Tyler Lyness, 30, admitted seven sexual offences including rape at a previous hearing at Bradford Crown Court. Officers found indecent images of him and other children on his computer when they seized it during a raid last November, West Yorkshire Police said. Detectives said he had been "entrusted to look after" the child. Lyness, of Williams Road, Steeton, Keighley, was sentenced at the same court after pleading guilty to one count of rape, two counts of sexual assault and four of making indecent photographs. Det Insp Phil Bates said: "It was only when we spoke to the victim that the full extent of Lyness's crimes started to become clear. "He was entrusted to look after this boy, but committed a gross abuse of this trust by sexually assaulting him and sharing indecent images of him on the internet."

Summary: A man who raped a four-year-old boy and shared indecent images of him on the internet has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years.


The incident happened at 20:10 BST on Friday off Commercial Road on a path between Delph Road and Bridge Street. The boy managed to break free from the man and ran off and police were called. Lancashire Police say the man has a distinctive floral tattoo on his right arm and they have increased patrols in the area. Det Con Tom Wignall, of Blackburn CID, said: "The boy is understandably shaken and while incidents of this type are rare, we are treating it seriously and have stepped up patrols." The man is described as Asian, 5ft 8ins, in his 30s, slim with a grey beard and had a white flower tattoo, possibly a rose, with green stems and yellow thorns, on his right forearm.

Summary: Detectives are trying to find a man who grabbed a 12-year-old boy in Great Harwood.


The ex-West Indies captain was fined A$10,000 (£4,900) by Melbourne Renegades for "inappropriate conduct" to TV journalist Mel McLaughlin. Gayle hit two sixes before being caught in the deep as the Renegades managed 155-6 from their 20 overs. Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen then plundered 67 not out from 43 balls to get the Stars home in 18 overs. McLaughlin was in the Network Ten studio at Etihad Stadium as the Stars recorded their fourth win from six matches. She was conducting a pitch-side interview with Gayle in the Renegades' previous match when he said: "To see your eyes for the first time is nice. Hopefully we can have a drink afterwards. Don't blush baby." Melbourne Renegades said his comments were "completely inappropriate and disrespectful" and apologised to McLaughlin and to the public.

Summary: Chris Gayle made 21 in his first innings since being fined for asking a reporter on a date in a live interview.


Korean Wang, 21, finished five-under-par alongside Spain's Nacho Elvira to force an extra hole, which was level, before winning on the next. Robert Rock of England finished in third place, one shot adrift of the leaders on four-under-par. England's Florentyna Parker let a two-shot lead slip to finish second to Nuria Iturrios in the Lalla Meryem Cup. Parker, 26, shot a one-over 73 in the final round to finish six shots behind Iturrios at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. Spanish rookie Iturrios, 20, closed impressively with a seven-under 65 to triumph in only her third tournament on the Ladies' European Tour. Liz Young, tied second overnight, was ninth along with six players, including fellow Englishwoman Trish Johnson. It was the first time the European Tour and the Ladies' European Tour staged simultaneous tournaments at the same venue.

Summary: Jeunghun Wang won his first European Tour event on a second hole play-off at the Trophee Hassan II in Morocco.


"Phangiso's action will now be scrutinised further in accordance with the CSA regulations," Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in a statement. Phangiso, 32, who is in his country's squad for the World Twenty20 in India starting in March, will undergo testing by the International Cricket Council. South Africa open their campaign on 18 March against England in Mumbai. Phangiso, who was in South Africa's squad for their recent T20 series win over England, was reported after helping Lions into the final of South Africa's provincial 50-over competition, when he took 2-38 in eight overs. Phangiso was disciplined by CSA after allegedly offending crew and passengers on a flight from India last October while in an intoxicated state. He was also forced to apologise after being caught by television cameras imitating snorting cocaine while in his team's dugout during the second T20 international against England in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Summary: South Africa left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.


The 43-year-old ex-Scotland and Canaries midfielder returned to Carrow Road in 2014 after leaving his role as Falkirk boss to coach under Neil Adams. He continued the role when Alex Neil took charge in January 2015, and has seen them promoted to and relegated from the top flight in 12 months. Holt now intends to seek a head coach or managerial role. "I've had some great and memorable times at Norwich City both as a player and as a member of the coaching staff," he told the club website. "Now the time is right for me to seek a fresh challenge as a head coach or manager and I want to thank everyone at the club and the fans for their support for me over the years."

Summary: Norwich City first-team coach Gary Holt has left the Championship club by mutual consent after two years.


A fourth edition of irreverent, adult-themed magazine was one of a number of comics to go under the hammer at Anderson and Garland in Northumberland. These included editions of Viz, Dandy and Hotspur which went for a total of £13,458 - double the pre-sale estimate. Viz was the brainchild of Chris Donald, who set it up in 1979 in his bedroom whilst living with his parents. Originally photocopied and distributed among the then-teenager's friends, by 1989 sales had reached one million. The fourth edition, dated October 1980, had been listed with a guide price of £20-40. Fred Wyrley Birch, from Anderson and Garland, said: "We have sold first edition copies of Viz in the past for less than this fourth edition made."

Summary: A rare copy of the comic Viz has sold at auction for £900 - raising more than 22 times its estimated price.


Floodwaters in Ferngrove, Bury, partially submerged the cars at about 08:10 GMT following heavy rainfall. Fire crews used an inflatable raft to rescue three men and a woman from two cars trapped in about 3ft (1m) of water. Residents and motorists have been advised to avoid the area, which remains impassable. The woman received treatment at the scene from ambulance staff. A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Lower River Irwell catchment, including areas in Greater Manchester.

Summary: Firefighters have rescued four people after their cars became trapped by flooding in Greater Manchester.


The routes, ranging from 1km to 10km in length, will be open in May. Further tracks will follow by March 2017. All vary in gradient and difficulty, with designers calling them "simple to follow and clearly signposted". Chris Jones, from England Athletics, said: "The run routes have been carefully selected to appeal to all people, not just those who already run. "Essentially we want everyone to have access to well signposted, well designed running trails that they can use to run, walk and that are accessible to all." Some of the new routes: Sheffield: The Outdoor City

Summary: Eleven new running trails will be built in Sheffield after £100,000 of funding was secured from England Athletics.


The 29-year-old has passed 1,000 first-class runs in each of the past three seasons, and has 575 Championship runs at an average of 44.23 in 2016. "The desire to play for England is as strong as it has ever been," he said. "I feel now is the right time to accept a new challenge in an environment which will hopefully see me fulfil the dream of playing for England." Uncapped Stoneman made his debut for Durham in 2007 and has played in three Championship-winning sides, as well as captaining the team which won the One-Day Cup in 2014. The left-hander, who played alongside Surrey coach Michael Di Venuto at Durham, had been approached by both Surrey and Hampshire. "Joining Surrey under the guidance of long-time mentor Michael will provide the platform to reach new levels with my batting," he added. Surrey have not disclosed the length of Stoneman's contract.

Summary: Surrey have agreed to sign opener Mark Stoneman from Division One rivals Durham ahead of the 2017 campaign.


Konta, the first British woman to reach the top 10 in the world rankings in 32 years, has confirmed her place at the Aegon Open in Nottingham and will then play in Birmingham and Eastbourne. The 25-year-old world number 10 said: "The grass-court season is one of my favourites. "This series of tournaments ahead of Wimbledon provides great preparation." Find out how to get into tennis in our special guide. She added: "Tournaments like Birmingham, Eastbourne, and Nottingham have such an incredible history, you just need to look at the roll of honour to see that, and you can sense that when you step on court." The Aegon Nottingham Open at the Nottingham Tennis Centre starts on 10 June. Konta was beaten in the second round last year, losing 6-4 7-5 to Zheng Saisai of China, having reached the quarter-finals in 2015.

Summary: British number one Johanna Konta will play all three Wimbledon warm-up events in England this year.


The 32-year-old centre-back has agreed a one-year contract with the Bantams, with the option of a second year. The former Leeds, Sheffield United and Sunderland player left Rovers earlier this summer after making 64 appearances during three years at Ewood Park. "We're delighted to have brought in someone of Matt's pedigree," City boss Stuart McCall told the club website. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: League One side Bradford City have signed former Blackburn Rovers defender Matt Kilgallon.


Tipu Sultan, 32, was found at the back of the Herbs n Spice Kitchen in Lake Avenue, South Shields, on Tuesday. Two men riding a large red high-powered motorbike were seen leaving the area immediately after the shooting. Detectives said several areas had been searched along the route the bike is thought to have travelled, including Whitburn Golf Club. Footage taken from a CCTV camera showed the bike heading along Lizard Lane towards the course at 21:55 BST on Tuesday. Mr Sultan was shot at close range, in what police believe was a pre-planned killing. Det Ch Insp John Bent of Northumbria Police, said the force had received a "very positive" response and several calls it was following up. "We'd still appeal for anyone who thinks they may have information about the motorbike or the two men to come forward and speak to officers," he said.

Summary: A golf course has been searched by police investigating the shooting of a man outside a takeaway.


Ford's net profit was $1.9bn (Â£1.2bn) in the July-to-September period, compared with $1.1bn for the same quarter in 2014. The strong revenue growth came mostly from sales in North America, where the F-150 truck and Explorer sports utility vehicle helped drive the increase. Other markets were not so successful, Europe and South America both saw pre-tax profits decline. Shares of Ford were up 1.18% ahead of the market opening. Despite a pre-tax loss of $182m Ford's market share in Europe grew by 30%. Market share was also up in Brazil, where a slumping economy has made it difficult for the company to turn a profit. The profit from US truck and SUV sales is a positive sign for Ford, which spent heavily on boosting truck production and preparing for the launches of new SUVs.

Summary: US carmaker Ford has reported a near-doubling of its third-quarter profit.


Police were called to the house on Church Avenue, Baddeley Green, at around 10:35 BST on Thursday where they found the body of Sarah Jeffery, 48. Staffordshire Police said a 51-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent has been arrested in connection with her death and remains in custody. The address has been cordoned for a forensic examination. The force said it was supporting Mrs Jeffery's family. Ch Insp John Owen said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sarah at this difficult time." Latest on this and other stories in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire

Summary: A woman who was found dead at a home in Stoke-on-Trent has been named.


South Parade Pier in Portsmouth has been closed since 2012 following safety concerns. Donna Jones, leader of Portsmouth City Council, said owners Fred Nash and Denise Randall had allowed the "historic monument to fall into disrepair". Neither owner could be reached for comment. The council said the notice compels them to "undertake the proper preservation of a building, within a two month timescale". Ms Jones said: "A repairs notice will produce a schedule of work... this will hopefully reduce everyone's anxieties about the future of the pier." The essential works are expected to be completed by early 2015. South Parade Pier opened in 1879, but was destroyed by a fire in 1904 and rebuilt in 1908. In 1974 it was again wrecked by fire during the filming of the Ken Russell movie Tommy and part of the superstructure was rebuilt.

Summary: A repairs notice has been served on the owners of Hampshire's last Victorian pier.


Emergency services were called to the scene, on the A71 Galston Road, near East Holmes Farm in Hurlford, at about 00:25 on Friday. One of the vehicles, with three people inside, left the road and came to a halt at the bottom of an embankment. The other car remained on the road. The casualties were taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock after fire crews cut them free from the vehicles. Their is no information, as yet, on their conditions.

Summary: Five people have been injured after two cars collided in East Ayrshire.


The SNP MP for Edinburgh East said the party had to prepare for a second referendum on Scottish independence and still had "arguments to win". The current deputy leader, Stewart Hosie, has said he will step down in the autumn. Mr Sheppard wrote in a blog: "We need to prepare for the challenges ahead, including IndyRef2 when it comes. "That will be a far tougher test, and we need to be ready." Others to announce they are running are the party's Westminster leader Angus Robertson and MEP Alyn Smith.

Summary: Tommy Sheppard has announced he will stand for the role of deputy leader of the party.


Paul Doswell's men unlocked the Silkmen in the first half. Ross Stearn pounced from close range after goalkeeper Craig Ross could only parry an earlier effort. Frenchman Bedsente Gomis made it two, rounding off an intricate passing move. The U's were very much on top, and Nicky Bailey also rattled the visitors' crossbar on the stroke of half-time. After the break, Dean Beckwith again headed against the woodwork as the Gander Green Lane club continued to dominate. And when Andy Halls was given a straight red card for a nasty foul, Macclesfield's race was run. Report supplied by the Press Association

Summary: National League newcomers Sutton made it three wins in a row with a 2-0 victory at home to Macclesfield.


The woman called for help to remove the tiger snake from her suburban home in Melbourne, Victoria, on Sunday. Snake catcher Barry Goldsmith said the reptile entered through an open door before curling up among the decorations. Tiger snakes, found along Australia's coast, are highly venomous. Mr Goldsmith said the woman "reacted quite well" after making the discovery. "She left the room, put a towel down as a door jam and came and rang me," he told the BBC. The snake was released back into the wild. The species is protected in most Australian states. Mr Goldsmith said he was used to finding snakes in unusual places. "I've found them in ugg boots, washing machines, dog kennels, cat boxes, toilets, kitchen cupboards and bookcases," he said.

Summary: A woman has discovered a 1m-long venomous snake wrapped around her Christmas tree in Australia.


The 31-year-old sustained a medial ligament injury in the Champions League qualifier against Celtic in Glasgow earlier this month. Blues boss David Healy said Waterworth, who was key to the title success, will be out for "several weeks". Linfield start the campaign at home against Carrick Rangers on 12 August. Healy's men then travel to face Ards three days later before taking on Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park on 19 August. It's a major blow for the Windsor Park side, who also have Jimmy Callacher and Matthew Clarke sidelined with injury as they prepare for the new season. Waterworth scored a hat-trick in the title-clinching victory over Cliftonville at Solitude in April. He then bagged another treble the following week to help the Blues defeat Coleraine in the Irish Cup final.

Summary: Linfield will begin their defence of the Premiership title without Andrew Waterworth after the forward suffered a knee injury.


The former Llanfyllin Union Workhouse in Powys, known locally as Y Dolydd, opened in 1839 and could house up to 250 men, women and children. Today, it is the only one of its kind in Wales which people can visit and accommodates tourists, hosts activities and has opened up a visitors' centre. Its octagonal roof in the middle of the site needs £50,000 of repairs. The Llanfyllin Dolydd Building Preservation Trust also eventually wants to restore the master's house to include a new entrance, lift and toilets at a cost of £100,000.

Summary: The owners of a Victorian workhouse are trying to get funding to repair part of the roof.


Gary Neville was at Moor Lane to see Salford score twice in the final 12 minutes to beat Workington 3-2 in their Northern Premier League play-off final. It means Salford will play in National League North next season. 'Class of 92' members Neville, brother Phil, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt took a 50% stake in 2014. The club were promoted last season and this term reached the FA Cup second round, featuring in live TV games against Notts County and Hartlepool United. Their progress was followed in a two-part BBC documentary 'Out of Their League', which has been commissioned for a second series. Have you added the new Top Story alerts in the BBC Sport app? Simply head to the menu in the app - and don't forget you can also add score alerts your football team and more.

Summary: Salford City - the side co-owned by former Manchester United stars - have been promoted to the sixth tier of English football for the first time.


Media playback is not supported on this device Welshman Greenslade and his English team-mate Gillett beat Welsh pair Dan Salmon and Damian Doubler 7-7, 8-6. Greenslade, from Cardiff, clinched the match with a dramatic wood - walking alongside the bowl and shouting encouragement as it went. Asked how he felt as he played the shot, he said: "I just hoped and prayed . . . and thought 'don't be short'." Gillett commented: "I never even watched, because anything can happen with Jason. "I'm just really pleased for him." Salmon and Doubler beat Jamie Chestney and Mark Davies 7-8, 9-1, 1-2 to reach the final. Greenslade and Gillett saw off David Gourlay and Mervyn King 8-4, 3-7, 1-2 to set up their title chance.

Summary: Jason Greenslade and Les Gillett won the World Indoor bowls pairs title at Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk.


Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster, who held the finance job, became first minister on Monday after Peter Robinson stepped down. She is expected to name a replacement rather than carry out a full ministerial reshuffle. One reason is that the Northern Ireland Assembly will break up in March to allow an election campaign to begin. Mrs Foster could look to experienced DUP backbenchers to head the finance department. BBC News NI's political editor Mark Devenport said Alastair Ross or Peter Weir could be options for Mrs Foster to turn to.

Summary: A new finance minister for Northern Ireland is expected to be appointed at Stormont later on Tuesday.


Michelle Dewberry is running as an independent in the Hull West and Hessle constituency. The Hull-born business consultant was chosen as the winner of the 2006 series by Sir Alan Sugar. Labour's Alan Johnson announced he was stepping down as an MP at the election after holding the seat for almost 20 years. Ms Dewberry said she was providing an alternative to voters who supported the UK leaving Europe, but did not support other Conservative policies. "As a Brexiteer, I will give these voters an option of supporting the Tory Brexit, without the compromise of the other policies and to truly stand for Hull and Hessle's needs," she said. Other declared candidates in Hull West and Hessle include Emma Hardy for Labour, Claire Thomas for the Liberal Democrats and Gary Shores for UKIP.

Summary: A winner of The Apprentice television programme is to stand for Parliament in the upcoming general election.


Clanmil Housing Group said the financing will underpin an eight-year build programme which will support up to 500 jobs in the construction sector. It is the second recent major funding announcement involving social housing. Earlier in the month, the European Investment Bank agreed £280m of loans with two other housing associations. "These investments demonstrate the social housing sector is playing an important role in bolstering and growing our economy," said Steve Amos, the chair of Clanmil. The loans are "on attractive terms" from three local banks. Around 40,000 people in Northern Ireland are on the waiting list for low-rent social housing.

Summary: One of Northern Ireland's biggest social housing landlords has secured £135m in bank loans to help fund 2,500 new homes.


The first date of the HS2 compensation roadshow in the Midlands was held in Burton Green, Warwickshire. Those directly affected by the line were able to talk to officials from HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport about potential payouts. There will be 22 events across the route over the next three months. People whose homes will be affected were able to look at route maps, factsheets and consultation documents about the planned route. The proposed London to Birmingham link runs close to the town of Kenilworth and Burton Green village. The roadshow will also visit Southam, Kenilworth, Offchurch in Warwickshire and sites in Birmingham, Solihull and Staffordshire on later dates.

Summary: People living near the planned high-speed (HS2) rail line in Warwickshire have been quizzing officials over how much compensation they will get.


Mr Obama will travel to the capital Addis Ababa in late July to meet with the Ethiopian government and African Union leaders. The president will be in Kenya before that on a previously announced trip, visiting his father's homeland for the first time as leader. He has previously visited Ghana, Egypt, Senegal, Tanzania, and South Africa. The US leader will participate in a global entrepreneurship summit while in Kenya. In Ethiopia, he will discuss how to "accelerate economic growth, strengthen democratic institutions, and improve security," White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters.

Summary: Barack Obama will become the first sitting US president to visit Ethiopia, the White House says.


Swedish defender Olsson was unlikely hero for the Rams, curling home the only goal to settle a scrappy match with just over 10 minutes left. The 27-year-old told BBC Radio Derby: "The atmosphere was unbelievable "I have heard about this game so much so to have scored in it is amazing. What I have heard is what I witnessed." Derby remain fifth in the Championship table, but January signing Olsson is well aware that his first goal for the club - in his ninth game - had more significance than a 'normal' goal. "To score a goal in such an important game means a lot to a lot of people; it's a very good feeling," he added. "It was a good finish. We didn't play our best football but sometimes it is about grinding things out. It's a good win."

Summary: Derby County match-winner Marcus Olsson says his first experience of a facing Nottingham Forest in the A52 derby lived up to all the hype.


The 30-year-old, who began his career at West Brom, has made four appearances for the National League side since arriving in January. Gulls player-manager Kevin Nicholson says he is happy to prolong the ex-West Bromwich Albion full-back's stay. "He has been an excellent influence on the lads and his experience has really helped us," he said. Meanwhile, Torquay captain Courtney Richards could miss the rest of the season with a knee problem. The 23-year-old midfielder will be out for up to eight weeks after suffering a medial collateral ligament injury in their draw with Barrow on Saturday.

Summary: Torquay United have extended the loan of Kidderminster Harriers defender Jared Hodgkiss by another month.


In April it was announced a weekly round-up episode of daily arts show Front Row would replace the programme, prompting consternation and a petition. But Radio 4 controller Gwyneth Williams has since confirmed Saturday Review will be retained - "for now". "After a great deal of consideration I will be keeping the show on air at this time," she said. "Bearing in mind the challenging financial climate I am glad that, for now, I'm able to have both Front Row and Saturday Review as part of Radio 4's ambitious and wide-ranging arts content." Tom Sutcliffe, who presents the show, tweeted that he was "delighted" and "very grateful" for the rethink. Saturday Review is broadcast at 19:15 on Saturday nights, the same time Front Row is aired on weeknights. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.

Summary: The BBC has backtracked on its decision to axe Radio 4's long-running arts programme Saturday Review.


Barking dogs and noise from pubs and clubs also prompted people to call. Most issues were sorted out by council officials without the need for enforcement. But one council, Causeway Coast and Glens, did take a prosecution. 508 cases led to councils issuing abatement orders. The figures are contained in a statistical report published by the Department of Agriculture and Environment. The report said it is "disappointing" that only Belfast City Council has used powers to fine and in some cases seize equipment from premises making excessive noise between 23:00 and 07:00 GMT. It also encourages councils to use their powers to designate areas where their staff would have powers to stop ringing alarms. "This report shows that neighbourhood noise problems can arise from many quarters," the report said. "The lack of consideration for the rights of others is a contributory factor in many of these problems."

Summary: Blaring music, loud TVs and parties led to the bulk of more than 10,000 noise complaints to district councils last year.


Hannah Bladon, 20, will be honoured ahead of Derby County's game against Huddersfield Town later. Rams fan Ms Bladon, from Burton-upon-Trent, was repeatedly stabbed on a tram in the Israeli city on Friday. Derby County, who will kick-off at the iPro ground at 17:00, offered "sincerest sympathies to the Bladon familly". Ms Bladon had been on an exchange programme at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She was attacked close to Jerusalem's Old City, which was busy with Christians marking Good Friday and Jews celebrating Passover. A 57-year-old Palestinian man, described by police as "very mentally disturbed", was arrested at the scene. The University of Birmingham student's family, who described Ms Bladon as "a keen Derby County supporter", said they were "devastated" by the "senseless and tragic attack".

Summary: A minute's silence is to be held for a British student who was stabbed to death in Jerusalem.


Henry Ayabowei, known as Henry Esin, was found collapsed near a Bangor nightclub in the early hours of Saturday. The 27-year-old, from Llangefni, Anglesey, was taken to hospital, but died on Sunday morning. A man who was arrested has now been charged and will appear before Llandudno magistrates on Wednesday. Mr Ayabowei played football for a number of clubs on Anglesey and was described as a "true gentleman in every sense" by Llanfairpwll football club. Floral tributes to Mr Ayabowei have been left outside the Peep nightclub, close to the Brick Street-High Street junction where he was found. A post-mortem examination was also expected to be carried out on Tuesday, with family liaison officers supporting Mr Ayabowei's family.

Summary: A 26-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a father-of-two in Gwynedd.


The leak happened when a company auditor uploaded details of almost 100,000 staff to various file-sharing websites in 2013. The auditor, Andrew Skelton, was sentenced to eight years in jail for deliberately leaking the details. Now staff are arguing Morrisons should have done more to protect their data. "My clients' position is that Morrisons failed to prevent a data leak which exposed tens of thousands of its employees to the very real risk of identity theft and potential loss," said Nick McAleenan, a data privacy lawyer representing the staff. "In particular, they are worried about the possibility of money being taken from their bank accounts and - in the case of younger clients - negative consequences for their credit rating." The size of the claim has yet to be decided. Morrisons denies it is responsible and says the legal action is fundamentally misconceived.

Summary: More than 2,000 staff at Morrisons are to sue the supermarket chain after some of their personal and financial details were posted online.


The men, who were in their 20s and 50s, were diving with a group close to the city's breakwater when they failed to surface at about 11:30 GMT. Two Plymouth lifeboats and a rescue helicopter from RMB Chivenor were called to search for them. A lifeboat later found the divers uninjured. A UK Coastguard spokeswoman said it was not clear what had caused the delay. She said the person in charge was concerned for their welfare when the men failed to surface after 15 minutes. She added that once the men were found they were passed to South Western Ambulance Service for a check up.

Summary: Two divers who were delayed in surfacing off Plymouth sparked a major search operation.


The 29-year-old, an eight-time national champion in Luxembourg, edged out three-time world road race champion Marianne Vos on the 138.5km stage. Lizzie Armitstead, one of Majerus' Boels Dolmans team-mates, was the highest-placed Briton, finishing 18th. Compatriot Rebecca Durrell was 25th, with Olympic gold medallist Dani King one place further back. 1. Christine Majerus (Lux/Boel-Dolmans) 3hrs 24mins 48secs 2. Marianne Vos (Ned/Raboliv) same time 3. Giorgia Bronzini (Ita/Wiggle High5) 4. Marta Bastianelli (Ita/Ale Cipollini) 5. Lotta Lepisto (Fin/Cervelo-Bigla) 6. Leah Kirchmann (Can/Liv-Plantur) 7. Lucinda Brand (Ned/Rabo-Liv) 8. Alison Tetrick (US/Cylance) 9. Elisa Longo Borghini (Ita/Wiggle High5) +6secs 10. Floortje Mackaij (Ned/Liv-Plantur) Selected others 18. Lizzie Armitstead (GB/Boels-Dolmans) +9secs 25. Rebecca Durrell (GB/Drops) 26. Dani King (GB/Wiggle High5) 34. Grace Garner (GB/British National) 35. Annasley Park (GB/British National) 41. Laura Massey (GB/Drops) 44. Jessie Walker (GB/British National)

Summary: Christine Majerus sprinted to victory on the opening stage of the Women's Tour from Southwold to Norwich.


The 23-year-old has been recovering from a shoulder injury after undergoing surgery in July. Lee, who played in all three Tests for Wales in New Zealand in June, was expected to be sidelined for 12-16 weeks. "He's looking good," said Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac. "There's been consultation (with Wales) and everyone is happy with his testing. "He's training with us today and he's stepping it up. He'll have more involvement next week." Scarlets suffered a second successive Pro12 loss when they were beaten 20-9 by Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday. The Welsh region visit Ulster on Friday, 16 September.

Summary: Wales prop Samson Lee could make his first Scarlets appearance of the season against Connacht on Saturday, 24 September.


The Dow Jones fell 73.04 points, or 0.4%, to 18,563.01. The wider S&P 500 dropped 8.80 points to 2,181.35, while the tech-focused Nasdaq index fell 17.32 points to 5,244.70. Shares in Walmart fell 1.2% to $72.45 after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway cuts its stake in the retailer. Industrial gas supplier Praxair saw its shares jump nearly 5% after the company said it was in early merger talks with Germany's Linde. On the currency markets, the dollar hit seven-week lows against the euro, yen and Swiss franc after official figures suggested US inflationary pressures remain weak, potentially delaying further interest rate rises. Figures from the Labor Department showed consumer prices were unchanged last month, while core prices - which exclude food and energy costs - rose just 0.1%.

Summary: (Open): After hitting another set of record highs on Monday, US markets slipped back in early morning trade.


Media playback is not supported on this device United beat Crystal Palace at Wembley in May to win their first silverware since 2013. However, the club released a team photo in which only the Community Shield - new manager Jose Mourinho's first success in the role - on display. The FA Cup Twitter account posted a downcast emoji in response. The FA Cup trophy was not the only thing missing from United's 2016-17 group shot. German World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32, who has been training away from the first team despite having a contract until the summer of 2018, was also absent. Schweinsteiger retired from Germany duty in July.

Summary: The FA Cup's Twitter account is 'feeling sad' after Manchester United failed to feature the famous trophy in their team photo.


Midfielder Mitch Rose, the brother of Tottenham and England defender Danny, has also been let go by the Exiles. Defenders Jazzi Barnum-Bobb and Ben Tozer have both triggered one year contract extensions, however. Tozer has not played since January 7 after falling out with previous boss Graham Westley, but seems set to stay. Newport have already released Liam Angel, Marcus Beauchamp, Paul Bignot, Jack Compton, Tom Meechan, Kieran Parselle, Finlay Wood following the end of the season after confirming Mike Flynn as their permanent manager. Darren Jones, who has had three spells with the club, also announced his retirement after a campaign when the Exiles survived relegation on the final day despite being 11 points adrift with 12 games remaining. Elsewhere, midfielder Tom Owen-Evans remains at the club after signing a new two-year contract.

Summary: Newport County have released strikers Craig Reid and Ryan Bird and transfer listed ex-Arsenal midfielder Mark Randall.


Daniel Barker, 25, from Barrow, stabbed his victim four times in the head and twice in the back on 12 October last year. He admitted wounding with intent and was jailed at Preston Crown Court. Cumbria Police said the victim was lucky to survive but has been left with permanent scarring. Barker, who was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of Â£170, attacked the man in "broad daylight" in Harrison Street in Barrow, police said. Det Con Mandy Stables said: "I am pleased that Barker will now pay for what he did after handing himself in at Barrow Police Station. "Unfortunately his victim has been left with permanent scarring, however, he is very lucky to be alive after suffering the injuries he did."

Summary: A man who repeatedly stabbed another man in the street with scissors has been jailed for 10 years and nine months.


Laws which came into force on 14 July have tightened ownership rules for antique firearms and anyone storing weapons for someone else. Sussex and Surrey Police forces said guns or ammunition could be handed in under an 11-day amnesty. It lasts until 21 November and owners would not be prosecuted. But police said weapons could be analysed to determine if they had been used in a crime. Chief Supt Paul Morrison said: "We would encourage people to check their attics, sheds and cupboards and hand weapons in. "A firearm might not be a danger in your hands but if it was stolen by a burglar and passed to other criminals it could put people's lives in danger."

Summary: Police launching a gun amnesty in Surrey and Sussex say a law change may mean many people are now holding illegal firearms.


The strike of 40,000 teachers in the Canadian province began in June. A last-minute attempt to bring teachers back failed last week. Key sticking points between the provincial government and the teacher's union include pay and class size. The British Columbia government says it will not pass a law to force teachers back to work. Extended summer camps and childcare options were filling up across British Columbia, broadcaster CBC reports. The province has offered C$40 ($37; Â£22) per day per child under 12 to pay for childcare costs, but it will not be paid out immediately.

Summary: A teacher's strike in British Columbia has postponed the first day of school for about 500,000 children.


Attahullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the provincial governor of Wardak, said the attackers targeted three passing vehicles, including a bus. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack south-west of the capital Kabul, which happened after midnight. Taliban militants are believed to be active in many parts of the province. Foreign troops ended their combat role in Afghanistan in December but some have remained in the country to support the Afghan military who are battling a bloody Taliban insurgency. There are also fears that the influence of Islamic State could be growing in Afghanistan. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is currently visiting the US, where he is expected to urge for more funding for Afghan forces. Mr Ghani is due to meet US President Barack Obama later on Tuesday.

Summary: Gunmen have opened fire on a major road in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 13 people, local officials say.


Media playback is not supported on this device Muhammad, 26, clocked 53.13 seconds in rainy conditions to beat Dane Sara Slott Petersen (53.55) into second. American Ashley Spencer ran a personal best of 53.72 to take the bronze medal, while Scot Doyle came home in 54.61 to finish eighth. "I feel like I nailed the race," Doyle, 29, told BBC One. "I am not too unhappy but you always want more." Doyle, victorious at the Diamond League meetings at Doha and Monaco this year, made a slow start from lane one and never troubled the leaders. Muhammad's victory helped take the USA's gold-medal tally in Rio to nine. "I was feeling really tired before the race, but I just trusted in myself and my abilities," she said. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: USA's Dalilah Muhammad won Olympic gold in the women's 400m hurdles as Great Britain's Eilidh Doyle finished last.


Its new six-week digital marketing drive to be launched in France and Germany next week follows up a Nessie-themed campaign run earlier this year. The latest effort will also target The Netherlands. Called "Tips for Monster Hunting" the new ad campaign includes photographs taken at Plodda Falls at Tomich and the Falls of Foyers, south of Inverness. The previous drive featured Glen Ord Distillery in Muir of Ord and kilted revellers in the Dores Inn at Dores on Loch Ness. Both campaigns were set up with the aim of drawing more visitors to Scotland and the wider UK.

Summary: Tourism body VisitBritain has released a new set of tongue-in-cheek tips to finding the Loch Ness Monster.


A spokesman for the rebels, known as Houthis, told Reuters news agency 426 people had been freed on Thursday. Further releases are expected in the coming days. Fighting between the government and rebels has been flaring up since 2004. Last February a truce was agreed between the sides. Earlier this week, a Qatari delegation arrived in Yemen to discuss the truce. "(Qatar's) efforts being exerted at the moment are fruitful," an unnamed official was quoted as saying. He added that the Houthis would return equipment seized in confrontations with the government as part of the peace deal. Houthis complain they are the victims of economic and religious discrimination, which the government denies.

Summary: The Yemeni government has begun releasing hundreds of northern Shia rebels as part of a peace deal, officials say.


Media playback is not supported on this device Britain's Natalie Powell went out in the quarter-finals, later losing a repechage. Brazil's Mayar Aguiar and Slovenia's Anamari Velensek won bronze. In the men's -100kg division, Lukas Krpalek of the Czech Republic beat Azerbaijani world number one Elmar Gasimov by ippon to win gold. GB's Ben Fletcher lost in the last 32. Media playback is not supported on this device The bronze medals went to Japan's Ryunosuke Haga and Cyrille Maret of France, on his 29th birthday. Find out how to get into judo with our special guide. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Kayla Harrison of the United States beat Audrey Tcheumeo of France by ippon to defend her women's -78kg Olympic judo title in Rio.


The musical event, in its 15th year, took place at the Titanic Slipways in front of about 11,000 people on Saturday evening. Both Northern Irish and international acts were performing alongside the Ulster Orchestra. The artists included soprano Lesley Garrett, Broadway performer John Owen-Jones and Londonderry pianist Ruth McGinley. The event in Belfast was part of the UK-wide celebration of the Last Night of the Proms. Viewers can watch extracts from the Belfast concert online, and there will also be a highlights programme on BBC Two NI on Sunday, 18 September at 18:00 BST.

Summary: Thousands of people attended the BBC Proms in the Park in Belfast.


Kyle Bullock, 21, was a passenger in an MG Rover when the crash happened at the junction of Fryers Road and Leamore Lane in Bloxwich, Walsall, on Sunday. The 28-year-old car driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed. A 20-year-old male passenger remains in a critical condition after the crash, which happened at just after 23:00 BST. The van driver was unhurt. In a statement Mr Bullock's family said: "Kyle was a loving brother, nephew and a father who we will all miss so much. "None of the family can come to terms with this tragic loss. He is now back with his mom who he never got over losing." The car driver has been bailed pending further inquiries.

Summary: A "loving father" who died in a crash involving a car and a van has been identified.


The 32-year-old Argentine was released by the Magpies this summer after his contract expired. Deportivo said the deal is subject to Gutierrez, who returned to action in March after recovering from testicular cancer, passing his medical. Gutierrez scored 12 goals in 205 appearances for Newcastle after joining from Mallorca in 2008. He criticised the Magpies' hierarchy after leaving St James' Park, saying they made him feel like they "didn't care" after releasing him in a phone call. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

Summary: Former Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez has agreed a move to Spanish top-flight side Deportivo La Coruna.


Footage aired on local TV stations showed dozens of men rushing out of a side entrance at Sialang Bungkuk prison in Pekanbaru City, with no sign of anyone following them. About 200 people escaped after being let out of cells for Friday prayers. More than a third were subsequently recaptured. Ferdinand Siagian, from the region's law ministry, said that the jail had only five or six guards on duty for nearly 1,900 inmates, in a prison supposed to hold only 300. Inmates had accused some guards of being violent and complained about their treatment in the jail, Mr Siagian told Metro TV. Hundreds of police officers and military personnel have now been deployed to guard the prison. Police have set up roadblocks around the city and are looking for the other escapees.

Summary: More than 100 prisoners are still at large on the Indonesian island of Sumatra after breaking out of an overcrowded jail.


The campaign group estimates there has been a 48% decline in elephant numbers from just over 20,000 to around 10,300. The WCS's Alastair Nelson says the poachers come from Tanzania where the elephant population has already been decimated. China is the world's largest consumer of smuggled tusks. Remote northern Mozambique, which includes the Niassa National Reserve, was the hardest hit, accounting for 95% of elephant deaths. The north "has always been a remote and poorly governed area, with an underlying level of corruption," Mr Nelson told AFP. Mozambique did not criminalise the killing of protected animals until 2014. In May, police seized the country's biggest ever find of illegal wildlife products. Some 1.3 tonnes of elephant ivory and rhino horn were found. That find represented the result of the killing about 200 animals and had a street value of $6.3m (£4.1m).

Summary: Poachers have killed nearly half of Mozambique's elephants for their ivory in the past five years, says the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).


Stephanie Booth, 70, was found by her husband, David, at their smallholding in Llangar, Corwen, on 18 September. They had formerly run hotels in the area and, in 2008, she starred in a BBC series about the industry called Hotel Stephanie. The coroner adjourned the inquest until March, saying the Health and Safety Executive was investigating her death. The hearing was told Mr Booth, 72, went looking for his wife when she failed to return home. She had been driving their tractor mower when the incident occurred at the smallholding where they ran an animal rescue centre.

Summary: A Denbighshire businesswoman died of crush injuries in a tractor accident, a post-mortem examination has found.


Fox will be on the bench at Croke Park on 24 April because first choice number one Niall Morgan is out injured. Morgan broke a bone in a hand while playing for his club Edendork. He had been sharing the number one short on a rotational basis with O'Neill this season, and was in line to start in the league decider. Now it will be O'Neill who forms the last line of defence against the Breffni men. Fox has already made his senior debut, having come on as a substitute in a league game last season against Donegal. He was called up due to the unavailability of O'Neill, and was thrust into the action early on after Morgan picked up an injury. Fox won an All-Ireland Under-21 medal last year, but lost out in the 2016 Ulster final last week, when Monaghan defeated the defending champions by two points.

Summary: Tyrone Under-21 goalkeeper Sean Fox has been called into the senior squad as back-up for Mickey O'Neill for the Division Two final against Cavan.


The Dow Jones finished up 269,48 points, or 1.6%, at 17,409.72. The S&P 500 rose 35.55 points to 2,036.09, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed 97.42 to 4,691.87. The rises followed a rebound on European stock markets, with investors hunting for bargains after two sessions of heavy falls. Shares in JP Morgan Chase were up 3.3%. Bank stocks have been hit particularly hard since the UK's referendum result was announced last week. Energy shares climbed as oil prices recovered. Chesapeake Energy shares rose 5.4%, while Marathon Oil was 8.2% higher. Exxon Mobil climbed 2.3%. Airline stocks also saw a rebound. Delta Airlines was up 3.9%, and American Airlines climbed 5.9%. On Tuesday, the Commerce Department revised up its estimate of how fast the US economy expanded in the first quarter of 2016. The agency said gross domestic product increased 1.1% in the quarter, up from an earlier estimate of 0.8%.

Summary: (Closed): US shares closed higher on Tuesday, recovering some of the ground lost since the UK voted to leave the European Union.


The stowaways, who are believed to be from Vietnam, were found by Surrey Police as the cars were being carried on a car transporter through Egham. Nine of those detained were transported to Dover, in Kent, and a juvenile was taken into police custody for social services to help. The driver was not arrested. The cars had protective covers on the bodywork. A police spokesman said officers were called to the Egham bypass at 13:00 BST on Wednesday. He said: "The nine adults were arrested and a juvenile was detained on suspicion of illegal entry into the country. "The adults were transferred to the UK Visa and Immigration centre in Dover and the juvenile was taken to a custody centre, as a place of safety, to await assistance from social services."

Summary: Ten suspected illegal immigrants have been discovered hiding in the boots of new imported Maserati sports cars.


Windows were broken and the office at Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh in west Belfast was ransacked. Between £5,000 and £10,000 of damage was caused to the school and its nursery unit. The break-ins had angered the community, said the school's principal. "Neighbours had called in and texted their support," said Pilib Mistéil. "Last night was different. People were coming in and saying: 'We need to catch these people, we need to bring them to justice. "'We need to stop this immediately.'" The school, in the Ballymurphy area of the city, has some 200 pupils.

Summary: An Irish language primary school is reviewing its security after three break-ins in the past four days.


The accident, on the A140 at Roughton at about 07:25 GMT, was one of 12 police dealt with earlier. Some of the vehicles collided while others skidded off the road, Norfolk Police said. The road was closed between the B1436 Thorpe Market Road junction and the White Post Road junction but reopened just after 12:20 GMT. Read more on this and other stories from Norfolk Insp John Chapman, from the road policing unit, said his team alone had dealt with seven accidents "in the space of an hour". He said bearing in mind the weather conditions, "it didn't surprise me that we were suffering quite a high volume of road traffic collisions". "Fortunately, there were no serious injuries in any of these... but there was obviously a high demand on our resources." He advised drivers to "expect the unexpected" during the cold snap.

Summary: A 12-vehicle crash in foggy conditions on an icy road has left one person injured in Norfolk.


The Imaging Centre of Excellence will be based at the new South Glasgow University Hospital, which is due to open in 2015. The centre is part of a new Precision Medicine facility, which aims to pioneer more personalised treatments. The funding was agreed as part of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal. Deputy First Minister John Swinney described the funding as "great news" for the new hospital. "The state-of-the-art Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) will give Scotland a comparative advantage in clinical research. "It will provide innovation facilities for our life science companies to support the development of products and services which will help the NHS meet Scotland's complex health needs." Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said the new hospital would have "world-beating facilities". "Glasgow is now very well placed to gain in both health and economic terms from such centres," he said.

Summary: Funding of £16m has been awarded to a new medical facility in Glasgow which aims to improve treatments for brain, stroke and cardiovascular diseases.


The ferry MV Coruisk was used for the route before being redeployed to CalMac's Oban-Mull route. People on Skye have complained that the two smaller replacement ferries have been prone to disruption. Ian Blackford, MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, said MV Coruisk's return would be welcomed. A CalMac spokesperson could not confirm the redeployment, but said the company was looking at all options to improve reliability on the Mallaig to Armadale route. Mr Blackford told BBC Radio Scotland that the Coruisk was ideally suited to operating on the Skye route while the replacement vessels' operation was dictated by tidal conditions. But the MP added that he did not want the situation to be "a fight between Skye and Mull" and wanted all ferry routes to have the appropriate vessel.

Summary: Caledonian MacBrayne is to reverse its decision to change the ferry operating on its Mallaig to Armadale on Skye service, BBC Scotland understands.


The eastern command and custody facility will be built on the site of a former warehouse in Llay, near Wrexham, with works to start on 23 January. It will include energy-saving features designed to reduce future running costs. The building is due to be completed in 2018, with up to 200 officers and staff based there. The new building will also provide 32 cells to detain people arrested in Wrexham and Flintshire. Wrexham's high-rise police station will be demolished and a new town centre station with a public front desk will be opened in the former Oriel Gallery in the town centre. North Wales police and crime commissioner Arfon Jones said the new building will be "good for morale". He added that there will be a "strong element" of local employment and training in the construction of the building.

Summary: Plans for a new £21.5m "eco-friendly" police station in north Wales have been unveiled.


The owners of a Golden Ticket travelled on three trains leaving Tweedbank, Galashiels and Stow, each carrying 160 passengers. Many have special links to the line having campaigned for its return or been involved in the old Waverley line. Others making the trip were nominated by the public or won competitions. The 30 miles of new track between Tweedbank in the Borders and Edinburgh opens to the public on Sunday. The Queen will also carry out an official opening ceremony on Wednesday. The route is the longest new domestic railway to be constructed in Britain for more than 100 years. It follows some of the route of the old Waverley Line which ran between Edinburgh and Carlisle. That line was closed in 1969, leaving the Scottish Borders as a region without railway stations. It will now have three stops - at Tweedbank, Galashiels and Stow - on the new route.

Summary: Specially selected passengers have taken a trip on the Borders to Edinburgh railway a day ahead of its opening to the general public.


A minute's silence has been held at a football match in the home village of Gareth Willington, 59, and his son Daniel, 32, whose boat smashed into rocks and broke up on Thursday. One man was rescued and taken to hospital, but was pronounced dead. The other remains missing following the incident at St David's Head. The search has been scaled down. Secretary of Carew FC Jeremy Griffiths, said: "The tragedy has hit the whole village, we are a small and close community." Five lifeboats, a helicopter and local fishing boats were involved in the search. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is investigating the sinking off Aberreidy Beach, near St David's. Wreckage from the boat - believed to be The Harvester - has been found over a four mile (6.4km) area.

Summary: The two fishermen who went missing after a boat sank in Pembrokeshire have been named locally as a father and son from Carew.


Some of the 500,000 fans expected in the Gulf nation might be accommodated under canvas near stadiums. "At the heart of this World Cup is a commitment to showcase hospitality and friendship of the Middle East," said a spokesman. "As a result, we are actively researching the concept of supporters sleeping under the stars." Bedouin campsites are inspired by the homes of tribes that have historically lived in the Arabian and Syrian deserts. The tournament has already been moved from its traditional June-July slot to December over concerns about high temperatures.

Summary: Supporters at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be housed in traditional Bedouin-style desert camps.


It happened in the Lower Bennett Street area of the city at about 01:40 BST on Wednesday. A pillow was placed against the gas mains of the house and set on fire. Bernard McDaid has known the family for 40 years and said that he is outraged. "This family have never done anybody any harm. I can't understand why anyone would want to do this," he said. "You really couldn't get nicer people. It is ridiculous what has happened." Police have appealed for information.

Summary: An elderly woman and her family have been left shaken after an arson attack in Londonderry.


The 30-year-old scored 22 goals in 187 appearances for the Shakes after moving to Gigg Lane in 2012. Former Crystal Palace and Stoke man Soares becomes Wimbledon's first signing of the January transfer window. "Tom is very powerful, has good aerial ability and I think he is in his prime now," Dons boss Neal Ardley told the club website. The south-west London club have not disclosed the length of Soares' deal at Kingsmeadow. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.

Summary: AFC Wimbledon have signed midfielder Tom Soares from fellow League One side Bury for an undisclosed fee.


The 25-year-old arrives at Vicarage Road from Italian club Udinese, which is also owned by the Pozzo family. Ighalo spent most of the last two seasons playing in Spain for Granada on loan, scoring seven goals in 44 games. He is the ninth new recruit by Watford this summer, following Heurelho Gomes, Gabriel Tamas, Lloyd Dyer, Craig Cathcart, Matej Vydra, Daniel Toszer, Juan Carlos Paredes and Keith Andrews. They begin the new Championship campaign with a home game against Bolton on Saturday, 9 August, having finished 13th last term, 12 points outside the play-off places.

Summary: Watford have signed Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo on a season-long loan.


The young seals may look abandoned but the Wildlife Trust's Living Seas said they are often left on the beach as their mother swims for food. Sarah Perry, Living Seas' science officer for south and west Wales, has urged people not to touch them as this could cause them to be abandoned. Dogs should also be kept on a lead "well away", she added. Ten baby seals were found on Monday alone after the charity checked the shoreline between New Quay and Llangrannog.

Summary: Walkers along the Cardigan coastline are being warned about the dangers of approaching seal pups.


Robbers fled empty-handed after the raid on the store in Donington in Lincolnshire in the early hours of Thursday. CCTV footage showed a digger repeatedly being driven into the front of the store until part of the building collapsed. Police said the offenders then fled in a flat bed vehicle and dark blue car. More on this and other local stories from across Lincolnshire The Co-op's area manager Simon Taylor said the pop-up shop will operate from a neighbouring pub car park. He said it would stock a limited range of about 150 items to provide a service while repairs take place. It will open later. No timescale for the work has been announced, but Mr Taylor said the rear of the building was not as bad as it looks at the front.

Summary: A pop-up shop is to open in a village after its Co-op store was badly damaged in a botched ram-raid.


It is thought the 24-year-old Kenyan, who joined Saints in 2013 for £12.5m from Celtic, is poised to undergo a medical with the White Hart Lane club. The move would reunite Wanyama with his former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino. Wanyama asked to leave last summer after interest from Spurs but stayed at St Mary's and helped Southampton to a sixth-placed finish. The imposing central midfielder made 85 league appearances for Saints, scoring four times. If the deal goes through he will become Tottenham's first summer signing as they prepare for their return to the Champions League. Wanyama signed for Celtic from Belgian club Germinal Beerschot for an undisclosed fee in July 2011 having moved to Europe from Kenya to join Helsingborg of Sweden in 2007. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.

Summary: Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a fee of £11m for Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama, BBC Radio Solent understands.


Officers were called by the ambulance service to reports of a man unconscious on Ilford Lane in Ilford on Tuesday night. Despite the efforts of paramedics to save him, the man died at the scene. It is the second fatal shooting of a teenager in London in a week. On Sunday, an 18-year-old was shot in the head in Barking, east London. The man shot dead in Ilford has yet to be identified and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Summary: A 19-year-old has died after being shot while sitting in a car in east London.


The three-day project will involve pumping 10,000 cubic metres of shingle on to Eastoke Beach in Hayling Island. The material, being dredged from Chichester Harbour approach channel, will be distributed over the beach in front of Creek Road car park. The scheme, paid for by the Environment Agency, aims to protect 1,700 homes from coastal flooding. A council spokesman said: "The shingle beach along Eastoke is the primary line of defence against erosion and flooding, however coastal processes are constantly eroding it. "Without regular intervention, the densely populated area of Eastoke would quickly become vulnerable to flooding and coastal erosion." In January 2014, the promenade was flooded as storms and tides combined, battering coastal defences. In 2013, the Environment Agency spent Â£5m installing stone groynes at nearby Eastoke Point using 70,000 tonnes of rock imported from Norway.

Summary: An operation has begun to replenish a beach in Hampshire that has suffered sea erosion.


And seam bowler Dewi Penrhyn Jones, 21, has agreed a one-year contract after taking five wickets in their final two 2015 Championship matches. England Under-19 captain Donald hit 98 in the final match of the season against Gloucestershire. "I've learnt a lot from being in the first team dressing room," said Donald. "Now I've got a great opportunity to develop my game and focus on my cricket." Donald is spending the winter at the Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy in Adelaide, Australia. There are also one-year development contracts for batsman Jeremy Lawlor and fellow Cardiff MCCU product Jack Murphy, a fast bowler who was affected by injury in 2015. Chief executive Hugh Morris said: "These home-grown cricket talents are all capable of succeeding and achieving honours for Glamorgan." The county has also recently announced a contract extension for batsman Chris Cooke until 2018.

Summary: Teenage batsman Aneurin Donald has signed a three-year deal that keeps him at Glamorgan until the end of the 2018 season.


It happened on Tuesday night as the two men were walking through Waterloo Place. A gang of up to 20 youths aged between 14 and 18 years old followed them shouting racial abuse. A 18 year-old-man was arrested by police and questioned about the attack before being released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. One of men was assaulted by the gang of youths while walking through the city centre. He was attacked a second time in Sackville street by a girl who was with the group. The police have said they are treating the incident as a racially motivated hate crime.

Summary: Two men have been left badly shaken after being targeted in a racist attack in Londonderry.


The 41-year-old victim was attacked by a group in Castlebay Street, in the Milton area, at about 19:30 on Tuesday. Police said the attackers then made off in three cars which were seen being driven erratically from the scene. Detectives have appealed for information over the attack which they described as "completely unprovoked". They have not ruled out that the victim was targeted for some reason. Det Con Geraldine Josey said: "It may well be that this man was targeted for some reason, however, it does seem to have been a completely unprovoked attack. "I am keen to hear from anyone who may have been in Castlebay Street around this time and who can help us trace those involved in this attack." It is not known how many people were involved in the attack.

Summary: A man has been seriously injured after being stabbed in a Glasgow street.


The 20-year-old was three spots outside automatic qualification when the entry lists were released earlier this month. But Frenchman Gasquet, the world number nine, has pulled out with a back injury. It follows the earlier withdrawal of Argentina's Juan Monaco and Australian youngster Thanasi Kokkinakis. Edmund, who is ranked 102 in the world, came through qualifying in Melbourne this year before losing to American Steve Johnson in the opening round. He thought he had done enough for automatic qualification this year but missed out after five players used protected rankings to gain places at the year's first Grand Slam, which starts on 18 January. Edmund was part of the Great Britain squad which beat Belgium last month to win the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years.

Summary: British number three Kyle Edmund has been handed a place in the main draw of next month's Australian Open following Richard Gasquet's withdrawal.


The tech giant is expected to sell up to $12bn (Â£8.3bn) worth of bonds with both fixed and floating interest rates. The bonds are expected to do well because many investors currently have cash amid general market turmoil. Apple's offer is the largest of several corporate bonds issued on Tuesday after a quiet couple of weeks for the market. Issuing bonds, which pay an interest rate to investors, is currently relatively cheap with interest rates all but non-existent. Investors may find Apple's bonds particularly appealing in comparison to the dividend yield from the company. This is the fifth time since 2013 that Apple has made a multi-billion dollar corporate bond offering. IBM, Toyota, Comcast and BNY Mellon all made bond offerings on Tuesday.

Summary: Apple jumpstarted the US bond market on Tuesday with the announcement that it would sell up to ten tranches of corporate bonds.


The 502 sq ft (46.64 sq m) public toilet block had provided ladies and gents facilities for visitors to St Austell Bay, Cornwall. Auctioneer Graham Barton said the plot had "huge potential" to become a "fantastic family or holiday home." It also includes land to the front of and opposite the main block, with possible permission to extend. Mr Barton said the final selling price had been "a breathtaking outcome". "It was a spectacular lot, I haven't seen something with so much potential in as long as I can remember," he said. However, some expressed concerns at the loss of toilet facilities in the popular Charlestown beauty spot. One local resident said: "I can see why they are being sold off as they have a fantastic view but you do need public toilets. "I hope they build new ones somewhere else nearby."

Summary: A "loo with a view" overlooking the Cornish coast has sold at auction for £115,000.


The Mi-8 helicopter carrying 22 people, mostly oil and gas workers, went down on Friday in the Yamalo-Nenetsky region. President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences to relatives of the victims, according to his spokesman. The helicopter "fell on its right side and the victims could not get out," a military spokesman said. Three survivors were flown to the hospital but fog and poor visibility had hindered search and rescue operations, according to officials. A criminal probe has been launched but investigators suspect the crash could have been caused by a violation of flight safety regulations, a mechanical problem or poor weather conditions. The helicopter was flying from an oil and gas field in the Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk to the small settlement of Urengoi. The region's governor Dmitry Kobylkin has announced a day of mourning, calling the crash a source of "great sorrow for all of us."

Summary: A Russian helicopter has crashed in north-western Siberia killing at least 19 people, officials say.


Cunningham, 39, led Saints to the semi-finals of both the Challenge Cup and Super League play-offs in his first season in charge. He spent his entire playing career with his hometown team before moving onto the coaching staff in 2010. "Keiron is a young, talented and ambitious British coach," said chairman Eamonn McManus. "Even at the very beginning of his career he has already won the absolute respect of his team and of all at his club. "In his first season he took the team to within a whisker of another Grand Final and against the background of an injury ravaged campaign. He will continue to gain experience, as will his young side." The former Wales and Great Britain hooker made his St Helens debut in 1994 and went on to make 495 appearances at the club.

Summary: St Helens coach Keiron Cunningham has extended his deal until the end of 2018.


Cainero, 38, who won gold in 2008, missed two of her first four shots and 33-year-old Bacosi never looked like relinquishing her lead thereafter. The USA's Kimberly Rhode beat China's Wei Ming in the bronze medal match in a shoot-off to become the first person to win Olympic medals on five continents. Earlier, Britain's Amber Hill, 18, came last in the six person semi-final. Hill said: "The nerves were definitely running high today, there's no doubt about that. "No matter what you say about an Olympics it's hard out there. It's an incredible feeling to have family here."

Summary: Italy's Diana Bacosi won gold in the Rio 2016 women's skeet shooting with victory over compatriot Chiara Cainero.


The four-bedroomed detached house in the Stoneygate area of Leicester has been put on the market for £695,000. The 65-year-old Italian was sacked by the Foxes in February after winning the title the previous year. On its website, estate agent James Sellicks said Ranieri was selling the home as he was "moving on to new adventures". The refurbished property features three reception rooms, three bathrooms and a conservatory. The advert states: "After taking a well-deserved break, he [Ranieri] is now ready for a return to management which means he is moving on to new adventures and selling the home which served as his base here. "Much like the man himself, the house is unassuming yet stylish."

Summary: Claudio Ranieri is selling the home he lived in while masterminding Leicester City's title triumph.


George Robinson, a pupil at Stamford School in Lincolnshire, was injured playing against DF Malan in Cape Town on 27 July. The 17-year-old, who has been on a ventilator since the incident happened, has undergone reconstructive surgery on broken vertebrae. His family said he had showed immense courage to come through his ordeal. George's father, Simon, said: "It has been a life-changing experience and injury for George and our family. "George has responded positively to therapy after such a significant injury and there has been daily improvement in his condition; he is very close to being fully weaned off the ventilator that has been assisting his breathing for the past 37 days." He added: "We know that we have a long journey ahead... and we will move into this next chapter with positivity, determination and hopefulness." Mr Robinson will be flown home by air ambulance on Wednesday.

Summary: A teenage rugby player who suffered a serious spinal injury during a game in South Africa is set to return home.


West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of a fight in Twickenham Road, Kingstanding, at 12:56 BST today. The force said a man in his early twenties suffered fatal stab injuries and two people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Police remained at the scene on Saturday afternoon while forensic investigations were carried out.

Summary: A man has died after being stabbed in Birmingham, police said.


Stevens took 6-22 in the second innings to help Kent earn a 334-run victory on Sunday in their first Championship Division Two game of the season. The 40-year-old medium-pace bowler has taken 367 first-class wickets, including 98 over the past two seasons. "Not bad for a 60-year-old is it?" Walker joked to BBC Radio Kent. "He is a bit of a fine wine is Darren, with the ball especially he does just seem to get better. "It doesn't matter how fast or slow you bowl or whatever level of cricket you play, if you bowl the ball in the right areas enough, you're going to be in the shake-up of getting wickets. "And mixed in with that, Darren's skill levels are so huge. The craft he has with the ball is exceptional, it was an absolute masterclass of skill and accuracy."

Summary: Kent head coach Matt Walker says veteran all-rounder Darren Stevens is improving like a "fine wine" after he helped bowl Gloucestershire out for 61.


O'Leary, 19, made his senior Robins debut against Premier League side West Brom in the third round of FA Cup. He goes straight into Harriers' squad for Saturday's trip to Lincoln City. He joins a Kidderminster side battling to avoid relegation, bottom of the table and 12 points from safety with nine games left to play. Meanwhile, Zaine Francis-Angol and Gurjit Singh have been called up for international duty. Midfielder Francis-Angol is in the Antigua & Barbuda squad for their upcoming CFU Caribbean Cup qualifiers against Aruba and St Kitts & Nevis. Striker Singh has been included in an initial Punjab FA squad for their upcoming 2016 ConIFA World Championships in May and June.

Summary: National League strugglers Kidderminster Harriers have signed Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary on loan until the end of the season.


William Beaton, 73, from Devon, admitted stealing eggs from across the country. He pleaded guilty to taking Barn owl eggs in Norfolk and the eggs of other protected birds in Orkney. Plymouth Magistrates' Court heard he was found in possession of 435 eggs at his home in Burrator Road, Dousland, near Yelverton. More on the birds' eggs story, plus other Devon and Cornwall news He admitted fives offences under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act. Howard Jones, RSPB investigation officer, said Mr Beaton had shown a "a worrying trend" of targeting rarer species in recent years. He added: "The conservation impact of these actions cannot be underestimated and the public should be aware of people behaving suspiciously around nest sites during the breeding season." The eggs will be sent to Natural History Museum.

Summary: A pensioner was fined £4,700 after being found with hundreds of protected bird eggs.


University of Surrey environmental psychologist Dr Birgitta Gatersleben said people who live near nature "report higher wellbeing". She said real trees give the sense of bringing something "alive" indoors. "There is plenty of evidence to suggest that exposure to natural environments has beneficial effects on people," she said. She added: "There is a lot of evidence to suggest that people recover more quickly from stress and mental fatigue when exposed to natural, as opposed to built-up and "fake" environments. "Indeed, plants in offices have been shown to have a positive effect on the wellbeing and creativity of workers."

Summary: Real Christmas trees are "better for your health" than artificial ones, an academic has claimed.


Nikki Irvine faces up to five years in prison for injuring the child, who cannot be named for legal reasons. She had been charged with assaulting the baby at a house in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, in 2013. The 29-year-old eventually pleaded guilty at Paisley Sheriff Court to an amended charge of causing his injuries by culpable and reckless conduct. Irvine, who walks with the aid of two crutches, showed no emotion in the dock as she pleaded guilty to leaving the boy disabled. The court heard that a civil case involving Irvine, from Johnstone, and the child had been heard at the court earlier. Sentence was deferred to allow the sheriff involved in that case to deal with Irvine.

Summary: A woman has admitted shaking a seven-month-old baby so severely she left him disabled.


Carwyn Jones was speaking in support of a fight to retain the service in the face of plans to scrap it. The base in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, is closing in 2016 due to cuts by the National Police Air Service (NPAS). Mr Jones said the issue was not devolved and "we wouldn't be where we are if it was". He added: "Once again we're seeing Wales lose out because of the fact that policing is not devolved." When the NPAS announced in February it was cutting the number of bases across Wales and England to 15, it said it faced budget cuts of 14% over three years on top of 23% savings already made. Helicopter cover is continuing from St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, and Hawarden, Flintshire, as well as bases in England.

Summary: The Dyfed-Powys Police helicopter is a valuable service making a difference to communities "every day", the first minister has said.


The two people died on 2 and 3 of August at Springwater Care Home in Calverton near Nottingham. Two women who work at the home were arrested and suspended from duty and have since been released without charge. The home said it had brought in extra staff to continue caring for its residents. More on this and other stories from Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire Police said results from a post-mortem examination were expected next week and they continue to investigate. A spokesman for the home said: "We are deeply shocked and distressed by these allegations. "We are working very closely with the police while they seek to establish whether a murder took place, and we will do everything we can to support their investigation."

Summary: A murder investigation has been launched after two residents at a care home died.


Insp Declan McGrath said the victim was with a man in a licensed premises in the village when they were both attacked by two men. The woman was knocked out shortly before 01:00 GMT. The pair were then assaulted again, by the same two men, when the went outside the building. Police have appealed for information about the attacks. One of the suspects is described as being thin with brown hair and about 5ft 5ins tall. He was wearing navy jeans and a T-shirt. The other suspect was about 5ft 11ins tall with dark hair. He was wearing jeans and a burgundy and white jumper.

Summary: A woman has been knocked unconscious during an assault in Claudy, County Londonderry, on New Year's Day.


The plane, which took off from RAF Northolt, was forced to land at Luton Airport following a "technical issue", a Foreign Office spokesman said. Mr Johnson thanked the crew for their professionalism and was grateful to Luton Airport for the unscheduled welcome, the spokesman added. He has now continued his journey. The delay means Mr Johnson will be late for an informal dinner with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, but the pair intend to meet later in the evening, the BBC understands. A spokesman for Luton Airport said all 16 passengers on board the plane left the aircraft safely, but the runway was disrupted for more than 30 minutes. "Several scheduled flights were disrupted whilst the runway was cleared," he added.

Summary: A small military aircraft carrying newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has had to make an emergency landing on its way to Brussels.


The Â£58m facility will house the university's School of Computing Science, with 1,500 staff and students. It is the latest addition to the Â£250m Science Central project - a partnership between academia, the public sector, business and industry. The site, a former colliery, was the home of Newcastle Brown Ale, until production moved to Gateshead in 2005. Professor John Fitzgerald, a lead member of the university's Science Central team, said: "This is a significant step in the design and development of the Urban Sciences Building and gives us an opportunity to make the plans more widely available to staff, students, our key partners in business and industry and the public. "The vision for the Science Central site is urban sustainability underpinned by digital technology and the School of Computing Science will be central to that plan."

Summary: Plans for an "urban sciences" building on the site of a former brewery in Newcastle have been unveiled.


Prince Andrew, who was a Royal Navy helicopter pilot in the war, paid his respects at the chapel of Pangbourne College in Berkshire. The service was relayed on screens outside the chapel, to allow 870 veterans and relatives to take part. Britain accepted the Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982. Among those in the congregation was Ellie Smith, whose husband Petty Officer Ben Casey was one of the first servicemen to be killed in the conflict. She said: "My husband always said he loved fighting for what was right. I have a lot of love and a lot of pride in my heart." Another attendee, Rear Admiral Jeremy Sanders said: "It did get quite close because ships were getting tired, ammunition was constantly having to be resupplied."

Summary: The Duke of York has joined other Falklands veterans at a service to mark the 35th anniversary of the end of the conflict.


The Tough Mudder event is being held at the site near Thornhill over the weekend. Organisers said they expected more than 14,000 people to take part in the event. Tough Mudder is a team-based event which sees groups try to complete a 10 to 12 mile "mud and obstacle course". Vice President Nikki Emmans said: "Tough Mudder is delighted to return to Drumlanrig Castle this weekend." "We will be hosting Tough Mudder on Saturday and then on Sunday we have a brand new event for 2016, Tough Mudder Half. "We are anticipating over 14,000 participants over the weekend and are excited to return to such an iconic venue."

Summary: Thousands of competitors are descending on Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway to face a gruelling obstacle course challenge.


It made an operating profit of Â£107m was made last year. The firm said out-sourcing "certain activities" to sister sites in Mexico and Morocco would help continued efforts to improve competitiveness and profitability. The company is mid-way through a five-year global savings plan. Almost 1,100 jobs have been axed at its Northern Ireland operations, as the Canadian-owned company battled to turnaround fortunes primarily down to issues in its CSeries aircraft programme. The wings for the aircraft are manufactured in Belfast. The company accounts reported "excellent progress" on the CSeries, which now has more than 300 orders. In 2015, Bombardier, which trades as Short Brothers PLC in Northern Ireland, reported an operating loss of Â£225.

Summary: Bombardier's Belfast operations returned to profit in 2016, but "must continue to step up the pace" of cost-saving measures.


Tracey Curtis-Taylor set off in her 1942 Boeing Stearman aircraft called 'Spirit of Artemis' from Farnborough, England, in October. She was retracing the route of Amy Johnson, who in 1930 became the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia, flying over 23 countries and making some 50 refuelling stops. After landing in Sydney she tweeted it was the end of a "huge adventure" and also thanked "everyone who supported me". Her route had taken her across Europe and the Mediterranean to Jordan, over the Arabian desert, across the Gulf of Oman to Pakistan, India and across Asia.

Summary: A British adventurer has completed an epic 14,600-nautical mile flight from the UK to Australia in a 73-year-old plane.


Michael Wheeler, 22, had already pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving. On Friday at Cardiff Crown Court, Wheeler, of Tremorfa, admitted a further charge of dangerous driving and a count of intimidation. Sophie Taylor, 22, died in the crash following a chase on 22 August. Another driver, Melissa Pesticcio, 23, of Llanrumney, is also accused of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She denies the charges and a trial for her is scheduled for April. Judge Tom Crowther told Wheeler he would be sentenced after its conclusion.

Summary: A man has pleaded guilty to extra charges after his ex-girlfriend died when her car hit a house in Cardiff.


Thames Valley Police said fire crews and rescue specialists, who have been working at the site in Gibbs Crescent, located the remains earlier. The force said the family of 48-year-old Guido Schuette, who has been missing since the blast on Tuesday, had been informed. Gibbs Crescent will remain closed until further notice. Ch Supt Andy Boyd said: "Forensic identification procedures will have to take place to identify the deceased person which will take some time due to the nature of the incident. "Our thoughts remain with everyone who has been affected by this incident."

Summary: Human remains have been found at the site of flats in Oxford which collapsed following an explosion.


Cowan-Dickie, 23, has scored four tries in his past two games. The Chiefs front-row has found himself vying with Jamie George to be second choice behind captain Dylan Hartley. "I think he'll give Eddie Jones a few difficult selection issues with the form he's playing with at the minute," Baxter told BBC Radio Devon. The Cornwall-born hooker scored a hat-trick in Saturday's win over Harlequins, having also crossed the whitewash in the loss to Saracens six days earlier. "Luke's playing fantastically well, I thought he was good last week against Saracens and he's bang on form," added the Exeter boss. "It'll be great to see him carry on that form into the autumn internationals."

Summary: Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie's current form is worthy of a place in the England side, according to Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter.


The 26-year-old defeated Carlo Molfetta, the 2012 gold medallist, to reach the final of the European Olympic qualification tournament in Istanbul. Great Britain have already secured places via Jade Jones, Bianca Walkden and Lutalo Muhammad. With a maximum of four berths on offer, Great Britain cannot qualify any more athletes via the European qualifiers. Although Cho, like Jones, Walken and Muhammad, is the leading candidate in his respective category, GB Taekwondo will not select their fighters until nearer the Games. "It feels absolutely fantastic. Now the real work starts," said Cho. The European Championships in Montreux, Switzerland, 19-22 May is likely to be the final opportunity for fighters to prove their credentials. Media playback is not supported on this device

Summary: British taekwondo fighter Mahama Cho has secured a place for Team GB at the Rio Olympics in the +80kg category.


Four losses in their past six Bundesliga games have taken them down into ninth place. Schmidt, 49, has been considered one of the Bundesliga's top managers, and is seen as a possible Arsenal boss when Arsene Wenger leaves. They are still in the Champions League, but trail 4-2 to Atletico Madrid after their last-16 first-leg game. Sporting director Rudi Voller said: "I believe Roger Schmidt is an absolute top coach. But we have to act now if we are not going to lose touch with our targets."

Summary: Bayer Leverkusen have sacked manager Roger Schmidt following Saturday's 6-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund.


Four appliances were called to the Blue Lagoon on Gordon Street, next to the main entrance to Central Station, at about 13:40. The fire was extinguished a short time later. One woman suffered slight smoke inhalation but did not require hospital treatment. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze was confined to the takeaway. In October 2012, firefighters tackled a fire at the same premises.

Summary: Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a chip shop in Glasgow city centre.


Adeshola Adediwura, 32, Anita Ray, 46, and Lorna Clark, 44, are accused of offences allegedly committed at the Old Deanery care home in Braintree. They entered not guilty pleas during a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court, before being bailed by Judge Charles Gratwicke. The three are scheduled to stand trial on 15 June. They were arrested following an investigation by the BBC's Panorama programme. Ms Ray and Ms Adediwura both deny assault by beating and ill-treatment or neglect of a person whose capacity was limited. Ms Clark pleaded not guilty to putting a person in fear of violence by harassment and ill-treatment or neglect. The alleged offences date between October 2013 and February this year and relate to one alleged victim.

Summary: Three workers at a care home in Essex have denied charges of ill-treating patients.


The privately-owned helicopter is believed to have left Milton Keynes earlier on Wednesday en route to Dublin. The UK Coastguard said radar contact was lost on Wednesday afternoon. Two UK Coastguard helicopters searched the area between north Wales and the shore of Dublin before returning to their bases for the evening. North Wales Police has been notified of the search operation for the twin squirrel red helicopter. A Mayday broadcast has been issued to all vessels passing through the Irish Sea route to contact the UK Coastguard if they have seen anything. Earlier on Wednesday, UK Coastguard duty commander Peter Davies said: "We have established a search plan between Caernarfon Bay and the shore of Dublin and currently have two coastguard helicopters searching the route."

Summary: A helicopter with five people on board has gone missing over Caernarfon Bay in north Wales.


Perthshire-based Iain Burnett took gold at the International Chocolate Awards in London for his new velvet truffle - "Caramel with a Hint of Liquorice". He was the only UK chocolatier to win the accolade in the truffle and praline category this year. His "Dark Sao Tome" velvet truffle took top spot at the same awards in 2015. Mr Burnett is based at the Highland Chocolatier in Grandtully, which has been specialising in gourmet chocolate for the past 10 years. Following his gold award, Mr Burnett said: "I'm really pleased that my new caramelised white velvet truffle has been selected. "Liquorice is a flavour that sometimes gets a bad press but I've developed a chocolate that uses a gentle hint of liquorice with white chocolate that has been caramelised to complement it. "The balance of chocolate and spices is combined to create a complex chocolate that is above all, delicious."

Summary: A Scottish master chocolatier is enjoying sweet success after picking up a top international award for the second year in a row.


The 21-year-old spent a season and a half with the Bannsiders, having previously played for Linfield. "I have watched his progression now for several years and I think he is a superb left back," said Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter. "He will bring another great attitude to the team and I hope that he will be here for many years to come," he added. "I am grateful to Stephen and to Crusaders for giving me the chance to join," said Brown, who formerly played in a more forward role. "They are champions for a reason and I look forward to furthering my career at Seaview. I am looking forward to getting stuck in and showing Crusaders supporters the reason why I have been brought to the club."

Summary: Rodney Brown has left Coleraine to join Irish Premiership champions Crusaders on a three and a half year contract.


Diego Leon Osorio, 46, is accused of trying to smuggle more than 1kg (two pounds) of cocaine to Spain concealed in his underwear, which he denies. He was arrested at the international airport in the Colombian city of Medellin in October. If found guilty, Mr Osorio could face up to 12 years in prison. Mr Osorio played for Colombia's national team in the Copa America in 1991 and 1993 and also at the Barcelona Olympics in 1993. He also played for Colombian teams Atletico Nacional, Santa Fe and Medellin. Local media say that after his retirement from football at the age of 29, Mr Osorio managed a number of hotels around Medellin. He still played occasionally in charity matches with his former teammate Carlos Valderrama.

Summary: A former football player who played for Colombia's national team in the 1990s has been charged with drug trafficking.


It comes as chaplain roles have been advertised for people from different faiths when the prison opens next year on Wrexham Industrial Estate. But some church leaders have expressed disappointment that speaking Welsh has not been made a priority. The Prison Service said it would ensure inmates at HMP Berwyn had access to a "chaplain and suitable faith support". It is due to open in February 2017, and will house 2,000 inmates, making it the UK's largest. Rev Nan Powell Davies, from the Presbyterian Church in Wales and a former chaplain at Liverpool's Altcourse prison, said: "I'm angered by this. "One of the main arguments for building a new prison in north Wales was to enable Welsh-speaking prisoners to be treated fairly." The Union of Welsh Independent Churches has also expressed its disappointment.

Summary: Concerns that a Welsh-speaking chaplain may not be appointed to work at the new prison in Wrexham have been raised.


The victim was assaulted in a wooded area after chasing him from Hammond Street in Netherthorpe, Sheffield, where he had taken her handbag. South Yorkshire Police said the man, described as black and aged in his 20s, carried out the attack at about 19:30 BST on Friday. The victim was left "extremely traumatised", said a police spokesman. Her attacker was of medium build, about 6ft (1.8m) tall, and with short, dark hair. He was wearing a royal blue hooded jacket and dark trousers or jeans. Anyone with information about the assault is being asked to contact police.

Summary: A Japanese tourist, 18, was subjected to a serious sexual assault after her attacker snatched her handbag.


John Martin, 47, is accused of killing the 38-year-old mother, who died after reports of an assault at a property in Culcheth Lane, Newton Heath, on Sunday. Mr Martin, of Culcheth Lane, has also been charged with the attempted murder of a boy under the age of 17. He is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Ms Strelchenko died in hospital on Sunday after paramedics were unable to revive her. In a statement, her family described her as "talented" and "beautiful", they added: "She will be greatly missed." According to her website, Ms Strelchenko, who was of Russian origin, made her debut aged 12 with the St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra. Also known as Natalia Strelle, she had performed across Europe, Japan and at New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall. She was educated at St Petersburg State Conservatory and the Norwegian Academy of Music.

Summary: A man has been charged with murder after concert pianist Natalia Strelchenko was found with fatal injuries at a house in Manchester.


The 89-year-old musician was reportedly admitted after suffering from dehydration caused by diabetes. Writing on his Facebook page on Tuesday, King thanked fans and said he was leaving hospital. The veteran bluesman has lived with Type II diabetes for more than 20 years. King, known for such hits as The Thrill is Gone and Every Day I Have the Blues, was taken ill during a show last October and cancelled the rest of his tour after being diagnosed with dehydration and exhaustion.

Summary: Blues guitarist BB King has said he is "feeling much better" after being treated in hospital.


Pre-tax profits were steady at £22m, while employee numbers grew by about 100 to 2,152. The firm specialises in veterinary medicines and is one of Northern Ireland's biggest exporters. Turnover in North America, its largest trading region, grew by 12% driven by a number of new product launches. However, the weak euro hit sales in mainland Europe. During the financial year, Norbrook sold its investment in Cumberland Breweries to the US-based firm Alltech. The group has also completed a restructuring exercise to remove non-veterinary pharmaceutical assets from the group balance sheet. Liam Nagle, the chief executive, said the animal health industry is "buoyant" and the firm has "a strong pipeline of new products under development". Norbrook was founded by Lord Ballyedmond who died in a helicopter crash at his estate in Norfolk in 2014. His family continues to own the company.

Summary: Norbrook Laboratories, the pharmaceutical firm based in Newry, County Down, grew its turnover by 8.5% to £216m last year.


The blaze at the former Hunter Group site in Lockwood, Huddersfield, broke out on 18 August, with sections of the waste pile continuing to smoulder. Kirklees Council said the removal would allow firefighters to reach the seat of the fire, which had been inaccessible. The waste removal to get at the fire could take weeks, the council said. Residents living near the Queens Mill Road site should continue to keep their windows and doors shut and avoid areas affected by smoke or ash, according to Public Health England advice. People in the area previously told the BBC the fire was causing nausea and headaches. Kirklees Council said it continued to pursue legal action against the site operators, with a court hearing due on 23 September.

Summary: Waste has started to be removed from a rubbish tip fire in a bid to put it out more than two weeks after it started.


Alistair Gallow targeted Coral bookmakers in Jarrow, South Tyneside, on 8 January, sparking a stand-off with police lasting several hours. Appearing at Newcastle Crown Court via videolink from HMP Durham, he admitted four counts of false imprisonment and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. The 39 year old, of Percy Street, Jarrow, will be sentenced on 4 April. He also admitted three charges of possession of a bladed article in relation to three knives, and one of possession of an offensive weapon, namely a knuckle duster. Police were called to the bookmakers in Grange Road at 17:46 GMT. All the hostages - two members of staff and two customers - were released by 20:45.

Summary: A man has admitted holding four people hostage during an armed siege.


Jamie Jones-Buchanan went over, but Salford replied through George Griffin and went ahead with a penalty. Salford's Gareth O'Brien was sin-binned and Kallum Watkins gave Rhinos a half-time lead, before the hosts scored 20 second-half points without reply. James Segeyaro, Carl Ablett and Adam Cuthbertson's tries left the visitors with only one win in four Qualifiers. Salford remain sixth, level on points with fifth-placed London Broncos as they chase a place in the Million Pound Game and a chance to return to Super League, with only three matches left to play. Leeds: Sutcliffe; Briscoe, Watkins, Keinhorst, Hall; Moon Burrow; Galloway, Segeyaro, Singleton, Ferres, Ablett, Jones-Buchanan. Replacements: Cuthbertson, Ward, Garbutt, Lilley. Salford: Evalds; J Griffin, Sa'u, Jones, Vidot; O'Brien, Dobson; Burgess, Tomkins, G Griffin, Murdoch-Masila, Hauraki, Flanagan. Replacements: Kopczak, Lannon, Krasniqi, Lui.

Summary: Leeds moved closer to retaining their Super League status and continued their perfect record in the Qualifiers.