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Text: 10 January 2014 Last updated at 11:30 GMT
It includes a BMW that can snake around cones and drift round bends.
There's also a car that can find an empty parking space on its own!
Watch Nel's rundown of the newest cars that can drive themselves.
Summary: | The latest in self-driving car technology has been shown off at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. |
Text: The one-vehicle collision happened on the B852 between Dores and Inverfarigaig, part of General Wade's Military Road.
Police were informed of the collision shortly before 12:40.
The road was closed while an investigation took place. The man's next-of-kin have been informed.
Summary: | A 71-year-old man has died in a motorbike crash on a road along the shores of Loch Ness. |
Text: Auctioneers Seel & Co are offering the highest bidder the chance to acquire the title The Lord/Lady of Wedlock after their name.
The listing has a guide price of £2,000.
The title may be used on passports, driving licences and other official documents.
Summary: | An ancient Pembrokeshire manorial title is due to go under the hammer on Tuesday. |
Text: Mr Johnson says he will discuss a "wide range of issues and deepen the strength of our bilateral relationship" when he meets President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.
"We are Egypt's top economic partner and strong allies against terrorism and extremist ideas," he added.
The Foreign Offic... | Boris Johnson is due to hold talks with Egypt's president on his first visit to the country as foreign secretary. |
Text: The Uruguayan, 30, scored five goals in 28 games during 2016-17 as Boro were relegated from the Premier League.
Stuani joined the club in 2015 and went on to make 66 appearances, winning promotion to the top flight in 2016.
The former Espanyol player's departure follows the arrival of forwards Britt Assombalonga ... | Middlesbrough forward Cristhian Stuani has joined La Liga side Girona for an undisclosed fee. |
Text: The tanker carrying fuel burst into flames near Ahmedpur East on 25 June.
Villagers had gathered, reportedly to collect fuel leaking from the crashed tanker, when it caught fire. Dozens are being treated in hospital.
The death toll in the hours after the fire hit 150, but local officials now say it is at least 20... | The death toll from a lorry fire in Pakistan last week has risen sharply, with more than 200 people killed. |
Text: The scheme, involving funds called AFPs, was launched in 1981 during the military government of Gen Augusto Pinochet.
Protesters say some 10 million people who joined have now been left with very low retirement incomes - less than the minimum wage in many cases.
They are calling for President Michelle Bachelet to... | Demonstrators in Chile have blocked streets and set fire to buses in a protest against a controversial privatised pension plan. |
Text: An inquiry began after the mother's indifferent attitude to the birth of her baby girl on New Year's Day aroused suspicion among medical staff.
Social services found her brothers, aged two, five and six, living in the flat in a suburb of northern Paris.
It seems the boys had never left the flat in all their lives... | French authorities are investigating an Indian couple for neglect after their three small children were found living in appalling conditions in their flat. |
Text: People can now check with police on whether someone has a criminal record for sexual or violent offences.
Information will then be passed on to the child's parent or guardian.
The system is already used in England and Wales. NI Justice Minister David Ford said it should make reporting easier.
"It has always been ... | A new scheme enabling people to check on someone they suspect might pose a risk to children has come into force in Northern Ireland. |
Text: Gary Clampett, 39, died after a disturbance in Fernie Place early on Sunday.
Gary Martin, 36, Thomas Martin, 44, and John Henderson, 46, appeared at Peterhead Sheriff Court and were all remanded in custody. They were also charged with attempted murder.
Two men have already appeared in court accused of murdering M... | Three more men have been charged with murder in court after a death in Fraserburgh at the weekend. |
Text: The 25-year-old ex-Watford, Tranmere, Bolton, Charlton and Burnley forward, who played for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics, has signed a one-year deal, with an option to extend it.
Sordell scored six times in 25 games for the U's after moving from Burnley.
Derby County striker Kwame Thomas signed on Friday on ... | Coventry City have made their second signing of the summer by bringing in striker Marvin Sordell following his release by relegated Colchester United. |
Text: Parkinson, 49, and 51-year-old Parkin were appointed in June 2016 and won promotion back to the Championship with the Trotters at the first attempt.
Former Bradford City boss Parkinson won League One manager of the month three times in his first season with Bolton.
"I'm delighted to agree the new deal and I'm loo... | Bolton Wanderers boss Phil Parkinson and his assistant Steve Parkin have signed new contracts with the club. |
Text: Allisia Burton, 15, runs the Peedie Bun Box in Kirkwall using a small wooden honesty box at the end of her road.
She makes a variety of home bakes, some of which raise money for the Macmillan cancer charity.
However thieves stole the contents earlier this week and a small Christmas tree beside it was vandalised.
... | A young Orkney baker has vowed not to let sneak thieves stop her helping cancer patients after she was targeted. |
Text: Voters in the village of Winwick in the Daventry constituency will find June Thomas sitting on a sofa in the hallway as they come to cast their ballots.
"They come in, vote and go out - that's it," she said.
About 70 voters are on the electoral roll in the Northamptonshire village, where her home, the Old School ... | A woman has been preparing to turn her house into what she calls "probably the smallest polling station in the UK". |
Text: Thirteen people were taken to hospital after the incident on Sunday at the Streets venue in Porthcawl.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission said it had received a referral from South Wales Police
A 24-year-old man is due to appear at Cardiff Crown Court on 9 November charged with a number of offences.
Jan... | A police watchdog has launched an investigation into how police may have been involved prior to a crash outside a Bridgend county nightclub. |
Text: While the rock legends were found not guilty of plagiarising Spirit's song Taurus in June, Judge R Gary Klausner said the case was not frivolous.
He ruled there was no evidence that the estate of Spirit guitarist Randy Wolfe "harbored nefarious motives".
For that reason, the estate was not obliged to repay the ba... | The judge overseeing Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven copyright trial has rejected the group's attempts to recoup almost $800,000 (£620,000) in costs. |
Text: Nicola Brown, 43, of Agincourt Road, Portsmouth, denies murdering her son Jake on 19 December 2014.
She is also charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Mrs Brown's husband Jason Brown, 44, is also on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with causing or allowing a child's death.
The... | A 19-day-old baby who suffered a brain injury and a fractured skull was murdered by his mother, a jury heard. |
Text: Two thirds of the fin whale's carcass, measuring 10m (33ft), was found on RSPB land near Harwich.
It was dragged in on the front of a cargo vessel but experts believe it may have been hit by another ship.
The decision has been taken between scientists and landowners to leave the remains in place as it is not cons... | A dead whale thought to have been hit by a ship is to be left to decompose off the Essex coast, experts have said. |
Text: Police discovered the burnt body of Ozgecan Aslan in a riverbed in the city of Mersin in February.
Bus driver Ahmet Suphi Altindoken faces a life sentence alongside two alleged accomplices, his father and a friend.
Some 1,000 lawyers have requested to represent Ms Aslan, according to reports.
The courthouse in th... | Three men have gone on trial in Turkey over the murder and attempted rape of a 20-year-old student that sparked protests about violence against women. |
Text: Emergency services were called to Muscle Junction on Glasgow Road, Barrhead, just after 23:00 on Saturday.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said there had been a fire and "small explosion" at the store.
The entire front of the shop was blown off in the blast, but police said no-one had been injured.
An invest... | The front of a health supplements store in East Renfrewshire has been destroyed in an explosion. |
Text: The European Ryder Cup captain from Dungannon also had a a bogey and four birdies as he finished with a three-over-par 75 in the Asian Tour event.
Clarke was joint 30th on four under and 17 shots behind winner Jamie Donaldson.
The Welshman, who started the day two shots behind overnight leader Clement Sordet, sho... | Darren Clarke carded three double-bogeys in a disappointing final round at the Thailand Golf Championship. |
Text: An eight-year-old boy also suffered an injury to his arm during the incident in Tomlin Road in Northfields, at about 18:50 BST, on Thursday.
Leicestershire Police said the owner of the dog was being questioned by officers but had not been arrested.
A force spokeswoman said the dog had been seized and its breed wo... | A four-year-old girl is in hospital with serious facial injuries following a dog attack in a street in Leicester. |
Text: The ex-England international, who played for United between 1979 and 1984, was most recently assistant to Rene Meulensteen at Fulham, until his dismissal in February.
Wilkins, 57, will be assisted by former Arsenal forward Frank Stapleton.
His first match in charge will be against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on 11 O... | Former Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins has been appointed the head coach of Jordan. |
Text: Some 82% of adults say they most often use the web for email, the Office for National Statistics reported - a rise of three percentage points since 2016.
Finding information on goods and services came second, at 71%, followed by social networking at 66%.
Internet use on mobile devices also continues to rise, the ... | Emailing has held on to the top spot as the most common internet activity in Britain, despite the continued rise of social media, a survey has found. |
Text: The 30-year-old has agreed a one-year deal at Huish Park.
Formerly with Plymouth, Bury, Port Vale and York City player, the Guadeloupe international most recently played for non-league side Weymouth.
He started his senior club career with French side Caen, before moving to England in 2010 to join Argyle, for whom... | League Two club Yeovil Town have signed former Bournemouth defender Stephane Zubar on a free transfer. |
Text: Stagecoach was mounting a joint bid with the present operator Abellio but the two companies have failed to agree terms.
Abellio said it would continue with its own bid for the East Anglia franchise, which is being re-let in October 2016.
It includes services to Stansted Airport and to Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfo... | One of the companies shortlisted to run rail services in the East of England has pulled out of the bidding. |
Text: The 35-year-old, who played 297 times for the Sky Blues between 2003 and 2011, also captained the club.
Doyle left City for a four-year spell with Sheffield United before joining Portsmouth in July 2015.
He scored three goals in 96 games in his time at Fratton Park, captaining Pompey to this term's League Two tit... | Coventry City midfielder Michael Doyle will re-sign for the Sky Blues six and a half years after leaving when his Portsmouth contract expires on 30 June. |
Text: Alan Jamieson has offered the service free to holiday cottage residents on his Kirkpatrick Durham farm.
However, he says it has proved so popular that he would now like to run it as a "side business".
In order to do so, he would need to get approval from Dumfries and Galloway Council's licensing panel.
It is the ... | The first ever application has been made for a private hire licence to run motorbike and sidecar tours in Dumfries and Galloway. |
Text: Large-scale farming from before the Roman invasion suggests a high level of civilisation, archaeologists said.
The survey also revealed the route of a long-suspected Roman road between Chichester and Brighton.
It covered an area between the Arun river valley in West Sussex and Queen Elizabeth Country Park in Hamp... | Evidence of a prehistoric "farming collective" has been discovered after aerial laser scanning was carried out in the South Downs National Park. |
Text: The 24-year-old was kept away from the Riviera by promotional duties for another film, Disney blockbuster Prince Of Persia.
Director Stephen Frears (The Queen) was instead accompanied by Arterton's co-stars Dominic Cooper and Tamsin Greig.
The film is based on Posy Simmonds' comic strip, a reworking of Thomas Har... | British actress Gemma Arterton has missed the Cannes premiere of her latest film, Tamara Drewe. |
Text: They were travelling to a funeral on Friday when the incident occurred 60km (37 miles) north-east of the capital.
Police say 19 people were killed instantly and three others later died from their injuries.
Hundreds have been killed by landmines left over from the country's war of independence in the 1970s, as wel... | At least 22 people have been killed after their vehicle struck a landmine in Guinea-Bissau, police say. |
Text: Dettori rode the Dean Ivory-trained horse to the far rail before leading all the way in the 26-runner race.
The seven-year-old eventually won by three-quarters of a length from Aeolus in second with Upstaging third.
"I did not expect it, but Dean was very sweet on him. I bagged the rail, and he kept on galloping,... | Frankie Dettori took a surprise victory on the 25-1 shot Lancelot Du Lac in the Stewards' Cup on the fifth and final day of flat racing's Goodwood Festival. |
Text: The 29-year-old surprisingly announced his retirement from cricket on Monday to take up a job in property finance.
Mommsen had latterly led the side, having played for the national team since 2010.
"I found myself not playing enough and felt that stunted our development," Mommsen told BBC Radio Scotland.
"The cri... | Former captain Preston Mommsen fears Scottish cricket is being hindered by a lack of matches for the senior international side. |
Text: The hackers tweeted in Turkish including the words "Nazi Germany, Nazi Holland", and posted the Turkish flag.
It echoes comments by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who compared German and Dutch officials to Nazis, in a diplomatic row.
Twitter says it has located and removed the source of the hacking attack... | Twitter accounts, including Amnesty International, Unicef USA and BBC North America, have been hacked by attackers claiming to back Turkey's government. |
Text: The 22-year-old has made 56 appearances for Hibs since his debut in February 2012, all but three of them starts.
He has played just once this season, in the Scottish League Cup in July, having been hampered by a hamstring injury.
Having come up through Celtic's youth academy, Forster has also had loan spells at B... | Plymouth Argyle have signed Hibernian defender Jordon Forster on loan until the end of the season. |
Text: The mural in Clacton-on-Sea - where a by-election is due to take place following the local MP's defection to UKIP - appeared this week.
It showed four pigeons holding signs including "Go Back to Africa", while a more exotic-looking bird looked on.
The local council, which removed it, said it did not know it was b... | A new Banksy mural showing a group of pigeons holding anti-immigration banners has been destroyed following a complaint the work was "racist". |
Text: 9 April 2015 Last updated at 16:51 BST
Wylie and his zoo keeper father were fossil hunting behind a shopping centre in Texas when they found what palaeontologists believe to be the bones of a Nodosaur - a pony-sized dinosaur.
The pair discovered the remains last September, but it's taken over seven months to get ... | A 100 million-year-old dinosaur fossil has been discovered by a five-year-old boy in America. |
Text: At about 22:00 BST on Saturday, a 23-year-old woman was grabbed near Rickgarth on Leam Lane Estate.
She was not injured but left shaken, Northumbria Police said.
At Gateshead Magistrates' Court, the teenager was remanded in custody and will next appear in court on 22 July. He had been arrested over the weekend an... | A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with attempted rape following an attack in Gateshead. |
Text: On Monday, a 19-year-old man in the Waterside area of the city was chased by a gang of youths who shouted anti-Catholic abuse and threw bottles and stones.
A window was also smashed in the family's bedroom where a 3-year-old boy lay sleeping.
Police said they are treating the attack as a sectarian hate crime.
The... | A Derry family have been targeted in a sectarian attack by a gang of youths. |
Text: Mr Mansoor, 47, was taken away in the early hours of 20 March by security agents, who broke into his home.
His whereabouts are unknown, but state media reported that he was being held on charges of spreading sectarianism and hatred on social media.
The UN experts said they regarded his detention as a "direct atta... | UN human rights experts have called on the United Arab Emirates to release the prominent activist Ahmed Mansoor. |
Text: Moat Brae House in Dumfries will receive more than £300,000 to help turn it into a tourist attraction and education and storytelling centre.
Barrie played in the garden of the house when he was a child.
Historic Scotland's Building Repair Grants Scheme will also fund repairs at medieval Dean Castle in Kilmarnock.... | A house which is said to have inspired Peter Pan author JM Barrie is among several historic sites across Scotland to share £1.7m of restoration funding. |
Text: The 28-year-old, who returned in January after more than a year out with a knee injury, has made more than 250 appearances for Forest.
"Since I first started playing football I always wanted to stay at a club for 10 years," he told Forest's website.
Winger Oliver Burke, 18, has also extended his stay, signing a n... | Nottingham Forest midfielder Chris Cohen has signed a one-year contract extension with the Championship club. |
Text: The £67bn ($108bn) is 3.2% higher than the previous bid and 14% higher than its initial offer last month.
It is the third time that InBev has made a higher bid for the company, with previous offers at £38, £40 and £42.15 per share.
Shares in SABMiller closed flat at £36.67 in London following the latest bid, valu... | Anheuser-Busch InBev has increased its offer for rival brewer SABMiller to £43.50 a share. |
Text: The 29-year-old, who began his career at Chelmsford, won the Championship, One-Day Cup and T20 Blast after moving to Edgbaston for the start of 2010.
Chopra, replaced as captain in 2016, was Warwickshire's leading run scorer in four of the last five terms.
"I am delighted to be re-joining a club where I have fond... | Batsman Varun Chopra has agreed a three-year deal to return to Essex from Warwickshire at the end of the season. |
Text: The aircraft, which belong to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) were due to leave RAF Coningsby at 13:13 BST.
The planes had been expected to fly over Spalding, Gressenhall, Harleston, Blickling Hall and East Kirkby.
Mark Discombe, a BBMF pilot, said it was a "disappointing decision" to have to make.
T... | A flypast of Hurricanes and Spitfires over Lincolnshire and Norfolk had to be cancelled due to bad weather. |
Text: The military said three civilians, including UN staff, and two soldiers were wounded in the attack.
It has prompted the UN to temporarily suspend aid deliveries in Borno state, where more than two million people have been displaced by the insurgency.
The UN says thousands of children are severely malnourished in ... | Suspected Islamist Boko Haram militants have ambushed a UN humanitarian aid convoy in north-eastern Nigeria which had a military escort, officials say. |
Text: Saints led 24-15 at the break, but a series of defensive and handling errors in the second period allowed Newcastle to turn the game around and win 46-31.
"It was not the performance we were after, after such a strong start in the first half," said 27-year-old Waller.
"We need to go and look at ourselves in the m... | Northampton Saints prop Alex Waller has apologised to supporters for their "dreadful" second-half performance against Newcastle Falcons on Sunday. |
Text: Police were called to the property in West Main Street, Whitburn, at about 15:30 on Tuesday after a 30-year-old man was found dead.
His death is currently being treated as unexplained pending a post-mortem examination. His next of kin have been informed.
A 49-year-old man is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Co... | A man has been arrested in connection with a death at a house in West Lothian. |
Text: The unit is based at Norton Manor Camp where the event was held for staff, friends and family only.
Warrant Officer Daz Joyce said: "It's 75 years since 40 Commando was formed and we're celebrating that in the way of a formal parade."
The Royal Marines unit has been based Norton Manor Camp since 1983.
The unit su... | A parade has been held by 40 Commando at its Somerset base to mark its 75th anniversary and to coincide with Armed Forces Day. |
Text: Practice sessions will be held on Wednesday 9 August, with final qualifying and the Dundrod 150 meeting being staged on Thursday 10 August.
The main event of the week, the Ulster Grand Prix, will take place on Saturday 12 August.
Ian Hutchinson dominated the 2016 races with four victories on Saturday.
The Bingley... | The 2017 Ulster Grand Prix is to retain the same dates slot in the motorcycling calendar as this year, with the event running from 7-12 August. |
Text: Bedene fought bravely and twice broke his opponent's serve, but lost 6-2 6-3 6-3 on Court Philippe Chatrier.
"I think I found my game now, so it's good to see, especially before Wimbledon. I just have to build it up," said 26-year-old Bedene.
The tournament at Wimbledon is the next Grand Slam and begins on 27 Jun... | British number two Aljaz Bedene says he has "found his game" despite losing to world number one Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open. |
Text: The Renfrewshire town, which is bidding to become UK City of Culture in 2021, will host this year's event at Paisley Town Hall on Wednesday 29 June.
The award was developed in 2012 by the Scottish Music Industry Association in partnership with Creative Scotland.
Previous winners include Kathryn Joseph, Young Fath... | Paisley has been selected to host the Scottish Album of the Year (Say) Awards ceremony in 2016 and 2017. |
Text: Confederate, which will be created by the duo behind Game of Thrones - David Benioff and DB Weiss - has come in for criticism since it was announced.
TV fans took to social media using the hashtag #NoConfederate during Sunday's airing of Game of Thrones.
But HBO said in a statement: "We hope that people will rese... | US network HBO has defended plans for a new drama that is set in a world where slavery is still legal. |
Text: The boy is quadriplegic, has cerebral palsy and requires 24-hour specialist care following treatment for an infection shortly after his birth.
His family sued the Belfast Health Trust, which initially contested the case but later admitted liability.
The settlement is believed to be one of the biggest of its kind ... | A health trust is to pay a "landmark" £8m compensation settlement to a severely disabled teenager after his family sued it for medical negligence. |
Text: George Wiseman, 49, from the Whitehills area, died after being involved in a two-vehicle crash on the A947 Newmachar to Oldmeldrum road on Tuesday.
His silver Mini and a black Toyota Avensis collided.
Relatives said in a statement: "We are absolutely devastated at the tragic loss of George, a much loved husband a... | A man who died in a crash in Aberdeenshire has been named as a "much-loved" father. |
Text: A recent government directive has ordered such lenders to suspend all activities wooing student borrowers.
The move follows reports of exorbitant interest rates and unsavoury practices in the industry, including demanding "nude selfies" as collateral.
Online peer-to-peer moneylending has grown popular in China in... | China is cracking down on online moneylenders who target university students, following concerns about the largely unregulated industry. |
Text: England, ranked second in the world, were strong favourites and led 2-0 in the first quarter courtesy of goals from Giselle Ansley and Alex Danson.
Susannah Townsend then finished off Hannah Martin's run before Gurjit Kaur pulled one back from a penalty corner.
Martin netted one of her own late on as England prog... | England beat India 4-1 to reach the last four at the Women's Hockey World League semi-finals in Johannesburg. |
Text: Barry McRae, 34, from Stonehaven, died after being struck by a vehicle south of Stracathro at about 02:45 on Friday.
Officers want to speak to anyone who saw a black Audi A3 travelling south from Stonehaven between 01:30 and 02:30.
It stopped in a layby north of the Brechin junction before the accident involving ... | Police investigating the death of a man on the A90 have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses. |
Text: Rescue dogs have been brought in for students to pet and play with as part of a series of stress busting activities.
Campus walks, adult colouring, and free exercise classes are also on offer.
Student welfare officer Naomi said the January exams could be "extremely stressful" for many students.
"Studies show that... | Students at Aberystwyth University are getting a helping paw from man's best friend to help them cope with exam pressure. |
Text: Unison said in a dossier sent to Carillion, the company responsible for cleaning, that improvements need to be made at Nottingham City Hospital.
The hospital trust said a kitchen had reopened following a deep clean and there had been no "increase in infections" prior to this.
Carillion said it was working with th... | A union has called for an urgent review into cleanliness after a rat was apparently seen in a hospital kitchen. |
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Not touched a Hula Hoop in years? Channel your inner child with this quick and effective workout.
Summary: | Andy Murray, Usain Bolt, Sir Chris Hoy, Jess Ennis-Hill and more all try the BBC Breakfast hula-hoop challenge. |
Text: Jacqui Thompson faces a £190,000 legal bill after a failed libel action against chief executive Mark James.
The council has been granted a charging order which means Mrs Thompson could be forced to sell her home in Llanwrda if she cannot pay her debt.
Plaid Cymru Cllr Alun Lenny has submitted a notice of motion a... | Carmarthenshire council has been asked to settle a long-running case involving its chief executive and a blogger. |
Text: Natalia Doherty was last seen on 15 April 2003 in Eastbourne, where she was living at the time.
On Wednesday a Luton man, aged 66, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and preventing a lawful burial
Last week a 71-year-old man from Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, was arrested on suspicion of the same offe... | A second man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a 50-year-old woman police now believe was murdered. |
Text: A number of fire engines have been deployed to West Nile Street to deal with the incident in a basement next to Vroni's wine bar.
Part of the road has been cordoned off and some businesses in the area have been evacuated.
The injured person had suffered an electric shock, according to the emergency services.
The ... | One person has been taken to hospital following a fire in Glasgow city centre. |
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The Gunners are close to signing Elneny from FC Basel and Wenger believes all clubs in the top flight will be active.
"We hope to have things done this week. I'm optimistic," said Wenger.
Ex-Arsenal striker Benik Afobe's move from Wolves to Bournemouth for about £10m... | Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful of concluding the transfer of midfielder Mohamed Elneny this week and predicts one of the busiest January transfer windows in the Premier League. |
Text: The teenager had to be rescued by fire crews after she tried to squeeze through and enter her house in Malvern, Worcestershire. It took 20 minutes to free her.
On Saturday morning, another girl had to be cut free after she became stuck in a cat flap at her home in Drayton Bassett, near Tamworth.
Both girls escape... | A 15-year-old girl became stuck in a dog flap after she was locked out of her home. |
Text: Doune Castle, near Stirling, is portrayed as the fictional Castle Leoch, the seat of Clan MacKenzie.
It also featured as Camelot in the film Monty Python and The Holy Grail and in the pilot episode of Game of Thrones.
Historic Scotland figures show year-on-year visitor numbers to the castle have grown by 30.2% to... | The number of visitors to a Scottish castle has risen by almost a third since it featured in hit drama Outlander. |
Text: The 21-year-old, who came up through the club's academy alongside his twin brother Josh, will stay at Carrow Road until the summer of 2021.
Murphy has made 16 appearances for Norwich's first team this season.
"To get this deal done is just amazing for me. The path now is for me to continue my form and to improve ... | Norwich City winger Jacob Murphy has signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract at Carrow Road. |
Text: Philippe Douste-Blazy, who previously worked as a cardiologist, assisted the birth alongside a midwife.
The baby was born above Algeria around two hours before the plane landed at Charles de Gaulle airport, travelling from Gabon's capital Libreville.
Both mother and baby are said to be doing well.
Mr Douste-Blazy... | A former French minister helped deliver a baby girl when a woman went into labour on an Air France flight to Paris. |
Text: Instead Facebook has developed a video player built around the widely used HTML5 technology.
Games on Facebook would still use Flash, it said, but it was looking into ways to change those too.
The site is one among many that have turned away from Flash. Many see it as a security problem because bugs in it are oft... | Facebook has stopped using Adobe's Flash technology to show video across the entire social network. |
Text: It happened in the early hours of the morning on Grandstand Road in Newcastle. Officers who arrived at about 04:00 GMT said a car had hit a tree.
Two men were pronounced dead at the scene and two other men were taken to hospital with serious injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.
The road was clos... | Two men have been killed and two others seriously injured in a crash. |
Text: Staff at RSPCA Gonsal Farm animal centre, in Dorrington, said they wondered if superstition caused people to be "spooked out" by black cats.
The animal centre is currently "inundated" with black cats and kittens, having 37 out of 62 cats.
In an attempt to entice the public they are highlighting the black cats in ... | A Shropshire charity has designated October 'Black Cat Awareness Month' in a bid to rehome unwanted felines. |
Text: A judge upheld Boris Johnson's decision to intervene in the Norton Folgate development in east London.
Tower Hamlets Council had rejected the proposals after receiving 550 objections from individuals.
But Mr Justice Gilbart said Mr Johnson's comments during the case "warm the cockles of my heart".
Mr Johnson won ... | The former mayor of London's decision to approve a development in a city conservation area has been backed by the High Court. |
Text: The device was discovered by Bernard Houston at his home in Glencar Park, Letterkenny on Saturday.
CJ McGinley, from the Donegal News, spoke to Mr Houston after the operation.
"He said he went into the house and told his wife he had to stop gardening because he found a bomb. She told him to get back out and finis... | A County Donegal man has found a live World War Two hand grenade while digging in his garden. |
Text: The 28-year-old former Derby and Southampton player featured eight times on loan at St James Park this season and had expressed his desire
The club has not disclosed how long a contract Holmes has signed.
"I'm delighted that Lee has chosen to stay with Exeter City," Exeter manager Paul Tisdale said.
"He is a very... | Winger Lee Holmes has agreed to join Exeter City when his contract at Preston North End expires this summer. |
Text: The group were joined on stage by their musical collaborators Tricky and Young Fathers at their homecoming concert on the Clifton Downs.
Some 27,000 tickets for Saturday's show were sold when they went on sale in May.
Despite initial concerns about traffic disruption most festival goers said they experienced no h... | Thousands of people braved torrential rain to watch Massive Attack play their first Bristol gig in 12 years. |
Text: Sorrell Leczkowski, from Adel in Leeds, was one of 22 people killed in the bombing on 22 May. Her grandmother and mother were also injured.
A private ceremony took place at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Otley Old Road, Leeds on Monday.
Her grandfather, Michael Healey, said she was a "talented" girl wh... | A 14-year-old schoolgirl killed in the Manchester Arena attacks has been described as her family's "rock". |
Text: Prince Andrew will host a reception of business people at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday evening.
Virginia Roberts's lawyers have repeated the claims in documents given to a court in Florida.
Prince Andrew has categorically rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing.
BBC royal corresponden... | The Duke of York is due to make his first public appearance since a US woman alleged she was forced to have sex with him when she was 17. |
Text: The burnt body of Oliver Gobat from Esher was found in a car on the Caribbean island in April 2014.
After a campaign by his parents, the Home Secretary agreed UK police could assist investigators in St Lucia.
Surrey Police said no Surrey officer had travelled to St Lucia but they had been liaising with investigat... | The mother of a hotel owner shot dead in St Lucia has accused Surrey Police of "dragging their heels" over the murder investigation. |
Text: The pair were sent to the stands in the 11th minute of the first leg at Fratton Park after allegedly using improper language and/or behaviour.
The game finished 2-2, with the Pilgrims winning the return game 1-0.
Both have accepted the fine, which is the standard penalty for the offence.
Plymouth are in the play-... | Portsmouth boss Paul Cook and Plymouth Argyle coach Paul Wotton have each been fined £500 after admitting an FA misconduct charge from their League Two play-off semi-final last week. |
Text: Holyhead coastguard said the man was hit by the caterpillar coaster on the seafront at Barmouth, Gwynedd.
The ambulance service said it was called at about 10:15 BST.
An air ambulance was sent to the scene, but the man was taken to Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth by land ambulance.
Summary: | A man has been taken to hospital after he was struck by a fairground ride on a north Wales promenade. |
Text: It follows the sacking of rookie boss Ian Cathro, whose Tynecastle reign ended after Hearts' League Cup exit.
McClaren, 56, has not managed since March, when he was dismissed by Derby for the second time.
He has registered interest in the role, and will be on the club's final shortlist, to be compiled this week.
... | Former Newcastle, Derby and England manager Steve McClaren is on the shortlist to become the next Hearts head coach, BBC Scotland understands. |
Text: Glasgow City Council's budget, which was passed on Thursday, transferred six days public holiday to annual leave and cut holiday entitlement for new staff.
The GMB union said it would call for a strike vote as the changes could cost some members up to £1,000 in lost pay.
The council said it had consulted with uni... | Hundreds of staff at Scotland's largest local authority are to be asked to vote on strike action over changes to public holiday entitlement. |
Text: Defender Byrne is set to make a return to League of Ireland side Shelbourne while striker Haire has been at Shamrock Park since last June.
Matty Parker and Sammy Simpson have also been released.
"I thank all the boys, they are great lads but we have to shape the squad as I felt it was unbalanced," said Ports mana... | Alan Byrne and Aaron Haire are among four players released by Premiership basement club Portadown. |
Text: Armed officers were deployed to Queen's Park in Chorley New Road, Bolton, at 10:20 GMT on Sunday after reports that six dogs were dangerously out of control.
A 60-year-old woman had been bitten on the hand and a man was bitten on the leg, Greater Manchester Police said.
A man, 38, was arrested on suspicion of aff... | Police have shot dead two pitbull-type dogs after a man and woman were bitten. |
Text: The Durham force said it was "shocked" after getting hundreds of calls after a BBC programme about sexual and physical abuse was shown in January.
A spokeswoman said there were now up to 500 victims claiming physical or sexual abuse at the Medomsley juvenile centre.
Two members of staff at the centre were jailed ... | Hundreds of vulnerable boys at a detention centre may have been abused by a paedophile ring in the 1970s and 1980s, police fear. |
Text: The sculpture at Tweedbank station also recognises the official opening of the line by the Queen on 9 September last year.
The original plaque she unveiled on the day is incorporated into the two-metre high design.
The stone was supplied by local quarry Hutton Stone and created by Borders artist Michelle De Bruin... | A commemorative stone to mark the efforts of campaigners who fought for the Borders Railway has been unveiled. |
Text: It has agreed to not call any further industrial action in protest at the introduction of 12-carriage driver-only operated (DOO) rolling stock.
The High Court previously barred Aslef from inducing Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) drivers to take industrial action after a flawed strike ballot.
The union must now pay... | The Aslef train drivers' union has dropped its fight against longer trains on Gatwick Express. |
Text: Full results provided by the Associated Press news agency are available below
Summary: | Wisconsin's primary elections ended with victories for Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders. |
Text: The world's longest ocean race over 40,000 nautical miles features 700 participants over its eight stages.
Crews of amateurs on 70ft yachts each led by a professional skipper will set sail from Albert Dock on 20 August.
Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, said it is "a huge coup" for the city, which "thrives on mar... | The Clipper Round-the-World Yacht Race, which sees 12 teams spend a year travelling the globe, will start and finish in Liverpool. |
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With two legs and at almost 180cm tall, the robot can spot smoke, move around difficult spaces and put out fires.
It's operated by a human but in the future artificial intelligence could mean it works on its own.
The robot is s... | The US navy has invented a robotic fire fighter. |
Text: 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 th... | Supporters at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be housed in traditional Bedouin-style desert camps. |
Text: Five dogs are visiting Southampton's Children's Hospital and general hospital as part of research into animal assisted intervention (AAI).
The study, involving dogs Leo, Jessie, Totty, Hatty and Archie, will help future use of AAI by the NHS.
It is hoped the project will also inform veterinary medicine.
The study... | Children undergoing hospital treatment are to be supported by therapy dogs as part of a study to see if the animals can help their recovery. |
Text: Souleymane Sylla was prevented from boarding the Metro last year as fans chanted "we're racist and that's the way we like it".
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: "My wounds... after one year are still present and very much open."
He was invited to the Champions League tie in Paris by the French side.
Chelsea ... | A black commuter who was pushed off the Paris Metro by Chelsea fans ahead of a match against Paris Saint-Germain will watch the clubs play later. |
Text: The Spaniard, 51, was appointed in June of last year following the club's promotion from the Championship.
The Hornets are 12th in the Premier League but have won just twice in 11 league games and lost their FA Cup semi-final with Crystal Palace.
"The club would stress it is very happy with the job Quique and his... | Watford say they will discuss the future of manager Quique Sanchez Flores at the end of the season. |
Text: The star attractions of the Royal Highland Show have been primped and preened ahead of its opening day on Thursday.
Cattle, sheep and horses were among the animals being washed and groomed at the Ingliston showground.
Organised by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society, the show is billed as a showcase for t... | . |
Text: His family said in a statement he had passed away peacefully early on Sunday morning at his home near Sydney.
It said his final moments were spent with his family and wife of 61 years, Valmae, with whom he celebrated their anniversary on Friday.
He prepared the winners of almost 7,000 races during his training ca... | The celebrated racehorse trainer Bart Cummings, who won the Melbourne Cup a record 12 times, has died aged 87. |
Text: The announcement by Brexit Secretary David Davis and EU negotiator Michel Barnier follows preliminary talks in Brussels between officials.
The formal negotiations were already due to start on Monday but doubt was cast by the general election result and ongoing talks between the Conservatives and the Democratic Un... | Formal Brexit negotiations will begin on Monday, the UK and EU say. |
Text: There were seven fatalities in the first quarter of 2016/17 - a rise from three in the previous year.
There were also 21 serious injuries between March and June this year - up from 17 in 2015/16.
A report said focused patrols on problem areas were being used to try to address the "significant increase".
The figur... | The number of people killed in crashes on roads in the Borders over a three-month period has more than doubled compared with the same time in 2015. |
Text: The 31-year-old Hertha Berlin player lost his father Antoine to a heart attack two weeks ago and is now also mourning the loss of his aunt Fernande.
He will fly home to spend time with his family during the international break.
Ivory Coast need only a draw with Sierra Leone on 3 September to qualify for the 2017 ... | Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou is set to miss the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with Sierra Leone after suffering two family bereavements. |
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