The stadium and training facilities would be built at Kingsford, close to the Aberdeen bypass, near Westhill. The Yes to Kingsford Stadium group believes the 20,000-seat venue would be a vital step forward, however there has been opposition. An exhibition will be held at Pittodrie on Thursday from 15:00 to 21:00, at the AAM Suite in the Richard Donald Stand. George Yule, executive vice chairman of AFC, said: "The glories of our past and solid footing of our present cannot sustain the club in the future and that is why we embarked on a new journey some four years ago - a journey that will take us to long-term success and sustainability, on and off the pitch. "We will be providing a stadium that supports our ambition and meets the expectations of our fans alongside outstanding community sports facilities."

Summary: New images of how Aberdeen FC hopes a new stadium on the outskirts of the city will look have been released.


Gardner came through Villa's academy system and has since made 33 appearances for the club. The 24-year-old has been on loan with five other teams, including a six-month loan spell in the second tier with Nottingham Forest last season. Aston Villa are 13th in the Championship table, six points outside the play-off places. Meanwhile, defender Easah Suliman has signed a new deal to stay at Villa Park until 2019. The 18-year-old has yet to make his Villa debut, but has played in 12 games on loan at League Two side Cheltenham this season.

Summary: Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner has signed a new contract to stay with the Championship club until 2020.


More than 130,000 soldiers lost their lives during the Allied attack on Ottoman forces. Gallipoli was one of the bloodiest battles of World War One. In total, nearly 25,000 British and Irish soldiers were killed. A cannon was fired during Saturday's event to remember those who died. One of the organisers of the event, Pastor Brian Madden, said: "Many who went out didn't come back home again and I think it's important that we do remember those people. "I know there's events taking place all around the world now and they call it Anzac day and they remember and mourn in Australia and New Zealand, but I think it's important when you remember 3,000 Irish men died in the battle as well, that we do commemorate it here in Ireland."

Summary: Hundreds of people have turned out in Helen's Bay in County Down to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.


Cheng Chieh, 23, was anaesthetised on Tuesday evening at a jail outside the capital before being shot three times. Cheng had injured another 22 people when he boarded the train in May 2014 and stabbed passengers at random. He had pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder charges, and was sentenced to death after the court ruled he was not mentally ill. Deputy Justice Minister Chen Ming said his death was "the only way to show publically that justice had been served and to relieve the sorrow and pain of victims' families". The case shocked Taiwan, where violent street crime and mass attacks are rare. Taiwan restarted its use of the death penalty in 2010 after a five-year moratorium and it has significant public support. It currently has 42 people on death row.

Summary: A Taiwanese man who killed four people in a mass stabbing on an underground train in Taipei has been executed.


The Rio Tinto-owned operation employs about 170 people and is one of the largest employers in the Lochaber area. The plant, which is located next to Ben Nevis, is Rio Tinto's only operational aluminium smelter in the UK. It has been in existence for almost 90 years. The mining and metals group announced in January that it was reviewing its operations there. It told staff on Friday a sale was not automatic and that if a deal fell through, it would consider its options - including maintaining the status quo. A Rio Tinto spokesman said that following a thorough review, they had advised employees that a sale provided the best potential for a long-term and sustainable future for the operations, its employees and the development of economic activities around Fort William.

Summary: The operators of the Fort William aluminium smelter have confirmed they are in negotiations to sell the plant.


The Navy said people had started falling ill at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint about 10 days ago. Those affected were placed in quarantine in an attempt to stem the spread of the contagious virus. A Royal Navy spokesman said control measures included "intense cleaning and isolating those with symptoms". He added: "The virus started about 10 days ago. It peaked towards the end of last week at about 70 and numbers fell rapidly after that." There is no treatment for the virus, which causes sickness and diarrhoea, but most people recover within a few days. HMS Raleigh provides training for the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Royal Navy Reserve. According to its website: "On a typical day there are around 2,200 people on site."

Summary: About 70 people have been struck down by an outbreak of the vomiting bug norovirus at a Royal Navy training centre in Cornwall.


Movies Beavan has worked on include Gosford Park and Mad Max: Fury Road. Fury Road's Glasgow-born producer Iain Smith and head of visual effects Andrew Jackson were guests at 2015's festival. Faber's book The Crimson Petal and the White was adapted for a BBC TV drama, while Under the Skin was made into a film starring Scarlett Johansson. Glaswegian MacDonald's films include Black Sea starring Jude Law and The Last King of Scotland starring Forrest Whittaker and Scots actor James McAvoy. Macdonald shot scenes for his 2012 historical adventure, The Eagle, around Achiltibuie and Old Dornie, near Ullapool. Locals also had roles as extras. Other guests announced for the film festival in Cromarty from 2-4 December include broadcasters Jon Snow, Kirsty Wark and Scottish novelists Ali Smith and Ian Rankin.

Summary: Oscar-winning costume designer Jenny Beavan, novelist Michel Faber and film-maker Kevin MacDonald will be guests at December's Cromarty Film Festival.


The alarm was raised at 04:30 on Saturday after the property in a tenement block in the Cathcart area caught fire. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the building in Holmlea Road to rescue the group. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said six people were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "Both children went to the Royal Hospital for Children, two adults were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and two went to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. "They were treated for slight smoke inhalation. The seventh person did not require hospital treatment." A total of four fire engines and one high-reach appliance were used to fight the blaze in the four-storey block of flats. The fire was extinguished shortly after 05:00. The surrounding properties were evacuated and the road was closed during the incident.

Summary: Firefighters have rescued five adults and two children from a fire at a flat in Glasgow.


Political parties are using social media platforms more than ever - and much of their output is finely targeted and difficult to track. We want you to help us get a clear picture of who is sending what to whom. If you spot an advert or post in your social media feed which looks political then please send us a screengrab or a link to the content. Please also tell us you age, gender, location, job and political affiliation (if you are happy to tell us). And please let us know if you are happy to be contacted by a BBC reporter. Our team of analysts will assess the content to give a national picture of what is happening. You can send us your political messages in the following ways: Email: electionmessages@bbc.co.uk Tweet: @bbcnewsnight or @bbctrending SMS or WhatsApp: +44 7380 405603

Summary: BBC Newsnight and BBC Trending and BBC local radio are working together to shed light on the role of social media advertising in this general election.


A high of 25.8C was recorded at Magilligan in County Londonderry on Thursday, but that is likely to be surpassed in the west and north. The record for May in Northern Ireland is 28C which was recorded on 31 May 1997 at Knockarevan in County Fermanagh. The average maximum temperature for this time of year is about 16C or 17C. BBC NI weather presenter Cecilia Daly says temperatures above 25C are quite rare and can be expected just once or twice every 15 years on average. Now for the bad news - heavy rain will move north on Saturday, and when that clears it will turn much fresher for Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday with temperatures dropping back to the high teens.

Summary: Thursday was the warmest day of the year across Northern Ireland, and Friday is set to be even hotter.


The design echoes the mascot of its national carrier. The $2.3 bn (Â£1.8bn) airport is located in Ashgabat, the capital, and has the capacity to process more than 1,600 passengers an hour. But few foreigners visit the isolated Central Asian country, known for its autocratic leadership and vast energy reserves. Just 105,000 tourists visited in 2015, government figures show, and it is difficult to get a visa. President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov touted his country's "solid transit potential". Ashgabat boasts several other unique structures, including a publishing house in shape of an open book. The city also has two giant golden statues of both Mr Berdymukhamedov and his late predecessor Saparmyrat Niyazov.

Summary: Turkmenistan has unveiled a gleaming new international airport with a roof in the shape of a flying falcon.


Sussex Police appealed for help in finding Robert Roche, 36, from Hove, after he failed to arrive at nursery with his three-year-old son and 18-month-old daughter on Monday morning. Officers said they received a call from a member of the public earlier on Tuesday and found them in London Road. Police are working to establish the circumstances of their disappearance. A spokesman for the force said the three remained with officers on Tuesday for a welfare and health check. Live: More on this story and other news from Sussex They were spotted just after 10:00 BST by a police community support officer responding to a tip-off from the member of the public. Sussex Police said on Monday they were not treating the disappearance as suspicious but were concerned because it had not happened before.

Summary: A man who went missing with his two young children has been found with them safe and well in Brighton.


Thousands of stargazers came out to watch the eclipse, which only lasted for a few minutes, using special protective glasses. This particular eclipse is called an "annular eclipse". It happens when the moon is farther away from the earth, making it appear smaller. This means that when it passes in front of the sun, it doesn't completely block it out like a total eclipse. Instead you can still see the outline of the sun behind it, creating the amazing "ring of fire" effect. This happens because the the moon does not move in a perfect circle around the earth, it is more like a squashed circle or an ellipsis. This means that sometimes it is closer and further away from the earth. The next eclipse is due to take place in February 2017, and can be seen from parts of South America and Africa.

Summary: Take a look at this incredible "ring of fire" eclipse which could be seen across parts of Africa.


His wife, who was hurt in the incident, was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries. The incident happened at Finsbury Terrace, Brynmill, on Sunday morning and police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101. The alarm was raised after a neighbour spotted the couple trapped beneath the vehicle. "I immediately rang 999 and told the operator they would need to get all the emergency services here. It looked very serious," the neighbour said. "The couple had just come back from shopping when they were run over by their own car. "It's awful, they were a lovely couple."

Summary: The man killed by a runaway car in Swansea has been formally identified as 63-year-old Hazim Ali.


The force said 300 officers carried out 14 simultaneous warrants in Newport at 05:00 GMT on Tuesday, after three hours of briefings. Four people have been charged with the supply of class A drugs, with 25 arrested in total. It followed information from the community about the supply of drugs. Ch Insp Matthew Williams said the force had noticed a rise in Newport the last year or so. Marc Budden, of Gwent Police, said: "This is the largest scale drugs operation we've seen in Gwent. "[The operation] involved specialist method of entry officers utilising chainsaws and drills to ensure rapid entry."

Summary: Gwent Police has undertaken one of the biggest drugs operations in its history.


The 33-year-old has made 16 appearances for Teddy Sheringham's strugglers since joining in the summer. McCombe, who left Doncaster after playing 59 games over three years before moving to Stevenage, last played on 16 January in the 3-2 defeat by promotion contenders Plymouth. He becomes the second Stevenage player to leave by mutual consent in two days, after fellow defender Mark Hughes.

Summary: Defender Jamie McCombe has left League Two side Stevenage by mutual consent.


The 20-year-old, who can play anywhere across the front line, was a member of the England side that won the Under-20 World Cup this summer. Ojo has previously played Championship football during loan spells at Wigan and Wolves. He made his Liverpool debut in an FA Cup tie at Exeter in January 2016 and has since played a further 12 games for the Anfield club. Ojo has also represented England at every level from under-16 to under-20. Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan told the club website: "I know that he's going to be a great addition to our squad." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Fulham have agreed a season-long loan deal for Liverpool youngster Sheyi Ojo.


The faulty code could potentially disable the side air bag and seat belt locking mechanism when a vehicle rolls over during a crash, the firm said. Recalled vehicles will be reprogrammed. Just over one million of the trucks were sold in the US, with thousands of others in Canada, Mexico and outside North America. "The company is aware of one fatality, two injuries and two accidents that may be related," said Fiat Chrysler in a statement. The firm added an investigation identified that the problem could be triggered by a significant impact. The recall is scheduled to start in late June. The affected vehicles are: Meanwhile, owners of the models have been told they can avoid the problem by turning the vehicle off and then on again if a warning light is activated due to the error.

Summary: Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.25 million pickup trucks worldwide over a software error that "may be related" to a death and two injuries.


The Finance Committee's report said a law was needed to strengthen the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales' powers, so he can start an investigation without first needing a complaint. Ombudsman Nick Bennett said there was a chance for AMs to "hit the ground running" to help improve services. He had called for the power to hold his own inquiries last year. The AMs also recommended the ombudsman's jurisdiction should include private healthcare providers. Committee chairwoman Jocelyn Davies said: "We sincerely hope this legislation is taken forward during the fifth assembly and that its implementation will enhance the role of the ombudsman and increase public confidence in Wales."

Summary: A public services watchdog should have powers to start its own investigations, a group of AMs has said.


Fellow board members Heather Hancock and Martin Stewart stood down last week, amid reports of differences with chairman Ed Warner, who is also head of UK Athletics. But in a statement, Bolton said: "I'm incredibly proud of the work that has been completed in achieving the early milestones that lay the foundations for the event's success." She continued: "I wish the team well in what is going to be an exciting 18 months, and I look forward to seeing some amazing sport take place at next year's championships." London 2017 said only that she had resigned for "personal reasons". Warner added: "Sally has successfully laid the foundations for what will be the best ever World Championships next year and we wish her well for the future." The championships, being held in London for the first time, take place in July and August next year.

Summary: Next year's World Athletics Championships in London have lost a third board member after managing director Sally Bolton quit her post.


BBC Scotland revealed in 2013 that no ashes had been offered to the families of infants cremated at Hazlehead over a five-year period. Baby and adult ashes were mixed together and given back to relatives of the adult, while the parents of infants were told there were no ashes. The non-denominational event was held at the city's Mither Kirk from 15:00. The Aberdeen situation followed similar revelations about Mortonhall crematorium in Edinburgh, which had been secretly burying baby ashes for decades.

Summary: A memorial service has taken place for families affected by the baby ashes scandal in Aberdeen.


Swindon failed to register a shot on target in the first half as keeper Lawrence Vigouroux kept them level. Robins forward Jon Obika forced a save from Tykes keeper Adam Davies after the break before Fabien Robert's ambitious volley was easily saved. But Winnall thrashed home Josh Scowen's cross for his ninth goal in six league games to hand new Town manager Luke Williams his first defeat.

Summary: Sam Winnall's strike secured a sixth successive League One win for Barnsley.


During the year they hosted an England Test and a T20 game against Pakistan and sold out Old Trafford for their T20 Roses match against Yorkshire. The Red Rose county also used to pitch to host a number of music concerts and saw record profits for hosted events. After a battle with relegation, they maintained their Division One status in the County Championship last season. "The club continues to carefully manoeuvre its way through the myriad of challenges provided by the ground re-development programme and the competitive trading environment," said finance director Lee Morgan. Lancashire have also announced that chairman Michael Cairns will retire from the position he has held since 2008.

Summary: Lancashire have announced they made £1.22m during 2016 - a £60% increase in profit.


Aidan Dominic McNicholl, 36, from Bromborough, Merseyside, was killed in the collision with the VW Transporter van on the A5 at Cerrigydrudion, Conwy county, on Sunday evening. In a statement, his family said he would be "greatly missed by all". The driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has been released on bail. Mr McNicholl worked as a radiographer at The Walton Hospital in Liverpool, and his hobbies included mountain biking, motorbikes, martial arts and supporting Everton Football Club. The family statement continued: "A much loved son, brother and boyfriend, Aidan was a kind and considerate man who was willing to go to great lengths for his friends and colleagues. "He was adored by his nieces and nephews."

Summary: Tributes have been paid to a motorcyclist who died following a crash in north Wales.


The Dynamic Airways Boeing 767 was on the runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, preparing for departure to Venezuela. The left engine, which had been leaking fuel, caught fire. The passengers and crew were evacuated and the fire extinguished but one person has been left with severe burns. "The crew followed the emergency procedures, shut down the engine and evacuated the aircraft in order to assure safety to all on board," Dynamic Airways said in a statement. Those hurt are being treated at Florida Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale. One person has been "seriously burnt", according to Mike Jachles of the Broward County Sheriff's Office. The National Transportation Safety Board is sending agents to Fort Lauderdale to investigate the fire. Dynamic flies between Fort Lauderdale, New York, Venezuela and Guyana.

Summary: Fifteen people were injured when a plane's engine caught fire as it taxied for take-off from an airport in Florida.


The Conservative-run council's plan is to hand the centres to Care UK, which would then build 10 replacement homes. Labour councillors claimed financial information was inadequate and asked the scrutiny committee to look at it. Committee members upheld the original decision, saying it was not convinced by Labour's arguments. The transfer of the homes was due to take place on 1 November before the decision was called in. Councillor Colin Hart, Conservative chairman of the scrutiny committee, said: "The majority of the committee was not convinced by the 'call-in' argument that the information available to the cabinet, when they took their decision, was inadequate." A new date for the transfer has yet to be set. The council said Care UK would be investing Â£60m in building the new homes, with construction beginning next year.

Summary: A decision to transfer Suffolk's 16 local authority care homes to a private firm has been endorsed after Labour opponents called it in.


The anti-pornography bill, which also outlaws overtly sexual material including music videos, was voted through after a short debate. When Simon Lokodo, Uganda's ethics and integrity minister, proposed the legislation earlier this year, he said that women who wore "anything above the knee" should be arrested. The bill needs to be approved by the president before becoming law. Uganda is a socially conservative country - it is also considering legislation to increase the punishment for homosexual acts, which are already illegal. According to Uganda's private Monitor newspaper, the new legislation will outlaw material which shows parts of the body including breasts, thighs and buttocks, or any erotic behaviour intended to cause sexual excitement. It will also ban anything that shows indecent acts or behaviour intended to corrupt morals, the paper reports. The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga in the capital, Kampala, says the new rules could affect Uganda's popular tabloid papers.

Summary: Ugandan MPs have passed a controversial bill that will ban miniskirts.


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Summary: Wales will send a team of around 150 athletes to the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia's Gold Coast.


Officers have said they want speak to Justin Martin Clarke, 59, in connection with Paul Milburn's killing in 1993. Mr Milburn, 43, from Surrey, died following attack in Noke Lane, St Albans, on 26 April 1993. Hertfordshire Police said Mr Clarke uses various aliases and has connections in the UK and overseas. Anyone with information is asked to call police. Det Insp Justine Jenkins said: "We have wanted to speak with Justin Clarke in connection with the murder of Paul Milburn for a number of years now. "Justin Clarke uses different aliases including Martin Maher and Justin Martin, among other variations and combinations of his name. He has links to Birkenhead, Oxfordshire and London, as well Ireland, Croatia and Qatar. "We would like to speak with anyone who has any information about his current whereabouts. "Anyone who sees Clarke should not approach him but should contact police immediately via 999."

Summary: Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of a man in his car more than 20 years ago have named a man they want to talk to.


Outer cladding fell from Oxgangs Primary School's 10-year-old building on Friday during high winds. Structural engineers were called in to make the building safe but high winds on Monday have hampered works. Officials will make a decision on Tuesday whether the school will reopen on Wednesday. Edinburgh city council's head of schools Andy Gray said: "At the weekend structural engineers visited the school and inspected the building. "Following their visit, remedial works continue to ensure that the entire building is safe. "This work has been hampered by the strong winds today which means the school needs to remain closed on Tuesday. "The weather forecast indicates the winds will abate to allow for high level works to take place on Tuesday. I am very hopeful the school will open on Wednesday, however there will be a site meeting on Tuesday afternoon to confirm the situation."

Summary: An Edinburgh primary school is to remain closed on Tuesday after hundreds of bricks were blown from its walls during Storm Gertrude.


Frankie Boyle's Election Autopsy will be available from 17 May and will be similar to his satirical analysis of last year's Scottish referendum. The BBC said the show, to be recorded at Wilton's Music Hall in London, would see the comedian make "bold and often outrageous statements about the vote". Matt Berry and Jo Brand will also appear in upcoming iPlayer commissions. The former will kick off in a new topical comedy series with an "anthropologic look" at the Oxford v Cambridge boat race, available on the iPlayer from 5 April. The latter, meanwhile, will present a "private view" of Grayson Perry's upcoming new exhibition at the Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate, available from 23 May.

Summary: Scottish comic Frankie Boyle is to make a special programme for the BBC iPlayer about this year's general election.


An estimated 21,000 runners are expected to take part in the race on Sunday 4 October. Geoff Williams, BBC Wales Head of Sport, said: "BBC Wales is delighted to be televising the Cardiff Half Marathon for the first time. It promises to be an unmissable day." BBC Radio Wales will also provide live commentary of the elite race. Presenter Jason Mohammad's radio programme has already started following a handful of entrants as they prepare for the race. He will present the TV coverage with Lowri Morgan and Dot Davies reporting from around the course on BBC Two Wales between 08:30-11:15 BST, with highlights from 18:00 BST. BBC Radio Cymru will also be broadcasting live from the race.

Summary: The Cardiff Half Marathon is to be televised by BBC Wales for the first time with live coverage and highlights.


Denbighshire councillors previously rejected the application for the range at Craig Y Ddywart quarry at Rhewl. The decision was based on concerns about site supervision and gun crime. Councillors agreed it could result in a cost award if its reasons for refusal were found invalid on appeal. North Wales Police had urged the councillors to reconsider the matter. A report by officers to the planning committee said: "In defending any appeal against a refusal, it would be necessary to provide a clear evidence that there is a reasonable likelihood of there being an increase in crime in the locality or nationally as a result of the grant of the variation. "Officers do not consider that there is such evidence to support a refusal."

Summary: A decision not to allow North Wales Police to hire out its firearms training centre to gun clubs and government organisations has been reversed.


Nicholas Williams' challenge against Andrew Barlow caused the cup match between Cefn Albion and AFC Brynford last October to be abandoned. Williams claimed it was a freak accident but Recorder Huw Rees called it "shocking violence". Williams, 26, of Wrexham, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm at Caernarfon Crown Court. The court heard Mr Barlow broke his tibia and fibula and is still receiving treatment. Speaking after the hearing, Det Con Rhodri Ifans of North Wales Police said: "This was a particularly callous assault which has had a huge impact on the victim. "Anyone who commits acts of violence must realise to potential seriousness of their actions and we will vigorously pursue offenders and bring them to justice."

Summary: An amateur footballer who broke the leg of an opposing player with a flying tackle has been jailed for 12 months.


An event called Mametz Wood, Poetry and Song has been taking place at the Millennium Centre on Saturday. Around 4,000 Welsh soldiers were killed or injured in the July 1916 Battle of the Somme attack on German positions. Cardiff University researchers have explored wartime creativity such as literature, and issues like pacifism. The Welsh National Opera also recited wartime songs and poetry on Saturday. Other events over the coming months include a public workshop in Grangetown, lectures and film screenings Dr Rachelle Barlow, the cultural engagement fellow at Cardiff University School of Music, said the series provided an opportunity to engage a new audience with research relating to the war.

Summary: The centenary of one of the bloodiest battles fought by Welsh soldiers in World War One has been marked in Cardiff.


Andrew Robertson, from Berkshire, was killed in Derby Road in Lenton at about 16:45 BST on Thursday. The 20-year-old, who was studying biochemistry at the University of Nottingham, was described by his family as "caring" and "very easy going". Police are investigating the crash, which closed the road for several hours, but no arrests have been made. In a statement, Mr Robertson's family said: "He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and boyfriend. "He had many friends both at university and at home. Words cannot express how much he will be missed and we are extremely saddened by his death. "Andrew was caring, fun-loving, sociable, supportive and very easy-going. He was a team player who always kept his word and looked out for others." Nottinghamshire Police has appealed for anyone with dashcam footage of the crash to make contact.

Summary: Tributes have been paid to a student who died when he was hit by a car in Nottingham.


A passenger had asked for the wrap because he was cold, and was outraged when he was asked to pay $12 (Â£9.80). Police said the man, 66, said he "would like to take someone behind the woodshed for this", which the pilot deemed threatening and then ordered the plane be diverted to Los Angeles. No crime had been committed, police added. The man had asked to speak to company representatives, arguing that he should not have to pay for the blanket because it was cold, the LA times reported. He voluntarily left the flight when it landed in Los Angeles and caught another, Rob Pedregon, a spokesman for the Los Angeles airport police told AFP news agency. "You know, if I was a passenger on board that plane I would have paid the $12 dollars for him," he added.

Summary: A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Honolulu has been diverted because of a row over a blanket.


River water in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire has reached high levels and some rivers have even burst their banks. Prime Minister David Cameron said that more troops will be sent out to help and thanked the emergency services for all their hard work. The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that they will send 500 extra troops to help people in the most affected areas. Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss has been talking about what is being done to help. Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts were sent out for England, Wales and Scotland, including more than 20 severe warnings which means there could be a danger to people. Thousands of homes were left without power and it could stay that way until Monday. The weather should get better in the next couple of days.

Summary: Emergency teams are working hard to help people to leave their homes across the north of England, as record amounts of rainfall over Christmas caused serious flooding.


Forty one beaches have the flag, up seven on last year, and another 30 won green coast awards which recognises beaches with unspoiled environments. Pembrokeshire topped the list picking up 11 flags and 12 coast awards while Swansea claimed the only blue flag for a marina. Seaside awards for good water quality were given to 60 beaches. The blue flag award is issued by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), which rates beaches on categories including safety, facilities, and environmental management, as well as water quality and runs in 48 countries around the world. In Wales the awards are managed by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy. Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant said the awards show Welsh beaches "are amongst the world's best".

Summary: The number of Welsh beaches awarded the international blue flag status for high water quality has risen.


Police said they were called to Pitt Lane in Bideford just after 06:00 GMT on Christmas Eve. The 64-year-old victim was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth with serious head injuries. He died on Boxing Day. Officers said they do not know how the man was injured. His death is currently being treated as unexplained. Officers want to hear from anyone who was in Pitt Lane in the early hours of Christmas Eve.

Summary: A man discovered unconscious in the middle of a road has died in hospital.


The 2001 runners-up, who have ex-Manchester United defender Phil Neville on their coaching staff, join Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Sevilla are also in the draw after qualifying via their triumph in last season's Europa League. The draw for the group stages will be made on Thursday. Valencia secured their place via a 4-3 aggregate victory, despite a 2-1 defeat in France. Former Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo scored the visitors' crucial away goal. Sevilla's place in the 32-team group stages is a first, with Uefa introducing a Champions League place as a prize for the Europa League winners in 2014-15. Spanish teams have won four of the last seven Champions League, with Barcelona defeating Juventus in May's final. Spain lead Uefa's the club coefficient rankings - the system used to decide which leagues get most qualifying spots for its competitions - by a considerable margin.

Summary: Spain became the first nation to have five teams qualify for the Champions League group stages as Valencia beat Monaco in a qualifying play-off.


The first refugees arrived in the town on 9 December last year, and since then 11 refugees have settled in Ceredigion. The mural, which was unveiled at Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth, includes messages from pupils and members of the public. It was a special collaboration between Oxfam Cymru, the artist ValÃ©riane Leblond and the school. Pupils Cari and Steffan said they hoped everyone liked their mural of welcome. Kirsty Davies-Warner, head of Oxfam Cymru, said: "It's been one year since the first refugees arrived to Wales, and this wonderful mural symbolises the extent of support and welcome that the people of Aberystwyth have shown the newly-arrived families." Earlier this year, Syrian refugees gave out flowers and thanked passers-by for welcoming them to the town.

Summary: A mural including messages welcoming refugees from Syria who arrived in Aberystwyth one year ago has been unveiled for the first time.


The 36-year-old captained Great Britain to a historic first Olympic hockey gold by beating defending champions the Netherlands at Rio 2016. She was named flagbearer for Team GB at the Olympic closing ceremony. The Mancunian was also the first hockey player to be nominated for BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, where she finished sixth overall. Britain's most-capped player retired from international hockey in August, after winning 375 caps in a 17-year international career. Richardson-Walsh became an OBE in February, having been awarded an MBE in 2014 for services to hockey. Fans can vote for who they want to appear in the hall of fame, with the winner announced in this summer's EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam.

Summary: Olympic gold medallist Kate Richardson-Walsh has been nominated for a place in the European Hockey Hall of Fame.


Based at Segedunum in Wallsend, the 8ft 8in-tall figure was made from three tonnes of Corten steel, the same material used to construct the Angel of the North. Named Sentius Tectonicus, it marks the end 73-mile (117km) Hadrian's Wall which stretches to Cumbria. It was constructed by artist John O'Rourke for North Tyneside Council. The soldier's name comes from an inscription recovered close to Segedunum which revealed that a centurion named Sentius supervised the building of a section of the wall. The structure has an opening at the bottom, with ladders ascending throughout four levels. Mr O'Rourke said: "Wallsend's more recent history revolved around the shipbuilding industry. "Making a figure which adopted industrial materials and fabrication methods ensures that the work's structural and material substance forge those links."

Summary: A sculpture of a Roman centurion has been unveiled at museum on North Tyneside.


The men, aged 24, 21 and 25, are suspected of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. The men were arrested in central London and are in custody. A search has taken place at a business in west London and there are searches taking place at four residential addresses in north-west London. These arrests come after five other men were arrested on Tuesday 7 October. Two of the five were released earlier on Monday. The other three remain in custody at police stations in central London after magistrates granted a warrant of further detention. Speaking at the time of last week's arrests, Whitehall officials told the BBC they "may have foiled the early stages" of an Islamist-related plan to attack the UK.

Summary: Three men have been arrested in London by police officers investigating possible terrorism offences.


Devon and Cornwall Police said they were called to Bellever Woods at about 02:00 GMT, and between 600 and 1,000 people were estimated to be there when officers arrived. A number of people were being treated for suspected hypothermia because of being out overnight, officers said. The gathering continued in the morning but people were leaving, they added. Ch Insp Richard Hooper-Bennett said people were only being allowed to leave when they were "fit to do so" because it had been an "exceptionally cold night and a few people could be worse for wear". He added that there had been no arrests so far, no vehicles or sound equipment seized, and he expected it would take take "a few more hours before all people have left".

Summary: Up to 1,000 ravers are being dispersed at an illegal gathering in woods on Dartmoor, police say.


The Championship club's transfer of ownership from Blues' parent company Birmingham International Holdings Ltd (BIHL) will take place on 17 October. The handover date was chosen to "coincide with the resumption of dealing in shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange". The news, announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, follows BIHL's EGM. Negotiations over the sale of the club between BIHL and their preferred bidders Trillion Trophy Asia have been going on for 12 months following the granting of a two-year exclusivity period. That followed the ending of legal action against BIHL by the club's former owner Carson Yeung and ex-director Peter Pannu. Blues were the first club in England to be purchased by Chinese owners when they were bought by Yeung in 2009. This summer, all three of their main West Midlands rivals - Aston Villa,Wolves and West Bromwich Albion - have passed into Chinese hands.

Summary: Birmingham City's takeover by new Chinese owners Trillion Trophy Asia is set to be completed in October.


Tesco rose 0.7% after UK competition authorities confirmed there would be an in-depth investigation into its proposed purchase of wholesaler Booker. Burberry shares jumped more than 4% after it reported healthy sales growth for the three months to 30 June. On the FTSE 250, JD Wetherspoon was up almost 2% after it said recent good weather had boosted sales at its pubs. Premier Oil jumped 30% after it announced a "significant" oil discovery off the coast of Mexico. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.2% against the dollar to $1.2821 and was 0.2% lower against the euro at 1.1186 euros.

Summary: Shares in London were higher in early trading, with the benchmark FTSE 100 rising 0.5%.


The crash happened on Tivetshall Road, near Pulham Market at about 23:50 BST on Wednesday. They have been named locally as Kyle Warren, Billy Hines and Dominic O'Neill and are believed to come from the nearby town of Harleston. The teenagers died at the scene after the car left the road and crashed into the trees, Norfolk Police said. The road is expected to remain closed for the rest of the day while investigations take place. More on this and other news from Norfolk

Summary: Three teenagers have died after the car they were in ploughed into trees in Norfolk.


Police had been called to the town's Glenburn Road at about 16:50. They have refused to comment on reports that the incident involved the attempted abduction of children. A police presence remains in the area but officers said they were not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident. Insp Jo Jollie said: "We appreciate that this was a very concerning incident for the local community and we are treating this with the utmost seriousness. "I'd urge anyone who was in the area around this time that hasn't spoken to officers and may be able to help with the investigation to contact us."

Summary: A man has been detained by police after what officers described as a "disturbance" in Falkirk on Friday afternoon.


The pair were asleep in Manor Road, Colchester, when the woman was woken by the sound of the fire on the stairs. They were rescued from an upstairs bedroom by firefighters and were both unharmed. Acting station officer Ian Ryder said:"This fire could have had dire consequences." The candle was in a scented oil burner which had not been properly extinguished when the woman went to bed, the fire service said. Mr Ryder added: "As this oil burner was on the stairs it completely cut off their escape route. "This is the third fire in Colchester we have been to in the last fortnight which was started by a candle. "Make sure you use them safely and always put them properly out before you go to bed."

Summary: A woman and her one-year-old baby were trapped in their home by a fire sparked by a candle that had not been properly blown out.


Paddy Kearney has lodged a writ at Belfast High Court alleging Mr McKay "unlawfully conspired" with Loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson to damage his reputation. Mr McKay resigned as an MLA in August after claims he and another Sinn Féin member coached Mr Bryson ahead of an appearance at a Stormont committee hearing. The committee was investigating the £1.2bn sale of property loans by the National Assets Management Agency (NAMA). The writ claims Mr McKay, with others, conspired to damage Mr Kearney "by the manipulation of the committee in order that Jamie Bryson's evidence be received in open session." The papers also accuse Mr McKay of misfeasance in public office. Mr McKay did not comment on the development. Mr Kearney's solicitor, Paul Tweed, said in a statement: "We have been instructed to vigorously pursue this litigation and are actively considering further proceedings against other parties."

Summary: Former Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay is facing a claim for damages from a leading Belfast property developer.


Police said the burglars entered the Priestland Road premises by forcing the shutters and completely removing the door. The ATM was taken and substantial damage was caused to the inside of the shop. The burglary is believed to have occurred at about 02:00 GMT on Friday. Police have appealed for anyone who saw a vehicle at the filling station at that time to contact them.

Summary: An ATM has been removed from a filling station in Bushmills, County Antrim.


Google said the acquisition was intended to help the firm's efforts to expand internet access. Titan Aerospace, which is building two types of solar-powered drones that can fly for years, says it expects "initial commercial operations" by 2015. The firm, which has about 20 employees, will continue to be based in Moriarty, New Mexico. "It's still early days, but atmospheric satellites could help bring internet access to millions of people, and help solve other problems, including disaster relief and environmental damage like deforestation," Google said in a statement. "It's why we're so excited to welcome Titan Aerospace to the Google family." Google's purchase follows Facebook's announcement earlier this year that it had bought UK-based drone maker Ascenta for $20m (Â£12m). The two firms are competing to be able to use cutting-edge technology, like drones and high-altitude balloons, to deliver internet to more of the world's population.

Summary: Internet search giant Google has bought US high-altitude drone maker Titan Aerospace for an undisclosed sum.


Media playback is not supported on this device The crew of Bradley Hall, Joel Fearon, Bruce Tasker and Gregory Cackett were all unhurt after overturning in the second heat. They were in 13th place after posting a time of 48.71 seconds on the first run. "The guys are all on their feet and have been checked out by medical staff," said the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association. Matthew Pinsent, who is in Konigssee with the BBC, posted on social media: "Pilot Bradley Hall is sitting track side absolutely inconsolable. His crew is trying nevertheless." Co-commentator and skeleton Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams also tweeted: "Medals & Crashes. Highs & Lows. That's racing for you." Britain's other crew of Lamin Deen, Ben Simons, John Baines and Andrew Matthew are in 21st place after two runs. Germany are top of the standings before the final two runs on Sunday.

Summary: Great Britain's four-man bobsleigh team have crashed out of the World Championships in Konigssee, Germany.


It is understood concerns were raised about a former AUSA employee. The students' association said it would be inappropriate to comment in detail about the matter while police inquiries are being carried out. The university said it was providing support to AUSA to ensure it can continue to carry out its work. A statement from AUSA said: "Aberdeen University Students' Association reported concern to Police Scotland relating to a staff member who is no longer employed by the organisation. "We understand that police inquiries are on-going and will make no further comment on the matter at this time." A University of Aberdeen spokesman said: "It would be inappropriate to comment while an investigation is ongoing. "AUSA is an autonomous charity which represents the student community of the University of Aberdeen, and the University is providing ongoing support to ensure it continues its work enhancing the student experience at Aberdeen."

Summary: An investigation has started into alleged financial discrepancies at Aberdeen University Students' Association (AUSA).


Forward Oakley, 21, arrives after his release from AFC Wimbledon, while 26-year-old goalkeeper Ridgers was back-up at Partick Thistle last season. Manager John Robertson is looking for more recruits, having already added former Falkirk forward John Baird. The relegated Highlanders currently have a first team pool of 15, including the latest arrivals. Robertson, who replaced the sacked Richie Foran last month, has allowed striker Scott Boden to move on, despite having two years remaining on his contract. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Inverness Caledonian Thistle have bolstered their squad with the signings of George Oakley and Mark Ridgers.


The superhero, the alter-ego of Brian Braddock, was created in 1976 and featured in a number of comics. The character was born in Maldon and lived in Braddock Manor, Essex. Chris Lark, an independent producer, said on Twitter he was considering a series featuring Captain Britain, although plans were at an early stage. Mr Lark runs US company Cool Mint Productions. Captain Britain was created by Chris Claremont and Herb Trimpe at Marvel UK as a British response to Captain America. Alan Moore, Northampton-born creator of Watchman, V for Vendetta and From Hell, wrote for the series in the 1980s.

Summary: The Marvel comics superhero Captain Britain could be turned into a television series.


The 25-year-old former Chelsea player has signed a five-year deal at the Westfalenstadion. "He has extensive international experience and his quality will be very valuable for our team," Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc said. The signing comes a day after Dortmund re-signed forward Mario Gotze. Schurrle has scored 48 goals in 174 Bundesliga games and has 20 goals in 55 games for his country. He was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016, where they lost to France. He joined Wolfsburg from Chelsea in February 2015 for £22m. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Borussia Dortmund have signed Germany international winger Andre Schurrle from Bundesliga rivals Wolfsburg for an undisclosed fee.


In total £4m will go to 6,700 customers who were charged an "unreasonable" amount between 2003 and 2009. The finance was provided by two firms, HFC and John Lewis Financial Services, who are now both owned by HSBC. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said only a small number were actually customers of John Lewis. Others bought goods at a wide variety of retailers. When these customers fell behind with payments, they were charged 16.4% of their outstanding balances as a debt collection fee. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) decided that such a charge was unreasonable back in 2010. However, since then the FCA has calculated how many people are due compensation. On average they will receive about £600 each. Customers affected will be contacted by HSBC directly.

Summary: HSBC has agreed to compensate thousands of shoppers who bought goods on credit, but were overcharged when they fell behind with payments.


Manager Chris Coleman had urged his bosses to keep games at the venue used in the Euro 2016 qualifiers. FAW chief executive Jonathan Ford said the 72,500-capacity Principality Stadium was an option. But qualifiers against Moldova, Georgia and Serbia will all be held at Cardiff City's home, which holds 33,000. Wales will start their 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Moldova on 5 September. They face Georgia on 9 October and Serbia on 12 November. The FAW have not announced where the qualifiers against Austria and the Republic of Ireland in 2017 will be staged. Ford has stated Wales will play a football match at the Principality Stadium before it hosts the 2017 Champions League final, but conceded it might be a friendly. Wales last played at the home of Welsh rugby in a 2-0 Euro 2012 qualifier defeat by England in March 2011.

Summary: Wales will play their first three home 2018 World Cup qualifiers at Cardiff City Stadium, the Football Association of Wales have confirmed.


The 23-year-old only joined the Magpies from Marseille last August on a five-year contract for a reported £12m. "There is no option for purchase within the deal, so Thauvin will return to Newcastle at the end of the loan," said a statement on the Newcastle website. Thauvin made 16 appearances, with 11 as substitute, for the Tyneside club and scored one goal. Newcastle have signed midfielders Andros Townsend and Jonjo Shelvey this month. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Newcastle winger Florian Thauvin has rejoined Marseille on loan until the end of the season.


A UK flag is already available on smartphones and other devices. Unicode has proposed a mechanism for making the flags available from 2017, but manufacturers will have to add the new emojis to their keyboards. It has now launched a public consultation after the proposal to add the flags of the home nations. Unicode also recommended adding the flags of US states and other territories that are not currently available as standard. Emoji flags already available include those for Ascension Island, St Barthelemy, CuraÃ§ao, Diego Garcia and Djibouti. The proposal for a new range of emoji flags was submitted by Jeremy Burge of Emojipedia and BBC Wales' head of social media, Owen Williams. The flag for Northern Ireland has not been included in the proposal as it does not have official status, although it is included in an unrelated proposal asking Unicode to adopt "regional indicator" emojis.

Summary: Emoji flags for Wales, Scotland and England could be introduced to devices next year, the authority on computer text and characters has said.


Celtic Park will be the first ground in Scotland to pilot the use of the rail seats that can flip back to allow spectators to stand. The area will accommodate 3,000 supporters. It will be in use for all domestic matches, but the seats must be fixed down for all European games because of Uefa regulations. The area is scheduled to open in time for Celtic's pre-season meeting with Leicester City on 23 July. Meanwhile, Celtic have confirmed the departure of striker Carlton Cole. The former England striker, who left West Ham United last summer, signed a two-year contract in October. However, the 32-year-old made only five appearances - and scored once - for the Scottish champions. Cole last featured as a substitute in an 8-1 thrashing of Hamilton Academical in January.

Summary: Celtic have begun the process of installing rail seats in their new "safe-standing" area of their stadium.


Clayton Williams, 19, denied attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent on PC Thomas Birkett by driving a stolen truck towards him. His colleague, PC Dave Phillips, 34, died after he was hit by the truck in Wallasey last October. Mr Williams claims he did not intend to injure the officer and denies murder. The jury is continuing to deliberate over the murder charge in relation to PC Phillips and will return to Manchester Crown Court on Monday. PC Phillips and PC Birkett had been responding to reports of a burglary in Birkenhead before the collision. They had been attempting to stop the vehicle using a tyre-puncturing "stinger" device. Fellow officers tried to save PC Phillips' life but he died shortly after arriving at hospital. Mr Williams has admitted the burglary in which the car was stolen and a charge of aggravated vehicle taking.

Summary: A teenager accused of murdering a Merseyside police officer has been found not guilty of attempting to wound another officer.


Clare Louise Smith, 38, from Marlow, Buckinghamshire, was in a Vauxhall Corsa with her daughter on 26 July when it collided with a Nissan Qashqai. It happened on the A308 near Maidenhead in Berkshire. They were both taken to hospital, but Ms Smith died five days later. Her daughter, nine, was badly injured but has since been discharged. The three occupants of the Nissan all sustained minor injuries. A family statement said Ms Smith, who worked at Wycombe Hospital, was "very much loved... and will be forever sadly missed". Thames Valley Police has appealed for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

Summary: The family of a woman who died after a car crash have said they are "devastated".


Media playback is not supported on this device Fishlock, 30, became the first Wales international to win 100 caps. The Seattle Reign midfielder marked the occasion with an unstoppable strike on 39 minutes to send Wales 2-1 up. Georgia Evans and Natasha Harding got Wales' other goals while Rachel Furness scored from the spot for Northern Ireland after Kayleigh Green handled. It was also a special day for Notts County Ladies midfielder Angharad James who won her 50th Wales cap. Wales are playing Northern Ireland twice in two days in preparation for the upcoming Fifa Women's World Cup Qualifying campaign. Qualification begins in September for the tournament in France in 2019, with the draw taking place in April. Wales and Northern Ireland meet again at Ystrad Mynach on Friday, 7 April.

Summary: Jess Fishlock celebrated her 100th cap in style as she helped Wales to a comfortable win over Northern Ireland with a terrific first-half goal.


The hole opened up as the vehicle was travelling down Hogg Lane in Grays at about 12:40 BST, a fire service spokesman said. A 656ft (200m) hazard zone has been set up around the affected area. No one was trapped in the lorry but the smell of gas has been reported. Essex Police and Thurrock Council officers are also at the scene. Firefighters reported the hole exposed two gas pipes on either side of the road, and gas company officials had been called. Lewis Smith, who works at a nearby Ford car dealership, said he and his colleagues "shot out and had a quick look" before the road was cordoned off. He estimated the sinkhole could be up to 20ft (6m) deep.

Summary: A lorry has been left straddling a 10ft (3m) wide sinkhole over a gas main in Essex.


Eilish MacSherry, 41, was a serving off-duty PSNI officer at the time of the fatal collision on Omagh's Clanabogan Road on 10 October 2015. She pleaded not guilty to causing death by driving dangerously, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. Paul Mills, a 49-year-old father of two from Killyclogher, was killed. At Dungannon Crown Court, Ms MacSherry's defence barrister told the court he had no instructions to challenge the primary facts of the case. He said that his principal issue of concern was his client's "state of mind" on the night of the fatal collision. The case was adjourned for four weeks and will resume on 18 October.

Summary: A former policewoman from County Tyrone has denied causing the death of a man by dangerous driving and drink driving.


The move follows a distribution deal struck with California-based ImpEx Distribution. Eden Mill is targeting key markets such as Florida, California, New York and Texas. The St Andrews-based firm's product range includes Hop Gin and Oak Gin, as well as its Original and Love gin brands. International sales manager Daniel Sherry said: "It's exciting to be leading the gin category in Scotland and we're ecstatic about finally bringing our gin to fans across the US. "Scotland has a rich history of distilling and, with a pool of talented distillers and the ideal climate for botanics, it is the perfect place to distil gin. We're moving from strength to strength." Eden Mill said it also planned to take its whisky varieties to overseas markets, with the first single malt launching "in the near future".

Summary: Fife-based brewer and distiller Eden Mill is launching its gin range in the United States for the first time.


Tiote, 30, who was a member of the Elephants squad that won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, collapsed and died during a training session with his Chinese club last week. On Tuesday there was a memorial service held in the Chinese capital, attended by family, friends and former team-mates. The BBC understands that Tiote's family wants him buried in his home town Yamoussoukro but the Ivory Coast Football Federation prefers Abidjan. Hundreds of people, including former Elephants coach Herve Renard, were at Abidjan's international airport to receive Tiote's body on Thursday. Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony, Celtic defender Kolo Toure and ex-Arsenal forward Gervinho were also among the crowd. Toure described the former Newcastle United midfielder as "a great player, a warrior" and said he was "shocked" by his death.

Summary: Cheick Tiote's body has been flown back to Ivory Coast where a private funeral for the Beijing Enterprises midfielder will take place.


The 29-year-old agreed a summer move to the French side in January, but opted to pull out of the transfer following Bayonne's relegation from the Top 14. Tait, capped 38 times by England, has been with Tigers since joining from Sale Sharks in 2011. "Mat has enjoyed one of the most consistent seasons of his career this year," said boss Richard Cockerill "He has played at the very highest levels of the game and has a lot of experience for a player still in his 20s. We look forward to his continued input as part of the senior core of the Leicester squad." Tait began his career at Newcastle Falcons in 2004 and won his first international cap as an 18-year-old during the following year's Six Nations. He played for England against Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday, but was not included in Stuart Lancaster's 50-man World Cup training squad.

Summary: Full-back Mathew Tait has signed a new contract with Leicester Tigers, after backing out of a deal to join Bayonne.


The Futurist theatre, on the resort's seafront, was built in 1921 and still stages concerts, shows and films. The building is in need of repair and the borough council set up a task group to discuss its future. Proposals for a trust to run the building are to be considered by Scarborough Borough Council on Friday. The council bought the theatre in 1985. A Â£100,000 subsidy was agreed by the council in November 2009, securing its future until at least the end of 2010, but the council said it may not be able to provide any more money. In December 1963 the Beatles performed at The Futurist and stars who have trodden the boards at the 2,000-seat theatre since include Morecambe and Wise, Shirley Bassey and Ken Dodd.

Summary: Plans for the future of a 90-year-old theatre in Scarborough are being considered.


Resuming at 1-1 in the best-of-five tie, France's world number 23 Caroline Garcia beat world number six Karolina Pliskova 6-3 3-6 6-3. Barbora Strycova levelled by beating Alize Cornet 6-2 7-6 (7-4), setting up a decisive doubles match. Pliskova and Strycova beat Garcia and Kiki Mladenovic 7-5 7-5 to wrap up the Czechs' fifth title in six years. They have now won the Fed Cup 10 times, five of which were as Czechoslovakia. The United States are the most successful nation in the competition's history, winning it 17 times, seven of which were in successive years from 1976-1982 On Saturday, Pliskova beat Mladenovic 6-3 4-6 16-14 in a near-four-hour match, before Garcia saw off Petra Kvitova 7-6 (8-6) 6-3.

Summary: The Czech Republic won the Fed Cup for the third time in as many years with a 3-2 victory over France in Strasbourg.


Mark Steinberg was responding to social media comments claiming Woods' condition had worsened on his return from a third back operation. In December, Woods, 40, said he had "nothing to look forward to" in his recovery and admitted spending his time playing video games. He has not played golf since September. Steinberg added: "It's reprehensible that every few months someone makes something up and it's treated like a real story. "Tiger continues to work on his rehabilitation and we will have an accurate update at the appropriate time." Former world number one Woods' last major victory was at the US Open in 2008. His most recent PGA Tour victory was the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational in 2013. He has not competed competitively since August 2015, when he tied for 10th at the Wyndham Championship.

Summary: Tiger Woods' agent has dismissed reports the 14-time major winner has suffered a setback on his comeback from injury as "absolutely false".


Police Scotland said the discovery was made in the Crailing area, near Jedburgh, on Friday. The force said the family of missing 45-year-old Robert Cantle, who disappeared from the Hawick area on 24 July, had been informed. A formal identification has yet to take place. Inquiries into the cause of the man's death are ongoing, however, it is not thought to be suspicious.

Summary: A man's body has been found in outbuildings in the Scottish Borders.


Earlier this month the university said it was assessing potential locations as its current campus was near capacity. The new Temple Quarter Campus will house a "digital innovation hub", a "business school of the future" and student residential village. Elected mayor Marvin Rees said he is glad the site is being transformed as it was "dragging Bristol down". More on this and other news from the West of England. "In future, visitors will no longer be welcomed to Bristol by a derelict building, but by a flourishing and inclusive home of digital excellence, innovation, education and industry," he added. It is hoped the campus will open in time for the start of the 2021/22 academic year. The former Royal Mail sorting office at Cattle Market Road has been derelict since 1997.

Summary: An "eyesore" former sorting office has been chosen as the site of the University of Bristol's new campus.


The cyclists were struck by a pickup truck that was seen being driven erratically only minutes earlier, police in Kalamazoo said. The driver of the truck, a 50-year-old man from Michigan, fled the scene and was arrested nearby soon afterwards. A hospital spokesman said one of the injured cyclists was in a serious condition. Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeffrey Getting told a news conference there had been a number of alerts about the blue Chevrolet's erratic driving, but that a police chase was not under way when it crashed. One witness, Markus Eberhard, told Kalamazoo broadcaster WOOD the truck almost drove over his foot before heading towards the cyclists. "I saw a bunch of bikes hit the front of his truck and a couple of them flew," he said.

Summary: Five cyclists were killed and another four hurt in a hit-and-run incident in the US state of Michigan, police say.


The decision followed individual requests by more than 175 Russian competitors to appear at the Games. Russia was given a total ban from competing by the IPC following allegations of state-sponsored doping. Appeals to overturn the ban failed at the Court of Arbitation for Sport and the Swiss Supreme Court. The Games start on 7 September. "The IPC has considerable sympathy for all of the Russian athletes who are now unable to participate in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games," said IPC chief executive Xavier Gonzalez. "Tragically, however, the Russian authorities have denied their athletes this chance through their actions." Only Russian track and field athletes were banned from the Olympic Games, with individual sports' governing bodies deciding if they could compete.

Summary: Russians will not be able to complete under a neutral flag at the Rio Paralympics, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has said.


The company confirmed it was looking at a location in the area - one of three sites being considered around the UK. It comes a week after Aston Martin revealed it would build its new luxury car at St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan. TVR, which has its roots in Blackpool, told BBC Wales it hoped to make a decision on where its new car would be built in "the next few weeks". A spokesman from TVR said the new manufacturing plant was "likely to be a small, bespoke facility which would aim to begin car production by the end of 2017". The company has not disclosed where the potential south Wales site is.

Summary: Sports car maker TVR has said its new production line could be based in south Wales.


Burgess, 21, made a combined 49 appearances in the 2016-17 season while on loan at Oldham and Bury. The centre-back, who has also had loan spells with Ross County and Cheltenham, has represented both Scotland and Australia at youth level. He becomes Graham Alexander's first summer signing and replaces David Mirfin, who joined Mansfield on 23 May. "He's a player who is desperate to kick his career on now. He's been out on loan from Fulham and wants to go out and be his own man, and find the best club to do that," manager Alexander told the club website. "Cameron ticks a lot of boxes for us, he has great stature and can play." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Scunthorpe United have signed defender Cameron Burgess from Fulham on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.


The 70-year-old received multiple wounds when he was attacked in Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, at 17:40 GMT on Tuesday. Officers are searching for a tall white man who was wearing camouflage trousers and a green top. The victim is undergoing surgery for his injuries, which are described as life changing. He was taken to Colchester Hospital and was later transferred to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, where he is in a critical condition. Detective Inspector Jim White, of Essex Police, said the motive behind the attack is not known. "We believe the weapon may have been discarded. "We are asking residents in the Hythe, New Town or Military Road areas to be vigilant and would ask them to check their bins and gardens. "If they find a knife, blade, or blood stained clothing, they are asked to contact us immediately," he said.

Summary: An elderly man has been left fighting for his life after being stabbed outside his home, police have said.


Defender Jozo Simunovic and winger Gary Mackay-Steven, who are working their way back from injuries, are included by manager Brendan Rodgers. Squads for Europe's elite club tournament can accommodate 25 players but Rodgers has listed just 24. Celtic will meet Barcelona, Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach in Group C. Nigeria defender Ambrose turned down a deadline day move to Belgian top-flight club Standard Liege, while a move for Simunovic to Torino in Italy also fell through. Croatia Under-21 international Simunovic has not played since suffering a knee injury in January. Mackay-Steven is recovering from summer ankle surgery, while Commons has not featured this season, having had an operation for a back problem at the tail end of last term. Ajer, 18, arrived from Norway over the summer but is yet to make a start for the Scottish champions.

Summary: Kris Commons, Efe Ambrose and Kristoffer Ajer have been left out of Celtic's Champions League squad.


The 48-year-old victim was shot in both legs in a laneway off Glenowen Park. The attack happened shortly after 21:00 BST. It is the second such attack in the city this week - on Monday night a man was shot in the leg in a bookmakers' shop. Three men arrested over Monday's attack have been released unconditionally. Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

Summary: A man has been injured in a paramilitary-style shooting in Londonderry.


Semelia Campbell died in June 2010 when she was caught between the rolling gate and a brick post at the flats where she lived off Maine Road in Moss Side. Kriston Kearns, of Offerton Road, Hazel Grove, has been charged with unlawfully killing Semelia by gross negligence. The 40-year-old is the director of Cheshire Gates and Automation Ltd. He is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on 12 March. Semelia had been playing with a friend when she became trapped between the gate and a retaining wall on 28 June 2010. Her mother Judith Gilroy and the emergency services tried to free her but she went into cardiac arrest. She was taken to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital where she died a short time later.

Summary: The director of a company which supplied the electric gates in which a six-year-old girl died has been charged with killing her.


Joel Ifergan bought two tickets for the weekly lottery draw in 2008, but the second ticket with the winning numbers printed just after the deadline. Mr Ifergan argued he should share the winnings as he bought both tickets before the cut-off. He reportedly spent $100,000 in legal costs on the case. "I'm really disappointed in the decision, and it's not because it's about the money," Mr Ifergan told CTV News, saying Quebec's slower lottery machines were to blame. "Had those tickets been bought anywhere else in Canada, I would have been a millionaire seven years ago." The Montreal-area man had sued the province's lottery but has been rejected both in Quebec courts and now at Canada's highest court. Another person also had the winning numbers for the week Mr Ifergan wanted to claim, so if his case had been successful, he would have shared the C$27m prize.

Summary: Canada's Supreme Court has said it will not hear the appeal of a Quebec man who missed a C$27m (£18m) lottery jackpot by seven seconds.


MHKs David Anderson and Tim Crookall are nominated along with Phil Braidwood MLC, Thomas Moyle and Adrian Tinkler. The council is the upper chamber of the Manx Parliament and consists of eleven members including the President of Tynwald, the Bishop of Sodor and Man, and the Attorney General. The election will be held at the House of Keys on Monday 22 June. Mr Anderson, Mr Crookall and Mr Braidwood all failed to gain the backing of at least 13 MHKs in last month's election. Glenfaba MHK David Anderson came the closest to being elected, securing 11 votes. Tynwald is said to be the oldest continuous parliament in the world dating back more than 1,000 years.

Summary: Five men will contest the two remaining seats on the Isle of Man's Legislative Council, the Manx government have said.


John Joseph Shannon, 31, was found dead, along with his Spanish partner Anarda De La Caridad Perez Friman, 37, and her two children. They were Amanda Kristoffersen Perez, 4, and six-week-old Eve Shannon Perez, who was Mr Shannon's daughter. The victims' bodies were found in the Boschetti's Steps area, last Monday. Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with their deaths. Post-mortem examinations are being carried out by Home Office forensic pathologists. Police were called at about 11:30 local time (10:30 BST) on 30 March, after a member of staff from a letting agency called at the property where the family was staying. The victims had only been in Gibraltar for a few days.

Summary: Police investigating the deaths of four people in Gibraltar, including a man from Liverpool, have identified the victims.


The show, which had been scheduled to air at 19:00 GMT, was expected to feature a "gunfight", according to the Radio Times. An ITV spokesman said: "Tonight's episode of Jekyll and Hyde has been postponed in consideration of recent events in Paris." Creator Charlie Higson described events in France's capital as "shocking". Last month, Ofcom opened a probe into the programme after it received 459 complaints about an episode broadcast before the 21:00 watershed and deemed "too scary" by some viewers.

Summary: ITV did not broadcast Sunday night's episode of Jekyll and Hyde after the Paris terror attacks.


Loteri Cymru will be broadcast on S4C beginning on Friday, 28 April, with a minimum of 20% of proceeds going to grassroots community causes in Wales. Participants will need to match five of 39 drawn numbers to win the jackpot, with prizes also on offer for tickets matching fewer numbers. Tickets are £1 and are due to go on sale from 10 April and can be bought by anyone aged over 16. Loteri Cymru is chaired by former Wales rugby international and WRU chairman, Gareth Davies.

Summary: Wales is to get its own televised weekly lottery with a £25,000 jackpot.


In November, Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, which ran what is now known as County Hospital, was dissolved after a Â£6m inquiry into care failings. Surgical services and cancer referrals have been transferred to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and Royal Stoke University Hospital. Inpatient gynaecological, general and emergency surgery have been moved. The former Stafford Hospital became part of University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) and Cannock Chase Hospital joined RWT. Patients would be re-allocated to consultants at either of the two hospitals and given the choice of where they would like their surgery or care to take place, the Wolverhampton trust has said.

Summary: Emergency surgery and operations requiring an overnight stay have moved from the former Stafford Hospital.


Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision, near Tyrebagger, at about 19:10 on Friday. The man was driving a blue Hyundai i30 car, while the 61-year-old woman was driving a red Mini Cooper. The woman was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. Police have appealed for any witnesses to the crash to contact them. Sgt Rob Warnock said: "Sadly, I can confirm that an 87-year-old man has died as a result of this collision and my thoughts are with his friends and family at this tragic time. "We would also like to speak to any drivers who may have seen the incident or the immediate aftermath, including a lorry driver who passed the scene."

Summary: An 87-year-old man has died and a woman has been injured after a two-car crash on the A96 road north of Aberdeen.


The incident took place at Drumalee Park at about 17:25 local time. No one was injured. After the attack, an attempt was made to set a car on fire but a man was arrested near the scene. Two firearms were also recovered by police. Irish police believe the shooting may be connected to an ongoing feud between two criminal gangs in the city. Eight people are believe to have died since February as a result of a violent dispute between the Hutch and Kinahan gangs. The murder of Mr Hutch's brother Gary in Spain last year is believed to have been the first death in the feud.

Summary: A man has been arrested after several shots were fired at a house in Dublin.


The 46-year-old Argentine had a contract until 2020, but it now runs out at the end of the 2017-18 season. Simeone is considered one of the world's top managers after leading Atletico to the La Liga title in 2013-14 and two Champions League finals. He said: "We are fine. I'm happy here. I am guided by feelings and my heart." Simeone, who has also won the Europa League and Copa del Rey with Atletico, added: "This does not change anything, and the only thing is to see if the lads keep giving me their hearts. "During the two years we can renew the deal, if they don't want to get rid of me."

Summary: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed the length of his contract has been reduced, but insists "nothing changes".


Top seed Djokovic, 28, eased into round three by beating Croatian Borna Coric 6-2 6-4 in an hour and 18 minutes. The 20-year-old Kyrgios saw off his Swiss rival 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (6-2). Last year, he was given a suspended 28-day ban and $25,000 (£17,250) fine after making lewd remarks about Wawrinka's girlfriend during a match. World number one Djokovic, beaten by 55th-ranked Jiri Vesely last month, won 85% of points on his first serve against the 19-year-old Coric, who is nicknamed 'Mini Djokovic' because of his playing style. The Serb plays 15th seed Roberto Bautista Agut on Thursday, while British second seed Andy Murray faces Frenchman Gilles Simon from 11:00 BST. Never want to miss the latest tennis news? You can now add this sport and all the other sports and teams you follow to your personalised My Sport home.

Summary: Novak Djokovic returned from a surprise defeat in Monte Carlo to progress at the Madrid Open but fourth seed Stan Wawrinka lost to old foe Nick Kyrgios.


The star was held at Kjevik Airport while on his way to a music festival, when customs officials found he was carrying eight grams of the drug. The 40-year-old's lawyer said the rapper had no immediate plans to appeal against the ban. His client could "live with the decision", he added. Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, was also found at the time to be carrying more cash than is legally allowed in Norway and was fined 52,000 kroner (??5,500) after admitting the two offences. He went on to perform at Norway's Hove Festival. In January, Snoop was arrested in Texas after border agents found cannabis on his tour bus. He was later released with a caution. The rapper is currently on tour and is expected to appear at the Catalpa Festival in New York on Sunday.

Summary: US rapper Snoop Dogg has been banned from entering Norway for two years after trying to enter the country with a small amount of cannabis last month.


The former lord provost said she had decided to call it a day after 33 years at The City of Edinburgh Council. The 60-year-old said it was time for the younger generation to come forward. It follows City of Edinburgh Council leader Andrew Burns' announcement last week to also stand down at next year's local elections. Ms Hinds said: "I will have been 33 years on the council by then (next year's elections), I have just celebrated my 60th birthday and I feel it is time for the younger generation to come forward. "Edinburgh is the best city in the world - and I hope I have done my part to make it a better place."

Summary: Edinburgh's transport leader Lesley Hinds is to stand down at next year's local elections.


The Dow ended the day's trading up by 72.80 points or 0.33% at a record 21,963.92. The S&P 500 index edged up by 6.04 points or 0.24% to 2,476.35, while the tech-focused Nasdaq index climbed 14.81 points or 0.23% to 6,362.94. On the S&P 500, shares in Under Armour finished down by 8.59% after it cuts its sales forecast. The sportswear maker said it now expected full-year revenue growth of 9%-11%, down from its previous prediction of 11%-12%. Shares in Apple - which was due to report results after the close of trade - were up by 0.89%. Shares in car manufacturers were hit by reports of a sharp fall in sales in July, driven by lower rental fleet sales and weaker consumer demand. Shares in General Motors closed down, 3.39%, Ford's were 2.41% lower and Fiat Chrysler's were unchanged.

Summary: The Dow Jones headed further into record territory on Tuesday, closing in on the 22,000 level.


Kathryn Trussler's sculptures are fashioned from consumer waste including artificial turf and polystyrene. Her exhibition, at Elysium Gallery from 19 May, was sparked by some unusual finds on Swansea's beach. Ms Trussler said her work intended to make people question using non-biodegradable substances for fleeting purposes like packaging. "The inspiration came from what I thought were just a simple pile of pebbles," she added. "But when I looked closer I realised they were made of old, weathered expanding foam and, descending in size, they stacked on top of each other like the mass produced 'Zen stones' canvases you find at the doctor's or at a motel."

Summary: A Swansea-based artist is using waste which has washed up on nearby beaches in her new exhibition.


West Yorkshire Police said the "tragic incident" happened outside the property in Lingwell Nook Lane, Lofthouse at about 14:15 GMT on Wednesday. A force spokesperson said an investigation was under way. The boy's age has not been revealed. Neighbours described hearing the emergency services and air ambulance arrive and spoke of their shock. For live updates and more from across West Yorkshire Ian Fryer said: "I heard the helicopter landing at about 2pm and then the next minute loads of police arriving, ambulances and I just stood out in the street for a little while with the neighbours looking at what had happened." Ian Whitworth told BBC Radio Leeds: "I'm completely devastated, completely shocked. "It's a small road and although we don't know each other intimately we know each other well enough to say 'hi'. "I can't imagine how awful it must be and I feel terrible for the family."

Summary: A young boy has been run over and killed on the driveway of a house in Wakefield.


Kenneth Owen, 71, from Lincolnshire, had worked at the council-run Wisteria Lodge in Coventry in the 1980s. He and colleague Alan Todd were jailed in February for a "regime of terror" and "grotesque" abuse, a judge said. The Prison Service said Owen died in hospital last Wednesday. His death was not suspicious, there will be an independent investigation. Owen, from Boston, was serving a term of four years and four months at Oakwood Prison near Wolverhampton after being found guilty of five cruelty charges at Warwick . An inquiry into the historical abuse at the home is being conducted by Coventry City Council's Safeguarding Children Board. It will look at why complaints about the home, which has been knocked down, were not acted upon for many years.

Summary: An ex-children's home worker who verbally and physically abused young people in his care has died in prison.


Countryside Renewables has submitted a planning application to develop 220 acres (89 hectares) of agricultural land at Llanbadrig. Chartered surveyors ERW Consulting said the scheme could generate enough energy to power 15,500 houses a year, the equivalent of half of Anglesey's homes. It said the carbon dioxide savings over 30 years would be equivalent to taking nearly 14,000 cars off the road. The Welsh government has a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 3% per year.

Summary: Anglesey could become home to Wales' largest solar farm if plans are agreed.


Danish firm Dong Energy intends to add 90 turbines to the existing 102 at the Walney facility off the Cumbria coast. Of an annual £600,000 fund, £100,000 will be ring-fenced to support engineering training. The money recognised local co-operation on which the company relies, it said. "We believe it is important to support local communities in the areas around our developments," UK chairman Brent Cheshire said. The Walney Extension had a "long-term relationship" with the region, he added. The expanded wind farm, which is one of four in the area, is expected to be fully commissioned by 2019 when it will be the world's largest, Dong said. Covering about 55 sq miles (145 sq km) it will be capable of supplying energy to more than 500,000 homes. Dong said the new fund would last for the 25-year life of the project.

Summary: The company building one of the world's largest offshore wind farms will invest £15m in community and environmental projects, it has said.


The couple, who have two children, revealed the news in a joint statement. "After 10 years together, the two of us have made the difficult decision to separate," it read. Mr Abramovich, 50, is the world's 139th richest person, according to Forbes magazine, with an estimated fortune of almost Â£7bn ($9.1bn). The statement said the pair "remain close friends, parents, and partners in the projects we developed together. We are committed to jointly raising our two children." The Russian, who has owned Chelsea since 2003, divorced his second wife Irina in 2007. Ms Zhukova, 36, is an art collector, who is on the board of New York's Metropolitan Museum. They added in their statement that they will "continue to work together as co-founders of the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow and the New Holland Island cultural centre in Saint Petersburg".

Summary: Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich and his wife Daria Zhukova have announced they are to separate after 10 years together.


The small group of serving soldiers, who have various injuries, will working at a UK RAF base on the Akrotiri peninsula. The aim is to preserve some of the remains of ancient buildings being eroded by the sea. The two-week dig is headed by the University of Leicester. It is supported by Operation Nightingale, a project that helps injured UK forces personnel and veterans to engage in archaeology. The team hopes to discover more about the ancient 7th Century site on Dreamer's Bay in southern Cyprus. Capt Les Richardson, of Operation Nightingale, said: "The reason the programme works so well is that it gives them a different focus and keeps their minds active..." Artefacts recovered from the site will be taken away for assessment and stored in a museum in Cyprus.

Summary: Injured British military personnel have arrived in Cyprus to work with archaeologists from Leicester to investigate an ancient Roman harbour.


Mr Elumelu said the entrepreneurs were Africa's "hope for the future". The 1,000 come from 52 African states and territories and were chosen from some 20,000 applicants. Forbes magazine listed Mr Elumelu last year as the 26th richest African, worth $1bn. The BBC's Lerato Mbele reports from South Africa's main city, Johannesburg, that his donation is the largest by a businessman towards the development of small businesses in Africa. "The selection of these 1,000 entrepreneurs brings us closer to our ultimate goal - to drive Africa's economic and social transformation from within and to radically intensify job creation in Africa," Mr Elumelu said in a statement. He plans to spend $100m to support 10,000 entrepreneurs over the next decade, and to create one million jobs through the initiative, the statement said.

Summary: Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has decided to fund 1,000 budding African entrepreneurs as part of a $100m (£670,000) initiative to boost the continent's private sector.


The tournament has been held at the venue since 1977, and 2017 will be its 40th anniversary. A new deal, extended by two years, has been agreed by the organisers World Snooker and Sheffield City Council. "It's really good news. We love the history of the tournament and the uniqueness of Sheffield," World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn told BBC Sport. He said organisers were committed to the city despite speculation the tournament could be moved out of the UK. Last year, the current world champion Mark Selby said he believed Sheffield would eventually lose the championship to China. The tournament, which is broadcast by the BBC and watched by an estimated global audience of 285m viewers, is worth £5m to the city. Selby will look to defend his title at the 2015 event, which takes place from 18 April to 4 May.

Summary: Sheffield's Crucible Theatre will host the World Snooker Championship for at least the next three years.


The families said the rifle used by Adam Lanza, 20, in the massacre should not have been publicly available. They argued the Bushmaster AR-15 rifle was designed for military use. Judge Barbara Bellis dismissed the case on the grounds that federal law prevents legal action against gun manufacturers. Twenty children and six adults were killed in the attack. The 54-page decision announced on Friday afternoon dismissed the case against gun maker Remington Outdoor Company, the dealer, Camfour Inc, and the company that owned the gun store, Riverview Sales, where Adam Lanza's mother bought the assault rifle. The families of 10 victims had claimed the sellers understood that civilians were unfit to operate the rifle and that they ignored the threat it presented to those without military training.

Summary: A judge in Connecticut has dismissed a lawsuit brought by relatives of those killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook primary school in 2012.


Starting the day on 69, with the hosts at 142-4, Newton brought up a fine 202 before Northants declared at 397-7, while still 122 behind at Northampton. Newton shared a steadying 81-run stand with Saif Zaib before Steven Crook joined him for a 101-run partnership. Leicestershire saw out the final 15 overs to reach 49-0 and lead by 171. However, the visitors' hopes of a win took a knock earlier on as paceman Clint McKay (2-78) was forced off with a suspected calf injury, which will likely force him out for the remainder of the Division Two match.

Summary: Rob Newton scored a maiden double century to help Northamptonshire frustrate promotion hopefuls Leicestershire at Wantage Road.


The Dutch forward capitalised on poor Joe Day's error to strike the ball into the corner of Newport's net. Souleymane Coulibaly went close for County in the second-half while Scott Boden and Medy Elito had efforts saved. But Day had to keep Newport in the game as the hosts' keeper saved well from Jon Stead and Filip Valencic. Newport County manager Warren Feeney: "I don't think we played that badly but we lacked that quality and we got done by a mistake - and if you give mistakes away, you will lose football games. "It is the end of season and we are safe but we just can't carry on giving away silly goals. It's that little bit of quality and decision-making we lacked today."

Summary: Genaro Snijders' strike gave Notts County their first win in four games as they extended struggling Newport County's run without a win to 10.


On Monday Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College pledged to develop a joint training programme. The venture will create a hub tailored to the needs of the Welsh farming and animal health industries. Cabinet Secretary for Environment Lesley Griffiths said the move was "excellent news for Welsh farmers and the veterinary profession". "Veterinary education for Wales has long been a topic of discussion and this is an ambition now being realised," she said. "This collaboration between Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College will provide a much needed hub of veterinary expertise right in the heart of our longest established university." Wales does not currently have any provision for veterinary education and the programme will focus on farming and livestock science, increasing the number of professionals in veterinary medicine. Farmers' unions have said there are not enough vets to deal with sick farm animals in Wales.

Summary: Plans to bring a dedicated vet school to Wales have moved a step closer.


The six scheduled fixtures for Ireland are a major boost after they retained their ODI status at the recent World Cup Qualifier in Sri Lanka. "It's fantastic news for the squad and has given everyone involved a real lift," said Irish coach Aaron Hamilton. "It'll be a great experience for the players touring South Africa and a chance to continue their development." He added: "We had a real hard-fought series against South Africa last summer winning two matches, and this tour is a consequence of our performances in those games. "This series gives us all something to look forward to." All games will be held in Potchefstroom, with four matches scheduled for Senwes Park and two games at The PUK Oval. India and South Africa will both play in this summer's World Cup in England, which begins on 24 June.

Summary: Ireland's women will take on India, Zimbabwe and hosts South Africa in a quadrangular series in May.


Britain has the highest self-harm rate in Europe and the number of young girls harming themselves has doubled in the last few years. Becci and Sarah are two young women who have stopped cutting and now bear the scars of their previous mental health breakdowns. They face judgment every day from strangers who spot their scars. Becci answered a selection of your questions: Self-Harm: Becci answers your questions

Summary: Do you have a question about living with the scars of self-harm?


The 34-year-old also returns to the Triangle circuit with a new team and former NW 200 winner Ian Newton as his crew chief. "I'm looking forward to riding the Aprilia that I ride week in, week out in the BSB Superstock class." said Wilson on Wednesday. Wilson will compete in the Superstock and Superbike events. The Aprilia RSV4 will be prepared by Newton, who won two 250cc races at the seaside event in 1994 and 1995. Wilson's EHA Racing squad is run by English-based Eglinton couple, Edward and Gail Allingham, in partnership with Newton. "As we compete in the British championship we don't do many races in Ireland so it is really nice to get this opportunity to bring our team home," said Gail. "We are really excited to coming over to compete at the North West with Ben."

Summary: Lincolnshire's Ben Wilson will ride a new Aprilia machine in his bid for a first North West 200 victory.


The 22-year-old, from Bartley Green, died in hospital after the attack in Woodgate Gardens at 22:50 BST. Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of murder and have been given more time to question a 16-year-old boy about the death. A 21-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released without charge. Det Insp Caroline Corfield said: "Investigations are continuing into the tragic death of Mr Leonard. "I wish to express my gratitude to the local community who have been very supportive of this investigation but I do believe there are still others who will have relevant information."

Summary: Police have named a man who died after being stabbed in Birmingham on Monday as Alexander Phillip Leonard.


Munro's 50 not out, which included seven sixes, came in two more balls than Yuvraj Singh took against England in the World Twenty20 in 2007. Team-mate Martin Guptill had set a new Black Caps record earlier in the match with a 19-ball 50 on his way to 63. Sri Lanka, who posted 142-8 in their innings, lost by nine wickets. "Guppy's had a very good record this summer and to beat that record was very pleasing," said Munro, who set a new record for the number of sixes in a first-class innings with 23 in a score of 281 for Auckland in March. Angelo Mathews' career-best 81 not out was the one highlight for the tourists, who depart having lost both Tests, a one-day series 3-1 and the Twenty20 series 2-0.

Summary: Colin Munro hit the second-fastest Twenty20 international half-century, off only 14 balls, as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in their final tour match.


The plot of land, between Y Felinheli and Bangor, had been earmarked to include eight pitches with permanent units, an access track and a toilet block. But councillors refused planning permission for the site on Monday. The planning report said the proposal was "an overdevelopment" of the site, based on the number of units and lack of amenities.

Summary: Plans for a permanent gypsy site in Gwynedd have been rejected.


Luton Borough Council refused a planning application to turn the former ABC cinema in George Street into a Pentecostal Church. ABC opened in Luton as the Savoy in 1938, but has been empty since closing in 2000. A council spokesman said a place of worship would not "enhance aspirations for the regeneration of the town". ABC was converted to a three-screen cinema in 1971, it was unable to compete with modern multiplexes and closed in November 2000. The conversion plan only included the downstairs and upstairs foyers and the upstairs of the adjoining building. The three auditoriums would have been sealed off. Parts of the art deco structure would have been retained.

Summary: Plans to convert a derelict art deco cinema into a church have been rejected.