Parnell will be eligible to play in the County Championship and One-Day Cup until he is recalled by the Proteas. The 27-year-old, also a capable lower-order batsman, took 26 wickets in all formats in two spells with Kent in the 2009 season. South Africa's next fixture is against England on 24 May at Headingley in the first of three one-day internationals. "I really enjoyed my time at Kent in 2009 when we won Division Two and reached the T20 Finals Day," Parnell told the club's official website. "I learned a lot from the experience and I hope to help the side continue their strong start in the County Championship and get off to a flyer in the One-Day Cup." Kent thrashed Gloucestershire by 334 runs in their opening Championship match of the season and are next in four-day action against Sussex at Hove, starting on 14 April.

Summary: Kent have re-signed South Africa left-arm seamer Wayne Parnell as an overseas player on a short-term deal.


The mannequin - complete with a hat and luminous jacket - was placed on the A487 near Tre-Taliesin, where the speed limit drops from 40mph to 30mph. Nigel Callaghan, who lives in the village, said a resident took action after becoming fed up with motorists. Despite the mannequin being moved and having items taken from it, he said it has had "an effect" on car speeds. Mr Callaghan added: "The local community were concerned with people speeding down the hill, with a bus stop and children crossing nearby. "So, one local person came up with this idea of a fake police officer."

Summary: A "fake police officer" has been positioned near a Ceredigion village to try and stop cars speeding through it.


The unborn foal was identified among the remains of its mother - a 48-million-year-old horse-like animal found in Germany's Messel pit in 2000. The mare probably fell into a lake shortly before birth - which led to outstanding preservation of the soft tissue from the foetus. Details are published in the open access journal Plos One. Dr Jens Loren Franzen and colleagues investigated the 12.5cm-long foetus using scanning electronic microscopy and high-resolution micro-X-rays. Almost all bones are present and connected, except for the skull, which appears to have been crushed. And this exceptional preservation allowed the researchers to reconstruct the original appearance and position of the foetus. This corresponded very well with foetuses in living mares, suggesting the horse reproductive system was already highly developed during the Eocene Period.

Summary: A fossilised foetus belonging to an early relative of the horse has been described by scientists.


The 21-year-old victim suffered leg, arm and head injuries when he was hit in Guildford by the van driven by Raymond Harms. Harms pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, damaging property and dangerous driving at an earlier Guildford Crown Court hearing. He was jailed for a total of six years and four months. Harms, of Yew Tree Drive, Guildford, was also banned from driving for eight years and two months. Two other men from Guildford were also sentenced for their involvement in the attack in Bowers Farm Drive, Burpham on 12 May. Ian Vase, 29, of Pond Meadow, who pleaded guilty to affray, was jailed for six months. Shaun Ritson, 31, of Lime Grove, who admitted threatening behaviour, was given a 12-month community order including 120 hours' unpaid work. The charges also related to incidents that took place in Lawrence Close the same evening.

Summary: A 25-year-old man has been jailed after he ran another man over in his van, causing him serious injuries.


Infrastructure bosses said a combination of high tides and strong winds could cause disruption to those living in exposed coastal locations. High tides are forecast for 22, 23 and 24 January and 20 and 21 February 2015. Infrastructure minister Phil Gawne said homeowners should "remain vigilant" in coming months. In particular those living in the seafront areas of Douglas, Castletown, Ramsey, Laxey and Port St Mary are being warned to "be prepared." The Department of Infrastructure said it would deploy about 20,000 sandbags to mitigate the risk of flooding. Mr Gawne said: "We will do whatever we can to provide assistance but people should take steps to protect their properties." Sandbags can be collected free of charge from local amenity sites across the Isle of Man. This year several areas including Douglas, Castletown, Ramsey, Laxey, Peel and Gansey experienced tidal flooding in January and February.

Summary: People living in coastal areas of the Isle of Man are being warned by the government to prepare for possible flooding in the New Year.


The Hawk, created by Percy Pilcher, will be a key exhibit when new galleries open later this year at the National Museum in Edinburgh. Percy Pilcher is believed to have been born on 16 January 1866. His dedication to aviation led to his death in a gliding accident at the age of 32. Pilcher had been working on a powered aircraft while flying gliders from a farmhouse near Helensburgh. His final flight in The Hawk took place when mechanical problems prevented him from testing his powered triplane. In spite of poor weather conditions, he chose to go up in The Hawk. Its tail broke off and he crashed to the ground with his creation. Percy Pilcher died of his injuries two days later.

Summary: The National Museums of Scotland has restored Britain's oldest surviving aircraft to honour the Scottish-based pioneer who built it.


Prandelli, 59, replaces former Liverpool assistant manager Pako Ayestaran, who was sacked after Los Che lost their opening four La Liga games. Valencia won both games under caretaker boss Voro to move off the bottom. Prandelli, who has not managed since a brief spell at Galatasaray in 2014, will take over after Sunday's home match against Atletico Madrid. He will watch the game against fourth-placed Atletico from the Mestalla stands before leading his first training session on Monday. The Italian led his nation between 2010 and 2014, taking them to the Euro 2012 final where they lost against Spain, then resigning after group-stage elimination at the World Cup in Brazil two years later. He returned to management shortly after at Turkish giants Galatasaray, only to be sacked 147 days later.

Summary: Spanish side Valencia have appointed former Italy boss Cesare Prandelli as their new full-time manager.


The Fove headset lets users focus on specific areas of a scene and aim computer game weapons using just their eyes. The device reached its crowdfunding target back in May, just 72 hours after its campaign was launched. Fove said it would use the extra investment from Samsung Ventures to add extra functionality to the product. The company had promised to look at integrating Valve's Lighthouse technology, to accurately track the headset's position, if it reached $700,000 in funding. The BBC understands the extra investment means Fove has exceeded that goal. Ik Hyun Lim, head of Samsung Ventures Japan, said: "We believe Fove will launch a competitive VR device in the market soon." Fove said it hoped to send early units to software developers in spring 2016.

Summary: The world's first eye-tracking virtual reality headset has secured investment from Samsung Ventures.


The teenager was said to be climbing a pipe spanning the gorge when he lost his grip near Colin Burn off Baird Road in Armadale at about 17:50 on Saturday. A friend raised the alarm and firefighters managed to remove him on a stretcher from the gorge about an hour and a half after the fall. He was taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries. Sgt Andrew Meikle said: "An extensive rescue operation, led by the fire service, was carried out today at Colin Burn in Armadale following a report of concern for a 13-year-old boy. "Rescuers successfully reached the youngster before moving him to safety. "He has since been transferred by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for his injuries."

Summary: A 13-year-old boy was rescued by firefighters after falling 20ft down a gorge in West Lothian.


The pilot of the Rotorsport MT-03 aircraft died in the crash at Turweston Aerodrome in Buckinghamshire on 28 July 2016. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said there was no evidence of mechanical problems with the aircraft. Its report said the pilot had a serious "undiagnosed cardiac condition". He died "as a result of multiple injuries sustained in the accident", the report said. The severity of the pilot's cardiac condition meant it may "caused unconsciousness", causing the crash. The AAIB report said he was an experienced private aeroplane pilot who was nearing the end of a course to get a gyroplane pilot's licence. He had completed 41 hours of gyroplane flight instruction and was undertaking solo flights and practising landings. A gyroplane, sometimes called an autogyro, uses an unpowered rotor to develop lift and an engine-powered propeller to drive it forward.

Summary: A 79-year-old pilot who fatally crashed into a runway after suddenly going into a dive from 100ft (30m) may have had a heart problem, a report said.


The 30-year-old recently served a five-match ban after being found guilty of racial abuse during a match in March - a charge he strenuously denied. Before that, he had started York's first four National League games of the season and played against the Silkmen in York's 1-0 win in August. He is available to feature in the match at Guiseley on Saturday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Macclesfield Town have signed York City goalkeeper Scott Flinders on a one-month loan deal.


People living in Cardowan, near Stepps, who currently fall under Glasgow City, want the boundary to be redrawn so they become North Lanarkshire residents. They claimed they were disadvantaged by being in a different council area from their neighbours. The plan, affecting 150 homes, has been put forward by the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland. It is seeking the public's views on the proposals by 6 September 2017. The commission has proposed that the boundary be realigned at the southernmost edge of the newly-completed development. The commission's secretary, Isabel Drummond-Murray, said: "We are particularly keen to hear from those residents and electors affected by the proposed changes, but would welcome any interested parties' views, whether in favour of the proposals or not." It expects to report its final recommendations to the Scottish government later in 2017 or early 2018.

Summary: A number of Glasgow residents could have their homes assigned to a different local authority.


Natalie Hemming, 31, was last seen alive in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, on 1 May. She was found dead on 22 May. Paul Hemming, 42, of Milton Keynes, pleaded not guilty at Luton Crown Court to preventing the lawful burial of her body and obstructing the coroner. He remains in custody and is due to stand trial in October. In July, Mr Hemming pleaded not guilty to murder, which is alleged to have taken place between 30 April and 4 May, at their home in Alderney Avenue, Newton Leys. The body of the mother-of-three was found in a wood at Chandlers Cross in Hertfordshire, 30 miles away.

Summary: A man who has denied murdering his partner has denied other charges relating to her death.


Versatile back Tait, 31, has played more than 100 games for Tigers, with 19 appearances this season. "Tigers is a massive club and playing in big games is one of the main reasons you want to be here. I'm very glad to be doing that," Tait said. Rizzo, 34, has played seven times for Leicester this season since returning from injury at the end of January. He said: "It is a privilege for me to play for the Tigers and from the moment I joined Leicester felt like home." Second-row Harry Wells and versatile forward Harry Thacker, both 23, have also agreed deals but, in keeping with club policy, the length of contracts have not been revealed.

Summary: Ex-England international Mathew Tait and Italy prop Michele Rizzo have both agreed new deals with Leicester Tigers.


The authority's base at Aykley Heads in Durham City has been described as "over-sized and inefficient". Officers suggested a move could create up to 6,000 jobs and put £1m into Durham city's economy. A cabinet meeting backed proposals to demolish the existing site and build new homes and offices ahead of a further meeting in November. A recent report said the existing complex, which opened in 1963, was no longer fit for purpose and would be attractive to businesses. More than 2,000 jobs have been axed by the authority in recent years as it seeks to make budget cuts. From 2011 to 2019, it said it would have to make a reduction in spending of £250m. The cabinet meeting was told any relocation would take up to four years to complete.

Summary: County councillors in Durham have provisionally approved plans to move to a new £50m headquarters.


The White House said Mr Obama looked forward to discussing their "shared commitment to fighting poverty and growing inequality". While in Rome, Mr Obama will meet Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and Prime Minister Enrico Letta. He will visit the Netherlands for a nuclear security summit, and will meet Nato and Belgian officials in Belgium. Among those Mr Obama is scheduled to meet is Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the White House said. His visit to Belgium will include his first official trip to two EU institutions - the European Council and the European Commission. The US president quoted Pope Francis in a speech about income inequality on December. The March visit will be the first meeting between the two men.

Summary: US President Barack Obama will visit Pope Francis on a European tour in March, the White House has said.


Heath, on his 32nd birthday, and 31-year-old Schofield won their semi-final in 31.899 seconds to qualify for their second Olympic final in a row. "We had a really good, solid run-out," said Heath, who partnered Schofield to bronze in the event at London 2012. Britain's Rachel Cawthorn failed to reach the final of the K1 500m, finishing sixth in her semi-final. The men's 200m final will begin at 13:40 BST on Thursday. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Great Britain's Liam Heath and Jon Schofield qualified fastest for the Olympic 200m kayak sprint final.


Robert Worrall, 30, from Beare Green, died at the scene on the A24 near the Esso Petrol Station in the village at 01:25 GMT on 9 November. A man aged 50 from the Dorking area has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of an accident. He has been bailed until 13 January, 2015. A 47-year-old woman from Horley is on bail until 9 December. She was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. Mr Worrall had worked for 10 years as a gardener at Dorking grounds maintenance company Groundscapes. His family said snowboarding was a huge passion of his and he enjoyed many holidays with friends in Austria and France.

Summary: A second person has been arrested following the death of a cyclist in a hit-and-run crash in Surrey.


The defender suffered a groin injury during City's Champions League semi-final second-leg defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday. "At this moment we don't know the results of the examination," Pellegrini said. "On Monday we will know. "It is difficult to know about the Euros without the diagnosis." Thirty-year-old Kompany has suffered five separate injuries this season, playing just 22 matches out of a possible 57, but Pellegrini rejected accusations he had mismanaged the centre-back. "Every time he was in the starting 11 he was fully fit," he said. "You can be sure of that." Kompany's absence would be a blow to Belgium, who are grouped with Italy, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland at the Euros. Chelsea's Eden Hazard is Belgium's vice-captain and has led the side in previous games when Kompany has been unavailable.

Summary: Manchester City and Belgium captain Vincent Kompany will learn on Monday if he will be fit for Euro 2016, according to City manager Manuel Pellegrini.


The creation stands 5ft 6in (1.7m) high, is 12ft 6in (3.84m) long and 5ft (1.53m) wide. It was built following donations by visitors, who paid Â£1 for each brick. The model raised funds for a new Â£10.9m permanent exhibition of cathedral artefacts called Open Treasure, which is expected to attract 120,000 people a year. See a 360 degree view of the model here. Work started on the replica on 11 July 2013, which tells the story of Durham Cathedral and its place in the development of Christianity in the North East. The cathedral said it is the first large-scale Lego model to have been built by the public, with visitors from as far as Alaska taking part.

Summary: A 300,000 brick Lego model of Durham Cathedral has been completed, three years after work on it began.


O'Flaherty, who tore a calf muscle last month, clocked 10 minutes and 6.86 seconds in Huelva to finish 11th. The Rio Olympian, from Newcastle in County Down, is chasing Athletics Northern Ireland's standard of 9:54.00. Meanwhile, Adam Kirk-Smith clocked 8:47.06 to finish 19th in the men's steeplechase at the same meeting. Kirk-Smith, who runs for Derry Track Club, is among nine Northern Ireland athletes to have achieved Commonwealth Games consideration standards after posting a personal best of 8:37.62 in Belgium last month. Athletics Northern Ireland's men's steeplechase consideration standard is 8:43.30. The majority of those who have achieved Gold Coast standards will have do it again to guarantee their places in the Northern Ireland team.

Summary: Kerry O'Flaherty was outside the Commonwealth Games 3,000m steeplechase consideration standard at a meeting in Spain on Wednesday night.


The 22-year-old was part of Worcester's academy and has played for the Premiership side's A League team. Bartlett played for the Pirates in a friendly match last October. "Bar came down for a time during our last pre-season and impressed with not only his skill set but his attitude to improve and work hard," said outgoing Pirates boss Ian Davies. "We have a strong link up with Dave Morris and Loughborough University and I'm sure Bar will follow previous alumni by becoming a very good player for the Pirates."

Summary: Cornish Pirates have signed fly-half Bar Bartlett from National One side Loughborough Students.


The parliament in Caracas held a special session to authorise his trip. Mr Chavez had a tumour removed in Cuba in June. He returned there for a first round of chemotherapy last month. The exact nature of his cancer has not been disclosed. The illness has raised doubts about whether he will be able to stand for re-election next year as planned. But President Chavez has said he is aiming for victory, and that he is responding well to the treatment. Speaking to his supporters in Caracas before his departure for Cuba, Mr Chavez said he was ready for more treatment. "I'm leaving in a better condition, and with this second phase of chemotherapy I will be even better," he said.

Summary: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has flown to Cuba to resume chemotherapy treatment for cancer.


More than 70 firefighters were called to the blaze on Montague Road, in Leytonstone, which started at about 17:48 BST, London Fire Brigade said. About 100 people were evacuated from the surrounding area, taking shelter in a local church. The fire, which affected two car workshops containing about 15 cars, was under control by 20:34 BST. Photos showed thick black smoke billowing from the fire, which also affected a neighbouring garden and scrapyard. Jabril Roberts, who lives nearby, said: "It was frantic. It seemed out of control" "The smoke was thick and black from the tyres of the garage burning." Leytonstone High Road London Overground station, which is near to the fire, was closed, while there is no service between South Tottenham and Barking.

Summary: A large fire has broken out in a range of workshops under railway arches in east London.


Airbus said the deal should be finalised in the first quarter of 2017, and that it may keep a minority stake. The firm's Bernhard Gerwert said the division business would "strongly develop" under KKR. Airbus is shedding several arms to focus its defence division on missiles, warplanes, launchers and satellites. In total it hopes to dispose of assets with combined annual revenue of some €2bn. The Defence Electronics unit, part of the group's Airbus Defence and Space arm, has a global staff of 4,000 and annual revenues of roughly €1bn. Its areas of expertise include military sensors, electronic warfare, avionics and optronics.

Summary: European aerospace giant Airbus Group is to sell its Defence Electronics business to private equity firm KKR for €1.1bn (£856m)


The infusion of the legal supplement L-carnitine, given to Farah in 2014 before a major race, is being looked at by the US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) to determine whether rules were broken. Dr Robin Chakraverty carried out the treatment on the instruction of Farah's American coach Alberto Salazar. He will appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 19 April. MPs have also asked to speak with UK Athletics' head of endurance Barry Fudge as part of their ongoing investigation into doping in sport. Fudge works closely with Farah and Dr John Rogers, a medic for the British athletics team who reportedly raised concerns about Salazar's methods. Salazar has been under investigation by Usada and UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) since 2015, following claims of doping and unethical practices made in a BBC Panorama programme. Both Salazar and Farah have strongly denied breaking any rules.

Summary: The doctor who treated Mo Farah with a controversial infusion has been summoned to give evidence to MPs.


Ms Guevara was riding her motorcycle on Sunday evening when a car hit her and caused her to fall, she said. Ms Guevara, a former Olympic medal winner, said the men in the car got out and hit her in the ribs and the head. She said the attack had been "cowardly and vile" and that the car had rammed her on purpose. She said the men had insulted her for being a woman and a motorcyclist. Ms Guevara, an Olympic-medal winning athlete before entering politics, has reported the incident to the police. She posted a photo of herself on Twitter looking bruised after having surgery on her face with the hashtag #bastadeviolence (#NoMoreViolence). Violence against women is a major problem in Mexico and across Latin America, where there have been mass protests demanding authorities do more to protect women from aggression.

Summary: Mexican Senator Ana Gabriela Guevara, 39, is in hospital after being beaten up by four men following a traffic collision near Mexico City.


The first two stages of the East End Regeneration Route are in place around Oatlands, Polmadie and Celtic Park. The 1.4km four-lane final stage will take it north to connect with Provan Road, south of the M8/M80. Glasgow councillors will be asked on Thursday to release Â£250,000 of funding towards pre-tender work. Work could then begin in 2018 and finish in 2021. Details of the project are outlined in a report which will go before councillors on Glasgow City Council's Executive Committee. The reports states that a number of milestones - including compulsory land purchases - have already been completed. It is argued that completion of the road will "assist both local economic growth and the creation of jobs". The report states that it will help future housing development, bring vacant land back into use, reduce traffic on surrounding roads and improve noise and air quality.

Summary: Councillors are being asked to approve the final stages of a road in Glasgow connecting the M74 and M8 motorways.


Scotland, who won the first one-day international on Sunday by 98 runs, chased 229 with 14 balls to spare. MacLeod made 103 and captain Preston Mommsen 80 not out, adding 165 for the third wicket in Edinburgh. Scotland are second in the table, one point behind the Netherlands, with the UAE bottom. UAE, who won the toss, slipped to 68-3 before Shaiman Anwar made 63 and Mohammad Usman 43. However, Anwar's dismissal sparked a collapse of six wickets for 41 runs, including the last four for only eight runs, as Safyaan Sharif claimed 3-25 and Chris Sole 3-51. Although Craig Wallace fell for six and fellow opener Kyle Coetzer 25 in Scotland's reply, MacLeod and Mommsen's stand took Scotland to the brink of victory.

Summary: Calum MacLeod hit a century as Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by seven wickets in the second of their World Cricket League matches.


A concerned man submitted the "bagged and tagged circular object" to officers in Maroochydore, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast late last week. He feared it might have indicated a drowning or possibly a murder. The police station said in a statement that they had soon confirmed the find was not sinister. "Officers at Maroochydore Station were all hands on deck when, much to their initial alarm, a concerned citizen attended the counter to report a possible homicide," said the statement. "Investigations revealed what police suspectedâ€¦ the item was indeed a jellyfish." Colin Sparkes, from Surf Life Saving Queensland, said the discovery was most likely a blubber jellyfish. He said the species was commonly found in Queensland waters and its sting was irritating, but not dangerous. "[The] tentacles have been knocked off by wave action or eaten by fish," he said of the one handed to police.

Summary: A jellyfish was handed to police in Australia under the mistaken belief it was a breast implant and possible evidence of a crime.


The train was originally part of a line opened in 1999 linking Egypt's Western Desert with a port on the Red Sea. The line, subject to shifting sands, was forced to close due to difficulties maintaining it and after thieves stole some 93 miles (150km) of tracks. The train, unable to move, was left stranded and forgotten in the Kharga oasis, west of Luxor. Now, engineers from a private haulage firm have finally begun dismantling it and loading it piece by piece into lorries destined for the capital. According to reports, they were initially detained by local police, who thought the engineers were trying to steal the train.

Summary: A train left stranded in the Egyptian desert for nine years is being moved to Cairo by lorry, media reports say.


The Football Association has said the technology could be trialled in the FA Cup in January 2018, but could now begin in the EFL Cup first round. "The board will consider allowing the EFL Cup to be utilised," EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey said. Approval for the technology to be used in the EFL Cup could come in May. Video assistant referees are currently being trialled worldwide, with Fifa president Gianni Infantino keen to employ the system at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The technology would only be applied to key incidents concerning goals, red cards, mistaken identities and penalties. Video technology was used to correct two wrong decisions as Spain beat France in a friendly in Paris on Tuesday night.

Summary: Video assistant referees could be used in English football as early as August, bringing forward the start of a planned trial by several months.


Mark Everard, 48, was found dead outside a house in Chell Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, in May. Steven Mutch, 45, had previously denied murder, but pleaded guilty on Tuesday at the start of the trial at Stafford Crown Court. He was sentenced to life. A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Everard died as a result of abdominal injuries. Mutch had called 999 saying Mr Everard was unconscious after a fall, Staffordshire Police said. However, paramedics were made suspicious by Mutch's behaviour and signs of blood in their flat on Bishop Road. The pair had been in a relationship for five years. Det Ch Insp Darren Harding, who led the investigation, said his thoughts were with the victim's family and hoped the sentence would offer them "some form of closure".

Summary: A man has been jailed for at least 16 years for murdering his partner.


The 53-year old grandfather, who cannot be named, will spend an additional 18 months on probation when he is released from prison. Downpatrick Crown Court, sitting in Belfast on Thursday, heard the abuse occurred between 1977 and 1983. The defendant was aged between 14 and 19. The abuse occurred in various locations in the County Down village where both the abuser and his victims lived, including in their homes as he babysat and in a disused lorry. He pleaded guilty to a total of 22 offences, including multiple counts of indecent assault and gross indecency. The judge said it was "quite clear that on each occasion, you isolated the victims in order to abuse them ... and you kept them available to you and you alone." Accepting that the defendant had a troubled upbringing and was an alcoholic, the judge also noted there had been no further offending since 1985.

Summary: A County Down man who abused three boys under the age of 13 over a six-year period has been jailed for 12 months.


The Canadian company also reported better than expected quarterly profit helped by strong sales during the holiday shopping period. Lululemon's fourth quarter gross profit rose 14% to $354.5m (Â£247m). The firm's chief financial officer said plans to improve profitably were "coming into sharper focus." Lululemon said it planned to improve margins by reining in costs through a shift to ocean freight from air freight and planning orders better to ensure fewer cancellations. "On the surface, Lululemon's final quarter numbers look fairly solid, especially when compared to the rather lacklustre performance during the prior quarter", said Neil Saunders, chief executive of Conlumino. "However, while there has been a pickup in sales momentum, the underlying figures continue to show signs of weakness" he added.

Summary: Shares in Yoga-wear maker Lululemon have jumped 10% after the company said it expected improved margins and sales this year.


The 20ft (6.1m) minke was spotted on a beach west of Elie at about 16:00 on Friday. A team from British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) led the operation to refloat the mammal at high tide. An initial attempt failed when the whale re-beached itself, but a second attempt was made later in the evening. The BDMLR believe the whale has now swum away and out of danger. A spokeswoman for the organisation said: "One of the rescue team from last night has been out and walked the coastline where the whale was refloated from last night and there is no sign of it. "Hopefully it managed to get out into deeper water and we won't see it again." The whale is thought to have been in good condition and uninjured. A BDMLR team used pontoons to refloat it.

Summary: Volunteers who refloated a whale stranded on a Fife beach say they are hopeful it has now made its way back to deeper water.


The 28-year-old played 23 games to help Bolton win promotion from League One last season, scoring three goals. He previously spent four years with Millwall, where he played alongside recent Dons signing Jimmy Abdou. "They formed an incredible partnership at Millwall a few years back and they complement each other well," boss Neal Ardley told the club website. Trotter is Wimbledon's seventh summer signing. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: AFC Wimbledon have signed former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Liam Trotter on an undisclosed-length contract.


The pram was knocked over at about 14:00 on Tuesday, at Riccarton Mains Road, at the junction with Bryce Road. The seven-month-old baby boy was checked over at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children but found to be uninjured. Police said they are looking for a young man who was driving an "older style" white Ford Fiesta. The driver did not stop and turned his vehicle around before travelling North along Riccarton Mains Road towards the A71 Calder Road. The driver was white, in his early to mid 20s with short dark hair. Insp Liz Duthie, of Police Scotland, said: "It is extremely fortunate the young baby did not suffer injury as a result of this collision, but his mother was left extremely distraught. "We are eager to trace the motorist who did not stop and anyone with information that can help identify him is asked to contact police immediately."

Summary: Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a pram being pushed by a woman in Edinburgh.


The animal, a pet of the current owner, was pictured resting its head on a sofa in the brochure for the property off Britannia Road. It proved popular on social media sites, with some people asking whether the pig was included in the sale. Estate agents Keystone said the house sold for more than the asking price of Â£100,000. Jonathan Webb, director of Keystone, said his firm started advertising the house in mid-August and sold the house within 10 days. He said: "We went with the strategy of not showing Pog in the pictures. "The vendor's very happy and Pog's off to pastures new." Estate agents Connells said the photo including the pig was put up on its website "in error and has since been removed". The house was up for sale with several estate agents.

Summary: A photo of a pig resting in the living room has not put off potential buyers of a one-bedroom house in Ipswich.


Former Hull City academy player Margetts, 22, only joined Rovers in the summer and has scored two goals for them in nine National League games. However, he spent a month with National League North side Stockport in December and found the net four times. "Hopefully get a few goals and help the team get some good results," Margetts posted on social media. The forward is Altrincham's third loan addition this month, following the signings of Josh Ginnelly from Burnley and Dylan Mottley-Henry from Bradford. Meanwhile defender Tom Marshall and winger George Bowerman have signed dual registration deals with Stafford Rangers and AFC Telford United respectively.

Summary: Altrincham have signed striker Jonny Margetts from Tranmere Rovers on a month-long loan.


Defender Harry Flowers, 20, has joined the Premier League side from ninth-tier Brocton, of the Midland League's top flight, on a contract until June 2018. Ron Flowers earned 49 caps for England and was a non-playing member of Sir Alf Ramsey's winning squad, eventually being awarded a winners' medal in 2009. The Clarets also announced the signing of 17-year-old striker Harry Limb from Wisbech Town, also in the ninth tier.

Summary: Burnley have signed the grandson of 1966 World Cup winner Ron Flowers.


Cardiff University academics said research with the public shows "major concerns" about state surveillance. The conference comes in the wake of plans for new UK laws to help police and agencies monitor online threats. Ben Wizner, the lawyer of former CIA contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden, is addressing delegates. Dr Lina Dencik from the university said: "We have found that the lack of transparency surrounding the level of state surveillance and the way it is being conducted remains a major concern among the British public. "People want to know why and how their personal data is being collected and used and what legal safeguards exist." The Home Office has been asked to comment. The two-day conference, at the university's School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, is being held as part of a major research project called Digital Citizenship and Surveillance Society.

Summary: A conference about state surveillance and monitoring what people do online is being held in Cardiff amid concerns about a "lack of transparency".


Malcolm Millman, 58, has diabetes and a heart condition, but did not have his medication with him when he absconded. The mental health unit resident went missing during a visit to a monastery in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, on 24 October and was last seen at Manchester Airport two days later. Millman was convicted in 1996 after violent attacks on young women. He is under the care of Chadwick Lodge, a medium secure facility in Milton Keynes. Greater Manchester Police have released a new CCTV image of him and said he should not be approached by the public. The investigation is being led by Thames Valley Police, which said Millman, who carries a walking stick, is also known as Richard Simon Barber, Michael Geoffrey Newman, and Raymond Pilkington.

Summary: Chemists and pharmacies have been placed on alert by police searching for a convicted rapist.


The bodies of a man and woman were found at a property in Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, at about 18:25 BST on Tuesday. Officers went to the bungalow with "concerns for the welfare" of the pair. Both were declared dead at the scene. Essex Police said its investigations were ongoing. More on this and other news from Essex Essex Fire Service confirmed it was called to the property and said initial reports were of a gas leak but it had no further information. Police have said they will not comment further until post-mortem examinations have been conducted.

Summary: The deaths of an elderly couple found in an Essex bungalow are being treated as "unexplained", police have said.


The carriageway has been shut eastbound at Bradford Peverell between the A37 and the A354 Weymouth Relief Road. The road is submerged in water for a distance of 50m (165ft), Dorset Police said. Police urged motorists to avoid the area as the section of road road was likely to remain closed for several hours. Check if this is affecting your journey The force said the westbound carriageway remained open with only a small amount of surface water, but urged motorists to take extra care.

Summary: A stretch of the A35 near Dorchester been closed because of deep floodwater on the road.


Hamza Bashir, of Glenfield Drive, Middlesbrough, admitted causing Linda Warren's death by driving without due care and attention on 23 October 2014. Teesside Crown Court sentenced him to 32 weeks in jail suspended for a year, 200 hours unpaid work and banned him from driving for two years. The 20-year-old had initially denied the offence but changed his plea. The court heard the grandmother of seven died in hospital after being hit by a Hyundai driven by Bashir. The crash happened in Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough.

Summary: A driver who killed a 60-year-old pedestrian in Middlesbrough has been spared jail.


Mr Keane was elected on a count of second preference votes and polled 84,601 votes when first and second preferences were added. His Conservative rival John Dwyer, was the first Cheshire PCC elected in 2012, and polled 81,652 votes. Overall turnout in the election was 23% and Mr Keane said he was "honoured". He said he had pledged to "deliver real neighbourhood policing", to get officers "back on the streets fighting crime" and to "deliver a police service you can be proud of". BBC News App users: tap here to see the results. More information is available on the Choose my PCC website.

Summary: Labour's David Keane has ousted the Conservative candidate in Cheshire to become the new Police and Crime Commissioner.


The 36-year-old, who has played 16 Tests, 41 one-day internationals and 16 T20s, replaces Australia seamer Ben Hilfenhaus as their overseas player. "Imran has played lots of cricket in England," said Notts director of cricket Mick Newell. "We know how effective international-class spinners can be during the business end of a county season." Pakistan-born Tahir has taken 43 Test wickets at an average of 46.39, 72 ODI wickets at 21.54 and 25 T20 wickets at 14.68. Notts will be his fifth English county after spells with Hampshire, Warwickshire, Yorkshire and Middlesex. Notts are fifth in the County Championship with five games remaining, and second in the One-Day Cup after two matches.

Summary: Nottinghamshire have signed South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir for the rest of the season.


On 7 July 2005, four men with rucksacks full of explosives attacked central London. More than 50 people lost their lives and hundreds more were injured. The attacks became known as the 7/7 bombings. When the attacks happened there was lots of help and support from doctors, police and the fire service . Ayshah spoke to Jason Killens who works for the London Ambulance service, about how the emergency services helped during in the attacks. In total, 52 people died in the 7/7 bombings, and more than 770 people were injured. Esther Hyman lost her sister Miriam in the attacks. She is proud of how people came together to help and support each other after the attacks. These types of attacks are very rare in the UK, and police, the government and security services are taking measures to try to stop events like 7/7 happening again.

Summary: Today is the 10th anniversary of one of the worst terrorist attacks on the UK.


The 41-year-old was attacked in Sunderland's Mowbray Park on Wednesday between 01:00 BST and 02:00 BST. Northumbria Police said officers were trying to trace a man who was with the victim beforehand. He is described as 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build with short, dark receding hair. He was wearing a Miami skyline printed T-shirt, dark jeans and trainers. He had a tattoo on his left forearm and upper arm.

Summary: A woman has been raped in a Wearside park, police say.


The Press Association reports the offer was worth £20m, with the 28-year-old handing in a transfer request earlier this week. Arnautovic, who joined Stoke from Werder Bremen in 2013, is 12 months into a four-year contract. The Austria forward scored seven times in 35 games last season and is with the Stoke squad in Switzerland for a pre-season training camp. Meanwhile, French striker Anthony Modeste, who was reportedly the subject of a club-record bid by West Ham last month, has left Cologne for Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian.

Summary: Stoke have rejected a bid from West Ham for forward Marko Arnautovic.


His agent Robert C Kelly confirmed the news on Twitter. "Sad to announce death from cancer of my client, dear friend and great talent, Keith Harris," he wrote. Harris had his own BBC One Saturday night programme The Keith Harris Show and had a top 10 hit with Orville's Song, popularly known as I Wish I Could Fly, in 1982. He leaves behind his fourth wife Sarah, and his children Kitty and Shenton; as well as a daughter, Skye, from his first marriage to singer Jacqui Scott and his mother Lila and brother Colin.

Summary: Entertainer Keith Harris, best known for performances with his puppet Orville, has died, aged 67.


Currently, blankets in use on the rail network are washed every two months. The new blankets, designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology, will be able to withstand being washed every day, a senior railway official told reporters. The issue of "smelly" blankets was even taken up for discussion in the parliament last week. The chairman of the upper house of the Indian parliament Hamid Ansari had said it was more advisable for passengers to bring their own linen. The Press Trust of India quoted a railway official as saying that the new blankets would be introduced on a few "premier" trains before being rolled out across the service. The state-run Indian Railways operates more than 12,000 trains, carrying some 23 million passengers every day.

Summary: Indian Railways is to introduce new "lightweight" blankets that will be washed every time they are used.


Ms McKeown, the first woman to be Sport NI's chief executive, was suspended on full pay from her role last March. Investigations were conducted into a number of grievances cases. Ms McKeown said she and her legal team will be lodging an immediate appeal to what she described as a "shocking decision". Sport NI said: "Following a disciplinary process, chief executive Antoinette McKeown has been dismissed, subject to appeal." A spokesperson for the Department of Communities, which is responsible for Sport NI, said it would be inappropriate to comment on a matter involving employees. Ms McKeown had been appointed as the head of Sport NI - the body charged with encouraging participation in sport - in June 2013.

Summary: The chief executive of Sport NI, Antoinette McKeown, has been dismissed following her suspension.


Willstrop, 32, has slipped to world number 24 after suffering a career-threatening hip injury. But he took 64 minutes to beat Egypt's Elshorbagy 11-4 11-7 10-12 11-7 in Seattle to reach the quarter-finals. "In the context of everything that has gone on over the past 18 months this is one of my best ever performances," said Willstrop. Willstrop joins fellow countryman and the man he lost to in last year's Commonwealth Games final, second seed Nick Matthew, in the last eight. "I feel great for the moment but I can't get too carried away - it's not the end," he said. In the quarter-finals, Yorkshireman Willstrop faces Colombian Miguel Angel Rodriguez, who has become the first South American to reach this stage (Saturday, 02:00 GMT). Matthew beat Mohamed Elshorbagy's brother, Marwan Elshorbagy, 13-11 12-10 11-5. He now plays Egypt's Tarek Momen (Saturday, 04:00 GMT).

Summary: England's James Willstrop stunned world number one Mohamed Elshorbagy to reach the World Championships last eight.


The charges relate to alleged "historical" incidents, police in the Australian state of Victoria said on Thursday. The allegations were made by more than one person, said Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton. Cardinal Pell has consistently and vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The Vatican treasurer, who is based in Rome, will be required to face the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 18 July, police said. Representatives for the Catholic Church in Australia did not immediately return a request for comment. Victoria Police made the decision to charge Cardinal Pell after receiving advice from prosecutors last month. Deputy Commissioner Patton said police "process and procedures" had been no different from any other investigation. "Cardinal Pell has been treated the same as anyone else in this investigation," he said. Details of the allegations were not revealed. The charges were served on Cardinal Pell's legal representatives in Melbourne on Thursday.

Summary: Australia's most senior Catholic figure, Cardinal George Pell, has been charged with sex offences.


The batsman, 32, will have surgery on the problem next week and is expected to be ruled out for eight to 10 weeks. Team manager Dr Mohammed Moosaje, who is also a medical doctor, said surgery was the "only long-term solution". "The target is to hopefully have him back for the Sri Lanka home series over the Christmas period," he said. "We have tried the conservative management of rest, physio, rehab and cortisone infiltration into the elbow, but that has not yielded the results that we would have liked." Twenty20 captain Faf du Plessis, 32, skippered South Africa in their recent 206-run win over Ireland and will do so in the five-match one-day international series against Australia which begins on Friday, while batsman Rilee Roussouw will take De Villiers' place in the squad. The sides then meet in three Tests in Australia in November.

Summary: South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been ruled out of their home one-day and away Test series against Australia because of a persistent elbow injury.


The 22-year-old is a product of the Sale academy and his form last season saw him play for England Saxons in South Africa this summer. Since his debut against Saracens in 2013, Haley has established himself as Sale's first-choice full-back. "Since I joined the club it has moved on in leaps and bounds," he told BBC Sport. "If, when we were in contract talks, Sale were talking about being in mid-table then I wouldn't have been interested in staying - I'm here to win things." Director of rugby Steve Diamond added: "Mike is one of the best full-backs in the game and for him to sign a three-year deal is great news. "He can go all the way to the top and it's a statement to clubs out there that we intend to keep hold of our home-grown players."

Summary: Sale Sharks full-back Mike Haley has signed a new three-year deal with the Premiership side.


The man in his 30s suffered multiple stab wounds at about 07:00 BST. West Midlands Police have cordoned off the scene of the killing at Carter Road in the Whitmore Reans area. Det Insp Jim Munro said there was no risk to the public, and officers were "working at pace to close-in on the person thought to be responsible". Police appealed for witnesses. They want to speak to anyone who saw a grey Audi A3 speeding away from the scene. The victim, who was found in the street, was pronounced dead in hospital after medical crews tried to save him, police added.

Summary: A man was stabbed to death in a "targeted" attack in Wolverhampton, police said.


The 23-year-old was taking part in the squad's first session at their base in France when he suffered the injury. "A decision on a new player has yet to be taken," said a Germany statement. The absence Rudiger, who plays for Roma in Serie A, is a blow with fellow centre-back Mats Hummels not fully recovered from a leg muscle injury. Germany had arrived at their tournament base in Evian only hours before Rudiger was injured. They are in the same group as Northern Ireland, Poland and Ukraine. Create leagues and play against your friends in BBC Sport's new Euro 2016 Predictor game

Summary: Germany defender Antonio Rudiger has been ruled out of Euro 2016 after tearing cruciate knee ligaments in training on Tuesday.


The attack happened in the Pilrig Street area of Edinburgh at about 02:00 on 24 April. A 31-year-old man was left with a fractured jaw after being struck in the face. The man police want to speak to is white, in his 20s, 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with short, blond or ginger hair. He had an Edinburgh accent. He was wearing dark clothing. Det Con Iain Wallace, of Police Scotland, said: "The victim was subjected to a violent and unprovoked assault while walking back from a night out with his friend. "The man pictured is believed to be of significance to our investigation, and I'd urge anyone who may recognise him to come forward."

Summary: Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to trace as part of their investigation into a serious assault.


The 20-year-old, who can play as a winger or striker, has signed a three-year contract at the Madejski Stadium. "He has a great left foot, good technique, good physique, pace - all together he is a promising young player," Royals boss Jaap Stam told the club website. "We are hopeful he can be a good player for us going forward." Paris-born Meite has played for the Ivory Coast at Under-17 level, and has been allocated Reading's number 19 shirt for the coming season. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Reading have signed forward Yakou Meite from Paris Saint-Germain for an undisclosed fee.


The 28-year-old Kenyan said on Twitter it was "sad and disappointing" to miss out on the event, which runs from 4 to 13 August in London. He is the only person to ever run under one minute 41 seconds for the event. He won gold in London at the 2012 Olympics and again in Rio last year. Rudisha said earlier this week he was "excited" to return to London, where he set the 800m world record of one minute 40.91 seconds five years ago. He is ranked only 19th in the world this year, but would have been bidding for a third successive gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. Fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Korir and Botswana's Nijel Amos are expected to battle for the gold in Rudisha's absence.

Summary: Defending champion and 800m world record holder David Rudisha has pulled out of next month's World Athletics Championships with a quad muscle strain.


Paul Cain killed 44-year-old Cy Cooper in July after a row over relatives and living arrangements. He then set Mr Cooper's Sheffield home alight but told police he had tried to save him to explain away forensic evidence found on his clothing. Cain, of no fixed address, was sentenced to a minimum of 21 years. Sheffield Crown Court heard he kicked, punched and stamped Mr Cooper to death at his home in Bluebell Close, Wincobank, in the early hours of 29 July. A post mortem examination revealed Mr Cooper suffered more than 80 injuries. Det Ch Insp Dave Stopford said: "Mr Cooper was a kind-hearted man who was well liked and respectable. "He died because of the injuries inflicted by Cain, who then believed he could outwit the authorities and get away with murder." Mr Cooper's sister said her brother "will always be missed".

Summary: A murderer who tried to cover up his crime by setting fire to the victim's home and claiming he attempted to rescue him has been jailed for life.


The man and woman, both 19, are accused of "conspiracy to do an act, or acts in preparation for, or planning, a terrorist act or acts", the Australian Federal Police said. Local media reported the pair are married. Police said the charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. The teenagers have been in custody since they were arrested early last year. At the time, the man was charged with collecting documents likely to facilitate terror acts, while the woman was charged with recklessly possessing documents and something else connected to an attack. The new charges follow an extensive investigation by counter-terrorism police in New South Wales (NSW). The pair will appear in the NSW Central Local Court on Wednesday.

Summary: Two teenagers will be charged with planning to carry out a terror attack in Sydney, according to police.


It will feature unseen archive material including original costumes, handwritten notes and sketches and personal photographs. The exhibition will show the socio-political situation in the 1970s and how ABBA rose to fame during "quite a grim time for the UK", producers say. ABBA Super Troupers will run from 14 December to 29 April. Paul Denton, producer at the Southbank Centre, said: "We're looking at what was special about ABBA and why they rose to prominence. "During the 1970s there was a three-day working week, a hung parliament and economically Britain was quite poor. ABBA were seen as quite exotic creatures from Sweden. "Obviously their music is what carried them through, their music caught the hearts and imagination of people."

Summary: An exhibition celebrating the rise of pop sensation ABBA will open at the Southbank Centre.


The club was relegated on Saturday despite the team's 3-2 win over Motherwell. Hamilton's win over Dundee meant Caley Thistle could not leapfrog the Accies into second-bottom place. In a post on the club's Facebook page, Inverness thanked fans for their "continued patience". It is the second time in its history that the Highlands club has been relegated. The last time was in 2009, but the Caley Jags successfully secured promotion in the following season. In the message on Facebook, the club said: "The ICTFC directors appreciate your continued patience and a statement on how the club intends to move forward will be issued in due course."

Summary: The directors of Inverness Caledonian Thistle have said a statement on the club's future is to be "issued in due course".


The Colin Bloomfield Melanoma Appeal is raising awareness of skin cancer and is backed by the BBC Radio Derby presenter Colin Bloomfield. The club donated £10 for each of the 1,401 Derby fans who turned out for the match against Norwich on Saturday. The appeal, which was started earlier this year, has already raised more than £30,000. The Rams drew 1-1 with the Canaries at Norwich. BBC Radio Derby launched the appeal to help protect children from skin cancer after Colin's diagnosis with stage four melanoma in 2013. The 33-year-old presenter's openness and optimism as he battles the disease has touched thousands of listeners. The BBC is working with the Derby Telegraph and charity Skcin, which specialises in skin cancer prevention.

Summary: More than £14,000 was raised by Derby County Football Club at the weekend for a melanoma cancer appeal.


He returned to his property on Deerpark Road about 23:20 GMT on Saturday and confronted three men. One of them hit him with the bar but he was not seriously hurt. The men left with a sum of cash in a blue coloured Volkswagen Tiguan that had been reported stolen in a creeper style burglary in the Rectory Road area of Ballyclare earlier in the evening. An attempt was also made to steal a second car in a creeper style burglary in the Riverdale Park area of Ballyclare around 22:15 GMT. The Volkswagen Tiguan was found burned out on the Ballyhampton Road in Larne a short time after the incident in Glenarm. Police are investigating a link to the incidents in Glenarm and Ballyclare.

Summary: A man in his 50s has been hit with a metal bar during an aggravated burglary at his home in Glenarm, County Antrim.


Two were unearthed on Monday on a building site in the Pall Mall area, with a third found at about 08:15 GMT. Four further devices were discovered just under three hours later after a police cordon had been removed. All seven were initially thought to be bombs but are now believed to be "non-fused ammunition". A team of Army bomb disposal experts removed the devices and a 200m safety cordon at the junction of Pall Mall and Leeds Road has been lifted. An examination by the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal concluded the five shells found since the morning were "empty", said Merseyside Police. A force spokesman said: "The construction company has now ceased work at the site and the Health and Safety Executive are on site."

Summary: Seven suspected unexploded World War Two shells were discovered in the same area of Liverpool in the space of 24 hours.


The day is marked at CairnGorm Mountain, Nevis Range, Lecht, Glenshee and Glencoe Mountain every year when there is adequate snow cover. All five were able to host events this year, including skiing, snowboarding and snowman building. In total, Scotland has had more than 18,000 skier days so far. Ski-Scotland said this figure was much higher than would be expected for this time of year. A skier day means one person who skis or snowboards on one day. Many of the same people return to the slopes several times during the season. Last season involved 230,634 skier days. There were 235,303 in the 2013-2014 season.

Summary: Sunday's World Snow Day at Scottish mountain ski centres was a success, according to Ski-Scotland, a national body that promotes snowsports.


Emergency services were called to the scene on Airdrie Road at about 10:45. The boy was a rear seat passenger in a Ford Focus which was involved in a collision with a Mercedes outside a busy cafe and car wash. The female driver of the Focus, aged 27, had minor injuries. The 35-year-old male Mercedes driver was not hurt. Police said the boy sustained a serious head injury and was taken by ambulance to Wishaw General. Airdrie Road was closed to allow officers to carry out crash investigation work. Sgt Joe McGuckien said: "The crash happened just outside a diner and car wash on Airdrie Road - both of which at the time were full of people. "A number of witnesses have already come forward and we have been checking CCTV in the area, however, we would still ask that anyone who saw the crash happen contact police."

Summary: A five-year-old boy is in a serious condition in hospital after being involved in a two-car crash in Carluke in South Lanarkshire.


Jia Li Huang, 63, was discovered in a property on Atkinson Road in Urmston, Greater Manchester, after officers were called amid concerns for a woman's safety at 12.30 BST on Monday. Police said a man Tasered at the scene was arrested on suspicion of murder. Mr Huang's family said he was "a good man" who would now be at peace. A statement said: "My father was an amazing person, he was brave and he thought he was invincible, but sadly his life was taken away. "We never thought we would lose our father this way. It is such a horrible way to die, he never deserved this, he was a good man." The woman suffered head injuries and was taken to hospital, Greater Manchester Police said.

Summary: A man who was found dead with head injuries was "amazing and brave and thought he was invincible", his family has said.


Markets were also edgy ahead of key non-farm payroll figures which are out on Friday and will be studied for clues as to the strength of the US economy, and therefore the direction of interest rates. The Dow Jones finished trading down 0.67% at 17,422.18. The Nasdaq was down 1.62% at 5,056.44 and the broader S&P was 0.76% down at 2,083.81 poi Shares in Disney dropped a further 2% having dived 9% on Wednesday following disappointing results. Shares in 21st Century Fox lost 6.5% after the media conglomerate reported a 91% drop in profit on Wednesday. Viacom, which owns Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, lost 13% after third-quarter revenues fell 10.6% to $3.06bn.

Summary: (Close): US stocks closed down after media companies suffered hefty falls.


Klopp, 49, only joined Liverpool in October, then agreeing a deal until 2018, with the option of another year. But the club's hierarchy is looking to extend that contract as a show of faith and to ward off any potential debate on his future. German Klopp took Liverpool the finals of the League Cup and the Europa League last season. Any new deal would not necessarily involve fresh terms over payment. Klopp is already in the top bracket of earners because of his status and past achievements, having guided Borussia Dortmund to two German titles and a Champions League final before his move to Anfield. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Liverpool's owners have approached manager Jurgen Klopp about extending his contract at Anfield.


The Rev Dan Woodhouse, a Methodist minister in Leeds and Sam Walton, a Quaker, are accused of entering the BAE Systems site in Warton to disarm planes. Police said they were being held on suspicion of criminal damage. In a statement, Rev Woodhouse said stopping warplanes "would save lives". Rev Woodhouse added: "Stopping or even delaying Saudi Arabia having more planes with which to bomb Yemen would save innocent lives and prevent war crimes." BAE Systems said the matter was being investigated by Lancashire Police and it was assisting officers with their inquiries.

Summary: Two people have been arrested in Lancashire after allegedly trying to disarm warplanes bound for Saudi Arabia.


The truck was travelling near the city of Dayton when the driver lost control and hit a roadside barrier. The driver escaped unhurt, but a female passenger, his fiancee, was injured. Police said up to 400 piglets were killed but at least 1,500 were rescued, and it is unlikely that all the escapees will be rounded up. The surviving pigs were taken to a nearby agricultural fairground, where they are now being cared for. Emergency crews rescued them by forming a human chain and lifting them to safety. Dean Fox, a fire chief in Xenia in Ohio, spoke to the Dayton Daily News about the animals that had escaped. "Probably we'll never get a hold of them," he said. "We'll try as hard as we can, but we probably won't retrieve them all."

Summary: A truck carrying 2,200 piglets has overturned in the US state of Ohio, lead to hundreds of the animals escaping into nearby woods.


Media playback is not supported on this device Eoin Bradley made it 2-0 eight minutes later, poking in from close-range after Joel Cooper had played the ball in. Chris Casement pulled a goal back for the Ports but then Bradley made it 3-1 and Portadown's Robert Garrett was sent-off or two yellows cards. Andy Kilmartin netted a close-range fourth for Glenavon in stoppage time. When the score was at 2-0 in the second half, Portadown had lost veteran keeper David Miskelly who appeared to suffer a blow to the head. Miskelly received treatment on the pitch before being replaced by substitute goalkeeper Martin Mallon. Garrett's dismissal was in the 71st minute and was Portadown's ninth red card in the Irish Premiership this season. The defeat leaves Portadown nine points adrift of a place in the top six.

Summary: Kevin Braniff scored a superb 27th-minute free-kick from just outside the penalty area to put Glenavon on the way to victory in the Mid-Ulster derby.


The flyers, featuring a gunman and the union jack, read: "All PSNI informers will be put out of this area." The Alliance Party has condemned the leaflets and urged anyone with information to contact the police. "Once again we see faceless people using the cover of darkness to make threats against the community," Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle said. He urged people to continue to support the police. "I would urge anyone with any information about the production and distribution of these leaflets to pass it to the police on the 101 number or anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111," he added.

Summary: Leaflets threatening "police informers" were left on cars in east Belfast on Friday night.


Work at the A19 A689 Wolviston Interchange near Wynyard began in May and has seen sliproads widened and the introduction of traffic lights. The Highways Agency and Stockton Borough Council said the work should ease congestion. It is the first of four such pinch point schemes to be completed in the North East. Stockton Council's cabinet member for regeneration and transport Mike Smith, said: "Businesses in the north of our borough are continuing to develop and expand while the number of people living in the area is also growing so improvements to the road network are vital."

Summary: A £3.7m scheme aiming to cut congestion for motorists accessing the A19 near Stockton has been completed.


Williams sold over £50,000 worth of tickets in July when he stopped rival Gary Corcoran at the Wales Ice Arena. His reward is another opportunity to box in front of his own fans, with Williams confirming he will headline a bill at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena. Williams, 24, trained by Welshman Gary Lockett, will feature alongside stablemates Alex Hughes and Jay Harris. Promoter Frank Warren is yet to announce details of Williams' opponent, but it is expected to be a title defence for the Rhondda boxer with further details to come on Monday. Super welterweight Williams will begin his preparation by travelling to Spain to spar with British world champion Kell Brook, who challenges Gennady Golovkin on 10 September at the O2 Arena. Find out how to get into boxing with our special guide.

Summary: British and Commonwealth champion Liam Williams will return to Cardiff as a headline act on 22 October.


Thomas Bebbington, 22, had been dared to swim across the river and went in by the ex-Dana prison in Shrewsbury on 10 November. But the inquest heard he did not survive because of the water's temperature and the drugs in his system which ncluded heroin and cannabis. His body was found downstream on 6 December. Coroner John Ellery recorded a verdict of misadventure. A friend, who was with him had filmed Mr Bebbington getting in the river and called 999 after he disappeared, the inquest heard. A post-mortem examination revealed he died as a result of immersion in the cold water together with methadone, heroin, cannabis and cocaine toxicity, the coroner said.

Summary: A man found in the River Severn died for a £100 dare, an inquest has heard.


Kiwi's owners called the fire service in a "very distressed condition" when the bird became trapped as it climbed. Watch Commander Desmond Lloyd from Oldbury fire station said his "fat fingers" enabled him to bend the bars of the cage to free the parrot. He said it was the first time in his 29-year career he had heard of crews rescuing a parrot from its cage. Mr Lloyd said: "We've got them down from trees. But not usually from cages. "Luckily I have fat fingers and managed to bend the bars to let Kiwi pull his head out."

Summary: A parrot was rescued from its own cage by a firefighter after getting its head wedged between the bars.


The motorway reopened at 10:40 BST following the crash, which happened just before 03:00 between junctions 10 and 11 - the exits for Wokingham and Reading. The pedestrian died at the scene. Police said the lorry driver was uninjured but was in shock. Thames Valley Police said it expected the road to remain "heavily congested" for some time. Follow live updates here. Insp Andy Storey asked anyone driving on the M4 near junction 11 at the time of the crash to contact the force. He said: "We are trying to determine the circumstances which led to a pedestrian being on the motorway. "In addition there are ongoing inquiries to identify the pedestrian at this time."

Summary: A pedestrian has died after being hit by a lorry on the M4.


Thieves cut a 3ft-wide hole in the wall of the university's Oriental Museum and stole a bowl and figurine. Durham Police said it was almost certainly a well planned operation. A police spokeswoman said both artefacts had now been recovered. Officers have arrested five people in connection with the theft. Two men are still being sought. The five people arrested are all from Walsall, West Midlands. Durham University said the museum would reopen on Monday. The stolen bowl dates from 1769 and has a Chinese poem written inside, while the figurine is of seven fairies in a boat and stands about 12in (30cm) high. Both are from the Qing Dynasty, China's last imperial dynasty. Security at the museum is being reviewed.

Summary: Chinese artefacts worth almost £2m that were stolen from a University of Durham museum have been recovered by police.


The Welsh Retail Consortium said footfall grew by 4.5% in April compared to the same month last year. But there was also an increase in empty stores - rising to 12.9%, up from 12.5% in January. The UK average was 9.3%. The consortium said the results were "a mixed bag for Welsh retailers". Numbers visiting the High Street in April were above the three-month average of 3.3% and the 12-month average of 1.3%. Sara Jones, the consortium's head of policy and external affairs, said: "With shopper numbers rising across all destinations - high street, retail park and shopping centre - confidence will be growing amongst retailers. "The Easter period will no doubt have had a positive impact, with shoppers making the most of the holiday period to visit Welsh stores." She added that the "challenge" was ensuring footfall growth was "sustained and improved upon".

Summary: The number of people visiting shops in Wales rose faster than anywhere else in the UK last month, according to new figures.


The route through the parkland at Croome Court, near Pershore, was built by the 6th Earl of Coventry to showcase his finest plants, the National Trust said. Lost over time, the organisation said archaeologists discovered the original path, which has been rebuilt. Croome warden Hugh Warwick said it had been a "huge task". He said work started about a year ago and saw 84 trees felled among other work. The scheme is part of a larger project to restore the parkland, much of which was built by Capability Brown in his very first design, the National Trust added.

Summary: An 18th Century path at a historic house has been restored after 12 months of work.


The 49-year-old was with another man, aged 24, outside Tannahills on Neilston Road when they became involved in an altercation with two other men. Police said they believed the older man was attacked with a weapon. He was taken to hospital for treatment to a facial injury. The 24-year-old man did not require hospital treatment. The suspects were described as both being around 5ft 8ins and one of them was balding and wearing a green jacket. Det Con Colin Leggat from Paisley CID said: "We believe the victim was assaulted with some sort of weapon and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. "The two suspects were last seen making their way along Neilston Road towards Caplethill Road and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the attack or saw two men matching the above description in the area to come forward."

Summary: Police have appealed for information after a man was injured in an attack outside a pub in Paisley on Boxing Day.


Dr Helen Nicoll, 53, was found at her house in Great Wilbraham at about 06:30 BST on Friday. She lived at the property with her husband, Stephen Nicoll, 53, also a dentist, with a practice in Harley Street. A 53-year-old man from south Cambridgeshire, arrested on suspicion of murder, was released on bail. The Nicolls were described by neighbours as a "loving but private" couple. A police spokesman said: "The 53-year-old man from South Cambridgeshire was arrested after police were called to a sudden death in Frog End. "A cordon was put in place and the death of the woman, who is in her 50s, was treated as suspicious." A post-mortem examination is expected to take place later when officers will continue to question the arrested man.

Summary: A woman whose body was found in her Cambridgeshire home was a dentist, it has emerged.


She died on Thursday night at a Los Angeles hospital, her publicist told the Associated Press news agency. The singer had a number of hits including Miss You Like Crazy, Pink Cadillac, This Will Be, and Unforgettable, a duet with her father. People have been paying their tributes on social media. Musician, Lenny Kravitz remarked on the sadness of the news at the start of 2016: Veteran singer, Tony Bennett posted his tribute on Instagram: On Facebook, Marco Panascia posts: Claressa Monteiro recounts her story of when she met Natalie Cole: Many people mentioned the remarkable father and daughter duet on the song Unforgettable. @priusport tweets: @kirkflamous's tweet also includes a nod to Nat 'King' Cole: Compiled by Andree Massiah

Summary: US singer Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat 'King' Cole, has died at the age of 65.


Media playback is not supported on this device McCoy had won almost every big race in his sport but never the Grand National. In 2009 this feat was accomplished at the 15th attempt as he rode Don't Push It to victory over the famous Aintree fences. The 18-times champion jockey has gone on to ride over 4,000 winners. BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2015 is broadcast live from Belfast on Sunday, 20 December from 19:00 GMT on BBC One. Further coverage on BBC Sport's online platforms and Radio 5 live.

Summary: In 2010, jockey AP McCoy was crowned Sports Personality of the Year.


The 24-year-old has yet to make an appearance for the Premier League side since joining on a free transfer after his release by Blackburn in the summer. Kean made his professional debut for Rovers, and has previously had loan spells at Hartlepool, Rochdale, Oldham and Yeovil. He comes in after Jamie Jones' loan from Preston ended in December. "It was either come here and play some games or stay and play a couple of reserve-team games," Kean told BBC Essex. "Every player that works Monday to Friday wants to play. "My time at Norwich so far has been absolutely brilliant, there's a great bunch of lads and staff there. I've really enjoyed working with (goalkeeping coach) Dean Kiely and he's been good enough to let me come here." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Colchester United have signed goalkeeper Jake Kean on an initial 28-day loan from Norwich City.


The Dane crashed in Belgium on Sunday at the exit of the 180mph Eau Rouge/Raidillon corner. He was taken to hospital with an ankle injury but was released the same day. The 23-year-old needed to pass a final FIA fitness test ahead of the race at Monza and Renault tweeted on Thursday that he was "all clear to race". "I'm feeling much better, which is very good news," Magnussen said earlier in the week. "I've had several checks that show I am fit to race in Monza and I am sure I will be in the car this weekend. "We were running in the top 10 in Belgium and I'm very motivated to repeat this again in Italy."

Summary: Renault driver Kevin Magnussen has been passed fit to race in this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, according to his team.


Just as he did in the opening race, Kawasaki rider Rea took the lead on the last lap of the second to seal victory. Chaz Davies of Wales was second and with Italian Marco Melandri in third. Rea, 30, aiming to become the first man to win three WSB titles in a row, has already opened up a 10-point lead over Davies and England's Tom Sykes. Melandri and Davies both led on the closing laps but Rea was able to recover on both occasions to reclaim the lead. "To win two last-lap battles here is incredible," Rea said. "I wanted to come here and start my year in a good way. Before yesterday I hadn't won after the summer break so it's nice to kick-start my campaign." Northern Ireland's other rider Eugene Laverty finished in 10th spot, 30.12 seconds behind Rea.

Summary: Northern Ireland's Jonathan Rea made the perfect start to his World Superbike defence by winning both races at Phillip Island.


Police said they observed a red Renault car travelling at speed along the Springfield Road shortly before 21:30 BST on Friday and signalled for it to stop. They said the car failed to stop and police followed it through the Cluain Mor Estate. It was later found on Beechmount Parade. A 35-year-old man appeared in court in Belfast on Saturday charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and failing to stop for police. A 33-year-old man has been charged with disorderly behaviour and obstructing police. He is expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on 16 September. Police said he has also been returned to prison after his licence was revoked. A 16-year-old girl has been charged with assault on police and resisting police. She is expected to appear before Belfast Youth Court on 14 September. All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Summary: Two men and a 16-year-old girl have been charged with a number of offences after a police chase in west Belfast.


The 18-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after the incident at Shepherds Way and Clifford Street at about midnight. He died a short time later. Two passengers in his car - two males aged 18 and 17 - suffered head, shoulder and hand injuries. A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was uninjured in the crash. Sgt Finn Quainton, of Lancashire Police, said: "While we have arrested one man in connection with the collision, we are keen to establish the exact circumstances of what happened. "We believe a number of people were in the area at the time and would encourage them to come forward and talk to police."

Summary: A teenage driver has died after a two-car crash in Chorley.


The 21-year-old made 32 league appearances this season as Ajax narrowly finished second behind champions Feyenoord. He joined Ajax in 2015 from Barcelona, having found his way to the famous La Masia academy through a link with the Samuel Eto'o football foundation in Cameroon. His form this season has been instrumental in Ajax's journey to the Europa League final where they will play Manchester United on 24 May in Stockholm. "I feel at home at Ajax and in the Netherlands. Now I want to win great prizes with this great club." he told the club's official website. Onana made his first team debut for the four-time European champions on 20 August 2016 against Willem II. The former youth international is yet to make his senior international debut for five-time African champions Cameroon. He was one of seven players to snub this year's Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

Summary: Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has committed his future to Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam until June 2021.


Kersten England has accepted an offer to become the chief executive at Bradford Council. She said she was proud of the six years she had spent in York and would "always want the best" for the city. Councillor David Green, leader of Bradford Council, said the appointment still had to be approved at the council meeting on 19 May. Ms England tweeted she was "very sad to leave the brilliant people and place that is York". Mr Green said: "The chief executive at Bradford Council is one of the biggest officer jobs in local government." The council employs about 20,000 people and currently has a budget of about Â£400m. It is not known when Ms England would start her new role. Tony Reeves the former chief executive left Bradford Council in 2014.

Summary: The chief executive of City of York Council is to leave her post for a similar role in Bradford.


US stocks posted losses on Monday setting a weak cue for the Asian open. However, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.7% to close at 16,764.97 while Australia's benchmark ASX 200 index closed 0.3% up at 5,552.50. In China, the mainland Shanghai Composite ended 0.7% higher at 3,025.68 while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.1% to close at 22,465.61. Data from China showed the consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.8% in July compared with a year earlier. The producer price index (PPI), which tracks prices at the wholesale level, fell 1.7%. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index ended the day up 0.6% at 2,043.78

Summary: Asian shares mostly moved higher on Tuesday, managing to resist the negative trend set by Wall Street.


Dutch electricity network administrator TenneT said a significant part of North Holland province, home to some 2.7 million people, was affected. The operator later said power had been restored. But incoming flights were still being diverted from Schiphol airport - one of Europe's busiest terminals. The hub was forced to run on emergency power, as the cut caused widespread disruption. It was triggered by a "technical fault" at a substation in the Amsterdam suburb of Diemen, TenneT said on Twitter. It said its engineers were working hard to fix the problem. Public transport across the Netherlands was affected, with trains cancelled and passengers stuck in lifts, trams and subways, according to reports. Hospitals were operating on backup power, NOS public television said.

Summary: A major power cut hit Amsterdam and surrounding towns, causing all flights to and from the city's Schiphol airport to be temporarily cancelled.


Completed sales dropped from 122,000 in October to 106,000 last month. However, the November figure was still higher than for the same month last year. Overall, it means that residential sales for the first 11 months of 2015 are almost identical to those for the same period last year. If that pattern continues in December, then sales for the whole of this year are likely to match those for 2014 at about 1.22 million. Andrew Montlake at the London mortgage brokers Coreco said: "This year we have gone back to some normal seasonality, for the first time in a long while. "Also some amateur landlords may have been put off buying buy-to-let properties because of the impending tax changes they face."

Summary: The number of homes sold in the UK fell sharply in November, according to the latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).


The company, which has more than 2,000 staff, initially said 350 jobs would be cut, but that number has since been reduced. Bosses said the firm would help affected staff find other employment. Union Unite said it was a "very bad day" and it was working to "reduce the number of compulsory job losses". Dave Springbett, from Unite, said: "The fact the union and management together have managed to protect the number of compulsory redundancies by a big margin is good news, but that shouldn't take away from the drastic effect it's going to have on some workers." In a statement, the firm said: "For those staff members who are affected by this process, the company is to establish an out-placement service designed to assist in securing future employment. "Princess Yachts is now looking ahead to a successful and prosperous 2016." The firm marked 50 years in business last year.

Summary: Luxury yacht builder Princess Yachts will cut 172 jobs following a large-scale restructuring of its headquarters in Plymouth.


The 130th AGM of The IFAB will take place at St. David's Hotel in Cardiff on Saturday, 5 March and Infantino is expected to attend. The Uefa secretary general earned 115 votes in yesterday's selection process, 27 more than closest rival Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa. Infantino led first round voting with 88, including support from Wales. Infantino has succeeded fellow Swiss Blatter, who had led Fifa since 1998 and stood down in 2015 and was later suspended from football for six years for breaching ethics guidelines. The FAW was represented in Zurich by chief executive Jonathan Ford.

Summary: New Fifa president Gianni Infantino may make his first major decisions in Cardiff.


The red Mercedes C-class could be seen with both rear wheels in the air off the side of the Victoria Road near Bready at about 15:00 BST. The car's female driver was taken to hospital for a check-up. Her injuries were not thought to be serious. Three fire engines were called to the scene, as well as the police and ambulance service. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash.

Summary: A car has crashed into a property beside the road between Londonderry and Strabane.


The suspected Class B drugs were found in two vehicles during a stop and search at Dargan Road, north Belfast, on Tuesday evening. Two men, aged 36 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply. The pair are currently assisting police with their enquiries. The vehicles have been seized for further examination. Appealing for anyone with information about the seizure to contact the PSNI, Det Insp Keith Gawley said: "This was a proactive policing operation which has stopped a huge amount of drugs from entering Northern Ireland."

Summary: Police in Belfast have seized herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of about £1m.


It comes with spending on so-called "out-of-region placements" forecast to run more than Â£600,000 over budget. The social work department says it's already working to identify community-based provision wherever possible. However, it added that establishing appropriate support for such services would take time. It is hoped the move could replicate the success of a strategy put in place for "looked after kids" which is on course to deliver savings of almost Â£1m. Jim Dempster, who chairs the social work committee, insisted it was in everyone's interest to tackle the issue. "For the well-being of the children it is absolutely crucial that they are back in the region - they're amongst people they know in an environment they are familiar with," he said. "And for us it represents a financial saving. "That is just a win-win situation."

Summary: Options are to be explored to try to avoid local children with disabilities having to leave Dumfries and Galloway for residential care.


Firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the fire, which was beside a nursing home. The fire service was called to Bath Terrace just before 21:00 BST on Sunday to what was described as a "well-developed fire". Eight fire appliances, an aerial appliance and a specialist command support unit tackled the blaze. No-one was injured. Police said the property "will be entered and examined by PSNI crime scene investigators once building control officials have determined it is safe to do so". They have appealed for anyone with information to contact police.

Summary: A fire at a derelict property in Portrush, County Antrim, on Sunday night is being treated as suspicious.


The 63-year-old ex-youth coach at Crewe Alexandra faces allegations relating to two boys between 1980 and 1987. The Crown Prosecution Service said the charges followed an investigation by Cheshire Police. Mr Bennell, who also had links to Manchester City and Stoke City, will appear at South Cheshire Magistrates' Court on 13 March. He is accused of two counts of indecent assault on a boy aged under 14, indecent assault on a boy aged under 16, and five other offences. Mr Bennell previously appeared in court in January charged with eight separate offences of sexual assault against a boy aged under 16, between 1981 and 1986. He pleaded not guilty at Chester Crown Court and was remanded in custody until a further hearing on 20 March.

Summary: Former football coach Barry Bennell has been charged with eight more counts of historical child sexual abuse.


The "eco-town", made up of energy-efficient houses, will be built over the next 20 years on land to the north west of the Oxfordshire town. Cherwell District Council's draft Supplementary Planning Document for the site is out to consultation until 20 February. It was due to end on 23 January. The document provides guidance to developers and will be used to guide future planning applications for the north west of the town if approved. Construction of the "eco-town" development, known as the Exemplar, began in April and will include a primary school, shops, offices and an eco-business centre. The initial 393 homes, including 119 that will be affordable, are expected to be completed within four-and-a-half years.

Summary: Residents have been given more time to comment on a document that will guide the layout of 6,000 new homes in Bicester.


Last August, the Mission Impossible actor ordered lobster and chicken tikka masala when he and eight companions visited the Veer Dhara in St Albans. A friend settled the bill after the restaurant told Cruise it did not accept American Express. A video about his curry night has been entered into the inaugural St Albans Film Festival's short-film competition. Festival director Leoni Kibbey said: "Everyone in the film is wearing a Tom Cruise mask. It's very funny." Miss Kibbey said the festival - which runs from 8 March until 10 March - showcases the county's historic links with the film industry. Director Stanley Kubrick lived in the St Albans area, film pioneer Arthur Melbourne-Cooper was born in St Albans and the Pinewood and Elstree studios are nearby. Cruise was in Hertfordshire last August for the filming of All You Need Is Kill, which was shot at the county's Leavesden Studios.

Summary: Hollywood star Tom Cruise's visit to a Hertfordshire curry house has been turned into a film.


Alan Hagan, of Kirkby, Liverpool, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 10 July. An as yet unnamed journalist has been summonsed to appear on the same charge. A 29-year-old health care trust worker from Liverpool was also arrested in the Met Police inquiry but will face no action due to insufficient evidence. The charge faced by Mr Hagan and the journalist accuses them of conspiring together to commit misconduct in a public office between 18 January 2008 and 29 August 2010. They were arrested by police as part of Scotland Yard's Operation Elveden, set up to investigate corrupt payments. The investigation is being run alongside two other inquiries - Operation Weeting, which looked at alleged phone hacking, and Operation Tuleta into claims of computer hacking and privacy breaches.

Summary: Police investigating alleged corrupt payments to public officials have charged a 47-year-old healthcare worker with conspiracy to commit misconduct.


Wright's performance was second only to Michael van Gerwen's 123.40 against Michael Smith in the 2016 tournament. With world champion Van Gerwen not playing because of a back injury, Phil Taylor went top of the table with a 6-6 draw against Gary Anderson. Dave Chisnall won both of his matches in week five. Chisnall, playing twice because of Van Gerwen's absence, overcame Raymond van Barneveld 7-2 in his first outing and returned later to inflict a first defeat on James Wade. Jelle Klaasen drew with Kim Huybrechts in Thursday's other fixture. Van Gerwen will decide on Friday whether he is fit enough to defend his UK Open title in Minehead. Dave Chisnall (Eng) 7-2 Raymond van Barneveld (Ned) Jelle Klaasen (Ned) 6-6 Kim Huybrechts (Bel) Gary Anderson (Sco) 6-6 Phil Taylor (Eng) Adrian Lewis (Eng) 2-7 Peter Wright (Sco) James Wade (Eng) 5-7 Dave Chisnall (Eng)

Summary: Peter Wright hit the second-highest average in televised history - 119.50 - in his 7-2 Premier League win over Adrian Lewis in Exeter.


The blaze in a first floor flat on Roborough Close, Hull on Monday caused a roof to collapse. Police said "criminal activity" was suspected as remnants of copper were found in the burnt out flat. "As all the homes were occupied by sleeping families, this could have been fatal", said the force. As the fire took hold the flames and toxic smoke travelled into the roof space of all the terraced flats. More on this and other Hull and East Yorkshire stories A two year-old girl was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure but she was later discharged, said police. It is possible the flat was being used for stripping wire and copper and copper can explode when heated, the force added. A joint police and fire investigation is currently underway.

Summary: A toddler was hospitalised and six families could have been killed by a fire possibly caused by copper smelting, said Humberside Police.


It is believed the man, named locally as Michael Hill, a coach at Latymer Upper School, fell into the river from a coaching boat near Putney Embankment, at about 19:20 GMT on Monday. Police said the search was ongoing with high tide and low tide being utilised. The missing man has not been named by officers searching for him. In a letter to members of Thames Rowing Club, Phil McGee, head of rowing at Latymer School, said it was a "tragic incident". Mr Hill has coached at Thames Rowing Club and at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, instructing the women's squad. RNLI, Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade boats have all been involved in the search. A spokesman for the Port of London Authority said a stretch some miles upstream and downstream was being searched, close to Putney Pier.

Summary: A missing rowing coach may have fallen in the River Thames in south-west London, the Port of London Authority has said.


The 37-year-old ended his playing career last month after 735 senior appearances spread over 18 years. He also played for Plymouth, Mansfield, Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leyton Orient, Bournemouth, AFC Wimbledon, and Gillingham. As well as working with the first team, he will assist young players making the transition into the senior squad. "He's got real drive and enthusiasm, which is key at an important part of the season for everyone," Millwall boss Neal Harris told the club website. "Adam will be working at first team level but also with young players who are making the transition into the senior squad." Meanwhile, Harris has been named League One Manager of the Month after the Lions, who face Tottenham in an FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, went unbeaten during February.

Summary: Former Southend United defender Adam Barrett has joined Millwall as first team development coach.


The victory in Val di Sole, Italy, completed a perfect season for Atherton, 28, who had already won all seven 2016 World Cup events. "Racing is just mad, there is nothing else like it. I wish everyone could experience it," Atherton said. She was three seconds quicker than French runner-up Myriam Nicole. Atherton recorded a time of four minutes 20.187 seconds to retain her title. She has now won four World Championships titles and five World Cup crowns. Hart, 24, - on the back of three successive UCI Mountain Bike World Cup victories - took his second world title after success in 2011 with a run of three minutes 32.484 seconds. Elliot Heap was Britain's best finisher in the junior men's event in sixth, with 17-year-old Aston Tutt eighth in the junior women's event.

Summary: Rachel Atherton claimed a fourth UCI Mountain Bike World Championships downhill title with fellow Briton Danny Hart winning the men's crown.


The France international, 26, tapped home following Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's cross. Sevilla had taken the lead through Joaquin Correa, while Steven N'Zonzi's long-range strike ensured a 2-1 win. But the Gunners still claimed the trophy on goals scored - despite Sevilla winning both their matches. The La Liga side overcame Germany's RB Leipzig 1-0 in their opener, while Arsenal beat Benfica 5-2. Each team earned a point for every goal scored, meaning the Gunners finished top of the table. Lacazette was taken off 10 minutes after scoring against Sevilla as he appeared to be troubled by a leg injury, but manager Arsene Wenger said the change had nothing to do with that. Lacazette's first goal for his new club came against Sydney FC in their pre-season opener. Arsenal face Chelsea in the Community Shield at Wembley on 6 August, before starting the Premier League season against Leicester City five days later.

Summary: Alexandre Lacazette scored a first home goal for Arsenal since his £52m move from Lyon as the Gunners lost to Sevilla but retained the Emirates Cup.


The bodies of Marta Galikowska, 27, and daughters Maja, five, and Olga, one, were found at a house on Sherwin Road, Stoke-on-Trent on 12 October last year. The mother and girls were pronounced dead at the scene. Coroner Ian Smith concluded they died from stab wounds and the girls were unlawfully killed by their mother. He also ruled at North Staffordshire Coroner's Court that Mrs Galikowska committed suicide. In a statement, Marcin Galikowska paid tribute to his wife and daughters. "Marta was a fantastic wife and a loving mum who worshipped our daughters Maja and Olga," he said. "My wife was a very special person who lit up my life. Maja and Olga were wonderful children whose smiles still shine brightly."

Summary: A mother who killed herself and her two children was depressed because she mistakenly believed her eldest daughter had cancer, a coroner has concluded.


Dave was taken in by Bath Cats and Dogs Home after his elderly owner went into a care home. The animal had to have part of his nose removed a few years ago due to a tumour. The centre, which campaigned to find him a new home, said his death was "unrelated to his nose". It added: "With great sadness, it was kindest to put him to sleep". The home said Dave struggled to find a new owner because people could not "see past" his unusual face. It launched a campaign to find him a new home and had been "overwhelmed" by offers. A spokesman said: "Sadly our happiness was short-lived as Dave became suddenly and seriously ill a few days ago. "We hoped for the best but tests showed that Dave was suffering from a serious underlying illness - unrelated to his nose."

Summary: A nose-less cat who was struggling to find a new home has had to be put down after becoming "suddenly very seriously ill".