Baba, 20, a contemporary dancer from London, was crowned at Sadler's Wells theatre in the capital by ex-Royal Ballet star Darcey Bussell. Baba - who started ballet aged three - is a company member with post-graduate dance company Chrysalis London. The competition, shown on BBC2, saw non-professional dancers aged 16 to 21 receive coaching and mentoring. Entrants were chosen last year after submitting a video of two solo pieces. A range of dance styles were represented, from South Asian to ballet. The mentors included former Royal Ballet principal ballerina Viviana Durante and dancer DJ Renegade. Baba received a trophy and Â£3,000 to help support her dance studies. The final and each performance from the category final are available to watch online.

Summary: Nafisah Baba has won the BBC's Young Dancer 2017 prize, beating four other finalists.


Ethel Irene Ditcher was killed when she was struck on Leigh Road, Leigh, at about 11:45 GMT on Wednesday. Police said a man was seen to steal her purse before leaving. Officers are still trying to locate him. Her family said they hoped "their conscience gets the better of them and they hand themselves into the police". The man is described as white, about 6ft (1.8m) tall, between 30 and 40, and of medium build with a brown beard. In a statement, her nephew and niece said: "We cannot believe that someone has done this to our auntie. We are absolutely disgusted by this person's actions." Det Sgt Neil Lawless, from Greater Manchester Police, called it "one of the most disgusting crimes" he had ever investigated.

Summary: The family of an 82-year-old woman targeted by a thief as she lay dying in the road say they are "absolutely disgusted" by his actions.


Vasilijs Ransevs, 33, was found dead from a head injury in his bedsit in Portland Street, Lincoln, on 16 June. A 17-year-old girl and three men, aged 20, 29 and 31, were arrested earlier after police executed warrants at several addresses across the city. They are all helping police with their inquiries and officers are still appealing for information. Det Supt Stuart Morrison said: "We are still appealing for information in this case and we would urge anyone who knows anything about Mr Ransevs and his death to get in touch with us as soon as possible." Mr Ransevs had lived in Lincoln for about two years, and in Peterborough prior to that. Police said a friend found him dead in the bedsit, and he had been last seen alive on 14 June.

Summary: Police have arrested four people in connection with the death of a Latvian agricultural worker.


Bedfordshire Police urged drivers to "use caution" at the Marston Road crossing near Lidlington until it could be closed to traffic for repairs. A spokeswoman said they had received reports of people ignoring the junction's flashing warning lights. A man died in January when the car he was in was hit by a London Midland train at the same crossing. A nearby resident, who did not wish to be named, said at the time "people try to dodge the barriers". "People always try to jump it because they can't wait for the train to come through," he added. The crossing features what Network Rail described as a "half barrier", where only part of the road is blocked off. This section of railway line is used by about 36 trains and 1,200 vehicles each day. Trains can pass through at up to 60mph (96kph).

Summary: A level crossing where a man died in January has developed a fault, preventing its barrier from closing.


The France winger, now 20, joined Bayern on a two-year loan deal in 2015 and they had until the end of April this year to make the deal permanent for 21m euros (£17.75m). Coman has scored eight goals in 58 games for Bayern. The former Paris St-Germain player's Bayern contract will run until 2020. "Kingsley Coman is an important building block for the future of our team, so we decided to take the option," said Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. "Kingsley is a hopeful player with great potential. We are convinced he will help us in the coming years." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bayern Munich will activate the clause to make Kingsley Coman's transfer from Juventus permanent at the end of the season.


The DUP leader said his party will not back a budget that would contain a £500m black hole in the absence a welfare deal. He said Stormont cannot implement a further wave of welfare reform, which is another reason why London may have to take control. Mr Robinson was speaking on Friday's Inside Politics programme. "Sinn Féin have to take a decision, that they are going to cut half a billion pounds of the budget in Northern Ireland, or else address the issue of welfare reform, there's nothing in between," he said. When asked if the collapse of the executive was a realistic option, Mr Robinson said: "I don't think the [UK] government will allow that to happen, I think they will take the power back themselves, I think they will legislate for it."

Summary: First Minister Peter Robinson believes the UK government would rather take direct charge of welfare powers than witness the collapse of the Stormont Executive.


Harding joined City in March 2015 after her proposed move to Washington Spirit in the United States fell through when she was denied a visa. The 26-year-old's exit comes after City signed Sweden striker Kosovare Asllani. "To the Man City fans I want to say a special thanks and let you know how much your support has meant to me during my time at City" she tweeted. "You made me feel welcome from day one and I appreciate everything you have done for me, I'll never forget it." Harding spent five years at Cardiff City before switching to Bristol Academy in 2012. She was appointed Wales vice-captain by manager Jayne Ludlow in 2015.

Summary: Wales striker Natasha Harding has left Women's Super League side Manchester City.


Bubka, a former pole vaulter, won an Olympic gold in 1988 as well as six consecutive world championship titles. The 51-year-old, who also set 35 world records, wants to replace Lamine Diack when he steps down in August. Fellow IAAF vice-president Coe, a double Olympic champion in the 1500m, announced his candidacy late last year. Bubka, who is head of his country's Olympic Committee, said he wanted to build on the work of Diack, adding: "We also need to provide greater grassroots support to inspire the next generation of athletes. "We need to better engage with young people and build new audiences; and we need to ensure protection of clean sport." Potential candidates for the IAAF presidency must register by May, with the election due to take place at the IAAF Congress in Beijing in August.

Summary: Ukrainian Sergey Bubka will challenge fellow Olympic champion Sebastian Coe for the presidency of the International Association of Athletics Federations.


State television captured the moment the crowd began to mob the leftist leader's vehicle in the south-eastern state of Bolivar on Tuesday. Social media users said the objects thrown included stones and eggs. Mr Maduro's presidency has come under increasing pressure as Venezuela's economy collapses and opponents accuse him of creating a dictatorship. There have been five days of violent protest against Mr Maduro already this month, resulting in the deaths of two young men in the last week. Opposition leaders are calling for a date to be set for postponed regional elections. As for events on Tuesday, the Information Ministry did not respond to a request for further information from news agency Reuters. Socialist Party officials tweeted Mr Maduro had been received by a cheering crowd in San Felix, while state television cut off the broadcast as his bodyguards appeared to be seeking to regain control.

Summary: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has been pelted with objects by angry protesters as he left a military event.


The 30-year-old Spaniard broke his opponent in the fourth game before going on to claim the first set in 35 minutes. Nadal saved two break points at 3-2 down in the second set and then broke Sela in the next game. Nadal has reached the final in Miami four times but has yet to win the tournament. There was little trouble for the other top seeds in action on Friday. Second seed Kei Nishikori of Japan comfortably overcame South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-4 6-3, while Canadian third seed Milos Raonic beat Viktor Troicki of Serbia 6-3 7-5. There was a surprise when Russia's Elena Vesnina, fresh from her victory at Indian Wells, suffered a 3-6 6-4 7-5 defeat by world number 594 Ajla Tomljanovic, the wild card from Croatia. Romanian third seed Simona Halep was pushed to three sets by 19-year-old Japanese player Naomi Osaka before advancing 6-4 2-6 6-3.

Summary: Fifth seed Rafael Nadal beat Israel's Dudi Sela 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.


Morgan, 23, will join the Blues from Bristol at the end of the season. His rivals for the Wales full-back berth, Leigh Halfpenny, Liam Williams and Gareth Anscombe, are injured. "We need people fighting for places, giving headaches to selectors, and Matthew is definitely in that mix," Wilson told BBC Wales Sport. Wilson worked with Morgan, who can play at fly-half and full-back, at Bristol and with Wales Under-20s. Morgan played 66 games for the Ospreys but left for Bristol in May 2014 with his game-time at fly-half limited by Dan Biggar and the emerging Sam Davies. He has scored 167 points in 28 appearances in two seasons with Bristol and was named Championship player of the season in his debut campaign in England. Swansea-born Morgan started at full-back against Fiji in last year's World Cup, one of two appearances for Wales in the tournament.

Summary: Matthew Morgan can force his way into Wales' team for the Six Nations, according to Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson.


Bayern have been charged with the throwing of objects after their supporters delayed play by launching rolls of paper onto the pitch. The visiting fans were protesting over ticket prices. Arsenal also face charges after a supporter invaded the field during their crushing 5-1 second-leg defeat. Bayern Munich fans held up a banner which read "without fans football is not worth a penny", having made a similar protest in a Champions League group match at Arsenal last season. Disciplinary proceedings have also been opened against Napoli following their 6-2 aggregate loss to Real Madrid at the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday. The Italian club have four charges against them; the use of a laser pointer, blocking stairways, throwing of objects and setting off fireworks. All cases will be dealt with by Uefa on 23 March.

Summary: Arsenal and Bayern Munich have been charged by Uefa following the behaviour of their fans in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 tie at the Emirates.


Data was provided by the Electoral Commission and may be subject to change. Follow the results on our live blog and on the local results page here. S4C is showing a live results programme from 22:00 BST, which is also being broadcast on Radio Cymru and can be watched on iPlayer, while there will be updates from BBC Wales on the UK overnight programme on BBC One. BBC Radio Wales will have a special programme on air from 06:00.

Summary: These are estimated results times for EU referendum results in Wales for Friday morning.


He joins the Premier League club after becoming a free agent when his contract with the Ligue 2 outfit expired. Sanogo, who scored 11 goals in 24 appearances for Auxerre, is currently with France at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in Turkey. He scored twice in the group stages to help his side through to the last 16, where they face the host nation. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said: "Sanogo is a good young signing for us. "He has shown he has potential with his recent performances for Auxerre and also for the France Under-20 side. "We are looking forward to Yaya joining us and continuing his promising development." Sanogo joined Auxerre as a 14-year-old. The Gunners have not revealed the length of his contract.

Summary: Arsenal have signed 20-year-old French youth international striker Yaya Sanogo from Auxerre.


The 28-year-old form Guernsey has never beaten either of the UK's top two and lost to Willstrop in the semi-finals of last week's national championships. "It's very hard to say what you need to do to beat them consistently because there's not many people, if anyone, doing that in the world at the moment. "For me it's trying to develop a bit of a super-strength," he told BBC Sport. "I feel my game's very consistent and I can compete with them in most areas, but both of those players have a real super-strength that they know they're the best in the world at - and at the moment I don't feel like I have that super-strength. "From my point of view that's something I have to develop to start beating the best players in the world."

Summary: Chris Simpson says he needs to develop a "super-strength" to beat the likes of James Willstrop and Nick Matthew.


Radio Cymru Mwy is due to run for 15 weeks from 19 September and broadcast every weekday morning. The station will focus on more music and easy listening while the main Radio Cymru schedule continues as normal. "The name BBC Radio Cymru Mwy says it all - more music, laughter and more choice for BBC Radio Cymru listeners," said editor Betsan Powys. "As we prepare to celebrate BBC Radio Cymru's landmark 40th birthday in 2017, it's imperative that we continue to develop and innovate. "The pop-up station is an opportunity for us to take advantage of new technology, but more importantly it gives listeners greater choice." Radio Cymru turns 40 on 3 January, the day after the pop-up station finishes.

Summary: A pop-up digital radio station will launch in September in the run up to BBC Radio Cymru's 40th birthday.


A 51-year-old man died after he was shot in the head at a motorcycle club in Mountfune, a rural area outside the village of Murroe. It is believed a number of people were at the club when a man approached the victim and fired at least one shot. The man was rushed to hospital, but was later pronounced dead. It is understood the victim was from the area. Police said it was too early to say what the motive was, and they are investigating a number of lines of inquiry, however, they do not believe it was gang-related. The three men who were arrested were detained in the Limerick area late on Saturday night. Two are in their late 40s and the other in his 20s.

Summary: Three men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in County Limerick on Saturday.


Sally Allan left her home in Ponteland, Northumberland, early on the morning of Boxing Day, wearing pyjamas and a waterproof jacket. Three hours later she was filmed by CCTV on Newcastle's Quayside, and with no further sightings it is now believed she went into the water. More than 100 people turned up for a minute's silence and to lay flowers. The disappearance of the mother-of three sparked a major search operation, involving many local people, in her home town. Then after CCTV images emerged, police divers searched a section of the River Tyne, but drew a blank. Her family said it was possible she could have been suffering from mental health problems, and set up a fundraising page for the charity Mind, which has more than doubled the initial target of Â£5,000.

Summary: The family of a 59-year-old woman missing for two weeks have laid lowers at the place she was last seen on CCTV.


With only one win this term, the Welsh side were looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to Manchester Thunder. The Dragons went into half time leading 31-29 but Mavericks capitalised on unforced errors as they led 41-45. Despite some great defensive play and effort from the Dragons, Mavericks kept the momentum to win the match. The loss leaves the Welsh franchise bottom of the Superleague table with five games left to play while the Mavericks are seventh. They play ninth place Team Northumbria away on Friday, 5 May, while the Mavericks face Severn Sirens a day later.

Summary: Celtic Dragons suffered yet another defeat in the Superleague after they were beaten 59-53 by Hertfordshire Mavericks.


Joseph Murphy, 54, was stabbed at a house in Hectorage Road, Tonbridge. Patrick Murphy, 29, of Hectorage Road, is also accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. His 34-year-old brother was taken to hospital after the incident on Tuesday evening. Patrick Murphy has been remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on 12 June.

Summary: A man has appeared in court charged with his father's murder.


The incident happened on Coronation Avenue, Montrose, at 20:15 on Sunday. Emergency services were called after the man was struck by a Land Rover towing a trailer. He was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, but later died. A Police Scotland spokesman said inquiries were ongoing and urged anyone who saw the incident to contact Tayside Division on 101. The driver of the Land Rover was not injured.

Summary: A 22-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in Angus.


Amir Merikhi, 28, who claims to be from Iran, was arrested in Jersey on suspicion of being an illegal entrant. The driver of the car, Amanda Marreakhy, 28, and Arsalan Marreakhy, 32, were arrested on suspicion of facilitating an illegal entry. They appeared in Jersey's Magistrate's Court on Monday and Tuesday. Mr Merikhi was discovered in the car by Jersey's Customs and Immigration officers on Saturday, after the vehicle arrived on the Condor Rapide ferry crossing from St Malo. He had no identification documents. Ms Marreakhy is a British national from Batley in West Yorkshire, where Mr Marreakhy is also a resident. All three are expected to appear at the Magistrate's Court for an interim hearing on 16 February, before the cases are transferred to the Royal Court on 15 March.

Summary: Three people have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences, after a man was found in the boot of a car at a ferry crossing.


The former Huddersfield coach and Great Britain assistant coach leaves ahead of the upcoming Championship Qualifiers. Sharp departs along with assistant Danny Evans after two years at the club, with Featherstone set to announce his successor within the next 24 hours. "We feel leaving Jon in charge for the Qualifiers, only for him to depart in October, would make little sense," chairman Mark Campbell said. "We are now looking forward to seeing how our Super 8s campaign unfolds. We are aiming high and expect to leave a mark this time around." Sharp joined Featherstone in July 2015, helping them win the Championship Shield, achieve consecutive top-four finishes in the Championship and reach a Challenge Cup quarter-final. Featherstone have already secured a place in the Qualifiers, but need to beat Toulouse in their final league game of the season on Saturday to be sure of finishing in third place.

Summary: Head coach Jon Sharp has been sacked by Championship side Featherstone Rovers.


The annual event was scheduled to take place in George Square on Sunday evening. It has been cancelled for the safety of staff and the 13,000 members of the public who had tickets. The organisers said that due to the complexity of the event it would not be rescheduled this year. A spokesman for Glasgow Life, which is behind the event, said: "The stormy weather battering much of Scotland has created real problems for our teams working on the Glasgow Christmas lights switch-on. "Now, with a weather warning in place for further significant wind and rain over the weekend, public safety issues have been raised." Ticket holders will be able to exchange their ticket for a free hot drink at George Square's Glasgow on ice from 27 November - 31 December.

Summary: Glasgow's Christmas lights switch-on, which was due to take place over the weekend, has been cancelled due to bad weather.


About 25 people battled driving rain for the Santa Splash event, organised by the Canal and River Trust along the Leeds Liverpool Canal. It marked the end of the first year of a project which aims to map a 150-mile stretch of canal from east to west. A similar event is being staged in Burscough, Lancashire, on Sunday. The Coast to Coast trail, which has been funded by a Â£1.3m charity grant, will stretch between Liverpool on the west and Goole on the east coast. The Santa Splash canoeists tackled a two-mile stretch of the canal for the fun event. Project manager Greg Brookes said: "I want to say a big thank you to everyone who joined a tremendous effort to bring some festive cheer to the canal."

Summary: Canoeists dressed as Father Christmas took to the canal to celebrate a project linking some of Britain's waterways.


Okinoshima is home to the Okitsu shrine, built in the 17th century to pray for the safety of sailors. Before stepping foot on the island, men must take off their clothes and undergo a cleansing ritual. When they leave they are not allowed to take away any souvenirs, or disclose details of their visit. Long before the shrine was built, Okinoshima was used for rituals involving prayers for oceangoing ships and trade ties with Korean and Chinese people, the Japan Times reports. Thousands of artefacts brought as gifts from overseas have been found on the island, including gold rings from the Korean Peninsula, it says. The island now welcomes visitors on a single day every year, 27 May, and ancient rules are still observed. The number of visitors is restricted to 200. They must perform ablution rites in the sea, and - most controversially - be male.

Summary: Japan's Okinoshima island, an ancient religious site where women are banned, has been declared a World Heritage site by the UN's cultural body Unesco.


Ricky visited children at a school in Soweto, where Mandela spent much of his younger years, to speak to them about the former leader. One girl told Ricky that she sees Mandela as a "global icon, partly because he symbolises peace." South Africa is preparing to say a final goodbye to Nelson Mandela at his funeral this Sunday. Thousands of people will line the streets once again to pay their final respects to the man who helped to end the racist system of apartheid and unite the country. The former leader of South Africa passed away last week. Tributes have been taking place across the world, including a memorial service on Tuesday in Johannesburg, which was attended by lots of world leaders. Take a look at Mandela's life in pictures and find out more about why he was important.

Summary: Newsround's Ricky is in South Africa, talking to children there about what Mandela means to them and what kind of nation he leaves behind.


Republic of Ireland U21 international Baba, 20, was released by Championship side Birmingham earlier this summer. Kennedy, who spent the end of 2016-17 with AFC Fylde, joins after impressing in a trial game for the Silkmen against Derby County. The 23-year-old started his career at Manchester City, before joining Leicester in 2013, initially on loan. After two years with the Foxes he signed for Motherwell, making 25 appearances before moving on to Fylde in March. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: National League club Macclesfield Town have signed defender Kieran Kennedy and midfielder Noe Baba on one-year deals.


X Factor winner Matt Terry entered the UK singles chart at number three with his song When Christmas Comes Around. He'll be hoping the tune can climb up the charts to reach the number one slot on Friday. The current number one single is Clean Bandit's Rockabye. They've been at the top of the charts for a huge six weeks and will be hoping to hold on for a seventh week. One Direction's Louis Tomlinson will be hoping to climb the charts with his song Just Hold On, with DJ Steve Aoki. It's currently in the number two slot, so he hasn't got far to go. This song is a tribute to the politician Jo Cox, who died earlier this year. Lots of Jo Cox's friends and supporters have taken part in the single, which will raise money for a charity set up in Jo's memory.

Summary: The Christmas number one single will be revealed on Friday - check out which songs are in the running this year...


Francesco Guidolin's team will be in the US from 7 July to 17 July and play games on 13 July (TBC) and 16 July against Richmond Kickers who play in the United Soccer League. The first week of the tour will be a training camp based in Washington DC. Swansea also have four friendly matches scheduled after their return to the UK in late July and early August July 13: America tour: Opponents tbc July 16: Richmond Kickers (City Stadium, Virginia) 19:00 local time July 23: Bristol Rovers (Memorial Stadium) 15:00 BST July 27: Swindon Town (County Ground) 19:45 BST July 30: Wolverhampton Wanderers (Molineux) 15:00 BST August 6: Stade Rennais (Liberty Stadium) 15:00 BST

Summary: Swansea City will play two matches against American teams on a pre-season tour to the USA in July.


The 21-year-old ended last season on loan with League Two side Mansfield, scoring seven goals in 23 appearances. "The manager explained to me how he wanted to play next season and I was really interested, playing against his side last season really impressed me," he told the Rovers website. "It's my job now to impress in training and earn my place in the team." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Doncaster Rovers have signed Sheffield United midfielder Ben Whiteman in a six-month loan deal.


Media playback is not supported on this device Robbie Keane, Jonathan Walters and Robbie Brady all took part in the squad's first training session in France on Thursday morning. Martin O'Neill's squad arrived at their team base in Versailles on Wednesday. Walters had not trained for a week because of minor Achilles problems while Keane (calf) and Brady (back) are also recovering from knocks. Walters was reported to have sustained a bang to his calf on Wednesday but the Republic player of the year said on Saturday that it was an Achilles problem. Although he did not take part in the inter-squad match, he trained individually with the fitness team. The Republic face the Swedes in their Group E opener in Paris on 13 June before further games against Belgium and Italy.

Summary: The Republic of Ireland's injury problems are clearing up ahead of Monday's Euro 2016 opener with Sweden.


The man, from Omagh in County Tyrone, was arrested in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, on Monday evening. Constable Kerr, 25, died when a booby-trap bomb exploded under his car in Omagh on 2 April 2011. Dissident republican paramilitaries have been blamed for the killing of the newly-recruited Catholic constable. The arrest was made by officers from the North West Counter Terrorism Unit at the request of PSNI Serious Crime Branch detectives. Mr Kerr, who was a Catholic and an active member of the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association), was seen by many as a symbol of Northern Ireland's new police service. The officer joined the PSNI in May 2010. A republican splinter group claiming it was made up of former members of the Provisional IRA later claimed responsibility for his murder. He was the second police officer to have been murdered since the Royal Ulster Constabulary became the PSNI in 2001.

Summary: Detectives investigating the murder of Northern Ireland police officer, Ronan Kerr, are continuing to question a 22-year-old man.


Harvey, 32, joined the club as first-team coach in 2008 and replaced Tony Gervaise as manager in February 2010. She guided Arsenal to three consecutive league titles, two Continental Cups and one FA Women's Cup. "I've had a wonderful four-and-a-half years and would like to thank everyone at the club for the fantastic support," she told the club's website. "A special thanks must go to (general manager) Vic Akers for giving me the opportunity to manage this special club. "It was always going to be a huge challenge taking over from such a legendary figure in the women's game but I've learnt so much from Vic and can't thank him enough for all that he's done for me."

Summary: Arsenal Ladies manager Laura Harvey will leave in January to take over at American side Seattle Reign.


The Energy Saving Trust said support from others would help those not confident in finding a better deal. Energy regulator Ofgem said that 88% of energy customers had not switched in the past year. A separate study suggested more than a million older customers faced poor service from energy firms. The Energy Ombudsman and Age UK said that many of those aged over 65 did not want to make a fuss after being poorly treated by energy firms. Citizens Advice said that the process of switching was relatively straightforward, and urged people to take advantage of better deals before heating bills started to bite in the winter. The call comes shortly after the banking sector was told to do more to encourage switching between current accounts, although many people are daunted or uninspired to take part in the switching process.

Summary: Family and friends should help older people to switch energy supplier to save money on their gas and electricity bills, campaigners say.


A par, par finish would have seen the Belfast golfer finish in a morale-boosting share of 20th after ending a run of 11 missed cuts on Friday. Hoey's other 17 holes contained 15 pars, one birdie and one bogey. His cheque for just over £7,000 moved him from 231st to 211th in the Race to Dubai standings. The Galgorm Castle touring professional's last previous cheque came when he was joint 66th at the Abu Dhabi Championship in January. Hoey has won five European Tour titles during his career with his last victory coming at the Russian Open in 2013. Overnight leader Matthew Fitzpatrick clinched victory as a closing 71 left him on 16 under par, three ahead of Denmark's Lass Jensen. The other Irish weekend qualifier Peter Lawrie finished on four over after a disappointing closing 78.

Summary: Michael Hoey finished in a share of 41st place at the Nordea Masters in Sweden after taking a quintuple bogey eight at his penultimate hole.


The River Hull Board said around 20 sunken vessels were restricting the flow of the river. The removals are part of a Â£45m package of works over the next five years to manage the flood risk in the River Hull valley. The river runs for more than 20 miles (32 km) from the Yorkshire Wolds to the Humber Estuary. More on this and other Hull and East Yorkshire stories Conservative MP Graham Stuart, chairman of the River Hull Board, said the removals "will help reduce the risk of catastrophic flooding for local homes and businesses". He said: "Clearing the riverbed of sunken boats is part of the multi-million-pound plan to speed the flow of water down the river, which could make all the difference the next time there is very heavy rainfall." In 2007, heavy rainfall caused Hull and the surrounding area to flood damaging thousands of properties.

Summary: Sunken boats are being removed from the River Hull in an attempt to reduce the risk of flooding.


It said it had developed a package of proposals designed to close a budget gap of Â£26m. Budget leader Bill Fernie said cuts to services were unavoidable, but the administration has done its best to mitigate the impact of the savings. The council's countryside ranger service was to be axed, but instead is to remain with reduced funding. Cuts to school music tuition and street cleaning are also be less drastic that originally proposed. Councillors will discuss the proposed budget at a meeting on the 16 February.

Summary: Highland Council hopes to balance its budget for the year ahead without drastic cuts.


The 85-year-old is serving a prison sentence for sex-related offences and appeared via video link for the hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court. He faces eight allegations dating from 1971 to 2004, relating to girls and women who were aged between 12 and 27. The case was sent to Southwark Crown Court where Mr Harris will appear on 14 April. He denied each charge as they were put to him one by one. He is accused of:

Summary: Former entertainer Rolf Harris has pleaded not guilty to indecently assaulting seven girls and women.


Groceries and toiletries were among the items taken from ReadiFood warehouse, run by Faith Christian Group, on Boulton Road in Reading, Berkshire. A generator, which the charity used to power its street kitchen, was also stolen. Thames Valley Police said it was investigating the burglary and has appealed for witnesses. Malcolm Peirce, director of Faith Christian Group, said the charity would have to find the cash to replace the generator. With regard to food and other items stolen, he added: "I suspect people's generosity will rise to this and we'll find ourselves overwhelmed with jars of coffee before too long and hopefully shampoo and body wash. "It sets you back, it's upsetting." A police spokeswoman said it is thought the burglars got into the building by forcing their way in through a window, between 20:00 BST on Sunday and 08:00 on Monday.

Summary: A charity has described its upset after hundreds of pounds worth of goods were stolen from a food bank.


The Italian, 26, scored 15 goals in the French Ligue 1 last season as Nice finished third to reach the qualifying rounds of the Champions League. Balotelli signed on free transfer from Liverpool in August 2016, two years after a £16m move to Anfield. The ex-Manchester City striker has also scored 13 goals in 33 appearances for Italy but has not played for the national side since the 2014 World Cup.

Summary: Nice striker Mario Balotelli has signed a new one-year contract with the club.


Ronan Hill, who previously won in 2012, received his second Emmy award for outstanding sound mixing for a drama. Carla Stronge, meanwhile, won her first Emmy for outstanding casting for a drama for her work on the programme. The creative Emmy awards were held in Los Angeles on Saturday night. They reward technical achievement on TV series and programmes in areas such as casting, writing and sound. Saturday night's ceremony is a precursor to the main Emmy awards event on 20 September. Game of Thrones won eight prizes in the creative Emmys in all. Series 6 of the successful HBO adventure series in currently being filmed in Northern Ireland. The programme is also expected to win a number of prizes at the main Emmy ceremony. Much of Game of Thrones is filmed in Northern Ireland - at the Titanic Studios in Belfast and several other locations.

Summary: Two Northern Irish production crew members on the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones have won creative Emmy awards.


The Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network (RAYNET) provided communications over 2,000 square miles in North Yorkshire. Radios were operated by 42 volunteers. The money has been donated by North Yorkshire County Council. The volunteers will also provide communications on the Tour de Yorkshire cycling event in May. The Tour de France generated £102m in revenue on the two stages across Yorkshire, watched by 2.5m spectators. During the race the radio network linked control rooms in Skipton, Richmond, Harrogate, York and Wakefield. Brian Dooks, a member of RAYNET, said: "We are grateful for the donation, which will be used to purchase and replace equipment. "Some members slept in their cars to be ready to operate from 4am each day. It was not easy, but nobody who worked on the Tour will forget being involved in something very special."

Summary: A voluntary team that helped the 2014 Tour de France race through the Yorkshire Dales has received radio equipment worth about £5,500


Former fast bowler Holding, 63, was part of the Windies' feared attack during the 1970s and 80s and played for Derbyshire for six seasons from 1983. Morgan, who replaces Chris Grant, was named at the club's AGM on Wednesday. Holding, who took 249 Test wickets, said his new role was a "great honour". He added: "I enjoyed immensely the few years I spent at Derbyshire and I always enjoy returning. "On my last visit in September, I saw all of the facilities, all of the improvements and the infrastructure which has gone into the club. "I am sure that the progress made off the field and around the ground will transfer onto the cricket field and that we will see some good results this summer." Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: West Indies legend Michael Holding has been appointed as president of former club Derbyshire, who have also named local businessman Ian Morgan as their new chairman.


Kelly Edwards and Chelsie Giles both lost in their -52kg repechage finals to finish seventh. Edwards won her opening bout before losing to second seed Reka Pupp of Hungary and finished with a loss to Darya Skrypnik of Belarus. Giles also started with a win but was then beaten by Erika Miranda from Brazil and Portugal's Joana Ramos. Kimberley Renicks (-48kg), Sam Hall (-66kg) and world junior number one Neil MacDonald (-60kg) were all beaten in the first round of their weight divisions, Find out how to get into judo with our special guide.

Summary: Britain's judokas failed to win a medal on the opening day of the Tbilisi Grand Prix in Georgia.


Media playback is not supported on this device The match was postponed on Tuesday after snow made the pitch unplayable. "You have to think whether or not it could all happen again here. It can all go wrong again in two weeks," Watzke told the news agency. The Dortmund team bus had to be pulled out of mud by a tractor at Lotte. This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser The Frimo Stadium holds just 10,059 fans and the team were playing in Germany's regional leagues before being promoted last season. They have beaten top-flight sides Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen en route to the last eight. The game may be replayed on Tuesday, 14 March, between Dortmund's Bundesliga matches against Hertha Berlin (11 March) and Ingolstadt (17 March).

Summary: Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke wants their German Cup quarter-final at third-tier Sportfeude Lotte moved away from the minnows' home ground, according to AFP.


The baby mammal was found at Archirondel by a member of the public on Wednesday and tended to by animal rescue teams. The harbour seal, which is three or four months old, was found to have extreme mouth ulcerations by vets. British Divers Marine Life Rescue said it would have had difficulty feeding from the mother prior to weaning. Donna de Gruchy, from the organisation, said harbour seals in Jersey waters were "not unheard of" but there were "minimal numbers". "You hardly ever see them... they are an absolute rarity. It is a first for me." Vets are hydrating the seal in Jersey before deciding whether it is well enough to travel to an RSPCA rehabilitation centre. Ms de Gruchy said RSPCA centres were "overrun" with seal pups which were not surviving and many had the same condition.

Summary: An underweight seal pup has been found washed up on a Jersey beach in what has been described as an "absolute rarity".


The council has warned of "significant traffic delays" during the September 4-5 event and has told head teachers closing their school is an option in what is the first week of term. Newport has 48 primary schools and nine secondary schools. Up to 60 world leaders, including US President Barack Obama, are expected at Newport's Celtic Manor Resort. In a statement, Newport council said: "The decision for a school to close lies with the individual school, however, the council has outlined to schools the different options they could choose to take such as having no adjustment to their school day, utilising inset days or closings as well as adjusting the school hours and finishing earlier." The last time Britain hosted the Nato summit was 24 years ago in London. The event in Wales will also mark the 65th anniversary of Nato.

Summary: Newport schools could close on the two days world leaders are in the city for the Nato summit.


That means that since 1 November at least 39 people have been killed by cold weather in Poland. Six people slipped and fell to their deaths in the Tatra Mountains on the border with Slovakia. Meanwhile in the German city of Bremen 300 migrants were reportedly evacuated from tents. Since the New Year freezing temperatures have made conditions even more difficult for migrants living in temporary accommodation. The water supply and heating to the tents in Bremen had stopped working, officials told the Neue Osnabrucker Zeitung newspaper. Other German media said migrants waiting to be registered as refugees were standing in freezing temperatures outside government offices in Berlin, which have reopened after the holidays.

Summary: One of Poland's deadliest-ever cold snaps killed at least 21 people over the weekend, with temperatures falling to -18C (-0.4F), officials say.


The 22-year-old is Grecians boss Paul Tisdale's first signing since his side finished their League Two campaign. Oyeleke played for Chelsea and QPR at youth level and has more recently had loan spells with Northampton, plus Conference clubs Aldershot and Woking. "I was really happy that they were impressed enough that they wanted to sign me," he told Exeter's website. "With the type of football that the manager wants to play and the history that the club has of producing young players and making them better players, I think the conditions are ideal for me to improve." Oyeleke made 15 appearances in the Conference this season during his stints at Aldershot and Woking. The signing comes after Exeter announced that their longest-serving player Liam Sercombe will leave the Devon side this summer.

Summary: Exeter City have signed midfielder Manny Oyeleke after he was released by Championship club Brentford.


Julie Webster, 40, was arrested by police on Monday after a lengthy investigation into the Greater Maryhill Foodbank, which closed in March. She has been charged with fraudulent activity involving a four-figure sum of money. Last year, the foodbank received Â£15,000 in donations after money collected to help a girl injured in a hit-and-run incident was stolen. The donations included Â£5,000 each from comedian Frankie Boyle and the Scottish government. Glasgow City Council and the Scottish government later withdrew funding for the foodbank after investigations into its activities were launched, with schools in the city told not to support it. A spokesman for Police Scotland confirmed: "On 16 August 2016, a 40-year-old woman was charged in connection with alleged fraud offences. A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."

Summary: The founder of a high-profile Glasgow foodbank has been charged with fraud.


Mr Watson, who was named as preferred candidate in June, was confirmed in the role following a meeting of the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel. He is due to join the force in November from Durham Constabulary where he is currently Deputy Chief Constable. He replaces David Crompton who was suspended following the Hillsborough Inquests. Dr Alan Billings, Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire, said he was confident Mr Watson had would be able to lead "one of the most high profile forces in the country". Mr Watson, who has been appointed for five years, said he was looking forward to taking up the role. He said: "I fully recognise the difficulties that the force has faced in recent times and I am committed to leading the organisation through times of change."

Summary: South Yorkshire Police have appointed Stephen Watson as the force's new chief constable.


The ride was closed after officials got reports that bits had fallen from one of the carriages. The Theme Park says people on the ride weren't in any danger and have been safely taken off. The ride only re-opened in March after it was closed following the crash that injured five people in June 2015. It is now closed again while an investigation into what happened takes place. Accidents on rollercoasters are extremely rare - the chance of being injured whilst on a ride is one in 24 million.

Summary: Around 30 people had to be rescued from the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers this lunchtime.


David Ormerod, 15, left Closeburn near Thornhill on Sunday to play rugby in Dumfries. He was subsequently seen at the Dumfries Rugby Club but has not been seen since. Insp Rory Caldow described him as a "vulnerable young boy" and asked anyone who had seen him to come forward. He said dedicated officers were now involved in the search and they were visiting friends and family to try to track him down. "If anyone is found to be hiding David they may find themselves being arrested for their troubles," he added. The teenager is described as 5ft 10in tall, of slim build with a Newcastle accent. He has links to Dumfries, Newcastle, Thornhill and Cumbernauld.

Summary: The search has been stepped up for a missing Dumfries and Galloway teenager who has not been seen since the weekend.


The 30-year-old midfielder, who was born in France, was a free agent after a spell with Kuwaiti club Al-Arabi. Matmour has spent most of his career in Germany, where he came to the attention of Huddersfield boss David Wagner. The Terriers have received international clearance and he could make his debut at Brighton on Saturday. "It is not normal that we would be able to get a player of his quality with no transfer fee," Wagner told the club website. "He can play in all four attacking positions; on the right, on the left, as a number 10 or number nine. "This strengthens our forwards and will help me make good decisions to keep them fresh." Matmour played for four clubs in Germany and appeared in the Bundesliga for Borussia Moenchengladbach and Eintracht Frankfurt. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Huddersfield Town have signed Algeria international Karim Matmour on a contract to the end of the season, with an option for a further 12 months.


Aubameyang drew criticism on Twitter for wearing a sports cap and t-shirt. "When you arrive for the ceremony.... and they lost our baggage!! So that's how we dress tonight. Thanks Lufthansa," he wrote on Instagram. Fellow player of the year nominees Riyad Mahrez, who won, and Sadio Mane were dressed in formal suits. Leicester winger Mahrez became the first Algerian and first North African to win the award since it began in 1992. Borussia Dortmund striker Aubameyang was runner-up with Senegal and Liverpool striker Mane third. Caf spokesman Junior Binyam added: "Aubameyang only arrived at the Hilton Hotel in Abuja an hour before the event without his bags, as they were missing in transit. That was why he dressed that way."

Summary: Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has explained why he attended the Confederation of African Football awards on Thursday in casual clothes.


A crew member onboard one of the vessels was airlifted to hospital with a serious leg injury following the collision on Sunday at the Brixham Heritage Regatta, the RNLI said. Two lifeboats were deployed and two people onboard the other boat were reportedly treated for shock. The RNLI described the incident as "serious". The event, which involves several races for traditional sailing boats, has been held annually in Torbay since 1997, but has its roots in trawler races dating back to the 1800's. Sunday's event was part of the busy Brixfest celebrations in the port. An RNLI spokesperson said: "Two vessels taking part - Ivory Gull and Moya - had collided, resulting in a serious injury to one casualty aboard the Ivory Gull." "The incident took place 1.5 miles out in Torbay, and HM Coastguard teams were also in attendance, along with Devon Ambulance Service," they added.

Summary: A crash between two boats at a regatta in Devon left one person seriously injured.


Ohio's Morning Journal said police received calls from residents about a child driving through town. Staff at the restaurant thought they were the victims of a prank when the underage pair stopped at the drive-through window, the paper added. The boy obeyed all traffic lights and laws, witnesses said. "He didn't hit a single thing on the way there. It was unreal," police officer Jacob Koehler, from the village of East Palestine, said. The child told police he had learned to drive by watching YouTube videos. The boy drove 1.5 miles (2.4km), covering four intersections, railway tracks, and several turns, Mr Koehler told Cleveland news outlet Fox8. The children's parents were asleep at home, reports said, when the siblings decided to take the vehicle keys. The two children got cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets while they waited to be picked up by family. No charges were filed.

Summary: An eight-year old boy in Ohio safely drove his little sister to McDonald's after learning to drive from YouTube, local news report.


Other titles chosen include David Almond's Skellig, The Moaning of Life by Karl Pilkington and Roddy Doyle's short novel Dead Man Talking. A poetry anthology has also been included on the list for the first time since the scheme launched in 2011. Volunteers will hand out 250,000 free books on 23 April next year to encourage more people to read. "I'm really pleased that one of my books is to be part of World Book Night," Almond said. "What a great, optimistic, liberating, democratic project." The event is run by national charity The Reading Agency, with books donated by publishers. The 20 titles for 2015 are:

Summary: Lynda La Plante's Prime Suspect is among the books to be given away on World Book Night in 2015.


The force said it was was one of the first in the UK to equip its officers, including Special Constables, and Community Support Officers, with the thumb-sized devices A total of 800 are being handed out, allowing wearers to capture evidence as they go about their duties. The footage can also be used in the event of a prosecution. Police & Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg said they "improve victim satisfaction and community confidence by giving officers the tools to do their job effectively". "It has also led to the speedier resolution of complaints against officers which is also a positive," he said.

Summary: All of Durham's frontline police officers will be issued with body-worn cameras by the end of the month.


The bodies of a Norwegian woman, 29, a British man, 31, and a German woman, 19, were found in a burned-out car south-east of Perth, local media said. A local farmer was also reportedly killed trying to warn residents of the encroaching fire. It was the first deadly bushfire of the Australian summer, sparked by lightning over the weekend. The three European workers reportedly drove away from the property to rescue a horse and took a wrong turn into the fire. Linda Campbell told the West Australian that all three victims worked for her on the property at Scaddan, near the town of Esperance. "If they had turned right at the gate and not left they wouldn't have died," she was quoted as saying. "They had become part of the team and all the staff are taking this very hard."

Summary: Three European workers who died in bushfires in Western Australia were reportedly trying to save a horse.


The homemade objects, made of wooden boards with screws embedded, were found on Deerdale Lane near Bilsthorpe, near an area known locally as the desert. Police, who were called to the area on Tuesday, said they had been placed in sand and covered in leaves. Officers said they may have been intended to deter off-road bikes but could also have caused "considerable injury" to horses or walkers. The area of undeveloped land close to the A614 has been popular with illegal bikers for years. It has also been the focus of complaints from nearby residents, prompting a series of police crackdowns.

Summary: Metal-spiked traps have been discovered on a country path in Nottinghamshire.


Ukraine's Security Service spokeswoman Olena Hitlianska was quoted as saying the move came at the request of the culture ministry. The ministry had reportedly drafted a list of actors, musicians and other cultural figures who supported Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Mr Depardieu, 66, has described Russia as a "great democracy". In 2013, he received a Russian passport from President Vladimir Putin, after deciding to leave France to avoid paying higher taxes. Last week, he was given a lesson in hand-scything by Belarus's President Alexander Lukashenko during a surprise visit. Mr Lukashenko, once described by US officials as "Europe's last dictator", hosted Mr Depardieu at his residence near the capital Minsk.

Summary: Ukraine has banned French actor Gerard Depardieu from entering the country for five years, local media say.


Two "suspect devices" were also discovered at the property in Kirkton Avenue, Blantyre, on Wednesday. A bomb disposal unit was brought in to evaluate and remove the items. Police said there was no suggestion the incident was linked to terrorism. The man is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "About 9am yesterday, police responded to a report of firearms and ammunition found within a property in Kirkton Avenue, Blantyre. "The property was searched and two suspect devices were also found. "The Royal Navy explosive ordnance disposal unit evaluated the devices and then removed them for examination. "Numerous items, including firearms and ammunition, were seized."

Summary: A 49-year-old man has been arrested after firearms and ammunition were seized at a house in South Lanarkshire.


Senior doctors and nurses will be able to see people for conditions like stroke and chest conditions, while GPs and emergency nurses will treat patients in the minor injuries unit. The work is part of the hospital's Â£1.4m Front of House project. Patients will get into the minor injuries unit via the old accident and emergency entrance. The new assessment unit has been built at the back of the hospital and patients can be brought there by ambulance, referred by their GP or referred from the minor injuries unit if they need to see a senior doctor. There was strong opposition to the plans to make changes to the accident and emergency department at the hospital when Hywel Dda Local Health Board announced it, including an unsuccessful legal challenge.

Summary: A new minor injuries unit and acute medical assessment unit are opening at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.


The NT government announced reforms to the taxi industry but said it would not be making legislative changes authorising ride-sharing services. US-based Uber currently operates in several other parts of Australia. It has expanded aggressively around the world and faces regulatory battles in several countries. Comments from the public on the ABC's Facebook page questioned the decision, with one person saying Uber was needed in Darwin, particularly for evening transport to and from the airport. The writer said local taxis often refused to pick up passengers at night. Transport Minister Peter Chandler told the ABC the move could be reconsidered later. His office did not responded immediately to questions from the BBC.

Summary: Car-hire service Uber will not be allowed to operate in Australia's Northern Territory (NT), reported the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.


Study for a Portrait 1953 exceeded expectation as Christie's had valued the masterpiece at £11m. The oil canvas, which has not been up for auction before, was described as "an arresting and dark study in the degradation of power". It was previously owned by two of Bacon's contemporaries - Rodrigo Moynihan and Louis Le Brocquy. The work was the second most valuable piece to be sold at one of Christie's post-war and contemporary art sales, a spokesperson said. The highest selling work in this category was Bacon's Triptych, which went for £26.3m in February 2008. Other items sold at Tuesday's auction included Lucian Freud's Woman Smiling, 1958-59, which went for £4.7m. Seven works from the collection of Kay Saatchi went for a total of £3.9m.

Summary: A Francis Bacon painting has sold for nearly £18m at auction in London on Tuesday.


The retired British gymnast, 30, had surgery to fuse fractured vertebrae after she was injured while training for the celebrity winter sports show. She tweeted: "I just wanted to let you know the good news that I am being discharged from hospital today." The tweet was accompanied by a photo of Tweddle wearing a neck brace. Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington, 26, Holby City actress Tina Hobley, 44, and Made In Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli, 26, all withdrew from the show because of injury. Tweddle, who won five medals, including three golds, at World Championships during her career has been in hospital since hitting a barrier on 6 February. Channel 4 said it had asked producers to review safety procedures on the programme.

Summary: Olympic bronze medallist Beth Tweddle is to be discharged from hospital, 10 days after injuring her neck during Channel 4's The Jump.


Philip Winter, of Almondsbury Parish Council, is being investigated by UKIP over offensive language about black people in a tweet from an account that includes his political title. Council chair Phil Hall said: "What he's done is tar the whole community with his own views by using the term councillor." Mr Winter said his account was hacked and "words in that tweet were altered". He said he had reported it to Twitter and had closed his account. UKIP said Mr Winter's membership had been "suspended immediately" and added there would be an investigation and disciplinary hearing.

Summary: A UKIP councillor has been suspended over a racist comment on Twitter.


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) did not indicate if this meant Kumble would be replaced. But Indian media reports cited sources as saying the board was unhappy with him for demanding salary increases for himself and the team. India had a successful year under Kumble, losing just one Test. A BCCI statement said that as current coach, Kumble - a former captain of the Indian side - would be a direct entrant for the selection process. Kumble named as new India coach Three former Indian players - Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman- will be responsible for choosing the next coach. Prior to the job, Kumble had no international or first-class coaching experience but his leg-spin bowling made him India's leading Test wicket taker with 619 wickets in 132 games.

Summary: Indian cricket has invited fresh applications for the post of head coach, a month before Anil Kumble's contract ends.


The child was struck by a red Honda Civic in Lower Bathville, near the junction with Station Road, Armadale, at about 15:50 on Friday. She suffered a serious leg injury and was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses. Insp Richard Latto said: "A child has suffered a serious injury as a result of this collision and I'm keen to hear from anyone who saw it. "I would like to remind everyone of the potential road safety risks to children during the school holidays when they are out and about playing with friends. "I would remind parents to ensure their children always use the Green Cross Code and encourage them to wear approved safety helmets when out on bikes."

Summary: Police are appealing for witnesses after an eight-year-old girl was seriously hurt after being hit by a car in West Lothian.


The 30-year-old, who qualifies for England through his English mother, can play at tight-head or loose-head prop. "His ability to play both sides of the scrum is a huge advantage. He will also make a big impact with ball carrying and defence," director of rugby David Humphreys told the club website. Gloucester currently lie eighth in the Premiership, 11 points off fourth spot. Hohneck added: "It's a very big step for me, and one I'm really looking forward to. I've watched a lot of English rugby, spoken to a lot of people who have played there and I can't wait to get involved. "I've heard that the Gloucester fans love powerful forward play, and I'm hoping to deliver on that front. Having so many fellow Kiwis at the club will also help me settle in quickly."

Summary: Gloucester have signed New Zealand-born front row Josh Hohneck from Super Rugby champions Highlanders for next season.


Western Tower and the derelict Friars Walk Shopping Centre in Station Hill are being knocked down to make way for new offices, apartments and shops. The development is next to the revamped Reading railway station, which was reopened by the Queen in July 2014 after an Â£897m upgrade. Contractors Stanhope and TE Scudder said the town centre location meant demolition would be a complex process. Jason Margrave, a director at Stanhope, said: "This is an important milestone in the transformation of an area that will ultimately become the heart of Reading. "Reading is the commercial capital of the Thames Valley, making this site one of the most important schemes in the South East."

Summary: The demolition of an office block and shopping centre in Reading has begun.


Chester-born former Everton trainee Waring, 21, is yet to make a first-team appearance for Stoke, but scored six times in 19 League One appearances on loan at Barnsley two seasons ago. He then had 14 games on loan at League Two side Oxford United last season. El Ouriachi, 20, joined Stoke from Barcelona after rejecting a new deal. Their arrival adds to the nine pre-season signings made by Town boss Micky Mellon, on top of which he added young striker Ivan Toney on a half-season loan from Newcastle United. Shrewsbury have started the new League One season indifferently, picking up just one point from their first two games, although they did knock Championship side Huddersfield Town out of the EFL Cup. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Shrewsbury Town have signed winger Moha El Ouriachi and striker George Waring from Premier League side Stoke City, both on a six-month loan.


There are already 60 huts at Coldingham Bay in Berwickshire but another 11 could now be built. The approval will also allow for the replacement or alteration of the existing huts but with strict conditions on structure and colour. A council planning officer said it was hoped that would help create a more "uniform appearance" in the area. The huts are owned by Scottish Borders Council and leased to tenants. Previously they had to apply individually to obtain planning consent to alter a hut, but a report said the reality was that a lot of changes had been made without seeking permission. The latest blanket approval would allow works to be carried out according to fixed styles and colour schemes. A council report said the introduction of new huts could also act as a "catalyst" for other tenants to upgrade their properties.

Summary: Plans to increase the number of colourful beach huts on a stretch of Borders coastline have been approved.


Jon Casey, 35, of Ecton Brook, was stabbed in Barrack Road, near an Indian restaurant, on 16 January. Four men, aged 18, 19 and two aged 20, were arrested in Coventry early on Wednesday on suspicion of assisting an offender. A 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on 22 January remains on bail pending further enquiries. Northamptonshire Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward. Det Insp Mark Brayfield, said: "We believe Mr Casey had been involved in an altercation with two men shortly before he was found in Barrack Road." He said police would like to talk to a woman who was pushing a buggy in Hester Street at 17:15 GMT on the day of the murder. She is believed to have had a brief conversation with the offenders.

Summary: Four men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the murder of a father-of-two in Northampton.


The arrests were part of an investigation into allegations of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham, South Yorkshire Police said. The men, aged 36 and 37, were arrested in the Rotherham area, the force said. Three men, aged 35, 38 and 39, were held in Goole, East Yorkshire, in November as part of the same inquiry. They remain on police bail. The allegations date to a period between 1990 and 2001.

Summary: Two men have been arrested on suspicion of historical sexual offences against underage girls.


Labour councillor Willie Young, who was the council's finance convener, denied any wrongdoing. The council admitted a "serious failing" after repairs worth Â£200,000 were ordered without proper approval. Mr Young said he was disappointed, and that he believed coverage of the incident impacted the result. It involved cycle path and wall repairs. He said: "I wasn't helped by the 'wallgate'. You've got to accept you can lose. That's politics for you." Elected in Bridge of Don were Brett Hunt (Conservative), Alison Alphonse (SNP), John Reynolds (independent) and Sandy Stuart (SNP). Work at the cycle path, involving a boundary wall on Wellington Brae in the Ferryhill area, has been suspended while an investigation takes place. The project was to be fully funded by cycling charity Sustrans, which awarded just over Â£21,000 for preliminary work, with the full funding to be paid when the work was completed.

Summary: A senior Aberdeen councillor at the centre of a probe into a repair order involving land owned by his father has lost his seat.


The Spanish ministry of defence named the pilot as Captain Fernando Lluna Carrascosa of the Spanish air force. He leaves behind a wife and a daughter. The crash occurred at around 14:00 local time (12:00 GMT) at the Moron air base, south-east of Seville. It is shared by Spain and the US Air Force, but only Spain flies the Eurofighter. The plane belonged to the Ala 11 division of Spain's air force. The ministry confirmed that the aircraft crashed as it tried to land during a routine training flight. Captain Carrascosa, from Madrid, had more than 600 hours' experience flying Eurofighter jets, the defence ministry said. Images posted on social media showed black smoke rising from the vicinity of the air base. A Saudi national died at the same air base in 2010 in another Eurofighter crash.

Summary: A pilot has died after his Eurofighter jet crashed at a military base in southern Spain, defence officials say.


The father, who lives in the Northern Territory town of Humpty Doo, reportedly set the plants ablaze after repeated disputes with his son. Police said the son called them as he believed burning the plants was a worse crime than drug possession. Police said neither man would face any charges. "Things came to a head yesterday evening and the father allegedly threw all of his son's cannabis plants onto the bonfire and completely destroyed them," Duty Superintendent Jorgensen told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. "This enraged the son, he called us and told us everything basically."

Summary: An enraged Australian man called police after his father burned his prized cannabis plants in a bonfire, reports say.


Media playback is not supported on this device Tamim Iqbal batted through the Tigers' innings, hitting three sixes in his unbeaten 83 from 58 balls, but lacked any meaningful support as they posted 153-7 from their 20 overs. Opener Stephan Myburgh and captain Peter Borren both made 29, but the Dutch left themselves too much to do. Tight bowling at the death left them tantalisingly short on 145-7. Captain Mashrafe Mortaza was Bangladesh's hero with the ball as his four overs cost only 14 runs, just when the Dutch were looking to press the accelerator. Relive Bangladesh v Netherlands with in-play highlights clips. One team from Group A, which also includes Ireland and Oman who meet later on Wednesday, will qualify for the Super 10 stage when the eight major teams enter the competition. Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: Bangladesh beat a spirited Netherlands side by eight runs in their first match of the World Twenty20 in Dharamsala.


Kyle Bartley and Jordan Ayew were on target as the Premier League side drew 2-2 with Major League Soccer team Philadelphia Union. "It's another good exercise for us," Clement told the club website. "We worked really hard during a double training session on Friday, and it showed because the players were a little leggy out there today." Swansea next face Richmond kickers on 19 July, before playing North Carolina three days later. The Welsh club will then return to the UK and complete their pre-season preparations with a match at Birmingham City on 29 July.

Summary: Swansea City boss Paul Clement was happy with the opening game of their pre-season tour to America.


Shadow Immigration Minister David Hanson, MP for Delyn, said he had seen "bedspreads in bus shelters" and "tents on roundabouts" in the port. He said migrants should be stopped from entering France in the first place. Mr Hanson called for Europe-wide action to stop illegal immigrants travelling unimpeded across EU member states. "What I saw was quite disturbing," he said of his visit to the French port. "There are many people who are poor, who are dispossessed, who've made tremendous journeys to get to Calais. "But there's a lack of action I think in terms of both protection of the border and removal by the French authorities. "We need to have an international European response to make sure we stop people getting to France in the first place."

Summary: The French authorities should be doing more to stop migrants heading for the UK after reaching Calais, a senior Welsh MP has said.


The Tunisia international, 24, joins on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce said: "Wahbi is a dynamic attacking player [with] the ability to score goals. I am delighted to welcome him to the club." Khazri becomes the Black Cats' fifth signing of the January window, after Lamine Kone, Steve Harper, Dame N'Doye and Jan Kirchhoff. He had previously been linked with Everton and Aston Villa. Sunderland are 19th in the Premier League, four points behind adrift of safety. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Sunderland have signed midfielder Wahbi Khazri for an undisclosed fee from French side Bordeaux.


Mr Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu are accused of trying to forge the senate rules in order to help them secure their positions. If found guilty they face up to 14 years in prison. President Muhammadu Buhari has been at loggerheads with Mr Saraki as his party did not want him as senate leader. Mr Buhari's preferred candidate was not present when the senate elected its president last year. Mr Saraki's opponents say that that election was not valid and was conducted under rules which they allege were forged. The case could have widespread political ramifications, correspondents say. The accused arrived at court in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, in bus accompanied by senate colleagues, the BBC's Chris Ewokor reports. Mr Saraki is also involved in another court case in which he is accused of false asset declaration, a charge he denies.

Summary: The leader of Nigeria's senate, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy have pleaded not guilty to forgery and criminal conspiracy charges.


Police and mountain rescue teams were leading a search for Bishopbriggs man Daniel Bennett, 43, who was last seen in Tyndrum on Saturday. Officers found the body of a man in the area of Ben Oss on Tuesday afternoon. No identification has yet been made, but Mr Bennett's family are being kept informed of developments. A large-scale search of the area was mounted after Mr Bennett, who works as a software developer at Durham University, failed to get in touch with friends or family. He was last seen at the Green Welly Stop in Tyndrum at midday on Saturday. Police Scotland officers were joined by the Search and Rescue Dogs Association Team and mountain rescue teams from Killin, Lomond, Tayside, Arrochar, and the RAF.

Summary: Rescue teams searching for a man who went missing while walking in the Stirlingshire hills have found a body.


The 44-year-old man was taken to hospital in stable condition on Friday morning. Another man is in police custody but has not been charged. A spokesman for Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs told the BBC there was no indication the attack was "politically motivated". The Russian Embassy in Canada has declined to comment on the incident. Police and paramedics were called shortly before 09:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on Friday to a residential building in a neighbourhood of Canada's capital with several embassies. The victim, who paramedics believed was intoxicated, was in the lobby of the building when they arrived and initially refused treatment, the Ottawa Citizen reported. He had been stabbed in the arm and the back and was transported to hospital for treatment.

Summary: A Russian diplomat was found stabbed following a drunken quarrel in Ottawa, Canada, according to local media.


There was speculation that the annual competition would be rearranged for this weekend. However, the GAA announced on Monday that dates for the rescheduled fixtures will be confirmed after a CCCC meeting on 12 January. The four semi-final encounters on Saturday were called off because of adverse weather conditions. In football, Munster had been scheduled to face Leinster at Pairc Esler, Newry, while Ulster were due to play Connacht at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. The hurling semi-finals involving the four Irish provinces at Pearse Stadium, Salthill, were also postponed. The finals had been due to take place at Armagh and Salthill on Sunday.

Summary: The Inter-provincial football and hurling games postponed at the weekend have been put back until next year.


Trevor Wright, 67, of Ballingdon Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, was found guilty at Ipswich Crown Court of five charges of rape and seven of sexual assault. He had already admitted six more sex assaults on the same three victims. Judge Martyn Levett told Wright he should sign the sex offenders' register indefinitely. Wright's offending took place between 1977 and 1989, one rape occurred in a car belonging to a customer at his garage in Ballingdon Street. Other offences took place at a stables where Wright kept a horse. Giving evidence, Wright said he was "sex obsessed" and admitted rubbing himself against the girls for sexual gratification but denied committing any sexual assaults or rapes. He told police he had been a heavy drinker and suffered from memory problems.

Summary: A "sex obsessed" garage owner who preyed on schoolgirls in the 1970s and 80s has been jailed for 19 years.


After a user of the social network was befriended by a girl, a doctored image of the victim was sent to his employer's Facebook page. The image showed the victim engaging in a sexual act in the presence of a child, said police. He then received a message saying, unless Â£7,500 was paid, the photograph and images like it would go viral. The advice from officers is to never accept a friend request from anyone you do not know and, if you are subject to any criminal activity, to contact them.

Summary: Cheshire Police have issued a warning about an online sex scam which involved an attempted blackmail on Facebook.


George Smith, 55, punched, kicked and stamped on 45-year-old Steven Larkin before throttling him at Stravanan Road, Castlemilk, on 7 December 2014. The High Court in Glasgow heard that Mr Larkin was attacked inside Smith's home then dragged from the flat and killed. Smith denied murder but was found guilty by a majority verdict. Sentence was deferred until next month. The court was told that the brutal beating Mr Larkin suffered was not life-threatening. It heard his death came from being strangled with his scarf. It emerged after the guilty verdict that Smith has a number of previous convictions, including one for violence.

Summary: A man has been convicted of murdering a father-of-one who was beaten and strangled with a scarf in Glasgow.


Simon, 29, scored two tries in 65 games for the Dragons before moving to Belle Vue in 2015, making 44 appearances. He joins Sam Moa, Greg Bird, Iain Thornley, Luke Burgess, Luke Walsh and Brayden Wiliame at the Stade Gilbert Brutus for 2017. "I'm delighted to come back at the club who allowed me few years ago to turn my passion into a career," Simon said. "I want to show my determination to win and to be a part of a team who will compete for a trophy."

Summary: Catalans Dragons have re-signed prop Mickael Simon on a two-year deal from Wakefield Trinity.


Midfielder Phillips, 25, spent three seasons with QPR, playing 94 times and scoring 14 goals. The Scotland international helped the R's to promotion in 2013-14 and made 25 Premier League appearances in 2014-15. He is Albion's first summer signing after the club released forward Victor Anichebe, midfielder Stephane Sessegnon and goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard. Phillips has made four appearances for Scotland, having previously represented England at youth level. Never want to miss the latest West Brom news? You can now add the Baggies and all the other sports and teams you follow to your personalised My Sport home.

Summary: West Brom have signed Matt Phillips from Championship side QPR on a four-year deal reported to be worth £5.5m.


The 26-year-old, who joined the Tykes from National League side Halifax in 2015, has agreed a five-year contract with Harry Redknapp's Blues. Barnsley captain Roberts played 40 times in 2016-17 as they finished 14th in their first season back in the second tier after promotion. "I'm happy to be at such a big club," Roberts told Birmingham's website. "There's been a lot of rumours and a lot of clubs interested but when a manager like Harry Redknapp comes along and asks for your signature you've got to take it seriously." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Birmingham City have signed defender Marc Roberts from Championship rivals Barnsley for an undisclosed fee.


Sharples was sidelined after damaging a ligament in a 23-18 Premiership loss at London Irish on 20 March. The 26-year-old posted on Twitter: "Thanks for all the messages regarding the injury! Absolutely gutted to miss the rest of the season." Gloucester lie eighth in the table, 11 points below the play-off places, after Saturday's 17-12 loss at home to Bath. England wing Jonny May is also unavailable for Gloucester for the rest of the season because of a knee injury. David Humphreys' side travel to fifth-placed Leicester Tigers on Saturday.

Summary: Gloucester wing Charlie Sharples has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.


The SDL group held flags and signs with the words Homes For Heroes, Not Immigrants, Stop Foreign Aid and No More Mosques. Metal barriers and a row of police officers separated the group from hundreds of anti-SDL campaigners in the city's George Square. Chants of "Refugees go home" were met with "We welcome refugees". Representatives from the STUC, Unite Against Fascism, the Scottish Greens, Communist Party, Scottish Refugee Council and the Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees gathered in the city centre from noon and heard from a number of speakers before the SDL group arrived about an hour later. Glasgow MSP Sandra White told the counter-protesters: "They will not get a welcome here, not in Glasgow and not in Scotland. "Everyone here should be applauded for standing up against racism." The SDL group remained in the square for about 35 minutes before moving on.

Summary: A demonstration by the Scottish Defence League (SDL) has drawn a large counter-demonstration in the middle of Glasgow.


Pearson, 52, has been strongly linked with the role following Clement's sacking on Monday. But the Rams are adamant Darren Wassall, who was appointed on a deal until the end of the season, will be given time to prove his worth. Pearson was sacked by Leicester at the end of June. Nottingham-born Pearson guided the Foxes to Premier League survival last season but was replaced by Claudio Ranieri in the summer. But BBC Radio Derby's Owen Bradley says Pearson has not been contacted to resume his managerial career with the Rams. He said on Twitter: "Plenty of people throwing their hat in the ring for the Derby County job, as you might expect. "I'm told it's definitely a case of candidates making contact, rather than the club going after them." Derby are fifth in the Championship table, six points adrift of leaders Middlesbrough.

Summary: Derby County have not approached former Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson about succeeding Paul Clement as their new head coach, BBC Derby Sport reports.


One was also charged with possession of firearms in suspicious circumstances. Appearing at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin were Cork men Sean Walsh, 50, of St Johns Well, Joseph Walsh, 36, of Glengarriff Road and Michael Gilmartin, of Chestnut Drive. The three men were arrested in Cork on Friday. Mr Gilmartin was also charged with possession in suspicious circumstances of one 9mm semi-automatic pistol, one sawn-off shotgun and a quantity of ammunition. They have all been remanded in custody and will appear again next Wednesday at 10.30am when the court will hear applications for legal aid and bail.

Summary: Three men arrested in Cork have been charged with membership of an unlawful organisation - the Irish Republican Army.


George Ray came closest to opening the scoring for Crewe before the break when his header was saved by Elliot Parish. George Moncur's penalty put the visitors ahead in the second-half after Ray tripped Frankie Kent in the box. But Saunders headed in James Jones' corner to leave Colchester eight points from safety with three games to play. Crewe coach James Collins told BBC Radio Stoke: "It has been a tough and long season. You could tell it was two teams that are down there. "But it was important that we got something. The players had to dig in and got a late reward. "Callum Saunders has been ill for a lot of the season, so it's been a bit up and down for him. "But he has the ability to run in behind and threaten. To see him score a goal like that is a real positive."

Summary: Crewe forward Callum Saunders scored a late equaliser against Colchester which put the U's on the verge of relegation from League One.


Four people were taken to hospital after what appears to have been a stabbing incident on Kennelsfort Road in Palmerstown. Two people were taken to Tallaght Hospital, while two others were brought to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. One man is said to be in a serious condition. A man has been arrested and is being questioned by police. Paul Reynolds, a reporter for Irish state broadcaster RTÉ, said: "Gardaí [Irish police] are still trying to establish the facts, but it appears that, just before 4am, on Tuesday morning, a large number of people got into a fight on Kennelsfort Road. "Weapons were used and a number of people were injured. "It is understood this may have been a fight among members of the Travelling community."

Summary: Police want to interview as many as 70 people in connection with an attack in County Dublin.


Maternity services were previously led by consultant obstetricians. However, the hospital has no facilities for on-site specialist neonatal paediatric support or adult intensive care. NHS Highland has said that the majority of births at the hospital can be handled by midwives only. Pregnancies involving complications are handled at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Internal and external reviews of services at Wick support the need for the planned changes, the health board has said. Five newborn babies have died at the hospital since 2010. An external review and report suggested that at least two were "potentially avoidable". CMUs provide care to pregnant women in other parts of NHS Highland's area. Campaign group Caithness Health Action Team (Chat) has raised concerns about women having to travel 100 miles (160.9km) from Caithness to Inverness to have their babies.

Summary: A new midwife-led community maternity unit (CMU) has been introduced at Caithness General in Wick.


After Bury's Tom Pope hit the bar, Chris Taylor put Millwall on their way to a third win in four games with a goal direct from a corner. Steve Morison then scored his 18th goal of the season before Ryan Lowe smashed in off the bar to pull one back. But Taylor made the game safe by converting Morison's cross to move the Lions past Walsall into third place. Neil Harris's side can still mathematically secure a top two finish, but closing the six-point gap to Burton Albion with just two games remaining looks unlikely. Lowe's goal was the 200th strike of a career that has taken in eight clubs - Shrewsbury Town, Chester, Crewe Alexandra, Stockport County, Bury, Sheffield Wednesday, MK Dons and Tranmere Rovers.

Summary: Millwall kept their faint hopes of automatic promotion alive with a deserved victory over mid-table Bury.


Tomic and Nick Kyrgios had been warned by Australia's Olympic team boss that their behaviour was being monitored in the build-up to the Games. Tomic, 23, was criticised for holding his racquet by the strings when facing a match point at the Madrid Open. He says he made himself unavailable for Rio "with a heavy sense of regret". The world number 22 added: "On the basis of my extremely busy playing schedule and my own personal circumstances, I am regrettably unable to commit to this year's tournament." Tomic plans to play in the Abierto Mexicano Los Cabos, which starts on 8 August, two days after the Olympic tennis tournament begins. Tomic's behaviour at the Madrid Open was labelled "appalling" by Australia's Olympic chef de mission Kitty Chiller, who said she would not "twist anyone's arm" to compete in Rio.

Summary: Bernard Tomic has ruled himself out of the Rio Olympics because of an "extremely busy" schedule - and will play at an ATP event in Mexico instead.


The young female was discovered on a beach in Deerness on the east of the Orkney mainland. Local marine mammal experts worked alongside the Scottish SPCA and tourists in a bid to help keep the animal alive on Wednesday. They managed to refloat the whale at high tide, and it has not been seen since. Last week, 21 long-finned pilot whales stranded on the shore at Staffin on Skye. While the majority were successfully floated back out to sea, several of the whales then stranded on the shores of nearby Staffin Island. Eight whales died, including a female and her newborn calf.

Summary: The operation to save a pilot whale which beached itself in Orkney appears to have been successful.


The Italian, 47, still has two seasons left on the three-year deal he signed when he joined the club last summer. The Stamford Bridge outfit are keen to reward Conte for an outstanding debut campaign in which he won the Premier League and reached the FA Cup final. Despite rumours that he was thinking of a return to Italy, Conte said last month that he wanted to stay in London. Chelsea are still to make a signing this summer. Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has been linked with a return to the club he left for £28m in 2014, while Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez and Juventus right-back Dani Alves - who is also a target for Manchester City - have been identified as possible targets. On 9 June, striker Diego Costa said Conte had sent him a text message to say he no longer wanted the Spain striker at the club.

Summary: Chelsea are confident manager Antonio Conte will sign a new contract this summer.


The force said the police car was parked unattended on Devonshire Street, Huddersfield, at 22:30 GMT on Friday. A window was smashed and the firework was thrown inside the car, leaving smoke damage and scorch marks on the back seat. No-one was injured. West Yorkshire Police said officers returned to the car and "removed the firework before extensive damage was caused". Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Summary: A lit firework has been thrown into a West Yorkshire Police car.


St Wulfram's has installed the rink to bring a bit of early festive cheer to the Lincolnshire town. There are also more than 100 decorated Christmas trees adorning the 14th Century building. The rink - which is not real ice - was installed as part of the church's first Christmas tree festival. Fr Stuart Cradduck took to his skates wearing his vicar's cassock for but recovered after falling on his first outing. "No-one expects an ice rink inside a church," he said. "So let's do something unexpected. Be something different and challenge people's conceptions about who we are and what we are doing. "We're not at Christmas of course, it doesn't start until 25 December, but life is so full and bonkers for people so let's start it now or at least give people a glimpse of the joy of Christmas."

Summary: Worshippers will have to get their skates on to celebrate Christmas in Grantham - with an ice rink in the church.


Silverwood has not taken charge of a game since overseeing Hull FC's win over Hull KR at Magic Weekend in May. It is his third suspension, having been stopped from officiating in 2009 for a breach of the RFL's information and technology policy, and again in 2011. The RFL has not disclosed the circumstances leading to the inquiry. Silverwood's 2009 suspension followed an alleged leak of confidential information to a trade union, while the 2011 disciplinary procedure resulted from an "off-field incident" during a game between Huddersfield and Leeds. Meanwhile, fellow referee Sam Ansell has also been suspended pending an investigation. The 26-year-old was added to the nine-man panel of full-time match officials in January. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Rugby league's longest-serving full-time referee Richard Silverwood has been suspended pending an investigation by the Rugby Football League.


Anne Milton won Guildford for the Tories with a 57.1% share of the vote, and in Woking Jonathan Lord kept the seat blue, with a majority of more than 20,000. Labour has more than doubled its vote in the two constituencies. In Guildford, Labour polled 6,534 votes compared to 3,700 in 2010, while the Lib Dems dropped from 13,000 to 8,354. In Woking, Labour doubled its vote while the Liberal Democrats' support more than halved. Follow all the latest from the counts on the BBC's election live service or see the latest from your constituency on the BBC News website.

Summary: The Conservative's health minister, Jeremy Hunt has held on to his Surrey South West seat with 34,199 votes.


Anderson is the first recruit brought in by new boss Justin Edinburgh, who took over on Monday with the club 16th in the League One table. The 21-year-old joined Palace from non-league Barton Rovers in January 2015, but has yet to play a first-team game. He had previous loan spells with Doncaster and Bolton and could make his Cobblers debut at MK Dons on Saturday. "I felt we needed a striker who could stretch defences and worry them with speed and movement, and Keshi can do that," said Edinburgh. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: Northampton Town have signed Crystal Palace striker Keshi Anderson on loan until the end of the season.


Britton made 289 appearances and scored 34 goals during a 10-year spell at Chelsea between 1972 and 1982. Following short spells with Dundee United and Arbroath, he spent three years at Blackpool before moving to Division Four strugglers Burnley. In May 1987 he saved the Clarets from relegation to the Conference by scoring the winning goal against Leyton Orient. With promotion from the Conference to Division Four having been introduced that season, Britton's goal rescued Burnley from becoming the first club to be relegated from the Football League. During his time with Chelsea, Britton was part of the team that beat the then European champions Liverpool in a 4-2 victory in the FA Cup third round in 1978.

Summary: Former Chelsea and Burnley midfielder Ian Britton has died aged 61 following a battle with prostate cancer.


The Republic of Ireland international, 36, has made 339 appearances for Millwall since being signed on a free transfer in 2008. Forde played just 10 times last season, largely because of the form of first-choice Lions keeper Jordan Archer. He was previously at Cardiff and before that had a spell at West Ham, where he did not make a first-team appearance. Forde helped Millwall win promotion to the Championship via the play-offs in 2010 and was voted the club's player of the year in 2014. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Portsmouth have completed the signing of goalkeeper David Forde on a season-long loan from Millwall.


Crews were called to the Hampshire prison amid reports of a blaze on B wing. The Ministry of Justice confirmed there had been a "small fire in a single prison cell". A prison service spokeswoman said there were no injuries to staff or prisoners and the fire service attended just as a precaution. A South Central Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We had a call from the fire service at 3.02pm about a fire in a prison cell. "We sent our hazardous area response team and four vehicles, along with an ambulance officer and a rapid response vehicle. "The prisoner was taken out of the cell and is being cared for by the prison's health care team." HMP Winchester holds up to 706 male prisoners. The results of an announced inspection published in November said the prison was making progress following criticisms in 2012, but said living conditions should be improved.

Summary: A prisoner needed medical treatment after a fire broke out in a cell at HMP Winchester.


The horse, trained by Mouse Morris and owned by Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, was paraded through the streets of Mullingar, County Westmeath, on Sunday. The 33-1 shot won the Aintree race on Saturday and returned to Ireland on an overnight ferry. Traffic was stopped as the horse made his way up Mullingar's main street. Mr O'Leary said: "We don't bring enough trophies here to Mullingar, and on the rare occasion when Tipperary and Mouse lend us one I think we should bring it down here and let the people in Mullingar celebrate." On Saturday, Mr O'Leary said he would "like to retire" the nine-year-old horse "if the trainer will let me".

Summary: Hundreds of people have turned out to greet Grand National-winning horse Rule The World on his return to the Republic of Ireland.


A new cark park and toilet block will be built at Happisburgh along with wheelchair-friendly access to the beach. Debris from aging sea defences will also be removed from the sand. "We are just clearing up a mess," said Angie Fitch-Tillett from North Norfolk District Council. "Visitors to the coast just see a whole pile of wreckage. "When we've got over the 'scrap iron challenge' it's going to have a lovely sandy beach and be fantastic for tourists." Access along the beach and cliff-top will be restricted close to the centre of the village during working hours, but it will remain open to the north and south. Works are due to be completed by September.

Summary: Work has begun to improve cliff-top facilities and beach access at a north Norfolk coastal village threatened by erosion.


The 35-year-old replaces Pakistan international Sharjeel Khan, who has been provisionally suspended from the Pakistan Super League as part of an ongoing anti-corruption investigation. Ronchi has played 32 T20 internationals and can play in all 14 T20 group games. He has previously played in England for Somerset and Warwickshire, as well as touring with New Zealand. "It seems like an exciting time at the club with a few personnel changes and talented additions," Ronchi said. "I love playing county cricket and can't wait to get started. "I hope I can make a difference both on and off the field and contribute to a successful campaign."

Summary: Leicestershire have signed New Zealand wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi for their 2017 T20 Blast campaign.


John Whittingdale told Plaid Cymru MP Jonathan Edwards it was "reasonable" S4C should make "the same kind of efficiency savings" asked of the BBC. The warning came as the minister announced the BBC would foot the bill for free TV licences for people over the age of 75 from 2018. Shadow Culture Secretary Chris Bryant denounced it as a "shabby little deal". S4C receives the bulk of its money - Â£75m - from the BBC licence fee, with Â£7m from the UK government plus some commercial income. Mr Bryant had warned in May that the Welsh channel could be "shrunk" as a result of pressure on the licence fee. But in June, junior UK culture minister Ed Vaizey dismissed criticism of S4C's financial arrangements, saying the channel was "extremely generously funded".

Summary: Welsh TV channel S4C faces budget cuts similar to those faced by the BBC, the UK culture secretary has told MPs.


Gary Goldman is taking Disney to court, because he says that they copied ideas that he'd pitched in 2000 and 2009 for a very similar set of movies and TV programmes. Although his ideas were rejected, he says that the Zootopia movie had the same title and theme, as well as copying settings and characters. Disney has said it is not true. In a statement, Disney said: "Mr. Goldman's lawsuit is riddled with patently false allegations. "It is an unprincipled attempt to lay claim to a successful film he didn't create, and we will vigorously defend against it in court."

Summary: A Hollywood screenwriter has accused Disney of stealing his ideas for Oscar-winning film Zootopia.


Guernsey's Watson, 23, came within two points of beating Serena Williams in the third round of Wimbledon last year. Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka and Madison Keys have also committed to playing the event, which ends a fortnight before Wimbledon. "I had some incredible moments on grass last year and want to do even better in 2016," Watson said. "I was sorry to have to miss the event last year and I'm looking forward to starting my grass-court season there," added the world number 56, who was unable to play last year's tournament through injury. Never want to miss the latest tennis news? You can now add this sport and all the other sports and teams you follow to your personalised My Sport home.

Summary: British number two Heather Watson will start the grass court season at the Aegon Open in Nottingham in June.