admitted to hospital later that day, but died nearly two weeks later. The court was told that Mr Dowie presented himself to police at Musgrave police station in Belfast. A detective sergeant told the court he could connect the accused with the charge. The court heard a threat had been made against the accused on the 10 February which police are taking seriously. "This is nothing at all to do with the deceased or anybody associated with him," a defence lawyer added. "It came directly to him, it was delivered by police." Mr Dowie was released on bail until 19 April.

Summary: A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a man in the centre of Belfast.


The US company made a net loss of $6.7m ($4.4m) in the first quarter of 2013, compared with a loss of $2.6m a year earlier. Much of the losses came as a result of restructuring charges linked to the $100m per year cost reduction programme. Hasbro's revenues were up 2% to $664m. The company said that sales of its Monopoly board game were lifted by an online poll urging fans to vote on replacing one of the playing pieces. The clothes iron has subsequently made way for a cat. Hasbro's other toy brands include Transformers, My Little Pony and GI Joe.

Summary: Toymaker Hasbro has seen its results beat market expectations, despite seeing its losses widen as it continues cost-cutting efforts.


The man, from Truro, died following the collision between a Toyota RAV4 and a Land Rover Defender on the A390 at Probus. The emergency services were called to the crash at 11:00 GMT on Monday. The 65-year-old driver of the RAV4 suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The A390 was closed at Probus while police investigated the incident. Read more on this story as it develops throughout the day on our Local Live pages.

Summary: A 65-year-old motorist has died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Cornwall.


Jakubiak has only made one first-team appearance so far for the Hornets, in a 4-1 Championship defeat by Huddersfield Town in May 2014. The 20-year-old has been out on loan on four previous occasions, most recently at Fleetwood earlier this season, scoring one goal in five games. "He's got a good eye for goal," Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth said. "We have good competition for places up front but games are coming thick and fast and keeping everyone fit and sharp is a big challenge for us." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Premier League side Watford have loaned striker Alex Jakubiak to Wycombe Wanderers until the end of the season.


The 27-year-old, who has been at Swansea since 2009, has fallen down the pecking order at the Liberty Stadium following the arrivals of Jefferson Montero and Andre Ayew. "The gaffer wanted me to help the team keep progressing," said Dyer. "I'll give the club everything I've got." He becomes Leicester's seventh signing of the transfer window. Dyer has made just one start for Swansea this season, in the Capital One Cup, and one substitute appearance in the league. He is one of two deadline-day departures from the south Wales club, with defender Dwight Tiendalli released from his contract. More to follow.

Summary: Swansea City winger Nathan Dyer has joined Leicester City on a season-long loan deal.


That would be an increase from the tally of five places that the continent currently holds. A tenth African country will take part in a six-nation play-off tournament to decide the last two spots. Football's world governing body has revealed its plans for how all 48 places will be allocated, with 16 Europeans teams set to qualify. "The Bureau of the Fifa Council, comprised of the Fifa President and the president of each of the six confederations, agreed on (the) proposed allocation," said a Fifa statement. The recommendations will be voted on by the Fifa Council at its next meeting on 9 May. Fifa members voted in January to expand the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, starting with the 2026 edition. Proposed allocation: NB: Currently teams from Asia, north and central America, South America and Oceania play-off for two places hence .5 spots above.

Summary: Fifa is proposing that Africa gets nine automatic places when the World Cup expands to 48 teams in 2026.


Media playback is not supported on this device Sheffield Steelers forward Robert Dowd scored the opening goal and added two assists as GB sealed victory in Zagreb. After a tied first period, Jonathan Weaver gave Pete Russell's side a 2-1 lead, before Craig Peacock made it 3-1 after good work from Ashley Tait. A third period slapshot from Colin Shields wrapped up the scoring with 11 minutes to go. Great Britain play Estonia in their second match on Monday. "I was very happy with that performance," said coach Russell. "We looked good with the puck and really took the game to Croatia, especially in the second and third period." There were also wins on the opening day of the tournament for Lithuania, who beat Estonia 7-2, and Ukraine, who were 6-1 winners over Romania. Follow live commentary of GB v Estonia on 5 live sports extra, Monday, 15:30 BST.

Summary: Great Britain began their Ice Hockey World Championship campaign with an impressive 4-1 win over hosts Croatia.


Media playback is not supported on this device The post came following Welbeck's winner for the Gunners against his former club Manchester United in an FA Cup quarter-final on Monday. Police were informed of the abusive message when members of the public contacted them. It follows an incident last month, in which Chelsea fans stopped a black man boarding a Paris metro train. The Blues suspended five fans for an incident which occurred before Chelsea's Champions League game against Paris St-Germain. Police are investigating reports of racist and abusive behaviour from Chelsea fans on a train from London to Manchester following their Capital One Cup win over Tottenham on Sunday, 1 March.

Summary: Greater Manchester Police say they are aware of a racially abusive tweet about Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck.


Members of the public have been warned not to approach Steven McGovern, 18, who fled from G4S staff at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. He was last seen in the Grassmarket area at about 17:00. He was described as white, about 5ft 7in, with brown hair and was wearing a green hooded Lacoste tracksuit, blue T-shirt and green trainers. Police said he has links to the Drylaw area of Edinburgh. Inspector David Hughes added: "We ask anyone who knows where Mr McGovern is or has seen him, not to approach him, but to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 2617 of 10 July."

Summary: A prisoner who escaped from security staff at a Scottish court is being sought by police.


The decommissioned Transocean Winner came ashore at Dalmore, near Carloway on Lewis, in a storm while being towed to the Mediterranean. It was later refloated and anchored at Broad Bay, Lewis, before being put on board the heavy lift ship Hawk. The rig was first taken to Malta before being transported to Turkey. The rig's grounding on 8 August sparked pollution fears due to the 280 tonnes of diesel on board. Investigations found two of its four fuel tanks were damaged in the incident which resulted in the loss of 53,000 litres of fuel, most of which is thought to have evaporated with no damage to the environment. Three weeks later it was towed to the safer anchorage at Broad Bay before being floated on to the deck of the Hawk, a semi-submersible ship used for transporting large maritime structures over long distances.

Summary: A 17,000-tonne oil rig which ran aground on the Western Isles in August has arrived off Turkey where the structure is to be scrapped.


Mr Lloyd was a third-year environmental management student at Bangor University. Emergency services were called at 14:50 BST on Tuesday to a river at Aberglaslyn, near Beddgelert. His body was recovered following a "complex operation" involving mountain rescue and underwater search teams. "Staff and students at Bangor University are saddened to hear of the death of Tom Lloyd," said a spokesman for the college. "An experienced outdoor pursuits enthusiast, he had just spent the summer in Norway working as a kayak instructor, as well as carrying out field research as part of his studies. "He will be sadly missed by all his friends at Bangor, and our thoughts are with them and his family." North Wales Police said investigations into Mr Lloyd's death are continuing, and his family are being supported by liaison officers.

Summary: A canoeist killed in a river near Beddgelert in Snowdonia has been named as 24-year-old Thomas Lloyd, from Whittington, Staffordshire.


The porcine tribute to the star, dubbed Ed Sheer-Ham, was among 39 sculptures which had formed part of an art trail in Ipswich up for sale. But the biggest hit of the night was a ceramic-inspired design, Ipswich Blue, which fetched the highest bid of £6,500. In total, the auction, at Trinity Park in Ipswich, raised £152,550 for the town's St Elizabeth Hospice. About 300 people attended the event, with others bidding online. Follow the auction as it happened here Sheeran, who backed the charity project, said the design was "awesome" and he hoped the model would be a "huge hit". Other statues which had formed part of the Pigs Gone Wild trail included a tribute to the late David Bowie, which sold for £2,600.

Summary: A pig-shaped statue of singer Ed Sheeran has sold for £6,200 at auction.


The collision between the 46-year-old woman's Ford Fiesta and a Land Rover happened at 16:30 on the A68 south of Dalkeith. The 62-year-old driver of the Land Rover was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where he remains in a serious condition. The road has been closed from the Cousland junction to north of Pathhead. Local diversions are in place and police said the road would remain closed for some time while collision investigations were carried out. Sgt Neil Inglis, of the Road Policing Unit, said: "Tragically, this collision has resulted in a woman losing her life and a man being seriously injured. "We're working to establish the circumstances surrounding this and anyone who may be able to help is urged to get in touch as soon as possible. "If you witnessed this collision, or saw either car beforehand, please contact Police Scotland."

Summary: A woman has been killed and another driver injured in a two-car crash in Midlothian.


Vale took the lead when Carl Dickinson forced the ball in from close range, before Michael O'Connor struck from the edge of the area and then saw a free-kick put into his own net by Ben Coker. Sam McQueen pulled a goal back for the Shrimpers in injury time at the end of the game. There was still time for visiting striker David Mooney to fire a late penalty over the crossbar. Vale announced before the match that Cardiff winger Matty Kennedy, 21, had agreed a two-month loan extension with the club. Kennedy, who played the first 86 minutes of Friday's game, will remain at Vale Park until 26 April.

Summary: Port Vale scored three first-half goals to dent Southend's play-off hopes.


The body of Caroline Andrews was discovered at a property in The Street, Benenden on Thursday. A book of condolence was opened at St George's Church in the village and prayers offered during the service on Sunday. A 54-year-old man was detained on Friday in connection with her death, which is being treated as murder. Mrs Andrews was described as a "loved and respected" supply teacher at Benenden CE School. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened.

Summary: Prayers have been said for a 52-year-old teacher whose death sparked a police manhunt across Kent.


Police with riot shields surrounded the Bella Italia restaurant on Irving Street after the incident was reported at 20:50 GMT. Parts of the busy tourist area were cordoned off and nearby diners were ordered to stay indoors. The man was detained soon after 22:45. There were no reports of injuries. He was seen being led from the restaurant by police and was then driven away. Officers at the scene said the man had been found with a knife in his pocket. Jordan Brown, who was playing a gig at Caffe Concerto next door, told the BBC: "All of a sudden the police came around and said 'please can we stop playing'. "They then kept us inside." Police have said the incident is not terror-related.

Summary: A man has been arrested after a woman was taken hostage, apparently at knifepoint, at a restaurant near Leicester Square in London's West End.


Nala, a seven-year-old husky, became stranded atop the property in Boldmere, Birmingham on Friday afternoon. It is believed Nala might have got out of the skylight window and on to the roof after climbing on furniture in the loft of the house. A firefighter "calmed her down with a few slices of ham", before a lead was attached and she was guided back inside the house with help from her owner. A West Midlands Fire Service spokesman said: "She got a little bit of fuss after." He said the rescue on Halton Road took about 10 minutes because "obviously she was quite nervous". The fire service did not come out of the skylight because she might have jumped off the roof, the spokesman added. Perry Barr Fire tweeted: "It's not just cats in trees we save. We also save dogs on roofs."

Summary: A dog has been rescued from the roof of a house by firefighters.


The 19- and 53-year-old were walking on Cathcart Road in Glasgow, near Somerville Road, at about 00:55 when a car was reversed into them. The younger man was released after treatment at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. His companion is in a serious but stable condition in the same hospital, with leg and head injuries. Det Sgt Martin Smith said: "Inquiries are at an early stage and we are currently viewing CCTV to try and establish the circumstances surrounding this incident. "The car involved is a small white three door, with a dark roof and dark alloy wheels. It was last seen travelling north on Cathcart Road. "At the time of the incident the area would have been busy with members of the public and I urge anyone who witnessed this incident or anyone who has any information that could assist our inquiry to contact Cathcart CID immediately."

Summary: Two men have been injured after a car was deliberately driven at them, police have said.


The Spaniard replaces Laurent Blanc, who left his position in charge after three years at the French league champions on Monday. Emery, 44, won the Europa League with Sevilla in each of his three full seasons in charge of the La Liga club. "It's with great pride that I accept the challenge of coaching PSG," said Emery, who has also coached Valencia. "This club has become one of the biggest in Europe over recent seasons, and I am happy and honoured to help lead it towards achieving its goals." Emery spent the majority of his playing career in the Spanish second tier, before moving into management.

Summary: Paris St-Germain have appointed former Sevilla boss Unai Emery as the club's new manager on a two-year deal.


In a statement, Fulham said they "understand his true value" after boss Slavisa Jokanovic spoke about Aluko's future following defeat by Wolfsburg. Aluko, 28, joined from Hull last summer and has scored nine goals in 50 games. "All I can do is fight, around me there is news we're thinking about selling him," Jokanovic told BBC Radio London. "If we do this then it will be a big mistake for my team." Following Jokanovic's interview after Saturday's 3-0 pre-season defeat by Wolfburg at Craven Cottage, Fulham told BBC Radio London: "Ultimately, it looks likely there could be a contract extension. "The club have had multiple bids for him and have rejected them." Speculation about Nigeria international Aluko's future comes a week before the Cottagers start their Championship season at home against Norwich City on Saturday, 5 August.

Summary: Fulham say there are moves to extend the contract of striker Sone Aluko and confirmed "multiple bids" from an unnamed club have been rejected.


It follows opposition to the proposed fees from the Guernsey Motor Trades Association (GMTA). The proposals are aimed at cutting the number of big high emission vehicles on the Channel Island's roads. The GMTA said it was "horrified" at the initial proposals which would see the price of cars measuring more than 1,901mm-wide increase by Â£2,400. President Dave Beausire said after a meeting with the Environment Department: "The meeting was very calm and professional. "We have put our points across and we will wait for the amendments to come out before commenting further."

Summary: Revised width and emissions tax proposals will be published before the end of the year, says Guernsey States.


Peter Colwell, 18, was "a popular young man" who loved field sports and had just started a job he wanted "more than anything". His family said they have "lost a beautiful soul". Mr Colwell died from a single shot gun wound to the head, a post-mortem examination revealed. A family statement, released through a police family liaison officer, said he will be "sadly missed by his mother, father, family and many friends". "He left college last summer and went up north to work as a boy and came back a fine young man," it added. Mr Colwell, from Capel Uchaf ,near Clynnog Fawr, was found at the Ship Inn in Llanbedrog on 5 February. Four men have been bailed after a shotgun was recovered from the scene.

Summary: The family of a teenager who died after being shot in a Gwynedd pub car park have said he will be "sadly missed".


Russell remains under observation in hospital following a clash of heads in the opening minute of Saturday's defeat at Connacht in the Pro12 semi-final. Warriors say Russell's condition has "improved significantly" and that surgery is not required. Scotland, who play two Tests in Japan, are yet to announce a squad replacement for the 23-year-old. The squad will gather for a training camp on 6 June before their departure for Tokyo five days later. The Tests on 18 and 25 June will be shown live on BBC Scotland, with coverage also provided by BBC Radio Scotland and the BBC Sport website. Ruaridh Jackson is the only other specialist stand-off in Vern Cotter's squad, although centre Peter Horne can cover number 10. Last week, winger Tim Visser withdrew from the travelling party due to a knee injury, with Sean Lamont called up in his place.

Summary: Glasgow stand-off Finn Russell will miss Scotland's summer tour to Japan as he recovers from a head injury.


PC Chris Young, 46, from Nottingham, appeared at Derby Crown Court charged with committing sexual misconduct in a public office in 2012 and seven other "like" charges. He was bailed until 24 November for a trial expected to last two weeks. Mr Young, who was based in Hucknall and has also worked in Worksop, is currently suspended from duty . At the hearing on Wednesday morning, the court was told he faced one count of sexual misconduct in a public office and seven similar counts, the details of which have not been finalised.

Summary: A Nottinghamshire Police officer has denied a number of sexual misconduct charges at a short hearing.


Thames Valley Police said a man was seen approaching a woman on the Iron Bridge, Aylesbury, and after talking to her, sexually assaulted her. The victim, a woman described as white, in her early 20s, and wearing a patterned dress and jacket, broke away from the offender and ran off. A man, 21, from Aylesbury was later held on suspicion of sexual assault. He was released on police bail until 13 February. Pc Cat Cameron said: "Although we are investigating the incident as a sexual assault we are keeping an open mind until we have spoken to the victim. "The offence was witnessed and the police were called to the scene however the victim had already left the area." Anyone with information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police.

Summary: The victim of an sex attack on New Year's Day in Buckinghamshire is being sought by police.


Alongside co-driver Daniel Barritt, Evans equalled their result from the opening round in Monte Carlo. Evans, 28, experienced a puncture on day two but completed the 18 stages in the DMACK M-Sport Ford Fiesta. Toyota's Latvala had a 29 second advantage over M-Sport's Ott Tanak who finished in second place. Reigning champion Sebastian Ogier completed the podium in third while Evans was once again the best-placed British driver. The Welshman drove for M-Sport in the top class for two seasons in 2014 and 2015, but was demoted to the WRC2 class in 2016. He made his return to the top class in January 2017 after a 12-month absence. The third round of the WRC starts in Mexico on 9 March.

Summary: Welshman Elfyn Evans finished sixth as Jari-Matti Latvala won the second round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Sweden.


Both were expected to have played their final game for the club in the defeat at Crawley on 2 January. But Glovers boss Darren Way has come to a further agreement with the Premier League club. "Bournemouth are very happy and impressed with their development for such young players," said Way. "They've played a massive role in our season so far. I've been very impressed with some of their outstanding performances. Both of them have shown unbelievable desire and enthusiasm to make this successful." The re-signing of Whitfield, 20, and 19-year-old Butcher follows the New Year's arrival of young striker Jack Storer from Birmingham City. Meanwhile, 19-year-old striker Tahvon Campbell's loan spell has ended and he has returned to his parent club West Bromwich Albion. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Yeovil Town have extended the loan signings of Bournemouth duo Ben Whitfield and Matt Butcher until the end of the season.


The independent financial review panel has said it made the decision in light of the reduction to the assembly budget. The panel has also decided that MLAs should make some disclosures before accessing office cost expenses. Assembly members will have to declare the names of people receiving the money if they are relatives. MLAs will also have to disclose whether the recipient is a political party, or an "association" that aims to advance political opinions, culture or religion. The independent financial review panel is working on a review of MLAs expenses, which will be completed in June. The panel chair Pat McCartan said: "We are currently working on a comprehensive review of all aspects of members' expenses for the next mandate, but given the ongoing debate, we felt it was now time to increase transparency on contractual arrangements and on where and how public money is being spent by MLAs."

Summary: Assembly members' expenses are to be cut by up to £3,000 each.


The 26-year-old, who had two previous loan spells at Deepdale, has agreed a three-year contract. Rudd, who made 34 appearances for Norwich after his debut in 2009, played 40 times on loan at League One side Charlton Athletic last season. "It should be an easy process for him to settle in," Preston boss Simon Grayson told the club website. "He knows how we all work and it could be as if he has not been away. We are looking forward to working with him and looking forward to challenge he will provide." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Preston North End have re-signed goalkeeper Declan Rudd from Norwich City for an undisclosed fee.


The 27-year-old Czech suffered damage to tendons and nerves in her left hand when she was stabbed by an intruder at her home in Prostejov in December. She posted a photo of her playing in Monaco on social media. "I hope this picture makes you as happy as it makes me," the world number 15 wrote. "I'm back on the tennis court, hitting with some proper balls." Kvitova was initially expected to be out for at least six months, but last month said she has a "chance" of making the French Open, starting on 28 May. She announced she has submitted her entry for Roland Garros, but may not be ready to play.

Summary: Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has returned to the practice court as she continues her comeback from a career-threatening hand injury.


Ten people were treated at the scene for coughs and breathing difficulties in Henley-on-Thames following a suspected gas leak at WH Smith. Emergency services were called to Bell Street at 14:36 BST and cordons are in place in Duke Street, Bell Street and Market Place. The cause of the incident is not yet known. Thames Valley Police said customers treated by medics came out of WH Smith "coughing and with streaming eyes". Hazardous materials operatives remain at the scene but Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue has not elaborated on the cause or what the "chemical incident" was. Cordons have since been lifted.

Summary: A town centre in Oxfordshire was cordoned off by police and fire crews after a "suspected chemical incident".


The eight-year-old is odds-on favourite to retain his title in March and won by 15 lengths under jockey Ruby Walsh. Stablemate Nichols Canyon, who had beaten him at Punchestown in November, challenged at halfway. But an error at the second-last ended his hopes as he finished third behind Arctic Fire. The win for the 3-10 favourite gave trainer Willie Mullins a sixth consecutive win in the race after Hurricane Fly's five successes. "Faugheen was explosive," said Walsh, who had ridden Hurricane Fly to four of those wins. "He travelled and jumped really well. We went at it from the word go - he jumped like a buck and you saw what he did when they tried to take him on - he destroyed them. "I was riding the Champion Hurdle horse and if they are going to beat me they are going to have to come and get me."

Summary: Faugheen warmed up for the defence of his Cheltenham Champion Hurdle title with a comfortable victory in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.


The 28-year-old has scored 25 goals in his debut season, helping Celtic clinch the Premiership crown and League Cup, with the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen still to come. Celtic's Brendan Rodgers was named manager of the year by the football writers, also in his debut season. Kieran Tierney, Celtic's left-back, was the writers' young player of the year. Sinclair, Rodgers and Tierney won the same titles at the PFA Scotland awards ceremony, while Rodgers and club captain Scott Brown were named manager and player of the year by league sponsor Ladbrokes. Celtic have the chance to complete their title-winning Premiership campaign undefeated at home to Hearts on Sunday, with their Scottish Cup final meeting with Aberdeen at Hampden on 27 May.

Summary: Celtic winger Scott Sinclair has been named the Scottish Football Writers' player of the year.


The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner has been asked by prosecutors to look into the circumstances leading up to the death of Steven Chesney. Mr Chesney died at Wishaw General Hospital after becoming unwell on arrival at Motherwell police station. The watchdog will report its findings to the Crown Office. Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham said: "Our thoughts are with the family at this tragic time. "We can confirm that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has instructed the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) to carry out an independent investigation into the circumstances leading up to the death of a 33 year old man at Wishaw General Hospital who became unwell on arrival in police custody within Motherwell Police office on Sunday 1st May 2016."

Summary: Scotland's police watchdog has begun an investigation after a 33-year-old man died in police custody at the weekend.


Low-cost carrier Eurowings, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, will start flying three times a week between the two cities on 27 March next year. In 2012, Lufthansa Regional switched its Düsseldorf service from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow. Lufthansa continues to fly from Glasgow to Düsseldorf under its Eurowings subsidiary. Welcoming the announcement, Edinburgh Airport chief executive Gordon Dewar said: "I am delighted that Edinburgh Airport has a direct new flight into the heart of Düsseldorf. "This offers even greater choice and is further confirmation of Edinburgh Airport's position as a leader for business connectivity between Scotland and the continent." Eurowings already serves Cologne from Edinburgh. Lufthansa also flies to Frankfurt from the Scottish capital.

Summary: Lufthansa is to restart direct flights between Edinburgh and Düsseldorf after a gap of three years.


The 30-year-old scored three goals in 32 appearances last term as the Lilywhites reached the semi-finals of the League One play-offs. Beavon has made 69 appearances in total for the League One side since joining from Wycombe Wanderers in 2012. "This club has what it takes to get promoted," said Beavon, who began his career with non-league Didcot. "Having been involved at Preston in the play-offs last season, I didn't really want to leave League One, but having seen what this club can do I'm really looking forward to joining up with the lads and getting started." Meanwhile, midfielder Joe Doyle and winger Marcus Harness, both 18, have signed their first professional contracts with the Brewers. Doyle has agreed a one-year deal, while Harness has signed for two years.

Summary: Preston North End striker Stuart Beavon has joined League Two side Burton Albion in a season-long loan deal.


A 36-year-old man was critically injured in the gun attack at a housing estate in Lusk on Tuesday. Lusk is about 25km north of Dublin city. GardaÃ (Irish police) said they want to trace the movements of a white Volkswagen Golf with a Northern Ireland registration plate XFZ 9316. The shooting happened at about 9.35 local time at Dun Emer Place. GardaÃ are interested in any sightings of the car in Dun Emer Place or Kilhedge Lane in Lusk in the days prior to the attack. The victim is still being treated for his injuries at Beaumont Hospital.

Summary: Police investigating a shooting in County Dublin have appealed for information about a car registered in Northern Ireland.


Paul Gladwell, 38, of Colchester was first detained by staff at the holiday site in Pakefield, Suffolk, late on Tuesday. He was then arrested on suspicion of assault by Suffolk Police. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating the case after it was referred to them by the force. IPCC Commissioner Cindy Butts said: "Our investigators will be conducting a thorough enquiry into all the circumstances surrounding his interaction with the police." Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the IPCC. More on this and other stories at BBC Local Live: Suffolk

Summary: A man arrested at a Pontins holiday park has died in hospital.


The incident happened in the Gurez area of Bandipora district on Monday evening, an army officer said. India and Pakistan have often accused each other of unprovoked firing along the disputed border. A ceasefire agreed in 2003 remains in place, but the neighbours often accuse each other of violating it. Monday's incident happened days before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Indian-administered Kashmir. An Indian army officer said Pakistani troops fired machine guns and grenades. Correspondents say there has been an escalation in hostilities between the neighbours since last year, with some of the worst violence in a decade being recorded during this period. Both sides have accused each other of starting hostilities. Kashmir, claimed by both countries in its entirety, has been a flashpoint for more than 60 years and the South Asian rivals have fought two wars over the region.

Summary: Pakistani forces have killed two Indian soldiers in firing along the de facto border that divides Kashmir between the two countries, India's army has said.


World number 50, German, Mischa Zverev stopped Murray in his tracks in the fourth round. It is Murray's earliest defeat in Melbourne since 2009, and the lowest-ranked player he has lost to at a Grand Slam since the 2006 Australian Open. Murray said Zverev "Deserved to win because he played great when he was down, and also in the important moments," "I was kind of behind in the last couple of sets the whole way but I have had tough losses in the past and I have come back from them." Zverev goes on to face Roger Federer or Kei Nishikori in the quarter-finals.

Summary: Andy Murray's hopes of winning his first Australian Open title ended with a shock defeat.


A sample taken at an out-of-competition test in January was found to contain anabolic agent clenbuterol. Shahzad, 29, will be provisionally suspended from 26 April - unless he challenges the decision - pending the outcome of the disciplinary process. His 116 internationals are split evenly between ODIs and Twenty20 matches. Shahzad is Afghanistan's leading run scorer in T20s and holds their record score in both ODIs and T20s. Clenbuterol is used to treat asthma but can also help build lean muscle mass and burn off fat. The maximum ban Shahzad could face is four years, but the starting point will be two years if he can prove the violation was not intentional.

Summary: Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad will be provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council after failing a drugs test.


The 27 images show fire crews battling the blaze, as well as recovery teams and investigators searching the rubble. American Airlines Flight 77, travelling from Virginia to LA, slammed into the building at around 09:37 local time. US authorities said the plane struck between the first and second floors of the Pentagon, killing 184 people. It was previously thought that the images had been newly released because of the fresh date stamp. But FBI spokeswoman Jillian Stickels said the pictures were first posted online in 2011. A technical glitch caused them to disappear from the site for an undetermined period of time, she added. They were restored in recent days to public view once the FBI learned they were missing, according to the FBI spokeswoman.

Summary: Photos taken after the attack on the Pentagon on 11 September 2001 have reappeared on the FBI's website six years after they were first released.


It had planned to scrap monitoring footage to save £200,000 a year. But now the council, North Wales Police and Rhyl, Prestatyn and Rhuddlan town councils will pay for it to continue. There are 81 cameras located across the three towns, together with a small number on council land and buildings. They are all linked to a control room in Rhyl police station. Graham Boase, Denbighshire's head of planning and public protection, said: "We recognised the need to potentially have some kind of alternative provision. "I'm confident we can work together over the next 12 months to look at developing the partnership so that the arrangements can become permanent."

Summary: A 12-month "trial" partnership will take over the monitoring of Denbighshire council's town centre CCTV system.


The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the sanctions after a meeting of its disciplinary committee. Chandila, 32, faced spot-fixing allegations while playing for Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals in May 2013. Mumbai batsman Shah, 31, had been suspended by the BCCI in July 2015. A statement from the BCCI said: "Ajit Chandila is banned for life from playing or representing cricket in any form or to be associated in any way with the activities of the board or its affiliates." Former international umpire Asad Rauf has also been under investigation by the BCCI but did not attend the recent hearing and denies claims of wrongdoing. A final hearing for Rauf has been scheduled for February 12.

Summary: Indian spinner Ajit Chandila has been banned for life and batsman Hiken Shah for five years after being found guilty of corruption charges.


The Pallas's cats are the first to be born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland site. In the wild the species are found in Iran, Mongolia and China. The park has already unveiled other new offspring including young capercaillie and a snowy owl chick. Grey and fluffy, the kittens will be raised by their parents Beebop and Alula. The zoological society said Pallas's cats were under threat in the wild and a European Zoo Association captive breeding programme was being managed by Highland Wildlife Park staff.

Summary: Three rare kittens have started to explore their enclosure at the Highland Wildlife Park near Kincraig.


The vessel crashed on to the northbound stretch of the A12 between Ardleigh and Dedham near Colchester just before 12:00 GMT. The Shona Mae had come off the back of a four-wheeled trailer pulled by a grey car. Essex Police coned off the affected carriageway to traffic. Essex Fire and Rescue Service said nobody was hurt. Although the trailer flipped over, the boat came to a rest upright on its keel. One lane remains closed while the scene is cleared.

Summary: A boat fell off a trailer leaving it beached on a major road in Essex.


Mark Thomas Hillman, 26, was found with serious injuries to his upper body on a pavement in Lloyd Close, Everton, Liverpool, at 17:15 BST on Wednesday. Mr Hillman, from Kirkdale, was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later. Police were called after a member of the public heard several loud bangs. Officers are treating it as a "targeted attack".

Summary: A murder investigation has begun after a man died following a shooting.


The Ghanaian, 29, set up the opener in a 4-2 second-leg defeat but the MLS team won the semi-final on away goals. Oduro tweeted: "So sad that in this generation some fans still make monkey noises when black players are playing the game. "Shame to all #alajuelense fans." He later added: "Say no to racism on the field." Regional governing body Concacaf told BBC Sport that once racist chanting was heard by officials in the 75th minute of the match, the first stage of its anti-racism protocols was immediately followed. A Concacaf diversity officer asked for a public announcement to be made requesting the crowd to stop the abuse, and it was successful. Oduro could play in Costa Rica again in the two-legged final as Herediano hold a 3-0 advantage over Mexican side Club America ahead of the second leg of their last-four tie.

Summary: Montreal Impact winger Dominic Oduro claims fans of Costa Rican side Alajuelense were racist towards him as the Canadian side reached its first Concacaf Champions League final.


Jonathan Godson, 49, from St Ouen in Jersey, admitted 24 counts of inciting, taking and making the images. Godson, originally from Canada, was sentenced on Monday at Jersey's Royal Court. The court heard that he possessed more than 68,000 indecent images and hundreds of hours of video. Det Insp Paul Kennea, of the States of Jersey Police, said: "Jonathan Godson was a prolific supplier of indecent images of children and it is likely this behaviour would have continued if he was not caught. "He not only downloaded indecent images of children, but actively shared them with others, thus encouraging further offending, and further adding to the suffering of victims. "He possessed thousands of images of children and hours of video and is clearly a danger to young people."

Summary: A man described as a "prolific supplier" of indecent images of children has been sentenced to eight years in prison.


Macheda, 25, joined Cardiff from Manchester United in May 2014 and scored six goals in 27 league games for the Bluebirds. Cardiff head coach Paul Trollope had said Macheda was not part of his plans. "We would like to thank Federico for his contribution and wish him the very best for his future," Cardiff said in a statement. Macheda's departure comes after midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi's contract with the club was also terminated by mutual agreement.

Summary: Striker Federico Macheda has left Cardiff City after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement.


When pilot Matt Rate noticed the lack of wind, he called his crew on the ground to let them know he was planning to come down. He originally planned to land in a nearby park but was at risk of hitting a tree, so decided to land on the street. As he came down towards the ground, his team sectioned off an area of the road. Both the pilot and his two passengers were unharmed. He said the landing was the safest option at the time and if he had left it any later he could have come down over the town centre.

Summary: A hot-air balloon was forced to land in the middle of a street in Northampton after the wind suddenly dropped.


Emergency services were called to Sunderland Hall late on Tuesday afternoon following reports of a man being badly injured. The victim has been named locally as Kenny Scott, 58, originally from Jedburgh, but latterly living at Minto. Despite efforts from paramedics and the call-out of an air ambulance, he was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Members of the Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team were also called out due to the difficult terrain. A spokesman said: "All involved are deeply saddened by this tragic outcome and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased." The Health and Safety Executive has been made aware of the accident and a full investigation into the circumstances will be launched. A spokesman said: "We have been made aware of an incident at Sunderland Hall and we are liaising with Police Scotland to determine the circumstances."

Summary: A forestry worker has been killed in an accident near Selkirk.


The West Indian Carnival in Leeds, which was launched in 1967, will be held in Potternewton Park over the August bank holiday weekend. An exhibition recording its heritage, political and cultural legacy is planned for the city's Tetley gallery. The event, which attracts more than 100,000 people, will culminate in a parade through Chapeltown and Harehills. A 50-strong carnival choir and a week of new plays at the West Yorkshire Playhouse will help mark the anniversary. Talking about the inspiration for the celebrations, founder Arthur France, said: "We needed something to bring us together and where you don't need an invite, so you just come." We want to hear your questions and memories about Leeds West Indian Carnival. Use the box below and we could be in touch with answers or to share your stories on the BBC website.

Summary: The "oldest carnival in Europe" is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary.


Public and Commercial Services Union members are against plans to stop extra payments paid to weekend and bank holiday staff. National Museum Wales said a 4% salary rise for low-paid workers and a Living Wage of £7.85 an hour would mitigate the loss. It apologised for strike disruption. The strike is affecting six of National Museum Wales' sites, with Swansea's National Waterfront Museum, the National Slate Museum in Llanberis and the National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, closed on Saturday. St Fagans National History Museum and National Museum Cardiff are open Saturday but with limited services. Big Pit National Coal Museum in Blaenavon is shut both days.

Summary: There is disruption at six of Wales' national museums this weekend as staff strike in a dispute over changes to pay.