Alastair Majury and Robert Davies are being investigated by the Scottish Conservatives over their comments. Police Scotland has also received a report of comments made on social media by Mr Davies. Mr Majury and Mr Davies were recently elected to the wards of Dunblane and Bridge of Allan, and Forth and Endrick. Councillor Davies has been accused of sending racist posts from a Twitter account in 2013 which was subsequently deleted. The Scottish Catholic Observer reported that a Twitter account previously used by Mr Majury under the name Mulder1981 made reference to 'Tarriers', a historically derogatory name for Catholics. A Scottish Conservatives spokesman said: "Both councillors have been suspended from the party pending an investigation." A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Forth Valley can confirm that a report of offensive communications on social media was received on Wednesday May 10 and inquires are ongoing."

Summary: Two newly-elected Conservative councillors in Stirling have been suspended by the party over offensive posts made on Twitter.


Garner, 28, did not feature in Preston's squad for Tuesday's 1-0 home defeat by Derby County. Earlier in the week, Grayson said the player was free to join the Ibrox club after a bid had been made. "I expect him to have a medical in the next 24 hours or so," said Grayson after North End's Championship loss to Derby. "I've said all along that we didn't have to sell him or want to but when the bid came in it's only fair to ask a player. "Joe stressed all along that he wanted to pursue the option of going to Rangers. It's disappointing but it's Joe's decision." Grayson has two years left on his contract at Preston. Meanwhile, Rangers are also in talks with Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott, 34, over a possible move to Ibrox while ex-Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos is training with Mark Warburton's side this week.

Summary: Preston North End manager Simon Grayson expects striker Joe Garner to have a medical at Rangers this week.


He became a superstar at the age of sixteen, as lead singer of iconic 1960s rock band The Easybeats. Their song, Friday On My Mind, became a global hit and was voted the best Australian song ever in a 2001 poll. The group broke up after five years, but their music was later covered by David Bowie, INXS and many others. Ordinary Australians as well as high profile figures in the music industry have been posting their memories of Wright on social media. Battling drug and alcohol addiction, he underwent electric shock treatments and "deep sleep therapy" - medically induced comas - in the 1970s, that left him with long-term after-effects. The Sydney private hospital that treated him was later the subject of a Royal Commission after dozens of patients died. He passed away in hospital on Sunday night.

Summary: Australians are paying tribute to Steve Wright, widely regarded as Australia's first international pop star, after he died aged 68.


There were 28 vacancies last October, leading to the midwife unit and labour ward merging temporarily, which was described as essential but non sustainable. The midwife unit has now reopened, two months behind schedule. Charge midwife Andrea Lawrie said the safety of mothers or babies was never compromised. She told BBC Scotland: "The delay was I feel the correct decision. It was around safety. "Over the last few months we have been able to recruit midwifes. A lot of those have been newly-qualified midwives that have recently trained and we didn't feel it was the right thing to do to open the birth unit to have all those newly-qualified midwives. "So we have paid particular attention to skill mix and getting it right, and also to let those new midwives get settled in and begin to get a bit more experience."

Summary: Aberdeen Maternity Hospital no longer has a midwife shortage, NHS Grampian has said.


The US Food and Drug Administration said partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the main source of trans-fats, are not "generally recognised as safe". It said a ban would save lives by preventing fatal heart attacks. Food suppliers have been required to show trans-fats information on food labels since 2006 but health experts say Americans still consume too much. "The FDA's action on this major source of artificial trans-fat demonstrates the agency's commitment to the heart health of all Americans," said FDA's Acting Commissioner Stephen Ostroff. "This action is expected to reduce coronary heart disease and prevent thousands of fatal heart attacks every year." Since the FDA started labelling trans-fats, the agency estimates that consumption of them decreased by 78% in the US. The UK has been calling for a ban on trans-fats for several years. In Denmark, almost all trans-fats have been banned since 2003.

Summary: Trans-fats are unsafe to eat and must be banned from the food supply within three years, US regulators have said.


The tradition called Swan Upping started at 9am on Monday in Sunbury, Surrey. The five-day count also passes through Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. Last year, 2,014 swans were recorded, including 120 baby cygnets and 34 breeding pairs. The Queen's Swan Marker, David Barber, who is in charge of the count, said "Our expectations are that numbers should be better than last year." The history of the swan count dates back to the 12th Century and sees the mute swans on the river rounded up, marked, weighed, health-checked and then released. Mr Barber said it also served as a "very important conservation and educational exercise", with many local schools taking part in the event. The Queen keeps the right to own all unmarked mute swans in open water. Killing or injuring them is punishable by a six-month prison term and, in some cases, a fine up to Â£5,000.

Summary: The number of swans on the River Thames recorded in the yearly count is expected to have risen.


South East Water said engineers worked overnight to carry out repairs after the burst main was discovered in the early hours of Saturday. Properties affected were in Wadhurst, Flimwell, Stonegate and Ticehurst. Head of engineering Desmond Brown said engineers isolated the burst and moved water around the network to limit the impact on customers. The pipe has since been repaired. The company later said that while there were 3,000 properties in the affected area, it had received 150 phone calls from people without water. Exact numbers would be confirmed after an investigation had been carried out, a spokeswoman added.

Summary: A burst pipe left about 3,000 properties in East Sussex with little or no water for several hours.


The benchmark UK index rose 16.75 points, or 0.3%, in early trading to 6271.39 after the market was closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday. Hikma Pharmaceuticals led the way, rising 2.1%, closely followed by Dutch information solutions group Relx, which was up 1.9%. The biggest fall was mining giant Anglo American, dropping 4.5%. It comes amid ongoing weaknesses in the commodities sector, and follows Anglo's sale of a shuttered Australian mine for A$25m (Â£12.2m; $18m) on Thursday. Also down were commodities trading firm Glencore and Chilean miner Antofagasta, both falling 1.7%. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.22% against the euro to â‚¬1.36 and 0.05% against the dollar to $1.49.

Summary: The FTSE 100 has opened higher in the first day of trading since Christmas as shares across Europe make modest gains.


She was arrested at about 05:15 BST on Sunday after "concerns were raised" about the man at a flat in Ermington Terrace, Mutley. Police, who called it an "isolated incident", said the suspect had been bailed pending further inquiries. The man has not yet been named by police who have been in touch with his relatives. Det Insp Julie Scoles said: "We are appealing for anyone who may have information to contact us." Mike Hammond, who lives next to the flat where officers were called to, said it was very rare for police to be called to the area. "It's a really quiet neighbourhood," he said.

Summary: A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in Plymouth.


The blaze broke out in Wilmslow Road, underneath runway one, at about 18:00 GMT Cheshire Police said. Photos from the scene show plumes of smoke billowing out of the underpass. An airport spokeswoman said all flights had been diverted to runway two as a precaution and she believes it will be back to normal soon. Some planes are delayed and passengers should check the status of their flight with their airline, she added. Passengers have reported being stuck at foreign airports as a result, while others said their flights had been diverted to Liverpool and Birmingham. Adam Harrington has tweeted: "Fire at Manchester airport so sat on a runway in Alicante for an hour and a half."

Summary: A car fire in a road tunnel has led to one of Manchester Airport's runways being closed - causing delays to some flights.


Ospreys are understood to be leading the chase to sign the 29-year-old former Cardiff Blues player. Davies has a year left on his current contract at Wasps, which means potential suitors may have to pay a compensation fee for his early release. "From our point of view there's been nothing finalised or agreed," said Young. "But there's certainly been interest shown and it's ongoing discussions at this moment in time." Those negotiations are believed to be at an advanced stage with Ospreys. Davies had been linked with a return to the Blues but, despite previously confirming interest from Welsh regions, ex-Blues boss Young said there had been no approach from the Arms Park side.

Summary: Wasps director of rugby Dai Young has confirmed lock Bradley Davies has held talks about a return to Wales.


The British-made 900lb (400kg) bomb was discovered at Bluebell Wood in St Peter Port on Wednesday. Hundreds of homes were evacuated and a cordon put in place while the bomb was removed by Royal Navy and Guernsey Police bomb disposal experts and taken by road to Fermain Bay. It was detonated in a controlled explosion just after 20:00 BST. The operation, which began at first light, disrupted some flights in and out of the Channel Islands because the 300m (1,000ft) exclusion zone overlapped with flight paths. The bomb is thought to be one of those dropped by the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1944 during the Nazi occupation of the island.

Summary: An unexploded World War II bomb has been safely detonated in the sea off the coast of Guernsey.


The 70-year-old was arrested at his home in Bayswater, west London, by Surrey Police on Wednesday. His arrest was made in connection with allegations linked to the Walton Hop Disco in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Two other men, aged 77 and 86, both from Walton-on-Thames, were arrested and have also been released on bail. The men were all arrested on suspicion of various sexual offences concerning boys under the age of 16, Surrey Police have said. All three men have been released on police bail until 9 March next year. Mr King is a former chart-topping star and TV producer who worked on BBC shows such as No Limits and The Great British Song Contest. He reached number four in the UK charts for his 1965 single Everyone's Gone to the Moon, and he also worked with bands such as Genesis and the Bay City Rollers.

Summary: Former music mogul Jonathan King has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of historical child sex offences.


It dealt with 1,389 complaints - up more than 100 on the previous year. Cases included a puppy being thrown in a river with a head wound in Rhondda, a rabbit with severely overgrown teeth, hunting wild mammals with dogs in north Wales and animals with skin conditions in Haverfordwest. But the number of people convicted was down from 79 in 2013 to 47 last year. The charity added it had a 100% conviction rate. RSPCA Cymru superintendent Martyn Hubbard said: "It is extremely concerning that we are still receiving more than 1,300 complaints about animals being deliberately caused to suffer. "Most of the complaints we receive involve animals being neglected or not receiving the right care and often we can put that right by offering welfare advice. "However, it is shocking that in 2014 people are still being deliberately cruel."

Summary: The number of complaints relating to deliberate cruelty to animals in Wales rose last year, the RSPCA said.


The couple, who have been named locally as Donald and Maureen Macmillan, were discovered outside the house in Gravir in the South Lochs area overnight. They ran the post office in the small community about 25 miles south of Stornoway. Mr Macmillan was in his 70s and had been with the post office for almost 50 years. It is not clear yet how or why the couple ended up outside as temperatures dipped below freezing. People in the community have been shocked by the news, saying the Macmillans were well known in the community and a lovely couple. Police Scotland said officers were at the scene and their investigation was at "a very early stage". The deaths are currently being treated as "unexplained". Murdo MacLennan, a local Free Church elder, has paid tribute to the couple, describing them as "lovely". He said they would be missed in the local community.

Summary: The bodies of a man and a woman have been found outside their home on the Isle of Lewis.


The annual Care of Police Survivors (COPS) service was held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire. A roll of honour of police officers who have died on duty over the past year was read out, along with readings by family members. Force representatives laid remembrance wreaths. Jan Berry, chairman of COPS, said: "The Service of Remembrance is a chance for us all to remember those no longer with us - and also to celebrate the memories we have of them. "It is a culmination to a weekend of 'healing, love and life renewed' and is all part of the COPS mission - to help rebuild shattered lives."

Summary: Hundreds of people gathered for a service of remembrance for police officers who have died on duty.


Many dressed up as her characters, with copies of Woman's Weekly, remembered for its "beat me on the bottom" mention in The Ballad of Barry and Freda. The event also raised money for a children's music therapy charity, of which Victoria Wood was a patron. The Prestwich-born comedian died in April from cancer at the age of 62. Manchester Lesbian & Gay Chorus performed their own version of the famous ballad and the city's new Lord Mayor also paid tribute. Actor Sue Devaney, who starred in the TV series Dinnerladies alongside the comedian, said "she brought so much joy to people's lives".

Summary: Manchester's Victoria Station became Victoria Wood Station for an hour earlier as hundreds of fans celebrated the comedian's life.


Walkden, who defended her world +67kg crown in June, put in a dominant display to win 14-0 in Moscow, Russia. The 25-year-old's victory qualifies her for the new World Taekwondo Grand Slam, which will debut in China next year. She won gold at the 2016 Grand Prix Final but this was her first title as part of qualification for that end of season event. "Another one ticked off, am so happy," she posted on social media. Fellow Briton and world bronze medallist Damon Sansum (-80kg) and rising star Max Cater (-58kg) compete later on Saturday. British Olympic champion Jade Jones is missing the event after taking a break from the sport following the World Championships, while Rio 2016 silver medallist Lutalo Muhammad is preparing for the World University Games.

Summary: Britain's Bianca Walkden won her first World Taekwondo Grand Prix title by beating South Korean Kim Bich-na.


Ed Clancy, Jon Dibben, Owain Doull and Andy Tennant beat Germany's men by almost a second in the team pursuit. In the women's team pursuit final, Katie Archibald, Elinor Barker, Joanna Rowsell and Laura Trott defeated the Russian team by nearly seven seconds. Clancy took bronze in the men's scratch race behind Otto Vergaerde of Belgium and Spain's Eloy Teruelrovira. The championships, taking place on the Caribbean island because Guadeloupe is a French colony, are the first chance to score Olympic qualification points for Rio 2016.

Summary: Great Britain won two gold medals on the second day of the European Track Championships in Guadeloupe.


The pair, aged about 12, had pushed the bags out to sea off Penarth Pier on Sunday afternoon but found themselves in difficulty due to offshore winds. Their friend realised they were in trouble and contacted the coastguard. The RNLI said the pair were safe and well, but "wet and cold" and were taken back to the station to warm up and given drinks and chocolate. A spokesman said: "The boys were lucky that their friends quickly called 999. With the offshore breeze the boys were quickly heading out to sea, and time in this rescue was absolutely critical. "They had no life jackets available, and only thin summer clothes on. "Had they been in the water for much longer, or drifted further the outcome could well have been more serious."

Summary: Two boys were rescued off the Vale of Glamorgan coast after boarding construction bags they had found.


The 22-year-old ex-England Under-19 keeper has had previous loan spells at Middlesbrough and Ostersunds in Sweden. He comes in after the Chairboys failed to agree terms to extend the loan of Sheffield Wednesday's Cameron Dawson. If 6ft 6in Blackman starts against Accrington on Tuesday, he will be the fifth different Chairboys keeper in five consecutive regular season games. Blackman will follow Benjamin Siegrist versus Accrington, Ryan Allsop against Oxford, Scott Brown at Crawley and Dawson versus Grimsby in playing for the Chairboys in League Two. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Chelsea goalkeeper Jamal Blackman has joined League Two side Wycombe Wanderers on loan until 3 January.


The 20-year-old striker came through the Stadium MK academy and previously spent time on loan with Nuneaton Town. He played against Yeovil in the Football League Trophy in December, one of 12 games for MK Dons this term, and impressed Glovers manager Darren Way. "We know he's a real threat behind a back four and he's got an eye for goal," Way told the club website. Tshimanga is Yeovil's fifth January arrival and joins Tottenham's Shayon Harrison and West Bromwich Albion's Andre Wright on loan at the club. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Yeovil Town have signed Kabongo Tshimanga from Milton Keynes Dons on loan until the end of the season.


The factory Quay Fresh and Frozen Foods is hoping to renew its marine licence to deposit clean, crushed whelk shells off New Quay. A public meeting on Thursday invited residents to have their say, which Natural Resources Wales said was a "vital part" of the application. The company said it would not comment while the application was under review. Valerie Bowen, an 88-year-old retired doctor, said: "I used to play on the beach when I was a child. I wouldn't even walk on it now barefoot in case the washed-up shells cut my feet. "I won't even allow my own grandchildren to play on the beach after they complained their feet were hurting. It's such a beautiful beach, it's very frustrating."

Summary: People living in a Ceredigion seaside village have said shellfish waste on the beach causes injuries.


Flights circled the skies above for 10 minutes after it was forced to open its alternative runway at around 19.40 BST. The closure was a "precautionary measure" after something was discovered on the runway during regular maintenance checks, an airport spokeswoman said. Eight aircraft were diverted and several flights were delayed as a result of the closure. The runway is expected to be closed until Monday morning, but there should not be any delays as a result, the spokeswoman said. Some flights have been rescheduled. She said: "We would like to apologise to any passengers impacted by this but the safety of our passengers is our number one priority. "We are working hard to resume usual operations and get our passengers on their way." Gatwick is a single-runway airport, but has a second runway on site, which is only used when the main runway is unavailable.

Summary: The main runway at Gatwick Airport has been closed following an inspection.


The proposed investment aims to tackle congestion on the A494 and A55 around Queensferry and Deeside in Flintshire. The Welsh Government said the road was "below modern standards" and that the investment would be the largest since the roads were built. The first of four public exhibitions starts on Tuesday at Ewloe Social Club between 10:00 GMT and 20:00. It is part of a 12-week consultation looking at two proposals - either improve the existing A55 and A494 or upgrade the A548 over the Flintshire Bridge between Connah's Quay and The Wirral and construct a new link to the A55 at Northop. Original plans to widen the road at the eastern end of the North Wales Expressway to a seven-lane highway in 2008 were abandoned after a public inquiry.

Summary: Plans for more than £200m of improvements to the North Wales Expressway are to go on public show.


The 24-year-old former Middlesbrough player has the option to extend his contract by a further 12 months. Main scored four goals in 18 league games while on loan at Oldham last season after falling out of favour at his parent club. He is Portsmouth's eighth summer signing as they look to improve on their play-off finish last season. Main's arrival at Fratton Park follows that of defender Tom Davies, who joined Pompey on Friday on a two-year deal, having been released by Accrington at the end of last season. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Portsmouth have signed striker Curtis Main from Doncaster Rovers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.


Mr Cridland has spent his entire career at the CBI, joining straight from university as a policy adviser in 1982. He was deputy director-general from 2000 to 2010 and then director-general for five years - the first ever internal candidate to be given the role. Headhunters Odgers have been appointed to look for a successor. A CBI spokesman said: "This year marks the CBI's 50th anniversary and, with the election looming, John remains focused on ensuring the new government delivers pro-enterprise policies and championing British business at home and abroad."

Summary: John Cridland is to step down as director-general of the CBI, the lobby group for British business.


Resuming day two on 71-0, Notts lost regular wickets and had slumped to 175-6 when Alex Hales was out for 85. However Read fought back with his 137-ball knock to take the visitors to 330 all out, a first innings lead of 61. Worcestershire then lost four wickets, including stand-in skipper Alex Gidman for 21, as they closed on 115-4. After England opener Hales was bowled by Jack Shantry, Notts still trailed by 94 with just four wickets in hand. But Read's innings, which included 12 fours and a six, along with Ben Hutton's 40 and a rapid 38 from Jake Ball gave the away side a slender advantage. Hutton then did the damage early in Worcestershire's second innings, taking two of the four wickets to fall, but teenager Joe Clarke (43 not out) and Ross Whiteley (22 not out) steadied things with a stand of 47.

Summary: Nottinghamshire captain Chris Read hit a crucial 90, before late wickets put his side on top against Worcestershire in their Championship game at New Road.


They are a 317-unit development in the Athletic Stores building on Queen Street and an 11-storey, 380-unit development on Little Patrick Street. The Athletic Stores scheme will involve retaining the building's facade and demolishing and rebuilding behind it. The Ulster Architectural and Heritage Society had objected to the scheme. It said a facade retention approach should only be used as a "last resort". However, the planners said that "on balance" the approach was appropriate and would not cause harm to the area's overall character or appearance. Belfast City Council's planning committee is due to make a decision on the applications at a meeting on Tuesday. A series of major student schemes, mainly close to Ulster University's Belfast campus, have been given planning consent in recent months.

Summary: Planners have recommended that another two student housing schemes in Belfast should be given the go-ahead.


Vilson Meshi, 30, was found dead inside an Audi A4 on Pincey Mead near Pitsea Road, Basildon, on Saturday. Two 16-year-old boys and a 15-year-old, all from the town, were arrested on Wednesday night. They are still being questioned over the death, police said. A post-mortem examination found he died from smoke inhalation. Mr Meshi's friend, Anthony Chooah, has described the victim as a "cuddly bear". More on this and other stories from Essex Mr Chooah said he was at a loss to understand why anyone would kill him and was struggling to come to terms with the attack. "He was probably one of the nicest people you could ever meet," he said. Mr Chooah added: "I've been spending a lot of the last four to five days in constant tears, having anxiety attacks. "He was a big cuddly bear... but someone has taken his life."

Summary: Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found in a burned-out car.


The Football Association, the Premier League and Sport England have made available the funds, which will be administered by six County FAs in the north of England. FA chief executive Martin Glenn said: "Once the scale of the impact of the recent storms became clear, the FA and its funding partners came together to make funds available." Sport England had already announced it would initially invest up to £200,000 to help sports facilities affected. League Two club Carlisle were also affected, with Brunton Park flooded, and Saturday's game against Notts County will be at Preston's Deepdale ground. The situation was so severe at Brunton Park that Koi Carp fish were found swimming in the goalmouth. But as a Football League team Carlisle will not benefit from the fund.

Summary: Grassroots football clubs affected by flooding caused by Storm Desmond will be provided with a £750,000 emergency fund by the sport's supporting bodies.


City of Cake includes baked models of the The Corn Exchange, Leeds Town Hall, Kirkgate Market and other landmarks. The exhibition at Trinity Leeds shopping centre is part of Leeds Indie Food festival and runs until 20 May. Ellie Andrews, City of Cake organiser, said: "It's a walkthrough, edible installation of some of the buildings that gives Leeds its cultural identity. "It's to get people thinking, talking and appreciating their city." Other featured buildings, which took several weeks to design and build in cake form, include independent cinema the Hyde Park Picture House and university building Broadcasting Tower. Eddie Amon-Lebeau, food artist at Tattooed Bakers, said: "We start with a non-edible structure inside, then we layer up bits of cake around it and then decorate it in sugar paste. "We estimate there is about 5,500 portions over all seven cakes, so that's quite a lot of cake."

Summary: Some of Leeds' most well-known buildings have been recreated in cake for an edible art exhibition.


It claims that the government has failed in its duty to implement an Irish language strategy. The group said the Irish language community felt "hugely disappointed and frustrated". Conradh president Cóilín Ó Cearbhaill said a strategy for Irish had been published in January 2015. It followed consultation carried out by Culture Minister Caral ní Chuilín. "Conradh na Gaeilge therefore finds it unsatisfactory that the strategy has not yet been accepted by the executive, despite the progressive steps as outlined above having been taken," he said. In a statement on Monday, the group said it was taking legal proceedings against the executive to see that the Irish language strategy 2015-2035 was implemented, as outlined under the 2006 St Andrew's Agreement.

Summary: Irish language campaign group, Conradh na Gaeilge, is to challenge the Northern Ireland Executive in court.


Seven hundred and seven students at Wellington College lay down to represent the number of the school's former pupils who died in the war. Head boy Harry Randall described the two-minute tribute as "such a moving experience". The school is hosting a conference on public schools and World War I. Many Wellington College pupils went to join the fighting in the trenches in France straight after leaving school. Harry said: "At the start of the First World War, people our age were preparing to go to war - and that's a scary thought. They'd be sent off in charge of a squad of 30 men. "We lay down for two minutes, but for the men who gave their lives and paid the ultimate sacrifice - they never got up."

Summary: Students at a Berkshire independent school have staged a poignant tribute to former pupils who died during World War I.


The 27-year-old former Peterborough player joined the Cherries for £3m from Middlesbrough last summer. But he has been limited to just three starts in the Premier League this term, and scored his only goal in Bournemouth's 2-1 FA Cup win at Birmingham earlier this month. He will go straight into the squad to face Birmingham City on Saturday. "We've been monitoring his situation at Bournemouth and it's great that we've been able to bring him on board," said Bristol City's interim manager John Pemberton. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bristol City have signed Bournemouth midfielder Lee Tomlin on loan until the end of the season.


Assembly chief executive Claire Clancy said a contractor agreed to return £4,000 because the firm was previously warned "there could be a problem". She called the sum "disappointing". In August, a woman admitted receiving £100,000 from the assembly, after officials were duped into believing they were paying for cleaning services. Six payments were made to Tracey Baker, 44, between October 2013 and June 2014. Ms Clancy told the Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday that legal advice had been taken to see whether the loss should be shared with the contractor Total Support Services "because of the steps we had taken to notify the contractor that there could be a problem and their failure to use the proper control processes". "We came to a negotiated settlement with the contractor," she said. "It was only £4,000 of the £104,000 that they agreed to meet, which we found disappointing."

Summary: Only £4,000 out of £104,000 of public money the assembly paid into a fraudulent bank account was recovered, a committee of AMs has heard.


Representatives from Welsh industries including music, breweries, medical technology and jewellery are being taken on the Welsh Government mission, until 24 February. One business told BBC Wales it could be worth millions of pounds. The delegation hopes to build on existing links with the region. Moussa Clarke from Tiny Rebel Brewing Company said: "Export has always been an important part of Tiny Rebel's sales and growth strategy, and I'm very much looking forward to meeting current and potential partners, as well as like-minded beer geeks, and sharing a pint of Cwtch, our Welsh Red Ale, or two." Michael Garvey, director of BBC National Orchestra of Wales, said: "As the national orchestra of Wales, we're looking at the very best opportunities to showcase the artistic excellence of our musicians and Wales' rich musical heritage on an international platform."

Summary: A trade and culture delegation will head to Shanghai and Hong Kong on Saturday to seek business links and promote Wales.


Xinhua news agency said students were crowded into a toilet during the morning break in Puyang when others began pushing their way in. Another report in a Chinese newspaper claimed the toilet's wall collapsed from the pressure of the crush. All the injured have been taken to hospital, where some are reported to be in a serious condition. Puyang county's government told the Associated Press the incident was under investigation, but declined to provide further details. It happened at the Number Three Experimental Primary School in Puyang county in Henan province on Wednesday morning. Similar deadly incidents have happened before. Six children died and 25 were injured in a stampede on a school staircase in South West China in 2014.

Summary: A stampede at a primary school in central China has left two children dead and 20 injured, state media said.


Firefighters were called to a blaze, now stretching over six miles (10km), near Nant Ddu Lodge hotel, north of Merthyr Tydfil, at 16:00 BST. Meanwhile, about 20 firefighters are at the scene of a mountain fire at Cwm Cadlan, Penderyn, near Aberdare. Crews from Aberdare and Tonypandy are using leaf blowers, beaters and a 4x4 vehicle to tackle the blaze. Crews have also dealt with smaller grass and gorse fires in Ebbw Vale, Pontypridd, Mountain Ash, Treorchy and the Merthyr Vale area.

Summary: Fire crews are tackling a series of grass and gorse fires across south Wales.


The 22-year-old is being treated for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Team doctor Leanne Hutchison said: "It was not medically safe for her to fly and play whilst undergoing treatment." Her replacement at the India-based tournament, which begins on Tuesday, will be uncapped all-rounder Nicola Carey, also 22. While still awaiting her international debut, Carey was also called into Australia's trophy-winning squad of 2012 as an injury replacement for Sarah Coyte. She helped Sydney Thunder win the inaugural Women's Big Bash League in January, and will join up with the Southern Stars' squad on Saturday ahead of their first game against South Africa next Friday, 18 March. Australia are bidding for a fourth successive World T20 title after winning the event in 2010, 2012 and 2014. BBC Two: How do I recognise a DVT?

Summary: Defending champions Australia have been dealt a blow after all-rounder Grace Harris was ruled out of the Women's World Twenty20.


The 22-year-old winger came through the Canaries' youth ranks and scored 10 goals in 41 appearances last season including two against Newcastle. Murphy, a boyhood Newcastle fan, has joined up with the Magpies at their training camp in Ireland. "It was my childhood dream to represent Newcastle and now the opportunity is here I can't wait to start," he said. Murphy has made 122 senior career appearances, including those during his six loans away from Norwich. Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez added: "He's a young and talented player and hopefully he can develop even more here. "We hope he can show us the passion, commitment and ability that he showed in the Championship last season." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Newcastle United have signed England under-21 international Jacob Murphy from Norwich City for a reported £12m.


The visitors looked to have claimed an unlikely win through Alex Gilbey's header just before half-time. But Tom Bradshaw levelled with a minute remaining when he latched on to Matt Preston's flick-on. Defender Preston then netted the winner in the fourth minute of added time when he found the top corner with a left-footed strike inside the area. Victory for the Saddlers leaves them level on points with second-placed Wigan, but behind the Latics on goal difference. Media playback is not supported on this device Walsall interim head coach Jon Whitney told BBC WM: "We knew Colchester would be a serious test, they've got some really good offensive players. "We needed to keep believing because we knew it might come down to that one chance you get, and that came into fruition."

Summary: Walsall grabbed two late goals to come from behind and beat bottom-of-the-table Colchester United.


A win would have taken Rovers top of the league, and Darren Carter's early left-footed goal was a great start. But Tranmere roared back after half-time, with Jay Harris finishing after good work from Gary Taylor-Fletcher. Forest Green's task was made difficult after Carter was sent off for a second bookable offence in the second half, but Tranmere could not capitalise. Media playback is not supported on this device Forest Green manager Ady Pennock told BBC Radio Gloucestershire: "Under the circumstances, with Darren Carter getting sent off, it's a fantastic point for us. "I think the two players just got their legs tangled but the referee was adamant that Carter tripped him - but either way, we showed a lot of character after going down to 10 men against a good side. "We've got another big game to come against Aldershot at home, but it's been a great weekend."

Summary: Forest Green were unable to fully capitalise on leaders Cheltenham's loss to Braintree as they drew at Tranmere.


The Spanish football club are valued at £2.08bn, with American football side Dallas Cowboys and baseball's New York Yankees (£2.04bn) in joint second. Real's La Liga rivals Barcelona (£2.02bn) are fourth. Premier League club Manchester United (£1.98bn) drop from third to fifth. The other places in the top 10 are taken by American sports teams: NBA pair Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, NFL sides New England Patriots and Washington Redskins and MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers. Of the other Premier League sides, Manchester City (£890m) are 29th overall, two places ahead of Chelsea (£877m), with Arsenal 36th having been valued at £839m. According to Forbes, the average current value of a team on the list is £1.12bn, which is the highest ever, and a 31% increase from last year.

Summary: Real Madrid are the world's most valuable sports team for the third straight year, according to business magazine Forbes.


Maguire, 27, has returned to the Kassam Stadium following his release by Championship club Rotherham United. Scotland international Maguire scored one goal in nine games during a six-week loan spell earlier this season. "It's an excellent signing. Chris has played all of his football at a higher level," said manager Michael Appleton. Ismail, 22, has made just five appearances for his parent club since joining as a trainee in summer 2012. He has previously been on loan at MK Dons, Burton and Notts County. Meanwhile, midfielder Danny Rose, 27, has left the club by mutual consent after making 138 appearances across two spells with the U's. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Oxford United have re-signed striker Chris Maguire for the rest of the season and taken Wolves winger Zeli Ismail on a one-month loan.


It would take the total number of turbines at Crystal Rig in the Lammermuir Hills to over 100. A briefing note on the latest proposal for a further 11 turbines has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council. Developers Fred Olsen Renewables said it was an "ideal location" to help meet renewable energy targets. It said that by the "careful and well thought out design" of the proposed extension it would not add significantly to the "visual presence" of the turbines. When the original 25-turbine Crystal Rig development became operational in 2003 it was the largest onshore wind farm in Scotland. Sixty more turbines were completed in 2010 with another six added in the third phase of the project.

Summary: A fourth phase of a wind farm straddling the boundary between the Borders and East Lothian is being considered.


Media playback is not supported on this device Germany stormed into a 2-0 lead but Mark Gleghorne pulled one back for England before half-time. Phil Roper then equalised with a deft finish before Adam Dixon put England ahead from a penalty corner. Germany replied with goals from Lukas Windfeder and Anton Boekel, which means England must beat Ireland in their final pool match to make the semis. Ireland, who beat Poland 7-1 earlier on Monday, are level on four points with Germany at the top of the pool. They need a point to progress to the semi-finals when they face England on Wednesday. England: George Pinner (GK,C), David Ames, Liam Sanford, Henry Weir, Harry Martin, Mark Gleghorne, Phil Roper, Adam Dixon, Brendan Creed, David Goodfield, David Condon, Subs (Used): Ollie Willars, Ian Sloan, Michael Hoare, Sam Ward, Barry Middleton, Chris Griffiths

Summary: England lost 4-3 to Germany in a thrilling Pool B encounter at the EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam.


A first tranche of Scottish government funding of more than £1m has already been received towards the project. Hundreds of people attended a two-day exhibition in August last year to find out more about the proposals. Two further drop-in events will be held later this month to deliver an update on how public input has affected the project's design. A survey carried out at the exhibition in 2016 found 85.5% of people attending supported the scheme. The latest information days will be staged at the Heart of Hawick centre between 17:30 and 20:30 on 18 and 19 January.

Summary: The public is being given a chance to check progress on a £36.4m flood protection scheme for Hawick.


Afrobasket 2015 is being held in Rades, on the outskirts of the capital Tunis, having moved from the coast after two deadly attacks on tourists this year. In June, an Islamist gunman killed 38 people at the beach resort of Sousse. The winners of this year's tournament will be crowned African champions, as well as qualifying for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The other three semi-finalists will go into an Olympic qualifying tournament next year. The opening match of the event is between Egypt and Gabon. Defending champions Angola are favourites to win the tournament.

Summary: Africa's biggest basketball tournament is under way in Tunisia, after a venue change due to security concerns.


A man and a woman, both aged in their 40s, were found unconscious and not breathing when firefighters arrived at the scene in Maghull late on Saturday evening. They were taken to University Hospital Aintree, but both were pronounced dead. An investigation is now under way to establish the cause of the fire on Bridge Farm Drive near Deyes Lane, said Merseyside Fire and Rescue.

Summary: Two people have died following a house fire in Sefton, Merseyside.


NHS Borders warned earlier this month that it was facing "exceptional" pressure on beds at the Borders General Hospital. An update issued on the situation said the facility near Melrose remained busy. It stressed that staff were continuing to work hard to ensure that patients were "kept safe and well cared for". NHS Borders reminded the public that community pharmacists were available to provide advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and ailments, and to give advice about medicines. "If you have an illness or injury that won't go away and that isn't an emergency, contact your GP to make an appointment," a statement added. "When your GP surgery is closed and you're too ill to wait, you can access medical care by calling NHS 24 on the free phone number 111. "If the condition is immediately life-threatening, dial 999 for an emergency ambulance."

Summary: A health board has thanked the public for its support to help a hospital cope with a "busy winter period".


Mossely, the world champion, claimed her first Olympic title by beating Chinese fifth seed Yin Junhua, 25, on a split decision in Rio. Yin's silver was China's first medal of the boxing competition. Yoka fights for gold against Britain's Joe Joyce at 19:15 BST on Sunday. Richie Woodhall, former British super-middleweight world champion: "It was rugged and scrappy, and was nice to watch from a boxing bout of view, but it came down to who wanted it the most. "Both corners thought they had won it. There wasn't a lot in it, but Mossely seemed to want it a little bit more and kept coming forward. Overall I think she did enough to win it." Find out how to get into boxing with our special guide. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: French boxer Estelle Mossely celebrated her 24th birthday by winning the women's Olympic lightweight gold medal - on the same day fiance Tony Yoka reached the super-heavyweight final.


The 25-year-old Argentina international has not played for Spurs since October because of the problem and will undergo surgery on Saturday. Tottenham said Lamela had "achieved a good level of function" but was not at a stage to make a return to training, leading to the decision to operate. "I tried everything to recover but my hip is still not 100%," Lamela tweeted. "I can't compete at the level I want to. I'll face this challenge with a positive attitude and can't wait to get back with the team and be stronger." Lamela had made 14 appearances this season for Spurs before the injury. He joined Tottenham from Roma in 2013 and enjoyed a superb season last term, scoring 13 goals. Spurs are second in the Premier League, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea, who they also play in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Summary: Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a hip injury.


The remains, missing the head and arms, were discovered just off the A628 at Tintwistle, Derbyshire, on 10 October. Ming Jiang, 42, from Manchester, will appear before magistrates in Chesterfield later. The name of the victim will not be released until his family has been informed of his death, the force said. The man is believed to be about 18 to 40 years old, with white or light-coloured skin and 5ft 8ins to 5ft 11ins (1.73m to 1.80m) tall. Police believe the remains were dumped sometime between 21:00 BST and midnight on Sunday, 9 October. Inquiries were widened to include missing people cases from areas including Manchester, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cheshire, Merseyside and Staffordshire, in a bid to find the man's identity. Detectives denied speculation the body was that of Corrie McKeague, 23, who vanished after a night out in Bury St Edmunds in September.

Summary: A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a dismembered and burnt man in a suitcase in a lay-by near the Peak District.


The population dropped to just 55 last year so a development plan has been prepared in an effort to swell numbers by about a fifth. It is mostly owned by the National Trust for Scotland, which interviews anyone wanting to move there. Research into a solution has been funded by Shetland Islands Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. 'Securing Fair Isle's Future - A plan for Action' outlines how it is hoped to attract about 10 new people to the island in the next three to five years. House-building, improving the ferry service and upgrading broadband will all be included.

Summary: A major drive to boost the population of Fair Isle, off Shetland, is being launched.


The four from the Rumney area of the city appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. The men, aged between 33 and 58, were granted bail and sent for trial at Newport Crown Court on 4 June. They were all arrested as part of Gwent Police's Operation Imperial investigation looking into modern day slavery and forced labour. Patrick Joseph Connors, 58, has been charged with two offences of kidnap and four offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Patrick Dean Connors, 38, and Lee Carbis, 33, have both been charged with kidnap and William Connors, 35, has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Summary: Four Cardiff men have appeared in court on charges of kidnap and causing actual bodily harm.


Wendy Trehiou spent 39 hours in the water to complete the 42-mile round trip. She was the 26th person to complete the double swim and set herself the challenge after beating breast cancer. She told the BBC: "It hasn't sunk in yet. I will never do it again... I'll do a one-way but the double is just too extreme." Ms Trehiou finished the swim shortly after 22:00 BST on Wednesday. She said: "Whilst I swum 42 miles I did a huge amount more in travelling distance because of the tides. "[At the end] it took three or four people to get me back on the boat as my arms were dead."

Summary: A Jersey woman has become the first islander to swim the English Channel and back in one go.


The boy, from the Taunton area, was arrested and bailed following an enquiry into "allegations he made, including on social media", police said. "The arrest was made to safeguard the individual," a police spokesman said. Heathfield Community School said the matter had been taken "very seriously" and the boy was "not in school". The school's headmaster Peter Hoare also reassured concerned parents that "all the right steps" had been taken to "ensure the safety of everyone at the school". "We are confident that appropriate steps have been taken and the school will be open as usual and attendance is expected," he said. The teenager's mother told the BBC that "everything has been out of proportion" and said she was "adamant that threats were not made."

Summary: A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of making threats against a school in Somerset.


The New Zealander, 28, has had an injury-plagued two seasons in Edinburgh, making only 16 appearances. Manu has almost certainly played his last game for Duncan Hodge's side, as he continues his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery. He co-captained the Highlanders to the 2015 Super Rugby title before his switch to the Scottish capital. Edinburgh are ninth in the Pro12 with three games remaining after a league campaign that has yielded just four wins. Treviso prop up the table, eight points behind Edinburgh. The teams meet in round 20 this Saturday at the Stadio Monigo.

Summary: Edinburgh back row Nasi Manu will join Treviso when his contract expires at the end of the season.


A Scottish FA disciplinary tribunal upheld their clubs' appeals against their yellow cards. Azeez had been cautioned after going down under a challenge by Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon during Thistle's 4-1 defeat on Friday. Walker was booked after a collision with Rangers' Jason Holt on Saturday. The Edinburgh side lost the Scottish Premiership game 2-0 at Ibrox. Both players have now had their yellow cards rescinded. Azeez had been booked by referee Craig Thomson 10 minutes from the end of the Glasgow derby with his side trailing 3-1. John Beaton cautioned Walker, who was substituted by Hearts early in the second half, four minutes before half-time with the visitors 1-0 behind. Earlier this season, Walker had been retrospectively banned for two matches for simulation after Beaton awarded Hearts a penalty in their 2-1 defeat by Celtic in August.

Summary: Hearts winger Jamie Walker and Partick Thistle forward Ade Azeez have been cleared of diving after being booked last week.


Police said the girls, aged 13 and 15, were attacked close to the school in the Barmulloch area on 19 March. The girls were treated in hospital for "lacerations" following the incident and later released. The teenage boy who was arrested was released on an undertaking that he would appear in court at a later date in connection with the incident. A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "On 19 March, a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl were injured with a bladed instrument following an incident outside a school on Ryehill Road, Glasgow. "They both received treatment for lacerations and were released from hospital following treatment. "A 15-year-old boy was arrested and released on an undertaking in connection with the incident."

Summary: A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after two girls were stabbed outside a secondary school in Glasgow.


The animal welfare charity was alerted when the animal was discovered in a car park in Aberfeldy on 17 July. The male otter, who has been named Ripple, is now being rehabilitated at the Scottish SPCA's National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross. Centre manager Colin Seddon said: "We think Ripple's holt may have flooded due to the very heavy rain." He added: "His mother was likely moving location and has either dropped him or left him behind. Ripple is so young his eyes haven't yet opened but he appears in good condition". He said otters usually remained in the SSPCA's care until they were at least a year old and mature enough to fend for themselves in the wild.

Summary: The Scottish SPCA is caring for a three-week old otter cub found orphaned following severe flooding.


The 30-year-old played 79 times for the north London side after joining from Super Rugby franchise Sharks in 2012. Hargreaves, who won four international caps for South Africa, captained Sarries to the Premiership title in the 2014-15 season. "After seeking medical advice I've come to the conclusion that the risk is outweighing the reward," he said. "I've suffered a number of concussions in the last two seasons. "Although this was a hard decision for me, personally it's one that I feel is the right one to make." Hargreaves is the second player to retire because of concussion in recent weeks, following Ireland and Connacht prop Nathan White. Listen to BBC World Service Health Check programme on concussion in sport here.

Summary: Saracens lock Alistair Hargreaves has retired from rugby following a concussion injury.


Scotland forward Fletcher, 29, signed from Wolves for £12m in 2012, ended last season on loan at French side Marseille. Fellow striker Graham, 30, was on loan at Blackburn Rovers. Ex-England defender Brown, 36, ends a five-year stay on Wearside, while Harper, 41, leaves after 12 months. Fletcher scored 23 goals in 108 games for Sunderland following earlier spells with Burnley and Hibernian. Graham scored only once in 42 appearances for Sunderland after signing from Swansea City for £5m but is wanted on a permanent basis by Blackburn after scoring seven times in 18 Championship games for Rovers last season. Centre-back Brown, 36, started 83 games after joining from Manchester United but former Newcastle and Hull City keeper Harper did not make a single appearance after arriving as cover.

Summary: Sunderland have released strikers Steven Fletcher and Danny Graham, defender Wes Brown and goalkeeper Steve Harper.


Police said the problem had affected the trunk road between Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston, half a mile north of Altsigh. Traffic lights are in place. The same stretch of road was shut for several days in March after two large rocks fell on the road. An old oak tree falling into a boulder field was believed to have caused the rocks to slide down onto the A82. Following the latest incident, Police Scotland has said motorists should check Traffic Scotland for updates.

Summary: Falling debris has closed the northbound lane of the A82 south of Inverness.


Hedd Wyn was killed on the battlefields of Flanders in 1917, before being posthumously awarded the National Eisteddfod's Bardic Chair for his work. The event on Tuesday evening will explore his life and work, along with other World War One poets. It is hosted by Literature Wales at Passa Porta, the International House of Literature. First Minister Carwyn Jones said: "While the world lost a great Welsh talent when Hedd Wyn was killed aged just 30-years-old, his legacy lives on in his poems and manuscripts. "It is important to remember the sacrifice made by Hedd Wyn and his fellow soldiers, who were tragically killed on the battlefields of Flanders 100 years ago. They will never be forgotten." The festival line-up includes: It forms part of the year-long project Barddoniaeth Colled / Poetry of Loss.

Summary: A poetry and music event will be held in Brussels commemorating Welsh poet Hedd Wyn.


Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said more than 500 dead fish were found in the River Afon, a tributary of the Vyrnwy near Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain. NRW officers said the likely source was drainage of a wildlife pond and wetland by a landowner. It is thought nutrients in this water reduced oxygen levels in the river. Rob Ireson, senior environment officer at NRW, said: "Draining water from a pond to a stream may seem quite harmless - but it is what probably wiped out most of the fish on this stretch of the Cain. "The water may look and smell normal - but it can be lethal for fish." NRW said it was likely the fish suffocated when the drained water - which they believe contained low levels of dissolved oxygen and carried nutrients that could reduce oxygen levels even more when they break down - mixed with the river water.

Summary: Environmental workers believe the source of pollution which killed hundreds of fish in a Powys river has been identified.


A planning inspector has ruled Memoria Ltd should be allowed to build one on land near the village of Northop. These plans were rejected by Flintshire council over road safety concerns and the visual impact of the building. Inspector Vicki Hirst concluded that none of the objections raised during the inquiry outweighed proposals put forward by the company. Objections were also raised by people in the area and a funeral director whose application to build a crematorium at another site in Northop was rejected in 2014. Oxfordshire-based Memoria will need to meet strict conditions, including carrying out road widening near the site, before construction work can begin.

Summary: The first crematorium to be built in Flintshire has been given the go-ahead after a public inquiry.


One slice of the Big Lottery Fund support - more than £380,000 - goes to Wigtownshire Women's Aid. In Glasgow, Marie Curie receives nearly £350,000 to set up a new helper service for people and their families. Nearly £150,000 goes to SSCHAIR - a Shetland Islands group to support survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Maureen McGinn, BLF Scotland chairwoman, said: "This funding will support 19 groups across Scotland to improve the places they live and the wellbeing of people facing challenging circumstances. "It's great to see groups such as Marie Curie and Wigtownshire Women's Aid receiving funding to help support people through the toughest of times." The full list of funding beneficiaries is as follows: The BLF has also announced 17 investing in ideas awards, totalling £151,226, helping groups to develop a new idea that will benefit their community across Scotland.

Summary: More than £4.3m is being shared between 19 projects across Scotland aimed at helping people and communities overcome "challenging circumstances".


Sacha Dench is tracking the birds on their 7,000km (4,500 miles) journey to Slimbridge in Gloucestershire. She left the Aeroclub du Boulonnais, France, at 11:00 GMT and landed to the north of Dover at 12:38. Ms Dench will eventually make her way to Slimbridge. She is expected to arrive there by 12 December. Speaking before she took off she said the cross-Channel flight was "the big one". "If there's an engine out, or the motor fails, you're landing in the water which no paramotorist ever wants to do," she said. Ms Dench works at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust headquarters in Slimbridge. After Monday's flight she plans to fly across Kent, take a boat trip through London - as she is not allowed to fly over the capital - before flying up the Thames Valley to Slimbridge.

Summary: A conservationist who has been following Bewick's swans migrating from Russia has crossed the English Channel on her powered paraglider or paramotor.


The 24-year-old singer-songwriter, who grew up in Framlingham, Suffolk, quit school at the age of 16 to concentrate on singing. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from University Campus Suffolk (UCS) in Ipswich. "I've had an amazing year... and this makes it even better," he said. "Suffolk is very much where I call home. Receiving this recognition is a real privilege." Sheeran has become of one of the world's biggest music stars after selling millions of copies of his albums + and x. Honorary degrees were also awarded to author Ronald Blythe, former ice dancer and Dancing On Ice judge Nicky Slater, and Maureen Reynel, who founded the charity Find, which provides emergency help to people affected by poverty or dispossession.

Summary: Singer Ed Sheeran has returned to his home county to receive an honorary degree for his "outstanding contribution to music".


The hosts went ahead in just the second minute when Steve Morison crossed to Taylor, who finished from close range. Billy Sharp could have levelled when he linked on to Matt Done's cross but keeper Jordan Archer caught his header. Paul Coutts forced Archer into a low near-post save after the break but Millwall held on to win. That win keeps the Lions fifth in League One, six points off second-placed Wigan while Sheffield United slip a place to 12th. Media playback is not supported on this device Millwall manager Neil Harris told BBC Radio London: "We weren't brilliant at times. We played well and should have been out of sight by half-time. "At this stage of the season it's about getting points on the board. We defended our box really well. I thought the centre-halves were outstanding."

Summary: Millwall continued their League One promotion push as Chris Taylor's early goal wrapped up three points against Sheffield United.


The 23-year-old central midfielder joined the Mariners in 2012, scoring three goals in 62 appearances. Mariners head coach Tony Walmsley said: "When I brought Caceres to the Mariners his potential was obvious. The move demonstrates how far he has progressed. "We need to celebrate when players are sold to bigger clubs." The Australian becomes City's first signing of the January transfer window. For all the latest transfers check out our transfer deals page and for all the manager ins and outs, see the our list of current bosses.

Summary: Manchester City have signed Anthony Caceres from Australian A-League side Central Coast Mariners for an undisclosed fee.


The 23-year-old has scored 36 tries in 54 appearances for the Eagles since joining the club in 2013. "I'm really excited to be joining and starting the hard work to take us into a strong Championship season," he said. "It's a massive move for me and I am really happy that I have been given the opportunity to become full time." Garside, who can also play second row, has previously had spells at Gateshead Thunder and York City Knights. He was recommended to Broncos head coach Joey Grima by Eagles forward Andrew Henderson, who is himself joining the Londoners as assistant coach in November. "Matt will bring some great Championship experience to the Broncos," Grima said. "He came highly recommended by Andrew, who had nothing but good things to say about his work ethic and professionalism."

Summary: Relegated Super League side London Broncos have signed Sheffield Eagles centre Matt Garside on a two-year deal from the 2015 season.


A solitary Spix's Macaw was caught on video flying through trees in the state of Bahia. Pedro Develey, head of the Brazilian Society for the Conservation of Birds, said he believed it had been freed by a poacher trying to avoid arrest. A search of the area had just been concluded. A colony of Spix's Macaw - the breed made famous in the animated "Rio" films - is being bred in Qatar and Brazil plans to reintroduce some of them into the wild. The latest sighting was made by residents in Curaca, Bahia. Mr Develey said the news was "amazing". "You should have seen the joy of the people when I got there, saying the macaw was back," he said. However, since the initial sighting, the whereabouts of the bird is unknown, the newspaper Estadao de Sao Paulo reported.

Summary: A rare blue parrot which was believed to be extinct in the wild has been spotted in Brazil for the first time in 15 years.


The Toomebridge rider won by 0.23 seconds from James Ellison in the third race after finishing third in race two. Carrickfergus man Glenn Irwin ended his Supersport campaign by coming in third in the feature race to finish fourth in the standings. Josh Elliott secured another Supersport 1000cc victory as the champion from Fermanagh ended the season on a high. Alastair Seeley, the Carrickfergus rider who was Elliott's closest challenger for the title, was forced out after five laps. Laverty was ninth in the Superbike opener on his Tyco BMW before a third and first left him fourth in the series. Superbike champion Josh Brookes won the opening two races on the English circuit. Portadown's Marshall Neill finished ninth in Saturday's Supersport sprint race, in which Irwin was an early retirement.

Summary: Michael Laverty clinched his first British Superbike win of the season in Sunday's final race at Brands Hatch.


The centre, which was proposed by former rugby player and coach Ben Harvey, will allow elite athletes to train in sports from rugby to surfing. Planners recommended it be rejected because of concerns about its community value and the loss of green space. But the Planning Committee approved it on the condition it was made available long-term for everyone in the island. Only 40% of the centre is earmarked for schools and sports groups to use while the rest will be a private members-only gym. However, Mr Harvey said it was aimed "primarily at the children of the island", with schools getting free access to the facility and to staff. It will be built next to the rugby club in St Peter.

Summary: Plans for a multimillion-pound sporting academy have been approved in Jersey, against planning advice.


Wenger entered the Chelsea technical area and pushed Blues boss Mourinho in the chest during the Premier League game at Stamford Bridge on 5 October. "Too much importance was given to this story but I should not have reacted like this," Wenger, 64, told French TV channel TF1. "I always regret any signs of violence and I apologise for it." Wenger reacted after Chelsea defender Gary Cahill's challenge on Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, but said after the game he had "nothing to apologise for". The Football Association will take no further action against Frenchman Wenger.

Summary: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he regrets shoving Jose Mourinho during the 2-0 defeat by Chelsea this month.


Adam Buxton put the hosts ahead with a free-kick that went in off the crossbar before Hartlepool striker Ellis Harrison hit the post. Shay McCartan's solo effort made it 2-0 and the forward fired home his second of the night after the break. The visitors scored through Rakish Bingham's right-footed, 20-yard shot. Accrington, who were playing their first home game since 14 November, missed early chances as Piero Mingoia headed just wide and Billy Kee was superbly denied by Trevor Carson. But they gradually took control of the game to register their 12th victory of the season. Hartlepool remain 21st in the table, six points clear of the relegation zone.

Summary: Accrington Stanley have moved up to sixth in League One, six points off automatic promotion, after beating Hartlepool.


Juergen Fitschen and Anshu Jain resigned during an emergency meeting of the bank's supervisory board on Sunday. The bank has been hit by a series of scandals recently, including a $2.5bn (£1.7bn) fine for its part in rigging the Libor inter-bank lending rate. Mr Jain will be replaced by John Cryan, who will become sole chief executive when Mr Fitschen leaves in May 2016. Deutsche Bank is also paying $55m (£35.7m) to settle civil charges for allegedly mis-stating financial reports. As well as legal and regulatory issues, the management changes follow disappointing financial performance at the bank. Net income for the first three months of 2015 halved to €559m compared with the same period a year earlier. This is despite revenue rising by almost a quarter to €10.4bn.

Summary: Shares in Deutsche Bank have jumped 6% the day after the German banking giant's co-chief executives resigned.


Police said they received a report of damage to the graves at 09:00 BST on Monday. Ornaments and a statue are believed to have been smashed overnight. Teresa Peoples, who was at her stepfather's grave, said: "They had smashed statues, angels, ripped out stuff and taken bracelets from the graves." She added: "Holy water bottles [were] scattered all over the place and emptied out. "It was sickening. You think that when you bury someone in here, they're safe and they're at peace." Danny McCartney, who is responsible for the overall maintenance of the cemetery on the Lone Moor Road, said it "beggared belief". "A number of teddy bears were torn up, ornaments smashed... we've tidied up now, but it's just very distressing that anybody could come and do that at a cemetery where people are grieving already. "I'm totally shocked and slightly emotional about it. I'm very sad and angry."

Summary: The vandalism of graves at Londonderry city cemetery has been condemned as "sickening".


Julien Moreau, 27, started the swim on Tuesday and finished the 38.5 mile (62km) journey at Sillon beach on Saturday. He said he was doing the swim to raise awareness of ocean pollution. In 2015, Wendy Trehiou, from Jersey, swam the distance in the opposite direction from St Malo to Jersey. Mr Moreau wrote on the Julien Moreau - Adventures : "Everything is possible, and now it's official, I am the first and only person to swim from Jersey to Saint-Malo. "I am very proud of the team â€ª#â€Žswim4oceanâ€¬. We worked with intelligence, cohesion and determination." Mr Moreau started the challenge on Tuesday and swam six to eight hours a day before resting on board the Sea Shepherd boat that accompanied him on his journey. The most popular Channel swim is the 21 miles (33.8km) route between Dover and Cap Gris Nez.

Summary: A French man is thought to have become the first person to swim from Jersey to St Malo, in north-west France.


Smoke was spotted coming from the property in Great Haseley just before 17:30 BST on Sunday, with flames engulfing almost half of the roof. Up to 50 firefighters attended the blaze, with a specialist team using chainsaws to cut fire breaks to protect the rest of the home. Crews in breathing apparatus tackled the flames from inside the property. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Marcus Reay, from Oxfordshire fire service, said "[We] used ladders to allow specialist teams to climb the roof and cut fire breaks using chainsaws. "This is a new technique that we have developed for thatch fires which allows us to limit fire spread, giving us more time to salvage personal possessions from within properties."

Summary: Fire crews worked through the night after a thatch roof fire in Oxfordshire.


The hosts led 2-0 through goals scored by Louise Versavel and Lisa Scheerlinck but Nicola Evans pulled a goal back for the Irish before half-time. Scheerlinck netted her second from a penalty corner with Anouk Raes and Jill Boon adding further scores for the Belgians in Auderghem. Robyn Chambers and Ruth Maguire, both from Belfast club Pegasus, won their first Ireland caps in the game. The sides meet again on Tuesday night at Waterloo Ducks club in Brussels. Ireland are using the two matches as preparation for January's World League 2 in Kuala Lumpur.

Summary: Ireland have been beaten 5-1 by Belgium in the first of two internationals.


Ashton, 29, is alleged to have bitten Northampton prop Alex Waller during Saturday's Premiership victory. The two incidents occurred in the 24th and 25th minutes of the game at Allianz Park, which Saracens won 27-12. Ashton's mouth appeared to make contact with Waller's hand during a tangle on the floor. Ashton, capped 39 times by England, was banned for 10 weeks last season for making contact with the eye area of Ulster back Luke Marshall during a European Champions Cup game. If the biting charge is proved, he could face another lengthy lay-off and a setback to his prospects of an international recall in the season ahead. Ashton was ruled out of this year's Six Nations because of suspension and was left out of the squad which toured Australia last summer. His last England appearance came back in the summer of 2014, against New Zealand.

Summary: Saracens winger Chris Ashton has been charged with two acts of biting and will appear before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel on Tuesday.


We want to hear why the programme is important to you and we'd like your stories of what you were doing when you were listening to those special moments that have happened on the field and in the commentary box over our 60 years. Were you secretly listening to TMS when you shouldn't have been? At a wedding, or during an exam? Perhaps you gave birth to the sound of Aggers and Boycott? What's the most remote location you've listened to TMS in? Did you become hooked on cricket because of Arlott, Johnners or Cozier? Or were you with us back in May 1957 when we first came on the air as Test Match Special? Please get involved. It is your show. Send us an e-mail to tms@bbc.co.uk, with 'TMS at 60' in the subject line, with your memories. Find out how to get into cricket with our inclusive guide.

Summary: Test Match Special is 60 years old this summer and we want you to get involved in the diamond anniversary celebrations.


Hallaton Bottle Kicking matches the Leicestershire villages of Hallaton and Medbourne in an attempt to get small barrels across one of two streams. Organisers claim its roots go back to Roman times and the muddy chaos was the inspiration for modern rugby. After the traditional start of eating Hare Pie, favourites Hallaton retained their title, winning 2-0. Phil Allen, who has been involved in arranging the fixture for more than 42 years, said: "The rules are very simple; there aren't any rules." Mr Allen said: "We believe that the Hallaton Bottle Kicking is the longest-running sporting event in Britain. We don't think there's anything older. "It is the origin of rugby. Rugby started here in Hallaton. (William) Webb Ellis came to see his uncle, the rector, and then he went back to school - saw what they did in Hallaton, took the ball and ran with it."

Summary: Wounds are being tended after the playing of what claims to be Britain's longest-running sporting event.


The firm is moving its administrative base out of an industrial site in the west of the city. It has agreed a deal to lease the top four storeys of a building on Queen Street. The building is currently being refurbished and expanded with two extra storeys. The 100 Queen Street block is opposite the Gallery of Modern Art. Edrington announced its intention to move into a city headquarters in a statement earlier this year. It plans to have 130 people working there, moving them from offices in Glasgow and Perth. The distiller of Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark whisky blends, plus The Macallan and Highland Park single malts, employs 2,600 people, 60% of them overseas.

Summary: Edrington Group, one of the big Scotland-based whisky distillers, has chosen its Glasgow city centre headquarters.


Captain David Seath, 31, collapsed after suffering a heart attack near the 23-mile mark, close to Southwark Bridge. The Afghanistan veteran's friends and family met on the course at midnight at the place where he collapsed. About Â£200,000 has been donated to Help For Heroes in his memory. He received immediate medical attention and was taken to St Thomas' Hospital but died later. Capt Seath, from Cowdenbeath, Fife, commanded a specialist team while serving as a fire support team commander for 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, based in Plymouth. He completed two master's degrees at the University of Aberdeen before attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the elite officer training centre, in 2009. Capt Seath's mother, Libby, said: "David has achieved more in 31 years than most people do in 70. He lived his life on the edge and to the full."

Summary: Relatives of a soldier who died while running the London Marathon have completed the remaining three miles of the course in his memory.


The plans by property investor Formal Investments include a new-build on Bath Street with 130,000 sq ft of office space. A building on Bath Street which was previously occupied by a BHS store will also be remodelled and refurbished. A third building on Sauchiehall Street and Renfield Street will be improved to create retail space and offices. The properties were acquired last year by Formal Investments. Director Nicholas King said: "This proposal shows a really exciting vision for an important site in Glasgow city centre and will provide the highest quality environments for retailers and businesses large and small." The architectural design work for the redevelopment has been carried out by Glasgow practice Stallan-Brand.

Summary: Plans have been submitted for a £75m redevelopment to create and improve landmark buildings in central Glasgow.


Competitors aged 14 to 19 hiked distances of up to 55 miles (89 km) and visited 10 nominated tors. The 56th event started on Saturday morning, with some 2,400 teenagers - many from school and youth groups from across the South West - taking part. The first team to cross the finish line was Torbay Scouts who took part in the 35-mile (56 km) route. Source: BBC/Ten Tors The event is organised by the Army and assisted by the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and the Dartmoor Rescue Group. Each team has a GPS tracker, so safety teams can find out where each group of teenagers is. The tracker also has an emergency button if help is needed.

Summary: Teenagers who trekked across Dartmoor in the Ten Tors challenge have crossed the finish line.


The man was arrested after police surrounded the home in Birkenhead, Merseyside, for more than six hours. He had locked himself in a room with the eight-month-old baby, who was safely rescued just before 14:30 GMT, police said. The 25-year-old has been arrested on on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, affray and drug offences. Specialist negotiators were sent to the house in Raffles Road to persuade him to come out. Other weapons were also recovered from the scene, Merseyside Police said. The force confirmed officers were initially sent to the house at 08:10 GMT as part of an investigation into cannabis cultivation. The man then allegedly became "abusive" and barricaded himself in the room before the incident was brought to an end.

Summary: A baby has been rescued by armed police after a man barricaded himself into a house with a crossbow and machete.


The body of the dead horse was discovered by a member of the public at about 14:10 BST in a field on Willis Lane in Four Marks. A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "The horse appears to have injuries consistent with an attack and a forensic vet will examine the body." He asked villagers to check their animals and secure any outbuildings. "Officers are keen to hear from anyone who has seen anything suspicious in the area in the last 24 hours," he said. "This a very rare incident and enquiries are ongoing this evening." Police have not yet said how the horse was killed. The RSPCA has been informed of the death.

Summary: A horse has been attacked and killed in a Hampshire village, prompting police to warn animal owners to be on alert.


Teams are required to run gearboxes for five consecutive races but Ferrari found some debris in the German's gearbox and changed it for reliability. The problem means Vettel can start no higher than sixth - and will likely be eighth at best - for Sunday's race. Ferrari abandoned their plans to run the prototype 'halo' head protection in first practice following the problems. They have not yet decided when or whether they will run the 'halo' again. The version in Austria is different from the one tested pre-season, in that it uses titanium rather than steel and has slightly modified dimensions. Vettel's gearbox problem is the latest in a series of reliability issues for Ferrari this season as they seek to challenge Mercedes. Austrian Grand Prix practice results Austrian Grand Prix coverage details

Summary: Sebastian Vettel will be handed a five-place grid penalty at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.


The 44-year-old, who left Siena to replace Luigi Delneri in May 2011, led Juventus to their third successive Serie A title this term. In winning their latest title, the Turin-based club achieved a record points haul of 102. There had been doubts over Conte's future but Juventus tweeted: "Season 2014/15: manager Antonio Conte." The former Juventus player led the club to their 30th league title with two games to spare, but in recent weeks had been linked with a move away from Serie A. Newspaper reports suggested he would move to French league side Monaco, but it appears he will stay in Italy. Juve made it to the Champions League quarter-finals in 2012-13, when they were eliminated by eventual champions Bayern Munich, but failed to get past the group stages this season.

Summary: Italian club Juventus say Antonio Conte will remain as their manager for next season.


That means the ban has been temporarily stopped, so women can wear the burkini for now, until a final decision is made later on. Read Newsround's full guide on the burkini ban here. Burkinis are a type of swimming costume worn by some Muslim women, which covers their arms, legs and hair. Some towns in France had banned women from wearing them, meaning they would have to pay a fine if they wore them on public beaches or in the sea. They were banned because they are seen as a religious symbol, which some people think goes against the values and laws of France. But other people say it's not right to tell women what clothes they can and can't wear, and it should be their choice.

Summary: France's top court has said that the rule stopping women from wearing burkini swimsuits on some beaches must be suspended.


It happened at 11:20 BST at Bourn Airfield, between Cambridge and Cambourne. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), which sent four inspectors to the scene, said the plane involved was a private Cessna-type aircraft. The man who died, the pilot of the plane, has been described as "meticulous" and "experienced". Trevor Gilpin, Rural Flying Corps, which operates at the site, said: "My thoughts and the rest of the club's thoughts are all with his family." Read more on this story and others from Cambridgeshire The AAIB said the Cessna aircraft was typically used for training and had space on board for two people. It said it would remain on site while investigations continue. Cambridgeshire Police attended together with the fire service and the East of England Ambulance Service. Police said the coroner had been informed.

Summary: One man has died and another has been seriously injured in a plane crash, police have confirmed.


In 2011 a tsunami hit the nuclear plant and damaged four reactors, causing dangerous radiation to leak. Exposure to radiation can cause a variety of illnesses and cancers. But the report shows the cancer risk only increased for people living close to the plant and emergency workers involved in the clean-up. It says there is no increased risk for people living in the rest of Japan and experts said the overall risk of getting cancer remained small. It was originally feared that over a hundred thousand people could be harmed by the radiation. But the World Health Organisation says the increased risk of cancer for most people is just 1 percent - so low it will probably be impossible to measure.

Summary: People living near the Fukushima nuclear power station in Japan are more likely to develop some types of cancer, the World Health Organization says.


The 39-year-old played 371 times for the British Basketball League side, and managed them for three years before being sacked in September 2013. Love's return comes after Raiders were sold to businessmen Ross Mackenzie and Richard Mollard on Tuesday. "This is such an exciting time for the Raiders and I'm looking forward to being part of it," Love said. He takes over from Australian Johnny White who left the club in May, with a year left on his contract, after his coaching CV was queried.

Summary: Plymouth Raiders have reappointed the club's all-time leading appearance maker Gavin Love as head coach.


Researchers found the creature preserved in ancient volcanic rock, and decided to name it after their favourite naturalist Sir David Attenborough. They called it: Cascolus Ravitis, which is a combination of the Latin word for Attenborough, and the Roman word for Leicester, where Sir David lived. Take a look at some of these other animals named after David Attenborough. Sir David said: â€œThe biggest compliment that a biologist or palaeontologist can pay to another one is to name a fossil in his honour and I take this as a very great compliment.â€

Summary: A tiny shrimp-like fossil which is thought to be around 430 million-years-old has been discovered.


The boy, who was accompanied by an adult, fell at Hilbre Island, West Kirby, at about 13:00 BST on Thursday. He was airlifted to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, where he remains in a critical condition. Merseyside Police are appealing for information. Anyone who was in the area between 12.30 and 13.30 is urged to contact the force. Read the latest updates on this story and more on Merseyside Local Live Hilbre Island is a rocky crag of land that lies about a mile (1.6km) from West Kirby. It features a ranger's cottage and several privately-owned properties. It can be approached on foot at low tide.

Summary: A 10-year-old boy was critically injured after slipping on rocks off the coast of Wirral.


Jayne Ludlow's team beat the hosts 2-1 on Thursday, but fell victim to the game's only goal on Sunday. Portugal replacement Claudio Neto struck in the 68th minute to break the deadlock. Wales went on tour to prepare for the Women's World Cup qualifying campaign, which begins in the autumn. England, Russia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kazakhstan will be Wales' group one opponents. Wales' final warm-up game, against Netherlands, will take place on Saturday, 8 July. Ludlow's substitutions in the opening game included a senior debut for Wichita FC forward Peyton Vincze. Team: Laura O'Sullivan, Rhiannon Roberts, Sophie Ingle (capt), Gemma Evans, Hayley Ladd, Bronwen Thomas, Kayleigh Green, Angharad James, Loren Dykes, Natasha Harding, Chloe Chivers. Subs: Hannah Miles, Charlie Estcourt, Nadia Lawrence, Claire Skinner, Shaunna Jenkins, Georgia Evans, Emma Beynon, Melissa Fletcher, Emma Gibbon, Peyton Vincze, Ffion Morgan.

Summary: Wales Women ended their two-match friendly series in Portugal with a 1-0 defeat at Stadium Municipal in Mangualde.


The Westbury cement works were constructed in the early 1960s and mothballed in 2009. In a bid to attract investors, non-operational parts of the site, including the 122m-high (400ft) chimney, are to be cleared. The structure will be brought down with a series of controlled explosions, site owners Tarmac have said. The chimney is just short of the height of the spire at Salisbury Cathedral, which stands at 123m-high (404ft) above ground level. Earlier this month Tarmac said it had submitted a prior notice to Wiltshire Council to demolish part of the complex. At present, the site is an attraction to trespassers and is "a security and maintenance liability". "Demolition will result in reduced trespass and reduced needs for maintenance," he said. The cement works are about 1.6km (1 mile) to the north east of Westbury, and the chimney is visible from miles away.

Summary: An industrial chimney which has loomed over part of Wiltshire's countryside for decades is to be demolished.


The operator of the WeChat messaging app is worth $249bn compared with $246bn for Alibaba. Tencent shares jumped by over 6% to a record high in Hong Kong after reporting strong quarterly earnings on Wednesday. The internet giant said profit rose by 47% to 10.9bn yuan ($1.6bn; Â£1.2bn) in the three months to June. Revenues surged due to growth in its online gaming business and advertising. Out of China's three internet giants, the online gaming and social media company Tencent is now the biggest, but still least known in the West. Tencent has not attracted the same global attention as its rivals: Alibaba, with charismatic entrepreneur Jack Ma at the helm, and Baidu, the local equivalent of Google. "Revenues jumped, platforms are booming and it runs the Twitter and Facebook of China," an IG analyst said. "Investors are hoping that, like Facebook, they can turn active users into revenues."

Summary: Tencent has overtaken its rival Alibaba to become China's most valuable tech firm after strong results.


Media playback is not supported on this device The 27-year-old four-time world champion led from start to finish to win in a Games record time of 39.864 seconds. Find out how to get into canoeing with our special guide. Poland's Marta Walczykiewicz took silver in 40.279 and Azerbaijan's Inna Osipenko-Radomska claimed bronze in 40.401. "It's amazing to make it here and do what I knew I could," said Carrington. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: New Zealand's Lisa Carrington retained her Olympic 200m kayak title with a dominant display in the final.


The 22-year-old Sussex fast bowler, who had been tipped to play for England, died in Scotland in January. Earlier a willow tree was planted in his memory and a minute's silence held. He was found dead at a private property after celebrating New Year with friends. The cause of his death remains unexplained. After the ceremony Sussex began playing their match against Essex. Sussex cricketer Luke Wright said: "We're known as a family club and it was our little moment to give back to the big man. "It's been tough, but all the guys are wearing his shirt today with his number and name on." The club's chief executive, Zac Toumazi, said: "This is the first time as a club we've been able to do something here at the ground that Matthew played at and loved so much. "It's very important as a Sussex cricket family we've done something here."

Summary: A ceremony dedicated to the life of cricketer Matthew Hobden has taken place at the County Ground in Hove.


Two people were seriously hurt and 31 others injured in the explosion at New Ferry, Wirral, on 25 March. Police have held a 62 year-old from North Wales and 55 year-old from Wirral on suspicion of conspiring to commit arson with intent or recklessness. More than 100 people were evacuated from their homes after the blast. Ten properties that were badly damaged may have to be demolished.

Summary: Two men have been arrested after a suspected gas blast in Merseyside.


It was organised by Saoradh. The parade started in the Bogside at Free Derry Corner and made its way into the Creggan estate where a wreath was laid at a republican memorial. The march included a military-style colour party and six bands, including three from Scotland. The parade ended at the republican plot in Derry City Cemetery with speeches. The main oration was given by Paul Duffy, a former republican prisoner, and brother of the prominent dissident Colin Duffy. Paul Duffy said the party wanted to bring an end to British involvement in Ireland. "These objectives have yet to be achieved," he said. "It remains an unfinished revolution, we still have unfinished business." The crowd was told that the party's membership had increased greatly since it was formed last September and that it was strategizing its plan for the future and its aim of an Irish socialist republic.

Summary: About 2,000 people have attended a dissident republican parade in Londonderry.


Campbell, 29, has yet to fight for a world title, but is the mandatory challenger having beaten Darleys Perez of Colombia in April. Venezuelan Linares, 31, beat Briton Anthony Crolla last year to claim the title and also won a rematch in March. The WBA said Linares "must face his mandatory opponent in a period of nine months" from winning the belt. They added that that time "expired on 23 June 2017". The governing body said both teams had been notified and set a deadline of 30 days from 21 July to reach an agreement. Campbell, who won gold at the 2012 Olympics in London, has had 18 professional fights, winning 17 and losing once. It will be his first world title shot. Get all the latest boxing news sent straight to your device with notifications in the BBC Sport app. Find out more here.

Summary: WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares has been given 30 days to arrange a fight against Britain's Luke Campbell.


It's been named Yutyrannus huali meaning "beautiful feathered tyrant" and it lived 125 million years ago. The meat-eating cousin of T-rex weighed more than a tonne and was about as long as a double-decker bus. Three near-complete skeletons were discovered and showed the dinosaur had sharp teeth, three-fingered hands and walked on its back legs. The Yutyrannus huali was too big to fly, which raises questions about why it had feathers. One idea is that they helped it keep warm, while another is that the feathers were there to attract a mate.

Summary: Scientists have unearthed the biggest ever feathered dinosaur in north-eastern China.


The 29-year-old, who beat Bermane Stiverne in January to become the first American to hold a heavyweight title since 2007, is unbeaten in 34 fights. Molina, 33, who had lost two of his 25 bouts, was knocked down in the fourth round and twice again in the fifth. In the ninth a straight right spun him around and the follow-up punches sent him down again and ended the contest. Wilder's victory over Stiverne at the start of the year remains the only time he has been taken to a full 12 rounds. The 6ft 7in fighter could now target a meeting with Wladimir Klitschko - unbeaten since 2004 - who holds the other belts, and said this title defence would be the "first of many".

Summary: Deontay Wilder defended his WBC heavyweight title with a ninth-round knockout of Eric Molina in Alabama.


Donna Willis, 36, was serving a five-year sentence following her conviction at Newcastle Crown Court for grievous bodily harm. Northumbria Police said she fled from HMP Askham Grange, near York, on Wednesday. Originally from Tyne and Wear, Willis is described as white, 5ft 2ins (1.57m) tall and of a slim build with blonde and brown hair. She is believed to have travelled north and inquiries into her whereabouts are being focussed on the Northumbria Police area. Anyone with information about Willis's whereabouts is urged not to approach her but to contact police.

Summary: A hunt is under way for a woman who has absconded from jail.


Gavin Ashenden resigned from his post with the Queen in January because he wanted to speak out in a row over Islam and the Scottish Episcopal Church. In a post on social media he confirmed that he was leaving the Church of England, though his holy orders will remain valid. On Twitter, he wrote: "The Church of England left me long before my legal dissolution". The Rev Ashenden left his royal position in January so that he could openly criticise a decision to allow verses of the Koran to be read in St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow. He said the reading had caused "serious offence". At the time he said he did not want the Queen drawn into public affairs. The Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church are both members of the Anglican Communion.

Summary: A former chaplain to the Queen has quit the Church of England.


The vehicle smashed through the glass doors at Farmfoods in Anglesey at around 11:00 GMT on Saturday morning. The car was driven by an elderly lady, it was reported in the Daily Post. Adie Roberts, who works at the supermarket, said: "All I heard was noise...I thought someone had dropped something and then I saw there was a car in the shop." No injuries were reported and Farmfoods reopened the next day.

Summary: A car has reversed through a supermarket door in Holyhead while customers were shopping.


Graham Hardy, from Kettering, Northamptonshire, who is retired from Birmingham's Calthorpe Academy, was arrested on 6 April. The school has sent a letter to parents stating the alleged offences do not relate to any current or ex pupils. West Midlands Police said a 63-year-old man had been released on bail. More on this and other Birmingham stories The school's current principal, Richard Chapman, joined Calthorpe Academy in January. Mr Chapman said: "Graham Hardy retired from the school at the end of last year and no longer has any connection with the Academy. "However we can reassure parents and members of the public that this investigation does not affect the safety or wellbeing of our pupils or staff, or the running of our school." West Midlands Police said they were working closely with the school as part of an ongoing investigation.

Summary: The former head teacher of a school has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting adults and possession of indecent images of children.


About 3,000 tonnes of wood chips caught fire early on Monday at South Wales Wood Recycling in Coity. The Food Standards Agency said "food produce affected by ash or fallout should be washed or peeled before use". South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has spent five days at the scene. A fire service spokesperson said crews had made more progress in reducing the quantity of stacked materials and continued to damp down burning wood. Public Health Wales said: "When the smoke passes or dissipates, doors and windows should be re-opened to air homes and properties." The fire involved a stack of wood chips about 15m (49ft) high. The service asked people in the area to keep doors and windows closed and turn ventilation systems off to minimise their exposure. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Summary: Public health experts are continuing to warn residents to keep doors and windows closed due to an ongoing fire at a recycling centre in Bridgend.


From 2018, EU residents will be prevented from hiding undeclared income in Swiss banks. The EU and Switzerland will exchange information on the bank accounts which their respective citizens hold. The EU Commission said it was a "deterrent" against hiding income abroad. "This new transparency should not only improve member states' ability to track down and tackle tax evaders, but it should also act as a deterrent against hiding income and assets abroad to evade taxes" the EU Commission said. The Commission is also negotiating similar agreements with Andorra, Liechtenstein and Monaco. EU commissioner Pierre Moscovici said that the agreed automatic exchange of information was "another blow against tax evaders and (represents) another leap towards fairer taxation in Europe". It follows an agreement for "strengthened transparency" made between EU member states last year.

Summary: The EU and Switzerland have signed an agreement that is intended to clamp down on tax evasion, the European Commission has said.