For the first time in more than 40 years, the Conservatives now hold the majority at Babergh District Council. The Tories have also secured Waveney District Council after winning 27 of its 48 seats. Babergh's final result for the Sudbury South ward was announced on Saturday after Friday's counters became too tired to carry on. The Conservatives took an extra 14 seats and now have a total of 31 councillors, independents have eight, the Lib Dems have three, Labour have one and the Greens have lost their only seat. In Waveney, the results were 27 seats for the Conservatives, 20 for Labour and one for the Greens. Results for Forest Heath, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk Coastal and St Edmundsbury councils were declared on Friday.

Summary: The Conservatives have taken charge at two councils in Suffolk which previously had no overall control.


Liam Laverick, of Beeford Grove, appeared at Hull Magistrates' Court on Wednesday charged with the manslaughter of Tommy Lee Laverick-Whitworth. The baby boy died at Leeds General Infirmary on 25 September after an ambulance was called to an address in Anlaby Road, Hull two days earlier. Mr Laverick was remanded in custody and will appear at Hull Crown Court on 3 June.

Summary: A man has appeared in court charged with killing his four-week-old son.


Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) said officers filmed the biker on Saturday afternoon between junction 12 and Stafford services. He was was seen riding his Yamaha R6 in a dangerous manner while speeding at times, the police said. A 27-year-old man from Harlow in Essex will appear in court at a later date. More on this story Video footage of the rider captured by police vehicles will be played for the magistrate in court, the spokesman added. CMPG acting sergeant Steve Millward said: "This kind of behaviour on our motorways will simply not be tolerated. It is dangerous. "We are committed to keeping all road users safe and will continue to take action against those who disregard the law. "This rider will now face a magistrate to explain his behaviour."

Summary: A motorcyclist accused of performing wheelies and taking a selfie while driving on the M6 has been charged with traffic offences.


It began in the housekeeping quarters of the Chewton Glen Hotel in New Milton just after midnight. The hotel said all guests and staff were accounted for. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, which sent five fire engines, said the blaze incinerated all the items in the hotel's laundry. Spokeswoman for the hotel, Angela Day, said the fire was contained and guests returned to their rooms at about 04:00 GMT. A fire service spokesman said the operation to put out the fire required 24 sets of breathing apparatus. He added: "Our attendance was two pumps from New Milton, two from Lymington and one from Redbridge. "Also to support we had our response support vehicle from Redbridge, environment protection support from Romsey, a co-responder from Ringwood, command support from Beaulieu and Eastleigh, and our incident command support unit from headquarters." An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.

Summary: Rooms in a five-star hotel in Hampshire had to be evacuated in the early hours after a fire broke out in a laundry room.


Pacquiao's Twitter followers recently voted Khan, 30, as the opponent they would like to see him fight next. Khan beat fellow Briton Kell Brook, Australia's Jeff Horn and American Terence Crawford with 48% of the vote. He said on Twitter: "Currently negotiating with Manny #teampacquiao. Coming soon. Watch this space!" Six-weight world champion Pacquaio, who said his next fight will be in the United Arab Emirates, added: "My team and I are in negotiations with Amir Khan for our next fight. Further announcement coming soon." The 38-year-old Filipino retired in April, but returned to claim the belt by beating Jessie Vargas in November. This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser

Summary: Britain's Amir Khan is in talks with Manny Pacquiao to be the WBO world welterweight champion's next title challenger, both boxers have said.


Its 10th awards in London honoured individuals and organisations that have made "outstanding contributions" to the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Owens, 44, tweeted that he was "truly humbled and honoured" by the award. He refereed the Rugby World Cup final, won by New Zealand 34-17 over Australia at Twickenham on Saturday. His next appointment is a more low-key affair when he officiates a match between two village teams in Swansea on Saturday. Owens, from Mynyddcerrig in Carmarthenshire, recently talked about the private struggle with his sexuality in a BBC programme, True to Myself. Did you like this story? Why not head over to our Facebook page and take part in today's debate...

Summary: Welsh referee Nigel Owens has been named sportsperson of the decade by sexual equality charity Stonewall.


The clockwise carriageway near Thurrock was closed for over eight hours and tailbacks reached 12 miles after the crash just past J30 for Lakeside. Police advised motorists to avoid the area before the motorway reopened in the early afternoon. "Emergency services were contacted at 04:40 BST," police said. The trapped driver suffered leg injuries which "were not serious". Essex Fire and Rescue Service assistant divisional officer John Harris said releasing the driver was a complex operation. "The cab of the lorry was extremely badly damaged and the casualty severely trapped. "We worked with paramedics to release the man and as soon as he was out he was taken from the scene by ambulance."

Summary: A driver was released by the fire service and taken to hospital after three lorries collided on the M25 in Essex.


The 21-year-old impressed on loan at Peterborough United in League One last season, playing 45 games and winning the players' player of the year award. McGee has signed a three-year deal at Fratton Park. "He's come through Tottenham's academy system and they've produced a lot of good players," assistant manager Joe Gallen told Portsmouth's website. "It's great that we've been able to bring in a goalkeeper who's good enough now and is going to improve in the future." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Portsmouth have signed goalkeeper Luke McGee from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee.


Thousands took to the streets of the capital Skopje demanding the resignation of President Gjorge Ivanov. Some smashed windows and set fire to furniture at his offices. On Tuesday Mr Ivanov gave 56 government and opposition figures, including former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, a blanket amnesty. The scandal began when opposition leader Zoran Zaev accused Mr Gruevski of wiretapping about 20,000 people, including politicians and journalists. They appear to show ministers plotting vote-rigging and even the cover-up of a murder. Mr Zaev, who was also pardoned, said the president's move was illegal. The government denies the allegations and accuses Mr Zaev of trying to "destabilise" the Balkan nation. Twelve people were arrested in the second day of demonstrations and a journalist was injured, police said. President Ivanov said he had acted in the national interest to "put an end to the agony" ahead of early elections in June.

Summary: Protesters enraged by the Macedonian president's pardoning of top political figures involved in a wire-tapping scandal have ransacked his office.


Bolasie, 27, injured his right knee during the Toffees' 1-1 draw with Manchester United on 4 December. Everton manager Ronald Koeman says the DR Congo international underwent surgery on his torn meniscus on Thursday. "Now he has to wait for nine to 10 weeks before surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament," the Dutchman said. Koeman says Bolasie, who joined Everton from Crystal Palace in a £25m deal in August, is likely to be sidelined "for a long time" and will definitely miss his country's Africa Cup of Nations campaign, which starts in Gabon next month.

Summary: Everton winger Yannick Bolasie will undergo a second operation on his knee injury in the New Year.


Republic of Ireland Under-21 goalkeeper McLoughlin, 19, is currently on loan at League Two strugglers Stockport. Defenders McKeown, 17, and Meekings, 18, have made appearances for the reserves this term. "It's the worst part of a manager's job, telling young players that we will not be keeping them on," boss Paul Jewell told the club website. "But the challenge for these boys now is to go and have a career in the game elsewhere. "We will do everything we can to help them achieve that and we wish them all the best for the future."

Summary: Ipswich Town will release youngsters Ian McLoughlin, Rory McKeown and Josh Meekings at the end of the season.


Xin Xin delivered the two male cubs on Sunday afternoon at the Giant Panda Pavilion in Coloane, said officials. She and the larger cub were in good health, but the smaller cub was underweight and was taken into intensive care. Xin Xin and her mate Kai Kai were a gift from the mainland and arrived in Macau last year. They mated naturally, a government spokeswoman told BBC News, but Xin Xin was also artificially inseminated with sperm from Kai Kai. The larger cub, weighing 138g (0.3 lb), was born at 15:45 local time (08:45 GMT). The smaller cub, weighing just 53.8g, was born at 16:27 local time. The panda pavilion has been closed since 14 June to prepare for the delivery.

Summary: A giant panda in Macau has given birth to twins, the first pandas to be born in the Chinese region.


Vytautas Jokubauskas, 57, of Mayor's Walk in Peterborough has been charged with murdering Ramute Butkiene. The body of Ms Butkiene, 42, who was formally indentified earlier, was found with no arms, legs or head at a house in Mayor's Walk last Friday. Mr Jokubauskas will appear at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Mother-of-one Ms Butkiene was an agency worker in the city, Cambridgeshire Police said. Officers said "some body parts" had been found and searches were continuing. The torso was found after other tenants in the shared house reported a "pungent smell" and called police. A post-mortem examination failed to establish how Ms Butkiene died. Ms Butkiene's family members in Peterborough and Lithuania have been informed, a police spokesman said. The murder is being treated as an isolated incident and a dedicated team has been set up to investigate.

Summary: A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's torso inside a suitcase.


Police said they were called to land off Toft's Lane, Stathern, at about 15:50 GMT and two men had been arrested on suspicion of assault. The League Against Cruel Sports said two staff members were attacked by a group of men, some of whom had been on quad bikes and wearing masks. The injured men are in hospital. Darryl Cunnington, a former policeman with the Leicestershire force, sustained neck and leg injuries and his colleague Roger Swaine suffered from severe bleeding. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Eduardo Goncalves, chief executive for the League Against Cruel Sports, said its staff monitor the activities of hunts and record evidence if the law is broken. A Leicestershire Police spokesman said inquiries were ongoing to work out the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

Summary: An animal welfare charity says two of its staff were seriously injured while monitoring Leicestershire's Belvoir Hunt.


Davide Magnini, from the Italian team, won the race, with Chris Farrell from England's team coming in second. The 10-mile race is described as one of the most difficult in Britain, beginning on the edge of Llyn Padarn in Llanberis, before going up to the summit of Snowdon and back down again. The first race took place 1976 when a Llanberis resident put forward the idea to the village's carnival committee.

Summary: About 600 people have taken part in the 42nd International Snowdon Race.


The rats, whose ancestors were thought to have come ashore from shipwrecks in the 1900s, have been blamed for preying on seabirds on the Shiant Islands. The islands, which are four miles (6km) off the coast of Lewis, provide habitat for more than 150,000 birds. The Shiant Seabird Recovery Project is a partnership between RSPB Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Nicolson family, who have owned the Shiants for three generations. Studies suggest that the rats eat seabird eggs and young chicks, harming the success of breeding seasons on the islands. The islands support 10% of the UK's puffin population. They are also home to 7% of the UK's razorbills. The project's leaders say that poisoned bait will be used to eradicate the rats. The project will cost about £900,000 - Scottish Natural Heritage is providing £200,000 and the remainder will be raised from donations.

Summary: A project to wipe out non-native black rats from a group of small Scottish islands has been awarded almost £450,000 of European Union funding.


The Derby-born player posted the seventh ace of her career on the par-three 11th at Pinnacle Country Club. Reid carded a six-under-par 65 to finish in a tie for second, behind South Korea's Park Sung-hyun. The 29-year-old sits alongside South Korean Ryu So-yeon and America's Ally McDonald. Fellow Briton Felicity Johnson finished behind them after a five-under 66. "As soon as I hit it I thought, oh, it's got a chance," Reid told lpga.com. "It just pitched a little longer than we thought. But yeah, I mean, a hole-in-one, I hit a good shot there." Park, who has not missed a cut since she joined the LPGA tour at the start of the 2017 season, hit a stretch of six consecutive birdies to take the early clubhouse lead. Reid, a five-time winner on the Ladies European Tour, is making her Arkansas Championship debut.

Summary: Britain's Mel Reid hit a hole-in-one to put herself within two shots of the early lead at the NW Arkansas Championship.


Bartholomeo Joly de Lotbiniere, 21, denied attacking the woman at York University in June 2014. Jurors at York Crown Court were unable to reach a decision on charges of rape and indecent assault after ten hours of deliberation. Judge Paul Batty QC gave the Crown Prosecution Service a week to decide whether to seek a retrial. Read more about this and other stories from across York and North Yorkshire The complainant said Mr Joly de Lotbiniere had gone into her room following a night out and then raped her as she tried to push him off. She went to police after he had appeared on University Challenge in 2015. Mr Joly de Lotbiniere, of Kensal Rise, London, claimed the incident was a "failed one-night stand". He had told the jury he was sexually inexperienced at the time of the alleged attack.

Summary: A jury has failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a former University Challenge contestant accused of rape.


Rab McKelvey had claimed his younger brother Garth was told he could not get on the bus at Belfast's Lisburn Road to get to his work at a charity shop. He said on Twitter the reason given for the refusal was his football jacket. Translink said it had "no customer policy referring to passenger clothing when travelling on the bus or train". "We have concluded a thorough investigation into this alleged incident which has included a full review of the high quality CCTV to identify the full facts of this matter," said a spokesperson for the public transport company. "From the evidence, we can concur that this incident did not happen as reported. "This has been a very serious complaint and as such our investigations have been completed without delay." She added: "We pride ourselves in providing vital public transport for the entire community."

Summary: Translink says CCTV footage shows that a 16-year-old allegedly refused onto a bus for wearing a coat with a Linfield FC logo "did not happen as reported".


The jobless total now stands at 39,700. The other measure of unemployment, the Labour Force Survey, showed a drop in the unemployment rate to 5.9% - the UK average of is 5.3%. Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell said: "While it has been a difficult time, the figures contain positive messages from key labour market indicators." But the figures also show two lingering problem areas are worsening. Those are the number of long-term unemployed and the number of economically inactive, or people not seeking jobs. Mr Bell added: "Economic inactivity continued to increase over both the quarter and the year, and this continues to be a persistent issue for our economy." The Northern Ireland Executive has a strategy for tackling economic inactivity, but it has yet to be implemented.

Summary: The number of people in Northern Ireland claiming unemployment-related benefits has fallen by 1,000, according to the latest official figures.


A number of homes in Enagh were evacuated following the discovery of the device. It was found in the Westlake housing development at about 07:00 BST on Tuesday morning. Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion and have removed the device for examination. Police said they were keeping an open mind as to the motive for the attack. Chief Inspector John Burrows said: "Clearly the family are in shock, they're traumatised. The rest of the community, including some very vulnerable people who were disrupted this morning, are traumatised and fearful. "The device was viable, the Army technical officer confirmed it could have functioned and any explosive device like that is capable of causing serious injury." Police have appealed for information.

Summary: A bomb has been found behind the back wheel of a car in Londonderry.


Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth, one of a Thai consortium to take over the club in 2014, said the new training ground plans were still being finalised. Speaking to the BBC after the Royal's 1-0 win over Preston North End, he said final details were being worked over. The club bought land in Bearwood Park for the training ground in 2013. Mr Thanakarnjanasuth said: "It's a bit delayed because the plans are not settled yet, there's been a lot of change, but we look forward to building that up. "The drawing, even the location and the number of pitches, has not been settled yet, but we're working on that now." The Championship football club received planning permission to build on the 120-acre site in 2015. It was hoped the facility would be ready by 2016.

Summary: Building for a new training ground for Reading FC, which was approved last year, has not broken ground yet, according to one of the club's owners.


Darren Shahlavi was 42 years old. His agent confirmed to Variety that he had died in his sleep and was found by his roommate. Darren's younger sister Malouse wrote on Twitter: "Don't know how to express the emotions I'm feeling right now. Last night I found out my dearest brother had past (sic) away, he was a true inspiration to so many people including myself." The actor began martial arts training in England as a child, before moving to Hong Kong and becoming a stunt man. He moved to Hollywood after being cast as the villain in kung fu film Tai Chi Chuan. As well as the Mortal Kombat series, Darren Shahlavi featured alongside Eddie Murphy in I-Spy and The Final Cut with Robin Williams. More recently he had worked on DC Comics-inspired show Arrow. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube

Summary: The actor who played Kano in the series Mortal Kombat: Legacy has died.


Ali Nasrollahi, 22, was found collapsed in Woodside Park in Barnet on 29 March and died later in hospital. John Opoku Appiagyei, aged 26, of Ballards Lane, Finchley and Francis Osei Appiagyei, 23, of Albany Road, Brentford, were charged on Monday. Two other men have been charged with the murder of Mr Nasrollahi, who died form a single stab wound. Bright Osei, 21, of north Finchley, and Nelphy Lelu, 22, of Golders Green, appeared at Hendon Magistrates' Court on Saturday. The latest men charged are due to appear at the same court on Tuesday. Another man, 21, was arrested on suspicion of murder on 30 March and bailed.

Summary: Two more men have been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Barnet, north London.


Volunteers carrying out a study of aquatic invertebrates discovered the creatures at Low Barns Nature Reserve near Witton-le-Wear. Durham Wildlife Trust said the Ranatra linearis is common in south and central Britain but very rare in the north. Reserve officer Mark Dinning said: "This was an exciting find, proof that nature is always ready to surprise us." The water stick insect hides amongst reeds and stems where it waits, camouflaged, to ambush passing creatures such as tadpoles and small fish. It uses its long thin tail like a snorkel allowing it to breathe when submerged.

Summary: One of the UK's most northerly water stick insect colonies has been found at a County Durham nature reserve.


McColgan's time of 15 minutes 09.94 seconds at the Payton Jordan Invitation in California was well inside the 15:24.00 qualifying mark. "Can't stop smiling," tweeted McColgan, whose time was 35 seconds quicker than her previous best over the distance. "First track race in over 22 months was worth waiting for!" The Scottish middle-distance runner suffered complications after surgery on a broken ankle, which robbed her of any competitive action in 2015. She has now switched disciplines having previously specialised in the 3000m steeplechase. She finished sixth in the final of the 3000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. McColgan finished fifth in California behind fellow Scot Laura Whittle, who was fourth in a time 15:08.58. In the men's 5000m Scotland's Andrew Butchart delivered an impressive run to come in second, his time of 13:18.96 under the 13:25:00 required to meet the qualifying time for Rio.

Summary: Eilish McColgan ran a personal best and comfortably met the Olympic 5000m qualifying time on her return to the track after a 22-month injury lay-off.


The official Lana news agency said the budget was based on an oil price of $100 per barrel, with production of 800,000 barrels per day. It forecast a deficit of $8 billion. Libya's oil-dependent economy has been struggling since the 2011 uprising that toppled dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Rebels blockaded oil export terminals last year, hurting the economy. Their seizure of four terminals slashed output from 1.5 million barrels per day to just 200,000 barrels per day. Libya, which relies on oil for 96% of its gross domestic product, says the blockade has cost the country more than $14 billion in lost revenues. An International Monetary Fund-World Bank assessment on Libya this year forecast that a contraction of gross domestic product that reached 5.3% last year would widen to 8% in 2014.

Summary: Libya's interim parliament has adopted a 2014 budget worth $48bn (£28bn), after delays due to the unrest that has plagued the country.


From the 2017-18 season, clubs which gain promotion to the Huws Gray Alliance - one level below the Welsh Premiership - must be able to provide 250 seats for supporters. Glantraeth Football Club told S4C's Newyddion 9 it would rule them out. The Football Association of Wales said the aim was to improve standards and grants were available. Glantraeth chairman Gareth Evans said: "There aren't many people living in Glantraeth, there aren't 250 people who would come and watch us. "A lot of the clubs on Anglesey won't be able to do it, it's impossible to do it." Glantraeth FC, which has actress Naomi Watts as an honorary president, plays in the third tier Welsh Alliance football league division one and attracts crowds of about 40 people, with capacity for 63.

Summary: New guidelines could stop football clubs gaining promotion to higher leagues, a club on Anglesey has warned.


Joanne Rand, 47, was sprayed with an alkaline substance in Frogmoor, High Wycombe, on 3 June. She died 11 days later. Xeneral Webster, 18, of no fixed abode, has been charged with one count of attempted grievous bodily harm. He was remanded in custody to appear at Aylesbury Crown Court on 25 July. More news from Beds, Herts and Bucks Police said Ms Rand had been in sitting on a bench when a fight broke out between a group of men and a bottle of liquid, thought to be an alkaline substance, was kicked and went over her. Ms Rand from Marlow was originally discharged from hospital but later readmitted. She died of her injuries on 14 June.

Summary: A teenager has been charged following an alleged chemical attack in which a mother-of-three was badly burned and later died.


The Australian marsupial, which was spotted in Dursley, Gloucestershire, then escaped, police confirmed. One Twitter user asked "aren't kangaroos massive?". Another, referring to fictional kangaroo Skippy, suggested it had escaped to help cure England's rugby woes. Officers themselves then said it was "not the usual bouncer" they deal with. Gloucestershire Police had tweeted: "Kangaroo update - we have it cornered 'outback' of a house in Woodmancote but no owner identified yet." Officers had joined the hunt at 21:30 BST on Saturday, but minutes later the wallaby evaded its hunters and hopped off towards woods. Ian Barnard responded to the appeal, tweeting: "Has anyone thought of asking it what's up? There could be people stuck in a mineshaft somewhere! #whatsupskip" @Littlerachyb added: "@Glos_Police aren't kangaroos massive? Like bigger than a man massive? Sure it's not a wallaby?" And â€

Summary: Police pursuit of an escaped wallaby sparked a comic reaction after officers said they had cornered a kangaroo.


The Northern Irishman carded a four-under-par 67 on Friday to lead the US PGA at Valhalla at the halfway point. McIlroy, who ended his engagement to Wozniacki in May, won the Open in July and the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational last week. "I just immersed myself in my game. I've practised hard and I'm reaping the rewards," the 25-year-old said. Asked how much more time he had spent practising since his break-up, the three-time major winner said: "It's hard to really say. I guess, what else do I have to do? "I get up in the morning, I go to the golf course, I go to the gym. "It obviously works pretty well, so I'm going to keep doing it. It's my life at the minute. "I always feel like I've practised pretty hard. Over the past couple of months, I've really buried myself in my golf game."

Summary: World number one Rory McIlroy says golf is his "life" after his break-up with tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.


Harrold grabbed the match-winner on 12 minutes with an instinctive finish into the bottom corner. The hosts could have broken the deadlock early on but midfielder Jonathan Smith's 20-yard effort struck the outside of the post. Luton missed further chances as Stephen O'Donnell had efforts blocked and saved, while Paul Benson hit the bar. The Hatters drop to 13th in the table, six points off a play-off place, while Crawley stay in 16th. Media playback is not supported on this device Crawley manager Mark Yates told BBC Surrey: "I am really pleased with the group at the moment. "I have been leaving players off the bench and I'm leaving some quality out of the team, and that's what we've needed all season. "Once we scored it just makes you defend a yard or two deeper and we did, but they didn't cause us too many threats."

Summary: Matt Harrold scored the only goal for Crawley to dent Luton's hopes of clinching a League Two play-off spot.


Bernice Williams, 50, from Lutton, was last seen on 25 March. Lincolnshire Police said two bodies were found at her home in the Lutton area on Monday. The force said it is treating the deaths as "unexplained" but is not seeking anyone else in connection with its inquiry. Live updates and more stories from across Lincolnshire Mrs Williams is understood to be a teacher at Sutton Bridge Westmere Community Primary School and a church warden at St Nicholas Parish Church in Lutton. A force spokesperson said: "The bodies of a male and female were found at a house in the Lutton area. "Police are investigating the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the incident. "Whilst the deaths are unexplained, police are not seeking anyone else in connection with this inquiry."

Summary: One of two bodies discovered at a house in Lincolnshire is believed to be that of a woman who went missing more than two weeks ago.


Some have been enjoying the snow, especially in areas where it has been thick enough for skiing and sledging, but for others it's caused disruption. But scientists from the Met Office, who monitor the weather, say that snow isn't actually that unusual at this time of year. It's often a chilly month - between 1981 and 2010, the UK had an average of 2.3 days of snow in April. That means it's more common to be able to build a snowman in April than it is in November! And in 1981 it was particularly dramatic - on the 25th of April that year more than 29 centimetres fell in Sheffield. The current cold temperatures can be blamed on air coming to the UK from the freezing Arctic.

Summary: It's almost May, but this week lots of parts of the UK have been surprised by flurries of snow and hail, and wintry weather.


The one-time Premier League player, 43, has been in talks with County's lottery winning chairman Les Scadding. Since the return of ex-chairman Chris Blight, County have appointed three non-executive members to their board. Blake is the fourth such appointment within a month. They have also named Jimmy Dack as manager until the end of the season. Dack took over as a caretaker in the wake of Justin Edinburgh's departure to League One Gillingham. The Newport hierarchy are trying to stop their slide down the League Two table. One win in seven games has seen them drop out of the play-off places. Blake will advise the County on football decisions, including appointing Edinburgh's permanent successor at Rodney Parade.

Summary: Former Wales striker Nathan Blake has been appointed to the board of his home-town club Newport County.


Part of Castle Street was closed on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the start of the four-day festival on Thursday. Traffic sensors reported "heavier than normal" traffic on Clare Road during the rush hour which was "not helped by the closure on Castle Street for the UEFA Champions League Festival". Cardiff Bus said experienced "severe delays across the network". It had previously been announced that Castle Street would be closed to vehicles between Westgate Street and Cathedral Road from 14:30 BST on Wednesday until 06:00 on 5 June. People will not be able to walk along the stretch of road until midnight on Wednesday while a temporary footbridge is installed. Real Madrid face Juventus at the National Stadium of Wales on Saturday at 19:45 and there are several road closures in place before and after the match.

Summary: A road closure ahead of Saturday's Champions League final in Cardiff has casued major disruption in the city.


The 23-year-old took eight wickets in eight appearances in the County Championship last season. "It was a frustrating year for Adam but it does not diminish our belief that he can reach his full potential," said chairman of cricket Graham Johnson. "Adam has all the tools to become an international spinner and we hope the environment at Kent is the perfect place to help him realise that aim." Kent have not disclosed the length of Riley's new deal at Canterbury. The Sidcup-born right-armer, who came through Kent's youth set-up, said he was "delighted" to commit his future to the club. "With Sam Northeast taking over as skipper and so many of our other key players also committing their futures, all signs suggest that we are a county heading in the right direction," Riley added. "The squad is very excited to see what we can achieve next year."

Summary: Kent off-spinner Adam Riley has extended his contract with the club.


Flintshire council has agreed to consider the merits of a DNA database for dog mess, which it hopes would make it much easier to track down and fine owners who do not dispose of waste. Swabs from dogs' cheeks would be entered into a voluntary database. Dog mess in public places would be matched to the database to identify the owner, who would be fined Â£75. Councillor Arnold Woolley hopes to establish a cross-party group and carry out a feasibility study. He wants dog owners to pay about Â£30 to join the database - with a more expensive annual licence fee for those who refuse.

Summary: Forensic science could be used to catch out dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets.


The incident happened on Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, at about 19:40 BST on Thursday and the road was closed for five hours. Dyfed-Powys Police said the victim was 67-year-old John Edward Owen, who was from the town. Detectives want to speak to two passengers who left the scene and were in a Peugeot 307 which was in the crash along with a Ford Fiesta.

Summary: A cyclist has died following a collision involving two cars in Powys.


Harry Gurney got rid of Tom Smith for a 16-ball duck, before Petersen made 73 not out and Procter 63 not out. The pair's stand of 151 was a new one-day record for any wicket at Blackpool, beating 146 between David Lloyd and Farokh Engineer against Sussex in 1976. Rain then arrived and play was eventually called off at 16:15 BST. Notts, who had scored over 400 in their previous two games, would have gone top of their group with a victory. Both sides are next in action on Wednesday when Lancashire have a home Roses match against Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire travel north to take on Durham.

Summary: Alviro Petersen and Luke Procter scored unbeaten half-centuries before rain denied Lancashire and Nottinghamshire in the One-Day Cup match at Blackpool.


Police Scotland said a 25-year-old man was the victim of an unprovoked attack in Nox, in Justice Mill Lane, in the early hours of Sunday 8 May. He suffered serious facial injuries. The man police want to trace is described as in his mid-20s, about 6ft tall, of medium build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a long sleeved top with dark coloured sleeves, and jeans. PC Paul Slatter said: "This was a vicious attack resulting in a male sustaining severe facial injuries. "Assaults of this nature have a significant impact on the life of the victim. "I would appeal to anyone who recognises the male pictured or has any knowledge of this incident to come forward and contact the police."

Summary: Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a "vicious" assault in an Aberdeen nightclub.


Ward 10 has been shut due to a number of patients experiencing symptoms consistent with norovirus. Dr Martin Connor, consultant microbiologist, said their priority was "patient, public and staff safety". He said they understood the restriction might cause "some frustration" but it would allow them to prevent any further spread of the infection. Anyone with symptoms of nausea, diarrhoea or vomiting has been urged to wait at least 48 hours before visiting patients in the hospital. Members of the public visiting other areas of the hospital have been asked to comply with the hand hygiene and infection control measures in place.

Summary: A sickness bug outbreak has prompted the closure of a ward at Dumfries Infirmary to new admissions.


The 10-year-old grey sustained the injury when he fell at the third fence. "You all know what the game is like. It tests us, and it is one of those things," said Henderson. It happened on the same day the Henderson-trained Sprinter Sacre - winner of nine Group One races - was retired after a tendon injury. Simonsig won eight races from 13 starts, including the Neptune Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2012 and the Arkle Trophy a year later. The gelding had struggled with injury since that victory and only returned to the track at Aintree in November 2015, after which he only raced three more times. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: The Nicky Henderson-trained Simonsig was put down after he broke a leg during the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham on Sunday.


Seven people deny conspiracy to defraud at Cardiff Crown Court after six insurance claims worth Â£144,000 were made between 2009 and 2011. Adam Fear, 27, of Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, said he financially lost out after a crash in October 2010. He said his insurance payout did not cover his outstanding finance payments, leaving him hundred of pounds down. When asked what he had to gain from this accident, he replied: "Nothing at all, I'm at a loss." Mr Fear's Volkswagen Polo was written off the in crash and he said he not only lost out financially, but also lost his no claims bonus as he was at fault for pulling out of a junction and into the path of a BMW. When asked if he had ever been offered a "back-hander" to get involved in an accident, he said "no". The case continues.

Summary: A man accused of being involved in a car insurance fraud ring said he had nothing to gain by lying about a crash.


The suspect banged into the woman before assaulting her at The Miley, near Harefield Road in Dundee at about 15:50 on Wednesday. Officers said the woman was "shocked but unhurt" in the incident. The man was described as aged between 17 and 25, 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build, with broad shoulders, with a red top tied around his waist. He was also wearing dark tracksuit bottoms, white trainers and a two-tone coloured baseball cap. Police said they were keen to trace a female cyclist in her 60s with long grey hair who was in the area at the time.

Summary: Police are looking for a shirtless man who sexually assaulted a 28-year-old woman on a disused railway line.


The leaders of the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems appear to have adopted a political uniform of dark blue jumpers over light blue shirts out on the campaign trail. Whether he's out pressing the flesh on the campaign trail or busy kissing babies, David Cameron looks quite at home in his blue jumper/shirt combination. And he's not the only one... as Ed Miliband has shown. Nick Clegg has also adopted the look, meaning that the trio end up looking much the same, while they are trying to persuade voters how different they are. And it hasn't gone unnoticed on social media... with journalists drawing attention to the political wardrobe malfunction. Written by Kerry Alexandra

Summary: As each party protests how different they are from the others it appears this may not entirely be the case.


Their former home, Don Valley Stadium, closed in September and is set to be demolished at the end of this month. The Eagles played their first ever fixture at Owlerton in 1984, before moving away five years later. The club's chairman Ian Swire said: "I'm sure all of our spectators, old and new, will enjoy the amenities that the stadium has to offer." The stadium also hosts greyhound racing, stock car racing and is home to the Sheffield Tigers speedway team.

Summary: Sheffield Eagles will play their home fixtures at Owlerton Stadium for the next two years.


The Met Police said she was reported missing at 01:40 GMT on Tuesday. Her body was found 20 minutes later in a lock-up store on the allotments on Sheaveshill Avenue in Colindale. A post-mortem examination was carried out on Wednesday, but the force said cause of death was not being released. Next of kin have been told but formal identification has not taken place. Det Ch Insp Noel McHugh said: "At this stage we are keeping an open mind about any possible motive and would ask any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. "I make a direct appeal to anyone with links to these allotments who would have visited or had been in or around the area throughout Monday, 27 February, into the early hours of the following morning."

Summary: An 80-year-old woman has been found murdered at an allotment in north-west London.


Police were quoted as saying the man struck the rear of a car on Wilshire Boulevard when he fell. It was reportedly only the man's second day working on the project. The man died at the site of the Wilshire Grand Center, part of $1bn (Â£690m) development which will be the tallest building on the US West Coast when completed. Officials from the construction company said the man was not supposed to be above the third floor and had removed his hardhat. An eyewitness told AP the driver of the car that was struck was "hysterical,'' waving her hands in the air and holding her head. She was later taken to hospital. The construction company said work on the project would not take place on Friday "to honour our workforce and out of respect," and counsellors would be available to help workers through "this very difficult situation".

Summary: An electrician has died after falling 53 storeys from a construction site in Los Angeles.


Some are ancient ones made out of stone, hundreds of years old, while others are famous for their huge size and design. The oldest bridge is the Tarr Steps, over the River Barle in Exmoor National Park. The most recently completed is the Peace Bridge, across the River Foyle in Northern Ireland, finished in 2011. Royal Mail, who make the stamps, say The Menai Suspension Bridge, which links the island of Anglesey to the mainland in North Wales, is one of the most breathtaking ever built in Britain. Andrew Hammond, head of stamps and collectibles at Royal Mail, said: "These new stamps celebrate 10 beautiful and ground-breaking landmarks that span centuries of our history".

Summary: A new set of first class stamps show 10 of the most amazing bridges around the UK.


Southend Hospital in Essex said the fire service had been called after the leak on the third floor of its Cardigan Wing just before midday. The hospital has been closed to patients and visitors as it "is currently not safe", the hospital said. Patients have been moved to other areas of the site while the leak is assessed by fire crews, the statement continued. More updates on this story and others in Essex Essex Fire and Rescue Service said two crews and a hazardous material team had been sent to the hospital. Work is ongoing to stop the leak and crews are monitoring carbon dioxide levels on all floors, the service said. Ambulances are being diverted to other hospitals in the region while the leak is dealt with.

Summary: A hospital has been closed and patients evacuated following a "large" leak of diesel in its maternity unit.


Travel on trains was also disrupted as the sea topped defences in Dawlish and in Torcross, south Devon, some people were trapped in their seafront homes by the power of the waves. In Penzance, Cornwall, a driver became stranded when huge waves engulfed his car on a seafront road during the storms. Mobile phone footage captured the moment passers-by went to the driver's aid, and helped him restart the car and drive to safety. At the same spot a driver narrowly escaped being washed away as he crossed the flooded seaside road. Camera phone footage shows the car being buffeted by the waves before it reaches safety. In St Mawes a hotel's ground floor was flooded after waves smashed in windows and a bolt of lightning was caught on camera striking Falmouth.

Summary: Huge waves whipped up by 65mph winds caused damage to homes, hotels and vehicles in Devon and Cornwall over the weekend.


The Indian businessman said both drivers were under contract for 2017. Mallya added: "They are a fine pair, both absolutely top class. I always try to hire the best drivers we can afford. I am very happy with 'Checo' and Nico." Perez had been linked with Ferrari, who announced on Friday they had re-signed Kimi Raikkonen as Sebastian Vettel's team-mate for 2017. Mallya, who cannot travel as a result of his passport being suspended because of a financial dispute with Indian authorities, said: "Of course today's announcement by Ferrari put to rest a lot of speculation that had been taking place over the last few weeks." Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez will stay with Force India next year, says owner Vijay Mallya.


West Granton Community Store was robbed on 2 December 2016. Craig Vallance, 24, from Edinburgh, was found guilty and sentenced to 54 months in prison. Daryl Loftus, 24, from Edinburgh, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 47 months. Darren Harvey, 23, from Edinburgh, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 35 months. They were sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Det Sgt Robert Wallace, of Police Scotland, said: "Vallance, Loftus and Harvey showed absolutely no regard for the welfare of the staff members during this robbery. "I would like to thank all the witnesses that were involved in bringing these men to justice. "We treat all crimes of this nature with the utmost seriousness and are committed to using all resources at our disposal to investigate and bring perpetrators before the courts."

Summary: Three men have been sentenced for assault and robbery of a shop in Edinburgh.


The Welsh stand-off, 27, who signed a two-year deal in May after an initial loan spell in the capital, is expected to be sidelined for around eight weeks. Tovey sustained the injury in training last week and a scan revealed a small fracture, although it is thought the injury won't require surgery. Edinburgh open their Pro12 campaign away to Cardiff Blues on Saturday. Tovey is likely to miss at least Edinburgh's opening six Pro12 matches as well as the first two rounds of European Challenge Cup fixtures in October. In his absence, new arrival and Scotland international Duncan Weir is set to start the campaign in the number 10 jersey.

Summary: Edinburgh fly-half Jason Tovey will miss the first two months of the new season with a fractured wrist.


The 26-year-old, who scored 18 goals in 70 Bundesliga starts, has signed a five-year deal with the Serie A club. "I had a good time in Wolfsburg and I would like to thank them for making my move to Italy possible," Perisic said. He was the second high-profile departure from Wolfsburg over the weekend, after midfielder Kevin De Bruyne joined Manchester City for £55m. Perisic, who signed for Wolfsburg from Borussia Dortmund in 2013, has been capped 38 times by his country, scoring nine goals.

Summary: Inter Milan have signed Croatia striker Ivan Perisic from German side Wolfsburg for reported £14.5m.


Police were called to the scene on the A720, near the Dreghorn junction, just before 17:00 on Saturday. The teenager was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. The incident involved a blue Skoda Citigo travelling westbound. Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them. The road was closed until about 03:00 while an investigation was carried out. Sgt Andy Gibb, of Police Scotland, said: "We're currently working to establish the full circumstances surrounding this collision and are asking anyone who may have witnessed this, or who has any other information which can help with our inquiries, to come forward."

Summary: A 16-year-old boy is seriously ill in hospital after being hit by a car on the Edinburgh bypass.


Rory Trainor ran a bureau de change on the Old Dublin Road in Newry. Last year, he admitted converting the proceeds of crime for several criminal gangs, primarily drug dealers. In two and a half years' his business handled more than Â£63m. Much of it, according to HM Customs, was profit made by gangs north and south of the Irish border. He also used a stolen identity to move money to bank accounts in Bulgaria. On Tuesday, Newry Crown Court heard that since last year's hearing, he had complied with all the requirements of a serious crime prevention order which was imposed on him. The judge said separate proceedings next month would try to recover from him "the best part of a million pounds". He said Trainor's "poor decision-making" which led him into this business had come at a heavy price personally and financially.

Summary: A County Down businessman, who pleaded guilty almost a year ago to running a multi-million pound money-laundering operation, has been given a suspended sentence.


Cafodd Heddlu'r Gogledd eu galw toc cyn 14:00 brynhawn Sul yn dilyn adroddiad fod dyn wedi ceisio cipio merch dair oed ger Pafiliwn Jade Jones yn y dref. Pan gyrhaeddodd yr heddlu roedd aelodau o'r cyhoedd eisoes wedi dal y dyn, ac fe gafodd ei arestio gan y swyddogion. Dywedodd y Ditectif Brif Arolygydd Arwyn Jones: "Hoffwn dawelu meddyliau'r cyhoedd fod y plentyn yn saff gyda'i theulu, a bod y dyn yn parhau yn y ddalfa. "Hoffwn hefyd ddiolch i aelodau'r cyhoedd wnaeth ymateb mor sydyn i ddal y dyn cyn i'r heddlu gyrraedd. Megis dechrau y mae ein hymchwiliad, ac rydym yn ystyried pob posibiliad." Ychwanegodd fod yr heddlu'n awyddus i unrhyw un a welodd unrhyw beth i gysylltu â nhw.

Summary: Mae dyn 50 oed wedi cael ei gadw yn y ddalfa yn dilyn ymgais i gipio plentyn yn Y Fflint.


The man was taken to hospital with chest injuries after falling during a performance of the Windsor theme park's Pirates of Skeleton Bay show on Wednesday. The Sun newspaper reported he had fallen several metres to the ground. Legoland Windsor Resort said it was in touch with the man's family who said he was "recovering well". South Central Ambulance Service confirmed it was called at 13:24 BST after a man in his 20s had fallen and suffered chest injuries. Thames Valley air ambulance, an ambulance and an emergency response vehicle were sent to the attraction and the man was taken to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital. An investigation is underway, a Legoland spokeswoman said.

Summary: A stunt show at Legoland has been shut down after a performer was injured in front of watching crowds.


Triumph Over Phobia (TOP) offers support to sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety-related issues. Trilby Breckman, from the charity, said it hopes to combat the current lack of support for sufferers in south Wales. The group will meet at 18:30 every Wednesday in the city centre. The charity, founded in Bath, said 10% of people in south Wales suffer from phobias and 3% have OCD. TOP uses exposure therapy - which involves facing fears in a controlled way - alongside cognitive behaviour therapy, to help change ways of thinking. "It's wonderful news at long last that people suffering with anxiety-related disorders will be able to access support," Ms Breckman added. "We welcome any adult with a phobia or OCD who would like help."

Summary: Phobia sufferers in Cardiff will be able to access help in overcoming their fears with the launch of a self-help group.


Played on a specially-adapted course with bigger-sized holes, footgolf is being introduced at Hazlehead by Sport Aberdeen from Friday. Aberdeen FC players Peter Pawlett and Mark Reynolds were joined by pupils from Hazlehead Primary for the launch. Reynolds said after taking a shot: "It's tougher than it looks, but it's enjoyable." The football and golf crossover is said to be one of the UK's most popular new sports. Sport Aberdeen's director of operations Keith Gerrard said: "We are very excited to have launched the first footgolf course in the north east. "The beauty of this sport is that anyone can take part and have a great time." The Aberdeen FC Community Trust has also been involved in the initiative.

Summary: The 'footgolf' craze - a cross between football and golf - is kicking off in Aberdeen.


Palma-Newport has made 30 top-flight appearances for Bath, having come through the club's academy system. The 25-year-old has also had loan spells with Championship sides London Welsh and Yorkshire Carnegie. "Kane's developing into a very good player who has benefited from some invaluable experience," said Bath first-team coach Neil Hatley. "He's a local boy who understands the essence of Bath Rugby, which makes him an asset to the team." Bath are ninth in the Premiership table, having won just six of their 16 games this season.

Summary: Bath tight-head prop Kane Palma-Newport has signed a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.


Authorities said Faisal Mohammad, 18, had probably been "self-radicalised," and had not been in direct contact with the militant group. Police shot and killed Mohammad after he carried out the November attack at the University of California, Merced. The FBI said agents found IS propaganda on Mohammad's computer. The US-born student was also found with writings that showed that he had planned the attack in advance. All of his victims survived. He first stabbed two students in a classroom with a hunting knife, before attacking a construction worker who tried to help them. Mohammed then ran outside and stabbed a university employee. A month later, a husband and wife killed 14 people at a staff training event in San Bernardino. The FBI has also described Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik as being "self-radicalised" yet inspired by IS.

Summary: A student who stabbed four people at a California university was inspired by the so-called Islamic State group, the FBI has said.


The special event is also known as the Lunar New Year which begins on the second new moon at the start of the year and ends on a full moon fifteen days later. The event is marked all over the world in lots of different ways. People visit their families and friends, have special meals and a lot of fireworks go off because it's thought that the noise and lights will ward off evil spirits for the year ahead. The new year is always named after one of twelve animals and 2016 is the year of the monkey.

Summary: Millions of people all around the world have been celebrating Chinese New Year.


Mr Trudeau is set to meet new Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadker, just a month after meeting Enda Kenny in Canada. He is in Europe with his family ahead of a key G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany later in the week. The Canada-EU free trade deal is expected to be a focus of the talks. Trade unions, farmers and environmental groups are concerned about the deal. The European Parliament needs the approval of member states' national parliaments before the trade deal can fully come into effect. It proposes a significant reduction of trade tariffs between the EU and Canada, and officials hope it will generate an increase in trade worth $12bn (€10.9bn; £9.8bn) a year.

Summary: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Ireland for a three-day visit.


Many criticised the "senseless violence", making #PrayForLahore one of the top trending topics on Monday. Some also used #IndiawithPakistan and urged fellow citizens "to stand with Pakistan in this hour of grief". A Pakistan Taliban group claimed the attack, saying it had targeted Christians celebrating Easter. The blast hit the main gate of Lahore's Gulshan-e-Iqbal park on Sunday. The popular park was more crowded than usual, as Lahore's minority Christians were celebrating Easter at a funfair in the premises. Many Indians, including Bollywood actors Sonakshi Sinha and Sidharth Malhotra, said such attacks "were against humanity". A similar outpouring of sympathy was seen in India in December 2014 after militants launched an attack on an army school in Peshawar, killing more than 130 children.

Summary: Indians on Twitter expressed solidarity with Pakistan after a suicide attack in Lahore killed more than 70 people including children on Sunday.


"There are no survivors. Our embrace of solidarity to the families and the armed forces. It is a tragedy," President Rafael Correa said on Twitter (in Spanish). Nineteen of the people on board were Ecuadoran soldiers travelling for a parachuting exercise. The Israeli-built Arava plane crashed at 14:30 local time (19:30 GMT) in the eastern province of Pastaza. The cause of the accident is unknown. There were also two pilots and one mechanic on board, EFE news agency reported. Defence Minister Ricardo Patino and rescue teams are travelling to the area.

Summary: An army plane with 22 people on board has crashed in Ecuador's Amazon region.


James Robertson, 19, was wearing a balaclava when he struck as the 22-year-old walked along Mastrick Road in February. He escaped with items including her iPod, but was later traced by police. Robertson, who admitted the crime, was jailed for 50 months at the High Court in Glasgow. He will be monitored for two years after his release. Defence counsel Ronnie Renucci said: "Mr Robertson was under the influence of valium at the time. "He has an unenviable record, if he carries on like this he will spend most of his adult life in and out of prison." Judge Lord Beckett told Robertson: "I'm concerned to make sure that the public is protected from serious harm from you when you are released."

Summary: A man who robbed a woman at knifepoint as she walked to work in Aberdeen has been jailed.


The 36-year-old from Manchester played alongside wife Helen as they became the first same-sex married couple to win Olympic gold in the same final. IoM sport's Gary Corkhill said her "vast international experience" will make her "a fascinating guest." The awards ceremony will be held at the Villa Marina in Douglas on 22 March. After Rio, she retired from international duty after a record 375 appearances, 49 goals and 13 years as England and GB skipper. Corkhill added: "Kate is an inspirational and charismatic leader who helped build the incredible team ethos and commitment that drove the GB team to its nail-biting victory in Rio." Richardson-Walsh said: "The Isle of Man has a fantastic sporting pedigree and it's a privilege to be able to take part in the awards." Nominations for the Isle of Man Sports Awards close in January.

Summary: Kate Richardson-Walsh, who captained GB's hockey team to a first Olympic gold medal in Rio will be the guest of honour at this year's sports awards.


Gordon Coventry is accused of killing 42-year-old Mr Adie in Spey Avenue, Kirkcaldy, on 28 May. Mr Coventry is further charged with assaulting Mr Adie by throwing stones and having scissors in his possession on 7 May at Overton Mains, Kirkcaldy. He is also accused of being concerned in the supply of cannabis and cannabis resin between 1 January and 13 June. At the High Court in Glasgow, Mr Coventry offered to plead guilty to the drugs charge, but this was not accepted by prosecutor Bernard Ablett. The accused, who is on remand at Saughton Prison in Edinburgh, was making his first appearance at the court. Judge Lord Boyd set a trial date for 3 April 2017 at the High Court at Dunfermline.

Summary: A 52-year-old man has denied murdering father-of-two Darren Adie by repeatedly stabbing him on the body in Fife.


The company blamed high wage costs resulting from the country's minimum wage, introduced at the beginning of this year. The 200-year-old family firm paid its workers between â‚¬5.50 and â‚¬6.50 before the introduction of the â‚¬8.50 minimum wage, according to German media. It has been unable to cope with the additional costs. Steinbach is based in Hohenhameln in northern Germany. The nutcrackers it produces are particularly popular as Christmas decorations and are collected around the world, especially in the US. Current boss Karla is the sixth generation Steinbach to run the firm.

Summary: Steinbach, one of Germany's best-known makers of traditional wooden nutcrackers, has filed for bankruptcy.


The three-mile (4.8km) stretch of shoreline neighbouring Peterstone Wentlooge was sold for £61,000. Auctioneer Keri Harding-Jones said the sale was "extremely rare" as more than half of the UK's shoreline belongs to the Crown Estate. Paul Fosh Auctions said the beach could only be used at low tide before the sea comes in from the Bristol Channel. Roger Thomas, from Cooke and Arkwright Estate Agents, who purchased the land on behalf of the mystery buyer said: "I can't reveal who the new owner is but what I can say is there will be a continuation of the current use for sporting and conservation activities on the land." He added: "There were about six individual bidders active in the room on the night including on the phone."

Summary: A mystery buyer has bought a private beach in Newport at auction for three times its guide price.


Hoban joined the U's from Irish side Dundalk in November 2014, but scored only six goals in 53 games. The 24-year-old had spells on loan with Stevenage and Grimsby Town last season, but failed to find the net in 13 combined appearances for the two clubs. "His hold up-play and link-up play is exceptional for this level," Stags manager Adam Murray said. "He is someone who will help us keep the ball in the final third for longer periods and bring our other attacking players into play." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Mansfield Town have signed striker Pat Hoban following his release by League One club Oxford United.


The psychoactive substances, including Spice, Killer Smeg and SpongeBob, are thought to have been bought in the Old Eldon Square area of Newcastle. The drugs previously fell under the category of so-called "legal highs" before being banned in May. Police said the six people suffered an adverse reaction but are not thought to be in a life-threatening condition. Northumbria Police has urged anyone in possession of the drugs to hand them in to police to avoid anyone coming to further harm. Ch Insp Barrie Joisce said: "So far we have not received any reports of a life-threatening reaction to these drugs but we are concerned that people could be putting themselves at risk. "If you have drugs of this nature in your possession, or have any information about who may be distributing them, then contact police immediately."

Summary: Six people have been kept in hospital overnight after taking a "bad batch" of drugs, police said.


Gray, 25, originally had until Wednesday, 31 August to reply to the Football Association, but was given an extension until Monday. One of the tweets, posted when Gray was playing for non-league Hinckley United, appeared to condone killing gay people. Premier League side Burnley said no date has yet been set for the hearing. Gray, who is charged with bringing the game into disrepute, has apologised and asked "for forgiveness", insisting he is now a "completely different person" and does not "hold the beliefs written in those tweets". The posts, which also contained offensive terms, were deleted soon after being highlighted. Gray remains available to play for Burnley, who host Hull in the Premier League at 15:00 BST on Saturday. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Burnley striker Andre Gray has asked for a personal hearing over his misconduct charge for homophobic posts on Twitter in 2012.


The 24-year-old has made eight appearances for Worcester this season, three of them in the Premiership. "Newcastle is a club which is set to go places and I want to be part of that. It is a huge opportunity," he said. Sowrey is the sixth Falcons signing for next season following Sam Egerton, Vereniki Goneva,Sam Lockwood, Joel Hodgson and Harrison Orr. "Ben is a quality player and we look forward to his arrival for pre-season," said director of rugby Dean Richards. "He is a strong scrummager, a good line-out technician, very skilful and our sort of all-round player." Newcastle are currently next to bottom of the Premiership, but seven points clear of London Irish with two games remaining.

Summary: Newcastle Falcons have signed hooker Ben Sowrey from Worcester Warriors for next season.


Irish Ferries has cancelled some services between Holyhead and Dublin due to adverse weather conditions. BBC Wales forecaster Derek Brockway said wind speeds of 55mph (88kph) could be felt at Holyhead on Wednesday. Drivers of HGVs and caravans have been advised not to cross the A55 Britannia Bridge onto Anglesey. North Wales Police said anyone choosing not to cross the bridge westbound should leave at junction 11 where they would be directed to rest facilities. They advised those coming from the ferry at Holyhead who did not want to cross the bridge to remain at the Holyhead port facilities. Another yellow gales alert is in place for most of Wales over Thursday night and into Friday morning.

Summary: A yellow "be aware" warning for gales affecting most of north Wales and other parts of the UK remains in force.


About 70 people were wounded in the blast at a stadium, general Anthony Rakotoarison told AFP news agency. He said officials considered it a "terrorist act". The political situation remains fragile in the country, with supporters and opponents of President Hery Rajaonarimampianina at loggerheads. It was not immediately clear who or what was behind the explosion. The blast happened during a free concert at the Mahamasina stadium. A military parade had been held there earlier. Prime Minister Olivier Solonandrasana Mahafaly visited the injured at a hospital and said this was a "disgusting and shameful" act. In 2014, a grenade explosion killed a toddler and injured several other people outside the same stadium. No arrests were made in connection with that attack and there was no claim of responsibility, AFP reported.

Summary: A grenade explosion has killed at least two people during Madagascar's national day celebrations in the capital Antananarivo, officials say.


The 20-year-old man, said to be suffering mental problems, was seriously injured after being mauled. The zoo in Santiago was crowded with visitors, some of whom saw the attack. Animal rights activists condemned the shooting of the lions, but the zoo said its priority was the man's life and it had no fast-activating tranquillisers. Santiago Metropolitan Zoo director Alejandra Montalba said she believed the man forced his way through the roof of the enclosure, jumped in and then took off his clothes. Ms Montalba said the zoo had an "established protocol" and acted to save the man's life, adding that staff were "deeply affected" by the deaths of the lions, a male and a female. Local media reported that a suicide note was found among the man's clothing and that some witnesses had heard him shout religious proclamations.

Summary: A man stripped naked and jumped into a lion enclosure at a zoo in Chile in an apparent suicide attempt, forcing staff to shoot dead two lions.


The Royal Society of Biology wants to emphasise the "vital" environmental role played by the more than 20,000 species found in the UK. It also wants to highlight the threats they face from pesticide use, habitat destruction and climate change. Its experts have come up with a shortlist of 10 including the small tortoiseshell butterfly, the emperor dragonfly and the stag beetle. The seven-spot ladybird, garden tiger moth, the marmalade hoverfly, black garden ant, buff-tailed bumblebee, large bee-fly and green shield bug are also in the running.

Summary: An online poll has been launched to find the UK's favourite insect.


The venue, near Junction 32 of the M62 at Glasshoughton, will also include a 50-acre country park, shops and restaurants. Developers Lateral Property Group have said the Â£135m scheme could create 2,000 jobs. The plans still have to be approved by the secretary of state before building work can start. Tigers chairman Jack Fulton previously said the new stadium would provide "the foundations of a bright new future for the club".

Summary: Plans for a new 10,000-capacity Castleford Tigers stadium have been approved by Wakefield Council.


The New Zealander, 31, moved to Sale last season from French side Biarritz after three seasons in the Premiership with London Irish. He has played Super Rugby for Blues and Hurricanes and won two caps for the All Blacks in 2009, both against France. "Bryn was outstanding during his first season and was a model of consistency for us, just missing one game," said Sale's director of rugby Steve Diamond. "He is highly respected within the squad and is just the type of player we need to help us achieve our ambitions." He joins new captain Josh Beaumont and full-back Mike Haley in signing new deals with the Sharks in July.

Summary: Sale Sharks' second-row Bryn Evans has signed a new three-year deal.


A merchant vessel reported a VHF radio message from the trimaran reporting it to be in difficulty and at risk of capsizing shortly before 17:00 BST. The Portland and Solent Coastguard helicopters, as well as a navy vessel and two lifeboats, are searching 37 miles (60km) south of the Needles. Sea conditions are described as rough with strong south-westerly winds. A statement from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said "No further contact with the vessel has been possible since and limited information was available in the Mayday call." It added that coastguards coordinating the search and rescue operation have not been notified of any overdue vessels, but anyone with information about a trimaran vessel known to be sailing in the mid channel should contact the coastguard.

Summary: A major search is under way in the English Channel after a yacht sent out a distress call.


There was little opportunity to test its effectiveness as Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat part-timers Auckland City 1-0 in a game of few chances. GoalRef, which uses a microchip coil in the ball, and Hawk-Eye, widely used in cricket and tennis, are the two systems being used during the tournament. Chelsea join the competition at the semi-final stage next week. Football's world governing body Fifa will receive analysis from the competing companies in January and then decide which system to use at the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil. Chelsea qualified for the Club World Cup after winning the Champions League in May but were eliminated from European football's elite knockout competition in midweek.

Summary: Goal-line technology was used by Fifa for the first time in the opening game of the Club World Cup on Thursday.


Ant-Man, which stars Paul Rudd as a thief who is recruited to become a shrinking action hero, bumped Minions off the top of the box office chart. Ant-Man's first weekend takings were lower than for other major Marvel films like Captain America and Iron Man. But its $130m (£83m) budget was also smaller than most Marvel blockbusters. Minions made $50.2m (£32m) between Friday and Sunday, putting it in second place, according to studio estimates. Romantic comedy Trainwreck, written by and starring Amy Schumer, exceeded expectations to earn $30.2m (£19m) and third place. Pixar's Inside Out was fourth with $11.6m (£7.4m), closely followed by Jurassic World, with $11.4m. That made the dinosaur thriller only the fourth film in history to have made more than $600m (£385m) at North American box offices, behind Avatar, Titanic and Avengers Assemble.

Summary: Marvel's miniature superhero Ant-Man has made a big impact at North American cinemas, with his film earning $58m (£37m) in its first weekend on release.


Tuan Huu Dinh, who was in a tour party from Vietnam, was last seen leaving the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel near Peebles on Saturday just after 20:30. The 32-year-old, who police said had "limited English", has not been heard from since. He is described as being of south east Asian appearance, 5ft 6in, wearing a black jacket, jeans and Nike trainers. Insp Kevin Harris said: "Local officers have been conducting inquiries within the Peebles area to trace Tuan since he was reported missing. "We are keen to establish his whereabouts as soon as possible and anyone who believes they have seen him since last night is asked to come forward. "In addition, we would ask Tuan to get in touch with friends, family or police and let us know you are safe and well."

Summary: Police are asking for the public's help to find a tourist missing in the Scottish Borders.


The Brimmon Oak in Newtown - around which a new bypass will be built after a petition attracted 5,000 signatures - finished runner up to an even older oak from Poland. It was named the UK's Tree of the Year in December. Ancient tree campaigner Rob McBride, who attended the award ceremony in Brussels, said it was "amazing news". The Brimmon Oak received about 16,200 votes, some 1,400 fewer than Poland's Josef Oak, in the results announced on Tuesday. The Lime Tree at Lipka, Czech Republic, came third with about 14,800 votes.

Summary: A 500-year-old oak in Powys has finished second in the European Tree of the Year award for 2017.


Moore, 25, and 31-year-old Potter, who both featured for England at last year's World Cup, have signed six-month deals after the pair bought out their contracts with Birmingham City. Moore joined Birmingham in 2011, while Potter was in her third spell with Blues after rejoining in 2009. Once-capped England goalkeeper Durack, 22, last played in the WSL for Everton. Durack, whose contract length has not been disclosed, returns to the English game from Harvard University, where she studies human development regenerative biology. The Australian-born stopper's only game for England's senior side came at the Cyprus Cup in 2014. Potter and Moore, who have won 21 and 16 caps respectively, are reunited with three of their World Cup bronze-medal winning team-mates at Meadow Lane - Notts captain Laura Bassett, goalkeeper Carly Telford and striker Ellen White.

Summary: Women's Super League side Notts County have signed England internationals Jade Moore, Jo Potter and Lizzie Durack.


The incident happened in the Llanfairpwll area on Thursday. Police said the cow was "ok" and the recovered dart would be tested for DNA evidence in the hope of tracing the attacker. Sgt Rob Taylor, of North Wales Police's rural crime team, described it as a "shocking crime" and urged people with information to identify those responsible. He tweeted: "At what point does a person think 'I'll shoot a cow in the face with my crossbow today'... this person needs catching and catching soon." "Once we've recovered DNA from the bolt, it's then time for the offender to wonder who it is, every time their door bell goes".

Summary: A cow has been injured after being shot in the face with a dart on Anglesey.


Two babies â€” one stillborn and one miscarried â€” were mixed-up at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital last year because a blanket obscured an ID tag. The incident follows a deadly newborn "laughing gas" mix-up at another Sydney hospital. New South Wales Health Minister Jillian Skinner apologised for the incident. "I'm devastated for them and I'm really sorry that such an incident occurred," she told a budget estimates committee. A spokesman from the opposition Labor Party said Ms Skinner should be sacked to restore public confidence in the healthcare system. However, Premier Mike Baird has stood by the embattled health minister in the wake of the hospital incidents. "Jillian Skinner continues to do a good job in very difficult circumstances," Mr Baird said.

Summary: A deceased baby was cremated in Australia despite the parents wanting a burial after being incorrectly identified by a hospital staff.


CCTV footage released by Manchester City Council, shows a woman bending down to read messages at the memorial in St Peter's Square. She then walks over and kicks several wreaths, which commemorate the Battle of the Somme, and leaves with a friend. A woman, in her 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage, police said. It is the second time the landmark has been targeted by vandals in weeks. A man was fined Â£90 after he was caught on CCTV kicking one of the wreaths in July. Another man was caught on CCTV urinating at the same memorial in February.

Summary: Footage has been released of a woman kicking and trampling on poppy wreaths at a war memorial in Manchester.


The man died at the scene after he crashed into a field near Lubenham, Leicestershire, shortly before 13:00 GMT. The light aircraft went on to land safely after the incident near Market Harborough. Leicestershire Police has launched a joint investigation with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. A police spokesman said: "From initial enquiries carried out at the scene, officers believe the glider had been in collision with a light aircraft prior to coming down in the fields. "The man on board the glider has been pronounced dead at the scene." A stretch of Laughton Road is closed and is expected to remain so until Monday.

Summary: A glider pilot has died in a mid-air collision between a glider and a light aircraft.


Fire crews attended the property in Lewis Terrace in Mill o' Mains shortly after 19:00 on Monday. The housing association building was unoccupied at the time and is understood to have been in the process of being adapted for a disabled tenant. Police Scotland said "extensive damage" was caused to the building and have appealed for witnesses. A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "On arrival, crews were faced with a timber framed house under construction which was engulfed in flames. "The heat from the fire was so intense that it began to affect the guttering, fascias and windows of two neighbouring properties. "Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze using four jets and remained at the scene throughout the evening to dampen the area down."

Summary: A joint police and fire service investigation has been launched after a blaze destroyed a house in Dundee.


The woman was walking on the forecourt at about 07:10 when she was hit by a lorry. Emergency services were called to the incident but the woman died at the scene. The 42-year-old male lorry driver was unhurt but badly shaken. Police Scotland has appealed for witnesses to contact them. Sgt Stewart Dyer said: "The crash occurred early in the morning, however, the forecourt was busy with motorists heading off to their commute, so I'd be keen to speak to anyone who was there to contact police. "We understand from our enquiries that there were four vehicles on the forecourt at the time of the crash and I would like to trace these drivers as they may have information that could help with our enquiries." A report is to be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Summary: A 68-year-old woman has died after being struck by a lorry at a Tesco filling station in Carluke, South Lanarkshire.


The children were taken to hospital but died of their injuries, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. Three other children were injured in the incident, in Yongqing county, in Hebei province, Xinhua added. Safety standards of school buildings have been a public concern in China since many collapsed during a devastating earthquake in 2008. Thousands of school children were among the almost 90,000 dead, leading to a public outcry over shoddy construction and the lack of safety measures. Five children were killed earlier in the week in eastern China, when the wall at the side of a basketball court suddenly collapsed, officials said.

Summary: Three children have been killed after a building collapsed at a nursery school in northern China, state media says.


He arrived with his wife and two daughters on the island of Bali before visiting an ancient Buddhist temple in Java on Wednesday. Mr Obama is a popular figure in Indonesia where his holiday has received saturation press coverage. The former US president spent four years in Indonesia as a child. He moved to the country aged six when his mother married an Indonesian man, following the breakdown of her marriage to his Kenyan father. Barack Obama's 2010 Indonesia charm offensive In 2010 he returned to the country as president with his wife, Michelle. On his latest trip daughters Malia and Sasha accompanied the former first couple. The distinguished visitors are being accompanied by a big security complement. Mr Obama is due to meet President Joko Widodo on Friday in his palace south of Jakarta. The family is due to visit the capital on Saturday.

Summary: Barack Obama and his family are enjoying a holiday in Indonesia, spending time white-water rafting and visiting temples.


Reports had suggested that the 23-year-old was set to leave Goodison Park, with Chelsea said to be interested in signing the Belgium international. "It's great news for everybody," said Koeman after the 2-1 win at West Brom, during which Lukaku came on as a first-half substitute. Asked if he might be offered a new deal, Koeman said: "That's possible." Media playback is not supported on this device Lukaku spent a season on loan at Everton in the 2013-14 season, scoring 16 goals, before he made the permanent move from Chelsea for a club record fee of £28m. He scored 20 times for the Toffees during the 2014-15 campaign and found the net on 25 occasions last season. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Everton striker Romelu Lukaku will stay at the club for "at least one more season", says manager Ronald Koeman.


Spurs are City's closest rivals, seven points behind with five games left. The Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) does not pick Friend, who lives in Leicester and has attended games in a personal capacity, to referee matches involving the Foxes. The PGMOL said "the timing and context" of the game saw it replace Friend. "It was felt unnecessary to add extra scrutiny on the refereeing appointment," a PGMOL statement said. Neil Swarbrick, from Preston, will take charge at Stoke, with Friend instead officiating Newcastle's game against Manchester City on Tuesday. Have you added the new Top Story alerts in the BBC Sport app? Simply head to the menu in the app - and don't forget you can also add score alerts your football team and more.

Summary: The Premier League has removed referee Kevin Friend from Tottenham Hotspur's game at Stoke City on Monday, because he supports top-of-the-table Leicester.


The striker immediately signalled he was unable to carry on after having a shot blocked in Sunday's 1-1 draw with the Baggies. "That worried me more than the result. I don't know if it's too early before the scan but it looks like a muscle injury," said Bilic. "It's a big blow for us after Enner Valencia and Dimitri Payet." Attacking midfielder Payet was ruled out for three months with an ankle injury in early November. Meanwhile, Valencia has been out since July after suffering an ankle injury in a Europa League qualifying match. Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has concerns over an injury Diafra Sakho picked up against West Brom.


North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority had planned to slash the service in a bid to save almost £1m by 2020. But at a meeting on Monday the authority voted to withdraw proposals to drop of one of the town's engines for "the time being". Campaigner Marc Jones said it was a "fantastic victory for people power". Councillor Meirick Davies, chairman of the fire authority, said the cuts would be revisited by the new authority, to be formed after the May elections. In September last year a protest was held over the plans to cut one of the two full-time fire engines and 24 firefighter posts. The protest coincided with the opening of a new £15m combined fire and ambulance station in the town.

Summary: Plans to cut one of the Wrexham's two full-time fire engines have been scrapped - at least until after the May elections.


David Jamfrey, 60, of Middlegate, in Scawthorpe, Doncaster, "deliberately targeted and groomed" seven boys between January 2010 and May 2014. Jamfrey pleaded guilty at Sheffield Crown Court to 17 sexual offences. He will be sentenced on July 16. Det Con David Whitehouse said he was pleased Jamfrey had admitted his "sick crimes". He said: "Jamfrey is a dangerous man who deliberately targeted and groomed vulnerable young boys for his own sexual gratification." Jamfrey pleaded guilty to 11 counts of sexual assault of a male under 13 and four counts of sexual activity with a male aged between 13 and 15. He also admitted one count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 16 and one count of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child. His victims were aged between six and 15.

Summary: A man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing boys as young as six over a four-year period.


Keep up with all the days events on our live page. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg: "Someone is going to hold the balance of power on May 8 and it won't be David Cameron or Ed Miliband. But it could be Nigel Farage. It could be Alex Salmond. Or it could be me and the Liberal Democrats." UKIP leader Nigel Farage: "UKIP has a plan, we genuinely want to make working people better off. And we will do that by leading the charge and making the argument for a low tax revolution." Labour leader Ed Miliband: "There is so much all over the papers. If I got furious about what's all over the papers in the last four-and-a-half years, goodness knows what would have happened." * Subscribe to the BBC Election 2015 newsletter to get a round-up of the day's campaign news sent to your inbox every weekday afternoon.

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Eric Dier's stoppage-time header sealed a 3-2 win for Roy Hodgson's side in Berlin's Olympiastadion. Toni Kroos and Mario Gomez had put Germany two goals up but Harry Kane and substitute Jamie Vardy levelled for England. "We all need to take a look at ourselves and work hard now," said Juventus' Khedira. "We did a lot right up until the second goal, then after that we were much worse - and England punished us. "However, we played well for an hour. We need to play well for 90 minutes against Italy [in Tuesday's friendly] and in the European Championship." Germany striker Gomez said the defeat was "inexcusable". "We were playing very well until we were 2-0 up but we didn't use enough of our chances," he added. "Afterwards, we stood off our opponents too much and England are very strong from set-pieces."

Summary: Saturday's friendly defeat by England was "unnecessary and stupid", according to Germany midfielder Sami Khedira.


Two thirds of the building is in urgent need of repair including the Christchurch Gate, which is the main entrance for tourists. Andrew Edwards, from the Canterbury Cathedral Trust, said if a piece of stone fell from the gate the cathedral would be "closed for business". The cathedral plans to resubmit its bid in 2014. Mr Edwards said the money would go towards a five-year conservation project. He said: "The funding is absolutely critical - 68% of the entire project cost was going on major restoration work that was identified by our architects as being urgent and essential. "We're in a position here where Christchurch Gate, if a piece of stone falls we're closed for business." The cathedral is looking to international sources to raise money.

Summary: Canterbury Cathedral has said it may have to close to visitors after it missed out on £10m of lottery funding.


CCTV of the heist outside Debenhams in East Street on Monday 11 January has been released as detectives appeal for witnesses. The driver of a security van was approached at about 14:15 GMT by a man who stole the cashbox. Police are trying to trace anyone who saw a silver van, which was later abandoned in Russell Street. No weapons were used in the raid and no one was injured.

Summary: Thieves escaped with £20,000 in a robbery in Southampton, police have revealed.


The men, aged in their 30s and 40s, collapsed in Rochdale between 15:50 and 17:50 BST on Tuesday, police said. It is thought the man in the most serious condition took a substance known as Clockwork Orange. It follows eight incidents in the town on Friday and Saturday in which men fell ill after taking the highs. Police said the latest casualties had taken a variety of substances including Clockwork Orange, Pandora's Box, and Kronic. Det Insp Lee Hopwood, of Greater Manchester Police, said the force had issued warnings about the dangers of legal highs over the past few days. "I cannot stress enough how dangerous they are and even though they might not be illegal, please do not take the risk," he said.

Summary: Four men have been hospitalised after taking legal highs in Greater Manchester, with one left in a life-threatening condition.


The proposal, to change the use of council offices at Morgan Street in Cardigan, would mean the library is relocated from Canolfan Teifi, Pendre. But there have been 13 letters of objection from the public, and a 1,000-strong petition has been handed to Ceredigion council. Cardigan town council raised questions about parking and pedestrian crossings. Objections from the public included access problems, a lack of computer facilities and that it would be located "on a very busy road and at a dangerous junction". The move was also described as a "complete waste of money and time". A report to the council said it had no control over the decision to close the existing library and that the new location was served by public transport and would be accessible by foot.

Summary: Plans to move a town library to council offices are expected to get the green light on Wednesday.


The 22 caravans at Pineridge Park Homes, Nine Mile Ride, are home to more than 20 children and their families. Residents have resisted the borough council's attempts to move remove them from the site since 2009. A judge has now rejected claims that the human rights of the children had not been taken into account. Wokingham Borough Council has twice issued enforcement action, calling on those living at the 0.67-hectare (1.65-acre) site to leave. The latest deadline passed on 12 June, and residents could now face court action if they fail to act.

Summary: An unauthorised caravan site near Wokingham must close, a High Court judge has ruled.


Archaeologists uncovered the remains on land near Lay Wood, between the Kennet and Avon Canal and Horton Road, as part of a survey ahead of a new housing development. Wessex Archaeology is now examining what has been found. Steve Melligan, from the Crown Estate, which manages the land, said it was an "exciting find". "If the remains are of sufficient merit and condition we will ensure they are conserved as a valuable historical attraction for the local areas of Bishops Cannings, Roundway, Devizes and Wiltshire as whole. "As we find out more about the remains we hope to get local schools and other interested local groups involved." A spokesman said, if the housing development goes ahead, there could be an opportunity for the villa to be studied fully, and it could be included as a feature within a proposed country park within the development.

Summary: The remains of what is believed to be a 2,000-year-old Roman villa have been discovered near Devizes in Wiltshire.


Officers said the suspect visited the victim repeatedly at her home in Wolfe Road, offering to carry out work on her property. But no work was undertaken at the house. Police said the man had taken a five-figure sum of cash from the victim. The suspect is described only as being white and in his 40s. Sgt David Ferguson said: "This has only just been brought to our attention and sadly a significant sum of money has already been taken from the women. "Anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity around Wolfe Road or who can help us trace the male responsible is asked to contact police immediately. "The public are reminded never to allow cold callers access to their home or provide them with any cash or goods for services unless entirely certain of their authenticity."

Summary: Police are trying to trace a bogus workman who took at least £10,000 from a 79-year-old Falkirk woman over two years.


North Wales Police said the pedestrian died following a collision with a lorry at at the UPM plant in Shotton, at around 11:30 GMT on Monday. A man is currently in custody helping police with inquiries. The site is now closed as police and Health and Safety Executive investigators interview witnesses and staff. General manager David Ingham said: "Our immediate thoughts are with the individual's family and colleagues. "We will provide full support to all staff involved and investigate fully with all parties."

Summary: An investigation is under way after a man died at paper mill in Flintshire.


The remains were found by a member of the public shortly after midday on Monday just off the A628 at Tintwistle, near Glossop. Officers said the corpse was too badly burned for the gender to be confirmed. A post-mortem examination has not yet taken place. The area where the remains were found is just outside the Peak District and is a popular walking spot. Detectives said they had launched a murder investigation and asked for anyone who may have seen anything unusual in the area to contact them. More updates on this story and from around Derbyshire

Summary: A badly burned body has been found in a lay-by near the Peak District.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 28-year-old Belgian escaped a ban after appearing to elbow Emre Can in the Europa League last-16 first leg. He was then booked in the second leg for catching defender Dejan Lovren in the head with a swinging arm. Former referee Howard Webb called him a "thug" for the incident, but Fellaini said: "I am not like that". Ex-Everton midfielder Fellaini has been sent off twice since joining United in 2013 - one dismissal for a stamp on a Hull player. He told Football Focus: "I don't want to elbow someone, I just defend myself. I am physical. I like to win my challenge. That's English football as well, but I am not a dirty player." Watch Football Focus, Saturday 19 March, 12:10 GMT on BBC One and the BBC Sport website & app.

Summary: Manchester United midfielder Marouane Felliani says he is "not a dirty player" despite controversy over elbowing incidents against Liverpool.


Media playback is not supported on this device Wanderers came from a goal down to beat Fleetwood 2-1 on Saturday and maintain their perfect start to the season. Bolton were relegated from the Championship last term, but have won their first four League One games under new manager Parkinson. "I thought it was our biggest test on Saturday," said Parkinson. He told BBC Radio Manchester: "There was an edginess around the place. You could feel that, and that's understandable given what's happened in the past. "The most important thing I'm pleased with is the character. You can have good players, but they've got to play when the pressure's on. "I felt there was a little bit of pressure on us and we responded very well."

Summary: Bolton boss Phil Parkinson has praised his team's mental strength after they matched their best start to a league season in 82 years.


The Upper Chinese Pagoda is at risk from ground movement and will be placed in storage, Liverpool City Council said. The pagoda was a defining image of the 1984 festival, which was launched in a bid to boost tourism in the city. The council wants to regenerate the festival site with housing and space for public events. The pagoda, which was initially developed as a temporary structure for the Chinese Garden at the site, will be stored "with a view to possible future re-use", the council said. It became neglected, but was later refurbished.

Summary: One of the last remaining features of Liverpool's International Garden Festival is to be dismantled.


Iris Higginson, from Brinsley, Nottinghamshire, was driving a Vauxhall Corsa when it collided with two other cars on Mansfield Road, Eastwood. The accident happened at about 23:00 GMT on Tuesday. Miss Higginson was pronounced dead at the scene. Three men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police said the men, aged 36, 26 and 21, and the 20-year-old woman have since been bailed pending further enquiries. Officers urged anyone who saw the vehicles before the crash to come forward.

Summary: A 67-year-old woman has been named by police after she was killed in a crash in Nottinghamshire.


A third successive loss in front of their own fans came against leaders Sheffield United on Tuesday. "I keep saying that we've got eight games we need to win minimum," Appleton told BBC Radio Oxford. "But, the games are running out." Oxford slipped to 11th and are nine points off the top six. Twelve league games remain for the U's, who also have a trip to Wembley in the EFL Trophy final against Coventry City on 2 April. "We are where we are for a reason," said Appleton as he reflected on his side's recent dip in home form. "We're three or four players short of being able to compete with the that type of side (Sheffield United) most weeks in this division. "The lads will pick themselves up and from an energy point of view, I can't ask any more from them."

Summary: Oxford United manager Michael Appleton insists his side are still in with a chance of reaching the League One play-offs despite another home defeat.


The omission of Colin Worrall, who is standing in the Bransholme West Ward for Yorkshire First, emerged during the verification process. The council said the error had affected 168 ballot papers It is a second ballot error in the city. Two candidates for the Hull East parliamentary election were left off postal ballots sent out in April. Hull returning officer Ian Anderson said the latest error had been made by the print and distribution company. "The total number of votes cast was 2,674," he said. "Given the very limited numbers affected, the decision has been made to continue with the election and the count as normal."

Summary: A candidate for elections to Hull City Council has been left off some ballot papers.


The Portugal international, 28, has started two Swansea league games since signing from Sporting Braga in June. "I am very happy to be here. I also liked the first contact I had with the coach and the entire technical staff," Eder told the Ligue 1 club's website. Meanwhile, West Brom have rejected Swansea City's offer to sign Wales defender James Chester on loan. Chester, 27, has made just one Premier League start this season after joining from Hull City for £8m in July 2015. Swansea are also thought to be interested in Swindon Town and Iraq midfielder Yaser Kasim. Following Jonjo Shelvey's move to Newcastle in January, the Swans are looking for midfield reinforcements. Kasim is out of contract at the end of the season and Swindon chairman Lee Power says two Premier League clubs are interested in the 24-year-old.

Summary: Swansea City striker Eder has joined Lille on loan until the end of the season.