Dr Robert Lewis, 49, of Shefford, pleaded not guilty at Luton Crown Court to 20 allegations after earlier denying a further 17 charges. The first allegations made relate to pre-employment medicals he carried out between 1999 and 2003. He has been suspended from practising as a doctor. A trial is due to take place in October. The GP was working at the Larksfield Surgery in Stotfold, near Hitchin, when the allegations were first made to police in 2013. He has been suspended. He was released on bail on condition that he does not contact any of the complainants and must not seek employment as a GP.

Summary: A GP from Bedfordshire has denied nearly 40 indecent assaults against 24 female patients.


Richard Cassidy, 68, is accused of stabbing David Farish to death with a knife at his home in Broadlee Bank, Tweedbank, last Tuesday. The body of Mr Farish was discovered two days later on the Thursday after an anonymous phone call to police. Mr Cassidy, of no fixed abode, made no plea or declaration and the case was continued. There was no application for bail and he was remanded in custody by Sheriff Peter Paterson. His next appearance in court will be at Selkirk Sheriff Court next week on a date to be confirmed.

Summary: A man has appeared in private at Jedburgh Sheriff Court charged with the murder of a 75-year-old man.


The 42 year old died near Devil's Bridge when a bin lorry crashed on the B4574 at 10:50 BST on Saturday. In a statement, Mr Cuddy's family described him as a "lovely, honest, caring son, brother and uncle". A 64-year-old man also involved in the crash was airlifted to Morriston Hospital in Swansea but police say his condition is not life threatening. Mr Cuddy's family added: "Stephen was a keen motorcyclist who loved the countryside and loved Wales." Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for witnesses.

Summary: A man killed in a lorry crash in Ceredigion has been named as Stephen Joseph Cuddy.


The 36-year-old played 310 games in a seven-season stint with the Elite Ice Hockey League club and ended his career with the Devils after retiring in 2011. A ceremony will take place before the Devils' game against Edinburgh Capitals on Saturday, where a banner with Voth's name and number will be raised. The Devils will also wear warm-up jerseys with Voth's name and number. Voth becomes the seventh former Cardiff Devils player to have his number retired, after Doug McEwen (seven), John Lawless (nine), Jason Stone (10), Brian Dickson (14), Steve Moria (19) and Shannon Hope (35).

Summary: Cardiff Devils will retire the number 26 jersey in honour of former player Brad Voth.


Fred McClenaghan, 54, now faces a retrial over the killing. Marion Millican, a 51-year-old mother of four, was shot in the chest at her workplace in Portstewart, County Londonderry in March 2011. No further details of the decision reached by the Court of Appeal in Belfast can be reported for legal reasons. The victim had been in a relationship with McClenaghan, formerly of Broad Street in Magherafelt, Co Derry, which ended months before the killing. He was found guilty of the murder following a previous retrial in 2014 and ordered to serve 16 years in prison. But on Wednesday the Court of Appeal ruled the conviction should be quashed. Judges also decided it was in the public interest to order a second retrial on the murder charge. A reporting ban has been imposed on the reasons for their decision until the fresh trial is complete.

Summary: A man jailed for murdering his ex-partner in a laundrette has had his conviction quashed for a second time.


The proposed Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order would exclude dogs from sports pitches and children's play areas. Owners could also be required to put their pets on leads in areas including cemeteries and to carry dog waste bags at all times. If passed, anyone found breaching the order would be fined. The proposals include: The order, which would last for three years, would replace the council's current Dog Control Order. Chris Bithell, cabinet member for planning and public protection, said: "Of course, it's important to exercise our pets, but we also need to make sure that other members of the public can use our public spaces safely and free from dog waste." A consultation on the plans runs from 1 to 29 June.

Summary: Dogs could be banned from some public spaces in Flintshire in a bid to tackle fouling and pets running loose.


The 18-year-old has only played 16 times for the Scottish Championship club. But Morton say "the club have carefully considered the fee but decided that it is not in line with our valuation". "Jai is an individual we feel has a big future in the game. He is considered an important member of our squad for this season's Championship campaign." Quitongo, who is the son of former Hearts winger Jose and came through the youth ranks at Aberdeen, joined Morton last summer. He has scored three goals in nine appearances this season. Morton did allow John Tennent to leave on transfer deadline day, the defender joining Cumbernauld Colts on loan.

Summary: Greenock Morton rejected a bid from English League Two outfit Doncaster Rovers for striker Jai Quitongo.


The body of Nicholas Williams was found by neighbours at his home on Bottom Boat Road, Stanley, on Thursday. West Yorkshire Police said a post-mortem examination revealed he died on Wednesday evening as a result of multiple stab wounds. A 33-year-old man from the Rotherham area has been arrested and is being questioned. Det Ch Insp Elizabeth Belton said: "Police are continuing to investigate this incident and a 33-year-old man is now in custody for questioning in relation to the murder of Mr Williams. "We continue to appeal for information and witnesses and anyone who can assist the investigation at all is asked to contact police on 101, referencing Operation Packburg."

Summary: A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 27-year-old in Wakefield.


Thousands of people have signed a petition to stop King's College London replacing the buildings on the Strand with a new, bigger academic building. Save Britain's Heritage campaigners said the new building would be "bland". Westminster Council approved the college plan on 21 April but a holding direction has since been applied. The application for 154-158 Strand, which includes a new courtyard and link to Somerset House, was submitted in December 2014. The college said it had the support of English Heritage and the council. A spokesman for the Department for Communities and Local Government said: "The Department has received representations asking for this application to be called-in. We have issued an Article 31 holding direction on this planning application while we assess whether or not to do so, so we can give the matter proper consideration."

Summary: University plans to demolish a row of Victorian buildings in central London are put on hold while government ministers consider the application.


Police said they were called to the incident at John Hastie Park in Strathaven at about 13:30. An ambulance and a paramedic response unit were also sent to the scene. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said officers were still in attendance and inquires were continuing. She added: "A post-mortem examination will be carried out to establish the exact cause of death." The divisional police commander, Ch Supt Roddy Irvine, later said on social media: "You'll see extra officers in Strathaven after today's murder. "It was not a random attack and we're working hard to catch those responsible."

Summary: A man has been murdered in an attack at a park in South Lanarkshire.


Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.4% compared with the same period a year ago, Andrei Klepach said. The government has forecast the economy to expand by 4% this year. But Mr Klepach said the fresh data meant Russia would "be reconsidering the [2010] forecast for both industrial output and GDP upwards". "Economic growth continues, but it has not yet become investment oriented," he added. "The factors of growth remain fairly fragile with the exception of consumer demand." Russia was one of the countries hit hard by the global crisis, and its economy fell by 7.9% in 2009. First quarter growth in 2010 was 2.9% year-on-year. In the second quarter the economy grew by 1.1% from the January-March period, Mr Klepach said. Russia's statistical agency, Rosstat, will issue the official growth data in August.

Summary: Russia's economic growth accelerated in the three months to June, mainly due to rising consumer demand, according to its deputy economy minister.


It is the second litter born to adults Mimi and Musa at Washington Wetland Centre. The otter family are on a global register, known as a studbook, aimed at conserving healthy populations of the animals in captivity. Studbook keeper Jason Palmer said maintaining "genetically healthy populations" was "vitally important". "With organisations such as WWT and other zoos breeding and transferring responsibly, it will start to make a big difference to the captive well-being of all Asian short-clawed otters," he said. Washington Wetland Centre manager Gill Pipes said the family of otters were "especially good genetically, which is great news for the species". "It means they can play a key role in maintaining a healthy population," she said. Short-clawed otters are the smallest otter species and are threatened by hunting and the deforestation of their natural habitat.

Summary: Four Asian short-clawed otters have been born at a centre conserving the vulnerable species.


Peter Hedley, 49, from Bedlington, Northumberland, was found dead in undergrowth at Newburn Riverside Park in November. Newcastle Crown Court heard Clare Humble, 50, also from Bedlington, beat and stabbed him and buried the body with the help of a former boyfriend. She was told she must serve a minimum of 20 years. The jury was told Humble persuaded her former partner Lee Nicholson, 39, to help dispose of Mr Hedley's body. Nicholson, from Newcastle, admitted perverting the course of justice and will be sentenced later. Humble told police that she and Mr Hedley had fought at the house they shared, but denied murder. Mr Justice Laing said she had taken advantage of a "trusting man."

Summary: A woman has been jailed for life for the murder of her partner, whose body was found in a Newcastle park.


The 23-year-old striker has scored once in 10 games since signing for the League Two club, but has been sidelined with a groin injury since September. Southwell is able to play in the Imps' FA Cup fifth round tie at Burnley on 18 February. "He needs to get minutes under his belt to get his sharpness back," Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth said. "He remains a big part of my plans and we look forward to welcoming him back in a month's time, when he'll be able to offer real tough competition in our attack," he told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Striker Dayle Southwell has joined National League leaders Lincoln City on a one-month loan from Wycombe.


This includes significant work at Vazon and Fermain after both sea walls were breached. The Environment Department has already spent its £77,000 annual budget for coastal defence maintenance. Minister Roger Domaille said his department did not have the money and had asked the treasury to release it. He said: "I should imagine they will say yes, if they are to say no I think they may have some problems... we'd have to take the matter to the States." The Treasury and Resources Department has yet to comment on funding the repairs. Last year the Environment Department was given £20m to improve coastal defences. However, Deputy Domaille said this was earmarked to improve defences at three key areas - Belle Greve, the Bridge and Perelle - identified in a report as open to significant coastal flooding so could not be used for the repair work.

Summary: Almost £2m is needed to complete repairs to Guernsey's sea defences after damage caused by the winter storms.


Multiple agencies are responding to the incident, said Vermont state police spokesman Scott Waterman. Amtrak has said there are no "immediate reports of any life-threatening injuries". In a news release it said the train, travelling south to Washington, derailed after striking a rock slide on the tracks. Four people were taken away from the scene by ambulance. Other passengers were taken by school bus to nearby Norwich University. A deadly Amtrak passenger train derailment in Philadelphia this year killed seven people.

Summary: An Amtrak passenger train has derailed in Northfield, Vermont, authorities have confirmed.


The 30-year-old England international has scored 10,635 runs in all formats of the game for The Oval side Davies, who joined Surrey from Worcestershire in 2009, has also taken 322 catches and made 36 stumpings. Ben Foakes has been first-choice keeper this season and Surrey say Davies has decided he would be "afforded greater opportunities" elsewhere. Davies played eight one-day internationals and five Twenty20 matches for England between March 2009 and February 2011. He has been an ever-present for Surrey in the One-Day Cup this season, scoring 373 runs at an average of 41.44 to help the club reach Saturday's final against Warwickshire. Surrey already have ready-made batting replacements for Davies, having agreed contracts with Durham's Mark Stoneman and Scott Borthwick.

Summary: Wicketkeeper-batsman Steven Davies will leave Surrey at the end of the season after turning down a new two-year deal.


James Hall qualified third in the all around and will be joined there by first-year senior Joe Fraser. Hall also made the high bar final in Cluj, while Dom Cunningham will compete for both vault and floor medals. Courtney Tulloch will aim for GB's first rings medal after placing third in that event but Sam Oldham and Frank Baines missed out. Find out how to get into gymnastics with our special guide. On Thursday, GB's four women will take their turn at making event finals. The men's individual finals take place across Saturday and Sunday.

Summary: Great Britain made six finals after men's qualifying at the European Gymnastics Championships in Romania.


Nottingham's victory avenged their 4-3 defeat by Belfast at the SSE Arena on Friday night. Goals from James Desmarais and Chris Higgins saw the Giants levelling on two occasions after strikes by Nottingham's Steven Lee and Jeff Dimmen. However, Juraj Kolnik hit Nottingham's winner midway through the final period. Lee notched the only goal of the opening period and while Desmarais equalised five minutes into the second period, Dimmen restored Nottingham's lead five minutes later. Higgins got Belfast on terms again five minutes and 26 seconds into the final period but Kolnik struck Nottingham's winner six minutes later. The Giants remain third in the table but they are now four points behind second-placed Cardiff Devils after the Welsh outfit defeated Braehead Clan 1-0 on Saturday night.

Summary: Belfast Giants dropped five points off the pace in the Elite League after losing 3-2 at home against leaders Nottingham Panthers on Saturday.


The 42-year-old was discovered with wounds to her chest after police were called to a house in Makinson Avenue, Wigan, at about 15:45 BST on Thursday. The woman was taken to hospital, but died later, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Detectives said their investigating was continuing. Det Sgt Nigel Rigby, from GMP, said: "My thoughts and condolences are with her family and specialist officers are providing support to them at this traumatic time. "We have one man in custody, but our investigation continues and I would urge anybody with information to contact the police."

Summary: A woman has been found stabbed to death in Greater Manchester.


The injured teenager was found on Tagus Street, at the rear of Lodge Lane, Toxteth, at about 20:30 BST on Friday. Merseyside Police said he was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. His family have been informed. It follows two gun attacks in Seaforth and Fazakerley where two men were hurt in "linked" attacks in their homes. Both attacks happened within 25 minutes of each other on Thursday. Armed police attended the Toxteth murder scene. Chief Inspector Keith McLachlan said: "We are relentless in pursuing those who choose to bring firearms onto the streets of Merseyside. "I am sure local people will be appalled that this has taken place in daylight hours. "Information from the community will always be acted on, so help us remove those responsible and their weapons from the streets." A post-mortem examination is due to take place.

Summary: An 18-year-old man has died after being shot in Liverpool, prompting a murder investigation.


A lorry drove into crowds at the market in the evening. Twelve people died and 48 were injured. Police said that the driver drove into crowds on purpose and that it was probably a terrorist attack. Their main suspect was a man from Tunisia in North Africa. On Friday 23 December, the Tunisian man who police believe carried out the attack was shot dead by officers in Italy. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was "shocked and very saddened" by what happened at the Christmas market. A group called Islamic State have said they were responsible for it, but there has been no evidence to prove that is true yet. After it happened, police in Germany stepped up security in big towns and cities to keep people safe. If you're upset by anything in the news, take a look at the advice here.

Summary: On Monday 19 December, an attack took place in the German city of Berlin at one of the Christmas markets.


Current boss Bernardo Hees, who joined the firm in June, received $9.2m. Mr Hees has cut more than 3,400 positions and closed factories in an effort to boost profits. Heinz was bought by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital for $28bn in February 2013. The firm, whose products include ketchup, baked beans, and a variety of frozen meals, reported a net loss of $71.7m from February to December 2013. It announced the closure of three US plants in November and two European processing plants in February this year. Nonetheless, Mr Buffett recently said in an annual report to Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders that he expected 2014 earnings at the firm to be "substantial". He also said the acquisition could serve as a model for future buys. "With the Heinz purchase we created a partnership template that may be used by Berkshire in future acquisitions of size," he wrote.

Summary: Former Heinz chief executive William Johnson received $110.5m (Â£66.1m) for the final eight months of 2013, the food firm disclosed in a filing to US regulators.


The 25-year-old has only started one league match this season and has been a peripheral figure under Steve McClaren. Weimann's move sees him reunited with Wolves boss Paul Lambert, who managed the Austrian at Aston Villa. Rams boss Steve McClaren said Weimann was "a good player", but he had "too many players in that area". Weimann joined Derby for an undisclosed fee in June 2015 and has played 45 games, but only 16 have been starts. He is available to play in the FA Cup, having only been an unused substitute in the competition so far this season. Wolves play Liverpool in the fourth round at Anfield on Saturday, 28 January. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Wolves have signed Derby forward Andreas Weimann on loan from Championship rivals Derby County until the end of the season.


They've been using special cameras to look deep underwater off the coast of eastern Australia, around 4,000m below the surface. At this depth, there's huge pressure, no light and it's extremely cold so animals there have evolved and found different ways to survive. Chief scientist Tim O'Hara says it's "the most unexplored environment on Earth". His team say that around one-third of what they've found are new species. The faceless fish doesn't have any eyes, you can't see its nose, and its mouth is found underneath its body. It has been recorded once before, in 1873, by the pioneering scientific crew of HMS Challenger off Papua New Guinea.

Summary: An international team of scientists on a deep sea research voyage have found some rather strange creatures, including a "faceless" fish.


The 22-year-old made 42 Championship appearances last season as the Tigers won promotion back to the Premier League via the play-offs. The ex-Leyton Orient and Brentford defender suffered the injury in a pre-season friendly against Grimsby Town. Meanwhile, the club have confirmed they have taken former Stoke City forward Peter Odemwingie, 35, on trial. The Nigeria international, who could feature for Steve Bruce's side in a friendly with Mansfield on Tuesday, is a free agent after being released by the Potters at the end of last season. He ended the campaign on loan at Championship side Bristol City after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Odubajo's injury has reduced Hull to just 14 fit senior players with less than four weeks until they host Premier League champions Leicester City on the opening day of the season.

Summary: Hull City full-back Moses Odubajo has been ruled out for up to six months with a knee ligament injury.


David Patrick Hughes, 19, struck three parked vehicles, knocked down a lamp post and damaged drain pipes outside five different High Road addresses. The chase on 9 May ended when he crashed his Audi A3 into a garden wall. Hughes, of Fell View Drive, Egremont, admitted 17 offences and was sentenced to nine months in jail suspended for two years at Carlisle Crown Court. He must also complete 150 hours of unpaid work and was banned from driving for a year. The police chase came five days after Hughes sped away from officers and damaged a taxi in the same town. Judge Peter Davies said it was "two moments of madness".

Summary: An uninsured teenager driver damaged cars and houses during a police pursuit in Whitehaven, a court has heard.


Adrian Greenwood, 42, was discovered in the hallway of his four-storey house on Thursday. He had been repeatedly stabbed in the chest and neck. Michael Danaher, of Hadrians Court, Peterborough, appeared at Banbury Magistrates' Court earlier. The 50-year-old was remanded in custody and will appear at Oxford Crown Court on Friday. A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday was released without charge. Mr Greenwood was an Oxford graduate who had written two historical biographies and traded rare and antiquarian books as well as art. In 2011, he spoke to the BBC ahead of an auction of Banksy artworks in Oxford, where he sold a locked 1970s safe stencilled by the artist. Mr Greenwood was also in the news in 2010 when his limited first edition of a Harry Potter book was stolen from an art gallery in Woodstock.

Summary: A man charged with the murder of an Oxford antique dealer found dead at his home has appeared in court.


The fish is to be granted protected geographical indication (PGI) status, meaning it has a particular quality attributable to its place of origin. It means salmon caught in other countries cannot be packaged, sold or advertised as Scottish wild salmon. The ruling by the European Commission comes into effect in 20 days. Scottish farmed salmon was awarded PGI status in 2004. Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation chief executive Scott Landsburgh said: "PGI status has helped to enhance the reputation of farmed salmon in major export markets. "It is a good promotional tool and helps to protect against imitation. "We hope the new award for Scottish wild salmon brings commercial success too." The salmon will join a list of about 1,000 products which are protected by the legislation, including Scottish beef and lamb.

Summary: Scottish wild salmon is to join the likes of Parma ham, Melton Mowbray pork pies and champagne in becoming a protected product.


Residents fled three IS-held villages to try to get to Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk, but were shot at by IS gunmen, Maj Gen Sirwan Barzani told the BBC. He said two villagers were killed and about 100 captured. The rest were forced to return home, he added. Another Kurdish commander said about 40 managed to get past the militants. He said they had now been taken to a refugee camp in northern Iraq. The villagers are said to have tried to escape from villages around Hawija, about 30 miles (50km) south-west of Kirkuk. IS and Kurdish Peshmerga forces have been fighting for control in the area since Hawija fell to IS forces in June 2014. Hawija and its surroundings have been repeatedly hit by Iraqi and US-led coalition air strikes against IS for the past two years.

Summary: So-called Islamic State (IS) has stopped hundreds of villagers from escaping from their control in northern Iraq, a senior Kurdish commander says.


Strange's side suffered a second defeat of the tournament as the holders proved too powerful in Tbilisi, Georgia. "We've got to really focus on a lot of the positives the players produced," Strange said. "At times they played some excellent attacking rugby and defended well for long periods." Strange added: "There's a lot to take from that performance "The main learning for us is to show a little more composure and maturity at certain parts of the game and the most critical moments if we are to go over the finishing line in these big games. "It was a similar scenario to the Australia game, not making good decisions at critical times." Having also lost to Australia, Wales will face Samoa in their final Pool A game with both teams aiming to avoid being bottom of the group.

Summary: Head coach Jason Strange says Wales Under-20 can take positives from the 34-22 defeat by England in World Rugby's Junior Championship.


Rangers fan Dale Hill, 21, from Belfast, was fined Â£200 after he admitted running on to the pitch. Sentence on Celtic fan Sam Miller, 26, from Romford, Essex, was deferred after he admitted making sectarian remarks. Robert Wyatt, 31, from Castlemilk, Glasgow, faces trial after he pleaded not guilty to running on to the pitch. He appeared from custody and denied the breach of the peace charge. A trial was set for October this year and bail was granted with the special conditions that he does not enter Hampden Park or attend any regulated football match in Scotland. Rangers won the match 5-4 on penalties after the games ended 2-2 after extra time.

Summary: Three football fans have appeared in court having been arrested at Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden.


The landslide has blocked the Sunkoshi river, east of the capital Kathmandu, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and move to higher ground. Officials said army technicians were trying to unblock the river and allow the water to run off. There are fears that the death toll will rise, as rescue work continues in the district of Sindhupalchowk. Sindhupalchowk is 120 km (75 miles) east of Kathmandu. "Police and army officials are trying to find the missing people and evacuate the villages on the riverside" a police official told AFP. Officials said dozens of people were still missing. The Arniko highway to Tibet has been closed and the area declared a "flood crisis zone" by the government. Landslides are common during the June-September monsoon season in Nepal. Dozens of people die every year from flooding and landslides.

Summary: A massive landslide has buried dozens of homes in Nepal, with eight people confirmed dead and many missing.


The mezzo soprano was due to perform at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and is said to be "absolutely gutted" after taking medical advice. She said it was an opportunity to perform her "dream role" of Carmen and was "devastated" at the timing. American mezzo soprano Kate Aldrich has been lined up to replace her. The concert version of Bizet's opera will be performed at the festival's opening night â€ªon Tuesday, 5 July. Festival chairman Dr Rhys Davies said: "I have real sympathy for Katherine because I know how much this role meant to her. We are really sorry about this but Katherine is unable to perform Carmen. "On the other hand, we have been unbelievably lucky to be able to sign up a truly world class opera singer in her place."

Summary: A virus has forced Katherine Jenkins to pull out of a concert in north Wales next month.


The Northern Irishman, who won the tournament in 2013 and 2014, carded a five-over-par 76 on Friday to lie three over, two shots short of the cut mark. McDowell has recorded four other bogeys and three birdies before the disastrous end to his second round. The 2010 US Open champion had fired a promising two-under-par 69 first round. McDowell has had a best result of 13th at the Dubai Desert Classic this season and lay 92nd in the world rankings prior to the event in France. The Portrush man will now head home to Portstewart to compete in next week's Irish Open. Having competed at every Open Championship since 2004, McDowell must try and secure one of the three Open qualifying places available for top-10 finishers at either the Irish Open or the Scottish Open if he is to compete for the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale later this month.

Summary: Graeme McDowell posted bogeys on each of his final four holes to miss the cut for the third year in a row at the French Open at Le Golf National.


The 2ft (60cm) snake was discovered as the Streetscene workers removed waste from a bin in a town centre alley. Middlesbrough Council's pest control manager Chris Hudson identified the reptile as a snow or albino corn snake. The non-venomous creature was safely removed and is now in a vivarium in a local pet shop while its owner is sought. Mr Hudson said: "It was curled up behind a bin when I found it. I am used to dealing with rats and mice, wasps and bed bugs, so a snake is very unusual." Anyone who believes the snake is theirs is asked to contact the council's pest control service. Corn snakes are a North American species that constricts their small prey.

Summary: Refuse collectors on Teesside have found a snake behind a bin while doing their rounds.


Five people are still missing and more than 30 were injured in the TGV crash near the eastern city of Strasbourg. Investigators are trying to determine who the children are and why they were on board when access was meant to be restricted to technicians. It is not clear whether children were among the dead. "That's not a practice that the SNCF recognises," said company chief Guillaume Pepy. "A test train is a test train". SNCF said it was possible that railway workers' children were on board when the train crashed, reportedly at around 350km/h (217mph). Excessive speed has been blamed for the crash, the first fatal accident since TGV trains began operating in 1981. The train ended up partially submerged in a canal under a bridge.

Summary: Several children were on board when a high-speed train derailed during a test run in France, killing 11 people, the rail company SNCF has said.


John Martin, 48, is accused of killing the 38-year-old, who was found with fatal head injuries at a house in Newton Heath, Manchester on Sunday. Mr Martin, of Culcheth Lane is also charged with the attempted murder of a youth, who cannot be named. He appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court and is due before the city's crown court on Friday. In a statement, Ms Strelchenko's family said: "Natalia was a talented, beautiful, much loved mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed." According to her website, the pianist was of Russian origin and made her debut aged 12, with the St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. Also known as Natalia Strelle, she had performed across Europe, Japan and at New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall. She was educated at St Petersburg State Conservatory and the Norwegian Academy of Music.

Summary: A man charged with murdering concert pianist Natalia Strelchenko has been remanded in custody by magistrates.


The 39-year-old from Gosport, is hoping to swim between Menorca to Mallorca, then Mallorca to Ibiza and finally from Ibiza to mainland Spain. Ms Wardley said: "These will be the longest non-stop swims I've ever faced." She is expected swim the route in three stages between September and December. Previous swims include completing a solo 60-mile (96.6km) non-stop route around the Isle of Wight in 2013. She was the first person in 30 years to make the swim which was the culmination of her Five Island Swim Challenge. Ms Wardley has also swum the English Channel and the Straits of Gibraltar. To date she has raised in more than Â£65,000 for charities including the Samaritans, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and Sail Africa, which offers sailing courses for young people in South Africa.

Summary: Long-distance swimmer Anna Wardley, from Hampshire, has revealed plans to swim 215km (133 miles) between the Balearic Islands for charity.


The 24-year-old was out of contract after his one-year deal at National League side Aldershot Town ended. Beckles has agreed a one-year deal at Stanley, who made the League Two play-off semi-finals last month, with the option of a second year. "I'm looking forward to the challenge of league football - it's progression to play in the league above," Beckles told the Accrington website. "The team achieved so much last season and I'm hoping to be part of another successful season here." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Accrington Stanley have signed defender Omar Beckles on a free transfer.


Xternal Property Renovations made more than 109,000 unlawful marketing calls. The case centred on calls made to people registered with Telephone Preference Service, which meant they had opted not to receive sales calls. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said nuisance marketing would not be tolerated. Example of complaints from people who had received calls included: Ken Macdonald, of ICO regions, said: "Nuisance marketing, whether it's by calls to people's landline or mobile, or through spam texts, causes disruption, annoyance and, in the worst cases, serious upset. "We issue fines like these to firms behind nuisance marketing to send a clear message that such action will not be tolerated."

Summary: A Glasgow building restoration firm has been fined £80,000 for making nuisance phone calls, following an investigation by the information watchdog.


Mark Hartley's son, Jamie, has been given just months to live. The 22-year-old and his brother Kyle both have Juvenile Huntington's Disease. Mr Hartley said Jamie's condition had accelerated over the past month "so essentially Jamie's got not a great deal of time left with us". The family, from Blyth, are bike enthusiasts so he posted the request for a sidecar on Facebook to a few dozen friends. "I put my phone down and about two hours later I picked it back up again and there was 400 messages," Mr Hartley said. A ride involving hundreds of bikers is planned for Sunday. Juvenile Huntington's Disease is an uncommon form of the condition, causing stiffness, tremor or muscle twitching, seizures and difficulty speaking. It is terminal but the timescale can vary.

Summary: A father who asked for a sidecar so he could take his dying son out for one last motorbike ride has had an overwhelming response.


The Belgian, 27, has moved to Villa Park on a three-year contract after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. De Laet is the third ex-Premier League player to join Villa this month after West Brom defender James Chester and Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak. Villa boss Roberto di Matteo has now made seven signings since being appointed in early June. He has also brought in Bournemouth defender Tommy Elphick, goalkeeper Pierlugi Gollini, Reading midfielder Aaron Tshibola and Fulham striker Ross McCormack. De Laet, who spent the second half of last season helping Middlesbrough to win promotion from the Championship, made the last of his 129 Leicester appearances at Villa Park in January. He scored against Villa for the Foxes when they came back from two down to win 3-2 at the King Power Stadium last September. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Aston Villa have signed defender Ritchie De Laet from Leicester for an undisclosed fee.


The ducklings were reported stuck down a drain in Great Notley, Essex after trailing their mother across a road on Tuesday afternoon. The first two were plucked to safety by firefighters but a third could be heard further down the drain. The RSPCA said he had to be flushed out into a net - an experience which left him "startled". How long the ducklings, who are now without a mother, were stuck down the drain is not known. RSPCA inspector Sarah Elmy said: "We could hear them, but not see them - it was so frustrating "They had to flush water along the drain to get the little one out - and into the waiting net. "He was a little startled - but fine, and has now been taken to a local wildlife specialist for care."

Summary: Three abandoned ducklings had to be rescued from a sewer after falling through the gaps of a drain cover.


Several hundred people were protesting against a proposed UN-backed peace deal that would form a new unity government. The mortars were fired from an Islamist-held district, a police spokesman told AP news agency. Over the last year, Benghazi has seen fierce clashes between the military and various Islamist brigades. Among them are Ansar al-Sharia and groups that have pledged allegiance to the so-called Islamic State militant group. Friday's protest in central Benghazi was against proposals, brokered by the United Nations envoy to Libya, for a new unity government. The proposal was made after nearly a year of talks between the Islamist-backed parliament in Tripoli and the internationally recognised administration in the east. Both parliaments will have to vote on whether to accept the deal but many MPs across the country have dismissed the plan.

Summary: Mortar rounds have been fired at a crowd of demonstrators in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, killing six and injuring at least 35.


The Welsh region announced in January the 34-year-old lock had signed from Ulster for the 2017-18 season. But now the once-capped South Africa second row could be heading to the Aviva Premiership, with London Irish leading the interest. It is thought the Blues believe they have enough locks, with Seb Davies impressing on Wales' summer tour. Van der Merwe spent three seasons with Ulster, playing more than 70 games. He played Super Rugby with South African sides the Lions and Sharks before joining Ulster. He was capped against New Zealand in 2013. The Blues board are looking to trim their wage bill ahead of the current season. The region's specialist second rows include Davies, James Down, George Earle and Damian Welch - who has signed from Exeter - while flankers Josh Turnbull and Macauley Cook can also pack down at lock.

Summary: Cardiff Blues are set to release new signing Franco van der Merwe before he has played a game.


The 25-year-old, fighting in his home city of Liverpool, needed only one minute and 41 seconds to defeat his French opponent. The result leaves Smith with a perfect record of 19 wins from 19 bouts and he is now in with a chance of a WBC world-title fight. Promoter Eddie Hearn called Smith a "scary, scary man". He told Sky Sports: "The man's going to dominate the super middleweight division for years to come." Smith also beat Rocky Fielding with a first-round knock-out to win the British title in November. He said after his victory over Mohoumadi: "I've always claimed I'm not a big puncher but my record suggests different now. I believe that when I get in the changing room and get the gloves on I can hurt anyone in the world."

Summary: Callum Smith won the European super-middleweight title after stopping Hadillah Mohoumadi inside one round.


The 16ft (5m) hole appeared on Monday afternoon at the Hexagon Housing estate in Plumstead. Residents were given assistance at a council-run rest centre and provided with overnight accommodation by the housing association. It is not yet clear what caused the hole but structural engineers are working to secure the site. Thirty households were able to return to their homes by Tuesday afternoon, a Royal Borough of Greenwich spokesperson said. The spokesperson added: "Ten households will be notified once Hexagon Housing confirm that their properties are safe for residents to return."

Summary: Up to 50 people were evacuated in south-east London after a sinkhole opened up near their homes.


Residents of the village, in Hunan province, were reportedly angry about the handling of a young woman's death last month. Officials say the death was caused by pesticide poisoning, but relatives have accused her husband of involvement. Her relatives beat the husband and took local officials hostage when they attempted to intervene. In a statement reported by state media, the police said that the trouble began on Thursday after the family displayed the woman's corpse in her mother-in-law's house. When police attempted to defuse the situation they were attacked and forced to kneel before the deceased woman, the statement adds. Hundreds of villagers joined the bereaved relatives the next day to protest and attack the local police station. The police say that hundreds of officers were called in to restore order.

Summary: Police in central China have arrested 13 people after hundreds of villagers attacked a police station on Friday.


Clare Shine scored a hat-trick with Savannah McCarthy, Keeva Keenan, Erin Cuthbert and Haley Rosen also netting. Second-placed Hibernian Ladies, also in Champions League action with Bayern Munich visiting Easter Road on Wednesday, beat Forfar Farmington 5-1. Celtic beat Stirling University 4-3 and Rangers overcame Spartans 5-4. Glasgow City will head to Sweden for Thursday's first leg of their round-of-32 Champions League tie with Eskilstuna United in buoyant form after their goal spree. "I was really delighted with the intensity of the team performance today and with the clinical finishing, which let us down last week," said manager Scott Booth. "All parts of our game were spot on today and it was a terrific performance to take into the Champions League." With only three league games left and a five-point lead, City are odds-on to win a 10th successive SWPL title.

Summary: Glasgow City warmed up for this week's Champions League trip to Sweden by thrashing Aberdeen 7-0 to maintain a five-point lead in the Women's SPL.


The footage appears to have been recorded on Wednesday. The incident is believed to be in connection with the recent death of veteran republican Peggy O'Hara. Police say enquiries are ongoing. East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell condemned the show of strength. "Police must investigate the events and of course the funeral is yet to come," he said. "Police need to be prepared for what might happen at the funeral." Derry and Strabane independent republican councillor Gary Donnelly was there when the shots were fired. "A number of armed and masked men paid tribute to Peggy by firing shots over her coffin," he said. "They were fired into the air and there was nothing hostile about it."

Summary: Police have said they are investigating video footage showing shots being fired by masked men in Londonderry.


Those affected were waiting to be treated, discharged or admitted. The figures were more than treble the number during the same period last year. No patient attending an emergency department should wait longer than 12 hours, according to government targets. From March the set target is that at least 80% of patients should commence treatment following triage within two hours. According to Department of Health figures there was a 6% increase in the number of people attending emergency departments in December. It has also emerged that more than one in six people were referred to an emergency department by a GP, slightly more than in December 2015.

Summary: Almost 900 patients faced waits of more than 12 hours at hospital emergency departments in Northern Ireland in December.


Eaves joined Yeovil ahead of last season after leaving Bolton, and scored four goals in 40 League Two games last season. The 25-year-old started his career at Oldham before joining Bolton in 2010. Meanwhile, winger Elliott List, 20, has agreed a new contract to stay with the Gills until the end of the 2017-18 season. List made 19 appearances last season as they finished 20th in the League One table. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Gillingham have signed striker Tom Eaves on a two-year contract following his release by Yeovil Town.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 21-year-old finished in eight minutes 3.28 seconds to edge American Evan Jager into silver. Defending champion Ezekiel Kemboi, 34, took bronze. Choose which celebrity you'd like help from in the new Couch to 5K programme, designed for people who have done little or no running. The previous Olympic record of 8:05.51, set by another Kenyan Julius Kariuki, had stood for 28 years. Kenya have won every men's steeplechase gold since the 1984 Los Angeles Games. Jager became the first American to win a steeplechase medal since the same LA Games, where Brian Diemer took bronze. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Kenyan Conseslus Kipruto won the men's 3,000m steeplechase gold medal in Rio with an Olympic record time.


It follows raids in Wrexham, Flintshire and other areas after gold from Asian families was targeted in a spate of burglaries over the past five months. Two men will appear before Wrexham magistrates on Friday with five others bailed to appear in court in September. The charges include conspiracy to commit burglaries in Wales and England. Other charges relate to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and retaining criminal property. Two other people have also been charged after being arrested in the Greater Manchester and West Mercia police areas. More than 100 police officers were involved Operation Analogue which involved 18 search warrants that led to the recovery of "high value" property.

Summary: Nine people arrested in north Wales and Cheshire as part of an investigation into the theft of gold jewellery have been charged.


Murray, 27, and Ms Sears, 26, have been a couple since 2005 and she regularly watches his matches. It is thought the Wimbledon champion popped the question to Ms Sears last Wednesday. Earlier this year Murray, from Dunblane in Perthshire, joked during a question and answer session with fans that he was getting married after Wimbledon. About an hour later, Murray told his 2.3 million followers: "3 things.. I don't smoke grass, I'm not getting married(yet) and I don't want to kill rafael Nadal.." It would appear that Murray has now proposed to Ms Sears, his partner of more than nine years. Sussex-born Ms Sears, who is the daughter of former Lawn Tennis Association head of women's tennis Nigel Sears, met Murray at the US Open in 2005. She was once described by future mother-in-law Judy Murray as "the best thing to happen to Andy".

Summary: Tennis star Andy Murray has got engaged to his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears, his agent has confirmed.


The test mine was discovered during dredging work in the main shipping channel off Southsea on Sunday, the Royal Navy said. Brittany Ferries were stopped for two hours from about 19:00 GMT while navy divers inspected the mine. After the device was confirmed as non-viable and used for training ferries were allowed to start running again. Several devices have been found in the harbour since dredging work started in September. Last month, what was believed to be a German SC250 bomb containing 290lb (131kg) of explosives was found. Dredging is being carried out to deepen and widen a four-mile (7km) channel to allow the the navy's new 65,000-tonne aircraft carriers to dock.

Summary: A dummy mine found on the seabed led to the disruption of ferry services from Portsmouth Harbour.


The blaze, which broke out at the Wigmore Lane store in Luton on 6 March, was tackled by almost 100 firefighters. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue said it was caused by the "accidental application of a naked flame during repair works on the roof" but could not comment further. The store is due to re-open on 17 July after a Â£7.6m makeover. An Asda Luton spokesman said: "We'd once again like to thank Bedfordshire's emergency services for their support following the fire at our store." General store manager David White said "We've been overwhelmed with the support from the local community and we can't wait to re-open."

Summary: A fire that severely damaged an Asda supermarket started accidentally during roof repairs, the fire service said.


Meteorologists predict the busy Philadelphia-to-Boston corridor, where millions live, could get between 12-18in (30-45cm) of snow. New York, Boston and Philadelphia have closed public schools for the day, and commuters were advised to stay indoors. More than 3,300 flights have been cancelled, and numerous car accidents have been reported. New Jersey's emergency management officials reported about 50 collisions in Thursday morning's commute. "If you need to go out, please, don't use your car," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said on local television. The snowfall comes amid a relatively snow-less winter for the East Coast.

Summary: A snowstorm has hit the US East Coast, just a day after unseasonably balmy temperatures.


Cameron James Forster, 21, from Sussex, and Ajvir Singh Sandhu, 25, from Essex, died when the plane came down in a North Yorkshire field. They were the only people on board the aircraft, which crashed off Mains Lane, in Ryedale, on Saturday at about 10.40 BST, officers said. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched an inquiry. RAF Linton-on-Ouse station commander Group Captain Ian Laing said the base had been "saddened" to learn of the men's deaths. "They were both exceptionally talented young men in the prime of their lives," he said. "The thoughts of everyone at RAF Linton-on-Ouse are with their family and friends at this difficult time".

Summary: Two men killed in a light aircraft crash were RAF student pilots, police have said.


Most of them have taken shelter with friends and relatives. More than 4,000 homes have been flooded and at least 50 totally destroyed after heavy rainfall caused rivers to break their banks. President Danilo Medina has extended the state of emergency from four to eight provinces in the Caribbean nation. The military rescued 13 people who were left stranded in Los Naranjos, in the north-east of the country. Forecasters say heavy rain is expected to continue on Tuesday, although the weather front is expected to move away from the worst affected area later in the day. More rains are expected for the weekend. People living along rivers or on hillsides have been told to be extra vigilant and beware of flash floods and landslides. The flooding comes less than two months after Hurricane Matthew swept over the island of Hispaniola, which the Dominican Republic and Haiti share.

Summary: Floods in the Dominican Republic have displaced more than 20,000 people, officials say.


Peter Walker, a former policeman who wrote under the pen name Nicholas Rhea, lived at Ampleforth in North Yorkshire. His daughter, Tricia, said her father's cancer had returned two weeks ago and he died at home on Friday. His Constable series of books inspired the Yorkshire Television production, set in the 1960s, which ran between 1992 and 2010. The programme followed the life of a young police officer transferred from London to the North York Moors. Read more about this story and others from across Yorkshire Ms Walker said on her Facebook page that her father had died surrounded by his family in the home he had lived in for 50 years. She wrote he was a "Yorkshireman to the end". His funeral will take place at Our Lady's & St Benedict's Church, Ampleforth on Friday.

Summary: The author who wrote the books that inspired the long-running TV series Heartbeat has died aged 80.


In the lightweight bout, Britain's first female Olympic boxer beat Antonik - who has lost four of her five fights. Trainer Joe Gallagher told Sky Sports: "It was a great debut, a dream debut. She trained really well and finished off with a very sharp performance." Jonas, 33, retired from boxing in 2015 before reversing that decision this year and turning professional in April. Also in Newcastle, exciting welterweight prospect Josh Kelly took even less time to stop Tom Whitfield. The Sunderland fighter, who headlined the bill, floored his opponent in 79 seconds.

Summary: Natasha Jonas took 92 seconds to win her first professional fight as she stopped Monika Antonik in Newcastle.


The 29-year-old former Liverpool player has scored 97 goals and won eight trophies since moving to the Nou Camp in July 2014 for £75m. The contract, which ties the Uruguay international to the club until 2021 when he will be 34, was signed on Friday. He scored 40 league goals last season. The South American trio of Suarez, Messi - Barca's all-time top scorer - and Neymar scored a combined 131 goals in all competitions as they won La Liga and the Copa del Rey. Argentina international Messi, 29, is contracted to Barcelona until June 2018 but has started talks about a new deal.

Summary: Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has signed a new contract with the Spanish champions that includes a £167.5m buyout clause.


Humberside Police said the tyres of 99 vehicles were deliberately punctured between 2 and 4 September in Pocklington. The force has appealed for help to locate a suspect they believe may be responsible. The vandalism was described as "mindless". The man is described as white, of slim to medium build, with short, dark hair which is balding on top. Insp Jo York said: "I believe the man is local and knows the area well. "There is already much talk about this around Pocklington and someone in the town must know who this is, or know something about it. "I would urge anyone who has information to come forward and share it with us so we can identify and locate the person causing this mindless vandalism that has affected so many residents in the town."

Summary: Nearly 100 cars have been vandalised in an East Yorkshire town in three days.


State officials announced on Friday they would be telling nearly 100 water rights holders to stop pumping from three separate waterways. This is the first time in decades that officials have forced thousands of farmers to draw back water use. These farmers' rights to water were decided more than 100 years ago. Water rights holders in the Sacramento, San Joaquin and delta watersheds will have to stop getting water from those streams. California has ordered water use cuts for other farmers in other cities across the state. The move has been expected for weeks, the Los Angeles Times reports. It effects will be varied, with a lot of water harvesting work continuing on as usual.

Summary: California lawmakers have ordered farmers to reduce their water consumption - the largest cuts in the US state's history.


Holes Bay in Poole Harbour has special areas for birds and newly designated shellfish refuges. The park is an initiative to bring together landowners, local communities and local businesses. The Harbour Commissioners said: "It is important to work closely with local people in order to protect the natural environment for future generations." The park also includes footpaths, cycle tracks, marinas and boat moorings. The area attracts over-wintering birds such as avocets, black-tailed godwits, shelducks and wigeon. Dorset Wildlife Trust said the mud found at Holes Bay supports over 80 species, including fish and the king rag worm. Rare orchid species such as the marsh club rush and biting stonecrop also thrive there. Poole Harbour Commissioners' Chief Executive Jim Stewart said: "This location is a stunning part of Poole Harbour and it is great to see a number of local organisations working together to make it more accessible for the public."

Summary: A new nature park has opened in Dorset to help protect wildlife.


Merseyside Police were called after the Mercedes Sprinter was taken from outside Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on 26 October. Officers said a vehicle discovered in the Tuebrook area three days later has since been identified as the tour bus. The comic has tweeted his thanks to the police and the "good people of Liverpool" for their help. Mr Bailey's manager said the van had been given false number plates and had suffered "minor" crash damage. A laptop, several bags and suitcases belonging to the crew remain missing, he added. Merseyside Police said they were continuing to search for a man pictured in CCTV images released after the theft.

Summary: Comedian Bill Bailey's tour bus, stolen during his recent gig in Liverpool, has been found.


Paul Hollywood remains as a judge and will be joined by Prue Leith. Prue is already a well-known food writer. It's the presenting line up which is more surprising. Comedian and writer Sandi Toksvig will be joined by Noel Fielding. Noel is a comedian and actor. Channel 4 boss Jay Hunt says "Paul and Prue have huge amounts of expertise and warmth. I'm looking forward to seeing them putting our great new bunch of amateur bakers through their paces." Bake Off will start on Channel 4 after being on the BBC for many years.

Summary: Channel Four have finally revealed the new Great British Bake Off line-up.


The 25-year-old, who finished second in last month's World Cup opener in Los Angeles, dominated the fencing phase with 29 victories from 35 bouts. She and her ride knocked down two posts in the show jumping, but the Bath-based athlete went on to win by 30 seconds after the run-shoot combined finale. "My fencing went really well and I got a massive personal best," said French. "I was just really relaxed today. I think I'm a more experienced athlete now. Rio gave me experience and confidence and now I'm just really enjoying it." Find out how to get into modern pentathlon with our special guide. Fellow Briton Jo Muir finished 12th, with Kerenza Bryson 26th on her World Cup debut. The result sees French move up to fifth in the world rankings ahead of the next World Cup event in Kecskemet, Hungary, from 4-8 May.

Summary: Britain's Kate French claimed her first modern pentathlon World Cup win with a dominant performance in Cairo, Egypt.


Almost 400 staff at the local authority took voluntary redundancy packages last year. Information on a "early release scheme" is to be made available to workers online in the effort to achieve a further reduction in posts. The GMB union, which represents many said it was disappointed at the level of cuts proposed. It warns that a further reduction in the council's workforce will increase work loads on remaining employees and affect the running of services. Bill Fernie, Highland Council's budget leader, told BBC Alba that the early release scheme should mean compulsory redundancies could be avoided.

Summary: Highland Council is to seek a cut of "at least" 200 jobs to help it make budget savings.


France and Spain have sent several water-bombing planes to help the Portuguese effort. One firefighter was killed and nine were injured on Thursday near the town of Tondela. The biggest fire is near Covilha, east of Tondela, Portugal's Jornal de Noticias website reports. Several suspected arsonists have been arrested. Firefighters spent the whole night battling another blaze, near the town of Vouzela. Portugal's Minister of Internal Administration, Miguel Macedo, pointed out the difficulty of fighting fires in thickly wooded hills. "Firefighters die because the conditions in which they are fighting the fires in these kinds of terrain are extraordinarily difficult," he said.

Summary: More than 800 firefighters in Portugal are tackling big wildfires in Serra do Caramulo, a hilly central region.


Billy Paynter gave the visitors the lead after the break when he converted Jake Carroll's cross at the back post. Nathan Thomas made it 2-0 when he drifted in from the right and drilled a low shot past Alex Cisak. The O's, beaten twice over the Easter holiday, tried to get back into it, but visiting keeper Trevor Carson denied Jay Simpson and Blair Turgott. They remain eighth in League Two, two points outside the play-off places, while Hartlepool's win moved them up to 17th.

Summary: Hartlepool stretched their unbeaten run to six games with victory at play-off hopefuls Leyton Orient.


The RNLI Severn class lifeboat Roger and Joy Freeman moored arrived on Wednesday to cover the St Peter Port lifeboat station. The Spirit of Guernsey, also a Severn class, is due to sail to Poole on Thursday for 8-10 weeks of work. The refit will include electrical upgrades, repairs to the bow thruster controls and a propeller change. It will also involve the installation of an AIS (automatic identification) unit as part of a roll out to the whole RNLI fleet. The Spirit of Guernsey arrived in the island in 1997 and her last major refit was in 2008.

Summary: A relief lifeboat has arrived to replace the Spirit of Guernsey while it undergoes a major refit.


The Wings, who are 22nd in the table, four points from safety, sacked Loui Fazakerley on Monday following a run of 10 league games without a win. Frost, 39, will be assisted by former Gillingham defender Barry Ashby. The duo were part of the coaching set-up when Jamie Day was Welling manager from 2009 to 2014, Frost as first-team coach and Ashby as Day's assistant. "It's a great opportunity for me and I am very much looking forward to the road ahead," Frost told the club website. "The aim is clear: survival. The club want to remain in the division and that's a challenge me and my staff believe we can achieve. "I do not underestimate the task ahead and how hard it's going to be. It's going to be a big test of character." Jamie Turner has joined Frost's backroom staff as goalkeeping coach.

Summary: National League strugglers Welling United have appointed Dean Frost as their new manager.


The former midfielder, 38, played 546 times for the Essex side over a 12-year spell and will have fellow ex-player Andy Porter as his number two. Quinton replaces Hakan Hayrettin, who left after Braintree's relegation to National League South this season. "I'm really enjoying management and it feels right to come back to a club where I spent so many years," he said. Speaking to BBC Essex, club chairman Lee Harding added: "Brad has an infectious enthusiasm for the club and I suspect he has orange and royal blue running through his veins. "We need to get back to the old Braintree way, which is building things sensibly. The size of the task facing Brad shouldn't be underestimated as we'll have very few of last season's squad retained and there's a rebuilding job to be done."

Summary: Braintree have appointed the club's record appearance-maker Brad Quinton as their new manager.


The 21-year-old, who came through the U's youth ranks, was the subject of interest from Bristol City in January and is out of contract in the summer. "I doubt very much he'll sign his contract," Keen told BBC Essex. "But because of his love for the club I have no doubts involving him because as much as anyone he wants the club to do as well as possible." Keen has previously said Gilbey has the potential to be a Premier League player. He has scored twice in 32 games for Colchester this season and played in Tuesday's 2-1 win at Bradford to end a 19-game winless league run for the U's. Despite the result, they remain bottom of the table, 10 points adrift of 20th-placed Shrewsbury, who occupy the place immediately above the relegation zone.

Summary: Colchester boss Kevin Keen does not expect midfielder Alex Gilbey will sign a new deal with the League One club.


The 28-year-old, from Banchory in Scotland, competed in two Winter Games - Vancouver in 2010 and Sochi in 2014. Kilner also won a World Cup halfpipe bronze at Calgary in 2010 and had three other top 10 results. He retired after winning the halfpipe at this week's British freestyle skiing and snowboarding championships in Laax, Switzerland. Kilner set up his own gym business last year and told BBC Sport: "I would be lying if I said it was an easy decision to retire but I'm so busy with the gym, I couldn't commit to trying to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics. "The elite level has really moved on and they're really pushing the boundaries. I'm just proud to have had a 19-year career doing something I love.

Summary: British Olympic snowboarder Ben Kilner has announced his retirement from international competition.


Needing five to win, Morgan, 30, launched Ben Hilfenhaus down the ground as Thunder chased down Stars' 166-8. It was Morgan's final act before joining England in India for the one-day international series this month. His knock of 71 off 50 balls keeps the defending champions' hopes alive after their first win of this year's event. Former England international Kevin Pietersen earlier hit 60 off 37 balls before his dismissal sparked a late collapse for the Stars. The hosts slipped to 85-4 in response before Morgan combined with Australia international Pat Cummins in a partnership of 83 to see his side home with no further loss. Thunder beat Stars in last season's final, but have struggled so far this year, losing their first four games. England take on India in a three-match ODI series starting in Pune on 15 January, with a three-match T20 series to follow.

Summary: England one-day captain Eoin Morgan hit the final ball for six to give Sydney Thunder a six-wicket victory over Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash.


The 89-year-old woman was crossing a bridge on the A920 South Road, Ellon, when she was hit by a blue Peugeot 208. She was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment following the accident which happened at about 10:35 on Saturday. Police Scotland said the 65-year-old female driver was not injured. They are appealing for witnesses. Sgt Rob Warnock said: "Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are at an early stage and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the blue Peugeot 208 or the female pedestrian prior to the incident to contact Police Scotland on 101."

Summary: An elderly pedestrian is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Aberdeenshire.


Blackburn left-back Stephen Hendrie has also been added to the squad for the matches against Macedonia and Ukraine on 2 and 6 September. Brentford's Lewis Macleod and Kilmarnock's Callum McFadzean drop out. Well boss Mark McGhee had said this week he had been "disappointed" that Ricky Sbragia had not chosen Cadden for the European Championship qualifiers. The 19-year-old has scored three goals so far this season and McGhee, who is also an assistant coach to Scotland boss Gordon Strachan, said the player had often been man of the match in the "30 or so" games for the Steelmen. Cadden's impressive runs from midfield earned him the sponsor's man-of-the-match award in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Dundee at Fir Park. Sbragia also has Ryan Gauld of Vitoria de Setubal, Celtic's Liam Henderson, Craig Slater of Colchester and Aberdeen's Craig Storie as his options in midfield.

Summary: Motherwell midfielder Chris Cadden has been called up to the Scotland Under-21 squad after his earlier omission.


Leroy Cudjoe and Martin Ridyard put Huddersfield into a 12-0 lead. However, Saints recovered from a patchy start to reduce the gap to two points with scores either side of half-time from Luke Thompson and Mark Percival. Huddersfield's Adam O'Brien and St Helens prop Kyle Amor both crossed before former Saints man Gaskell touched down for the hosts late on. Saints are sixth in the table, one point above Huddersfield, with five league matches remaining before the split for the Super 8s. If either side wins four of those five games, they will guarantee a top-eight finish and avoid the Qualifiers. Huddersfield: Mamo; McGillvary, Cudjoe, Gaskell, Murphy; Brough, Ridyard; Wakeman, Leeming, Ikahihifo, Ferguson, Roberts, Hinchcliffe. Replacements: O'Brien, Mellor, Rapira, Clough. St Helens: Lomax; Makinson, Morgan, Percival, Grace; Fages, Smith; Walmsley, Roby, Amor, Taia, Wilkin, McCarthy-Scarsbrook. Replacements: Douglas, Thompson, Lee, Knowles. Referee: James Child

Summary: Lee Gaskell scored the clinching try as Huddersfield Giants beat St Helens to move up to seventh in Super League.


Ian Wilcox, 42, was killed in the collision in Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, in the early hours of Monday. Violeta Taraskevic, 34, of Brierwood, Bolton, was charged with killing Mr Wilcox by dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. She has been remanded to appear at Bolton Magistrates' Court later. A man, also 34, who was arrested at the scene has since been released without charge. Mr Wilcox's wife Cathryn described him as an "amazing" husband and father and said his death left "a void that can never be filled".

Summary: A woman has been charged in connection with a car crash in which a man died.


The Warrington-born 22-year-old came through the Wire youth system and made his debut in 2014. Front rower Philbin has spent time at Swinton and Rochdale on dual registration deals and was called up to the Ireland squad last year. "When they came to me to re-sign it was a pretty simple decision to make," he told the club website. "I struggled to get game time last year but got a little bit of a run at the back end of the season just missing out on the Grand Final, but that's made me more hungry."

Summary: Warrington Wolves forward Joe Philbin has signed a new two-year deal with the Super League side.


The 19-year-old agreed a three-year deal at London Stadium last summer after joining the Hammers from Spanish La Liga side Valencia. The Spain Under-17 international is yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League club, but has featured regularly for their development side. "He has a terrific scoring record," U's head coach Michael Appleton said. Martinez is available to play in the FA Cup for the League One side, but is ineligible for the EFL Trophy. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Oxford United have signed West Ham striker Toni Martinez on loan until the end of the season.


Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union have voted to strike over plans to scrap premium payments for weekend working. The union said it had tried to avoid industrial action but alternative proposals had been "rejected". National Museum Wales said it will be holding consultations with each member of staff affected by the changes. In total, 80% union members voted to take strike action on a 56% turnout. In follows strikes last August where staff at six National Museum Wales sites walked out in a row over pay and pensions cuts. Amgueddfa Cymru/National Museum Wales runs seven sites including National Museum Cardiff, National Waterfront Museum in Swansea and the Welsh Slate Museum in Llanberis, Gwynedd.

Summary: Popular tourist attractions could be hit by strikes following a proposed pay cut for National Museum Wales staff.


Shaw, 20, broke his right leg in two places in the Champions League defeat by PSV Eindhoven on 15 September and returned home four days later. "He will be out at least six months. You can't predict the development of the rehabilitation," Van Gaal said. "There is always more - and then he has to get fit." If Shaw were available again in March, it would give him time to get fit for England's Euro 2016 campaign, which starts in June. The full-back will use electro muscle stimulation to retain strength in his leg as it recovers. "It is not easy and Luke knows he has a long way to go but the most important thing is he is mentally very strong," added Van Gaal.

Summary: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal expects defender Luke Shaw to be out of action for at least six months after breaking his leg.


The slide will measure 178m (584ft) in length, 76m (249ft) in height and the descent, through transparent sections to see out, will take 40 seconds, said the park. It will open in Spring 2016 and cost around Â£5. Park officials said it would give a "different perspective" of the tower. Peter Tudor, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park said: "We are committed to ensuring our visitors have the best possible day out every time they visit, and as with all our venues, we are constantly exploring ways to ensure we lead the way with the latest visitor experience." The decision was made at a Legacy Corporation Board planning meeting on Tuesday. Turner Prize-winning artist Anish Kapoor and structural designer Cecil Balmond designed the tower for the 2012 Olympics.

Summary: Plans to create the world's "longest and tallest tunnel slide" down the Orbit Tower, next to the Olympic Stadium, have been approved.


The contest in the Oban North and Lorn constituency was triggered after independent councillor Duncan McIntyre resigned due to ill-health in December. The SNP's Julie McKenzie won the seat with 1,113 first-preference votes. Andrew Vennard of the Conservatives came second with 609 first-preference votes, with independent candidate Kieron Green one vote behind in third. Turnout was 33.84%. The council is controlled by a coalition of independents, Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. SNP business convener Derek Mackay hailed a "fantastic result", adding: "This is the latest evidence that the party's extraordinary success continues - marking the 27th win for the SNP in the 30 by-elections that have been held since May 2015." Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said she was pleased to see the Tory vote up by 14.1% in the election.

Summary: The SNP has gained a seat on Argyll and Bute Council following a by-election.


"Moaning Myrtle's full name was Myrtle Elizabeth Warren," the author tweeted on Monday. A fan had inquired via Twitter about the ghostly witch who appeared in the books. Ms Rowling quickly denied that the namesake had anything to do with Ms Warren, a well-known Democratic senator from Massachusetts. Fans asked on Twitter whether Rowling made up the name on the spot. She replied that she already knew Warren was Myrtle's last name, but she said Elizabeth because it is a "classic British middle name". Rowling said she laughed at the idea that Myrtle would be named after Ms. Warren.

Summary: A Harry Potter character shares the same name as a prominent U.S. senator, author JK Rowling has revealed.


At the end of trade the benchmark FTSE 100 was down 10.36 points, or 0.14%, at 7,286.56. Travel firm Tui was the biggest riser on the index, up 5.27%, after its said first-quarter losses had narrowed. The company was boosted by a strong rise in UK bookings, which were up by 10% in volume from a year earlier. Other winners were RBS and Capita. Rolls-Royce was the biggest faller in the index, down 3.99% after it reported a pre-tax loss of Â£4.6bn. The aerospace company was hit by the cost of a bribery settlement, and currency-related contracts were affected by the post-Brexit vote fall in sterling. On the currency markets, the pound was down 0.49% against the dollar at $1.2464 and 0.25% against the euro to 1.1790 euros.

Summary: The UK market closed slightly behind, after being ahead at midday thanks to healthy results from travel firm Tui.


Christopher Lemonius, 27, died in hospital after the brawl in Jourdain Road, Blackbird Leys, on 1 June. Murder charges were brought against five people last month, and five other people have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Last week a further three people were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They are a 28-year-old man, a 25-year-old man from Headington, and a 23-year-old man from Oxford. They have all been released while inquiries continue All those charged with the murder of Mr Lemonius also come from Oxford, and are: They appeared at Oxford Crown Court on 7 June and were remanded in custody. They are next due to appear in court on 2 October. At an inquest, Oxfordshire Coroner Darren Salter said Mr Lemonius, of Sherwood Place, Barton, died from multiple injuries.

Summary: A 13th person has been arrested over the death of a man injured in a fight in Oxford.


Bailey, 31, left Castleford at the end of last season after making five appearances, having joined them in March after playing once for Hull KR. The Leeds-born Great Britain and England international spent 12 years at his home town club where he worked with current Wolves coach Tony Smith. "I am really excited by my move," Bailey told the Warrington website. During his time at Headingley he won six Grand Finals and one Challenge Cup, but was also involved in disciplinary incidents on and off the field. "It is no secret that Ryan has had a chequered past," Smith said. "However he is fully aware of the special conditions set out within his contract and the standards expected of all Warrington Wolves players. "During my time coaching Ryan at Leeds we had a fantastic relationship and I never experienced any issues."

Summary: Warrington have signed former Leeds Rhinos prop forward Ryan Bailey on a one-year deal.


Like-for-like sales in the three months to the end of May were Â£846m ($1.3bn: â‚¬1.16bn), down 3.9% from a year earlier. The group had previously warned sales were likely to decline over the period. Sales at Homebase were Â£438m, up 5.4%, partly due to stock clearance sales resulting from store closures. "The performance at Argos in the quarter was broadly in line with both our expectations and previous guidance, with sales being adversely impacted by market declines in key electrical and seasonal product categories," said Home Retail Group chief John Walden. "We continue to expect that sales will be challenging during the first half [of the financial year] at Argos, but we look forward to a stronger second half. "Homebase has made a good start to the year."

Summary: Sales at Argos have been hit by a fall in demand for electrical goods, particularly TVs, computers and tablets, owner Home Retail Group said.


The Cottage Ward at Leek Moorlands Hospital is expected to be closed to new patients for at least a week. A number of patients and staff have reported flu-like symptoms although evidence of the virus is yet to be confirmed. An NHS spokesperson said they regretted having to close the ward but added that other wards were still open. Director of nursing and quality, Siobhan Heafield, said: "It is important that we make all possible efforts to limit the spread of the virus. "Other wards are not affected and they and our routine clinics and the minor injuries unit continue to operate as normal. "Winter has arrived rather late this year and the recent cold weather has increased the level of flu-like illness and those at risk of getting serious complications from flu may be more vulnerable if they haven't yet had the flu jab."

Summary: A ward at a Staffordshire hospital has been closed because of a suspected flu outbreak.


The English top seed, who won the 2013 title, won 11-3 11-6 11-3 and will face Egyptian sixth seed Omneya Abdel Kawy in the last eight. Massaro, 32, is into her fifth straight World Championship quarter-final. Second seed and eight-time champion Nicol David of Malaysia beat England's Alison Waters 11-9 11-3 11-5. "It was just about trying to get out and start strong, keep my intensity quite high," Massaro told the PSA World Tour. "I think I probably set a record for the amount of fist pumps considering the length of time that I was on court for. "I was making sure that I was there for the entire match and that I didn't let her get up at any point." Sarah-Jane Perry of England was beaten 11-5 11-7 11-6 by French fourth seed Camille Serme.

Summary: World number one Laura Massaro beat India's Joshna Chinappa to reach the quarter-finals of the squash Women's World Championship in Malaysia.


He won the seat with 78,858 votes - his nearest rival was the Conservative candidate Richard Bright with 77,245 votes. Derbyshire's previous PCC was Labour's Alan Charles, who decided not to stand for re-election, describing the workload as "full-on". The overall turnout for the Derbyshire PCC election was 23.93%. This was up from 14.75% in 2012. Chris Doidge, BBC Radio Derby's political reporter, said: "Derbyshire's turnout in the PCC election was higher than Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. "This is not a great surprise, as there were other elections in Derbyshire." Candidates are listed alphabetically by surname. BBC News App users: tap here to see the candidates. Votes at the first stage count: Votes following the second stage count: More information is available on the Choose my PCC website.

Summary: Labour candidate Hardyal Singh Dhindsa has been elected as police and crime commissioner for Derbyshire.


The luxury 4x4 was reported trapped in mud near the beach at Weston-super-Mare at 18:00 BST on Monday. It was pulled out by the hovercraft before the tide surrounded it. A coastguard spokesman said the man had taken the vehicle "off-road" without realising the danger of the mudflats. Motorists are being warned not to drive beyond the beach's hard sand. "The driver of the Range Rover was a young man who had attempted to test out the vehicle, having watched TV adverts of it being driven off-road," the coastguard spokesman added. "Our advice to motorists using local beaches is never to put their vehicles at risk by driving beyond the hard sand at the top of the beach." 'Weston RNLI's multi-terrain launching vehicle was used during the rescue and the vehicle was pulled to safety before the tide surrounded it.

Summary: A man was rescued by hovercraft after he took a new Range Rover out for a test drive and got stuck in mudflats.


It will see French firm Total take control Denmark's Maersk's assets in the UK sector of the North Sea, including the Culzean gas field. Total said an "exceptional overlap" of businesses would increase its competitiveness through growing assets and annual cost-savings. The deal will require the approval of regulators. Total chairman and chief executive Patrick Pouyanne said: "The combination of Maersk Oil's North Western Europe businesses with our existing portfolio will position Total as the second operator in the North Sea with strong production profiles in UK, Norway and Denmark."

Summary: Energy company Total has agreed to buy Maersk's oil business in a $7.45bn (£5.8bn) deal.


The Netherlands scored after just 31 seconds and built a 3-1 lead at the Kwandong Hockey Centre. Katie Marsden scored twice for GB and captain Leanne Ganney made it 3-3 before the Dutch went two clear again. Kim Lane scored after Marsden's shot was saved to reduce the deficit again but GB could not find an equaliser. "We are very disappointed," GB assistant coach James Ashton said. "For whatever reason, defensively we didn't do what we normally do. "I think some of the players were nervous and I don't think it is anything more. I don't think anyone was jet-lagged or tired." Britain next play hosts South Korea on Monday. They also face North Korea, Slovenia and Australia in the group stage.

Summary: Great Britain Women suffered a 5-4 defeat to the Netherlands in their opening Group A game in the World Championship Division Two in Korea.


Craig Disley and Danny East both went close for the visitors in a largely uneventful first half. Sam Habergham had to be alert to clear a threatening Grimsby attack after the break, while Sean Marks shot over the bar for the Iron. Disley went closest in the final minutes, rising to meet Richard Tait's cross, but his header hit the bar. Grimsby Town manager Paul Hurst told BBC Radio Humberside: Media playback is not supported on this device "It wasn't the prettiest of games. It very rarely is in truth when you come here. "With the injuries we've picked up as well I'm happy with a clean sheet. "We're in October, I don't think we've particularly had a bad spell of weather and we were hoping the pitch would be a bit better than it was."

Summary: Grimsby Town extended their unbeaten league run to nine games as they drew away at Braintree Town.


The event, at the RAF church of St Clement Danes, saw 500 cadets, veterans and volunteers take part in a thanksgiving service. The duchess became Honorary Air Commandant in December, taking over from the Duke Edinburgh who had the role for 60 years. There are 42,000 air cadets in the UK. In the congregation was TV personality Carol Vorderman, who is an honorary ambassador for the Air Cadets and whose daughter Katie is a cadet. She said it was "fantastic" the duchess had become the royal patron as it would help attract more women. "She obviously has a great appreciation of the military and enthusiasm for youth", she said. The RAF Air Cadets comprise of the Air Training Corps (ATC) and the Combined Cadet Force (RAF). The ATC was first established during World War Two to train young men in aviation skills before they joined the RAF.

Summary: The Duchess of Cambridge has made her first appearance as royal patron of the RAF Air Cadets for a 75th anniversary service in London.


The Mersey Bar lightship 'Planet' was towed from the river in September following a dispute between its owner and the Canal and River Trust. The 133ft-long vessel was built in 1959 and provided a navigation aid to mariners approaching the entrance to the channel into the port until 1972. It is listed for offers over Â£100,000. Owner Alan Roberts bought the ship in 2009 and opened it as a cafeteria in 2011. It was later moored alongside the Strand in Liverpool as a bar and tourist attraction before being towed on 21 September after the Canal and River Trust raised concerns about unpaid fees and health and safety.

Summary: A lightship which lit the way for vessels entering and the leaving the River Mersey has been put up for sale.


Mr Copeland, who represented the East Belfast constituency, has stepped down as he has been suffering from depression. The party's leader Mike Nesbitt said Mr Copeland "was good for us because he valued compassion above all else". He added that Mr Copeland would now create "space for himself to concentrate on his own wellbeing". "As an elected representative, Michael relentlessly championed policies which put the rights and needs of people first, particularly the vulnerable," Mr Nesbitt said. "It is ironic that that very compassion has exhausted his capacity to continue in the role he cherished. "Michael remains a member of the Ulster Unionist Party. We wish him well and hope that his health improves."

Summary: Ulster Unionist MLA Michael Copeland has resigned his seat in the Northern Ireland Assembly due to ill health.


Police found more than 4,400 images and movies of children on multiple phones, tablets and laptops belonging to Kevin Simon Ford, aged 23. He admitted three charges of sexual activity, two of sexual assault, and five of making images of children. He also admitted one of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity at Taunton Crown Court. Det Con Tony Davis described Ford, of no fixed address, as a "vile man who took advantage of his victims' families in order to carry out horrific abuse and sexual offences on girls, some of which he filmed". "The sexual abuse of children and the viewing and sharing of indecent images are abhorrent offences and we're committed to supporting victims and bringing offenders to justice," he said.

Summary: A paedophile who abused young girls and filmed some of his crimes has been jailed for 15 years.


Another 180 people were injured and 53,000 displaced when the cyclone hit the country's north-east on Tuesday. Officials revised the death toll and number of injured on Friday, having originally reported that just four people had lost their lives. Enawo diminished in strength after making landfall, and has been downgraded to a tropical depression. But not before the cyclone destroyed roads and cut off communications to the north-eastern Antalaha district. It dumped 12 inches of rain across the region in 12 hours on Tuesday, with winds reaching up to 300km/h (185mph). Speaking on Friday, Thierry Venty, executive secretary of the National Bureau of Risk and Disaster Management, said: "The damage is enormous wherever the cyclone has gone."

Summary: At least 38 people are now known to have died when Cyclone Enawo struck Madagascar this week.


Primary 3 and 4 pupils at Papdale School in Kirkwall gave Bubbles and Freddy a traditional Norse ceremony to start their journey to Valhalla. The fish become class pets for Christmas but both died recently. The children, who had been studying the Vikings, wrote down their memories of the fish and read them aloud before the boat set sail. The school blog revealed they "decided to send our fish to Valhalla with a Viking style burial in a longship we made that day". The blog added: "While we will miss Freddy and Bubbles, we certainly enjoyed giving them a good send off to Valhalla."

Summary: Two goldfish have been given a flaming Viking burial boat send off by Orkney primary schoolchildren.


Grabban, 29, scored three goals in 19 games while on loan at Championship play-off finalists Reading last season. Steele, 26, has signed a four-year contract with the Championship side. Grabban said the chance to play under Black Cats boss Simon Grayson had helped convince him to move. "The size of the club and its history attracted me, as well the manager. It's a good opportunity for me," he told the Championship club's website. "He told me what he wanted and what his ambitions were, and that's why I'm here." Cherries boss Eddie Howe said Grabban would be able to leave "for the right offer" and has not been given a squad number at the club. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Sunderland have signed striker Lewis Grabban on a season-long loan from Premier League club Bournemouth and Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Jason Steele for an undisclosed fee.


The 21-year-old children's football coach went missing after a night out in the city on 19 December. He was last seen on a footpath near the River Tawe at about 22:30 GMT. South Wales Police was called to the marina on Friday morning following the discovery of a body in the water, and said on Sunday it had now been identified as Mr Miers. Following his disappearance, police divers, dogs and a helicopter searched the area from Park Tawe retail park, where he had been seen, to his home in Bonymaen. Family and friends also conducted their own searches.

Summary: A body found in Swansea marina has been identified as missing party-goer Jordan Miers.


Officers are analysing the posts, sent after it was reported the Liverpool player was on the verge of a Â£49m transfer to Manchester City. One user told Sterling to hug his daughter before appearing to make threats against her. A Merseyside Police spokesman said the language used was "abhorrent". "We are taking the incident extremely seriously and an investigation by detectives in Liverpool CID is on-going," he said. Another user posted further references to Sterling's daughter along with racist comments. Many of the tweets have since been deleted. But several concerned Twitter users took screen-grabs of the posts and urged Merseyside Police to investigate. The force spokesman added: "People who use the internet to target others and who commit criminal offences such as harassment or hate crime are not beyond the law and can expect to be brought to justice."

Summary: Twitter trolls who posted abusive messages directed at the daughter of England footballer Raheem Sterling are being investigated by police.


The one-year extension was triggered by the full-back playing his 25th game of the season in the 1-0 win over Motherwell on Tuesday. The 24-year-old joined the Premiership club permanently in the summer, having been on loan from Hibernian for the second half of last term. He has been ever-present in Alan Archibald's side this season, playing every minute so far.

Summary: Defender Callum Booth has signed up for another campaign with Partick Thistle.


Attacking midfielder Forestieri, 25, joined the Owls in a deal worth £3m from Watford in August after a potential move to Leeds fell through. "It wasn't easy to bring him in but he has quality and I'm very happy," Carvalhal told BBC Radio Sheffield. "He will become a very important player for us." Forestieri, who represented Italy at youth levels, helped Watford win promotion to the Premier League last season but did not feature in a top-flight game before his move to Hillsborough. The Owls are 15th in the Championship but Carvalhal believes Forestieri will boost his side's attacking threat. "Since the beginning of the season we have missed a player in the second line of midfield playing near the striker," added Carvalhal. "But Forestieri will give us more quality in attack because we now have a connection between midfield and attack."

Summary: New Sheffield Wednesday signing Fernando Forestieri will become a "very important" player for the club, boss Carlos Carvalhal has predicted.


The meeting will "further strengthen the party... and enhance its leading role", an official announcement said. It is unclear how significant the gathering will be as the body holds no official power, BBC Korea correspondent Stephen Evans reports. There have been six congresses since the party came to power in 1945 - the last being held in 1980. At the time, current ruler Kim Jong-un's grandfather, Kim Il-sung, was in charge. Kim Jong-il's appearance at the congress confirmed that he was in line to succeed his father as leader. The meeting will be an opportunity to gauge whether policy in North Korea is changing, our correspondent says. Other congresses have seen party officials elected, party regulations adopted and discussion of major policies. The official announcement added the party was facing "the heavy yet sacred task" of building a "thriving" nation.

Summary: North Korea's Workers' Party is to hold its first congress in 35 years, it has been announced.


The incident happened in the town of Akyazi, in Sakarya province, 100km (62 miles) east of Istanbul. The park manager and his son dived in to help the three children. The five, believed to be all Turkish, were taken to hospital but could not be saved. It was unclear how the pool had become electrified. Rescuers and park personnel flushed the pool's water away as others turned off electricity in the facility. One other person was injured in the incident and taken to hospital. An investigation has already begun. The Hurriyet newspaper named the park manager as Mehmet Kaya, 58, and his son as Kadir Kaya, 30. The children were aged 12, 15 and 17, Turkish media said.

Summary: Three children and two adults who tried to rescue them have been electrocuted in a water park in north-western Turkey, local media say.


The 28-year-old Portugal international has signed a one-year deal with the Championship club with the option of a second year. Silvio spent last season on loan at Benfica and is the second Portuguese to join the club this week after winger Helder Costa joined from Benfica. Wolves appointed Italian Walter Zenga as their new boss on Saturday, just 11 hours after sacking Kenny Jackett. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wolves have signed Atletico Madrid defender Silvio for an undisclosed fee.


The Japanese company's shares were up 3.2% in early trading, after losing 11% this week and more than 80% over the past 12 months. Takata inflators have been linked to 11 deaths and more than 100 injuries. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose by 1.5% to 16,804.73 points. Traders picked up a strong lead from Wall Street and were also buoyed by hopes that the weaker yen would be good for business. China's mainland benchmark Shanghai Composite rose by 0.3% to 2,841.61 points while Hong Kong's Hang Seng traded flat at 20,260.60 points. In Australia, the ASX/200 was up 1% to 5,393.50 points with energy stocks benefitting from a slight rebound in oil prices. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index went against the regional trend and lost 0.3% to 1,976.21.

Summary: Takata shares recovered slightly ahead of Wednesday's earnings report after a warning earlier in the week over its airbag recalls saw them tumble.


Freedom Leisure will to take over the management of 15 centres in a 15-year deal as the council looks to save Â£20m. Councillor Graham Brown said leisure's future provision had been secured. The company's managing director, Ivan Horsfall Turner, added: "The wide range of sites gives us plenty of scope to enhance the leisure facilities... which will benefit from an investment of around Â£2.5m."

Summary: Leisure centres in Powys have been taken over by a not-for-profit company.


The League Two side put former first-team coach Sarll in caretaker charge at the start of February, following the sacking of Teddy Sheringham. Roeder, an ex-Newcastle and West Ham boss, joined Sarll six weeks later. "The decision was made at the end of last week but we wanted to finish the last game before announcing our plans," said chairman Phil Wallace. "Glenn and Darren have proved to be an inspiring combination and the way we have finished the end of the season bodes well if we can add some goals to the squad." Stevenage ended the season on a five-game unbeaten run, finishing 18th, one place higher than they were following Sheringham's departure.

Summary: Darren Sarll will continue as Stevenage manager next season alongside advisor Glenn Roeder, the club has confirmed.


The 17-year-old, who cannot be named, is accused of possessing a firearm and aggravated vehicle-taking in connection with the robbery on Boston Spa high street on 23 March. He will appear at Leeds Youth Court later. Two men from Leeds have already appeared before magistrates in connection with the robbery. Martin James Pick, 38, of Willow Avenue, Clifford, and Mark Pick, 41, of Lea Farm Road, are both charged with robbery and possessing a firearm. A 32-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, has been released on bail. A shotgun was fired and a staff member was struck with a crowbar during the raid.

Summary: A third person has been charged over an armed raid at a West Yorkshire post office robbed by suspects in wigs.