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Text: The Team Sky rider, 31, is looking to retain his title in the five-day race.
The three-time Tour de France winner, who came 26th in Wednesday's prologue, was one minute and 11 seconds behind stage winner Damien Howson on Thursday.
Australia's Howson, of Orica-Scott, broke away to win the 172.4km stage from Wangar... | Britain's Chris Froome finished sixth on stage one of the Herald Sun Tour in Australia to move fifth overall. |
Text: The account details were taken from forums associated with the site on which porn fans discuss favourite scenes and performers.
It is thought attackers stole data using vulnerabilities in the vBulletin software used to run the chat forum.
Brazzers said it had taken measures to stop fraudsters re-using login names... | The names of almost 800,000 registered users of porn site Brazzers have been exposed in a data breach. |
Text: The 37-year-old ended his playing career last month after 735 senior appearances spread over 18 years.
He also played for Plymouth, Mansfield, Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leyton Orient, Bournemouth, AFC Wimbledon, and Gillingham.
As well as working with the first team, he will assist young players making the ... | Former Southend United defender Adam Barrett has joined Millwall as first team development coach. |
Text: Pupils at Aspley Guise Lower School in Bedfordshire voted against the noses in an assembly, after a spate of colds and sickness, head Melanie Mercer said.
It came amid fears children could drop them and put on another child's red nose, spreading germs.
They were fundraising on Red Nose Day in other ways, she adde... | Children at a primary school are not wearing red noses for Comic Relief because they are worried about spreading germs, their teacher said. |
Text: Thomas Hadley was telephoned on Friday to say two dogs were attacking his sheep in Risbury, Leominster.
Mr Hadley, 23, said when he arrived the field was "scattered" with dead and injured lambs and the dogs were still attacking other sheep.
Police sent armed officers and seized the dogs. A 64-year-old man has bee... | A young farmer has spoken of his shock after most of his flock of 56 lambs were killed by two dogs. |
Text: The man and woman, both in their 30s, were taken to Glan Clwyd hospital in Rhyl after the fire in Prestatyn.
The fire started in a bedroom at about 04:00 BST and the pair were suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is investigating the cause of the blaze and fire offic... | Two people have been taken to hospital after a flat fire in Denbighshire. |
Text: The county council decided in January to replace the Snibston Discovery Museum with a smaller attraction to save money.
A plan by the Friends of Snibston to run the current museum as a charitable trust was dismissed by the authority.
The council said it followed proper processes.
The group intends to take legal a... | Campaigners fighting to save a Leicestershire museum from closure have said they are applying to the High Court for a judicial review. |
Text: Centre-back Fonte, 32, helped his country to Euro 2016 victory in July and has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
"It is important to keep Jose Fonte at Southampton," Puel said.
"He is a very important player for the team, a good player and I don't see that it is a possibility for him to leave us."
Pue... | New Southampton manager Claude Puel says captain and Portugal international Jose Fonte is staying at the club. |
Text: Joe Smith, 35, launched a Facebook appeal after seeing himself on the shoulders of his rescuer while watching a BBC Two documentary.
Mr Smith said the response had been "absolutely phenomenal" and "beyond anything I could have imagined" after the post was shared 145,000 times.
The pair have since been in contact ... | A Hillsborough survivor has found the "hero" who pulled him from the crush as an eight-year-old boy. |
Text: Karen Thompson, 24, was left in tears after being told items like teddy bears broke crematorium regulations and they had to be cleared by 13 April.
Swindon Borough Council has agreed silk flowers and cards can remain at the grave in Kingsdown Cemetery.
Items like stones, teddy bears, solar lights and wind chimes ... | A mother who was asked to remove ornaments from her 14-month-old daughter's grave in Swindon has reached a compromise with the council. |
Text: Compatriot Callum Smith will fight Swede Erik Skoglund at the same weight in the $50m (£41m) tournament.
Chris Eubank Jr will also take part if he beats Arthur Abraham on 15 July. He would face Turkey's Avni Yildirim.
The knockout series features eight fighters at both super-middleweight and cruiserweight.
The wi... | WBA super-middleweight champion George Groves has picked fellow Briton Jamie Cox as his opening opponent in the inaugural World Boxing Super Series. |
Text: Storm Doris brought heavy snowfalls to Scotland's highest mountains, raising the potential risk of avalanches.
Thursday's severe weather saw gales batter parts of England and Wales and brought snow and heavy rain to parts of southern and central Scotland and the Highlands.
The Scottish Avalanche Information Servi... | All pictures are copyrighted. |
Text: Vafaei, 22, won the first two frames and made a century break in the fourth to take a 3-1 lead before world number two Trump, 27, hit back to level.
But Vafaei made a superb break of 106 in the seventh frame before edging the eighth to secure victory.
He will face Mark Williams in his first ranking semi-final.
Wi... | Defending champion Judd Trump was knocked out of the China Open as he lost 5-3 to Iranian world number 76 Hossein Vafaei in the quarter-finals. |
Text: From October, Lidl UK employees will earn a minimum of £8.20 an hour across England, Scotland and Wales, and £9.35 an hour in London. The rise will not apply to staff Northern Ireland.
On Twitter, the top trending topic in the UK has been #livingwage.
News of the impending pay rise has been welcomed, with many ... | Lidl has said it will become the first UK supermarket to introduce the national living wage. |
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Cooper, 47, was confirmed as Jamie Fullarton's replacement on Sunday, with the Scot having lasted just 70 days.
Fullarton's sacking came at the end of a spell that has seen a public row with Aborah, fans' protests and owner Ray Trew putting the club up for sale.
"It'... | New manager Mark Cooper has called for unity at Notts County and has said out-of-favour midfielder Stanley Aborah has a future at the ailing League Two side. |
Text: A shopping area called The Restoration Yard will open on 25 July alongside a new adventure playground named Fort Douglas at Dalkeith Country Park.
The park's walking and cycling routes have also been upgraded.
The 1,000-acre park will have a new nature trail through its 700-year-old oak woodland along with relaid... | A new adventure playground, together with cafes, restaurants and shops, is set to open later this month. |
Text: Azeez headed in Lyle Taylor's cross to move the Dons above City in League Two on goal difference.
George Francomb gave the home side a first-half lead as he hooked in a cross after Andy Barcham's flick-on.
Ryan Harley equalised soon after and City thought they had taken the lead through an own goal, but it was ch... | Adebayo Azeez's late goal ensured AFC Wimbledon claimed their second win of the season, at home to Exeter City. |
Text: The ex-Formula 1 driver, who lost both legs following a crash in 2001, won the H4 handcycling time trial on Wednesday.
And the 45-year-old followed it up with a sprint finish to take the road race ahead of South Africa's Ernst van Dyk and Belgian Wim Decleir.
Zanardi had both legs amputated following a Cart accid... | Italy's Alex Zanardi won his second Paralympic gold of the London Games with victory in the handcycling road race at Brands Hatch. |
Text: Her friend June Gable said the actress died from complications after a fall she sustained two months ago.
Drummond's other film credits include Doubt, which starred Amy Adams and Meryl Streep, and Awakenings, with Robert De Niro and Robin Williams.
She also played Ross and Monica's grandmother in an episode of Fr... | Actress Alice Drummond, best known for playing the librarian in the original Ghostbusters film, has died at the age of 88. |
Text: The 25-year-old, who is a dental nurse, won eight of her nine group matches before overcoming New Zealand's Jo Edwards 21-17 in the semi-final.
However, Doig was beaten 21-13 by Australian Karen Murphy in the final.
In the men's pair final, Ireland's Ian McClure and Gary Kelly also had to settle for being runners... | Scotland's Lesley Doig has lost in the women's singles final at the World Bowls Championships in New Zealand. |
Text: The GB squad of James Davis, Richard Kruse, Laurence Halstead and Marcus Mepstead had earlier reached the semi-finals in Montreux, but lost to Russia.
That meant a straight fight for the bronze medal against Germany, who were too strong.
Russia lost to France in the final while Romania won the women's epee.
GB de... | Great Britain missed out on men's team foil bronze at the European Fencing Championships in Switzerland after a 45-37 loss to Germany. |
Text: The newly-named Vitality Stadium will host AFC Bournemouth's first match of the 2015/16 season against Aston Villa.
The ground, traditionally known as Dean Court. was later renamed Seward Stadium and Goldsands Stadium.
The agreement with the health and life insurance firm takes effect immediately.
The club's comm... | New sponsors have won the right to rename Bournemouth's stadium ahead of the club's first matches in the Premier League. |
Text: Peter MacMillan, 41, described as a prisoner in Inverness, broke into homes in the Dalneigh area of Inverness.
He stole money, gift vouchers and jewellery.
MacMillan admitted five offences which included attempted theft and theft by housebreaking between 9 May and 6 June this year.
Defence agent Duncan Henderson ... | A thief who stole or attempted to steal from five women who were aged between 62 and 80 has been jailed for three years at Inverness Sheriff Court. |
Text: The icy mass has the snappy nickname "C/2011 L4 Pan-Starrs" and should be visible with binoculars or a telescope.
Astronomers in countries like Australia have already spotted the comet and some reports say it was as bright as the stars in the Plough.
The 12 and 13 March are probably the best nights to take a look... | A bright comet could be visible in the skies above the UK from Friday night - as long as it's not cloudy! |
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Summary: | F1 visits Belgium this weekend and BBC Sport takes a look at the vital statistics behind the race... |
Text: The Bushmills lightweight has won 22 of his 27 fights while Khabilov, who is based in the United States, has been defeated three times in 20 contests.
Parke enjoyed a unanimous decision victory over Reza Madadi in his last fight in Dublin in October.
The 28-year-old impressed in overcoming the Swedish wrestling c... | County Antrim mixed martial artist Norman Parke will take on Russian Rustam Khabilov at a UFC Fight Night in London's O2 in February. |
Text: The National Crime Agency (NCA) said more than a tonne of cocaine was seized from the boat.
The drugs had an estimated street value of £80m.
Michael McDermott, 67, was remanded in custody at Bodmin Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
Two other men - Dutchman Gerald Van De Kooij, 26, and Briton David Pleasants, 57 - w... | The Irish owner and captain of a converted fishing trawler has been charged with importing cocaine after police boarded his vessel off south Cornwall. |
Text: Parkes left National Three South West side Brixham to take over at Albion after Graham Dawe was sacked.
"I've realised that the job requires more time and commitment than I am able to give as I have also got a business to run," Parkes told BBC South West.
Under his leadership, Albion won 10 of their 14 National O... | Plymouth Albion head coach Dan Parkes has left the National One club after five months in charge. |
Text: The Assassin (Nie yin niang), about a female trained killer, also won best cinematography and costume design.
The Golden Horse Awards, held in Taipei, recognise the best in Chinese-language cinema.
Taiwan's Hou has won awards around the world, including at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
The ceremony saw accomp... | Veteran director Hou Hsiao-hsien's The Assassin has collected five awards at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards, including best film and best director. |
Text: The company's share price has dropped 32% in the two weeks following accusations of an inappropriate relationship the pharmacy Philidor.
Its shares fell another 7% after it said it would cut all ties with Philidor.
Valeant was accused by investor Citron Research of using Philidor to boost the price of medicine by... | Drug maker Valeant announced it will cut ties with the speciality pharmacy it is accused of using to fake sales. |
Text: The lorry was travelling along Osmaston Road when it collided with Suzey Fletcher's car, pushing it into the front of her house.
The terrace property was severely damaged and Ms Fletcher said she has "lost everything".
Since then, the family has been living in temporary accommodation.
The family has been living i... | A mother in Derby says she needs somewhere for her six children to call home after a lorry crashed into their house five weeks ago. |
Text: The former England and Great Britain international, 37, had already stated his intention to quit playing at the end of the 2015 Super League campaign.
"I have had a great time at Leeds and learnt so much about how the club is run from top to bottom," Peacock said.
"Hull KR are a club with huge potential in a city... | Leeds Rhinos prop Jamie Peacock will join Hull KR when he retires at the end of the season, assuming the newly-created role of football manager. |
Text: The Sunday Times has reported a Freedom of Information request revealed Chris Howard spent £15,000 staying in "some of the world's most luxurious hotels".
It said Mr Howard also spent £8,700 entertaining business contacts and staff last year.
The Royal Mint said his job required him to meet customers across the w... | The Royal Mint's director of bullion claimed £45,000 in expenses last year for hotel stays, cocktails and a 50p packet of chewing gum. |
Text: Customers will be able to choose to use the free power either on Saturday or Sunday, between 9am and 5pm.
British Gas said consumers should see savings of about £60 a year.
But experts said it will not necessarily be the cheapest deal on the market, and advised people to shop around with other suppliers.
Most of... | British Gas is to offer free electricity for eight hours at weekends to two million customers who have smart meters installed. |
Text: Police said the victim was found with "serious stab wounds" in Castlefields, Oswestry, at about 20:00 GMT on 23 January.
Luke Adam Cross, 22, of Mount View, Sutton Coldfield, was arrested on Wednesday and also faces one count of making threats to kill.
A 19-year-old man from Wrexham remains in police custody.
He ... | A man has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder following the stabbing of a man in Shropshire. |
Text: Mr Quang, 59, has been head of the ministry of public security, which has been the focus of Western criticism of the nation's human rights record.
He had been nominated for the largely ceremonial role at January's communist party conference.
One of his first tasks will be to welcome visiting US President Barack O... | Vietnam's police chief, Tran Dai Quang, has been sworn in as the communist country's president. |
Text: The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said a 30cm (1ft) tsunami was registered on the southern Nakanoshima island, part of Kagoshima prefecture.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A tsunami warning issued for Kagoshima and Satsunan islands was later lifted. The quake happened at a depth of abo... | A magnitude 7.0 earthquake has struck off Japan's south-western coast, triggering a small tsunami. |
Text: Linzi James, of Pembroke, put the tortoise, called Mrs T, in her garden shed to hibernate where it was attacked by the rat.
She found the reptile on her lawn with injuries to her two front legs.
Rats attacking tortoises is not uncommon and in 2013 Britain's oldest tortoise, 130-year-old Thomas, died after a rat a... | An animal lover was left horrified after a rat chewed off part of the legs of her 90-year-old pet tortoise. |
Text: Children's charity Barnardo's Cymru is raising awareness to mark International Missing Children's Day on Thursday.
Its report with Glyndŵr University last year said 80% of children deemed at significant risk of sexual exploitation had previously gone missing overnight.
The charity said it is a "hidden form of ab... | Twenty one children in Wales were considered to be potential victims of exploitation last year, according to National Crime Agency figures. |
Text: The 21-year-old underwent hamstring surgery in February after being forced off 10 minutes into his comeback from injury.
Tshibola played regularly under former boss Steve Clarke until picking up a serious ankle injury last October.
"I'm en-route to being back on track when the rest of the boys are back in," said ... | Reading midfielder Aaron Tshibola says he expects to start pre-season with his team-mates following six months out. |
Text: He arrived with his wife and two daughters on the island of Bali before visiting an ancient Buddhist temple in Java on Wednesday.
Mr Obama is a popular figure in Indonesia where his holiday has received saturation press coverage.
The former US president spent four years in Indonesia as a child.
He moved to the co... | Barack Obama and his family are enjoying a holiday in Indonesia, spending time white-water rafting and visiting temples. |
Text: Network Rail has unveiled new designs for how the station will look as it begins an initial three-month process to gather passenger and public views on the project.
Queen Street is Scotland's third busiest station with 20 million passengers a year.
The work is due to begin this year and will be completed by 2019.... | The public has been invited to give its views on a £104m redevelopment of Glasgow's Queen Street station. |
Text: He is remembered for his dazzling skill on the pitch and for his champagne lifestyle away from it.
Best once said: "I was the one who took football off the back pages and put it on to page one."
Ten years on from his death we look back at his life.
Summary: | Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballer George Best died in hospital at the age of 59 after suffering multiple organ failure on 25 November 2005. |
Text: In a special steel inquiry, MPs pointed to reports that Tata could withdraw the sale of the UK's biggest steelworks until it had clarity on Brexit.
"I'm not going to put out doom and gloom. I am going to be confident on this," Ms Soubry told MPs.
Ministers will do "everything to keep the blast furnaces" open, she... | Business Minister Anna Soubry has said she is "confident" Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant can be kept open despite uncertainty after the EU referendum. |
Text: Earnings rose 20% to $3.1bn (£2bn) in the second quarter, compared to a year ago, with the price rise offsetting the effect of a stronger dollar, which eats into overseas revenue.
The world's largest beverage maker gets more than 40% of its sales from international markets.
Total revenue fell more than 3% to $12.... | US drinks giant Coca-Cola has reported a rise in profit after raising prices in North America. |
Text: Campaigners set up camp at Upton, near Chester, in April 2014 to prevent testing by energy company IGas.
Cheshire Police said 12 people were removed from the field in a "difficult and challenging policing operation".
A spokesman for the Frack Free Dee coalition claimed the police response, involving 175 officers ... | A six-day operation to evict protesters from the UK's oldest anti-fracking camp cost £200,000, Cheshire Police said. |
Text: The former nanny had been accused of killing one-year-old Rehma Sabir while the child was in her care in 2013.
The prosecution was dropped after a Massachusetts state medical examiner reversed a finding that the death was murder caused by shaken baby syndrome.
Ms Brady McCarthy's deportation was fast-tracked by t... | Irishwoman Aisling Brady McCarthy, who spent over two years in jail in the US before a murder charge against her was dropped, has returned to Ireland. |
Text: The incident took place after the victim said "no" when asked if he had a cigarette by two men on Oldham Street at 20:25 GMT on Wednesday.
Greater Manchester Police revealed details of the "hate crime" on Twitter.
The force said officers were looking at CCTV and offering support to the victim.
Summary: | A man was spat at and abused over his Welsh accent in Manchester city centre. |
Text: The 'Spy Booth' artwork, which depicts three spies "snooping" on a telephone box, appeared in Hewlett Road in April.
It was badly damaged with spray paint earlier this month.
Robin Barton, from London's Bankrobber gallery, who asked Tom Organ to assess the damage, said the six-week project would return it "to its... | A graffiti-damaged mural in Cheltenham by street artist Banksy can be restored at a cost of almost £26,000, a professional art conservator has said. |
Text: The singer responded to a social media appeal on behalf of Sophie Birtles, who has the rare genetic disorder Juvenile Sandhoff Disease.
Referencing one of her best-known hits, American pop star Perry said: "Sophie, I heard your story and wanted to say you are a firework and I do love you."
Thousands of people hav... | Katy Perry has fulfilled the dying wish of a 13-year-old girl from the Isle of Man by sending her a video message. |
Text: The head coach laughed off the suggestion he himself is under pressure after Cardiff conceded six goals in their two latest Championship defeats.
But like all their rivals he admits Cardiff are under pressure.
"We need to turn that pressure into a positive feeling and a positive thing," he said.
Trollope says no-... | Paul Trollope is "confident" Cardiff City can turn the pressure they are under into a "positive" when they host Leeds United. |
Text: The new Pitch Perfect film, which again stars Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, took £5m - more than five times the original film's cinema debut in 2012.
Mad Max: Fury Road, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, took £4.5m.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron slipped into third after three weeks at number one, with £1.66... | Musical comedy Pitch Perfect 2 has topped the UK box office in its opening weekend, beating Mad Max: Fury Road into second place. |
Text: Patch, trained by Todd Pletcher, had his left eye removed because of inflammation last year.
However, he finished runner-up in April's Louisiana Derby - his first graded stakes - after competing in his first race in January.
"It seems to never faze him - he's a remarkable horse to recover as quickly as he did," s... | A one-eyed horse called Patch has been entered into the Kentucky Derby, America's biggest race, on Saturday. |
Text: Hardik Pandya took 3-8 as Pakistan were skittled for 83 in 17.3 overs - their third lowest ever Twenty20 total.
India were reeling at 8-3, but Virat Kohli scored a match-winning 49 off 51 balls as they reached their target with 27 balls remaining.
They will meet again in the ICC World Twenty20 in Dharamsala on 19... | India survived a top-order collapse to beat rivals Pakistan by five wickets in a low-scoring Asia Cup group match in Mirpur, Bangladesh on Saturday. |
Text: Writing in the Sunday Times, the Plaid Cymru leader urged Wales to "speak with one voice".
The UKIP leader and Welsh first minister will lock horns on Monday at an event in Cardiff.
The UK is set to have a referendum by the end of 2017 on whether or not to remain a member of the European Union.
Ms Wood said the b... | The EU is "too important to be discarded", Leanne Wood has said ahead of a head-to-head debate between Nigel Farage and Carwyn Jones on the issue. |
Text: Cerberus took control of the loans last year as part of its £1.2bn purchase of Nama's Northern Ireland loan book.
Killultagh Estates and associated firms have now has now agreed new finance with ICG Longbow, a London-based property lender.
ICG mortgages have been registered on properties in Belfast and England.
I... | Companies controlled by the property developer Frank Boyd have refinanced loans that were held by the Cerberus investment fund. |
Text: Keirron Tastagh, 36, and 40-year-old George Shaw are aiming to beat the current record of 28 days for the journey using standard sea kayaks.
They will try to cover up to 50 nautical miles per day whilst wild camping along the route.
The pair, who hold several kayaking records, are raising money for the Royal Nati... | Two adventurers from the Isle of Man are attempting to set a new record for circumnavigating Ireland in a kayak. |
Text: 23 September 2016 Last updated at 12:29 BST
The litter of Asian short-clawed otters, is made up of two boys and three girls - all yet to be named by their keepers at Chester Zoo.
Zoo keepers put a camera in their enclosure to seek what they'd get up to.
The pups were pretty playful, looks like these parents have ... | Meet otters, Annie, Wallace and their new litter, all going on their first outing. |
Text: A meeting of Scottish Borders Council heard an initial capital grant of £1.3m was being provided in 2016/17.
The scheme will receive 80% of overall project costs from the government.
The funding comes ahead of a public exhibition in Hawick town hall on Tuesday and Wednesday which will give the public an opportuni... | A first slice of funding for the £36m Hawick flood protection scheme has been confirmed by the Scottish government. |
Text: 20 January 2017 Last updated at 06:56 GMT
Check back every Friday for your weekly weird round-up!
Summary: | Check out our top three weirdest news stories of the week with Jenny... |
Text: Estate owner Nick Oppenheim told BBC Scotland that a planned extension to a wind farm would secure 150 jobs.
RSPB Scotland has voiced "serious alarm" at moves to expand a proposed 39-turbine development on the island's Eisgein Estate by 30 turbines.
The area has one of the highest densities of
golden ... | The Isle of Lewis will become a bird sanctuary with no human occupants if wind farms are opposed, a landowner has warned. |
Text: The 28-year-old spent last season with Rotherham, making eight appearances.
Argentine Ledesma had two stints with the Saddlers while Bees boss Dean Smith was in charge at the Banks's Stadium.
"It will be a good thing for him to remain with us and then we will make a decision before the window closes," Smith told ... | Championship side Brentford have signed former Walsall and Middlesbrough midfielder Emmanuel Ledesma on non-contract terms. |
Text: The footage was captured by a colleague who said he had raised the problem with employers without result.
The vehicle was being driven through the Leicestershire countryside towards Market Harborough, with the driver telling someone to apply for a job.
Operator FCC Environmental said the driver would remain suspe... | A refuse collector filmed using his mobile phone while driving down a country lane has been suspended. |
Text: Eric Garcetti recorded an R&B-style number, complete with music video, in an attempt to soften the news that the 101 freeway will shut for 40 hours.
As factual as it is funky, depending on your tastes, the song contains lots of useful information about the closure.
The freeway is being closed while the city demol... | The mayor of Los Angeles has come up with novel way of warning residents about a major traffic closure this weekend: singing a slow jam. |
Text: The energy regulator said it was responding to concerns about the Perth-based company's approach to switching customers to pre-payment tariffs.
The probe will focus on the impact of the process on those in potentially vulnerable situations.
Ofgem will consider whether SSE breached its Standards of Conduct, which ... | Ofgem has launched an investigation into SSE's pre-payment meter processes. |
Text: The incident happened some time between 15:50 and 16:25 on Tuesday at the property near Outerford Farm.
The jewellery included a sapphire and diamond ring, an aquamarine gemstone ring and a gold necklace.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have been on the B7020 Lochmaben Road, B723 Lockerbie Road or the ... | Cash and jewellery worth thousands of pounds have been taken in a break-in at a cottage near Annan. |
Text: Auckland Castle was saved last year by a £15m donation from businessman Jonathan Ruffer, after Church Commissioners tried to sell it.
It was then handed over to a new charitable trust, The Auckland Castle Trust, who have redeveloped the site into a heritage tourist attraction.
The revamp coincides with Durham Co... | A County Durham castle which is home to a collection of 17th Century religious paintings has reopened. |
Text: The Israel international, 29, sustained a small fracture in his fibula against Atletico Madrid on Sunday and had surgery on Wednesday.
Kayal played on before he was replaced at half-time during the 3-2 defeat.
"We don't expect any complications, but it's bad news for us and for him," said Brighton boss Chris Hugh... | Brighton midfielder Beram Kayal is expected to be out for at least eight weeks after breaking his leg in a pre-season friendly. |
Text: The Swans, who are 17th in the table and without a win since the opening day of the season, replaced Francesco Guidolin with Bradley, 58, on Monday.
"Bob deserves this chance," said German Klinsmann, 52, an ex-Tottenham striker.
"It is fantastic that there is an ownership group in the Premier League giving trust ... | USA boss Jurgen Klinsmann says it is "fantastic" that the Premier League has its first American coach after Bob Bradley was appointed Swansea manager. |
Text: The 20-year-old former Feyenoord player is set for his second loan spell having spent a month at Reading last season.
Ake, who helped Chelsea win the FA Youth Cup in 2012, featured five times for the Blues last season.
He is Watford's first loan signing of the summer, with Italy midfielder Alessandro Diamanti set... | Dutch defender Nathan Ake has signed a new five-year deal with Chelsea and will be loaned to Watford for the rest of the season. |
Text: The 33-year-old Portugal defender has 18 months left to run on his current deal, which he signed in October 2015.
Southampton's director of football Les Reed says the player has had the chance to sign an improved deal, but Fonte has now asked to leave the club.
"He's had several opportunities to improve the contr... | Southampton club captain Jose Fonte has handed in a transfer request. |
Text: Lallana, 28, scored the opener from the penalty spot before being substituted with a knock in the 27th minute.
England interim boss Gareth Southgate said after Tuesday's match that he was unsure about the extent of the injury.
"It was a great shame because I've really enjoyed working with him," he said.
"He's an ... | Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League trip to Southampton after limping off during England's 2-2 draw with Spain. |
Text: Laura Matthews, 29, added the extra name "for a bit of fun".
She has now been asked to return a disclaimer form in order to use "L. Skywalker" as her passport signature.
The Home Office said no decision had yet been made, but it would consider Ms Matthew's application.
Ms Matthews, who lives in Southend, ended up... | A woman whose middle name is "Skywalker" has been told by passport officials her signature might be valid - despite being told last week it was an infringement of copyright. |
Text: Casey Garrett died from perinatal asphyxia seven hours after his birth at the hospital in September.
Bedfordshire coroner Thomas Osborne said there were "a number of failures" leading up to his birth, resulting in missed chances to deliver him earlier.
The hospital said it had taken action to help prevent a reocc... | A coroner questioned whether Bedford Hospital is an appropriate place to train student midwives during an inquest into the death of a baby. |
Text: Chris Dos Santos fell onto the rail while walking on the track at Totton, Hampshire, after drinking with friends.
He said the 750-volt rail "sucked me in" until friends managed to pull him free.
The Health and Safety Executive said an electric shock causes a loss of muscle control meaning the person cannot move a... | A man has described how he nearly died after his leg was "sucked" on to an electrified rail by the current. |
Text: The tower of St James' Church in Dry Doddington, Lincolnshire, has recently undergone extensive repairs, costing about £100,000.
Officials said it is thought to lean due to it being built on a pagan burial site, and has a tilt of 5.1 degrees.
Italy's famous tower is said to have a 3.97 degree tilt.
Originally th... | Villagers who believe their church tower tilts more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa are hoping to see a rise in visitors after work to restore it. |
Text: The 24-year-old right-back moves to Shropshire on a two-year deal.
Riley began his career with Bolton Wanderers in 2011 when the Trotters were still in the Premier League.
He went on to have a loan spell at Oxford in the 2014-15 season before joining Bury in January 2015, scoring twice in 57 appearances.
Riley fo... | Shrewsbury Town have made their eighth addition of the summer after signing defender Joe Riley from Bury for an undisclosed fee. |
Text: The World Bank's Global Findex report said more than half of adults in the world's poorest areas still have no access to the financial system.
This is despite a global increase of 11% in the last three years of adults owning bank accounts.
The increase in account ownership has been driven largely by developing co... | More than a quarter of people globally still do not have access to banking facilities, a report shows. |
Text: The ruling conservative Popular Party (PP) led by acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is expected to take the largest share of the vote.
A leftist coalition, Unidos Podemos, would come second, followed by the Socialists and Ciudadanos.
But no party is seen as coming close to an overall majority of seats.
The vote... | Campaigning has intensified in Spain ahead of Sunday's repeat parliamentary election, with opinion polls suggesting another four-way race. |
Text: BBC Scotland revealed in 2013 that no ashes had been offered to the families of infants cremated in Aberdeen over a five-year period.
Baby and adult ashes were mixed together and given back to relatives of the adult, while the parents of infants were told there were no ashes.
The service will be on 6 November.
Th... | A memorial service for families affected by the baby ashes scandal at Aberdeen's Hazlehead Crematorium is to be held in November. |
Text: Jordan Kemlo, 18, admitted carrying out the Peterhead sexual assaults between 2011 and 2014.
At the High Court in Edinburgh, Lord Burns ordered Kemlo to be supervised for five years following his release from custody.
The judge said there was no alternative to custody.
Defence advocate Drew McKenzie told the cour... | A teenager who "never thought about the consequences" of repeatedly abusing a young boy has been jailed for four years. |
Text: Police received a report of the attack on the ground floor flat in Mourne View Park, Lisburn, at around 2.30 BST.
Windows were broken and the inside of the property was scorch damaged, but no-one was at home at the time of the incident and there were no reports of any injuries.
Three men were seen leaving the are... | A flat in County Antrim was attacked with petrol bombs in the early hours of Sunday. |
Text: Kevin McCarra, a former football correspondent for the Guardian, was seen coming out of a hotel in Avignon on Thursday evening and last sighted on local CCTV.
His family had appealed on social media for information on his whereabouts.
Later messages on Twitter said he had been located.
His wife, Susan Stewart, ha... | A Scottish sports writer who was reported to have gone missing while in France for Euro 2016 has turned up safe and well. |
Text: Three masked men entered the National Museum Archives building in Dublin at about 22:40 BST on Wednesday and tied up a security guard.
The gang loaded the four heads, with eight horns, into a large white van.
The security guard, who was not injured, managed to free himself and raise the alarm shortly after midnig... | A gang of thieves have stolen rhino heads and horns worth up to half a million euros (£428,000) from an Irish museum. |
Text: Averies in Marshgate has been ordered by the Environment Agency to remove 3,000 tonnes of waste in order for the fire to be finally put out.
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue manager, James Mahoney said: "We hope the first truckloads of waste will be removed early next week."
The waste will go to Blunsdon landfill.
Averi... | A recycling site blaze that has been burning since last month in Swindon has led to its owner being forced to dump tonnes of material in landfill. |
Text: Every winter, the service (SAIS) provides reports for Lochaber, Glen Coe, Northern Cairngorms, Southern Cairngorms, Torridon and Creag Meagaidh.
And, as images taken by the various SAIS teams show, conditions have been changing quickly in the hills.
Summary: | The Scottish Avalanche Information Service has come to the end of its first week of its latest season assessing for the hazard in Scotland's highest mountains. |
Text: The Grade II* listed building, on the corner of Leece Street and Berry Street, was damaged in a 1941 air raid.
A survey found St Luke's Church needed to be made safe following damage caused by winter storms last year.
Liverpool City Council approved further phases to be completed by November subject to a funding ... | Repairs to a Liverpool bombed out church will be completed two years ahead of schedule. |
Text: The party has been moving its ministers in and out of the executive after the murder of Kevin McGuigan sparked a political crisis over the IRA's status.
Last month, the government appointed an independent panel to assess the current status of paramilitary organisations.
On Tuesday, MLAs again criticised the DUP's... | DUP Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell has been continuously in post since Friday despite his party's Stormont "in-out" policy, it has emerged. |
Text: Glentress Forest gets more than 300,000 visitors a year.
The proposals include about 65 cabins to provide accommodation, an enhanced visitor centre, better roads and more parking.
The draft scheme will now be subject to a three-month consultation period before it is brought back to Scottish Borders Council for fi... | Borders councillors have endorsed the draft of a development masterplan for one of the region's key attractions. |
Text: The vocal ex-backbencher was on a campaign visit for the Conservatives in Cardiff.
She said every vote for minor parties takes Britain closer to a Labour-SNP coalition.
Labour said the Tory campaign in Wales has been "thoroughly negative" and "scaremongering".
"I have respect for minor parties and I do understand... | The former shadow home secretary Ann Widdecombe says voters should ignore smaller parties and make a straight choice between the Tories and Labour. |
Text: Firefighters were called to the scene on the A1 between Wallyford and Tranent in East Lothian at about 18:00 on Thursday.
They found a well developed fire on board the vehicle, and extinguished the blaze.
The 10 people, including the driver, who had been on board had left by the bus by the time fire crews arrive... | Ten people have escaped uninjured after a fire broke out on a double decker bus. |
Text: An executive told CNN that the decision had "nothing to do with programming or editorial decisions".
Last August, producers were asked to use the slogan "Most watched, most trusted" instead but there has been no official announcement of the change.
Gabriel Sherman, the journalist, who broke the story tweeted that... | The US news network Fox News has dropped its slogan "fair and balanced". |
Text: The claim: The green belt is safe from an increase in development.
Reality Check verdict: The rules for developing green belt previously said that it was allowed only in exceptional circumstances. The government has now specified what would count as exceptional circumstances. It is not clear whether the new rules... | The government has described the housing market as broken, promised more affordable homes and said it would help people to buy and rent. |
Text: Previously Guernsey recruits were sent to the UK for the six weeks of the nine-week induction training, with the other three weeks on the job in the island.
Dave Matthews, who is taking over as governor this month, said closer ties with Jersey was one of his priorities.
He said Jersey has a dedicated training fac... | Guernsey prison officers are being trained in Jersey as part of a move for more joint working. |
Text: The BBA will join up with Payments UK, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), the UK Cards Association and the Asset Based Finance Association.
The idea is to cut costs, and increase lobbying power.
The BBA represents both High Street and investment banks, while the CML covers banks and building societies.
It is ... | Five financial services trade associations in the City - including the British Bankers' Association (BBA) - are to merge, following a review. |
Text: Delve, 33, joined from NEC Green Rockets in Japan on a two-year deal in 2015.
But he made just two appearances for Ospreys, with his last - as a replacement against Treviso - in October 2015.
Cardiff-born Delve won 11 caps for Wales while playing for Bath and Gloucester.
He became the first Welshman to sign for a... | Ospreys have released Wales international number eight Gareth Delve from his contract a year early. |
Text: Glamorgan reached 87-2, 119 ahead, with captain Jacques Rudolph on 31 not out.
Earlier, Andy Carter extended his career-best score to 39 before falling to Michael Hogan (4-74) as Derbyshire were bowled out for 345.
A hailstorm hit the County Ground in mid-afternoon after snow, sleet, rain and bad light had all st... | Derbyshire and Glamorgan played out a tame draw as bad weather disrupted play for the third afternoon in a row. |
Text: Aberdeen City Council said last September that Burger and Lobster had agreed to open an outlet in the £107m office and hotel complex.
The company has now said opportunities have arisen in America which are a higher priority.
Marischal Square is expected to open in the summer of next year.
The council said it was... | A restaurant chain which had been due to open its first Scottish branch in the Marischal Square development in Aberdeen has pulled out. |
Text: The London 2012 Olympic bronze medallist finished third in Sunday's 10m individual platform, with China's Aisen Chen and Qiu Bo first and second.
Daley, 21, and Dan Goodfellow, 19, took silver in Saturday's 10m synchronised behind China's Lin Yue and Chen Aisen.
Tonia Couch and Lois Toulson won their third medal ... | Great Britain's Tom Daley collected silver and bronze medals at the Diving World Series event in Windsor, Canada. |
Text: The 25-year-old Welsh athlete will miss the start of the ITU World triathlon series which she won in 2013.
But she is confident the injury will not hinder her preparations for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July.
"If anything it'll mean I'll have to train specifically for the Commonwealth Games instead of f... | World triathlon champion Non Stanford is out of action for six to nine weeks with a foot injury. |
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