Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 closed 1.2% higher at 16,169.11. A monthly poll from Reuters found that confidence among Japanese manufacturers inched slightly higher in June. In China, the mainland benchmark Shanghai Composite fell 0.35% to 2,878.56 while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong closed up 0.8% at 20,668.44. South Korea's Kospi share index ended flat at 1,982.70. Official customs data from South Korea showed a hefty 12.8% drop in exports for June so far. The figures came a day after Japan had seen a similar fall in exports for May. Australia's ASX 200 closed up 0.3% at 5,274.36.

Summary: Japanese shares continued to climb after Monday's strong rally, with the country's Nikkei index leading gains across Asia.


Police were called to Pebble View, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, by paramedics at 09:25 GMT on Saturday. Ch Insp Kevin Mulligan said there were no suspicious circumstances and a report was being compiled for the coroner. "This was sudden and unexpected," he said. "Our specially-trained officers are giving support to the family at this very difficult time." No other details have yet been released.

Summary: A two-year-old child has died suddenly at a house in Staffordshire.


Sean McConville nearly gave the visitors a half-time lead, but his firm header cannoned off the crossbar. With just seven minutes to play, Billy Kee fired home from close range after his first effort was blocked by Dom Hyam to put Stanley ahead. Dagenham pushed for an equaliser, but Accrington comfortably held on to secure all three points. The result meant the Daggers are now nine points from safety, while Stanley sit comfortably in fifth place, seven points clear of Wycombe, in eighth. Media playback is not supported on this device Dagenham manager John Still told BBC Radio London: "The boys have competed, as they have done, against a side that's going for the play-offs. "At the end of the day it's always about the same things. It's about the two boxes; we should have been 1-0 up at half-time. "Our confidence isn't high but we've competed brilliantly."

Summary: Accrington strengthened their position in the play-off places with a hard-fought win over struggling Dagenham.


Brian Tozer, 46, was struck by a vehicle in Andover in the early hours of Sunday and was found lying in the road by a passing motorist. He was taken to Southampton General Hospital but died of his injuries. A 28-year-old man has been arrested. Mr Tozer's family said they were "deeply saddened" by his "tragic and sudden death". A statement said: "Brian was a wonderful, son, brother and uncle and will be greatly missed by us all including his extended family, friends and work colleagues." A man from Andover was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been bailed until 28 June. The crash happened near the Folly Roundabout, Redon Way, at about 00:45 GMT.

Summary: The family of a cyclist who was critically injured in a crash in Hampshire have paid tribute to him.


Two people managed to get out of the vehicle on Heronston Lane, Bridgend, before fire crews arrived at about 13:25 BST. Adverse weather also caused delays and disruption for motorists. Harbour Road on Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, was closed in both directions due to flooding between the A4055 and the A4050. The road has since reopened. Glamorgan's Twenty20 cricket game with Sussex in Cardiff on Friday night was delayed because of rain. A yellow "be aware" warning was issued for most of south east and south west Wales, plus western parts of mid and north Wales until 19:00 on Friday.

Summary: Firefighters winched a car out of flood water as heavy rain and strong winds hit south Wales on Friday.


Eric Ruddy, 64, and his 54-year-old wife Carol, were found with serious injuries at their home in Bentinck Street at 10:25 GMT on Friday. They were taken to the city's Royal Victoria Infirmary, where they were later pronounced dead. Police said Martin Ruddy, 28, from South Tyneside, had been charged with two counts of murder and was due before North Tyneside magistrates on Monday. No details of how the couple died have been released but the results of a post-mortem examination are due later.

Summary: A relative of a Newcastle couple has been charged with their murder.


The news has been welcomed by triathlete James Corlett, from Mapperley, who said educating road users was also important. The city council said funding for cycle lanes around Dunkirk, Mansfield Road, and the River Lean corridor in Basford has been secured. The authority is also applying for £6m from the Department for Transport. Mr Corlett, who has represented Team GB at amateur level, said he has had several near misses whilst cycling in the city. He said: "It's a good investment but I also think there needs to be a whole package. "We need to educate people better, not only car drivers but there some absolute idiots on bikes too." Councillor Jane Urqhart, who is responsible for transport in the city, said areas where safety needs to be stepped up are constantly reviewed.

Summary: More than £1.5m is to be invested in improving safety for cyclists in Nottingham.


The vehicle is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and a battery pack. The Ballymena company hopes that London may in future place an order for the buses. Wrightbus previously delivered 1,000 Routemaster vehicles to London when Boris Johnson was Mayor. However, his successor Sadiq Khan has pledged to stop buying pure diesel double deckers from 2018. Wrigthbus launched its new bus at London City Hall and it will be trialled next year. William Wright, director of Wrights Group, said: "Innovation and technology is at the core of everything we do. "This vehicle brings an interesting new dimension to bus technology, offering transport operators a choice to help address the world's environmental challenges." Wrightbus makes buses for customers around the world and employs more than 1,900 people.

Summary: Northern Ireland company Wrightbus is to test a prototype zero-emission, double decker bus on the streets of London.


He was beaten 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-3 in his first match since losing to eventual champion Andy Murray at Wimbledon. "I'm not going to tell you what I did or didn't do to prepare. I just played pretty bad," said the Australian, 21. Canadian Shapovalov, 17, is competing in only his second ATP event, and plays Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov next. Ranked 370 in the world, Shapovalov struck 12 aces in the match against an off-key Kyrgios, who served 18 double faults. The Australian added: "He played great and he earned it. Obviously he was excited playing in front of his home crowd. "I know what it feels like to come off one of your biggest junior results and then play in one of your home tournaments."

Summary: World number 19 Nick Kyrgios suffered a shock defeat by Wimbledon junior champion Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.


TV images showed smoke and flames shooting into the night sky over the Latvian capital. The Baltic News Service said the fire started late on Thursday and raced through the attic and roof. President Andris Berzins has not been staying at the castle, as it is being renovated. There are no reports of injuries but it is not yet clear if any museum artefacts have been damaged or destroyed. Fire service spokeswoman Viktorija Sembele told AFP news agency that the cause of the fire was not yet known. "It is serious because it is an historic building in Old Riga," she said. She added that 10 fire crews had helped tackle the blaze and that the army provided a helicopter to drop water from a nearby river.

Summary: Fire has badly damaged the roof of Riga Castle, official residence of the Latvian president and home of Latvia's National History Museum.


The world number one was beaten 6-4 2-6 6-4 by the Czech, his first exit as early as the second round since the Madrid Masters in 2013. Vesely, 22, had never before beaten a player ranked in the world's top 10. Eleven-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic had won his past 22 matches in Masters competitions and nine of his past 10 tournaments. The Serb had won the Monte Carlo title in two of the past three years, but struggled as Vesely attacked his second serve and used the drop-shot to great effect. In round three, the Czech will play 13th seed Gael Monfils, who beat Paolo Lorenzi 6-2 6-4.

Summary: Novak Djokovic has been knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters by world number 55 Jiri Vesely.


The company says the fault is rare but can prevent airbags from deploying during a crash. Seat belts may also fail, it adds. Trucks, cars and SUVs from the 2014-17 models are to be recalled. The company said it would contact customers and update their software for free. General Motors, which is based in Detroit, said the recall would not have a material impact on its financial results. Of the 4.3m vehicles, 3.6m are in the US, where the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Friday. The company says the defect concerns the sensing and diagnostic module. In rare cases it can go into test mode, meaning airbags will not inflate in a crash. The recalled vehicles are: In 2014 the company recalled 2.6 million vehicles in connection with an ignition switch fault that disabled the airbags. It also paid compensation for 124 deaths.

Summary: The US car company General Motors is recalling more than four million vehicles worldwide due to a software defect linked to at least one death.


United Utilities said the burst caused "significant damage" washing away earth beneath Rochdale Road, Royton. Greater Manchester Police has closed the road in both directions between the Halfway pub and Thorncliffe Park and advised motorists to avoid the area. United Utilities said engineers are on site repairing the 6in (15cm) pipe and the road. It added eight properties without water due to the incident have been provided with bottled water. Oldham Council said diversions are in place via Shaw Road, Royton, Crompton Way and Rochdale Road, Shaw and Broad Lane, Rochdale.

Summary: A large hole caused by a burst water pipe has appeared in a major road in Greater Manchester.


Officers sealed off part of Scarrel Road on Tuesday afternoon. Jamie Lee, 22, died after a "targeted attack" during a large-scale incident in nearby Ballantay Terrace on Saturday. Five other men were injured. A Police Scotland spokesman said he was unable to confirm if the latest incident was linked. Detectives, who earlier issued a photo of Mr Lee, are treating his death as murder. A 62-year-old man was shot and four others received more minor injuries during the incident near a play park at about 20:00 on Saturday. Police said it had involved up to 15 people. It is believed the men involved were known to one another and sought each other out in targeted attacks. It is understood no firearms were involved in the incident on Tuesday.

Summary: Police have been dealing with an incident in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow, close to where a man was shot and killed at the weekend.


Gemili, 22, was making his comeback after missing the 2015 World Athletics Championships with a hamstring problem. He pipped Dasaolu (6.64s) and third-placed Theo Campbell (6.77) from Bristol & West Athletic Club. Wales' Bridgend-born Paralympian Aled Sion Davies, 24, threw a new personal best of 14.05m in the 7.26kg shot put. Brett Morse - who represented Great Britain in the discus in London - recorded 15.53m in the same event. Gemili - who went under 10 seconds for the first time last summer - was a member of the Team GB squad at the London 2012 Olympics and hopes to be selected for this summer's Rio Games. In the women's 60m, Swansea's Hannah Brier finished third in a time of 7.39s, behind winner Asha Phillip and second-placed Amy Foster. Cardiff-based Lauren Evans, 15, won the high jump by clearing 1.67m.

Summary: Adam Gemili beat British team-mate James Dasaolu over 60m at the indoor Welsh Senior Athletics Championships on Sunday, in a new personal best 6.59s.


The 26-year-old joined Rangers in January 2016 from Doncaster and went on to make 44 appearances, half of which came in the Scottish Premiership. "Harry brings a quality going forward that we need a little bit more of," said assistant manager Neil Cox. "His goalscoring record is good, he's played at a higher level and he just wants to get started." Forrester was on the books of Northampton, Watford and Aston Villa as a junior but made his breakthrough in senior football during a loan spell at Kilmarnock. He joined Brentford in 2011, playing 69 times, and then had a two-and-a-half-year spell at Doncaster. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: AFC Wimbledon have signed Rangers midfielder Harry Forrester on a season-long loan deal.


The 27-year-old Frenchman has played 57 games for the French Ligue 1 club since 2011 but was restricted to just three appearances last season. Gomis had a brief spell on loan at Nottingham Forest two years ago. He becomes the seventh summer arrival at Dens Park after midfielders Danny Williams, James Vincent, Mark O'Hara and Michael Duffy (loan), and strikers Yordi Teijsse and Faissal El Bakhtaoui.

Summary: Dundee have signed centre-back Kevin Gomis on a one-year contract from Nice.


The aircraft came down on farmland about five miles south of Basingstoke just before 12:00 BST. Hampshire Constabulary said the 60-year-old woman - the only person on board - died at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed. No-one else was injured. South Central Ambulance Service said it was called at 11:57 to reports of a plane down near the Moundsmere Estate. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Southwood Farm in Preston Candover and said the aircraft was an "engine-powered glider". The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said it was "sending a team to investigate an accident involving a glider that occurred near Bradley in Hampshire".

Summary: A pilot died when her glider crashed in a field in Hampshire.


It is understood the Senegalese did not fail his medical but he would not have been fit for the start of the season. Sakho, 26, scored 15 league goals in 44 appearances for West Ham, although he has suffered several injury problems. His likely arrival had added to speculation that the club would sell striker Saido Berahino, 23, who is a target for Crystal Palace and Stoke. The Potters have offered £17m with £3m in add-ons for the England Under-21 international - a fee which is close to West Brom's valuation of the striker. However, with the Sakho deal now off, Berahino will be remaining at the club. Never want to miss the latest West Brom news? You can now add the Baggies and all the other sports and teams you follow to your personalised My Sport home.

Summary: West Brom's £15m move for West Ham striker Diafra Sakho is off because the player has a back problem.


After struggling for first-team football, the England international has been linked with a January move to Premier League rivals West Ham. Sturridge has yet to score in his nine top-flight appearances this season, of which only four have been starts. "There is absolutely no thought to sell any player from the first-team squad," said Klopp. "I don't think it would make sense." The 27-year-old forward has scored four goals in the EFL Cup and two for England, but is sidelined with a calf injury and will miss the Reds' trip to Bournemouth on Sunday. "Unfortunately Daniel is not in training now and that is what I am more concerned about than any transfer rumours," Klopp added. "But I am prepared for everything you could ask me in January."

Summary: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted striker Daniel Sturridge is not for sale.


Media playback is not supported on this device The Belarusian won the opening three games before Drinkhall, who saved eight match points, won the fourth 17-15. He threatened a remarkable comeback with a 11-7 win in the fifth game, but Samsonov won 11-8 in the sixth. "I let it slip a little bit but I didn't do that much wrong," Drinkhall said. Drinkhall, 26, became only the third Briton to make the last 16 when he beat Croatia's Andrej Gacina on Monday. "I believe in myself, I want to win and after winning the fourth set I really found my timing and felt on top of my game," he added. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Britain's Paul Drinkhall narrowly missed out on reaching the Olympic table tennis quarter-finals, beaten 4-2 by Belarusian Vladimir Samsonov.


The 18-year-old helped Burton win automatic promotion to the Championship last season, playing 13 games during a three-month loan spell. On his return from Leicester's training camp in Austria last week, Choudhury watched from the stands as Burton beat Stoke in a friendly match on Saturday. "We'd love to get him back if we can, so that's ongoing," said Clough. He told BBC Radio Derby: "We have asked about Hamza coming back, he had contractual issues to sort out, but now he has got back from Austria training with Premier League champions."

Summary: Burton Albion are hoping to re-sign teenage midfielder Hamza Choudhury from Leicester City, says boss Nigel Clough.


The 23-year-old right-back moved to United from Atletico Penarol in 2013 for an undisclosed fee and had a season on loan with Real Madrid's reserves. He made his senior United debut against West Ham in December and has made a total of 10 starts for the first team. Varela made a substitute appearance in Jose Mourinho's first game in charge of United at Wigan last weekend. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Manchester United's Uruguayan defender Guillermo Varela has joined Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt for 2016-17.


The 20 clubs had spent the sum by the end of Wednesday, beating the previous record of £1.165bn set last summer. This summer has seen Manchester United pay Everton an initial £75m for striker Romelu Lukaku, while Chelsea paid Real Madrid £70m for Alvaro Morata. At the same stage last year, clubs had spent £865m. "The level of transfer expenditure in this summer's window has been extraordinary," said Deloitte consultant Chris Stenson. "But when analysed in the context of record broadcast, commercial and matchday revenues, Premier League clubs are spending within their means. "We expect further significant expenditure in the next seven days as clubs seek value in the market. "Last summer, Premier League clubs spent around £300m in the final week of the window, more than they did throughout the entire January 2017 window."

Summary: Premier League clubs have spent a record £1.17bn on players in this summer's transfer window, according to business analysts Deloitte.


Reports say the business, which began 92 years ago and was once a major focus for betting, may fetch up to £100m. Sportech combined the pools brands by buying Littlewoods Gaming in 2000, Zetters in 2002 and Vernons in 2007. The pools are now played by about 300,000 people, though at their height 10 million players took part. Players pick up to 12 games that they predict will finish in a draw, with each team scoring at least two goals. Famous winners include West Yorkshire factory worker Viv Nicholson who scooped £152,319 in 1961, the equivalent of £3.1m today, and vowed to "spend, spend, spend" her winnings. Trading in Netplay shares on Aim, the stock exchange index for smaller, fast-growing companies, was suspended after it confirmed it was in talks with Sportech.

Summary: The Football Pools could be about to change hands after Netplay TV said it was in talks to buy the business from current owner Sportech.


The hosts went closest in the first half, with Josh Passley's effort from the edge of the box well saved by Mark Gillespie. And Gillespie produced another superb stop to deny Christian Doidge just after the interval. For the visitors, Charlie Wyke saw two efforts repelled by Liam O'Brien. The Cumbrians remain 11th, two points outside the play-off places. Media playback is not supported on this device Dagenham & Redbridge manager John Still told BBC Radio London: "Whoever we play, I think we're matching teams. "We're working so hard, we're organised now, we're looking strong. I'm really pleased with everything that we're doing, but it's about both boxes. "I'm more than pleased with what we're doing, but we've got to maximise the opportunities."

Summary: Dagenham & Redbridge remain rooted to the bottom of League Two after failing to score for the third time in four matches, against Carlisle.


Harry Harper died in hospital after emergency crews were called to what is believed to be his grandparents' house in Ketley, Telford, on Tuesday morning. The dog which bit Harry, a Jack Russell, has been destroyed. West Mercia Police said its investigation was likely to continue for some time. Supt Nav Malik said the death was being investigated as a "tragic accident" involving the family's pet dog. He said: "Further detailed tests are still to be carried out and therefore at the present time no further information can be released." The Telford and Wrekin coroner's office said an inquest into Harry's death would be opened on Monday. A statement from his family, issued the day after his death, said there were "no words to describe the loss we have suffered". They said they were "absolutely devastated" and asked to be "left in peace to grieve and deal with our loss".

Summary: A week-old boy who was killed by his family's pet dog in Shropshire died from a significant head injury, a post-mortem has found.


Ross Queen, 30, of no fixed address, has been charged with prison mutiny, West Midlands Police said. Mr Queen has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday. The disorder at the privately-run prison, which was understood to have involved up to 600 inmates, is being investigated. It took place at the jail, in Winson Green, on 16 December. About Â£2m worth of damage was thought to have been caused. Stairwells were set on fire and paper records destroyed during trouble in four wings of the category B prison, run by G4S.

Summary: A prisoner has been charged with rioting at HMP Birmingham during a disturbance at the jail last month.


The Yorkshire all-rounder, 28, is joining Perth Scorchers for Australia's domestic Twenty20 competition, which starts on 21 December. He misses five T20 matches in the United Arab Emirates, plus the one-day series in January. The England and Wales Cricket Board says it will "support his continued development for England and Yorkshire". ECB director of cricket Andrew Strauss added: "This is an excellent opportunity for David. "It will be the ideal preparation for him leading into the ICC World T20 in India next year." Willey, who left Northamptonshire at the end of last season to move to County Championship winners Yorkshire, will join the full England squad next month for the limited-overs matches against Pakistan in the UAE. His replacement in the Lions squad will be named later.

Summary: David Willey will miss England Lions' winter fixtures against Pakistan A to play in the Big Bash.


Jones, 24, won five contests to win the women's -57kg category in her first competition since December 2016. "I had some really tough fights and it was a really long day, which I'm not that used to," Jones told BBC Wales Sport. "I had five fights and a lot of them were hard." She added: "In a few of the fights I was losing and down and had to bring it back so I've learnt a lot of lessons for the World Championships." Flint's Jones had not competed since beating Hedaya Malak in the World Grand Prix final last December. The London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic champion took time out from training earlier this year to take part in winter sports reality TV show The Jump.

Summary: Great Britain's double Olympic champion Jade Jones has won gold on her return to action in the World Taekwondo Federation President's Cup in Athens.


Eyewitnesses reported marked and unmarked cars seen blocking the vehicle's escape in Haven Road, Canford Cliffs. Dorset Police confirmed armed officers had arrested four men "as part of an ongoing investigation" but would not give further details. People at the scene said they heard what sounded like a gunshot and saw "pink smoke" in the street. A police spokesman said: "At 15:00 GMT today armed officers stopped a vehicle on Haven Road in Poole and arrested four men as part of an ongoing investigation. "Due to the nature of the investigation, police are unable to give any more information."

Summary: Armed police have arrested four men after swooping on a car in Poole.


Police said the man entered the Mamies Day to Day store in McKenzie Street at about 21:40. He threatened staff with a weapon and demanded money before running off in the direction of Tannahill Road. Officers said the robber escaped with a "two-figure sum of money". No-one was injured in the incident. Det Insp Thomas Parker said: "Officers are in the process of reviewing CCTV footage in an effort to gain more information about the suspect and the incident. "It's imperative we trace the man responsible and I am appealing to anyone who may have been in area of Tannahill Road and McKenzie Street around the time of the incident to get in touch with us - you may think what you saw or noticed is unimportant but please do pass it on to police."

Summary: Staff at a shop in Paisley were left badly shaken after they were threatened with a "weapon" during a robbery on Friday evening.


The 28-year-old world number two confirmed on Tuesday he will defend the trophy he won for a fourth time last year with victory over Kevin Anderson. There have been eight four-time champions, including John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick in the open era. "If I could win it for a fifth time it would be amazing," said Scot Murray. "The names that have won it four times - they are all great tennis players." Murray, champion in 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015, made his debut at Queen's in 2005 and used the club's clay courts to prepare for Great Britain's Davis Cup final victory over Belgium in November. Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: Britain's Andy Murray wants to win a record fifth Aegon Championship title at Queen's Club this summer.


Bangor University student Gabriella Rossetti, 24, is currently the only woman in the world holding the grade and the first to reach it in 14 years. The sports science PhD student earned it after facing a simulated attack by men armed with knives and sticks. Japanese Jiu Jitsu, a self-defence martial art, is graded by a panel. Ms Rossetti, from Bristol, also defended herself against a circle of attackers, who were punching and brandishing weapons as part of the assessment. In one simulation, she had to kneel with her eyes closed as two men choked and punched her before pinning her to the ground. "One day I would love to do my third dan (rank) but there is a minimum of five years before I will be eligible for that," she said. Ms Rossetti is the current national women's champion and founded the Bangor University Jitsu Club in 2011.

Summary: A Jiu Jitsu expert has become only the fourth woman in the world to be graded a second degree black belt in the martial art.


Wallace, 21, has been with the League One side since January and has scored once in 14 appearances. "We have watched Jed closely at Millwall, and he has enjoyed a very positive impact on the team with his performances," Wolves head coach Kenny Jacket told the club's website. "We're now keen to get him back and make the step up and bridge the gap to the Championship." Wallace began his career with Portsmouth before signing for Wolves last May. He will return to Molineux on Thursday having made seven appearances for the club so far.

Summary: Wolves have recalled midfielder Jed Wallace from his loan at Millwall.


The eight-week scheme will see work carried out by Highways England on all three carriageways between Millness and Carnforth. Drainage repairs will also be made and extra protection installed to reduce the risk of bridge strikes along the 2.5 mile (4km) stretch of road. Project manager Peter Gee said most of the work will be done overnight to minimise disruption for drivers. He said: "These are important, if routine, wear and tear repairs to ensure drivers can continue to enjoy safe and smooth journeys along this section of the M6."

Summary: A £1.5m project to resurface a part of the M6 in Cumbria will start on Monday.


Manager Paul Cook confirmed after the game that captain Michael Doyle and defender Christian Burgess were involved in an altercation. Cook decided it was serious enough to immediately substitute both players. The club's investigation will decide if any further disciplinary action will take place against the players. "At the end of the game, I was made aware by the manager of an incident which occurred at half-time," chief executive Mark Catlin said. "As part of the investigation I will again speak to the manager and, if as a result of that, I need to talk to the players, then of course I will."

Summary: Portsmouth will conduct an internal investigation after "a dressing room incident" during Saturday's 2-1 League Two home defeat by Stevenage.


The county's fire authority has put seven options to the public as it seeks to save an initial £1.4m. They include proposals to permanently close Pangbourne and Wargrave stations, and to keep Windsor station shut overnight. A decision will be announced on 18 April. More than 70% of respondents supported options that would keep both Pangbourne and Wargrave stations open. The fire authority also received a 245-signature petition specifically opposing the closure of Wargrave station. Councillor Emma Webster, West Berkshire Council's lead member for integrated risk management, told the BBC that Berkshire "will remain safe" despite the possible cuts. She said: "When [residents] pick up the phone to dial 999 they will get the service they expect in a prompt and timely manner." The consultation was launched last year after the fire authority revealed it needed to save £2.4m by 2020, from its current budget of £33m.

Summary: A consultation on plans to cut the number of fire stations in Berkshire has attracted more than 1,000 responses.


Wallace helped the Lions win promotion from League One last season after signing on loan in January. The 23-year-old joined Wolves from Portsmouth in May 2015, making 30 league appearances for the club. Saville, 24, made 15 appearances for the Lions after joining on a three-month loan deal in October 2015. He made his Football League debut for the club in March 2013 after joining on loan from Chelsea, before then signing for Wolves in August 2014. Meanwhile, Wolves have opted not to take up the one-year option on the contract of defender Silvio, who will officially leave the club when his current deal expires at the end of June. Injury-hit Silvio, 29, made only five appearances after joining Wolves last July from Atletico Madrid. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Millwall have signed midfielders Jed Wallace and George Saville from fellow Championship club Wolves, both for an undisclosed fee on three-year deals.


He was trying to overtake another vehicle when he lost control and hit a tree, at 21:40 BST on Thursday, police said. Officers have yet to trace the owner of the BMW 318SE, and do not yet know if the car was stolen. The boy was taken to hospital from the scene in Ridge Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, but died later as a result of multiple injuries, police said. Lancashire Police Sgt Nigel Ralphson said it was "an extremely tragic incident". He urged any witnesses, particularly the driver of a car travelling in the opposite direction towards Queen's Park who may have had to swerve to come forward.

Summary: A 16-year-old boy driving a BMW has died in a crash.


The incident happened in Leven Walk in Livingston at about 18:15 on Thursday. The 19-year-old was treated in hospital after he was hit with a weapon by the pair. Both attackers are thought to be in their mid-teens. The first was about 5ft 2in with black hair. He was wearing a light blue jacket and denim jeans. The second attacker was about 5ft 7in with brown hair and was wearing a dark blue jacket and denim jeans. Det Sgt David McMillan, of Police Scotland, said: "This was a violent, unprovoked attack that left a young man needing hospital treatment. "I'm particularly keen to trace any witnesses who saw the incident or the suspects in the area around the time of the assault."

Summary: Two teenagers who attacked a man causing him a serious head injury are being sought by police in West Lothian.


Hardy told a club Twitter Q&A that efforts to sign players would now be made before the end of the January transfer window. The Magpies were under embargo for failing to make required payments to HM Revenue & Customs and other clubs. Manager Kevin Nolan said on Thursday he was hopeful the Magpies could sign players "within 72 hours". Former West Ham United striker Carlton Cole was named by Nolan as one player who could join Notts. Hardy, who completed his takeover of the club on 11 January, also identified ex-Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson was another possible new arrival. Meanwhile, Notts have appointed Richard Thomas - who worked alongside Nolan at his previous club Leyton Orient - as their new assistant manager.

Summary: Notts County's transfer embargo, imposed under EFL rules, has been lifted, owner Alan Hardy has confirmed.


The fire at the East Duck Lees Lane in Enfield started at about 10:10 BST and is currently being tackled by more than 70 firefighters, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. Thick black smoke can be seen from locations including Canary Wharf, 20 miles (32km) away. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but LFB have advised residents to "close their doors and windows".

Summary: A fire has broken out at an industrial unit in north London.


Ben Phillips, 17, died in hospital after a collision with a car at the junction of Belle Vale Road and Lee Vale Road, on Thursday. His mother Andrea Phillips said "loved to go fishing but motorbikes were his passion from such an early age." Merseyside Police said he had no helmet on or protective clothing. Ms Phillips said Ben "could only be described as the most loving, caring, generous son anyone could ask for. "He had the most impeccable manners and respect for anyone he met." She added: "Ben spent a lot a time with his girlfriend of five years, Toni. He also had a great set of friends who loved him dearly. He touched so many people's lives in his short life."

Summary: A scrambler bike rider killed in a crash in Liverpool was the most "generous son anyone could ask for", according to his mother.


The crash happened on the A338 at Charlton All Saints on Saturday shortly before 12:15 GMT, closing the road for almost nine hours. Police said the victim, aged in his 60s, sustained serious leg injuries and was taken to Salisbury District Hospital where he later died. The car driver was also injured but is not in a life-threatening condition. Wiltshire Police is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

Summary: A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision with a car in south Wiltshire.


The pink stretch Hummer caught fire on the A289 Wainscott bypass in Strood at 16:12 BST on Thursday. The group of 10 and 11-year-old pupils from Shears Green Junior School in Gravesend were on their way to a bowling party organised by parents, Kent Online reports. Nobody was injured. Firefighters confirmed it started accidentally. A Kent Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "The fire is believed to have started accidentally at the rear of the vehicle and destroyed the interior of the vehicle."

Summary: A limousine taking primary school children to an end of year party erupted in flames.


Firefighters were called to the property in Greenland Walk at about 05:45 BST on Monday after a fire started in an upstairs bedroom. They brought the pensioner out of the house where she was given first aid as they waited for paramedics to arrive. However, the woman died at the scene. A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the fire was believed to have started accidentally. Three fire appliances were used in the operation and the blaze was put out by 07:50 BST.

Summary: A woman in her late 70s has died in a house fire in Larne, County Antrim.


The investigation began in April after an anonymous letter made "serious allegations of corruption" about the council's procurement processes. The staff, from the authority's Corporate Property and Procurement, were suspended on full pay following an internal audit investigation. The council said a full disciplinary investigation would now take place. North Lanarkshire Council chief executive, Paul Jukes, said: "I received an extensive report from internal audit last Friday (September 30). "Having considered the report, I have taken the decision to suspend three members of staff from Corporate Property and Procurement on full pay to allow for a disciplinary investigation to take place. "The council will have no further comment to make while this disciplinary investigation is carried out."

Summary: North Lanarkshire Council has suspended three members of staff amid an ongoing investigation into corruption claims.


The ex-Glasgow Central MP said he would stand for a place on the Glasgow regional list for the 2016 Holyrood election. Mr Sarwar was one of several prominent Labour MPs who lost their seats to the SNP in May's general election. He said he still "cared passionately" about both Scotland and the Labour party. Speaking on STV's Scotland Tonight programme, the 32-year-old said: "I genuinely believe the best vehicle of change for our country is still the Labour Party. "I wanted to put myself forward to fight for my city, fight for Glasgow, but also fight for Labour values right across the UK." Voters will go to the polls in May to elect 73 constituency MSPs with the first-past-the-post system and use their second vote to elect 56 regional list MSPs by an additional member system.

Summary: Scottish Labour's former deputy leader Anas Sarwar has announced he is launching a bid to become an MSP.


He told a newspaper that "one can hold an honest opinion that the [Afzal Guru's] case was not correctly decided". His party, however, said it was "futile to reopen this debate" because "the matter had attained judicial finality". Guru was convicted over a 2001 plot to attack India's parliament. He had always denied plotting the attack, which was carried out by Kashmiri militants and left 14 dead. Mr Chidambaram's statement comes after the arrest of three students of India's prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University on sedition charges. They are accused of organising a rally on 9 February against Guru's hanging at which anti-India slogans were allegedly raised,

Summary: India's Congress party has distanced itself from former minister P Chidambaram's comments on the hanging of Kashmiri militant Afzal Guru.


The match ended 0-0 - just as it did when the sides when in the group stage last week - and, with no extra time played in the competition, penalty kicks were required to determine a winner. Goalkeeper Akram Elhadi Salim was Sudan's hero, saving the very first effort from Eric Johana and then going on to score the final kick to give his side a 5-3 victory. Sudan will next face Rwanda, who also need a penalty shootout to advance. The defending champions were held to a goalless draw by Kenya but emerged victorious 5-3 after spot-kicks. Uganda and Ethiopia meet in the other semi-final.

Summary: Sudan beat neighbours South Sudan in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the Cecafa Cup in Ethiopia.


The 26-year-old South Korea international has featured just three times for the R's this season, with his last appearance coming on 28 November. "Yun is a player that will bring us some of the experience that we need in our situation," Addicks boss Jose Riga told the club website. "He knows the Championship and has a good knowledge of English football." Suk-Young has scored one goal in 37 appearances for Rangers since joining from Chunnam Dragons in January 2013. The Addicks, who are 23rd in the Championship and six points from safety, signed former Watford defender Marco Motta on Friday. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Charlton Athletic have signed Queens Park Rangers left-back Yun Suk-Young on loan until the end of the season.


Ibrahim Ismail was found outside the Raxo shisha lounge on Moseley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, in the early hours of Saturday. He was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. A post-mortem examination revealed he had stab wounds to his chest and back. Police said they were investigating reports there had been an "altercation" beforehand. Ozge Emin, who has set up a funding page on social media to help pay for a funeral, said Ms Ismail had no family in the UK having left Syria "to find a better standard of living." He said he was not sure about the family's whereabouts in Syria. He described Mr Ismail as a "hardworking, humble, caring and kind-hearted brother." More news for Birmingham and Black Country

Summary: Friends of a 23-year-old man stabbed to death at the weekend are raising funds for his funeral.


Some mothers-to-be are already being given the free supplements, but from next spring the entitlement will be universal. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said helping women "enjoy a healthy pregnancy" was key to supporting parents and children. Scotland's Chief Medical Officer, Catherine Calderwood, backed the move. She said: "We understand the long term positive effects that good nutrition can have for pregnant women and offering these essential vitamins will help to improve the health of mothers, babies and children in Scotland." Ms Sturgeon said there was "strong evidence" that taking vitamins in pregnancy improved both the mother and baby's health She added: "Every child deserves a fair and equal chance and offering all pregnant women vitamins sends a strong signal that, right from the very start of life, we are doing all we can to help."

Summary: Every pregnant woman in Scotland is set to receive free vitamins, the Scottish government has pledged.


Police met resistance when they went to demolish buildings that had allegedly been constructed illegally. They say they responded with tear gas after being fired at but local people say the resident who died was shot. Another 19 local people, and more than 30 police officers, were injured and the operation was halted. The mostly poor residents of al-Warraq Island, on the capital's northern outskirts, suspect the authorities want to build a luxury resort there. Egypt's interior ministry accused local people of firing shotgun pellets and throwing stones at police. Residents told AFP news agency they had not received advance warning about the move. Much of the housing in the area is believed to be "informal" (built illegally), lacking amenities such as clean water and a proper sewage system.

Summary: One person has been killed in the Egyptian capital Cairo in clashes between police and alleged squatters on an island in the River Nile.


It will be launched at Hampden Park in Glasgow by Peter Robinson, whose son died after a double concussion in a school rugby match. The new guidelines are meant for people involved in sport at all levels. Until now, each sport has had its own means of dealing with head injuries sustained during play. The new advice has been drawn up by the Scottish government's chief medical officer, leading medics and representatives from sportscotland and several of the country's sporting bodies. Mr Robinson, who now lives in Midlothian, has campaigned for schools and sports clubs to correctly identify concussion and to remove a player from the field at the first sign of symptoms. His 14-year-old son Benjamin died in 2011 after getting concussion twice during a rugby match at Carrickfergus Grammar School in Northern Ireland.

Summary: Scotland is to become the first country in the world to introduce standard guidelines for dealing with concussion in sport.


During a routine check at the Kiefersfelden border crossing, police found "explosive-like" materials in a Polish-registered car. The discovery triggered a major security operation. The police detained the Polish driver and his three African passengers, from Ivory Coast and Guinea. The A93 motorway was later reopened. Three pipes were found in the car which police suspect were intended for pipe bombs. They also found a large amount of gunpowder in the car, as well as connecting wires and several mobile phones. The Polish driver's intentions remain a mystery. He is suspected of trafficking the Africans into Germany illegally. German police have stepped up checks on vehicles entering from Austria since last year's unexpected influx of 1.1 million migrants and refugees. The security forces raised the alert level after a number of gun, bomb and machete attacks in Germany during the summer, including a mass shooting in Munich.

Summary: German police closed a motorway at the Austrian border overnight after stopping a car carrying suspected bomb-making materials.


The Royal Society of Architects announced One Central Square in Cardiff, Rhyl High School in Denbighshire, and the Silver House in Gower, were in the running. The Chickenshed, Monmouthshire, completes the shortlist. All the buildings will be visited by a regional jury before the winner is announced at an award ceremony at Cardiff and Vale College on 30 May. The winners will be in the running for the UK-wide 2017 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize for the best building of the year.

Summary: Four buildings have been shortlisted for the Welsh Architecture Awards 2017.


Security forces confronted a gang of five at the well-known tourist destination. Another member of the group was wounded. Rangers say they recovered a firearm, ammunition and other tools used for rhino poaching from the scene. It is the latest in a series of attempts to reverse the rising trade. Demand for rhino horn has soared in recent years - fuelled by the belief in parts of Asia that it has medicinal properties. The black market price of rhino horn is now in the region of Â£35,000 ($55,000) a kilogram. Last year, South Africa recorded more than 300 cases of poaching. Despite the prospect of high-level prosecutions, the financial rewards for criminals are helping to fuel the trade.

Summary: Three suspected rhino poachers have been shot and killed by rangers in South Africa's Kruger National Park.


The case against 43-year-old Richard De Wit, from the Netherlands, resumed earlier in Kashmir after a succession of adjournments. He is accused of the multiple stabbing of Ms Groves on a houseboat on Dal Lake in Srinagar in April. At the latest hearing, the prosecution presented Abil Shoda, a Kashmiri who gave evidence through an interpreter. He said Ms Groves was not just a guest in the houseboat, but a part of the family. She had said goodnight to family members on the night of her killing before retiring to her room, he said. No witness heard during the trial has yet reported having seen the killing take place. Many of the adjournments have been caused by the judge's dissatisfaction with the police handling of the alleged murder weapon - a knife with a broken blade. The next trial date has been set for 25 November.

Summary: The trial of the man accused of killing Guernsey woman Sarah Groves has heard evidence from her boyfriend's uncle.


In a statement, Ryanair said it "has not considered or approved any transatlantic project and does not intend to do so". On Monday, Ryanair had said its board approved a plan to operate budget flights to the US within five years. Ryanair first aired the plans in 2008. Earlier in the week, a spokesperson told the BBC long-haul flights were "dependent on attaining viable long-haul aircraft and we estimate that's four to five years away". It said it would like to offer low-cost flights between 12 to 14 European cities and the same number of US cities. Currently, the transatlantic route is dominated by long-established airlines, with British Airways and American Airlines the main players. Oslo-based low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle began a service to the US in 2013, but recently blamed the costs of its expansion, including disputes with US regulators, for its first loss in eight years.

Summary: Budget airline Ryanair has abandoned plans to operate transatlantic flights, just days after it said its board had approved the measure.


Police have said he was 21-year-old James Campbell from the Gilford area. His bike collided with a tractor on the Ballymacanallen Road at about 13:25 BST on Wednesday. The road was closed following the incident, but has since reopened. Insp Gregory Beckett said: "We would like to hear from anyone who was travelling on the Ballymacanallen Road or who witnessed the collision."

Summary: A motorcyclist has died after a crash near Gilford, County Armagh.


The flight from Paris to Cairo plunged into the Mediterranean Sea on 19 May, killing all 66 people on board. Automated electronic messages sent by the plane had shown that smoke detectors went off in a toilet and in the avionics area below the cockpit, minutes before the plane disappeared. The recorded data are consistent with those messages, investigators said. The voice and flight data recorders, known as black boxes, were recovered from a depth of about 3,000m (9,800ft) in the Mediterranean. The second black box, the cockpit recorder, is still being repaired in Paris. The Egyptian investigation committee also said that part of the front section of the aircraft's wreckage "showed sign of high temperature damage" and soot. No distress call was made from the plane prior to the crash. The cause remains unknown. What do we know so far? Who were the victims?

Summary: A black box recording from crashed EgyptAir flight MS804 confirms smoke on board, Egyptian investigators say.


The 39-year-old, who won 111 caps, replaces Mykhaylo Fomenko, whose four-year spell ended with elimination at the group stage of Euro 2016. Shevchenko was his assistant as Ukraine lost all of their matches, against Germany, Northern Ireland and Poland. The former Dynamo Kyiv player, who retired in 2012, has never before worked as a manager. Ukraine's record scorer with 48 goals, Shevchenko captained his country to their first World Cup finals in 2006. He has signed a two-year contract with the possibility of another two-year extension. Former Italy defender Mauro Tassotti, who was assistant coach when Shevchenko was at Milan, will join his coaching staff, as will former Dynamo coach Raul Riancho. Ukraine's World Cup 2018 qualification campaign begins with a home match against Iceland in September. They are both in Group I along with Croatia, Turkey, Finland and Kosovo.

Summary: Ukraine have appointed former AC Milan and Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko as their new manager.


Christopher Rodgers, 28, from Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, was convicted of abusing the girl between December 2013 and June 2014. At the High Court in Glasgow, he was told he would be monitored for two years after his release from jail due to the risk he posed to the public. Rodgers was also placed on the sex offenders' register. Judge Kenneth Maciver QC told him: "You repeatedly raped a 14-year-old girl over a six-month period. "You knew she was vulnerable. Sexual intercourse with you was never a matter of choice for her, it was forced upon her. "The girl says in her victim impact statement she has continuing distress and emotional difficulties because of the crime of rape perpetrated on her." Defence counsel Dale Hughes said: "He [Rodgers] served in the Army and did one tour in Northern Ireland and two tours in Afghanistan. "He suffered from post traumatic stress disorder."

Summary: A former soldier who repeatedly raped a vulnerable 14-year-old girl has been jailed for seven years.


Abdul Rahman Haroun, 40, was granted asylum on Christmas Eve after being found inside the tunnel on 4 August. He denies a charge of causing an obstruction to an engine or carriage. Canterbury Crown Court bailed Mr Haroun until 3 March, when it will consider legal argument. A provisional trial date has been set for 20 June. Mr Haroun was found near the end of the 31-mile Channel Tunnel at Folkestone, Kent. In a separate case two other men arrested after walking through the Channel Tunnel also appeared at the same court. Iranians Payam Moradi Mirahessari, 25, and Farein Vahdani, 20, both pleaded not guilty to obstructing an engine or carriage using the railway last October. The pair were remanded in custody for legal argument on 4 March. A trial date was set for 4 April.

Summary: Prosecutors are to press ahead with their case against a Sudanese man granted asylum in Britain after walking through the Channel Tunnel from France.


So, what do you do? Watch in the local fan park? Perhaps find a nice bar? Nope... the BBC World Service's Steve Crossman got an invite to a house party to watch the game, and charted the range of emotions felt by his hosts throughout the evening as Barcelona won 3-1. Barcelona score after four minutes - not the best start to any party! Spirits are raised when Juventus begin to improve... It's all a bit of a blur as Juventus level through Alvaro Morata... Parity is short-lived as, 13 minutes later, Luis Suarez makes it 2-1... Meanwhile, on the streets of Barcelona... Who thinks the ref was right to chalk out a Neymar goal for handball? It's all over - Barcelona win 3-1 - but the Juventus fans are still proud, and even let Steve (second from left) in to a picture

Summary: You're in Turin, it's nearly time for the Champions League final between Juventus and Barcelona and you're wondering where to watch the game.


The ship was an old Spanish galleon called the San Jose, a large boat with huge sails and lots of different decks. Galleons were initially used for sea battles during the 16th and 18th Century, or for carrying items to trade with other countries. The President of Columbia Juan Manuel Santos said: "Great news! We have found the San Jose galleon,". The San Jose was carrying gold, silver, gems and jewellery which was going to be shipped to Spain's king to help fund his war against the British, when it was sunk in June 1708. People think the treasure might be worth around £2.6bn-£11bn! There are currently arguments going on between the Columbian government and the Sea Search Armada, who found the area where the ship sank, over who owns the treasure.

Summary: A huge treasure ship, which sank around 300 years ago, has been found at the bottom of the ocean in Columbia, in South America.


Mohammed Abbas Awan, 24, who studies dentistry at Sheffield University, was arrested earlier this month. Mr Awan, from Huddersfield, is accused of conducting research into steel ball bearings, slingshots and cold steel knives as part of what the prosecution alleges was early attack planning. He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 30 June. Mr Awan, who appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, is also alleged to have been in possession of a recording of an al-Qaeda camp showing weapons training. He was arrested along with his brother Umar Awan, who was released without charge.

Summary: A student has appeared in court charged with preparing terrorist acts and possessing terrorist documents.


The Scotland captain, 30, has made 342 appearances for United but has started only five times under Louis van Gaal. Fletcher, whose contract expires this summer, has been linked with a move to either West Ham or West Brom. He has been at Old Trafford since he was a schoolboy and helped them win the Premier League title five times. West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed his interest in signing Fletcher but said his side "can't wait forever". "When he makes his mind up everyone will know," added Allardyce. "I don't know what the timeline is. If any of the other packages offered to him are accepted then we would accept that."

Summary: Manchester United will give midfielder Darren Fletcher a free transfer so he can move to another club during the current transfer window.


The 46-year-old, Scotland's most successful female tour professional, is to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at next year's Scottish Golf Awards. Previous recipients include Paul Lawrie, Colin Montgomerie, Sam Torrance, Sandy Lyle and, most recently, Bernard Gallacher. Matthew, who continues to play on the LPGA Tour, said: "I am simply thrilled to accept this award." The Scot, currently 61st in the world rankings, has expressed her desire to captain Europe's Solheim Cup team at Gleneagles in 2019 and is hopeful of representing Team GB at golf's return to the Olympic Games in Brazil next summer. "I've been fortunate to have enjoyed a successful career over 21 years as a professional and I believe there is still more I can achieve in the coming years," she added.

Summary: Catriona Matthew is to be inducted into Scottish golf's hall of fame.


Full results provided by the Associated Press news agency are available here after polls close. Winning delegates, the people who endorse a candidate at the party conventions in July, is key to securing the nomination. The Democratic totals include the delegates won per state, as well as so-called "unpledged" or "super delegates". Hillary Clinton has a huge lead among the party leaders and elected officials who each get a vote at the convention. AP conducts surveys of these super delegates, and adds them to a candidate's totals if they indicate their support. But super delegates can - and do - change their minds during the course of the campaign, so the figures may shift as the race unfolds. The delegate tracker is updated automatically. There may be a short delay between the delegates being assigned and the totals changing.

Summary: New York holds primary elections on Tuesday where voters have their say over who wins the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations.


Anglo American was the top gainer on the index, notching up a 4.2% rise, while Rio Tinto and Glencore followed close behind in the winners' list. Copper prices are higher following a strike at the world's largest copper mine in Escondida, Chile. At the close, the benchmark FTSE 100 share index was up 20.17 points or 0.28% on the day at 7,278.92. Business services firm Capita was the biggest loser, shedding 2.4%. The pound was 0.08% higher against the dollar at $1.2499 and up 0.47% against the euro at 1.1793 euros.

Summary: Mining shares kept the FTSE 100 buoyant on Monday after a strike in Chile boosted copper prices.


Natwest said it had made the "difficult decision" to close the branches in September due to a "wide range of factors" including usage. The number of transactions made in some branches has fallen by almost half, a spokeswoman said. The bank will instead be introducing mobile van branch services to each community. Attempts will be made to redeploy staff to nearby branches in a bid to keep compulsory redundancies "to a minimum". Branches will close their doors in St Asaph, Denbigh, Corwen and Llangollen in Denbighshire, as will the branches in Abersoch, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Tywyn in Gwynedd. Those in Abergele and Rhos-on-Sea in Conwy, Buckley in Flintshire and Rossett in Wrexham will also close.

Summary: A high street bank has announced plans to close 11 branches in north Wales.


Fold Housing Association has plans for 244 homes, a community centre and business units on the site. The development had been opposed by some local residents. They had objected to the loss of a site that was previously used for employment purposes. A council spokesman said the decision by the planning committee had been unanimous, though two councillors abstained from the vote. Reacting to the development, Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) councillor Tim Attwood questioned whether the proposal will deliver "a significant economic and jobs footprint". He added: "It is essential Belfast City Council, the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment (DETI) and Invest Northern Ireland now redouble their efforts to secure jobs and sustainable economic development in west Belfast." The Visteon factory closed in 2009 with the loss of more than 200 jobs. The redevelopment of the land is a Â£25m project.

Summary: Belfast City Council has granted planning approval for a controversial housing project on the former Visteon factory site in west Belfast.


Ogbonna, who joined the Hammers from Juventus in 2015, is now committed to the club until the summer of 2022. The 29-year-old missed almost the entire second half of last season following knee surgery in January, returning for the final match. "I think we have a long season ahead and my target is to be better than last season," Ogbonna told the club website. "I'm really grateful for this new deal." Ogbonna, who has played 13 times for Italy, is expected to be fit enough to join West Ham's pre-season tour of Germany and Austria.

Summary: West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna has signed a new five-year contract at the Premier League club.


It allows the local authority to begin the process of buying land on the proposed route of the new road. The West Link has been put forward as a way of easing travel across Inverness but is opposed by a local campaign. Opponents say the West Link will lead to the loss of green space. The Â£55m road project also involves relocating Torvean Golf Course and Highland Rugby Club's pitches, creating a new sports hub and parkland at Torvean and extending Kilvean Cemetery. In June, councillors approved proposals for the replacement golf course. On Tuesday, they will be asked to grant full planning permission for a new rugby clubhouse, an artificial pitch and two grass pitches.

Summary: Highland Council has secured a compulsory purchase order (CPO) from Scottish ministers for its Inverness West Link project.


Customers had been using social media on Monday morning to complain about problems accessing both the bank's web and app services. NatWest said the issues around the lack of services had been resolved after one hour, and apologised "for any inconvenience caused". The problem came three days after NatWest and HSBC experienced issues with their payments system. NatWest said at the time that Friday's problems "did not originate" with itself. Last month, NatWest said it was the target of a series of deliberate cyber attacks that meant customers could not access the bank's online systems.

Summary: NatWest Bank says it has fixed problems with its online banking system.


Witnesses said two men were arguing on the street before one attacked another with a knife outside Wogan House in central London. A 21-year-old man was later found by the Met Police and was taken to hospital for a stab injury on his hand. BBC London's home affairs correspondent Nick Beake said there was some blood in and around the entrance to the building. The Met Police said the injuries were not life-threatening and no arrests had been made. It is not treating the incident as terrorism-related. The entrance to the building has been closed. Anyone with information should contact the police.

Summary: A man has been stabbed outside the entrance to BBC Radio 2.


A 32-year-old man remains in hospital after being injured at a property in Fabian Road, Eston, at about 23:00 BST on Thursday. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Two 19-year-old men, a man aged 20 and a 17-year-old girl will appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court in Middlesbrough later. A girl aged 17 and an 18-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assault have been bailed. A 31-year-old woman who suffered facial injuries was released from hospital after treatment.

Summary: Four people have been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed on Teesside.


The high-speed Condor Liberations ferry will not sail between Poole, Guernsey and Jersey on Monday or Tuesday. Condor Rapide services between the islands and St Malo have been rescheduled. Flights between the Channel Islands and London Gatwick were cancelled earlier, but are due to fly later this morning and this afternoon. Winds of 74mph were recorded at the harbour by Jersey Met, while gusts reached 70mph in Guernsey overnight. Roads have been closed in Jersey due to fallen trees, including Rue des Canons in St Helier. Jersey Police has warned people not to drive as the wind conditions remain dangerous in Jersey.

Summary: Ferry services between the Channel Islands and the UK have been cancelled following Storm Katie.


The 23-year-old woman was seriously sexually assaulted in Love Lane, Pontefract in the early hours of Friday, West Yorkshire Police said. Officers said she attended the hospital after the attack which took place between 03:30 BST and 04:00 BST Det Insp Tim Hunt, of Wakefield CID, said specially trained officers were supporting the woman. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Summary: A woman has been raped in a street in West Yorkshire.


The 34-year-old had missed the French Open last month with a back problem. His comeback match against American Taylor Fritz went into a second day because of heavy rain, but the Swiss eventually came through 6-4 5-7 6-4. The result takes Federer joint second with Ivan Lendl for the most wins in the open era with 1,071. "I can take a lot of confidence out of this match," said the 17-time Grand Slam champion. "I need to improve a few things, but I served big and I was able to handle three sets over two days, and find some energy at the end of the match."

Summary: World number three Roger Federer made his return from injury with a second-round victory in the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.


Notices have been put up in the Costcutter supermarket at the RÃ¡th MÃ³r shopping centre in Creggan. Management said it would: "Reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone wearing bed-time clothing i.e. pyjamas, onesies in this store." Shop staff said the sign had been up "for some time". The BBC have asked Costcutters for a statement. Earlier this year, Tesco 'shrugged off' a complaint from a customer to ban shoppers wearing nightclothes in its stores.

Summary: A Londonderry shop has asked customers not to shop in their pyjamas or onesies.


The 1766 edition of the Book of Common Prayer was originally given to Worthenbury Church, Wrexham, on 6 October 1773 by the then Rector Philip Puleston, according to an inscription. It has now been donated to the same shop that had an 1837 Welsh Bible handed in earlier this year. The prayer book is to be given back to Worthenbury Church on Tuesday. John Donnelly, of Nightingale Hospice shops, said: "We are used to all sorts of unusual items being donated to our shops, but this one really did take us aback. "To hold something with so much history is absolutely fascinating so we set to work researching all we could glean from the contents."

Summary: A 250-year-old book donated to a Wrexham charity shop is to be returned to its original home.


The former Wales fly-half joined the region in August 2014 after previously coaching the Wales Under-20 side. In October, Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac also signed a new two-year contract until the summer of 2018. "I'm grateful to Wayne for allowing me to do my job from day one," Hayward told the Scarlets website. "I'm very fortunate to work with a very honest and hard-working group of players. Defensively, we still have a long way to go but the potential is exciting." General manager Jon Daniels added: "The addition of (Hayward's) signature, following on from the news that we have retained Wayne's services, shows the coaching staff's eagerness to continue to develop this current group of talented players." Scarlets currently lie second in the Pro12 table, two points behind leaders Connacht after eight matches of the season.

Summary: Scarlets defence coach Byron Hayward has signed a new contract extension with the region until the end of the 2017-18 season.


The Dow Jones was up 42.67 at 18,096.27, and the S&P 500 added 1.60 points to 2,102.40. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index rose 3.35 points to 4,540.44. Oil prices climbed, with the US West Texas crude benchmark rising 3.4% to $43.92 and Brent crude up 3.4% to $45.53 a barrel. Coca-Cola shares lost most on Wednesday. Its shares fell 4.8% after it reported a drop in quarterly profits. The company, which also makes Sprite, Fanta and Dasani, is cutting costs and refreshing branding on some products. Shares in computer-chip-maker Intel rose 1.3%. On Tuesday the company announced it was cutting 11% of its workforce. Yahoo shares also rose after chief executive Marissa Mayer said the company "made substantial progress toward potential strategic alternatives." Shares were up 4.2%.

Summary: (Close): US shares rose on Wednesday, even as companies presented mixed earnings reports.


The 23-year-old moved to the Robins for an undisclosed fee in January from Brighton & Hove Albion. Barker has made two starts since his move to the County Ground and only featured as a substitute this season. "George will give us pace up front and will cause opposition defenders problems," Tranmere manager Rob Edwards told the club website. "We're grateful to Mark Cooper and Swindon Town for letting George come to us." Barker is available for Saturday's game against Plymouth as he looks to help Rovers move away from the League Two relegation zone.

Summary: Tranmere Rovers have signed Swindon Town striker George Barker on a one-month loan deal.


Northumbria Police said 10 arrests were made in isolated incidents at the game in Sunderland which they called an "extremely low" number. Offences included throwing missiles, affray and possession of a flare or firework, Sunderland won the match at the Stadium of Light 3-0. Match commander Chief Supt Steve Neill said: "The fans have again shown today why the Wear-Tyne derby is up there with the best in the country. "It has been a day filled with passion but it has lost the poison that has been associated with this game in the past - that is a testament to football fans across the North East. "Ten arrests out of crowd of nearly 50,000 is extremely low and I'm pleased that the fans who attended today were clearly there to support their team and not interested in causing trouble."

Summary: Police have praised Sunderland and Newcastle United fans for their behaviour during the Premier League derby match.


Clare Cunningham secured a one-two finish for Great Britain with silver in the women's PT4 in Hyde Park. "I was a bit disappointed with the swim, but the bike and run went well," Steadman said. Melissa Read won GB's second gold of the event, edging out Joleen Hakker of the Netherlands in the women's PT5. Steadman, 22, crossed the line in one hour nine minutes 26 seconds, almost five minutes ahead of Cunningham. "I like the course and I had a lot of family here today and I could see them on the side, so it was quite nice," Steadman added.

Summary: Great Britain's Lauren Steadman continued her build-up to the Rio Paralympics as she reclaimed her London World Series Para-triathlon title.


Polls opened at 7.00am at around 50,000 polling stations across the country. What you can and can't do when voting Some polling stations are in schools, which means a day off for lots of children in the UK. Community centres, parish halls and a school bus will also be used. A total of 650 Westminster MPs will be elected, with about 50 million adults registered to vote. Some votes have already been cast, through postal voting and for the first time people have been able to register to vote online. Polls close at 10.00pm tonight and you can find out the election result on Newsround tomorrow morning at 7.40am and 8.15am.

Summary: Millions of adults will be voting in the UK general election today.


Mr Bush, 90, was released from the Houston Methodist Hospital and continues his recovery at home, his spokesman said. Two years ago, Mr Bush was treated in the same hospital for more than two months for bronchitis and other issues. He was president from 1989 to 1993, and heads a famous political dynasty. His son George W Bush served as president from 2001 to 2009. Another son, Jeb, said this month he would "actively explore the possibility of running for president" in 2016. A statement from George Bush Sr's spokesman, Jim McGrath, confirmed the former president had been discharged. "He is now resting at home, grateful to the doctors and nurses for their superb care." Mr Bush is the oldest living former US president and a World War Two veteran. He can no longer use his legs, but in June celebrated his 90th birthday by making a tandem parachute jump.

Summary: Former US President George Bush Sr has been released from hospital in Texas more than a week after being admitted suffering from a shortness of breath.


Hull agreed a reported £9m fee for the 26-year-old on deadline day but a delay in processing the paperwork meant the transfer did not go through in time. The Tigers appealed to world governing body Fifa but have now confirmed their approach has been unsuccessful. Hull had kept a space free on their 25-man Premier League squad list in the event the appeal went in their favour. The Tigers nevertheless enjoyed a productive January transfer window, with head coach Marco Silva bringing in several new faces. They included the permanent signing of Poland winger Kamil Grosicki and loan deals for Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia and Villarreal midfielder Alfred N'Diaye. Hull are 18th in the table - one point from safety - but have picked up seven points from a possible 12 since Silva took over on 5 January.

Summary: Hull City have failed in their attempt to sign French forward Yannis Salibur from Ligue 1 side Guingamp.


Craig Reid, 25, of Inverness, fell overboard from the Apollo on Monday morning about 20 miles off the coast. A major air and sea search was launched but no trace of Mr Reid was found, and the search was stood down on Monday afternoon. Police Scotland and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch will carry out a joint investigation. Det Insp Scott MacDonald said: "I would like to thank all those who have assisted in the search efforts so far. Sadly, Mr Reid has not been found. "My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. A full joint investigation is to be carried out."

Summary: A fisherman lost overboard from a boat off Orkney has been named as a Highland man.


Since 2000 the tournament has culminated in March, with Ross County and Hibernian meeting in this season's final at Hampden next month. Plans for a competition reformat were announced last year, beginning in July and with group stages introduced. It has also been confirmed that the planned three-week winter break for the Premiership will start immediately after the new-year fixture round. Top-flight teams will return to action in the Scottish Cup fourth round on the weekend of 21 January. "The Scottish League Cup semi-finals and final will again be contested before the end of the year, which we know is something a large number of supporters and stakeholders, including the media, were very keen on," said Scottish Professional Football League chief executive Neil Doncaster.

Summary: The Scottish League Cup final will return to November from next season.


Bland, 43, who was tied for the lead overnight, carded a one-under-par 69 in round three to go 10 under, with Sweden's Alex Noren second on 12 under. Englishman Andrew "Beef" Johnston is in a four-way tie for fourth, while Scotland's David Drysdale is eight under after the day's best round of 64. Defending champion Danny Willett is 10 shots behind Hend after a par 70. Bland, searching for his first European Tour title, managed just two birdies on Saturday and had a bogey on the par-five 14th. Englishman Lee Westwood, one of three wildcard picks for Europe's Ryder Cup team for this month's tournament, is eight shots off the pace after four birdies in a three-under-par 67. His Europe team-mate Matt Fitzpatrick recovered from an early bogey to post a four-under 66 and go four under overall.

Summary: England's Richard Bland slipped to third at the European Masters and sits three shots behind leader Scott Hend.


Four Manx artists have also been selected to display work in an exhibition at the Festival Interceltique Lorient. Juan Moore, Julie Roberts, Eileen Schaer and Will Sutton will display works on the theme of mythology. The annual event welcomes more than 800,000 people to Brittany. Culture Vannin Chairman Phil Gawne said it is an amazing opportunity to showcase Manx culture to a huge audience". This year the festival is celebrating the Isle of Man and Cornwall as its joint honoured nations for the first time in its 45-year history. The event brings together performers and artists from all of the Celtic Nations - the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Wales, Brittany and Ireland - as well as visitors from countries including Argentina, Australia and Cuba.

Summary: More than 100 musicians and dancers will represent the Isle of Man at Europe's largest celebration of Celtic culture in France this weekend.


The agreement includes a $100m fine and $370m in consumer relief to borrowers. Investigations began in 2010 after HSBC was found to be signing off foreclosure documents without proper review. In a statement, the bank's chief executive Kathy Madison called the agreement a "positive result." The consumer relief will require the bank to cut the loan amount on mortgages for homeowners close to default. HBSC will also be required to change internal practices like foreclosing on homeowners who are being considered for a loan modification. "The agreement is part of our ongoing effort to address root causes of the financial crisis," said the head of the Justice Department's Civil Division Benjamin Mizer. The deal settles claims with 49 states, the District of Columbia and the federal government. HSBC's agreement is similar to deals that were given to US banks including JP Morgan and Bank of America in 2012.

Summary: HSBC has reached a $470m (Â£325m) settlement with the US government and states related to dubious mortgage lending and foreclosure practices that contributed to the financial crisis.


The visitors resumed on 124-2 but Bopara had Wayne Madsen and Tom Poynton caught behind, Hamish Rutherford caught at square leg and Matt Critchley trapped lbw to reduced them to 207-8. Tom Taylor (25) and Tony Palladino (24 not out) helped the away side to 280 all out, still 258 runs behind. Billy Godleman's 75 helped the host close on 150-1, still 108 runs behind. Derbyshire opener Chesney Hughes (26 not out) was forced off after feeling unwell while batting but is likely to bat tomorrow.

Summary: Essex all-rounder Ravi Bopara took a career best 5-49 as Derbyshire were forced to follow-on at Chelmsford.


A 40-year-old man was attacked in Westburn Avenue, Paisley, at about 14:55 on Sunday - shortly after the Rangers v Celtic game at Hampden ended. The victim is in a stable condition at a hospital in Glasgow. Police are following a positive line of inquiry. It is understood the incident is being treated as attempted murder and possibly football-related. The injured man was taken by ambulance to Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital after the attack and later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Summary: Police are investigating whether a street stabbing in Renfrewshire at the weekend was football-related.


Fishguard and District Round Table members are travelling to the broadcaster's birth place in Limerick in Ireland on Tuesday, before cycling home to Pembrokeshire. Sir Terry died in January, aged 77. He was life president of the charity and had hosted the annual telethon every year from its first appearance in 1980 to 2015. A round table spokesman said of the fundraiser: "We felt this would be a great tribute to a man who has given so much to the Children in Need charity." The group will cycle the 125 miles from Limerick to Rosslare Harbour over two days, before boarding the ferry back to Fishguard. On the ferry they will use an exercise bike to cover the 55 miles (88 km) at sea.

Summary: A group of fundraising cyclists will pay a unique tribute to Sir Terry Wogan for Children in Need.


Northampton-born Henry George Gawthorn was one of the artists who created the five posters to promote East Anglia's seaside resorts. The artworks, produced between 1923 and 1947, were sold at Swann Galleries. The highest amount paid was £3,459 for a 1933 London and North Eastern Railway poster of Felixstowe by artist John Littlejohns. The colourful posters were commissioned by rail companies and displayed on station platforms. The 1926 Clacton poster by Gawthorn sold for £3,301 at Tuesday's auction.

Summary: A collection of vintage railway posters fetched £13,207 when they were auctioned in New York.


The 21-year-old died in hospital after he was found in the road in Gilpin Close, Southampton in the early hours of Saturday. Hampshire Constabulary said his death was being treated as suspicious and investigations into the circumstances are continuing. The force said Mr Dauti, was better known as Genny, and was originally from Albania. Detectives have urged anyone who knew or worked with him or knew his movements leading up the early hours of Saturday, to get in touch. Det Chf Insp Ellie Hurd said: "It remains unclear at the current time as to how he came to be injured. "We want to hear from anyone who can help us build a better understanding about Genny's life in Southampton." No arrests have been made and a cordon remains in place in Gilpin Close, police said.

Summary: A man who died after suffering a chest wound has been named as Shkelzen Dauti.


The Dutch rail operator will run ScotRail services from April after securing the franchise in October. It will take over from Aberdeen-based FirstGroup, which has run most Scottish rail services for the past 10 years. Representatives from Abellio met with members of Highlands and Islands transport body Hitrans in Inverness earlier. A feasibility study into how best to upgrade the station is to be completed by March of next year. The station was constructed and added to during the 1800s. The pitched iron and glass roof over the concourse was built in 1876. Automatic ticket gates similar to those at stations in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow, were installed last year. Hitrans vice-chairman Thomas Prag welcomed Abellio's commitment to put "significant investment" into the station.

Summary: Abellio has committed to an upgrade of Inverness Railway Station which will cost between Â£2m and Â£3m.


The rear power car of the Great Western Railway train partially left the track as it departed for Penzance in Cornwall shortly before midday. A spokesperson for the rail firm said it was "travelling at extremely low speed" and no injuries were reported. Platforms one and two are currently out of use while Network Rail investigates what happened. The passengers on board were transferred to another service and other trains leaving the station are running to their original timetables. It is the second time a train has derailed at a major London station in a week. On Tuesday, a South West train left tracks after it hit a barrier train at Waterloo station causing major disruption for commuters. On the same day, a Great Northern train crashed into buffers as it arrived at King's Cross.

Summary: Passengers had to be evacuated from a train after it derailed while leaving Paddington station in London.


The Pilgrims need a new skipper after Curtis Nelson spurned the offer of a new contract and joined Oxford United. "We're just passing it around the senior players at this moment in time," 41-year-old Adams told BBC Sport. "The captain will be the captain in the first game of the season, but nobody will know that before then." Among the senior players to have worn the armband in pre-season are Gary Sawyer, Luke McCormick and Graham Carey. "Your captain needs to lead on the pitch and I think it's important that we have that," added Adams. "Off the pitch as well they've got an important aspect of looking after the players and it is an important job for someone to do. "We don't want to say too early and I think that it's important that we take our time."

Summary: Plymouth Argyle manager Derek Adams says he will not decide who will be the new club captain until the opening day of the new season.


The 30-year-old, who had a spell with Bath between 2006 and 2010, has made seven appearances this season. Director of rugby Todd Blackadder said: "We're really pleased to have been able to bring someone who has as much experience as Chris in." Meanwhile, front-rower Shaun Knight and hooker Michael van Vuuren have extended their stays at The Rec. Knight, 27, joined Bath on loan from Newport Gwent Dragons in September and will now remain with the club until the end of next season. Van Vuuren, 25, joined from Leicester in 2016 and has signed a new two-year deal.

Summary: Bath have signed Bristol hooker Chris Brooker on loan until the end of the season.


Kyle Lowry scored 24 points while DeMar DeRozan added 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Raptors recorded their fourth straight win in the NBA. It was the sixth regular season game to be held in London in as many years. Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Olivier Giroud, ex-Chelsea star Didier Drogba and chef Gordon Ramsey were among the star-studded crowd. Orlando rallied from double digit deficits on three occasions with Victor Oladipo tying the game in the fourth quarter with 0.7 seconds remaining. But despite the best efforts of Oladipo, who top scored with 27 points, Toronto won in overtime as the Magic lost for the the sixth time in seven games.

Summary: The Toronto Raptors beat Orlando Magic 106-103 in overtime in front of a sell-out crowd at London's O2 Arena.


The 24-year-old has also agreed an option to extend his Bees contract until the end of the 2017-18 season but moves to Spain for personal reasons. Jota moved to Griffin Park from fellow La Liga side Celta Vigo in the summer of 2014, scoring 11 times in 51 games. Brentford have the option to recall Jota during the next two transfer windows - this summer and January 2017. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Brentford midfielder Jota has joined Spanish La Liga club Eibar on an 18-month loan deal.


Having trailed 12-0 through tries from Tom Riley and Tom Duncan, Bedford went over four times to make it 26-12. Matt Evans and Alex O'Meara scored to put the Pirates 29-26 ahead at the break and Joe Atkinson added another shortly after the re-start. But Blues scored four tries to go 54-36 up before Riley and Alex Cheesman added consolation touchdowns for the Pirates. Henry Taylor, Michael le Bourgeois, Paul Tupai and Dean Adamson went over for Bedford in the first half. Adamson scored scored two more after the break, with Harry Wells and George Perkins also crossing. The bonus-point loss left the Pirates eight in the Championship table, while Bedford stayed fourth.

Summary: Cornish Pirates twice threw away a lead as they lost 54-46 at Bedford in a try-filled Championship clash.


The sculpture at Tweedbank station also recognises the official opening of the line by the Queen on 9 September last year. The original plaque she unveiled on the day is incorporated into the two-metre high design. The stone was supplied by local quarry Hutton Stone and created by Borders artist Michelle De Bruin. She helped to unveil her artwork alongside retiring Lord Lieutenant of Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale, Capt Gerald Maitland-Carew. The Borders Railway brought trains back to the region for the first time in 46 years after a campaign led by the community. More than one million people have used the railway since it opened in September 2015. Future developments at the Tweedbank terminus include the provision of toilet facilities and the opening of a coffee bar and kiosk selling drinks, snacks and newspapers.

Summary: A commemorative stone to mark the efforts of campaigners who fought for the Borders Railway has been unveiled.


Wylde, 26, left the Pilgrims for Millwall last summer but had his Lions contract cancelled in May. Fellow Scot Taylor-Sinclair, also 26, had spent the past two seasons with Doncaster but was released after their promotion to the third tier. Left-back Gary Sawyer has also signed a new deal to remain at Home Park. The 31-year-old has made 72 appearances since rejoining the Pilgrims for a second spell in 2015. He helped them win promotion to League One last term, but was restricted to playing 22 games because of injuries. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Plymouth Argyle have re-signed former Rangers winger Gregg Wylde, while left-back Aaron Taylor-Sinclair has also joined the League One side.


The first bomb hit Kurdish forces in the Khashman district, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based activist group, said. The second targeted pro-regime forces in the city centre, the SOHR said. The city is largely held by Kurdish fighters, with some parts held by the government, but Islamic State militants have also made efforts to capture it. State TV showed footage of buildings destroyed by the attacks and said rescue teams were searching the rubble of collapsed buildings for more casualties. In June, the United Nations said an estimated 50,000 people had been displaced within Hassakeh after an IS offensive there. Another 10,000 fled north towards the Turkish border. In four years of armed conflict, more than 200,000 Syrians have lost their lives and 11 million have been forced from their homes.

Summary: Two car bombs in the Syrian city of Hassakeh have killed at least 20 people and injured 40, state TV reports.


The Super Puma 225 came down near the island of Turoey, near Bergen, while it was returning from an oil field. Iain Stuart 41, from Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, was one of 13 people who died in the crash. The European Aviation Safety Authority (Easa) has asked operators of EC225 and L2 aircraft to carry out one-off inspections of the gearbox. An investigation into what caused the crash is being held. An interim report from the Air Accident Investigation Board Norway said the most likely cause was a fatigue fracture within the helicopter gearbox which resulted in the main rotor becoming detached.

Summary: Further safety checks have been ordered on a fleet of helicopters following a fatal crash off Norway last year.


The Ulster Bank's monthly Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) tracks indicators such as new orders and employment. Local firms continued to report rising levels of activity in May, but "a significant slowdown has been in evidence". It also points to a "marked deterioration in business conditions" for the construction sector. The bank's chief economist, Richard Ramsey, said a slowdown in the construction market in Great Britain "appears to have hit local firms hard". Northern Ireland's largest construction firms do the bulk of their work in England and Scotland. Mr Ramsey said the sector had seen its steepest decline in new orders since November 2012. He added that the general slowdown across all sectors is likely to continue into the third quarter of the year. "Much will depend on macro issues, including the performance of the UK economy and the forthcoming referendum on the UK's membership of the EU."

Summary: The Northern Ireland private sector is continuing to grow but at a reducing rate, research has suggested.


Wilshere, who has not yet featured for the Gunners in the new Premier League season, reacted angrily to a tackle from City midfielder Matthew Smith. The England midfielder, 25, pushed Smith to the floor and then grappled with City's Tyreke Wilson. Players from both sides became involved before Wilshere and Wilson saw red. Wilshere, who spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, is fit again after fracturing his lower left leg during the Cherries' 4-0 defeat at Tottenham in April. Having set up one of Arsenal's goals, he was sent off with the Gunners leading 4-1. They won 4-3. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he "planned" for Wilshere to stay at the club this season, despite him being linked with another loan move.

Summary: Arsenal's Jack Wilshere was sent off after grabbing an opponent around the neck in a mass brawl during an under-23s match against Manchester City.


Maldini and doubles partner Stefano Landonio lost 6-1 6-1 to Poland's Tomasz Bednarek and Dutchman David Pel. The 49-year-old earned a place at the tournament with Landonio, who is also his coach, by winning a qualifier. The Milan event is part of the Challenger Tour, one tier below the top-level ATP World Tour. Landonio, 46, was once ranked 975th in the world, and has coached Maldini since he retired from football. Maldini, capped 126 times by Italy, made his AC Milan debut in 1985, and played his final Serie A match for them in May 2009, a month before his 41st birthday. A defender, he won seven Serie A titles with Milan, as well as the Champions League - or the European Cup, as it previously was - five times.

Summary: AC Milan and Italy great Paolo Maldini's professional tennis debut ended in defeat at the Aspria Tennis Cup in Milan.


The ammunition, found several weeks ago by other officers, is believed to be from the force's own supplies. The officer is from the unit protecting the Royal Household but does not guard any individual Royal Family member. He is being questioned on suspicion of misconduct in public office and unlawful possession of ammunition. He is in custody at a London police station and will be suspended from duty. Investigators have been searching the officer's home address and the police building where the ammunition was found. The Royal household is aware of the ongoing investigation and the Independent Police Complaints Commission has been informed, police said. Assistant commissioner Mark Rowley announced last week that the Metropolitan Police was reorganising its Protection Command to improve operational efficiency.

Summary: A Royal Protection officer has been arrested over ammunition found in personal lockers in Buckingham Palace's grounds, the Metropolitan Police said.


The health board still has to find savings of £8.2m before the end of March to break even this financial year. More than £10m of the projected deficit was due to costs incurred at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. However, in October NHS Highland had managed to bring this figure down to £6m. The health board has been criticised for its financial situation in recent months. Scotland's financial watchdog highlighted concerns about the accounts of NHS Highland in a report laid out in the Scottish Parliament in October. Audit Scotland stated that weaknesses in financial management were a factor in the health board requiring a £2.5m loan from the Scottish government to break even last financial year.

Summary: NHS Highland is expected to announce a cut of £4m to its predicted deficit at a meeting of its board members later.


Rodney was stuck for about an hour and a half in a field off La Rue du Sud in Jersey. The 18-year-old was comforted by his owner Loraine Rolland as Jersey Fire and Rescue crews pulled him free from the ditch. Thomas Rolland said after the event: "Rodney seems to be fine, apart from being a plonker." A vet from New Era was called to attend to help give advice and deliver any treatment necessary. Station Commander Marc Le Cornu said: "Rodney seems fine apart from an initially sore leg and the crews and owners were delighted to see him back on his feet in his field. "These types of rescues are always challenging and really make us think outside the box on how best to achieve a successful rescue."

Summary: Firefighters rescued a retired racehorse from a ditch on Friday after he got stuck on his back.


Mr Kerry and his delegation stayed at the Lake Garden hotel in Naypyidaw on Saturday night while attending the Asean Regional Summit. The hotel is owned by U Zaw Zaw, who is blacklisted for having close ties to the country's former military junta. But hotels are not included in these sanctions, a US official has said. However, the slight whiff of hypocrisy is a reminder of the difficulties foreign companies face trying to find Burmese business partners who are not somehow connected to the old regime, says the BBC's Myanmar correspondent Jonah Fisher. Many of the sanctions imposed on Myanmar during its military rule have been lifted. But the US government has continued to keep a blacklist of those closely connected to the former government.

Summary: The US has defended Secretary of State John Kerry's decision to stay in a blacklisted hotel in Myanmar (also known as Burma).


New Zealander Coman, 28, has been with Edinburgh for three seasons after moving from Hawke's Bay Magpies. The back row led Edinburgh to last season's European Challenge Cup final and played two seasons of Super Rugby for the Wellington Hurricanes. "Having spoken to Tom Coventry and seeing where he wants to take the club, I was happy to sign," Coman said. "I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at Edinburgh and will continue to work hard for the remainder of the season." London Irish head of rugby operations Glenn Delaney added: "The addition of Mike to our squad for next season is a huge coup. "He's a proven leader and will bring plenty of physicality to our forward pack."

Summary: London Irish have secured the signing of Edinburgh captain Mike Coman from next season on a three-year contract.


A firm in Suffolk was phoned and told of a virus on its internet banking facility. A member of staff was advised to transfer money to a separate holding account while the bank put the matter right on 16 September. The caller was able to clone the bank's fraud team number and use remote software to steal £1m from the firm. Suffolk Police arrested a 32-year-old in Chiswick, west London, on Monday. He has been bailed to return to police on 25 November pending further enquiries.

Summary: A man has been arrested police investigating a £1m internet banking scam.


The cause of the blaze, which broke out early on Wednesday at the 11-story Anson House in Thornaby-on-Tees, is being investigated. Police said they were also trying to piece together her whereabouts in the run-up to the fire. Ms Bolam was described by her brother, Malcolm, as "a loving sister" who would be "greatly missed". Det Insp Matt Hollingsworth, from Cleveland Police, said: "Our thoughts and sympathies are with Teresa's family. "It's extremely important that we are able to pinpoint the cause of the fire, and whilst there is no current suggestion that Teresa died as a result of criminality, we do need to piece together her whereabouts as part of the investigation. "I'm appealing for anyone who may have seen Teresa in the days prior to her death to contact me."

Summary: A woman who died in a fire at a Teesside tower block has been named as Teresa Bolam.