Mr Wells was at the centre of a controversy after remarks about same-sex marriage, unstable relationships and child abuse ahead of last year's Westminster election. As a result, some DUP figures felt he should not stand for election again. But he has been supported his party colleagues in the constituency. His name was confirmed on Monday among a list of DUP candidates for this year's assembly election. Mr Wells resigned as health minister shortly after the row over his remarks at an election hustings in Downpatrick, County Down, last April. An internal email later emerged in which he accused others in the DUP of not being supportive. He threatened to resign from the party if he was not offered his job back as health minister.

Summary: Former health minister Jim Wells is set to be the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) candidate in South Down in May's Northern Ireland Assembly election.


The prints are most likely to have belonged to craftsmen handling it before the varnish dried, according to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. The discovery was made public ahead of a new exhibition on how Egyptian coffin design changed over 4,000 years. The prints were "one of many small details that bring us closer to the ancient craftsmen," a spokeswoman said. Julie Dawson, head of conservation at the museum, said the prints were first identified in 2005 by researchers at the Fitzwilliam but had "not been widely publicised" before now. They were discovered on an inner coffin lid belonging to the priest Nespawershefyt, dating from about 1,000 BC. Organisers of "Death on the Nile" said it was the first time a major exhibition has "put the focus" on ancient Egypt's artisans.

Summary: Three-thousand-year-old fingerprints have been found on the lid of an Egyptian coffin by researchers.


A team of engineers will lift them off their giant timber stocks and turn them 180 degrees. The bells - last turned in the 1980s - date back to the 16th Century. Cathedral custodian Fran Flett Hollinrake said: "Obviously we want to keep them in the best condition possible. It is quite a big job." The Romano-Gothic cathedral, built from red and yellow sandstone, is of international significance. The foundations were placed in 1137, and the building, dedicated to Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney, took about 300 years to build. It was assigned to the inhabitants of Kirkwall by King James III of Scotland in a charter dated 1486. It was announced earlier this month that the 12th Century cathedral in Kirkwall was to undergo a laser scan as part of efforts to preserve the building.

Summary: The historic bells at Orkney's St Magnus Cathedral are being turned to spread gradual wearing caused by being rung.


Three of them went on to the pitch at Nottingham Forest's City Ground as smoke bombs were let off after their 1-0 win against Derby County on Friday. All five, aged between 21 and 59 and from Nottingham, Mansfield or Derbyshire, have been charged with offences including invading the pitch and being drunk and disorderly. Two other men who were arrested have been released without charge.

Summary: Five men have been charged after crowd trouble at the East Midlands derby.


From July a new landlord scheme in the town centre will force property owners to control unruly tenants in homes with multiple occupation (HMOs). The scheme, featuring 700 HMOs, aims to crack down on drug dealing, rubbish dumping and neglected houses. Blackpool Council approved the plans on Monday. The licensing scheme will cover an area between Blackpool Football Club at the south end of the town, through the central Gateway area bordered by Seasiders Way and Central Drive, taking in the town centre to Talbot Road at the north end. It will stretch inland as far as Devonshire Road. The new licence will also require landlords to demand references before letting their properties. They could be fined if they breach the conditions of the licence, which will cost from Â£670 to Â£940 for a five-year period.

Summary: New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by people living in Blackpool bedsits are to be introduced by the town's council.


Sanchez fell into the boards after an apparent shove by Ryan Bennett, although the Norwich defender denied it was a deliberate push. "First of all it's dangerous to have a camera there," Wenger said. "He could've killed him. He didn't need to push like he did. I think the camera position was absolutely dangerous." Bennett, 25, tweeted after the match to give his version of the incident, writing: "Genuinely was trying to stop not push Sanchez just to clear that up." Chile forward Sanchez landed heavily in the cameraman's area on the touchline during the first half at Carrow Road, and although he was fit to resume he was later forced off with a hamstring injury.

Summary: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez could have died after colliding with the camera pit at Norwich last weekend.


The Emmys are the television equivalent of the Oscars in America. Did you know: the character of the Doctor in Doctor Who was inspired in part by Sherlock Holmes? Just one of our 50 amazing Doctor Who facts... 50 fascinating Doctor Who facts! The actors play Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr Watson in the BBC detective series, which won a total of three awards at the ceremony in Los Angeles. They also performed together in the film, The Hobbit, where Freeman plays Bilbo Baggins and Cumberbatch is the voice of dragon Smaug. Sherlock also picked up an award for writer Steven Moffat as well as the two stars.

Summary: Top British actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have each won an Emmy award for their roles in Sherlock.


Matthew Sharpe is accused of killing Andrew Hasler, 28, of Houghton Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Mr Hasler was found at his home at about 12:40 GMT on Sunday, 8 January with multiple stab wounds to his chest. He died at the scene. Mr Sharpe, 40, from St Neots, has also been charged with the attempted murder of a woman, 27, who was seriously injured. More Cambridgeshire stories He appeared before magistrates earlier and will next appear at Cambridge Crown Court on 16 January.

Summary: Police have charged a man with murder following a fatal stabbing.


They will face fines of up to 100% of the total they helped evade or Â£3,000, whichever is the highest. The government will also be able to publicly name culprits who enable tax evasion or help move money offshore. The powers were announced as part of the 2015 Budget and will come into force on 1 January. Financial Secretary to the Treasury Jane Ellison said the government has led reform of the international tax system to root out tax evasion. She added: "Closer to home we are creating a tax system where taxes are fair, competitive and paid. "The raft of measures we have introduced to tackle avoidance and evasion will create a level playing field for the vast majority of people and businesses who play fair and pay what is due."

Summary: Accountants, bankers, lawyers and advisers who assist with tax evasion will be hit with fines as part of a crackdown on the practice.


Transport minister Keith Brown said Abellio, Arriva, FirstGroup, MTR and National Express had passed the pre-qualification stage of the process. ScotRail provides passenger train services throughout Scotland. FirstGroup currently holds the franchise, which is due to expire on 31 March 2015. ScotRail operates more than 2,000 train services a day, delivering more than 76 million passenger journeys and 1.6 billion passenger miles a year. The franchise employs a total of 4,300 staff. Mr Brown said the five shortlisted companies had demonstrated, in their responses to the pre-qualification questionnaire, "an understanding of, and a commitment to realise, our ambitions for a transformed rail service". He added: "I am convinced that this strong competition will deliver a great public rail service for the people of Scotland." A draft invitation to tender will be published on 19 November.

Summary: Five rail companies have been shortlisted by the Scottish government to bid for the ScotRail franchise, which is due for renewal in 2015.


West Midlands Search & Rescue (WMSAR), which is run by volunteers, supports the emergency services in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The charity said it was looking for money towards such items as waterproof warm jackets and a tent in the appeal which lasts until 2 February. WMSAR has stations in Worcester and Telford. The team has 30 volunteers, but said it needed funds to equip 10 other members who had just joined. Last month the charity said one of its boats suffered "catastrophic damage" searching the River Severn in Shrewsbury for a missing man. The damage on 29 November was believed to have been caused by submerged debris, WMSAR has said.

Summary: A crowdfunding appeal to raise £5,000 for "essential" winter kit has been started by a search and rescue charity.


At about 02:20 BST on Sunday, it was reported that shots had been fired at the windows of an unoccupied house in the Fort View area. Police said a red Honda Accord car, believed to have been involved in the incident, was found burnt out on the Lisnevenagh Road, a short time later. PSNI chief Inspector Natalie Wilson said the attack was "unacceptable". "I know that the vast majority of people in Ballymena do not support those responsible," she said. "I want to reassure the Ballymena community that we are determined to tackle these criminal elements and as such we are committing additional resources over the next few nights. "We will not accept this type of behaviour and I would ask for community support and information as we work to identify those responsible."

Summary: A number of shots have been fired at a house on the outskirts of Ballymena, County Antrim.


Former Cheltenham and Bristol Rovers coach North joined the Spitfires to work alongside Todd in October 2015. Strevens, who is serving a seven-game suspension for spitting, takes on a player-coach role at an Eastleigh side just two points adrift of the National League play-off spots. "I'm doing it for the best of the club, myself and the players," said Todd. Todd, who previously played for North while he was an assistant manager at Torquay United, told BBC Radio Solent: "It just wasn't working and I decided to let him go. "I thank him for his effort and time at the football club but you move on because that's football." Eastleigh, eighth in National League, host Bromley on Tuesday in search of their third straight victory.

Summary: Eastleigh boss Chris Todd has appointed striker Ben Strevens as his assistant to replace Shaun North.


The Metropolitan Police said the 33-year-old had also been charged with the rape, attempted murder and kidnap of a woman in her 20s. Another man, 28, has been charged with the kidnap of both women. The teenager's body was found at an address in Coombe Lane West, in Kingston Upon Thames, on Wednesday night, three hours after she had been reported missing, police said. The second woman had earlier been treated for stab or slash wounds at a south London hospital. Police had visited the women's addresses in Sutton and Merton following a concerned call about their safety at about 17:00 BST on Wednesday. The teenager's name has not yet been released, but her next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination revealed the cause of death was a neck wound. The two men, who have not been named by police, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Summary: A man has been charged with the kidnap, rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman.


Hugh Sim was convicted of sexually abusing the girl, and making and distributing indecent photos. The 30-year-old denied he was the person in the images, but a former lover identified him by his heavyset build and ginger hair. A jury at the High Court of Glasgow convicted him of five charges. Sim was originally charged with raping the girl, but that charge was withdrawn by the Crown. A New Zealand police operation uncovered Sim as a subscriber to a paedophile chat group, who had posted indecent images. Advocate depute Lisa Gillespie said: "There is no doubt that the images of the girl have been distributed, because they were found by police in New Zealand. "So at the very least they must have been distributed there." Sim was remanded in custody by judge Johanna Johnston, and is to be sentenced next month.

Summary: A paedophile from Renfrew who filmed himself abusing a three-year-old girl was caught after pictures were spotted by police in New Zealand.


The new inside sales centre will employ 500 staff, selling the company's services remotely. It will sell software and services to customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Hiring is expected to start immediately, and positions will be filled over the next six months. 100 further positions are also being created across Microsoft's other operations in Ireland. These include roles in finance, operations, engineering and sales. Microsoft has been in Ireland since 1985 when it opened a small manufacturing facility employing 100 people. Since then it has grown its presence considerably and currently has 1,200 full-time employees and 700 full-time contractors. Its Irish operations include software development and testing, localisation, operations, finance, IT, HR and sales and marketing, serving both the domestic and Europe, Middle East and African markets.

Summary: Technology firm Microsoft has announced the creation of 600 jobs in Dublin.


The local authority has started the process of purchasing a derelict site on the High Street where it plans to have 21 flats constructed. Thirteen homes for older people have also been proposed for a former NHS Highland building in the town. The site of former Lochyside Primary School is also to be put to use for social housing. There are more than 700 people on the waiting list for housing in Lochaber.

Summary: Highland Council has begun work on three new social housing projects in Fort William.


The animal was found lying next to its mother in a field at Llanelian, near Colwyn Bay, in Conwy county. The heifer was just three days old. "It's a truly, truly despicable act and the rural crime team will be investigating it thoroughly," said Sgt Rob Taylor, of the North Wales Police rural crime unit. "She was born on Saturday. Last night she was with her mother and was perfectly happy and healthy. "This morning she was dead with her mother next to her. She's got an extensive head wound and it looks like someone has gone into the field and struck her across the head with a piece of wood, which was also left there."

Summary: The person who beat a calf to death with a piece of wood has been described as "despicable" by police.


Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said fry (juvenile salmon hatched in spring, 2016) were at critically-low levels in the rivers Usk, Towy and Clwyd. NRW said although many anglers already practised catch and release, further conservation steps had to be taken. Dave Mee, senior fisheries advisor, said "we need every adult fish to have the chance of spawning". Mr Mee said the number of salmon migrating back into Welsh rivers was "worryingly low" and NRW was considering "what future controls may be required". NRW said the decline could be related to the warmest December on record in 2015.

Summary: Anglers have been asked to release all salmon they catch in Welsh waters after numbers hit a "worrying low".


Powys council is considering closing Gwernyfed and Brecon schools to create a single school and doing the same at Llandrindod and Builth Wells schools. The changes could be put in place for the start of the September 2017 term but hundreds of parents and pupils have aired their concerns. If approved, the changes could cut costs and tackle surplus places. Opponents are concerned about the distance some will have to travel to get to the next nearest school. The council started the consultation in April and extended it from May to June.

Summary: A consultation on controversial plans about the future of four Powys secondary schools closes on Wednesday.


The Championship club announced in a statement on Monday that an insolvency court had granted an adjournment "for a number of weeks". The statement added: "The club remains confident that it will be able to satisfy such outstanding amounts." In September, the Exiles avoided liquidation after paying their debts and ensuring a winding-up petition was dismissed by the High Court. It followed a takeover being agreed by a United States-based investment group. For the latest rugby union news follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.

Summary: London Welsh have been given more time to pay outstanding debts.


Devindra Ferguson, 29, of Colindale, north-west London, shoved the man towards an oncoming train at Kentish Town station in December. The victim Kamlesh Ramji sustained multiple injuries but has since recovered following hospital treatment. At Blackfriars Crown Court, Ferguson was detained indefinitely to a secure mental health unit. The Evening Standard reported that Mr Ramji suffered a fractured skull, brain injuries, a punctured lung, fractured ribs, a broken leg and a shattered pelvis. The court heard the injuries the 40-year-old sustained were "traumatic and life-changing". Mr Ramji told the court it was "hard to come to terms with or understand why a complete stranger would push me on to the tracks".

Summary: A man who pushed a commuter into the path of a London Underground train has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.


The authorities ordered construction to stop on several occasions but were ignored, they say. Engineers involved in the building have been asked to turn themselves in to police. It is not clear how many people died - some reports say more than 160 were killed, the authorities say 29. The roof of the church in Uyo, in the south of Nigeria, caved in on worshippers who had gathered for the ordination of a bishop. The church was still under construction and workers had rushed to complete it for the ordination, witnesses say. It is not unusual for buildings to collapse in Nigeria, the BBC World Service's Africa editor, Mary Harper, reports. Corners are cut, materials are sub-standard and the quality of work is often shoddy, she adds. In 2014, scores of people were killed when a church hostel belonging to a Nigerian TV evangelist collapsed in the city of Lagos.

Summary: A church in Nigeria that collapsed last Saturday killing dozens of people had multiple structural faults and no building permit, regulators say.


University Hospital of Wales said a high number of seriously-ill patients were admitted through the week, putting services under pressure. Doctors will prioritise these cases, resulting in longer waits for others. Alice Casey, from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, asked people to "think carefully" if they needed to go to the emergency unit. The health board said there were 5,310 visits to the emergency unit in January, up 13% on the previous year. On Friday, patients were told to stay away from Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, after several patients fell ill with symptoms associated with the norovirus.

Summary: Non-urgent patients have been told they face longer waits at a Cardiff hospital this weekend.


The emergency services, which included an air ambulance, were sent to Spring Road, Sholing at about 18:00 BST. The 19-year-old man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Hampshire Police said the motorcyclist collided with a silver Peugeot car and a Peugeot taxi. Motorists are advised to avoid the area as the road is currently closed. Anyone who saw the crash is being asked to contact police.

Summary: A teenage motorcyclist has died after colliding with two cars in Southampton.


The 40-year-old was bowling coach at Hove last year, after retiring at the end of 2014 following one season on the playing staff at Sussex. "This will enable me to utilise all my experience," he said. "I will be using my key strengths to help shape a winning side, whilst continuing to develop the current bowling group and future bowlers." Lewis took 849 first-class wickets at an average of 26.26 over his 20-year career and played one Test match for England, which came against Sri Lanka in 2006. Sussex begin the County Championship Division Two season at Northamptonshire on Sunday.

Summary: Sussex have appointed Jon Lewis as their new assistant head coach, working under head coach Mark Davis.


Huddersfield also have two wins from two after beating title favourites Newcastle, while Aston Villa picked up their first win by thumping Rotherham. Have a read of Saturday's reports: SATURDAY Aston Villa 3-0 Rotherham United Barnsley 2-0 Derby County Brentford 2-0 Ipswich Town Burton Albion 1-2 Bristol City Leeds United 1-2 Birmingham City Newcastle United 1-2 Huddersfield Town Preston North End 1-2 Fulham Wigan Athletic 3-0 Blackburn Rovers Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Reading Norwich City 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday SUNDAY Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers

Summary: Victories for Bristol City and Fulham ensured they maintained their 100% record in the Championship.


A man and woman, aged 21 and 23, was plucked from a red Ford Fiesta on in Alum Rock Road. They have been detained on suspicion of preparing for terrorist acts. Five homes and a business were searched in the city as part of the planned operation, West Midlands Police said. The arrests are unrelated to last week's attack in Westminster. Eyewitnesses captured police on camera bringing a man down to the floor. The footage seemed to show several armed officers swoop in, causing traffic to come to a standstill.

Summary: Armed anti-terror police have grabbed two people from a car in a busy Birmingham street.


Lanning, 24, had been set to appear for the Surrey Stars but will remain in Australia for rehabilitation. "The tournament concept and growth of women's cricket across the globe is fantastic and I would have loved to have taken part," the batter said. Six teams will play 15 Twenty20 matches in a round-robin tournament when the Super League begins on 30 July. The news comes a day after it was confirmed that England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, who is taking an indefinite break from the game because of anxiety issues, would not be playing for Lancashire Thunder in this year's event.

Summary: Australia captain Meg Lanning has withdrawn from the inaugural Super League with a right shoulder injury.


Media playback is not supported on this device County Armagh native Hinds was known as one of the 'flying doctors' who provided medical cover at motorcycling events throughout Ireland. Dr Hinds, 35, died after being in an accident at the Skerries 100 meeting. "We accept this for John but also for the volunteer teams that John was part of," said his partner Dr Janet Acheson. Mr Hinds worked as a consultant at Craigavon Area Hospital and saved the lives of many riders at spectators in his role which provided fast-response medical treatment at meetings throughout the island of Ireland. His colleague Dr Fred McSorley said Mr Hinds's death had been a "tragedy". The BBC award was aimed at celebrating his work as a volunteer within the sport that he loved. Dr Hinds had led a campaign for an air ambulance service to be introduced in Northern Ireland.

Summary: A special BBC award has been presented to the family of doctor John Hinds, the Northern Ireland motorcycling medic killed at a race near Dublin in July.


The British Airways flight to San Francisco was cancelled after a mouse was found, even though passengers were strapped in and waiting to take off. Carly, who was on the flight, said the air crew announced that "a rather unusual occurrence has occurred". They said that planes cannot take off with mice onboard and that another flight would be laid on. "I'm not sure people knew how to react," said Carly. She said they had been told another plane had been found, but the passengers would have to wait several hours before their new aircraft could take off. British Airways has not yet commented, and Heathrow Airport said it could not comment on individual flights.

Summary: A tiny mouse on a plane has caused big problems for passengers trying to fly from London's Heathrow Airport to USA.


Surrey Police said the girl was assaulted in the woods which run next to Foxwarren in Claygate, Surrey, on 17 August. The girl kicked the man, who was then seen by witnesses running off along Stevens Lane in the direction of Woodstock Lane, towards Chessington. The suspect is described as a 6ft 1in stocky Asian man of 40 to 45 years-old. He had collar-length black hair, a full beard and was wearing blue jogging bottoms, possibly with a Chelsea football club logo on, and a grey or white T-shirt. Police said the girl was attacked between 18:00 and 18:30 BST Det Con Helen Flower added: "We're making every effort to identify this man as quickly as we can. "We have stepped up our presence in the area to provide reassurance and our specialist officers are working closely with the girl to support her."

Summary: A 10-year-old girl managed to fight off and escape from a sex attacker while walking in woodland, police said.


Up Helly Aa is a famous event that celebrates Shetland's Viking heritage, culminating in the dramatic burning of a replica Viking galley. It features a band of latter-day Viking warriors known as the Jarl Squad, and draws visitors from around the world. The Vikings traditionally spend much of the day making public appearances. Are you in Lerwick for Up Helly Aa? Send your pictures to the BBC Scotland news website at newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk Please ensure when filming or photographing an incident that you make your safety and the safety of others a priority. If you submit an image, you do so in accordance with the BBC's Terms and Conditions.

Summary: Shetland's spectacular annual Up Helly Aa fire festival has been held.


Three requirements have been made in a Healthcare Environment Inspectorate report after an unannounced inspection in April. However the HEI said the inspection was largely positive and there was a good standard of environmental cleanliness at the hospital. NHS Grampian said an action plan had been developed. An NHS Grampian spokesperson said: "NHS Grampian is pleased that in this predominantly positive report the inspection team found good levels of both environmental cleanliness and compliance with infection prevention and control procedures at Dr Gray's. Patients also spoke highly of cleanliness at the hospital. "The report makes three requirements. An action plan has been developed to meet these and work is progressing."

Summary: Equipment contaminated with blood was uncovered during an inspection of Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin.


The 37-year-old, ranked as the world's number one Twenty20 international bowler, will join the Division Two side following the ICC Champions Trophy. Tahir has played 111 times for South Africa in all formats since his 2011 debut, and for five other counties, most recently Nottinghamshire. He has taken 766 first-class wickets at an average of 26.48. And in 311 limited-overs matches, he has 427 wickets at an average of 22.25. Director of cricket Kim Barnett told the club website: "He is one of the best leg spinners in the world and we're very excited to have him on board. "Not only will Imran bring an added dimension to our bowling line up, his influence on the team and players, such as Matt Critchley, will be immense." Derbyshire will be Tahir's sixth first-class county following spells with Middlesex (2003), Yorkshire (2007), Hampshire (2008-09, 2011 and 2014), Warwickshire (2010) and Notts (2015-16).

Summary: South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir will join Derbyshire as an overseas player for all formats from June 2017.


Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the two-seater plane was involved in the crash at 11:05 GMT on Saturday. Two people were in the aircraft, but neither was injured and they were not taken to hospital. The fire service sent crews from Swansea West, Swansea Central and Gorseinon to the airport, at Fairwood Common, Gower. The incident comes a week after two people escaped unharmed when a light aircraft made an emergency landing in a field near the airport. Just after 13:30 GMT last Saturday a twin-seater single-engine Piper aircraft ended up in a hedge at Manor Farm. The people in that plane were members of a flying club based at Swansea. A report into the earlier incident will be prepared by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the Department of Transport.

Summary: A light aircraft has crashed on the runway at Swansea Airport.


Jean-Francois Perreault, 40, and Imran Zafar Syed, 38, were arrested on 18 July before the Air Transat flight from Glasgow to Toronto was due to take off. Both men were suspended by Air Transat after their arrests last year. At Paisley Sheriff Court, the pair were released on bail ahead of a hearing in April. The charge stated that Mr Perreault had 32 milligrams of alcohol in 100ml of blood, while Mr Syed had 49 milligrams in 100ml of blood. The blood alcohol limit for flying is set at 20 milligrams. Both men also denied a charge relating to acting in a threatening and abusive manner and getting into a fight at the Hilton hotel the same day.

Summary: Two Canadian pilots have denied being under the influence of alcohol as they prepared to fly a passenger jet from Scotland.


It was found in a child's toy treasure box and has sold for £225,000 at auction in Essex. A man from Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, was given the coin by his grandfather when he was little. He said his grandfather travelled all over the world and "He gave me bags of coins to play with - I was into pirate treasure". There were only twenty made from gold that was taken from Spanish treasure ships by the British in Vigo Bay, northern Spain, 314 years ago. More recently, this man gave the coins to his son to play with in his own treasure box, before realising that the gold coin might be worth something. After showing it to an expert, the coin was recognised as a Queen Anne 'Vigo' five guinea gold coin. Time to see if there's any secret pirate coins tucked away in your toy treasure boxes!

Summary: This coin is a super-rare Queen Anne 'Vigo' five guinea gold coin.


Ross Monaghan, 35, Edward Lyons, 37, Andrew Gallacher, 38, and Liam Boyle, 36, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court. They were due to go on trial but a motion to adjourn was granted due to witnesses being unavailable. It is alleged the men attacked Robert Lyle, Alexander Lyle and William Logue in Woodhill Road on 5 April 2016. Each charge claims the men did "strike him on the head with a sharp implement" to their severe injury and permanent disfigurement. Prosecutors claim Robert Lyle was knocked unconscious during the alleged assault. Mr Monaghan from Penilee, Mr Lyons from Cumbernauld, Mr Gallacher from Battlefield and Mr Boyle from Bellshill all deny the charges. Procurator fiscal depute Mark Allan said witnesses were "out of the country and unavailable for the trial sitting".

Summary: Four men due to stand trial over a serious assault on three men outside a pub in Bishopbriggs have had their trial delayed until July.


Resuming their first innings on 302-6, Middlesex were all out for 334, matching the Bears' total. Warwickshire struggled with the bat, as seam bowler Tom Helm took 5-59, but former England batsman Jonathan Trott's 99 helped them to 233 all out. Middlesex lost Sam Robson and first-innings centurion Stevie Eskinazi for ducks as they closed on 36-2. Dawid Malan will resume on 19, alongside opening batsman Nick Compton, who reached stumps unbeaten on 17 - including a six and four in the final over the of the day. With no rain forecast until late on Thursday, a positive result appears the most likely outcome on the final day, with Warwickshire still chasing their first victory of the season.

Summary: Middlesex lost two early wickets as they were set a target of 234 to beat winless Warwickshire at Edgbaston.


Officers were called to East Surrey Grove in Peckham at 22:30 BST on Tuesday, where they found the victim in a critical condition. Police believe the 20-year-old was making his way through the estate on a bike when he was attacked by two people who ran away. The victim's next of kin have been informed, but police are awaiting formal identification. Det Ch Insp Will Reynolds said: "At this early stage we believe that the victim was making his way into the estate by pedal cycle when he was confronted by two people who have shot him, stabbed him and left the scene on foot toward Sumner Road via a cut through from Cator Road. "We know that local residents heard the shots and we are keen to speak with anyone who either witnessed the incident itself or saw the suspects fleeing the scene." No arrests have been made.

Summary: A man has died after being shot and stabbed in south east London.


Despite a slowdown in recovery, firms have taken on extra staff in recent months. The Ulster Bank survey monitors a panel of firms to give a monthly snapshot of the local economy. It said the rate of growth in new orders remained "very weak". The strength of the pound against the euro "is an issue affecting demand," the bank's chief economist Richard Ramsey said. "The exchange rate is likely to remain an issue affecting export price competitiveness for the foreseeable future," he added. Northern Ireland's recovery continues to lag behind the rest of the UK. Mr Ramsey said: "Businesses and individuals face challenges and uncertainty in the months ahead. "Not least in relation to what happens with tax and public spending after the forthcoming general election."

Summary: Northern Ireland's private sector saw a "marginal" increase in business activity in March, ending a three-month sequence of decline, according to a survey.


The blaze broke out on Thursday night in a unit on Hollygate Lane in Cotgrave. A witness described an explosion and fire at the estate as looking "like Armageddon". The fire severely damaged the large two-storey building which housed six separate units. There were no reports of any injuries. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service station manager Tom Clark: "As a result of the work we have done throughout the day, we can now conclude that the fire was an electrical fire caused by one of the manufacturing processes in the building." Businesses on the estate included a dry cleaner, steeplejack and a plastics firm. "There were also a couple of gas cylinders involved and there was a kerosene tank of 400 litres which needed protecting in the next building," a fire spokesman said.

Summary: An electrical fire was the cause of an explosion at an industrial estate in Nottinghamshire.


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Summary: X marks the spot today as voting in the UK's General Election takes place.


The 30-year-old has the best T20 batting strike-rate (171) in the game. "His batting strike-rate is unparalleled," said Bears director Ashley Giles. "He is in the best form of his career and his ability to clear the boundary makes him one of the most exciting batsmen around." De Grandhomme has featured for the Black Caps in all three formats. He has played four Tests, nine one-day internationals and eight T20s for his country, and will be available from the start of the T20 Blast season on 7 July alongside fellow countryman Jeetan Patel. Batting strike-rate is the average number of runs a batsman scores per 100 balls. Graeme Hick, who retired in 2008, tops the list for English batsmen with a strike-rate of 156.17.

Summary: New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has signed for Birmingham Bears as an overseas player for the 2017 T20 Blast campaign.


Traws Link Cymru said the flight showed the "vast majority" of the 56-mile (90km) track bed was unaffected by development. The line, which stopped at more than 20 stations, closed in 1965. The group is hoping for a 90-minute service between the two towns. Reinstatement would cost about Â£650m. Nigel Bird from Traws Link Cymru said: "Almost three hours of footage was recorded, from three cameras mounted on or in the plane. "When edited this should provide a useful record when the full feasibility study is approved, hopefully later this year." The drive between the two towns takes about 90 minutes, but a train journey would take six hours or more travelling via Shrewsbury, Newport and Cardiff.

Summary: A group campaigning for a train line linking Aberystwyth and Carmarthen has flown its proposed route to take aerial shots.


Glammy name an unchanged 12-man squad from last week's rain-affected game at Taunton for the 50-over friendly. Captain Jacques Rudolph is expected to partner Nick Selman again at the top of the order in a squad dominated by eight young Welsh players. Owen Morgan features after he hit 37 against Somerset on Friday, while Chris Cooke continues with the gloves. Glamorgan open their county championship campaign at Northamptonshire on 7 April. Glamorgan: Jacques Rudolph (capt), Nick Selman, David Lloyd, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke, Aneurin Donald, Craig Meschede, Owen Morgan, Andrew Salter, Lukas Carey, Ruaidhri Smith, Jack Murphy.

Summary: Glamorgan return to action for their second pre-season outing as they face Gloucestershire at the SSE Swalec.


The United Airlines flight 929 from London Heathrow made the diversion after it began leaking fuel. The Boeing 767-300 aircraft, which left London at 07:02, landed at Edinburgh just before 10:00 after circling above Scotland dumping fuel. Officials said "all 119 passengers and 11 crew are safe and well". Other flights in and out of Edinburgh Airport were unaffected by the emergency. Contingency plans are being put in place for the passengers who were heading to Chicago to continue their journey. A United Airlines spokesman said: "Our customer service team at Edinburgh Airport is providing assistance to customers of flight UA929 (London/Heathrow-Chicago) today, which diverted to Edinburgh because of a mechanical issue. "The aircraft landed safely at 09:45 (local time). We apologise to our customers for the inconvenience caused."

Summary: A plane bound for Chicago has made an emergency landing at Edinburgh Airport.


Llandrindod and Builth high schools will close and reopen as one school from September 2018. Llanbister and Llanfihangel Rhydithon primaries will remain open, due to an increase expected in pupil numbers. A proposal to merge Gwernyfed and Brecon high schools and establish one new school has been abandoned, with a new 11-18 campus planned in Brecon. The Gwernyfed campus will also be improved. The authority will re-consult on proposals to close the Welsh stream at Brecon high, and deliver it instead at the Builth Wells campus of the new two-site high school. The decisions follow a wide-ranging consultation earlier this year.

Summary: A final decision on plans to reorganise schools in Powys has been made by the council.


The man, from HMP Northumberland in Acklington, was with prison staff while receiving treatment at Cramlington Hospital at 18:00 BST on Friday. Northumbria Police said when leaving the hospital, he ran off and escaped on a stolen motorbike. He was located at 20:00 BST at an address in Wallsend. The 36-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of escaping from lawful custody. A man aged 27 and a woman aged 25 have both been arrested on suspicion of assisting an escapee. HMP Northumberland is a category C jail which was privatised in 2013.

Summary: A prisoner who escaped from hospital in Northumberland has been arrested.


The victim was struck by the takeaway dish after it was hurled at her by a man in the early hours of Thursday in the city centre. She dialled 999 to report the kebab attack and that she had then been assaulted. But she rang back soon afterwards and told officers she did not want to make a complaint. Greater Manchester Police had originally tweeted the incident, saying: "999s today include report of assault with a kebab at 3am on Whitworth St West." An hour later police tweeted an 11 year-old had called 999 to complain his mother had taken a game controller off him "for being naughty" after he apparently hit his little sister on the head with it.

Summary: A woman called 999 to report she had been assaulted with a kebab in Manchester.


Hardik Pandya took 3-8 as Pakistan were skittled for 83 in 17.3 overs - their third lowest ever Twenty20 total. India were reeling at 8-3, but Virat Kohli scored a match-winning 49 off 51 balls as they reached their target with 27 balls remaining. They will meet again in the ICC World Twenty20 in Dharamsala on 19 March. Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals with wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed's defiant 25 one of only two scores in double figures. In reply, Mohammad Amir claimed Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane for ducks then Suresh Raina for just a single in an explosive opening spell. Kohli steadied the ship, putting on 68 with Yuvraj Singh (14 not out) before skipper MS Dhoni sealed victory with a four.

Summary: India survived a top-order collapse to beat rivals Pakistan by five wickets in a low-scoring Asia Cup group match in Mirpur, Bangladesh on Saturday.


The ruling conservative Popular Party (PP) led by acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is expected to take the largest share of the vote. A leftist coalition, Unidos Podemos, would come second, followed by the Socialists and Ciudadanos. But no party is seen as coming close to an overall majority of seats. The vote was called after the parties failed to form a new government following December's inconclusive election. Since then, the country has been ruled by the PP in a caretaker capacity. The campaign has been marked by a lack of enthusiasm among voters, with abstention predicted to be higher than at the last vote. With an unemployment rate at 21%, the economy remains the main concern for Spaniards. However there are signs that confidence is recovering as the country emerges from the 2008-2013 double-dip recession known as "la crisis".

Summary: Campaigning has intensified in Spain ahead of Sunday's repeat parliamentary election, with opinion polls suggesting another four-way race.


The incident happened during a security alert at Lisnafin Park in Strabane on Friday night. A car was seized and a suspected gun was recovered during the alert. A 44-year-old was arrested on suspicion of endangering the safety of an aircraft when a laser was pointed at the helicopter. "The crew of the helicopter were able to direct officers on the ground to a house where the suspect was arrested," Ch Insp Alan Hutton of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said. "Following a search of the property a bag of lasers was recovered." The man has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin tweeted that the laser attack was "a disgraceful act endangering many lives". Residents spent the night out of their homes and the security alert ended at about 08:25 BST on Saturday.

Summary: A man has been arrested in connection with a laser attack on a police helicopter in County Tyrone.


The 20-year-old captained the Swansea Under-23s side who won the Premier League 2 title last season and reached the EFL Trophy quarter-finals before losing to eventual winners Coventry. He is the second new defender brought in by Glovers boss Darren Way, who has made seven summer signings in total. "I'm excited to have the opportunity to work with Keston," said Way. "He's the latest in a long line of players to be entrusted to us from Swansea. I'd like to thank (Swansea chairman) Huw Jenkins and everyone else at the club for their help in completing the move." Defenders: Stephane Zubar (Weymouth, free transfer) Midfield: Connor Smith (Plymouth Argyle, free transfer), Jake Gray (Luton Town, undisclosed fee), James Bailey (Carlisle United, free transfer) Winger:Rhys Browne (Grimsby Town, undisclosed fee) Striker: Olufela Olemola (Southampton, loan) Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Swansea City defender Keston Davies has signed for League Two side Yeovil Town on a season's loan.


The Foxes travel to St Mary's on Saturday seeking a fifth win in nine league games since Ranieri took charge. Ranieri said he spoke with the Saints before they appointed current boss Ronald Koeman in June 2014. "I was interested, but after that there was also the Greece job - and I made a mistake," said the Italian. Ranieri was appointed Greece manager in July 2014 but presided over three defeats and a draw in Euro 2016 qualifying before being replaced four months later. The 63-year-old has made a fine start since taking charge of Leicester in July, with the Foxes starting the weekend fifth in the Premier League table, three points behind leaders Manchester City.

Summary: Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he held talks about becoming Southampton's boss before he took charge of Greece.


Hong Kong-born Hain, 20, made 105 not out in only his third List A domestic match and put on 169 for the first wicket with William Porterfield (75). Earlier, Kevin O'Brien made 77 but Leicestershire slipped from 129-2 to 134-6 as Jeetan Patel took 3-46. Rob Taylor's 66-ball 62 helped push the visitors to 237 all out. The victory stretched Warwickshire's unbeaten run over Leicestershire to eight matches. Hain, who represented Australia at under-19 level, reached three figures with a six to win the game off the last ball off the 41st over - and his 124-ball innings also contained 12 fours. Laurie Evans (45 not out) shared an unbroken second-wicket partnership of 74 to help Warwickshire bounce back from Sunday's 42-run defeat by Lancashire.

Summary: Opener Sam Hain's maiden limited-overs century helped Warwickshire secure a nine-wicket victory over Leicestershire in the One-Day Cup at Edgbaston.


The Reds were beaten 2-0 as they suffered a fifth successive defeat. Osborn, 22, told BBC Radio Nottingham: "It was shocking, especially in the second half. It was two teams low on confidence in the first half. "They grew in the second half. At times they were playing around us and I felt embarrassed out there at times." Fellow Championship strugglers Wigan had lost their previous six home matches, but eased their way into Monday's fourth-round draw. Osborn continued: "Everyone is trying to come together. I just think 50-50 battles on the pitch, they won the majority, which has been the same in recent weeks. "At the moment, we think we are better than we are. We need to go back to basics, we need to be disciplined and hard to break down, instead of being absolutely all over the place."

Summary: Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn says the manner of their defeat by Wigan in the third round of the FA Cup was "embarrassing".


Sussex Police said it followed the alleged disappearance of about £900,000 from client accounts at CK Solicitors in Selsey, which is now closed. Simon Kenny, from Catsfield, and Emma Coates, of Selsey, are accused of false accounting. They and Stephen Hiseman, of Morzine, France, are also charged with fraud by abuse of position. The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2006 and 2011. Mr Kenny, 57, of Old Hunt Stables, Ms Coates, 44, of West Street, and Mr Hiseman, 57, are due to appear before Westminster magistrates in London on 23 April.

Summary: Three people have been charged with fraud offences after an investigation into a law firm in West Sussex.


Julie Sayles, 58, is accused of defrauding Edith Negus in 2014 when she was her carer in Bridlington. She is alleged to have taken £7,688 in February, £150,000 in March, £90,000 in June and £40,000 in July. She pleaded not guilty at Hull Crown Court to five counts of fraud by abuse of position and two charges under the Proceeds of Crime Act. More on this and other East Yorkshire stories The 58-year-old, who worked at Friends of the Elderly in Bridlington, is also accused of making a gain for herself through fraudulent execution of a will. Two of the charges relate to allegations that she used the money to buy a house in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, in April 2014 and Scarborough, in September 2014. Ms Sayles, of Sewerby Road, Bridlington, is due to stand trial at the same court in June and was bailed.

Summary: A charity worker has denied taking nearly £290,000 from a 102-year-old woman she was caring for.


Trinity winger Ben Jones-Bishop scored a hat-trick in the win at Catalans to take him up to six tries this season. After achieving their first win of the season at Leigh, Widnes are boosted by the returns of Joe Mellor, Corey Thompson and Alex Gerrard. Young centre Keanan Brand is named in the squad and could make his debut if he features for the Vikings. Wakefield: Allgood, Arona, Arundel, Ashurst, Batchelor, Fifita, Finn, Grix, Hadley, Hirst, Huby, Johnstone, Jones-Bishop, Kirmond, Miller, Tupou, Walker, Williams, Wood. Widnes: Armstrong, Brand, Bridge, Brooks, J Chapelhow, T Chapelhow, Craven, Dudson, Gerrard, Gilmore, Hanbury, Houston, Johnstone, Manuokafoa, Mellor, Olbison, Runciman, Thompson, Whitley.

Summary: Wakefield coach Chris Chester has named the same side that has helped them to back-to-back wins.


The Cumbrians lost 2-0 to their fellow promotion hopefuls but remain fifth in the table and four points off third. Curle's side did not drop out of the top three between October and March before the recent slump. "I'll turn results round," Curle told BBC Radio Cumbria. "I'll turn negatives into positives. That's what I do." Curle continued: "That what I do as an individual, as a professional. I've got the full backing of the board, the owners and the dressing room - before all that starts. "Those are the negatives which get thrown in, he's lost the dressing room, players aren't playing for him or the board aren't backing him. Watch me do my job now." Curle has been in charge at Carlisle United since September 2014 and has won 55 of his 141 games in charge.

Summary: Manager Keith Curle is convinced he can help Carlisle United rediscover their League Two form, despite a fifth defeat in six at Mansfield on Saturday.


The body of the man, who was in his 20s, was recovered by police divers near Welsh Back on Saturday. Police said a member of the public reported seeing the man in the water at 12.30 GMT and went into the river to try to rescue him. They have asked anyone who saw the man go into the river to contact them. The body has not been formally identified. Insp Shaun Finn said: "The water at this time of year can be icy cold and can be very dangerous to even the young and fit. "The cold water can really shock the body in a matter of seconds making it extremely difficult to swim or stay afloat. "While trips and falls might happen, we'd strongly advise anyone against deliberately going in the water as what might seem like a harmless dip can go horribly wrong very quickly."

Summary: An inquiry is under way after a man's body was pulled from the River Avon in the centre of Bristol, police said.


Suhaib Mohammed, 19, was wounded at a house in Osprey Close, Milton Keynes, but died later in hospital. Mohamed Noor, 33, of Radworthy, and Albert Prempeh, 35, of Langland Road, deny murder. Giving evidence at Luton Crown Court, Mr Prempeh said he was force to go to Osprey Close after Mr Noor allegedly put a gun to his head. The court has previously heard Noor, who last week admitted manslaughter but denies murder, fired the revolver while Mr Prempeh acted as a lookout. Mr Prempeh told the jury he walked with Noor to Osprey Close, but denied he went through the back gate and on to the property. He said: "He [Noor] had the gun in his hand. He walked in the gate. I heard gun go off. I heard him running behind me." The trial continues.

Summary: A man accused of murdering a teenager has told a jury he played no part in the killing.


The 23-year-old returns to the Glovers less than six months after signing for City, having made just two appearances at the Academy Stadium. Wilshire was Yeovil's top scorer in 2014 with 11 goals in 16 appearances. "I am looking forward to being back at Yeovil, they are a club with a lot of ambition," she told the club's website. "Jamie (Sherwood) knows how to get the best out of players and has put a strong squad together who are competing at the top of the table. He is a good coach so it will be a good to be working with him", she added.

Summary: Wales international striker Sarah Wiltshire has left Manchester City Women and rejoined Women's Super League Two side Yeovil Town.


The 32-year-old former Blackpool, Rangers, St Mirren and Scotland player has signed a three-year deal at Rugby Park. Broadfoot spent five years at St Mirren before joining Rangers in 2007. He signed for Blackpool in 2012, spending two years there before switching to Rotherham, for whom he made 60 appearances. During his time at Ibrox, Broadfoot earned four Scotland caps.

Summary: Defender Kirk Broadfoot has signed for Kilmarnock after leaving Rotherham United.


The £500,000 cost of the work to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery would be met from £3m of funding provided by the UK government. The building's front and side is to be clad in aluminium. The light sandstone-coloured anodised, perforated aluminium would feature a map of the city. The museum, which is operated by High Life Highland, is in the city centre next to the Inverness Town House and Inverness Castle. Scottish Secretary David Mundell confirmed the £3m of funding for Inverness during a meeting with Highland Council last year. The local authority plans to use the rest of the money on upgrading the grounds of Inverness Castle and on creating a free public access wi-fi scheme for the city.

Summary: Councillors have approved a plan to improve the appearance of a prefabricated concrete building in Inverness by covering it with metal.


Atzaz Khan, 40, pleaded guilty to six counts of disseminating terrorist publications under the Terrorism Act at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday. Khan, of Otley Road, Bradford, used several accounts to post terrorism material online, police said. When they were shut down, he activated others and posted links to publications praising the Paris terrorist attacks. More stories from Leeds and West Yorkshire Officers said Khan was arrested in March 2016 after making posts on social media in support of the so-called Islamic State group. Det Ch Supt Clive Wain, from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit, said: "Due to the vast reach and influence of social media, the implications of posting such material should not be underestimated. "Tackling extremist material is an essential part of protecting the public and preventing offences that incite or encourage acts of terrorism."

Summary: A man has been jailed for a year after admitting terrorism offences relating to posts he made on social media.


Fire crews were called to the M6 between junctions 14 and 15 northbound, near Stafford Services, at about 05:13 GMT. Central Motorway Police Group later tweeted that some of the tins "are still exploding". Highways England said the road was expected to be shut until lunchtime. See more stories from across Stoke and Staffordshire here Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said the lorry was carrying Easter eggs, along with floor tiles, white goods and grain and the driver was out of the vehicle at the time and suffered shock. A spokesman said the fire started at the back of the lorry and early indications were that it was "to do with the brakes". Highways England said at just before 07:30 GMT, one lane past the scene had been opened to release "trapped traffic" but later closed again. The closure was also leading to delays on surrounding routes.

Summary: A fire in a lorry carrying tins of sports drink powder, which then started to explode, has closed part of a motorway.


The local authority said it has received complaints about public transport links to Ullapool for onward journey by ferry to Stornoway, Lewis. It said the grievances were mostly about difficulties getting seats on busy buses and then missing the ferry. It has begun looking at the possibility of putting on its own service. Council convener Norman MacDonald said many of those affected were tourists who travel to Inverness to make the journey north west to Ullapool, and then to Stornoway. He said: "Having travelled a long distance to Inverness they are then stranded there or pay up to Â£100 for a taxi to Ullapool."

Summary: Western Isles Council - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - is considering running its own bus service between Inverness and Ullapool.


Christian Pulisic gave the hosts the lead at Signal Iduna Park before Poland striker Robert Lewandowski equalised. Dortmund regained the lead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Lukasz Piszczek's late own goal making it 2-2 and forcing penalties. Bayern won 5-4 after their second-choice goalkeeper Sven Ulreich saved two spot kicks in the shootout. It is the seventh time Bayern have won the Super Cup, the traditional curtain-raiser to the Bundesliga season between the champions and the German Cup winners, having also beaten Dortmund last year. Bayern start the defence of their title on 18 August at home to Bayer Leverkusen, while Dortmund go to Wolfsburg a day later.

Summary: Bayern Munich twice came from behind before beating Borussia Dortmund 5-4 on penalties to win the German Super Cup.


The United Arab Emirates airport said it had just under 70.5 million passengers through in 2014, compared with around 68.1 million for Heathrow. Dubai Airports said it had reached a "historic milestone". Heathrow has been trying to increase capacity for a number of years, a spokeswoman said. The airport operates at around 98% capacity, "Britain has benefited from being home to the world's largest port or airport for the last 350 years. But lack of capacity at Heathrow means we have inevitably lost our crown to Dubai," the Heathrow spokeswoman said. Dubai passenger numbers rose 6.1% in the year, Dubai Airports said. "The shared goal is to make Dubai a global centre of aviation," said Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports.

Summary: Dubai International has taken over from Heathrow as the world's busiest international airport in terms of yearly passenger numbers.


The 67-year-old was partially clothed and unconscious when he was found in Hammond Street, Preston, at about 08:30 GMT on New Year's Day. He had suffered head injuries and died later at Royal Preston Hospital. Nathan Richardson, of Bury Road, Bolton, is due before magistrates in Preston later. A man, aged 22, has been charged with assisting an offender. Luke Jenkinson, of De Lacy Street, Preston, is also due to appear at the city's magistrates' court later. A 17-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been bailed pending further inquiries.

Summary: A 19-year-old has been charged with murder after a man was found fatally wounded in a street.


Evans will defend his WBO European title in Belfast against Stephen Ormond on Saturday, 17 June. Listed ninth by the WBO on their world rankings list, Evans is keen to test himself against Flanagan. "I dream of a crack at 'Turbo'," Evans said. "We've sparred loads of good rounds and Terry knows... I'd give him a competitive fight." Evans has lost just once in a professional career spanning seven years but admits Ormond represents a step up in class. "Ormond is probably the best I've faced as a pro," Evans added. "He's very aggressive and experienced. He should bring out the best in me."

Summary: Welsh boxer Craig Evans is targeting a shot at world WBO lightweight Terry Flanagan if he wins this weekend.


The Portsmouth Supporters' Trust (PST) has confirmed the former Disney chief executive will attend a meeting at Portsmouth City Guildhall on 4 May. He will present his vision for the club at the meeting and answer questions from the audience. Eisner and his Tornante investment group are in negotiations until 1 June. Before the meeting, which will be for PST shareholders only, members will be sent a voting pack containing details of the terms submitted by Tornante and the Eisner family. A two-week ballot will then open on Saturday, 6 May and close on Friday, 19 May. Eisner, 75, is in a 70-day negotiation and due diligence period with Portsmouth, who clinched automatic promotion from League Two on Monday. The PST currently owns a 48% stake in the club and has three representatives on the nine-member club board.

Summary: American billionaire Michael Eisner is to make a personal pitch to Portsmouth shareholders ahead of their vote on his proposed takeover.


Currently 35 part-time students are on six degree courses taught by 18 part-time tutors, all practicing artists. The tutors said they had not been consulted over plans to withdraw the courses in their present form. A university spokesman said it was conducting a wide-ranging review. He said this is to "be able to face the challenges in the higher education sector in the years ahead". "As part of that review the university is considering new ways of providing education for adults and fine arts programmes," he added. Bangor University is "anxious to see these programmes continue" and in talks with the local tertiary college GrÅµp Llandrillo Menai as they are "exploring ways of providing the courses". Wanda Zyborksa, a tutor on the fine arts course, told BBC Radio Wales: "We hope they will reverse the decision."

Summary: More than 700 people have signed an online petition calling on Bangor University to reconsider plans to discontinue its fine arts courses.


Left-back Kitching has yet to make a first-team appearance for Boro, but played in two EFL Trophy games for their Under-21 side this season. The 21-year-old, who had a loan spell with York last season, is out of contract at the Riverside in June. "He played for us in a behind-closed-doors game on Tuesday and I was really impressed," manager Keith Hill said. "He's a good player, he meets our DNA and I think once he warms up with respect to meeting the demands of the team and the environment, then I'm sure that we've got a very good young player." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: League One side Rochdale have signed Middlesbrough defender Mark Kitching on loan until the end of the season.


Clive Colling has been missing from Bideford in north Devon since New Year's Day. Police searches involving helicopters and dogs alongside specialist mountain rescue teams from Exmoor and Dartmoor have been looking for nearly a week. Volunteers met at Northam Burrows near Westward Ho! to offer help trying to find Mr Colling, who has dementia. Trevor Tomlinson, who helped organise the search over sixteen areas, said: "He may have just got up in the night and went for a walk and got lost, I've got no idea. "The local community spirit is amazing in this area and I think they all want to try and help." During the day there were reports Mr Colling had been seen in a nearby cafe but it proved to be a false alarm.

Summary: About 120 people in 30 cars have joined emergency services in searching for a missing 76-year-old man.


The Bluebirds are believed to have paid around £2m to Japanese side Cerezo Osaka for the 22-year-old midfielder. Kim is currently with the South Korea squad at the Olympics and will finalise his move to Cardiff after the tournament. He started in South Korea's 0-0 draw against Mexico at St James' Park. Kim is Cardiff's fourth summer signing with the club having already recruited goalkeeper Joe Lewis, midfielder Jordon Mutch and striker Etien Velikonja during the pre-season. Cardiff have also been linked with Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy, who spent the 2010-11 season on loan with club. But manager Malkay Mackay has refused to be drawn on the possibility of the former Wales captain returning to the club. Striker Kenny Miller has left the club for MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps but Cardiff have rejected two bids from Premier League side Fulham for Peter Whittingham.

Summary: Cardiff City have completed the signing of South Korea international Kim Bo-Kyung on a three-year contract subject to a work permit.


Dartford council said the algae in a small area of Brooklands Lakes had been caused by recent hot and dry weather. It said the Environment Agency had confirmed the presence of low levels of the algae, which is potentially harmful to humans and toxic to animals. People have been advised not to swim in the water, or drink it, or to allow children or pets to play in it. The council said warning signs had been placed around the lakes. It said if people thought they had come into contact with the algae, they should wash the affected area thoroughly and seek medical advice. The council said the Environment Agency would continue testing the water and warnings would remain in place until the algal count dropped to a safe level.

Summary: People have been warned to keep away from blue-green algae that has been found in a lake in Kent.


Two were left with substantial injuries including burns to the stomach, face and hand in Ridgewood Drive, St Helens at about 20:30 GMT on Friday. The boys, all aged 12, were taken to hospital where two remain. A 12-year-old boy is being questioned by police. Officers are looking at CCTV footage and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them. Det Insp Robbie Moss said: "We are speaking with the injured boys to piece together the full events of what's gone on. "We are appealing for anyone who has any information about this incident to get in contact. "Anyone under age, caught in possession of fireworks, will be dealt with robustly."

Summary: Three boys have suffered burns after they were injured by a firework in Merseyside.


Konta lost to Sevastova in New York last month but dominated in Beijing, winning 6-1 6-1 and dropping just two points on her first serve. She goes on to face Hungary's world number 25 Timea Babos in round two. In the men's event, Kyle Edmund beat Russia's Evgeny Donskoy 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 to qualify for the main draw. Andy Murray is the top seed in Beijing and will open his campaign against Italy's Andreas Seppi later in the week. Konta, seeded 11th, remains in with a chance of qualifying for the season-ending WTA Finals for the top eight players in the rankings. She could also break into the world's top 10 for the first time, and join Virginia Wade, Sue Barker and Jo Durie as the only Britons to achieve the feat on the WTA Tour.

Summary: Britain's Johanna Konta banished memories of her US Open defeat by Anastasija Sevastova as she swept past the Latvian at the China Open.


The woman, aged in her 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene in Ewhurst Road, Cranleigh, after she was hit by a Honda Civic at about 14:25 BST. The female driver of the vehicle and the male passenger, both elderly, were flown to a hospital in south London with serious injuries. Surrey Police has urged anyone who witnessed the incident or events leading up to it to come forward.

Summary: An elderly pedestrian died when she was struck by a car in Surrey.


Those affected included Central Statistics Office, the Courts Service, the Health Service Executive, and the Houses of the Oireachtas (parliament). It is understood that what is being called a distributed denial of service attack (DDoS) began on Thursday evening. To date no group has claimed responsibility. Earlier this week, the National Lottery's website and retail terminals were knocked offline by a similar cyber-attack. DDoS attacks involve a server hosting a website being flooded with service requests by the attacker, until it becomes unable to cope and the site drops offline. They generally do not lead to security being compromised. All of the sites that were affected are now back up and running.

Summary: Several Irish government websites were temporarily forced offline on Friday by an apparent cyber attack.


Mr Brett was last seen running in the Torridon area of Wester Ross last Sunday. A search involving a coastguard helicopter and several mountain rescue teams was launched for the 65-year-old, from the Dingwall area, after he was reported missing. Police confirmed a body was recovered earlier on Saturday. Mr Brett left on Sunday 20 September and was reported missing on Thursday when he failed to return from a trip. The experienced hill runner was thought to have planned to run a route covering Beinn Eighe, Beinn Dearg, Beinn Alligan and Liathach. The force said in a statement: "During extensive searches carried out in the Torridon area, sadly a body was recovered in the area of Liathach this afternoon and has subsequently been formally identified as that of Mr Brett. "There are no suspicious circumstances regarding his death."

Summary: The body of missing hill runner Alexander Brett has been found, Police Scotland have said.


The former Watford and West Bromwich Albion player, who has won 65 caps, is understood to have agreed a one-year contract. The 31-year-old announced the deal by posting a picture of himself on social media posing with a Bluebirds shirt inside Cardiff City Stadium. Tamas is primarily a centre-back but can also play full-back and midfield. He is manager Russell Slade's third signing of the summer, following the arrival of former Arsenal centre-half Semi Ajayi and loan forward Sammy Ameobi from Newcastle United. Tamas suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in September 2014 while playing for Watford and went on to play for Steaua Bucharest.

Summary: Romania defender Gabriel Tamas has joined Cardiff after impressing while on trial at the Championship club.


South Wales Police are investigating the robbery at Lloyds Bank on Cowbridge Road East in the Canton area of the city at 12:30 BST on Tuesday. Officers are trying to trace a suspect captured on CCTV cameras within the bank. The man is described as 50-60 years of age, 5ft 9ins (1.75m) to 6ft (1.82m) tall with black hair that is greying. He was wearing black clothing. Detective Sergeant Andy Miles from Fairwater CID said: "The CCTV is clear and I am confident that members of the public will know his identity. "I can confirm there have been no reports of any injuries as a result of the incident."

Summary: A large amount of cash has been stolen in a daylight bank robbery in Cardiff.


Ofcom said they had received "a handful" of complaints about the act, which saw Mr Starr swallow a lightbulb among other items. Some viewers were concerned that it would encourage children to try dangerous behaviour. An Ofcom spokesman said they were investigating the complaints. Mr Starr - also known as The Regurgitator - appeared on Monday night's Britain's Got Talent semi-final but failed to win a place in this weekend's final. He was seen appearing to swallow and then bring up a succession of objects, including coins, a lightbulb, a mobile phone and an engagement ring belonging to judge Amanda Holden. He swallowed the ring along with a padlock and key, and the ring re-emerged entwined within the lock. ITV1 broadcast a warning before the act was shown, urging people not to try the stunts at home.

Summary: Complaints about Britain's Got Talent are being looked at by the media watchdog after viewers raised concerns about glass swallower Stevie Starr.


The abuse is alleged to have taken place at Rhydygors School between 1976-1986, and Cartref-Y-Gelli children's home between 1986 and 1990. Two men and two women will appear at Llanelli Magistrates' Court. It comes after Dyfed Powys Police's investigation into the allegations, Operation Almond, concluded. A 61-year-old man, from Carmarthenshire, has been charged with nine offences of indecent assault and three offences of attempted indecent assault in Carmarthen and Hereford and will appear before the court on 15 June. A man, 71, from Carmarthenshire, has been summonsed to appear before the court on 20 July for an offence of rape in the north Wales area. A 68-year-old woman, from Carmarthenshire, has been served with a summons to appear before the court for two offences of indecent assault in Carmarthen. And a woman, 54, from Essex, has been summonsed to appear on 31 August for an offence of indecent assault.

Summary: Four people are due to appear in court following an investigation into alleged historical child abuse in Carmarthenshire.


Ninety-six Liverpool fans died after being crushed at the Sheffield stadium on 15 April 1989. Families of victims and thousands of fans attended the ticket-only service at Anfield which started at 14:45 BST. Lord Mayor Frank Prendergast said the Town Hall service was a chance "to come together and remember those who died". At 15:06 - the time Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest was called off 23 years ago - the bells at the Town Hall rang 96 times to commemorate each victim. A minute's silence was also held at Anfield. Mr Prendergast said: "It was an opportunity to come together and remember those who died and remind people that it can never be allowed to happen again."

Summary: Memorial services have been held at Liverpool FC and at Liverpool Town Hall to mark the anniversary of the Hillsborough stadium disaster.


Steven Kirkwood, 43, is accused of stabbing and killing Mr O'Hanlon, 45, in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, in July. The attack is said to have occurred at HK Autotek in the town's Moorpark Industrial Estate. At the High Court in Glasgow, Mr Kirkwood's lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Judge Lord Burns set a trial due to take place next May. Prosecutors allege that Mr Kirkwood struggled with Mr O'Hanlon, punched him and repeatedly struck him on the body with a knife or similar item. Mr Kirkwood also denied separate charges of having a blade in a public place and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

Summary: A man is to stand trial charged with murdering Mr Scotland bodybuilding champion Michael O'Hanlon.


The 65-year-old victim, who has not yet been formally identified, was discovered at a property in Cottage Walk on Tuesday afternoon. His death was originally treated as unexplained and officers have said he may have died up to four weeks ago. A post-mortem examination on Friday afternoon revealed he died from stab wounds. Officers were called to the address after a member of the public raised concerns about the man's welfare, West Midlands Police said. Det Insp Ian Iliffe said the victim was known to be alive on 5 May and appealed for anyone with information to come forward. "It is possible that he may have been dead for up to four weeks but we are currently in the process of establishing the circumstances," he said.

Summary: A murder investigation has been opened three days after a man's body was found at an address in West Bromwich.


About 305,000 diazepam tablets were recovered in two linked police operations on Tuesday and Wednesday. The first took place in Reid Street, Coatbridge, and was followed by a second raid in Avalon Place, Airdrie. Police Scotland appealed for anyone with information to come forward and said a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal. Det Insp Kevin Jamieson, from Lanarkshire Division CID, said: "We will continue to act on any information received to ensure that drug dealing has no home in our communities. "This is a significant recovery of diazepam which has reduced the potential harm which could have been caused by these drugs, both in Lanarkshire and beyond."

Summary: A 34-year-old man has been arrested after drugs worth an estimated £305,000 were seized in North Lanarkshire.


Janet McKay, who had dementia, was last seen by neighbours in Dykebar Avenue, Knightswood, at 12:00 on 16 September. On Wednesday, police released a CCTV image of Ms McKay in Clydebank on the day she was reported missing. They have now said that a body found in the Clydebank area at 10:30 on Thursday is believed to Ms McKay. There are no suspicious circumstances. Police Scotland said formal identification had yet to take place but Ms McKay's family had been informed. A post-mortem examination will be held to establish the cause of death.

Summary: Police believe a body found in Clydebank is that of a missing 88-year-old woman from Glasgow.


The man had shouted abuse at waiting parents and pushed two women to the ground outside St Luke's CE School in Longsight on Wednesday afternoon. He walked away but later returned to the school carrying two knives and threatened officers who had been called to the scene, police said. He was shot with a Taser and arrested on suspicion of affray. Det Insp Gareth Davies said the man had been "verbally and physically aggressive" causing "understandable distress to those parents who had arrived to pick their kids up from school". "Officers arrived within minutes and were able to quickly resolve the situation," he added.

Summary: Police shot an armed man with a Taser following a disturbance outside a primary school in Manchester.


Ali Ag Wadossene, a senior member of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), was killed in northern Kidal city, a French army statement said. Two other militants were captured in the operation, it added. France sent troops to Mali in January 2013 to prevent the militants from over-running the capital, Bamako. Mr Lazarevic was abducted by AQIM in 2011 and freed last December. Mr Wadossene and another militant, Heiba Ag Acherif, were jailed in Mali for allegedly being involved in his abduction. Mali's government confirmed at the time that Mr Wadossene was one of four militants who had been freed in return for Mr Lazarevic's release. Mr Lazarevic said he had been abducted in Mali while on a business trip. Mali is a former French colony, and is a major producer of cotton and gold. France - the Saharan policeman Is it right to pay ransoms?

Summary: French special forces have killed a militant Islamist in Mali who was said to have been freed in exchange for the release of Frenchman Serge Lazarevic.


The crash happened on an unclassified road between West Stafford bypass and Crossways, near Dorchester, on 14 March. A silver Nissan X-Trail was in collision with a white Iveco van. The 77-year-old driver of the Nissan, who was from the local area, suffered serious injuries and has since died in hospital. His front-seat passenger - a 76-year-old woman also from the local area - and the van driver both suffered serious injuries but are recovering. Dorset Police said no arrests had been made.

Summary: A man involved in a serious car crash has died of his injuries two months later.


A meeting of the Youth Council hosted a debate on which campaign it wanted the "young mayor" to take forward for the next year. Three issues were considered: voting rights for the under 16s; better provision for work experience; and mental health services to be improved. After a debate, young councillors voted for the mental health care option. The motion passed in the Make your Mark event was: "Mental health services and education should be improved, young people should be consulted on how this is done. "Mental health education should be compulsory in our curriculum to provide information on common clinical conditions and to challenge stereotypes." The event, presided over by councillor Tommy Mulvenna, chair of North Tyneside Council, was also attended by senior councillors and representatives from North Tyneside's two MPs.

Summary: Youngsters in North Tyneside have voted to make mental health provision a campaign priority.


The 25-year-old Northern Ireland international moved to Rovers from Hull City for an undisclosed fee in 2013. Evans, who came through the academy at Manchester United, is the younger brother of West Brom defender Jonny. "I'm delighted to get it signed and I'm looking forward to playing here for the next three-and-a-half years," he told the club website. "From the first minute I walked through the door, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time and I'm looking forward to the future." Evans made his international debut against Italy in 2009 and has won 31 caps so far.

Summary: Midfielder Corry Evans has signed a new contract at Blackburn Rovers, tying him to the club until 2019.


The 25-year-old made 14 appearances for the Canaries last season, 11 of which were in the Premier League. "We are delighted our patience has been rewarded," Addicks boss Russell Slade told the club website. He is a very efficient, all-round goalkeeper, his kicking his good, he manages his box well and he is a very good shot stopper." Charlton were without a senior goalkeeper following the departures of Stephen Henderson, Nick Pope and Marko Dmitrovic this summer. Rudd, who has previously spent time on loan at Preston North End, becomes Charlton's sixth signing of the transfer window. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Charlton Athletic have signed Norwich City goalkeeper Declan Rudd on a season-long loan deal.


Alibaba, which handles more than 80% of online retail transactions in China, plans to go public in the US this summer. Some analysts say the public listing could be worth more than $20bn. The decision to float on the NYSE is a blow to the rival Nasdaq exchange, which had hoped to host the stock. "We participated in a comprehensive and deliberate exchange selection process, and we are pleased to welcome Alibaba Group to the New York Stock Exchange," an NYSE spokesman said. Alibaba will be the largest Chinese company to list in the United States. Founded in 1999 by a former English teacher, Jack Ma, it was reported to have more than 231 million active buyers across its three virtual marketplaces last year. The NYSE and Nasdaq have been competing to attract technology firms and last year the NYSE recorded an important win by listing Twitter.

Summary: The Chinese online retailer, Alibaba, will list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), rather than on the technology focused Nasdaq.


Dale led a thrilling game full of chances through a volleyed effort from Callum Camps just before the break. Rovers hit back with Mitchell Lund scoring from close range and Andy Butler netting with a looping finish. But the visitors had Craig Alcock sent off for a second caution in the 91st minute and Canavan levelled in the sixth of seven minutes of injury time. The point means Doncaster remain in 22nd place, four points adrift of League One safety, while Rochdale drop to ninth, eight points behind sixth-placed Millwall.

Summary: Niall Canavan's injury-time shot earned Rochdale a draw and dented Doncaster's chances of avoiding relegation.


Hastings, 31, tore his patella tendon while playing for Australian side Victoria on 6 December. Worcestershire had been looking to sign a replacement overseas player as cover for the first half of next season. "He had the operation on Friday and the surgeon was delighted," director of cricket Steve Rhodes said. "We know now that if the rehab work goes well, John will be available a lot sooner again to play more cricket for Worcestershire than had been originally anticipated. "The best possible scenario is John manages to be available for the first game of the season in April - but we are not counting our chickens as it might be slightly later than that."

Summary: Australia all-rounder John Hastings may be able to play in Worcestershire's opening County Championship game in April after successful knee surgery.


PC Declan Gabriel, a 26-year-old local response officer, faces one charge of rape and two counts of sexual assault. He is also accused of misconduct in public office. The offences relate to 21 September last year. Northamptonshire Police said the officer would remain suspended from duty. He is due to appear before Kettering magistrates on 30 March. The inquiry was led by the force's professional standards department, with the Independent Police Complaints Commission aware (IPCC), a spokesman said.

Summary: A Northamptonshire police officer has been charged with the rape of a 17-year-old girl.


On Monday, workers began felling trees at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus. The site clearance work comes ahead of a planned exploratory oil well which is due to start drilling in coming weeks. The plan is being opposed by environmentalists because the ground is within the catchment of a reservoir that supplies water to thousands of homes. NI Water, which has leased the site to the oil company, says it is happy the project does not pose a risk to the water supply. Last week there was a stand off between police and protesters over access to the site. Opponents believe chemicals used in the drilling process risk leaching into the ground water. The oil company, Infrastrata, released a statement setting out the protection measures it would take. These included plans to collect and dispose of all surface water and measures to protect the drill shaft during the exploratory drilling.

Summary: Contractors have begun work at the site of a controversial oil well in County Antrim.


The 30-year-old South Africa international, initially signed by former director of rugby Dean Ryan in February 2016, will remain at Sixways for at least another season. "Dewald holds himself with the utmost professionalism," said Warriors director of rugby Gary Gold. "He continues to be a senior figure both on and off the pitch." After being signed from Japanese side Yamaha Jubilo, Potgieter made four Premiership appearances before suffering a shoulder injury in Warriors' key away win at Newcastle in March 2016 - a game in which he scored his first try for Worcester. He was then ruled out for a further three months in August after tearing his left thigh in pre-season training. He follows the recent lead of fellow South African Wynand Oliver, captain Donncha O'Callaghan, Scotland stand-off Tom Heathcote, Samoa flanker Alafoti Faosiliva and young forward Huw Taylor in opting to remain at Worcester.

Summary: Worcester flanker Dewald Potgieter has signed a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club.


Horizon Nuclear Power said the work will give it a better understanding of the geological conditions offshore from the proposed Wylfa Newydd site. Samples will be taken from the seabed and coastline throughout July and August. The company claims the Â£8bn plant will employ 1,000 people once it begins working in the first half of the 2020s. Site Development Director Charlie Tasker said: "Although we'll be working 24 hours a day, we'll ensure the work doesn't cause any inconvenience to local people or tourists by keeping lighting and noise to an absolute minimum. "We'll be keeping a distance of more than 800 metres from the Cemlyn Bay nature reserve at all times."

Summary: The company behind plans to build a new nuclear power plant on Anglesey has started an investigation of the seabed.


Former QPR trainee Graham scored in Chelmsford's 2-1 defeat by the Fleet in the National League South play-off final last season. The 24-year-old joined Chelmsford in August 2015, after a spell with seventh-tier side Dulwich Hamlet. Meanwhile, Ebbsfleet striker Aaron McLean, 34, has signed a new one-year deal at the club. McLean scored four goals in 13 games last season, having missed several months with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Summary: Newly-promoted National League side Ebbsfleet have signed winger Bagasan Graham from Chelmsford City.


The 22-year-old will be the White Rose's youngest skipper since limited-overs games were introduced in 1963. Lees led the side for the last few games of last season after Championship skipper Andrew Gale stood down. "After considering a number of candidates, we feel Alex is the right fit for us as captain," coach Jason Gillespie told the county's website. "He learnt a lot on the job last season and we think he can develop as a leader further. We are delighted to afford him this opportunity and believe that he will do a fantastic job for our club."

Summary: Yorkshire batsman Alex Lees has been appointed as the county's captain for 50-over and Twenty20 cricket.


The 29-year-old Scotland international previously played under Tony Mowbray at Celtic and most recently for Bury on a short-term deal. Caddis played in Rovers' pre-season friendlies against Barrow, Sparta Prague and York City prior to signing. He scored a 93rd-minute equaliser in Blues' draw at Bolton in 2013-14 which secured their Championship status. Caddis won his sole international cap so far as a substitute in Scotland's 1-0 win over the Czech Republic in March last year. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Blackburn Rovers have signed former Birmingham City defender Paul Caddis on a two-year deal following a trial.


Most of the dead are from a fishing community on Lake Albert. Officials say the figure is based on the number of households buried after heavy rains caused parts of a nearby mountain to collapse. Hopes of finding survivors has faded as rescuers do not have the means to move the large rocks. "There are many people submerged whom we were unable to save," Pacifique Keta, the vice governor of Ituri province told Reuters news agency. Mountains made the area difficult to access, Mr Keta added. Many parts of west and central Africa are vulnerable to landslides, because land is heavily deforested and communities crowd into steep hillsides. Eastern Congo is also on a seismic fault line and frequently suffers earthquakes. More than 400 people have been killed and 600 remain missing after a similar disaster in Sierra Leone.

Summary: The death toll from Wednesday's landslide in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to rise above 200, officials say.


It was Northern Ireland's second victory in Group 6 and keeps alive their hopes of Euro 2017 qualification. Captain Marissa Callaghan hit the top corner to make it 2-0 at Solitude before completing her double with a low strike five minutes before the break. Rachel Furness added the fourth in the second half to seal a comfortable win. It completed a double over Georgia with Northern Ireland securing a 3-0 victory in their opening qualifier in Tbilisi last October. Northern Ireland lie in fourth place with six points from four qualifiers while bottom team Georgia are still seeking a first point of the campaign. Next up for Northern Ireland is an away qualifier on Tuesday against the Czech Republic, who sit third and ahead of Alfie Wylie's side on goal difference.

Summary: Simone Magill scored after just 11 seconds to set Northern Ireland on their way to a European Championship qualifier win over Georgia in Belfast.


McNulty, 23, has made 43 appearances for the Blades since joining from Livingston in 2014, and could be recalled by his parent club in January. Vuckic, 24, has played seven league games for Newcastle since signing from Slovenian side Domzale in 2009. He scored two goals in 15 League One matches on loan at Wigan last season. "I am excited to join a big club like Bradford. I had a few options but I always wanted to come here once I knew of their interest," McNulty said. "With the size of the club, the manager and the fan base, it was a no-brainer." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Bradford have signed striker Marc McNulty from Sheffield United on a season-long loan and Newcastle forward Haris Vuckic until January.


Forty died after suffering heatstroke on Sunday and Monday, and another 21 died on Tuesday, state media reported. Another 581 people have been admitted to hospital with heat exhaustion. Most of the victims were elderly, but local media reports said that they also included several detainees and patients at a psychiatric hospital. Egyptian detention facilities are notoriously overcrowded, while one newspaper said the deaths at the psychiatric hospital were the result of "negligence". The electricity ministry also blamed the weather for a widespread power outage for several hours on Tuesday in several districts of Cairo, bringing the capital's metro system to a halt. The Middle East has been hit by a heatwave since late July, with a high atmospheric pressure ridge hovering above much of the region.

Summary: A heatwave in Egypt has killed at least 61 people in three days, the health ministry says, as temperatures soared to 47C (116F).


Emergency services were called to Strathbrock homeless facility in West Main Street on Monday after concerns were raised. Police Scotland said the 12-week-old baby had been taken to the Sick Kids Hospital in Edinburgh. An investigation is under way to establish what happened. Ch Insp Stevie Dolan, Police Scotland area commander for West Lothian, said: "This is a tragic incident that has affected everyone involved. "Unfortunately, the baby remains in a serious condition and I can reassure the public that we are working closely with hospital staff as well as with the young child's family to establish the full set of circumstances." A West Lothian Council spokesman said: "Emergency services attended a homeless facility for families in Broxburn on Monday, 30 May, after concern was raised over the health of a child. "It is not appropriate to comment further at this time, as it is a police matter."

Summary: A baby girl is in a serious condition in hospital after an incident at a family housing support centre in Broxburn, West Lothian.


Science and Skills Secretary Julie James will announce the cash on a visit to Porthcawl in Bridgend county on Tuesday. Porthcawl Maritime Centre will include water sports and exercise facilities, a coastal science centre and an outdoor theatre. It is hoped work will begin in the summer and it will open by 2019. The £2.1m for the development, which is being built on land owned by Bridgend council, has come from the European Regional Development Fund. It is expected to cost in excess of £7m and has already secured lottery funding.

Summary: A new maritime centre on the south Wales coast has secured £2.1m in EU funding.


The singer, famous for her hits "I'm Every Woman", "I Feel for You" and "Ain't Nobody", will be performing at the Kelvingrove Bandstand on Sunday 4 June. She will be supported Soul II Soul frontman Jazzie B, who will play an exclusive DJ set. Crazy P and Glasgow dance duo Harri & The Revenge are also on the bill. Festival organiser Brian Traynor said: "Chaka Khan is a true legend, so we're delighted to have her open this year's West End Festival at one of the city's most iconic venues. "I have no doubt this will be a sell-out event, so I'd encourage people to get in fast to ensure they don't miss out on what's going to be something quite special." Chaka Khan has won 10 Grammys and sold millions of records over the past five decades.

Summary: Chaka Khan will open this year's West End Festival in Glasgow with a concert at the city's outdoor bandstand.


The police officer followed the Audi S3 after it sped past him on on the A428 between Caxton and Hardwick, Cambridgeshire, on Sunday. He said he chased the car for more than three miles, recording an average speed of 132mph (212km/h). The driver will face a summons to court for speeding offences, the officer said. Keep up to speed with other news from Cambridgeshire The officer said the vehicle was "one of several" caught exceeding the limit in the area. "It's very dangerous, not just for the driver but everyone around him, and for myself having to travel at those speeds on a motorcycle to catch and stop him," he said. Shortly before the Audi was stopped, the same officer had pulled over a motorcycle speeding at more than 100mph (160km/h) on the same stretch of 70mph (112km/h) road.

Summary: A driver was pursued by a police motorcyclist at speeds of up to 145mph (233km/h) on a dual carriageway.


Dustin Johnson, Freddie Jacobson and Tom Hoge are also tied for second at the four-round event in Texas. England's Greg Owens and Ian Poulter are joint 28th on three under par. Spieth dropped six shots in three holes as Danny Willett won the Masters in April, missing the cut at the Players Championship in his next outing. The 22-year-old Texan, who won the US Open and the Masters last year, said: "I lost a little control with my iron play on some pretty easy shots that I will look to improve on but other than that I'm pretty pleased." Spieth made his PGA Tour debut at the 2010 Byron Nelson, finishing tied for 16th aged 16. We're launching a new BBC Sport newsletter before the Euros and Olympics, bringing all the best stories, features and video right to your inbox. You can sign up here.

Summary: Jordan Spieth shot a six-under-par 64 to sit one behind joint first-round leaders Danny Lee, Sergio Garcia and Johnson Wagner at the Byron Nelson.


Uncapped Footitt, 29, took 76 wickets in 16 County Championship matches for Division Two Derbyshire in 2015 before signing for promoted Surrey in October. He will join England for the tour of South Africa, which starts in December. "Realistically, that is a feather in our cap more than Surrey's," Welch told BBC Radio Derby. "Mark had a lot of injuries, for which they (Derbyshire's medical staff) gave him individual programs, strengthened him in certain areas, and kept him on the park, so I'd say it was a team effort from everybody. "We're all on the same hymn sheet and I think Mark benefited from that management team. "I wish him all the best and I'm sure he'll do well."

Summary: Pace bowler Mark Footitt's former club Derbyshire deserve credit for his England call-up, says Graeme Welch, the county's elite performance director.


A blaze ripped through the building and destroyed the roof on 14 April. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the case had been discontinued against three men aged 18 and a 16-year-old girl. At its height, 70 firefighters tackled the fire at the premises on Wilson Patten Street. A CPS spokeswoman said the decision was taken after fresh evidence came to light. She said: "New lines of inquiry are now being pursued by the police and the Crown Prosecution Service will review any new file of evidence on this case when it is brought to us by the police." No-one was injured in the blaze at the former nightclub, which closed in 2010. Mr Smith's was a regular setting for the ITV Granada show The Hit Man and Her, which was presented by Pete Waterman and Michaela Strachan between 1988 and 1992.

Summary: Charges against four teenagers accused of arson at the former Warrington nightclub Mr Smith's have been dropped.