Officers from Gwent Police were called to an address in Ruffets Close late on Friday morning. The bodies of a 52-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were found. Officers say they are treating the deaths as unexplained. No-one else is being sought in connection with the deaths. Police said the families of the pair were being offered support. A single bunch of flowers has been laid in the front garden of the house, which shocked neighbours said was rented out to the couple. One man, who did not want to be named, said: "It's normally a really quiet area.

Summary: A man and a woman have been found dead at a home in Chepstow, Monmouthshire.


The coach station at Bretonside will be pulled down and replaced with the development, which will also include a car park with 420 spaces. Sixteen food and drink units are planned for the bus station site, which was built in 1958. The former Mayflower West Car Park, about half-a-mile from Bretonside, will be turned into a new coach station. Seven councillors voted in favour of the plans and there were six abstentions. Previously, developer British Land claimed the new complex could create 350 jobs and 260 construction jobs.

Summary: Plans for a £42m cinema and restaurant complex have been approved by councillors in Plymouth.


The Jim Clark Museum already has planning permission for the site in Duns in the Scottish Borders. It has £1.3m pledged towards the £1.6m required to secure the project. The latest backer of its crowdfunding appeal is former World Rally champion Louise Aitken-Walker, who lives in Duns. Scottish Borders Council has pledged £620,000 towards the museum celebrating the achievements of two-time Formula One world champion Jim Clark, with a similar sum coming from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Planning permission has been given, subject to the work starting in the next three years. It is hoped the development could be completed by 2018 - the 50th anniversary of Clark's death at Hockenheim in Germany, aged just 32. The driver was born in Kilmany in Fife, but raised in the Borders, and was crowned Formula One world champion in 1963 and 1965. He won a total of 25 grand prix races.

Summary: The backers of a museum honouring one of Scotland's greatest motor sport heroes have said they need another £300,000 by 21 April.


Lindsey set off from Donaghadee beach in Northern Ireland at 6.30am. The 20 mile journey was expected to take her up to 14 hours, but she had to stop because of bad weather. The Blue Peter team say that Lindsey is safe and on her way back to dry land. Sport Relief said: "Lindsey's Sport Relief challenge was always going to be incredibly hard and zorbing many miles across the Irish Channel is a huge achievement. Whilst we were, in the end, defeated by the weather, we're incredibly proud of Lindsey and her efforts, Blue Peter is all about giving it a go and getting stuck in which is exactly what she did today. We hope her amazing efforts have inspired lots of children around the UK to do their bit for Sport Relief.". Well done Lindsey, we're proud of you too!

Summary: Blue Peter's Lindsey Russell has ended her attempt to cross the sea between Northern Ireland and Scotland in a giant inflatable barrel for Sport Relief.


Lieutenant Peter Coughlin, 34, had been drinking with the woman at a hotel before going back to the Musannah base. The woman fell asleep in his cabin but woke to find she was being sexually assaulted. Coughlin was convicted at a court martial at Portsmouth Naval Base and will be sentenced on 28 April. Describing the incident which took place in March 2015, she said: "I couldn't really understand what had just occurred, I just burst into tears. "I went to have a shower, I tried to process it. I should never, never have gone into his cabin." The court was told Coughlin, who is based at the Air Warfare Centre in Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, had apologised to the woman but she told the hearing "there was no form of consent" and that "he thought he could just get away with it."

Summary: A married Royal Navy officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman who fell asleep on his bed after a night out while stationed in Oman.


The midfielder was caught speeding in his Porsche on the M6 in Staffordshire on 20 May. Prosecutors claim he drove at 123mph (198km/h) on the same stretch of the carriageway six minutes later but, in a hearing at Cannock Magistrates' Court, he denied reaching the higher speed. The 32-year-old will face trial on 3 December at Burton Magistrates' Court. The Ivory Coast international, who lives in Cheshire, was not required to attend the hearing and submitted his pleas through his solicitor. However, he is expected to give evidence at the trial. Separate charges relating to insurance were dropped. It is understood the speed of Toure's Porsche was subjected to police checks at two different points governed by a 70mph (113km/h) limit on the northbound M6 near Keele services.

Summary: Manchester City footballer Yaya Toure has admitted driving at 101mph (163km/h) on a motorway.


Eye-catching tries, eye-watering collisions, and arguably the biggest shock in the competition's history. But while we continue to marvel at the rugby on display, this year's tournament may be best remembered for something rather different - some of the bushiest beards you could ever wish to see. BBC Sport looks at six of the best. For the latest rugby union news, follow @bbcrugbyunion on Twitter.

Summary: One week in, the World Cup has already captured the imagination.


Demetriou, 27, scored four goals in the last seven matches of the season as Newport escaped relegation. The former Shrewsbury Town and Kidderminster player was named League Two's player of the month for April. "I'm really happy to get the deal over the line and I'm looking forward to next season," Demetriou said. Newport manager Mike Flynn said: "I am delighted to get Mickey's signing over the line. "Mickey has a great left foot and is now entering a stage in his career where his experience and quality is going to be vital for us." Newport signed five players last week, including the return of David Pipe and Robbie Willmott. However, they released midfielder Mitch Rose, the brother of Tottenham defender Danny who has since signed for Grimsby.

Summary: Defender Mickey Demetriou, one of the heroes of Newport County's unlikely League Two survival, has signed a two-year contract.


The benchmark FTSE 100 gained 0.34% to close at 6,973.04. Private equity firm 3i Group was the biggest gainer, rising 3% after a strong set of full-year results. The company, which owns the Agent Provocateur lingerie business, says its net asset value had increased by 14% to 396p a share. Mondi was another big winner in the FTSE 100, adding nearly 2.8%. On Wednesday, shares in the packaging company jumped nearly 9% after the company reported a 29% rise in first-quarter operating profits. Three of the five biggest losers on the 100-share index were companies going ex-dividend. GlaxoSmithKline, Kingfisher and Aberdeen Asset Management all shed more than 1%. On the currency markets, the pound hit a five month high against the dollar, trading at $1.5748, but was little changed against the euro at â‚¬1.3868.

Summary: UK shares gained ground in Thursday trading, after falls overnight on Wall Street and in most of Asia.


On Thursday, Toyota reported a 15% drop in its first quarter net profit, with the strong yen weighing down the company's exports. However, the results were not as bead as feared, and on Friday the carmaker's shares closed up 3%. Overall Japan's Nikkei 225 index finished flat at 16,254.45. Like many Japanese exporters, Toyota has been suffering from the strengthening yen. Japan's currency is regarded as a haven in times of global economic uncertainty. But a stronger yen makes goods made in Japan more expensive on the world market, and reduces the value of sales made overseas when converted back into yen. Elsewhere in Asia, stocks were higher. In South Korea, the country's benchmark Kospi rose 0.9% to 2,017.93. Australia's ASX/200 index closed 0.4% higher at 5,497.40. In China, the mainland benchmark Shanghai Composite closed down 0.2% at 2,976.70 while in Hong Kong the Hang Seng climbed 1.4% to 22,146.09.

Summary: Shares in Japanese carmaker Toyota have risen, despite the company reporting a weak outlook for profits in the current year.


"Good Spanish food doesn't get much better than paella. My version combines chicken thighs & chorizo," he tweeted. An "abomination" wrote one user. "That thing ain't paella," wrote another, with the inclusion of chorizo proving particularly controversial. He has previously drawn flak for his take on West African dish Jollof rice. There are countless recipes for paella, which originates in Valencia and involves rice plus ingredients such as rabbit, seafood, snails and artichokes. But traditionalists have very clear ideas about what should and shouldn't go into it. "The abuses committed in the name of Paella Valenciana, are excessive - an authentic scandal," Catalan author Josep Pla once wrote. The website Wikipaella, which aims to promote authentic paella, lists golden rules for the dish, including only using Spanish rice. And chorizo is definitely a no-no.

Summary: British chef Jamie Oliver has posted his version of paella online, although it seems unlikely many Spaniards will be reaching for their pans soon.


Detectives searching for 12-year-old Evelin Mezei from east London, said she was found by officers at 11:00 BST in Newham. Earlier, police released CCTV of her with an unknown man on Monday night. The still showed her at around 22:30 BST in Romford Road in Stratford, an hour after she was last seen by her mother in nearby Grove Crescent Road. Evelin is a Hungarian national who came to the UK six months ago.

Summary: A London schoolgirl, who was missing over night, has been found safe and well.


Brent crude traded in a narrow range around $62 a barrel, before ending the day up 1.8% at $63.15. West Texas Intermediate, or light sweet crude, was similarly indecisive, falling before recovering to about $58.9 a barrel, up 1.4%. Oil prices had fallen 5% over the previous two sessions. Investors had worried that Opec might increase supply, thereby pushing prices down - oil prices have fallen about 45% over the past year. But Opec urged member countries to adhere to the production ceiling. Qatar's Minister of Energy and Industry said: "We have witnessed much volatility in the global oil industry." Mohammed Bin Saleh al-Sada said the markets have seen continued oversupply. Opec has 12 member countries that between them sit on 80% of the world's oil reserves and produce about a third of the world's oil exports.

Summary: Crude oil prices were volatile after ministers from the Opec cartel decided to hold production levels at 30 million barrels per day.


The hosts resumed on 248-6 and, helped by Ravindra Jadeja's 63, reached 332 - a first innings lead of 32. Jadeja, fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and pace bowler Umesh Yadav took three wickets apiece as Australia were bowled out for 137 in 53.5 overs. India reached 19-0 at the close after KL Rahul and Murali Vijay negotiated the final six overs of the day. Jadeja's sparkling knock with the bat, which included four sixes, dominated a 96-run seventh-wicket partnership with wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha that saw India move past Australia's first innings total. In their second knock, Australia were 31-3 and only Glen Maxwell offered any real resistance with 45 as the tourists lost their last seven wickets for 50 runs. The four-Test series is tied at 1-1.

Summary: India need 87 runs to win the series-deciding fourth Test against Australia after dominating the third day.


The firm's turnover also rose by more than 50% from £38.65m to £58.89m. It works with most of the world's major cruise lines and recent jobs include a refit of Cunard's Queen Mary 2. Earlier this year it bought the former Shackleton Barracks in Ballykelly where it intends to start an aviation fit-out division. It also owns the Mivan fit-out business which is based in Antrim. The chief executive Gary Annett said the group has continued to grow by securing of a number of multi-million pound contracts with leading customers. He said the business has also achieved increased efficiencies and a reduction in overheads. MJM is owned by its founder Brian McConville.

Summary: MJM Marine, the Newry-based cruise ship and fit-out company, more than doubled its pre-tax profit to £4.94m in 2015.


Croll, 21, has yet to play for Palace, but appeared three times for Plymouth Argyle on loan last season, making his debut against Exeter. Twenty-year-old Stacey, who can also play at right-back, played six times for the Royals in the 2014-15 season. Both players will bolster an Exeter squad which has been hit by injuries. Eight first team players are currently out, including central defenders Jordan Tillson, Jordan Moore-Taylor and Troy Archibald-Henville, while midfielders David Wheeler and Lee Holmes are also unavailable. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Exeter City have signed Reading midfielder Jack Stacey and Crystal Palace defender Luke Croll on loan until January.


About 35 people have walked from Rame's Church of St Germanus to the Rame Head Chapel in south east Cornwall. The pilgrimage used to be an annual event for at least 20 years until 2007 when numbers dwindled, said church treasurer Ken Ryles. Parishioners hope the pilgrimage to the chapel will once again become an annual event. Mr Ryles said: "Sometimes you don't realise what you've got until it's gone. "We always enjoyed taking part in the pilgrimage and we hope more people and young people will join us in the future." The distance is just under one mile along a road and coastal path, he added. Once they arrived a service was held at the chapel.

Summary: A pilgrimage to an isolated Cornish chapel has been revived after it was stopped five years ago.


Ahmed Musse, 32, died in hospital after he was found with leg wounds at Sporhams, Basildon, at about 22:00 BST on 26 August last year. He was described by his family as "a cherished son, brother, uncle, cousin, fiancÃ© and friend". The four men will be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on 19 April. They are Hussain Ahmed, 23, of Bacon Street, London; Mohammed Ahmed, 23, of Jamaica Street, London; Abdul Salah, 20, of York Avenue, Middlesex, and Jake Rowlands, 25, of no fixed address. A fifth man, Gary Goodwin, 36, of Princes Close, Laindon, admitted conspiracy to rob Mr Musse. All have been remanded in custody.

Summary: Four men have admitted manslaughter over the death of a man who was found in woodland with stab wounds.


Billy Kee notched his 14th goal of the season to give Accrington the lead when he latched onto Brad Halliday's cross. Matt Crooks doubled their lead from 12 yards before Akinde found Luke Gambin, who fired past keeper Ross Etheridge. And Akinde rescued a draw for the Bees as he rose highest to head home Mark Randall's late free-kick. Barnet manager Martin Allen told BBC Radio London: Media playback is not supported on this device "What a comeback that was. 2-0 down. Brilliant. You've got to say it was a brilliant tactical change by the manager! "It's got to be one of the highlights of my 500 games. "To change it and play with three up from when we're 2-0 down with 10-men and get a draw, it's a great effort from all the players and all the staff."

Summary: Striker John Akinde scored a 90th-minute equaliser as Barnet came from behind to earn a point against League Two promotion-chasing Accrington.


Violence flared following the Hammers' 1-1 Premier League draw against Middlesbrough on 1 October. Four people have been arrested over the disorder while a fifth man has been charged with ticket touting at the game. Scotland Yard said it would "do our utmost to identify those responsible". Supt Jonathan Williams said the violent scenes have "absolutely no place at football matches" and called on witnesses to contact police. Details of the people previously arrested over the disorder: The three men and one teenager were all bailed until November. There have been several crowd disturbances since West Ham moved to the former Olympic Stadium. It was recently announced supporters will face enhanced security checks, an alcohol ban and a "robust policing plan" when Slaven Bilic's side host Chelsea in the EFL Cup.

Summary: Images of seven men police want to identify after rival fans clashed outside West Ham's stadium have been released by the Met.


The 20-year-old, who scored 15 goals in 55 appearances for the Blades after moving from non-league Ilkeston, has agreed a three-year deal with Blues. Birmingham had two previous bids turned down for Adams, who made his last Blades appearance as a substitute in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Bolton. But he has now signed to become manager Gary Rowett's third summer signing. Adams, who has played for England at Under-20 level, will not be available for Tuesday's EFL Cup first-round tie at home to Oxford United. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Birmingham City have signed Sheffield United striker Che Adams for an undisclosed fee.


A drawing appeared on the front of Business Today in April 2013 showing the 34-year-old as a Hindu deity. The wicketkeeper has now been asked to appear at a court in Anantapur. The non-bailable warrant is a result of a petition filed by local Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Shyam Sunder, who said the picture "hurt Hindu sentiments". Dhoni's lawyer says the warrant is "erroneous" and has denied receiving any summons. The cricketer's management added that the player had nothing to do with the picture, which went with the headline "god of big deals". "Neither did he pose for the picture, nor were we aware of such a picture being published," Rhiti Sports' Arun Pandey told ESPNcricinfo. The summons has been scheduled for 25 February, a week before the World T20 begins in India.

Summary: India one-day captain MS Dhoni has been summoned to a local court over a magazine cover that depicts his image.


The Chinese musician has an ear infection and has been advised by doctors not to travel. He is hopeful he will be able to perform in Edinburgh on Friday in a solo recital. Wednesday's concert with the Philharmonia Orchestra will be performed by Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Born in Lyon in 1957, Aimard studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Yvonne Loriod and in London with Maria Curcio. Early career landmarks included winning first prize in the 1973 Messiaen Competition at the age of 16 and being appointed, three years later, by Pierre Boulez to become the Ensemble intercontemporain's first solo pianist.

Summary: The acclaimed pianist Lang Lang has had to cancel his first appearance at the Edinburgh International Festival.


The victims, aged 18 to 38, were assaulted in East Acton between January and March. Officers are also asking for any women who may have been attacked in the area to come forward. Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incidents. He is described as white or Asian, aged between 20 and 32, 6ft tall, and of slim build. Timeline of attacks

Summary: Police have linked four sex attacks on women walking alone in west London.


President of Tynwald Steve Rodan led tributes to Mr Cannell who died aged 83 on Saturday after a long-term illness. He said the broadcaster was a "true friend of Tynwald" and his "dignified, fluent and informed commentary" had "illuminated proceedings" for 52 years. Mr Cannell was made CBE in 2004 for his work with the Royal British Legion. Mr Cannell, from Peel, was also the first official TT commentator for Manx Radio. Mr Rodan said he truly was the "voice of Tynwald". The Isle of Man's chief minister Howard Quayle said he made a "huge contribution to community life in the Isle of Man" and will be sadly missed.

Summary: Tributes have been paid in Manx parliament to broadcaster Ian Cannell CBE, who was known as "the voice of Tynwald".


"I want to qualify at the Europeans next week," Adams told BBC Sport. "To think that I could be European, world and Olympic champion in the same year is absolutely epic. "It's that little piece of history that is my motivation." The tournament begins on Saturday, with Great Britain sending 13 athletes. There are 36 qualification places for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro available - 30 for men and six for women. Female boxers who miss out have a second chance to qualify at the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan in May. "I want to do it first time round, I don't want to mess about," Adams added. Full Great Britain squad for European Olympic qualifier: Men: Galal Yafai, Muhammad Ali, Qais Ashfaq, Joe Cordina, Pat McCormack, Cyrus Pattinson, Antony Fowler, Joshua Buatsi, Lawrence Okolie, Joe Joyce. Women: Nicola Adams, Chantelle Cameron, Savannah Marshall.

Summary: Nicola Adams says she is aiming for a unique treble of titles ahead of the European Olympic qualifiers in Samsun, Turkey.


The teenager was pronounced dead by the side of a railway line in Wrenthorpe, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, on Saturday. A 16-year-old boy and a woman aged 18 were also taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries at 18:40 BST. British Transport Police (BTP) said the death was not thought to be suspicious. A spokesman said all three were from the local area. "At this stage it would appear that the two boys and the female were on the railway line and the 15-year-old boy had climbed on to a freight train at the location," he said. The Office of Rail Regulation has been informed of the death and a file will be prepared for the coroner, he added.

Summary: A 15-year-old boy who climbed onto a freight train has died after he touched overhead power cables, police have said.


Jill Goldsmith, 49, was found on 26 March at the home she shared with PC Adrian Goldsmith, next to Northamptonshire police headquarters. At Kettering Magistrates' Court, coroner Anne Pember said Mrs Goldsmith's body was identified by her former partner Dean Bailey. The inquest was adjourned to 30 July. Mrs Pember said a post-mortem examination carried out by Home Office pathologist Prof Guy Rutty in Leicester showed the cause of death was head injuries. She did not release Mrs Goldsmith's body, as further tests are to be carried out. PC Goldsmith, also 49 and known as Otis, is next due to appear in court in July. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been notified of the death.

Summary: A woman, whose police constable husband has been accused of her murder, died from head injuries, an inquest has heard.


The benchmark FTSE 100 index closed up 157.88 points, or 2.6%, at 6,240.98. In the mining sector, shares in Anglo American jumped more than 9%, Glencore was up 8.5%, while BHP Billiton was 6.6% higher. Higher oil prices helped energy stocks, with BG Group up 6.3% and BP climbing 4.5%. Outside the FTSE 100, shares in video games retailer Game Digital plunged nearly 40% after the company warned of lower profits. It said half-year underlying earnings would be Â£30m, down from Â£43m last year, after being hit by weaker-than-expected sales of new games formats. On the currency markets, the pound was higher, despite news that the UK's economy grew by less than previously estimated in the second and third quarters of the year. Sterling rose almost half a cent against the dollar to $1.4870 and was up by more than one cent against the euro at â‚¬1.3671.

Summary: (Close): The market climbed strongly, with mining and energy-related shares leading the way after prices of metals rose and oil prices stabilised.


Froch, 38, from Nottingham, who has been crowned world champion four times, has now retired from the sport. The super-middleweight fighter's last bout ended in victory against George Groves in front of a record breaking crowd at Wembley in May 2014. Injury ended plans to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Las Vegas in March. Last week Froch said he would consider returning to the ring for one fight to reclaim his title. The boxer, who has won 33 of his 35 fights at super middleweight level, grew up in Gedling, just outside Nottingham. When he was notified of the MBE in June, he said it was a "massive honour and a big surprise". He became an honorary freeman of of the city in September 2014.

Summary: Boxer Carl Froch has collected his MBE medal for services to his sport from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace.


Media playback is not supported on this device D'Agostino, 24, collided with New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin during qualifying in Rio on Tuesday. Hamblin was left in tears but the pair encouraged each other to continue, despite D'Agostino visibly limping. The American ran four laps with a torn ACL but will miss Friday's final because of the injury. D'Agostino managed a few steps after helping Hamblin to her feet before falling to the track, with the New Zealander returning the favour and helping her rival up. The American hobbled over the finish line, with the two embracing before both runners were put through to the final by the track officials. However, D'Agostino, who left the arena in a wheelchair, will miss the rest of the season. "By far the best part of my experience of the Olympics has been the community it creates and what the Games symbolises," D'Agostino said.

Summary: American runner Abbey D'Agostino ran more than a mile to complete her Olympic 5,000m heat despite tearing her anterior cruciate knee ligament.


The Â£38m complex on Forth Bank includes 50 custody cells and involved restoring the existing Kings House building. It replaces the 1930s Pilgrim Street and 1960s Market Street complex, which will now be put up for sale. Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird and Chief Constable Sue Sim took part in the official opening ceremony. To mark its completion, a time capsule put together by local schoolchildren was buried on the site. Children from St Paul's Church of England Primary School in Newcastle and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School in Gateshead added photos and letters with their future predictions for what life might be like in years to come.

Summary: A new headquarters for Northumbria Police has opened its doors to the public in Newcastle city centre.


Alex Peguero-Sosa, 17, was injured in Kingsbridge at about 02:20 BST and was later declared dead at Derriford Hospital, in Plymouth. A man in his 40s was arrested in Kingsbridge on Sunday on suspicion of murdering the teenager. He is in custody at Torquay police station. Police said members of the public had attempted to revive the boy. A spokesman for Plymouth Argyle said Mr Peguero-Sosa was released from the club last summer. The town's mayor, Wayne Grills, said Kingsbridge was a very small community and the teenager was well known and liked. He said: "The town is in a state of shock. Waking up to the news on social media, it is very unusual. It has been decades since the last event of this kind. It is a close knit community and this is very unusual."

Summary: A former Plymouth Argyle youth player has died in south Devon after an argument broke out at a taxi rank.


The 301 new pieces of kit will capture evidence of crimes as they happen. An outlay of Â£163,000 follows the purchase of 120 body-worn video devices last year, the first to be used in the force area. Police and crime commissioner Arfon Jones said they would help to secure more convictions, especially in domestic violence cases. The new kit will be worn by specialist officers, including members of firearms teams. Mr Jones said the chance of prosecution in domestic violence cases rises from 72% to 81% if there is body-worn video footage for the jury to watch. He said the cameras are "good for everybody except for the criminals" and would ensure victims do not have to go to court to give evidence.

Summary: All frontline police officers in north Wales are set to wear body camera equipment while on duty.


The Yorkshire Agricultural Society confirmed a "substance" was used on the cow's udders, contravening show rules. Chief Executive Nigel Pulling said the competitor's animal had been banned with immediate effect. "We take any allegation of tampering very seriously as the welfare of animals is paramount," he said. The Society confirmed the breach was discovered on Tuesday, the first day of the show in Harrogate. The animal and others entered by the exhibitor have been barred from taking part in the event for three years. The competitor can appeal. The show's rules state any interference with an animal which has an affect on its milk flow will lead to disqualification.

Summary: A dairy cattle exhibitor has been disqualified from the Great Yorkshire Show after an animal was tampered with, organisers have said.


The 35-year-old won two silver medals in the canoe double (C2) with partner David Florence at London 2012 and Rio 2016. The London canoeist also became a world champion in 2013 in the C2, along with Florence. Find out how to get into canoeing or kayaking with our inclusive guide. "I'd like to say a massive thanks to everyone involved in helping me live my dream," he said. "It has been a true honour to represent Great Britain at the highest level and I look forward to cheering on British Canoeing and Team GB in the future."

Summary: Two-time British Olympic canoeing medallist Richard Hounslow has retired from the sport.


Both attackers, reportedly from Central Asia, were shot dead after wounding two policemen. The gunmen were wielding firearms and axes and attacked police in Balashikha, east of Moscow. IS made the claim via Amaq, a news agency linked to the group. Also on Wednesday Russian special forces killed four suspected militants in a shoot-out forces during a raid on an apartment block in St Petersburg. Russia has long been battling extremism in the North Caucasus. Most Russians who have gone to fight for IS in Syria come from this area. The insurgency in the Caucasus followed two bitter separatist conflicts in Russia's Chechnya republic and has occasionally spilled over into violence in other parts of Russia.

Summary: The so-called Islamic State group has said it was behind an attack carried out on traffic police outside Moscow on Wednesday.


Fellow Scot John Higgins will take on Ryan Day; Graeme Dott has been drawn against Mark Williams and Anthony McGill meets Shaun Murphy. Defending champion Stuart Bingham vies with two-time runner-up Ali Carter for a place in the second round. Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Dave Gilbert and world number one Mark Selby plays Robert Milkins. Full draw Stuart Bingham v Ali Carter Stephen Maguire v Alan McManus Ricky Walden v Robbie Williams John Higgins v Ryan Day Judd Trump v Liang Wenbo Martin Gould v Ding Junhui Mark Williams v Graeme Dott Neil Robertson v Michael Holt Shaun Murphy v Anthony McGill Marco Fu v Peter Ebdon Barry Hawkins v Zhang Anda Ronnie O'Sullivan v David Gilbert Mark Allen v Mitchell Mann Joe Perry v Kyren Wilson Michael White v Sam Baird Mark Selby v Robert Milkins

Summary: Stephen Maguire will face Alan McManus in an all-Scottish first-round clash at snooker's World Championship.


A 26-year-old man suffered serious head injuries during the fight in Holborn Way, Mitcham, on Monday, and died two days later. The victim has not yet been formally identified. Two other people were also hurt in the the brawl. A seventh suspect, a 25-year-old man, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Previously, police arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. Five other men, aged between 21 and 40, were held on suspicion of violent disorder and all six have since been bailed. Scotland Yard said the fight at about 19:15 GMT on Monday involved "a large number" of men.

Summary: A seventh man has been arrested as part of an investigation after a fatal street brawl in south London.


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Summary: We asked you to send in your questions on the topic of university education for BBC Education correspondent Sean Coughlan to investigate.


The proposals are for a combined authority covering in Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. They include the creation of a regional mayor responsible for powers devolved from Whitehall. Andy Woods, negotiator for the councils, said: "The appetite for devolution... remains strong." Breckland, Norwich, North Norfolk and Great Yarmouth councils have rejected the proposals but the 19 others have agreed to start statutory consultations. John Fuller of South Norfolk Council, said: "It's the most generous deal of all the devolution deals yet announced in the whole country and who knows if the public are absolutely unanimous in their support or there is substantial agreement it is possible the dissenting councils may actually decide the benefits are there."

Summary: Nineteen councils across East Anglia are to proceed with plans for regional devolution despite four Norfolk authorities rejecting the plans.


Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels said the site would help its work to conserve the mammals. People have been asked to upload sightings using mobile phones because the GPS function on the devices give an accurate location of the squirrel. Since 1952, 95% of red squirrels have been wiped out in England and Wales. Scotland has 75% of the UK's reds. It has been estimated that Scotland has about 120,000 red squirrels. Disease, habitat loss and competition for food from non-native grey squirrels have been blamed for the decline in reds. So far this year 107 sightings of reds and 59 greys have been recorded by Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels. The organisation involves the Scottish Wildlife Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Land and Estates and the Red Squirrel Survival Trust.

Summary: A new website has been set up to help people record their sightings of red squirrels in Scotland.


The money will go to 57 organisations, including The Pat Finucane Centre, Youth Action and Corrymeela. Healing Through Remembering and Community Relations in Schools will also benefit. Charlie Flanagan said the funding reflects his department's commitment to supporting peace in Northern Ireland. "The Reconciliation Fund has been in existence since 1982 and since that time over €46m (£39m) has been granted to over 1,900 projects, supporting organisations across the community and voluntary sector," he said. "These groups are working to build meaningful links between all communities and traditions on the island and address the issues, including sectarianism, which still impact on the lives of so many people."

Summary: The Republic of Ireland's foreign affairs minister has announced over €1.2m (£1.02m) of funding in support of reconciliation in Northern Ireland.


South West Water (SWW) said it was working to fix the Gannel sewage station in Newquay after it became aware of a problem at 23:30 GMT on Thursday. Sewage is affecting the sea at beaches around Towan Head as well as Crantock and Fistral, said SWW. The company tweeted: "Sorry if this affects your NYD plans." Operations manager Mike Galligan said: "We are sorry if this affects anyone's plans for a New Year's Day dip or surf. "We are working night and day to fix the issue as quickly as possible."

Summary: Surfers have been warned to expect sewage in the sea after a pumping station failed in Cornwall.


Karl Jones, 31, stole the money from a branch of Paddy Power the morning after it had taken cash from large bets on an English Premier League match. He entered the bookmakers through an unlocked staff entrance, his trial at the High Court in Glasgow heard. Jones, of Liverpool, was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh. His trial heard that before the theft on 30 March last year, Jones was in the betting shop up to eight hours a day five times a week. The jury was told that the bookmakers had taken in a number of large bets for Manchester City to beat Arsenal on 29 March. But the match ended 1-1 meaning the betting shop avoided big payouts and, as a result, more than £13,000 was in the shop.

Summary: A former soldier convicted of stealing £13,499 from a betting shop in Inverness in March last year has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.


Houston was found not guilty of making contact with a match official in Widnes' loss to Warrington on 13 April. Amor was sent off for a high tackle on Wigan's Liam Marshall in Saints' local derby defeat at Wigan a day later. He was found guilty but the charge against him was downgraded and the red card was deemed sufficient punishment. Huddersfield half-back Danny Brough has been suspended for one match and fined £300 after being found guilty of using foul and abusive language towards a match official. Warrington hooker Daryl Clark, Wigan centre Anthony Gelling and Leigh's Gregg McNally all took early guilty pleas to their respective charges. Clark and Gelling have received one-match bans, while McNally will miss his side's next two games.

Summary: Widnes Vikings forward Chris Houston and St Helens prop Kyle Amor have avoided suspensions after disciplinary hearings on Wednesday.


The new connector will be reversible, bringing an end to the everyday irritant of trying to force a USB cable in the wrong way. The images were first published by technology news site The Verge. The USB Implementers Forum anticipates the new designs will be finalised in July. But rollout of new ports will take some time as manufacturers gradually incorporate them into their products. The new Type-C standard will be similar in size to the current MicroUSB connector, typically used for charging mobile phones and cameras. The first USB cables were released in the mid-1990s and, until now, could only be plugged into a computer or other device one way round to ensure a data connection. Other improvements to the new cable include:

Summary: A new design for USB - a standardised connection for data transfers between electronic devices - has been shown off for the first time.


Troy Batchelor and 2012 world champion Chris Holder, who had the leading averages home and away, have both left. Promoter Buster Chapman has brought in Sweden's Tomas H Jonasson along with Michael Palm Toft and Josh Auty. The Stars have only won two of their last seven meetings and are fifth in the table, six points behind fourth-placed Poole Pirates. "I felt we needed changes to get a little more strength down the bottom," Chapman told BBC Radio Norfolk. "We need to get back on track, work hard at it, get our loyal supporters back on side, get the sponsors happy again and get that positive attitude, that's what we need. "You're damned if you do, damned if you don't but in my view we've done something really positive." LISTEN: BBC Radio Norfolk look-back at the British Grand Prix

Summary: King's Lynn Stars have released two of their leading riders in an attempt to secure a Premiership play-off place.


Reuben Morris-Laing, 21, was discovered in Robin Hood Street, St Ann's, shortly before 21:30 GMT on Wednesday, and later died in hospital. A 29-year-old man is being held on suspicion of murder and a woman, 22, is suspected of assisting an offender. Mr Morris-Laing's family said they have been left "devastated" by his death. In a statement, they said: "Reuben was a caring, family orientated man who was always in high spirits. "He was polite and nice to everyone he came into contact with. "Reuben was also a hardworking role model who had high ambitions. He had chosen his vocation as a carpenter which was influenced by his father. "We are all devastated by what has happened and life won't be the same without him." The incident prompted Nottingham City Council's leader to call for tougher penalties for knife crime.

Summary: Detectives investigating the murder of a man who was found stabbed outside a shop in Nottingham have made two arrests.


The league has been suspended since 2014 season because of the security troubles in the country. LFF chairman Anwar Al-Tishani said: "We had meetings with the heads of the clubs, official authorities, security officials, and the conditions look suitable to start the 2015-16 League." On Thursday in Tripoli, the LFF conducted the draw for the season. Twenty-one teams have been divided into two groups. Group One includes nine clubs from the east, two of which will qualify for the final round. Group 2 will have 12 clubs from the west, south, and central regions, three of which will qualify for the final round. The most recent league champions were Al Ahli from Tripoli, who the title for the 11th time in its history.

Summary: The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has confirmed that the Libyan Soccer League will resume on 15 May.


More than 700 plants were discovered during a police search of Wych Elm House in Harlow on Sunday morning. Essex Police said the plants, which were in "various stages of growth", had been removed from the building, which is in the town centre. "We are carrying out extensive enquiries into who set up and was running the unit," said PC Tim Knights. No arrests had been made and inquiries were ongoing, an Essex Police spokeswoman added. The crop is thought to have a potential street value of more than £1m, while hydroponics equipment used to grow the plants is worth tens of thousands of pounds, the force said. "We would like to hear from anyone who saw people regularly going to the site and perhaps carrying large boxes of equipment or seedlings," said PC Knights.

Summary: A cannabis factory thought to be worth more than £1m has been uncovered at a former NHS clinic in Essex.


Police said the consequences of the incident on the A74(M) near Lockerbie at around 14:30 on Sunday could have been "catastrophic". A passing Audi A6 was hit and its windscreen extensively damaged by the impact. Police said nobody had been hurt but it had been "very lucky" that the incident had not resulted in "serious injury". PC Jordan Kerr said: "This was and act of utter recklessness and the consequences could have been catastrophic." Anyone with any information about the incident has been asked to contact police. The cost of repairing the damage to the car has been estimated at about Â£350.

Summary: An object thrown from a motorway bridge in southern Scotland has smashed into a car passing underneath.


Police have appealed for witnesses to the incident, which happened at William Hill in Sauchiehall Street at about 15:50 on Sunday. A 27-year-old man was treated in hospital for a head injury and a 26-year-old, who was punched in the face, declined medical attention. Officers were reviewing CCTV footage as part of their inquiries. One suspect was described as being white, of heavy build, and about 35-45 years old. He was wearing a blue T-shirt and jeans. The other suspect was described as being white, in his mid-40s and wearing a blue T-shirt. Det Con Stephen Palmer said: "We know there was a disagreement between the men and violence broke out as a result of that confrontation. "I am appealing to anyone who was within the premises at the time to contact us. "Any small piece of information could assist our investigation."

Summary: Two men were assaulted by two other men in a bookmakers after being involved in a dispute outside the premises.


The Peterborough Arms at Dauntsey Lock is one of only two canalside pubs along the length of the canal. In April 2013, the owner Wadworth Brewery shut the pub saying it was not viable as a business. "We believe we can make this into a tourist destination," said Chris Coyle, acting chairman of the canal trust. The trust plans to keep the pub operating but also wants it to be expanded and enlarged to house a cafe and museum. Boat trips, bicycle and boat hire are also planned. "We are also very keen for this to be a centre for the surrounding community," said Mr Coyle. The trust is working to restore the canal so that boats can sail along its full length - some 50 miles (80km).

Summary: A pub earmarked for development has been bought by the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, which aims to turn it into a centre for visitors.


Powys council started the Saturday morning service in Machynlleth after shutting its recycling centre in 2015. Councillor Mike Williams said residents would have to make long trips to other recycling sites to dispose of bulky items such as old washing machines. A report said residents were using the service to dispose of black bag refuse. Since the service began, three-weekly refuse collections were introduced in Powys, leading to more black bags being dropped off on Saturday mornings which was undermining its "effectiveness", according to the report. The cabinet agreed to reduce the service to fortnightly for three months from June and ban black bag refuse disposal before closing it down from September. Running the service cost Â£78,000 so withdrawing it would help to reduce an overspend in the authority's waste and recycling budget, said the report.

Summary: A council decision to withdraw a bulky household waste removal service in a Powys town has been slammed as "going against common sense".


The firm's figures also reflected lower betting on football and a string of customer-friendly results. Ladbrokes shares fell slightly in morning trading. The firm's charges were within a guidance range given last month. The firm announced in July plans to merge with smaller rival Gala Coral. Charges in its first half results included £17.1m of losses on the closure of shops in the UK and Ireland, and a £58.3m writedown following a review of UK retail and Ireland shops and software. The firm's chief executive Jim Mullen said: "Our first half results reflect the challenge facing Ladbrokes. "While we have some encouraging customer trends, we need to reset the business and invest. "The results clearly show why we need to change and why we need to do so quickly."

Summary: Bookmaker Ladbrokes says it has made a first half loss of £37.2m after shop closures and a writedown on its remaining shops and software.


The Sigurimi relied on a huge network of civilian informers to muzzle any dissent and maintain the communist regime in power for decades. Communist leader Enver Hoxha seized power in 1944 and isolated Albania as a one-party state until mass protests in 1991, which led to democratisation. The police destroyed many files, but others will disclose some dark secrets. Former regime collaborators will also have access to the surviving documents. Experts estimate that at least 7,000 opponents of the regime were killed and more than 100,000 deported to labour camps. The harsh conditions there often proved fatal. The new law - passed by 84 votes to 22 - also bars former Sigurimi members from holding public office in future.

Summary: Albania's parliament has passed a law opening up communist-era secret police files to people who were spied on.


Mexico agreed to transfer Guzman in May after the US guaranteed he would not face the death penalty. But the ruling means it could be months or even years before he is sent to the US, where he faces murder and drug smuggling charges. Guzman is being held in a maximum security prison near the US border. He was arrested in January after six months on the run following his escape through a tunnel in his jail cell. He had already escaped a maximum security facility once before, spending 13 years at large. One of the appeals argues that the statute of limitations has run out on some crimes Guzman is accused of in the US, his lawyer Jose Refugio Rodriguez told Associated Press. Guzman's defence also argues some of the accusations lack direct evidence.

Summary: A judge in Mexico has temporarily halted the extradition of cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the US after his lawyers filed appeals.


Fisherman John McKinnon spotted the whale from the shore at Elgol in Skye at the weekend and alerted British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR). After raising the alarm, Mr McKinnon and one of his nephews went out in a boat to check on the animal. The pair were able to cut the whale free. BDMLR identified it as one they had tried to rescue just weeks earlier. BDMLR thought the whale had drowned after losing track of it due to bad weather. After the fishermen cut the fishing gear from the whale's tail, the animal swam off before returning to the boat for a few moments before swimming away.

Summary: A humpback whale has been freed from a buoy and rope that were attached to lobster pots.


Health Minister Howard Quayle said the 68-bed facility would help to "ease a gridlock within the Isle of Man's health and social care system". He said a growing number of elderly people, unable to afford care home fees of up to £800 per week, were "stranded" in hospital at a public cost of £2,000. The Isle of Man parliament backed the proposal on 21 June. The government estimates that, over the next 20 years, the number of people on the island aged 65 and above will to grow from 17,000 to 26,500 - an increase of 55%. This would require an additional 400 care beds between now and 2036, the equivalent of one new care home every two years, said the health department.

Summary: Tynwald has approved plans to buy an £8m care home in Douglas to ease the pressure on hospital beds.


The collision was on the West Calder to Forth road, near Longford, at about 10:35 on Tuesday. Police said the 48-year-old woman who died was driving a black Citroen C1. The other driver involved, a 54-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries. The road was closed for several hours while an investigation was carried out at the scene, before being reopened just after 16:00. The injured woman, who was driving an orange Mini Cooper, was taken to Wishaw General Hospital. Sgt Neil Inglis said: "A woman has very sadly lost her life as a result of this collision and her family have now been informed. "As part of our ongoing investigation, we're keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or saw either car travelling in the area beforehand."

Summary: A woman has died after two cars crashed on the A704 in West Lothian.


Lilian Johnstone was commissioned to make the cake as a prank by friends of Rangers fan Iain Orr. The outside is decorated in the red, white and blue livery and the crest of the Ibrox club. Inside, the sponge is dyed with green food colouring and layered to match the hoops pattern of their Old Firm rivals. Lilian, who works from home in Ruchill, Glasgow, posted a picture of her creation on her Cupcakes by Lilian Facebook page. She has now been inundated with orders after it was shared thousands of times on social media. She said: "I've made a cake like this before and it ended up on quite a few Celtic forums, but it never got as much coverage as this one. "I honestly didn't expect it. I'm totally overwhelmed, it's amazing."

Summary: A Rangers birthday cake, which reveals Celtic's green and white colours, when sliced, has become an online hit for a Glasgow baker.


Scottish Hydro-Electric Transmission Ltd, a division of energy giant SSE, said the "needs case" was a key part of the planning process. Regulator Ofgem will assess whether the interconnector is efficient and economic. The project has been hit by delays and a rise in costs to an estimated £780m. Islands local authority, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has said major renewable energy projects planned for the isles cannot go ahead without the cable. The comhairle has welcomed the submission to Ofgem. Leader Angus Campbell said swift approval of the project could allow a contract for the cable to be awarded this year. The interconnector would export electricity to the mainland for distribution. It would stretch to about 50 miles (80km) from Gravir on Lewis to Ullapool on the north-west coast of mainland Scotland.

Summary: A document outlining why a subsea cable is needed to carry electricity generated on the Western Isles to the mainland has been sent to Ofgem.


The area around Nuns Street, Derby, has been sealed off after the business reported the mistake at 17:30 BST. Derbyshire police have erected a cordon and evacuated the area while they wait for the bomb squad to arrive. The University of Derby's Nunnery Court halls of residence is one of the evacuated buildings. Buildings in Mill Street, Bridge Street and Nuns Street have all been evacuated and residents sent to rest centres. Chf Insp Steve Pont said: "There's a company on Nuns Street that used chemicals. They have mixed up chemicals in the wrong way and made a substance that may have explosive potential." Nunnery Court has about 300 rooms.

Summary: Hundreds of students have been forced to leave their halls of residence after a potentially explosive chemical was accidentally prepared nearby.


A government statement said they were found near the small desert town of Assamakka. Interior Minister Bazoum Mohammed said it appeared they had died of thirst after being abandoned by their smuggler. Niger lies on a major migrant route between sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. Mr Mohammed said nine of the adults were women and five were men. He said members of the group had died between 6 and 12 June. Two victims have been identified as Nigerian but the nationalities of the others are not yet clear. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says about 120,000 people crossed through Niger's arid northern Agadez region last year. Thousands of illegal migrants have travelled to Algeria in recent years, most of them via Mali and Niger. People smugglers have largely avoided Libya since it descended into political chaos.

Summary: Niger says the bodies of 34 migrants, including 20 children, have been found in the Sahara Desert near the border with Algeria.


The Munich-based company said that net profits fell to 1.75bn euros ($1.92bn; Â£1.23bn) in the April-to-June quarter, down from 1.77bn euros a year earlier. Sales in China, the world's biggest car market, fell after a decade of growth. "If conditions on the Chinese market become more challenging, we cannot rule out a possible effect on the BMW Group's outlook," the carmaker said. BMW said that sales in China had fallen in May and June. The company also said there had been a shift in sales towards lower-margin compact vehicles. BMW is refreshing its model range and has already unveiled a new 7 Series which will go on sale this autumn.

Summary: A drop in sales in China and investment in new vehicles has hit German luxury car maker BMW's second-quarter profits.


The force carried out the first investigation into South Yorkshire officers' conduct during the 1989 tragedy. It has been claimed both colluded in a "systematic cover-up" to pin the blame on fans. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has requested more time to investigate. However, it said it was still on track to announce whether there will be criminal charges relating to South Yorkshire Police by the end of June. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) handed its files to the CPS in January. It is still investigating more than 170 allegations of police misconduct. A jury concluded in April last year the 96 victims of the tragedy were unlawfully killed. They found fans were fatally crushed at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest amid a "dangerous situation" created by police errors. Read profiles of all those who died in the disaster

Summary: More time is needed to decide if anyone connected to West Midlands Police will face charges over the Hillsborough disaster, prosecutors have said.


The airport's departures board showed the 08:00 GMT FlyBe flight to London City was cancelled. Two flights arriving at the airport from Dublin have also been cancelled, and other departures and arrivals are delayed. All departures on Thursday night were cancelled due to freezing fog and several planes were unable to land. The airport said Friday morning's disruption was a knock-on effect of that fog and the airport now anticipated slight delays. The latest live flight information is available on the Cardiff Airport website. Check if this is affecting your journey

Summary: Fog has caused flights to and from Cardiff Airport to be delayed or cancelled.


Dirksen, 25, follows Sam Davies, Justin Tipuric, Dan Baker and Dan Lydiate in committing his future to the region. The South-African born wing made his debut in November 2009 and has scored 32 tries for Ospreys in 105 appearances. "If you're in Wales, the Ospreys are the team to play for," said Dirksen. "It didn't take much thinking about to be honest, when the offer came I knew what I wanted to do. I've been in Swansea for seven years now and it's my home, I have a wife and child born here, so why would I want to go anywhere else."

Summary: Hanno Dirksen has signed a new two-year contract with Ospreys which will keep the wing at Liberty Stadium until 2019.


And on Sunday the Scot topped it off by winning his second Sports Personality of the Year Award. Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield was second, while heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill finished third. And after a glittering night of awards, social media was full of praise for the winners. Murray became the first tennis player ever to win the award more than once - having also lifted the SPOTY trophy in 2013. It wasn't just tennis - stars from across the world of sport and beyond lined up to laud Murray's achievement, including some of his fellow nominees... Sinfield (making his sport's first ever appearance on the podium) and Ennis-Hill (making her fourth as an individual) were also popular choices on social media online. So where do 2015's top three fit in to the history of Sports Personality?

Summary: From leading Britain to Davis Cup glory to attaining his best-ever world ranking of second, it's been a year to remember for Andy Murray.


For the three months to 31 August, Nike reported a profit of $1.18bn (Â£775m), up 23% from a year earlier. Total revenues rose 5.4% to $8.41bn, with sales in Greater China up 30% to $886m. The rise comes despite the slowdown in China's economy, which is heading towards its weakest growth in 25 years. Several global retailers have been hit hard by slowing sales in China. However, Nike said sales in China were "amazing" and it had seen a strong performance in all categories. "While we are very mindful of the macroeconomic volatility in China, our brand has never been stronger and our marketplace has never been more healthy," said chief financial officer Andy Campion. The results mark the ninth consecutive time that the company has beaten expectations for its profit. It New York-listed shares were up 7.5% in after-hours trading in reaction to the results.

Summary: Profits at the world's biggest sportswear maker, Nike, have beaten expectations, helped by rapidly rising sales in China.


Earlier this month the company announced a $7.5bn charge to write down the value of its Nokia mobile phone business. Revenue fell 5% to $22.18bn amid weak demand for its Windows operating system. Microsoft posted a net profit of $4.6bn for the same period in 2014. Amy Hood, chief financial officer, said the company ended its financial year with "solid progress against our strategic priorities". Satya Nadella, chief executive, said: "Our approach to investing in areas where we have differentiation and opportunity is paying off with Surface, Xbox, Bing, Office 365, Azure and Dynamics CRM Online all growing by at least double-digits. The upcoming release of Windows 10 will create new opportunities for Microsoft and our ecosystem." Net profit for the full year more than halved to $12.2bn, but revenue rose $6.7bn to $93.5bn.

Summary: Microsoft has reported a $3.2bn net loss for the three months to 30 June after posting $8.4bn of writedowns.


Organisers said around 75,000 people came to the parade in Digbeth and maintained their event is the third biggest in the world. It is the first time the city council has not contributed to the event due to cuts. The new leader of the council said funding may be reinstated in future. Parade organiser Annie Tighe said funding from the local authority has never been enough to cover costs. "They paid £20,000 towards the infrastructure of the parade, which actually costs around £45,000. "So we always had to find money but this year we have just had to find another £20,000." Birmingham City Council leader John Clancy said: "We may be able to look at these things [funding] in future. "But at a time of such massive cuts that we are having to make, we've had to make some tough choices."

Summary: St Patrick's Day celebrations in Birmingham have gone ahead with flying colours despite no funding from the council.


Unbeaten Joshua, 26, defended his title for the first time with a seventh-round knockout of American Dominic Breazeale in June, having won the belt against Charles Martin in two rounds in April. The British boxer's opponent will be named on 26 September. "I can't wait to get back up north," said Joshua, who beat Konstantin Airich in Manchester in his eighth pro bout. "I have been inspired over the summer by the fighters in the Olympics. It has given me a new perspective and huge hunger to get back in ring."

Summary: Anthony Joshua will attempt to defend his IBF world heavyweight title at the Manchester Arena on 26 November.


The 29-year-old only joined Atletico last summer from Bayern Munich and scored 20 goals in 43 games for the Spanish side. He has agreed a four-year deal with the beaten Champions League finalists, who said the fee could rise to £15m. "I like Juventus and I like the city [Turin]. I hope I will be happy here. I will fight for my new team," he said. It is the third time in four years Mandzukic has joined a side straight after they lost the Champions League final, following his 2012 move to Bayern and last summer's switch to Atletico. Juventus striker Carlos Tevez, their top scorer last season with 20 Serie A strikes, has been linked with a move away from the Italian champions. Argentine legend Diego Maradona hinted recently he could rejoin Boca Juniors. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Juventus have signed Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic from Atletico Madrid for £13.6m.


Royston Smith, Conservative MP for Southampton Itchen, said: "I have a lot of important work to do here locally." He has made five speeches and asked two questions since May, the Independent reported. The newspaper said this made him the "least active among the 177 MPs elected for the first time last year". Mr Smith said: "Someone has to be last in the pecking order. "Southampton is a challenging constituency and I spend my time doing as much as I can locally. "I don't spend hours in the House of Commons waiting to make a three-minute speech." On Sunday he posted on Twitter about Labour councillors in the city "trolling" him. He also said: "While Southampton's Labour Councillors talk to themselves on Twitter I'm having a @SprinklesGelato" The Independent said Labour's Louise Haigh is the busiest new MP, making 90 speeches and asking 471 parliamentary questions.

Summary: The "least active" of the MPs elected for the first time in 2015 has defended his record, saying he spends as much time in his constituency as he can.


Barcelona forward Messi, 28, brought up his half-century from the penalty spot as Argentina beat Bolivia 2-0 in a qualifier for the 2018 World Cup. It leaves him just six goals short of former Fiorentina and Roma striker Batistuta's tally of 56. "I'm happy with goal number 50 but more because we won and this helps to keep growing," said Messi. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi is Barcelona's all-time leading goalscorer with 449 goals in all competitions. He could get his 500th career goal when Barcelona meet arch-rivals Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday.

Summary: Lionel Messi closed in on Gabriel Batistuta's goals record for Argentina as he scored his 50th for his country.


Almost 300 searches have been carried out since Operation Torus began on 5 September and 75 people have been arrested. It is part of a campaign to tackle street level drug dealing. Det Ch Supt Andrea McMullan said drugs remained a "policing priority due to the detrimental effects they can cause to individuals and communities". "Latest overall figures show that from August 2015 to August 2016 there have been 5,308 drugs seizures across Northern Ireland and 2,797 drugs related arrests," she said. "Seizures are slightly up (0.2%) while arrests are down (-5.2%) for the same period the previous year. "The seizure of £2,760,832 worth of drugs over the past three weeks is ongoing proof that our commitment to acting upon information provided by communities has paid off." Operation Torus will continue until 16 October.

Summary: Police have seized more than £2.5m worth of drugs since the start of September.


The Belgian, 26, began his career with the Shrimpers, making 90 league appearances and scoring seven goals. "Franck's on a non-contract basis; it's almost a pay-as-you-play," Brown told BBC Radio Essex. "At this moment in time he's not ready to play. He's played behind closed doors for us, but Wednesday and Saturday are games too early for him." Southend are currently 13th in League One following Friday's heavy defeat against Rochdale, but still have an outside chance of reaching the play-offs. "With eight games to go if Franck plays some part in the run-in, all well and good for him and all well and good for us," Brown continued. "There might be a contract for him here at the end of the season. "It was a win-win, a no-brainer, it's not going to cost the club anything. We're getting him fit for a contract to us or somebody else."

Summary: Midfielder Franck Moussa has returned to Southend United on non-contract terms, boss Phil Brown has confirmed.


The 24-year-old was called up to the Australia squad for their friendly with England last month, having previously played for Scotland Under-21s. The Adelaide-born player moved to Britain when he was 14 to sign for Newcastle's academy. "I am delighted to have him on board," Peterborough manager Grant McCann told the club website. "Brad is a good player, he can play anywhere in the front three or in a diamond formation, he likes to get at people with the ball and scores goals. "He is a player that I have watched a lot of. He scored 10 goals from midfield for Crewe last season and is a very exciting player." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Peterborough United have signed Crewe Alexandra midfielder Brad Inman on a three-year contract.


Members of the public have been asked to take and share photographs at specific locations, starting with a pilot at the beach at Abereiddy. It is part of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority's Changing Coasts project. Amateur photographers have been asked to take photographs from marked posts. National Park Authority interpretation officer Rebecca Evans said: "Winter storms have battered our coastline in recent years, dramatically changing some of the beaches. "We are hoping that volunteer amateur photographers will help us to capture that change with images taken in different seasons, at different times of the day, at high and low tide.''

Summary: A project which aims to document the changing coastline in Pembrokeshire following recent winter storms has been launched.


He takes over from Sam Allardyce who left in September after just 67 days in charge of the team. When Allardyce left, Southgate stepped up from his role as the England Under-21s boss to look after the senior team for four games. He oversaw two wins and two draws and has now signed a contract, reportedly for four years. "I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the players over these past four games and I think there is huge potential," said Southgate. During his career playing football Gareth Southgate made 57 appearances for England.

Summary: Gareth Southgate has been confirmed as the new manager for the England football team.


The collapse, in Barrow-upon-Soar in Leicestershire on 1 August, caused severe disruption for rail passengers heading to and from London. It reopened to pedestrians three weeks later but required further work before being deemed safe enough for vehicles. Network Rail said it had been a "huge project" to repair the bridge which is due to reopen on 27 March. The firm said the work involved removing 200 tonnes of debris, restoring the brick parapet wall, reconnecting gas and water mains and resurfacing the road. Area director Gary Walsh said: "Work to repair old bridges such as this one are complicated and can run into unforeseen challenges." Further repairs will be carried out on the bridge later in the year.

Summary: A bridge that partially collapsed on to railway tracks is to reopen to traffic next month.


The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said it picked up a Mayday broadcast shortly after 14:00 BST on Saturday. A dive vessel off Salcombe in south Devon requested urgent assistance for one of its divers thought to be suffering from "the bends". A coastguard helicopter winched the diver from the sea and flew him to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, where he was confirmed dead. Devon and Cornwall Police said the cause of death was being investigated and a file had been prepared for the coroner. Decompression illness - commonly known as "the bends" - happens when gas bubbles form in tissues or the blood during a rapid ascent.

Summary: A man has died after getting into difficulty during an diving ascent.


Cassidy, 24, has joined from Guiseley, where he scored eight goals in 30 National League appearances in 2016-17. Experienced Notts County keeper Loach joins after making nine appearances for York City while on loan last season. Munns, a 23-year-old attacking midfielder, made 19 League Two appearances for Cheltenham last season, while George captained Chester. The quartet are Hartlepool's first signings since they finished 23rd in League Two and were relegated from the Football League for the first time in their history. They follow the appointment of former New Saints boss Craig Harrison, who joined the club on 26 May to succeed Dave Jones as manager. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Hartlepool have signed striker Jake Cassidy, goalkeeper Scott Loach and midfielders Jack Munns and Luke George.


Judith and John Woodget of Lockeridge in Marlbourgh, Wiltshire, crashed on the A303 at Sutton Scotney, near Winchester, on Sunday evening. Mr Woodget, 64, died at the scene while his wife, 65, who was driving, died later in hospital. Their family said: "The hole left in the family is unfathomable." The statement continued: "They were a hugely caring, fun loving and inspirational couple. "They constantly provided time, energy and help to so many people, from family and friends to the community and beyond." The Wiltshire Community Foundation, of which Mr Woodget was chairperson, has set up a fund in their memory. The lorry driver received minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Summary: A husband and wife who died when their car hit a parked lorry in Hampshire were an "inspirational couple", their family have said.


The latest case involved a whooper swan found in Nenagh. It follows three previous cases in whooper swans this year, with two cases in Eurasian wigeons in December. The first case in Northern Ireland - a swan found dead near Lough Beg, County Londonderry - was confirmed on Thursday. In December, the Irish Department of Agriculture activated regulations requiring all poultry and captive birds to be kept within a secure building amid concerns over bird flu. The public is advised not to handle dead or sick birds. Avian influenza is a contagious disease that affects birds, including poultry: It can spread quickly, often proving fatal. It can occur in both wild and farmed birds, but the threat to the public is said to be very low.

Summary: A sixth case of bird flu in a wild bird in the Republic of Ireland since last year has been confirmed in County Tipperary.


The trial allows people who have signed up for a special card to use Portslade and Woodingdean libraries. A phone line to a security company will be available in case of emergency and library staff can be contacted via a dedicated helpline. Brighton and Hove City Council said staffing will not be reduced. The libraries are normally closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Alan Robins, deputy chairman of the council's culture committee, said if the pilot was successful it could be rolled out across the city. "It's monitored by CCTV. If you go in using your card people are watching you. "You couldn't just walk out with a load of computer equipment."

Summary: Two libraries in Brighton are being kept open for longer hours without any staff under a pilot scheme in the city.


The Metropolitan Police said officers were called by bailiffs to the Grade II-listed property Cavell House on Charing Cross Road at 08:00 BST. Fellow activists left the building but the pair stayed for about 14 hours. A group calling themselves Love Activists said the building was not in current use and they planned to host a Christmas lunch for homeless people. Scotland Yard said police attended the scene at the request of the bailiffs to prevent a breach of the peace. The pair - a man, aged 22, and a woman, aged 21 - were arrested after leaving the balcony and taken to a central London police station on suspicion of breaching a court order.

Summary: A man and a woman have been arrested after holding a protest on the balcony of a former bank in central London.


Seven candidates are competing against President Alpha Conde, who is hoping to win a second term. His main challenger, Cellou Dalein Diallo, has urged his supporters to vote despite the country's top court rejecting his plea for a delay. The 2010 election saw a transition from military to civilian rule. Since then Guinea has been badly hit by an Ebola outbreak and seen prices of key export bauxite - the raw material in aluminium - slump. Opposition parties had wanted the vote postponed due to alleged anomalies in the country's electoral roll, but this has been rejected by the election commission. At least three people have been killed in pre-election violence. Mr Conde is favourite to win the election but a second round of voting is likely.

Summary: Guinea is to vote in a presidential election, with the build-up marred by violent clashes between opposition and pro-government supporters.


The 22-year-old, who becomes the Royals' eighth signing of the summer, has agreed a three-year deal at the Madejski Stadium. Harriott came through the youth ranks at Charlton and scored 12 goals in 95 appearances for the Addicks. "Callum is difficult for opponents to predict and will be a great asset," Reading boss Jaap Stam said. Harriott made 21 appearances for Charlton last season as the south-east London club were relegated to League One. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Championship side Reading have signed winger Callum Harriott from Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.


Donald, 50, was named as number two to head coach Matt Walker in January. He is working towards the ECB level three qualification he needs to gain the visa necessary to take up the role. The former South Africa fast bowler did not link up with the squad for the recent tour to the West Indies, and the club say they are frustrated that the ruling is delaying Donald's arrival. Kent are hopeful of announcing a stand-in for him by the end of the week in time for the start of pre-season, but admit it could be "weeks or months" before Donald is able to join up with the squad. He took 1,216 first-class wickets during his playing career and played 72 Tests and 164 one-day internationals.

Summary: Kent are hoping to shortly appoint an interim replacement for newly-appointed assistant coach Allan Donald.


The 49-year-old returned to the City Ground in February on a three-and-a-half year deal, having been sacked by Forest 20 months earlier. "This is a fantastic day for Nottingham Forest," chairman and owner Fawaz Al Hasawi told the club's website. "I look forward with great excitement to working alongside him for many years to come as we aim to bring success back to this magnificent club." The former Derby County manager led Forest to consecutive play-off campaigns in his first spell at the helm. But he was sacked in 2011 after Forest bowed out of the promotion race at the semi-final stage against Swansea. When Davies returned last season, he became the fourth manager in seven months to work under the Al Hasawis. Forest narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs last term and are fourth in the table after 11 games this season.

Summary: Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies has signed a four-year contract extension.


Hundreds of people helped search for Andrew Green, who was last seen in June driving away from his family's farm in Chorley, near Bridgnorth in Shropshire. The 33-year-old, who had been going through a relationship breakdown, was found on 10 March. After his disappearance, his parents were "overwhelmed" by offers of help to bring in their harvest. Edward and Julie Green said the gestures poured in via social media after they appealed for their son to come home last summer. More from BBC Shropshire More than 100 people also helped search for Andrew in September. An inquest into his death will be opened on 25 April, West Mercia Police said.

Summary: The body of a man found in woodland last month has been confirmed as that of a missing farmer.


It was found on the beach at Victoria Park by a member of the public at about 08:40. Officers said they have not yet formally identified the man but the family of 18-year-old Ralph Smith have been informed of the discovery. Mr Smith, of Dundee, has been missing since he was reported to have fallen from Arbroath cliffs on February 25. A coastguard helicopter, lifeboats and coastguard rescue teams all took part in a search for the teenager. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Officers are currently making inquiries and it is confirmed that the body of a male has been recovered. "The identity of the male has not yet been established, but it not believed that there are any suspicious circumstances "The family of missing person Ralph Smith from Dundee have been informed of developments."

Summary: The body of a man has been discovered on a beach at Arbroath, police have confirmed.


She was staying at the Whitemare Pool Travelodge hotel, on Wednesday, when she found the message. The hotel removed the words, apologised and gave her a refund when she informed staff. Travelodge said it believed someone may have used the TV manufacturer's code to change the settings. A spokesperson said there was not usually any sort of message on the hotel's TV screens. The woman, who does not want to be identified, said Travelodge had been "great about it". In a statement, a Travelodge spokesperson said: "We have already been in contact with the customer involved and apologised that such a message could appear." The hotel chain said it took the incident "very seriously" and had "launched a full investigation with our television supplier". The police are not currently involved in the inquiry, Travelodge said.

Summary: A woman who checked into a hotel room in Gateshead said she found the words "I'm going to rape you" on the TV screen.


Dumfries and Galloway Council wants to transfer the properties to local management committees in the final phase of a Â£283,000 savings plan. Where local people are unable to assume responsibility, halls will be closed. Buildings at Drummore, Portpatrick, New Luce, Sorbie, Glenlochar, New Galloway, Thornhill and Eastriggs will be affected by the move. The council wants to transfer the facilities to local committees by 31 January 2016. Where that cannot be achieved, they will be shut at the end of February. Council officers will work with community groups affected by any closures to find "reasonable alternative accommodation". Members of the community and customer services committee will be asked to approve the process at a meeting on Tuesday.

Summary: Eight council-run village halls and community centres in the south-west of Scotland could face closure next year.


American teenager Christian Pulisic drilled in from a tight angle, before Adrian Ramos scored the second. Hamburg keeper Rene Adler was sent off shortly after half-time for bringing down Shinji Kagawa. Ramos added a late third as Dortmund moved seven points behind leaders Bayern Munich with four games left. Thomas Tuchel's side are already assured of Champions League qualification, but look unlikely to stop Bayern winning a fourth consecutive Bundesliga title. Pep Guardiola's men, who beat Schalke 3-0 on Saturday, could be crowned champions next weekend if they beat fourth-placed Hertha Berlin and Dortmund lose at lowly Stuttgart.

Summary: Borussia Dortmund bounced back from their Europa League exit against Liverpool with a comfortable home win against mid-table Hamburg.


The Russian government is considering banning EU and US airlines from crossing its airspace in retaliation for western sanctions over Ukraine. Delta says that 12 services would be affected if airlines are banned form Siberian airspace. It is the first airline to publicly announce a contingency plan. But it is likely that other airlines are also looking at the issue. In a statement, a spokesman for Delta said: "As a routine matter in running a global airline, Delta continually weighs geopolitical considerations when developing flight plans for the safe and secure aircraft routings of customers and employees. "Delta is prepared to quickly make alternate routings around closed airspace if necessary, including Russian Siberia." Shares in airlines were hit on Tuesday when it was first rumoured that Russia was considering a ban on foreign airlines crossing its airspace.

Summary: US airline Delta says it is ready to re-route services from the US to Asia if Russia imposes a ban on access to its airspace.


Ayshah went to South Africa, home to the largest population of rhino in the world, but where these animals are being poached for their horns. She met the people risking their lives to defend the species, as well as two rhino that are lucky to be alive. Guide: What is poaching? How do you feel about poaching? What do you think should be done to stop it? If rhino became extinct in your lifetime, how would it make you feel? Thanks for your comments. This chat is now closed. Your comments It should be against the law to poach rhinos and should be banned. Joseph, 13, Northamptonshire I think it's good that we have zoos because it means we can protect rhinos. Angel, 8, Salford I think there should be a 24 hour watch to keep all animals safe from poachers. PJ, 12, Ireland

Summary: All this week Newsround's been reporting on the fight for survival that rhino are facing.


Manon Carpenter, 22, said the thefts from Caerphilly, reported to police on Tuesday, mean she will struggle to train for upcoming events. In total eight bikes and two motorbikes, some owned by her parents, were taken sometime since Sunday. Gwent Police is investigating. Carpenter, who won biking's World Cup Series in 2014, told BBC Wales: "You just feel that you work for something and people think they can just walk in and take stuff. "Luckily it isn't mid-season or it would have been a disaster, but I'm going away at the end of December so I'll have to sort out something for that." She said: "Someone is making quite a lot of money," adding: "I am just gutted. We thought our garage was pretty secure." Anyone with information about the thefts can call Gwent Police on 101.

Summary: A former world mountain bike champion said she had been left "gutted" after her "whole fleet" of racing and training bikes were stolen from her parents' home.


The RSPCA was contacted by a dog walker who found the puppies in Penlan on 22 December at about 08:30 GMT. The dogs, three females and four males and thought to be a rottweiler cross breed, were only a few days old and their eyes had not yet opened. RSPCA inspector Gemma Cooper said they were "soaking wet and hungry" and would have died had they not been found. "These poor pups are too young to be without mum and demand around the clock care," she said. "We are thinking about naming them Holly, Ivy, Angel for the girls and then Noel, Sprout, Pudding and Blitzen for the boys."

Summary: Seven newborn puppies have been found abandoned in a crate in Swansea, three days before Christmas.


Around 70 homes were still cut off from the grid on Sunday as engineers worked round the clock to reconnect them. Improving conditions later on Sunday enabled them to reach the last of the affected homes. Rescue team members from Gwynedd, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot and Denbighshire had helped. Meanwhile, specialist flood rescue lifeboat volunteers from the RNLI in Wales have been helping with evacuation efforts in storm-hit Cumbria. Chris Missen, a volunteer from Porthcawl, Bridgend county, who arrived with others early on Sunday, called the conditions "unprecedented". "We've probably assisted 200 people since we arrived in Carlisle and there are at least another 200 who still need our help," he said. "The scale of this isn't like anything I've seen before, it's relentless. I've been involved in six other flood rescue operations with the RNLI and this is by far the worst."

Summary: Power has been restored to all homes in north Wales after heavy rain and wind left 700 without power on Saturday.


The Football Association of Wales launched its Become a Champion campaign just two weeks ago. It needs people to help with transport, marketing, ticketing and VIP services in the days before and on the final at the Principality Stadium on 3 June. "We're delighted by the response over the past weeks," the committee leading the volunteering said. Another 500 people could perform in a pre-match ceremony at the stadium - which will be called the National Stadium of Wales for the game. Volunteers are also being sought for the Women's Champions League final at the Cardiff City Stadium on 1 June. "It shows that the nation is really embracing the finals and wants to be a part of the action," said Laura Easton, the Local Organising Committee's head of volunteering. Applications to express an interest in volunteering are still open.

Summary: One thousand people have applied to volunteer at the 2017 Champions League final in Cardiff.


Rachel and Nyomi Fee deny murdering the two-year-old in a house near Glenrothes on 22 March 2014 and blaming his death on another child. Jurors at the High Court in Livingston retired to consider their verdicts on Friday morning. They were sent home on Friday afternoon after the case was adjourned over the weekend. The judge, Lord Burns, told them to consider the evidence dispassionately and without speculation. Rachel, 31, and Nyomi Fee, 29, who are both originally from Ryton, Tyne and Wear, deny all the charges against them. The trial has been running for seven weeks.

Summary: The jury in the Liam Fee murder trial has returned to court to consider its verdicts.


The former 007 star was apprehended by Transportation Security Administration agents at Burlington International Airport in Vermont with the 10in (25cm) hunting knife in his hand luggage. The local police department said Brosnan was allowed to continue his journey after the issue was resolved. The Irish-American's James Bond films include GoldenEye and Die Another Day. Brosnan, 62, was reportedly embarrassed and angry when the knife was taken away by agents. TSA rules state that sharp objects such as knives, box cutters and scissors longer than 4 inches must be stored in checked baggage. Lieutenant Shawn Burke, from the Burlington Police Department, said airport authorities told him about Brosnan's encounter with Transportation Security Administration officials. He said the Irish actor "was encountered by TSA at one of their checkpoints" and was allowed to continue his journey after the issue was resolved. The actor has not commented on the incident.

Summary: Pierce Brosnan has been stopped by airport security officials for trying to board a US flight carrying a knife.


The 18-year-old, who is yet to make a senior competitive appearance, signed a two-year professional deal with the Shropshire club in February. England Under-18 international Burton was needed by Nuneaton after Christian Dibble, on loan from Barnsley, was recalled by his parent club on Monday. Dibble had made five appearances for the club since arriving in November. Nuneaton are currently 23rd in the Conference, four points above bottom club Telford, their Boxing Day opponents. Meanwhile, the red card shown to Nuneaton midfielder James Armson during Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Halifax has been rescinded, meaning he will be available for Friday's game.

Summary: Nuneaton Town have signed goalkeeper Callum Burton on an undisclosed-length emergency loan from Shrewsbury Town.


It is the second motorbike crash at the Devil's Elbow hairpin on the Peel to Kirk Michael coast road in as many days, said police. Both riders were rescued by Coast Guard and Fire Service rescue teams and escaped with "minor injuries". The Isle of Man Constabulary said it will be reviewing safety at the site. No other vehicles were involved in either incident. The road, which is on the west coast of the island, is not part of the Isle of Man TT course. Two visiting motorcyclists have already died in separate accidents on open roads on the island this week. Sgt Andy Pailor said: "Whether you live on the island or are visiting for the TT it is imperative you ride or drive to your limits and take proper notice of the road signs."

Summary: Safety measures on an Isle of Man road are to be reviewed after a motorcyclist plunged 100ft (30m) into a ravine on Thursday.


Media playback is not supported on this device The Bolton fighter, 27, took his seat at the event in London on Wednesday, before leaping over his table to tackle someone dressed as The Joker. He then turned to Klitschko and said: "This is a fool, just like you are." Fury takes on the Ukrainian boxer, 39, for his WBA, IBF and WBO titles in Dusseldorf, Germany on 24 October. Klitschko has not lost for 11 years. Media playback is not supported on this device Fury, who is unbeaten in 24 fights, successfully defended his European heavyweight title in London in March and has previously taunted Klitschko. In July, Fury described him as "boring", adding: "You have about as much charisma as my underpants - zero." Next month's fight will be a record-breaking 28th heavyweight title bout for Klitschko and his 19th defence in his second reign as world champion.

Summary: Tyson Fury made an impression at a news conference for his upcoming heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko - by dressing as Batman.


Three women were sexually assaulted on different buses in the city centre between 19 and 27 November last year. Officers have appealed for anyone who recognises the man, or who may have witnessed the attacks, to contact them. The man was said to be about 5ft 9in tall and of medium build with short brown hair and a receding hair line. He was described as being in his mid-30s, and occasionally wears glasses with a thick frame. The first incident took place on 19 November on a number 57 bus at Jamaica Street around at about 14:45. The second attack happened on 24 November on a number 6 bus at Argyle Street, in the city centre, at about 15:15. The final incident took place on 27 November on a number 61 bus at Maryhill Road at about 08:50.

Summary: Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in relation to a series of sex attacks on Glasgow buses.


Almost 5,000 people signed a petition in a bid to protect The Brimmon Oak, Newtown, in the path of the bypass. The Welsh government has agreed to adjust the route to accommodate the oak with "minimal work" within a 15m (49ft) protected zone around the roots. But opponents called for further assurances in a letter to the assembly petitions committee on Tuesday. "We're not against the bypass, we just want them to move it over a bit," said campaigner Rob McBride. Mervyn Jones, who owns the land the tree sits on, believes the roots will be damaged and it will die if the road is not far enough away. The committee agreed to pass along the petitioners' concerns to the government.

Summary: Ministers have agreed to route a planned bypass around a 500-year-old oak tree in Powys.


An anonymous bidder bought the gloves at an auction in Cleveland, US. The bout, dubbed the "Fight of the Century", saw Frazier beat Ali by a unanimous decision to become the undisputed World Heavyweight Champion. Ali later beat Frazier in 1974 and 1975, cementing his reputation as the greatest boxer of all time. The fight was laden with political as well as sporting significance, as Ali had been stripped of his title for refusing to enlist in the US Army during the Vietnam War. A previous pair of gloves worn by Ali in his first World Championship fight were sold for $836,500 by the same auction house.

Summary: The boxing gloves worn by Muhammad Ali during his 1971 fight with Joe Frazier have been sold at auction for $388,375.


A 27-year-old Polish man was taken to hospital after he was discovered at a property in Boston on Saturday. The men, aged 25 and 32, of Larkspur Croft, were charged with grievous bodily harm and false imprisonment. The 32-year-old was also charged with possession of a firearm. They appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and were remanded. They will next appear at Lincoln Crown Court on 29 June. Three other arrested men remain on police bail until August. The injured man is recovering in hospital.

Summary: Two men have been charged after a man was found with gunshot wounds in Lincolnshire.


Officials said bundles of counterfeit €500 notes were found after a tip-off. The exact size of the haul will not be known until the notes are fully dried. Three Bulgarians have been arrested and a number of weapons seized. One of the people arrested, the owner of a printing company, had already been sentenced to six years in prison for counterfeiting money. Chief prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov said the find was "one of the largest amounts of counterfeit euros ever encountered". He said the fakes were "of an extremely high quality". But another official said some of them did not carry holograms. It happened at the Mechka reservoir near the town of Purvomai in southern Bulgaria. The European Central Bank is due to phase out the €500 note because of fears that it helps criminal activities. In 2013, Portuguese police seized €380,000 in fake €200 notes of "exceptional quality".

Summary: Police divers in Bulgaria have discovered about €13m (£11.7m) in fake banknotes hidden in a reservoir.


Thomas Mason, 67, brandished a six-inch blade when he was challenged stealing alcohol and a deep-fat fryer from Morrisons in Penrith in May. Carlisle Crown Court heard that Mason, of Sunderland, had 266 convictions dating back five decades. He admitted possessing a bladed weapon and using threatening behaviour. He was jailed for 16 months. Prosecuting, Francis McEntee said Mason became agitated when a store detective mentioned calling police and pointed a knife at him. The hearing was told that Mason, of Hylton Road, had a history of mental health problems. Sentencing him, Judge Peter Davies said: "You have an appalling record. You should have left your previous convictions long behind you."

Summary: A thief with more than 260 convictions has been jailed for threatening supermarket staff with a knife.


Police said it was part of an investigation into dissident republican activity. A number of roads were closed, including part of the Westlink between 21:40 and 22:15 GMT. Army bomb experts attended the scene and carried out searches. The alert ended shortly after 02:00 GMT. The car was taken away for further examination and residents were able to return to their homes. North Queen Street Community Centre had been made available for them during the alert. "I would like to thank motorists and the local community for their support while we dealt with this situation," Ch Supt Chris Noble said. "I understand the disruption that this caused to a lot of people and we appreciate the patience and understanding shown by residents as we focussed on ensuring their safety."

Summary: A number of people were moved from their homes in north Belfast on Saturday night while police examined a "suspicious vehicle" at Plunkett Court.


The 46-year-old will sign a four-year contract it is reported will earn him between £1.5m and £2m per year. Southgate, who had a four-game stint as interim manager following Sam Allardyce's departure, was interviewed last week by a five-person panel. The decision to appoint the former England Under-21 coach as permanent boss will be ratified at a Football Association board meeting. England won two World Cup qualifiers - 2-0 against Malta and 3-0 against Scotland - and drew 0-0 in Slovenia during Southgate's short spell in interim charge. They also drew 2-2 with Spain in a friendly. Wednesday's FA board meeting is also likely to dedicate a large amount of time to discussing football's historical sexual abuse scandal and safeguarding measures in the sport. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Gareth Southgate will be confirmed as permanent England manager on Wednesday.


Brunt, 30, suffered a back spasm during Friday's one-day international defeat and is out of Sunday's series decider and the following three Twenty20 games. She is expected to be available for selection for the ICC Women's World Twenty20 in India next month. Kent left-arm seamer Natasha Farrant will replace Brunt, arriving in time for the first T20 match on 18 February. Yorkshire bowler Brunt only managed five overs in Friday's five-wicket defeat which levelled the series at 1-1 after England won the first match. She failed to take a wicket in either game and is stranded on 99 one-day wickets.

Summary: Fast bowler Katherine Brunt will miss the rest of England women's tour of South Africa after injuring her back.