Wildschut, 23, has made 12 Championship appearances for the Teesiders since signing from Heerenveen in 2014. The former Netherlands Under-21 international will be available for Saturday's home match with Walsall. "He is technically very comfortable and has had 12 months to get used to the English game," Wigan boss Gary Caldwell told the club website. Wildschut is a product of the Ajax academy and has played for other Dutch sides FC Zwolle, VVV Venlo and ADO Den Haag. Wigan are ninth in League One after 10 games, two points outside the play-off places. Caldwell added: "We've lacked that bit of creativity from the flanks and we were interested as soon as we found out he may be available."

Summary: League One side Wigan Athletic have signed Middlesbrough winger Yanic Wildschut on a three-month loan deal.


The man's next of kin have been informed by the prison service but no other details have been released. The PSNI, coroner and Prisoner Ombudsman have begun investigations into the death. Head of the Prison Service Ronnie Armour said: "I would like to extend my sympathy and that of the Prison Service to the family of the man who has died. "My thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

Summary: A 38-year-old remand prisoner at Maghaberry jail died on Wednesday morning.


Media playback is not supported on this device Dee Adams - mother of London 2012 Olympic boxing gold medallist Nicola Adams - looks back at her daughter's childhood and recounts how she was, by and large, a little girl just like any other. She also remembers how Nicola first got into boxing, how the family struggled financially at times, and how sport kept her daughter out of trouble as a teenager. If you would like to try boxing, take a look at our handy guide.

Summary: It takes grit, determination and sacrifice not only to be a champion, but to raise a champion.


Clarke became a running legend in the 1950s and 1960s, during which he set 17 world records. In 1956, he was chosen to light the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony for the Melbourne Olympics. He died after a short illness in hospital at the age of 78, the Gold Coast City Council said. He won a bronze medal in the 10,000-metre event at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, but in all his years running he never won an Olympic gold. After his athletics career, he was Gold Coast mayor from 2004 to 2012, but was unsuccessful in a bid for state politics. He had been awarded the Order of Australia and honoured as a Member of the British Empire.

Summary: Australian world champion runner and former Gold Coast mayor Ron Clarke has died, city officials said.


The Phuket News said Scott Robert Townsend, from Douglas, was pulled from the water on Patong Beach, which is on Phuket's west coast, on Friday. The 37-year-old, who had been due to fly home from the island on Saturday, had been on holiday with friends. The Foreign Office said it was "assisting the family of a British man who sadly died in Patong, Thailand". Mr Townsend's cause of death has not yet been established. Tributes to him have appeared on social media. One friend wrote: "Devastating news. So tragic. Another absolutely smashing lad taken far too soon." Another added: "I am absolutely gutted to hear this news, Scott Townsend was a great friend."

Summary: A tourist from the Isle of Man has been found dead on a beach in Thailand, according to local media.


Sterling is down at $1.2737 but the FTSE 100 maintained its momentum to rise 40.46 points at 7,540.9. British Gas-owner Centrica has replaced the housebuilders to lead the index's biggest risers. Its share price increased by 2.84% to 202.6p and was closely followed by gold and silver miner Fresnillo which added 43.00p to Â£16.84. Ashtead Group, the industrial tool hire company, remained the biggest faller, shedding 1.8% to Â£15.70. The FTSE 250 added 148.10 points to rise to 20,007.64. The risers were led by Acacia Mining, up 8.70% to 296p despite political tensions in its key market Tanzania where the government is attempting to reform the mining industry.

Summary: The pound reversed earlier gains and by midday is trading 0.13% lower against the dollar.


The Spion Kop 1906 group - backed by the Spirit of Shankly (SoS) - have suggested fans leave their seats in the 77th minute in protest at the £77 top-priced ticket in the new main stand. The club have announced the increased price, up from £59, for next season. An SoS statement expressed its anger at "no explanation" from the owners. The statement added: "The outcome is extremely disappointing and a missed opportunity for Liverpool to lead in a fairer approach to ticket prices. "We believe it is right and fair to lower ticket prices in order to sustain our support and subsequently the atmosphere inside Anfield." Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre highlighted the freeze or decrease in 64% of season ticket prices and 45% of matchday tickets.

Summary: Liverpool supporters' groups are planning a walkout protest during Saturday's Premier League match at Anfield against Sunderland.


Eleven men died after a vintage jet crashed on to the A27 on 22 August last year during the Shoreham air show. The review had been arranged for 19 September but has been postponed because the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has not yet published its final report. Pilot Andy Hill is being investigated for possible manslaughter. Senior coroner Penelope Schofield had warned a delay was likely. A spokesman for the coroner's office said: "The families have been informed and information about the new date will be available soon." In a statement, the AAIB said: "We have published three special bulletins which have included safety recommendations to prevent future similar accidents. "Our final report will integrate and expand on those previous bulletins, which dealt with systemic issues, and cover the technical aspects of the accident itself. "The final report is expected to be published later this year."

Summary: A pre-inquest review into the Shoreham air disaster has been postponed by the West Sussex coroner.


A family spokesman made the announcement late on Sunday night. Sir Gerald had been an MP in the North West since 1970 and became the oldest serving member of the Commons in 2015. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn led tributes, calling him an "iconic and irascible figure". Former leader Ed Miliband said he was "an outstanding servant of the Labour movement". Mr Miliband added: "His principles, values and friendship will be sorely missed." Sir Gerald was a junior minister between 1974 and 1979, and held a number of senior shadow cabinet posts through the 1980s. He famously called the Labour Party's left-wing 1983 election manifesto "the longest suicide note in history" and returned to the backbenches in the early 1990s.

Summary: Sir Gerald Kaufman, Labour MP for Manchester Gorton and Father of The House of Commons, has died aged 86.


Forest beat bottom-of-the-table Rotherham United 2-0 to go 18th in the Championship, eight points clear of the relegation zone. Burton boss Nigel Clough ruled out a return to Forest as boss on Monday. Brazil, 54, said the transfer window meant he had not had time to consider taking the job on a longer-term basis. Forest sacked Philippe Montanier on 14 January, with Brazil taking charge immediately. "Me and a number of key staff are trying very hard to make sure we do the job properly," he told BBC Radio Nottingham. "We are making sure we can get ourselves in a sensible place in the league where a squad of this quality should be. "Right now all the concentration has been going to the end of January on the window. The days have been long and we have worked hard on the training squad, and trying to strengthen the squad."

Summary: Interim boss Gary Brazil would not be drawn on his Nottingham Forest future after guiding the Reds to a second win in his third match in charge.


Nigel Lloyd abused the girls, then aged 15, between 2001 and 2003 in Blackpool, Lancashire. Lloyd, of no fixed address, admitted indecent assault and gross indecency and was jailed for five years and four months at Preston Crown Court. The 51-year-old was arrested by police investigating the murder of 14-year-old Charlene Downes. There is no direct link between the cases. Detectives have been looking at links between Charlene's case and the "wider issue of child sexual exploitation" in Blackpool. The schoolgirl was last seen in the seaside resort in 2003. Her body has never been found.

Summary: A man who admitted sexually abusing two teenage girls has been jailed.


The Minster Quarter access road is being considered by the city council's cabinet in a move which managers hope will boost visitor numbers and investment in the city. Council cabinet secretary Mel Speding said a new road would give cars and coaches better access to the area. The route would run through the former Gillbridge Police Station site. It will also link to St Mary's Boulevard and a one-way route for the Empire Theatre. If the council approves the plan when it meets on Wednesday, work on the site will begin early in 2018, a spokesman for the council said. The city is currently bidding to become the UK City of Culture 2021. Council chiefs said the city was in a strong position because of its cultural attractions including the National Glass Centre and the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.

Summary: Plans for a £1.5m road to help boost Sunderland's cultural area and ease congestion have been revealed.


The figures came from Derry City and Strabane District Council, which said that this year's celebrations have been the most successful ever. Highlights of the event included 'The Rise of the River Gods' parade. In October, the city was named the world's best Halloween spot in a poll by American newspaper USA Today. Revellers in Strabane also enjoyed Halloween celebrations with a fireworks display over the River Mourne. The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Elisha McCallion, said the numbers attending had surpassed all expectations. "Council pulled out all the stops this year to wow locals and visitors alike with a magnificent Halloween programme over the three day festival which led up to the spectacular carnival parade and fireworks display. "The 'Rise of the River Gods' theme really captured the public's imagination and, it was fantastic to see people of all ages enjoying the family-friendly atmosphere."

Summary: Around 50,000 people attended the Halloween festival in Londonderry and Strabane over the weekend.


The original offer was £600,000 but the Championship club increased this by around £100,000. BBC Scotland has learned there is a substantial gap between this offer and what Hearts are prepared to accept for the 21-year-old. Paterson was named in Gordon Strachan's Scotland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Malta. He made his international debut in May's 1-0 friendly defeat by Italy and has made over 140 appearances for Hearts since 2012. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Hearts have turned down a second bid from Wigan Athletic for right-back Callum Paterson.


The area had become a focus for drug addicts, criminals and prostitution. Bogota's mayor said the area would be turned into a new commercial sector. In May security forces sent in to clear the area found scores of children who had been forced into prostitution, and hundred of drug addicts. They also discovered a tunnel used by traffickers which ran from a house to a local shop. Local people argue the problem of street crime has not been solved as many of the former dwellers of the Bronx are now roaming around the centre of town or have been starting to concentrate in other areas of the capital, the BBC's Natalio Cosoy reports from Bogota.

Summary: The authorities in the Colombian capital, Bogota, have begun demolishing a notorious district in the centre of the city called the Bronx.


The 300 boxes had been ordered by a specialist shop in Christchurch, "A Little Bit of Britain". But food giant Sanitarium, which owns rival brand Weet-bix, has objected to it being sold. The shop's owner has been told the cereal will only be released if a sticker is put over the Weetabix label. Sanitarium said its Weet-Bix brand was protected by international law and, in turn, was often precluded from being sold in other global markets due to the Weetabix trade mark. Lisa Wilson, of the A Little Bit of Britain shop, which specialises in UK products, said she could not understand the move, as the products looked and tasted different. The store currently sells some seven boxes of Weetabix a day.

Summary: A consignment of UK breakfast cereal Weetabix has reportedly been impounded by New Zealand customs officials, after complaints it could confuse customers.


Samata Ullah was arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service Counter Terrorism Command in a street in the city on 22 September. The six charges include being a member of a proscribed organisation (so-called Isis), terrorist training, and directing terrorism between 1 December, 2015 and 22 September, 2016. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Metropolitan Police said the arrest was "pre-planned" and supported by the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit.

Summary: A 33-year-old man from Cardiff has been charged with six terrorism offences.


Lock Stooke, 22, joins from Premiership rivals Gloucester having made 70 appearances for the Cherry and Whites. Back row Preece, 26, arrives from Coventry RFC, while 27-year-old New Zealander Halse has been playing in Italy and can play at fly-half, inside-centre and at full-back. All are eligible to make their debuts on Saturday against Northampton Saints. It was confirmed last month that Stooke would join Bath following the completion of his current deal. "We are currently battling with an extensive injury list and quite a number of those are long term," said London Irish's head of operations Glenn Delaney. "The three players will be solid additions to our squad as we continue in this block of Premiership fixtures." London Irish, currently bottom of the Premiership, are already without second rows George Skivington, Eoin Sheriff and Nic Rouse because of long-term injuries.

Summary: London Irish have signed forwards Tom Preece and Elliott Stooke and back Tom Halse until the end of the season.


Bar stools and glasses were thrown as 1,500 people opposed to Israel's military action took part in a march. Nicholas Carter, 31, and John James Williams, 32, both of Bargoed, and Ahsan Malik, 56, of Aberdare, pleaded guilty to violent disorder . Daniel Smout, 25, of Oswestry, Shropshire, admitted affray. Prosecutor Huw Evans told Cardiff Crown Court it would be alleged that Smout started off the incident on 26 July by throwing a glass near the Mill Lane area. Four other men pleaded not guilty to violent disorder and will go on trial in June. Smout, Carter, Malik and Williams were told they would be sentenced at the end of that trial. A ninth man was not asked to enter a plea and will make a separate court appearance in May.

Summary: Four men have admitted involvement in a major disturbance which erupted as a protest against the Gaza conflict passed by people drinking in Cardiff.


The 48-year-old finished in 49 days, 3 hours, 7 minutes and 38 seconds. The previous record of 57 days 13hr 34min and 6sec was set by fellow Frenchman Francis Joyon, who took it from Britain's Ellen MacArthur in 2008. Coville set off from Brest in France on 6 November and will rarely have slept for more than three hours at a time. "Mentally I had my highs and my lows but I knew where I wanted to get to," Coville, who had made five previous attempts to break Joyon's record, told Le Parisien newspaper. "Physically I could not have gone much further."

Summary: Frenchman Thomas Coville has smashed the record for sailing around the world single-handed without stopping by eight days.


The boy and a 13-year-old girl were passengers in a black Ford Focus that collided with a blue Mini on Old Loans Road, Dundonald, at 08:20 on Wednesday. The 35-year-old man who was driving the Ford sustained minor injuries. The girl is in a stable condition in hospital. The 49-year-old woman who was driving the Mini is also in a stable condition. Police said the boy suffered a serious head injury in the crash. Both he and the girl were taken to hospital for treatment. The woman who was driving the Mini is being treated in Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. Old Loans Road was closed for about eight hours to allow police to investigate the crash. They have appealed for any witnesses to the crash, or anyone who was on Old Loans Road at the time of the incident, to get in touch.

Summary: Police have appealed for witnesses over a two-car crash in South Ayrshire which left an 11-year-old boy in a critical condition and three others injured.


Thick black smoke could be seen billowing out of a "well-developed fire" at the deep water facility from about 09:45. Scottish Fire and Rescue said the blaze was in a ship loader and conveyor system used for loading coal from the terminal. They said the fire had been contained and there were no injuries. At one point firefighters had to be withdrawn to a safe distance due to the partial collapse of a section of the machinery. The blaze was tackled by a firefighting tug, a high-reach appliance and ground monitors. The facility, operated by Clydeport, can handle thousands of tonnes of coal an hour. The damaged loader is thought to supply coal to feeder ships to be transferred to coal-fired power stations in Northern Ireland. Coal from the Hunterston terminal also supplies Longannet power station in Fife and some plants in England.

Summary: Fire crews have been tackling a large blaze at the Hunterston coal port in North Ayrshire.


Joined by the Duke of Edinburgh she visited the charity's new operating base at the Egerton-Smith Centre at Cambridge Airport. The royal couple were given a tour by the Duke of Cambridge who has been based in the city for more than a year. They viewed one of two operational H145 helicopters before unveiling a plaque. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh also met some of the charity's medics, support staff and pilots. Live: Latest on this story and others from Cambridgeshire Launched as a charity in 2000 the organisation's pilots fly an average of five missions per day from bases in Cambridge and Norwich and cover a wider geographical area spanning Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The monarch was at the base for about 40 minutes before heading to Buckingham Palace, where she is due to meet outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron.

Summary: The Queen has opened the new base of the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) where her grandson works as a helicopter pilot.


The four-day festival celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Organisers said this year's theme was Once Upon A Time and hoped to turn Manchester's streets into a fairytale. The procession of about 100 vibrant floats started on Liverpool Road at 13:00 BST and finished next to Manchester's Gay Village. Coronation Street actors Kym Marsh and Anthony Cotton were among the stars on the soap's float this year. Emergency services were out in force showing their support for the parade with Greater Manchester Police sporting specially-designed hats. Many people used social media to say what a good time they had been having at the parade. Abigail Taylor tweeted: "Had an amazing time at #ManchesterPride and I can't wait for next year!!!!" Chelsey Willis wrote: "So so so happy to have experienced Manchester Pride and to have been there when my uncle got engaged ðŸ’œðŸ’›ðŸ’™ðŸ’šâ

Summary: Thousands of people have lined the streets of Manchester for the annual Pride parade.


Police said the blue and white Yamaha motorcycle was in collision with a black Volkswagen Polo and a sign on the roundabout to Llwydcoed on the A4059. The crash happened at about 16:10 BST and the 29-year-old motorcyclist from the Merthyr Tydfil area was pronounced dead at the scene. A man has been arrested and is helping South Wales Police officers with their inquiries. Police said a family liaison officer had been appointed and was supporting the motorcyclist's next of kin. The coroner has been informed. Officers are appealing for any witnesses to contact them, including anyone who stopped to provide assistance, or anyone who may have seen the motorcycle being driven before the collision with a second motorcycle. The road was closed for about four hours while police carried out their investigations and recovered the vehicles.

Summary: A motorcyclist has died in a collision at a roundabout in Aberdare.


Millwall went ahead when Steve Morison lobbed Thorsten Stuckmann from outside the box after Paul Keegan's error. Rovers levelled when Richard Chaplow slotted home Andy Williams' cross against his former club. Doncaster forced the pace in the second half, but Lynden Gooch headed just wide while visiting keeper Jordan Archer denied Nathan Tyson and Conor Grant. Millwall manager Neil Harris told BBC Radio London: Media playback is not supported on this device "Getting ourselves in front, we're a little disappointed that we didn't win the game. "Looking back and having seen the results in the division it's probably a point gained. "Excluding the goal they didn't really cause us any problems. They only really caused us a problem in the last 10 minutes when we made individual errors."

Summary: Doncaster ended a four-match losing run and Millwall's five-game winning streak on the road with a hard-fought draw.


The new Aberystwyth fire station will be built on the same site as the current one on Penparcau Road, Trefechan. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it would take about 10 months to finish. Work began on Monday with demolition set to start later this week. Firefighters are being temporarily housed in the town's TA Centre.

Summary: Work has started on a new £1.6m fire station in Ceredigion.


Police were called to the Cefn Bryn mountain road near Reynoldston at 22:55 BST on Friday after a Rover and Kia Proceed collided. The driver of the Rover died and has been named as Timothy Malone, 67, from Eastleigh in Hampshire. Mr Malone was on holiday in Gower with his wife, who remains in a stable condition at Morriston Hospital. Two men who were passengers in the the Kia were treated for minor injuries at hospital and have since been discharged.

Summary: A 19-year-old man has been released on police bail following a fatal crash on Gower.


The Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) tanks - or CVR(T)s - are being delivered to Castlemartin this week ahead of a training exercise. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) tweeted to say: "Take care on local roads - tank transporters are big!" CVR(T)s are used to carry small specialised armed forces teams. The delivery is ahead of training planned for the Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth's Own) next week. The MoD's Castlemartin range covers 2,400 hectares (6,000 acres) and is located within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. In total, there are 20 CVRTs and they can be seen "firing" from the public viewing area at Warren Tower on Monday.

Summary: Motorists in Pembrokeshire have been warned to take care while "tank transporters" move armoured vehicles to a military training base.


Current price controls for fixed line calls in Guernsey and Jersey run out at the end of the year. The Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities have proposed that phone firm Sure increases its prices by 2.7%, in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI). The rise is about a third higher than Sure originally asked for. Line rental, currently Â£9.99, is not to change. In Jersey, fixed line call costs are expected to go up by 1.2%, in line with RPI there.

Summary: The cost of landline phone calls in Guernsey is set to rise next year.


The club made a loss after tax of £182,119, compared to £391,304 in the 2015 financial year. Turnover for the year increased by more than £100,000, helped by an increase in prize money from the club's victory in the T20 Blast last season. "I am exceptionally proud of this result and financial turnaround," chairman Gavin Warren said. "It is testament to the hard work and belief that has gone on in the past two-and-a-half years by all stakeholders involved with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club." An update on a proposed share offer will be given at the club's AGM on 30 March, after members voted to make the club a limited company in September.

Summary: Northamptonshire have announced reduced losses for the financial year ending 30 September 2016.


The Norwegian joined initially on 1 September and has now signed a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 24-year-old has made 11 Premier League and three EFL Cup appearances for the Premier League's bottom club. "It feels very good," said Henriksen. "My form has been up and down so far, but hopefully I can show everybody my best." He joins a day after the Premier League's bottom club appointed Marco Silva as their new manager. "The training was very good, done at high intensity and he is very clear on how he wants us to play," added Henriksen. "He wants us to work as a unit and he has made it clear that we are all in this together. We're all fighting towards achieving the same goal."

Summary: Hull City midfielder Markus Henriksen's loan move from AZ Alkmaar has been made permanent.


The event outside Belfast City Hall was organised by members of the Labour Party in Northern Ireland to express their "shock, outrage and sadness". The SDLP MP for South Belfast Alasdair McDonnell was among those who signed a book of condolence. Thomas Mair, 52, has appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Mrs Cox. A memorial fund set up in her name has topped Â£600,000. The funds raised in the memorial fund will support three causes her husband, Brendan Cox, said were close to her heart, including the The Royal Voluntary Service, HOPE not hate and The White Helmets. Parliament will be recalled on Monday to allow MPs to pay further tributes to Mrs Cox.

Summary: A vigil has been held in Belfast city centre to pay tribute to the MP Jo Cox who was killed on Thursday.


New Zealander McNicholl scored on his debut in the 38-29 victory over Leinster after arriving in Llanelli last month from Canterbury. The ex-Crusader scored seven tries in 14 Super Rugby appearances and could return before the end of December. The 26-year-old is likely to miss European Champions Cup double-header matches with Toulon. A Scarlets statement said: "Johnny McNicholl had emergency surgery on Monday afternoon for an acute medical complaint. "It is anticipated that his recovery will be uncomplicated and he will be available for selection later this month." Scarlets face back-to-back matches against Toulon on 11 and 18 December before playing Ospreys in Swansea on 27 December and Blues at home on New Year's Day. McNicholl, who has a two-and-a-half year contract with the region, was included in the Scarlets' European squad even though he was not with the region for their opening matches against Sale Sharks and Saracens.

Summary: Scarlets wing Johnny McNicholl will be sidelined after undergoing "emergency surgery" on Monday.


The FTSE 100 index closed down 58.67 at 6295 points. Standard Chartered bank was an early gainer, up 2.2%, with brokers saying prospects could be rosier than thought. It turned tail throughout the afternoon though to close down 0.5%. Intercontinental Hotels Group fared less well. It was in the losers' list of the 100-share index, falling 5%. The firm lost ground after denying media reports that it was considering putting itself up for sale or merging with a competitor. On the currency markets, the pound rose 0.49% against the dollar to $1.512, and was up 0.28% against the euro at â‚¬1.4051.

Summary: (Close): London's leading shares ended lower on Monday amid concern over weak global economic prospects.


The National Crime Agency (NCA) is looking for Balwinder Rai, 28, who has connections with Birmingham and London. Border Force officials seized £500,000 worth of cannabis from a lorry at the Channel Tunnel terminal in France. Officers believe its route from Spain to Staines, Surrey, was used to smuggle around a tonne of illegal drugs. A spokesman for NCA said: "Balwinder Rai has extensive links in the Hayes area of west London, where we know he lived and operated a 'man-with-a-van' type business. "He also spent some time in the Hollywood area of south Birmingham. "It is important that we speak to him as soon as possible, so I would urge him to come forward."

Summary: A white van man is sought by investigators in connection with a multimillion-pound drug-smuggling racket.


Michael Freshwater, 49, was found stabbed to death at a property in Westridge Road on 29 April. Two men, aged 23 and 21, from London, and a 17-year-old boy from Kent, were arrested on suspicion of murder. Hampshire Constabulary said, after submitting a file to the Crown Prosecution Service, it was told "no further action should be taken". A spokeswoman said: "This is a complex case and although we are still appealing for information, we are not looking for anyone else." A reward of Â£10,000 from the Crimestoppers charity, for information that leads to the successful conviction of anyone responsible for Mr Freshwater's death, remains on offer. More than a dozen people have been arrested in connection with the investigation. Hampshire Constabulary said it was believed there was a dispute at the property.

Summary: Three people arrested over the fatal stabbing of a man in Southampton will face no further action.


A man in his 20s was arrested at an address in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, at about 12:45 BST. Two men in their 20s and 30s were arrested shortly after at two properties in the Luton area of Bedfordshire. All three were arrested on suspicion of involvement in commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. Searches are under way at two addresses in the Luton area as part of the investigation, a spokesman said. Armed police from the Met's Specialist Firearms Command were involved in assisting with one of the arrests, but no shots were fired, Scotland Yard said. The arrests and searches are part of an ongoing investigation into Islamist-related terrorism, the spokesman added.

Summary: Three men have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in terrorism, Scotland Yard has said.


Darren Moore suffered multiple fractures and cuts to his face when he was attacked by several men with baseball bats and hammers in Doagh on Wednesday, police said. Aaron Cahoon, 27, was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon with intent to commit a crime. Mr Cahoon, of Fairhill Gardens, Newtownabbey, denies the charges. He was arrested along with six other men; the other five were later released on police bail. Mr Moore, in his forties and formerly from the Mount Vernon area of Belfast, was drinking in McConnell's Bar when he was attacked, Belfast Magistrates' Court heard. Refusing bail, the judge remanded Mr Cahoon in custody to appear again by video link on 13 April.

Summary: A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a man was attacked at a County Antrim bar.


Robertson knocked in breaks of 60 and 86 to go 2-0 up and led 55-0 in the next only for 11th seed Allen to make a 63 clearance to reduce his arrears. The Sussex man won the fourth frame but Allen hit back with a 105 to trail 3-2. A break of 78 gave Robertson frame six, but Allen took the next two, before winning the last with a century break. Robertson, who has lost in the first round on his two previous appearances at the Crucible Theatre, compiled a 61 in winning frame four. The seventh was a scrappy affair but Northern Irishman Allen cleared from yellow to pink to level at 4-4. An even 100 in the ninth saw the Antrim man enjoy a narrow advantage going into Monday evening's second session.

Summary: Mark Allen came from 4-2 behind to lead Jimmy Robertson 5-4 after the opening session of their first round World Championship match in Sheffield.


Media playback is not supported on this device The sport was rugby not football; Wales, not England, were the home team while a new stadium was being built in Cardiff. The game also turned expectation on its head when un-fancied Wales thwarted England's Grand Slam hopes in the final Five Nations match of all time. And in one of the great climaxes. "To quote Bill McClaren: "A burst by Scott Gibbs . . . Scott Gibbs is through . . ."

Summary: It was a day England met Wales at Wembley when everything was topsy-turvy.


Adrian Hardman was arrested after allegedly failing a breath test in Tewkesbury on 22 December. Mr Hardman, who was appointed leader of the council in 2010, is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on 18 January. He has confirmed the charge but told the BBC he will be making no further comment at this time. Gloucestershire Police said: "A 59-year-old man from Bredon was charged with drink driving after he was arrested on Bredon Road, Tewkesbury at around 20:00 GMT on Tuesday 22 December."

Summary: The leader of Worcestershire County Council has been charged with drink-driving.


Paceman Sheikh, 24, has added another year to his current two-year deal after signing from Derbyshire last July. Second XI wicketkeeper/batsman Hill, also 24, has penned a one-year extension until the end of 2016. Promising batsman Ali, 20, has agreed a two-year extension and, like Sheikh, will remain with the Foxes until at least the end of the 2017 season. Last September, Sheikh became the first Leicestershire bowler to take a Championship hat-trick since Matthew Hoggard in 2011, while Ali and Hill were part of the second XI's treble-winning side in 2014. Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket chief executive Wasim Khan said: "We are looking to build something that is sustainable in the long-term at Grace Road and it's good that these three players have committed their futures to us."

Summary: Leicestershire prospects Atif Sheikh, Lewis Hill and Aadil Ali have agreed contract extensions at Grace Road.


About 15 tonnes (1,500 kg) of gravel was taken from Rockford Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area is home to species including smooth snakes, silver-studded blue butterflies and birds such as Dartford warblers and nightjars. Police are investigating. National Trust community ranger Jacob White said the area "contains some of the most internationally protected habitats and wildlife in Europe". "This greedy and selfish act has caused irreparable damage to wildlife habitats on the common, as well as extensive erosion of this rare heathland landscape," he added. Hampshire Constabulary and the trust, which manages the site, is appealing for any information about the theft which happened between 12:00 GMT on 15 March 09:20 on 16 March.

Summary: Habitats of rare birds, butterflies and snakes have been destroyed by gravel thieves on protected New Forest heathland, the National Trust has said.


Crystalla Dean, 52, was last seen by her daughter at her home in Longsdale Crescent, Oban, at about 20:00 on Thursday. She was reported missing the next day after failing to return. Ms Dean is described as being about 5ft 1in tall, of slim build and has curly dyed-blue hair. Police said she may have been wearing a red top, jeans and boots. She has pet dogs and normally walks them in a wooded area known locally as The Witches. Extensive inquiries involving officers and specialist police resources have already been carried out. The search was taking place on Saturday and involved Police Scotland's mountain rescue team, the coastguard and the local mountain rescue team. Police Scotland said the missing woman "has recently been dealing with some personal issues and her family just want to know she is safe and well". Anyone with information should contact the Oban police office.

Summary: A large-scale search, involving mountain rescue and coastguard teams, is being carried out in Argyll for a missing woman.


The visitors held out until two minutes before half-time, when Carey's shot found the top corner past Joe Day. In a frantic finale Newport substitute Zak Ansah saw his curled effort crash into the crossbar. Carey then almost grabbed a second as the playmaker hit the Newport bar from a free-kick. Newport County manager Terry Butcher told BBC Wales Sport: "We weren't good enough, nowhere near good enough. "We never reached the standards that we've set in every match this season so far and paid the price. "Had we got something at the end I felt it would have been a bit of a robbery job, although we did push four men forward at the end to try and get something."

Summary: Plymouth Argyle climbed to second in League Two thanks to Graham Carey's fourth goal of the season against Newport County, who are now bottom.


The Archaeopteryx, which had a 1m (3.2ft) wing span, is believed to be the link between prehistoric dinosaurs and the modern bird. It is being displayed at Aberystwyth University's Old College from 14 February until 21 April. The exhibition will be complemented by fossils from the university's own collection. The Archaeopteryx is known as the "first true bird" but only 12 have ever been found. The display is funded by a Heritage Lottery grant, geologist Dr Terry Adams and the physics department outreach fund, with the fossil on loan from National Museum Wales.

Summary: A 150 million-year-old dinosaur fossil will go on display at a Jurassic heritage exhibition in Ceredigion.


It happened in the early hours of the morning on Grandstand Road in Newcastle. Officers who arrived at about 04:00 GMT said a car had hit a tree. Two men were pronounced dead at the scene and two other men were taken to hospital with serious injuries that are not believed to be life threatening. The road was closed for more than six hours but has since reopened. Police are appealing for information.

Summary: Two men have been killed and two others seriously injured in a crash.


The broadcaster was awarded the payout against the operator and manager of the former Avalon Bar, in Kent Road. The ruling at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, which covers intellectual property cases, was for breach of copyright for unlicensed showing. It was described by Sky's lawyers as the largest award ever made against a pub landlord in actions of this kind. Alison Dolan, deputy managing director, Sky Business, said: "This landmark ruling demonstrates how seriously the courts treat copyright infringement and reiterates that Sky Sports can only be shown legally in pubs via a commercial agreement directly from Sky. "Copyright infringement creates an uneven playing field for thousands of hardworking licensees who legitimately invest in Sky Sports, which is why we are committed to visiting thousands of pubs, as well as investigating suppliers, to protect our customers and ensure they are not left short-changed by illegal activity."

Summary: The operators of a Glasgow pub have been told to pay Sky more than £73,000 for illegally showing football matches.


Balpa general secretary Brian Strutton said 96% of a turnout of 88% of union members voted for industrial action. "Balpa has received a last minute offer from Easyjet to resolve the dispute and we will consider this carefully. "That means there are no plans for pilots taking industrial action at this stage," said Mr Strutton. In a statement, the airline said: "Easyjet is committed to working with Balpa to find a resolution to the issues raised and we hope to reach a mutually agreeable solution." Earlier this month, it was revealed that pilots were considering strike action over the October half-term holidays. At the time the airline, which has around 2,000 UK-based pilots, said the pilots' workloads were set by the Civil Aviation Authority. Easyjet operates in more than 30 countries, flying to popular holiday destinations such as France, Italy and Spain.

Summary: Easyjet will hold talks with pilots' union Balpa on Thursday in an attempt to resolve a dispute over fatigue and avoid a possible strike.


Peter Rowsell, 19, was with his family on the banks of Palm Creek in the Northern Territory on Monday when the attack took place, local media said. Mr Rowsell said something was "shaking" his right foot, describing the animal as "three to four metres" long. He managed to fight off the crocodile, which slid back into the water. His injuries were not life threatening. His sister drove him to the nearest hospital in his hometown of Katherine, which was about two hours away, where he was treated for the bite. He is expected to be released soon. The mayor of Katherine told reporters there had been crocodile sightings near popular swimming spots recently, and called for a cull. "We do have to live with crocs because this is their environment as well, but we don't need to live with them dangerously," she was quoted by News.com.au as saying.

Summary: An Australian camper has described how he woke up to find a crocodile had entered his tent and was biting his foot.


The site's operator High Life Highland said staff reacted quickly and evacuated customers and personnel from the centre. Twenty people were involved in the evacuation. The fire was found at about 12:10 and firefighters were called. The centre will remain closed until further notice. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel and a CO2 extinguisher to deal with the fire. It said the incident was dealt with quickly. Leisure centre manager Lisa Macdonald said: "Centre staff reacted very quickly and the 20 customers and staff in the building at the time were evacuated safely in line with our emergency procedures. "I would like to thank the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel who attended the incident, they were at the scene within minutes of receiving the call."

Summary: Dingwall Leisure Centre has been evacuated after a small electrical fire was discovered in the building's plant room.


Mr Jackson, who lost his Peterborough seat at the general election, will join Mr Davis' team at the Department for Exiting the European Union. The politician said he was "honoured" to have been offered the influential role at such a "historic juncture". The Brexit campaigner represented the city in Parliament for 12 years but never served in government. After losing his seat, he blamed his defeat on the Conservative manifesto, describing it as "electoral poison" and "shockingly bad". Mr Jackson is not the first defeated Conservative to find a way back into the heart of politics since the election. Gavin Barwell, who lost his Croydon Central seat, is now Theresa May's chief of staff while former Treasury minister Jane Ellison is working for Chancellor Philip Hammond.

Summary: Former MP Stewart Jackson has been hired as a special adviser and chief of staff to Brexit Secretary David Davis.


It's a huge event, with thousands of athletes from countries all around the world taking part in lots of different sports. Newsround's been crunching the Rio 2016 numbers... 10,500 Number of athletes taking part in the games from all over the world 206 Number of countries competing 32 different venues in Rio, plus football matches in other cities in Brazil 306 competitions in 42 different sports 366 Team GB athletes travelling to Rio to compete 2 new sports to compete in at the Olympics this year - golf and rugby 16 Age of the youngest Team GB competitor, Amy Tinkler, a gymnast 61 Age of the oldest Team GB, John Whitaker, who competes in horse jumping 7.5m tickets for spectators

Summary: The 2016 Olympics in Rio are just around the corner, with the Opening Ceremony kicking things off on 5 August.


The collision between three lorries and an Audi happened on the northbound carriageway of the motorway near Winchester at 10:15 BST on Monday. Police have appealed for witnesses who may have seen or captured the accident on a dashboard camera to contact them. The motorway was closed between junction 10 for Winchester and junction 9 at Winnall throughout the afternoon. It has since been reopened. More on this and other stories from across the South of England. The man and the woman who died were both travelling in the Audi. Hampshire Constabulary said the man was from Dorset and the woman from Buckinghamshire and their next-of-kin had been informed. The force said a 63-year-old man had been interviewed under caution and later released under investigation. Two of the lorry drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Summary: A man and woman have died in a multi-vehicle crash on the M3 in Hampshire.


The picture shows the royals together in the garden at Kensington Palace. It was taken in October by photographer Chris Jelf, who said: "I hope everyone enjoys this photo and I am honoured that the duke and duchess have decided to share it with the public." The family released the picture as part of an announcement that Prince George will be starting at nursery in January. Kensington Palace said that the royal couple were "very much looking forward to their first Christmas as a family of four" and "hugely appreciative of all the warm messages they have received about their family this year".

Summary: A new photograph of Prince George and Princess Charlotte has been released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.


Health officials want to provide additional services next to Rhyl's Royal Alexandra Hospital such as a same day care centre for minor ailments. They hope it alleviates demands on Glan Clwyd Hospital in nearby Bodelwyddan as well as other community hospitals. The plans are on show at Rhyl Library on Saturday and the town's White Rose Shopping Centre on Tuesday. The outline business case has to be approved by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in January before it will be submitted to the Welsh Government. Work on a new hospital could begin in 2018 should the plans get planning consent and final approval.

Summary: A consultation on plans for a new hospital to serve residents in north Denbighshire begins on Saturday.


BBC Sport will have live coverage of all the races across the season on BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, plus live digital coverage on the BBC Sport website and mobile app - including audience interaction, expert analysis, debate, voting, features, interviews and video content. All times BST. Times are subject to change. Fans can follow all the action and the latest news on the BBC Sport F1 page and via the BBC Sport app, and catch up with analysis and interviews with the BBC Radio 5 live Chequered Flag podcast.

Summary: The 2017 Formula 1 season continues with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 June.


Susan Jane Owen, 50, from Pentre Berw, Anglesey, was in a white BMW which was involved in an incident with a VW Transporter van near Bangor, Gwynedd, on Friday. It is believed an item fell from the roof of the VW and hit the BMW travelling in the opposite direction. Her son Steffan Lloyd Owen said on Facebook she always put others first. He added: "Mum believed in me when no one else did. The most beautiful, kind, thoughtful and lovely woman I know." Her husband, Rem Owen, said: "I lost my wife, my love and my best friend in the entire world. There are no words that can describe this huge loss in our family."

Summary: A woman who died following a crash has been described as "beautiful, kind, thoughtful and lovely".


The incidents, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving instruments inside patients, are categorised by the Department of Health as "never events". This means they are incidents that are so serious they should never happen. NHS England admitted the figures were too high and said it had introduced new measures to ensure patient safety. Find out how many "never events" occurred between 2009 and 2012 within NHS trusts in your area in England by clicking on the table below. Please note these figures do not reflect the total number of procedures performed in each NHS trust. This means that even if your trust has a high number of "never events" it may also deal with more patients than other trusts. *In 2012 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust downgraded one never event in the category of retained foreign object post-operation.

Summary: More than 750 patients have suffered after preventable mistakes in England's hospitals over the past four years, a BBC investigation has found.


John Malachy "Johnny" McGurk,from Drummuck Road, Maghera, stole £572,206 from Patrick Bradley Ltd. The accountant also admitted 36 other charges involving fraud by abuse of his position of trust from July 2006 until the end of 2011. McGurk, 50, was part of the Derry team that won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1993. Remanding him on continuing bail until next month, the judge at Antrim Crown Court said it was important for McGurk to co-operate fully with probation and explain fully how his offending came about because of a "terrible addiction to gambling". He said McGurk stood the risk of a custodial sentence. McGurk, who also helped his local Lavey team lift the 1991 GAA All-Ireland club title, lodged the stolen monies, in the form of cheques drawn on company accounts to his own Bank of Ireland savings account.

Summary: A former Derry GAA star has pleaded guilty to stealing over £500,000 from a road construction firm.


The three sites form the charity's first centres tasked with making advances in personalised cancer medicine and early detection research. Dr Iain Foulkes, executive director for research funding, said: "With these centres the UK goes from strength to strength in supporting the best cancer research in the world." The centres will receive £5m each. The new research intends to bridge the gap between laboratory work and the eventual benefits for patients. Oxford research will focus on less invasive treatments, Cambridge on improving early detection and treatment, and Manchester on personalising surgery and radiotherapy. Prof Richard Gilbertson, director of the Cambridge Centre, described its new status as a "tremendous honour and exciting opportunity". Cancer Research UK currently has 15 research centres around the UK.

Summary: Cancer Research UK is investing £15m in its research hubs in Oxford, Cambridge and Manchester.


The new positions will be based at the company's call centre at Springtown business park. The jobs will bring the total local workforce at the firm to over 300. Axa has operated in the city since 2007. In February, the company confirmed it would be relocating some roles from Dublin to the north west. Centre manager Sean Harnett said their customer contact centre in Derry "efficiently services the company's business operations across the Island of Ireland while, at the same time, building on AXA's strong presence with 15 branches across Northern Ireland". The jobs are a mixture of part-time and full-time permanent posts.

Summary: More than 80 new jobs will be created in Londonderry by the insurance company, Axa.


The city last hosted the event at the Kelvin Hall in 1990. The Emirates was used during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and has hosted other sporting events. And British Athletics CEO Niels de Vos said the Games demonstrated the city "holds the ability to host big sporting events to the most exacting standards". And he added: "This year's 2016 Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix, hosted by British Athletics, has sold out months in advance, also demonstrating the huge support for elite athletics there is within the Scottish public." The bid to host the 2019 event is being submitted in partnership with Glasgow City and Event Scotland. "We believe that, if successful, Glasgow would establish a new standard for the European Indoor Athletics Championships against which all future editions would be measured," said De Vos.

Summary: British Athletics has submitted a formal bid to stage the 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships at Glasgow's Emirates Arena.


The company, which makes Gore-Tex, said it was "realigning operations" at its fabrics plant in Livingston as part of a global business review. The job losses represent more than half of the plant's 200-strong workforce. Gore said manufacturing and technical roles would be affected, and that a consultation process would start in the coming weeks. Gore's other manufacturing plants in Livingston and Dundee are unaffected by the move. The firm opened its upgraded fabrics plant in the West Lothian town three years ago. Gore's UK fabrics manufacturing leader Justin King said: "This decision has not been taken lightly. "We are extremely conscious of the impact to associates and will make every effort to assist them. "In order to minimise the need for compulsory redundancies, we are seeking volunteers for redundancy from all areas of the plant."

Summary: Up to 120 jobs are under threat at fabrics manufacturer WL Gore in West Lothian.


Military personnel, politicians and King George V watched the trials in the park of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire in early 1916. They hoped the new technology would break the stalemate of trench warfare. Hatfield owner the 7th Marquess of Salisbury said it was important to mark the centenary of the trials. "Many large houses played a distinguished part in the war effort between 1914 and 1918," he said. "Hatfield was no exception - perhaps one of the most noteworthy moments came in early February 1916, when the first tank trials took place." At the end of World War One, the 4th Marquess was presented with a Mark I tank used in the trials. In 1969, he gave it to the Tank Museum in Bovington in Dorset. The exhibition at Hatfield House will run to 30 September 2016.

Summary: A replica of a World War One tank has gone on show at the stately home where the armoured vehicles were first trialled 100 years ago.


An oystercatcher has made its home on "Attenborough's Walk" at Cley Marshes, which was opened on 12 June. The path connects the marshes with another Norfolk Wildlife Trust site, Salthouse Marshes. The protected bird's chicks are expected to fledge "in a couple of weeks", when the path will reopen. "Oystercatchers are large black and white wading birds with a long, orange-red bill and reddish-pink legs," said Salthouse Marshes warden Adam Pimble. "It has chosen to nest on the path and as it is a protected bird this means we have had to close the footpath." Norfolk Wildlife Trust bought the stretch of land in 5 miles (8km) of protected coastal sites in 2012 following a Â£900,000 public appeal and a Heritage Lottery Fund grant.

Summary: A footpath unveiled by Sir David Attenborough has been forced to close three days after opening because a bird has taken up residence there.


The 25-year-old boxer suffered a bleed on the skull and was placed in an induced coma after losing his British middleweight title to Eubank Jr. Eubank Jr, 26, who said he had not heard from Blackwell, tweeted: "Hope there's no hard feelings." Blackwell responded: "We were both doing a job and it was unfortunate." It came following an initial post by Blackwell in which he said he was on the mend and had been "very lucky". Blackwell spent more than a week in an induced coma after he was taken to hospital following the fight, which referee Victor Loughlin stopped on the advice of the ringside doctor in the 10th round. The boxer said last week he was getting "better by the day". Eubank Jr said he would like to visit Blackwell in hospital, adding: "I've tried reaching out since you woke."

Summary: Nick Blackwell says he holds "no hard feelings" towards Chris Eubank Jr as he continues his recovery following their fight in London last month.


The 34-year-old, who left Manchester United in the summer of 2014, has since played 47 times for the Italian champions. "When I came here they said I'm allergic to eggs and I ate them every day in Manchester. I was vomiting in training at first," Evra said. "I went to the hospital and they told me I had been playing with an ulcer and I was lucky it was not bleeding inside." Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live's European Football Podcast, the five-time Premier League winner said moving to Italy has improved his knowledge of the game, adding he would like to become a coach one day. "I have learned a lot about football - how to be more professional, even if I was professional in Manchester," added the France international. "Here in Italy, it is more like a chess game - you have to think about every move."

Summary: Juventus defender Patrice Evra has revealed the Serie A club discovered a food allergy he was unaware of during more than seven years in England.


Gallantree competed in her first international event in 2004 and won gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the women's 3m synchronised springboard alongside Alicia Blagg. The 32-year-old from Chelmsford won the team event at the 2015 World Championships alongside Tom Daley. "I have achieved more in my career than I ever thought possible," she said. "Representing Team GB at three Olympic Games, winning a Commonwealth gold medal with Alicia, and a World Championship gold medal with Tom were all things that I would never have imagined 10 years ago. "Competing in front of a home crowd at London 2012, in particular, will always be one of my fondest memories. "I hope that my diving career has helped show what can be achieved with passion, determination, and hard work."

Summary: British world champion Rebecca Gallantree, who also attended three Olympic Games, has retired from diving.


A judge in Spain has ruled there is sufficient evidence against Barcelona to continue investigations into the Brazilian's move from Santos in June. Barca paid £48.6m for Neymar, 22, with his parents receiving £34m of the fee. There has been no formal charge and Barcelona said their dealings over the transfer were at all times legal, "in light of the information available". Last month, Sandro Rosell resigned as Barcelona president following accusations he misappropriated money. He is also being investigated but denies any wrongdoing. At the time of the move Barcelona said they had paid 57m euros for the player but it is alleged that, if other contracts are taken into account, the actual cost of the player was far greater.

Summary: Barcelona have been formally accused of a 9.1m euro (£7.5m) tax fraud in connection with the signing of Neymar.


Scotland international Ferguson made 21 Championship appearances in 2016 for Bradford, who were placed in administration earlier in November. The 28-year-old played 59 games for Giants between 2011 and 2013 before joining the Bulls. "He has a good skill set, is tough and will compete hard," head coach Rick Stone told the club website. "Dale was signed to the club a while back and so I was keen to see how he would do in the Four Nations and I was suitably impressed. "He showed a lot of class and toughness against world-class teams in that tournament."

Summary: Super League side Huddersfield Giants have re-signed Bradford Bulls second-rower Dale Ferguson on a two-year deal.


If fulfilled, the deal could be worth around $3bn (Â£2bn). The airline, flymojo, has signed a letter of intent to buy 20 CS100 aircraft, but it may lead to the purchase of a further 20. The wings of the CSeries will be made by Bombardier in Belfast. The CSeries has been hit by years of delays and cost overruns. It is finally due to enter service later this year. Michael Ryan, vice-president and general manager, of Bombardier Belfast, said: "We are pleased that flymojo has placed this letter of intent for up to 40 CS100 aircraft. "This is a further endorsement of the aircraft's game-changing credentials, to which we in Belfast are contributing with the production of the advanced composite wings." Bombardier has now booked orders and commitments for 603 CSeries aircraft.

Summary: Bombardier has received a boost with a new airline in Malaysia signing an agreement to purchase up to 40 CSeries planes.


Petroleum Minister Ibe Kachikwu said a litre of petrol would now cost a maximum of 145 naira (Â£0.50), up from about 86.5 naira. As retailers get more money, the government aims to further cut back on costly subsidies. Fuel shortages have seen Nigerians paying up to 250 naira a litre on the black market. Despite being one of Africa's largest oil producers, Nigeria has to import fuel to meet demand. Nigerian refineries are dilapidated and work at a fraction of their capacity. "The main reason for the current problem is the inability of importers of petroleum products to source foreign exchange at the official rate due to the massive decline of foreign exchange earnings of the federal government," Mr Kachikwu said. "We expect that this new policy will lead to improved supply and competition and eventually drive down pump prices," he added.

Summary: Nigeria has decided to allow petrol prices to rise by two thirds, in a bid to ease crippling fuel shortages.


Daniel Waters, 36, of St Johns Road, was convicted of three counts of rape, six of indecent assault and one of indecency with a child last year. He was sentenced to three and a half years at Newport Crown Court in December. Lord Justice Davis said the original sentence was "far, far too low". Waters, who had denied the charges and had no previous convictions, had his sentence extended to 12 years at the hearing on Thursday. The court heard Waters was a teenager when he committed the offences. James Tucker, defending, said the sentence was "lenient" but urged the court not to increase it. Lord Justice Davis said Waters' original sentence was "wholly unsustainable" and must be increased "very significantly".

Summary: A Newport paedophile who preyed on two girls as young as eight has had his jail term almost quadrupled by the Court of Appeal.


An offer made for the 21-year-old by the League Two side was enough to trigger a release clause in his contract with the National League club. The ex-Norwich academy player featured 46 times for Maidstone last term. Lokko, an England C international, is yet to play in the English Football League, despite spending a season with Colchester after leaving the Canaries. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Stevenage have signed Maidstone United centre-back Kevin Lokko for an undisclosed fee.


Albion would have regained a four-point lead over second-placed Wigan Athletic with a victory but, despite a bright start, they trailed when Aiden O'Brien crashed the ball into the top corner. Lee Gregory made it 2-0 when he scored after rounding keeper Jon McLaughlin. Clear chances were scarce after the break and the Lions held on. Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough told BBC Radio Derby: "I thought we started brilliantly in the first 10 minutes or so. Media playback is not supported on this device "We had two or three situations and a great chance to score, and then we just got caught out with two balls over the top. "It's because we were attacking. If you're attacking it's very difficult for the back four to be on the edge of our own penalty area."

Summary: Play-off hopefuls Millwall scored two goals in six first-half minutes to beat League One leaders Burton Albion and go fifth in the table.


The Baku City Circuit became the latest to play host to an F1 race when it made its debut last year and the sport is back in the city once again this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It would be both foolish and time consuming to ask you to recognise all 71 tracks F1 has raced at so instead here's a selection of 10 from the past and present. Can you guess them all correctly? This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser

Summary: Formula 1 has been to A LOT of circuits - 71 to be precise.


A new generation of digital cameras will be operational by the end of June along a 32-mile stretch of the A77, between Monkton and south of Girvan. The number of cameras will stay the same but some will be repositioned. Transport Scotland said the cameras had cut deaths and serious injuries by 75% since they were introduced in 2005. Transport Scotland's head of network operations, Stewart Leggett, said: "Safety is an absolute priority and the investment in camera upgrades are central to ensuring that we continue to positively influence driver behaviour on the A77. "The latest available figures for the A77 show that in the last three years there have been 77% fewer deaths and 74% fewer serious injuries compared to the 2005 baseline. "We expect the new and improved cameras will continue to support this reduction in casualties."

Summary: The first average speed cameras used in Scotland are being updated - 11 years after they were introduced and hailed for cutting road deaths.


Damian Barton's side beat Louth on Saturday in Owenbeg and have again drawn Leinster opposition in Round 2A. The losers of the Ulster semi-final replay between Cavan and Tyrone will be at home to Carlow in the qualifiers. The Ulster rivals drew at Clones on Sunday and face a replay on 3 July - causing a possible fixture backlog. The Round 2A qualifiers are scheduled for Saturday 2 July but the Cavan/Tyrone v Carlow game cannot now take place until 9 July, meaning the Ulster semi-final provincial loser will enter the qualifiers on the back of a six-day turnaround. Times and venues for all the back-door games will be confirmed by the Central Competitions Control Committee on Monday afternoon. Round 2A All-Ireland SFC qualifiers Sligo v Leitrim Clare v Laois Cavan/Tyrone v Carlow Derry v Dublin/Meath

Summary: Derry will face the losers of the Leinster SFC semi-final between Dublin and Meath at home in the second round of All-Ireland football qualifiers.


The robbery happened four days ago, but the details only emerged on Thursday. The interior ministry said the main suspects were a plumber, facing financial difficulty, and a department employee, who helped him break in. Thirty-one gold and four silver bars, worth around $2m (£1.2m), were taken during the raid. A number of commemorative coins were also taken. The men were arrested with the stolen items and a large amount of cash in their possession, the interior ministry added. Much of the gold has reportedly already been sold to jewellers in Cairo. The finance department employee was spotted on CCTV footage at a jewellery shop, where he tried to sell some of the stolen metal on Thursday, the Middle Eastern News Agency reports. He is accused of sharing information with the plumber, which helped him bypass security and access the safe where the bars were being held.

Summary: Several people have been arrested after more than 50kg (110lb) of gold and silver was stolen from the Egyptian finance ministry's coinage department.


The 27-year-old, said to be a target for Juventus with his Zenit contract due to expire in the summer, has agreed a reported £15.3m annual salary. His new Chinese Super League side, who were promoted from the second tier in 2016, are managed by former Italy international Fabio Cannavaro. Witsel has won 78 caps for Belgium. He spent five seasons at Zenit after arriving from Portuguese side Benfica, having started his career at Standard Liege. Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar and ex-Manchester United and Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez have also recently joined Chinese sides in lucrative deals. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel has joined Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian from Zenit St Petersburg, the Russian club have confirmed.


Daisy Mae Burrill was found in a serious condition by paramedics on 11 March at Warren Street in Fleetwood, Lancashire. She was taken to hospital having suffered a suspected cardiac arrest but died three days later. A post-mortem examination revealed she died from a head injury. A 30-year-old man is in custody after he was arrested in Fleetwood. A 29-year-old woman was also arrested in Thornton on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child and remains in custody. Lancashire Police said it could not confirm their identities at this stage. They were initially arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and were bailed pending further enquiries before their re-arrests on Wednesday.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a two-month-old baby.


The double world champion had already been banned for doping by the IAAF, athletics' governing body, in April. The 33-year old previously tested positive in 2007 and served a two-year ban that saw her miss the 2007 World Championships and 2008 Olympic Games. Lysenko, who now competes under her married name Beloborodova, faces a lifetime suspension from the sport. "Re-analysis resulted in a positive test for the prohibited substance turinabol," a statement from the International Olympic Committee said. Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk, the silver medallist at London 2012 and a nominee for female European athlete of the year, could now be promoted to gold, which she won at the Rio Olympics in August.

Summary: Russian hammer thrower Tatyana Lysenko has been stripped of her 2012 Olympic gold after a positive drugs retest.


The ticket was bought in Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Cynon Taff for the Team GB-inspired Lotto Medal Draw on 27 August. It was one of 27 winning tickets and had the code RUBY 6863 3083. Andy Carter from The National Lottery said: "This money and all the interest earned over the 180 days will now go to benefit projects all over the UK funded by The National Lottery." Winners have 180 days after a draw takes place to claim their prize, otherwise it goes to charity. This person had until midnight on Thursday to claim their winnings, but no-one came forward. Mr Carter added: "We tried very hard to find the ticket-holder and it's a real shame that they have missed out."

Summary: Someone in south Wales has missed out on claiming a £1m Lotto prize after the deadline passed.


Oliver Parsons, 31, admitted murdering Joe Lewis, from Rustington, West Sussex, at a flat in Brighton. Mr Lewis died at the scene in Warwick Mount, Montague Street, at about 01:00 GMT. The 24-year-old had been stabbed in the heart, Lewes Crown Court heard. The judge told Parsons, of no fixed address, he will serve at least 16 years in prison. The pair had spent Christmas Eve together and returned to the flat at about 15:00 on 24 December when they began drinking, Sussex Police said. Det Ch Insp Mike Ashcroft said: "A minor argument over nothing in particular lead to these tragic events of a young man losing his life and another facing a sentence in prison. "Parsons had drunk a large amount of alcohol and had taken a concoction of cannabis, methadone and a legal high called Euphoria in the hours leading up to the murder."

Summary: A man who fatally stabbed his victim in the early hours of Christmas Day has been jailed for life.


Nicknamed Ruperts, hundreds were dropped by Allied forces away from the actual Normandy invasion site on 6 June 1944 to try and divert German troops. They were designed to burst into flames on landing to avoid detection. The hessian cloth dummy was found in the loft of a former soldier's house on Merseyside and bought by the House on the Hill Museum in Stansted, Essex. Museum spokesman Jeremy Goldsmith said the dummy "cost slightly more" than its estimate of £1,000, but "with a rarity, you've got to [spend more]". A spokeswoman for Adam Partridge Auctioneers in Liverpool said the anonymous seller "was sad to see it go, but knows it is an iconic piece of history and it will be appreciated".

Summary: A sand-filled paradummy which was created to deceive Nazi forces on D-Day has sold for £2,500 at auction.


The youth was detained after disorder broke out at the Intu Bromley centre, causing panic among shoppers. Armed police were called at about 15:45 GMT and found the boy with a head injury. Two knives were recovered. The youth, due at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Monday, is accused of common assault, violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. A second 16-year-old boy, held on suspicion of affray, was detained at his home in Lewisham on Sunday. A photograph taken by a member of the public appeared to show that a machete had been found. Video filmed at the scene also appeared to show shoppers fleeing in panic.

Summary: A 16-year-old boy has been charged over an alleged knife fight at a London shopping centre on Boxing Day.


The Â£1.6bn nuclear-powered 7,400-tonne vessel was given the title HMS Ambush in a ceremony at Faslane naval base. It is the second of the navy's Astute-class attack submarines and was launched in January 2011 at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness. It has been undergoing sea trials since arriving at its home port at Faslane in September last year. HMS Ambush is due to enter operational service later this year. Commanding Officer Peter Green said: "The crew are immensely proud to mark the commissioning and to see the culmination of many months of hard work readying HMS Ambush for service with the Royal Navy. "The crew are looking forward to the challenges ahead and to exploring the full range of the submarine's capabilities before she enters full operational service later this year."

Summary: The Royal Navy's most advanced attack submarine has officially joined its fleet on the Clyde.


The musical event, now in its 14th year, is taking place at the Titanic Slipways in front of an audience of about 11,000. A glass of pre-concert refreshment BBC Proms in the Park in Northern Ireland is being hosted by Noel Thompson and Claire McCollum Lucy O'Byrne, who reached the final of the BBC show The Voice, is among the artists performing at the event in Belfast The cast of Riverdance performed on the 20th anniversary of its formation The Ulster Orchestra was conducted by David Brophy These ladies wrapped up warmly for the event Violinist Charlie Siem wowed the crowds with his performance The waving of flags is a tradition at the Last Night of the Proms

Summary: Thousands of people are attending the BBC Proms in the Park in Belfast.


The 33-year-old midfielder is out of contract this summer and has been offered a new contract by the Baggies, who are ninth in the Premier League. "It's always one side wants to have a little bit of this and the other," said Pulis. "I'm sure they'll come together. I'm convinced." Pulis added: "I'm not involved in those discussions thankfully, that's for the club, Darren and his people. He's been here two and a half years now and has been fantastic as a captain, a person and everything else. "If he decides he wants to go and the club can't do it, then we can't. We move on. We're all hoping that's not the case." Fletcher has made 96 appearances for West Brom since joining from Manchester United in February 2015, scoring six goals, and is in line to face Swansea in Sunday's league finale.

Summary: West Brom boss Tony Pulis is confident that captain Darren Fletcher will sign a new deal to stay at The Hawthorns beyond this season.


The 35-year-old and 19-year-old died on Thursday on the farm near Bottesford, north-east Leicestershire. The Health and Safety Executive said it was believed to involve a delivery of slurry to the site but it is not known "how the men were exposed". It is being reported by the Leicester Mercury the men were trapped in a tank and the fire service tried to cut them free. More on this story and other news in Leicestershire A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police said: "Officers are carrying out inquiries on behalf of the coroner after two people died at a farm in Normanton Lane, Normanton, near Bottesford. "Officers were called at 16:30 on Thursday. Post-mortem examinations will be carried out on the two men, aged 35 and 19, to determine the cause of death."

Summary: Two men have died in an accident involving slurry on a farm.


Power powered a superb 25-yard free-kick into the top corner before two goals in as many minutes. James' shot found the roof of the net, and seconds after the restart Jacobs raced through to score. Ollie Banks scored a late consolation for the visitors but the Latics avoided a repeat of the midweek comeback by Sheffield United to stay fifth. Wigan manager Gary Caldwell told BBC Radio Manchester: Media playback is not supported on this device "We showed real hunger from the first minute. "Everyone was hurting on Tuesday night but the players hurt the most. "You could could see from the first minute, Tuesday night, it hurt our players and disappointed our players and they responded in the right way with a real positive performance today."

Summary: First-half goals from Max Power, Reece James and Michael Jacobs gave Wigan an easy League One win over Chesterfield.


O'Grady, 31, spent last season on loan with Championship side Burton Albion, scoring once in 26 league appearances. "It's the type of club and the type of project that is just perfect for me. The objective is to get the club back to where it belongs - in League One," O'Grady told the club website. "I had other offers but Chesterfield were the first to come in for me and it just felt right." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Chesterfield have signed striker Chris O'Grady after his release by Brighton.


West Mercia Police questioned a 37-year-old man and a woman, aged 27, about suspected cruelty to foxes. The hunt's kennels in Wormelow, near Hereford, have been closed and all horses and hounds moved elsewhere. A message on the hunt's Facebook page says salaried staff have been suspended and an internal inquiry will begin. Latest updates on hunt arrests The gates at the kennels are shut and nobody was on site earlier. West Mercia Police says the investigation is continuing. The man and the woman have since been released on bail. The RSPCA said it is helping the police with its investigation.

Summary: Two people have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty in connection with an investigation into the South Herefordshire Hunt.


The Passenger Name Record (PNR) system will allow access to passenger information including names, contact details and credit cards. Details would be collected from European carrier flights entering or leaving the EU - as well as from those between member countries. Security concerns were raised following the 13 November attacks in Paris. What Paris means for Europe The system would be "indispensable in the fight against terrorism", French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said. Luxembourg Interior Minister Etienne Scheider said: "The compromise agreed today will enable the EU to set up an effective PNR system which fully respects fundamental rights and freedoms. "After so many years of debate, we have finally reached a deal." The PNR system was first proposed in 2007, but lawmakers struggled to pass it because of privacy concerns. A new sense of urgency was brought to the negotiations in the wake of the Paris attacks.

Summary: The EU has agreed on a system to share airline passenger details in a bid to improve counter-terrorism efforts.


KL1 200m winner Chippington and KL2 200m champion Wiggs added to their Paralympic and World titles. Young took gold in the men's VL3 200m event. Britain's Rachel Cawthorn won Canoe Sprint European Championships bronze in the women's K1 1,000m event at the same venue earlier on Saturday. Wiggs beat compatriot Charlotte Henshaw in the KL2 200m, with Henshaw's silver one of three for Britain alongside Ian Marsden (KL1 200m) and Robert Oliver (KL3 200m). There was also a bronze for Nicholas Beighton in the KL2 200m event. Former swimmer-turned canoeist Chippington, who has won 12 Paralympic medals, beat Russian Alexandra Dupik into first place by almost a second and a half. "It's nice to get the first major event out the way and deliver a successful performance," she said. Wiggs was almost three seconds faster than her team-mate Henshaw, who was competing in her first major championships.

Summary: Jeanette Chippington, Emma Wiggs and Jonathan Young won golds at the Para-canoe European Championships as Britain took seven medals in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.


The 25 year-old joined the Championship side in June after a successful spell at National League Dover Athletic, where he scored 40 goals in 90 games. Payne has yet to score after nine matches for the Tykes and told the Shrewsbury website that this move has come at the right time for him. "I've learnt a lot and developed a lot at Barnsley," he said. "Now I just need game time and some goals." Shrewsbury are 19th in League One, two points from the relegation zone, and have struggled for goals this season with only 28 in 29 games. Payne is the fourth striker to join Shrewsbury on loan in January, following Crystal Palace's Freddie Ladapo and West Bromwich Albion's Tyler Roberts, and Fulham's Stephen Humphrys. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Shrewsbury Town have signed striker Stefan Payne on loan from Barnsley for the remainder of the season.


Following recommendation by a Stormont-backed taskforce, the Housing Rights Service (HRS) will see its budget for mortgage advice rise to £340,000. Last year the HRS worked with more than 1600 households in Northern Ireland. The taskforce examined the high levels of negative equity and repossessions. It recommended that advice services be better targeted and better funded. Director of the HRS, Janet Hunter, said she was "delighted" that the Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey, had been able to provide additional money. "This means we will be able to help even more people facing difficulties with housing debt."

Summary: Funding for Northern Ireland's main mortgage debt advice service has been increased by 50%.


Food blogger and activist Jack Monroe has yet to state which party she would represent or which of two Essex seats she would contest. However, she pledged to "do the best for the most people". Last month Ms Monroe successfully sued Ms Hopkins over two tweets published in 2015. Mr Justice Warby also ordered Ms Hopkins - a columnist for the Mail Online - to pay an initial Â£107,000 towards the campaigner's legal costs within 28 days. He ruled that the tweets in May 2015 asking Ms Monroe if she had "scrawled on any memorials recently" had caused her "real and substantial distress" and she was entitled to "fair and reasonable compensation". Ms Monroe, from Leigh-on-Sea, said she was still "crunching" as to whether to contest the Rochford and Southend East or Southend West seat.

Summary: A blogger who won damages over defamatory tweets from columnist Katie Hopkins has announced her plans to stand in the General Election.


Public Health Wales said those affected by the diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak had been to Hi-Tide in Porthcawl, Bridgend county. The outbreak has been linked to the bar and health officials are trying to find the source along with which bug has caused the illness. A statement from the bar said it was cooperating with the investigation. "We would like to reassure customers that we take health and hygiene issues very seriously and monitor food preparation in line with industry standards."

Summary: A bar is being investigated after about 50 people who attended private functions there fell ill.


The Scot told BBC Radio Nottingham he was not interested in signing former Reading and Leicester defender Mills, who is out of contract in the summer. Freedman worked with the 28-year-old when he was Bolton manager. "Matt Mills is a very easy story; he is a free transfer and I have worked with him before. But it's a false story," Freedman said. "I am in the market for a centre-half and he is somebody I admire and is a good guy but I have a wider range in my recruitment team to pick from."

Summary: Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman has ruled out a move for Bolton Wanderers centre-half Matt Mills.


Welsh Ambulance Service has a target of responding to 65% of "red" life-threatening calls within eight minutes. In October, the service responded to 68.7% of red calls within this time. But while Betsi Cadwaladr health board responded to 73.4% of red calls within eight minutes, Hywel Dda missed the target, responding to just 57.6% The committee said the regional variations must be addressed "as a matter of priority". It also found progress had been made in some areas, including senior leadership and more effective deployment of ambulances. Chair of the committee, David Rees AM, said: "The committee would like to see firm assurances from the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, stakeholders and the Welsh government that the progress made to date is sufficiently embedded to ensure lasting change and improvement." HOW EMERGENCY CALLS ARE GRADED

Summary: "Significant regional variations" in ambulance response times have been discovered by a Welsh Assembly committee.


Crews fought the blaze through the night at Pirbright after the wildfire started on Wednesday afternoon. Surrey fire service said the blaze covered four hectares when they were called at midday. Within four hours, it had spread across 30 hectares. BBC reporter Mike Buxton said the heath was mostly Ministry of Defence land, but surrounding areas were also popular with dog walkers who raised the alarm. The heath is home to species including the silver-studded blue butterfly, slow worms and lizards. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was brought under control on Thursday morning. James Adler, from Surrey Wildlife Trust, said: "Following a dry winter... it's this time of year where everything starts to catch fire unfortunately." He said ground nesting birds and some reptiles are unlikely to survive.

Summary: About 40 hectares of heathland have been destroyed by fire in Surrey.


Mr Comey was sacked by President Trump in May while leading the FBI's investigation into alleged ties between the Trump campaign and Moscow. He has never been far from the spotlight in recent years. Hillary Clinton blames her election defeat on his decision to announce he was reopening the FBI investigation into her use of private email. The book is due to be completed in spring 2018 and does not yet have a title. It will contain "previously unheard of anecdotes", Flatiron Books said in a statement. His sacking by President Trump was widely decried and the two men have offered differing accounts of their private conversations. The president said shortly afterwards that "this Russia thing" was a factor in his mind when he decided to get rid of him. On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Christopher Wray as his successor to head the FBI.

Summary: Former FBI chief James Comey is writing a book about leadership and decision-making, his publishers have announced.


The injury will also rule the 28-year-old out of the Ospreys' remaining European Challenge Cup group games and the Pro12 Christmas derbies. "It's not great, there's definitely some ligament damage," Ospreys head coach Steve Tandy told BBC Wales Sport. "It will be a bit more than a couple of months." Lydiate was taken off on a stretcher during Wales' 27-13 autumn series win against South Africa on 26 November. "It's off the back of some bad luck with injuries and he was starting to come back into a bit of form," Tandy added. "I'm just disappointed for the boy, whoever he was playing for - Wales or Ospreys." Lydiate was making his 60th appearance for Wales when he suffered the injury. James King is likely to take over as first-choice blind-side for the Ospreys, while Ross Moriarty or captain Sam Warburton is likely to start at six for Wales.

Summary: Wales and Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate is set to miss at least the start of the Six Nations after sustaining knee ligament damage.


PC Michael Graham, 47, an officer in Hounslow, has also been charged with assault. The offences are alleged to have taken place between 24 December 2013 and 2 September 2014 while the officer was off duty. He was arrested on 6 October and is due to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on 21 October. The Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed, Scotland Yard said.

Summary: A Met Police officer has been charged with seven counts of rape.


West Mercia Police said a man in his twenties was attacked just before 19:00 GMT on Monday in Bromsgrove. Detectives believe the victim knew the teenager and another man involved in the attack in the Charford area of the town. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and was being held in police custody. The offender approached two men from the direction of Villiers Road and an altercation then took place on Crossley Walk. The victim suffered injuries to his back, police said. He is being treated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

Summary: A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a man who was left in critical condition.


Lightning were 66-45 victors over Bath, as they look to become the first table-toppers to go on and take the title. Runners-up Wasps, the only new franchise to make the play-offs, beat Thunder 63-48 in the second semi-final. Last year's beaten finalists Thunder will take on Bath for third place in Birmingham before the title-decider. Tamsin Greenway's Wasps side were the only team to beat Lightning in the regular season, but they will have to keep the league's best shooter Peace Proscovia at bay. Wasps were one of three new franchises to join the league before the season as the top division of British netball was expanded to 10 teams.

Summary: Loughborough Lightning and Wasps will contest Sunday's Superleague final after semi-final wins over Team Bath and Manchester Thunder respectively.


US shares jumped on Wednesday after hints from the Federal Reserve that interest rates could rise in December. But on Thursday, the Dow Jones eased 0.02% to 17,732.75 points, while the S&P 500 lost 0.11% to 2,081.24. The Nasdaq shed 0.03% to 5,073.64. Intel led the Dow's risers, up 3.44% after announcing a dividend hike. The S&P healthcare sector was the worst performer among the 10 major sector on the index with a 1.63% fall. Drugmaker Pfizer fell 3.06% after reports that its talks to buy Allergan and re-domicile in Ireland were in final stages. Allergan lost 2.82%. Electronics retailer Best Buy dropped 2.11% after its third-quarter revenues fell below analysts' expectations. Revenues fell 2.4% to $8.82bn, although profits rose 16.8% to $125m.

Summary: (Close): Wall Street's main markets edged lower, with rises in technology stocks offset by falls in healthcare shares.


Loganair said an engine fire warning light was activated on the Saab 2000 on Wednesday evening. The engine was shut down and the aircraft - carrying 46 passengers and three crew - landed safely. Fire crews from Lerwick and Sandwick attended but no traces of fire or any other damage was found. A Loganair spokesman said: "Flight BE6780 carrying 46 passengers and three crew declared a May Day shortly before landing in Sumburgh last night. "The captain received a fire caution indication from the port-side engine, which was shut down as is standard operating procedure. "Passengers were briefed by the crew ahead of landing and the aircraft touched down safely. "Emergency crews met the Saab 2000 aircraft to carry out an external inspection of the engine on the runway as is procedure. No traces of fire or any other damage were found."

Summary: A full emergency was declared at Sumburgh Airport when a flight from Aberdeen issued a mayday over a warning light.


Mae'r ffotograffau yn olrhain 60 mlynedd gan bortreadu bywyd pob dydd gwahanol ardaloedd o Gymru ac agweddau penodol o'r byd o'n cwmpas. Dyma flas ar rai o'r lluniau: Casglu ar gyfer noson tân gwyllt yn Sblot, Caerdydd yn 1969 Canolfan Byddin yr Iachawdwriaeth, yn Heol Portmanmoor, Sblot, Caerdydd yn 1971 Rheolau iechyd a diogelwch yn cael eu hanwybyddu gan blant Sblot yn 1969 Fersiwn Betws-y-Coed o guddio'ch pen yn y tywod yn 2015 Hen sied ieir yn Sir Gaerfyrddin yn 1984 Ys gwn i beth sydd wedi digwydd fan hyn? Caerdydd 1975 Cader Idris yn y niwl yn 1997 Plant yn disgwyl tu fas i siop yng Nghaerdydd 1975 Dydy'r ddau drigolyn yma yn Sblot, Caerdydd yn 1969 ddim yn deall pam fyddai unrhyw un am dynnu eu llun. Neges ar drothwy drws yng Nghaerdydd yn 1975 Ffordd gyflym i dynnu llun ar Ynys y Barri yn 1972

Summary: Mae arddangosfa o waith y ffotograffydd Pete Davis i'w gweld yn Oriel Gregynog, Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, Aberystwyth o Fawrth 4.


The 27-year-old former Scotland forward has yet to score for the Pilgrims this season, but set up Craig Tanner's goal in their 1-0 win at Accrington Stanley to keep the club top of League Two. "He's a top player and probably too good for this division," said Adams. "We're lucky to have him, but he hasn't had the break at this moment in time to get him the goal that he deserves." The Argyle boss continued: "He's hit the bar a few times, he's had blocks on the goal, and his movement is very good." Goodwillie, who was signed by Blackburn for £2m in 2011, agreed a one-year contract at Home Park in the summer. He last scored for Ross County in May, while on loan from Aberdeen, for whom he found the net eight times in two seasons.

Summary: Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams insists David Goodwillie will prove to be a good signing for the club.


Every Thursday since September 2012 the office has closed early to visitors and entirely to phone calls in a bid to catch up with a backlog in returns. Tim Loveridge, director of Income Tax transformation, said reopening is one of the ways the office is trying to improve its engagement with the public. He said "legacy issues" that caused the backlog were being worked on. He described improvements as a "work in progress", adding that modernisation would take some time. Mr Loveridge said: "We're trying to be much more joined up now, rather than just an isolated income tax department or office. We are very much part of the whole States of Guernsey and how we might share resources to be more effective." From next month the office's counters and phone lines will be open from 09:00-16:00 Monday to Friday.

Summary: Temporary closures of Guernsey's Income Tax Office have ended after nearly four years.


Manchester-based estate agents David Currie and Co said the suggestion to rename Plas Glynllifon near Caernarfon as "Newborough Hall" was made by its marketing department. Locals have been taking to social media to express their dismay. David Currie said all references to the new name had now been removed from its marketing material. He said: "We are always receptive to local feelings and no offence was intended to anybody." There was a previous backlash after former owners MBI Sales briefly renamed the mansion 'Wynnborn.' The name Glynllifon has been associated with the 700-acre estate for more than 500 years. It is now listed simply as Glynllifon Mansion on the agent's website.

Summary: A second attempt to re-brand a Gwynedd mansion with an English name has failed.


The main indexes were already in the red before the suspension, rattled by continuing falls in Chinese shares and concerns over the Greek debt crisis. The Dow Jones closed 1.5% lower, or 261 points, to 17,515, while the S&P 500 shed 1.7%, or 34 points, at 2,046. The tech-rich Nasdaq, 1.8% lower, or 87 points, ended at 4,909. China's Shanghai Composite index fell a further 6% on Wednesday and is now down 30% from its June peak. US-listed shares of Chinese firms came under pressure, with Alibaba down 2.1% and Baidu down 1.58%. Microsoft shares eased 0.14% lower after it announced it was cutting 7,800 jobs, most of them in the struggling phone unit it bought from Nokia last year. Tesla Motors fell 4.82% after a broker downgrade, the ratings cut in two days.

Summary: (Close): Wall Street was overshadowed by a technical glitch that caused trading on the New York Stock Exchange to be suspended for almost four hours.


Julian Mardon, who had been in jail in Canada for offences against children, admitted 16 charges. He was sentenced to 16 years. He was found not guilty of nine other offences, following a trial at Bristol Crown Court Mardon was arrested on arrival at Heathrow Airport in March. The offences he admitted to related to three boys, who were aged between 11 and 16 at the time. Speaking after sentencing Det Sgt Katherine Davis said Mardon was a "dangerous man with a deplorable track record of being able to manipulate and influence people in order to abuse children". "Mardon was serving a prison sentence in Canada for similar offences committed against children during his time there and he was deported following his release from prison," she said.

Summary: An 81-year-old man who was deported from Canada has been jailed for sex offences against children in Bristol in the 1970s.


Rhodri Colwyn Philipps, 50, from Knightsbridge, central London, was arrested after police received a complaint last November. He is charged with making malicious communications, with racially aggravated factors. He will appear on bail at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 4 April. Scotland Yard said he was arrested by officers from its Operation Falcon after a complaint was received concerning threats made online against a 51-year-old woman. Ms Miller, a partner in an investment management firm, was the lead claimant in the legal fight to get Parliament to vote on whether the UK could start the process of leaving the EU. Rhodri Philipps is also known as the 4th Viscount St Davids and holds the titles Lord Strange of Knockin, Lord Hungerford, and Lord de Moleyns.

Summary: A man has been charged over alleged online threats against Gina Miller, the woman behind the Brexit legal challenge.


Sagar Sarwar and his wife, Meherun Runi, both in their late 30s, were stabbed to death at their apartment early on Saturday. Their bodies were found by their five-year-old son, who then called relatives living nearby, police said. The motive for the killings was not known and it was unclear if the deaths were related to their work. Mr Sarwar, a news editor at private TV station Maasranga, was found with his hands tied behind his back. His wife worked as a senior reporter at ATN Bangla, another private station. Preliminary investigations suggested that the killings had been planned and that the couple had probably known their attackers, a senior detective was quoted by local newspapers as saying.

Summary: Two well-known Bangladeshi television journalists have been killed in the capital, Dhaka.