Strachan is expected to continue as national team coach and lead Scotland into the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. McGhee would stay on as his assistant in addition to his new role as manager of Motherwell. "I'll take a lot from what I've seen Gordon do and the way I've seen Gordon work," said McGhee. "Gordon has less need for me between now and maybe next July or so and then I can pick it up again," said McGhee. "We're quite clear with the club and with Gordon and [Scottish FA chief executive] Stewart Regan that I can continue to do the Scotland job while I'm working here. "Gordon is brilliant. I don't think anyone should doubt they have a fantastic coach and a fantastic manager leading the national team."

Summary: Mark McGhee says no-one should doubt what a "brilliant" coach and manager Gordon Strachan is as Scotland await news of his future.


Right-back Neal Eardley, 28, and midfielders Paul Anderson, 28, and 21-year-old Emmanuel Sonupe are also leaving the club. Diamond's fellow centre-back Gabriel Zakuani has been offered a new contract but four others have been transfer listed. They are Jak McCourt, Harry Beautyman, Raheem Hanley and Rod McDonald. Centre-back Diamond, 32, and Smith, 24, were both part of the side that won the 2015-16 League Two title. Smith, who played 40 of Northampton's 46 games as they finished 16th in League One this term, pre-empted the club's official announcement by taking to Twitter to inform supporters he would be leaving. "I will be moving on next season," Smith tweeted. "I have grown as a goalkeeper and as a person whilst being at this great club."

Summary: Player of the year Zander Diamond and goalkeeper Adam Smith are among five players to be released by Northampton.


While traditionally the wafer snack has been made using milk chocolate, dozens of different flavours are proving popular in Asia. Flavours like wasabi and green tea have helped Kit Kat sales in Japan grow by 50% since 2010, Nestle said. The factory will focus on the more expensive versions of the snack which have been a hit with tourists. Spending by visitors on confectionery has more than tripled in the past four years, according to government figures, to about $1.2bn (Â£922m). "Over the past few years, Nestle was able to demonstrate good growth in Japan despite a challenging environment", a Nestle spokesman said. "This good performance can be explained with our strategic focus on innovation and premium, for example with Kit Kat."

Summary: Nestle is to open its first factory in Japan in more than 25 years because of demand for exotic flavours of Kit Kat.


The 23-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with League One rivals Scunthorpe, scoring three goals in 12 appearances. Scunthorpe had been interested in re-signing Crooks, who only featured three times for Rangers after joining them from Accrington last summer. Crooks helped Stanley reach the League Two play-offs in 2016. He told BBC Radio Northampton: "[Cobblers manager Justin Edinburgh] and I had a good couple of chats and he talked about how he wanted the club to progress, how he wanted to play - it does excite me. "It's a club on the rise. I had a bit of a sticky year last year and want to be back on the rise, so I hope we can do it together." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Northampton Town have signed Rangers midfielder Matt Crooks for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.


Media playback is not supported on this device Laura Unsworth's deflected cross gave England the lead at half-time, then Ellie Watton scored from a penalty corner to double the score before Elena Tice pulled a goal back for Ireland. Sophie Bray's close-range finish restored the two-goal advantage, before Alex Danson chipped in a fourth. In the other game in pool B, Germany beat Scotland 4-1. England women face world number seven side Germany on Sunday at 16:45 BST, while Scotland face Ireland at 12:15 BST. The win comes a year to the day that Great Britain, featuring several members of the England team, won Olympic gold in Rio.

Summary: England started the defence of their EuroHockey Championship title with a 4-1 win against Ireland in Amsterdam.


The allegations against Bob Spink are related to the local election campaign in Essex for Castle Point Borough Council in 2016. Essex Police said UKIP activist James Parkin had also been charged. The pair have been accused of submitting false signatures on nomination papers. More on this story and other Essex news Mr Spink has been charged with five counts of submitting false signatures on nomination papers on or before 5 April 2016. Mr Parkin faces nine counts of the same charge. Four of the charges in Mr Parkin's case relate specifically to false signatures while the remaining five related to obtaining genuine signatures by misleading electors about what they were signing for. Both men will appear at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on 25 April.

Summary: A former Conservative MP who defected to UKIP has been charged with electoral fraud.


The installation at Morriston Hospital has been placed in a corridor connecting the new Â£60m outpatients' building with the rest of the hospital. The tribute depicts the lifecycle of a dandelion and was designed by Katie Allen and created in glass by Simon Howard. Around the glass are words in English and Welsh by poet Menna Elfyn. Meanwhile, a new NHS register that allows people to opt in or out of becoming an organ donor has been launched across the UK. People in Wales have had access to the register since June. From 1 December, if a Welsh resident has not registered a decision it will be assumed they have no objection to being an organ donor. The law remains unchanged for the rest of the UK.

Summary: A stained glass memorial dedicated to organ donors has been unveiled at a Swansea hospital.


Police were called to Modo bar in Concert Square, Liverpool, at about 22:00 BST on Saturday. The doorman was taken to Royal Liverpool University Hospital, where he is being treated for a serious injury. Officers believe the offender had approached the bar earlier in the evening with a group, but they were refused entry. He later returned and assaulted the doorman, police said. Det Insp Lee Wilkinson, from Merseyside Police, said: "This was a vicious assault on the doorman. "Medical staff who are treating him have said that he is extremely lucky and this could have been a lot worse." The offender is described as white, 5ft 11in (1.80m) tall, in his early 20s with a "heavy" build and short brown hair. He was wearing dark tracksuit bottoms, a navy t-shirt and a hoodie.

Summary: A doorman has been stabbed in the neck in a "vicious assault" after refusing to allow a group of men to enter a bar.


The 17-year-old is expected to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court later in connection with the incident. The school was evacuated after the flare was discharged shortly before the start of the school day on 28 April. Fire crews were called to the secondary school following the incident, but no damage was caused by the flare and no-one was injured. A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Whilst some may consider this type of behaviour as a prank, we must remember that thick smoke and burning flares can cause panic or injury. "In addition, considerable disruption was caused within the school environment and the fire service had to attend."

Summary: A teenager has been charged after a smoke flare was set off in Bo'ness Academy.


Hypsosinga heri was about to be removed from a list of British species, according to wildlife charity RSPB. But volunteers spotted two female spiders among flowers at Radipole Lake Nature Reserve in Weymouth, Dorset, during a butterfly survey. The last recorded sightings of the species were in 1898 and 1912. Both were made at Wicken Fen near Ely, Cambridgeshire. The new sightings, which have since been verified, were made several months ago. Volunteers were completing a butterfly survey at Radipole Lake when they spotted "a very small, brightly-coloured spider on flowers". They took photographs, and the find was later identified by the British Arachnological Society. Only females have been spotted so far. RSPB volunteer Allan Neilson said more females had been seen at nearby Lodmoor reserve since the recorded sightings. "Which begs the question, where are the males?" he said.

Summary: A species of spider previously thought to have been wiped out in the UK has been spotted for the first time in over 100 years.


People trying to log on to the site were faced with a message saying: "Something went wrong. We're working to get it fixed as soon as we can." The short shutdown drew attention across the web with many taking to Twitter to ask what all the fuss was about. Facebook apologised for the problem but did not say what caused it. "Earlier this morning, we experienced an issue that prevented people from posting to Facebook for a brief period of time. We resolved the issue quickly, and we are now back to 100%. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused." It is not yet clear how many countries were affected.

Summary: Facebook's website was inaccessible for many of its 1.3 billion users for around 15 minutes this morning.


David Woodhouse, 65, of Rothwell Avenue, Grimsby, was found guilty of three counts of rape and 12 indecent assault charges following a trial at the town's Crown Court. Humberside Police said the girls were abused over a six year period. Woodhouse, who denied all the charges, was also placed on the sex offenders register for life. Det Insp Peter Thorp said the conviction followed a "painstaking investigation" led by Det Helen Garrod. "His two victims suffered the most unimaginable experiences that no child should ever have to and showed incredible courage and bravery throughout the investigation. "I sincerely hope the victims will now be able to rebuild their lives again." He added he hoped it sent a "strong message to those victims who have never come forward but suffered abuse at any point in their lives."

Summary: A man who raped and sexually abused two young girls in Grimsby during the 1980s has been jailed for 18 years.


Anna Lewis, 27, who lives in Fishponds, was last seen last seen leaving her work placement at Southmead Hospital on Thursday 13 April. Avon and Somerset Police said her disappearance was "out of character". A spokesman said Ms Lewis was known to go on camping trips without telling others but had never gone missing for such a long time before. The police spokesman added they were "growing concerned for her welfare". Ms Lewis was reported missing on Friday by her family, who do not live locally. She is described as white, about 5ft 5in tall, of slim build, with brown eyes and long dark brown hair; which she tends to wear in a low ponytail. Police said she tended to wear jeans or walking trousers, hiking boots and loose jumpers.

Summary: Police have released CCTV images in a fresh appeal to trace a trainee nurse from Bristol.


Five pillars were accessed and either had their fuses removed or circuit breakers switched off between Saturday evening and Monday morning. Officers said the vandal "knew what they were doing". Street lights in Newlands Road, Kerse Road, Union Road, Victoria Road and Dundas Street were targeted. Police said the Kerse Road light was switched off shortly after 06:00 on Monday and have appealed for witnesses. PC Matthew Newell said: "Whoever did this knew what they were doing and did so with the objective of causing needless disruption. "They are fortunate not to have been electrocuted and put themselves, and others, at unnecessary risk."

Summary: A vandal who disabled five street lights in Grangemouth was fortunate not to have been electrocuted, police have said.


The pair were reported missing at 11:20 BST by a ferry boat skipper in Castlebay after they failed to resurface, leaving their small boat unmanned. The Coastguard was alerted along with the RNLI Barra lifeboat, the crew of which recovered the two divers at about 13:00. Both divers died at the scene. Police Scotland said inquiries are at an early stage to establish the full circumstances of the deaths. Family of one of the men have been informed. Officers are in the process of informing the next of kin of the other man.

Summary: Two shellfish divers have died after getting into difficulty in waters off Barra in the Outer Hebrides.


There had been rumours for months Brandon Stadium in Rugby Road, Brandon, was up for sale. It is not clear who has bought it, but Coventry City Football Club chairman Tim Fisher has said it was not them. Mick Horton, owner of the Coventry Bees speedway team, said he hoped they would be able to stay. "Obviously, we want to continue racing at Brandon but until we have a meeting with the new landlord it's about whether they want us to be there and what sort of agreement we can come to," he told BBC Coventry and Warwickshire. "If we can't then we have no other option but to look elsewhere."

Summary: A stadium which hosts speedway and greyhound racing near Coventry has been sold, the BBC understands.


The probationary officers made the video while working near the scene where 11 people died after a jet crashed on to the A27 on 22 August. The recording was made by the police cordon and accompanied by an inappropriate and offensive message. Sussex Police said the outcome of the interviews would be known this week. Both officers attended Regulation 13 meetings - which are specific to probationary officers - on 30 September. After the evidence had been assessed, a recommendation will be made to the Chief Constable as to their future, a spokesman for the force said. Last month, Sussex Police Deputy Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney said the pair would face disciplinary proceedings over the video, which was sent on social media, and a private message. Ms Pinkney said they had behaved in a "wholly disrespectful way".

Summary: Two police constables who filmed themselves near the Shoreham air crash site have been interviewed by a chief officer over their conduct.


The Friday slot makes Muse the first band to have headlined every night of the festival - they played on Saturday night in 2010, and Sunday in 2004. Muse posted a video on Friday titled "Playing a little show at homeâ€¦" showing clips from their previous Glastonbury performances. The Devon three-piece won a Grammy for best rock album earlier this month. Their seventh studio album, Drones, was released last June. Coldplay revealed last week they would headline the Pyramid Stage on Sunday. The Saturday headliners are yet to be announced - but Jeff Lynne's ELO have been confirmed for the Sunday teatime slot. The 2016 festival runs from 23 to 26 June.

Summary: Muse have been announced as the Friday night headliners on the Pyramid Stage at this year's Glastonbury Festival.


The incident at Pentrefoelas happened at 06:40 BST, close to the spot where a man died in another crash on Wednesday. North Wales Police said Thursday's collision involved a Citroen Xsara and a VW Golf. The road was closed for about three hours while investigations were carried out, but has since reopened. A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman said they sent two emergency teams to the scene between Pentrefoelas and Cerrigydrudion. "A woman was taken to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd for a check-up. A female child was also taken in with minor injuries." "A male was given a precautionary check at the scene but did not require further treatment."

Summary: A woman and a child have been taken to hospital following a two-car crash on the A5 in Conwy county.


The company designs and manufactures washing equipment for the construction, mining, specialist industrial sands and environmental sectors. The first and deputy first ministers, Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness, visited Cookstown on Wednesday to announce the £6.8m investment. The jobs will be created over the next six years. In 2014, the company announced 50 jobs for the town as a result of a £3m investment to expand its export reach.

Summary: Cookstown company CDE is creating 110 new jobs in the County Tyrone town.


Brown left Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen in May after playing 42 times over two seasons. The 31-year-old previously spent nearly a decade at Cheltenham Town, where he made 287 appearances. Centre-back De Havilland, 21, was released by Sheffield Wednesday in June after failing to make a first-team appearance at the Championship club. De Havilland, who can also play at right-back, has previous loan experience with Histon and Cambridge City and has been on trial at the Chairboys alongside Brown. Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth said: "Taking the lads on trial has given us the opportunity to have a good look at them and I've been really impressed with what I've seen. "They came highly recommended and they've produced a very high standard in training and in matches so far." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wycombe Wanderers have signed goalkeeper Scott Brown and defender Will de Havilland on two-year deals.


An "altercation" happened at Stanwix Park Holiday Centre in Silloth, Cumbria, in the early hours of Saturday morning, police said. It happened between 01:45 and 02:45 GMT, started in the bar and involved a number of people, officers said. A 47-year-old Silloth man arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent has been released on bail. A 47-year-old man from Kilmarnock was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary with life-threatening injuries but died on Sunday. The force is appealing for witnesses.

Summary: A man left critically injured after a fight at a holiday park has died.


The 33-year-old, who had two years of his previous contract to run, made his debut for the New Road side in 2005. Mitchell also spent six years as county captain before being replaced by Joe Leach in September. "Daryl is a mature player in all formats," said director of cricket Steve Rhodes. "We haven't got lots of very experienced players like Mitch, so to secure his future for the next four years I think is really key for the club going forward. "He also is in a time when he can now focus totally on his batting and senior role within the group." Mitchell added: "It's always been my aim to be a one club man and stay here and another four years is fantastic. I'm really pleased."

Summary: Opening batsman Daryl Mitchell has signed a new four-year deal to stay with Worcestershire until the end of the 2020 season.


Five CCTV cameras have been set up in rural areas across the city. Government figures showed there were 29,253 fly-tipping incidents in West Yorkshire alone which costing councils a total of £1.7m to clear. Strategic director for environment Steve Hartley said the aim was to provide evidence for the courts. "Installing the cameras is just one of a number of things we do to deter fly-tippers, catch offenders and encourage people to dispose of their waste responsibly. "If rubbish is tipped on council land we clean it up as soon as possible and we try to ensure private landowners do the same." he said.

Summary: Bradford Council has installed hidden cameras to catch illegal fly-tippers who cost authorities in Yorkshire nearly £3.5m last year.


Stuart Earley, 59, had faced criticism over his salary, which was around Â£216,000 last year. The deal, which included bonuses, was believed to make him the highest-paid charity boss in Scotland. Scottish SPCA staff were told that the board had accepted their chief executive's resignation and that he was standing down with immediate effect. In a statement, the board thanked Mr Earley for what it called his "invaluable contribution" to the positive transformation of the society over the past nine years. Mr Earley has previously defended his salary, arguing it was justified by the results achieved under his leadership. He described coverage of his pay, which was set independently by a charity remuneration board, as "frustrating" - insisting that the charity now helps twice as many animals as when he took over in 2007.

Summary: The chief executive of the Scottish SPCA has resigned from the animal welfare charity.


Wales' 17-year-old substitute Charlie Estcourt had levelled on 75 minutes, after Henrietta Csiszar's early opener. The result saw Wales end the friendly tournament with two draws and two defeats, with four goals scored. Hungary, ranked six places below Wales in 42nd in Fifa's rankings, beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 on Monday. That result saw Hungary finish third in Group A, while Wales finished third in Group B after their 1-0 loss to the Czech Republic. Group winners Austria and Poland meet in the final in Larnaca later on Wednesday. Eight teams are involved in the tournament. Wales Women line-up: Price, Ladd, Ingle (Jenkins 45), Jones (Ward 60), Green, Fishlock, Lawrence, Cousins (May Walkley 34), Curson (Harding 45), O'Connor (Dykes 34), Chivers (Estcourt 45).

Summary: Wales Women ended the Cyprus Cup without a win after Fanny Vago's last-gasp winner saw Hungary win Wednesday's fifth-and-sixth-place play-off 2-1.


The railway operator has removed waste including shopping trolleys, asbestos and a trampoline as part of work on the Oxford to London Marylebone line. In the St Peter's Road area, between Oxford Parkway and Oxford station, it found 4,000 tonnes of waste. The government agency has now pleaded with the public not to "blight" the environment. The rubbish also included bicycles, televisions and gas canisters. Rob Mole, Network Rail programme manager, said those who dumped the rubbish were "mindless". He said: "Fly-tipping is not only illegal it blights the environment and poses a safety threat to the operation of the railway and our staff who maintain it. "People should dispose of waste materials in the appropriate manner and not use the railway as a dumping ground." Fly-tipping on the railway is illegal and can result in a fine of up to £1,000.

Summary: Clearing 200 lorry loads of fly-tipped rubbish from Oxford's railways has cost Network Rail about £250,000.


The 35-year-old former Aberdeen and Dunfermline midfielder has spent the last three seasons at Alloa. And he will be assisted by Sandy Clark, who occupied the same role at Kilmarnock last season. Ward was made manager in May 2013, having been the assistant coach, and signed a new contract in April after an impressive Scottish Cup run. Rovers, who finished seventh in League Two, reached the quarter-finals and drew with Rangers at Ibrox before losing out in a replay. "The board have decided to end the club's contract with James Ward," the club said via a brief statement. "We thank him for his contribution and wish him every success for the future."

Summary: Darren Young is the new player-manager of Albion Rovers, replacing James Ward at Cliftonhill.


Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene on the A944 near Loch Skene at about 11:40. A 44-year-old man and five-year-old girl who were both in the car were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The man has serious but not life-threatening injuries. The girl was treated for minor injuries. The crash involved a blue Vauxhall Corsa and a blue Scania Tipper lorry. The car driver had to be freed from his vehicle by firefighters. The lorry driver was uninjured. Road closures were in place at the Dunecht junction and the junction with the B9126. They have since been reopened. Sgt Steve Manson, from Police Scotland, said: "I would appeal to anyone who saw either vehicle in the lead-up to the incident, or indeed the collision itself, to please contact Police on 101."

Summary: Police have said it was "remarkable" no-one was more seriously hurt or killed after a lorry and car crashed in Aberdeenshire.


Incentives to attract trainees to rural or deprived parts of Wales - and to persuade older GPs not to retire early - are called for by the health and social care committee after an inquiry. But it added that GP training may need extending from three to four years to handle the complexity of the job. "We all have higher expectations about the care we should receive," said committee chair David Rees. The Welsh government said it would respond "in due course".

Summary: More young doctors need to be trained as GPs to solve shortages, AMs say.


The 26-year-old made 71 appearances for the Scottish Premiership side over two seasons, but was released at the end of the 2016-17 campaign. Former Liverpool youngster Amoo moved to Scotland after playing 70 league matches for Carlisle United. "I'm looking forward to moving back to England and showing my stuff here," said Amoo. "I know how competitive this level is with a lot of games to be played, so I want to chip in with as much as I can to help the team. "They finished just outside the play-offs last season and it's clear there is a strong group of talented players, who I am keen to get to work with." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League Two side Cambridge United have signed former Partick Thistle winger David Amoo on a one-year contract.


The 30-year-old reportedly met a group of men on the beach at King's Esplanade in Hove and began chatting to them, then two of the men raped her. Details of the assault have just been released by Sussex Police who said it happened sometime between 01:00 BST and 03:00 BST on 5 April. The woman, who was visiting the city, rang a friend straight after the attack and they reported it to police. Det Sgt Julie Greenwood said: "The victim describes the men as possibly Romanian. "We are appealing to anyone who lives or was in the King's Esplanade area and saw or heard anything suspicious."

Summary: A woman has been raped by two men on a beach early in the morning.


Jedburgh, Rothesay, Penicuik, Cockenzie, Aberdeen, Maybole and Dunoon are in line for the support from Historic Environment Scotland (HES). It said the funding would allow them to "breathe new life" into the areas and encourage further investment. It is the latest round of Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) awards around the country. The full list of projects to benefit is: HES chief executive Alex Paterson said he was looking forward to seeing the results of the funding. "In Scotland's year of History, Heritage and Archaeology we're celebrating all the different elements which make up our rich and diverse historic environment," he said. "Preserving the built heritage of our town centres is a hugely important part of this, because investment in our historic environment is key to supporting improved quality of life for many people across Scotland."

Summary: Historic town centres across Scotland are set to benefit from about £6.2m in regeneration funding.


Educational material on dementia is being made available to schools, in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Society. Education Minister Kirsty Williams said the resources would help develop young people's "understanding and compassion for people affected by dementia". It is estimated there are 45,000 people with dementia in Wales. The initiative was launched at Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradglynlais on Friday. Ms Williams said ministers were committed to making Wales a "truly dementia-friendly nation" and that "starts with education and raising awareness". Sue Phelps, director of the Alzheimer's Society in Wales, added: "These resources will help young people to better understand dementia and how to support people living with the condition in their family or community. "Young people today have an important role to play and can change the future for people with dementia in Wales."

Summary: A new initiative to improve young people's understanding of dementia has been launched by Welsh ministers.


Kelvin Muriuki was top of his class in 2016, but poverty forced him to go and work in a quarry, his family said. The Kenya Air Force Veteran Officers Association then stepped in to pay his school fees and to give him a helicopter ride to his new school. Kelvin's dreams are now back on track - he says he wants to become a pilot. Many children regularly drop out of school in Kenya because of poverty. The association said it would pay Kelvin's annual school fee of $530 (£430) until he completes his secondary education in 2020. He arrived at his new school in the central Kenyan town of Karicheni after a helicopter ride of about 20 minutes from his previous school, reports the BBC's Abdinoor Aden from the capital, Nairobi.

Summary: A poor 14-year-old boy in Kenya has been flown to school in a helicopter after air force veterans offered to pay for his secondary education.


The 24-year-old Guernsey woman was found dead on a houseboat she shared with a local family in Srinagar, Kashmir, in April 2013. Dutchman Richard de Wit denies her murder in a trial that started in July. BBC reporter Riyaz Masroor said the judges were "disappointed" nothing conclusive had been presented. He said: "In all about 26 witnesses have been questioned in the court room. "The prosecution has never been able to produce the murder weapon or any direct eyewitness." Questions have also been asked about the relationship between Ms Groves and Saeed Shoda, who describes himself as her boyfriend and whose family lived in the houseboat.

Summary: Judges in the Sarah Groves murder trial have repeated requests for the prosecution to present the murder weapon to the court.


Officers were alerted to the incident at St Aloysius' College, Hill Street, Glasgow, at about 21:00 on Sunday. Inquiries into the graffiti are ongoing, police said. St Aloysius' College said the graffiti on the Dalhousie Street side of the main building had been reported to police and removed. A spokesperson for the college said: "Graffiti was discovered on the Dalhousie Street side of the main building on the morning of Monday, 22nd August, following the weekend. "The matter was reported to police and inquiries are ongoing. The graffiti has now been removed." A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "Around 2100 on Sunday, 21st of August, police received a report of vandalism at a school on Hill Street, Glasgow. "The incident is being treated as a hate crime and inquiries are ongoing."

Summary: Police have said that sectarian graffiti which was daubed on a wall at a private Catholic school in Glasgow is "being treated as a hate crime".


Holmes, 27, has signed a two-and-a-half year contract after scoring once in a four-game loan spell with the Cobblers. Left-back Newey, 32, had a loan spell with Northampton last November and was released by Oxford on Monday. "I thought he was outstanding when he came here," manager Chris Wilder told BBC Radio Northampton. "He was superb for me at Oxford, we had a great defensive record there and he was a part of that." "Tom's a good player, it was a great opportunity to get him in and I'm sure he'll have a decent career here with us." Newey joined the U's in July 2013, when Wilder was in charge, and made 62 appearances for the club. The former Grimsby and Rotherham defender had his loan spell at Northampton cut short by an ankle injury after only three appearances.

Summary: Northampton Town have signed Portsmouth midfielder Ricky Holmes on a free transfer and agreed a deal with former Oxford United defender Tom Newey.


Nick Davies, a boat skipper with Gairloch-based Hebridean Whale Cruises, said he had witnessed the behaviour over the last five weeks. He took his pictures off Tuimpan Head in Lewis. Mr Davies said there had also been sightings of minke whales and hundreds of dolphins off Lewis and near Skye. He added that the visits of the whales to the waters off the islands appeared to be becoming more frequent. The humpback is a species known for spectacular breaching, according to the marine wildlife charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation.

Summary: Humpback whales have been photographed breaching off the north east coast of Lewis in the Western Isles.


Mr Rocard, a socialist, served as prime minister from 1988 to 1991 under President Francois Mitterrand. He was regarded as a staunch advocate of the European Union who fought for a left-wing agenda that also embraced a market economy. The office of President Francois Hollande said France had lost "a great figure of the Republic and the left". Mr Rocard died in a Paris hospital on Saturday, his son Francis told AFP news agency. Michel Rocard caused controversy in 1998 when he labelled Mr Mitterrand, who had died three years earlier, dishonest. In a magazine article, Mr Rocard spoke of a government "clique" under Mr Mitterrand, saying he took the office of prime minister to protect France.

Summary: Former French Prime Minister Michel Rocard has died aged 85, French media report.


Marcin Porczyk, 18, was last seen on Wind Street at about 03:00 GMT on Sunday. South Police said he could be injured and called his disappearance "totally out of character". Mr Porczyk is about 5ft 9in tall, has short blond, curly hair and was wearing black jeans and a plain green top when he went missing. On Monday, police said they were currently searching Maritime Quarter in the marina, along with the assistance of other emergency services.

Summary: Police are searching waterways around Swansea following the disappearance of a man in the city.


Police and the emergency services were called to the scene near Cadham at about 17:40. The boy, who was hit by a black Vauxhall Corsa, was taken to the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy but he died later from his injuries. The road was closed while officers carried out crash investigations. The police are appealing for witnesses. Insp Brenda Sinclair, of Police Scotland, said: "Tragically this collision has resulted in the loss of a young boy's life and our thoughts are with his family at this harrowing time. "We are appealing for any drivers or pedestrians who may have been on the A92 at the time of the collision to come forward and help establish the full circumstances of the incident."

Summary: A nine-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car on the A92 at Glenrothes in Fife on Tuesday evening.


The victim, a vulnerable man in his 40s, was attacked in a car park just off Manchester Road in the early hours of Saturday 5 September. His attacker is described as a white man in his late 20s, of stocky build with short brown hair. He was wearing a white long-sleeved shirt. Greater Manchester Police have urged any witnesses to contact them. Det Insp Damian Simpson said: "The victim has understandably been left traumatised by the attack and he continues to be provided with support from specially trained officers. "If you recognise the man in the images, or if this is you, then please contact the police."

Summary: Police investigating the rape of a man in Bolton have released CCTV images of a suspect they are searching for.


Ko, 19, was in a group of players at six-under on the 18th tee, but rolled in a nine-foot birdie putt for a 70. The New Zealander is one clear of overnight leader Sung Hyun Park (74) and Eun Hee Ji (70), both of Korea. England's Jodie Ewart Shadoff and Scotland's Catriona Matthew are tied for 20th place on level par. Ko was tied for 52nd place after an opening 73 at CordeValle, but a second-round 66 moved her into contention and three birdies on Saturday edged her into the lead. "People say it's moving day on Saturday, but it was really tough out there because the course is drying out, firming up," Ko said. "In major championships, sometimes a par is a good score and you have to walk off and forget about the bad shots."

Summary: World number one Lydia Ko birdied her last hole to establish a one-shot lead going into the final round of the US Women's Open in California.


Energise Galashiels commissioned artist Chris Rutterford to complete a design for wall space at Douglas Bridge. It was unveiled by Lord Steel of Aikwood amid celebrations during the Creative Coathanger arts festival. Nobody had applied for planning permission for the mural but a retrospective application has now been successful. Planning officer Carlos Clarke said: "The colouring is relatively dark, so the image is not conspicuous. "It is not for me to comment on the quality of the artwork but the image appears to be very high quality and worthy of both distant and close public exposure." A third section of the colourful mural, featuring even more recognisable faces from the Galashiels area, is due to be unveiled next spring.

Summary: A mural to celebrate the return of trains to Galashiels has been granted permission to remain in place.


The 21-year-old forward becomes the 15th new player to join the Pilgrims since they were beaten in the League Two play-off final in May. The Cameroon-born forward moved to City from French side Chateauroux for £50,000 in January,. He has made just one substitute appearance for the Robins, in the EFL Cup win at Wycombe earlier this month. "We've been working individually with Arnie and he's really shown improvement in his game," City head coach Lee Johnson told the club's website. "We feel he is now ready to go and fight for regular first-team football in League Two with Plymouth." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Plymouth Argyle have signed Bristol City striker Arnold Garita on loan until 16 January.


Martin Nganga set fire to a house in Mallard Close, Blackbird Leys, in January 2014. Oxford Crown Court previously heard he was seeking revenge against a man he believed was having an affair with his wife. The 47-year-old poured petrol into the hallway of the house before setting it alight. A man broke his leg when he escaped the property by jumping from a window. All five people were taken to hospital. Nganga was found guilty of arson with intent to endanger life following a trial in May. He was earlier detained under the Mental Health Act.

Summary: A man who started a fire which saw five people jump from a first-floor window has been sectioned indefinitely.


David Davies, Ian Lucas, Albert Owen and Geraint Davies are hoping to win the support of other MPs to take on the role at the heads of committees that scrutinise government departments. The role pays Â£15,000 on top of an MP's basic salary. Monmouth Tory MP David Davies is so far the only declared candidate to remain Welsh Affairs Committee chair. He has held the post since 2010. North Wales Labour MPs Mr Lucas and Albert Owen are battling it out to chair the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy committee but face competition from former Labour frontbencher Rachel Reeves. Swansea West MP Mr Davies is standing to chair the Transport Committee. MPs will vote on the new chairs next Wednesday but the committees are unlikely to be up-and-running until after the long Commons summer recess.

Summary: Four Welsh MPs are standing for election as chairs of influential parliamentary committees.


The window, rededicated at St Peter's Church, used to be in two former hospital chapels. The ceremony also celebrated the centenary of Florence Nightingale's death and gave thanks for her work. As part of the service, a replica lamp of the one she took to the Crimea was handed over from former nurses to current hospital staff. The window had originally been in two successive chapels in the Derby Royal Infirmary and its nine panels were removed for restoration when that main hospital complex closed. Former nurse Pat Crapper modelled for one of the images in 1959. She said: "Matron just came down one day with an architect and said 'Stand still while they sketch your uniform' - and when it went up it was me. "I'm glad they've managed it. It would be a shame to lose it, wouldn't it?"

Summary: A stained glass window featuring Florence Nightingale has been unveiled in a Derby church.


The election in the Oxfordshire constituency takes place on 20 October. Barrister Robert Courts has been chosen as the Conservative candidate. Labour's candidate is Duncan Enright, while the Liberal Democrat hopeful is Liz Leffman. Dickie Bird is standing for UKIP and Larry Sanders is standing for the Green Party. The full list of candidates in alphabetical order by surname is: Mr Cameron, who had represented Witney since 2001, quit the Commons earlier this month, saying he did not want his presence in the Commons to be a distraction for new PM Theresa May. He held the seat for the Conservatives in the 2015 general election with a 25,155 majority and 60.2% of votes. Labour came second with 17.2% of votes, ahead of UKIP's 9.2% and the Lib Dems' 6.8%. The Green Party got 5.1%.

Summary: There are 14 candidates standing in the Witney by-election triggered by the resignation from Parliament of ex-Prime Minister David Cameron.


The 27-year-old arrives at the Racecourse having been released by Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Boden joined the Scottish club a year ago from Newport County, where he had been the Exiles's leading scorer in the 2015-16 season. He made 13 league appearances for the Highlanders last term and grabbed one league goal as Inverness were relegated from the Scottish Premiership. Born in Sheffield, Boden began his career at Sheffield United and has had spells at a number of clubs, including Chesterfield, Macclesfield and Halifax, as well as a season in Wales with Newport. Boden becomes Wrexham's 11th signing of the summer, following the re-signing of striker Ntumba Massanka on loan from Burnley.

Summary: Wrexham have signed striker Scott Boden on an initial one year contract.


It is believed the 48-year-old was fatally injured, in Horspath, as an angle grinder he was using ignited fumes in the 40-gallon drum. He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, on Friday evening, but died from his injuries. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man's death, at about 1945 BST. Thames Valley Police confirmed officers were called at about 1950 BST after reports of an explosion. Det Con Rachel Jackson said officers were treating the man's death as unexplained. "[However] we do not believe it to be suspicious," she said. Oxford Coroner's Office has been informed of the man's death and a post-mortem examination of his body is expected in the next few days.

Summary: A man has died after an empty oil drum he tried to turn into a barbecue exploded at a house in Oxfordshire.


Officers were called to Sainsbury's on Darwen Road at about 10:25 BST on Friday after a "significant" amount of money was stolen. Two men attacked the pair with a crowbar and a sledgehammer, Greater Manchester Police said. They escaped in an Audi A3 car driven by a third man. It was found burnt out in a nearby backstreet. One of the victims has a broken arm and the other was knocked unconscious and has a suspected broken jaw. The men continued to assault the drivers even after taking the money, police added. Det Insp Matthew Bailey-Smith said: "This was a planned and extremely nasty attack which has culminated in a sustained, armed assault on two men. "Both were taken to hospital after a terrifying and traumatic ordeal which has also resulted in a significant amount of cash being stolen."

Summary: Two cash-in-transit staff were seriously hurt in a "violent" armed robbery at a supermarket in Bolton.


They think 350 coins were on the Atlantic sea bed, off the coast of Florida, for the past 300 years. The coins are thought to be from a fleet of 11 Spanish ships, that sank during a hurricane, while making the journey from Cuba to Spain. Treasure hunting is a popular activity in the waters around Florida. The discovery is the second major find by treasure hunters in recent months. In June, they found about 50 coins worth roughly half a million pounds. The 350 coins, which were brought to the surface at the end of July, turned up in just a metre of water close to the shore, buried under the sand. Under law in the US, the government in Florida get to keep 20% of the money from the find. The diver who discovered the coins, William Bartlett, didn't say what his reward would be.

Summary: Treasure hunters in the US say they have discovered Spanish gold coins from the 18th century that are worth more than £2 million.


Mr Simmonds has faced criticism for employing assistants when other commissioners had not done so. He will not claim the Â£3,000 he expects to spend running his privately-owned car on business this year. The commissioner said it was the only car he used for work as he was not provided with an "official" car. Mr Simmonds said: "In terms of personal travel in my own car, I won't claim for mileage, purely to be really straightforward and simple so that people who see me travelling around know I'm paying my own costs. "I get a good government salary [police commissioners get Â£70,000 a year] and I don't want to be an added burden."

Summary: Northamptonshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Adam Simmonds says he will not be claiming any car mileage from public funds.


The FIU will analyse reports of suspicious financial activity and "protect the island's reputation", the Department of Home Affairs said. It will "enhance our defences against criminal activity", Home Affairs Minister, Juan Watterson, said. The FIU was previously part of the police force's Financial Crime Unit. The new stand-alone unit, which came into operation on Friday, will analyse suspicious activity and "respond to international requests for assistance in criminal investigations". It will also "promote awareness" of anti-money laundering procedures and "the combating of terrorist financing". But it will not investigate financial crime - a function retained by the Financial Crime Unit. Following a huge data leak exposing the world of offshore finance earlier this year, the government claimed it had put "robust defences" in place against corruption, tax evasion and money laundering.

Summary: The Isle of Man government has created a financial intelligence unit aimed at tackling corruption, money laundering and the financing of terrorism.


The ballot could lead to the closure of the line, the Tube's fourth busiest, which serves Heathrow Airport. Managers have been accused of the "wholesale abuse of procedures and agreements" and ignoring safety concerns about weak brakes. But London Underground operations director Pat Hansberry said he was disappointed by the decision. "We urge the union leadership and members to work with us constructively on the issues they have raised," he said. The ballot, organised by the National Union of Rail Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), will close on 20 October.

Summary: London Underground's Piccadilly line drivers are to vote on industrial action in a row over safety.


Construction output rose 1.6% compared with the same month last year, and by 3.9% compared to February 2015, the Office for National Statistics said. Private sector house building grew 2.3% in March, after five successive months of contraction. UK construction growth slowed at the end of 2014 and remained sluggish through the start of this year. Overall, output in the first quarter of 2015 was down 1.1% compared to the last quarter of 2014. "Following the fall in output over January and February, today's figures represent encouraging news," said Gareth Hird of property consultancy McBains Cooper. "However, it would be premature to call this a recovery just yet. In all likelihood it is fragile at this stage," he said.

Summary: UK construction picked up in March, suggesting that the sector is reviving after a slow start to 2015.


Its initial public offering (IPO) valued the Edinburgh-based company at more than £34m. It is thought to be the first time a UK company has gone to IPO after raising money through equity crowdfunding. Last year, it raised more than £1m through the crowdfunding platform Seedrs. FreeAgent is an online bookkeeping and accounting system targeted at micro-businesses. It was founded nine years ago by three people, and now employs more than 100 full-time staff. Chief executive and co-founder Ed Molyneux said: "We are very pleased to have today been admitted to trading on AIM - this is a transformational event for FreeAgent. "Our entry to the AIM market is a positive step that marks the next phase of FreeAgent's development as we progress our growth strategy. "We look forward to our future as a quoted company with confidence."

Summary: Cloud accounting software firm FreeAgent has raised £10.7m from investors after floating on London's Alternative Investment Market (AIM).


The council's education and children scrutiny committee met on Monday to endorse the closure of Llangennech Infant and Llangennech Junior schools next year. A new Welsh-medium community primary school would be built in their place. Carmarthenshire council said the move would ensure "bilingualism is increased" in the area. Campaigners argue the proposal is taking away parents' choice, as pupils at both schools are currently able to learn in English and Welsh. A petition to the council said the move would have a "massive impact" on children in the community who seek an English-medium education. The new Llangennech Community Primary School includes nursery provision and would be built on the existing sites of the current infant and junior schools. The council's executive will discuss the proposals on 20 June and decide whether to publish a statutory notice.

Summary: Plans to close two Carmarthenshire schools and replace them with a Welsh-language school have been backed.


They were Anthony Woodward, 62, and Robert Archer, 57. Police officers dealing with the crash have said no further details will be released. The alarm was raised after their light aircraft, which took off from Oban Airport at 11:30 on Thursday, failed to arrive at Carlisle Airport. The crash took place about two miles off the Kintyre coast near Skipness. The bodies of two men and wreckage from the aircraft were recovered from the sea following an extensive search. The search operation involved a coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Prestwick, as well as Police Scotland, Arran Lifeboat and the Tarbert and Campbeltown coastguard rescue teams. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is also conducting an independent safety investigation.

Summary: Two men who died in a plane crash off the coast of Kintyre have been identified.


The France right-back, 31, made his first Gunners appearance since November 2015 in the 3-1 win over Bournemouth - but was forced off after 16 minutes. "He is absolutely disappointed but he is a fighter and will fight to come back" said manager Arsene Wenger. "We are in December and he will not be available until mid-January. He usually recovers quicker than expected." The news comes a day after the club confirmed midfielder Santi Cazorla is set to have ankle surgery, ruling him out for three months. Full-back Hector Bellerin, Cazorla's Spain team-mate, is also out with an ankle injury. Fourth-placed Arsenal travel to London rivals West Ham for a league match on Saturday (kick-off 17:30 GMT).

Summary: Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy has been ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury.


The Japanese gaming giant saw profits of 64.7bn yen ($569m; £456m) in the three months to December. Analysts had predicted about 20bn yen. As well as its mobile-only Pokemon Go and Super Mario Run games, Nintendo enjoyed healthy sales of Pokemon titles for its 3DS handheld devices. It will launch its newest console, called Switch, in early March. Some analysts believe the device - which attempts to merge home and mobile gaming - could be Nintendo's last shot at selling a home console, after the Wii U proved a flop. It was rapidly outsold by Sony's PS4 and Microsoft's Xbox One, although Nintendo has enjoyed success with its handheld 3DS device. Like many Japanese exporters, Nintendo benefitted from the stronger dollar, which means its overseas profits are worth more when repatriated. The firm makes about 75% of its sales outside of Japan.

Summary: Nintendo has reported better-than-expected profits thanks partly to the success of its games for mobile phones.


Officers cordoned off a large part of the Gronland area on Saturday evening, before the bomb squad detonated the suspect device. A police spokesman said the noise was "louder" than their explosives alone would have caused. A suspect is in custody. Police were already on alert after an attack in Sweden on Friday. A truck ploughed into a Stockholm department store, killing four people and injuring 15 more. It was the worst attack to hit the Nordic region since the far-right extremist Anders Brevik killed 77 people in Norway in 2011. Swedish police confirmed on Saturday they had found an unknown device on the driver's seat in the abandoned lorry, which they were testing. The device in Oslo was capable of causing only limited damage, police said. The investigation has been handed over to Norway's Police Security Service.

Summary: A "bomb-like" device has been destroyed in a controlled explosion in central Oslo, police have said.


Mortimer said: "I'm really proud that Jim and I have always written our own guff. It's great to have that recognised." Cuba Gooding Jr, Louis Smith and Joan Collins will be handing out awards. It will also be revealed who has won the outstanding achievement award, voted for by fans. Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Lee Mack, Graham Norton, Jack Whitehall and David Mitchell have all been nominated. Comedy pair Reeves and Mortimer have written and starred in several programmes together on TV since 1990, including The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and quiz show Shooting Stars, which aired intermittently between 1993 and 2011. Reeves said on hearing the news: "I am most cock-a-hoop over being awarded this most prestigious of trophies." The ceremony will be broadcast on Channel 4 from 21:00 GMT.

Summary: Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer will be awarded The Writer's Guild of Great Britain Award at The British Comedy Awards later.


Jones, 28, joins the League One club having turned down the offer of a new deal at Stevenage, where he made 40 appearances last season. The former Leyton Orient and Preston player will provide competition for Christian Walton, who is on a season-long loan from Brighton. "Jamie is an excellent goalkeeper who is a natural shot-stopper and commands his area well," manager Paul Cook said. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Wigan Athletic have signed goalkeeper Jamie Jones on a one-year contract.


In 1997 a goods container filled with millions of Lego pieces fell off a ship and into the sea. Since then hundreds of pieces have washed up on the beaches of Cornwall. By chance many of the lost toys were ocean themed, so locals started finding miniature life jackets and octopuses on the beach - as well as dragons and daisies. Tracey from Newquay collects the washed-up Lego. She said: "It's quite competitive. If you heard that your neighbour had found a green dragon, you'd want to go out and find one yourself." Since 1997 the lost toys could have drifted 62,000 miles and could end up on almost any beach. Although it's fun to find Lego on the beach, it can pose a risk to wildlife. Source: Beachcombers' Alert, vol 2. No 2 1997

Summary: You might expect seaweed and shells to wash up on the beach - but in Cornwall, they get Lego.


The three largest providers received customer satisfaction scores below 50% in a survey. Smaller providers such as John Lewis Broadband, Plusnet, Utility Warehouse and Zen Internet scored over 70%. Which? is campaigning for greater clarity in the broadband speeds companies are allowed to advertise. "Smaller suppliers are leaving larger rivals in their wake when it comes to the service they provide so we need to see the big players up their game," said the executive director of Which? Richard Lloyd. The consumer campaign group says most of the internet service providers in the survey received scores of three stars when people were asked to rate their broadband speed. TalkTalk customers were least happy, giving their provider two stars for speed. Which? is campaigning against rules which it says allow providers to advertise broadband speeds that only 10% of their customers actually receive.

Summary: Customers of smaller broadband providers are much happier than those of the big three BT, Sky and TalkTalk, reports consumer group, Which?


Tebow, winner of the 2007 Heisman Trophy for best college footballer, will play in the Mets Instructional League. In August, the 29-year-old former Denver Broncos and New York Jets player announced his plan to change sports. He has not started an NFL game since 2012 and has not played competitive baseball since high school. Tebow's last NFL team was the Philadelphia Eagles where he appeared in four pre-season games before being cut in September 2015. He recently held a workout event in front of scouts and media in Los Angeles in a bid to earn a professional contract.

Summary: Major League Baseball's New York Mets have signed former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow on a minor league contract.


The male tabby, which has been named Paella, was spotted during a routine vehicle search at Portsmouth International Port. It was thought the four-week-old had stowed away with his family, or had even been born in the vehicle. He is currently in quarantine in Hampshire until November, after which he will be re-homed locally. When he was found, vets were not sure if he would survive and has spent the past few weeks recovering from an eye infection, charity Cats Protection said. Steve Bell, environmental health team leader at Portsmouth City Council, which runs the port, described the discovery as "pretty unusual". "Paella was found cowering in the back of the HGV," he said. "We can only assume he had been with his mother and siblings and they took shelter in the back of the lorry at some stage. "He might even have been born there."

Summary: A stowaway kitten "found cowering" inside a Spanish lorry by UK border officials is to be given a new home.


Firefighters were called to a terraced house in the Lower Bennett Street area of the city on Wednesday morning. The woman was the only occupant of the house at the time. The living room was damaged by the fire and there was smoke damage to other rooms. The police are investigating how the blaze started. There has also been an arson attack on a flat in Glenview Avenue in Limavady. The property was significantly damaged in the fire, which started on Tuesday night.

Summary: A woman has been treated for smoke inhalation after a suspected arson attack in Londonderry.


Trew announced on Thursday that he was stepping down as chairman of the League Two side and says he is looking to sell the club after his family were subjected to "foul and mindless abuse". Hardy is the chief executive of the Paragon Group, and owns the Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club. Trew and Hardy have been in contact for a few weeks but a deal is not imminent. Media playback is not supported on this device Both parties are understood to be a long way from agreeing a value for the club, which Trew has owned since February 2010. Notts chief executive Julian Winter told BBC Radio Nottingham: "There is interest [in buying the club] and Ray's talking to certain people." The Magpies are 16th in League Two having been relegated last season, and appointed Jamie Fullarton as manager in January following the sacking of Ricardo Moniz.

Summary: Owner Ray Trew is interested in selling Notts County to local businessman Alan Hardy, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.


The 19-year-old was part of Jose Mourinho's squad on their pre-season tour to North America and has now completed a move to Stamford Bridge. "I very much enjoyed my time with the squad during pre-season and I am very grateful to Fluminense for allowing me this opportunity," said Kenedy. "I am very happy to complete my transfer to Chelsea." "It is an exciting time for me to join the English Premier League champions and I hope I can become an important player for the club." Kenedy joins other Brazilians Ramires, Oscar and Willian at the club, while Nathan, who is also from Brazil, has moved on loan to Vitesse Arnhem after joining Chelsea in the summer.

Summary: Chelsea have signed Brazil Under-20 international forward Kenedy from Fluminense for an undisclosed fee.


The Babur-3 missile, which has a range of 450km (280 miles), could carry a nuclear warhead, a spokesman confirmed to the AFP news agency. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said the test showed Pakistan's technological progress and self-reliance. However, analysts say the development could further heighten tensions with neighbouring India. The two countries have been involved in three wars since independence from Britain in 1947, and have been developing missiles since they both demonstrated their nuclear capabilities in 1998. India had already successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable, submarine-launched missile in 2008 and tested a submarine-launched cruise missile in 2013. India is yet to make a statement about Pakistan's successful test, which was undertaken at an undisclosed location in the Indian Ocean.

Summary: Pakistan has successfully tested its first submarine-launched cruise missile, the country's military says.


The attack happened almost at the exact spot where four officers were killed in a similar attack yesterday, which has been claimed by al-Shabab militants. Five other officers were killed in a separate bombing incident on Monday in neighbouring Mandera county. Al-Shabab has staged numerous attacks in Kenya in recent years. The Islamist militants want Kenya to withdraw its troops who are serving under the AU mission to Somalia (Amisom). Kenya sent its troops across the border in 2011 to pursue al-Shabab. The BBC's Mohammud Ali in Nairobi reports that the Mandera attack had targeted a convoy carrying local politicians including the county governor Ali Roba. Mr Roba posted on Facebook on Monday that he had also lost his bodyguard in the attack. It is the third attack that has targeted Mr Roba in three years.

Summary: Five Kenyan policemen have been killed after their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the north-eastern town of Liboi, near the border with Somalia.


The 33-year-old Northern Ireland international, who can also play in defence, made 165 appearances for the Whites between 2007 and 2013. Baird has featured 16 times since joining the Rams last summer. "When the opportunity arose I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted to come and be part of this again," he told the Fulham website. Baird, who began his career at Southampton, had spells at Reading, Burnley and West Brom after leaving Craven Cottage. He was appointed Derby captain on his arrival at the iPro Stadium, but was stripped of the role following the dismissal of head coach Paul Clement earlier this month. Baird becomes Fulham's fourth loan signing since the appointment of Slavisa Jokanovic as head coach at the end of December. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Fulham have re-signed Derby County midfielder Chris Baird on loan until the end of the season.


Trains and trams were halted and traffic lights knocked out of action as one of the most ferocious storms in decades swept across the state. Officials said damage to key facilities near the city of Port Augusta had forced the grid to shut down. More than 21,000 lightning strikes were recorded within a 12-hour period and 1.6m people were left without power. Latest reports say electricity has begun to be restored to the state capital Adelaide, although full services might not be restored until Thursday morning. Adelaide saw traffic gridlock as officials struggled to restore power. And there were long queues at the city's airport. Some people tried to make light of the situation.

Summary: Fierce storms and lightning strikes left the entire state of South Australia without power.


West Midlands Police said officers had been called to reports of a disorder in Bilston, believed to have started at about 23:30 BST on Thursday. A man was found injured in Lichfield Street and died at the scene. It is believed the man who died was stabbed near Bilston High Street. A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police said. See more stories from across Birmingham and the Black Country here Two men were taken to hospital with injuries, but are not in a serious condition. Forensic investigations were being carried out on Friday and a post-mortem test will be carried out, the force added.

Summary: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in Wolverhampton.


Consultant Peter O'Keefe, 49, was suspended from University Hospital of Wales in 2012. An independent inquiry panel dismissed Mr O'Keefe from his position as consultant cardiothoracic surgeon with immediate effect and no notice. The decision is subject to a right of appeal. A statement from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said: "After considering the findings made by an independent inquiry panel and hearing evidence and submissions in mitigation the board of the health board found that Mr O'Keefe's standards of behaviour in the workplace constitutes gross misconduct within the health board's disciplinary rules." Welsh Secretary of the British Medical Association, Dr Richard Lewis, said Mr O'Keefe was on holiday with his family, so was unable to comment personally.

Summary: A Cardiff heart surgeon has been dismissed for "standards of behaviour in the workplace that constituted gross misconduct".


George Smith, 55, punched, kicked and stamped on Steven Larkin, 45, before throttling him at Stravanan Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow, in December 2014. The High Court in Glasgow heard that Mr Larkin was attacked inside Smith's home then dragged from the flat and killed. Smith denied murder but was convicted by a majority verdict. He was ordered to serve a minimum of 14 years. Judge Lord Matthews said the death had brought "anguish" to those close to Mr Larkin. As the sentence was passed, a large group of Mr Larkin's family and friends in court celebrated by clapping as well as exchanging high-fives. An earlier hearing was told that the brutal beating Mr Larkin suffered was not life-threatening. His death came from being strangled with his scarf. It emerged after the guilty verdict that Smith has a number of previous convictions, including one for violence.

Summary: A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a father-of-one who was beaten and strangled with a scarf.


The news was confirmed at an event in the city hosted by enterprise minister Arlene Foster. The jobs will be created by Hunter Apparel, All Pipe Engineering, Fleming Agri-Products, Modern Democracy, Quinnspares, Steam and Generation Services and SmithDehn. The companies are investing a total of £2.8m. "The commitment being demonstrated by these local companies shows business confidence is improving throughout the area, meaning they are prepared to take advantage of the steadily improving economy," said Mrs Foster. "It is through a continued focus on innovation and export that local businesses will remain ahead of the competition, maximise growth and succeed in their chosen markets."

Summary: An investment of almost £3m by seven companies will create 65 jobs in Londonderry, it has been announced.


The pictures, issued by Operation Resolve, the team dedicated to investigating the tragedy on 15 April 1989, comes after five earlier appeals. Overall, images of 71 people have been released, with 33 who have been identified or come forward. Ninety-six Liverpool fans died after a crush in the FA Cup semi-final at the Sheffield stadium. The appeal was launched at the request of coroner Sir John Goldring and the victims' families. Investigators urged people to heed warnings about not passing comment on the appeal or any other aspect of the disaster on social media and forums. Images of all those yet to be traced are available on the Operation Resolve website. The new inquests into the disaster are currently taking place in Warrington, Cheshire.

Summary: Images of five further potential witnesses to the Hillsborough disaster have been released by police.


The 28-year-old's arrival will be subject to him being given a work permit. Uncapped Fonotia made his Crusaders debut in 2014. Ospreys rugby general manager Andrew Millward said: "We are delighted to be able to announce the signing of a player who has made a huge impact in Super Rugby over the last few years." Fonotia is looking forward to playing behind a pack that includes Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones, hooker Scott Baldwin and flanker Dan Lydiate. "That's pretty awesome for a back to play behind that, it should mean some go forward ball," said Fonotia. "I pride myself on being a player who can break the line when attacking, as well as being strong defensively, I bring a bit of aggression. "Talking to my mates, the Pro12 is a physical competition, direct, and it will suit my game."

Summary: Ospreys have signed wing or centre Kieron Fonotia from New Zealand side Crusaders on a two-year deal.


Alistair Leiper had a series of online video chats with two teenagers between December 2013 and April 2014, Southwark Crown Court heard. The 37-year-old pleaded guilty to three counts of attempting to engage in sexual activity in the presence of a child and one of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He will be sentenced on 3 March. Judge Joanna Korner QC said she needed "to know whether he is dangerous" and ordered a pre-sentence report. Leiper was suspended from the force when he was arrested in August 2015. He was released on bail.

Summary: A Met police constable has admitted persuading a 14-year-old girl to perform a sex act during a Skype call.


Lorraine Barwell, 54, was attacked as she escorted a prisoner from Blackfriars Crown Court to a van on 29 June. She died on Friday. Post-mortem examination tests show the provisional cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head, the Met said. Humphrey Burke, 22, is accused of grievous bodily harm. Mr Burke, of no fixed address, appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court on 1 July. He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 15 July. Ms Barwell, from Romford, east London, worked for the services company Serco for more than 10 years. The Ministry of Justice and Serco said she was the first prison custody officer to die in the line of duty. Scotland Yard, Serco and the Ministry of Justice are investigating Ms Barwell's death.

Summary: A custody officer who was attacked outside a court in central London died from a serious head injury, tests have found.


Mills, who can play at fly-half or centre, joined from Gloucester in 2014 and helped Warriors win promotion to the Premiership in his first season. The 24-year-old has kicked 99 points in 14 appearances this term, skippering them in the European Challenge Cup. "Recent changes that have happened behind the scenes were massively important in me making my decision to stay," Mills told the club website. Mills produced a metronomic performance against reigning Premiership and European champions Saracens in February, scoring all of his side's points in Worcester's 24-18 victory. Worcester have not disclosed the length of Mills' new deal. He added: "I'm extremely happy off the field and on the field we've been making big progress in recent weeks. "Now we're all focused on finishing the season strongly and to give us a great platform going into next year."

Summary: Ryan Mills has signed an extension to his contract with Worcester Warriors.


The blaze started in a parked ambulance outside the east entrance of East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, before spreading to the other two vehicles. Huge plumes of black smoke could be seen rising into the air at the height of the fire. Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust said there were no patients involved and everyone was safe. The hospital was closed to emergencies following the incident, with patients being diverted through the South East Coast Ambulance Service. Fire crews, who were called out at 14:20 BST, were able to bring the blaze under control. Michael Wilson, chief executive of the trust, later said: "The hospital is fully open and operational. "Grateful thanks go to our staff and the fire, police and ambulance teams for their quick response."

Summary: Three ambulances have been destroyed in a fire outside a hospital in Surrey.


The Cornish side have won only one of their past eight games, and have slumped to 17th in the table. "If we perform like that, considering we haven't played for weeks, we'll win a lot more than we lose," said Hodges. "We dillied and dallied and didn't clear our lines, basic defending, and that's cost us a goal." Truro achieved their best-ever league finish last season, finishing fourth in the fifth tier, but are now just five points above the relegation zone. However, Hodges remains upbeat about his squad, and especially the performance of new striker Tyler Harvey. "Tyler came on, he did all right," Hodges told BBC Radio Cornwall. "He's getting back into the swing of things and he worked hard up there. "I'm disappointed that we got nothing from the game, but there are a lot of positives to take from the battling performance."

Summary: Truro City manager Lee Hodges praised his team's battling qualities despite their 2-0 National League South defeat at Chelmsford.


Tigers have paid a transfer fee to buy May out of the final year of his contract, while Slater, 29, leaves Welford Road after seven years. "Jonny is an out-and-out finisher with an outstanding try-scoring record," said Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor. Leicester have also signed Valentino Mapapalangi and Chris Baumann. Both have experience in New Zealand, with Tonga back-row Mapapalangi, 24, having played for Auckland, Waikato, Chiefs and Manawatu. United States prop Baumann, 30, featured for Wellington Lions last year and played in the 2015 World Cup. The arrival of May, who has 27 caps for England, will add to Tigers' wing options following the departures of Peter Betham and JP Pietersen. George and Joe Ford, Jonah Holmes, Nick Malouf, Gareth Owen, Sione Kalamafoni and Dominic Ryan have also signed for Leicester ahead of the new season.

Summary: England wing Jonny May has completed his switch to Leicester Tigers from Gloucester in a deal which sees Ed Slater move to Kingsholm.


He lost out on a suitable placement because a vacancy at an appropriate home was not followed up in time, the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) said. As a result he spent 11 months without the support he needed. Herefordshire council said it had apologised to the man's family and paid Â£2,500 in compensation. Read more news for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Social workers had agreed to find a new home in the 'medium term,' but despite the young man's mother pushing the council to find him one, and suggesting a possible placement, it took social workers 11 months to re-house him, the LGO said. Dr Jane Martin said the council recognised "it should have done more to proactively find" the man a suitable care placement. The council said it accepted all its recommendations to remedy the matter, including training for social workers on the importance of keeping accurate case notes.

Summary: An autistic man was left for nearly a year in an unsuitable care home because social workers delayed finding him appropriate care.


The Czech finance ministry said Havana had raised this possibility during recent negotiations on the issue. Cuba owes the Czech authorities $276m (Â£222m), and if the offer is accepted the Czechs would have enough Cuban rum for more than a century. However, Prague said it preferred to get at least some of the money in cash. Havana's debt dates back from the Cold War era - when Cuba and what was at the time Czechoslovakia were part of the communist bloc. Cuba now does not have much money but it does have lots of rum - hence this unusual proposal, says the BBC's Rob Cameron in Prague. The Czech finance ministry said repayment was possible either with rum or pharmaceutical drugs. But Cuban drugs lack EU certification, so repayment with a more traditional medicine - popular in the Czech Republic - may be easier to arrange, our correspondent adds.

Summary: Cuba has come up with an unusual way to repay its multimillion dollar debt to the Czech Republic - bottles of its famous rum, officials in Prague say.


It was the British number one's second defeat in Austria, having only reached the main draw as a 'lucky loser'. In a second set of nine breaks, Konta rallied from 0-40 when Brengle served for the match at 5-4 and again from 15-40 two games later before succumbing. Heather Watson reached the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open, beating Chinese Taipei's Lee Ya-Hsuan. The 23-year-old British number two, ranked 61, won in three sets, 6-0 6-7 (5-7) 6-4, and will face 2009 US Open champion Sam Stosur in the last eight. It is Watson's first quarter-final since winning in Hobart in January. For Konta, at a career-high ranking of 47, it was only a fourth defeat in 27 matches since Wimbledon. Her loss to world number 105 Klara Koukalova in qualifying was her first to a lower-ranked player since May.

Summary: Johanna Konta saved six match points but lost 6-3 7-5 to Madison Brengle in the second round of the Linz Open.


The 19-year-old was found injured in Lynmouth Road, on the Stamford Hill Estate, at 23:50 BST on Tuesday. Police said the disorder began after a "block party" attended by around 200 people. An eyewitness told the BBC many of the people were involved in the brawl. The man was taken by air ambulance to an east London hospital. One man has been arrested.

Summary: A man has been stabbed during a large brawl in north London.


A combination of injuries and a virus spreading through the squad depleted Wane's options for the match. The defeat was the Warriors' heaviest in Super League since 2005 as the Wildcats ran in 11 tries. "I'm really glad the Wigan fans stayed behind at the end and clapped the players," said 51-year-old Wane. Media playback is not supported on this device He told BBC Radio Manchester: "I'm sure they understand the situation we're in and nobody else in Super League probably will. "People will be glad we've been beaten that way, but in the inner circle of the club I'm very, very relaxed. "I'm really disappointed with the scoreline but I am a realist and I know what has gone on - nobody outside the club knows."

Summary: Wigan head coach Shaun Wane says he was relaxed about the 62-0 loss to Wakefield because of the circumstances that left him without 11 players.


Insp Neil Hewitson, of the roads policing unit, said a number of people have suffered minor injuries in the crashes on A roads in the area. He warned motorists to prepare for their journey. "Just because the sun is shining in Dumfries or Stranraer as you set off for Glasgow doesn't mean that it will be shining all the way up the road." The chilly weather is expected to continue. The Met Office has issued a yellow "Be Aware" warning for snow, ice and wintry showers which will affect the region until 11:00 on Friday. Insp Hewitson said: "The crashes have ranged from vehicles skidding off the road in icy conditions or snowbound or slushy road surfaces, through to collision between vehicles in falling snow and poor visibility. "Drivers need to carefully consider the necessity of their journey, and prepare fully for it."

Summary: Police have issued a warning after a spate of road accidents during wintery weather in Dumfries and Galloway.


The Scotland Under-21 international has yet to feature for the Premier League side's first team since a £1m move from Hamilton last summer. Hendrie, 21, spent the second half of last season on loan at League One side Southend, making five appearances. "He's not the finished article because he's a young kid, but he has scope for development," said manager Owen Coyle. "I know West Ham have got high hopes for him to play in the Premier League in future years." He told BBC Radio Lancashire: "I do expect to still announce another couple of signings this week - it's something I'm working very hard at." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Blackburn Rovers have signed left-back Stephen Hendrie on a season-long loan from West Ham United.


Our bond with our furry friends has a lot to do with their puppy dog eyes. That's because when a dog owner looks their pooch in the eye it often causes an increase in a chemical in their bodies which creates feelings of love. The chemical, called oxytocin, helps parents bond with babies when they look at them. Researchers had the lovely job of collecting wee from dogs and their owners before and after a 30-minutes together The samples showed that those pairs who gazed at each most had the greatest amount of oxytocin in their wee. The research was done by scientists at Azabu University in Japan. The scientists say if you want to get the best out of your pet you need to look into their eyes rather than just telling them what to do.

Summary: Experts have scientific proof that us humans really do fall in love with our dogs.


Dr Jamie Clarke, head teacher at Sponne academy in Towcester, is now chief executive of the Grace Academy Trust. The trust runs Grace Academy Coventry which was declared inadequate and put in special measures last week. It also runs Grace Academy Solihull, rated inadequate in October, and Grace Academy Darlaston, rated as requiring improvement in September. Former chief executive Steve Chase resigned in December. Dr Clarke said he expected all three schools would be rated at least good in the next few years. "It's about making sure there is a really good consistently, high quality teaching that takes place across every single subject area in all three academies," he said. Meanwhile, Colin Boxall, who was taken on as interim head teacher of Grace Academy Coventry in January, has been made permanent principal.

Summary: A trust which runs three struggling academies has appointed a head teacher from Northamptonshire as its new boss.


The two mixed martial artists will meet again in another welterweight contest at UFC 200 in Las Vegas on 9 July. American Diaz handed McGregor his first defeat in the UFC earlier this month when he choked the featherweight champion into submission. UFC boss Dana White said he urged McGregor to fight Diaz at a lower weight but the Irishman was against it. "Even his coach tried to get him to get off the rematch and the 170-pound fight, but it's what he wanted," said White. McGregor fought Diaz at 170 pounds, 25 more than his usual featherweight limit, at UFC 196. "He was obsessed with fighting Nate Diaz again," said White. White said Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar would also meet on the UFC 200 card, with the winner then taking on McGregor for the featherweight belt regardless of the Irishman's result against Diaz.

Summary: Conor McGregor has been given the chance to avenge his loss to Nate Diaz in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.


It happened on the A20 Eglantine Lane in Farningham, near Dartford in Kent, at about 01:20 BST. The two victims, aged in their 20s, died at the scene, South East Coast Ambulance Service said. Police have appealed for anyone who saw a black Vauxhall Insignia with a 61 registration being driven on the A20 towards Swanley, to contact them. A blue Citroen Berlingo van and a white VW Polo were also involved in the collision. Sgt Glyn Walker, of Kent Police, said the two men who died were in the same vehicle. He said there had been no arrests, but "one of those injured will be the subject of our enquiries". The road was closed in both directions for more than 11 hours while an investigation was carried out.

Summary: Two men died and eight people were injured, one seriously, in a head-on collision involving two cars and a van.


Harris, 39, was appointed by Salford in April 2014 but had not taken charge of a game since 30 June, with the club saying he was on sick leave. Assistant coach Ian Watson was placed in temporary charge of the team, who are fifth in The Qualifiers. "We are pleased to have been able to come to an amicable arrangement with Iestyn Harris," Salford chief executive Martin Vickers told the club website. "We wish Iestyn all the best in his future career within the game and thank him for his efforts." Harris, a dual-code Wales international, left his position as assistant coach of Wigan Warriors to take the Salford job. The Red Devils finished 10th in Super League in 2014 and, having failed to finish in the top eight positions after 23 games this season, are not certain of a top-flight place for next year.

Summary: Head coach Iestyn Harris has left Salford Red Devils by mutual agreement.


The 34-year-old was a World Championships runner-up with England's Anthony Clark in the 2006 men's doubles. The same partnership collected European bronze in the same year. Blair teamed up with fellow Scot Imogen Bankier to earn another bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He and Bankier completed a hat-trick of Scottish National titles this year. "I have been working with the young Scotland players for a while but now it is on a formal basis," said Blair. "I suppose you can call me the apprentice coach but it's just nice to be giving something back to the sport."

Summary: World silver medallist Robert Blair is to take up a coaching position with Badminton Scotland after announcing his international retirement.


England manager Gareth Southgate will help conduct the draw live on The One Show on BBC One at 19:20 GMT, with coverage also on BBC Radio 5 live. The eight fifth-round ties are due to be played between Friday 17 February and Monday 20 February. There are 17 teams in the draw, with only Derby and Leicester set to replay their fourth-round tie. It is the first time two non-league clubs have reached the FA Cup fifth round since the foundation of the Football League in 1888. National League leaders Lincoln beat Brighton 3-1 on Saturday, while Sutton stunned another Championship side with a 1-0 victory over Leeds on Sunday. "It is unbelievable - we are buzzing for the draw," said Sutton left-back Dan Spence. Sutton captain Jamie Collins said: "I think we'd like one of the Premier League big boys now - Manchester United, Arsenal, someone like that, away."

Summary: Non-league Lincoln and Sutton will discover their last-16 opponents in the FA Cup fifth-round draw on Monday.


The pair, aged 15 and 16, had been walking near a tidal creek before they became stuck in mud up to their waists at Wat Tyler Park, Pitsea, Essex. One used his mobile to ring his mother, who alerted emergency services at about 15:30 BST on Saturday. The boys were hauled to safety by rescue teams after a police helicopter was used to locate them. Paul Chipperfield, of Essex Fire and Rescue, said crews arrived to find the pair stranded about 20ft from land and "suffering from shock and the cold". Essex Police said they were checked over by paramedics and found to be unharmed.

Summary: Two teenage boys have been rescued from a muddy marsh after one phoned his mum for help.


The 44-year-old, from Redbridge Hollow is charged with harassment, blackmail and assault, as well as various servitude and forced labour offences. The 19 charges relate to 10 victims and are said to have taken place between April 2010 and October 2014. He appeared before Oxford Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody to appear at the crown court on 17 April. He is the second person to be charged following police raids on properties in Rose Hill, Blackbird Leys and a travellers' site in Redbridge Hollow, in Hinksey Hill, on Thursday. The investigation, known as Operation Rague, relates to suspected human exploitation, slavery and fraud offences.

Summary: A man has been charged in connection with slavery and fraud offences following raids in Oxford.


Glenys Thomas and Florence Davies, who were 103, lived next door to each other for most of their lives in Abertridwr. The pair later lived together at a care home in the village before Glenys died on 23 April and Florence died on 20 May. The twins, born on 22 November 1911, had five children, 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren The pair lived through two world wars, 19 British prime ministers and were born in the same year as the coronation of King George. In the care home they had an interior door joining their two kitchens and they had rooms a couple of doors away from each other.

Summary: Twins from Caerphilly who were among the oldest in the UK have died within weeks of each other.


Few details are available, but Austrian media say a woman is suspected of having shot her mother, brother and three children aged seven to 10, before turning the gun on herself. The attack happened in Boeheimkirchen, a small town just outside St Poelten. The alarm was raised after the children failed to go to school for three days. A neighbour reported their absence, public broadcaster ORF said. The woman suspected of the massacre was aged 35, her mother 59 and brother 40, ORF reported. The shooting is believed to have happened three days ago. The family moved into the house, in the Schildberg area, 18 months ago. A neighbour said they had "behaved in a very withdrawn way, mostly going out only in the evening". He said he had sold the house to the family.

Summary: Austrian police say six bodies have been found in a house 54km (34 miles) west of Vienna, after a suspected shooting of family members.


Alan McBain, 60, died and his 58-year-old wife was badly injured in the incident close to Dalmeny on Monday. They were both on an unclassified road between the B800 and Standingstane Road when they were hit by a blue Mini. Police Scotland said Mrs McBain remained in a serious condition in hospital, and appealed for witnesses to come forward. Con Denise Humphrey said: "Our sincere condolences go to Alan's family and friends at this very sad time. "We are still keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who has information that can assist us with our investigation. "Anyone who hasn't so far contacted us is asked to call 101 to speak to a road policing officer."

Summary: A pedestrian who died after he was hit by a car near Edinburgh has been named by police.


The 23-year-old joined the Nethermoor Park side on a three-month loan deal in September and has made 12 appearances for the National League strugglers. The Lions are bottom of the table, four points adrift of safety. "We've been really impressed with Jon while he's been with us so we were keen to get him under permanent contract," football secretary Adie Towers said.

Summary: Guiseley have signed Forest Green goalkeeper Jonny Maxted for an undisclosed fee.


The Puma running shoes, signed by the Olympic champion sprinter, had been bought at an auction raising money for a sport charity. They were in a frame with a certificate of authenticity and a photo of Bolt, both of which were also taken after thieves broke into the BMW in Watling Street, St Albans on 21 December. Police have appealed for witnesses. The owner of the shoes had paid "a significant amount of money" for the shoes, Hertfordshire Police said. Thieves broke into the car between midnight and 10:00 GMT, smashing the frame which held the trainers, and making off with all the items. Jamaican-born Bolt won three gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and a further three golds in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Summary: Thieves have stolen a pair of Usain Bolt's trainers after breaking into a car in Hertfordshire.


Matthew Baker, 28, was found after three days on the run. Kelly Baker, 21, of Ilford, was arrested on Wednesday. Baker was awaiting sentencing for attempted murder when he broke out of the north London prison with fellow inmate James Whitlock on Monday. Ms Baker will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Friday. Whitlock, 31, is still being sought by police. A second woman, aged 24, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender on Thursday and is in custody at an east London police station. A 33-year-old man who was also arrested on Wednesday has been released on bail.

Summary: A woman has been charged with assisting an offender after an inmate who escaped from Pentonville prison was recaptured.


The "temporary dismissals" will apply to selected divisions in England's 'step seven' - six tiers below the National League - and leagues below. Players will now spend 10 minutes out of the game if they are shown a yellow card for dissent. Men's, women's, adult, youth, Saturday and Sunday leagues have all been picked for the pilot scheme. The FA said 130 leagues registered interest in the trial and a mixture of leagues across the country were chosen. Clubs are normally charged a £10 fine for each yellow card but the FA will not be charging this administration fee for those that participate. Step seven is the bottom level of English football's National League System, which feeds into the country's professional leagues. The highest league within that structure - step one - is the National League.

Summary: The Football Association has confirmed 32 grassroots leagues in England will trial sin-bins in the 2017-18 season.


The 29-year-old Spain forward was the club's top scorer in 2012-13 with 22 goals in a spectacular first season after a £2m move from Rayo Vallecano. But he has not played for them since April 2014, and spent last season on loan at Napoli, where injuries meant he only played six times. His Swans contract, which he extended in January 2013, ran until next summer. He has not featured in Swansea's squad since returning from Napoli, with chairman Huw Jenkins saying in May the player was unlikely to play for the club again. He is expected to return to Spain, having been training with fourth-tier side Langreo. Michu won a Spain cap and was linked to Arsenal after his surprise first season in British football.

Summary: Michu has left Swansea City after agreeing a financial settlement with the club for his departure.


Crowds watched as the man was shot by a firing squad in the southern town of Jamame in the Lower Juba region. A BBC Somali service repoter says al-Shabab have previously killed people accused of spying or apostasy. Last month al-Shabab carried out an attack on Garissa College in neighbouring Kenya, killing 148 people. The Islamist group controls large swathes of rural Somalia. Witnesses say that the man was shot by firing squad after he pleaded guilty in a Sharia court trial. Who are al-Shabab? The Islamists have been locked in violent conflict with the Somali government for nearly a decade. African Union and Kenyan troops have been successfully squeezing the areas that al-Shabab controls. Kenya has begun building a wall along the length of its border with Somalia in an attempt to halt attacks.

Summary: The Somali Islamist movement al-Shabab has for the first time publicly killed a man for "insulting the prophet Muhammed", witnesses have told the BBC.


My Autism and Me looks at what it's like to live with autism, a condition that affects the way you live your life and see the world around you. Rosie, the film's presenter, was at the awards party to pick up the trophy. Rosie was born with autism, and says even though living with it is hard, it makes her unique and who she is. You can watch the whole programme using the player above, and follow the links on the left of the page to find out more about autism. Other winners on the night were Tracy Beaker Returns for best children's drama, and Ant and Dec for best entertainment performance, for ITV1's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, Red Or Black, Push The Button and Britain's Got Talent.

Summary: Newsround's special programme about living with autism has won Best Children's Programme at the 2012 Royal Television Society awards.


The 30-year-old Wales international's previous deal was set to expire at the end of the season. Edwards has made 22 appearances this term and scored four goals, including the first in Wolves' 2-1 win at QPR on Thursday. "I am both proud and excited to have agreed a deal to extend my stay at this great club," said Edwards. He told the club website: "It is great that the manager [Paul Lambert] wanted to get this deal sorted out and now it is up to me to reward him on the pitch with my performances." By signing a new contract until 2019, Edwards should pass the milestone of spending 10 years at Molineux, having joined from Luton in January 2008.

Summary: Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the Championship club.


Three men from a group of six entered the Park Lane hotel's boutique and smashed jewellery and watch cabinets. The group was disturbed by police at about 01:37 BST but escaped on three mopeds with some items. The Met followed but lost the gang and came across a woman who had been hit by a moped at Cambridge Circus. The 25-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment for leg injuries and has since been discharged. Det Con of the Flying Squad Alex Flanagan said: "This was a well planned and thought through robbery and there may be people who know who is responsible. "I am keen for those with any information, no matter how small, to come forward and assist us with our investigation."

Summary: A gang of moped riders armed with sledge-hammers carried out a smash and grab at central London's exclusive Dorchester Hotel, police have said.


The 19-year old academy product made his senior Brentford debut in the win over Nottingham Forest towards the end of last season. Cole signed a new three-year deal with the Bees in April 2017. "The gaffer [Mike Flynn] really sold Newport to me. He said he was going to be playing youth and there's obviously a few experienced pros," Cole said. Manager Flynn said: "I'm really pleased to get Reece in. He comes in and offers good competition in midfield and I'm looking forward to see what he can do and looking forward to him fighting for a place in the starting line-up." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Newport County have signed Brentford midfielder Reece Cole on loan until January.


It would see 12 turbines constructed - four fewer than previously planned. Element Power's scaled-back plan for its Windy Rig development follows "substantial" consultation with the council and Scottish Natural Heritage. Additional environmental information has been submitted to support the application and it is now subject to a 28-day consultation. The site lies on the Moorbrock Estate to the north east of Carsphairn and is near a cluster of other wind energy developments. Each of the proposed 12 turbines would be up to 125m (410ft) in height. The revisions made to the application - including changes to the layout - have been designed to limit the visual impact of the development.

Summary: A renewable energy developer has submitted a revised plan for a proposed wind farm in the Galloway Hills.