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Text: Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Conservative MP for North East Somerset, said the two parties could merge.
Mr Rees-Mogg also wants UKIP leader Nigel Farage to replace Nick Clegg as Deputy Prime Minister.
"I think that would be a better bet for Conservatism and the right wing in British politics," he said.
His comments come ... | A Somerset MP is calling for an electoral pact between the Conservatives and the UK Independence Party (UKIP). |
Text: The A563 Palmerston Way in West Knighton was flooded after a "trunk" pipe burst early on Friday.
Severn Trent Water apologised after more than 1,000 homes were affected but said water supplies were now back to normal in the city.
The road is closed between A6 Leicester Road and Welford Road and motorists have bee... | A major road in Leicester could be closed for several days after a water main burst. |
Text: The US Geological Survey said the 7.8-magnitude earthquake was centred 874km (543 miles) from the Japanese capital, at a depth of more than 660km.
The earthquake struck at 20:30 local time (11:30 GMT). Buildings in the capital swayed for almost a minute as the quake built in intensity.
There are no reports of ser... | A powerful undersea earthquake south of Japan has shaken buildings in Tokyo and been felt across the country. |
Text: The carmaker earned $989m in the January to March period, down from $1.64bn a year before.
Profits in North America fell to $1.5bn from $2.4bn in 2013, with sales volumes in the region down by 3%.
Ford also set aside $400m to boost its reserve fund that deals with vehicle warranty issues, such as safety recalls a... | Ford has reported a 39% drop in first-quarter profits as its performance in the key North American market weakened. |
Text: Bodycam footage shows a confrontation between Atherstone Hunt members and West Midlands Hunt Saboteurs in Leicestershire, on Saturday.
A thud is heard, followed by a scream, and a woman is then seen clutching her head. She was later treated in hospital, the saboteur group said.
A man was arrested on suspicion of ... | A man has been arrested after a hunt saboteur was allegedly hit over the head with a riding crop. |
Text: The 60-year-old died suddenly on 17 April, collapsing while walking his dog on the Isle of Man.
Mr Lambden represented the island at the 1982 Commonwealth Games and had a personal best at the London Marathon of two hours 43 minutes.
He has been descried as a "true ambassador for Manx athletics".
A spokesman for t... | More than 100 Manx runners will wear a red bow while competing in the London Marathon, in memory of Murray Lambden who died last week. |
Text: The club's 1927 victory marked the only time England's showpiece football trophy has been out of the country.
Memorabilia on display include the medal belonging to captain Fred Keenor, match day shirts and a replica trophy.
Councillor Peter Bradbury said the achievement was "something the whole of Wales should be... | An exhibition celebrating 90 years since Cardiff City won the FA Cup final against Arsenal has gone on display at the city's Old Library. |
Text: The man was hit by the HGV on the A701 at Lamancha, Peeblesshire, at about 12:20.
A police spokesman said: "Sadly the man died at the scene.
"The A701 will remain closed for several hours while collision investigations are carried out."
Summary: | An 81-year-old man has died after being struck by a lorry in a Borders village. |
Text: The audience in Wales for the 3-1 win over Belgium peaked at 1.27m - the highest-ever TV audience in the country for live sport, the BBC said.
It was also the third-highest TV audience in Wales this century, only exceeded by the 2012 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies.
Welsh football fans hailed the quarter-... | A record number of viewers in Wales witnessed the team make history by reaching the Euro 2016 semi-finals. |
Text: Officials say in 2016 there were around 240 incidents of verbal and physical abuse, compared to 180 the year before.
One examiner was told to "start running... because I'm going to mow you down" when he failed a driver.
Two-thirds of all attacks on agency staff in Britain, including roadside enforcement, were aga... | Driving examiners are increasingly being threatened and sworn at by candidates who fail their tests, the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency says. |
Text: Annual growth in this type of borrowing, of 4.4% in February, was the fastest in six years, the British Bankers' Association (BBA) said.
During and after the financial crisis, consumers were more cautious.
There are fears that some people in debt could suffer were interest rates to rise from their historic low.
S... | Borrowers are becoming more confident in taking out personal loans and overdrafts, according to the High Street banks. |
Text: Teaching assistants are staging a 48-hour strike over Durham County Council's proposal to only pay them during term time.
But Councillor Jane Brown, Labour cabinet member, said resolving the dispute would cost millions of pounds and "hundreds of jobs".
Unison said cutting low-paid workers salaries was "heartless ... | Resolving a teaching assistant pay dispute could threaten hundreds of jobs, a council has claimed. |
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19 September 2015 Last updated at 00:06 BST
As Britain struggles to solve its housing shortage crisis, experts have been looking at the best solutions to building new homes.
Professor Philip Oldfield and the Sustainable Tall Buildings Design Lab at the University of No... | What will the house of the future look like? |
Text: The London Assembly wants to find out if the service can cope with future challenges as emergency calls continue to rise.
Health and Public Services Committee chairman James Cleverly said the public needed to know it could "continue to count" on the ambulance service.
The service is not accountable to London Mayo... | An investigation has been launched into improving London Ambulance Service. |
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28 March 2015 Last updated at 01:13 GMT
But how has the rendition gone down in his Sheffield Hallam constituency?
BBC Political Editor for Yorkshire Len Tingle reports.
Summary: | An official Liberal Democrat campaign video of Deputy Prime Minster Nick Clegg 'rapping' to the Mark Ronson hit Uptown Funk has been branded "cringeworthy" on social media. |
Text: The hog horned sheep were taken from land near the foot of the Ingleborough mountain.
Police said the theft happened sometime between 16 April and 20 May.
The sheep have two red markings on the middle of their backs and have the letters JN on one horn and the letter C and a crown on the other horn.
More on this a... | Around 100 sheep have been stolen from moorland near Ingleton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales national park. |
Text: The frequency of street cleaning and the number of children's play areas will also be cut under the Labour-run authority's plans.
It said its budget has reduced by £144m since 2011 and it must cut a further 15.4m by 2018 and find £11.5m for social care over the same period.
A spokesman said it would have a "major... | Plans to axe more than 100 jobs at Wakefield Council have been revealed in a bid to cut spending by almost £27m. |
Text: 3 October 2016 Last updated at 08:26 BST
Jenny went to look for wild African elephants on a reserve in the north-east of South Africa with a specially trained ranger.
It might be a bit smelly, but she found out there's a lot you can learn about elephants from their poo, like what they've been eating.
Remember, yo... | There's a big meeting of world leaders happening in South Africa, where they're trying to find ways to help the world's elephant population and other threatened wildlife. |
Text: They are without a win from their first two games - and fans chanted demanding Wenger open the club's chequebook before the transfer deadline.
He said: "If we find the right player we will not be reluctant to spend big.
"If I just bought someone for £45m will I have done well?"
He added: "I do not understand why ... | Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is willing to spend big money in the transfer market after coming under fire from supporters during and after the goalless draw at Leicester City. |
Text: They will be shown in the National Portrait Gallery exhibition Victorian Giants: The Birth of Art Photography.
The Oxford academic photographed his neighbour Alice Liddell, daughter of the Dean of Christ Church, as a girl.
Years later she was photographed by him again, as well as by Julia Margaret Cameron whose w... | Lewis Carroll's photographs of the girl who inspired Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will go on display alongside images of her as an older woman. |
Text: William Moscari, 27, of Rodden Street in Belfast is accused of killing, skinning and cooking a dog.
It is alleged he then fed it to a second dog.
Newtownards Magistrates Court heard that he had been seen twice by a psychiatrist but no report had been produced.
The alleged incident happened on 3 December.
He was r... | A man charged with causing a dog unnecessary suffering is being seen by a psychiatrist while on remand in Maghaberry prison. |
Text: The ex-France defender took over from Carlo Ancelotti in June 2013, leading them to two league titles, including last season's domestic treble.
PSG are 24 points clear at the top of Ligue 1, unbeaten domestically this season and face Chelsea in the Champions League last 16.
"I want to thank the club for the faith... | Paris St-Germain coach Laurent Blanc has signed a contract extension, committing him to the club until 2018. |
Text: The bassist is the second member of the band to leave after drummer Matt Tong quit in 2013.
Bloc Party have started work on their fifth studio album, the follow-up to 2012's Four.
Young Legionnaire are made up of former Automatic singer-songwriter Paul Mullen, Moakes and drummer Dean Pearson.
Writing on Twitter, ... | Gordon Moakes says he's left Bloc Party to concentrate on his side project Young Legionnaire. |
Text: The body of 50-year-old Nick Dewdney was found by police at a home in Eagle Drive in Colindale, north-west London, on 21 June.
He had been arrested on 30 April but was not charged. He was bailed to return on 17 November.
A Scout Association spokesman said he was suspended from the Scout movement.
"The Scout Assoc... | A scout leader who was suspended after being arrested on suspicion of downloading indecent images of children has been found dead. |
Text: Organisers of the Vitality London 10k had said Claire Lomas could not take part because UK Athletics rules prohibited motors.
She walked the London Marathon in 17 days in the suit after she broke her back in a horse-riding accident.
Ms Lomas said she was "grateful" organisers will allow her to run as an "unoffici... | A paralysed woman who was banned from competing in a 10k race in a "bionic" suit has been told she can now enter. |
Text: The 35-year-old Spaniard scored a hat-trick of penalties and is the first Spaniard to score five goals in a single European game since 1971.
Fabrizio Ravanelli was the last player to score five goals in a second-tier European game - hitting that mark for Juventus in a Uefa Cup match against CSKA Sofia in 1994.
Po... | Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz became the first player to score five goals in a Europa League game as the Spaniards thrashed Genk 5-3. |
Text: The Henbury Loop line still carries freight between Filton and Avonmouth, but closed to passengers in 1964.
A report by the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership recommends the cheaper Henbury Spur option because it would need less rolling stock.
Local Conservative MP Charlotte Leslie said it was "the wron... | Plans for a railway line in Bristol to be re-opened to commuters are likely to be dropped after councillors said it was too expensive. |
Text: Matthew James Cassidy, 19, from Merseyside, died at Bethel Place, Connah's Quay, on 29 May.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while two women, aged 38 and 42, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All are local to the area.
The 38-year-old woman was also arrested on suspic... | Police have arrested three more people over the fatal stabbing of a man in Flintshire. |
Text: The awkward encounter saw each grip the other's hand so firmly that their knuckles turned white .
Mr Macron told French media he had wanted to "show he would not make small concessions, not even symbolic ones, but also not overdo things".
The leaders met in Brussels on Thursday ahead of a Nato summit.
As their vi... | French President Emmanuel Macron has said his clenched handshake with Donald Trump was "not innocent" and was a "moment of truth". |
Text: LGBT Youth North West is looking at new uses for the Joyce Layland LGBT Centre.
It follows the award of a £63,000 government grant to investigate options "for the whole of the LGBT community".
Director Amelia Lee said one possibility was using it to support pupils who feel excluded.
She said the aim would be to ... | Plans to set up a centre for pupils who have been bullied or feel "socially awkward" are being explored by a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) group in Manchester. |
Text: David Tinsley, UK economist at UBS, said Brexit meant "sharply lower growth, a large drop in the pound, and further easing from the Bank of England".
He expects two rate cuts from the central bank over the next six months.
It would take rates from a current record low of 0.5% to zero.
Rates have been at 0.5% sinc... | UK interest rates are likely to hit zero in the next six months as the Bank of England moves to shore up the economy after the vote to leave the EU. |
Text: Pacquiao was unanimously outpointed in Brisbane on Sunday as 29-year-old Horn won his first world title.
"I love boxing and I don't want to see it dying because of unfair decision and officiating," said Pacquiao, 38,
The Philippines' Games and Amusement Board have asked for a "thorough review" of the decision and... | Former welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has urged the WBO to review an "unfair decision and officiating" in his controversial defeat by Jeff Horn. |
Text: Deputy leader of Aberdeen City Council, Marie Boulton, an Independent, has written to the transport secretary outlining plans for the link.
It would run underground from the A90 Aberdeen to Stonehaven road into the Lang Stracht and Hazlehead area.
Opposition councillors have dismissed the idea.
Ms Boulton said it... | Building a tunnel from the south of Aberdeen would be less disruptive and more effective than the planned bypass, it has been claimed. |
Text: 31 January 2017 Last updated at 17:20 GMT
Here Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek Finance Minister, argues that it’s time for a “New Deal” – including a universal basic income.
Viewsnight will cover a broad range of views across a host of subjects. More throughout the week. To watch them all, head over to BBC Newsnig... | Viewsnight is BBC Newsnight's new place for ideas and opinion. |
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It gave Spaniard Ramos-Vinolas a match point that he took to win 3-6 6-3 6-3 2-6 6-3.
Troicki said afterwards: "He should be the one who is fined, he cost me. I'm not saying he cost me the match but he cost me an important point.
"I behaved well. I didn't do anything... | Serbia's Viktor Troicki lost his cool with the umpire after the official overruled a line call in his second-round loss to Albert Ramos-Vinolas at Wimbledon on Thursday. |
Text: Sean Clohessy almost gave Orient a second-half lead but his effort on towards what seemed to be an open goal was blocked by Joe Skarz, before Johnny Mullins blocked the follow-up shot.
Moments later, Jobi McAnuff put Orient ahead with a low right-footed shot.
Orient ended with 10 men when Mathieu Baudry was sent ... | Leyton Orient continued their good run under Kevin Nolan with a win over second-placed Oxford United. |
Text: The match will be played at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium on 21 October.
"We're pleased that France have agreed to come over. We've not beaten them for a long time so we're looking to change that," said England boss Mark Sampson.
England and France's last meeting ended in a goalless draw at the SheBelieves Cup in ... | England women will play France in a friendly as part of their preparations for next summer's European Championships in the Netherlands. |
Text: It is 18 months since the proposals near Lisvane first emerged and council planners will next week discuss their position, ahead of the inquiry in May.
More than 90 residents have objected and the council has concerns about traffic and community facilities.
The houses would be built on farmland and within an area... | Controversial plans for 1,200 new homes on the outskirts of Cardiff are set to go to a public inquiry later this year. |
Text: The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) said "significant" volumes of waste has been found at Ballygawley, Sandholes and two sites in Galbally.
The agency said it included evidence of medical waste and may have originated from the Republic of Ireland.
The NIEA is delivering leaflets to 1,200 residents to a... | The public is being asked to help find out who is responsible for dumping about 20,000 tonnes of illegal waste across four sites in County Tyrone. |
Text: Cambridge United supporter Simon Dobbin, 43, had been in hospital since the fracas in Southend last March.
His wife Nicole said she was "really excited" to have him back at their house in Mildenhall, Suffolk.
He is still unable to talk, walk or eat solid food, but it is hoped he will make further progress at home... | A football fan who was brain damaged during an attack after a match has returned home, a year after the incident. |
Text: Father-of-three Eifion Gwynne, 41, an electrician who played rugby for Aberystwyth and Llandovery, died in October after a crash in Malaga.
About 4,000 spectators watched the game at Aberystwyth RFC, which featured the likes of Colin Charvis, Dafydd Jones and Garan Evans.
All the proceeds went to the Eifion Gwynn... | Former Wales rugby stars have played in a charity match in Ceredigion in memory of a former player who died in Spain. |
Text: A New South Wales (NSW) Health spokesman said at least 11,000 patients of two dental operators were at "low risk" because of poor cleaning and sterilisation practices.
Patients who had invasive procedures at four practices in the Sydney region could be at risk.
Authorities said they are now contacting all of thos... | Thousands of Sydney dental patients may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis, according to health authorities. |
Text: It will take the reigns from Castle Stewart, which has hosted three of the last championships.
Last year's event in Gullane was won by American Rickie Fowler, with Scot Marc Warren tied for fourth.
"The facilities are excellent already, but they've got a lot of plans to improve them," said Warren.
"I think it wil... | Dundonald Links has been named as the venue for the 2017 Scottish Open, the first time the Ayrshire course has hosted the event. |
Text: The group said it had found Voskanya Arcen Levoni six months ago in the jungle region of Choco province collecting poisonous frogs.
The ELN stated it had begun negotiations for his release with the Russian Embassy.
But, it said, Mr Arcen Levoni had overcome his guards and escaped.
The ELN said the escape happene... | Colombia's second largest guerrilla group, the ELN, says a Russian-Armenian wildlife trafficker whom they had been holding for ransom has escaped. |
Text: The Addicks have lost seven of their last nine league games and last won in the Championship in late August.
Luzon, 40, was appointed in January and won 12 of his 36 matches in charge, steering the club to a safe 12th-placed finish last season.
Coaches Damian Matthew and David Martane have also left the Valley.
S... | Charlton Athletic have sacked head coach Guy Luzon after a 3-0 home defeat by Brentford left them in the Championship relegation zone. |
Text: World number 247 Robson, 22, beat Korea's Su Jeong Jang 6-3 6-2 and will next face Bulgaria's world number 142 Isabella Shinikova.
Moore, 24, the world number 171, beat Tereza Mrdeza 6-4 6-1 to set up a meeting with German Antonia Lottner, ranked 13 places higher.
Both matches are scheduled for Thursday.
There is... | Britain's Laura Robson and Tara Moore have reached the second round of qualifying for the US Open. |
Text: Wales face Ireland in the last four on Sunday when a win would guarantee either nation a place in the next round of the World League in June.
Joanne Westwood had put Wales ahead in the first half before Symbat Sabazova equalised for Kazakhstan from a penalty corner.
Ireland beat Singapore 10-0 to reach the semi-f... | A late Leah Wilkinson goal gave Wales a 2-1 Hockey World League quarter-final win over Kazakhstan in Kuala Lumpur. |
Text: Kristi Kafcaloudis was posing for a photo at Trolltunga or "troll's tongue" on Saturday when she fell hundreds of metres, local media said.
The Australian government on Tuesday said it was providing assistance to her family.
The cliff, visited by thousands of tourists annually, has no safety rail.
Ms Kafcaloudis ... | A 24-year-old Australian exchange student has fallen to her death from a spectacular Norway cliff popular with photographers. |
Text: The motion was co-sponsored by Labour's Frank Field and Tory Sir Edward Leigh.
Sir Edward described the Act as a "restriction on democracy" and said it had only been passed to prevent the coalition government from dissolving.
But Labour shadow minister Stephen Twigg said the Act had removed the previous "massive ... | MPs have rejected an attempt to repeal the 2011 fixed-term Parliaments Act by 68 votes to 21. |
Text: A naming ceremony, where Ms Jenkins was also presented with a commemorative medal, took place on Monday.
It comes weeks after the mezzo soprano, who is expecting her first child, was asked to sing at the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations.
Ms Jenkins is the third person to be honoured by the railway, along with B... | A carriage at Snowdon Mountain Railway has been named after singer Katherine Jenkins. |
Text: The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust's service "requires improvement".
In its recently-published report it said the provider achieved 82% of face-to-face consultations within two hours of assessment for urgent patients, compared to a target of 95%.
But the service was rat... | An Oxfordshire NHS trust's out-of-hours service missed targets because of a shortage of GPs, inspectors have found. |
Text: The boy had to be freed from the metal device by a fire crew at Torquay Museum on Thursday afternoon and was taken to hospital.
Its director said the trap was in a closed position and setting it would have taken "a considerable effort".
Basil Greenwood said he believed it had been "tampered with" and the museum h... | A 10-year-old child was injured by a museum's vintage trap, which was once used to catch large animals. |
Text: A gang of three to four people rammed a vehicle into the side of the Co-op in the East Yorkshire town of Pocklington at about 01:45 GMT, police said.
A stolen telescopic handler was then used to remove the cash machine from outside the store in George Street.
The machine was placed in the back of a white pick-up ... | Robbers have ripped a cash machine from a supermarket wall using equipment stolen from a nearby building site. |
Text: The loos, near Shiyan Lake in southern Hunan province, have fabulous views of both the forest below and other people using the facilities.
Cubicle walls, even those between the men's and women's sections, are only separated by lightly frosted glass.
But state media said few visitors dared use the loos on their op... | China's recent obsession with glass tourist attractions has gone round the U-bend with the opening of some see-through treetop public toilets. |
Text: Eight counties had made approaches for the 22-year-old, who is currently sidelined by a serious knee injury.
Stone was hurt while celebrating a wicket in a T20 Blast match.
"I had a few other options but after meeting the coaching staff, the captain and seeing the world-class facilities at Edgbaston, the choice w... | Northamptonshire pace bowler Olly Stone will join Warwickshire on a three-year deal at the end of the 2016 season. |
Text: The 21-year-old right-back joined the club in 2011 and is established in the starting line-up.
He signed a long-term deal in July 2015 but had been linked with a move away, with his former club Barcelona - where he played in the youth teams - and Manchester City reportedly interested.
"I have been here a long tim... | Spain defender Hector Bellerin has signed a new long-term deal at Arsenal. |
Text: One of the posts refers to a caller with terrible toothache dialling 999 to ask the police to come and pull his tooth out.
In another, police were asked if the Ulster Bus service from Greystone Road in Antrim was operating on that day.
Police also revealed in a tweet that they received 500,000 calls a year.
The P... | Police in Northern Ireland have shared on their Twitter page a number of examples of people dialling 999 for matters which are not police-related. |
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BBC Radio 5 live brings you live commentary throughout the three days of action at Hazeltine National in Minnesota, while highlights will be shown on BBC Two.
The BBC Sport website will stream the live radio and TV highlights while a daily live text commentary will p... | BBC Sport has live radio commentary and daily TV highlights as Europe seek to defend the Ryder Cup against the United States from 30 September. |
Text: "I would have done even better in the election, if that is possible, if the winner was based on popular vote - but would campaign differently," he said.
The Republican insisted his strategy was more "sophisticated".
He won nearly three million fewer votes than the Democratic candidate, but prevailed in the electo... | In his latest Twitter tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has once again claimed he could have won more votes than his rival Hillary Clinton. |
Text: Less than 1% of 87,230 sex assaults carried out in the UK targeted victims over 60, Durham University researchers found.
But the team believe this is the tip of the iceberg and many older victims are being put off reporting the crime.
They also found that more than 65% of attackers who targeted the elderly, were ... | Sex attack victims over 60 are failing to report assaults and are being made to feel "invisible", a study has found. |
Text: Stuart Bates, 43, and seven-year-old Fraser were struck at Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taff, on 6 December.
Anna-Louise Bates said her husband and son were the most "entertaining and inspirational two boys".
The service took place on Saturday morning at St Martins Church, Roath, Cardiff.
Mr Bates and his son were... | The funeral for an "inspirational" father and son who were killed when they were hit by a car in south Wales has been held. |
Text: "He's an extraordinary actor and I think he's the best modern Bond that we have had and I desperately want him back," she said. "Come back Daniel!"
The Skyfall star made the comments at a London Film Festival screening of Moonlight, an Oscar-tipped US drama in which she plays a drug-addicted mother.
Harris shot t... | Daniel Craig should stay on as 007 and make a fifth James Bond film, according to Moneypenny actress Naomie Harris. |
Text: The Trotters were placed under an embargo in December 2015 after they failed to submit required Financial Fair Play accounts.
Parkinson, who replaced Neil Lennon on Friday, stated he has been assured that he will be able to sign players.
"That [embargo] was the key part of my conversation, that's going to be deal... | Bolton's new manager Phil Parkinson has been assured the League One side's transfer embargo will be "dealt with". |
Text: Hampshire resumed on 18-1 needing 237 runs to avoid an innings defeat and had reached 173-4 when rain arrived at tea.
Tom Alsop made 53 for the hosts and Michael Carberry was on 37 when play was called off at 16:45 BST.
Seamer Lewis Gregory starred with the ball for Somerset, claiming 3-26, as Hampshire closed 82... | Somerset were left frustrated by Hampshire's batsmen and the weather on a rain-hit third day of their County Championship game at the Ageas Bowl. |
Text: The three-year venture would see a new security area with more lines, new baggage reclaim areas, and more shops and restaurants.
The overhaul is aimed at coping with increasing passenger numbers.
Airport managing director Carol Benzie said: "This terminal was opened in 1977 and what we are about to embark upon is... | Plans for a major £13m redevelopment of the Aberdeen International Airport terminal building have been unveiled. |
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Peaty, 22, became the first man to dip under 26 seconds, finishing in 25.95s on his way to retaining his World Championship title in Hungary.
"I can probably shave about 0.3 off the start. We're looking at very fast territory if we nail all the things we can," he tol... | World champion Adam Peaty insists he can improve on his new 50m breaststroke world record. |
Text: The FTSE 250-listed firm saw its share price close down 6.2% after pre-tax profit fell from £104.4m to £17.9m.
Overall, the FTSE 250 was 0.26% lower at 19476.35, while the 100-share index was down 0.63% at 7387.80.
On the currency markets, the pound was up 0.91% against the dollar at $1.2931 and 0.65% higher agai... | Train and bus operator Stagecoach shares tumbled after it reported a plunge in annual profits. |
Text: Malahide will host Sri Lanka on 16 and 18 June, and Pakistan on 18 and 20 August.
Ireland have lost both their completed ODIs against Sri Lanka, while their only win in six attempts against Pakistan came in the 2007 World Cup.
Ireland also face South Africa on 25 September and Australia on 27 September, with both... | Ireland will play one-day series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Dublin in 2016. |
Text: Injury-plagued Ogogo beat Gary Cooper in only his second fight in 22 months.
"On the way home I was buzzing but my mates were very tired and all fell asleep, so I drove pretty much all the way home from Glasgow," said Ogogo, 27.
"I didn't get home until 7:30. One of my mates is a very good runner and asked me to ... | Boxer Anthony Ogogo says he drove nearly 400 miles to Lowestoft after his fight against in Glasgow on Saturday. |
Text: Three attackers were killed, and the remainder fled after the Thursday evening assault, he said.
At least another 12 troops were injured in the ambush.
Egypt has been fighting Islamic militants in the region for several years, but no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
An earlier report from Reuters ... | Eight Egyptian soldiers have been killed in a car bomb attack on a checkpoint in the country's North Sinai region, an army spokesperson said. |
Text: Khan, 29, a former light-welterweight world champion, has not fought since outpointing Chris Algieri in New York in May.
Alvarez, 25, beat Miguel Cotto by a unanimous points decision to claim the title in Las Vegas in November.
Alvarez has lost once and won 46 of his 48 fights.
The fight has been set at a catchwe... | Britain's Amir Khan will fight Mexico's Saul Alvarez for the WBC world middleweight title on 7 May in Las Vegas. |
Text: The move adds to the 3,000 job losses announced in June.
Almost half of the latest job cuts will hit the company's chief operating office, with the rest spread over several departments.
Deutsche Bank has been under intense pressure since mid-September, when US authorities said they wanted the firm to pay $14bn to... | Deutsche Bank has announced that 1,000 jobs will be cut in Germany. |
Text: The plan will attempt to increase commercial investment in 4G mobile in Scotland.
It also aims to ultimately support 5G-ready infrastructure across the country.
Many rural areas of Scotland have complained about having poor or no mobile coverage.
A report published two years ago concluded that Scotland had the wo... | A plan to increase and improve mobile coverage in Scotland has been agreed with mobile operators, the Scottish government has said. |
Text: The six-year-old won four races at Group One level, including the King George VI Stakes at Ascot and the Coronation Cup at Epsom.
He was trained first by Luca Cumani and more recently by Roger Varian.
Varian said he was "very grateful to Postponed for proving such a willing and talented ally".
BBC racing correspo... | One of Flat racing's most successful horses, Postponed, has been retired after suffering a stress fracture to one of his legs. |
Text: Rail seating has been installed in the north-east corner of Celtic Park and fans populated the area for Saturday's 2-1 friendly win over Wolfsburg.
The Scottish champions were granted a safe-standing licence in June last year by Glasgow City Council.
"This is another step in the redevelopment of Celtic Park," sai... | Celtic opened their new 2,900-capacity safe standing section in their first home game under Brendan Rodgers. |
Text: The 26-year-old man was found in Rose Lane at about 02:00 on Sunday.
He was taken to Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, for treatment.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland.
Summary: | Police have launched an investigation after a man was found in a street in St Andrews with serious injuries. |
Text: He died suddenly aged 57, leaving behind a back catalogue spanning rock, pop, funk and jazz and millions of devoted admirers.
Purple street art in his memory has popped up in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter and in the window of an art gallery in Stranmillis.
Fans of Prince in the PSNI, Castlereagh, also posted their ... | Pop icon, Prince, was found dead at his Minnesota home on Thursday, but his fans in Northern Ireland have been quick to pay their respects. |
Text: 20 October 2015 Last updated at 07:40 BST
Many are trying to escape from countries affected by war such as Syria, Afghanistan and Eritrea.
Some say they're coming to Europe looking for better opportunities for their children. But some European countries are struggling to look after so many new people.
Leah's trav... | Over the past few months, thousands of migrants and refugees have been travelling to Europe. |
Text: Using the hashtag #DumpKelloggs to promote a petition through social media, Breitbart is urging its readers to "ban bigotry from the breakfast table".
The media organisation, previously run by US President-elect Donald Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon, said the move by Kellogg's to cease advertising was "an ... | The right-wing website Breitbart, which has been accused by some of being a hate site, is calling for a boycott of Kellogg's products after the cereal maker pulled its advertising from the news outlet. |
Text: At least seven others are missing, swept away by floodwaters, Jamaica's disaster management office said.
The latest victims include two men who died when a house in Kingston collapsed in a slide triggered by heavy rain on saturated ground.
Nicole broke apart over the Atlantic late on Wednesday afternoon.
Washed a... | The death toll from Tropical Storm Nicole in Jamaica has risen to five following flash floods and mudslides triggered by the storm, officials say. |
Text: Resuming on 39-3, Durham slipped to 63-6, with Ryan Sidebottom (4-34) taking the wickets of Graham Onions, Scott Borthwick and Paul Collingwood.
Ryan Pringle (57 not out), Michael Richardson (33) and Graham Clark (25) delayed the hosts into the afternoon.
But Jack Brooks (3-55) took the final wicket of Chris Rush... | Yorkshire beat Durham by 228 runs to remain in the hunt for a third successive County Championship title. |
Text: The 276-year-old New Room, in Bristol, is set to be "transformed" with grants of £2.5m from the lottery and £1.4m from the Bristol Methodist District.
It is said to be the oldest Methodist chapel in the world - used by Wesley for those responding to his message of Christian faith and social justice.
A library, ne... | The first meeting room used by preacher John Wesley, founder of Methodism, has been given £3.9m to make improvements. |
Text: Judges want to question him over claims that his government has withheld documents requested by prosecutors preparing his crimes against humanity trial.
The trial has already been delayed several times.
Mr Kenyatta denies organising ethnic massacres after elections in 2007.
Some 1,200 people were killed and 600,0... | The International Criminal Court (ICC) has summoned Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to appear before the tribunal on 8 October. |
Text: The intruder stole cash, car keys and other property from the house in Sydney on Sunday afternoon.
The homeowner, a 68-year-old man, used a compound bow to challenge the thief as he tried to steal a car.
The robber fled the vehicle and jumped a fence but was shot in the backside as he ran to a parked getaway car.... | A burglar in Australia was shot in the buttocks with a bow and arrow after being confronted by an angry homeowner, police say. |
Text: Barclays Bank in Wimborne Road, was raided at 10:30 BST on Tuesday.
The robber, who is thought to be in his early 20s, escaped on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash after threatening staff, Dorset Police said.
He is pictured wearing a motorcycle crash helmet with a red, white and black pattern on it.
The sus... | CCTV images of a man who stole money from a bank in Bournemouth while wearing a "distinctive" crash helmet have been released. |
Text: The struggling Swiss team will be the second outfit using Honda power units next season, joining the Japanese company's works partner McLaren.
McLaren welcomed the deal, saying it was "a chance to double the opportunity for research and development in 2018".
Sauber are the slowest of the 10 teams in F1 this year ... | Sauber will switch to Honda engines in 2018, ending an eight-year relationship with Ferrari. |
Text: The Moscow city court accepted the arguments of Russia's justice ministry that as the term "Scientology" is a registered US trademark, the Church cannot be considered a religious organisation.
The organisation plans to appeal, reports said.
The court set a six-month timescale for the Church to close, the ministry... | A Russian court has ruled that the Moscow branch of the Church of Scientology should be dissolved. |
Text: Emrys Hughes, 65, worked as a tractor driver in Llanidloes when he suffered near fatal and life-changing injuries on 16 November, 2015.
Mold Crown Court heard he would never walk again.
Sundorne Products (Llanidloes) Ltd admitted a health and safety charge and was fined £180,000 and £7,650 costs.
The court hear... | An employee at a landfill site in Powys had to have both legs amputated above the knees after he was hit by a shovel loading machine, a court has been told. |
Text: The 36-year-old woman was assaulted in a lane off Renfrew Street, near Charing Cross, between 04:00 and 04:30 on Friday.
Police Scotland said a 31-year-old man was in custody in connection with the attack.
He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court later on Wednesday.
Summary: | A man has been arrested by police investigating the rape of a woman in Glasgow city centre. |
Text: Its cabinet has backed plans to establish an employee-led mutual to deliver the services from 2017.
The suggested benefits include budget savings of up to 30%, while retaining the current range of facilities and services.
It is also hoped that any staff redundancies will be minimised.
The plans cover the communit... | Flintshire council is to change the way it delivers library and leisure services in a bid to save money and jobs. |
Text: Some key members of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi have left to form a splinter group in central Hyogo prefecture, Japanese media report.
One member said they were unhappy at the way their former gang chief was collecting money.
Police said they would be on alert for any possible violence.
The Yamaguchi-gumi gang is the... | One of Japan's largest organised crime gangs is reported to have split into rival factions, sparking fears of a turf battle. |
Text: The proposals have been welcomed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who has been meeting representatives of the company in New York.
The new hotels will include five Marriott brands - W Hotels, Moxy, Aloft, Courtyard and Residence Inn.
They will boost the group's room count in Scotland by almost 75%.
The expanded... | Hotel group Marriott International has announced plans to open seven new hotels in Scotland over the next four years. |
Text: Syed Jamanoor Islam, 20, died in hospital after an attack in Wager Street, Mile End, on 11 April.
Three youths, aged 18, 15 and 17, were arrested in South Yorkshire and are being held at a London police station.
The victim's father, Syed Abdul Mukit, has called on the community and politicians to tackle the rise ... | Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died after being stabbed in east London. |
Text: Thirteen people were killed when British paratroopers opened fire on a civil rights march through the city in January 1972. A fourteenth died later.
The 66-year-old man is a former member of the Parachute Regiment.
He was the first person to be arrested as part of the Bloody Sunday investigation.
It is understood... | A former British soldier, who was arrested by detectives investigating the events of Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, has been released on bail. |
Text: Hare coursing is an illegal pursuit which involves dogs chasing and killing hares.
Police Scotland said the suspected incident had involved a group of men who were seen with dogs on land at Cadboll near Fearn.
The group was seen acting suspiciously at about 14:30 on Sunday 29 January, police said.
Summary: | Police are investigating a suspected incident of hare coursing in Easter Ross. |
Text: Katie Rough was found injured in the Woodthorpe area of the city on 9 January and died later in hospital.
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with her murder.
Katie's family said the balloon release was to celebrate the life of a "beautiful. creative and special little girl".
Read more about this story and others... | Hundreds of people gathered to release balloons to mark what would have been the eighth birthday of a child killed in York. |
Text: The 23-year-old France left-back had been suffering with a thigh injury since his summer move from Monaco.
He missed City's opening 2-0 Premier League victory over Brighton on Saturday.
However, he took part in a training session in Spain on Monday and could be available for their home match against Everton next ... | Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has trained with his new team-mates for the first time since his £52m transfer. |
Text: That's what American Idol contestant Jackie "Jax" Cole, one of the final eight women on the long-running show, hoped anyway.
But it backfired a bit.
After performing her jazz version of ain't No Mountain High Enough, Jennifer Lopez was scathing about her singing, saying it "didn't work". But hey - she liked #TheD... | If you want to make an impact on a TV talent show, wear #TheDress. |
Text: Reports say one of those arrested is the groom. The footage showed guests singing and dancing with weapons.
One stabbed a picture of a Palestinian baby who died in the attack in July.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the "shocking" scenes, aired on Israeli television.
Wedding-goers could also ... | Four people have been arrested over a wedding video which showed Israeli revellers apparently celebrating a deadly arson attack on a Palestinian family, Israeli police say. |
Text: The woman was hit on the head by the device after it crashed into a building and fell on to her.
Detectives are investigating the case, which happened at a gay pride parade in Seattle on Sunday.
The incident is the latest in which a person has been injured by a consumer drone that either crashed or cut them with ... | A man suspected of piloting a drone that knocked a woman unconscious in the US has come forward, police have said. |
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